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**skolkmeier** · 11-27-2021, 08:44 AM

Originally posted by tim60

Does it have USB?

Use a USB card reader.

thanks, that's what I will do.

**Canada_Rockies** · 11-27-2021, 10:59 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by tim60

Does it have USB?

Use a USB card reader.

Originally posted by skolkmeier

thanks, that's what I will do.

My wife has been using one to upload her photos for over 5 years. No moving parts, and quite cheap. It even works in Win 10 flawlessly ...

bdery · 11-27-2021, 12:58 PM - **1 Like**

Latest visitor to my house is a cute DFA 21mm Limited, which will be used for the upcoming review!

stevebrot · 11-27-2021, 01:54 PM

Originally posted by bdery

Latest visitor to my house is a cute DFA 24mm Limited, which will be used for the upcoming review!

Looking forward to this one!

Steve

**pepperberry farm** · 11-27-2021, 02:12 PM

Originally posted by bdery

Latest visitor to my house is a cute DFA 24mm Limited, which will be used for the upcoming review!

24mm?

**mattb123** · 11-27-2021, 03:59 PM - **4 Likes**

I just received and installed a new CPU for my editing machine, a Ryzen 7 5800X. I'm swapping out a 2700 and that is headed to eBay.
Huge performance boost!

**ChrisPlatt** · 11-27-2021, 05:50 PM

The used 52mm polarizer I purchased from KEH arriveded in a large cardboard box.
OTOH they mailed the similar 49mm polarizer in a small unpadded envelope...

Chris

Jonathan Mac · 11-28-2021, 12:06 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

The used 52mm polarizer I purchased from KEH arriveded in a large cardboard box.
OTOH they mailed the similar 49mm polarizer in a small unpadded envelope...

Chris

They must have thought that the average level of packaging would be fine.

3by2 · 11-28-2021, 04:53 AM

A Lemix USB charger for my KP batteries. I never even knew such a thing existed until I stumbled on a forum post. Solves my travel problems completely and a quick test proves it works nicely

**ivanvernon** · 11-28-2021, 05:19 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

The used 52mm polarizer I purchased from KEH arriveded in a large cardboard box.
OTOH they mailed the similar 49mm polarizer in a small unpadded envelope...

Chris

With a padded envelope for the 49mm and a large box for the 52mm, it is entertaining to imagine the packaging your vendor would select for the 95mm filter needed for my SMC Pentax 67 90-180mm f 5.6 zoom lens!

jspi · 11-28-2021, 07:09 AM

Originally posted by 3by2

A Lemix USB charger for my KP batteries. I never even knew such a thing existed until I stumbled on a forum post. Solves my travel problems completely and a quick test proves it works nicely

Not familiar with the Lemix brand but there's others who make USB battery chargers. I have a couple Wasabi branded USB dual battery chargers which came with a set of batteries. Not that I needed them but it was more expensive to buy just the batteries. Charging two over USB does seem to take a while (never timed it but the AC charger seems faster). Not really a concern when I have enough chargers to charge 7 batteries at once.

3by2 · 11-28-2021, 07:27 AM

Originally posted by jspi

Not familiar with the Lemix brand but there's others who make USB battery chargers. I have a couple Wasabi branded USB dual battery chargers which came with a set of batteries. Not that I needed them but it was more expensive to buy just the batteries. Charging two over USB does seem to take a while (never timed it but the AC charger seems faster). Not really a concern when I have enough chargers to charge 7 batteries at once.

There were a few different ones, this one was quite slim so I picked it on that basis. I've yet to fully test it with a depleted battery, so not sure on timings yet. It holds the battery quite securely so i could have one charging in the bag while I'm using the other and not worry about the battery losing contact with the charger.

stevebrot · 11-28-2021, 01:29 PM - **4 Likes**

From Costco ($17.99 USD, 40 count)...when you use AAs in your speedlights and don't want to run out...

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sarge · 11-28-2021, 01:32 PM - **2 Likes**

My latest Pentax acquisition is the DA* 11-18mm f/2.8. Sadly I have not had much of a chance to use it.

**steamloco76** · 11-28-2021, 03:04 PM

Originally posted by SelrahCharleS

I tried my hand at the Moler's PK Lens Lottery and ended up with the following:

Auto Kentar 35mm f/2.8
Sears Multi Coated 135mm f/2.8
Auto Sears MC 300mm f/5.6
Vivitar Auto Zoom 80-200mm f/4.5

So far the the 135mm has impressed the most but the others are due for more testing. The Kentar 35mm has some sort of pin sticking out on the mount that I need to remove to be able to mount it for testing.

The pin is for the old Ricoh 35mm SLRs which had Programmed exposure mode. You can remove it and chuck the pin in the trash.

