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**Kerrowdown** · 09-23-2018, 04:49 AM

Originally posted by aslyfox

Each Life Some Rain Must Fall

Aye but this wee lens is not as good looking as Ella Fitzgerald, hence she can't get away with such dalliances on her looks alone...

**Kerrowdown** · 09-23-2018, 06:00 AM - **1 Like**

I feel that it's probably time to welcome a new "Lady" to the Harem... named now as my "Retro Lady" (SMC Pentax-M 40mm F2.8), albeit on a probationary basis initially... some shots this morning from the "Lost Garden" here on the Kerrowdown Estate, has for me finally confirmed her place amongst the others.

Dean Bradshaw · 09-23-2018, 06:38 AM

Originally posted by pschlute

Show me a language that isn't an amalgam of different languages!

Hungarian? Would that be about one of the only ones? Related to Finnish (Sami?), I believe...but not an amalgam as such? To be fair, maybe ‘modern’ Hungarian uses a much broader range of ‘borrowed’ words...I have no idea...

bertwert · 09-23-2018, 07:14 AM

Originally posted by tim60

Was that James IV of Scotland? Precision is required even if there is no competition with England, since James VI of Scotland became James I of England.

Yes, James IV of Scotland.

**Cerebum** · 09-23-2018, 09:57 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

starting off simple & straight-forward: Super Takumar 55mm f1.8, with the original hood...

Good start.

see if you can pick up an auto yashinon/auto chinon 55mm f1.4 or 1.7 or an auto mamiya sekor 50mm f1.8. All Tomiokas and the 1.7. & 1.8 are so sharp you cut yourself when you use them. Also, they can be got for $10-20. Are you using the auto/manual switch for focusing? And have you got a flanged m42 infinity adapter in case you need your button pushed in? If you want a cheap source, look at buying camera kits on eBay rather than lenses. You get some great isco Göttingen and e Ludwig lenses on edixas, practika cameras have DDR Zeiss, pentacons and Helios 44s (you need one of those) and you can get the lenses listed above, with a camera body, often for far less than buying the lens separate. Don't forget looking at old asahi cameras, cos we all know what they come with

you won't need many SMU's per lens, but they are so cheap, you will be doing a lot of measuring

**pepperberry farm** · 09-23-2018, 02:42 PM

replaced an ancient Linksys router this morning...

Wasp · 09-23-2018, 03:15 PM - **1 Like**

I bought three SanDisk 16G SD cards for about $7 each. They are the full sized versions, not the silly little ones that are meant for phones and require an adapter for a camera. It is also heartening to see that the stupid, stupid, stupid, what were they thinking write protect switch is not around anymore.

The lady at the store pointed out that the things will only work in cameras. That's just fine by me, I replied.

Oh yes, I also got a new laptop bag that came with a free power bank (at the same store). It might be useful for charging my Samsung NX1.

**Ex Finn.** · 09-23-2018, 03:31 PM

2 128GB micro SD UHS-1cards, one for my tablet and one for my Galaxy S9.

Marcus Rowland · 09-23-2018, 04:02 PM - **2 Likes**

Well, having just moaned about the high cost of the Sony Cybershot DSC V3 I wanted for infra-red work one turned up on ebay this week and I got it for £35 inc P&P, which is a lot less than I expected to pay. And I'll be able to recoup some of it by selling the DSC V1 I've been using. It turns out to use CF cards, not Sony memory sticks, which is annoying since I don't have any spares - but I'd need to include a card with the old camera anyway. It takes a different lens adapter tube for filters, but I think I can do it cheaply with a stepping ring and the existing tube.

I think I'll start moaning about the high price of some of the other cameras and lenses I lust after, you never know your luck...

later - sorry, it can use CF cards (but CF 1 only) or memory sticks - unfortunately this still leaves me needing to buy one or the other.

cyberjunkie · 09-24-2018, 06:32 AM - **1 Like**

A little accessory that I'm sure any owner of the Pentax-A 2.8/20mm would like to have.
Can't understand why it was sold as a separate accessory!

MH-RB 67mm

I don't have the 20mm with me, but when I saw it at a decent price I asked the vendor if for the same price he could just throw it in a cushioned envelope, and send it as letter.
He accepted. Now I just hope the protection would be enough and that it won't get crushed on its journey from one continent to another...

Jean Poitiers · 09-24-2018, 07:07 AM - **1 Like**

Recent "boot sale" find from a few weekends ago ... yes, behind still in my posting here

...

Initial pricing was 40€ and luckily it had a 1.5V battery so I could test it (almost correctly) ... so, I counter offered 30€ and it was a done deal. I didn't have the heart to do a "low-ball" offer, because the seller was pretty nice and we chatted it up a bit, etc. Plus I was really happy to have a very nice case ...

Needs new seals, but I have an extra set, so good there ... works well with the 1.5V and here's an example with some FOMA 100 home developed in Caffenol CH ... the second roll though this Canonet QL17. I will install the new seals after I finish the third roll of film in it now ... some FOMA 200 for maybe a different Caffenol recipe.

bertwert · 09-24-2018, 12:42 PM - **2 Likes**

Got a 21 Ltd in the mail right now, I can't wait to get home and try it. It felt as though the box was empty, but when opened up I found the little thing wrapped up in bubble wrap!

Racer X 69 · 09-24-2018, 01:11 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Generated from my Apple iPod Touch using tools.rackonly.com

Dude is a little camera shy, isn’t he?

**aslyfox** · 09-24-2018, 01:50 PM - **3 Likes**

my newest " experienced " lens arrived today

a SMC Pentax-DA 15mm F4 ED AL Limited

purchased from a forum member

note the use of SMU for measurement purposes only ( they are now back in the freezer )

second photo is of my limited " limiteds " collection [ forgot to show the cap for the 40mm ]

**aslyfox** · 09-24-2018, 02:13 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bertwert

Got a 21 Ltd in the mail right now, I can't wait to get home and try it. It felt as though the box was empty, but when opened up I found the little thing wrapped up in bubble wrap!

