Takumar club

Dartmoor Dave · 07-19-2018, 01:39 AM - **5 Likes**

Zone focused and shot blind with the 20mm yesterday evening (and uncropped). Apparently nowadays they make DSLRs with little fold-out LCD screens to help with this sort of ground level shot. Which is fine, but I actually quite enjoy using the blind shooting technique that I've been practising for decades.

Jonathan Mac · 07-19-2018, 03:27 AM

Originally posted by Josslen

Pentax K200D + STakumar 28/3.5

S-M-C Takumar 85/1.9

These are excellent, especially the colours.

**Canada_Rockies** · 07-19-2018, 06:02 AM

Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave

Zone focused and shot blind with the 20mm yesterday evening (and uncropped). Apparently nowadays they make DSLRs with little fold-out LCD screens to help with this sort of ground level shot. Which is fine, but I actually quite enjoy using the blind shooting technique that I've been practising for decades.

Very nice work, Dave.

The only time I've ever done blind shooting I used the DA 12-24 at 12mm with the camera over my head to clear the audience at a kid's dance recital. It's really hard to actually have the camera level, but at distances that should use 35mm or so there is lots of cropping room. I won't post the image. I can embarrass myself only so much ...

**Erictator** · 07-19-2018, 06:46 AM

Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave

Zone focused and shot blind with the 20mm yesterday evening (and uncropped). Apparently nowadays they make DSLRs with little fold-out LCD screens to help with this sort of ground level shot. Which is fine, but I actually quite enjoy using the blind shooting technique that I've been practising for decades.

I'm with you Dave, I've done many blind shots like that and love the odd perspectives, but sometimes there is some luck involved too, heh.

When I'd shoot over a crown with a twin lens back in the day, I'd hold it over my head looking up into the ground glass, worked great for that and low angles too. I tried this with my K-1 and the flippy screen, works a treat. Old habits are hard to break.

Eric

Dartmoor Dave · 07-19-2018, 07:28 AM

Thanks, Albert and Eric

Originally posted by Erictator

I've done many blind shots like that and love the odd perspectives, but sometimes there is some luck involved too, heh.

Yep, there's definitely a big element of spray-and-pray. And who am I trying to kid: I know that I'd love a flip-out screen if I had one and I'd use it all the time.

While we're on the subject of technology that I haven't got, can anyone tell me if the K-1 offers a silent electronic shutter option by flipping up the mirror and using live view? There have been a few times recently when I haven't taken a shot because of shutter noise.

Edit: Ahah, Google tells me that there is a silent electronic shutter option. Guess that means I'll be sitting here with my mouse finger poised when we hit the 40,000 post mark this month.

Orbus · 07-19-2018, 05:47 PM - **9 Likes**

Pentax K-m & Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 150mm f/4 (wide open)

edom31 · 07-19-2018, 07:11 PM - **2 Likes**

One Takumar shooting another...

Spotmatic II | Fuji Superia 200 | Super Tak 50/4 Macro

abw · 07-19-2018, 08:35 PM - **4 Likes**

Super Multi Coated Tak 135mm 2.5 (V2) on Sony A7III.
One of a bunch of photos from the recent Coney Island Mermaid Parade in NYC
If you click here it will take you to the album (mostly shot with the 135/2.5).

---------- Post added 07-19-18 at 08:40 PM ----------

Super Multi Coated Tak 200mm f4 (whoops, forgot to put the hood on)...
Some pp. If I sharpened this up it would look pretty cool but for now its kind of 'painterly'.

gifthorse · 07-19-2018, 08:48 PM

Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave

Zone focused and shot blind with the 20mm yesterday evening (and uncropped). Apparently nowadays they make DSLRs with little fold-out LCD screens to help with this sort of ground level shot. Which is fine, but I actually quite enjoy using the blind shooting technique that I've been practising for decades.

