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Henk Terhell

Fri, Jul 5, 2024 12:13 PM

This for me is the first time I was able to shoot a pair of emperor
dragonflies.
Just plain luck to see them 'in copula', busy shaking off another
attacking dragonfly, close to where I was standing on the edge of woods.
These emperors are always very fast in flight and the only other chance
to shoot one is when the female is laying eggs on the water surface.

https://flic.kr/p/2q26KAT

Henk

This for me is the first time I was able to shoot a pair of emperor dragonflies. Just plain luck to see them 'in copula', busy shaking off another attacking dragonfly, close to where I was standing on the edge of woods. These emperors are always very fast in flight and the only other chance to shoot one is when the female is laying eggs on the water surface. https://flic.kr/p/2q26KAT Henk

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Alan C

Fri, Jul 5, 2024 4:46 PM

Henk, that PML does so well - way better than my screw drive HD on the
K5. Another opportunity would be when they hover.

Alan C

On 05-Jul-24 02:13 PM, Henk Terhell wrote:

This for me is the first time I was able to shoot a pair of emperor
dragonflies.
Just plain luck to see them 'in copula', busy shaking off another
attacking dragonfly, close to where I was standing on the edge of woods.
These emperors are always very fast in flight and the only other
chance to shoot one is when the female is laying eggs on the water
surface.

https://flic.kr/p/2q26KAT

Henk

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Henk, that PML does so well - way better than my screw drive HD on the K5. Another opportunity would be when they hover. Alan C On 05-Jul-24 02:13 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: > This for me is the first time I was able to shoot a pair of emperor > dragonflies. > Just plain luck to see them 'in copula', busy shaking off another > attacking dragonfly, close to where I was standing on the edge of woods. > These emperors are always very fast in flight and the only other > chance to shoot one is when the female is laying eggs on the water > surface. > > https://flic.kr/p/2q26KAT > > Henk > -- > %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List > To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-leave@pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions.

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Ralf R Radermacher

Fri, Jul 5, 2024 5:07 PM

Am 05.07.24 um 14:13 schrieb Henk Terhell:

This for me is the first time I was able to shoot a pair of emperor
dragonflies.

Great shot but shouldn't this have a PG rating. ;-)

Ralf

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Am 05.07.24 um 14:13 schrieb Henk Terhell: > This for me is the first time I was able to shoot a pair of emperor > dragonflies. Great shot but shouldn't this have a PG rating. ;-) Ralf -- Ralf R. Radermacher - Köln/Cologne, Germany Blog : http://the-real-fotoralf.blogspot.com Audio : http://aporee.org/maps/projects/fotoralf Fotos : https://www.fotocommunity.de/user_photos/770012

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Henk Terhell

Sat, Jul 6, 2024 8:31 AM

Some dragonflies do indeed hover, so you have sometimes one or more
seconds.
The fast emperor is not one of these, but I have earlier taken some in
flight pics in the way you shoot on a racing circuit.

The PLM is a fast and silent lens, however all Pentax bodies (perhaps
except the K-3 III) are weak in AF.
I'm shooting dragonflies in flight in AF-S with single point, because
AF-C is unusable.
Would be nice to work with fast AF of one of the mirrorless systems.

Henk

Op 2024-07-05 om 18:46 schreef Alan C:

Henk, that PML does so well - way better than my screw drive HD on the
K5. Another opportunity would be when they hover.

Alan C

On 05-Jul-24 02:13 PM, Henk Terhell wrote:

This for me is the first time I was able to shoot a pair of emperor
dragonflies.
Just plain luck to see them 'in copula', busy shaking off another
attacking dragonfly, close to where I was standing on the edge of woods.
These emperors are always very fast in flight and the only other
chance to shoot one is when the female is laying eggs on the water
surface.

