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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
05-03-2016, 05:44 AM
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If they go AF then predict a discontinuation of K mount support
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
09-20-2015, 07:30 AM
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Excellent shot. Doesn't get any better.
What camera/lens combo?
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
04-29-2015, 06:58 AM
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You are going to have a really hard time hand holding a 560-600 mm lens on crop sensor on your target (a moving bird). Any little movement and it's going to go out of frame. Add in the fact that 2 TCs will make your AF unreliable and you pretty much won't get most shots. Plus the shutter speed required to handhold such a lens will increase you ISO perhaps beyond acceptable levels since you are already at f8 wide open.
In my opinion 400ishmm at 5.6 is the reasonable limit for walk around bird photography. Even then you should use a monopod or tripod when possible.
The bottom line is you are trying to have your cake and eat it too. It just doesn't work.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
10-31-2016, 05:15 PM
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All shot with Nikon D610, Tamron 150-600 SP. Some with a monopod, some with a tripod, some handheld.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
10-02-2016, 06:43 PM
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First shots with the D610 + Tamron 150-600. ISO 1200-4000.
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Forum: Pentax News and Rumors
09-03-2016, 03:02 PM
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Canon EF 35 F/2 Production dates: 1990-2012. 22 years. Replaced only once by the EF 35 F/2 IS USM.
One of the major upgrades was the IS, which Pentax doesn't need to upgrade to get...
FA 35 F/2 Production dates: 1999-present. 17 years so far. Likely to be replaced in the next year or two by the "wide angle prime" on the road map.
The new DC motors are fast, within hundredths of a second of Canon and Nikon. Plenty of Pentax lenses with low dispersion elements- though these aren't an end-all-be-all, especially in shorter focal lengths where they are less necessary and can ruin bokeh quality. Many Pentax lenses have 9 aperture blades, newer ones are rounded.
So no Pentax can keep refreshing as often on some lenses, and they don't offer many lenses. But hardly are we in the dark age. Do your homework before you post this crap next time.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
09-04-2016, 05:59 PM
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All of these taken in about an hour this morning. I guess the migrations are starting. Critique if you see something I could do better.
ISO 500, F5.6, 1/2000
ISO 640, F6.3, 1/2000
ISO 320, F8.0, 1/500
ISO 320, F8.0, 1/500
ISO 640, F6.3, 1/2000
ISO 500, F5.6, 1/1600
ISO 500, F5.6, 1/1600
ISO 500, F5.6, 1/1600
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Forum: Lens Clubs
08-20-2016, 07:46 PM
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DA* 300 on vacation a couple weeks ago...
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Forum: Lens Clubs
08-20-2016, 07:44 PM
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Not exactly the forte of this lens.... but pixel shift at ISO 5000, F/4, 30s. Converted to B&W because the colors weren't great...
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Forum: Lens Clubs
08-04-2016, 11:45 AM
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DA* 300 + K3II
cross post
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
08-02-2016, 07:05 AM
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Cross Posted
The DA* 300 showing off even at F/7.1
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-01-2016, 06:01 PM
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Butterfly: K-3II + DA*300 Fine tuned the focus to get the eyes and shot at F/7.1 to get a little depth of field.
Natural Bridge Photos: K-3II + DA 15/4 HD handheld as I wasn't about to carry a tripod up the mountain...
View From the Bottom
View From the Top
The Easy Way Up and Down (not the way I took)
The Straight and Narrow
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Forum: Photographic Industry and Professionals
07-30-2016, 09:25 AM
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Please please build a 400/4. That would be my pride and joy.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
07-29-2016, 06:43 AM
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Only if the lens was originally offered in k mount. Otherwise they dont have the parts to do it.
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Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands
07-27-2016, 06:55 AM
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Then I guess my reaction becomes "why bother with this lens". I'd rather it be 105/ 1.8 or 2 and have round bokeh... just me
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
07-18-2016, 06:31 PM
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A few animals from the zoo. Many shots between ISO 2000-4000. The high ISO hold up pretty well on these larger subjects (i.e. not the little bird I normally shoot). I don't normally like the black and white with one color left but I liked in this case on big kitty.
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Forum: Video Recording and Processing
07-08-2016, 07:11 AM
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Your argument isnt logical. There are no "wildlife cameras". And nobody is making you buy a 500mm lens with your 35mm lens.
There are deticated video cameras, and until recently it wasnt possible to use one device for both video and still picture.
When we buy cameras now we are forced to buy a video camera with it, unlike that 500mm lens nobody is making you buy.
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Forum: Video Recording and Processing
07-08-2016, 05:53 AM
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I chose Pentax for the fact that they dont concentrate on video. And i keft canon because they did...
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
05-25-2016, 08:05 PM
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Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II
06-10-2016, 02:58 AM
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If you really need something now i would look at the DA* 55 1.4. Its a nice lens by all accounts though perhaps not still not the best out there.
Otherwise wait to see what pentax puts out. Like Adam, I expect new pentax lenses in the pro price range will perform exceptionally well.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
06-02-2016, 08:17 AM
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Actually I feel the same way. I have other lenses for when I need them. But somehow I see the world at 300mm (450mm equiv.).
About a month ago I took my 300 off to put on my 15mm for a landscape shot.... literally at that moment a juvenile bald eagle flew over and I missed it (luckily I got the grown one behind it).... so sometimes its just not worth it to take it off :o
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
05-13-2016, 06:40 PM
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Forum: Pentax Full Frame
05-14-2016, 08:12 AM
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"Worth it" and "nessisary to get the shot" are different things. Youve asked two different questions in my opinion.
It is a different format and can achieve a different look if thats what you mean.
If its worth it depends on person and the goals and a bunch of other factors.
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Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II
05-12-2016, 10:11 AM
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I know. Still a very nice camera. Im just saying the exposure on the top LCD is a loss none the less.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
05-09-2016, 06:49 PM
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