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

[Lightbulb]

yeah, true too.

Fish jumping shots are doable when we do pre-focus (watch where the fishing line go before the jump). I normally choose AFS. AFC may be too late unless the size of the fish is large like a Sailfish. Also got to get close to water level so a WR body and lens make sense.

Another interesting thing is that my K5 'suddenly' AF pretty well. In the past when the shutter is pressed it will just go for it even when it is not in focus. Now no matter how I press the shutter button the priority is 'focus' first before firing away. And interestingly the DAL35 focuses a hair faster than the 18-135. I think it all boils down to focus throw?

 

[ranchy]

Nice ones!

Random shots by me. Please feel free to comment;


Big Feesh! by Lightbulb2012, on Flickr

The fish look angry to me @_@ .. Like staring at you. Take what take .. :devil:

 

[detritus]

yeah, true too.

Fish jumping shots are doable when we do pre-focus (watch where the fishing line go before the jump). I normally choose AFS. AFC may be too late unless the size of the fish is large like a Sailfish. Also got to get close to water level so a WR body and lens make sense.

Another interesting thing is that my K5 'suddenly' AF pretty well. In the past when the shutter is pressed it will just go for it even when it is not in focus. Now no matter how I press the shutter button the priority is 'focus' first before firing away. And interestingly the DAL35 focuses a hair faster than the 18-135. I think it all boils down to focus throw?

on AF.S, it also depends on whether u set the camera on "focus priority" or "release priority". on focus priority, the shutter cannot be released until subject is in focus. on "release priority", the camera will just machine gun away... ;p

focus throw is definitely one of the factors for AF speed - if u try it with the DA35 Macro LTD for example, u'll definitely see a difference. its simple a matter of using different lenses to meet different needs.

i've not used the 18-135 before but i thot that its one of the better performing lenses AF-wise, with the new DC motor... your observation is certainly interesting.

 

[Lightbulb]

Ranchy - haha, maybe angry fish game is on the horizon.... shooting down anglers above trying to hook them!

Detritus - Yes, I have played with the 2 options on AFS and AFC. For those who tried, the K5 is super competent for sports.

 

[pinholecam]

Big Feesh! by Lightbulb2012, on Flickr

Nice Catch! Literally!

 

[pinholecam]

Batu Caves -pano

Pano stitch of 5 frames​

Didn't have much time to shoot by myself during a short weekend in M'sia.
Accompanying family meant I just did the obligatory tourist shot of the cave front and hopped back into the car.
This started off with the intention of a HDR pano stitch, but in the end the HDR had nothing much more to offer in the dark parts.

 

[kengoh]

Hi Bro! Miss the morning session ,hope can join U guys next time ..... a lot thing Still need to learn from U.

Bro hope to shoot with you next time.

@ MARIST STELLA HIGH SCHOOL Garden ,My Son "Wu Shu" CCA , Spot some Birds there,,

Nice catch of the scarlet munia.

 

[kengoh]

Thanks Ken. Really had a lot of advise from u over just a few short hours.
I tried to put as much of what i have learned.
Pls comment so i can improve myself.
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4)

Toh you are welcomed.
Basically your pics are under exposed.
The framing of #1 and #2 is good.
For #3 I would wait for the bird to turn its face with eye contact. Try to frame/capture including the tail.
If this bird is your new capture you may keep for record shot else wait for better background/perch the next capture.
#4 Asian Brown Flycatcher, I believe this is one of your 1st few shots when we 1st spotted. This bird is rather friendly and it stayed for a while (1-2mins?). Not sure if you have other shots but this period of time is sufficient for you to frame for better background.
Just to share with you this bird with green background. I didn't keep this shot though as the eye contact is not good.

