Your latest acquisition

**BigMackCam** · 02-20-2016, 03:18 PM

Originally posted by jpzk

Latest ... K-3

Booyah! Well done!

Jean Poitiers · 02-20-2016, 04:02 PM

Originally posted by sherrvonne

I am working on acquiring an overlock machine, I researched the embroidery units, then I read the K-1 specs. Oh.... Help me....

Ask my wife .. she has a "Babylock" machine.

Plus she has a "Sweet Sixteen" quilter ... quite expensive sewing GAS.

sherrvonne · 02-20-2016, 04:57 PM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Ask my wife .. she has a "Babylock" machine.

Plus she has a "Sweet Sixteen" quilter ... quite expensive sewing GAS.

I seen a Husqvarna Embroidery machine... Ahck.... I should of slapped myself and walked away from the machine demo.

micromacro · 02-20-2016, 05:12 PM

Amazing price on marketplace triggered my LBA today, got DA 35mm macro ltd.
No excuse.

sandbasser · 02-20-2016, 05:14 PM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Ask my wife .. she has a "Babylock" machine.

Plus she has a "Sweet Sixteen" quilter ... quite expensive sewing GAS.

Silly boys... Sewing is NOT just for girls. I have made several backpacks, a tarp and other recreational equipment with my old Pfaff.

**gaweidert** · 02-20-2016, 07:03 PM

Originally posted by sherrvonne

I seen a Husqvarna Embroidery machine... Ahck.... I should of slapped myself and walked away from the machine demo.

Yeah, My wife has a Husqvarna Ruby Deluxe and just added their Epic to her collection. So I guess that is her latest acquisition.

Jonathan Mac · 02-21-2016, 02:13 AM

I picked up a Ricoh XR-M (also known as XR-X) on Friday for €25. I mainly wanted the lens (a very good condition Sigma mini-wide 28/2.8) and my initial testing show it to be every bit as good as it's reputation suggests. It has an extra pin though I'm not sure it's the unsafe Ricoh pin or a different one, it's used to allow modes other than M or A on compatible Ricoh SLRs. I'll need to have a look later but for now I've tested it on my Fujifilm X-M1 where any extra pins are not an issue due to the lack of AF (obviously) on the adapter.

I'd never heard of the camera but I googled it and it turns out it was Ricoh's top-of-the-line model in 1987. It seems to work perfectly and the big grip with four AAs in it makes it very comfortable to hold. The feature list is much better than most of my film SLRs and the viewfinder is very good. Top shutter speed is a respectable 1/2000s. I might need to look further into legacy Ricoh SLRs.

Here's a quick phone snap of it.

Ricoh XR-M, top of the line in 1987. With a Sigma mini-wide 28mm f/2.8. by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr

I also got a Minolta X-300s because I've wanted a second SR-mount body for a while so that I'm not limited to one film type when using my Minolta lenses. It was marked at €18 but they only charged me €5. It's not as flimsy as I expected it to be but it has a common fault with this model whereby a dodgy capacitor doesn't allow it to turn on, but from what I've seen online it's quite easy to fix, I just need to track down a suitable replacement capacitor and swap it out.

**gaweidert** · 02-21-2016, 03:35 PM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

I picked up a Ricoh XR-M (also known as XR-X) on Friday for €25. .

I have two of these I purchased new. It was the first K-mount camera I purchased. When we went on our "Great Western Jaunt" in 1991 I took two of them. They are very good cameras and performed flawlessly for me. I also have two of the little clip on Speedlight flash units too. When Ricoh purchased Pentax, I had no qualms about them knowing how to run the company based upon my experiences with these gems.

Jean Poitiers · 02-22-2016, 02:20 PM

Originally posted by sandbasser

Silly boys... Sewing is NOT just for girls. I have made several backpacks, a tarp and other recreational equipment with my old Pfaff.

Despite the name, I have learned that "Pfaff" is "good" ...

Given all my wife's sewing GAS, I just may pick up the habit for some fun ...

Jean Poitiers · 02-22-2016, 02:24 PM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

I picked up a Ricoh XR-M (also known as XR-X) on Friday for €25. ...

The Sigma 28/2.8 Mini-Wide is a great lens ... I had it in PK and passed it on because I had another in 24mm. I still have a 28 in M42 ... great for close focus.

Here, the 24/2.8 near MFD ... a snap of Crumble, our Tom cat.

