Amateur Photographers (UK) Predicts End for Pentax

beholder3 · 11-30-2018, 09:39 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by normhead

You have the well known issue in your solar control block, it will cost $250 to have it repaired or you can do it yourself for $20,

You are missing the point, you sunny-sky fanboy. I have sold all my old sunny-skies and now use the superior sunless-skies. There you can see what you get and don't need error prone extra mechanical parts like "sunglasses". And the sky either is dull-grey or black.

You just need to go to the sunless-skies forums and you'll see, we all agree. Especially when shooting after work in winter, it is clear: the sky is all black.

Go ask the astro pros.

normhead · 11-30-2018, 09:46 AM

Originally posted by beholder3

You are missing the point, you sunny-sky fanboy. I have sold all my old sunny-skies and now use the superior sunless-skies. There you can see what you get and don't need error prone extra mechanical parts like "sunglasses". And the sky either is dull-grey or black.

You just need to go to the sunless-skies forums and you'll see, we all agree. Especially when shooting after work in winter, it is clear: the sky is all black.

Go ask the astro pros.

Just because a few fad followers have chosen to go sunless doesn't mean every body has. Many of us will continue to treasure our sunny days (and blue skies) even if sunless makes up 90% of the markets or more. As long as we can have our sun from time to time we don't care about what porcelain white sunless people do.

RonHendriks1966 · 11-30-2018, 10:17 AM

So typical that the sunny-sky fanboys are here to tell us that their blues are way better then our blues.......

normhead · 11-30-2018, 12:56 PM

Originally posted by RonHendriks1966

So typical that the sunny-sky fanboys are here to tell us that their blues are way better then our blues.......

Well, you can't ignore the laws of physics.

**clackers** · 11-30-2018, 01:06 PM

Thank you guys, I needed the laugh this morning. So many true observations in your surreal banter!

**Rondec** · 11-30-2018, 01:49 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by normhead

Well, you can't ignore the laws of physics.

I've noticed that since I upgraded the windows in my home to "full frame" ones, that the blues in the sky seem clearer -- less noisy, one might say.

normhead · 11-30-2018, 02:06 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Rondec

I've noticed that since I upgraded the windows in my home to "full frame" ones, that the blues in the sky seem clearer -- less noisy, one might say.

I won't believe it unless it wsa a double blind study where people didn't know whether they were evaluating the new ones or the old ones. Too many people just get excited about getting new windows and can't be objective.

**c.a.m** · 11-30-2018, 02:32 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by normhead

a double blind study

But won't the blinds obscure the view out the window? The ones in our house do just that.

**Alex645** · 11-30-2018, 02:32 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Rondec

I've noticed that since I upgraded the windows in my home to "full frame" ones, that the blues in the sky seem clearer -- less noisy, one might say.

Originally posted by normhead

I won't believe it unless it wsa a double blind study where people didn't know whether they were evaluating the new ones or the old ones. Too many people just get excited about getting new windows and can't be objective.

Double blinds over two full frame windows would completely block the sky and then it's 50/50 as to which window has bluer skies. I'd recommend no blinds and no windows for the best results

reh321 · 11-30-2018, 02:40 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by c.a.m

But won't the blinds obscure the view out the window? The ones in our house do just that.

If you have blinds, then you won't be blinded by information - biases work best in ignorance.

**clackers** · 11-30-2018, 03:28 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Alex645

Double blinds over two full frame windows would completely block the sky and then it's 50/50 as to which window has bluer skies. I'd recommend no blinds and no windows for the best results

Or wear blinkers. I think DPR should be able to sell us a pair, they've got plenty … they issue them to their editors, for instance.

adjutant · 11-30-2018, 05:58 PM

Pentax has been about to die for how many years now?

normhead · 11-30-2018, 07:00 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by adjutant

Pentax has been about to die for how many years now?

Long enough that people who say it should be held accountable.

**Alex645** · 11-30-2018, 08:49 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by adjutant

Pentax has been about to die for how many years now?

99 years. In November 2019, it will be 100....and something tells me they are saving something special for the anniversary.

totsmuyco · 12-01-2018, 04:17 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Alex645

99 years. In November 2019, it will be 100....and something tells me they are saving something special for the anniversary.

If they'll come up with a K-3II replacement, 11-22 and the 85, I'll try to look surprised.
If they give a surprise 80-400 AW that's my request. If people complain about this lens, you can blame me for that. Well, this is just my wish

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11-30-2018, 09:39 AM - 1 Like	#841
beholder3 Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 3,112	Originally posted by normhead You have the well known issue in your solar control block, it will cost $250 to have it repaired or you can do it yourself for $20, You are missing the point, you sunny-sky fanboy. I have sold all my old sunny-skies and now use the superior sunless-skies. There you can see what you get and don't need error prone extra mechanical parts like "sunglasses". And the sky either is dull-grey or black. You just need to go to the sunless-skies forums and you'll see, we all agree. Especially when shooting after work in winter, it is clear: the sky is all black. Go ask the astro pros.

