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10 Reasons why manual focus primes are better than those new auto focus zoom lenses

JoepLX3 — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:14:59 GMT

You can get some old ones very cheap
You can get the best possible IQ with a prime
You can buy glass of companies that don't even make auto focus lenses
Most primes are not as big & heavy as the zoom equivalents
Manual focus lenses don't suffer from back or front focussing offset
None have failing SDM issues
Very quiet, so best for video applications with sound
Easiest manual focus "over-rule" implementation
You don't need an UV filter for a < 50 USD lens...

Any other reasons why manual focus primes are better?

Black & White Tobacco Barn Light

VaughnA — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 03:05:58 GMT

While at a Labor Day Picnic, I was asked if I wanted to check out the abandoned tobacco barn for a few photos. I think that I got a few nice shots although I had to go handheld as I didn't have a tripod. I'm thinking I'll go back to see what I can do with the right equipment.

Best m/f macro lens

A.M.92 — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:40:31 GMT

Hi, i wanted to know what would be a good m/f macro lens for my pentax k7, my budget max would be around 300$usd. I dont mind if it is a/f but i figure it would cost signifincly much more. The macro lens focal lenght i am looking for is anywhere from 50-150mm, either m/f or a/f i want something that is really good for under the 300$ budget. If you can help me, that would mean alot. Thanks.

Hamas I thought it wanted peace?

gokenin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:36:30 GMT

On Tuesday night, Hamas shot dead four Israelis on the outskirts of Hebron, putting an end to nearly three years of quiet on the West Bank. They struck again the following day, this time critically wounding two. Abu Ubaida, spokesman for Hamas's armed wing, announced the Qassam Brigades' "full responsibility" for the attacks, adding that they are merely "a chain in a series of attacks: Some have been executed, and others will follow." That the attacks came on the eve of Mideast peace talks is a grim reminder that spoilers will try desperately to upend hopes for negotiations seeking to end the conflict

As new peace talks get underway and in a time of continued cooperation between Isreal and the Palestinian Authority our friends Hamas continue to throw monkey wrenches into the whole process. Makes you wonder if they really want peace afterall.

In a statement following recent attacks, Hamas made clear its intention to demonstrate that the security cooperation between Israel and the PA is not strong enough to stop their terrorist activities

Macro A fly and a bee

tails — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:25:43 GMT

Here's a couple more bugs...

Cityscape The Storm has Passed

jlamorie — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:22:06 GMT

The thunder storm had just passed through in late afternoon.

A nice article...

milarmon — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:14:39 GMT

The Online Photographer: The World's Best Lens

Did you know about it?

Need Suggestion on FA 50mm f1.4

ultraviolet — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 02:06:14 GMT

Hello fellow pentaxians, I need some serious advice:

I have a chance to buy a brand new FA 50mm f1.4 (Vietnam assembled) for $300 (CAD).

Now, I already have a Super Takumar 50mm f1.4 (early 8 element) and M 50mm f1.7 (also have M50f2, M40f2.8, S-M-C 55mf1.8).

So advice needed are (Just for AF ??)
1) Whether I should go for it (300$ is lot of money to me)
2) Can I replace any of them with the FA (I really like ST 50mmf1.4 when it is wide open, Ash knows it by now)

For further info, I am with a pentax only for 3 months and also first DSLR (Canon EOS film before).

sobering look at global economy

gokenin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:57:25 GMT

News Headlines

"Greece will not make it," said Sinn. He said the world can either subsidize Athens indefinitely, force a degree of austerity that actually risks "civil war," or in what he suggested was the least bad option encourage Greece to restore its drachma currency despite the domestic banking collapse that could well result.

Harvard University historian Niall Ferguson noted that since 2001 the United States has seen its debt-to-GDP ratio double to 66 percent and that it may well be headed toward the danger zone of 100 percent.

"This is a completely unsustainable fiscal policy," said Ferguson. "Pretty soon the U.S. will be spending more on debt service than national security. ... That's a tipping point for any global power."

newer film slr lens... dslr camera... ?

CEWren — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:50:17 GMT

I know all pentax lens ever made fit pentax cameras. BUT they are mostly manual use. These newer SLR film cameras, would the lenses be automatic focus?

like this camera for instance:

(not that I actually want this lens, but just curious)

Thanks!

