Game Single in July 2014

airjames · 06-29-2014, 01:55 AM

I've been included and trying to view most pics on the Monthly challenges group but kept missing the first of the month and given up despite the itch to just jump in regardless of date but never did. So this time, I am ready. With LBA, I bought a bunch of manual lenses but am going to be selling them(now have LSA - lens selling addiction =P) but before I do, I'm going to challenge myself to use them to the best of their ability and try to convince myself to keep them. I'm going to start with the heaviest ones, the SMC Takumar 400 f5.6 will be first. It can go to F45! and is decently sharp at f8 and pretty sharp around F11 I'm going to start cleaning it now so it will have a fighting chance against my DA 60-250 f4 with future purchase of HD 1.4x TC.

Last edited by airjames; 06-29-2014 at 09:53 AM.

virtualtom · 06-29-2014, 03:50 AM

Bought a Sigma 18-200 a few weeks ago. Here we go!

repaap · 06-29-2014, 04:51 AM - **1 Like**

Looks like good choise... You'll be with me in 400mm 'longet and heavies -serie'.

Originally posted by airjames

I've been included and trying to view most pics on the Monthly challenges group but kept missing the first of the month and given up despite the itch to just jump in regardless of date but never did. So this time, I am ready. With LBA, I bought a bunch of manual lenses but am going to be selling them(now have LSA - lens selling addiction =P) but before I do, I'm going to challenge myself to use them to the best of their ability and try to convince myself to keep them. I'm going to start with the heaviest ones, the SMC Takumar 400 f5.6 will be first. It can go to F32 and is decently sharp at f8 and pretty sharp around F11 I'm going to start cleaning it now so it will have a fighting chance against my DA 60-250 f4 with future purchase of HD 1.4x TC.

severalsnakes · 06-29-2014, 05:56 PM

Alright, I think it's got to be the Vivitar/Promaster 50/1.7. It'll be the Promaster that I actually have on the camera, since the focus ring turns a little easier than the one on the Vivitar.

No further structure for this Single In challenge for me. Just going to focus on capturing moments, scenes, light, memories. <3

Sandy Hancock · 06-29-2014, 08:35 PM - **1 Like**

The A50/1.2 arrived today

First impressions are very positive indeed! It is one dense lens, and the size of the rear element is frightening. Wide open it seems to suck light into it and apart from some tiny internal dust flecks the glass is in great nick.

I can't wait for tomorrow....

Tsuken · 06-30-2014, 02:48 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

The A50/1.2 arrived today

First impressions are very positive indeed! It is one dense lens, and the size of the rear element is frightening. Wide open it seems to suck light into it and apart from some tiny internal dust flecks the glass is in great nick.

I can't wait for tomorrow....

Noice!

---------- Post added 30th Jun 2014 at 07:49 PM ----------

Originally posted by severalsnakes

Alright, I think it's got to be the Vivitar/Promaster 50/1.7. It'll be the Promaster that I actually have on the camera, since the focus ring turns a little easier than the one on the Vivitar.

No further structure for this Single In challenge for me. Just going to focus on capturing moments, scenes, light, memories. <3

Looks good on. Glad to have you back.

ausmoose · 06-30-2014, 08:09 AM

Oh! I'm in, I think, probably with the Takumar 55mm f1.8. Now have to edit and upload 14 days of photos from last month (am overseas).....

severalsnakes · 06-30-2014, 11:18 AM

Originally posted by ausmoose

Oh! I'm in, I think, probably with the Takumar 55mm f1.8. Now have to edit and upload 14 days of photos from last month (am overseas).....

Ha! I have zero photos edited for June, and I went to Colorado for three days (MANY photos were taken...). :-P I wish I had an excuse, but I'm just a crumb bum...

ausmoose · 06-30-2014, 12:00 PM

Originally posted by severalsnakes

Ha! I have zero photos edited for June, and I went to Colorado for three days (MANY photos were taken...). :-P I wish I had an excuse, but I'm just a crumb bum...

PPing is always my worst favourite part of photography.. it feels like a chore.

And if anyone is interested, I've finally uploaded my photos from the 17th to the 30th:

17th 18th 19th 20th 21st 22nd 23rd 24th 25th 26th 27th 28th 29th 30th

Tsuken · 06-30-2014, 03:31 PM

Originally posted by ausmoose

PPing is always my worst favourite part of photography.. it feels like a chore.

