Pictures as promised. If anyone could explained to me why my shadow areas darken when I export to jpeg, I would appreciate. They look fine in lightroom.
These are all k-1 with 24-70 unless stated otherwise.
The happy couple. K-1
This was my worst processional picture. I had literally gotten into place, whipped around, saw the bride's mom, and had one second.
Jumping action of the groomsmen with bride, impressively sharp at 100%.
Walking from the side. Usually straight on is easier for me than this type of shot, but they are razor sharp at 100%.
I haven't had a chance to sort through all these pics so I think some eyes might be shut, but this is bridal party at 24mm.
Love the narrow depth of field with full frame. I believe this is at 70mm f 3.5.
Just to show the kind of conditions with the backlighting. This picture they were almost on top of me. I have to take pictures from the back of the church, so I don't have a whole aisle in which to get these shots.
Obviously, focused on her.
Recessional
Detail shot shooting from above. These were on top of a barrel.
Amish grandmother, 3200 ISO, with the 200mm
Cute little girl, also 3200 ISO, also the 200mm
The 24-70 is great on the K-3 as well:
Another detail shot I was able to get using live view:
And, lastly, I stepped out the church door for a second during the ceremony to this, taken with the k-3 and the 200mm. I didn't even notice the juxtaposition with the power lines till afterward.
---------- Post added 05-08-2016 at 11:22 PM ----------
Originally posted by ontariomark Thank you Walro so much for taking the time to post a detailed response to my questions, it's greatly appreciated
Based on what you've described, the AFC performance of this camera is very encouraging indeed. The situations you described in which you shoot are similar to what I'm often shooting in, so your feedback is particularly valuable to me. Thanks again for taking the time! --Mark
Regarding the flash, I've been trying out the Pentax 540 on the K-1 in TTL just here in the house, and it is beautiful. I think I will never put the flash on the K-3 again! Actually, I think I have to have a second K-1. Time to start charging more.
---------- Post added 05-08-2016 at 11:30 PM ----------
Originally posted by noser Thx - I have a wedding coming up in a couple of weeks and the K-1, with the higher MP for detail, is going to be the go-to for wide-to-normal shots. Maybe a few tele if time allows.
But the reminder about better high ISO performance makes me think twice about shooting the Sigma 70-200 on the K-5. That would mean buying two K-1's to avoid lens swapping.
Hmmm. What an amazing problem to have...
Ricoh Pentax will be very happy we are having this problem.
I ended up using the K-3 with the tele during the ceremony when I felt like I needed the extra reach from crop sensor, and then using it on the K-1 during reception.