K3 sample shots ... post here !

**Rondec** · 10-07-2014, 03:26 AM - **1 Like**

A couple of countryside photos with the DA 15 limited.

john5100 · 10-07-2014, 08:49 AM

Originally posted by bats

Two hours of take-offs - 22 shots - at the San Francisco Airport (SFO).
K3 and the FA50mm.

That's really cool!!

IchabodCrane · 10-07-2014, 11:23 AM

Originally posted by Rondec

A couple of countryside photos with the DA 15 limited.

Very nice, Rondec! I'm curious... what height above the ground do you have the camera for those shots?

**Rondec** · 10-07-2014, 01:07 PM

Originally posted by IchabodCrane

Very nice, Rondec! I'm curious... what height above the ground do you have the camera for those shots?

Thank you. About 20 inches. I was right on the edge of the fields in both photos.

normhead · 10-07-2014, 06:24 PM - **1 Like**

21 Ltd.

40 XS

enoeske · 10-07-2014, 06:50 PM - **1 Like**

Model: PENTAX K-3
ISO: 200
Exposure: 1/125 sec
Aperture: 10.0
Focal Length: 17mm
Flash Used: No

**Rondec** · 10-08-2014, 06:24 AM - **2 Likes**

Sun and Cattle (with 15).

**ivanvernon** · 10-08-2014, 07:36 AM

Heavy dew last night left beads of diamonds in the ornamental grass. K-3 with converted Canon FL 55 mm f 1.2 at 1.2.
ADDED COMMENT: I like using this all-manual lens because it has to be manually stopped down, though most of the time the lens can be left stopped down even while focussing, meaning that you can use Av mode without fiddling around with the green button--so you just manually focus and shoot.

DimC · 10-08-2014, 09:00 PM - **3 Likes**

Some Tests with the K-3 + Sigma 18-35mm /f1,8

Cross post from the 18-35mm thread here :
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/274420-sigm...ns-review.html

Where I explain the issue I've got with this lens.

Dimitri.

emalvick · 10-10-2014, 01:55 PM

Originally posted by bats

Two hours of take-offs - 22 shots - at the San Francisco Airport (SFO).
K3 and the FA50mm.

I love this photo(s). It's very creative to think of doing something like that, and it looks good and artistic.

bats · 10-10-2014, 11:09 PM

Thanks mamethot and emalvick! It was fun being out there... a warm night, no mosquitoes, and a good companion to chat with while we watched the planes take off.

SFO doesn't have many vantage points where you can shoot planes. I've also tried Oakland airport and there aren't any spots allowing close viewing.

**Rondec** · 10-11-2014, 04:11 AM - **1 Like**

A couple of shots with the FA 31 limited.

john5100 · 10-13-2014, 01:18 AM

All shots below are with the DA* 16-50mm

Liam Bailey by John Rudolph Photography, on Flickr

Liam Bailey by John Rudolph Photography, on Flickr

---------- Post added 10-13-14 at 01:38 AM ----------

I accidentally shot this show in JPG. I'm amazed how well the K3 did processing these photos

Susy Sun by John Rudolph Photography, on Flickr

Carbon Leaf by John Rudolph Photography, on Flickr

**Rondec** · 10-13-2014, 03:38 AM

One with the DA 15 limited.

gryphongryph · 10-13-2014, 11:33 AM

Originally posted by normhead

I know the feeling, you can only shoot what you've got. Everyone seems to think I have an ideal shooting location, but after a few years, you have to start looking for new angles, where ever you are. One guy said, "learn locally, then start travelling and apply your knowledge." Just at my age, travelling is tough, so it's just same old, same old for me. But for the younger folks, good photography should go hand in hand with famous shooting locations. If you can make the most of those rolling hills, you can make the most of anything.

Beautiful pictures, do you shoot with a tripod?

10-13-2014, 01:18 AM	#2518
john5100 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,725	All shots below are with the DA* 16-50mm Liam Bailey by John Rudolph Photography, on Flickr Liam Bailey by John Rudolph Photography, on Flickr ---------- Post added 10-13-14 at 01:38 AM ---------- I accidentally shot this show in JPG. I'm amazed how well the K3 did processing these photos Susy Sun by John Rudolph Photography, on Flickr Susy Sun by John Rudolph Photography, on Flickr Carbon Leaf by John Rudolph Photography, on Flickr Last edited by john5100; 10-13-2014 at 10:12 AM.

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10-07-2014, 03:26 AM - 1 Like	#2506
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	A couple of countryside photos with the DA 15 limited.

10-07-2014, 08:49 AM	#2507
john5100 Veteran Member Join Date: May 2008 Location: Seattle, WA Posts: 1,725	Originally posted by bats Two hours of take-offs - 22 shots - at the San Francisco Airport (SFO). K3 and the FA50mm. That's really cool!!

10-07-2014, 11:23 AM	#2508
IchabodCrane Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,728	Originally posted by Rondec A couple of countryside photos with the DA 15 limited. Very nice, Rondec! I'm curious... what height above the ground do you have the camera for those shots?

10-07-2014, 01:07 PM	#2509
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	Originally posted by IchabodCrane Very nice, Rondec! I'm curious... what height above the ground do you have the camera for those shots? Thank you. About 20 inches. I was right on the edge of the fields in both photos.

10-07-2014, 06:24 PM - 1 Like	#2510
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	21 Ltd. 40 XS

10-07-2014, 06:50 PM - 1 Like	#2511
enoeske Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Surprise, Az Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,136	Model: PENTAX K-3 ISO: 200 Exposure: 1/125 sec Aperture: 10.0 Focal Length: 17mm Flash Used: No

10-08-2014, 06:24 AM - 2 Likes	#2512
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	Sun and Cattle (with 15).

10-08-2014, 09:00 PM - 3 Likes	#2514
DimC Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 813	Some Tests with the K-3 + Sigma 18-35mm /f1,8 Cross post from the 18-35mm thread here : https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/10-pentax-slr-lens-discussion/274420-sigm...ns-review.html Where I explain the issue I've got with this lens. Dimitri.

10-10-2014, 01:55 PM	#2515
emalvick Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Davis, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,642	Originally posted by bats Two hours of take-offs - 22 shots - at the San Francisco Airport (SFO). K3 and the FA50mm. I love this photo(s). It's very creative to think of doing something like that, and it looks good and artistic.

10-10-2014, 11:09 PM	#2516
bats Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: San Francisco Photos: Gallery Posts: 102	Thanks mamethot and emalvick! It was fun being out there... a warm night, no mosquitoes, and a good companion to chat with while we watched the planes take off. SFO doesn't have many vantage points where you can shoot planes. I've also tried Oakland airport and there aren't any spots allowing close viewing.

10-11-2014, 04:11 AM - 1 Like	#2517
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	A couple of shots with the FA 31 limited.

10-13-2014, 03:38 AM	#2519
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,663	One with the DA 15 limited.

10-13-2014, 11:33 AM	#2520
gryphongryph Forum Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Faroes Islands Photos: Gallery Posts: 74	Originally posted by normhead I know the feeling, you can only shoot what you've got. Everyone seems to think I have an ideal shooting location, but after a few years, you have to start looking for new angles, where ever you are. One guy said, "learn locally, then start travelling and apply your knowledge." Just at my age, travelling is tough, so it's just same old, same old for me. But for the younger folks, good photography should go hand in hand with famous shooting locations. If you can make the most of those rolling hills, you can make the most of anything. Beautiful pictures, do you shoot with a tripod?