Another nice one, Dave. I hate shooting blind. No tilt screen was one of the negatives against the Pentaxes when I was buying. There were more positives so I went with Pentax but I do wish I had a tilt screen....

abw · 07-19-2018, 09:05 PM - **8 Likes**

some music studio stuff shot on SMC Takumar 55mm 1.8 (on Sony A7III).

Josslen · 07-20-2018, 02:37 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

These are excellent, especially the colours.

Thanks ))
I like Takumars especially for their colors

edom31 · 07-20-2018, 07:31 AM

Originally posted by abw

some music studio stuff shot on SMC Takumar 55mm 1.8 (on Sony A7III).

Great shots! I used to manage a Mastering studio in the city 2004-2008 = I wish I'd been into photography as I am now back then.

Anything studio/instruments just brings back awesome memories.

abw · 07-20-2018, 03:00 PM

Originally posted by edom31

Great shots! I used to manage a Mastering studio in the city 2004-2008 = I wish I'd been into photography as I am now back then.

Anything studio/instruments just brings back awesome memories.

Awesome. Yeah studios are great for photos

This is Brooklyn Recording - they have one of the biggest Neves in the city - custom built.

edom31 · 07-20-2018, 08:06 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by abw

Awesome. Yeah studios are great for photos

This is Brooklyn Recording - they have one of the biggest Neves in the city - custom built.

Awesome shots! I've recorded through a Neve before, gosh, it was about 2001 or so... I also got my hands on an SSL once. Fun times - the air is so crisp, and the ambience so quiet in a studio (until chatter or mussic comes trough) - awesome experiences... thanks for sharing.

abw · 07-20-2018, 08:57 PM

SMC Takumar 35mm / 3.5 (last model) shooting a SMC Pentax M 28mm / 3.5 on a table

Pretty sharp huh?
Wide open (f3.5) ISO 100, 1/800s on Sony A7III

Crop:

07-19-2018, 07:28 AM	#15710
Dartmoor Dave Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dartmoor, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,882	Thanks, Albert and Eric Originally posted by Erictator I've done many blind shots like that and love the odd perspectives, but sometimes there is some luck involved too, heh. Yep, there's definitely a big element of spray-and-pray. And who am I trying to kid: I know that I'd love a flip-out screen if I had one and I'd use it all the time. While we're on the subject of technology that I haven't got, can anyone tell me if the K-1 offers a silent electronic shutter option by flipping up the mirror and using live view? There have been a few times recently when I haven't taken a shot because of shutter noise. Edit: Ahah, Google tells me that there is a silent electronic shutter option. Guess that means I'll be sitting here with my mouse finger poised when we hit the 40,000 post mark this month. Last edited by Dartmoor Dave; 07-19-2018 at 07:35 AM.

07-19-2018, 08:35 PM - 4 Likes	#15713
abw Forum Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 80	Super Multi Coated Tak 135mm 2.5 (V2) on Sony A7III. One of a bunch of photos from the recent Coney Island Mermaid Parade in NYC If you click here it will take you to the album (mostly shot with the 135/2.5). ---------- Post added 07-19-18 at 08:40 PM ---------- Super Multi Coated Tak 200mm f4 (whoops, forgot to put the hood on)... Some pp. If I sharpened this up it would look pretty cool but for now its kind of 'painterly'. Last edited by abw; 07-19-2018 at 08:41 PM.

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07-19-2018, 01:39 AM - 5 Likes	#15706
Dartmoor Dave Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dartmoor, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,882	Zone focused and shot blind with the 20mm yesterday evening (and uncropped). Apparently nowadays they make DSLRs with little fold-out LCD screens to help with this sort of ground level shot. Which is fine, but I actually quite enjoy using the blind shooting technique that I've been practising for decades.

07-19-2018, 03:27 AM	#15707
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,894	Originally posted by Josslen Pentax K200D + STakumar 28/3.5 S-M-C Takumar 85/1.9 These are excellent, especially the colours.

