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Comment by davidstorm posted on 2 of my favorite Pentax shots, worlds aprt. at 25/04/2017 - 20:55
walt wrote:
Hi Mike, my K-3 is the opposite to yours and is noticeably better at AF than my K-5iis, in particular when focusing on small subjects using the centre spot focusing technique. I always use the DA*300 on the K-3 when taking images of birds for this very reason, it nails focus much more successfully and quicker than the K-5iis. Could there be a fault with your K-3?jeallen01 wrote:
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Had to take the K-30 as a 2nd body when we went to an airshow with the K-3 in for service, and I hope I'll never have to do that again because it just ain't as fast to focus or shoot. Would like a K-3II for the (reputedly improved focusing), but only if I can pick up a s/h one at a good price.
Wow, almost exactly the opposite of how I feel, my K3 has a noticeable delay on focus, not starting the af or speed of af but just at the point you think it's in focus it does a double take, I just don't notice this so much with the K30. Also the consistency in accuracy seems a bit more variable with the K3 than the K30. To be honest I'm getting a bit cheesed off with my Pentax since adding the DA*300 to my kit to replace the FA*300 4.5 because it's slow and that doesn't help with the af, so that may be influencing my opinions these days. BTW I use the Li-ion battery on the K30 because it is much faster to AF with this than the rechargeable AA NiMH. Also just to note most of my images are wildlife, so when I talk about af it's with that in mind.........
Had to take the K-30 as a 2nd body when we went to an airshow with the K-3 in for service, and I hope I'll never have to do that again because it just ain't as fast to focus or shoot. Would like a K-3II for the (reputedly improved focusing), but only if I can pick up a s/h one at a good price.
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David
Comment by davidstorm posted on How many of you have a second body? at 13/04/2017 - 20:36
I have K-3 and K-5iis, use them both equally, both are superb cameras. The K-3 edges it for wildlife and the K-5iis possibly for landscapes. I also have a Mx-1 which is for casual use and also when I'm on holiday, but I prefer to use the DSLR's.
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David
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David
Comment by davidstorm posted on How many of you have a second body? at 12/04/2017 - 19:57
It's a bloody good avatar too! Might have to change mine, I'm jealous now.
Cheers
David
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David
Comment by davidstorm posted on I finally got an avatar at 12/04/2017 - 19:55
I've mentioned this in a few threads, but for me the Sigma DG EX 105 macro is the best portrait lens I've ever used. It is miles better than the Pentax 100 macro for this type of work, there's something about the way it renders colours and skin tones.
Not sure if it's full frame, but I think it might be. Took one of my favourite portraits of my wife with this lens:
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David
Not sure if it's full frame, but I think it might be. Took one of my favourite portraits of my wife with this lens:
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David
Comment by davidstorm posted on Cheap lenses for portraits at 07/04/2017 - 00:15
It's a zoom, ideally of around 35-80 focal length with the glass removed, but aperture working. This is mounted to the camera as normal then mounted onto the filter ring of the lens is a reversed enlarger lens. I use a Nikon F2.8, can't recall the exact model. This setup allows for sharp images at extreme macro levels. Here are a few I took of Damselflies & other things in the back garden:
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David
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David
Comment by davidstorm posted on Garden Macros at 07/04/2017 - 00:06
Great shots Derek, I like all of them.
The Sigma 105 is a great lens and useful for so much more than macros. Try it for portraiture, it is probably the best portrait lens I've ever used. The skin tones it produces are sublime.
If you're into macro, have you seen the threads from a couple of years back about the 'butchered zoom'? That's a great avenue to pursue if you like taking images of tiny things.
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David
The Sigma 105 is a great lens and useful for so much more than macros. Try it for portraiture, it is probably the best portrait lens I've ever used. The skin tones it produces are sublime.
If you're into macro, have you seen the threads from a couple of years back about the 'butchered zoom'? That's a great avenue to pursue if you like taking images of tiny things.
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David
Comment by davidstorm posted on Garden Macros at 05/04/2017 - 20:05
What a great looking set of images, it's hard to choose a favourite, so I'm not going to try. The conditions were with you I think, it always helps to have a dramatic sky. However, I love the keen observation in the ones that are tightly framed, especially the man in the carriage.
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David
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David
Comment by davidstorm posted on Watercress Line at 05/04/2017 - 20:00
I think these are excellent, it is good to see some originality on the flowers theme. Painterly petals is probably my favourite, but I do like all of them.
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David
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David
Comment by davidstorm posted on Flowers and 90mm Aaptall macro at 05/04/2017 - 19:58
It's clearly not an umbrella or a large softbox, but it is surprisingly good at diffusing the output. I use it for macro mainly, but it would be great for general use out and about. The best thing is it is collapsible and so light / portable.
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David
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David
Comment by davidstorm posted on Outdoor On-Camera Flash Examples at 31/03/2017 - 21:04
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David