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Forum: Lens Clubs
04-18-2017, 08:32 PM
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I hunted for a long time for mine. Strange that there are 2 on ebay right now. None of the Pentax 2000mm Reflex though
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Forum: Lens Clubs
05-29-2016, 10:08 PM
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Something to keep in mind is that the field curvature of the 600/4 and the 300/2.8 are substantial enough at MFD to impact the DoF. This means that the center is in focus while the sides have slightly different depth of field. On the Lens Align, I switched things up to put a target in the middle of the ruler to find the correct AF adjustment.
Doing so worked wonders for my AF adjustment. I think the K-1's additional focus points and narrow DoF focusing should help, but I haven't had time to try yet.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
12-22-2014, 08:13 AM
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I wish I could get that fluid head on a Wimberley. I'm nervous about putting that much weight on this video head.
How is it working?
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Forum: Lens Clubs
09-16-2014, 08:09 PM
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I've got one planned for my future, but haven't made the purchase yet.
I think that any time you're shooting above 500mm, your technique is more critical to the sharpness than the lens. Over 700? The air itself is a problem. Heat or dust will soften your pictures.
Over 1000mm? DOF becomes a substantial problem. Best of luck in nailing the focus.
1200mm? Well, it's really fun.
Here's a Yellowstone brown bear eating the flowers @1200mm on the k3. This is entirely unprocessed.
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My technique? Tripod quickly set up on mixed ground, one leg shorter than the others on pavement, with the others two in squishy gravel, at a downhill angle, with people stomping about all over the place. It was cloudy as well. Ultimately, this picture exceeded my expectations of what I thought I could pull off in this environment.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
09-09-2014, 01:25 PM
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Someone bought that fast.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
10-24-2013, 07:27 PM
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Did you find yourself an A* 1200 or is this the 600/4 with some form of TC? Did I miss a post on a 1200 somewhere?
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Forum: Lens Clubs
07-29-2013, 07:39 AM
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@Weevil was this the lens on the classifieds posting up your way? Congrats on the acquisition. You've made a lifetime investment. :)
What is this wrap you've plied around your copy? I would like to know more.
Also, you should take a serious look at a Wimberley head. IMO, your current head isn't going to provide the stability you'll want for the long shots, and a wimberly will free you to move quickly when you need to, and keep stable when you dont. ;)
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Forum: Lens Clubs
03-31-2013, 10:20 PM
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Forum: Lens Clubs
01-16-2013, 01:06 PM
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All distance Pentax shooters that don't have one think about having one. All Pentax shooters that have one want to be shooting with it when they aren't. :D
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Forum: Lens Clubs
01-04-2013, 01:42 PM
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@littledrawe I need to go out shooting with you apparently :)
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Forum: Lens Clubs
12-23-2012, 10:50 PM
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I'm ready to move to the UK, just from the second picture of that Fox. It may not follow the rule of thirds, but it is very pretty.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
12-19-2012, 08:56 PM
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TaV mode is sometimes the way to go. Let the ISO float, and set your aperture and shutter speed for what you need.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
12-03-2012, 05:23 PM
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@dane.dawg it sure looks like some back focusing is going on, even in some of the stationary images. I can see that the water behind the eagles can be sharper than the eagles.
As a thought, If you can find a focus point before, switch to manual focus, and then take pictures as they find that focus point, I'd say you might have more success with the flying images.
Bummer about a few of those images. Some of them are usable as they are, but on a couple it's a real shame you didn't get the right AF point.
Have you considered picking up a LensAlign and seeing if your lens has a back focus issue?
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Forum: Lens Clubs
09-11-2012, 06:23 PM
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The A* 1200 was built with superior optics to the 600 & 300:
I concur. I haven't seen any fringing of any kind on my copy of the 1200
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Forum: Lens Clubs
09-11-2012, 06:20 PM
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Best of luck unbolting the 800lb safe from the concrete floor and hauling it upstairs, not to mention getting into it. :D
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Forum: Lens Clubs
09-11-2012, 07:21 AM
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If you can find one ;) This glass will at least have general availability.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
07-16-2012, 09:09 AM
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You've got them on the list, and let none of them be missed?
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Forum: Lens Clubs
07-09-2012, 03:09 PM
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@Frogfish They are all amazing but #2 needs superlatives rained upon it.
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Forum: Lens Clubs
06-14-2012, 02:12 PM
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Looks like a fake-bake orange tan to me. Nothing like some chemicals to warm up the skin. Keep'n it Klassy!
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Forum: Lens Clubs
05-27-2012, 10:50 PM
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@littledrawe I wonder if you could use some creative cloning to DoF stack the two birds together in the same image.
Great shots. Also with the 600 I assume?
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Forum: Lens Clubs
05-24-2012, 10:55 PM
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Looks like the 600/5.6 is getting you closer and sharper. :)
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Forum: Lens Clubs
05-17-2012, 04:07 PM
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I don't want to talk about that insanity with my signature line...
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Forum: Lens Clubs
02-16-2012, 07:53 AM
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And very contrasty, bit I think we are a bit far afield talking about a 24mm lens in the 300 + thread
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Forum: Lens Clubs
02-14-2012, 07:37 AM
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We're going to have to ask you to break out your "make it dull" filter, and while you're at it, if you could make the image a little bit blurry by shaking the shot, that would be great.
Fantastic capture, and wicked sharp.
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