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Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II 6 Days Ago  
Does K-1 write to two SD cards simultaneously?
Posted By AnotherVoice
Replies: 35
Views: 1,182
How about the K-3iii?
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 02-25-2024, 03:35 PM  
300mm vs 150-450 both with 1.4 tc
Posted By AnotherVoice
Replies: 33
Views: 2,903
Not to directly answer your question, but I felt I needed to defend the 300mm just a bit. I used it with the K3-iii at an airshow a few years ago (one of the few times both the USAF Thunderbirds and the USN Blue Angels performed at the same show). It did a generally fine job as I captured the jets. The pictures were pretty fantastic. Where the 300 stumbled was if it lost focus for any reason (usually due to me not tracking the jets accurately). It would run to near focus and proceed out towards infinity instead of from infinity inwards. Some shot opportunities were missed as a result. While it was frustrating when this refocusing process happened, the pictures were exactly what I'd hoped for.

I just went back and looked at those pictures again. They were even better than I had remembered!

The defense rests...
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 02-25-2024, 09:43 AM  
Lens question for Alaska cruise
Posted By AnotherVoice
Replies: 17
Views: 817
Have you considered adding a 1.4TC to your kit? Not too expensive, ($400 at B&H new), only very minor degradation in image quality, takes that 55-300 out to 420mm, and is pretty darned small. I've got one to extend the reach as necessary on my 300mm F4. Works great!
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 02-21-2024, 08:02 AM  
Astro lens recommendations wanted
Posted By AnotherVoice
Replies: 13
Views: 649
I suggest taking a hard look at the Rokinon 14mm f2.0. I've been rather successful taking Milky Way shots with it on the KP. Its wide field of view makes it unsuitable for stars/nebula though. The budget lens I like for this is the Samyang 135mm f2. In my opinion, there is better glass out there, but not for less $.
Forum: General Photography 02-14-2024, 05:30 PM  
Gun stock support?
Posted By AnotherVoice
Replies: 18
Views: 840
I was watching a rerun of the old TV series "Northern Exposure" and ran across something I had never seen before. One of the characters was out looking for birds with a long telephoto lens. He had the camera/lens mounted on a rifle stock and he brought up the combo just like shooting a rifle. It appeared that he had the "rifle" trigger set up to activate the shutter release. Soooo... Is this just TV nonsense or has anyone actually tried this? If so, how well does it actually work?
Forum: Photographic Technique 12-31-2023, 04:57 PM  
New Years Fireworks - Tips & Tricks?
Posted By AnotherVoice
Replies: 7
Views: 506
Pikes Peak at Midnight, New Years. Tripod. 60-250mm f4. (EDIT: It turns out that the EXIF data is there! f6.7 and 1600 ISO)). 6 second exposure. I set it up to keep snapping and sat back and enjoyed the show.
Forum: Pentax KP 12-02-2023, 06:42 AM  
wrist strap vs neck strap
Posted By AnotherVoice
Replies: 45
Views: 1,861
It depends on where I'm going and how big the lens is. Cotton carrier for where the going is rough. Black Rapid for most carries.
Forum: Pentax Forums Giveaways 11-23-2023, 12:19 PM  
November 2023 Pentax Limited Lens & Software Giveaway: Enter here!
Posted By AnotherVoice
Replies: 1,988
Views: 31,412
Back again! :)
Forum: General Photography 11-23-2023, 12:18 PM  
Mystery package on way
Posted By AnotherVoice
Replies: 77
Views: 3,283
My son has a small collection of old cameras from both his grandfathers. Its in a display case and now includes the pentaprism.
Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras 11-23-2023, 12:08 PM  
What great film gear acquisition did you score?
Posted By AnotherVoice
Replies: 95
Views: 3,397
I found an F50mm f1.4 in almost perfect condition for $50. I got my wife a K-30 (its a white one so she calls it the Stormtrooper) w/ 18-135 lens for $300. Both were at retail camera shops selling used/consignment gear. It pays so be a pentaxian when the retailer wants to clear his inventory.
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 11-23-2023, 11:59 AM  
Buying advice for a beginner in photography
Posted By AnotherVoice
Replies: 73
Views: 2,649
To me, its all about the glass. All else being equal, a great camera with a lousy lens will produce lesser images.
Forum: General Photography 11-23-2023, 11:56 AM  
What hidden gem do you like the most on pentaxforums.com?
Posted By AnotherVoice
Replies: 61
Views: 2,254
Lots to like.