And if anyone is interested, I've finally uploaded my photos from the 17th to the 30th:

17th 18th 19th 20th 21st 22nd 23rd 24th 25th 26th 27th 28th 29th 30th

99% of my PPing I do on my iPad, and it's much easier, quicker, and more enjoyable there. For most photos there are tools that do the job perfectly well without needing to resort to desktop programmes.

**jackassp** · 06-30-2014, 03:55 PM

I'm still lurking, my June effort was p#$$ poor, I'll try harder with something manual this month. My internet access is pretty dismal ATM.

B-)

photolady95 · 06-30-2014, 04:22 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

I can't wait for tomorrow....

That's not fair, I still have to wait until tomorrow. LOL

fvalduga · 06-30-2014, 07:40 PM

Hi folks,

Is it possible to participate using GX-10/GX-20 cameras? If yes, then I'm going to try this one with my Pentax K-135mm/2.5.

Cheers,
Felipe

**OzzRod** · 06-30-2014, 09:04 PM

Originally posted by fvalduga

Hi folks,
Is it possible to participate using GX-10/GX-20 cameras? If yes, then I'm going to try this one with my Pentax K-135mm/2.5.
Cheers, Felipe

Hi Felipe, as far as I'm concerned, I say welcome and go for it, given you're intending to use a Pentax lens.

@ everyone !!!! The opening paragraph to the Singles thread specifies <Pentax or Ricoh camera mounted with your choice of lens>. This is wording that I lifted from preceding monthly "set-er-uppers".

Perhaps it's time to amend this wording ..... with two goals in mind. To encourage Forum members to get out and take photographs, and to encourage the use of Pentax/Ricoh gear, be it camera and/or lens.

Therefore, I suggest that the challenge's aim be restated ...... to take and post one picture each day during the nominated month, where either the camera or the lens, or both, be of Pentax origin, provided the same lens is used throughout.

The usual flexibility over using safety shots and/or late posts due to ill health, work or travel commitments etc would continue.

I'm just one voice and a relative latecomer at that. What does everyone else think?

mtux · 06-30-2014, 09:18 PM

Originally posted by OzzRod

I'm just one voice and a relative latecomer at that. What does everyone else think?

It's fine to me.
Let's see pentax glass quality on other cameras, maybe we'll see some participants using FA limiteds on Sony A7* cameras.

06-29-2014, 01:55 AM	#31
airjames Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 295	LBA Lurker Coming Out of Shadows I've been included and trying to view most pics on the Monthly challenges group but kept missing the first of the month and given up despite the itch to just jump in regardless of date but never did. So this time, I am ready. With LBA, I bought a bunch of manual lenses but am going to be selling them(now have LSA - lens selling addiction =P) but before I do, I'm going to challenge myself to use them to the best of their ability and try to convince myself to keep them. I'm going to start with the heaviest ones, the SMC Takumar 400 f5.6 will be first. It can go to F45! and is decently sharp at f8 and pretty sharp around F11 I'm going to start cleaning it now so it will have a fighting chance against my DA 60-250 f4 with future purchase of HD 1.4x TC. Last edited by airjames; 06-29-2014 at 09:53 AM.

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repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Looks like good choise... You'll be with me in 400mm 'longet and heavies -serie'. Originally posted by airjames I've been included and trying to view most pics on the Monthly challenges group but kept missing the first of the month and given up despite the itch to just jump in regardless of date but never did. So this time, I am ready. With LBA, I bought a bunch of manual lenses but am going to be selling them(now have LSA - lens selling addiction =P) but before I do, I'm going to challenge myself to use them to the best of their ability and try to convince myself to keep them. I'm going to start with the heaviest ones, the SMC Takumar 400 f5.6 will be first. It can go to F32 and is decently sharp at f8 and pretty sharp around F11 I'm going to start cleaning it now so it will have a fighting chance against my DA 60-250 f4 with future purchase of HD 1.4x TC.

06-29-2014, 05:56 PM	#34
severalsnakes Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kansas City, KS Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,612	Alright, I think it's got to be the Vivitar/Promaster 50/1.7. It'll be the Promaster that I actually have on the camera, since the focus ring turns a little easier than the one on the Vivitar. No further structure for this Single In challenge for me. Just going to focus on capturing moments, scenes, light, memories. <3

06-29-2014, 08:35 PM - 1 Like	#35
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	The A50/1.2 arrived today First impressions are very positive indeed! It is one dense lens, and the size of the rear element is frightening. Wide open it seems to suck light into it and apart from some tiny internal dust flecks the glass is in great nick. I can't wait for tomorrow....

