Tony and Chelsea do it again...

Not a Number · 10-26-2019, 02:35 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Wasp

As for the Nikon F, one could make a case that it was the first modern SLR. And the F mount is still around. Yes, I know, Pentax made SLRs before Nikon...

Nikon F - The Camera that Changed Everything - PentaxForums.com

**microlight** · 10-26-2019, 02:59 PM - **1 Like**

Hehe, thanks all. Glad this stirred a bit of interest!

**Digitalis** · 10-26-2019, 04:17 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by UncleVanya

I wish you would do a history segment like this.

I could spend an hour alone discussing any single camera maker*. Knowing my penchant for digression you had better make that two hours, and my speech sometimes veers into the vernacular - so just add a solid 5 mins for all the bleeps.

I have also been asked to do product unboxing videos.

* I admit my knowlege of Olympus and Mamiya [and common lomography cameras] is somewhat limited due to lack of practical experience with their products.

**UncleVanya** · 10-26-2019, 05:13 PM

Originally posted by Digitalis

I could spend an hour alone discussing any single camera maker*. Knowing my penchant for digression you had better make that two hours, and my speech sometimes veers into the vernacular - so just add a solid 5 mins for all the bleeps.

I have also been asked to do product unboxing videos.

* I admit my knowlege of Olympus and Mamiya [and common lomography cameras] is somewhat limited due to lack of practical experience with their products.

Anytime you want to host a q&a session online and a bit of lecture I'm game.

**clickclick** · 10-26-2019, 05:15 PM

Does mesh with what I've come to expect, but perhaps this indicative of the audience.

**Digitalis** · 10-26-2019, 09:15 PM

Originally posted by UncleVanya

Anytime you want to host a q&a session online and a bit of lecture I'm game.

A Pentax forums podcast could be fun, with other members joining in. I think just me would make things a rather monotonous experience for the listener. Getting other people on it could keep things fresh..or make things go horrendously off the rails. Either way could be entertaining.

**UncleVanya** · 10-27-2019, 05:05 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Digitalis

A Pentax forums podcast could be fun, with other members joining in. I think just me would make things a rather monotonous experience for the listener. Getting other people on it could keep things fresh..or make things go horrendously off the rails. Either way could be entertaining.

@Adam... This sounds interesting.

Wasp · 10-27-2019, 05:59 AM

Originally posted by stevebrot

* The argument generally ends when it is pointed out that Asahi offered no lenses in 1959 having true automatic aperture actuation, something F-mount lenses offered from the start.

One could also point out that it took Asahi another fifteen years or so to come up with a bayonet mount.

The Nikon F mount is probably the oldest one still in production, but I will have to fact check myself on that. For all I know there still M42 bodies on the shelves.

**UncleVanya** · 10-27-2019, 06:05 AM

Originally posted by Wasp

One could also point out that it took Asahi another fifteen years or so to come up with a bayonet mount.

There was a tension between existing customers and lenses and the new. It was hard to swap lens mounts. I'm not certain they felt it was needed - Pentax seemed very conservative in this area. Look at the sdm introduction, 5 high end lenses were made that worked with and without sdm support in the body. And the m42 adaptor for k mount performed a similar function.

Wasp · 10-27-2019, 06:49 AM - **1 Like**

Those who disagree with the Northrups can always compile their own lists. Perhaps we should start a thread on the topic of significant moment in photography history. I would do so, but then I would have to compile my own list.

stevebrot · 10-27-2019, 10:09 AM

Originally posted by Wasp

The Nikon F mount is probably the oldest one still in production, but I will have to fact check myself on that. For all I know there still M42 bodies on the shelves.

For pictorial photographic cameras, I believe you are correct. The last production M42 body that I am aware of was the Bessaflex TM (NOS rumored still available), though Zeiss still makes M42 lenses for industrial applications.

Steve

jokers10 · 10-27-2019, 10:13 AM

I can't watch their videos anymore. Even when they critique the brands they are typically in love with, it doesn't make a lot of sense. They are in a very unique bubble, and their soft spoken demeanor is what keeps viewers on their channel.

Wasp · 10-27-2019, 10:41 AM

Originally posted by Wasp

Those who disagree with the Northrups can always compile their own lists. Perhaps we should start a thread on the topic of significant moment in photography history. I would do so, but then I would have to compile my own list.

Thread started:

Ten Moments in History That Changed Cameras and Photography - PentaxForums.com

Wasp · 10-27-2019, 10:54 AM

Originally posted by jokers10

I can't watch their videos anymore. Even when they critique the brands they are typically in love with, it doesn't make a lot of sense. They are in a very unique bubble, and their soft spoken demeanor is what keeps viewers on their channel.

I would rather watch their soft spoken presentations, than this guy. He is quite good and knows his stuff, but his presentation is very loud and over the top.

Jared Polin, a.k.a. Fro Knows for those who have not seen him before.

swanlefitte · 10-27-2019, 10:54 AM

I don't watch most of their stuff and therefore I can say I like them.
They need to keep producing content, I don't need to watch it.
The 5 worst types of photographers was hilarious, the food photography shoot out was fun. Their guest interviews are insightful. If you want geek level YouTube is not a format that lends itself well to understanding. It's great for entertainment and insight but not information.

