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Posted 07/02/2017 - 01:29 - Helpful Comment
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We got lots of macro lenses, lots of opinions about what's best and lots of advice when you ask for it. (the cameras are quite good too).
Welcome aboard
Welcome aboard
Posted 07/02/2017 - 06:55 - Helpful Comment
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K3ii is a great choice, you won't regret it, welcome aboard!
Posted 07/02/2017 - 06:59 - Helpful Comment
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Hello and welcome to the forums. Looking forward to your photos!
'Photography...it remembers little things, long after you have forgotten....' (Aaron Siskind)
Posted 07/02/2017 - 09:30 - Helpful Comment
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Hi and welcome.
I too enjoy shooting jets low level and a regular at the loop (helps living here).
My current set-up is the k3ii paired with the DFA 150-450MM Lens. In good light it works quite well and when light is not so good I'll use the DA300mm.
I will say that recently I had the opportunity to use the Nikon D500 both with a 300mm f4 and the 200-500mm. Both worked very well and far greater hit rate (as mentioned previously) and more reliable and accurate focus tracking.
I will persevere for now as Pentax look to be innovative and making progress in the right direction. If they can produce a equivalent to the D500 with a 300mm 2.8 I would be more than happy with that set-up.
Look forward to meeting you on the hills one day if we haven't already met. 😊
Attached are some of my examples.




I too enjoy shooting jets low level and a regular at the loop (helps living here).
My current set-up is the k3ii paired with the DFA 150-450MM Lens. In good light it works quite well and when light is not so good I'll use the DA300mm.
I will say that recently I had the opportunity to use the Nikon D500 both with a 300mm f4 and the 200-500mm. Both worked very well and far greater hit rate (as mentioned previously) and more reliable and accurate focus tracking.
I will persevere for now as Pentax look to be innovative and making progress in the right direction. If they can produce a equivalent to the D500 with a 300mm 2.8 I would be more than happy with that set-up.
Look forward to meeting you on the hills one day if we haven't already met. 😊
Attached are some of my examples.




Posted 07/02/2017 - 15:10
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Mike-P wrote:
[quote:3496ace15f="AlJones2402"]
Attached are some of my examples.
Have to say there is nothing wrong with those, excellent set. Lucky you for being so close 😅
Thanks Mike. Much appreciated. I am happy with the results when it all comes together. [quote:3496ace15f="AlJones2402"]
Attached are some of my examples.
Have to say there is nothing wrong with those, excellent set. Lucky you for being so close 😅
I hope New member Stephen will be as pleased with his Pentax gear. 👍
Posted 07/02/2017 - 22:59 - Helpful Comment
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Hi and welcome!
Posted 08/02/2017 - 06:05
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Brilliant Photos Al. I have been going to the loop a couple of times a year for the last 10 years. I have never been to Corris yet, thats on the cards when i get my K-3ii. Long time since i have used a crop camera. Look forward to seeing you up there, i will let you know when i'm planning my next trip, it will be a two dayer 👍🏻
AlJones2402 wrote:
I hope New member Stephen will be as pleased with his Pentax gear. 👍
Mike-P wrote:
[quote:3496ace15f="AlJones2402"]
Attached are some of my examples.
Have to say there is nothing wrong with those, excellent set. Lucky you for being so close 😅
Thanks Mike. Much appreciated. I am happy with the results when it all comes together. [quote:3496ace15f="AlJones2402"]
Attached are some of my examples.
Have to say there is nothing wrong with those, excellent set. Lucky you for being so close 😅
I hope New member Stephen will be as pleased with his Pentax gear. 👍
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I also don't know how to use photoshop, so hoping the Pentax editor is good.
I've had people on here put some great input into my first post, which really helped me decide to swap to Pentax. Should be lots of fun, and hopefully i can get some results posted on here with in the next month.
Thanks everyone,
Stephen