Originally posted by Nesster Dear Pentax Forums,
This past weekend I told my wife I was going shooting at the swamps and shore. I got up early and packed my P645 with the 55 and 150 lenses, and several rolls of color film, and drove the hour to the shore. It was bitingly cold, and I soon discovered the camera's electronics simply quit. So, I decided to go back home.
When I arrived, I caught my wife in bed with another man. Needless to say, I'm very upset and disgusted. What should I do?
signed, Disillusioned
Dear Disillusioned,
First off, taking an electronically controlled camera such as the P645 out in freezing weather is asking for trouble. You can carry a second set of batteries, under your coat where your body keeps them warm, and swap as needed. Or, Pentax made a remote battery holder that would be even better.
Secondly, I doubt the 55mm lens is wide enough for shooting swamps and beaches. You should consider the Arsat 30mm, which is a true wide angle on the 645. You do have a polarizer - and a split ND filter? Essential.
Third, which film? I recommend Provia or Velvia for this type of shooting, or, if you want B&W, Foma 100 developed in Rodinal.
Finally, never, ever, go on a shooting trip without a backup, fully mechanical camera.
I thought of something last night. You have this all wrong, we'd ask for a photograph to diagnose the problem first.
And since we'd want as much in depth information as possible it had better be a photo of the wife in bed with the other man