https://flic.kr/p/2q26KAT

Henk

Some dragonflies do indeed hover, so you have sometimes one or more seconds. The fast emperor is not one of these, but I have earlier taken some in flight pics in the way you shoot on a racing circuit. The PLM is a fast and silent lens, however all Pentax bodies (perhaps except the K-3 III) are weak in AF. I'm shooting dragonflies in flight in AF-S with single point, because AF-C is unusable. Would be nice to work with fast AF of one of the mirrorless systems. Henk Op 2024-07-05 om 18:46 schreef Alan C: > Henk, that PML does so well - way better than my screw drive HD on the > K5. Another opportunity would be when they hover. > > Alan C > > On 05-Jul-24 02:13 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: >> This for me is the first time I was able to shoot a pair of emperor >> dragonflies. >> Just plain luck to see them 'in copula', busy shaking off another >> attacking dragonfly, close to where I was standing on the edge of woods. >> These emperors are always very fast in flight and the only other >> chance to shoot one is when the female is laying eggs on the water >> surface. >> >> https://flic.kr/p/2q26KAT >> >> Henk

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Henk Terhell

Sat, Jul 6, 2024 8:35 AM

Thanks Ralf.
Yes, parents should be warned for their Sunday walk with the kids in the
woods.

Henk

Op 2024-07-05 om 19:07 schreef Ralf R Radermacher:

Am 05.07.24 um 14:13 schrieb Henk Terhell:

This for me is the first time I was able to shoot a pair of emperor
dragonflies.

Great shot but shouldn't this have a PG rating. ;-)

Ralf

Thanks Ralf. Yes, parents should be warned for their Sunday walk with the kids in the woods. Henk Op 2024-07-05 om 19:07 schreef Ralf R Radermacher: > Am 05.07.24 um 14:13 schrieb Henk Terhell: >> This for me is the first time I was able to shoot a pair of emperor >> dragonflies. > > Great shot but shouldn't this have a PG rating. ;-) > > Ralf >

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Alan C

Sun, Jul 7, 2024 6:05 AM

Henk

Have a look at this:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/hd-pentax-da-55-300mm-f45-63-ed-plm-wr/focusing.html#:~:text=our%20full%20findings!-,Autofocus,as%20those%20lenses%2C%20as%20well.

Alan C

On 06-Jul-24 10:31 AM, Henk Terhell wrote:

Some dragonflies do indeed hover, so you have sometimes one or more
seconds.
The fast emperor is not one of these, but I have earlier taken some in
flight pics in the way you shoot on a racing circuit.

The PLM is a fast and silent lens, however all Pentax bodies (perhaps
except the K-3 III) are weak in AF.
I'm shooting dragonflies in flight in AF-S with single point, because
AF-C is unusable.
Would be nice to work with fast AF of one of the mirrorless systems.

Henk

Op 2024-07-05 om 18:46 schreef Alan C:

Henk, that PML does so well - way better than my screw drive HD on
the K5. Another opportunity would be when they hover.

Alan C

On 05-Jul-24 02:13 PM, Henk Terhell wrote:

This for me is the first time I was able to shoot a pair of emperor
dragonflies.
Just plain luck to see them 'in copula', busy shaking off another
attacking dragonfly, close to where I was standing on the edge of
woods.
These emperors are always very fast in flight and the only other
chance to shoot one is when the female is laying eggs on the water
surface.

https://flic.kr/p/2q26KAT

Henk

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Henk Have a look at this: https://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/hd-pentax-da-55-300mm-f45-63-ed-plm-wr/focusing.html#:~:text=our%20full%20findings!-,Autofocus,as%20those%20lenses%2C%20as%20well. Alan C On 06-Jul-24 10:31 AM, Henk Terhell wrote: > Some dragonflies do indeed hover, so you have sometimes one or more > seconds. > The fast emperor is not one of these, but I have earlier taken some in > flight pics in the way you shoot on a racing circuit. > > The PLM is a fast and silent lens, however all Pentax bodies (perhaps > except the K-3 III) are weak in AF. > I'm shooting dragonflies in flight in AF-S with single point, because > AF-C is unusable. > Would be nice to work with fast AF of one of the mirrorless systems. > > Henk > > Op 2024-07-05 om 18:46 schreef Alan C: >> Henk, that PML does so well - way better than my screw drive HD on >> the K5. Another opportunity would be when they hover. >> >> Alan C >> >> On 05-Jul-24 02:13 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: >>> This for me is the first time I was able to shoot a pair of emperor >>> dragonflies. >>> Just plain luck to see them 'in copula', busy shaking off another >>> attacking dragonfly, close to where I was standing on the edge of >>> woods. >>> These emperors are always very fast in flight and the only other >>> chance to shoot one is when the female is laying eggs on the water >>> surface. >>> >>> https://flic.kr/p/2q26KAT >>> >>> Henk > -- > %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List > To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-leave@pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions.

