Development update regarding the HD PENTAX-D FA★50mmF1.4 SDM AW

**monochrome** · 06-22-2018, 05:14 PM - **1 Like**

Friday!

mee · 06-22-2018, 05:31 PM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

M, 48, own house / car / hair, financially secure, WLTM attractive F with large collection of Pentax equipment who is no longer interested in photography...

I know its just a joke but that could backfire on you.. if she is no longer interested in photography, she might wonder why you are too and maybe you shouldn't be spending money on those 'pointless' but expensive items.

Better to find someone who you can be supportive of (first) and they are supportive of you in return. imo.

Paul the Sunman · 06-22-2018, 05:34 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by monochrome

Friday!

DEFINITION Pentaxian Socially inadequate person prone to long periods of depressive boredom punctuated by occasional but unpredictable moments of elation associated with product releases, followed by gradual reversions to the depressive norm as they realise the product is not what they want or is beyond their financial capacities.

Bring on Friday!

**BigMackCam** · 06-22-2018, 05:36 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mee

I know its just a joke but that could backfire on you.. if she is no longer interested in photography, she might wonder why you are too and maybe you shouldn't be spending money on those 'pointless' but expensive items.

Better to find someone who you can be supportive of (first) and they are supportive of you in return. imo.

You're quite right... it's just a joke

I'm not actually looking to meet anyone, and if was I wouldn't base a relationship on something so shallow... but, now, for the purposes of the thread, that's no fun at all, is it?

zapp · 06-23-2018, 02:57 AM

Originally posted by BigMackCam

You're quite right... it's just a joke

I'm not actually looking to meet anyone, and if was I wouldn't base a relationship on something so shallow... but, now, for the purposes of the thread, that's no fun at all, is it?

It is hard to put your money on something from Pentax with no releases. Does that mean that Pentax saves relationships? - at least the mre shallow ones.

**BigMackCam** · 06-23-2018, 03:06 AM

Originally posted by zapp

It is hard to put your money on something from Pentax with no releases.

I've never had any trouble spending money on Pentax equipment, nor any shortage of things to choose from... There's plenty to buy, and more coming

Originally posted by zapp

Does that mean that Pentax saves relationships?

It can certainly help one's relationship with photography

**Rondec** · 06-23-2018, 03:06 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

You're quite right... it's just a joke

I'm not actually looking to meet anyone, and if was I wouldn't base a relationship on something so shallow... but, now, for the purposes of the thread, that's no fun at all, is it?

Maybe Adam needs to make a Tinder section of the Forum.

Maybe a bit tough since I believe the ratio of men to women here is something like 6 or 7 to 1.

**ffking** · 06-23-2018, 03:18 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Rondec

Maybe a bit tough since I believe the ratio of men to women here is something like 6 or 7 to 1.

Could get very competitive - maybe that's why they're bringing out these big lenses

---------- Post added 23-06-18 at 03:19 AM ----------

Incidentally, the 29th would be great - it would stimulate TWO months' comments

gm4life · 06-23-2018, 05:14 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Friday!

Wahoo! Now about the 11-18 DA *? Likely will be lucky to see that before the year is up!

**RGlasel** · 06-23-2018, 05:26 PM - **7 Likes**

Originally posted by BigMackCam

I wouldn't base a relationship on something so shallow

I've been married for almost 29 years to someone who I hooked up without ever bothering to find out if she appreciated my interest in photography (never asked if she wanted to see my pentaprism, either). Now, is that shallow, or what?

**BigMackCam** · 06-24-2018, 01:44 AM

Originally posted by RGlasel

I've been married for almost 29 years to someone who I hooked up without ever bothering to find out if she appreciated my interest in photography (never asked if she wanted to see my pentaprism, either). Now, is that shallow, or what?

LOL

asahi man · 06-24-2018, 05:47 AM - **1 Like**

Have ask, but still no exactly date of fortune.
Only maybes.
Best regards

nzondlo · 06-24-2018, 06:43 AM

Originally posted by asahi man

Have ask, but still no exactly date of fortune.
Only maybes.
Best regards

Don't kill our vibes like that!

**robbiec** · 06-24-2018, 02:43 PM - **6 Likes**

Originally posted by Paul the Sunman

DEFINITION Pentaxian Socially inadequate person prone to long periods of depressive boredom punctuated by occasional but unpredictable moments of elation associated with product releases, followed by gradual reversions to the depressive norm as they realise the product is not what they want or is beyond their financial capacities.

Bring on Friday!

Disagree completely even if it is tongue in cheek. A Pentaxian only really falls into bouts of depression when they see thread after thread of relative newcomers demanding or suggesting that Pentax needs a 24, 35, 50, 85 with a minimum aperture of f/1.4 to be taken seriously and that they have to have less than 10% deviation in resolution across the whole frame because sharpness is the be all and end all in this age of media soundbite and limited attention span. To me a Pentaxian is someone who loves their chosen art or hobby, understands their craft and values the rendering of the image above all else.

mee · 06-24-2018, 04:12 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robbiec

Disagree completely even if it is tongue in cheek. A Pentaxian only really falls into bouts of depression when they see thread after thread of relative newcomers demanding or suggesting that Pentax needs a 24, 35, 50, 85 with a minimum aperture of f/1.4 to be taken seriously and that they have to have less than 10% deviation in resolution across the whole frame because sharpness is the be all and end all in this age of media soundbite and limited attention span. To me a Pentaxian is someone who loves their chosen art or hobby, understands their craft and values the rendering of the image above all else.

Now that's a comment to appeal to the core.

But that definition could mean those who use Canon equipment, or Sony, or Nikon, or Fuji.. etc.

I think a Pentaxian is just someone who uses Pentax camera equipment and has some attachment to the gear.

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06-22-2018, 05:14 PM - 1 Like	#376
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Friday!

06-22-2018, 05:31 PM	#377
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by BigMackCam M, 48, own house / car / hair, financially secure, WLTM attractive F with large collection of Pentax equipment who is no longer interested in photography... I know its just a joke but that could backfire on you.. if she is no longer interested in photography, she might wonder why you are too and maybe you shouldn't be spending money on those 'pointless' but expensive items. Better to find someone who you can be supportive of (first) and they are supportive of you in return. imo.

06-22-2018, 05:34 PM - 1 Like	#378
Paul the Sunman Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,843	Originally posted by monochrome Friday! DEFINITION Pentaxian Socially inadequate person prone to long periods of depressive boredom punctuated by occasional but unpredictable moments of elation associated with product releases, followed by gradual reversions to the depressive norm as they realise the product is not what they want or is beyond their financial capacities. Bring on Friday!

06-22-2018, 05:36 PM - 1 Like	#379
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,670	Originally posted by mee I know its just a joke but that could backfire on you.. if she is no longer interested in photography, she might wonder why you are too and maybe you shouldn't be spending money on those 'pointless' but expensive items. Better to find someone who you can be supportive of (first) and they are supportive of you in return. imo. You're quite right... it's just a joke I'm not actually looking to meet anyone, and if was I wouldn't base a relationship on something so shallow... but, now, for the purposes of the thread, that's no fun at all, is it?

06-23-2018, 02:57 AM	#380
zapp Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2011 Posts: 2,385	Originally posted by BigMackCam You're quite right... it's just a joke I'm not actually looking to meet anyone, and if was I wouldn't base a relationship on something so shallow... but, now, for the purposes of the thread, that's no fun at all, is it? It is hard to put your money on something from Pentax with no releases. Does that mean that Pentax saves relationships? - at least the mre shallow ones.

