Some New Shots From The New K5IIs

Racer X 69 · 02-23-2014, 09:13 PM - **3 Likes**

First shot, a portrait of Monstro, my Money Maker.

Then a bedtime shot.

Dinner was here.

It snowed all day today. Lunch in Livingston, Montana.

The end of a difficult day in the Fluffy White Stuff. Billings.

So far I am enjoying the camera. The low light performance is great, a real jump from the K10. I expect that with time I will get good at exploiting the features of this great piece of gear.

OK, say goodnight Monstro.

Last edited by Racer X 69; 02-23-2014 at 09:19 PM.

JimmyDranox · 02-23-2014, 10:16 PM

Congratulations for your K-5 IIs acquisition. A capable camera.

I like your Monstro. Interesting. I didn't know that Volvo is making trucks for US.

Racer X 69 · 02-23-2014, 10:49 PM

Originally posted by JimmyDranox

Congratulations for your K-5 IIs acquisition. A capable camera.

Thank you Jimmy!

Originally posted by JimmyDranox

I like your Monstro.

Thanks!

Riding along in it feels like riding in the belly of the whale, so I named it after the whale in Pinocchio.

Originally posted by JimmyDranox

Interesting. I didn't know that Volvo is making trucks for US.

Volvo has been making class 8 trucks in the US market since the 1970's. They used to be White Volvo. Then the White line was phased out.

Volvo now owns Mack. Both trucks are manufactured in Dublin, Virginia.

The truck I have is the VN780. Top of the line. The lower bunk (it has upper and lower bunks) makes into a table with a bench seat on either side. There is a refrigerator/freezer, 110 volt inverter, front and rear HVAC, cruise control tilt/telescope steering column, remote keyless entry.

An APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) was added to provide HVAC when the truck is parked, and also provides 110 volt power, keeps the batteries charged, and is piggbacked onto the truck engine cooling system so it is warm and ready to go in the winter without the need to plug into a block heater.

It is comfortable to drive and live in and a far cry from trucks of 15 or 20 years ago.

**paulh** · 02-23-2014, 10:55 PM

Looking good - congrats

**crewl1** · 02-23-2014, 11:07 PM

Great shots of the Monstro with the new cam. Stay safe.

Racer X 69 · 02-23-2014, 11:07 PM

Originally posted by paulh

Looking good - congrats

Thank you very much Paul!

JimmyDranox · 02-24-2014, 01:05 AM

That Monstro is a mobile motel. Thanks for all this information. I'm quiet surprise that Volvo had acquired Mack, a famous American company.

wullemaha · 02-24-2014, 01:28 AM

Originally posted by JimmyDranox

I'm quiet surprise that Volvo had acquired Mack, a famous American company.

You'd be surprised on who owns who in the meantime...
Automotive Family Tree

JimmyDranox · 02-24-2014, 02:29 AM

So, if Mack is owned by Volvo, and Volvo is owned by Geely, who owns Geely.

Racer X 69 · 02-24-2014, 09:20 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by crewl1

Great shots of the Monstro with the new cam. Stay safe.

Thank you very much!

Originally posted by JimmyDranox

That Monstro is a mobile motel. Thanks for all this information. I'm quiet surprise that Volvo had acquired Mack, a famous American company.

Volvo also had White. They eventually discontinued the line, much to the chagrin of those who really had a thing for White.

Here is an old White in a boneyard, down in Jean Poitier's home state. (A K10 shot, NOT a K5IIs one)

Originally posted by JimmyDranox

So, if Mack is owned by Volvo, and Volvo is owned by Geely, who owns Geely.

Those who own the stock?

By the way, the big box on the wagon behind Monstro has two rudders for these (K10 photo, NOT the new K5IIs):

**manishved** · 02-24-2014, 11:41 AM

Wow - tough job. and great pics ...

JimmyDranox · 02-24-2014, 12:14 PM

Real tough. I can't imagine how is to carry such a big and valuable cargo around long distances, all by yourself. Usually, in Europe, when they carry aircraft components, they have police and assistance cars all the way.

What aircraft is this? I like that photo. What lens did you use?

Racer X 69 · 02-24-2014, 12:29 PM

Originally posted by manishved

Wow - tough job. and great pics ...

It isn't so bad, really. Does have its days, but mostly I just shift gears and keep it pointed in the right direction.

And thank you for the compliment!

Originally posted by JimmyDranox

Real tough. I can't imagine how is to carry such a big and valuable cargo around long distances, all by yourself. Usually, in Europe, when they carry aircraft components, they have police and assistance cars all the way.

What aircraft is this? I like that photo. What lens did you use?

The rudders are only a few hundred thousand bucks.

I have moved loads of much higher value.

A cargo door for a 747 is a million dollars, US. I can get 4 of them on a trailer.

I moved 2 connex boxes with 3 UAV's, launch and recovery devices, and ground support equipment. Value? 3 million, US.

The plane in the picture is a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, that new mostly composite commercial airliner.

The lens was the DA18-55 WR, set at 18mm.

And thanks for the compliment!

ChristianRock · 02-24-2014, 08:05 PM

Congratulations on your new camera.

The K5 IIs is the one I'll go for after I put on a few more tens of thousands of pictures on my K20D... I was just thinking about that today… it's a true Pentax gem and the apex of the K5 line, they really seem to have extracted all available juice out of that sensor

So, excellent choice! Good luck and happy shooting!

Dieseler · 02-25-2014, 08:28 AM

Congratulations on the new camera!

Are oversize loads restricted to daylight hours only in America like they are over here?

You truckers ('truckies' over here) do a great job by the way!

