K3 sample shots ... post here !

AdrianM · 06-01-2014, 02:40 AM - **1 Like**

Manly Harbour, on Moreton Bay, near Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was a beautiful day in paradise.

K3, Pentax DA 15 f4 Ltd SMC. This is a beautiful lens and I am really appreciating Rondec's shots with it.

Attached Images

**Rondec** · 06-01-2014, 03:58 AM

A couple of 55 shots...

kengoh · 06-01-2014, 07:23 AM - **1 Like**

Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher with small crab in mouth

**unkipunki** · 06-01-2014, 07:27 AM

A couple of after sundown pics with the DA20-40 Ltd. I had my 15mm Ltd with me but couldn't change lenses due to the clouds of midges. Believe me you only do that once, and never again. Having the little sadists walking around in the viewfinder is one level of torture too much

rfg · 06-01-2014, 06:02 PM

Originally posted by kengoh

Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher with small crab in mouth

Brilliant photo! What lens?

**Rondec** · 06-02-2014, 03:14 AM

A DA 15 limited photo from the Ozarks.

---------- Post added 06-02-14 at 06:57 AM ----------

Another couple...

Unregistered User · 06-02-2014, 05:29 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

A DA 15 limited photo from the Ozarks.

---------- Post added 06-02-14 at 06:57 AM ----------

Another couple...

Nice pics!

One thing I see is that the right side of the images is sharp but the left is not when comparing @ the same distances.
Have you noticed this and if so, why?

**Rondec** · 06-02-2014, 06:16 AM

Originally posted by Tjompen1968

Nice pics!

One thing I see is that the right side of the images is sharp but the left is not when comparing @ the same distances.
Have you noticed this and if so, why?

I think my DA 15 is decentered. I really need to send it in to get it fixed, but I just haven't gotten around to it yet.

john5100 · 06-02-2014, 10:24 PM

9 wonderful days in paradise

Fire Dancer by John Rudolph Photography, on Flickr

Livin Aloha by John Rudolph Photography, on Flickr

Green Sea Turtle by John Rudolph Photography, on Flickr

Haleakala Crater, Maui by John Rudolph Photography, on Flickr

rawr · 06-03-2014, 01:12 AM

Some sample shots from Mr Beef 2014, using the Tamron 17-50 f2.8, X mode, AF.C, Sigma DG 530 ST.

I've shot this charity event for four consecutive years now. The K-3 did very well. Of about 600 shots, only about 2 were throwaways due to missed focus, which is better than the K-5 or K-x, which I have previously used for this event. It's the only event where I ever shoot flash, but next year I think I will skip flash entirely. The K-3 can cope with low-light focus and high-ISO (if need be) without any problem. The biggest issue was colour temperature variation under mixed lighting (flash and stage), which you can see at work in shot #1. I may re-tune the AWB of some shots later.

**Rondec** · 06-03-2014, 04:04 AM

Some random K3 shots...

(with the DA15).

(with the DA *16-50)

**Arne Bo** · 06-03-2014, 05:34 AM - **2 Likes**

A few impressions of my first Yosemite visit:

First Day it rained and snowed. Good to have WR lenses.

Bad Weather in Yosemite von Arne Bo auf Flickr

Yosemite - Tunnel View von Arne Bo auf Flickr

Yosemite - Half dome von Arne Bo auf Flickr

normhead · 06-03-2014, 05:56 AM

You've got some quality shots there… very nice.

**gaweidert** · 06-03-2014, 06:12 AM

Rondec,

Love the shots. May be driving through your area this September. The photograph of the little girl is awesome. Love the look on her face. It says a thousand things all at once. Sort of like the Mona Lisa in it's effect.

**unkipunki** · 06-03-2014, 06:18 AM

Originally posted by rawr

Some sample shots from Mr Beef 2014, using the Tamron 17-50 f2.8, X mode, AF.C, Sigma DG 530 ST.

I've shot this charity event for four consecutive years now. The K-3 did very well. Of about 600 shots, only about 2 were throwaways due to missed focus, which is better than the K-5 or K-x, which I have previously used for this event. It's the only event where I ever shoot flash, but next year I think I will skip flash entirely. The K-3 can cope with low-light focus and high-ISO (if need be) without any problem. The biggest issue was colour temperature variation under mixed lighting (flash and stage), which you can see at work in shot #1. I may re-tune the AWB of some shots later

Good to see Christiano Ronaldo doing some charity work in shot number 1

06-02-2014, 10:24 PM	#1809
john5100 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,725	9 wonderful days in paradise Fire Dancer by John Rudolph Photography, on Flickr Livin Aloha by John Rudolph Photography, on Flickr Livin Aloha by John Rudolph Photography, on Flickr Green Sea Turtle by John Rudolph Photography, on Flickr Haleakala Crater, Maui by John Rudolph Photography, on Flickr Last edited by john5100; 06-03-2014 at 09:29 AM.

