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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: 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
03-08-2022, 05:06 PM
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I like to think we are all here to do that...inspire others. Thank you!
I can truly appreciate your thrill at seeing that eagle unexpectly. Great memory captured Don!
Al
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
03-07-2022, 01:02 PM
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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: Lens Clubs
03-06-2022, 02:37 PM
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Thats one cool looking bird captured very well!
al
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
03-04-2022, 07:45 AM
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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: Post Your Photos!
02-23-2022, 03:33 PM
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Its on an old tree stump I use as a border.. I think its spruce.
I forage for some wild edible mushrooms here but just the basics..... took mycology in college. I have not eaten this one.
Al
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
02-23-2022, 11:28 AM
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Witches Butter
 Witches Butter by Al Sabetta, on Flickr
Tremella mesenterica (Witch’s Butter)
A reportedy edible, but not exactly tasty ,more like tasteless fungi...
Its also got some interesting medicinal potential that are being explored.
al
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Forum: Lens Clubs
02-23-2022, 10:21 AM
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
02-23-2022, 07:07 AM
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Nice Todd! I rarely see these here except way out there on the ocean and Ct River.. Nice job capturing it!
al
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
02-23-2022, 07:05 AM
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
02-23-2022, 06:52 AM
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Great shots Angky! Particularly like the Flower though... Looking forward to when mine open in a month or so.
al
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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: 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
02-21-2022, 03:02 PM
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Forum: Lens Clubs
02-21-2022, 02:59 PM
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Very cool fox shots! More often than not we are too far from a critter! Too close? doesn't happen enough!
al
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Forum: Lens Clubs
02-20-2022, 04:43 PM
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
02-20-2022, 03:50 PM
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Honestly I am not sure what the adapter adds so hard to say as far as if its similar to a 1.4 Tc.
Image attached shows the Nikon adapters vs HD TC
 20220220_174050 by Al Sabetta, on Flickr
I set the lens to 500mm with SR
I too thought it was pretty good.. I am sure the lens used will also affect the images, The Tamron 200-500 is IMO , a very very good lens. On my nikons its become my go to alot of the time.
Apologies for the lack of technical info here, maybe others can try the adapter and more info... I was looking to see more of a real world, "Is it even worth trying? " "Does it work?" approach.
al
edit.. Image to the left with label cut off is the cheapo ebay one I turned into an extension tube.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
02-20-2022, 01:58 PM
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
02-20-2022, 01:32 PM
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It won't be long Mike.. Pretty soon they will be all brightly colored again.
Nice series!
al
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