Kiwi Pentaxians

**zkarj** · 04-17-2022, 10:14 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Kiwizinho

I've only been to Zelandia once, I think around 18 years ago.

It's a real jewel. When my gym closed down late last year I decided it should be my replacement, so bought a membership. I've only done some of the basic, shorter trails yet I managed 3km on Sunday. Now I just need to get there more often — it's only a 20 minute drive away!

**NZ_Ross** · 04-17-2022, 10:49 PM

Originally posted by zkarj

It's a real jewel. When my gym closed down late last year I decided it should be my replacement, so bought a membership. I've only done some of the basic, shorter trails yet I managed 3km on Sunday. Now I just need to get there more often — it's only a 20 minute drive away!

It is a lovely spot, and the bird life there is amazing

Transit · 04-17-2022, 11:58 PM

Originally posted by zkarj

...
I finally got out again today to use my Zealandia membership. ...

that last shot the EXIF is an eye opener!

**zkarj** · 04-18-2022, 01:10 AM

Originally posted by Transit

that last shot the EXIF is an eye opener!

Yeah it was pretty challenging. There were spots of sun which they seemed never to be entirely in. They often had a patch on their back which just made the camera's job harder, so I was trying to get them entirely in shade when they got close enough — at least that one wasn't at 300mm! But outside of those patches it could only be described as "heavily shaded". The tail gives away the shutter speed. This may actually be one of those cases where AF.C and continuous "drive" makes sense, in the hopes of catching the brief periods where the bird wasn't moving. I might also consider letting the ISO above 6400 next time, but probably only one stop at most. PhotoLab can nail most of the 6400 noise so long as it's exposed well. Much boosting in post and it gets harder.

**NZ_Ross** · 04-18-2022, 01:27 AM

Originally posted by zkarj

Yeah it was pretty challenging

55-300 PLM helps though, and I thought the KP did a pretty good job

**zkarj** · 04-18-2022, 01:45 AM

Originally posted by NZ_Ross

55-300 PLM helps though, and I thought the KP did a pretty good job

The PLM has shifted my default aperture to f/8.0 from f/11 which is a help for starters. It was pretty good at finding focus although I have found if it does miss, it can seem to get "lost" requiring me to give it something easy nearby and then trying again.

As for the KP, it does indeed do well on the sensor front, though I had another case of it forgetting it had a fully charged battery inside. I thought the focusing was stuffed but realised the camera was still dark. Had to pop the battery out and in to get it going again. Genuine Pentax battery, too.

**NZ_Ross** · 04-18-2022, 02:05 AM

Originally posted by zkarj

As for the KP, it does indeed do well on the sensor front, though I had another case of it forgetting it had a fully charged battery inside. I thought the focusing was stuffed but realised the camera was still dark. Had to pop the battery out and in to get it going again. Genuine Pentax battery, too.

Weird, is it a known fault?

**zkarj** · 04-18-2022, 01:15 PM

Originally posted by NZ_Ross

Weird, is it a known fault?

Not that I can find with a search, but let's see if it's a common one.

Transit · 04-18-2022, 05:10 PM

Originally posted by zkarj

Yeah it was pretty challenging. There were spots of sun which they seemed never to be entirely in. They often had a patch on their back which just made the camera's job harder, so I was trying to get them entirely in shade when they got close enough — at least that one wasn't at 300mm! But outside of those patches it could only be described as "heavily shaded". The tail gives away the shutter speed. This may actually be one of those cases where AF.C and continuous "drive" makes sense, in the hopes of catching the brief periods where the bird wasn't moving. I might also consider letting the ISO above 6400 next time, but probably only one stop at most. PhotoLab can nail most of the 6400 noise so long as it's exposed well. Much boosting in post and it gets harder.

amazing
I thought I was the man going to ASA 800 on the Spotmatic

my bird on forest floor setting is TAv with single shot and centre AF on the other button

I want to try remote control for birds... the nightly 'walking of the Quail' past the window
using the cellphone app to control it, presumably with electronic shutter to avoid the crash

**NZ_Ross** · 04-18-2022, 06:47 PM

Originally posted by zkarj

Not that I can find with a search, but let's see if it's a common one.

You are getting some replies, so that is good

**zkarj** · 04-18-2022, 09:02 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Transit

I want to try remote control for birds... the nightly 'walking of the Quail' past the window
using the cellphone app to control it, presumably with electronic shutter to avoid the crash

If I used remote control via the app on my KP, I'd want to be sure the birds were due any minute. Wifi slaughters the battery. Saw some quails at Zealandia on the most recent trip, though they were not in a good enough setting for a photo. I did catch them the previous time, though. Still not the best of settings — on a sealed path. There were also babies.

Transit · 04-19-2022, 05:39 PM

They are amazing creatures, the tiny balls of fluff can fly at an impossibly undeveloped state.
Our troup have 20 now all good size for a baking

I still haven't got a new battery, might get kennedys to throw one in with the 77

**zkarj** · 04-21-2022, 03:06 PM - **3 Likes**

Revisiting old photos again. I think the biggest upgrade between K10D and K5 was a new, dust free sensor.

