Post your K-1 pictures!

**BruceBanner** · 09-07-2018, 04:31 PM

Originally posted by Erictator

Bruce, You are doing some really cool stuff with the Lensbaby! But I was a little shocked to see you letting go of not only the Samyang 85mm but also the DFA100WR so soon! (I really really liked the output you were getting from the Samyang!)

But, I know how you feel about lenses getting stuck on the K-1... I've had that exact same problem with the DFA150-450mm... and I too have a new (to me) FA77mm Limited sitting there waiting for the DFA to come off the K-1. LOL! But, I understand and sort of expect I too will be deciding on weather to keep the macro or the FA77 in the long term, once I get to play with the legendary Limited and compare the practicality of owning both. I do a lot of macro... and not a lot of head and shoulder portraits, but, I think the FA77 might have a spot in my bag still. We'll see.
Eric

A little break from the flutterby's (don't worry, there's more! I hope they don't become as annoying as squirrels... )

So how about some moorhens and chicks?

HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/8.0 450.0 mm 1/500 iso800

HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/8.0 450.0 mm 1/500 iso1000

And a cloud looking through the palms for wtlwdwgn,

HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/7.1 150.0 mm 1/800 iso100

The price of the FA77 demands the sales! Well... i don't really see the point of holding onto the Sammy when its FL is so close to the FA77, truth be told I will prolly end up replacing it with the Samyang 135/2 (when funds recuperate!).

The DFA100 again not seeing much action due to the Macro ability of the HD DA 35/2.8 Macro, and again I have a head and shoulder shooter with the FA77. The only component I'm missing from the DFA 100 is the Weather Resistance, but I've pretty much decided to get the 28-105 for that (a more versatile lens for those events that turn wet!).

Originally posted by sbh

Thanks. The trick is to get the subject in the air and not place it down.

It's a two LED light setup with softboxes. One is the background and one is angled from the upper left (see the reflection on the top of the screw). The table is just a white surface which reflects on the bottom of the screw. Scrims between the softbox and the subject control the hardness of the light by adjusting the distance and angle.

In Live View I turn up the background light just until the blinkies start indicating over-exposure. That's where it turns to pure white without giving flare. Adjust the top light to taste until it looks good in brightness. That's basically all.

For focus stacking I tethered to IT2 and DCU because I'm lazy. Start at the closest focussing point and then, in IT2, hit the focussing button 30 times between each shot to move the focus forward.

I merged them in Affinity Photo. I let the app align the shots automatically (focus breathing makes the subject shrink when moving focus). Masking the focus areas wasn't hard since it is a simple shape. In complex shots the app can do it automatically but that didn't work here. Maybe not enough texture.

Excellent BTS explanation. I used Affinity a few times but I get the jist as I use PS. And I like how the thingys are suspended, I never thought of doing that. I don't know what a IT2 and DCU are, but I see the wire leaving the K-1 so I get it's some kinda controller or summin, will google it. Neat!

So do you do many product placement shots for work? I ask because it appears to be a sector where you can get quite a bit of work in around here...

rawr · 09-07-2018, 10:58 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BruceBanner

I don't know what a IT2 and DCU are

Ricoh Image Transmitter v2 is USB cabled tethering software available for separate purchase.
DCU is Pentax Digital Camera Utility, which comes with the camera.

If need be, Andreas' Pentax WiFi Commander Windows software could substitute for IT2 for remote camera control, as could the Pentax Image Sync app or the simple or paid versions of the Pentax Tethered Capture Lightroom plugin.

pinholecam · 09-07-2018, 11:43 PM - **13 Likes**

by jenkwang, on Flickr
K1+FA*80-200/2.8

**BruceBanner** · 09-08-2018, 12:56 AM - **9 Likes**

Originally posted by rawr

Ricoh Image Transmitter v2 is USB cabled tethering software available for separate purchase.
DCU is Pentax Digital Camera Utility, which comes with the camera.

If need be, Andreas' Pentax WiFi Commander Windows software could substitute for IT2 for remote camera control, as could the Pentax Image Sync app or the simple or paid versions of the Pentax Tethered Capture Lightroom plugin.

