K3 sample shots ... post here !

**Rondec** · 08-24-2019, 07:31 AM - **5 Likes**

Field After Sunset (DA 15 limited)

**aslyfox** · 08-24-2019, 07:14 PM - **1 Like**

K 3 II + HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6 ED DC AW

sunlit olive baboons in the Serengeti

BirdDude007 · 08-25-2019, 04:28 PM - **2 Likes**

the local PoPo today right out my front yard, practicing shots for upcoming air show here in Vegas

shot was taken with K3/DFA150-450......love this lens

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tuggie76 · 08-25-2019, 06:09 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by BirdDude007

the local PoPo today right out my front yard, practicing shots for upcoming air show here in Vegas

shot was taken with K3/DFA150-450......love this lens

Attachment 462386

A lovely sharp shot, however, to make the helicopter look like a real plane, not a model on a string, you need to blur rotors or propellers. To do this a shutter speed of around 1/250 is best.
Just trying to turn your shots at a very prestigious airshow from ok, to amazing.

Here's 2 shots as an example, the first shows movement,1/160 sec. In the second, although the Spits were taxiing, they appear to be stationary, due to early morning and not thinking, 1/1500 sec.

Last edited by tuggie76; 01-11-2020 at 01:51 PM.

longbow · 08-25-2019, 08:18 PM - **3 Likes**

K-3II & HD Pentax-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM

**aslyfox** · 08-27-2019, 10:13 AM - **3 Likes**

African Painted Dogs joyfully running to join others

K 3 + HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE

BirdDude007 · 08-28-2019, 03:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tuggie76

A lovely sharp shot, however, to make the helicopter look like a real plane, not a model on a string, you need to blur rotors or propellers. To do this a shutter speed of around 1/250 is best.
Just trying to turn your shots at a very prestigious airshow from ok, to amazing.

Here's 2 shots as an example, the first shows movement,1/160 sec. In the second, although the Spits were taxiing, they appear to be stationary, due to early morning and not thinking, 1/1500 sec.

actually this is what I wanted to achieve, I was attempting to freeze the action and I was aware of the results. here is a shot I did a couple years ago and it turned into a great shot....

when you are trying to hold steady with 450mm at 1/250 sec, it seams about impossible to get sharp shots and show the movement of the rotary blade on the helicopter, I imagine some practice will be needed

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tuggie76 · 08-28-2019, 06:45 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by BirdDude007

actually this is what I wanted to achieve, I was attempting to freeze the action and I was aware of the results. here is a shot I did a couple years ago and it turned into a great shot....

when you are trying to hold steady with 450mm at 1/250 sec, it seams about impossible to get sharp shots and show the movement of the rotary blade on the helicopter, I imagine some practice will be needed

Attachment 462697

Exactly right! Yes it's tough to hold the camera steady and follow the action, you will get to delete a lot of photos, I know I do. Here's one from this afternoon.

Sorry, our modem cut out at the crucial time!

**stihlmania** · 08-31-2019, 02:12 AM - **5 Likes**

Female summer tanger....

Grippy · 08-31-2019, 02:22 AM - **4 Likes**

Am happy to join this club, only got the K3 a couple of days ago

P3II7097 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/134520424@N02/]

P3II7149 by [url=https://www.flickr.com/photos/134520424@N02/]

**aslyfox** · 08-31-2019, 05:55 PM - **1 Like**

Male and Female Ostriches romancing

K 3 + HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE

**csa** · 09-02-2019, 10:09 AM - **8 Likes**

Busy Bees. K3 with Sigma 105 Macro, handheld

**Canada_Rockies** · 09-02-2019, 10:56 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by csa

Busy Bees. K3 with Sigma 105 Macro, handheld

Lovely, Carol

**csa** · 09-02-2019, 11:08 AM

Albert, thank you! I appreciate your kind comment!

clevedonal · 09-03-2019, 08:51 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by jpzk

Ahead of the game but I thought that it would be nice to have a dedicated thread to view the sample shots taken by owners of the new K3 .... all in one thread.

It would also be nice to see what lens(es) is (are) being used and any specifics (EXIF).

Ideally, as rawr suggested, this thread should be somewhat the equivalent of the "No more tests - Just pictures" referred here:https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/115-pentax-k-5/123731-no-more-tests-just-pictures.html

If this is going to be a redundant thread , please mod's : dismiss it.

Cheers!

JP

I took delivery of my K3 + 18-50 last week. Grabbed a couple of shots of my horticultural endeavours, then went walkabout my locale over the sunny/overcast weekend. these were taken using AF mode, Aperture priority.

I have ordered a Adaptall 2 > Pentax adaptor, and will try my Tamron lenses on manual/focus peaking when possible.

thoughts/comments appreciated!

al

08-28-2019, 06:45 PM - 2 Likes	#10463
tuggie76 Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,215	Originally posted by BirdDude007 actually this is what I wanted to achieve, I was attempting to freeze the action and I was aware of the results. here is a shot I did a couple years ago and it turned into a great shot.... when you are trying to hold steady with 450mm at 1/250 sec, it seams about impossible to get sharp shots and show the movement of the rotary blade on the helicopter, I imagine some practice will be needed Attachment 462697 Exactly right! Yes it's tough to hold the camera steady and follow the action, you will get to delete a lot of photos, I know I do. Here's one from this afternoon. Sorry, our modem cut out at the crucial time! Last edited by tuggie76; 01-11-2020 at 01:51 PM.

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tuggie76 Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2011 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,215	Originally posted by BirdDude007 the local PoPo today right out my front yard, practicing shots for upcoming air show here in Vegas shot was taken with K3/DFA150-450......love this lens Attachment 462386 A lovely sharp shot, however, to make the helicopter look like a real plane, not a model on a string, you need to blur rotors or propellers. To do this a shutter speed of around 1/250 is best. Just trying to turn your shots at a very prestigious airshow from ok, to amazing. Here's 2 shots as an example, the first shows movement,1/160 sec. In the second, although the Spits were taxiing, they appear to be stationary, due to early morning and not thinking, 1/1500 sec. Last edited by tuggie76; 01-11-2020 at 01:51 PM.

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BirdDude007 Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Las Vegas NV Photos: Albums Posts: 784	Originally posted by tuggie76 A lovely sharp shot, however, to make the helicopter look like a real plane, not a model on a string, you need to blur rotors or propellers. To do this a shutter speed of around 1/250 is best. Just trying to turn your shots at a very prestigious airshow from ok, to amazing. Here's 2 shots as an example, the first shows movement,1/160 sec. In the second, although the Spits were taxiing, they appear to be stationary, due to early morning and not thinking, 1/1500 sec. actually this is what I wanted to achieve, I was attempting to freeze the action and I was aware of the results. here is a shot I did a couple years ago and it turned into a great shot.... when you are trying to hold steady with 450mm at 1/250 sec, it seams about impossible to get sharp shots and show the movement of the rotary blade on the helicopter, I imagine some practice will be needed

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csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Albert, thank you! I appreciate your kind comment!