Photos taken by Pentax cameras for tech. discussion - Season III

[stuck]

I normally do not do noise reduction as it will cause loss in details, contrally I will sharpen and crop a bit which may cause noise to be more obvious

Here is one at iso 1600 which hardly any noise at all

Probably will try some at iso 10000 over the coming weekend :think:

now that just makes me feel a little sad abt my k-x. haha i guess this is just one of the many reasons the k5 cost more than 2x more!

 

[trowa77]

Some captures from National Parks of Thailand last week. The 1st National Park is 500km from Bangkok where we set off from..
Went to a total of 3 parks travelling >1500km by rented car.

#5 Lesser Green Leaf Bird (male)

Lesser Green Leaf Bird #2 by kengoh8888, on Flickr

Ken your birds photo are as impressive as ever.

Hope to join u for birding outing. Here is some shot I did locally, I will be happy to get some comment to improve my shots

 

[edutilos-]

More recent shots with the K5 and the Tamron 10-24mm

 

[Supersimon27]

- MacRitchie Reservoir Sunset-


MacRitchie Reservoir by Simon Teo Landscape, on Flickr

Just return from Penang (my in law place) Did some CNY strobing with the kids - 3 Flash used ( 1 key , 1 Fill and 1 back light)

SuperJaden with his orange


IMGP8746 by Simon Teo Landscape, on Flickr

Jaden & his cousin


IMGP8750 by Simon Teo Landscape, on Flickr

Bryan


IMGP8772 by Simon Teo Landscape, on Flickr​

 

[otc]

- MacRitchie Reservoir Sunset-


MacRitchie Reservoir by Simon Teo Landscape, on Flickr

Just return from Penang (my in law place) Did some CNY strobing with the kids - 3 Flash used ( 1 key , 1 Fill and 1 black light)

SuperJaden with his orange


IMGP8746 by Simon Teo Landscape, on Flickr

Jaden & his cousin


IMGP8750 by Simon Teo Landscape, on Flickr

Bryan


IMGP8772 by Simon Teo Landscape, on Flickr​

Nice kids and well taken, simon:thumbsup:


marcus

 

[Supersimon27]

Nice kids and well taken, simon:thumbsup:


marcus

Thanks Marcus

 

[kengoh]

that's awesome! I've rarely gone beyond 1600 on my k-x. Is the high iso capability of the K5 that much better? was any fancy noise reduction done in post for these 2 photos?

I did some selective noise removal from CS5 while trying to maintain the sharpness, no other noise removal software used.

 

[kengoh]

Ken your birds photo are as impressive as ever.

Hope to join u for birding outing. Here is some shot I did locally, I will be happy to get some comment to improve my shots

Thanks Toh.
For the white collared kingfisher, they are the most common kingfishers here.
The best place to shoot them is at Chinese Garden around the pagoda tower. They are very friendly and is good for practising your shots.
For the 2 pics you posted, try to shoot with eye contact, preferably at a lower level if possible. Avoid backlight and harsh sunlight.

This pic was shot at a lower level:

White Throated Kingfisher #2 by kengoh8888, on Flickr

The best time to photograph this bird is between 7-9am where you can see the bird fly to the ground to look for food.

White Collared Kingfisher #3 by kengoh8888, on Flickr

Can even shoot them in flight..

White Collared Kingfisher #1 by kengoh8888, on Flickr

 

[pinholecam]

More recent shots with the K5 and the Tamron 10-24mm

Very 'space age' look.
Nice!

 

[pinholecam]

Just return from Penang (my in law place) Did some CNY strobing with the kids - 3 Flash used ( 1 key , 1 Fill and 1 back light)

SuperJaden with his orange


IMGP8746 by Simon Teo Landscape, on Flickr
​

He's so big already.
Looks like fun

 

[trowa77]

Thanks Toh.
For the white collared kingfisher, they are the most common kingfishers here.
The best place to shoot them is at Chinese Garden around the pagoda tower. They are very friendly and is good for practising your shots.
For the 2 pics you posted, try to shoot with eye contact, preferably at a lower level if possible. Avoid backlight and harsh sunlight.


Can even shoot them in flight..

White Collared Kingfisher #1 by kengoh8888, on Flickr

Thanks Ken, I will take your advise and shoot more. I like this kingfisher in flight not easy to take and it is beautiful.

 

[Supersimon27]

He's so big already.
Looks like fun

Ya time really flies ...... rem .... I start off my photography with Kx because of him when he was only 6 month old .....

 

[Supersimon27]

-163 CBD cityscape with DIY custom make ND filter for 8-16mm-


CBD area by Simon Teo Landscape, on Flickr​

 

[Supersimon27]

After the 3rd visit to Raffle Marina , finally got 1 photo that I am satisfy with

#164 Raffle Marina Lighthouse


Raffle marina light house by Simon Teo Landscape, on Flickr​

 

[darrrrrrrrrr]

Finally can post something with my Pentax cameras now that they're back from servicing

K-5, Sigma 70-200

 

[tigershiok]

mood
K-x, kit lenses

feelings
as if there's
a lot of
... read on

 

[Gatorz]

A simple wish on first day by JaLu Utomo, on Flickr


yourheadismine by JaLu Utomo, on Flickr


Pilgrimage by JaLu Utomo, on Flickr

all taken using Pentax K-10D
been a while not share in here

 

[tigershiok]

a peek
K-x, DAl 55-300 DAL

a peek, ablank stare ---- read on

 

[oceanpriest]

Super Program, K 24mm f2.8, expired Fomapan 100, Rodinal 1+50​

 

[Supersimon27]

Thanks Toh.
For the white collared kingfisher, they are the most common kingfishers here.
The best place to shoot them is at Chinese Garden around the pagoda tower. They are very friendly and is good for practising your shots.
For the 2 pics you posted, try to shoot with eye contact, preferably at a lower level if possible. Avoid backlight and harsh sunlight.

This pic was shot at a lower level:

White Throated Kingfisher #2 by kengoh8888, on Flickr

The best time to photograph this bird is between 7-9am where you can see the bird fly to the ground to look for food.

White Collared Kingfisher #3 by kengoh8888, on Flickr

Can even shoot them in flight..

White Collared Kingfisher #1 by kengoh8888, on Flickr

Great king fisher shots as always