Ah yes, the abbreviation lingo, cool gotcha. So... are you actually moving the camera back and forth for the focus stack or nah?

Originally posted by pinholecam

by jenkwang, on Flickr
K1+FA*80-200/2.8

Excellent shot.

-----

Be Different

Loungin

**Tas** · 09-08-2018, 01:24 AM - **9 Likes**

From a wee while ago captured with the HD D-FA* 70-200mm.

Tas

dbs · 09-08-2018, 01:28 AM

Originally posted by Tas

From a wee while ago captured with the HD D-FA* 70-200mm.

Tas

Hi Tas

Very nice

sunrise ?

Dave

k1man · 09-08-2018, 01:56 AM

Hi all, I hate asking Adam again 2 x already but I dont have a clue how to post a pic here, I managed to get to Manage Attachments where the pic no. shows above the Manage Attachments BUT then what I am confused, if I can get it once I will be ok, sorry to be a pain, Ian

**Botanizer** · 09-08-2018, 04:07 AM - **6 Likes**

K-1 35mm macro with Yongnuo YN585EX flash - manual setting

---------- Post added 09-08-18 at 04:17 AM ----------

Originally posted by k1man

Hi all, I hate asking Adam again 2 x already but I dont have a clue how to post a pic here, I managed to get to Manage Attachments where the pic no. shows above the Manage Attachments BUT then what I am confused, if I can get it once I will be ok, sorry to be a pain, Ian

Hey k1man, open manage attachments. Click choose files and select the one you want to post. Then click upload. When the upload has finished, close manage attachments. There are restrictions on pixel dimensions, so I shrink my photos to 1350 x 900.

With a catchy title and message, you are ready to click Submit Reply.

Floyd

Pen-A · 09-08-2018, 04:37 AM - **9 Likes**

(@ f/4.0)

(@ f/1.6)

(@ f/3.5)

**Kerrowdown** · 09-08-2018, 04:48 AM - **12 Likes**

**Hattifnatt** · 09-08-2018, 05:47 AM - **4 Likes**

Various people at the Cliffs of Moher (Ireland).

**Tas** · 09-08-2018, 06:03 AM

Originally posted by dbs

Hi Tas

Very nice

sunrise ?

Dave

Cheers Dave, and yes this was a sunrise.

Tas

northcoastgreg · 09-08-2018, 07:21 AM - **11 Likes**

Tiny "rose" frog (or frog found in a rose), shot with DFA 100 Macro:

**Rondec** · 09-08-2018, 07:26 AM - **6 Likes**

Dawn on a Cloudy Morning (DFA 15-30 with pixel shift)

**jabobby** · 09-08-2018, 07:36 AM - **2 Likes**

Super good shots posted by all you good folks,
A few shots on the pad

Best Regards, Bob

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rawr Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Posts: 11,913	Originally posted by BruceBanner I don't know what a IT2 and DCU are Ricoh Image Transmitter v2 is USB cabled tethering software available for separate purchase. DCU is Pentax Digital Camera Utility, which comes with the camera. If need be, Andreas' Pentax WiFi Commander Windows software could substitute for IT2 for remote camera control, as could the Pentax Image Sync app or the simple or paid versions of the Pentax Tethered Capture Lightroom plugin. Last edited by rawr; 09-07-2018 at 11:06 PM.

