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**BigMackCam** · 03-22-2017, 08:55 AM

Originally posted by lesmore49

I've never seen that pocket 'tripod' design before.. Looks like a great item. Wonder if it would fit a DSLR....or are they too large/heavy to be supported by this device ?

There's a large version designed for "entry level" DSLRs:

Pocket Support Large Black | MP3-BK | Manfrotto

lesmore49 · 03-22-2017, 11:41 AM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

There's a large version designed for "entry level" DSLRs:

Pocket Support Large Black | MP3-BK | Manfrotto

That would let out my K10D, K5 and K-1...all with battery grips. But it's still a great idea for those with smaller, lighter cameras.

**pepperberry farm** · 03-22-2017, 11:43 AM

I can see a K-3 (without grip) and a medium to short lens sitting on that support just fine....

Zivelot · 03-22-2017, 01:12 PM - **3 Likes**

My FF lenses have been waiting for a matching camera... and now it has arrived.

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**BigMackCam** · 03-22-2017, 01:29 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

I can see a K-3 (without grip) and a medium to short lens sitting on that support just fine....

I agree - just the body and a wide / normal / short tele prime should be fine...

**BigMackCam** · 03-22-2017, 01:55 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

I agree - just the body and a wide / normal / short tele prime should be fine...

And, in fact, I should be able to let you guys know in a few days. I found a UK seller doing the grey version for less than £15. I don't care what colour it is - black would have been nice, but anything other than pink is fine

I've ordered it, and will report back soon. The plan is to try it with my K-5 (which never has a grip attached to it) and the plastic-fantastic 35 and 50, and if it's OK with those, I'll step up to the DA 35 Limited and see what it's like.

**monochrome** · 03-22-2017, 02:27 PM

Originally posted by Zivelot

My FF lenses have been waiting for a matching camera... and now it has arrived.

Sincere felicitations and congratulations, and empathy with your other cameras, which forthwith will be neglected

**ChrisPlatt** · 03-22-2017, 03:37 PM - **1 Like**

Calumet 52mm X0 filter - yellow green
I hate using an SLR with colored filters for BW,
but sometimes it's just unavoidable.

HP G4050 flatbed photo scanner
Until I move and can set up a darkroom again
this will allow me to make digital proof sheets.

Chris

**pepperberry farm** · 03-22-2017, 04:42 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

And, in fact, I should be able to let you guys know in a few days. I found a UK seller doing the grey version for less than £15. I don't care what colour it is - black would have been nice, but anything other than pink is fine

I've ordered it, and will report back soon. The plan is to try it with my K-5 (which never has a grip attached to it) and the plastic-fantastic 35 and 50, and if it's OK with those, I'll step up to the DA 35 Limited and see what it's like.

seems there are three of these; one is discontinued and has a max load of 3.3 lbs, the current one has a max load of 1.7 lbs, and then there's the wee one for point and shoots...

I found the discontinued one, with the larger payload, at Adorama for $26 and ordered one...

**BigMackCam** · 03-22-2017, 04:48 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

I found the discontinued one, with the larger payload, at Adorama for $26 and ordered one...

Nice. Do let us know how you get on with it... I suspect mine may be the 1.7lbs version, but I'm not sure.

**pepperberry farm** · 03-22-2017, 04:52 PM

will do...

there's also a new (to me) lens on the way, so there will be cookies in the near future....

**gaweidert** · 03-23-2017, 04:36 AM

Bone graft in socket where my #3 tooth used to be. So now I have some ground up cadaver bone in me. The theory is that my bone will use the cadaver bone as a bridge to grow and replace the bone lost to infection. This is part 2 of the implant saga. Four month hiatus in dental work now. My face used to look old and ugly, but now with the swelling it looks old, ugly AND asymmetrical.

Still waiting for the "golden years". Rupert, you are a few years older than me. Have you found them yet? I keep getting mail telling me that I can find them by becoming a member of the AARP.. (American Association of Retired People for you denizens of other countries.)

eddie1960 · 03-23-2017, 05:13 AM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

Calumet 52mm X0 filter - yellow green
I hate using an SLR with colored filters for BW,
but sometimes it's just unavoidable.

Chris

they come in handy or some things, I use the red filter for outdoor portraits or with strobes (need to get the PC cord to my trigger for the new to me 690)

**ChrisPlatt** · 03-23-2017, 04:55 PM - **1 Like**

SMC Pentax (K) 135/3.5, $30 shipped on eBay

Chris

**monochrome** · 03-23-2017, 05:39 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

SMC Pentax (K) 135/3.5, $30 shipped on eBay

Chris

Nice one! Smaller and lighter than the K135/2.5. Very nice colors and sharp in the center with the classic, pleasing Pentax subject isolation lacking in today's taste for clinically sharp, cold rendering.

