Chrism8

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RobL wrote:
The 150-450mm lens is great for larger insects like butterflies as it can focus relatively close but far enough away not to disturb them, and get that beautiful soft background.
Its pretty good for small insects as well, although finding and then keeping the critters in the viewfinder on the wing can be tricky, honing the technique more

Comment by Chrism8 posted on Can the K3.3 focus on anything in the air (not just birds) at 30/03/2022 - 08:49

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Prefer #2, the lead in and general grunge is better imho

Comment by Chrism8 posted on Under a bridge...! at 30/03/2022 - 07:23

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#1 for me as well, for the same reasons, #3 is also good.

Comment by Chrism8 posted on Red Lipstick at 29/03/2022 - 08:02

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The Sigma 17 - 70 was my " walkabout " lens a few years ago, versatile, sharp and not to obtrusive.

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Comment by Chrism8 posted on APS-C standard zoom lenses at 28/03/2022 - 14:22

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Just having a play in the garden in the excellent warm weather with the K3iii and the 150 - 450.

Hoverfly in flight, they don't stay still at all and change direction faster than a typhoon jet

Hand held, manual focus ISO 400 - 1/800 sec - F7.1 plus a decent crop - equiv FL of 510mm

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Comment by Chrism8 posted on Can the K3.3 focus on anything in the air (not just birds) at 26/03/2022 - 14:06

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cardiffgareth wrote:
4 and 5 Chris. Tell me that horse wasn't real in the jewellery shop
Nay..... the camera never lies

Comment by Chrism8 posted on Cheltenham Stallions 2022 at 25/03/2022 - 18:55

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#3 and #5 really work for me

Comment by Chrism8 posted on Circles.... at 25/03/2022 - 15:04

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Not quite as small as your midges, but had good success with the K3iii, my 150 - 450 seems to be welded to the camera at the mo

Dragonflies in flight

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Otters

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B52's

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U2's

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Comment by Chrism8 posted on Can the K3.3 focus on anything in the air (not just birds) at 25/03/2022 - 11:24

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To add to John's comment above, I'd also purchase a cheap version just to check the camera still works, if it does, than go for a better quality replacement when its expired, if it doesn't, you've not lost much.

Comment by Chrism8 posted on 2CR5 batteries at 23/03/2022 - 07:09

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