 

[tigershiok]

hsbc women's champions - the hole swears

he came for michelle wie... read on

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#2

#3

#4

#5

 

[supermeng]

Hi Kengoh hope to see Your Comment too ,Did some close- up shooting in this afternoon ,Birdie#013,Birdie#014,Birdie#015,Birdie#016

 

[Lightbulb]

My practice subjects;


Azul by Lightbulb2012, on Flickr


The Couple by Lightbulb2012, on Flickr


Female Fatale by Lightbulb2012, on Flickr

 

[trowa77]

Toh you are welcomed.
Basically your pics are under exposed.
The framing of #1 and #2 is good.
For #3 I would wait for the bird to turn its face with eye contact. Try to frame/capture including the tail.
If this bird is your new capture you may keep for record shot else wait for better background/perch the next capture.
#4 Asian Brown Flycatcher, I believe this is one of your 1st few shots when we 1st spotted. This bird is rather friendly and it stayed for a while (1-2mins?). Not sure if you have other shots but this period of time is sufficient for you to frame for better background.
Just to share with you this bird with green background. I didn't keep this shot though as the eye contact is not good.

Thank you Ken. Will take your advise and work on my shots.
It was an enriching outing. Hope to join u for more outing in the future.
Thanks

 

[Supersimon27]

The best way to keep yr wife company without getting bored is to photography her hobbies

When to an orchid farm with my wifey over the weekend. All taken with FA 50 f1.4

 

[Supersimon27]

and a fish farm

 

[otc]

The best way to keep yr wife company without getting bored is to photography her hobbies

When to an orchid farm with my wifey over the weekend. All taken with FA 50 f1.4

Very nice. I am inspired simon...


marcus

 

[kengoh]

The best way to keep yr wife company without getting bored is to photography her hobbies

When to an orchid farm with my wifey over the weekend. All taken with FA 50 f1.4
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Nice flower series Simon.
I can't remember when was the last time I using the FA50/F1.4 and the FA28/F2.8?
Next time will bring them along when going SBG. ;p​

 

[kengoh]

Hi Kengoh hope to see Your Comment too ,Did some close- up shooting in this afternoon ,

Birdie#013,Birdie#014

,Birdie#016

Hi Vincent, your birdie #13 is detailed and sharp, it will be better if the eye "glows".
Bird#16 I find the crop too tight, you may want to apply rule of 3rd for this pic. The background is not interesting, look for some earthy clean background.

Share with you one with green background and glowing eyes:

Pacific Swallow #1 by kengoh8888, on Flickr

Shooting birds is also good to understand the bird's habit and behaviour.
For pacific swallow they hardly perch on tree/branches, they love to perch on signboards (which I'll usually give a pass), rocks and sticks/pole. When u see one perched on a pole/stick, shoot 1st and slowly approach nearer. If they flew off, be patient and wait, they will come back again. I have shots of full frame with DA*300 w/o any TC. With the behaviour of this bird, you can achieve the following shots.


Pacific Swallow by kengoh8888, on Flickr


Pacific Swallow #3 by kengoh8888, on Flickr

 

[Lightbulb]

Very entertaining final indeed. Choi and Feng were watching intently while Angela missed the chance to hole it and ended up with a 4 way play off! But really, Michelle Wie looks like a model until she swears!

hsbc women's champions - the hole swears

he came for michelle wie... read on

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#2

#3

#4

#5

 

[Supersimon27]

Thanks Marcus , Oceanpriest and ken

Marcus , maybe u organise a flower macro shooting session and get everyone butt off the seat . It been really a long time since our macro gang in action .. Lol

Yeah ken , it been a long time since I last use my FA 50 too . I rem we got it almost ard the same time . Ha

 

[detritus]

Thanks Marcus , Oceanpriest and ken

Marcus , maybe u organise a flower macro shooting session and get everyone butt off the seat . It been really a long time since our macro gang in action .. Lol

Yeah ken , it been a long time since I last use my FA 50 too . I rem we got it almost ard the same time . Ha

i'm actually wondering if we should consider an alternative approach to macro, like go at night, settle down somewhere, set up with tripod and lights, lure insects to come, and then take what comes our way.

i get the feeling that walking ard in the dark with torchlight, we catch some, but we miss quite a lot also. more static setup can allow us to control the lighting better (with LED lights, umbrellas, wireless triggers, etc). and marcus can use his A200 to its fullest advantage :thumbsup: