Point and Shoot Competition #71. Shoot anything!

**barondla** · 10-02-2013, 07:47 PM

Contest #71. No theme. Shoot & enter anything you want! Harder to judge, but more fun.

Lets see what you have.

The rules:

1. Have fun!

2. Cameras:
No cameras with sensors larger than 1".
No large format or camera typically requiring a tripod to use.
No interchangeable lens cameras.
No 35mm(D)SLRs or any camera weighing over 1kg.

Cameras permitted ( cameras listed as acceptable here supersede rules above)
Fixed-lens 35mm and smaller-format film and digital rangefinder and viewfinder cameras.
Interchangeable or fixed-lens 110film SLRs and Pentax Q.
TLRs, 6x9, 6x7, 6x6, Medium Format "folding", "box", or "Holga-style" scale focus cameras ( subject to 1kg weight limitation).

Any camera brand allowed.

3. Entries will close on October 31 (Halloween), 2013 23:59 CST (USA).
4. Maximum image dimensions are 1024x768 (ish) pixels.

5. List camera brand, model, with entry for all to see, and exposure data would be nice.
6. Post processing is fine.

7. Contest winner determines the rules, selects theme, sets closing date and judges the next competition.

8. Enter up to 3 images.
9 HAVE FUN!

Last edited by barondla; 10-06-2013 at 03:31 AM.

ASheffield · 10-02-2013, 07:51 PM

So, how about the X-5?

**barondla** · 10-02-2013, 09:33 PM

The Pentax X-5 is a fine camera and is welcome in this contest. Eager to see your entries.
thanks
barondla

ASheffield · 10-02-2013, 09:52 PM

Pentax X-5

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**crewl1** · 10-02-2013, 10:33 PM

Pentax Q , 03 fisheye.

Steve.Ledger · 10-03-2013, 04:15 AM

Pentax Q with 06 TELEPHOTO ZOOM.
All shot in manual

Two landscapes and a web filled floodlight socket

Av f5.0 1/640

Av f2.8 1/2000

Av f2.8 1/80

**jmschrei** · 10-05-2013, 08:25 PM - **1 Like**

Okay, here you go... three entries all taken with the MX-1:

kyteflyer · 10-05-2013, 10:40 PM

I've been reconnecting with my Panasonic FZ-100 which I have hated for two years. I still don't own a Pentax compact. I'd have the MX-1 if I didnt already have the Oly XZ-1 and a VF to go with it!

kyteflyer · 10-05-2013, 10:41 PM

Originally posted by jmschrei

Okay, here you go... three entries all taken with the MX-1:

Nice shots. That MX-1 doesnt let you down!

kyteflyer · 10-05-2013, 10:42 PM

Originally posted by sledger

Pentax Q with 06 TELEPHOTO ZOOM.
All shot in manual

Two landscapes and a web filled floodlight socket

Av f5.0 1/640

Av f2.8 1/2000

Av f2.8 1/80

Nice

Perfectly Oz!

Steve.Ledger · 10-05-2013, 11:02 PM

Sorry, but thought this was a 'Pentax Compact Digital & Film Cameras ' forum?
Why post Panasonic photos? Did the OP say 'any brand'? Because I have a load of Canon PnS I could post...

kyteflyer · 10-06-2013, 02:47 AM

Originally posted by sledger

Sorry, but thought this was a 'Pentax Compact Digital & Film Cameras ' forum?
Why post Panasonic photos? Did the OP say 'any brand'? Because I have a load of Canon PnS I could post...

Unless the rules changed. One could always post shots from any compact. If the rules have changed, I'll happily remove mine, but wont be back because its unlikely I'll ever have a Pentax compact.

IOW, go ahead and post 3.

**barondla** · 10-06-2013, 03:56 AM

Originally posted by sledger

Sorry, but thought this was a 'Pentax Compact Digital & Film Cameras ' forum?
Why post Panasonic photos? Did the OP say 'any brand'? Because I have a load of Canon PnS I could post...

Since the very first contest, any brand has been allowed. One reason the contest started, was to build up traffic in the Point & Shoot forum. Before this, Adam was considering closing it due to low participation.. Pentax made few good point & shoots at the time. Adam graciously allowed us to bend the "rules". It has worked well and now you see great Pentax compacts like the MX-1, WG series, and the Q. The rules have been updated.