06-30-2014, 02:48 AM	#36
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock The A50/1.2 arrived today First impressions are very positive indeed! It is one dense lens, and the size of the rear element is frightening. Wide open it seems to suck light into it and apart from some tiny internal dust flecks the glass is in great nick. I can't wait for tomorrow.... Noice! ---------- Post added 30th Jun 2014 at 07:49 PM ---------- Originally posted by severalsnakes Alright, I think it's got to be the Vivitar/Promaster 50/1.7. It'll be the Promaster that I actually have on the camera, since the focus ring turns a little easier than the one on the Vivitar. No further structure for this Single In challenge for me. Just going to focus on capturing moments, scenes, light, memories. <3 Looks good on. Glad to have you back.

06-30-2014, 08:09 AM	#37
ausmoose Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sydney, NSW Photos: Albums Posts: 968	Oh! I'm in, I think, probably with the Takumar 55mm f1.8. Now have to edit and upload 14 days of photos from last month (am overseas).....

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severalsnakes Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kansas City, KS Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,612	Originally posted by ausmoose Oh! I'm in, I think, probably with the Takumar 55mm f1.8. Now have to edit and upload 14 days of photos from last month (am overseas)..... Ha! I have zero photos edited for June, and I went to Colorado for three days (MANY photos were taken...). :-P I wish I had an excuse, but I'm just a crumb bum...

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ausmoose Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Sydney, NSW Photos: Albums Posts: 968	Originally posted by severalsnakes Ha! I have zero photos edited for June, and I went to Colorado for three days (MANY photos were taken...). :-P I wish I had an excuse, but I'm just a crumb bum... PPing is always my worst favourite part of photography.. it feels like a chore. And if anyone is interested, I've finally uploaded my photos from the 17th to the 30th: 17th 18th 19th 20th 21st 22nd 23rd 24th 25th 26th 27th 28th 29th 30th

06-30-2014, 03:31 PM	#40
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420	Originally posted by ausmoose PPing is always my worst favourite part of photography.. it feels like a chore. And if anyone is interested, I've finally uploaded my photos from the 17th to the 30th: 17th 18th 19th 20th 21st 22nd 23rd 24th 25th 26th 27th 28th 29th 30th 99% of my PPing I do on my iPad, and it's much easier, quicker, and more enjoyable there. For most photos there are tools that do the job perfectly well without needing to resort to desktop programmes.

06-30-2014, 03:55 PM	#41
jackassp Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 813	I'm still lurking, my June effort was p#$$ poor, I'll try harder with something manual this month. My internet access is pretty dismal ATM. B-)

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photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock I can't wait for tomorrow.... That's not fair, I still have to wait until tomorrow. LOL

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fvalduga Junior Member Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Porto Alegre - RS Photos: Gallery Posts: 25	Hi folks, Is it possible to participate using GX-10/GX-20 cameras? If yes, then I'm going to try this one with my Pentax K-135mm/2.5. Cheers, Felipe

06-30-2014, 09:04 PM	#44
OzzRod Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle, N.S.W. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,322 Original Poster	Originally posted by fvalduga Hi folks, Is it possible to participate using GX-10/GX-20 cameras? If yes, then I'm going to try this one with my Pentax K-135mm/2.5. Cheers, Felipe Hi Felipe, as far as I'm concerned, I say welcome and go for it, given you're intending to use a Pentax lens. @ everyone !!!! The opening paragraph to the Singles thread specifies <Pentax or Ricoh camera mounted with your choice of lens>. This is wording that I lifted from preceding monthly "set-er-uppers". Perhaps it's time to amend this wording ..... with two goals in mind. To encourage Forum members to get out and take photographs, and to encourage the use of Pentax/Ricoh gear, be it camera and/or lens. Therefore, I suggest that the challenge's aim be restated ...... to take and post one picture each day during the nominated month, where either the camera or the lens, or both, be of Pentax origin, provided the same lens is used throughout. The usual flexibility over using safety shots and/or late posts due to ill health, work or travel commitments etc would continue. I'm just one voice and a relative latecomer at that. What does everyone else think?

06-30-2014, 09:18 PM	#45
mtux Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: the Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,444	Originally posted by OzzRod I'm just one voice and a relative latecomer at that. What does everyone else think? It's fine to me. Let's see pentax glass quality on other cameras, maybe we'll see some participants using FA limiteds on Sony A7* cameras.