I had that Sears 135mm and also found it to be a good performer.

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11-27-2021, 08:44 AM	#24031
skolkmeier Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: Granbury, TX Photos: Gallery Posts: 943	Originally posted by tim60 Does it have USB? Use a USB card reader. thanks, that's what I will do.

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Canada_Rockies Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Sparwood, BC, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,385	Originally posted by tim60 Does it have USB? Use a USB card reader. Originally posted by skolkmeier thanks, that's what I will do. My wife has been using one to upload her photos for over 5 years. No moving parts, and quite cheap. It even works in Win 10 flawlessly ...

11-27-2021, 01:54 PM	#24034
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by bdery Latest visitor to my house is a cute DFA 24mm Limited, which will be used for the upcoming review! Looking forward to this one! Steve

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pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,797	Originally posted by bdery Latest visitor to my house is a cute DFA 24mm Limited, which will be used for the upcoming review! 24mm?

11-27-2021, 03:59 PM - 4 Likes	#24036
mattb123 Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Colorado High Country Photos: Gallery Posts: 10,874	I just received and installed a new CPU for my editing machine, a Ryzen 7 5800X. I'm swapping out a 2700 and that is headed to eBay. Huge performance boost!

11-27-2021, 05:50 PM	#24037
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,702	The used 52mm polarizer I purchased from KEH arriveded in a large cardboard box. OTOH they mailed the similar 49mm polarizer in a small unpadded envelope... Chris

11-28-2021, 12:06 AM - 3 Likes	#24038
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,916	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt The used 52mm polarizer I purchased from KEH arriveded in a large cardboard box. OTOH they mailed the similar 49mm polarizer in a small unpadded envelope... Chris They must have thought that the average level of packaging would be fine.

11-28-2021, 04:53 AM	#24039
3by2 Closed Account Join Date: Feb 2019 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 819	A Lemix USB charger for my KP batteries. I never even knew such a thing existed until I stumbled on a forum post. Solves my travel problems completely and a quick test proves it works nicely

11-28-2021, 05:19 AM - 1 Like	#24040
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt The used 52mm polarizer I purchased from KEH arriveded in a large cardboard box. OTOH they mailed the similar 49mm polarizer in a small unpadded envelope... Chris With a padded envelope for the 49mm and a large box for the 52mm, it is entertaining to imagine the packaging your vendor would select for the 95mm filter needed for my SMC Pentax 67 90-180mm f 5.6 zoom lens!

11-28-2021, 07:09 AM	#24041
jspi Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Posts: 261	Originally posted by 3by2 A Lemix USB charger for my KP batteries. I never even knew such a thing existed until I stumbled on a forum post. Solves my travel problems completely and a quick test proves it works nicely Not familiar with the Lemix brand but there's others who make USB battery chargers. I have a couple Wasabi branded USB dual battery chargers which came with a set of batteries. Not that I needed them but it was more expensive to buy just the batteries. Charging two over USB does seem to take a while (never timed it but the AC charger seems faster). Not really a concern when I have enough chargers to charge 7 batteries at once.

11-28-2021, 07:27 AM	#24042
3by2 Closed Account Join Date: Feb 2019 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 819	Originally posted by jspi Not familiar with the Lemix brand but there's others who make USB battery chargers. I have a couple Wasabi branded USB dual battery chargers which came with a set of batteries. Not that I needed them but it was more expensive to buy just the batteries. Charging two over USB does seem to take a while (never timed it but the AC charger seems faster). Not really a concern when I have enough chargers to charge 7 batteries at once. There were a few different ones, this one was quite slim so I picked it on that basis. I've yet to fully test it with a depleted battery, so not sure on timings yet. It holds the battery quite securely so i could have one charging in the bag while I'm using the other and not worry about the battery losing contact with the charger.

11-28-2021, 01:29 PM - 4 Likes	#24043
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	From Costco ($17.99 USD, 40 count)...when you use AAs in your speedlights and don't want to run out...

11-28-2021, 01:32 PM - 2 Likes	#24044
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11-28-2021, 03:04 PM	#24045
steamloco76 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,710	Originally posted by SelrahCharleS I tried my hand at the Moler's PK Lens Lottery and ended up with the following: Auto Kentar 35mm f/2.8 Sears Multi Coated 135mm f/2.8 Auto Sears MC 300mm f/5.6 Vivitar Auto Zoom 80-200mm f/4.5 So far the the 135mm has impressed the most but the others are due for more testing. The Kentar 35mm has some sort of pin sticking out on the mount that I need to remove to be able to mount it for testing. The pin is for the old Ricoh 35mm SLRs which had Programmed exposure mode. You can remove it and chuck the pin in the trash. I had that Sears 135mm and also found it to be a good performer.

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