I blame you for my latest acquisition

the " experienced " SMC Pentax-DA 15mm F4ED AL Limited

you posted that you wanted a 21mm Limited or 15mm Limited and that triggered my LBA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

so it is all your fault

[ thanks

]

09-23-2018, 04:02 PM - 2 Likes	#13974
Marcus Rowland Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	Well, having just moaned about the high cost of the Sony Cybershot DSC V3 I wanted for infra-red work one turned up on ebay this week and I got it for £35 inc P&P, which is a lot less than I expected to pay. And I'll be able to recoup some of it by selling the DSC V1 I've been using. It turns out to use CF cards, not Sony memory sticks, which is annoying since I don't have any spares - but I'd need to include a card with the old camera anyway. It takes a different lens adapter tube for filters, but I think I can do it cheaply with a stepping ring and the existing tube. I think I'll start moaning about the high price of some of the other cameras and lenses I lust after, you never know your luck... later - sorry, it can use CF cards (but CF 1 only) or memory sticks - unfortunately this still leaves me needing to buy one or the other. Last edited by Marcus Rowland; 09-23-2018 at 04:10 PM.

09-24-2018, 02:13 PM - 1 Like	#13980
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,583	Originally posted by bertwert Got a 21 Ltd in the mail right now, I can't wait to get home and try it. It felt as though the box was empty, but when opened up I found the little thing wrapped up in bubble wrap! I blame you for my latest acquisition the " experienced " SMC Pentax-DA 15mm F4ED AL Limited you posted that you wanted a 21mm Limited or 15mm Limited and that triggered my LBA !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! so it is all your fault [ thanks ] Last edited by aslyfox; 09-25-2018 at 05:25 AM.

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09-23-2018, 04:49 AM	#13966
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by aslyfox Each Life Some Rain Must Fall Aye but this wee lens is not as good looking as Ella Fitzgerald, hence she can't get away with such dalliances on her looks alone...

09-23-2018, 06:38 AM	#13968
Dean Bradshaw Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Perth, Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 322	Originally posted by pschlute Show me a language that isn't an amalgam of different languages! Hungarian? Would that be about one of the only ones? Related to Finnish (Sami?), I believe...but not an amalgam as such? To be fair, maybe ‘modern’ Hungarian uses a much broader range of ‘borrowed’ words...I have no idea...

09-23-2018, 07:14 AM	#13969
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Originally posted by tim60 Was that James IV of Scotland? Precision is required even if there is no competition with England, since James VI of Scotland became James I of England. Yes, James IV of Scotland.

09-23-2018, 09:57 AM - 1 Like	#13970
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,829	Originally posted by pepperberry farm starting off simple & straight-forward: Super Takumar 55mm f1.8, with the original hood... Good start. see if you can pick up an auto yashinon/auto chinon 55mm f1.4 or 1.7 or an auto mamiya sekor 50mm f1.8. All Tomiokas and the 1.7. & 1.8 are so sharp you cut yourself when you use them. Also, they can be got for $10-20. Are you using the auto/manual switch for focusing? And have you got a flanged m42 infinity adapter in case you need your button pushed in? If you want a cheap source, look at buying camera kits on eBay rather than lenses. You get some great isco Göttingen and e Ludwig lenses on edixas, practika cameras have DDR Zeiss, pentacons and Helios 44s (you need one of those) and you can get the lenses listed above, with a camera body, often for far less than buying the lens separate. Don't forget looking at old asahi cameras, cos we all know what they come with you won't need many SMU's per lens, but they are so cheap, you will be doing a lot of measuring

09-23-2018, 02:42 PM	#13971
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,791	replaced an ancient Linksys router this morning...

09-23-2018, 03:15 PM - 1 Like	#13972
Wasp Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: Pretoria Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,663	I bought three SanDisk 16G SD cards for about $7 each. They are the full sized versions, not the silly little ones that are meant for phones and require an adapter for a camera. It is also heartening to see that the stupid, stupid, stupid, what were they thinking write protect switch is not around anymore. The lady at the store pointed out that the things will only work in cameras. That's just fine by me, I replied. Oh yes, I also got a new laptop bag that came with a free power bank (at the same store). It might be useful for charging my Samsung NX1.

09-23-2018, 03:31 PM	#13973
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	2 128GB micro SD UHS-1cards, one for my tablet and one for my Galaxy S9.

09-24-2018, 06:32 AM - 1 Like	#13975
cyberjunkie Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chiang Mai, Bologna, Amsterdam Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,198	A little accessory that I'm sure any owner of the Pentax-A 2.8/20mm would like to have. Can't understand why it was sold as a separate accessory! MH-RB 67mm I don't have the 20mm with me, but when I saw it at a decent price I asked the vendor if for the same price he could just throw it in a cushioned envelope, and send it as letter. He accepted. Now I just hope the protection would be enough and that it won't get crushed on its journey from one continent to another...

09-24-2018, 12:42 PM - 2 Likes	#13977
bertwert Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2015 Location: Golden, BC Posts: 15,172	Got a 21 Ltd in the mail right now, I can't wait to get home and try it. It felt as though the box was empty, but when opened up I found the little thing wrapped up in bubble wrap!

09-24-2018, 01:11 PM - 2 Likes	#13978
Racer X 69 Moderator Man With A Camera Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: The Great Pacific Northwet, in the Land Between Canada and Mexico Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,078	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Generated from my Apple iPod Touch using tools.rackonly.com Dude is a little camera shy, isn’t he?

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