Your latest acquisition

**monochrome** · 02-18-2013, 07:28 PM

Originally posted by GeneV

Like the K-01, it was just too attractive at $298.

I know - mine makes me think I should have gotten a K-5 but I just can't use the small viewfinders any more. This buys me a few more years.

GeneV · 02-18-2013, 07:51 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

I know - mine makes me think I should have gotten a K-5 but I just can't use the small viewfinders any more. This buys me a few more years.

For me, it depends. If I'm wearing contacts for distance, I can't use the mirrorless screens up close. If I am not wearing the contacts, and wearing glasses the screens are easier than the prisms.

**monochrome** · 02-18-2013, 08:05 PM

My deal is a bit different - advanced glaucoma has taken a significant amount of my visual acuity, especially peripheral vision in my right eye and they gave me lined tri-focals. Lots of after-market parts in my eyes have stopped the progress of the disease for now - but ....

It is shocking how much of your visual field is used in a VF, especially by the indicators in the margins. An MX or LX with the FB-1 / FC-1 (that's a freaking car windshield OVF) still works, the FD-1 works left-eye - even a KX works if I "look around" on the focusing screen, but the K10D screen just doesn't work any more. So I haven't bought another dSLR since.

Finding a way is fun, though.

**arnold** · 02-18-2013, 09:50 PM

Originally posted by bigted

I'm, pardon the pun, toying with one of these for the same reasons. I'd be interested in how you get on with it.

I have only just acquired it, and like what I see. The telephoto experiments have to wait until my adapters arrive. I ordered generic versions for the M42 screw mount and the K mount. They have adapters for all sorts of other brands as well.
Somewhere on Flicker I saw the same scene shot with the same lens on a K5 and a Q. The animal subject, was blown up to the same size for comparison. There was no comparison. I may be wrong, but here is my understanding:
It seems while the Q may be 1/4 the sensor size, it has 12 mega pixels on it. The K5 would have been using a quarter of it's 16mp sensor allocation on the subject (4mp?) due to the different crop factor. Then that 4mp crop had to be enlarged four times to fill the same frame, which reduces it to one mp resolution. Right or wrong, that is how the results looked.

brofkand · 02-19-2013, 08:09 AM

Just picked up an MZ-S and 645N from a local camera shop. Currently looking for a AF-540FGZ and a good mid-range zoom (eyeing the Tamron 28-75; owned it in Canon mount and enjoyed it). Also would LOVE a 43mm Limited........I'll keep on dreaming until I can afford this stuff!

littledrawe · 02-19-2013, 12:25 PM

Originally posted by brofkand

Just picked up an MZ-S and 645N from a local camera shop.

Thats quite the camera shop!!

EarlVonTapia · 02-19-2013, 01:58 PM

Got two items yesterday:

1. AF 360 FGZ Flash. Finally came in! I can't wait to start learning and playing with flash photography.

2. DA 16-45 f4

I wanted something that can go wide, can do product shots, and can work in a studio setting. I was initially thinking of just sucking it up and dropping a bunch of bills on some sweet glass (DA 15, DA 35 Macro, an f2.8 zoom) but I realized that would seriously hamper my summer plans. I eventually settled on the DA 16-45 as a budget compromise. Contacted a local seller on Craigslist, talked him down a bit, we did the exchange at a local Starbucks.

Took a bunch of test shots last night and this morning. So far so good.

cyclone3d · 02-19-2013, 02:46 PM

Originally posted by cyclone3d

Most recent are a number of reversing rings I ordered from China.
49, 52, 55, 58mm. Also got a step-up and step-down ring for a project.

And the one I am really stoked about.... have a Pentax 10-17 on the way that I got on Ebay. Got is for way cheaper than I have ever seen one go for... $220 :-D
There is something wrong with it though.. looks like a screw came loose or something letting the hood tilt to the side. Should be an easy enough fix though.

Absolutely cannot wait for the fisheye to arrive. Have been wanting one for a few years now but was not really able to afford or willing to pay new price or even normal used price.

10-17 arrived today :-D

Looks like I am going to have to dissasemble it to fix the hood/catywompus issue that is amking the focus tight at close focus. Not sure how it happened.. no scratches or digs or anything.. not even on the cap.

Edit: after looking at it closer, I found the small ding where the impact happened.

After taking it apart I found that the part of the hood that is held onto the lens by 3 screws was bent pretty badly at one of the holes and bent at a second hole. The worst was had almost pulled the screw all the way through.

So I went to work straightening it out, put it back together, and it works like new.

Sooo happy to finally have a copy of this lens. :-D

theoicarry · 02-19-2013, 06:50 PM

Originally posted by stormtech

I've been seriously thinking of getting one myself. Going to have to stop by the sporting goods store and check them out the next time I get to town.

After a little thought the camo Leaf jacket would be cool as well.

