Post your K3 iii pictures.

RobG · 05-22-2021, 07:44 PM - **8 Likes**

Yes, Astrotracer does work on the K3iii - although the controls are very different. Does anyone know what the difference is between Astrotracer mode 1 and 2? From the description, type 2 is for landscape with stars, while type 1 is for stars only.

You have to press the green button to be able to use the front wheel to adjust the exposure time - otherwise you need to use a remote release. The rear wheel adjusts the aperture. The exposure compensation button triggers the fine calibration.
K3iii with HDDA 16-85 WR at 16mm, 1600 ISO, f4.0 and 120s.

The Southern Sky by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

Grimmus · 05-22-2021, 08:51 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by RobG

Does anyone know what the difference is between Astrotracer mode 1 and 2? From the description, type 2 is for landscape with stars, while type 1 is for stars only

Rob, have a look over at this thread
Astrotracer Type 1 or Tyoe 2 With Pentax K3 III - PentaxForums.com

**jersey** · 05-23-2021, 05:16 AM - **1 Like**

Yes, it is still going. There are some house built around, tyres are pumped when it is needed. Russian tractors are hard to kill

RobG · 05-23-2021, 05:26 AM

Originally posted by Grimmus

Rob, have a look over at this thread
Astrotracer Type 1 or Tyoe 2 With Pentax K3 III - PentaxForums.com

OK, mode 2 has reduced motion of the sensor to reduce blur in terrestrial objects. Thanks!

Smolk · 05-23-2021, 10:42 AM - **2 Likes**

Pentax K-3 III / Voigtländer Nokton 1.4/58mm at f. 4

brewmaster15 · 05-23-2021, 02:37 PM - **7 Likes**

Got out today with the K-3 and Da*300 for some challenging pics of Purple Martins ( Think big , fast swallows). I wanted to see how it did with AF, the results were pretty good., much better than I expected..

first up, stationary red winged Black Bird that felt left out.

Red winged Blackbird

Stationary Purple Martin

Purple Martin Pair

BIF

Purple Martin hotel

Purple Martin

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2m1aoYk]Purple Martin[/url

Purple Martin

Purple Martin

Generally, I thought the K3 iii did very well...The DA *300 as well. The photographer could have done better both with his Capture and post processing but he thinks the cards were stacked against him with New camera and the shiny purple birds and contrasty/harsh mid day light. He promises to do better next time

Al

womble · 05-23-2021, 02:46 PM - **3 Likes**

The tower of this church at Earls Barton, Northamptonshire, UK, is mid-10th century. SMC Pentax 28mm f/3.5 shift. (Cross posted with the K lenses thread.)

All Saints, Earls Barton par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

**Larrymc** · 05-23-2021, 04:50 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by brewmaster15

Got out today with the K-3 and Da*300 for some challenging pics of Purple Martins ( Think big , fast swallows). I wanted to see how it did with AF, the results were pretty good., much better than I expected..

first up, stationary red winged Black Bird that felt left out.

Red winged Blackbird

Stationary Purple Martin

Purple Martin Pair

BIF

Purple Martin hotel

Purple Martin

Purple Martin

[url=https://flic.kr/p/2m1aoYk]Purple Martin[/url

Purple Martin

Purple Martin

Purple Martin

Generally, I thought the K3 iii did very well...The DA *300 as well. The photographer could have done better both with his Capture and post processing but he thinks the cards were stacked against him with New camera and the shiny purple birds and contrasty/harsh mid day light. He promises to do better next time

Al

Nice Martin catches there, Al. I think as we get more accustomed to how the Mk III operates we will definitely see even better captures.

**Kobie** · 05-23-2021, 05:19 PM - **3 Likes**

Swallows. Natures Airshow experts.
These are heavy crops.

