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Forum: Post Your Photos!
02-15-2022, 01:34 PM
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
06-12-2022, 08:22 AM
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There really should not be any issues using those two tamron lenses with a k-3. I have a few copies of these and I use those lenses all the time with my k-3 mk 1 bodies And k-3 mk3 and they function just fine with AF. If you look at the lens reviews here on pentax forums you will see many positive reviews of users using them on a k-3.
Add to it that both Tamrons work on the ops k-20d but not his k-3 to me points to the k-3 being the issue. Maybe check firmware updates on the k-3?
Al
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
06-10-2022, 01:49 PM
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From a recent camping trip. ... walking around the campground,. saw a crime in progress and snapped a shot. Really should not leave your food unattended ....
 bagel bandit by Al Sabetta, on Flickr
al
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
07-23-2021, 04:28 PM
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
07-28-2021, 06:08 AM
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Thanks Mike! Appreciate the comments!
al
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Theres a white latch that holds the battery in place and you have to depress it release the battery....I'm wondering if yours is damaged, worn ,or the spring does not work.. The battery should not move if that piece is engaged. If thats the case, you can make a thin spacer with foam or folded electrical tape... put that between the Door and battery and it should lock it all in. In effect you will be relying in the door latch now.
The K20D is still a great camera. It has its limitations like all tech... you just need to remember that when using it. The same tech that made it a great camera when it was released is still there. I had several of these at one point and I did pass some of them down to my kids to learn on...but not because they were no longer good or worth anything...but because they were good and worth alot as photography tools.:) I still have a couple for me.
al
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
07-28-2021, 11:25 AM
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
07-29-2021, 08:21 AM
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Though I really do love the K10D and Its CCD rendering of Colors, The K20D is not without its Charm also, probably why I still use it here and there.
 False Solomons Seal Berries
-al
k20d X Promaster 100 3.5 macroX 1.4xTC
False Solomon's Seal Berries
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
04-26-2021, 06:14 PM
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I've been using the Prograde Digital in some non-pentax DSLRs , they have been great. I decided to try them after reading the Company is headed by former Lexar and Sandisk exes..No clue which execs, but that with the great reviews, I thought I would try them.. Its been about 6 months and I haven't had any issues.
I use these..
 Add to Compare
ProGrade Digital 128GB UHS-II SDXC Memory Card (2-Pack)
B&H # PR128GBV90C2 MFR # PGSD128GBCK2BH
Key Features
- 128GB Storage Capacity per Card
- UHS-II / V90 / U3 / Class 10
- Max Read Speed: 300 MB/s
- Max Write Speed: 250 MB/s
I'm Planning on trying them out on the K3 Mk3 when ever mine finally shows up here.
al
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
02-20-2022, 01:58 PM
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
01-18-2022, 04:12 PM
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Came across this flock of Trametes versicolor aka Turkey Tails
 A flock of Trametes versicolor
They were hiding in some dense Pachysandra, but not very well.
Al
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Forum: Lens Clubs
03-12-2022, 08:33 AM
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I was in the yard doing work and as habit, I always have a camera with me. We have a red Bellied woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinus) that nests regularly and was working on this years hole. We also have a pair of European starlings ( Sturnus vulgaris) that have been looking for a nest site. I heard a ruckus in the tree and grabbed my camera as the Starling fought with the woodpecker. Unfortunately the image was terrible backlit by the morning sun, so its heavily processed and I am still trying to bring out its best. They literally fell out of the tree locked in fight.
taken with tamron 200-500
 Battle for the Nest by Al Sabetta, on Flickr
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Forum: Lens Clubs
03-07-2022, 07:29 AM
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Bald Eagles here in CT are not as rare as they used to be, they at least nest here in a few places but its still really hard to find them reliably, so when birding seeing one is a real treat.. Its usually one thats adot in the sky or so far out in the marsh its splotch. Saw a "Splotch" in a tree across marsh and decided to see if I could get to it by car... and unbelievably ..I did.
 Regal Eagle by Al Sabetta, on Flickr
 Bald Eagle by Al Sabetta, on Flickr
Would love Eagles in Flight with fish, but for now...these will do.
Tamron 200-500
al
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
03-07-2022, 01:02 PM
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Forum: Lens Clubs
02-23-2022, 07:27 PM
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Thanks.God knows how many half Birds in flight I have as well!!:) It wasn't too bad a miss really this time, I did get it in the water and taking off, but shooting from my trucks driver side, through the passenger window, I missed alot as flew out of the water and out of my field of view.. I really wanted a few in flight shots, but one was it.
 Mirror Mirror by Al Sabetta, on Flickr
 Coopers Hawk Bath by Al Sabetta, on Flickr
 Bath time Over by Al Sabetta, on Flickr
 Missed Opportunity by Al Sabetta, on Flickr
al
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Forum: Lens Clubs
02-21-2022, 03:02 PM
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Forum: Lens Clubs
02-16-2022, 09:24 AM
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Thanks.. They do.. I was a bit surprised that this one let me get pretty close and was all alone.
al
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K3 Mark 3 with DFA 150-450
Tree Swallows( Tachycineta bicolor)
 Tree Swallow Convention by Al Sabetta, on Flickr
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Forum: Lens Clubs
02-20-2022, 04:43 PM
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Forum: Lens Clubs
02-23-2022, 10:21 AM
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Forum: Lens Clubs
02-23-2022, 06:48 AM
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Forum: Lens Clubs
02-22-2022, 09:14 AM
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Forum: Lens Clubs
02-04-2022, 09:50 AM
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Every winter we get Horned Larks here in CT at some locations....
Tamron 150-600 G2 @600mm
 Horned Lark by Al Sabetta, on Flickr
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
02-23-2022, 07:05 AM
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Forum: Photo Critique
02-21-2022, 04:45 PM
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My choice would be the first image. I like the light rays through the sky and I really like the wind turbine in contrast to the sky. The two elements combined make a great image I think.
The scond image is close but puts too much emphasis on the turbine.
Al
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Forum: Lens Clubs
02-15-2022, 12:04 PM
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Thank you! I definitely agree with your friend! Its a very good lens indeed and lightweight.
Heres my other favorite Tammy, 150-600 G2.. Hooded Merganser (Lophodytes cucullatus)
 Swoosh!!! by Al Sabetta, on Flickr
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