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mysterick · 07-27-2021, 01:14 PM - **2 Likes**

...because I never have done this type of photography. Now that I have the time and the camera I'm hoping to improve. The dragonfly is almost there; Probably wrong lens combo considering what else I have. On the osprey I think I ran into that old devil "z axis." Both are with the 55-300 combined with the 1.4 RC. (Suggested as not a good choice by someone here.) Other than continuing to shoot and concentrate I need a little coaching on that "Z" problem. The Osprey is coming in fo a catch, guessing about 50 feet up in this shot.

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**Mikesul** · 07-27-2021, 01:38 PM

Originally posted by mysterick

...because I never have done this type of photography. Now that I have the time and the camera I'm hoping to improve. The dragonfly is almost there; Probably wrong lens combo considering what else I have. On the osprey I think I ran into that old devil "z axis." Both are with the 55-300 combined with the 1.4 RC. (Suggested as not a good choice by someone here.) Other than continuing to shoot and concentrate I need a little coaching on that "Z" problem. The Osprey is coming in fo a catch, guessing about 50 feet up in this shot.

I love the color on that dragonfly.

**Minimonster** · 07-27-2021, 03:43 PM - **1 Like**

Bridge over the river Don in Sheffield's Kelham Island quarter. K3 iii with DA 21 limited

**yinghell1973** · 07-27-2021, 07:12 PM

Originally posted by Franc

1. i can also fly

Well done... 👍 Nice captured.

gever · 07-27-2021, 09:56 PM - **3 Likes**

k3 mkIII Iso 6400 lens HD Pentax-DA 16-85mm F3.5-5.6 ED DC WR

Silkypix Developer Studio pro 10

RobG · 07-28-2021, 04:15 PM

Originally posted by gever

k3 mkIII Iso 6400 lens

Nice shots! The high ISO performance of the K3iii should make it much easier to get good photos of stage performances.

lesmore49 · 07-28-2021, 05:04 PM

Originally posted by jersey

AF-C is lot better but I tend not to use [AUTO] when shooting landing planes (close to ground) or taxing ones. AF likes to shift focus from plane to runway markings that are moving relatively to camera - probably cause they are yellow and rather big. Not happening when I photographing when places are high (so on sky - then no issue whatsoever) or when I use EX-L and point what camera has to track - then it follows what was pointed without issues. Still it is lots better then anything I had in my hands, even Oly EM-1 Mk II or my current phone with all "AI" support crammed into photo aplication.

And to not make OT too big:

Now that looks to be an interesting plane. What kind is it and what is it's purpose ?

repaap · 07-29-2021, 12:30 AM

Originally posted by mysterick

...because I never have done this type of photography. Now that I have the time and the camera I'm hoping to improve. The dragonfly is almost there; Probably wrong lens combo considering what else I have. On the osprey I think I ran into that old devil "z axis." Both are with the 55-300 combined with the 1.4 RC. (Suggested as not a good choice by someone here.) Other than continuing to shoot and concentrate I need a little coaching on that "Z" problem. The Osprey is coming in fo a catch, guessing about 50 feet up in this shot.

It is exciting for sure, practice is good way to deal with it. I’m not sure ifI’m the best to teach you, but search for auto AF.C mode and A-21, for tracking. Try Hold off and then for SR you might want to have ‘panning’ on. Not sure what we’re your settings. And most of all have fun

**jersey** · 07-29-2021, 05:18 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by lesmore49

Now that looks to be an interesting plane. What kind is it and what is it's purpose ?

M-28 is a polish licence build Antonov An-28 so kind of general cargo plane, often modified for military use in NATO airspace and used by Polish military and border guards. Even US bought some from Poland for special forces, designated C-145A.

This one is a Polish Border Guard plane starting from Gdańsk airport to patrol sea border near Kaliningrad.

lesmore49 · 07-29-2021, 08:02 AM

Originally posted by jersey

M-28 is a polish licence build Antonov An-28 so kind of general cargo plane, often modified for military use in NATO airspace and used by Polish military and border guards. Even US bought some from Poland for special forces, designated C-145A.

This one is a Polish Border Guard plane starting from Gdańsk airport to patrol sea border near Kaliningrad.

Thx for the info. Interesting looking plane, had never seen one before.

**tmlawes** · 07-29-2021, 09:22 AM - **8 Likes**

Trying out the K3III with the 55-300 PLM. It is a great combo.

**Kobie** · 07-29-2021, 03:03 PM - **4 Likes**

Right after the rain.
HD DA 55-300 PLM

**bspn** · 07-30-2021, 02:23 PM - **5 Likes**

Going through some pics I found this one I seriously doubt my first K3 would have captured as the K3-iii did. Likely as not I would have ended up with an out of focus raptor and in focus power pole. After watching him dine on the fish atop another pole, he took off to deliver it to his mate and their two young'uns.
The second image shows the larger of the two nestlings testing his wings, I doubt it will be long before he leaves the nest. Both images OOC crops

MJ43 · 07-30-2021, 03:16 PM - **1 Like**

Nothing special just my first picture with the K3MkIII, PLM55-300. A reflection in the office window.
After the KP the MK3 feels odd but I have a feeling I might like it...

