My Semi-Retirement Shelf

**LaurenOE** · 11-12-2013, 10:24 AM - **1 Like**

Sadly, today I put a new member onto the semi-retirement shelf.
Cameras that are "ready to go" but are hardly ever called back to active duty.

There is one K5 still in my active kit (until I get another K3)

Such is progress.

Sad, but these cameras *do* have a place of honor and are separate from my "collection"

kenafein · 11-12-2013, 03:39 PM

Didn't you buy a K-5 IIs awhile back? If that K-5 needs a good foster home, I am available.

aurele · 11-12-2013, 03:50 PM - **1 Like**

i'll take the front right one, the MZ-S if you need some space for the new comer. And, 'ill take in charge the shepping fees ! I'm such a good forumer, ain't i ?

fuent104 · 11-12-2013, 04:23 PM

That shelf is like a hall of fame.

**LaurenOE** · 11-12-2013, 04:45 PM

Originally posted by kenafein

Didn't you buy a K-5 IIs awhile back? If that K-5 needs a good foster home, I am available.

I was VERY close but held off. Thankfully Ricoh didn't mess up the K3!

LOL. Honestly, if you lived near me, and I knew you in real life, you could come and borrow whatever you liked!

Originally posted by aurele

i'll take the front right one, the MZ-S if you need some space for the new comer. And, 'ill take in charge the shepping fees ! I'm such a good forumer, ain't i ?

Ah, the MZ-S such a great film camera. After everything I did to find the remote cap, it would be hard to part with!

Originally posted by fuent104

That shelf is like a hall of fame.

Yep. That is just the "semi-retirement" shelf. The "collector" shelf is more fun (along with the lenses).

It really is sad that I don't have more Pentaxians in my area. If I knew someone that wanted to borrow my gear, but take real good care of it, I'd be fine with it.

Alas, too many people don't respect Pentax gear that much.

kenafein · 11-12-2013, 05:14 PM

Originally posted by LaurenOE

Alas, too many people don't respect Pentax gear that much.

It usually only takes holding one one time to gain a measure of respect. My Nikonian Cousin was really impressed with the K-r. He never got a chance to hold my K-5. I do miss that camera. I wish I could afford to keep everything, but I don't have the space or the funds.

manntax · 11-12-2013, 05:34 PM

Originally posted by fuent104

That shelf is like a hall of fame.

+1

--manntax

**LaurenOE** · 11-12-2013, 05:58 PM

Originally posted by manntax

+1

--manntax

LOL. There is a reason I am a Pentaxian, and why there are no camera/lenses in my forum signature.

p38arover · 11-12-2013, 10:55 PM

Is that an SFx/SF1 in the back LH corner?

**LaurenOE** · 11-13-2013, 05:13 AM

Originally posted by p38arover

Is that an SFx/SF1 in the back LH corner?

Yes it is!

OldNoob · 11-13-2013, 04:57 PM

Originally posted by LaurenOE

Sadly, today I put a new member onto the semi-retirement shelf.
Cameras that are "ready to go" but are hardly ever called back to active duty.

There is one K5 still in my active kit (until I get another K3)

Such is progress.

Sad, but these cameras *do* have a place of honor and are separate from my "collection"

NEAT! You Pentafile you!
Looks like my old Minolta collection before i ebayed it away.

**LaurenOE** · 11-13-2013, 07:58 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by OldNoob

NEAT! You Pentafile you!
Looks like my old Minolta collection before i ebayed it away.

Too funny.

If just that shelf makes me a Pentafile...I wonder what would I would be called if folks saw everything!!!

Blue · 11-14-2013, 12:22 PM

I divested my K20d last week along with a GF2.

**LaurenOE** · 11-14-2013, 12:30 PM

Originally posted by Blue

I divested my K20d last week along with a GF2.

Yep. After this week, my second K5 might be on the shelf before too long.
I'm loving the K3.
I wish physics could give more light to the tighter pixels, but that is the trade-off when it comes to resolution.

Great camera the K5, no doubt about it.

I think Ricoh/Pentax should keep producing the K5, so there is a camera between the K50 and K3.

For folks that don't need the resolution of 24mp, the K5IIs is probably one of the greatest cameras on the planet.

Arjay Bee · 11-14-2013, 08:20 PM

Originally posted by Blue

I divested my K20d last week along with a GF2

Glad to see you are keeping your 1st girlfriend :-)

Lovely collection Lauren - pieces from every generation. And that is only what you have shown so far - please show us the rest.

