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**paulh** · 10-26-2014, 10:13 AM

Originally posted by csa

This is the first picture with my K10D and the 55-300 DA lens. This is at full zoom, handheld. It's heavily overcast so it's not the best.

Very pretty scene. I'd probably try a different position, away from the out of focus trees in the foreground if possible. Good job!

**csa** · 10-26-2014, 10:18 AM

Originally posted by paulh

Very pretty scene. I'd probably try a different position, away from the out of focus trees in the foreground if possible. Good job!

Can't do it; as I'm on my deck. Going down on the ground, I wouldn't be able to shoot thru more trees. This was the only position that showed the cute cabin with the colorful trees.

8540tomg · 10-28-2014, 03:51 PM

Originally posted by csa

I'm loving the K10D more and more. This was with the 55-300 handheld.

I can see why.

Nice image.

Tom G

**csa** · 10-28-2014, 08:05 PM

Thanks Tom, I appreciate it!

**csa** · 11-03-2014, 08:30 AM

Well, each day I'm loving my K10D more. I originally bought it as a backup to a new body, yet to be purchased. However, I'm finding I'm in no real hurry to get a new body, and put the K10D in the background. Sure the shutters "clunk" is noisy, but the K10D feels perfect in my hands, and it's capabilities are many, that I've not even touched yet!

For those that are reluctant to buy an older camera, I highly recommend giving it a try, you might be surprised! This is with the 18-55WR kit lens, on a very gloomy day, handheld. Only processing was a large cropping.

**paulh** · 11-04-2014, 10:49 PM

Another shot of Doc, taken with the K10D & Sigma 17-70 (xposted to Pets)

Mike Gezing · 11-06-2014, 10:36 AM

Took the K10D with a M42 mount Vivitar Series 1 90 mm macro into the backyard for a late summer test. I have not used the lens in decades and the eyes are not as good as they used to be but I gave manual focus a try.

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calicojack · 11-06-2014, 07:37 PM

Originally posted by Mike Gezing

Took the K10D with a M42 mount Vivitar Series 1 90 mm macro into the backyard for a late summer test. I have not used the lens in decades and the eyes are not as good as they used to be but I gave manual focus a try.

The results look quite good.

**paulh** · 11-07-2014, 11:35 AM - **1 Like**

K10D with Sigma 17-70 DC macro (xposted):

**paulh** · 11-09-2014, 09:07 AM - **2 Likes**

...and another:

**rayallen** · 11-09-2014, 01:50 PM

Originally posted by paulh

...and another:

Simple but effective. Nice K10D rendering.

**paulh** · 11-10-2014, 10:13 AM

Originally posted by rayallen

Simple but effective. Nice K10D rendering.

thanks, Ray

**csa** · 11-10-2014, 10:32 AM

Here's a couple I took with the 18-55WR, handheld. The viola is an extremely tiny flower to photograph.

**RussV** · 11-13-2014, 04:00 AM

Originally posted by csa

Here's a couple I took with the 18-55WR, handheld. The viola is an extremely tiny flower to photograph.

I really like the second shot!

Dartmoor Dave · 11-13-2014, 06:42 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by csa

Here's a couple I took with the 18-55WR, handheld.

That second shot is truly beautiful. I've never got anywhere close to that quality with my 18-55WR, and I'm mightily impressed by the subtlety and naturalness of colour you've achieved.

Here's a couple from last night. First with the inevitable Super Takumar 20mm:

And one with the Zenitar 16mm:

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10-26-2014, 10:13 AM	#796
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,308	Originally posted by csa This is the first picture with my K10D and the 55-300 DA lens. This is at full zoom, handheld. It's heavily overcast so it's not the best. Very pretty scene. I'd probably try a different position, away from the out of focus trees in the foreground if possible. Good job!

10-26-2014, 10:18 AM	#797
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Originally posted by paulh Very pretty scene. I'd probably try a different position, away from the out of focus trees in the foreground if possible. Good job! Can't do it; as I'm on my deck. Going down on the ground, I wouldn't be able to shoot thru more trees. This was the only position that showed the cute cabin with the colorful trees.

10-28-2014, 03:51 PM	#798
8540tomg Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Waterloo, Ontario Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,461	Originally posted by csa I'm loving the K10D more and more. This was with the 55-300 handheld. I can see why. Nice image. Tom G

10-28-2014, 08:05 PM	#799
csa Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Montana mountains Posts: 10,133	Thanks Tom, I appreciate it!

11-04-2014, 10:49 PM	#801
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,308	Another shot of Doc, taken with the K10D & Sigma 17-70 (xposted to Pets)

11-06-2014, 07:37 PM	#803
calicojack Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Long Island, N.Y. Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,124	Originally posted by Mike Gezing Took the K10D with a M42 mount Vivitar Series 1 90 mm macro into the backyard for a late summer test. I have not used the lens in decades and the eyes are not as good as they used to be but I gave manual focus a try. The results look quite good.

11-07-2014, 11:35 AM - 1 Like	#804
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,308	K10D with Sigma 17-70 DC macro (xposted):

11-09-2014, 09:07 AM - 2 Likes	#805
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,308	...and another:

11-09-2014, 01:50 PM	#806
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Originally posted by paulh ...and another: Simple but effective. Nice K10D rendering.

11-10-2014, 10:13 AM	#807
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,308	Originally posted by rayallen Simple but effective. Nice K10D rendering. thanks, Ray

11-13-2014, 04:00 AM	#809
RussV Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2013 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 302	Originally posted by csa Here's a couple I took with the 18-55WR, handheld. The viola is an extremely tiny flower to photograph. I really like the second shot!

11-13-2014, 06:42 AM - 2 Likes	#810
Dartmoor Dave Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dartmoor, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,890	Originally posted by csa Here's a couple I took with the 18-55WR, handheld. That second shot is truly beautiful. I've never got anywhere close to that quality with my 18-55WR, and I'm mightily impressed by the subtlety and naturalness of colour you've achieved. Here's a couple from last night. First with the inevitable Super Takumar 20mm: And one with the Zenitar 16mm:

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