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**RobA_Oz** · 08-31-2021, 02:11 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by repaap

New K-3III does make these old lenses work much better than any model before. That is for sure.

That’s my strong impression, also.

**aslyfox** · 09-01-2021, 02:17 AM - **5 Likes**

the UP's " Big Boy " Engine No. 4014" . . . coming round the [ bend ] . . . " as it is steaming into the Union Station at Kansas City, Mo. Tuesday

photographed from the vantage point of -

Quote:

The most unique small bridge in Kansas City is the Freight House Bridge (also known as the Union Station Pedestrian Bridge, Michael R. Haverty Bridge and formerly the Pencoyd Bridge). . .. [ it ] serve[s ] as a bridge over the very busy railroad tracks which serve the Union Station. . . .

http://www.johnmarvigbridges.org/Freight%20House%20Pedestrian%20Bridge.html

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**PintofDog** · 09-01-2021, 08:15 AM - **7 Likes**

I have now had a few months practise using the K3iii with the DA 300mm and 1.4x combination, its is a marriage made in heaven. I can not help smiling about these two shots. Butterflies at 2 meters and seal at 50m with exact same setup

I have the wonderful 100mm WR macro but sometimes I wonder why I would switch lenses. Previously I used either the k3 or a K1 with 300mm and 1.7x and would never have got the seal image as they just popped up and down so fast in the water.

**pbancr** · 09-01-2021, 10:05 AM

Originally posted by PintofDog

I have now had a few months practise using the K3iii with the DA 300mm and 1.4x combination, its is a marriage made in heaven. I can not help smiling about these two shots. Butterflies at 2 meters and seal at 50m with exact same setup

I have the wonderful 100mm WR macro but sometimes I wonder why I would switch lenses. Previously I used either the k3 or a K1 with 300mm and 1.7x and would never have got the seal image as they just popped up and down so fast in the water.

Great image of the seal. You’re mastering that combo of lens + camera!

**bspn** · 09-01-2021, 03:13 PM

Originally posted by aslyfox

the UP's " Big Boy " Engine No. 4014" . . . coming round the [ bend ] . . . " as it is steaming into the Union Station at Kansas City, Mo. Tuesday

photographed from the vantage point of -

Freight House Pedestrian Bridge

K 3 III + HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE

A telephoto lens at the angle the shot of the Big Boy was taken certainly takes away from it's real length. UP4014 is a big locomotive.

**aslyfox** · 09-01-2021, 03:23 PM

despite the perceived disadvantage of the lens used

the size of the engine is shown by the clear image of the man in the cab

Quote:

Twenty-five Big Boys were built exclusively for Union Pacific Railroad, the first of which was delivered in 1941. The locomotives were 132 feet long and weighed 1.2 million pounds. Because of their great length, the frames of the Big Boys were "hinged," or articulated, to allow them to negotiate curves. They had a 4-8-8-4 wheel arrangement, which meant they had four wheels on the leading set of "pilot" wheels which guided the engine, eight drivers, another set of eight drivers, and four wheels following which supported the rear of the locomotive. The massive engines normally operated between Ogden, Utah, and Cheyenne, Wyo

.

https://www.up.com/heritage/steam/4014/#:~:text=Big%20Boy%20No.%204014%20Twe...tiate%20curves.

**K2 to K50** · 09-01-2021, 04:12 PM

Originally posted by aslyfox

the UP's " Big Boy " Engine No. 4014" . . . coming round the [ bend ] . . . " as it is steaming into the Union Station at Kansas City, Mo. Tuesday

photographed from the vantage point of -

K 3 III + HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE

Not my subject of choice, but that is an impressive shot! The image of that monster really imposes itself on the viewer.

Originally posted by aslyfox

despite the perceived disadvantage of the lens used

the size of the engine is shown by the clear image of the man in the cab
.

I think even without the guy in the cab, the shot still captures the feel of a very big engine, even if it does distort the perception of the length.

**aslyfox** · 09-01-2021, 05:34 PM - **6 Likes**

another of the " Big Boy " from the same vantage point but the train has obviously gotten closer

the staircase on the right leads down onto the AMTRAC loading platform at Kansas City, Mo. Union Station and you can see the two sets of tracks used by AMTRAC

**bobbotron** · 09-01-2021, 05:45 PM - **10 Likes**

**bspn** · 09-01-2021, 06:54 PM

Originally posted by aslyfox

another of the " Big Boy " from the same vantage point but the train has obviously gotten closer

the staircase on the right leads down onto the AMTRAC loading platform at Kansas City, Mo. Union Station and you can see the two sets of tracks used by AMTRAC

Nice! It's awesome the UP put all the work and effort to get this locomotive back in operation. I only hope the bring it further east.

kastasir · 09-02-2021, 03:01 AM - **3 Likes**

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**Erictator** · 09-02-2021, 07:36 AM

Originally posted by kastasir

DFA 150-450, 450mm, f13.0

Loving this lens on my K1, and now really liking what I'm seeing in this thread and on your K3 III... I just had to find out and looked at your Exif... that is some very clean ISO1600 !