02-23-2014, 09:13 PM - 3 Likes	#1
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,065	Some New Shots From The New K5IIs First shot, a portrait of Monstro, my Money Maker. Then a bedtime shot. Dinner was here. It snowed all day today. Lunch in Livingston, Montana. The end of a difficult day in the Fluffy White Stuff. Billings. So far I am enjoying the camera. The low light performance is great, a real jump from the K10. I expect that with time I will get good at exploiting the features of this great piece of gear. OK, say goodnight Monstro. Last edited by Racer X 69; 02-23-2014 at 09:19 PM.

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02-23-2014, 10:16 PM	#2
JimmyDranox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ploiesti, Romania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,632	Congratulations for your K-5 IIs acquisition. A capable camera. I like your Monstro. Interesting. I didn't know that Volvo is making trucks for US.

02-23-2014, 10:49 PM	#3
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,065 Original Poster	Originally posted by JimmyDranox Congratulations for your K-5 IIs acquisition. A capable camera. Thank you Jimmy! Originally posted by JimmyDranox I like your Monstro. Thanks! Riding along in it feels like riding in the belly of the whale, so I named it after the whale in Pinocchio. Originally posted by JimmyDranox Interesting. I didn't know that Volvo is making trucks for US. Volvo has been making class 8 trucks in the US market since the 1970's. They used to be White Volvo. Then the White line was phased out. Volvo now owns Mack. Both trucks are manufactured in Dublin, Virginia. The truck I have is the VN780. Top of the line. The lower bunk (it has upper and lower bunks) makes into a table with a bench seat on either side. There is a refrigerator/freezer, 110 volt inverter, front and rear HVAC, cruise control tilt/telescope steering column, remote keyless entry. An APU (Auxiliary Power Unit) was added to provide HVAC when the truck is parked, and also provides 110 volt power, keeps the batteries charged, and is piggbacked onto the truck engine cooling system so it is warm and ready to go in the winter without the need to plug into a block heater. It is comfortable to drive and live in and a far cry from trucks of 15 or 20 years ago.

02-23-2014, 10:55 PM	#4
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262	Looking good - congrats

02-23-2014, 11:07 PM	#5
crewl1 Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Los Angeles, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,807	Great shots of the Monstro with the new cam. Stay safe.

02-23-2014, 11:07 PM	#6
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,065 Original Poster	Originally posted by paulh Looking good - congrats Thank you very much Paul!

02-24-2014, 01:05 AM	#7
JimmyDranox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ploiesti, Romania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,632	That Monstro is a mobile motel. Thanks for all this information. I'm quiet surprise that Volvo had acquired Mack, a famous American company.

02-24-2014, 01:28 AM	#8
wullemaha Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Tokyo Posts: 503	Originally posted by JimmyDranox I'm quiet surprise that Volvo had acquired Mack, a famous American company. You'd be surprised on who owns who in the meantime... Automotive Family Tree

02-24-2014, 02:29 AM	#9
JimmyDranox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ploiesti, Romania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,632	So, if Mack is owned by Volvo, and Volvo is owned by Geely, who owns Geely.

02-24-2014, 09:20 AM - 1 Like	#10
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,065 Original Poster	Originally posted by crewl1 Great shots of the Monstro with the new cam. Stay safe. Thank you very much! Originally posted by JimmyDranox That Monstro is a mobile motel. Thanks for all this information. I'm quiet surprise that Volvo had acquired Mack, a famous American company. Volvo also had White. They eventually discontinued the line, much to the chagrin of those who really had a thing for White. Here is an old White in a boneyard, down in Jean Poitier's home state. (A K10 shot, NOT a K5IIs one) Originally posted by JimmyDranox So, if Mack is owned by Volvo, and Volvo is owned by Geely, who owns Geely. Those who own the stock? By the way, the big box on the wagon behind Monstro has two rudders for these (K10 photo, NOT the new K5IIs):

02-24-2014, 11:41 AM	#11
manishved Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: N. Calif Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,651	Wow - tough job. and great pics ...

02-24-2014, 12:14 PM	#12
JimmyDranox Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Ploiesti, Romania Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,632	Real tough. I can't imagine how is to carry such a big and valuable cargo around long distances, all by yourself. Usually, in Europe, when they carry aircraft components, they have police and assistance cars all the way. What aircraft is this? I like that photo. What lens did you use?

02-24-2014, 12:29 PM	#13
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,065 Original Poster	Originally posted by manishved Wow - tough job. and great pics ... It isn't so bad, really. Does have its days, but mostly I just shift gears and keep it pointed in the right direction. And thank you for the compliment! Originally posted by JimmyDranox Real tough. I can't imagine how is to carry such a big and valuable cargo around long distances, all by yourself. Usually, in Europe, when they carry aircraft components, they have police and assistance cars all the way. What aircraft is this? I like that photo. What lens did you use? The rudders are only a few hundred thousand bucks. I have moved loads of much higher value. A cargo door for a 747 is a million dollars, US. I can get 4 of them on a trailer. I moved 2 connex boxes with 3 UAV's, launch and recovery devices, and ground support equipment. Value? 3 million, US. The plane in the picture is a Boeing 787 Dreamliner, that new mostly composite commercial airliner. The lens was the DA18-55 WR, set at 18mm. And thanks for the compliment!

02-24-2014, 08:05 PM	#14
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,910	Congratulations on your new camera. The K5 IIs is the one I'll go for after I put on a few more tens of thousands of pictures on my K20D... I was just thinking about that today… it's a true Pentax gem and the apex of the K5 line, they really seem to have extracted all available juice out of that sensor So, excellent choice! Good luck and happy shooting!

02-25-2014, 08:28 AM	#15
Dieseler Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Western Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 351	Congratulations on the new camera! Are oversize loads restricted to daylight hours only in America like they are over here? You truckers ('truckies' over here) do a great job by the way!