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09-07-2018, 04:31 PM	#20101
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,404	Originally posted by Erictator Bruce, You are doing some really cool stuff with the Lensbaby! But I was a little shocked to see you letting go of not only the Samyang 85mm but also the DFA100WR so soon! (I really really liked the output you were getting from the Samyang!) But, I know how you feel about lenses getting stuck on the K-1... I've had that exact same problem with the DFA150-450mm... and I too have a new (to me) FA77mm Limited sitting there waiting for the DFA to come off the K-1. LOL! But, I understand and sort of expect I too will be deciding on weather to keep the macro or the FA77 in the long term, once I get to play with the legendary Limited and compare the practicality of owning both. I do a lot of macro... and not a lot of head and shoulder portraits, but, I think the FA77 might have a spot in my bag still. We'll see. Eric A little break from the flutterby's (don't worry, there's more! I hope they don't become as annoying as squirrels... ) So how about some moorhens and chicks? HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/8.0 450.0 mm 1/500 iso800 HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/8.0 450.0 mm 1/500 iso1000 And a cloud looking through the palms for wtlwdwgn, HD PENTAX-D FA 150-450mm F4.5-5.6ED DC AW ƒ/7.1 150.0 mm 1/800 iso100 The price of the FA77 demands the sales! Well... i don't really see the point of holding onto the Sammy when its FL is so close to the FA77, truth be told I will prolly end up replacing it with the Samyang 135/2 (when funds recuperate!). The DFA100 again not seeing much action due to the Macro ability of the HD DA 35/2.8 Macro, and again I have a head and shoulder shooter with the FA77. The only component I'm missing from the DFA 100 is the Weather Resistance, but I've pretty much decided to get the 28-105 for that (a more versatile lens for those events that turn wet!). Originally posted by sbh Thanks. The trick is to get the subject in the air and not place it down. It's a two LED light setup with softboxes. One is the background and one is angled from the upper left (see the reflection on the top of the screw). The table is just a white surface which reflects on the bottom of the screw. Scrims between the softbox and the subject control the hardness of the light by adjusting the distance and angle. In Live View I turn up the background light just until the blinkies start indicating over-exposure. That's where it turns to pure white without giving flare. Adjust the top light to taste until it looks good in brightness. That's basically all. For focus stacking I tethered to IT2 and DCU because I'm lazy. Start at the closest focussing point and then, in IT2, hit the focussing button 30 times between each shot to move the focus forward. I merged them in Affinity Photo. I let the app align the shots automatically (focus breathing makes the subject shrink when moving focus). Masking the focus areas wasn't hard since it is a simple shape. In complex shots the app can do it automatically but that didn't work here. Maybe not enough texture. Excellent BTS explanation. I used Affinity a few times but I get the jist as I use PS. And I like how the thingys are suspended, I never thought of doing that. I don't know what a IT2 and DCU are, but I see the wire leaving the K-1 so I get it's some kinda controller or summin, will google it. Neat! So do you do many product placement shots for work? I ask because it appears to be a sector where you can get quite a bit of work in around here...

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BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,404	Originally posted by rawr Ricoh Image Transmitter v2 is USB cabled tethering software available for separate purchase. DCU is Pentax Digital Camera Utility, which comes with the camera. If need be, Andreas' Pentax WiFi Commander Windows software could substitute for IT2 for remote camera control, as could the Pentax Image Sync app or the simple or paid versions of the Pentax Tethered Capture Lightroom plugin. Ah yes, the abbreviation lingo, cool gotcha. So... are you actually moving the camera back and forth for the focus stack or nah? Originally posted by pinholecam by jenkwang, on Flickr K1+FA*80-200/2.8 Excellent shot. ----- Be Different Loungin

09-08-2018, 01:24 AM - 9 Likes	#20105
Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	From a wee while ago captured with the HD D-FA* 70-200mm. Tas

09-08-2018, 01:28 AM	#20106
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,564	Originally posted by Tas From a wee while ago captured with the HD D-FA* 70-200mm. Tas Hi Tas Very nice sunrise ? Dave

09-08-2018, 01:56 AM	#20107
k1man Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Si Chiang Mai. Nong Khai Province Photos: Albums Posts: 358	Hi all, I hate asking Adam again 2 x already but I dont have a clue how to post a pic here, I managed to get to Manage Attachments where the pic no. shows above the Manage Attachments BUT then what I am confused, if I can get it once I will be ok, sorry to be a pain, Ian

09-08-2018, 05:47 AM - 4 Likes	#20111
Hattifnatt Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Bucharest Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,625	Various people at the Cliffs of Moher (Ireland).

09-08-2018, 06:03 AM	#20112
Tas Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Brisbane, QLD Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,202	Originally posted by dbs Hi Tas Very nice sunrise ? Dave Cheers Dave, and yes this was a sunrise. Tas

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09-08-2018, 07:26 AM - 6 Likes	#20114
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