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03-22-2017, 08:55 AM	#9346
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,669	Originally posted by lesmore49 I've never seen that pocket 'tripod' design before.. Looks like a great item. Wonder if it would fit a DSLR....or are they too large/heavy to be supported by this device ? There's a large version designed for "entry level" DSLRs: Pocket Support Large Black \| MP3-BK \| Manfrotto

03-22-2017, 11:41 AM	#9347
lesmore49 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Western Canada Posts: 12,342	Originally posted by BigMackCam There's a large version designed for "entry level" DSLRs: Pocket Support Large Black \| MP3-BK \| Manfrotto That would let out my K10D, K5 and K-1...all with battery grips. But it's still a great idea for those with smaller, lighter cameras.

03-22-2017, 11:43 AM	#9348
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660	I can see a K-3 (without grip) and a medium to short lens sitting on that support just fine....

03-22-2017, 01:29 PM - 1 Like	#9350
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,669	Originally posted by pepperberry farm I can see a K-3 (without grip) and a medium to short lens sitting on that support just fine.... I agree - just the body and a wide / normal / short tele prime should be fine...

03-22-2017, 01:55 PM - 1 Like	#9351
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,669	Originally posted by BigMackCam I agree - just the body and a wide / normal / short tele prime should be fine... And, in fact, I should be able to let you guys know in a few days. I found a UK seller doing the grey version for less than £15. I don't care what colour it is - black would have been nice, but anything other than pink is fine I've ordered it, and will report back soon. The plan is to try it with my K-5 (which never has a grip attached to it) and the plastic-fantastic 35 and 50, and if it's OK with those, I'll step up to the DA 35 Limited and see what it's like.

03-22-2017, 02:27 PM	#9352
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by Zivelot My FF lenses have been waiting for a matching camera... and now it has arrived. Sincere felicitations and congratulations, and empathy with your other cameras, which forthwith will be neglected

03-22-2017, 03:37 PM - 1 Like	#9353
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	Calumet 52mm X0 filter - yellow green I hate using an SLR with colored filters for BW, but sometimes it's just unavoidable. HP G4050 flatbed photo scanner Until I move and can set up a darkroom again this will allow me to make digital proof sheets. Chris

03-22-2017, 04:42 PM - 1 Like	#9354
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660	Originally posted by BigMackCam And, in fact, I should be able to let you guys know in a few days. I found a UK seller doing the grey version for less than £15. I don't care what colour it is - black would have been nice, but anything other than pink is fine I've ordered it, and will report back soon. The plan is to try it with my K-5 (which never has a grip attached to it) and the plastic-fantastic 35 and 50, and if it's OK with those, I'll step up to the DA 35 Limited and see what it's like. seems there are three of these; one is discontinued and has a max load of 3.3 lbs, the current one has a max load of 1.7 lbs, and then there's the wee one for point and shoots... I found the discontinued one, with the larger payload, at Adorama for $26 and ordered one...

03-22-2017, 04:48 PM - 1 Like	#9355
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,669	Originally posted by pepperberry farm I found the discontinued one, with the larger payload, at Adorama for $26 and ordered one... Nice. Do let us know how you get on with it... I suspect mine may be the 1.7lbs version, but I'm not sure.

03-22-2017, 04:52 PM	#9356
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660	will do... there's also a new (to me) lens on the way, so there will be cookies in the near future....

03-23-2017, 04:36 AM	#9357
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	Bone graft in socket where my #3 tooth used to be. So now I have some ground up cadaver bone in me. The theory is that my bone will use the cadaver bone as a bridge to grow and replace the bone lost to infection. This is part 2 of the implant saga. Four month hiatus in dental work now. My face used to look old and ugly, but now with the swelling it looks old, ugly AND asymmetrical. Still waiting for the "golden years". Rupert, you are a few years older than me. Have you found them yet? I keep getting mail telling me that I can find them by becoming a member of the AARP.. (American Association of Retired People for you denizens of other countries.)

03-23-2017, 05:13 AM	#9358
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt Calumet 52mm X0 filter - yellow green I hate using an SLR with colored filters for BW, but sometimes it's just unavoidable. Chris they come in handy or some things, I use the red filter for outdoor portraits or with strobes (need to get the PC cord to my trigger for the new to me 690)

03-23-2017, 04:55 PM - 1 Like	#9359
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,692	SMC Pentax (K) 135/3.5, $30 shipped on eBay Chris

03-23-2017, 05:39 PM	#9360
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt SMC Pentax (K) 135/3.5, $30 shipped on eBay Chris Nice one! Smaller and lighter than the K135/2.5. Very nice colors and sharp in the center with the classic, pleasing Pentax subject isolation lacking in today's taste for clinically sharp, cold rendering.

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