Re: PESOs Out of the Office

Luck is when preparation meets opportunity. -Original Message- >From: "Daniel J. Matyola" >Sent: Mar 10, 2021 10:15 PM >To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List >Subject: Re: PESOs Out of the Office > >"Fortune favors the prepared mind." >Louis Pasteur

Re: PESOs Out of the Office

No need to shoot in crop mode, even with the DA converter. Just allow for minor vignetting. Paul > On Mar 11, 2021, at 12:28 PM, Alan C wrote: > > Yes, same as a K5. Surprised they didn't go for something like 24Mp. As you > say, all the newer APS-C models have more Mp. > > However, I must

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My K-5 is doing fine as well, I like the colors and dynamic range. All I wished it to have is a flipscreen. And the possibility to use the PLM version of the 55-300, that I would like to have, but which won't be a good choice for  my K-1 either. Henk Op 2021-03-11 om 18:28 schreef Alan C:

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Yes, same as a K5. Surprised they didn't go for something like 24Mp. As you say, all the newer APS-C models have more Mp. However, I must say I find the 16Mp of the K5 to be quite adequate. Alan C On 11-Mar-21 05:59 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: Very nice bird pics! On cropping: I recall a video

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Very nice bird pics! On cropping: I recall a video of Northrup saying that a 36 MP FF sensor in crop mode results in 16 MP, so it is better to use a modern APS-C camera with a crop lens. Henk Op 2021-03-11 om 02:51 schreef Larry Colen: TLDR; my guess is that the 150-450 would do no

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Thanks Alan and all who had a look. Paul > On Mar 10, 2021, at 10:48 PM, Alan C wrote: > > Well done, Paul. Nothing more to say really. Your standards are so high. > > Alan C > >> On 11-Mar-21 04:08 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: >> Thanks Larry, >> >> Luck it is. I just saw two birds on a tree

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Walking in the woods with the 150-450 and K-1 on a monopod with a Black Rapid strap is fine. I use that setup to shoot sports as well. For birding I use it on a tripod with heavy duty ball head and the DA 1.4X converter. I shoot full frame knowing the converter will vignette a bit in the

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> On Mar 10, 2021, at 10:38 PM, Toine wrote: > > That's what I would think but I'm not sure. The KP and DA300 is the > max for me handheld. with the 1.4 TC I only gain detail if I use a > tripod or get lucky handheld. I have had good luck with my monopod and a ball head. I’ve got a carbon

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That's what I would think but I'm not sure. The KP and DA300 is the max for me handheld. with the 1.4 TC I only gain detail if I use a tripod or get lucky handheld. Once I find a good deal on the 150-450 I'll bite. The 150-450 / K1 probably is no fun for walking around. On Thu, 11 Mar 2021 at

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Thanks Larry, Luck it is. I just saw two birds on a tree trunk from my distant position. I focused on an eye and pulled the trigger. One flew away. I thought he was gone by the time I got shutter. I was surprised by the result. The fun of birding. Paul > On Mar 10, 2021, at 8:35 PM, Larry

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Thanks Ann. Looking forward to more time outdoors. We got our second shot today. The gloom is lifting. Paul > On Mar 10, 2021, at 8:13 PM, ann sanfedele wrote: > > Great stuff, Paul - so glad you were able to get out for a good session. > > ann > >> On 3/10/2021 12:35 PM, Paul Stenquist

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Well done, Paul. Nothing more to say really. Your standards are so high. Alan C On 11-Mar-21 04:08 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: Thanks Larry, Luck it is. I just saw two birds on a tree trunk from my distant position. I focused on an eye and pulled the trigger. One flew away. I thought he was

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"Fortune favors the prepared mind." Louis Pasteur Dan Matyola *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery * On Wed, Mar 10, 2021 at 9:08 PM Paul Stenquist wrote: > Luck it is. I just saw two birds on a tree trunk from my distant position. > I focused on an

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> On Mar 10, 2021, at 6:08 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > Thanks Larry, > > Luck it is. I just saw two birds on a tree trunk from my distant position. I > focused on an eye and pulled the trigger. One flew away. I thought he was > gone by the time I got shutter. I was surprised by the

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> On Mar 10, 2021, at 10:42 AM, Toine wrote: > > That's what I do (with the KP and DA300). Would love to see an > uncropped version. I can't make up my mind if the 150-450 with or > without the K1 would make any difference. I usually crop a lot (75% or > more), amazingly without any loss in

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Great work, and your birds are so much more interesting than towhees, juncos and steller’s jays. The nuthatch confrontation is definitely a keeper! Great job capitalizing on the luck and being able to capture that interaction. > On Mar 10, 2021, at 9:22 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > The

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Great stuff, Paul - so glad you were able to get out for a good session. ann On 3/10/2021 12:35 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: On Mar 10, 2021, at 12:28 PM, Toine wrote: Looks like fun and nice captures. How much did you crop? Thanks Toine. Like always, I crop as much as necessary to get the

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Nice work, especially with the woodpeckers, but confrontation is simply an extraordinary image. It has action and drama, plus a fine composition and wonderful details in the plumage and the tree bark. That is one for the wall, or the cover of some magazine. Dan Matyola

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That's what I do (with the KP and DA300). Would love to see an uncropped version. I can't make up my mind if the 150-450 with or without the K1 would make any difference. I usually crop a lot (75% or more), amazingly without any loss in detail. On Wed, 10 Mar 2021 at 18:35, Paul Stenquist wrote:

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> On Mar 10, 2021, at 12:28 PM, Toine wrote: > > Looks like fun and nice captures. How much did you crop? Thanks Toine. Like always, I crop as much as necessary to get the photo I want. Usually 20 to 50%. I lock focus on an eye without a lot of regard to exact framing and finish in post.

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Looks like fun and nice captures. How much did you crop? On Wed, 10 Mar 2021 at 18:22, Paul Stenquist wrote: > > The weather and work load cleared enough yesterday that I was able to spend > some time in the yard with the birds. Most enjoyable! > Paul > >

PESOs Out of the Office

The weather and work load cleared enough yesterday that I was able to spend some time in the yard with the birds. Most enjoyable! Paul https://www.photo.net/photo/18646164/Nuthatch-Confrontation https://www.photo.net/photo/18646165/Red-Bellied-Beauty