Breaking Out of the Vintage Glass "Dark Side"

HelenJo · 06-25-2018, 10:01 AM

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

Spat ? She has been here hasn't she ?.....need to go read....lol

On a separate note I like the way you split lens collections into usable group and collection group ! Nice !

---------- Post added 06-24-18 at 12:07 ----------

Yes….I almost forgot ! While you were MIA for an extra (((5 weeks))) !!! .....and I didn't know if you were Dead or Alive or ever coming back home...…...I took the liberty of training Ms. Pygmy to go potty outdoors !

That's why she keeps looking at the door......she doesn't miss me...…..she has to Go !

No more bed liners on the closet floor and no more poo-ing in a box designed for a Cat in the kitchen !
She now likes Grass and real Dirt under her little feet when she has to do her Business......OUTSIDE !
Oh....And on a side note …... She now loves to scratch and fling the dirt about when she is all done with her business OUTSIDE like a proper little Dog !

Unfortunately.....and unforeseen by me...….that scratching behavior now includes the Kitty-Litter-Box in your kitchen !
I suppose that is why your possibly finding kitty litter scattered around under your table this morning ?
The new little broom and dustpan by the backdoor is there for a reason...….You can thank me later...…..

---------- Post added 06-24-18 at 12:31 ----------

I think Im Friend-LESS at this point.....lol.

You got that right ! The nerve and audacity of some peoples children !

micromacro · 06-25-2018, 10:33 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

Honestly ? Does anyone really enjoy swapping out Primes continually ?

I do.

Although there are cases when primes can't work, they are good for anything else. I don't mind walking back and forth.

Don't be so harsh on yourself. You are the Master of Manual Shooting!

Ronald Oakes · 06-25-2018, 10:50 AM

Originally posted by micromacro

I do.

Although there are cases when primes can't work, they are good for anything else. I don't mind walking back and forth.

Don't be so harsh on yourself. You are the Master of Manual Shooting!

Manual Shooting Landscapes......I do pretty good.
However its general use , travel , and friends that I really stink.
I never thought that I would become so proficient at Manual mode. Im not kidding when I say I almost forgot any other mode.....lol.

**Kerrowdown** · 06-25-2018, 01:40 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by HelenJo

You got that right ! The nerve and audacity of some peoples children !

Go girl... you tell 'em.

**Kerrowdown** · 06-25-2018, 01:42 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

However its general use , travel , and friends that I really stink.

I think it's probably a case of pre visualising the shooting scenario and bolting on the right lens in the first place.

Ronald Oakes · 06-25-2018, 01:47 PM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

I think it's probably a case of pre visualising the shooting scenario and bolting on the right lens in the first place.

Right. Unfortunately that hasn't been a manual Prime here lately. However...….Flexible New "Ladies" are coming !
I just got news that "Good Lady" is NOT repairable...….so Im down another one now.....Shes not coming back !

Like they say....."Out with the Old".....and...... "In with the New" !

I guess "Street Lady" is now my best friend !

**Kerrowdown** · 06-25-2018, 01:57 PM

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

Like they say....."Out with the Old".....and...... "In with the New" !

Sounds like "Lady" fighting talk to me.

HelenJo · 06-26-2018, 03:11 PM

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

Right. Unfortunately that hasn't been a manual Prime here lately. However...….Flexible New "Ladies" are coming !
I just got news that "Good Lady" is NOT repairable...….so Im down another one now.....Shes not coming back !

Like they say....."Out with the Old".....and...... "In with the New" !

I guess "Street Lady" is now my best friend !

Rony !!!

May I ask just what in the world is all this Lady talk ? "New" Ladies ? "Street" Lady ? ? ? And just who is "Good " Lady ?
Im Very concerned about YOU !

**onlineflyer** · 06-26-2018, 03:37 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by HelenJo

Rony !!!

May I ask just what in the world is all this Lady talk ? "New" Ladies ? "Street" Lady ? ? ? And just who is "Good " Lady ?
Im Very concerned about YOU !

It's all Kerrowdown's fault.

Ronald Oakes · 06-26-2018, 04:57 PM

Originally posted by HelenJo

Rony !!!

May I ask just what in the world is all this Lady talk ? "New" Ladies ? "Street" Lady ? ? ? And just who is "Good " Lady ?
Im Very concerned about YOU !

Oh No ! HelenJo…...go read Kerrowdowns profile at the bottom of posts in his signature line. They are names for "Lenses" ! Not Real Ladies !

---------- Post added 06-26-18 at 16:59 ----------

Originally posted by onlineflyer

It's all Kerrowdown's fault.

Actually.....its my fault.

---------- Post added 06-26-18 at 17:02 ----------

Originally posted by HelenJo

You got that right ! The nerve and audacity of some peoples children !

Is this a sincere apology ? Sure doesn't look like one......

Wild Mark · 06-27-2018, 03:11 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

Oh No ! HelenJo…...go read Kerrowdowns profile at the bottom of posts in his signature line. They are names for "Lenses" ! Not Real Ladies !

