Post Your Best KP Shots

rmrufener · 05-14-2020, 06:31 AM - **5 Likes**

In the winter and early spring, it's easy to find time to get out and shoot. This time of year, there is so much work to be done with mowing, gardening and landscaping, I find myself not grabbing the KP as often. I'm thankful for those of you who keep this thread full of great photos. I did manage to get this sunset shot the other night.

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cport · 05-14-2020, 11:31 AM - **9 Likes**

timb64 · 05-14-2020, 04:12 PM - **1 Like**

DA55-300WR

Basie · 05-15-2020, 03:37 AM - **5 Likes**

African Fisg Eagle with KP DA*300 F4 and 1.4 AW TC. It go to wildlife or long lenses, but the star here is the KP. I had to handhold at dusk and the image at ISO 1600 just needed little noise reduction in LR4. I wouldn't have been able to catch this shot with my K5

rmrufener · 05-15-2020, 01:53 PM - **2 Likes**

Spring is here for good (I hope). My allergies agree as well. Our flowering crab apple is in bloom.

northcoastgreg · 05-16-2020, 06:10 PM - **11 Likes**

Originally posted by superpowerpinger

Excellent composition!

Thanks.

Country lane under approaching storm, with the DA 55-300 PLM:

skierd · 05-17-2020, 12:09 AM - **5 Likes**

The KP has been somewhat of a frustrating camera for me. It's different enough from my old K-30 that it's not nearly as intuitive to use for me (yet), and the rear screen is garbage for showing anything but if you got your composition right, and I still haven't quite figured out how to use the third wheel consistently, and it's awkward with a longer lens or a flash since its so small...

...but hot damn it's got a great sensor, great AF, and gives great files.

A couple from March, before the mosquitoes emerged and the snow melted... KP and 55-300 PLM

cport · 05-17-2020, 01:05 AM

Originally posted by skierd

The KP has been somewhat of a frustrating camera for me. It's different enough from my old K-30 that it's not nearly as intuitive to use for me (yet), and the rear screen is garbage for showing anything but if you got your composition right, and I still haven't quite figured out how to use the third wheel consistently, and it's awkward with a longer lens or a flash since its so small...

...but hot damn it's got a great sensor, great AF, and gives great files.

Nice pictures, skierd!

Btw, for KP. Two ordinary rollers are enough for my photo-needs. I am pretty satisfied with the third wheel - C1, C2 and C3 are LCD DISPLAY OPTIONS, OUTDOOR VIEW SETTING and FOCUS PEAKING ... so I use it mainly for fast change on the rear display. Check what LCD DISPLAY OPTIONS does in various modes (playbeck, lv etc.) This I found very useful and KP is the only camera which can do this.

timb64 · 05-17-2020, 05:01 AM

I leave my Third wheel set at C2 allocated to AF Active area then I can easily toggle between Spot and 27 Auto depending on subject.

cport · 05-17-2020, 05:21 AM

Originally posted by timb64

I leave my Third wheel set at C2 allocated to AF Active area then I can easily toggle between Spot and 27 Auto depending on subject.

Just a remark - AF MODE + the rear roller does have the same functionality ... so you can free C2 for something else

timb64 · 05-17-2020, 05:29 AM

Originally posted by cport

Just a remark - AF MODE + the rear roller does have the same functionality ... so you can free C2 for something else

In TAv mode I keep the rear wheel for Aperture,front for Shutter speed,that works for me but each to their own.

cport · 05-17-2020, 05:45 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by timb64

In TAv mode I keep the rear wheel for Aperture,front for Shutter speed,that works for me but each to their own.

Regardless of which (Av, Tv, TAv) mode you use, AF MODE button (on the left side above the AF/MF switch) + the rear roller changes AF active area ...

timb64 · 05-17-2020, 05:49 AM

Originally posted by cport

Regardless of which (Av, Tv, TAv) mode you use, AF MODE button (on the left side above the AF/MF switch) + the rear roller changes AF active area ...

I learn something every day

Thanks for that info.

cport · 05-17-2020, 05:56 AM

Originally posted by timb64

I learn something every day

Thanks for that info.

