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My camera's farewell pictures · 04:55 PM

I have my *istDs in the market place and I have a potential buyer checking with his wife.

I went out for a walk with it and my old manual Vivitar 50 mm. I almost hope the buyer doesn't go for it. If he does, I'll probably have to wait a little before buying my next camera. Oh well. I am interested in the SR feature of the newer cameras. But, I am sure going to miss many things about this Ds. So, here are possibly my farewell pictures from this camera.

7.62lew · 09-07-2009, 05:08 PM

Don't do it man!!! Set the camera down....and slowly back away from the ledge

Nice pics by the way.

7.62lew

**Ash** · 09-07-2009, 05:18 PM

Gorgeous captures.
You'll do just as well (or even better) with another Pentax

Do consider something like the K200D (if you can find one) or the K-m/K2000 - that is if you liked the Ds interface that much. Otherwise consider the 'upgrade' to a K10D/K20D if funds permit. And you'll be fine!

**rm2** · 09-07-2009, 05:29 PM

Thanks. Yeah, I think I will go for the K10D or K20D. I'm too used to the pentaprism for manual focus.

JMR · 09-07-2009, 05:48 PM

Fantastic work. They say the dynamic range of the pre 10 meg cameras was better than today's top SLR's because they didn't try to fit so much info on a pixel and small sensor. Your photos remind me of the article I read. Crisp, clean and sharp.

JMR

**Scottnorwo** · 09-07-2009, 06:54 PM

beautiful shots. camera did you well. enjoy the new camera

Barnster · 09-07-2009, 07:30 PM

The final captures are nice,but I'm sure once you get your hands on a newer Pentax,your decision to sell the Ds will be all worthwhile.

Last edited by Barnster; 09-07-2009 at 07:38 PM.

jmc7104 · 09-08-2009, 12:26 PM

Unless the selling of your istD is necessary to fund the new camera purchase then I would most certainly keep it. I have an istDL which is dedicated to m42's 99.99 percent of the time. Of course I only have 5 DSLR plus 45 lens on hand. jim

**rm2** · 09-08-2009, 12:40 PM

Originally posted by jmc7104

Unless the selling of your istD is necessary to fund the new camera purchase then I would most certainly keep it. I have an istDL which is dedicated to m42's 99.99 percent of the time. Of course I only have 5 DSLR plus 45 lens on hand. jim

Well in the end I did end up getting cold feet and pulled the camera out of the Market Place. :ugh:

That was a close call.

jmc7104 · 09-08-2009, 01:09 PM

Good call. Dont think you will be unhappy about it. jim

JMR · 09-08-2009, 02:36 PM

Originally posted by rm2

Well in the end I did end up getting cold feet and pulled the camera out of the Market Place. :ugh:

That was a close call.

I have to ask about the first photo, which is spectacular. Why is the background blue? Is it a bokeh of blue flowers?

JMR

**rm2** · 09-08-2009, 04:08 PM

Originally posted by JMR

I have to ask about the first photo, which is spectacular. Why is the background blue? Is it a bokeh of blue flowers?

JMR

I feel that if I tell you the mystery of the picture will be lost. Lets just enjoy it for what it is. But, I do admit it was a fluke.

Jimbo · 09-08-2009, 04:53 PM

Quote:

But, I do admit it was a fluke.

Great looking fluke! Love the other images too. I still have the K10 after buying the K20 and would not give up the old camera more as a back up in case the K20 went down. I was also able to get my 18 year old daughter interesting in joining me on photos ops. cheers and again great images. JIM

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rm2 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hudson Valley - NY Posts: 778 Original Poster	Thanks Thanks. Yeah, I think I will go for the K10D or K20D. I'm too used to the pentaprism for manual focus.

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09-07-2009, 05:08 PM	#2
7.62lew Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,192	Don't do it man!!! Set the camera down....and slowly back away from the ledge Nice pics by the way. 7.62lew

09-07-2009, 05:18 PM	#3
Ash Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Toowoomba, Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,920	Gorgeous captures. You'll do just as well (or even better) with another Pentax Do consider something like the K200D (if you can find one) or the K-m/K2000 - that is if you liked the Ds interface that much. Otherwise consider the 'upgrade' to a K10D/K20D if funds permit. And you'll be fine!

09-07-2009, 05:48 PM	#5
JMR Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 3,332	Fantastic work. They say the dynamic range of the pre 10 meg cameras was better than today's top SLR's because they didn't try to fit so much info on a pixel and small sensor. Your photos remind me of the article I read. Crisp, clean and sharp. JMR

09-07-2009, 06:54 PM	#6
Scottnorwo Millionth Poster! Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Stafford, New York Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,086	beautiful shots. camera did you well. enjoy the new camera

09-07-2009, 07:30 PM	#7
Barnster Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Mid North Coast,Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,016	The final captures are nice,but I'm sure once you get your hands on a newer Pentax,your decision to sell the Ds will be all worthwhile. Last edited by Barnster; 09-07-2009 at 07:38 PM.

09-08-2009, 12:26 PM	#8
jmc7104 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rock Island, Illinois 61201 Photos: Gallery Posts: 436	Unless the selling of your istD is necessary to fund the new camera purchase then I would most certainly keep it. I have an istDL which is dedicated to m42's 99.99 percent of the time. Of course I only have 5 DSLR plus 45 lens on hand. jim

09-08-2009, 12:40 PM	#9
rm2 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hudson Valley - NY Posts: 778 Original Poster	Originally posted by jmc7104 Unless the selling of your istD is necessary to fund the new camera purchase then I would most certainly keep it. I have an istDL which is dedicated to m42's 99.99 percent of the time. Of course I only have 5 DSLR plus 45 lens on hand. jim Well in the end I did end up getting cold feet and pulled the camera out of the Market Place. :ugh: That was a close call.

09-08-2009, 01:09 PM	#10
jmc7104 Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Rock Island, Illinois 61201 Photos: Gallery Posts: 436	Good call. Dont think you will be unhappy about it. jim

09-08-2009, 02:36 PM	#11
JMR Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Toronto, Canada Posts: 3,332	Originally posted by rm2 Well in the end I did end up getting cold feet and pulled the camera out of the Market Place. :ugh: That was a close call. I have to ask about the first photo, which is spectacular. Why is the background blue? Is it a bokeh of blue flowers? JMR

09-08-2009, 04:08 PM	#12
rm2 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2007 Location: Hudson Valley - NY Posts: 778 Original Poster	Originally posted by JMR I have to ask about the first photo, which is spectacular. Why is the background blue? Is it a bokeh of blue flowers? JMR I feel that if I tell you the mystery of the picture will be lost. Lets just enjoy it for what it is. But, I do admit it was a fluke.

09-08-2009, 04:53 PM	#13
Jimbo Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Maple Ridge BC Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,368	Quote: But, I do admit it was a fluke. Great looking fluke! Love the other images too. I still have the K10 after buying the K20 and would not give up the old camera more as a back up in case the K20 went down. I was also able to get my 18 year old daughter interesting in joining me on photos ops. cheers and again great images. JIM

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