---------- Post added 06-26-18 at 16:59 ----------

Actually.....its my fault.

---------- Post added 06-26-18 at 17:02 ----------

Is this a sincere apology ? Sure doesn't look like one......

To throw fuel on the fire .....

....... the only analogy missing appears to be 'lady of the night' ......... (A50mm 1.2)

bdery · 06-27-2018, 05:22 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

Im the one always saying....."Hold On"....."Wait"....."give me a second to change lenses"...… "now Don't Move"...…..its UGLY !

This type of situation calls for either a zoom, or quick feet to zoom with. Or you can crop...

When I intend to take candid portraits, I always mount a zoom. when taking pictures for myself, I usually use primes. When I control the environment, be it portraits or something else, I alternate between zooms and primes.

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

had idealized myself as being a Manual Mode Purist

If you enjoy it, then do it. If you did it only because you felt more validated, then yes you were limiting yourself.

Originally posted by Ronald Oakes

I DONT Need either (never did)

Need, want, enjoy, these are all diffferent concepts.

I've owned the K50 F1.2 for a while, realized I did not use it, and resold it. However there are lenses that I own, don't use often, but definitely keep.

**onlineflyer** · 06-27-2018, 05:58 AM - **3 Likes**

Perhaps multiple cameras will do the trick?

Ronald Oakes · 06-27-2018, 06:36 AM

Originally posted by onlineflyer

Perhaps multiple cameras will do the trick?

OMG....ROFLOL.....Please ! Lets just say I have more than one and leave it at that.

---------- Post added 06-27-18 at 06:42 ----------

Originally posted by bdery

I've owned the K50 F1.2 for a while, realized I did not use it, and resold it. However there are lenses that I own, don't use often, but definitely keep.

Glad you confirmed that Im not the only one that sold this lens. Selling my "A" and "K" versions of the 1.2 freed up over $1000 for other things , and I still have my Ricoh Rikenon P 50mm 1.4 that I dearly love and actually use.

**Mikesul** · 06-27-2018, 07:12 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by onlineflyer

Perhaps multiple cameras will do the trick?

My God! Who is that woman?

06-25-2018, 01:47 PM	#51
Ronald Oakes Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,585 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kerrowdown I think it's probably a case of pre visualising the shooting scenario and bolting on the right lens in the first place. Right. Unfortunately that hasn't been a manual Prime here lately. However...….Flexible New "Ladies" are coming ! I just got news that "Good Lady" is NOT repairable...….so Im down another one now.....Shes not coming back ! Like they say....."Out with the Old".....and...... "In with the New" ! I guess "Street Lady" is now my best friend ! Last edited by Ronald Oakes; 06-25-2018 at 01:59 PM.

06-27-2018, 05:58 AM - 3 Likes	#58
onlineflyer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NW Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,092	Perhaps multiple cameras will do the trick? Attached Images

06-27-2018, 06:36 AM	#59
Ronald Oakes Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,585 Original Poster	Originally posted by onlineflyer Perhaps multiple cameras will do the trick? OMG....ROFLOL.....Please ! Lets just say I have more than one and leave it at that. ---------- Post added 06-27-18 at 06:42 ---------- Originally posted by bdery I've owned the K50 F1.2 for a while, realized I did not use it, and resold it. However there are lenses that I own, don't use often, but definitely keep. Glad you confirmed that Im not the only one that sold this lens. Selling my "A" and "K" versions of the 1.2 freed up over $1000 for other things , and I still have my Ricoh Rikenon P 50mm 1.4 that I dearly love and actually use. Last edited by Ronald Oakes; 06-27-2018 at 06:44 AM.

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06-25-2018, 10:01 AM	#46
HelenJo Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Sun City , Arizona. Posts: 72	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes Spat ? She has been here hasn't she ?.....need to go read....lol On a separate note I like the way you split lens collections into usable group and collection group ! Nice ! ---------- Post added 06-24-18 at 12:07 ---------- Yes….I almost forgot ! While you were MIA for an extra (((5 weeks))) !!! .....and I didn't know if you were Dead or Alive or ever coming back home...…...I took the liberty of training Ms. Pygmy to go potty outdoors ! That's why she keeps looking at the door......she doesn't miss me...…..she has to Go ! No more bed liners on the closet floor and no more poo-ing in a box designed for a Cat in the kitchen ! She now likes Grass and real Dirt under her little feet when she has to do her Business......OUTSIDE ! Oh....And on a side note …... She now loves to scratch and fling the dirt about when she is all done with her business OUTSIDE like a proper little Dog ! Unfortunately.....and unforeseen by me...….that scratching behavior now includes the Kitty-Litter-Box in your kitchen ! I suppose that is why your possibly finding kitty litter scattered around under your table this morning ? The new little broom and dustpan by the backdoor is there for a reason...….You can thank me later...….. ---------- Post added 06-24-18 at 12:31 ---------- I think Im Friend-LESS at this point.....lol. You got that right ! The nerve and audacity of some peoples children !