07-19-2018, 06:02 AM	#15708
Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave Zone focused and shot blind with the 20mm yesterday evening (and uncropped). Apparently nowadays they make DSLRs with little fold-out LCD screens to help with this sort of ground level shot. Which is fine, but I actually quite enjoy using the blind shooting technique that I've been practising for decades. Very nice work, Dave. The only time I've ever done blind shooting I used the DA 12-24 at 12mm with the camera over my head to clear the audience at a kid's dance recital. It's really hard to actually have the camera level, but at distances that should use 35mm or so there is lots of cropping room. I won't post the image. I can embarrass myself only so much ...

07-19-2018, 06:46 AM	#15709
Erictator Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,344	Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave Zone focused and shot blind with the 20mm yesterday evening (and uncropped). Apparently nowadays they make DSLRs with little fold-out LCD screens to help with this sort of ground level shot. Which is fine, but I actually quite enjoy using the blind shooting technique that I've been practising for decades. I'm with you Dave, I've done many blind shots like that and love the odd perspectives, but sometimes there is some luck involved too, heh. When I'd shoot over a crown with a twin lens back in the day, I'd hold it over my head looking up into the ground glass, worked great for that and low angles too. I tried this with my K-1 and the flippy screen, works a treat. Old habits are hard to break. Eric

07-19-2018, 05:47 PM - 9 Likes	#15711
Orbus Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Shelburne, Ontario Posts: 222	Pentax K-m & Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 150mm f/4 (wide open)

07-19-2018, 07:11 PM - 2 Likes	#15712
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	One Takumar shooting another... Spotmatic II \| Fuji Superia 200 \| Super Tak 50/4 Macro

07-19-2018, 08:48 PM	#15714
gifthorse Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nevada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,945	Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave Zone focused and shot blind with the 20mm yesterday evening (and uncropped). Apparently nowadays they make DSLRs with little fold-out LCD screens to help with this sort of ground level shot. Which is fine, but I actually quite enjoy using the blind shooting technique that I've been practising for decades. Another nice one, Dave. I hate shooting blind. No tilt screen was one of the negatives against the Pentaxes when I was buying. There were more positives so I went with Pentax but I do wish I had a tilt screen....

07-19-2018, 09:05 PM - 8 Likes	#15715
abw Forum Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 80	some music studio stuff shot on SMC Takumar 55mm 1.8 (on Sony A7III).

07-20-2018, 02:37 AM	#15716
Josslen Forum Member Join Date: Oct 2016 Posts: 80	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac These are excellent, especially the colours. Thanks )) I like Takumars especially for their colors

07-20-2018, 07:31 AM	#15717
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by abw some music studio stuff shot on SMC Takumar 55mm 1.8 (on Sony A7III). Great shots! I used to manage a Mastering studio in the city 2004-2008 = I wish I'd been into photography as I am now back then. Anything studio/instruments just brings back awesome memories.

07-20-2018, 03:00 PM	#15718
abw Forum Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 80	Originally posted by edom31 Great shots! I used to manage a Mastering studio in the city 2004-2008 = I wish I'd been into photography as I am now back then. Anything studio/instruments just brings back awesome memories. Awesome. Yeah studios are great for photos This is Brooklyn Recording - they have one of the biggest Neves in the city - custom built.

07-20-2018, 08:06 PM - 1 Like	#15719
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by abw Awesome. Yeah studios are great for photos This is Brooklyn Recording - they have one of the biggest Neves in the city - custom built. Awesome shots! I've recorded through a Neve before, gosh, it was about 2001 or so... I also got my hands on an SSL once. Fun times - the air is so crisp, and the ambience so quiet in a studio (until chatter or mussic comes trough) - awesome experiences... thanks for sharing.

07-20-2018, 08:57 PM	#15720
abw Forum Member Join Date: May 2018 Location: NYC Posts: 80	SMC Takumar 35mm / 3.5 (last model) shooting a SMC Pentax M 28mm / 3.5 on a table Pretty sharp huh? Wide open (f3.5) ISO 100, 1/800s on Sony A7III Crop: