Dumb idea

hangu · 03-29-2010, 06:32 PM

I bought a red K-x and figured it'd be cool if I had red lenses to go along with it.

Although I didn't ruin the lens, it did look pretty stupid.

**Rondec** · 03-29-2010, 06:38 PM

Strong work. Maybe you could set up your own "modding shop."

RioRico · 03-29-2010, 07:10 PM

PIMP MY LENS!

I'd like it in metalflake candy-apple camo, please. And don't forget the spoilers.

timstone · 03-29-2010, 07:38 PM

Should have just got the red kit lens and been done

I like my white kit lens but I would never paint another lens to match

Martin Schou · 03-29-2010, 07:45 PM

Yeah, that's ... off. But I suspect it'd look a lot better, if you managed to match the colour though. Although, if you just did it by guesstimating, that's pretty good. According to MSPaint (yes, I know), your lens is RGB[255;72;91] HSL[236;240;154] and the Pentax red is something like [223;52;70], [236;175;129]

Also, the coloured lenses from Pentax keep the black on the grip and have white numbers. Your result might be a lot better, if you did the same.

You aren't that far off, though you did miss the colour a bit. Maybe a couple of layers of clear coat will help?

icywarm · 03-29-2010, 07:45 PM

Does the red paint, and racing strips make it faster?

fractal · 03-29-2010, 08:09 PM

That Takumar (?) looks a little pinkish on my screen. Any shots of it on the camera?

hangu · 03-29-2010, 08:10 PM

Originally posted by Martin Schou

Yeah, that's ... off. But I suspect it'd look a lot better, if you managed to match the colour though. Although, if you just did it by guesstimating, that's pretty good. According to MSPaint (yes, I know), your lens is RGB[255;72;91] HSL[236;240;154] and the Pentax red is something like [223;52;70], [236;175;129]

Unless they were shot in identical lighting conditions and environments, preferably in the same photo, there's no point in pulling RGB numbers.

Originally posted by icywarm

Does the red paint, and racing strips make it faster?

It was a Takumar 55mm f1.8, it's now a 55mm f0.9 with auto focusing. I plan on adding spoilers later so that there's less wind resistance while focusing.

Originally posted by fractal

That Takumar (?) looks a little pinkish on my screen. Any shots of it on the camera?

You'd be surprised, the Red K-x is actually slightly pink (much to my chagrin when I received it). Don't get me wrong, it looks great but I would have preferred a deeper darker red, maybe even with a hint of brown. The photos posted by John Flores (I think he's on this forum) led me to buy the red K-x. It turns out he must have done some post processing with the contrast to pull that shade of red.

Here's the original image I found via Google image search that led me to buy the red K-x.

Credit of course goes to the honorable John Flores.

Mike Cash · 03-29-2010, 08:18 PM

Like painting a mustache on the Mona Lisa.

hangu · 03-29-2010, 08:21 PM

Originally posted by Mike Cash

Like painting a mustache on the Mona Lisa.

In my defense, the Mona Lisa has fungus and rusty blades.

icywarm · 03-29-2010, 08:48 PM

Originally posted by hangu

In my defense, the Mona Lisa has fungus and rusty blades.

That is no way to talk about the lady in the photo... it is not her fault they didn't have antibiotics and lubricated condoms...

ll_coffee_lP · 03-30-2010, 03:35 AM

This thread has heaps of win!

c[_]

cps_goodbuy · 03-30-2010, 06:52 AM

double-win

Ira · 03-30-2010, 07:10 AM

Originally posted by hangu

In my defense, the Mona Lisa has fungus and rusty blades.

Now THAT'S funny!!!

wlank · 03-30-2010, 08:12 AM

Originally posted by Ira

Now THAT'S funny!!!

Then why ain't I laughing?

03-29-2010, 06:32 PM	#1
hangu Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NYC Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,071	Dumb idea I bought a red K-x and figured it'd be cool if I had red lenses to go along with it. Although I didn't ruin the lens, it did look pretty stupid.

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timstone Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Missouri Posts: 400	Should have just got the red kit lens and been done I like my white kit lens but I would never paint another lens to match

03-29-2010, 07:45 PM	#5
Martin Schou New Member Join Date: Mar 2010 Posts: 10	Yeah, that's ... off. But I suspect it'd look a lot better, if you managed to match the colour though. Although, if you just did it by guesstimating, that's pretty good. According to MSPaint (yes, I know), your lens is RGB[255;72;91] HSL[236;240;154] and the Pentax red is something like [223;52;70], [236;175;129] Also, the coloured lenses from Pentax keep the black on the grip and have white numbers. Your result might be a lot better, if you did the same. You aren't that far off, though you did miss the colour a bit. Maybe a couple of layers of clear coat will help?

03-29-2010, 07:45 PM	#6
icywarm Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Saskatchewan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,278	Does the red paint, and racing strips make it faster?

03-29-2010, 08:09 PM	#7
fractal Inactive Account Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,547	That Takumar (?) looks a little pinkish on my screen. Any shots of it on the camera?

03-29-2010, 08:10 PM	#8
hangu Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NYC Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,071 Original Poster	Originally posted by Martin Schou Yeah, that's ... off. But I suspect it'd look a lot better, if you managed to match the colour though. Although, if you just did it by guesstimating, that's pretty good. According to MSPaint (yes, I know), your lens is RGB[255;72;91] HSL[236;240;154] and the Pentax red is something like [223;52;70], [236;175;129] Unless they were shot in identical lighting conditions and environments, preferably in the same photo, there's no point in pulling RGB numbers. Originally posted by icywarm Does the red paint, and racing strips make it faster? It was a Takumar 55mm f1.8, it's now a 55mm f0.9 with auto focusing. I plan on adding spoilers later so that there's less wind resistance while focusing. Originally posted by fractal That Takumar (?) looks a little pinkish on my screen. Any shots of it on the camera? You'd be surprised, the Red K-x is actually slightly pink (much to my chagrin when I received it). Don't get me wrong, it looks great but I would have preferred a deeper darker red, maybe even with a hint of brown. The photos posted by John Flores (I think he's on this forum) led me to buy the red K-x. It turns out he must have done some post processing with the contrast to pull that shade of red. Here's the original image I found via Google image search that led me to buy the red K-x. Credit of course goes to the honorable John Flores.

03-29-2010, 08:18 PM	#9
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Like painting a mustache on the Mona Lisa.

03-29-2010, 08:21 PM	#10
hangu Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: NYC Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,071 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mike Cash Like painting a mustache on the Mona Lisa. In my defense, the Mona Lisa has fungus and rusty blades.

03-29-2010, 08:48 PM	#11
icywarm Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Saskatchewan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,278	Originally posted by hangu In my defense, the Mona Lisa has fungus and rusty blades. That is no way to talk about the lady in the photo... it is not her fault they didn't have antibiotics and lubricated condoms...

03-30-2010, 06:52 AM	#13
cps_goodbuy Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Ireland Posts: 291	double-win

03-30-2010, 03:35 AM	#12
ll_coffee_lP Inactive Account Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Ontario, Canada Posts: 1,972	This thread has heaps of win! c[_]

03-30-2010, 07:10 AM	#14
Ira Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Coral Springs, FL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,216	Originally posted by hangu In my defense, the Mona Lisa has fungus and rusty blades. Now THAT'S funny!!!

03-30-2010, 08:12 AM	#15
wlank Inactive Account Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Santa Teresa, New Mexico Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,130	Originally posted by Ira Now THAT'S funny!!! Then why ain't I laughing?