Post your K3 iii pictures.

**jersey** · 08-10-2021, 06:23 AM - **2 Likes**

How the K-3 III sees the world

Both images are SOOC, made with Sigma 17-50 f2.8. First is out of RAW, no modification, resolved in ACDSee. Second is in camera JPG with reversible film.

**Larrymc** · 08-10-2021, 07:58 AM

Originally posted by jersey

How the K-3 III sees the world

Both images are SOOC, made with Sigma 17-50 f2.8. First is out of RAW, no modification, resolved in ACDSee. Second is in camera JPG with reversible film.

Hmmmmm, I like the SOOC version better. The out of focus background colors aren't nearly as muted and the foreground blossom seems to pop more.

RobG · 08-10-2021, 05:17 PM

Originally posted by noelpolar

Spent last week at Gluepot (a Mallee bush bird reserve in South Australia).... a bit quiet (bird wise) there at the moment... anyway did some longish walks so just took the F*300/4.5 on my K3III.... the lazy kit (as opposed to the 150-450).

Great shots! I wish I could go into a different area to see some different birds.

**K2 to K50** · 08-10-2021, 06:42 PM

Originally posted by noelpolar

Spent last week at Gluepot (a Mallee bush bird reserve in South Australia).... a bit quiet (bird wise) there at the moment... anyway did some longish walks so just took the F*300/4.5 on my K3III.... the lazy kit (as opposed to the 150-450).

just some opportunity shots... nothing remarkable.

and some non F*300 shots

DFA 150-450 at 150

and at 450

and.... not a K3III shot... but this is what camping at Gluepot looks like....

A very nice collection of shots of some small birds, Noel. Bit dubious about your definition of "camping" - but it looks like a great "get away from it all" set-up!

RobG · 08-10-2021, 08:14 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kobie

Some recent shots.
Dragonflies in flight on Z-axis (not hovering) in the worst lighting possible lol.
And then some wildlife from the weekend. It was so hot that the birds just didn't want to fly

Hi Kobie - I'm guessing that the photos were taken with the HDDA 55-300 PLM? I'm keen to see what I can catch in Spring with the same combination.

**K2 to K50** · 08-10-2021, 10:21 PM

Originally posted by Yaki

First picture is taken with Pentax- DA 55-300 PLM
The second with Tamron SP AF 17-50 which seams not so sharp with K3 III -

Butterfly shot is great!! Can't see anything too much wrong with the duck image, either, Yaki.

**Yaki** · 08-11-2021, 08:05 AM

Originally posted by K2 to K50

Butterfly shot is great!! Can't see anything too much wrong with the duck image, either, Yaki.

It's OK but it's just not that sharp. Nothing more. Thanks

mtkeller · 08-11-2021, 08:35 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Yaki

It's OK but it's just not that sharp. Nothing more. Thanks

Have you tried doing the AF fine adjustment? It seems the K-3 iii is more demanding in that regard than earlier bodies were.

**jersey** · 08-11-2021, 08:59 AM - **2 Likes**

It is either this or 55-300 really has some issues with resolution. @Kobie also mentioned it in his comparission of 55-300 and ... 150-450 I think? That with 55-300 PLM fine details start to get unsharp, the farther away they are (or higher lengths are used?). Dunno if this is an issue with some lenses or general property of this lens. I think the second as I had same issues with 55-300 PLM on K-50 as I have on K-3 III.

To keep OT in check, this is from my last trip to Krakow, with Sigma 17-50. SooC with reversible film colour profile. Crossposted with SooC topic

**Kobie** · 08-11-2021, 10:00 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by RobG

Hi Kobie - I'm guessing that the photos were taken with the HDDA 55-300 PLM? I'm keen to see what I can catch in Spring with the same combination.

Yes it was taken with HD DA 55-300 PLM

---------- Post added 08-11-21 at 01:03 PM ----------

Originally posted by jersey

It is either this or 55-300 really has some issues with resolution. @Kobie also mentioned it in his comparission of 55-300 and ... 150-450 I think? That with 55-300 PLM fine details start to get unsharp, the farther away they are (or higher lengths are used?). Dunno if this is an issue with some lenses or general property of this lens. I think the second as I had same issues with 55-300 PLM on K-50 as I have on K-3 III.

