Game Single in April

Colbyt · 04-09-2011, 03:24 PM

Originally posted by Jools

Man whatever works.
If folks can produce images from the beginning of the month then no problem.
Otherwise it becomes a lens club thread.
I have no problem allowing folks who started late. 5 ,9 21 days into this deal. Or whatever, some folks might be using film but in the end fulfill the spirit, as much as possible, of the challenge.
So bring them on. If a few are missing at the beginning so be it. Just fulfill the spirit of the challange. A lot of folks do it.
But all should be welcome as long as they live up to the challenges original rules.
If not there is alwasys next month.

Very valid points. I did go back to the first post and it does say,

Quote:

-Choose one lens
-Take pictures with the lens each day and upload one of them to the Daily Single in April thread under the monthly challenges group for the appropriate day
- Do this every day for the whole month

So I have to conclude that this is not something I can do according to the rules.

Best wishes to those who have the time to dedicate to this.

eddie1960 · 04-09-2011, 03:45 PM

We would be happy to have you in may
Its a challenge some days but uou develop a lot

Voytech · 04-09-2011, 07:22 PM

No hard feelings for the one who wanted to join mid-way. I've pondered that myself when SiS was in action. If anything, you can try and get in the habit of taking a shot a day while you get ready for May. It is quite a commitment.

We're 1/3 of the way there and you know what? Unless some miracle happens, I HATE this damn kit lens. It's dull, flat, and so damn soft! So spoiled by the 90mm macro...

Oh well. I just picked up a P30T with the SMC-A 50/2 on it for 20 bucks. I have a strange feeling that's going to be my choice in may. Either that or the M50/1.7.

Also, few of you asked about the DIY beauty dish. Here are the instructions on how to make one: The Best DIY Beauty Dish | ishootshows.com

Mine is slightly smaller (and not finished yet - still have to paint the back side), and I've made the bracket myself. It looks like this:

This is with the diffuser on.

And this is how it looks inside (still have to cut the screws).

patolds · 04-09-2011, 10:48 PM

Originally posted by Voytech

No hard feelings for the one who wanted to join mid-way. I've pondered that myself when SiS was in action. If anything, you can try and get in the habit of taking a shot a day while you get ready for May. It is quite a commitment.

We're 1/3 of the way there and you know what? Unless some miracle happens, I HATE this damn kit lens. It's dull, flat, and so damn soft! So spoiled by the 90mm macro...

Oh well. I just picked up a P30T with the SMC-A 50/2 on it for 20 bucks. I have a strange feeling that's going to be my choice in may. Either that or the M50/1.7.

Well that settles it for me mate, no kit lenses next month!

My K-x came with 2, the 18-55mm and a 50-200mm, both plastic and made in Vietnam?

I have to confess I've never actually used them. I was just so happy with the retro fit ability of Pentax that I've always used my older (and acquired since the K-x) lenses! Pick up a kit lens, pick up an older Pentax,...you can feel the difference! Stick with it mate...actually despite your misgivings, you're stuff's pretty hot!

And thanks for the DIY thing!

Cheers Paddy

Crickey...did I say next month???

KarenH · 04-10-2011, 04:11 AM

Thanks for sharing your DIY Beauty dish, Voytech.

The kitlens is a nice lens, vey underrated, but I think you need the right light and circumstances to show what it's capable of. I thought about using it, but I once did for the T&C challenge for a week and that was enough. I like the focal length and the slightly wide angle feel you can get, but the con side of those short range mm is the lack of nice bokeh. And I'm a bokeh freak, especially during Spring.

Voytech · 04-10-2011, 05:21 AM

I don't mind the 18-55. I'm talking about the 50-200. That's the lens I'm using this month. From the reviews I've read this is the weakest of the three kit lenses (18-55, 50-200, 55-300).

**Rense** · 04-10-2011, 05:45 AM

I think I have to quit this challenge.....

Had a whole lot of photos for the last three days, among which several very dear ones, but I made a mistake and formatted the card in the camera....photos lost, memories lost, and a hole in the SiA challenge...