Jonathan Mac · 02-23-2016, 01:55 AM

Originally posted by gaweidert

I have two of these I purchased new. It was the first K-mount camera I purchased. When we went on our "Great Western Jaunt" in 1991 I took two of them. They are very good cameras and performed flawlessly for me. I also have two of the little clip on Speedlight flash units too. When Ricoh purchased Pentax, I had no qualms about them knowing how to run the company based upon my experiences with these gems.

I took the XR-M out at the weekend and I can't remember the last time I liked a film camera so much at first use. It was refreshing not to have to put in new seals and mirror bumper first (the camera has neither).

The only thing I don't like is that, while ISO can be set manually for non-DX films, it can't be over-ridden for DX. The manual states that this is what the exposure compensation is for, which of course is not true. I prefer to keep exposure compensation for use in compensating for exposure, not have it eaten up because I can't over-ride the ISO. However, it's easily solved by putting something non-conductive over the DX contacts. I used a piece of post-it.

surfar · 02-23-2016, 02:01 AM

Just picked up an unwanted gift type k50 with kit wr 18/55....firmwares still 1.00 and it looks new...equivalent of U$ 220.it'll live at another house I visit on weekends so I don't have to move a backpack twice a week...and a few days later a slightly used WR 50/200

jeallen01 · 02-23-2016, 02:03 AM

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

....The only thing I don't like is that, while ISO can be set manually for non-DX films, it can't be over-ridden for DX. The manual states that this is what the exposure compensation is for, which of course is not true. I prefer to keep exposure compensation for use in compensating for exposure, not have it eaten up because I can't over-ride the ISO. However, it's easily solved by putting something non-conductive over the DX contacts. I used a piece of post-it.

That was a problem, and a solution, for many cameras that used the DX film speed sensor system.

**wtlwdwgn** · 02-25-2016, 02:19 PM - **4 Likes**

Thinking of how nice this might be on a K-1.

micromacro · 02-27-2016, 04:41 PM

Originally posted by wtlwdwgn

Thinking of how nice this might be on a K-1.

Oh yesssss

I spotted opened box of strobe flash set at BestBuy. Cheap quality set: two strobes, two stands, three umbrellas for 74 bucks, Insignia AC master/slave flash kit. I have no clue really how to use it

, just play with light.
And here is the first result, in dark room at night. It seems not bad idea to keep it for small "studio"to learn light setups.

02-21-2016, 03:35 PM	#7553
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,327	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac I picked up a Ricoh XR-M (also known as XR-X) on Friday for €25. . I have two of these I purchased new. It was the first K-mount camera I purchased. When we went on our "Great Western Jaunt" in 1991 I took two of them. They are very good cameras and performed flawlessly for me. I also have two of the little clip on Speedlight flash units too. When Ricoh purchased Pentax, I had no qualms about them knowing how to run the company based upon my experiences with these gems. Last edited by gaweidert; 02-21-2016 at 04:04 PM.

02-23-2016, 02:01 AM	#7557
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,143	Just picked up an unwanted gift type k50 with kit wr 18/55....firmwares still 1.00 and it looks new...equivalent of U$ 220.it'll live at another house I visit on weekends so I don't have to move a backpack twice a week...and a few days later a slightly used WR 50/200 Last edited by surfar; 02-25-2016 at 05:05 PM. Reason: =

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02-20-2016, 03:18 PM	#7546
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,695	Originally posted by jpzk Latest ... K-3 Booyah! Well done!

02-20-2016, 04:02 PM	#7547
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by sherrvonne I am working on acquiring an overlock machine, I researched the embroidery units, then I read the K-1 specs. Oh.... Help me.... Ask my wife .. she has a "Babylock" machine. Plus she has a "Sweet Sixteen" quilter ... quite expensive sewing GAS.

02-20-2016, 04:57 PM	#7548
sherrvonne Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,975	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Ask my wife .. she has a "Babylock" machine. Plus she has a "Sweet Sixteen" quilter ... quite expensive sewing GAS. I seen a Husqvarna Embroidery machine... Ahck.... I should of slapped myself and walked away from the machine demo.

02-20-2016, 05:12 PM	#7549
micromacro Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Florida Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,722	Amazing price on marketplace triggered my LBA today, got DA 35mm macro ltd. No excuse.