**mattb123** · 05-23-2021, 05:19 PM - **7 Likes**

Spring ski touring today. Not great skiing this time but always fun to be in the zone.
K-3iii & 16-50

RobG · 05-23-2021, 05:32 PM

Originally posted by mattb123

Spring ski touring today. Not great skiing this time but always fun to be in the zone.
K-3iii & 16-50

Great photos! Was the snow not great because of Spring? We've just had the first light snowfalls in Australia.

shiner · 05-23-2021, 08:48 PM - **3 Likes**

5 exposure handheld HDR's with DA*11-18 (LR). The fast frame rate makes these a breeze.

**mattb123** · 05-23-2021, 09:00 PM

Originally posted by RobG

Great photos! Was the snow not great because of Spring? We've just had the first light snowfalls in Australia.

Thanks! Generally yes, but it is more nuanced than that. Sometimes spring snow can be great, either powder or corn*. But today it was a little soft snow that was too old to be good powder but too young to be good corn. It's crusty and inconsistent and generally hard to ski. When the snow has been better here we've skied those steep lines between rock bands but it would not have been fun today.

*in spring or summer when the snow is consolidated into one big mass that freezes solid overnight and then the top layer is warmed by the morning sun to a nice soft and predictable consistency for skiing.

RobG · 05-23-2021, 09:05 PM

Originally posted by mattb123

Thanks! Generally yes, but it is more nuanced than that. Sometimes spring snow can be great, either powder or corn*. But today it was a little soft snow that was too old to be good powder but too young to be good corn. It's crusty and inconsistent and generally hard to ski. When the snow has been better here we've skied those steep lines between rock bands but it would not have been fun today.

Thanks for the explanation! I've done downhill skiing all my life, but I haven't learned a lot of words to describe the quality of the snow.

brewmaster15 · 05-24-2021, 06:22 AM

Originally posted by Larrymc

Nice Martin catches there, Al. I think as we get more accustomed to how the Mk III operates we will definitely see even better captures.

Thank you Larry!!!!

al

05-23-2021, 02:37 PM - 7 Likes	#396
brewmaster15 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,860	Got out today with the K-3 and Da300 for some challenging pics of Purple Martins ( Think big , fast swallows). I wanted to see how it did with AF, the results were pretty good., much better than I expected.. first up, stationary red winged Black Bird that felt left out. Red winged Blackbird Stationary Purple Martin Purple Martin Pair BIF Purple Martin hotel Purple Martin Purple Martin [url=https://flic.kr/p/2m1aoYk]Purple Martin[/url Purple Martin Purple Martin Purple Martin Generally, I thought the K3 iii did very well...The DA 300 as well. The photographer could have done better both with his Capture and post processing but he thinks the cards were stacked against him with New camera and the shiny purple birds and contrasty/harsh mid day light. He promises to do better next time Al Last edited by brewmaster15; 05-23-2021 at 02:42 PM.

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05-22-2021, 07:44 PM - 8 Likes	#391
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,891	Yes, Astrotracer does work on the K3iii - although the controls are very different. Does anyone know what the difference is between Astrotracer mode 1 and 2? From the description, type 2 is for landscape with stars, while type 1 is for stars only. You have to press the green button to be able to use the front wheel to adjust the exposure time - otherwise you need to use a remote release. The rear wheel adjusts the aperture. The exposure compensation button triggers the fine calibration. K3iii with HDDA 16-85 WR at 16mm, 1600 ISO, f4.0 and 120s. The Southern Sky by RobGeraghty, on Flickr

05-22-2021, 08:51 PM - 2 Likes	#392
Grimmus Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Newcastle (Aust.) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 345	Originally posted by RobG Does anyone know what the difference is between Astrotracer mode 1 and 2? From the description, type 2 is for landscape with stars, while type 1 is for stars only Rob, have a look over at this thread Astrotracer Type 1 or Tyoe 2 With Pentax K3 III - PentaxForums.com

05-23-2021, 05:16 AM - 1 Like	#393
jersey Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: 3City agglomeration Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,056	Yes, it is still going. There are some house built around, tyres are pumped when it is needed. Russian tractors are hard to kill

05-23-2021, 05:26 AM	#394
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,891	Originally posted by Grimmus Rob, have a look over at this thread Astrotracer Type 1 or Tyoe 2 With Pentax K3 III - PentaxForums.com OK, mode 2 has reduced motion of the sensor to reduce blur in terrestrial objects. Thanks!

