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rml63 · 02-20-2020, 02:54 AM - **4 Likes**

My Sekonic L858D.

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Prohibitiory · 02-20-2020, 03:45 AM - **1 Like**

And Pentax 40-80mm f/2.8-4.0 MACRO just now as well, my Ebay should be blocked.

Racer X 69 · 02-20-2020, 04:20 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Prohibitiory

And Pentax 40-80mm f/2.8-4.0 MACRO just now as well, my Ebay should be blocked.

My first lens. Bought with a Ricoh XR2s, way back in the dark ages. Still have it, even use it now and then.

tim60 · 02-20-2020, 05:27 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

What are SMUs?

If you peruse this thread you will find many pictures of kit posed alongside a stack of chocolate coated biscuits (cookies for Americans).

**aslyfox** · 02-20-2020, 05:50 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

What are SMUs?

a number of years ago now a member, not me, posted in this thread a photo of two lenses separated by some " objects "

the next poster indicated he was not interested in the lenses but instead he wanted the " objects "

the objects were Girl Scout thin mint cookies or a generic type of that cookie

thus the Standard Measurement Unit was created and is used by some of us to indicate scale:

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/14-general-talk/99051-your-latest-acquis...ml#post4916208

AMU means an " alternative ( but similar shaped object ) measuring unit " :

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/14-general-talk/99051-your-latest-acquis...ml#post4920669

**pepperberry farm** · 02-20-2020, 06:42 AM - **6 Likes**

I'm wondering if the SMU info needs to be in a sticky...

**WPRESTO** · 02-20-2020, 06:44 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by Ducatigaz

What are SMUs?

Already answered by Racer X 69 and others, but FYI: it goes back to someone on this thread who wanted to indicate the size of a lens he'd purchased, so he put of stack of Girl Scout thin mint cookies next to it. Others took it up, and it became the "SMU" = standard measuring unit for showing the size of newly obtained lenses in particular. For some long telephotos it is necessary to put a dab of aerosol decorative cookie/cake decorating frosting between the thin mints to keep the stack upright. If you cannot get - have never tasted a Girl Scout thin mint, my deepest sympathy. They are a really nice cookie, although a new flavor introduced this year, the "smores" cream-filled, is also very good and has the potential, IMHO, to become an annual in-demand classic.

Benz3ne · 02-20-2020, 06:53 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

I'm wondering if the SMU info needs to be in a sticky...

By ‘info’ do you mean a recipe? In which case I definitely think it should be in a sticky...

**aslyfox** · 02-20-2020, 07:22 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

I'm wondering if the SMU info needs to be in a sticky...

a sticky would be nice

perhaps " SMU " and the meaning could be added to these threads under " miscellaneous "

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**ehrwien** · 02-20-2020, 10:41 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

I'm wondering if the SMU info needs to be in a sticky...

I guess for an 800mm lens it would be beneficial for stacking them high enough if the SMUs themselves were sticky. Or is this the reason you mainly seem to prefer wide angle lenses?

**pepperberry farm** · 02-20-2020, 10:48 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by ehrwien

I guess for an 800mm lens it would be beneficial for stacking them high enough if the SMUs themselves were sticky. Or is this the reason you mainly seem to prefer wide angle lenses?

the largest/longest lens I've used SMU's for is my FA* 300/4.5...

Racer X 69 · 02-20-2020, 11:29 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by ehrwien

I guess for an 800mm lens it would be beneficial for stacking them high enough if the SMUs themselves were sticky. Or is this the reason you mainly seem to prefer wide angle lenses?

As Walter mentioned, a dab of cake frosting between each cookie should hold them together, at least long enough to make the SMU stack and shoot a photograph.

**gaweidert** · 02-20-2020, 12:10 PM - **2 Likes**

SILKYPIX Developer Studio Pro 10. Got the upgrade from DS Pro 9. Cost about $80 US. I can install it on up to three computers.

The real problem with SMU's is that they evaporate. At least that is what I tell my wife. Several packages of SMU's are on order.

**steamloco76** · 02-20-2020, 01:08 PM - **2 Likes**

A new 128GB iPad to replace my wife's iPad Air which needs a new lighting port and battery. I have the same model air too and it needs a new battery. I may get her old one repaired and use it. Mine has always been super slow on Wi-Fi compared to hers. Not sure why.

**monochrome** · 02-20-2020, 02:26 PM - **2 Likes**

28 day supply of freeze-dried meals for two, 3 new Rubbermaid trash cans to hold water and 100 ear loop aerosol masks.