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Henk Terhell

Sun, Jul 7, 2024 7:33 AM

Alan, that review confirms my experience with this lens about AF-S and AF-C.
The body is the limiting factor in AF. However this review is from 2017
so they haven't tested it on the K-3 III.
I bought the K-70 a few years ago to fit the 55-300 PLM (it won't
combine with my K-5) and for me this is a pleasant light weight combo to
walk around in nature.
For birding you often need a longer lens which I don't have.
Only if it gets stuck I would switch to a mirrorless system like the
Fujifilm XT-5.

Henk

Op 2024-07-07 om 08:05 schreef Alan C:

Henk

Have a look at this:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/hd-pentax-da-55-300mm-f45-63-ed-plm-wr/focusing.html#:~:text=our%20full%20findings!-,Autofocus,as%20those%20lenses%2C%20as%20well.

Alan C

On 06-Jul-24 10:31 AM, Henk Terhell wrote:

Some dragonflies do indeed hover, so you have sometimes one or more
seconds.
The fast emperor is not one of these, but I have earlier taken some
in flight pics in the way you shoot on a racing circuit.

The PLM is a fast and silent lens, however all Pentax bodies (perhaps
except the K-3 III) are weak in AF.
I'm shooting dragonflies in flight in AF-S with single point, because
AF-C is unusable.
Would be nice to work with fast AF of one of the mirrorless systems.

Henk

Alan, that review confirms my experience with this lens about AF-S and AF-C. The body is the limiting factor in AF. However this review is from 2017 so they haven't tested it on the K-3 III. I bought the K-70 a few years ago to fit the 55-300 PLM (it won't combine with my K-5) and for me this is a pleasant light weight combo to walk around in nature. For birding you often need a longer lens which I don't have. Only if it gets stuck I would switch to a mirrorless system like the Fujifilm XT-5. Henk Op 2024-07-07 om 08:05 schreef Alan C: > Henk > > Have a look at this: > > https://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/hd-pentax-da-55-300mm-f45-63-ed-plm-wr/focusing.html#:~:text=our%20full%20findings!-,Autofocus,as%20those%20lenses%2C%20as%20well. > > > Alan C > > On 06-Jul-24 10:31 AM, Henk Terhell wrote: >> Some dragonflies do indeed hover, so you have sometimes one or more >> seconds. >> The fast emperor is not one of these, but I have earlier taken some >> in flight pics in the way you shoot on a racing circuit. >> >> The PLM is a fast and silent lens, however all Pentax bodies (perhaps >> except the K-3 III) are weak in AF. >> I'm shooting dragonflies in flight in AF-S with single point, because >> AF-C is unusable. >> Would be nice to work with fast AF of one of the mirrorless systems. >> >> Henk >>

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Alan C

Mon, Jul 8, 2024 5:00 AM

Henk, I agree with this:

"I'm shooting dragonflies in flight in AF-S with single point, because
AF-C is unusable."

I have had great difficulty shooting birds in flight & aerobatics with
the K5 & HD 55-300. I found MF gave the best results but still only
about 10% savers.

A chap in Johannesburg produced some very good aerobatic shots with a
K3ii & PLM. As you say, the K3iii would probably be even better.

