I'm not going to get into the debate about the IQ benefits or otherwise of a K-3 vs. a K-5 as it has been done to death on here already. I have both K-5IIs and K-3 and find that I instinctively reach for the K-3 every time I go out to take photographs as it is such a great camera to use. The increased resolution is very helpful in lots of situations, for me it increases the distant details in landscapes and brings real benefits when photographing flowers or insects in macro mode, especially when cropping the image, which I do try to avoid, but sometimes it is necessary.

The only time I don't instinctively reach for the K-3 is when I'm going somewhere with dim light. In such conditions my first choice is the K-01, purely because of its high ISO capabilities and the fact that I like to use the focus peaking in live view with old MF lenses, like the M50 F1.4.

My K-5IIs is getting used much less since I got the K-3, it remains a great camera, but not quite as great as the K-3 and is relegated to backup duties!

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David

Hi Nuri

From what I've seen in the few days since the TC arrived, there is no need to worry about image quality, especially when used with good glass like the DA*300 or the 100 macro. There is a minimal reduction, but the results still outshine something like a Sigma 150-500 and the aperture is faster too! Contrast and colours are great and AF appears to be unaffected with these lenses. I am going to try it with some zooms, I'm sure the IQ will suffer more with these but I'm keen to see the results.

You might have seen the thread I posted a couple of days ago, containing some test shots with the TC and the DA*300 / 100 F2.8 Macro WR. I was pleased with the sharpness of these, especially considering they were shot outside in breezy conditions. The TC performed very well indeed and is easily the best I have ever used, in fact it's the only one I've used that I would say the IQ is better (at equivalent image size) with the TC than it is without it and scaling up the image to match.

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David

Well done Vic, Macro is not easy, especially with live subjects! This one is pretty sharp, but the angle doesn't do it for me. I would try to get on a level with whatever you're shooting, rather than shooting down from above. From eye level everything become more personal! Unfortunately this often involves grovelling about on the ground, for which I'm famous in our household. I usually end up with dirty knees on my jeans and then I'm in trouble with the missus!

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David

A wonderful, natural set of images, nothing fancy or over processed here, just precious moments captured so well.

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David

The colour one for me, it has so much vibrancy and life to it. The image works well and there's good advice here for improving it still more.

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David

These are the type of shots that I am looking forward to taking with my DA*300 Nuri, also teamed up with the 1.4 TC, which I think will be a great combination for butterflies and dragonflies.

They are all very good indeed, my favourite being possibly the Dragonfly.

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David

Hi Jemma

Thanks for posting the pics and asking for feedback. What I would do is focus more on the details rather than the wider views, to isolate individual elements of the landscape and architecture. Most tourists will not do this, so by definition you will end up with shots that look different.

Also, try using depth of field creatively, maybe include some strong foreground interest (wild plants, rocks, sea shells etc.) and use a wide aperture to blur most elements of the image, leaving only the desired parts in focus.

Finally, shoot in the early morning or the evening, when the light is softer and less directional.

There is nothing wrong with the shots you've posted from a technical point of view, but they look a little 'flat', especially 2, 3 and 4. The first has depth and to me is the most successful, as it leads the eye along the distant shoreline.

Hope this helps.

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David

Thank you to Ronnie, Smeggy, Dave, Mark and Lennybloke for the additional feedback, it is very much appreciated guys.

This one was F6.3

Thanks Mark, the sharpness is most definitely there with the TC, with both the 300 and the 100, although I think it works marginally better with the longer lens. Colours are the product of the K-3 which excels in this area, usually just leaving it on the multi auto WB does the trick. There is a very marginal reduction in IQ, but nothing much to worry about to my eyes.

They clearly have good taste Dave

Best regards
David

I've experienced this too Stuey, but as you point out there are exceptions. AndrewA doesn't do this, he just gets on with his photography. I'm doing my best to get his attention so he contributes to the thread!

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David

Jules did, but he's hung up his gear I think now?

Can't think of many others.

David