first time with a 300mm DA*

I rented a 300mm DA* F4.0. My camera setting was 200 ISO Tv The shutter speed was at leat 1/1000's. The picture came out a bit washed, but I used a little PP (auto correct) It will be more difficult using it for football. Here is a link. I am not sure how to place pictures in a thread.


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The DA*300 is capable of much higher image quality. It really is a top lens. I am surprised that you could find one for hire - I didn't think anyone rented out Pentax lenses. Maybe it is a little tired.

Don't forget, he is in N. America - Canada, I believe. I have found that Pentax is available for hire out there.

Leo's in Vancouver is one ... http://www.leoscamera.com/Rental/ and there are probably more.

Looking at the large image here (https://www.pentaxuser.com/photo/take-off-10471/large) it looks like heat haze has taken the edge off the sharpness. Was it a hot day, or was there another plane taxiing past just out of shot?

Dan

there were other planes around, and yes, it was hot. I will be heading to the zoo this week-end with the 300mm and at my kids football matches as well.