RE: Street photography enablement.

[Malcolm Smith]

Larry Colen wrote:

>Paul via phone
>
>> On Dec 3, 2016, at 1:10 PM, Larry Colen  wrote:
>> 
>> You may well find that the k3 does better for action photography than
>the k1 anyways, even with the k1 in crop mode.
>
>I have not found that to be the case. Whether shooting automobiles, 
>athletes or critters, the K-1 locks focus quickly and consistently, 
>particularly with the 150-450. The K-3 is at least a step behind.
>Buffer size is the only minus, but shooting singles or short and 
>infrequent bursts is my workaround.

That's a trade-off I've found, I don't know where he falls on that balance. 
 Both reach and buffer size are alleviated by shooting in crop mode. Does
anyone on the list have a k70?


Interesting comments.

I'm happy in most respects for using the K3 & 55-300mm for horse events. Why
I'd prefer the K1 & DFA 150-450, apart from the extra megapixels, doesn't
really trouble me about capturing movement - it's light. The K1 performs
better at higher ISO, and some of the venues I go to, particularly in the
morning, can be bright sunshine on one side and really dark on the other.
They are often held in large indoor schools (although one side is often
without a wall, just roof supports) and photography is only often allowed
from one side, and of course often the side furthest from the action.

When taking pictures of horses in fields, even running around at speed, I'm
usually using a tripod, or leaning on a bale of something. The K3 is fine
for that and the reach of a crop sensor does me a favour.

Malcolm


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Re: Street photography enablement.

[Larry Colen]

On December 3, 2016 10:16:38 AM PST, Paul Stenquist  wrote:
>
>
>Paul via phone
>
>> On Dec 3, 2016, at 1:10 PM, Larry Colen  wrote:
>> 
>> You may well find that the k3 does better for action photography than
>the k1 anyways, even with the k1 in crop mode.
>
>I have not found that to be the case. Whether shooting automobiles,
>athletes or critters, the K-1 locks focus quickly and consistently,
>particularly with the 150-450. The K-3 is at least a step behind.
>Buffer size is the only minus, but shooting singles or short and
>infrequent bursts is my workaround.

That's a trade-off I've found, I don't know where he falls on that balance. 
 Both reach and buffer size are alleviated by shooting in crop mode. Does 
anyone on the list have a k70?

>> 
>> 
>>> On December 3, 2016 5:51:27 AM PST, Malcolm Smith
> wrote:
>>> Bipin Gupta wrote:
>>> 
>>> Malcolm you did well to buy the 31 mm Prime - the best lens for
>Street
>>> Photography.
>>> 
>>> The Pentax 150-450 Zoom would have looked like a BAZOOKA on the K-1,
>>> scaring
>>> a lot of people on the Streets.
>>> 
>>> As it is a DSLR is a slight disadvantage for Street Photographers
>>> because of
>>> its size.
>>> 
>>> Happy shooting - post lots of photos please.
>>> +++
>>> 
>>> Thanks Bipin. My choice was really between street photography and
>>> equine
>>> photography - the need for the DFA 150-450. I figured I could hold
>out
>>> a
>>> little while more for the longer lens, as I have the 55-300mm with a
>>> K3. I
>>> don't really have anything suitable for street photography, other
>than
>>> a
>>> zoom or a 50mm. I did consider the 21mm LTD but I want to slowly get
>FF
>>> compatible lenses. The 31mm will push me out of my comfort zone, and
>is
>>> what
>>> I need right now. I'm taking pictures in part, from too far away, or
>>> not
>>> quite getting the composition right in camera. 
>>> 
>>> I suspect I'll use it a lot on livery yards too, so a win win!
>>> 
>>> Malcolm  
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Re: Street photography enablement.

[Paul Stenquist]

Paul via phone

> On Dec 3, 2016, at 1:10 PM, Larry Colen  wrote:
> 
> You may well find that the k3 does better for action photography than the k1 
> anyways, even with the k1 in crop mode.

I have not found that to be the case. Whether shooting automobiles, athletes or 
critters, the K-1 locks focus quickly and consistently, particularly with the 
150-450. The K-3 is at least a step behind. Buffer size is the only minus, but 
shooting singles or short and infrequent bursts is my workaround.
> 
> 
>> On December 3, 2016 5:51:27 AM PST, Malcolm Smith  
>> wrote:
>> Bipin Gupta wrote:
>> 
>> Malcolm you did well to buy the 31 mm Prime - the best lens for Street
>> Photography.
>> 
>> The Pentax 150-450 Zoom would have looked like a BAZOOKA on the K-1,
>> scaring
>> a lot of people on the Streets.
>> 
>> As it is a DSLR is a slight disadvantage for Street Photographers
>> because of
>> its size.
>> 
>> Happy shooting - post lots of photos please.
>> +++
>> 
>> Thanks Bipin. My choice was really between street photography and
>> equine
>> photography - the need for the DFA 150-450. I figured I could hold out
>> a
>> little while more for the longer lens, as I have the 55-300mm with a
>> K3. I
>> don't really have anything suitable for street photography, other than
>> a
>> zoom or a 50mm. I did consider the 21mm LTD but I want to slowly get FF
>> compatible lenses. The 31mm will push me out of my comfort zone, and is
>> what
>> I need right now. I'm taking pictures in part, from too far away, or
>> not
>> quite getting the composition right in camera. 
>> 
>> I suspect I'll use it a lot on livery yards too, so a win win!
>> 
>> Malcolm  
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RE: Street photography enablement.

