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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
09-01-2009, 07:04 PM
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So, I bought the 1.4 lens from the guy on Craigs List and put it to the test last Saturday in Flyball class. I have no regrets! Here are a few pictures for critique.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-26-2009, 11:22 AM
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John,
I love your Blue Merle!! I didn't crop or use my Noiseware program on any of the photos posted. So, I experimented with just the jumping one and got this:
Not sure whether to get the new lens or play more with the 2.8 on the *istDL. I'm sure I could find a good use for the 1.4 no matter what....
Thanks again to everyone for all the good ideas!
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-25-2009, 09:38 PM
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Here are some pictures taken with a Canon (not sure which model) with the 1.4 lens in 1600 ISO and manual focus. They were not taken by me, but they are my dog! :p
Doesn't Flyball look like FUN!!??
Abbey jumps higher than necessary:
Getting the ball:
Pushing off:
Yes, she ALWAYS does look this insane when getting the ball:
Coming back to Mom for some celebratory hot dogs and string cheese:
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-25-2009, 08:53 AM
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Hmmm, you all present such convincing arguments!! Too bad I can't decide which is the best plan for me. :lol:
This morning I am leaning towards buying the lens which I can use on any Pentax camera body I might buy in the future. I will try the 1.4 lens in Manual focus and see if that works better and report back. :cool:
Thanks so much for everyone's thoughts. What a great forum! I've been learning so much reading all the topics.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-24-2009, 01:15 PM
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B&H, where I bought my uber-expensive telephoto lens, has the 20D for $620 including free shipping. Sounds like I could save my pennies and instead of buying the 1.4 lens, maybe I should upgrade the camera body to a 20D, and perhaps get the shots I want with my 2.8 lens? Hey, I might even be able to sell my *istDL on eBay for a few bucks...
Has anyone ever purchased the learning DVDs that B&H offers on their website? I would love to have an easier learning curve on a new camera than I had with the *istDL a few years back.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-24-2009, 10:19 AM
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Hi, Marc,
Thanks for your reply! Even Penn Photo where I bought the camera hasn't been able to help with this.
Besides the flourescent lights and black mats on the floor, sometimes the dogs are black too. Here are pictures with the (VERY EXPEN$IVE) 2.8 telephoto lens shot in manual mode and I believe 1600 ISO. Here's the best picture of a friend's dog:
And one of my dog--she's the hardest to photograph because of her color and speed
I don't want to throw money into another lens if, in fact, I should just upgrade the camera body. I have taken some awesome photos with the istDL. My other "sport" is dressage riding and the horse pictures I get are professional quality and much appreciated by whomever I am photographing.
I definitely want to keep my 2.8 Pentax lens, so I am locked into a Pentax camera, right? That 2.8 lens cost 3x what the camera bodies now cost. UGH.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
08-23-2009, 05:44 PM
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Hi, I'm new to this forum and haven't been able to find this question answered here before, or elsewhere, for that matter.
I am looking for a lens for my ist DL that can be used for indoor speed photos. Specifically, for taking pictures of dogs doing flyball. As the name suggests, the dogs are FLYING (over jumps) with a tennis ball in their mouth. I cannot use a flash as that could cause the dogs to stagger into the jumps instead of jumping them. :eek:
I found a Pentax SMCP-FA 50mm f/1.4 Lens on Craig's List for $250. Is this a good price for this used lens and more importantly, will it allow me to take low light, speed photos? Right now I am trying to take photos with a 2.8 telephoto lens. Not only are the pictures somewhat blurry, but many times, I cannot take a photo at all without delay in shutter depression or it won't snap the photo at all.
Many thanks for advice or opinions!
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