To keep OT in check, this is from my last trip to Krakow, with Sigma 17-50. SooC with reversible film colour profile. Crossposted with SooC topic

Yup. That's correct. It just doesn't have the resolving power for really distant objects. Or very small objects that don't fill at least 1/3 of the frame give or take.

**RobA_Oz** · 08-11-2021, 02:18 PM - **3 Likes**

Cross-posted with the thread ‘Post your waterfalls and moving water.’ Taken with the K-3iii and DA*16-50/2.8 SDM at f8:

Smolk · 08-12-2021, 03:57 AM - **1 Like**

K-3 III,DA 21mm F3.2 AL Limited, at 7.1, 1/80s, ISO 100. Quick shot because people were approaching.

Smolk · 08-12-2021, 05:22 AM - **2 Likes**

Pentax DA 3.2/21mm limited, f 1.10, 1/200 s, ISO 160.

**Yaki** · 08-12-2021, 06:11 AM

Originally posted by jersey

It is either this or 55-300 really has some issues with resolution

My personal observation is that 55-300 is sharper then the other lens I used - Tamron 17-50q but I don't have 150-450 or 300* to compare resolution. I suppose those lenses are better but I can`t complain from my 55-300 PLM.

---------- Post added 08-12-21 at 06:13 AM ----------

Originally posted by mtkeller

Have you tried doing the AF fine adjustment? It seems the K-3 iii is more demanding in that regard than earlier bodies were.

No but I'll try it. `with a little help from more experienced friends.

Lloyd_Christmas · 08-12-2021, 07:44 PM - **4 Likes**

This is with a "new to me" 15mm HD Ltd. SOOC using the iPhone app to transfer to Flickr. I love it. So easy.

ISO 100
20 sec
f9
I used a tripod and remembered to turn off shake reduction.

08-11-2021, 02:18 PM - 3 Likes	#791
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,197	The Huon River estuary, from Police Point, South-East Tasmania. Cross-posted with the thread ‘Post your waterfalls and moving water.’ Taken with the K-3iii and DA16-50/2.8 SDM at f8: Last edited by RobA_Oz; 08-12-2021 at 07:34 PM.*

08-12-2021, 03:57 AM - 1 Like	#792
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	K-3 III,DA 21mm F3.2 AL Limited, at 7.1, 1/80s, ISO 100. Quick shot because people were approaching. Last edited by Smolk; 08-12-2021 at 04:04 AM.

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08-10-2021, 06:23 AM - 2 Likes	#781
jersey Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: 3City agglomeration Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,056	How the K-3 III sees the world Both images are SOOC, made with Sigma 17-50 f2.8. First is out of RAW, no modification, resolved in ACDSee. Second is in camera JPG with reversible film.

08-10-2021, 07:58 AM	#782
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,252	Originally posted by jersey How the K-3 III sees the world Both images are SOOC, made with Sigma 17-50 f2.8. First is out of RAW, no modification, resolved in ACDSee. Second is in camera JPG with reversible film. Hmmmmm, I like the SOOC version better. The out of focus background colors aren't nearly as muted and the foreground blossom seems to pop more.

08-10-2021, 05:17 PM	#783
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,891	Originally posted by noelpolar Spent last week at Gluepot (a Mallee bush bird reserve in South Australia).... a bit quiet (bird wise) there at the moment... anyway did some longish walks so just took the F*300/4.5 on my K3III.... the lazy kit (as opposed to the 150-450). Great shots! I wish I could go into a different area to see some different birds.

08-10-2021, 06:42 PM	#784
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,794	Originally posted by noelpolar Spent last week at Gluepot (a Mallee bush bird reserve in South Australia).... a bit quiet (bird wise) there at the moment... anyway did some longish walks so just took the F300/4.5 on my K3III.... the lazy kit (as opposed to the 150-450). just some opportunity shots... nothing remarkable. and some non F300 shots DFA 150-450 at 150 and at 450 and.... not a K3III shot... but this is what camping at Gluepot looks like.... A very nice collection of shots of some small birds, Noel. Bit dubious about your definition of "camping" - but it looks like a great "get away from it all" set-up!