06-03-2014, 01:12 AM	#1810
rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Some sample shots from Mr Beef 2014, using the Tamron 17-50 f2.8, X mode, AF.C, Sigma DG 530 ST. I've shot this charity event for four consecutive years now. The K-3 did very well. Of about 600 shots, only about 2 were throwaways due to missed focus, which is better than the K-5 or K-x, which I have previously used for this event. It's the only event where I ever shoot flash, but next year I think I will skip flash entirely. The K-3 can cope with low-light focus and high-ISO (if need be) without any problem. The biggest issue was colour temperature variation under mixed lighting (flash and stage), which you can see at work in shot #1. I may re-tune the AWB of some shots later. Last edited by rawr; 06-03-2014 at 01:19 AM.

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06-01-2014, 02:40 AM - 1 Like	#1801
AdrianM Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Ipswich, Queensland, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 589	Manly Harbour, on Moreton Bay, near Brisbane, Queensland, Australia. It was a beautiful day in paradise. K3, Pentax DA 15 f4 Ltd SMC. This is a beautiful lens and I am really appreciating Rondec's shots with it. Attached Images

06-01-2014, 03:58 AM	#1802
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,652	A couple of 55 shots...

06-01-2014, 07:23 AM - 1 Like	#1803
kengoh Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,787	Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher with small crab in mouth

06-01-2014, 07:27 AM	#1804
unkipunki Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Lochaweside, Argyll Photos: Gallery Posts: 615	A couple of after sundown pics with the DA20-40 Ltd. I had my 15mm Ltd with me but couldn't change lenses due to the clouds of midges. Believe me you only do that once, and never again. Having the little sadists walking around in the viewfinder is one level of torture too much

06-01-2014, 06:02 PM	#1805
rfg Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 139	Originally posted by kengoh Oriental Dwarf Kingfisher with small crab in mouth Brilliant photo! What lens?

06-02-2014, 03:14 AM	#1806
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,652	A DA 15 limited photo from the Ozarks. ---------- Post added 06-02-14 at 06:57 AM ---------- Another couple...

06-02-2014, 05:29 AM	#1807
Unregistered User Guest	Originally posted by Rondec A DA 15 limited photo from the Ozarks. ---------- Post added 06-02-14 at 06:57 AM ---------- Another couple... Nice pics! One thing I see is that the right side of the images is sharp but the left is not when comparing @ the same distances. Have you noticed this and if so, why?

06-02-2014, 06:16 AM	#1808
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,652	Originally posted by Tjompen1968 Nice pics! One thing I see is that the right side of the images is sharp but the left is not when comparing @ the same distances. Have you noticed this and if so, why? I think my DA 15 is decentered. I really need to send it in to get it fixed, but I just haven't gotten around to it yet.

06-03-2014, 04:04 AM	#1811
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,652	Some random K3 shots... (with the DA15). (with the DA *16-50)

06-03-2014, 05:34 AM - 2 Likes	#1812
Arne Bo Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Hamburg Photos: Albums Posts: 123	A few impressions of my first Yosemite visit: First Day it rained and snowed. Good to have WR lenses. Bad Weather in Yosemite von Arne Bo auf Flickr Yosemite - Tunnel View von Arne Bo auf Flickr Yosemite - Half dome von Arne Bo auf Flickr

06-03-2014, 05:56 AM	#1813
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	You've got some quality shots there… very nice.

06-03-2014, 06:12 AM	#1814
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	Rondec, Love the shots. May be driving through your area this September. The photograph of the little girl is awesome. Love the look on her face. It says a thousand things all at once. Sort of like the Mona Lisa in it's effect.

06-03-2014, 06:18 AM	#1815
unkipunki Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: South Lochaweside, Argyll Photos: Gallery Posts: 615	Originally posted by rawr Some sample shots from Mr Beef 2014, using the Tamron 17-50 f2.8, X mode, AF.C, Sigma DG 530 ST. I've shot this charity event for four consecutive years now. The K-3 did very well. Of about 600 shots, only about 2 were throwaways due to missed focus, which is better than the K-5 or K-x, which I have previously used for this event. It's the only event where I ever shoot flash, but next year I think I will skip flash entirely. The K-3 can cope with low-light focus and high-ISO (if need be) without any problem. The biggest issue was colour temperature variation under mixed lighting (flash and stage), which you can see at work in shot #1. I may re-tune the AWB of some shots later Good to see Christiano Ronaldo doing some charity work in shot number 1