**wtlwdwgn** · 07-30-2021, 04:16 PM

Originally posted by bspn

Going through some pics I found this one I seriously doubt my first K3 would have captured as the K3-iii did. Likely as not I would have ended up with an out of focus raptor and in focus power pole. After watching him dine on the fish atop another pole, he took off to deliver it to his mate and their two young'uns.
The second image shows the larger of the two nestlings testing his wings, I doubt it will be long before he leaves the nest. Both images OOC crops

Excellent captures!

Our local fledglings are testing their wings too.

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07-27-2021, 01:38 PM	#722
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by mysterick ...because I never have done this type of photography. Now that I have the time and the camera I'm hoping to improve. The dragonfly is almost there; Probably wrong lens combo considering what else I have. On the osprey I think I ran into that old devil "z axis." Both are with the 55-300 combined with the 1.4 RC. (Suggested as not a good choice by someone here.) Other than continuing to shoot and concentrate I need a little coaching on that "Z" problem. The Osprey is coming in fo a catch, guessing about 50 feet up in this shot. I love the color on that dragonfly.

07-27-2021, 03:43 PM - 1 Like	#723
Minimonster Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,065	Bridge over the river Don in Sheffield's Kelham Island quarter. K3 iii with DA 21 limited

07-27-2021, 07:12 PM	#724
yinghell1973 Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2014 Photos: Gallery Posts: 701	Originally posted by Franc 1. i can also fly Well done... 👍 Nice captured.

07-28-2021, 04:15 PM	#726
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905	Originally posted by gever k3 mkIII Iso 6400 lens Nice shots! The high ISO performance of the K3iii should make it much easier to get good photos of stage performances.

07-28-2021, 05:04 PM	#727
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,350	Originally posted by jersey AF-C is lot better but I tend not to use [AUTO] when shooting landing planes (close to ground) or taxing ones. AF likes to shift focus from plane to runway markings that are moving relatively to camera - probably cause they are yellow and rather big. Not happening when I photographing when places are high (so on sky - then no issue whatsoever) or when I use EX-L and point what camera has to track - then it follows what was pointed without issues. Still it is lots better then anything I had in my hands, even Oly EM-1 Mk II or my current phone with all "AI" support crammed into photo aplication. And to not make OT too big: Now that looks to be an interesting plane. What kind is it and what is it's purpose ?

07-29-2021, 12:30 AM	#728
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Originally posted by mysterick ...because I never have done this type of photography. Now that I have the time and the camera I'm hoping to improve. The dragonfly is almost there; Probably wrong lens combo considering what else I have. On the osprey I think I ran into that old devil "z axis." Both are with the 55-300 combined with the 1.4 RC. (Suggested as not a good choice by someone here.) Other than continuing to shoot and concentrate I need a little coaching on that "Z" problem. The Osprey is coming in fo a catch, guessing about 50 feet up in this shot. It is exciting for sure, practice is good way to deal with it. I’m not sure ifI’m the best to teach you, but search for auto AF.C mode and A-21, for tracking. Try Hold off and then for SR you might want to have ‘panning’ on. Not sure what we’re your settings. And most of all have fun

07-29-2021, 05:18 AM - 1 Like	#729
jersey Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: 3City agglomeration Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,064	Originally posted by lesmore49 Now that looks to be an interesting plane. What kind is it and what is it's purpose ? M-28 is a polish licence build Antonov An-28 so kind of general cargo plane, often modified for military use in NATO airspace and used by Polish military and border guards. Even US bought some from Poland for special forces, designated C-145A. This one is a Polish Border Guard plane starting from Gdańsk airport to patrol sea border near Kaliningrad.

07-29-2021, 08:02 AM	#730
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,350	Originally posted by jersey M-28 is a polish licence build Antonov An-28 so kind of general cargo plane, often modified for military use in NATO airspace and used by Polish military and border guards. Even US bought some from Poland for special forces, designated C-145A. This one is a Polish Border Guard plane starting from Gdańsk airport to patrol sea border near Kaliningrad. Thx for the info. Interesting looking plane, had never seen one before.

07-30-2021, 03:16 PM - 1 Like	#734
MJ43 Forum Member Join Date: Dec 2014 Posts: 97	Nothing special just my first picture with the K3MkIII, PLM55-300. A reflection in the office window. After the KP the MK3 feels odd but I have a feeling I might like it...

07-30-2021, 04:16 PM	#735
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,853	Originally posted by bspn Going through some pics I found this one I seriously doubt my first K3 would have captured as the K3-iii did. Likely as not I would have ended up with an out of focus raptor and in focus power pole. After watching him dine on the fish atop another pole, he took off to deliver it to his mate and their two young'uns. The second image shows the larger of the two nestlings testing his wings, I doubt it will be long before he leaves the nest. Both images OOC crops Excellent captures! Our local fledglings are testing their wings too.

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