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Forum: Pentax K-3 III 06-09-2023, 03:49 AM  
Sequence of a burst testing the highest tracking mode with Firmware 2.0
Posted By Michaelina2
Replies: 77
Views: 5,913
Bird flying backwards? :eek:

In my case yesterday, with the K-3iii+70-210+1.4TC+1.7 ICC...

Got a Mourning Dove on the ground running towards me through grass and weeds... smooth appearing body, bobbing head, dappled shade (iso 8000), etc.... some foot motion blurring (shutter set too slow), but perfect eye/head/beak focus on 99% of the images (10 taken). Since the images were a personal test, they've been deleted. You'll just have to take my word for it. ;)

Do the same and I bet you'll be impressed, too. :cool:

Now. my biggest worry is TOO MANY keepers and the extra time needed to sort through them to pick the best. :o

Enjoy... M :D
Forum: Pentax K-3 III 06-08-2023, 08:40 PM  
Sequence of a burst testing the highest tracking mode with Firmware 2.0
Posted By Michaelina2
Replies: 77
Views: 5,913
Bird flying backwards... :eek: neat trick. How did you train it to do that? :confused: I want it to fly forward... :mad: Guess I've gotta up my game... :lol:

I get similar goodness from the 70-210+1.4 TC+1.7 in-camera crop (210x1.5x1.4x1.7=749.7mm) though it's tricky to hand hold and keep the subject blanketed by the K-3iii's active focal points. :o

Fun times ahead... M :D
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 06-08-2023, 01:48 PM  
Firmware 2.0 for K-3 III and K-3 III Monochrome
Posted By Michaelina2
Replies: 44
Views: 7,541
^^This^^

Would LOVE to get an annotated set from a Pentax "Ambassador" who specializes in small animal and bird subjects. ;)

I'd even consider paying a nominal fee. :o Anyone...? :)

Cheers... M :D
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 06-07-2023, 08:03 PM  
Advice for the DFA150-450mm ?
Posted By Michaelina2
Replies: 47
Views: 2,072
In the field, my subjects react quickly and I like to work FAST.

The DA*300 has been my 'go to' field lens paired to almost every top-drawer K-camera available for (say) 12 years. In my 'real world' use, its snap to focus-lock is faster than my reaction time and it has NEVER let me down. The K-3iii+DA*300/4+HD1.4TC+CF offers a cost effective, nimble/flexible, and hassle-free kit.

As to the K-3iii+150-450... the very fact you are asking questions about it suggests you have reservations. I found the kit's logistics and fussy demands slow me down.

Just sayin'... M :D

P.S. It's easy to over-think things. Don't get sidetracked by academic built-in camera crop factor usage objections. If CF use hurt image quality, Pentax would not have made it an option. You paid for it... they even added to it (1.7). You can't break it, why not use it? In the 'real world' I found that it serves up tons of extra-goodness and helps the K-3iii to punch well above it weight. :eek:
Forum: Pentax News and Rumors 06-07-2023, 07:00 PM  
Firmware 2.0 for K-3 III and K-3 III Monochrome
Posted By Michaelina2
Replies: 44
Views: 7,541
And... Here's what you get with FW 2.0... :cool:

Very exciting... M :D
Forum: Pentax K-3 III 06-06-2023, 06:38 AM  
Pentax K-3 III Pixel Shift Photos
Posted By Michaelina2
Replies: 84
Views: 7,626
Just WOW... ;)

May I ask for a link to an RT workflow that produces results I might be able to fine tune to fit my style? Or... (your workflow :o)?

Thanks for sharing... M :D
Forum: General Photography 09-12-2022, 08:27 AM  
Thinking Mirrorless?
Posted By Michaelina2
Replies: 14
Views: 1,517
delete... :o
Forum: Film Processing, Scanning, and Darkroom 04-21-2022, 03:42 AM  
Costs of darkroom chemicals, for b&w
Posted By Michaelina2
Replies: 44
Views: 2,870
Don't forget to include the cost of waste disposal, permits, enhanced ventilation, the need to disclose potentially hazardous property uses when it's time to sell, plus better heath insurance for you and any loved ones that might inhabit the same general spaces near your darkroom (pets, too). I do not trust the safety claims make by others. Mucking around with weird chemicals and their fumes is a no-no in my risk profile.

Good luck and enjoy the season... M
Forum: Sold Items 03-24-2022, 07:29 AM  
For Sale - Sold: NEW PRICE ~~ Pentax-DFA 1:2.8 100mm -MACRO- SHIPPING FREE
Posted By Michaelina2
Replies: 3
Views: 905
Sale Pending

Thanks to everyone who took a moment to consider this offering.

Cheers... M

BTW: My excellent copy of the DA 50-200mm remains available and ready for use/enjoyment.