08-10-2021, 08:14 PM - 1 Like	#785
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,891	Originally posted by Kobie Some recent shots. Dragonflies in flight on Z-axis (not hovering) in the worst lighting possible lol. And then some wildlife from the weekend. It was so hot that the birds just didn't want to fly Hi Kobie - I'm guessing that the photos were taken with the HDDA 55-300 PLM? I'm keen to see what I can catch in Spring with the same combination.

08-10-2021, 10:21 PM	#786
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,794	Originally posted by Yaki First picture is taken with Pentax- DA 55-300 PLM The second with Tamron SP AF 17-50 which seams not so sharp with K3 III - Butterfly shot is great!! Can't see anything too much wrong with the duck image, either, Yaki.

08-11-2021, 08:05 AM	#787
Yaki Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Sofia Posts: 951	Originally posted by K2 to K50 Butterfly shot is great!! Can't see anything too much wrong with the duck image, either, Yaki. It's OK but it's just not that sharp. Nothing more. Thanks

08-11-2021, 08:35 AM - 1 Like	#788
mtkeller Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2019 Location: Sioux City, IA Photos: Gallery Posts: 938	Originally posted by Yaki It's OK but it's just not that sharp. Nothing more. Thanks Have you tried doing the AF fine adjustment? It seems the K-3 iii is more demanding in that regard than earlier bodies were.

08-11-2021, 08:59 AM - 2 Likes	#789
jersey Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: 3City agglomeration Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,056	It is either this or 55-300 really has some issues with resolution. @Kobie also mentioned it in his comparission of 55-300 and ... 150-450 I think? That with 55-300 PLM fine details start to get unsharp, the farther away they are (or higher lengths are used?). Dunno if this is an issue with some lenses or general property of this lens. I think the second as I had same issues with 55-300 PLM on K-50 as I have on K-3 III. To keep OT in check, this is from my last trip to Krakow, with Sigma 17-50. SooC with reversible film colour profile. Crossposted with SooC topic

08-11-2021, 10:00 AM - 1 Like	#790
Kobie Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Bowmanville Photos: Albums Posts: 1,211	Originally posted by RobG Hi Kobie - I'm guessing that the photos were taken with the HDDA 55-300 PLM? I'm keen to see what I can catch in Spring with the same combination. Yes it was taken with HD DA 55-300 PLM ---------- Post added 08-11-21 at 01:03 PM ---------- Originally posted by jersey It is either this or 55-300 really has some issues with resolution. @Kobie also mentioned it in his comparission of 55-300 and ... 150-450 I think? That with 55-300 PLM fine details start to get unsharp, the farther away they are (or higher lengths are used?). Dunno if this is an issue with some lenses or general property of this lens. I think the second as I had same issues with 55-300 PLM on K-50 as I have on K-3 III. To keep OT in check, this is from my last trip to Krakow, with Sigma 17-50. SooC with reversible film colour profile. Crossposted with SooC topic Yup. That's correct. It just doesn't have the resolving power for really distant objects. Or very small objects that don't fill at least 1/3 of the frame give or take.

08-12-2021, 05:22 AM - 2 Likes	#793
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Pentax DA 3.2/21mm limited, f 1.10, 1/200 s, ISO 160.

08-12-2021, 06:11 AM	#794
Yaki Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2017 Location: Sofia Posts: 951	Originally posted by jersey It is either this or 55-300 really has some issues with resolution My personal observation is that 55-300 is sharper then the other lens I used - Tamron 17-50q but I don't have 150-450 or 300* to compare resolution. I suppose those lenses are better but I can`t complain from my 55-300 PLM. ---------- Post added 08-12-21 at 06:13 AM ---------- Originally posted by mtkeller Have you tried doing the AF fine adjustment? It seems the K-3 iii is more demanding in that regard than earlier bodies were. No but I'll try it. `with a little help from more experienced friends.

08-12-2021, 07:44 PM - 4 Likes	#795
Lloyd_Christmas Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Atlanta, GA Posts: 458	This is with a "new to me" 15mm HD Ltd. SOOC using the iPhone app to transfer to Flickr. I love it. So easy. ISO 100 20 sec f9 I used a tripod and remembered to turn off shake reduction.