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timb64 · 09-14-2016, 03:36 PM

Tatai Waterfall,Koh Kong,Cambodia

**paulh** · 09-15-2016, 10:45 AM

Originally posted by timb64

Tatai Waterfall,Koh Kong,Cambodia

Beautiful shots Tim. I'm enjoying your series of SE Asia images

Slow-moving water...

timb64 · 09-15-2016, 10:56 AM

Originally posted by paulh

Beautiful shots Tim. I'm enjoying your series of SE Asia images

Slow-moving water...

Thanks Paul.I've enjoyed working on them and posting them here

**KC0PET** · 09-21-2016, 05:09 PM - **2 Likes**

Taken with the Rokinon 8mm Fisheye.

timb64 · 09-22-2016, 09:25 AM - **1 Like**

**paulh** · 09-22-2016, 09:35 AM

Too much splashing for Jeannie

**rod_grant** · 09-23-2016, 02:23 AM

**rod_grant** · 09-23-2016, 02:35 AM

**jacamar** · 09-23-2016, 07:07 AM

Thought I would scan this pic from an old photo album just for the fun of it - Priest's Cove, Cornwall, UK with my old K-1000, 1992.

**WPRESTO** · 09-24-2016, 04:40 AM

Originally posted by rod_grant

Even if the camera was on HSS, that is a capture right at the perfect moment.

**paulh** · 09-24-2016, 03:04 PM

**pepperberry farm** · 09-25-2016, 12:42 AM - **1 Like**

**aslyfox** · 09-25-2016, 12:24 PM

trying out my K 3 + Vivitar Series 1 200 mm prime (autofocus in lens)

looking for any and all thoughts and comments

**paulh** · 09-25-2016, 12:48 PM - **1 Like**

Hi there. Most of these photos are out of focus/blurry, sorry to say. Achieving good focus at longer focal lengths is not easy, and needs proper technique. Your shutter speeds are very slow, according to the exif data - 1/2 sec, 1/20 sec, etc. Unless you're using a tripod, it's nearly impossible to hold a 200mm lens still for those kind of shutter speeds. The normal rule of thumb for minimum shutter speed handheld is 1/focal length, or 1/200 in your case.

If you are shooting hand-held, you can do a couple things to get your shutter speeds up. You can increase ISO, at the risk of increased noise. You'll have to experiment to see what you can get away with. Your K3 should be capable of getting clean shots at higher ISOs. The other thing you can do is open up your aperture a bit. This may or may not work for you, depending on the depth of field you need. Opening the aperture to a lower number, like f/4, f/5.6, etc, will let you increase the shutter speed at the cost of DOF. Again, trial and error will be a great help. One other thing is proper stance and camera holding technique to help stabilize yourself when using a long lens.

If you haven't done so, I recommend reading the book Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson. It was a huge help to me when I was starting out. I hope I haven't been too harsh with my constructive criticism!

I'm hardly a pro shooting with longer lenses myself, as I tend to stick to FL's under 100mm or so. So keep at it, and let us know how you're doing!

**aslyfox** · 09-25-2016, 12:55 PM

thanks for the comments

yes I was hand holding camera and I intentionally slowed down the speed trying for a "blurred" effect instead of the results of clear water that I was getting at higher speed

knowing what I was trying to achieve, any suggestions

09-25-2016, 12:42 AM - 1 Like	#837
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09-14-2016, 03:36 PM	#826
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,514	Tatai Waterfall,Koh Kong,Cambodia

09-15-2016, 10:45 AM	#827
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,319	Originally posted by timb64 Tatai Waterfall,Koh Kong,Cambodia Beautiful shots Tim. I'm enjoying your series of SE Asia images Slow-moving water...

09-15-2016, 10:56 AM	#828
timb64 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: /Situation : Doing my best to avoid idiots! Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,514	Originally posted by paulh Beautiful shots Tim. I'm enjoying your series of SE Asia images Slow-moving water... Thanks Paul.I've enjoyed working on them and posting them here

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09-24-2016, 04:40 AM	#835
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,144	Originally posted by rod_grant Even if the camera was on HSS, that is a capture right at the perfect moment.

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09-25-2016, 12:48 PM - 1 Like	#839
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,319	Hi there. Most of these photos are out of focus/blurry, sorry to say. Achieving good focus at longer focal lengths is not easy, and needs proper technique. Your shutter speeds are very slow, according to the exif data - 1/2 sec, 1/20 sec, etc. Unless you're using a tripod, it's nearly impossible to hold a 200mm lens still for those kind of shutter speeds. The normal rule of thumb for minimum shutter speed handheld is 1/focal length, or 1/200 in your case. If you are shooting hand-held, you can do a couple things to get your shutter speeds up. You can increase ISO, at the risk of increased noise. You'll have to experiment to see what you can get away with. Your K3 should be capable of getting clean shots at higher ISOs. The other thing you can do is open up your aperture a bit. This may or may not work for you, depending on the depth of field you need. Opening the aperture to a lower number, like f/4, f/5.6, etc, will let you increase the shutter speed at the cost of DOF. Again, trial and error will be a great help. One other thing is proper stance and camera holding technique to help stabilize yourself when using a long lens. If you haven't done so, I recommend reading the book Understanding Exposure by Bryan Peterson. It was a huge help to me when I was starting out. I hope I haven't been too harsh with my constructive criticism! I'm hardly a pro shooting with longer lenses myself, as I tend to stick to FL's under 100mm or so. So keep at it, and let us know how you're doing!

09-25-2016, 12:55 PM	#840
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	thanks for the comments yes I was hand holding camera and I intentionally slowed down the speed trying for a "blurred" effect instead of the results of clear water that I was getting at higher speed knowing what I was trying to achieve, any suggestions

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