Toronto Gathering II - July 13 - Page 4

vizjerei · 07-12-2008, 11:22 AM

sorry guys, I can't make it to the gathering

My best friend is going to propose on sunday so I was asked to capture their moment.

Have fun guys!

Gooshin · 07-12-2008, 11:36 AM

Originally Posted by vizjerei

sorry guys, I can't make it to the gathering My best friend is going to propose on sunday so I was asked to make sure he doesnt chicken out at the last second and run for the hills.

Have fun guys!

fixed it for you

vizjerei · 07-12-2008, 04:30 PM

Hahaha Thanks Gooshin

*k100d* · 07-13-2008, 09:06 AM

Originally Posted by vizjerei

sorry guys, I can't make it to the gathering My best friend is going to propose on sunday so I was asked to capture their moment.

where's the element of surprise then?!

*k100d* · 07-13-2008, 03:16 PM

thanks for everyone for coming out. was great to meet the people behind the usernames and to discuss Pentax gear and shooting. i had more fun talking with everyone else than taking photos and (i started getting careless - a lot of the people photos didn't turn out well), although trying everyone else's lenses was really fun. looking forward to the next event,

Simon

Alfisti's D FA 100mm Macro

Gooshin's Zenitar 16mm Fisheye

some people photos

augustmoon · 07-13-2008, 04:45 PM

It was good to meet everyone... Spent more time messing with lenses than concentrating on taking photos properly.

A few pics for now.

Here's K100D's FA31. Pretty sure this will be my next lens. This is from a ways back and cropped in, even cropped in and at ISO 800, still very sharp.

with Tamron SP 90 Macro - makes a good portrait lens as well. I wasn't paying attention, I think this was the first lady mannequin in space.

My old M100 f2.8 still working

Alfisti · 07-13-2008, 07:56 PM

A pleasure to meet everyone today, some very nice Pentax users in the GTA that's for sure. As Augustmoon mentioned, we spent a lot of time swapping gear rather than working on composing photos but there you go.

Maybe next time we’ll meet up somewhere with a bar nearby so we can finish with a brewskie. K100D KILLED me with the 31 and 77, the 77 in particular just knocked me off my feet. Severely impressed.

Anyway, images below, apologies for the lack of DOF but light was low and well you kinda try new glass wide open don’t ya

“So erm, er, what you got there?” (With k100D’s FA77)

Gooshin snapping away with his new FA50 (w/ FA77)

Norm + Brandy (w/ Augustmoon’s Tamron 90mm macro)

A few portraits with my DFA 100mm macro

(This fellow K100D is going to cost me money)

DFA 100mm Macro

DA 21 ltd

FA50

K100D’s 31mm

K100D’s outstanding 77 ltd

brandy · 07-13-2008, 09:27 PM

was nice meeting you all and all your lenses lol

Norm123 · 07-13-2008, 11:06 PM

Hello everyone:

Great close-ups!

Here is a copy of the post for DPR, with some overall views...

Ten enthusiastic Pentaxians gathered today at the Toronto Aerospace Museum, in Downsview Park.

Everyone had a great time, comparing lenses and checking out the displays… from the Tiger Moth and the Lancaster to the replica of the AVRO Arrow, the photo opportunities were abundant… here’s a quick tour of the venue – EXIF data follows images.

It was an excellent opportunity to meet the people behind the posts!

Norm.

The Tiger Moth
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3128/...f0220172_o.jpg

PENTAX K20D
Lens: smc PENTAX-DA 12-24mm F4 ED AL [IF]
Focal length: 12 mm (equiv. 18 mm)
Aperture: F5.6
Exposure time: 1/45"
ISO speed rating: 400/27°
Program: Aperture Priority
Metering Mode: Pattern
White Balance: Auto (White Fluorescent)
Focus Mode: AF-S
Image Stabilizer: not stabilized

Comparing lenses under the AVRO Arrow replica
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3015/...2f253cba_o.jpg

PENTAX K20D
Lens: smc PENTAX-DA 12-24mm F4 ED AL [IF]
Focal length: 12 mm (equiv. 18 mm)
Aperture: F5.6
Exposure time: 1/45"
ISO speed rating: 400/27°
Program: Aperture Priority
Metering Mode: Pattern
White Balance: Auto (Daylight)
Focus Mode: AF-S
Image Stabilizer: not stabilized

Lots to see at the Museum – all built at the Downsview location!
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3141/...17d05414_o.jpg

PENTAX K20D
Lens: smc PENTAX-DA 12-24mm F4 ED AL [IF]
Focal length: 19 mm (equiv. 28 mm)
Aperture: F11
Exposure time: 1/20"
ISO speed rating: 400/27°
Program: Aperture Priority
Metering Mode: Pattern
White Balance: Auto (Daylight)
Focus Mode: AF-S
Image Stabilizer: stabilized

The Arrow is the largest replica aircraft on record
http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3249/...611b0d82_o.jpg

PENTAX K20D
Lens: smc PENTAX-DA 12-24mm F4 ED AL [IF]
Focal length: 12 mm (equiv. 18 mm)
Aperture: F5.6
Exposure time: 1/45"
ISO speed rating: 400/27°
Program: Aperture Priority
Metering Mode: Pattern
White Balance: Auto (Daylight)
Focus Mode: AF-S
Image Stabilizer: not ready
Noise Reduction: Off
Flash: Flash fired, compulsory flash mode

Gooshin · 07-14-2008, 06:59 AM

awesome meet, too bad it was all indoors, apperantly there are times when they have some of this stuff outside.

i will have my share of photoes later on.

schmikey · 07-14-2008, 08:13 AM

Haven't been on the site in a few days and just saw this thread. Too bad - I missed the 2nd Toronto get together... hopefully I'll see the information for the next one! Great to see that 10 Toronto area Pentaxians got out to meet, exchange information and take pictures. Looking forward to news of the next gathering.

Is there anyway to have the announcement re: Gatherings in a more visible place or to have a blanket email go out to potential participants?

Mike

*Peter Zack* · 07-14-2008, 08:16 AM

I wish I had stayed another week. Looks like it was a great meet up. As for a list, sign your name up to the social gropup and then there is one commoin place to get PM's sent to all who are interested. Go to the spot below

Social groups Sign up or create

Gooshin · 07-14-2008, 08:20 AM

Originally Posted by schmikey

Haven't been on the site in a few days and just saw this thread. Too bad - I missed the 2nd Toronto get together... hopefully I'll see the information for the next one! Great to see that 10 Toronto area Pentaxians got out to meet, exchange information and take pictures. Looking forward to news of the next gathering.

Is there anyway to have the announcement re: Gatherings in a more visible place or to have a blanket email go out to potential participants?

Mike

we also have a facebook group...

*k100d* · 07-14-2008, 08:54 AM

Originally Posted by k100d

if you can all join the Toronto group, that will help with organizing future events
PentaxForums.com - Toronto Pentaxians

let me bump my own post here

vizjerei · 07-14-2008, 09:03 AM

sigh... you guys just make me hate my best friend even more! Ok he was planning to use Flares to set up a heart in the beach, but the flares haven't arrived yet... so it got cancelled and move to end of Aug... I am going to kill him one day...