VladimirYo
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55-300
55-300
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Fun with the Pentax K5
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seakayaker
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Watched a game of Beep Ball (Blind Baseball) where the participants are visually impaired. To make the game equal to all since some have limited sight they all wear blinders. The ball emits a beeping sound which they use to locate the ball and then swing the bat to hit. If they hit the ball they run to a foam padded object up the first or third base lines which emits a buzzing sound. The runner must reach and touch the object prior to one of the players in the field picking up the ball. If the runner reaches and touch the object prior to a fielder picking up the ball, which they locate by sound, then they score a run. If the fielder picks up the ball prior to runner touching the object then the runner is out. When the hitter is at the plate they have the ball pitched to them five times and are allowed one ball to pass without swinging. They must swing the other four times. They miss four times and it is an out. After three outs the other team gets up to bat. Also, if the ball is hit it must travel at least 40 feet, otherwize it is considered a foul ball strike. The pitcher is a volunteer for the team that is up to bat who is not visually impaired and do their best to place the ball over the middle of the plate.
It was a fun game to watch and the players had a great time playing.
The teams were Seattle, WA vs Spokane, WA
Pitching the ball
About to Swing at Pitch
Hitting a Ball
Running to Base
K5IIs ~ SMC FA 77mm F1.8 Limited
It was a fun game to watch and the players had a great time playing.
The teams were Seattle, WA vs Spokane, WA
Pitching the ball
About to Swing at Pitch
Hitting a Ball
Running to Base
K5IIs ~ SMC FA 77mm F1.8 Limited
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The Malvern Hills in Worcestershire,famous for lots of reasons-fabulous walking,views,Edward Elgar etc.and water.From the hills to the bottle,depending on which well, sometimes filtered.
This shot may get printed A1
as part of a local exhibition.
Never done that with the K5,I'm sure it will stand it,atleast better than the image.
Regards
Malc
This shot may get printed A1
as part of a local exhibition.Never done that with the K5,I'm sure it will stand it,atleast better than the image
.Regards
Malc
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VladimirYo
New member
K5 55-300, Silver FX Pro2
Jim Radcliffe
Member
Shooting Stars with the K5 IIs
Shooting Stars: From dusk Friday night until dawn of Saturday morning I was at Fort Griffin, Texas armed with my camera and tripod shooting the night sky for the very first time as a serious effort.
Those who never venture out of the cities and all of the light pollution, have no idea what exists in the heavens above them. The night sky is amazing and blazing with more stars than you could ever imagine.
These photos were 15 to 30 second exposures. I'm pretty happy with what I got for my first time out shooting stars at a Dark Skies site. You'll have view them full size to see the detail.
These were all shot with the K5 IIs and the DA* 16-50mm at f/2.8 for the most part. I have a lot to learn about shooting the night sky, any pointers would be appreciated.
Shooting Stars: From dusk Friday night until dawn of Saturday morning I was at Fort Griffin, Texas armed with my camera and tripod shooting the night sky for the very first time as a serious effort.
Those who never venture out of the cities and all of the light pollution, have no idea what exists in the heavens above them. The night sky is amazing and blazing with more stars than you could ever imagine.
These photos were 15 to 30 second exposures. I'm pretty happy with what I got for my first time out shooting stars at a Dark Skies site. You'll have view them full size to see the detail.
These were all shot with the K5 IIs and the DA* 16-50mm at f/2.8 for the most part. I have a lot to learn about shooting the night sky, any pointers would be appreciated.
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Knorp
Well-known member
Jim, for a first time these are looking very good, especially nr 3 is wonderful. No experience here shooting stars, just too much light pollution where I live, but back in '83 when I worked and lived for 6 months in South Africa, I was pretty much impressed by what the night skies revealed.
Did you think of trying the 43 or 31 ?
Kind regards.
Did you think of trying the 43 or 31 ?
Kind regards.
Jim Radcliffe
Member
Thanks.. no, only used the 16-50 as I wanted the widest field of view I could get. I had both the 45 and 31 with me but they stayed in the bag.
I've got to get a super wide angle for this kind of stuff... and learn to reduce noise better than I did in these shots.
Knorp
Well-known member
seakayaker
Active member
Lock Leak
Solo thru the Lock
K5IIs ~ SMC FA 77mm F1.8 Limited
Solo thru the Lock
K5IIs ~ SMC FA 77mm F1.8 Limited