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Marcus Rowland · 03-31-2021, 07:09 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

The other day I asked my daughter what she'd make if she had a 3-D printer.
Without hesitation she replied "A 3-D printer." Bloody brilliant, no?

And now you know which side of the family she gets her sense of humor from...

Chris

Got the Pentax 110 caps today - a bit of a tight fit because there's some threads of plastic in areas under the flanges of the bayonet, but it soon goes away if you put them on and off the lens a few times. My friend is also running me off a few Exakta caps for a fraction of the price on eBay. I have a feeling I may be tempting him toward the photographic side of the Force, up to now he's mostly printed stuff for role playing games. But I'm not going to start getting all my caps from him, it just isn't worthwhile for a lot of the more common sizes, it's cheaper to buy five or ten at a time from China.

cyberjunkie · 04-01-2021, 05:05 PM

Originally posted by SamirShah

The Weldon 3 and helicoid grease arrived a few days ago, so all set now for lens repair, including separation issues on the 100f4 macro!

May I ask where you bough the Weld-On 3?
i sent you a private message but I got no reply...
Cheers
Paolo

**richard0170** · 04-02-2021, 09:09 AM - **2 Likes**

A long term investment (at least that is what I am telling myself and SWMBO) arrived this morning.....

**AgentL** · 04-02-2021, 09:14 AM

Originally posted by richard0170

A long term investment (at least that is what I am telling myself and SWMBO) arrived this morning.....

That's a nice looking body with an even nicer looking lens. What fun!

Thwyllo · 04-02-2021, 09:51 AM

Well lately I'm into buying cheap but good condition second hand mirrorless cameras. So my most recent purchases have included a Samsung WB150F (a steal at only €30), a very nice Canon EOS M10 which produces excellent quality results from its APSC sensor and a mint Panasonic Lumix GF7 which I've fallen in love with.

They might not have all the features of a DSLR but it makes you stop and think about your photography a lot more. It's a bit like driving a beaten up old car that you don't have to worry about parking.

**richard0170** · 04-02-2021, 09:54 AM

Originally posted by AgentL

That's a nice looking body with an even nicer looking lens. What fun!

Thank you. I am not so sure about the body looking nice TBH. It's a bit flash for me, but as I say it is supposed to be an investment. The FM2/t is, as mir.com says, not just lighter but also smoother running than your run of the mill FM2. Those Voiglander Ultron SLs (especially the original ones) are my favourite lenses for film cameras.

disconnekt · 04-02-2021, 12:52 PM - **1 Like**

Lightbox, 3d printed negative carrier holder got delivered. Carrier fits perfectly onto the lightbox, which will used down the road to digitize my 35mm film.

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disconnekt · 04-02-2021, 12:57 PM - **1 Like**

The Tamron 28-75mm also came in, here it is on my ZX-L ��

**pepperberry farm** · 04-04-2021, 06:04 PM - **6 Likes**

it's been a good week...

the bokina arrived:

**pepperberry farm** · 04-04-2021, 06:10 PM - **7 Likes**

and then, yesterday, the SMC A 50mm f1.2 arrived

ChristianRock · 04-06-2021, 09:01 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

and then, yesterday, the SMC A 50mm f1.2 arrived

It will be pretty tough to ever beat that week, but I'm sure you will try

**pepperberry farm** · 04-06-2021, 09:58 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by ChristianRock

It will be pretty tough to ever beat that week, but I'm sure you will try

agreed, especially since a third arrival landed today: an SMC Takumar 50mm f1.4

(:

stevebrot · 04-06-2021, 10:03 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

agreed, especially since a third arrival landed today: an SMC Takumar 50mm f1.4

(:

I've been pretty impressed with mine. I think you are going to like it.

Steve

Benz3ne · 04-06-2021, 01:59 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

agreed, especially since a third arrival landed today: an SMC Takumar 50mm f1.4

(:

Very nice. I’ve been using it’s older brother, the Super-Takumar (7 element but radioactive I believe) for the SIC this month (as well as for other pics).
Very nice and capable lens.

edom31 · 04-06-2021, 03:15 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Benz3ne

I’ve been using it’s older brother, the Super-Takumar (7 element but radioactive I believe) for the SIC this month (as well as for other pics).Very nice and capable lens.

SMC will be your lens' older brother... also 7 element. the 8-element won't be SMC. I have either the Sup-Tak or SMC Tak 7-element and love it. The 8th element I will one day when it appears as a bargain (wait long enough and it will happen).

On a non-Pentax note:

Just got a Sony A35 to use my Minolta AF glass... mostyl 50/1.7 and beercan 75-210/4... Now I also got a first version minolta 50/2.8 macro...