06-23-2018, 03:06 AM	#381
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,670	Originally posted by zapp It is hard to put your money on something from Pentax with no releases. I've never had any trouble spending money on Pentax equipment, nor any shortage of things to choose from... There's plenty to buy, and more coming Originally posted by zapp Does that mean that Pentax saves relationships? It can certainly help one's relationship with photography

06-23-2018, 03:06 AM - 1 Like	#382
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,653	Originally posted by BigMackCam You're quite right... it's just a joke I'm not actually looking to meet anyone, and if was I wouldn't base a relationship on something so shallow... but, now, for the purposes of the thread, that's no fun at all, is it? Maybe Adam needs to make a Tinder section of the Forum. Maybe a bit tough since I believe the ratio of men to women here is something like 6 or 7 to 1.

06-23-2018, 03:18 AM - 2 Likes	#383
ffking Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2015 Location: Old South Wales Posts: 6,038	Originally posted by Rondec Maybe a bit tough since I believe the ratio of men to women here is something like 6 or 7 to 1. Could get very competitive - maybe that's why they're bringing out these big lenses ---------- Post added 23-06-18 at 03:19 AM ---------- Incidentally, the 29th would be great - it would stimulate TWO months' comments

06-23-2018, 05:14 PM	#384
gm4life Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2016 Posts: 602	Originally posted by monochrome Friday! Wahoo! Now about the 11-18 DA *? Likely will be lucky to see that before the year is up!

06-23-2018, 05:26 PM - 7 Likes	#385
RGlasel Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Saskatoon Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,228	Originally posted by BigMackCam I wouldn't base a relationship on something so shallow I've been married for almost 29 years to someone who I hooked up without ever bothering to find out if she appreciated my interest in photography (never asked if she wanted to see my pentaprism, either). Now, is that shallow, or what?

06-24-2018, 01:44 AM	#386
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,670	Originally posted by RGlasel I've been married for almost 29 years to someone who I hooked up without ever bothering to find out if she appreciated my interest in photography (never asked if she wanted to see my pentaprism, either). Now, is that shallow, or what? LOL

06-24-2018, 05:47 AM - 1 Like	#387
asahi man Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Albums Posts: 324	Have ask, but still no exactly date of fortune. Only maybes. Best regards

06-24-2018, 06:43 AM	#388
nzondlo Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Scranton, PA Posts: 186	Originally posted by asahi man Have ask, but still no exactly date of fortune. Only maybes. Best regards Don't kill our vibes like that!

06-24-2018, 02:43 PM - 6 Likes	#389
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	Originally posted by Paul the Sunman DEFINITION Pentaxian Socially inadequate person prone to long periods of depressive boredom punctuated by occasional but unpredictable moments of elation associated with product releases, followed by gradual reversions to the depressive norm as they realise the product is not what they want or is beyond their financial capacities. Bring on Friday! Disagree completely even if it is tongue in cheek. A Pentaxian only really falls into bouts of depression when they see thread after thread of relative newcomers demanding or suggesting that Pentax needs a 24, 35, 50, 85 with a minimum aperture of f/1.4 to be taken seriously and that they have to have less than 10% deviation in resolution across the whole frame because sharpness is the be all and end all in this age of media soundbite and limited attention span. To me a Pentaxian is someone who loves their chosen art or hobby, understands their craft and values the rendering of the image above all else.

06-24-2018, 04:12 PM - 1 Like	#390
mee Veteran Member Join Date: May 2010 Posts: 7,403	Originally posted by robbiec Disagree completely even if it is tongue in cheek. A Pentaxian only really falls into bouts of depression when they see thread after thread of relative newcomers demanding or suggesting that Pentax needs a 24, 35, 50, 85 with a minimum aperture of f/1.4 to be taken seriously and that they have to have less than 10% deviation in resolution across the whole frame because sharpness is the be all and end all in this age of media soundbite and limited attention span. To me a Pentaxian is someone who loves their chosen art or hobby, understands their craft and values the rendering of the image above all else. Now that's a comment to appeal to the core. But that definition could mean those who use Canon equipment, or Sony, or Nikon, or Fuji.. etc. I think a Pentaxian is just someone who uses Pentax camera equipment and has some attachment to the gear.