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**aslyfox** · 10-02-2018, 08:32 AM - **1 Like**

BRIZZO

5 - 3 you're out

[ what do you do when your HD Pentax-D FA * 70 - 200 F2.8 DE DC AW stops working at the ball game? the best you can with what is left ]

K 3 II + SMC Pentax-D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro

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normhead · 10-02-2018, 08:47 AM - **5 Likes**

All on my K-1

DA* 55 1.4

DA* 200 2.8

Tamron 300 2.8 with F 1.7x AF adapter. 510mm, ƒ4.5

Rokinon 14mm ƒ2.8

If you have primes and time, you use them.

**pepperberry farm** · 10-02-2018, 11:26 PM

..so... in my search for a good used body to make my M42 platform, why not a K-01?

same sensor as a K-5, and from the reviews, excells as a MF camera body...

**pepperberry farm** · 10-03-2018, 02:59 AM - **2 Likes**

**pepperberry farm** · 10-03-2018, 02:59 AM - **4 Likes**

**ivanvernon** · 10-03-2018, 03:13 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

..so... in my search for a good used body to make my M42 platform, why not a K-01?

same sensor as a K-5, and from the reviews, excells as a MF camera body...

01 should work. I use a K-7, have never quite liked the screen approach to focussing on the 01, and think using it would reduce my interest in the Taks, but if the whole 01 thing works for you, give it a try and report back your experiences, maybe change some minds!

**pepperberry farm** · 10-03-2018, 04:02 AM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

01 should work. I use a K-7, have never quite liked the screen approach to focussing on the 01, and think using it would reduce my interest in the Taks, but if the whole 01 thing works for you, give it a try and report back your experiences, maybe change some minds!

prices are pretty low, even for pristine examples, so initial cost isn't too bad if it turns out to be a no-go...

pakinjapan · 10-03-2018, 04:54 AM - **4 Likes**

K3 + DA*55
I only wish this lens has a more pronounce starbursts.

**aslyfox** · 10-03-2018, 07:32 AM - **1 Like**

I'm very glad my wife allows me to buy good equipment

Cardinals vs. Cubs at Wrigley Field 9/30/18 ( last game the Cubs won this year )

K 3 II + SMC Pentax-D FA 100mm F2.8 Macro

SOOC [ note the phone in the lower right corner ]

crop and pp

**paulh** · 10-03-2018, 08:18 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

..so... in my search for a good used body to make my M42 platform, why not a K-01?

same sensor as a K-5, and from the reviews, excells as a MF camera body...

For your style of shooting, I think it would work very well. I was considering one back when I was looking for a "modern" body to go along with my older CCD-sensor bodies. The idea of the K-01 for use with primes is very appealing to me. I ended up with the K-5 when a killer deal presented itself, but I could see getting a K-01 in the future.

**pepperberry farm** · 10-03-2018, 08:51 AM

Originally posted by paulh

For your style of shooting, I think it would work very well. I was considering one back when I was looking for a "modern" body to go along with my older CCD-sensor bodies. The idea of the K-01 for use with primes is very appealing to me. I ended up with the K-5 when a killer deal presented itself, but I could see getting a K-01 in the future.

true..... but at this point, I think I may have talked myself out of the K-01, mainly due to a lack of viewfinder and the total loss of the LCD's view in strong sunlight....

I spend way too much time outside for a camera that you cannot see through to focus...

**paulh** · 10-03-2018, 09:07 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

mainly due to a lack of viewfinder and the total loss of the LCD's view in strong sunlight....

Yes, I've considered those limitations as well. We have pretty strong sunlight down here in Texas!