Transit · 04-21-2022, 04:44 PM

Originally posted by Transit

A DA40 has landed

We are very happy

can't believe this was 2009 ! spose I should sell it if I'm not going back to crop not to mention having the 43

**NZ_Ross** · 04-21-2022, 05:16 PM

Originally posted by Transit

can't believe this was 2009 ! spose I should sell it if I'm not going back to crop not to mention having the 43

I remember using your DA 40 during our walk around Whanganui a few years back Pete. It is such a nice lens, it inspired me to go an buy one for myself

04-18-2022, 05:10 PM	#18699
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	Originally posted by zkarj Yeah it was pretty challenging. There were spots of sun which they seemed never to be entirely in. They often had a patch on their back which just made the camera's job harder, so I was trying to get them entirely in shade when they got close enough — at least that one wasn't at 300mm! But outside of those patches it could only be described as "heavily shaded". The tail gives away the shutter speed. This may actually be one of those cases where AF.C and continuous "drive" makes sense, in the hopes of catching the brief periods where the bird wasn't moving. I might also consider letting the ISO above 6400 next time, but probably only one stop at most. PhotoLab can nail most of the 6400 noise so long as it's exposed well. Much boosting in post and it gets harder. amazing I thought I was the man going to ASA 800 on the Spotmatic my bird on forest floor setting is TAv with single shot and centre AF on the other button I want to try remote control for birds... the nightly 'walking of the Quail' past the window using the cellphone app to control it, presumably with electronic shutter to avoid the crash Last edited by Transit; 04-18-2022 at 05:21 PM.

04-21-2022, 03:06 PM - 3 Likes	#18703
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04-17-2022, 10:14 PM - 1 Like	#18691
zkarj Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wellington Posts: 1,290	Originally posted by Kiwizinho I've only been to Zelandia once, I think around 18 years ago. It's a real jewel. When my gym closed down late last year I decided it should be my replacement, so bought a membership. I've only done some of the basic, shorter trails yet I managed 3km on Sunday. Now I just need to get there more often — it's only a 20 minute drive away!

04-17-2022, 10:49 PM	#18692
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by zkarj It's a real jewel. When my gym closed down late last year I decided it should be my replacement, so bought a membership. I've only done some of the basic, shorter trails yet I managed 3km on Sunday. Now I just need to get there more often — it's only a 20 minute drive away! It is a lovely spot, and the bird life there is amazing

04-17-2022, 11:58 PM	#18693
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	Originally posted by zkarj ... I finally got out again today to use my Zealandia membership. ... that last shot the EXIF is an eye opener!

04-18-2022, 01:10 AM	#18694
zkarj Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wellington Posts: 1,290	Originally posted by Transit that last shot the EXIF is an eye opener! Yeah it was pretty challenging. There were spots of sun which they seemed never to be entirely in. They often had a patch on their back which just made the camera's job harder, so I was trying to get them entirely in shade when they got close enough — at least that one wasn't at 300mm! But outside of those patches it could only be described as "heavily shaded". The tail gives away the shutter speed. This may actually be one of those cases where AF.C and continuous "drive" makes sense, in the hopes of catching the brief periods where the bird wasn't moving. I might also consider letting the ISO above 6400 next time, but probably only one stop at most. PhotoLab can nail most of the 6400 noise so long as it's exposed well. Much boosting in post and it gets harder.

04-18-2022, 01:27 AM	#18695
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by zkarj Yeah it was pretty challenging 55-300 PLM helps though, and I thought the KP did a pretty good job

04-18-2022, 01:45 AM	#18696
zkarj Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wellington Posts: 1,290	Originally posted by NZ_Ross 55-300 PLM helps though, and I thought the KP did a pretty good job The PLM has shifted my default aperture to f/8.0 from f/11 which is a help for starters. It was pretty good at finding focus although I have found if it does miss, it can seem to get "lost" requiring me to give it something easy nearby and then trying again. As for the KP, it does indeed do well on the sensor front, though I had another case of it forgetting it had a fully charged battery inside. I thought the focusing was stuffed but realised the camera was still dark. Had to pop the battery out and in to get it going again. Genuine Pentax battery, too.

04-18-2022, 02:05 AM	#18697
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by zkarj As for the KP, it does indeed do well on the sensor front, though I had another case of it forgetting it had a fully charged battery inside. I thought the focusing was stuffed but realised the camera was still dark. Had to pop the battery out and in to get it going again. Genuine Pentax battery, too. Weird, is it a known fault?

04-18-2022, 01:15 PM	#18698
zkarj Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wellington Posts: 1,290	Originally posted by NZ_Ross Weird, is it a known fault? Not that I can find with a search, but let's see if it's a common one.

04-18-2022, 06:47 PM	#18700
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by zkarj Not that I can find with a search, but let's see if it's a common one. You are getting some replies, so that is good

04-18-2022, 09:02 PM - 2 Likes	#18701
zkarj Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wellington Posts: 1,290	Originally posted by Transit I want to try remote control for birds... the nightly 'walking of the Quail' past the window using the cellphone app to control it, presumably with electronic shutter to avoid the crash If I used remote control via the app on my KP, I'd want to be sure the birds were due any minute. Wifi slaughters the battery. Saw some quails at Zealandia on the most recent trip, though they were not in a good enough setting for a photo. I did catch them the previous time, though. Still not the best of settings — on a sealed path. There were also babies.

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04-19-2022, 05:39 PM	#18702
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	They are amazing creatures, the tiny balls of fluff can fly at an impossibly undeveloped state. Our troup have 20 now all good size for a baking I still haven't got a new battery, might get kennedys to throw one in with the 77

04-21-2022, 04:44 PM	#18704
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	Originally posted by Transit A DA40 has landed We are very happy can't believe this was 2009 ! spose I should sell it if I'm not going back to crop not to mention having the 43

04-21-2022, 05:16 PM	#18705
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by Transit can't believe this was 2009 ! spose I should sell it if I'm not going back to crop not to mention having the 43 I remember using your DA 40 during our walk around Whanganui a few years back Pete. It is such a nice lens, it inspired me to go an buy one for myself