NEW PRICE: Pentax-DA 1:4-5.6 50-200mm ED w/SHIPPING FREE - PentaxForums.com

Again, thanks for your attention... M
Forum: Photographic Industry and Professionals 03-11-2022, 09:11 AM  
LBA and the law of diminishing returns
Posted By Michaelina2
Replies: 103
Views: 6,288
You may feel a "loss"... I try to reframe it as "tuition." :lol:

If I had not taken the leap, I may never had known success. The Q7+08 being the best of the best (all-around), closely followed by the K-3 MkIII (nature), If I were to rank things high on a “glad I took the challenge” scale. :o

Cheers and enjoy the season... M
Forum: Sold Items 03-08-2022, 08:45 AM  
For Sale - Sold: NEW PRICE ~~ Pentax-DFA 1:2.8 100mm -MACRO- SHIPPING FREE
Posted By Michaelina2
Replies: 3
Views: 905
New price with FREE shipping.

Cheers... M
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 03-05-2022, 01:22 PM  
DA*300 f4 value after screwdriver conversion
Posted By Michaelina2
Replies: 6
Views: 1,045
Go low… when the time comes for you to sell it, you will need to explain away its “defect”” in order to recoup your “investment”.

Cheers… M
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 02-28-2022, 01:03 PM  
How Pentax Ruined Digital Photography...
Posted By Michaelina2
Replies: 71
Views: 5,129
No doubt…

Thanks for suggesting a visit to Thomas Heaton's YouTube channel. He sets a high bar for quality content delivery.

His ramblings (yours, too) have rekindled my interest in landscape photography.

Thomas Heaton - YouTube

Cheers and enjoy the season… M
Forum: Sold Items 02-20-2022, 07:53 AM  
For Sale - Sold: NEW PRICE ~~ Pentax-DFA 1:2.8 100mm -MACRO- SHIPPING FREE
Posted By Michaelina2
Replies: 3
Views: 905
NEW PRICE on a lens that's sure to please. Shipping is FREE, too.

Cheers… M
Forum: Sold Items 02-12-2022, 12:46 PM  
For Sale - Sold: NEW PRICE ~~ Pentax-DFA 1:2.8 100mm -MACRO- SHIPPING FREE
Posted By Michaelina2
Replies: 3
Views: 905
PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing

Item for Sale
Pentax-DFA 1:2.8 100mm -MACRO- SHIPPING FREE

Asking Price
275.00 USD

Item Location
Ann Arbor, MI (United States)

Item Description
Offering an excellent, lightly used short telephoto macro lens.

Some particulars…

Studio Setting: Smoke and Covid-19 free.

Appearance Exterior: Like NEW.

Glass/Action: No fungus. No glass scratches. No fog, or separation. Common for an older lens, a few micro-specs of dust that do not affect image quality. Aperture blades oil free. Focus ring smooth. Action is crisp, snappy and performs per spec.

Others rating this lens 9-10 match my experience.

SMC Pentax-D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro Reviews - D FA Prime Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

Also, note sample image, below, taken on 12 February 2022.

Items Included: Lens (of course), lens caps (front and rear), OEM lens hood (PH-RBB 49mm).

Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition (Key)
Used
Excellent

Shipping Destinations
Continental U.S. Only

Shipping Charge
FREE

Shipping Services
USPS, UPS, FedEx

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal

Return Policy & Additional Details
I want you to be pleased with your purchase. Buyer may return the item for any reason within seven (7) calendar days after receipt. PM me for return instructions.

Buyer to pay return shipping and return the item before refund initiation — If returned item is in original condition, the refund shall be sent via PayPal.

Please send me a private message if interested in the item!
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 02-11-2022, 02:05 PM  
Does it make sense to buy 60-250 just for FF conversion?
Posted By Michaelina2
Replies: 79
Views: 4,690
For 70-210 vs. 60-250 behaviors (personality traits?) NOT mentioned in PF's review of the 70-210, you might find Rush2112's blog comments of some interest. He paired the K-3 MkIII to the DFA 70-210, in one instance, and the DA* 60-250 in another.
Scroll down to his section “Choosing the Right Lens is Essential.”

PHOTOGRAPHIC CENTRAL: Pentax K3 Mk III Review Series 2


In a nutshell, he favors the DA* 60-250 over the DFA 70-210. Examine his observations/rationale and draw your own conclusions.
Cheers... M
BTW: My 70-210 experiences match his when paired to the K-3 MkIII and K-1 MkII.



Forum: Sold Items 02-10-2022, 02:38 PM  
For Sale - Sold: NEW PRICE: Pentax K-3 II Camera w/D-BG5 Battery Grip ~ SHIPPING FREE
Posted By Michaelina2
Replies: 5
Views: 1,319
Sale Pending.