So, have fun for the rest of the month, and probably I'll see you in one of the next months....

**blackcloudbrew** · 04-10-2011, 05:52 AM

Ouch! Say it aint so Rense!

**Rense** · 04-10-2011, 05:54 AM

Originally posted by blackcloudbrew

Ouch! Say it aint so Rense!

Yeah, it is.....Stupid eh?

KarenH · 04-10-2011, 06:18 AM

Oh no, Rense, that's too bad.
Too bad about the challenge, but the most important thing about, like you already said, the lost memories. Is there no way you can recover them? Or have you already taken new pictures?

**Rense** · 04-10-2011, 06:23 AM

Originally posted by KarenH

Oh no, Rense, that's too bad.
Too bad about the challenge, but the most important thing about, like you already said, the lost memories. Is there no way you can recover them? Or have you already taken new pictures?

Taken some new pictures.... I thought after formatting nothing was to be recovered, but.... Patrick sent me an email with some wonderful program.... I am trying to recover now....

Photos from Roma....

KarenH · 04-10-2011, 06:26 AM

Originally posted by Rense

Taken some new pictures.... I thought after formatting nothing was to be recovered, but.... Patrick sent me an email with some wonderful program.... I am trying to recover now....

Photos from Roma....

I already thought you meant pictures from Rome.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you will be able to get them back.
Good luck!

**Rense** · 04-10-2011, 06:33 AM

Originally posted by KarenH

I already thought you meant pictures from Rome.
I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you will be able to get them back.
Good luck!

Well... it doesn't seem to work.....

KarenH · 04-10-2011, 06:36 AM

That sucks, Rense, and it's too bad.

**Rense** · 04-10-2011, 06:40 AM

It seems in the end at least some - don't know how much yet, the magic is going on right now - can be saved.....

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04-09-2011, 03:24 PM	#241
Colbyt Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: Central Kentucky Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,417	Originally posted by Jools Man whatever works. If folks can produce images from the beginning of the month then no problem. Otherwise it becomes a lens club thread. I have no problem allowing folks who started late. 5 ,9 21 days into this deal. Or whatever, some folks might be using film but in the end fulfill the spirit, as much as possible, of the challenge. So bring them on. If a few are missing at the beginning so be it. Just fulfill the spirit of the challange. A lot of folks do it. But all should be welcome as long as they live up to the challenges original rules. If not there is alwasys next month. Very valid points. I did go back to the first post and it does say, Quote: -Choose one lens -Take pictures with the lens each day and upload one of them to the Daily Single in April thread under the monthly challenges group for the appropriate day - Do this every day for the whole month So I have to conclude that this is not something I can do according to the rules. Best wishes to those who have the time to dedicate to this.

04-09-2011, 03:45 PM	#242
eddie1960 Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Toronto Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 13,666 Original Poster	We would be happy to have you in may Its a challenge some days but uou develop a lot

04-09-2011, 07:22 PM	#243
Voytech Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY/NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 952	No hard feelings for the one who wanted to join mid-way. I've pondered that myself when SiS was in action. If anything, you can try and get in the habit of taking a shot a day while you get ready for May. It is quite a commitment. We're 1/3 of the way there and you know what? Unless some miracle happens, I HATE this damn kit lens. It's dull, flat, and so damn soft! So spoiled by the 90mm macro... Oh well. I just picked up a P30T with the SMC-A 50/2 on it for 20 bucks. I have a strange feeling that's going to be my choice in may. Either that or the M50/1.7. Also, few of you asked about the DIY beauty dish. Here are the instructions on how to make one: The Best DIY Beauty Dish \| ishootshows.com Mine is slightly smaller (and not finished yet - still have to paint the back side), and I've made the bracket myself. It looks like this: This is with the diffuser on. And this is how it looks inside (still have to cut the screws).