Why not enter a few Canon shots? We would love to see them. This contest is based on fun.
thanks
barondla

Steve.Ledger · 10-06-2013, 04:02 AM

Fair enough, I wasn't to know the past. But to be fair, the forum title really does suggest Pentax only so for newcomers I'd recommend that the first post make conditions crystal clear, ok

**barondla** · 10-06-2013, 04:03 AM

Originally posted by kyteflyer

its unlikely I'll ever have a Pentax compact.

I bet you will have one some day. You are already eyeing the MX-1. Olypmus just got there sooner. Hope you join us for many more contests.
thanks
barondla

10-02-2013, 07:47 PM	#1
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714	Point and Shoot Competition #71. Shoot anything! Contest #71. No theme. Shoot & enter anything you want! Harder to judge, but more fun. Lets see what you have. The rules: 1. Have fun! 2. Cameras: No cameras with sensors larger than 1". No large format or camera typically requiring a tripod to use. No interchangeable lens cameras. No 35mm(D)SLRs or any camera weighing over 1kg. Cameras permitted ( cameras listed as acceptable here supersede rules above) Fixed-lens 35mm and smaller-format film and digital rangefinder and viewfinder cameras. Interchangeable or fixed-lens 110film SLRs and Pentax Q. TLRs, 6x9, 6x7, 6x6, Medium Format "folding", "box", or "Holga-style" scale focus cameras ( subject to 1kg weight limitation). Any camera brand allowed. 3. Entries will close on October 31 (Halloween), 2013 23:59 CST (USA). 4. Maximum image dimensions are 1024x768 (ish) pixels. 5. List camera brand, model, with entry for all to see, and exposure data would be nice. 6. Post processing is fine. 7. Contest winner determines the rules, selects theme, sets closing date and judges the next competition. 8. Enter up to 3 images. 9 HAVE FUN! Last edited by barondla; 10-06-2013 at 03:31 AM.

10-05-2013, 10:40 PM	#8
kyteflyer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,444	I've been reconnecting with my Panasonic FZ-100 which I have hated for two years. I still don't own a Pentax compact. I'd have the MX-1 if I didnt already have the Oly XZ-1 and a VF to go with it! Last edited by kyteflyer; 03-09-2016 at 08:23 AM.

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kyteflyer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,444	Originally posted by sledger Pentax Q with 06 TELEPHOTO ZOOM. All shot in manual Two landscapes and a web filled floodlight socket Av f5.0 1/640 Av f2.8 1/2000 Av f2.8 1/80 Nice Perfectly Oz!

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Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Sorry, but thought this was a 'Pentax Compact Digital & Film Cameras ' forum? Why post Panasonic photos? Did the OP say 'any brand'? Because I have a load of Canon PnS I could post...

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kyteflyer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,444	Originally posted by sledger Sorry, but thought this was a 'Pentax Compact Digital & Film Cameras ' forum? Why post Panasonic photos? Did the OP say 'any brand'? Because I have a load of Canon PnS I could post... Unless the rules changed. One could always post shots from any compact. If the rules have changed, I'll happily remove mine, but wont be back because its unlikely I'll ever have a Pentax compact. IOW, go ahead and post 3.

10-06-2013, 03:56 AM	#13
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714 Original Poster	Originally posted by sledger Sorry, but thought this was a 'Pentax Compact Digital & Film Cameras ' forum? Why post Panasonic photos? Did the OP say 'any brand'? Because I have a load of Canon PnS I could post... Since the very first contest, any brand has been allowed. One reason the contest started, was to build up traffic in the Point & Shoot forum. Before this, Adam was considering closing it due to low participation.. Pentax made few good point & shoots at the time. Adam graciously allowed us to bend the "rules". It has worked well and now you see great Pentax compacts like the MX-1, WG series, and the Q. The rules have been updated. Why not enter a few Canon shots? We would love to see them. This contest is based on fun. thanks barondla

10-06-2013, 04:02 AM	#14
Steve.Ledger Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Far North Qld Posts: 3,301	Fair enough, I wasn't to know the past. But to be fair, the forum title really does suggest Pentax only so for newcomers I'd recommend that the first post make conditions crystal clear, ok

10-06-2013, 04:03 AM	#15
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,714 Original Poster	Originally posted by kyteflyer its unlikely I'll ever have a Pentax compact. I bet you will have one some day. You are already eyeing the MX-1. Olypmus just got there sooner. Hope you join us for many more contests. thanks barondla