[Larry Colen]

You may well find that the k3 does better for action photography than the k1 
anyways, even with the k1 in crop mode.


On December 3, 2016 5:51:27 AM PST, Malcolm Smith  
wrote:
>Bipin Gupta wrote:
>
>Malcolm you did well to buy the 31 mm Prime - the best lens for Street
>Photography.
>
>The Pentax 150-450 Zoom would have looked like a BAZOOKA on the K-1,
>scaring
>a lot of people on the Streets.
>
>As it is a DSLR is a slight disadvantage for Street Photographers
>because of
>its size.
>
>Happy shooting - post lots of photos please.
>+++
>
>Thanks Bipin. My choice was really between street photography and
>equine
>photography - the need for the DFA 150-450. I figured I could hold out
>a
>little while more for the longer lens, as I have the 55-300mm with a
>K3. I
>don't really have anything suitable for street photography, other than
>a
>zoom or a 50mm. I did consider the 21mm LTD but I want to slowly get FF
>compatible lenses. The 31mm will push me out of my comfort zone, and is
>what
>I need right now. I'm taking pictures in part, from too far away, or
>not
>quite getting the composition right in camera. 
>
>I suspect I'll use it a lot on livery yards too, so a win win!
>
>Malcolm  

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RE: Street photography enablement.

[Malcolm Smith]

Bipin Gupta wrote:

Malcolm you did well to buy the 31 mm Prime - the best lens for Street
Photography.

The Pentax 150-450 Zoom would have looked like a BAZOOKA on the K-1, scaring
a lot of people on the Streets.

As it is a DSLR is a slight disadvantage for Street Photographers because of
its size.

Happy shooting - post lots of photos please.
+++

Thanks Bipin. My choice was really between street photography and equine
photography - the need for the DFA 150-450. I figured I could hold out a
little while more for the longer lens, as I have the 55-300mm with a K3. I
don't really have anything suitable for street photography, other than a
zoom or a 50mm. I did consider the 21mm LTD but I want to slowly get FF
compatible lenses. The 31mm will push me out of my comfort zone, and is what
I need right now. I'm taking pictures in part, from too far away, or not
quite getting the composition right in camera. 

I suspect I'll use it a lot on livery yards too, so a win win!

Malcolm  


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RE: Street photography enablement.

[Malcolm Smith]

Mark Roberts wrote:

You'll love it. My standard kit with the K-1 is the FA 20/2.8, 31/1.8 Ltd
and 77/1.8 Ltd.
+

Thanks Mark. Now that is a kit!

Malcolm


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Re: Street photography enablement.

[Mark Roberts]

Malcolm Smith wrote:

>The next lens I wanted to buy was the DFA 150-450mm, but I really wanted a
>prime for street photography. The K1 warrants decent glass. I thought long
>and hard, the Black Friday sale helped too, and I've gone for the 31mm LTD.
>I've not owned a LTD lens before and I'm delighted after so long to finally
>own one.  I'm looking forward to seeing what I can achieve with this
>combination, and I'm particularly pleased to have a prime lens again and use
>my legs as the zoom. 

You'll love it. My standard kit with the K-1 is the FA 20/2.8, 31/1.8
Ltd and 77/1.8 Ltd.

 
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RE: Street photography enablement.

[Malcolm Smith]

Paul Stenquist wrote:

Good choice. Enjoy!
++

Thanks Paul!

Malcolm


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Re: Street photography enablement.

[Paul Stenquist]

Good choice. Enjoy!

Paul via phone

> On Dec 3, 2016, at 6:02 AM, Malcolm Smith  wrote:
> 
> I've spent some time taking street photos again, always with a zoom and with
> very mixed results.
> 
> 
> 
> The next lens I wanted to buy was the DFA 150-450mm, but I really wanted a
> prime for street photography. The K1 warrants decent glass. I thought long
> and hard, the Black Friday sale helped too, and I've gone for the 31mm LTD.
> I've not owned a LTD lens before and I'm delighted after so long to finally
> own one.  I'm looking forward to seeing what I can achieve with this
> combination, and I'm particularly pleased to have a prime lens again and use
> my legs as the zoom. 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 
> Malcolm
> 
> 
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