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TOUGEFC · 07-01-2011, 02:49 AM

Originally posted by twitch

DA15 makes the TV news!!...... OK OK..... would you believe then my shot taken with a DA15 makes it as a backdrop for the weather on the TV news?

Wow! Congrats mate, that really is a great shot!

**jmschrei** · 07-01-2011, 08:10 AM

Originally posted by twitch

DA15 makes the TV news!!...... OK OK..... would you believe then my shot taken with a DA15 makes it as a backdrop for the weather on the TV news?

Excellent shot Twitch! Did you know they were going to use it?

**mattb123** · 07-01-2011, 09:12 AM

Hey that's really cool Twitch. Congratulations! Great shot too!

mikeSF · 07-01-2011, 11:54 PM

whaaa! I was shooting the ocean with my DA15 this evening and a rogue wave smacked me and the camera, knocking over the tripod. i caught everything before it went under but everything got soaked. I just got home and the K5 appears to be fine except that the on off slider is still seeping water, but my poor DA15 has salt water dripping out from the focus ring. When i turn it, i hear the grinding of sand inside. any suggestions?

PS - i THINK i got the shot nonetheless.

twitch · 07-02-2011, 01:05 AM

Ouch, sorry to hear that Mike

I'd be tempted to give the DA15 to pentax for a spring clean, or at least ask their advice.

Chex · 07-02-2011, 02:05 AM

You need to scuttle it... I'll give you my address!

**jmschrei** · 07-02-2011, 07:34 AM

I spent the afternoon out with my 15 for the first time in a long time. The wide angle is well suited to a tall pine forest!

Emacs · 07-02-2011, 08:32 AM

Originally posted by jmschrei

I spent the afternoon out with my 15 for the first time in a long time. The wide angle is well suited to a tall pine forest!

nice shots

mikeSF · 07-02-2011, 02:24 PM

Here's what my wet lens captured:

i do have a series of shots when the water hit the camera and the tripod tipped over...maybe i will put em up shortly.

enoeske · 07-02-2011, 02:26 PM

Originally posted by mikeSF

Here's what my wet lens captured:

I'd say you got the shot...gorgeous! Now print it large and sell a few copies to fund the fixing of the lens.

mikeSF · 07-02-2011, 02:43 PM

OK, here is the rogue wave series...i still have sand in my teeth from this.

deadwolfbones · 07-02-2011, 02:47 PM

Originally posted by mikeSF

OK, here is the rogue wave series...i still have sand in my teeth from this.

Cool shots, actually.

jurysi · 07-02-2011, 03:13 PM

Finally took the 15 out with me today. My first (and only to be honest) shot with the lens:

Colbyt · 07-02-2011, 04:17 PM

Originally posted by mikeSF

OK, here is the rogue wave series...i still have sand in my teeth from this.

Might consider a new title for that series, The Death of a DA15 seems more correct.

Just teasing, I hope it drys out fine for you.

mikeSF · 07-02-2011, 05:17 PM

Originally posted by Colbyt

Might consider a new title for that series, The Death of a DA15 seems more correct.

Just teasing, I hope it drys out fine for you.

thx, don't know yet. i havent tried it on the camera yet but is definitely has a scratchiness to the focus.

as for the burst of shots, i apparently clenched up on the remote trigger when the adrenaline hit me.

07-02-2011, 02:24 PM	#2409
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,622	Here's what my wet lens captured: i do have a series of shots when the water hit the camera and the tripod tipped over...maybe i will put em up shortly. Last edited by mikeSF; 07-02-2011 at 02:32 PM.

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07-01-2011, 02:49 AM	#2401
TOUGEFC Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Brisbane Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,561	Originally posted by twitch DA15 makes the TV news!!...... OK OK..... would you believe then my shot taken with a DA15 makes it as a backdrop for the weather on the TV news? Wow! Congrats mate, that really is a great shot!

07-01-2011, 08:10 AM	#2402
jmschrei Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Calgary, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,884	Originally posted by twitch DA15 makes the TV news!!...... OK OK..... would you believe then my shot taken with a DA15 makes it as a backdrop for the weather on the TV news? Excellent shot Twitch! Did you know they were going to use it?

07-01-2011, 09:12 AM	#2403
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,874	Hey that's really cool Twitch. Congratulations! Great shot too!

07-01-2011, 11:54 PM	#2404
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,622	whaaa! I was shooting the ocean with my DA15 this evening and a rogue wave smacked me and the camera, knocking over the tripod. i caught everything before it went under but everything got soaked. I just got home and the K5 appears to be fine except that the on off slider is still seeping water, but my poor DA15 has salt water dripping out from the focus ring. When i turn it, i hear the grinding of sand inside. any suggestions? PS - i THINK i got the shot nonetheless.

07-02-2011, 01:05 AM	#2405
twitch Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Posts: 4,571	Ouch, sorry to hear that Mike I'd be tempted to give the DA15 to pentax for a spring clean, or at least ask their advice.

07-02-2011, 02:05 AM	#2406
Chex Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: The 'Stoke, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,678	You need to scuttle it... I'll give you my address!

07-02-2011, 07:34 AM	#2407
jmschrei Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Calgary, AB Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,884	I spent the afternoon out with my 15 for the first time in a long time. The wide angle is well suited to a tall pine forest!

07-02-2011, 08:32 AM	#2408
Emacs Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2010 Location: Moscow Posts: 1,223	Originally posted by jmschrei I spent the afternoon out with my 15 for the first time in a long time. The wide angle is well suited to a tall pine forest! nice shots

07-02-2011, 02:26 PM	#2410
enoeske Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Surprise, Az Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,136	Originally posted by mikeSF Here's what my wet lens captured: I'd say you got the shot...gorgeous! Now print it large and sell a few copies to fund the fixing of the lens.

07-02-2011, 02:43 PM	#2411
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,622	OK, here is the rogue wave series...i still have sand in my teeth from this.

07-02-2011, 02:47 PM	#2412
deadwolfbones Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 7,451	Originally posted by mikeSF OK, here is the rogue wave series...i still have sand in my teeth from this. Cool shots, actually.

07-02-2011, 03:13 PM	#2413
jurysi Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Photos: Albums Posts: 111	Finally took the 15 out with me today. My first (and only to be honest) shot with the lens:

07-02-2011, 04:17 PM	#2414
Colbyt Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central Kentucky Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,418	Originally posted by mikeSF OK, here is the rogue wave series...i still have sand in my teeth from this. Might consider a new title for that series, The Death of a DA15 seems more correct. Just teasing, I hope it drys out fine for you.

07-02-2011, 05:17 PM	#2415
mikeSF Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: East Bay Area, CA Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,622	Originally posted by Colbyt Might consider a new title for that series, The Death of a DA15 seems more correct. Just teasing, I hope it drys out fine for you. thx, don't know yet. i havent tried it on the camera yet but is definitely has a scratchiness to the focus. as for the burst of shots, i apparently clenched up on the remote trigger when the adrenaline hit me.

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