05-23-2021, 10:42 AM - 2 Likes	#395
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Pentax K-3 III / Voigtländer Nokton 1.4/58mm at f. 4

05-23-2021, 02:46 PM - 3 Likes	#397
womble Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Hertfordshire Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,324	The tower of this church at Earls Barton, Northamptonshire, UK, is mid-10th century. SMC Pentax 28mm f/3.5 shift. (Cross posted with the K lenses thread.) All Saints, Earls Barton par Kris Lockyear, on ipernity

05-23-2021, 04:50 PM - 1 Like	#398
Larrymc Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: Mississippi, USA Posts: 5,251	Originally posted by brewmaster15 Got out today with the K-3 and Da300 for some challenging pics of Purple Martins ( Think big , fast swallows). I wanted to see how it did with AF, the results were pretty good., much better than I expected.. first up, stationary red winged Black Bird that felt left out. Red winged Blackbird Stationary Purple Martin Purple Martin Pair BIF Purple Martin hotel Purple Martin Purple Martin [url=https://flic.kr/p/2m1aoYk]Purple Martin[/url Purple Martin Purple Martin Purple Martin Generally, I thought the K3 iii did very well...The DA 300 as well. The photographer could have done better both with his Capture and post processing but he thinks the cards were stacked against him with New camera and the shiny purple birds and contrasty/harsh mid day light. He promises to do better next time Al Nice Martin catches there, Al. I think as we get more accustomed to how the Mk III operates we will definitely see even better captures.

05-23-2021, 05:19 PM - 7 Likes	#400
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Spring ski touring today. Not great skiing this time but always fun to be in the zone. K-3iii & 16-50

05-23-2021, 05:32 PM	#401
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,891	Originally posted by mattb123 Spring ski touring today. Not great skiing this time but always fun to be in the zone. K-3iii & 16-50 Great photos! Was the snow not great because of Spring? We've just had the first light snowfalls in Australia.

05-23-2021, 08:48 PM - 3 Likes	#402
shiner Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: N GA USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,127	5 exposure handheld HDR's with DA*11-18 (LR). The fast frame rate makes these a breeze.

05-23-2021, 09:00 PM	#403
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,872	Originally posted by RobG Great photos! Was the snow not great because of Spring? We've just had the first light snowfalls in Australia. Thanks! Generally yes, but it is more nuanced than that. Sometimes spring snow can be great, either powder or corn. But today it was a little soft snow that was too old to be good powder but too young to be good corn. It's crusty and inconsistent and generally hard to ski. When the snow has been better here we've skied those steep lines between rock bands but it would not have been fun today. in spring or summer when the snow is consolidated into one big mass that freezes solid overnight and then the top layer is warmed by the morning sun to a nice soft and predictable consistency for skiing.

05-23-2021, 09:05 PM	#404
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,891	Originally posted by mattb123 Thanks! Generally yes, but it is more nuanced than that. Sometimes spring snow can be great, either powder or corn*. But today it was a little soft snow that was too old to be good powder but too young to be good corn. It's crusty and inconsistent and generally hard to ski. When the snow has been better here we've skied those steep lines between rock bands but it would not have been fun today. Thanks for the explanation! I've done downhill skiing all my life, but I haven't learned a lot of words to describe the quality of the snow.

05-24-2021, 06:22 AM	#405
brewmaster15 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: CT Posts: 1,860	Originally posted by Larrymc Nice Martin catches there, Al. I think as we get more accustomed to how the Mk III operates we will definitely see even better captures. Thank you Larry!!!! al