04-09-2011, 10:48 PM	#244
patolds Inactive Account Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Macedon Ranges, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 300	Originally posted by Voytech No hard feelings for the one who wanted to join mid-way. I've pondered that myself when SiS was in action. If anything, you can try and get in the habit of taking a shot a day while you get ready for May. It is quite a commitment. We're 1/3 of the way there and you know what? Unless some miracle happens, I HATE this damn kit lens. It's dull, flat, and so damn soft! So spoiled by the 90mm macro... Oh well. I just picked up a P30T with the SMC-A 50/2 on it for 20 bucks. I have a strange feeling that's going to be my choice in may. Either that or the M50/1.7. Well that settles it for me mate, no kit lenses next month! My K-x came with 2, the 18-55mm and a 50-200mm, both plastic and made in Vietnam? I have to confess I've never actually used them. I was just so happy with the retro fit ability of Pentax that I've always used my older (and acquired since the K-x) lenses! Pick up a kit lens, pick up an older Pentax,...you can feel the difference! Stick with it mate...actually despite your misgivings, you're stuff's pretty hot! And thanks for the DIY thing! Cheers Paddy Crickey...did I say next month???

04-10-2011, 04:11 AM	#245
KarenH Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Berkel en Rodenrijs Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 828	Thanks for sharing your DIY Beauty dish, Voytech. The kitlens is a nice lens, vey underrated, but I think you need the right light and circumstances to show what it's capable of. I thought about using it, but I once did for the T&C challenge for a week and that was enough. I like the focal length and the slightly wide angle feel you can get, but the con side of those short range mm is the lack of nice bokeh. And I'm a bokeh freak, especially during Spring.

04-10-2011, 05:21 AM	#246
Voytech Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: NY/NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 952	I don't mind the 18-55. I'm talking about the 50-200. That's the lens I'm using this month. From the reviews I've read this is the weakest of the three kit lenses (18-55, 50-200, 55-300).

04-10-2011, 05:45 AM	#247
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	I think I have to quit this challenge..... Had a whole lot of photos for the last three days, among which several very dear ones, but I made a mistake and formatted the card in the camera....photos lost, memories lost, and a hole in the SiA challenge... So, have fun for the rest of the month, and probably I'll see you in one of the next months....

04-10-2011, 05:52 AM	#248
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,460	Ouch! Say it aint so Rense!

04-10-2011, 05:54 AM	#249
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	Originally posted by blackcloudbrew Ouch! Say it aint so Rense! Yeah, it is.....Stupid eh?

04-10-2011, 06:18 AM	#250
KarenH Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Berkel en Rodenrijs Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 828	Oh no, Rense, that's too bad. Too bad about the challenge, but the most important thing about, like you already said, the lost memories. Is there no way you can recover them? Or have you already taken new pictures?

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04-10-2011, 06:23 AM	#251
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	Originally posted by KarenH Oh no, Rense, that's too bad. Too bad about the challenge, but the most important thing about, like you already said, the lost memories. Is there no way you can recover them? Or have you already taken new pictures? Taken some new pictures.... I thought after formatting nothing was to be recovered, but.... Patrick sent me an email with some wonderful program.... I am trying to recover now.... Photos from Roma....

04-10-2011, 06:26 AM	#252
KarenH Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Berkel en Rodenrijs Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 828	Originally posted by Rense Taken some new pictures.... I thought after formatting nothing was to be recovered, but.... Patrick sent me an email with some wonderful program.... I am trying to recover now.... Photos from Roma.... I already thought you meant pictures from Rome. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you will be able to get them back. Good luck!

04-10-2011, 06:33 AM	#253
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	Originally posted by KarenH I already thought you meant pictures from Rome. I'm keeping my fingers crossed that you will be able to get them back. Good luck! Well... it doesn't seem to work.....

04-10-2011, 06:36 AM	#254
KarenH Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Berkel en Rodenrijs Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 828	That sucks, Rense, and it's too bad.

04-10-2011, 06:40 AM	#255
Rense Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Zetten - The Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 9,050	It seems in the end at least some - don't know how much yet, the magic is going on right now - can be saved.....