Forum: Lens Clubs
06-06-2022, 01:10 PM
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
06-10-2022, 12:33 AM
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Hi Steve. I had similar experiences to you when I went from an *istDS to a K-5, and then from the K-5 to my current K-3II. I couldn’t figure out why my photos were initially no better; indeed they were often worse. I then read in threads in this forum about the effects of increasing mega-pixelage on image sharpness, in that it was necessary to change my technique since the higher-resolution cameras were less forgiving. There was also the ability to fine-tune the focus on the newer cameras.
I had a 16-45/f4 as standard lens on the *istDS (I still have that combination, now unused), and couldn’t understand why the K-5 wasn’t doing better with it. After all, moving from 6 to 16MP was a big increase in resolution - about the same as from your K20 to the K-3. Following research here, I did two things; modified my shooting style to consciously use faster shutter speeds, and fine-tuned the focus on the lenses I used. The result was like lifting a curtain; so much so that I changed the 16-45 for the 20-40 Limited for the K-5. It was an improvement - but not as much as I’d hoped for.
So when I went from the 16MP K-5 to the 24MP K-3II, I went through the same process again, and the 20-40 … got better. The point I’m trying to make is that changing hardware in and of itself didn’t necessarily improve things; for me it was more learning how to get the best out of them.
Your mileage may vary. I don’t try to photograph active five-year-olds, which I think would be a challenge for any system. All I can suggest might be to think about your technique first, rather than spending shedloads of cash and potentially not seeing the difference that you hope for. 😉
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Forum: Lens Clubs
03-16-2022, 02:11 PM
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Forum: Lens Clubs
03-12-2022, 05:20 PM
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Great spur of the moment capture!
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Forum: Lens Clubs
03-12-2022, 03:19 PM
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Still a good gang of seals on the beach at Angel bay. KS-2, tamron "nestar" 400mm f6.9 @~f9
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Forum: Lens Clubs
03-11-2022, 01:48 PM
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Saw-whet Owl Saw-whet Owl by Steven, on Flickr
Rough-legged Hawk (major crop) Rough-legged Hawk by Steven, on Flickr
Added: another view of the hawk. Here it is hunting from its perch, in the above shot its prey is concealed behind the snow bank. Rough-legged Hawk by Steven, on Flickr
K-3 iii, DA* 300m, plus DA 1.4x TC for the hawk.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
03-11-2022, 02:41 PM
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Some deer crossing a branch of the Mur to a small island.
K-3 + Tokina SD 400mm F5.6 |
Forum: Lens Clubs
03-11-2022, 03:05 PM
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Superb Fairy-wrens.
K-3 Mark III, DA* 300, handheld. See exif for shot details.
Cheers,
Terry
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Forum: Lens Clubs
03-07-2022, 11:06 AM
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Forum: Lens Clubs
03-07-2022, 08:08 AM
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Great eagle pictures, and so true about the "scarcity" of the Bald Eagle.
For years there were no Bald Eagles around NC, I never expected to see one in the wild - but now it can and does happen.
A week or so ago my son called upstairs to me to "bring your real camera", so I grabbed what was on the desk, my new old K-x with 18-135 DA lens; so these pictures don't really belong in the 300mm + sub-forum, but they "should" have been taken with a 300 mm lens !!! :confused: So maybe it will be ok?:o
The eagle taken from inside behind double pane glass , he didn't hang around long at all; but there on the sand 75 feet away was a bald eagle. :)
I was inspired by the brewmaster's great pictures and a little embarrassed by my poor imitation;
not the greatest light or focus, grey day- almost foggy and the K-x is not the fastest to focus, and significantly cropped- but a once in a very long while opportunity.
Just wanted to share my eagle pictures. :cool:
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
03-05-2022, 10:21 PM
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Walking by a neighbor's house, their pot full of succulents caught the light right to emphasize an arc of arcs and circles.
Angky.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
03-07-2022, 10:54 AM
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Forum: Lens Clubs
03-06-2022, 03:47 PM
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Tamron 150~600mm (first version) @460mm
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Forum: Lens Clubs
03-06-2022, 09:56 PM
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You may have some difficulty working out what this Tawny Frogmouth is doing. Hint: zoom in. A Tawny's beak curls downward.
A few minutes later, she was wide awake and wondering what was going on in the world. |
Forum: Lens Clubs
03-06-2022, 10:47 PM
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Forum: Lens Clubs
03-07-2022, 05:28 AM
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Redshanks, a common bird on Iceland. Tamron 150~600mm (original version) @ 600mm
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Forum: Lens Clubs
03-06-2022, 07:30 AM
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IMGP8685 by JF Steyn, on Flickr
African Hoopoe Taken with DA*300F4 and 1.4 WR TC Still a bit short and needed cropping. Light was low and the KP was happy on ISO 3200, with some noise in the out of focus area
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Forum: Lens Clubs
03-03-2022, 06:47 PM
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I had no idea until a couple hours ago that today (March 3) is World Wildlife Day.
Fortunately, I did nab a wildlife photo this evening...
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Forum: Lens Clubs
02-25-2022, 02:16 AM
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This Tawny Frogmouth family has been living at or around our house for over 10 years!
K3iii + DFA 150-450 @ 450mm, 1/200 sec handheld, f/7.1, ISO3200; cropped |
Forum: Lens Clubs
02-27-2022, 05:44 AM
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Forum: Lens Clubs
02-27-2022, 02:06 AM
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Yachts from the local yacht club,
K3ii and DA300; flickr |
Forum: Lens Clubs
02-26-2022, 10:55 PM
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
02-23-2022, 04:43 PM
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A flock of about 50 - 60 Lesser Scaup ducks has been wintering at the Boerne Mill Pond. They have become very comfortable with humans now that they know that they show up all the time to feed corn to the domestic ducks and geese. They fly across the pond to get to the food. I guess it is like a winter vacation for them...:lol:
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Forum: Lens Clubs
02-23-2022, 08:21 PM
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Forum: Lens Clubs
02-23-2022, 06:45 PM
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Taken shortly after receiving my K3iii, with D FA 150-450 at 450mm handheld, 1/1600 F5.6 Slight crop, reduced size for posting. Otherwise no post processing. It amazed me the detail of the midges in her beak when I zoomed in on them in the DNG file.
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