02-20-2020, 05:50 AM - 1 Like	#18950
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by Ducatigaz What are SMUs? a number of years ago now a member, not me, posted in this thread a photo of two lenses separated by some " objects " the next poster indicated he was not interested in the lenses but instead he wanted the " objects " the objects were Girl Scout thin mint cookies or a generic type of that cookie thus the Standard Measurement Unit was created and is used by some of us to indicate scale: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/14-general-talk/99051-your-latest-acquis...ml#post4916208 AMU means an " alternative ( but similar shaped object ) measuring unit " : https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/14-general-talk/99051-your-latest-acquis...ml#post4920669 Last edited by aslyfox; 02-20-2020 at 09:59 AM.

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02-20-2020, 03:45 AM - 1 Like	#18947
Prohibitiory Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2020 Location: Buckinghamshire, UK Posts: 471	And Pentax 40-80mm f/2.8-4.0 MACRO just now as well, my Ebay should be blocked.

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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: 28,068	Originally posted by Prohibitiory And Pentax 40-80mm f/2.8-4.0 MACRO just now as well, my Ebay should be blocked. My first lens. Bought with a Ricoh XR2s, way back in the dark ages. Still have it, even use it now and then.

02-20-2020, 05:27 AM - 1 Like	#18949
tim60 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Photos: Albums Posts: 8,745	Originally posted by Ducatigaz What are SMUs? If you peruse this thread you will find many pictures of kit posed alongside a stack of chocolate coated biscuits (cookies for Americans).

02-20-2020, 06:42 AM - 6 Likes	#18951
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679	I'm wondering if the SMU info needs to be in a sticky...

02-20-2020, 06:44 AM - 4 Likes	#18952
WPRESTO Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Massachusetts Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 59,108	Originally posted by Ducatigaz What are SMUs? Already answered by Racer X 69 and others, but FYI: it goes back to someone on this thread who wanted to indicate the size of a lens he'd purchased, so he put of stack of Girl Scout thin mint cookies next to it. Others took it up, and it became the "SMU" = standard measuring unit for showing the size of newly obtained lenses in particular. For some long telephotos it is necessary to put a dab of aerosol decorative cookie/cake decorating frosting between the thin mints to keep the stack upright. If you cannot get - have never tasted a Girl Scout thin mint, my deepest sympathy. They are a really nice cookie, although a new flavor introduced this year, the "smores" cream-filled, is also very good and has the potential, IMHO, to become an annual in-demand classic.

02-20-2020, 06:53 AM - 3 Likes	#18953
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Originally posted by pepperberry farm I'm wondering if the SMU info needs to be in a sticky... By ‘info’ do you mean a recipe? In which case I definitely think it should be in a sticky...

02-20-2020, 07:22 AM - 2 Likes	#18954
aslyfox Seeker of Knowledge Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Topeka, Kansas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 24,581	Originally posted by pepperberry farm I'm wondering if the SMU info needs to be in a sticky... a sticky would be nice perhaps " SMU " and the meaning could be added to these threads under " miscellaneous " DSLR Lens Terms and Abbreviations - Articles and Tips \| PentaxForums.com Photography Terms Cheat Sheet - Articles and Tips \| PentaxForums.com

02-20-2020, 10:41 AM - 3 Likes	#18955
ehrwien Site Supporter Join Date: May 2016 Posts: 2,782	Originally posted by pepperberry farm I'm wondering if the SMU info needs to be in a sticky... I guess for an 800mm lens it would be beneficial for stacking them high enough if the SMUs themselves were sticky. Or is this the reason you mainly seem to prefer wide angle lenses?

02-20-2020, 10:48 AM - 3 Likes	#18956
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679	Originally posted by ehrwien I guess for an 800mm lens it would be beneficial for stacking them high enough if the SMUs themselves were sticky. Or is this the reason you mainly seem to prefer wide angle lenses? the largest/longest lens I've used SMU's for is my FA* 300/4.5...

02-20-2020, 11:29 AM - 3 Likes	#18957
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: 28,068	Originally posted by ehrwien I guess for an 800mm lens it would be beneficial for stacking them high enough if the SMUs themselves were sticky. Or is this the reason you mainly seem to prefer wide angle lenses? As Walter mentioned, a dab of cake frosting between each cookie should hold them together, at least long enough to make the SMU stack and shoot a photograph.

02-20-2020, 12:10 PM - 2 Likes	#18958
gaweidert Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Rochester, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 5,325	SILKYPIX Developer Studio Pro 10. Got the upgrade from DS Pro 9. Cost about $80 US. I can install it on up to three computers. The real problem with SMU's is that they evaporate. At least that is what I tell my wife. Several packages of SMU's are on order.

02-20-2020, 01:08 PM - 2 Likes	#18959
steamloco76 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Pennsylvania Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,710	A new 128GB iPad to replace my wife's iPad Air which needs a new lighting port and battery. I have the same model air too and it needs a new battery. I may get her old one repaired and use it. Mine has always been super slow on Wi-Fi compared to hers. Not sure why.

02-20-2020, 02:26 PM - 2 Likes	#18960
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