LeDave · 02-19-2013, 09:24 PM

Just ordered a new Sekonic L-358. So excited.

**arnold** · 02-21-2013, 08:52 AM

Originally posted by bigted

I'm, pardon the pun, toying with one of these for the same reasons. I'd be interested in how you get on with it.

Those buildings are 10 miles away as the crow flies. Pentax Q with adapted M 200mm (1100 effective) at about f5.6. This was on a tripod. Hand held were possible if you braced the camera against a fixture. I did basic enhancement which darkened it a bit. The M 135 seemed (I need to confirm) to have a little more purple fringing in high magnification than the 200mm. I think I must be wrong on that as this is my first test.

bigted · 02-21-2013, 10:59 AM

OK I bit, I bought a Q! It's coming from B&H so now I just have to be patient and wait.

jpyykonen · 02-21-2013, 11:13 AM

This year has been "busy" so far:

FA* 28-70/2.8
Q and K-Q adapter
5D with 50mm/1.4 lens (to explore the FF world and test some K-mount lenses)

Sagitta · 02-21-2013, 03:55 PM

My latest acquisition was a $28.80 refund on that 49.50 shipping charge for the ME with the 50mm 1.4 heading up from Florida (it SHOULD arrive tomorrow along with a 200mm I bought elsewhere... tomorrow will be a fun day).

That means 1.4 should cost me all of about $33 and some change including the shipping. Thats not even counting the ME, winder, case, and pair of old zooms that are included. I'm going to take an eBay break for a while, because I think I used up my good luck for now.

Docrwm · 02-21-2013, 04:10 PM

Originally posted by Sagitta

My latest acquisition was a $28.80 refund on that 49.50 shipping charge for the ME with the 50mm 1.4 heading up from Florida (it SHOULD arrive tomorrow along with a 200mm I bought elsewhere... tomorrow will be a fun day).

That means 1.4 should cost me all of about $33 and some change including the shipping. Thats not even counting the ME, winder, case, and pair of old zooms that are included. I'm going to take an eBay break for a while, because I think I used up my good luck for now.

Nice news. Glad they were good to you about the shipping.

02-18-2013, 07:51 PM	#4097
GeneV Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Albuquerque NM Photos: Albums Posts: 9,830	Originally posted by monochrome I know - mine makes me think I should have gotten a K-5 but I just can't use the small viewfinders any more. This buys me a few more years. For me, it depends. If I'm wearing contacts for distance, I can't use the mirrorless screens up close. If I am not wearing the contacts, and wearing glasses the screens are easier than the prisms. Last edited by GeneV; 02-18-2013 at 08:22 PM.

02-19-2013, 02:46 PM	#4103
cyclone3d Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Huntsville, Alabama Posts: 511	Originally posted by cyclone3d Most recent are a number of reversing rings I ordered from China. 49, 52, 55, 58mm. Also got a step-up and step-down ring for a project. And the one I am really stoked about.... have a Pentax 10-17 on the way that I got on Ebay. Got is for way cheaper than I have ever seen one go for... $220 :-D There is something wrong with it though.. looks like a screw came loose or something letting the hood tilt to the side. Should be an easy enough fix though. Absolutely cannot wait for the fisheye to arrive. Have been wanting one for a few years now but was not really able to afford or willing to pay new price or even normal used price. 10-17 arrived today :-D Looks like I am going to have to dissasemble it to fix the hood/catywompus issue that is amking the focus tight at close focus. Not sure how it happened.. no scratches or digs or anything.. not even on the cap. Edit: after looking at it closer, I found the small ding where the impact happened. After taking it apart I found that the part of the hood that is held onto the lens by 3 screws was bent pretty badly at one of the holes and bent at a second hole. The worst was had almost pulled the screw all the way through. So I went to work straightening it out, put it back together, and it works like new. Sooo happy to finally have a copy of this lens. :-D Last edited by cyclone3d; 02-19-2013 at 06:15 PM.

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02-18-2013, 07:28 PM	#4096
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by GeneV Like the K-01, it was just too attractive at $298. I know - mine makes me think I should have gotten a K-5 but I just can't use the small viewfinders any more. This buys me a few more years.

02-18-2013, 08:05 PM	#4098
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	My deal is a bit different - advanced glaucoma has taken a significant amount of my visual acuity, especially peripheral vision in my right eye and they gave me lined tri-focals. Lots of after-market parts in my eyes have stopped the progress of the disease for now - but .... It is shocking how much of your visual field is used in a VF, especially by the indicators in the margins. An MX or LX with the FB-1 / FC-1 (that's a freaking car windshield OVF) still works, the FD-1 works left-eye - even a KX works if I "look around" on the focusing screen, but the K10D screen just doesn't work any more. So I haven't bought another dSLR since. Finding a way is fun, though.