**pepperberry farm** · 10-03-2018, 09:14 AM

Originally posted by paulh

Yes, I've considered those limitations as well. We have pretty strong sunlight down here in Texas!

same here.... yep, back on the track of a good, used K-5IIS

normhead · 10-03-2018, 12:56 PM - **1 Like**

K-1 and DA* 55 1.4

h4yn0nnym0u5e · 10-03-2018, 01:16 PM - **1 Like**

K10D + M40 f/2.8

10-03-2018, 02:59 AM - 2 Likes	#4729
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,797 Original Poster	K-3 with Sigma 50mm f1.4 EX DG HSM

10-03-2018, 02:59 AM - 4 Likes	#4730
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,797 Original Poster	K-3 with HD DA 35mm f2.8 Macro Limited

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10-02-2018, 08:47 AM - 5 Likes	#4727
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	All on my K-1 DA* 55 1.4 DA* 200 2.8 Tamron 300 2.8 with F 1.7x AF adapter. 510mm, ƒ4.5 Rokinon 14mm ƒ2.8 If you have primes and time, you use them.

10-02-2018, 11:26 PM	#4728
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,797 Original Poster	..so... in my search for a good used body to make my M42 platform, why not a K-01? same sensor as a K-5, and from the reviews, excells as a MF camera body...

10-03-2018, 03:13 AM	#4731
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by pepperberry farm ..so... in my search for a good used body to make my M42 platform, why not a K-01? same sensor as a K-5, and from the reviews, excells as a MF camera body... 01 should work. I use a K-7, have never quite liked the screen approach to focussing on the 01, and think using it would reduce my interest in the Taks, but if the whole 01 thing works for you, give it a try and report back your experiences, maybe change some minds!

10-03-2018, 04:02 AM	#4732
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,797 Original Poster	Originally posted by ivanvernon 01 should work. I use a K-7, have never quite liked the screen approach to focussing on the 01, and think using it would reduce my interest in the Taks, but if the whole 01 thing works for you, give it a try and report back your experiences, maybe change some minds! prices are pretty low, even for pristine examples, so initial cost isn't too bad if it turns out to be a no-go...

10-03-2018, 04:54 AM - 4 Likes	#4733
pakinjapan Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Tokyo Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,041	K3 + DA*55 I only wish this lens has a more pronounce starbursts.

10-03-2018, 08:18 AM	#4735
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,319	Originally posted by pepperberry farm ..so... in my search for a good used body to make my M42 platform, why not a K-01? same sensor as a K-5, and from the reviews, excells as a MF camera body... For your style of shooting, I think it would work very well. I was considering one back when I was looking for a "modern" body to go along with my older CCD-sensor bodies. The idea of the K-01 for use with primes is very appealing to me. I ended up with the K-5 when a killer deal presented itself, but I could see getting a K-01 in the future.

10-03-2018, 08:51 AM	#4736
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,797 Original Poster	Originally posted by paulh For your style of shooting, I think it would work very well. I was considering one back when I was looking for a "modern" body to go along with my older CCD-sensor bodies. The idea of the K-01 for use with primes is very appealing to me. I ended up with the K-5 when a killer deal presented itself, but I could see getting a K-01 in the future. true..... but at this point, I think I may have talked myself out of the K-01, mainly due to a lack of viewfinder and the total loss of the LCD's view in strong sunlight.... I spend way too much time outside for a camera that you cannot see through to focus...

10-03-2018, 09:07 AM - 1 Like	#4737
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,319	Originally posted by pepperberry farm mainly due to a lack of viewfinder and the total loss of the LCD's view in strong sunlight.... Yes, I've considered those limitations as well. We have pretty strong sunlight down here in Texas!

10-03-2018, 09:14 AM	#4738
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,797 Original Poster	Originally posted by paulh Yes, I've considered those limitations as well. We have pretty strong sunlight down here in Texas! same here.... yep, back on the track of a good, used K-5IIS

10-03-2018, 12:56 PM - 1 Like	#4739
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	K-1 and DA* 55 1.4

10-03-2018, 01:16 PM - 1 Like	#4740
h4yn0nnym0u5e Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Cambridgeshire, UK Photos: Albums Posts: 333	K10D + M40 f/2.8

prime, prime, everywhere a prime...

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