10-26-2019, 04:17 PM - 2 Likes	#33
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by UncleVanya I wish you would do a history segment like this. I could spend an hour alone discussing any single camera maker. Knowing my penchant for digression you had better make that two hours, and my speech sometimes veers into the vernacular - so just add a solid 5 mins for all the bleeps. I have also been asked to do product unboxing videos. I admit my knowlege of Olympus and Mamiya [and common lomography cameras] is somewhat limited due to lack of practical experience with their products. Last edited by Digitalis; 10-26-2019 at 04:43 PM.

10-27-2019, 10:09 AM	#41
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by Wasp The Nikon F mount is probably the oldest one still in production, but I will have to fact check myself on that. For all I know there still M42 bodies on the shelves. For pictorial photographic cameras, I believe you are correct. The last production M42 body that I am aware of was the Bessaflex TM (NOS rumored still available), though Zeiss still makes M42 lenses for industrial applications. Steve Last edited by stevebrot; 10-27-2019 at 10:17 AM.

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10-26-2019, 02:35 PM - 1 Like	#31
Not a Number Moderator Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Venice, CA Posts: 10,526	Originally posted by Wasp As for the Nikon F, one could make a case that it was the first modern SLR. And the F mount is still around. Yes, I know, Pentax made SLRs before Nikon... Nikon F - The Camera that Changed Everything - PentaxForums.com

10-26-2019, 02:59 PM - 1 Like	#32
microlight Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2011 Location: Hampshire, UK Posts: 2,129 Original Poster	Hehe, thanks all. Glad this stirred a bit of interest!

10-26-2019, 05:13 PM	#34
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401	Originally posted by Digitalis I could spend an hour alone discussing any single camera maker. Knowing my penchant for digression you had better make that two hours, and my speech sometimes veers into the vernacular - so just add a solid 5 mins for all the bleeps. I have also been asked to do product unboxing videos. I admit my knowlege of Olympus and Mamiya [and common lomography cameras] is somewhat limited due to lack of practical experience with their products. Anytime you want to host a q&a session online and a bit of lecture I'm game.

10-26-2019, 05:15 PM	#35
clickclick Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Location: East Coast Posts: 2,903	Does mesh with what I've come to expect, but perhaps this indicative of the audience.

10-26-2019, 09:15 PM	#36
Digitalis Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Melbourne, Victoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 11,694	Originally posted by UncleVanya Anytime you want to host a q&a session online and a bit of lecture I'm game. A Pentax forums podcast could be fun, with other members joining in. I think just me would make things a rather monotonous experience for the listener. Getting other people on it could keep things fresh..or make things go horrendously off the rails. Either way could be entertaining.

10-27-2019, 05:05 AM - 1 Like	#37
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401	Originally posted by Digitalis A Pentax forums podcast could be fun, with other members joining in. I think just me would make things a rather monotonous experience for the listener. Getting other people on it could keep things fresh..or make things go horrendously off the rails. Either way could be entertaining. @Adam... This sounds interesting.

10-27-2019, 05:59 AM	#38
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,660	Originally posted by stevebrot * The argument generally ends when it is pointed out that Asahi offered no lenses in 1959 having true automatic aperture actuation, something F-mount lenses offered from the start. One could also point out that it took Asahi another fifteen years or so to come up with a bayonet mount. The Nikon F mount is probably the oldest one still in production, but I will have to fact check myself on that. For all I know there still M42 bodies on the shelves.

10-27-2019, 06:05 AM	#39
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,401	Originally posted by Wasp One could also point out that it took Asahi another fifteen years or so to come up with a bayonet mount. There was a tension between existing customers and lenses and the new. It was hard to swap lens mounts. I'm not certain they felt it was needed - Pentax seemed very conservative in this area. Look at the sdm introduction, 5 high end lenses were made that worked with and without sdm support in the body. And the m42 adaptor for k mount performed a similar function.

10-27-2019, 06:49 AM - 1 Like	#40
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,660	Those who disagree with the Northrups can always compile their own lists. Perhaps we should start a thread on the topic of significant moment in photography history. I would do so, but then I would have to compile my own list.

10-27-2019, 10:13 AM	#42
jokers10 New Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Florida Photos: Albums Posts: 20	I can't watch their videos anymore. Even when they critique the brands they are typically in love with, it doesn't make a lot of sense. They are in a very unique bubble, and their soft spoken demeanor is what keeps viewers on their channel.

10-27-2019, 10:41 AM	#43
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,660	Originally posted by Wasp Those who disagree with the Northrups can always compile their own lists. Perhaps we should start a thread on the topic of significant moment in photography history. I would do so, but then I would have to compile my own list. Thread started: Ten Moments in History That Changed Cameras and Photography - PentaxForums.com

10-27-2019, 10:54 AM	#44
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,660	Originally posted by jokers10 I can't watch their videos anymore. Even when they critique the brands they are typically in love with, it doesn't make a lot of sense. They are in a very unique bubble, and their soft spoken demeanor is what keeps viewers on their channel. I would rather watch their soft spoken presentations, than this guy. He is quite good and knows his stuff, but his presentation is very loud and over the top. Jared Polin, a.k.a. Fro Knows for those who have not seen him before.

10-27-2019, 10:54 AM	#45
swanlefitte Pentaxian Join Date: May 2015 Location: Minneapolis Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,068	I don't watch most of their stuff and therefore I can say I like them. They need to keep producing content, I don't need to watch it. The 5 worst types of photographers was hilarious, the food photography shoot out was fun. Their guest interviews are insightful. If you want geek level YouTube is not a format that lends itself well to understanding. It's great for entertainment and insight but not information.