Thank you all. The photo isn't one of its best, shot at mid-day, so lighting wasn't the best. But still, it's a pretty clear shot.
Originally posted by Nuij An impressive achievement. Do you use a trigger trap?
Originally posted by ChipB WOW!! 300,000 clicks - pretty impressive. You say the K50 "sits in our yard, daily..." Wondering if you're using catch-in-focus? Or some other way of snapping photos remotely?
Originally posted by stevebrot I am thoroughly impressed! The K-50 gets so very little respect due to the diaphragm control block issue associated with the model. It is easy to forget that many K-50s (and K-30 siblings) simply keep chugging away at their task of taking photos.
As noted above, I too am curious about setup and kit for this shot.
Steve
Yes, catch-in-focus is used here. Current lens of choice is the SMC Pentax-A 70-210mm F4 (a steal at $50), set at 210mm, about 6' from a feeder. It's powered by a 12V, 9A battery and a voltage regulator to drop the voltage to the 7.4V the camera requires. I set it up just before sunrise and let it shoot until around noon, then re-orient it for the afternoon sunlight. On hot days, when it gets over 95F, the built in over-temp function kicks in, and I have to unlock the shutter release and re-engage it. I also fashioned a cover for it, out of .0125" (0.31mm) shim stock to keep birds from pooping on it. Good thing, it's gotten pretty crusty over the years.