LBA: M42 x 3

LBA: M42 x 3 · 09:13 PM

Got myself a Spotmatic with three lenses and a variety of "stuff" - such as funky filters and a cool box.

So, I've tried out the lenses a few times. Here are a couple shots -

I always try new lenses out on "the lamp" - its gallery is growing

.

First - the 28, 2.8 Kalimar - I think I only took 2 pictures with it:

Second - the Super Takumar 200mm/4:

Third - the Super Takumar 55mm/1.8:

Another 2 shots (of Max) with the 55:

Another with the 200:

More of "The Lamp" here:
The Lamp Photo Gallery by betsypdx at pbase.com

Ole · 04-18-2007, 09:54 PM

I really like your lamp shots! Great idea, nice gallery!!

Mike Cash · 04-19-2007, 03:06 AM

Beautiful shots. I own the 55/1.8 and the 200/4. My normal default subject is my hat thrown up on the dashboard of my truck.

Makes you wonder why Pentax quit making the M42s.....

carpents · 04-19-2007, 04:35 AM

Ha ha! Good old M42 lenses...welcome to the club!

**NaClH2O** · 04-19-2007, 05:11 AM

Always enjoy your "lamp" shots Betsy. Looks like you got some more nice glass for your collection. Looking forward to seeing more.

NaCl(it's becoming a photographic icon, that lamp)H2O

betsypdx · 04-19-2007, 08:47 PM

Originally posted by Mike Cash

Beautiful shots. I own the 55/1.8 and the 200/4. My normal default subject is my hat thrown up on the dashboard of my truck.

Makes you wonder why Pentax quit making the M42s.....

Went looking for your hat - but only found the hat band. Nice shot.

Originally posted by carpents

Ha ha! Good old M42 lenses...welcome to the club!

Thanks - another addiction to add to the mix. Almost bought more on e-bay but got sniped.

Originally posted by NaClH2O

Always enjoy your "lamp" shots Betsy. Looks like you got some more nice glass for your collection. Looking forward to seeing more.

NaCl(it's becoming a photographic icon, that lamp)H2O

"photographic icon" - probably not, but I have taken a lot of pictures of it - only a fraction of which have gotten into the gallery.

Originally posted by Ole

I really like your lamp shots! Great idea, nice gallery!!

Thanks - I think it's a great subject to shoot. My family thinks I'm crazy :).

roentarre · 04-20-2007, 12:25 AM

I love the 3rd shot where multiple lines and edges interlace each other with converging and diverse patterns. Great lighting as well

Mike Cash · 04-21-2007, 01:55 AM

Originally posted by betsypdx

Went looking for your hat - but only found the hat band. Nice shot.

Oh, they're never worth showing to anybody and they generally get deleted on-camera. I just do it to alleviate the boredom when there is nothing of interest to shoot outside the window. I do it to practice focusing, experiment with bouncing the flash around from different directions, practice guesstimating aperture on flash shots, get used to different macro tube combinations, etc.

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Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Beautiful shots. I own the 55/1.8 and the 200/4. My normal default subject is my hat thrown up on the dashboard of my truck. Makes you wonder why Pentax quit making the M42s.....

04-19-2007, 04:35 AM	#4
carpents Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: West Chester, PA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,420	Ha ha! Good old M42 lenses...welcome to the club!

04-19-2007, 05:11 AM	#5
NaClH2O Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Bronx NY Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,631	Always enjoy your "lamp" shots Betsy. Looks like you got some more nice glass for your collection. Looking forward to seeing more. NaCl(it's becoming a photographic icon, that lamp)H2O

04-19-2007, 08:47 PM	#6
betsypdx Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Portland, Oregon Photos: Gallery Posts: 475 Original Poster	Originally posted by Mike Cash Beautiful shots. I own the 55/1.8 and the 200/4. My normal default subject is my hat thrown up on the dashboard of my truck. Makes you wonder why Pentax quit making the M42s..... Went looking for your hat - but only found the hat band. Nice shot. Originally posted by carpents Ha ha! Good old M42 lenses...welcome to the club! Thanks - another addiction to add to the mix. Almost bought more on e-bay but got sniped. Originally posted by NaClH2O Always enjoy your "lamp" shots Betsy. Looks like you got some more nice glass for your collection. Looking forward to seeing more. NaCl(it's becoming a photographic icon, that lamp)H2O "photographic icon" - probably not, but I have taken a lot of pictures of it - only a fraction of which have gotten into the gallery. Originally posted by Ole I really like your lamp shots! Great idea, nice gallery!! Thanks - I think it's a great subject to shoot. My family thinks I'm crazy :).

04-20-2007, 12:25 AM	#7
roentarre Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Melbourne, Australia Posts: 11,783	I love the 3rd shot where multiple lines and edges interlace each other with converging and diverse patterns. Great lighting as well

04-21-2007, 01:55 AM	#8
Mike Cash Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Japan Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,950	Originally posted by betsypdx Went looking for your hat - but only found the hat band. Nice shot. Oh, they're never worth showing to anybody and they generally get deleted on-camera. I just do it to alleviate the boredom when there is nothing of interest to shoot outside the window. I do it to practice focusing, experiment with bouncing the flash around from different directions, practice guesstimating aperture on flash shots, get used to different macro tube combinations, etc.