K3 sample shots ... post here !

pearcemi · 02-22-2014, 08:01 AM

From my first attempt at some birding- all were cropped in PP. Shot with the DA-L 55-300mm

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**MJSfoto1956** · 02-22-2014, 08:52 AM - **2 Likes**

I'm finding the 21mm Limited to be a damn fine little lens:

Michael

kengoh · 02-22-2014, 08:55 AM

K3 + Simga 10-20

Shot few hours ago...

repaap · 02-22-2014, 11:45 AM

Some Rally shots with K-3 and DA 55-300 WR.

Stagnant · 02-22-2014, 02:43 PM

OOC JPG. FA 50 1,4. Multiexposure 6 shots.

OOC JPG. FA 50 1,4 .

Aurora Borealis the urban way.

pearcemi · 02-22-2014, 06:33 PM

Originally posted by repaap

Some Rally shots with K-3 and DA 55-300 WR.

That last one with the snow kicking back is sweet - nice catch.

repaap · 02-23-2014, 12:57 AM

Thank you

Originally posted by pearcemi

That last one with the snow kicking back is sweet - nice catch.

Sinister · 02-23-2014, 03:33 AM

Originally posted by pearcemi

That last one with the snow kicking back is sweet - nice catch.

I second that - great shots

**Rondec** · 02-23-2014, 04:42 AM - **1 Like**

A couple from yesterday morning with DA 15 limited.

**gaweidert** · 02-23-2014, 06:50 AM

Rondec,

As someone whose only experience of being in Indiana is driving the I-80/90 and I-70 corridors you have convinced me that there is a lot more to that state than most people see. Thank you for you photos.

**MJSfoto1956** · 02-23-2014, 07:14 AM

I am quite pleased with this Astrotracer image taken last night using the K-3 + DA 21mm.
Combination of two images (one for the stars using Astrotracer and one for the foreground without).
Exposures: both images taken at f/5.6, ISO 200, 4 minutes.

Michael

coboren3 · 02-23-2014, 11:09 AM

I'm a long time Pentax owner (started with the MX) and now I have a K3. I was wondering if anyone has used the Astrotracker function on the K3. Since astronomy is one of my interests, I found this function re-resistible. Acording to the manual, you can program a timed exposure of up to 5 minutes and the camera's shake reduction function kicks in and tracks the stars. Since I live in Michigan, I have to deal with "Michigan Sun Shine" (mostly overcast skies) and I haven't had the chance to try it. If there is someone who has, please post to this forum with your thoughts. Thanks!

**MJSfoto1956** · 02-23-2014, 12:04 PM

Originally posted by coboren3

I'm a long time Pentax owner (started with the MX) and now I have a K3. I was wondering if anyone has used the Astrotracker function on the K3. Since astronomy is one of my interests, I found this function re-resistible. Acording to the manual, you can program a timed exposure of up to 5 minutes and the camera's shake reduction function kicks in and tracks the stars. Since I live in Michigan, I have to deal with "Michigan Sun Shine" (mostly overcast skies) and I haven't had the chance to try it. If there is someone who has, please post to this forum with your thoughts. Thanks!

ask away!

Michael

**Ahab** · 02-23-2014, 12:35 PM

OK, I've been testing all my lenses for auto focus with my new K3. This was the last one, a Tamron 90 x 2.8 Di hand held. Seems all my lenses are spot on.

**Rondec** · 02-23-2014, 12:42 PM

Originally posted by gaweidert

Rondec,

As someone whose only experience of being in Indiana is driving the I-80/90 and I-70 corridors you have convinced me that there is a lot more to that state than most people see. Thank you for you photos.

Thank you for the kind words. If you ever get a chance to drive through I-64, you will see a little different part of the state. It is definitely a lot more hilly and interesting than the northern part of the state (atlhough there is beauty everywhere).

02-23-2014, 07:14 AM	#1106
MJSfoto1956 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,305	Finally happy with Astrotracer I am quite pleased with this Astrotracer image taken last night using the K-3 + DA 21mm. Combination of two images (one for the stars using Astrotracer and one for the foreground without). Exposures: both images taken at f/5.6, ISO 200, 4 minutes. Michael Attached Images

02-23-2014, 11:09 AM	#1107
coboren3 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Posts: 66	Just bpught my new K3 I'm a long time Pentax owner (started with the MX) and now I have a K3. I was wondering if anyone has used the Astrotracker function on the K3. Since astronomy is one of my interests, I found this function re-resistible. Acording to the manual, you can program a timed exposure of up to 5 minutes and the camera's shake reduction function kicks in and tracks the stars. Since I live in Michigan, I have to deal with "Michigan Sun Shine" (mostly overcast skies) and I haven't had the chance to try it. If there is someone who has, please post to this forum with your thoughts. Thanks!

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MJSfoto1956 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,305	I'm finding the 21mm Limited to be a damn fine little lens: Michael

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kengoh Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,787	K3 + Simga 10-20 Shot few hours ago...

02-22-2014, 11:45 AM	#1099
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Some Rally shots with K-3 and DA 55-300 WR.

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Stagnant Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 603	OOC JPG. FA 50 1,4. Multiexposure 6 shots. OOC JPG. FA 50 1,4 . Aurora Borealis the urban way.

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pearcemi Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Brooklyn, NY Photos: Albums Posts: 147	Originally posted by repaap Some Rally shots with K-3 and DA 55-300 WR. That last one with the snow kicking back is sweet - nice catch.

02-23-2014, 12:57 AM	#1102
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Thank you Originally posted by pearcemi That last one with the snow kicking back is sweet - nice catch.

02-23-2014, 03:33 AM	#1103
Sinister Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Berlin Posts: 1,045	Originally posted by pearcemi That last one with the snow kicking back is sweet - nice catch. I second that - great shots

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Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,650	A couple from yesterday morning with DA 15 limited.

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gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	Rondec, As someone whose only experience of being in Indiana is driving the I-80/90 and I-70 corridors you have convinced me that there is a lot more to that state than most people see. Thank you for you photos.

02-23-2014, 12:04 PM	#1108
MJSfoto1956 Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Boston Posts: 1,305	Originally posted by coboren3 I'm a long time Pentax owner (started with the MX) and now I have a K3. I was wondering if anyone has used the Astrotracker function on the K3. Since astronomy is one of my interests, I found this function re-resistible. Acording to the manual, you can program a timed exposure of up to 5 minutes and the camera's shake reduction function kicks in and tracks the stars. Since I live in Michigan, I have to deal with "Michigan Sun Shine" (mostly overcast skies) and I haven't had the chance to try it. If there is someone who has, please post to this forum with your thoughts. Thanks! ask away! Michael

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02-23-2014, 12:42 PM	#1110
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,650	Originally posted by gaweidert Rondec, As someone whose only experience of being in Indiana is driving the I-80/90 and I-70 corridors you have convinced me that there is a lot more to that state than most people see. Thank you for you photos. Thank you for the kind words. If you ever get a chance to drive through I-64, you will see a little different part of the state. It is definitely a lot more hilly and interesting than the northern part of the state (atlhough there is beauty everywhere).