11-30-2018, 09:46 AM	#842
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by beholder3 You are missing the point, you sunny-sky fanboy. I have sold all my old sunny-skies and now use the superior sunless-skies. There you can see what you get and don't need error prone extra mechanical parts like "sunglasses". And the sky either is dull-grey or black. You just need to go to the sunless-skies forums and you'll see, we all agree. Especially when shooting after work in winter, it is clear: the sky is all black. Go ask the astro pros. Just because a few fad followers have chosen to go sunless doesn't mean every body has. Many of us will continue to treasure our sunny days (and blue skies) even if sunless makes up 90% of the markets or more. As long as we can have our sun from time to time we don't care about what porcelain white sunless people do.

11-30-2018, 10:17 AM	#843
RonHendriks1966 Banned Join Date: Jan 2009 Photos: Gallery Posts: 9,675	So typical that the sunny-sky fanboys are here to tell us that their blues are way better then our blues.......

11-30-2018, 12:56 PM	#844
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by RonHendriks1966 So typical that the sunny-sky fanboys are here to tell us that their blues are way better then our blues....... Well, you can't ignore the laws of physics.

11-30-2018, 01:06 PM	#845
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Thank you guys, I needed the laugh this morning. So many true observations in your surreal banter!

11-30-2018, 01:49 PM - 4 Likes	#846
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,652	Originally posted by normhead Well, you can't ignore the laws of physics. I've noticed that since I upgraded the windows in my home to "full frame" ones, that the blues in the sky seem clearer -- less noisy, one might say.

11-30-2018, 02:06 PM - 2 Likes	#847
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by Rondec I've noticed that since I upgraded the windows in my home to "full frame" ones, that the blues in the sky seem clearer -- less noisy, one might say. I won't believe it unless it wsa a double blind study where people didn't know whether they were evaluating the new ones or the old ones. Too many people just get excited about getting new windows and can't be objective.

11-30-2018, 02:32 PM - 1 Like	#848
c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,189	Originally posted by normhead a double blind study But won't the blinds obscure the view out the window? The ones in our house do just that.

11-30-2018, 02:32 PM - 1 Like	#849
Alex645 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kaneohe, HI Photos: Albums Posts: 3,526	Originally posted by Rondec I've noticed that since I upgraded the windows in my home to "full frame" ones, that the blues in the sky seem clearer -- less noisy, one might say. Originally posted by normhead I won't believe it unless it wsa a double blind study where people didn't know whether they were evaluating the new ones or the old ones. Too many people just get excited about getting new windows and can't be objective. Double blinds over two full frame windows would completely block the sky and then it's 50/50 as to which window has bluer skies. I'd recommend no blinds and no windows for the best results

11-30-2018, 02:40 PM - 1 Like	#850
reh321 Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: South Bend, IN, USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 23,177	Originally posted by c.a.m But won't the blinds obscure the view out the window? The ones in our house do just that. If you have blinds, then you won't be blinded by information - biases work best in ignorance.

11-30-2018, 03:28 PM - 1 Like	#851
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Alex645 Double blinds over two full frame windows would completely block the sky and then it's 50/50 as to which window has bluer skies. I'd recommend no blinds and no windows for the best results Or wear blinkers. I think DPR should be able to sell us a pair, they've got plenty … they issue them to their editors, for instance.

11-30-2018, 05:58 PM	#852
adjutant Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Posts: 100	Pentax has been about to die for how many years now?

11-30-2018, 07:00 PM - 1 Like	#853
normhead Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Near Algonquin Park Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 40,451	Originally posted by adjutant Pentax has been about to die for how many years now? Long enough that people who say it should be held accountable.

11-30-2018, 08:49 PM - 1 Like	#854
Alex645 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kaneohe, HI Photos: Albums Posts: 3,526	Originally posted by adjutant Pentax has been about to die for how many years now? 99 years. In November 2019, it will be 100....and something tells me they are saving something special for the anniversary.

12-01-2018, 04:17 AM - 1 Like	#855
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	Originally posted by Alex645 99 years. In November 2019, it will be 100....and something tells me they are saving something special for the anniversary. If they'll come up with a K-3II replacement, 11-22 and the 85, I'll try to look surprised. If they give a surprise 80-400 AW that's my request. If people complain about this lens, you can blame me for that. Well, this is just my wish