Thanks to all for your kind attention… M
Forum: General Photography 02-09-2022, 08:53 AM  
Interested in Bird Photography?
Posted By Michaelina2
Replies: 33
Views: 1,613
Forum: Digital Processing, Software, and Printing 02-08-2022, 05:50 PM  
Why use post processing?
Posted By Michaelina2
Replies: 100
Views: 4,452
Are you suggesting that spending several hours in a dedicated/confined space that's light compromised, dealing with and breathing potentially poisonous chemical vapors, makes sense? Good luck with that… :eek:

Sorry, that's NOT for me.

I'd rather spend five minutes with Lightroom+etc. quickly fine-tuning an image that can immediately enjoyed by millions of others.

It's easy to become a world-class post processor. I bet if you put your mind to it, now, you could get there before spring ends.

Just sayin'… M
Forum: Sold Items 02-04-2022, 03:37 PM  
For Sale - Sold: NEW PRICE: Pentax K-3 II Camera w/D-BG5 Battery Grip ~ SHIPPING FREE
Posted By Michaelina2
Replies: 5
Views: 1,319
New Price for a great camera.

Cheers... M
Forum: Sold Items 01-28-2022, 09:10 PM  
For Sale - Sold: NEW PRICE: Pentax K-3 II Camera w/D-BG5 Battery Grip ~ SHIPPING FREE
Posted By Michaelina2
Replies: 5
Views: 1,319
Complete and correct.

Never let me down... M :D
Forum: Pentax K-3 III 01-25-2022, 03:19 PM  
What am I doing wrong?
Posted By Michaelina2
Replies: 83
Views: 4,622
Of course, one would never attach the knob directly to a lens foot in a way that might ruin the foot's threads. Instead, I bet if someone put on their thinking (tinkering?) cap, a proper threaded connector could be found to attach it to a clamp. The rig could then be attached to an appropriate (say) Swiss-Arca style lens foot release plate attached to the lens.

https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/899230-REG/Sunwayfoto_ddy_58_Discal_C...981&

Just sayin"... M :D
Forum: Pentax K-3 III 01-25-2022, 01:28 PM  
What am I doing wrong?
Posted By Michaelina2
Replies: 83
Views: 4,622
For a frugal alternative, adapt a door knob to serve as a heavy lens' palm rest.

Pentax Hacks: The Door Knob Palm Rest

Cheers... M
Forum: Sold Items 01-24-2022, 01:51 PM  
For Sale - Sold: NEW PRICE: Pentax K-3 II Camera w/D-BG5 Battery Grip ~ SHIPPING FREE
Posted By Michaelina2
Replies: 5
Views: 1,319
NEW PRICE + SHIPPING IS FREE

Questions are always welcome… M
Forum: Sold Items 01-22-2022, 10:27 AM  
For Sale - Sold: NEW PRICE: Pentax K-3 II Camera w/D-BG5 Battery Grip ~ SHIPPING FREE
Posted By Michaelina2
Replies: 5
Views: 1,319
PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing

Item for Sale
Pentax K-3 II Camera w/D-BG5 Battery Grip

Asking Price
595.00 USD

Item Location
Ann Arbor, Michigan (United States)

Item Description
Offering a Pentax K-3 MkII with Pentax D-BG5 Battery Grip, complete and correct. Tip-top condition, Always worked when needed, Ready to go, today.
Shutter count: 13,029. Firmware: 1.12 (Up to date)

Studio Setting: Smoke and Covid free. Never exposed to foul weather, or wetness. Never dropped, or treated rough.

Exterior appearance: Minor wear, LCD panel/Rear monitor/View finder (no scratches).

Action: Shutter, Buttons and Dials crisp and snappy. Viewfinder/mirror clear. Sensor and other electronic components work per spec. No hot pixels, ever. No Problems.

Included items: Battery charger (D-BC90), AC plug cord, Strap with Pentax logo, Body mount cap, Hot shoe cover, Eye Cup, ME viewfinder cap, Triangular strap rings (2), each with leather scratch protectors, Battery grip terminal cover, CD-ROM S-SW160 (DCU-5). D-BG5 Battery Grip includes tray holder for D-Li90 battery and tray holder for six (6) AA batteries, Battery: Pentax D-Li90 (OEM).

This camera made a huge positive difference in my photography. Bet it can help you, too.

Comments and questions are always welcome.

Enjoy the season... M

Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes

Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling

Item Condition (Key)
Used
Excellent

Shipping Destinations
Continental U.S. Only

Shipping Charge
FREE

Shipping Services
USPS/UPS

Accepted Payment Types
PayPal

Return Policy & Additional Details
I want you to be pleased with your purchase. Returns accepted within seven (7) calendar days after receipt by you if the item is not as described—no warranty implied.

Buyer to pay return shipping and return the item before refund initiated. If the returned item is in original condition, the refund will be sent via PayPal.

Please send me a private message if interested in the item!
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