Alan C

Henk, I agree with this: "I'm shooting dragonflies in flight in AF-S with single point, because AF-C is unusable." I have had great difficulty shooting birds in flight & aerobatics with the K5 & HD 55-300. I found MF gave the best results but still only about 10% savers. A chap in Johannesburg produced some very good aerobatic shots with a K3ii & PLM. As you say, the K3iii would probably be even better. Alan C

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Henk Terhell

Mon, Jul 8, 2024 2:38 PM

Alan, today I saw an emperor female laying eggs in the pool nearby.
As I said this is an event where you usually have a few seconds if the
dragonfly is not disturbed.
AF-S single point, no need to use MF.
I noticed the small red-eye damselfly only in lightroom!
The difference in size of both is very remarkable.
https://flic.kr/p/2q2YMCo

Henk

Op 2024-07-08 om 07:00 schreef Alan C:

Henk, I agree with this:

"I'm shooting dragonflies in flight in AF-S with single point, because
AF-C is unusable."

I have had great difficulty shooting birds in flight & aerobatics with
the K5 & HD 55-300. I found MF gave the best results but still only
about 10% savers.

A chap in Johannesburg produced some very good aerobatic shots with a
K3ii & PLM. As you say, the K3iii would probably be even better.

Alan C

Alan, today I saw an emperor female laying eggs in the pool nearby. As I said this is an event where you usually have a few seconds if the dragonfly is not disturbed. AF-S single point, no need to use MF. I noticed the small red-eye damselfly only in lightroom! The difference in size of both is very remarkable. https://flic.kr/p/2q2YMCo Henk Op 2024-07-08 om 07:00 schreef Alan C: > Henk, I agree with this: > > "I'm shooting dragonflies in flight in AF-S with single point, because > AF-C is unusable." > > I have had great difficulty shooting birds in flight & aerobatics with > the K5 & HD 55-300. I found MF gave the best results but still only > about 10% savers. > > A chap in Johannesburg produced some very good aerobatic shots with a > K3ii & PLM. As you say, the K3iii would probably be even better. > > Alan C

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Alan C

Mon, Jul 8, 2024 4:44 PM

Henk, well done. That is a remarkable photo!

Alan C

On 08-Jul-24 04:38 PM, Henk Terhell wrote:

Alan, today I saw an emperor female laying eggs in the pool nearby.
As I said this is an event where you usually have a few seconds if the
dragonfly is not disturbed.
AF-S single point, no need to use MF.
I noticed the small red-eye damselfly only in lightroom!
The difference in size of both is very remarkable.
https://flic.kr/p/2q2YMCo

Henk

Op 2024-07-08 om 07:00 schreef Alan C:

Henk, I agree with this:

"I'm shooting dragonflies in flight in AF-S with single point,
because AF-C is unusable."

I have had great difficulty shooting birds in flight & aerobatics
with the K5 & HD 55-300. I found MF gave the best results but still
only about 10% savers.

A chap in Johannesburg produced some very good aerobatic shots with a
K3ii & PLM. As you say, the K3iii would probably be even better.

Alan C

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Henk, well done. That is a remarkable photo! Alan C On 08-Jul-24 04:38 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: > Alan, today I saw an emperor female laying eggs in the pool nearby. > As I said this is an event where you usually have a few seconds if the > dragonfly is not disturbed. > AF-S single point, no need to use MF. > I noticed the small red-eye damselfly only in lightroom! > The difference in size of both is very remarkable. > https://flic.kr/p/2q2YMCo > > Henk > > Op 2024-07-08 om 07:00 schreef Alan C: >> Henk, I agree with this: >> >> "I'm shooting dragonflies in flight in AF-S with single point, >> because AF-C is unusable." >> >> I have had great difficulty shooting birds in flight & aerobatics >> with the K5 & HD 55-300. I found MF gave the best results but still >> only about 10% savers. >> >> A chap in Johannesburg produced some very good aerobatic shots with a >> K3ii & PLM. As you say, the K3iii would probably be even better. >> >> Alan C > -- > %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List > To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-leave@pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions.

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