06-25-2018, 10:33 AM - 1 Like	#47
micromacro Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,722	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes Honestly ? Does anyone really enjoy swapping out Primes continually ? I do. Although there are cases when primes can't work, they are good for anything else. I don't mind walking back and forth. Don't be so harsh on yourself. You are the Master of Manual Shooting!

06-25-2018, 10:50 AM	#48
Ronald Oakes Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,585 Original Poster	Originally posted by micromacro I do. Although there are cases when primes can't work, they are good for anything else. I don't mind walking back and forth. Don't be so harsh on yourself. You are the Master of Manual Shooting! Manual Shooting Landscapes......I do pretty good. However its general use , travel , and friends that I really stink. I never thought that I would become so proficient at Manual mode. Im not kidding when I say I almost forgot any other mode.....lol.

06-25-2018, 01:40 PM - 1 Like	#49
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863	Originally posted by HelenJo You got that right ! The nerve and audacity of some peoples children ! Go girl... you tell 'em.

06-25-2018, 01:42 PM - 1 Like	#50
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes However its general use , travel , and friends that I really stink. I think it's probably a case of pre visualising the shooting scenario and bolting on the right lens in the first place.

06-25-2018, 01:57 PM	#52
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,863	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes Like they say....."Out with the Old".....and...... "In with the New" ! Sounds like "Lady" fighting talk to me.

06-26-2018, 03:11 PM	#53
HelenJo Forum Member Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: Sun City , Arizona. Posts: 72	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes Right. Unfortunately that hasn't been a manual Prime here lately. However...….Flexible New "Ladies" are coming ! I just got news that "Good Lady" is NOT repairable...….so Im down another one now.....Shes not coming back ! Like they say....."Out with the Old".....and...... "In with the New" ! I guess "Street Lady" is now my best friend ! Rony !!! May I ask just what in the world is all this Lady talk ? "New" Ladies ? "Street" Lady ? ? ? And just who is "Good " Lady ? Im Very concerned about YOU !

06-26-2018, 03:37 PM - 1 Like	#54
onlineflyer Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: NW Ohio Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,092	Originally posted by HelenJo Rony !!! May I ask just what in the world is all this Lady talk ? "New" Ladies ? "Street" Lady ? ? ? And just who is "Good " Lady ? Im Very concerned about YOU ! It's all Kerrowdown's fault.

06-26-2018, 04:57 PM	#55
Ronald Oakes Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Virginia Posts: 1,585 Original Poster	Originally posted by HelenJo Rony !!! May I ask just what in the world is all this Lady talk ? "New" Ladies ? "Street" Lady ? ? ? And just who is "Good " Lady ? Im Very concerned about YOU ! Oh No ! HelenJo…...go read Kerrowdowns profile at the bottom of posts in his signature line. They are names for "Lenses" ! Not Real Ladies ! ---------- Post added 06-26-18 at 16:59 ---------- Originally posted by onlineflyer It's all Kerrowdown's fault. Actually.....its my fault. ---------- Post added 06-26-18 at 17:02 ---------- Originally posted by HelenJo You got that right ! The nerve and audacity of some peoples children ! Is this a sincere apology ? Sure doesn't look like one......

06-27-2018, 03:11 AM - 2 Likes	#56
Wild Mark Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Newcastle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,954	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes Oh No ! HelenJo…...go read Kerrowdowns profile at the bottom of posts in his signature line. They are names for "Lenses" ! Not Real Ladies ! ---------- Post added 06-26-18 at 16:59 ---------- Actually.....its my fault. ---------- Post added 06-26-18 at 17:02 ---------- Is this a sincere apology ? Sure doesn't look like one...... To throw fuel on the fire ..... ....... the only analogy missing appears to be 'lady of the night' ......... (A50mm 1.2)

06-27-2018, 05:22 AM - 1 Like	#57
bdery Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Quebec city, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,362	Originally posted by Ronald Oakes Im the one always saying....."Hold On"....."Wait"....."give me a second to change lenses"...… "now Don't Move"...…..its UGLY ! This type of situation calls for either a zoom, or quick feet to zoom with. Or you can crop... When I intend to take candid portraits, I always mount a zoom. when taking pictures for myself, I usually use primes. When I control the environment, be it portraits or something else, I alternate between zooms and primes. Originally posted by Ronald Oakes had idealized myself as being a Manual Mode Purist If you enjoy it, then do it. If you did it only because you felt more validated, then yes you were limiting yourself. Originally posted by Ronald Oakes I DONT Need either (never did) Need, want, enjoy, these are all diffferent concepts. I've owned the K50 F1.2 for a while, realized I did not use it, and resold it. However there are lenses that I own, don't use often, but definitely keep.

06-27-2018, 07:12 AM - 1 Like	#60
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594	Originally posted by onlineflyer Perhaps multiple cameras will do the trick? My God! Who is that woman?