Glad you found this helpful ;-)

**BruceBanner** · 05-17-2020, 03:00 PM

I'm not a huge fan of the thumb dial on either the KP or K-1, they just end up being ISO really (and I ignore the ISO button pretty much). I too might toggle to C1,2 and 3 and change lcd brightness and stuff, but 90% of the time its just ISO.

05-14-2020, 11:31 AM - 9 Likes	#2177
cport Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 428	...

05-17-2020, 05:49 AM	#2188
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,514	Originally posted by cport Regardless of which (Av, Tv, TAv) mode you use, AF MODE button (on the left side above the AF/MF switch) + the rear roller changes AF active area ... I learn something every dayThanks for that info.

05-17-2020, 05:56 AM	#2189
cport Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 428	Originally posted by timb64 I learn something every dayThanks for that info. Glad you found this helpful ;-)

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Basie Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Windhoek, Namibia Photos: Gallery Posts: 991	African Fisg Eagle with KP DA*300 F4 and 1.4 AW TC. It go to wildlife or long lenses, but the star here is the KP. I had to handhold at dusk and the image at ISO 1600 just needed little noise reduction in LR4. I wouldn't have been able to catch this shot with my K5

05-16-2020, 06:10 PM - 11 Likes	#2181
northcoastgreg Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Northern Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,175	Originally posted by superpowerpinger Excellent composition! Thanks. Country lane under approaching storm, with the DA 55-300 PLM:

05-17-2020, 12:09 AM - 5 Likes	#2182
skierd Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Fairbanks, AK Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,472	The KP has been somewhat of a frustrating camera for me. It's different enough from my old K-30 that it's not nearly as intuitive to use for me (yet), and the rear screen is garbage for showing anything but if you got your composition right, and I still haven't quite figured out how to use the third wheel consistently, and it's awkward with a longer lens or a flash since its so small... ...but hot damn it's got a great sensor, great AF, and gives great files. A couple from March, before the mosquitoes emerged and the snow melted... KP and 55-300 PLM

05-17-2020, 01:05 AM	#2183
cport Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 428	Originally posted by skierd The KP has been somewhat of a frustrating camera for me. It's different enough from my old K-30 that it's not nearly as intuitive to use for me (yet), and the rear screen is garbage for showing anything but if you got your composition right, and I still haven't quite figured out how to use the third wheel consistently, and it's awkward with a longer lens or a flash since its so small... ...but hot damn it's got a great sensor, great AF, and gives great files. Nice pictures, skierd! Btw, for KP. Two ordinary rollers are enough for my photo-needs. I am pretty satisfied with the third wheel - C1, C2 and C3 are LCD DISPLAY OPTIONS, OUTDOOR VIEW SETTING and FOCUS PEAKING ... so I use it mainly for fast change on the rear display. Check what LCD DISPLAY OPTIONS does in various modes (playbeck, lv etc.) This I found very useful and KP is the only camera which can do this.

05-17-2020, 05:01 AM	#2184
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,514	I leave my Third wheel set at C2 allocated to AF Active area then I can easily toggle between Spot and 27 Auto depending on subject.

05-17-2020, 05:21 AM	#2185
cport Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 428	Originally posted by timb64 I leave my Third wheel set at C2 allocated to AF Active area then I can easily toggle between Spot and 27 Auto depending on subject. Just a remark - AF MODE + the rear roller does have the same functionality ... so you can free C2 for something else

05-17-2020, 05:29 AM	#2186
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,514	Originally posted by cport Just a remark - AF MODE + the rear roller does have the same functionality ... so you can free C2 for something else In TAv mode I keep the rear wheel for Aperture,front for Shutter speed,that works for me but each to their own.

05-17-2020, 05:45 AM - 1 Like	#2187
cport Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2013 Posts: 428	Originally posted by timb64 In TAv mode I keep the rear wheel for Aperture,front for Shutter speed,that works for me but each to their own. Regardless of which (Av, Tv, TAv) mode you use, AF MODE button (on the left side above the AF/MF switch) + the rear roller changes AF active area ...

05-17-2020, 03:00 PM	#2190
BruceBanner Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Posts: 5,405	I'm not a huge fan of the thumb dial on either the KP or K-1, they just end up being ISO really (and I ignore the ISO button pretty much). I too might toggle to C1,2 and 3 and change lcd brightness and stuff, but 90% of the time its just ISO.