11-12-2013, 10:24 AM - 1 Like	#1
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690	My Semi-Retirement Shelf Sadly, today I put a new member onto the semi-retirement shelf. Cameras that are "ready to go" but are hardly ever called back to active duty. There is one K5 still in my active kit (until I get another K3) Such is progress. Sad, but these cameras do have a place of honor and are separate from my "collection"

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kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	Didn't you buy a K-5 IIs awhile back? If that K-5 needs a good foster home, I am available.

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aurele Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Paris, France Photos: Albums Posts: 3,217	i'll take the front right one, the MZ-S if you need some space for the new comer. And, 'ill take in charge the shepping fees ! I'm such a good forumer, ain't i ?

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fuent104 Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,356	That shelf is like a hall of fame.

11-12-2013, 04:45 PM	#5
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690 Original Poster	Originally posted by kenafein Didn't you buy a K-5 IIs awhile back? If that K-5 needs a good foster home, I am available. I was VERY close but held off. Thankfully Ricoh didn't mess up the K3! LOL. Honestly, if you lived near me, and I knew you in real life, you could come and borrow whatever you liked! Originally posted by aurele i'll take the front right one, the MZ-S if you need some space for the new comer. And, 'ill take in charge the shepping fees ! I'm such a good forumer, ain't i ? Ah, the MZ-S such a great film camera. After everything I did to find the remote cap, it would be hard to part with! Originally posted by fuent104 That shelf is like a hall of fame. Yep. That is just the "semi-retirement" shelf. The "collector" shelf is more fun (along with the lenses). It really is sad that I don't have more Pentaxians in my area. If I knew someone that wanted to borrow my gear, but take real good care of it, I'd be fine with it. Alas, too many people don't respect Pentax gear that much.

11-12-2013, 05:14 PM	#6
kenafein Veteran Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: Southern California Photos: Albums Posts: 4,082	Originally posted by LaurenOE Alas, too many people don't respect Pentax gear that much. It usually only takes holding one one time to gain a measure of respect. My Nikonian Cousin was really impressed with the K-r. He never got a chance to hold my K-5. I do miss that camera. I wish I could afford to keep everything, but I don't have the space or the funds.

11-12-2013, 05:34 PM	#7
manntax Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,972	Originally posted by fuent104 That shelf is like a hall of fame. +1 --manntax

11-12-2013, 05:58 PM	#8
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690 Original Poster	Originally posted by manntax +1 --manntax LOL. There is a reason I am a Pentaxian, and why there are no camera/lenses in my forum signature.

11-12-2013, 10:55 PM	#9
p38arover Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Western Sydney, Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,084	Is that an SFx/SF1 in the back LH corner?

11-13-2013, 05:13 AM	#10
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690 Original Poster	Originally posted by p38arover Is that an SFx/SF1 in the back LH corner? Yes it is!

11-13-2013, 04:57 PM	#11
OldNoob Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Posts: 402	Originally posted by LaurenOE Sadly, today I put a new member onto the semi-retirement shelf. Cameras that are "ready to go" but are hardly ever called back to active duty. There is one K5 still in my active kit (until I get another K3) Such is progress. Sad, but these cameras do have a place of honor and are separate from my "collection" NEAT! You Pentafile you! Looks like my old Minolta collection before i ebayed it away.

11-13-2013, 07:58 PM - 1 Like	#12
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690 Original Poster	Originally posted by OldNoob NEAT! You Pentafile you! Looks like my old Minolta collection before i ebayed it away. Too funny. If just that shelf makes me a Pentafile...I wonder what would I would be called if folks saw everything!!!

11-14-2013, 12:22 PM	#13
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	I divested my K20d last week along with a GF2.

11-14-2013, 12:30 PM	#14
LaurenOE Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Back in Florida, but worldwide gigs! Photos: Albums Posts: 3,690 Original Poster	Originally posted by Blue I divested my K20d last week along with a GF2. Yep. After this week, my second K5 might be on the shelf before too long. I'm loving the K3. I wish physics could give more light to the tighter pixels, but that is the trade-off when it comes to resolution. Great camera the K5, no doubt about it. I think Ricoh/Pentax should keep producing the K5, so there is a camera between the K50 and K3. For folks that don't need the resolution of 24mp, the K5IIs is probably one of the greatest cameras on the planet.

11-14-2013, 08:20 PM	#15
Arjay Bee Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Horn Island, Torres Straits, Q Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,715	Originally posted by Blue I divested my K20d last week along with a GF2 Glad to see you are keeping your 1st girlfriend :-) Lovely collection Lauren - pieces from every generation. And that is only what you have shown so far - please show us the rest.