Raf Tornado Gr4
Photo of the Week
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Marham 17 on a low level sortie in Wales.
09/10/2017 - 19:41AlJones2402
CategorySports / Action
LensN/A
ISO200
Focal Length380mm
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Posted 10/10/2017 - 00:32
Very sharp Al...have you just acquired your K-1?
Karlo
Karlo
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Posted 10/10/2017 - 16:24
great shot
regards
Roy
Pentax K3 gripped,and some lenses
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pentaxroy/
my pbase gallery
regards
Roy
Pentax K3 gripped,and some lenses
https://www.flickr.com/photos/pentaxroy/
my pbase gallery
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Posted 11/10/2017 - 15:17
Thank you for the kind comments.
I hired a k1 from Srs as I was intrigued how it would get with aviation. Unfortunately the weather wasn't on my side and passes very few.
I managed a couple though and A SAR helicopter(will post soon).
Some of you may be aware I've plumped for a D500 and been using that also for the last few month's.
My thoughts well, the k1 is a great camera but unfortunately not for me. I like the larger pixels more flexible with cropping. I wasn't to bothered about the slower frame rate, the only issue and same issue throughout the range I own is the lack of ability to obtain and hold focus in these situations.
I so wish Pentax could catch up in the world with their focusing system then and only then may Remain loyal.
I enjoyed my brief experience but for now the D500 is for me.
I hired a k1 from Srs as I was intrigued how it would get with aviation. Unfortunately the weather wasn't on my side and passes very few.
I managed a couple though and A SAR helicopter(will post soon).
Some of you may be aware I've plumped for a D500 and been using that also for the last few month's.
My thoughts well, the k1 is a great camera but unfortunately not for me. I like the larger pixels more flexible with cropping. I wasn't to bothered about the slower frame rate, the only issue and same issue throughout the range I own is the lack of ability to obtain and hold focus in these situations.
I so wish Pentax could catch up in the world with their focusing system then and only then may Remain loyal.
I enjoyed my brief experience but for now the D500 is for me.
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Posted 16/10/2017 - 10:45
Congratulations Al on POTW...very well deserved...about time an aviation shot won!
Interesting to get your views on K-1 vs D500 for this subject matter...how did you find it compared to Nikon for non aviation subject matter?
regards
Karlo
Interesting to get your views on K-1 vs D500 for this subject matter...how did you find it compared to Nikon for non aviation subject matter?
regards
Karlo
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Posted 16/10/2017 - 11:35
Good one !
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Posted 16/10/2017 - 15:58
Well well, POTW. Chuffed with that. Thank you kindly.
Karlo, to be honest I didn't really get the oppertunity to use to it's full potential. I had planned to do some landscapes and daufhter portraits within my surrounding area but quite frankly didn't have the weather. Sod's law. 😔
The brief window I had I headed to the loop but that was also quiet.
One thing I did notice that my 150-450MM and DFA100MM appeared to require the maximum calibration as both were back focusing on the K1.
On my K5iis and K3ii the 150-450mm requires no adjustment and If I remember correctly the DFA100MM is around a + 2or 3 on each camera. Surprised me a bit.
I may again in the near future attempt a 2nd hire of wait ro see what pops up around the corner.
Karlo, to be honest I didn't really get the oppertunity to use to it's full potential. I had planned to do some landscapes and daufhter portraits within my surrounding area but quite frankly didn't have the weather. Sod's law. 😔
The brief window I had I headed to the loop but that was also quiet.
One thing I did notice that my 150-450MM and DFA100MM appeared to require the maximum calibration as both were back focusing on the K1.
On my K5iis and K3ii the 150-450mm requires no adjustment and If I remember correctly the DFA100MM is around a + 2or 3 on each camera. Surprised me a bit.
I may again in the near future attempt a 2nd hire of wait ro see what pops up around the corner.
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Posted 17/10/2017 - 15:19
Its an expertly handled action shot, congratulations on POTW.
David
PPG: http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/davidtrout
David
PPG: http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/artists/davidtrout
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Posted 17/10/2017 - 15:36
Thank you again gents for the kind comments.
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Posted 20/10/2017 - 17:23
Congrats on POTW smashing action shot! ah but i try so hard with birds in flight, AF is so frustrating!
Kind regards Maria
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Maria-Gray-photography/589310071158079?ref=hl
Kind regards Maria
https://www.facebook.com/pages/Maria-Gray-photography/589310071158079?ref=hl
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