1) User reviews and lens database
2) Specific lens clubs -ability to see how other use the gear.
3) Indepth staff reviews
4) Lets not forget the K-3iii Users Manual!!!
Forum: Lens Clubs 11-23-2023, 10:50 AM  
The Sigma Lens Club- All lenses
Posted By AnotherVoice
Replies: 3,223
Views: 497,520
For landscapes it works fine and like I said, the starbursts are really nice, so if no one wants it, I'll still find an occasional use for it.
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 11-23-2023, 10:46 AM  
Lens Reliability ?
Posted By AnotherVoice
Replies: 26
Views: 1,023
Nope, I had gotten it from KEH. The SDM motor failed shortly after, so I had it fixed under warranty. It failed again about a year later and was basically sitting on my shelf gathering dust. I saw a limited time offer on the Pentax site where they would buy back certain lenses for credit towards a new one. It seemed like a no-brainer to me. Since I'm generally moving away from Zooms to Primes, it was a great fit!
Forum: Pentax K-3 & K-3 II 11-23-2023, 09:52 AM  
k3 compatibility with benro polaris
Posted By AnotherVoice
Replies: 5
Views: 745
There is a Polaris Facebook page where many questions can get answered. I was an original Kickstarter supporter of the Polaris. I love the concept and have seen some amazing pictures, but sadly I have had difficulty getting the thing to become friends with Pentax. It currently occupies shelf space while I play with the capabilities of some new lens acquisitions. It seems much better with my wife's Fuji...
Forum: General Photography 11-22-2023, 04:59 PM  
Are cameras getting 'too smart'
Posted By AnotherVoice
Replies: 54
Views: 1,767
My cameras sit in P mode so that if I find a pop-up shot, at least I get something close. If time and conditions permit, I get progressively closer to manual, first by using hyper modes, then to full Manual. I really love that capability in our cameras.
Forum: Pentax KP 11-22-2023, 08:31 AM  
KP Name
Posted By AnotherVoice
Replies: 37
Views: 1,763
Killer Pentax :)
Forum: General Photography 11-22-2023, 08:29 AM  
Mystery package on way
Posted By AnotherVoice
Replies: 77
Views: 3,283
I received a boxed pentaprism from Pentax after purchasing a K-3iii. Could it be that?
Forum: Pentax Forums Giveaways 11-21-2023, 08:46 AM  
November 2023 Pentax Limited Lens & Software Giveaway: Enter here!
Posted By AnotherVoice
Replies: 1,988
Views: 31,412
Here I am! First time ever. Not much of a poster, I prefer to listen vs talk and I learn lots from you all!
Forum: Lens Clubs 11-21-2023, 08:43 AM  
The Sigma Lens Club- All lenses
Posted By AnotherVoice
Replies: 3,223
Views: 497,520
I have a Sigma 35mm Art, my only Sigma lens. It really generates fantastic starbursts. I want to love it, but unfortunately I don't. It consistently misfocuses when near f1.4. I have the dock and have played with it, usually to the detriment of image quality. I'm VERY close to selling it and saving up for the Pentax 31mm limited.
Forum: Lens Clubs 11-21-2023, 08:34 AM  
*Macro* lens club
Posted By AnotherVoice
Replies: 5,110
Views: 683,639
I actually like it alot![COLOR="Silver"]
Forum: General Photography 11-21-2023, 08:23 AM  
What was your first digital camera?
Posted By AnotherVoice
Replies: 77
Views: 2,775
I went from the Pentax SF-1 (film) directly to the K-5iis. Yep, I tend to hold on to stuff...
Forum: General Photography 11-21-2023, 08:21 AM  
Travel friendly tripod recommendation
Posted By AnotherVoice
Replies: 54
Views: 2,833
I have a Benro travel tripod and its nice, but my son has the Peak Designs one. Its nicer, packs smaller and works great even with his big telephoto. If I had to do it over again....
Forum: General Photography 11-21-2023, 08:19 AM  
Pentax brand batteries on Amazon?
Posted By AnotherVoice
Replies: 15
Views: 1,012
Great to know!
Forum: General Photography 11-21-2023, 08:16 AM  
Are Pentaxians "Dfferent"?
Posted By AnotherVoice
Replies: 117
Views: 5,765
Same here. Pentax SF-1 was my first, bought at JC Penny's outlet sale with a couple of fairly cheap Pentax zoom lenses. Now I am deep into the Pentax Universe and have no interest in moving!
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