Sports Suzuki Starburst

deadwolfbones — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 01:18:57 GMT

Still in the process of developing this set, but I already like this one in particular:

Click on the image to view it in a larger size

For Sale: Voigtländer Apo-Lanthar 90mm f3.5 (Worldwide)

RawheaD — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:59:39 GMT

PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing

Item for Sale
Voigtländer Apo-Lanthar 90mm f3.5

Asking Price
495

Item Location
Boston, MA

Item Description
Here's one more try with this.

Voigtländer Apo-Lanthar 90mm F3.5 SL Cosmetically 9.5/10, optically 9.5/10, mechanically 9/10. The reason why I give it a 9 for mechanics is because the knurled focus ring is kind of loose and will spin on its own sometimes. It was like this out of the box when I purchased it brand new last year. Slight scratch on the front cap. Comes with genuine front cap (rear cap might be third party) and original box in fantastic condition.

$495 shipped to CONUS, actual shipping to abroad.

$15 off for payment that does not incur fees on my part (e.g., Paypal "Personal"->"Other").

Hi-res images here

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Yes

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Selling

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Used
Excellent

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Worldwide

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Free for CONUS

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USPS

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PayPal Check/Money Order Other (Elaborate)

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Any form of payment as long as I get to wait till it clears before shipping.

Please send me a private message if interested in the item!

political triage

gokenin — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:50:55 GMT

To hold the line against Republicans, the House speaker, Nancy Pelosi, issued an urgent plea for members in safe districts to help their endangered colleagues by contributing money. She called out to Democrats who were delinquent on paying their party dues and instructed members with no re-election worries to tap into a combined $218 million from their campaign accounts to help save their majority.

"We need to know your commitment," Pelosi wrote to lawmakers last week in a private letter, [COLOR="Red"]demanding that they call her within 72 hours to explain how they plan to help. [/COLOR]

Didn't we send these people to Washington to govern for all in our best intrest? The polarity in this country will be the end of our form of government unless somehow we can figure out a way to defuse it.

The sharp messages underscore the decreasing array of options facing Democrats as they try to overcome the party's declining standing. It is an open question whether voters will find the back-and-forth exchanges persuasive or whether some have reached the point where they are no longer listening to Democratic messages.

Democrats plan political triage to retain House - Inside Bay Area

Another article

In Ohio, Democrats privately concede that three freshmen House Democrats - they were elected in perennial battlegrounds on Obama's coattails in 2008 and largely supported his agenda while in office - are all but certain to lose. They are Steve Driehaus near Cincinnati, John Boccieri near Youngstown and Mary Jo Kilroy in the Columbus area district that includes Ohio State University.

"It's the same old, same old rhetoric," says Kelli Natale, as she walks her dog, Thor. The 25-year-old college graduate spent two years looking for work before being hired for $12 an hour at an organic certifying company. She's doubtful about an improvement in the economy.

Natale, who calls herself a left-leaning independent, was one of the legions of young people who enthusiastically embraced Obama in 2008 and who Democrats hope will turn out in November.

A Republican-turned-independent, Reither is sick of both parties and says: "They all talk about change and nothing changes." But he saves his harshest words for Obama, whom he calls a socialist and a liar. This year, he says he'll probably vote largely with the GOP in November - "I'll hold my nose" - simply to fire Democrats.

"This administration and his cronies are running this country into the ground," Reither, 55, says as he finishes his breakfast. The owner of a small auto restoration business, he says he's been struggling for the past two years, and he blames Obama's policies that "hurt the little guy."

The anger from everyone Republican and Democrat is almost overpowering and it will eventually cause wholesale slaughter for any incumbant no matter how good that person is.

http://apnews.myway.com/article/20100904/D9I19PMO0.html

Pentax 645D video with a Pentax Canada Representative

interested_observer — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:41:47 GMT

For those of you speculating endlessly about a full frame sensor, when, if, and if not then .....

It might be instructive to listen to an official from Pentax Canada discuss the 645D. I think that there are several items through out this 15 minute video clip, that help shed some light on the way Hoya approaches the market, technology and how they build and market cameras....

Pentax 645D - First Look Review

... a direct link to the video is here...

Pentax 645D Interview

Other My Only Experience

ekim89 — Mon, 06 Sep 2010 00:19:38 GMT

Pretty much my only pictures that I have taken that came out and they are with my roommate's camera (waiting for my first camera to arrive). Need a lot of work so please help.

Release/mod for vBulletin: Style selector using icons like on vBulletin.org

Adam — Sun, 05 Sep 2010 23:33:34 GMT

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