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03-31-2021, 07:09 PM	#22261
Marcus Rowland Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2016 Location: London Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,079	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt The other day I asked my daughter what she'd make if she had a 3-D printer. Without hesitation she replied "A 3-D printer." Bloody brilliant, no? And now you know which side of the family she gets her sense of humor from... Chris Got the Pentax 110 caps today - a bit of a tight fit because there's some threads of plastic in areas under the flanges of the bayonet, but it soon goes away if you put them on and off the lens a few times. My friend is also running me off a few Exakta caps for a fraction of the price on eBay. I have a feeling I may be tempting him toward the photographic side of the Force, up to now he's mostly printed stuff for role playing games. But I'm not going to start getting all my caps from him, it just isn't worthwhile for a lot of the more common sizes, it's cheaper to buy five or ten at a time from China.

04-01-2021, 05:05 PM	#22262
cyberjunkie Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Chiang Mai, Bologna, Amsterdam Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,198	Originally posted by SamirShah The Weldon 3 and helicoid grease arrived a few days ago, so all set now for lens repair, including separation issues on the 100f4 macro! May I ask where you bough the Weld-On 3? i sent you a private message but I got no reply... Cheers Paolo

04-02-2021, 09:09 AM - 2 Likes	#22263
richard0170 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,034	A long term investment (at least that is what I am telling myself and SWMBO) arrived this morning.....

04-02-2021, 09:14 AM	#22264
AgentL Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Seattle Photos: Albums Posts: 1,759	Originally posted by richard0170 A long term investment (at least that is what I am telling myself and SWMBO) arrived this morning..... That's a nice looking body with an even nicer looking lens. What fun!

04-02-2021, 09:51 AM	#22265
Thwyllo Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2021 Location: Hautes Pyrenees, France. Posts: 159	Well lately I'm into buying cheap but good condition second hand mirrorless cameras. So my most recent purchases have included a Samsung WB150F (a steal at only €30), a very nice Canon EOS M10 which produces excellent quality results from its APSC sensor and a mint Panasonic Lumix GF7 which I've fallen in love with. They might not have all the features of a DSLR but it makes you stop and think about your photography a lot more. It's a bit like driving a beaten up old car that you don't have to worry about parking.

04-02-2021, 09:54 AM	#22266
richard0170 Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2017 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,034	Originally posted by AgentL That's a nice looking body with an even nicer looking lens. What fun! Thank you. I am not so sure about the body looking nice TBH. It's a bit flash for me, but as I say it is supposed to be an investment. The FM2/t is, as mir.com says, not just lighter but also smoother running than your run of the mill FM2. Those Voiglander Ultron SLs (especially the original ones) are my favourite lenses for film cameras.

04-04-2021, 06:04 PM - 6 Likes	#22269
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,797	it's been a good week... the bokina arrived:

04-04-2021, 06:10 PM - 7 Likes	#22270
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,797	and then, yesterday, the SMC A 50mm f1.2 arrived

04-06-2021, 09:01 AM - 2 Likes	#22271
ChristianRock Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: People's Republic of America Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,912	Originally posted by pepperberry farm and then, yesterday, the SMC A 50mm f1.2 arrived It will be pretty tough to ever beat that week, but I'm sure you will try

04-06-2021, 09:58 AM - 2 Likes	#22272
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,797	Originally posted by ChristianRock It will be pretty tough to ever beat that week, but I'm sure you will try agreed, especially since a third arrival landed today: an SMC Takumar 50mm f1.4 (:

04-06-2021, 10:03 AM - 2 Likes	#22273
stevebrot Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Vancouver (USA) Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 42,007	Originally posted by pepperberry farm agreed, especially since a third arrival landed today: an SMC Takumar 50mm f1.4 (: I've been pretty impressed with mine. I think you are going to like it. Steve

04-06-2021, 01:59 PM - 1 Like	#22274
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Originally posted by pepperberry farm agreed, especially since a third arrival landed today: an SMC Takumar 50mm f1.4 (: Very nice. I’ve been using it’s older brother, the Super-Takumar (7 element but radioactive I believe) for the SIC this month (as well as for other pics). Very nice and capable lens.

04-06-2021, 03:15 PM - 1 Like	#22275
edom31 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2017 Location: Garden City, NY Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,349	Originally posted by Benz3ne I’ve been using it’s older brother, the Super-Takumar (7 element but radioactive I believe) for the SIC this month (as well as for other pics).Very nice and capable lens. SMC will be your lens' older brother... also 7 element. the 8-element won't be SMC. I have either the Sup-Tak or SMC Tak 7-element and love it. The 8th element I will one day when it appears as a bargain (wait long enough and it will happen). On a non-Pentax note: Just got a Sony A35 to use my Minolta AF glass... mostyl 50/1.7 and beercan 75-210/4... Now I also got a first version minolta 50/2.8 macro...

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