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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
11-23-2022, 06:55 AM
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For that budget, pick up a K3III - you'll find the autofocus is no slouch. Also pick up one of the newer motorized-focus lenses and you'll be hooked again.
Sony is schizophrenic. Their tech is good but they never seem to leave the wading pool when supporting it. You want to stay in the deep end.
I know my Flickr albums are in dire need of updating.
Here's a series along the Fox River, while walking the dogs we saw an eagle on an obvious hunting dive. I dropped the leash, raised the camera, turned it on and started shooting. Despite being badly backlit, the focus nailed the images in that series and it was an "achievement unlocked" moment for me.
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
10-24-2022, 01:58 PM
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Yes, DNA sequencing and more technical methods are re-arranging all of biology into new clades. There is a bewildering array of subspecies and populations within a species. You can get as deep into the woods as you want when you start studying any subject.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
10-24-2022, 02:05 PM
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Just put a pancake lens on it and any are compact.
Should I duck and suggest a Q?
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
10-11-2022, 08:03 AM
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Put key words in the Marketplace here. 70mm 40mm 21mm
The PF Marketplace is the most reputable place to buy.
I have the 21 and 40. I use the 21 roughly 90X more than the 40. I don't think I'd use the 70, but I'm still tempted to buy one.
The 21 is a perfect FL to use indoors, it's super-sharp and a pleasure to use. the 40 is probably useful outdoors and as a portrait lens.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
10-11-2022, 07:35 AM
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All good advice here. I have a bunch of lenses, but if I'm taking one or there's a threat of rain I'm packing my 18-135. I have been out in rainy conditions with that lens and the AF-201 and both have been fine. They're a solid pairing. The 18-135 at 70ish is pretty darn sharp and I really like its motorized focus.
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Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories
05-03-2022, 06:01 AM
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This one is a male Xylocopa virginica, the big Carpenter Bees. He's high on a perch protecting territory.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
01-28-2022, 08:02 AM
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Achievement Unlocked! Bald Eagle successfully pulling a small-mouthed bass from the Fox River. Right time, right place, right equipment. Severly Backlit, but we were a LOT closer than the big cameras across the river. DA300 on K3III, handheld. There are a few more in this series if you want to have a look.
 Eagle on Fox ED 011622-4 by Terry Miesle, on Flickr
 Eagle on Fox ED 011622-2 by Terry Miesle, on Flickr
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Forum: Lens Clubs
02-15-2022, 09:32 AM
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Trumpeter Swans! First time I've ever seen them, and this pair has set up camp in our humble town for nearly a month now. They're grouping with three Mute Swans, which aren't rare but slightly unusual on the river. Yes, of course, they're backlit but at least this day was sunny.
 Trumpeter Swan Fox River 012222-2 by Terry Miesle, on Flickr
One of the Mute Swans for comparison.
 Mute Swan Fox River 012222 by Terry Miesle, on Flickr
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
02-18-2022, 07:15 AM
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Welcome from Chicago!
Get out and have fun, you'll discover your preferred settings and styles.
I'm also a Buckeye who moved away, I'm from scenic Cincinnati.
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
02-17-2022, 12:39 PM
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
02-17-2022, 08:14 AM
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For the space I have, I went with a 90deg rotated case for the game rig, so the I/O is on top, allowing a visible panel on the right side. That I/O on top is so convenient, I think I'll use that type of case for all new builds.
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Forum: Welcomes and Introductions
02-16-2022, 12:29 PM
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Welcome to the Clubhouse!
Do you build computer rigs for fun or profit?
I built a couple new rigs about 2 years ago, it's a lot of fun but since a good rig lasts a long time, I don't get to do it too often.
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Forum: Pentax K-5 & K-5 II
01-31-2022, 03:01 PM
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Yes, the K5 has a wonderful sensor. It's very film-like and serene, IMHO. I haven't parted with mine yet, but I don't use it very often anymore.
I keep wanting to go out and do some real night-time photography, thanks for sharing yours.
Here's a shot with a DA300 in the woods, with a reclusive Yellow-billed Cuckoo.
 Yellow-Billed Cuckoo KW 052518 by Terry Miesle, on Flickr
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
02-04-2022, 07:04 AM
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K3III should have been given a new name, IMHO. It's not just an upgrade of the K3 original.
I do notice a difference between the K3II and K3III when doing the same photography. In the field I'll use the III with my macro and II with my telephoto, but this time of year the III gets the telephoto for walks along the river etc.
They're both a big upgrade from older models, though..
You'll see a lot on my Flickr, including a recent series of an eagle pulling a small-mouthed bass out of the river.
 Eagle on Fox ED 011622-3 by Terry Miesle, on Flickr
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Forum: Lens Clubs
02-04-2022, 11:32 AM
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Cool sighting! I need to clean our glass doors to photograph the interesting sparrows which show up in winter.
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Forum: Pentax K-3 III
01-20-2022, 07:20 AM
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-19-2022, 01:22 PM
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In the field I carry two bodies, one with an FA100mm macro and ring flash, and one with a DA300mm. I've thought about acquiring a Sigma 180. I've played with an older 1.4X teleconverter. I don't think either will work as well as that DA300 up close (4+feet away) for detailed shots. Plenty of critters don't want me pointing things at them up close. If it's more reach you're looking for, consider that lens. If it's more magnification - be prepared to pay.
This, for instance, was shot with the 300:
 Libellula pulchella female Snuffy's 061720-2 by Terry Miesle, on Flickr
Same with this:
 Eastern Amberwing Snuffy's Prairie 070818 by Terry Miesle, on Flickr
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Forum: General Photography
11-11-2015, 06:47 AM
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When a 3-mile hike in the park takes 3 hours...
'You should take a picture of that field from here'
'Sorry, I have the macro on.'
'You and your bees...'
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Forum: Pentax K-3 III
08-13-2021, 09:47 AM
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Title: Trash Night.
---------- Post added 08-13-21 at 11:51 AM ----------
A Lasioglossum bee (roughly 4mm) gathering the delicious pink pollen from Monarda fistulosa.
f/20, 1/160sec, ISO 200. Manual Flash.
 Lasioglossum on Monarda ED 071720 by Terry Miesle, on Flickr
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Forum: Pentax Mirrorless Cameras
08-10-2021, 01:51 PM
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I enjoy the 01 prime lens, it turns the Q into something like a rangefinder. You don't even really need to look at the screen, just point and shoot.
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
08-04-2021, 11:59 AM
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I'd agree on looking for the older versions if you're going to go all-manual. I use an FA-100 in the field and the lens switch for manual/automatic focus is very convenient.
I shoot f/16 regularly and f/20 occasionally.
If you're not using the autofocus you can get the same optics as a manual lens.
Stop it down, use a flash and you can severely underexpose the background.
 Harvesters ED 061221 by Terry Miesle, on Flickr
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