02-20-2016, 05:14 PM	#7550
sandbasser Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Riverside, CA USA Posts: 143	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Ask my wife .. she has a "Babylock" machine. Plus she has a "Sweet Sixteen" quilter ... quite expensive sewing GAS. Silly boys... Sewing is NOT just for girls. I have made several backpacks, a tarp and other recreational equipment with my old Pfaff.

02-20-2016, 07:03 PM	#7551
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,327	Originally posted by sherrvonne I seen a Husqvarna Embroidery machine... Ahck.... I should of slapped myself and walked away from the machine demo. Yeah, My wife has a Husqvarna Ruby Deluxe and just added their Epic to her collection. So I guess that is her latest acquisition.

02-21-2016, 02:13 AM	#7552
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	I picked up a Ricoh XR-M (also known as XR-X) on Friday for €25. I mainly wanted the lens (a very good condition Sigma mini-wide 28/2.8) and my initial testing show it to be every bit as good as it's reputation suggests. It has an extra pin though I'm not sure it's the unsafe Ricoh pin or a different one, it's used to allow modes other than M or A on compatible Ricoh SLRs. I'll need to have a look later but for now I've tested it on my Fujifilm X-M1 where any extra pins are not an issue due to the lack of AF (obviously) on the adapter. I'd never heard of the camera but I googled it and it turns out it was Ricoh's top-of-the-line model in 1987. It seems to work perfectly and the big grip with four AAs in it makes it very comfortable to hold. The feature list is much better than most of my film SLRs and the viewfinder is very good. Top shutter speed is a respectable 1/2000s. I might need to look further into legacy Ricoh SLRs. Here's a quick phone snap of it. Ricoh XR-M, top of the line in 1987. With a Sigma mini-wide 28mm f/2.8. by Jonathan MacDonald, on Flickr I also got a Minolta X-300s because I've wanted a second SR-mount body for a while so that I'm not limited to one film type when using my Minolta lenses. It was marked at €18 but they only charged me €5. It's not as flimsy as I expected it to be but it has a common fault with this model whereby a dodgy capacitor doesn't allow it to turn on, but from what I've seen online it's quite easy to fix, I just need to track down a suitable replacement capacitor and swap it out.

02-22-2016, 02:20 PM	#7554
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by sandbasser Silly boys... Sewing is NOT just for girls. I have made several backpacks, a tarp and other recreational equipment with my old Pfaff. Despite the name, I have learned that "Pfaff" is "good" ... Given all my wife's sewing GAS, I just may pick up the habit for some fun ...

02-22-2016, 02:24 PM	#7555
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac I picked up a Ricoh XR-M (also known as XR-X) on Friday for €25. ... The Sigma 28/2.8 Mini-Wide is a great lens ... I had it in PK and passed it on because I had another in 24mm. I still have a 28 in M42 ... great for close focus. Here, the 24/2.8 near MFD ... a snap of Crumble, our Tom cat.

02-23-2016, 01:55 AM	#7556
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911	Originally posted by gaweidert I have two of these I purchased new. It was the first K-mount camera I purchased. When we went on our "Great Western Jaunt" in 1991 I took two of them. They are very good cameras and performed flawlessly for me. I also have two of the little clip on Speedlight flash units too. When Ricoh purchased Pentax, I had no qualms about them knowing how to run the company based upon my experiences with these gems. I took the XR-M out at the weekend and I can't remember the last time I liked a film camera so much at first use. It was refreshing not to have to put in new seals and mirror bumper first (the camera has neither). The only thing I don't like is that, while ISO can be set manually for non-DX films, it can't be over-ridden for DX. The manual states that this is what the exposure compensation is for, which of course is not true. I prefer to keep exposure compensation for use in compensating for exposure, not have it eaten up because I can't over-ride the ISO. However, it's easily solved by putting something non-conductive over the DX contacts. I used a piece of post-it.

02-23-2016, 02:03 AM	#7558
jeallen01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,697	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac ....The only thing I don't like is that, while ISO can be set manually for non-DX films, it can't be over-ridden for DX. The manual states that this is what the exposure compensation is for, which of course is not true. I prefer to keep exposure compensation for use in compensating for exposure, not have it eaten up because I can't over-ride the ISO. However, it's easily solved by putting something non-conductive over the DX contacts. I used a piece of post-it. That was a problem, and a solution, for many cameras that used the DX film speed sensor system.

02-25-2016, 02:19 PM - 4 Likes	#7559
wtlwdwgn Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Billings, MT Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,851	Thinking of how nice this might be on a K-1.