02-18-2013, 09:50 PM	#4099
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,294	Originally posted by bigted I'm, pardon the pun, toying with one of these for the same reasons. I'd be interested in how you get on with it. I have only just acquired it, and like what I see. The telephoto experiments have to wait until my adapters arrive. I ordered generic versions for the M42 screw mount and the K mount. They have adapters for all sorts of other brands as well. Somewhere on Flicker I saw the same scene shot with the same lens on a K5 and a Q. The animal subject, was blown up to the same size for comparison. There was no comparison. I may be wrong, but here is my understanding: It seems while the Q may be 1/4 the sensor size, it has 12 mega pixels on it. The K5 would have been using a quarter of it's 16mp sensor allocation on the subject (4mp?) due to the different crop factor. Then that 4mp crop had to be enlarged four times to fill the same frame, which reduces it to one mp resolution. Right or wrong, that is how the results looked.

02-19-2013, 08:09 AM	#4100
brofkand Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: North Carolina Posts: 836	Just picked up an MZ-S and 645N from a local camera shop. Currently looking for a AF-540FGZ and a good mid-range zoom (eyeing the Tamron 28-75; owned it in Canon mount and enjoyed it). Also would LOVE a 43mm Limited........I'll keep on dreaming until I can afford this stuff!

02-19-2013, 12:25 PM	#4101
littledrawe Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2010 Location: Red Rock Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,514	Originally posted by brofkand Just picked up an MZ-S and 645N from a local camera shop. Thats quite the camera shop!!

02-19-2013, 01:58 PM	#4102
EarlVonTapia Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Vancouver Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,207	Got two items yesterday: 1. AF 360 FGZ Flash. Finally came in! I can't wait to start learning and playing with flash photography. 2. DA 16-45 f4 I wanted something that can go wide, can do product shots, and can work in a studio setting. I was initially thinking of just sucking it up and dropping a bunch of bills on some sweet glass (DA 15, DA 35 Macro, an f2.8 zoom) but I realized that would seriously hamper my summer plans. I eventually settled on the DA 16-45 as a budget compromise. Contacted a local seller on Craigslist, talked him down a bit, we did the exchange at a local Starbucks. Took a bunch of test shots last night and this morning. So far so good.

02-19-2013, 06:50 PM	#4104
theoicarry Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 316	Originally posted by stormtech I've been seriously thinking of getting one myself. Going to have to stop by the sporting goods store and check them out the next time I get to town. After a little thought the camo Leaf jacket would be cool as well.

02-19-2013, 09:24 PM	#4105
LeDave Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Minneapolis - St. Paul Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,067	Just ordered a new Sekonic L-358. So excited.

02-21-2013, 08:52 AM	#4106
arnold Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,294	Originally posted by bigted I'm, pardon the pun, toying with one of these for the same reasons. I'd be interested in how you get on with it. Those buildings are 10 miles away as the crow flies. Pentax Q with adapted M 200mm (1100 effective) at about f5.6. This was on a tripod. Hand held were possible if you braced the camera against a fixture. I did basic enhancement which darkened it a bit. The M 135 seemed (I need to confirm) to have a little more purple fringing in high magnification than the 200mm. I think I must be wrong on that as this is my first test.

02-21-2013, 10:59 AM	#4107
bigted Moderator Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jessica Lake, Whiteshell Provincial Park, or Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,593	OK I bit, I bought a Q! It's coming from B&H so now I just have to be patient and wait.

02-21-2013, 11:13 AM	#4108
jpyykonen Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Tampere, Finland Posts: 191	This year has been "busy" so far: FA* 28-70/2.8 Q and K-Q adapter 5D with 50mm/1.4 lens (to explore the FF world and test some K-mount lenses)

02-21-2013, 03:55 PM	#4109
Sagitta Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,081	My latest acquisition was a $28.80 refund on that 49.50 shipping charge for the ME with the 50mm 1.4 heading up from Florida (it SHOULD arrive tomorrow along with a 200mm I bought elsewhere... tomorrow will be a fun day). That means 1.4 should cost me all of about $33 and some change including the shipping. Thats not even counting the ME, winder, case, and pair of old zooms that are included. I'm going to take an eBay break for a while, because I think I used up my good luck for now.

02-21-2013, 04:10 PM	#4110
Docrwm Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: Somewhere in the Southern US Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,285	Originally posted by Sagitta My latest acquisition was a $28.80 refund on that 49.50 shipping charge for the ME with the 50mm 1.4 heading up from Florida (it SHOULD arrive tomorrow along with a 200mm I bought elsewhere... tomorrow will be a fun day). That means 1.4 should cost me all of about $33 and some change including the shipping. Thats not even counting the ME, winder, case, and pair of old zooms that are included. I'm going to take an eBay break for a while, because I think I used up my good luck for now. Nice news. Glad they were good to you about the shipping.