Did you have to do much about noise in post process to the pic? Did it start out as Raw or Jpg?

Just curious, as I'm still on the fence about jumping on this camera or wait on the next K1 III.

Tnx.
Eric

Franc · 09-02-2021, 08:49 AM - **16 Likes**

1. buzzard visiting

**bobbotron** · 09-02-2021, 12:11 PM

Originally posted by Franc

1. buzzard visiting

Amazing shot!

**bobbotron** · 09-02-2021, 01:16 PM - **4 Likes**

Walks in the field.

09-01-2021, 03:23 PM	#861
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	despite the perceived disadvantage of the lens used the size of the engine is shown by the clear image of the man in the cab Quote: Twenty-five Big Boys were built exclusively for Union Pacific Railroad, the first of which was delivered in 1941. The locomotives were 132 feet long and weighed 1.2 million pounds. Because of their great length, the frames of the Big Boys were "hinged," or articulated, to allow them to negotiate curves. They had a 4-8-8-4 wheel arrangement, which meant they had four wheels on the leading set of "pilot" wheels which guided the engine, eight drivers, another set of eight drivers, and four wheels following which supported the rear of the locomotive. The massive engines normally operated between Ogden, Utah, and Cheyenne, Wyo . https://www.up.com/heritage/steam/4014/#:~:text=Big%20Boy%20No.%204014%20Twe...tiate%20curves. Last edited by aslyfox; 09-01-2021 at 03:37 PM.

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08-31-2021, 02:11 PM - 1 Like	#856
RobA_Oz Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Tasmania, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 8,209	Originally posted by repaap New K-3III does make these old lenses work much better than any model before. That is for sure. That’s my strong impression, also.

09-01-2021, 10:05 AM	#859
pbancr Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southeast Connecticut Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,582	Originally posted by PintofDog I have now had a few months practise using the K3iii with the DA 300mm and 1.4x combination, its is a marriage made in heaven. I can not help smiling about these two shots. Butterflies at 2 meters and seal at 50m with exact same setup I have the wonderful 100mm WR macro but sometimes I wonder why I would switch lenses. Previously I used either the k3 or a K1 with 300mm and 1.7x and would never have got the seal image as they just popped up and down so fast in the water. Great image of the seal. You’re mastering that combo of lens + camera!

09-01-2021, 03:13 PM	#860
bspn Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Northern MI Posts: 663	Originally posted by aslyfox the UP's " Big Boy " Engine No. 4014" . . . coming round the [ bend ] . . . " as it is steaming into the Union Station at Kansas City, Mo. Tuesday photographed from the vantage point of - Freight House Pedestrian Bridge K 3 III + HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE A telephoto lens at the angle the shot of the Big Boy was taken certainly takes away from it's real length. UP4014 is a big locomotive.

09-01-2021, 04:12 PM	#862
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,823	Originally posted by aslyfox the UP's " Big Boy " Engine No. 4014" . . . coming round the [ bend ] . . . " as it is steaming into the Union Station at Kansas City, Mo. Tuesday photographed from the vantage point of - K 3 III + HD PENTAX-DA 55-300mm F4.5-6.3 ED PLM WR RE Not my subject of choice, but that is an impressive shot! The image of that monster really imposes itself on the viewer. Originally posted by aslyfox despite the perceived disadvantage of the lens used the size of the engine is shown by the clear image of the man in the cab . I think even without the guy in the cab, the shot still captures the feel of a very big engine, even if it does distort the perception of the length.

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bspn Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2021 Location: Northern MI Posts: 663	Originally posted by aslyfox another of the " Big Boy " from the same vantage point but the train has obviously gotten closer the staircase on the right leads down onto the AMTRAC loading platform at Kansas City, Mo. Union Station and you can see the two sets of tracks used by AMTRAC Nice! It's awesome the UP put all the work and effort to get this locomotive back in operation. I only hope the bring it further east.

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kastasir Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Posts: 25	DFA 150-450, 450mm, f13.0

09-02-2021, 07:36 AM	#867
Erictator Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,352	Originally posted by kastasir DFA 150-450, 450mm, f13.0 Loving this lens on my K1, and now really liking what I'm seeing in this thread and on your K3 III... I just had to find out and looked at your Exif... that is some very clean ISO1600 ! Did you have to do much about noise in post process to the pic? Did it start out as Raw or Jpg? Just curious, as I'm still on the fence about jumping on this camera or wait on the next K1 III. Tnx. Eric

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bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	Originally posted by Franc 1. buzzard visiting Amazing shot!

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bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	Walks in the field.

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