Hi Marc. The 2 X S converter duplicates the focal length. Since I used a 320 mm zoom lens with converter, the resulting focal lenght was 640 mm. The downside to it is that I loose two stops, and this is why I use a 400 ISO slide. I did not use a tripod at that time. The original slide is sharper than this scanned image, ie, the animal's eye is seen better in the slide than here. I went to Metro Zoo last Saturday. It was pleasantly cool and sunny. I was testing Provia 100 F, which I have not finished yet. I used a tripod (Slik + Manfrotto Head Gear) and 80mm-320 mm Pentax zoom lens + the Pentax Converter. Thus, the 100 ISO slide behaved like a 50 ISO film. I took only 14 out of 36 slides and used a flash at times. I used my MZ-S, which I purchased two days before going to the Zoo. So, I was testing my new camera too. I have become very meticulous in taking pictures. When I started photography, I used to take lots of pictures carelessly. Now, it takes me sometime before finishing a film.
Daniel - Thanks for your comment. I do agree with you about the space. I was trying to fill the frame with the subject. But, as you say, I should have left a bit of space above the animal's head. Thanks a gain for your critique.
Very interesting subject, and you caught a graceful, but relaxed moment. Your subject almost looks posed :) I think a little space above and below the subject would be great.
Hi Shahryar, I'm also in Toronto, nice to meet you! good shot! did you use a tripod for this? it seems kind of soft. Also, what does a 2xs Pentax Converter do? Anyhow, i've got to make a trip to the zoo one day! Marc
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