Game Single in October 2014

Sandy Hancock · 09-25-2014, 05:31 AM

Originally posted by Sagitta

I'm actually debating giving the SI a whirl, busted camera or not. I picked up an old 300mm prime and I've been itching for an excuse to use it. If people don't mind seeing some ugly damage in my shots for a month, I may be game to try it.

It would be awesome to add you to the Single In family Jody!

**pbancr** · 09-25-2014, 06:03 AM

I'll be returning for the October challenge. Have recently purchased a few m42 lenses...may give one of them a try...we shall see...

Kozlok · 09-25-2014, 07:46 AM

I will be sort-of in. I have looked at my schedule in October, and it will either be completely bombastically hectic, or a complete snooze fest. When I can, I will participate with my new (to me) A 24/2.8. I started September with both it and the Sigma Macro, and decided 2 lenses was 1 too many, especially given the name of the challenge!

mtux · 09-25-2014, 08:15 AM

Originally posted by Kozlok

I will be sort-of in. I have looked at my schedule in October, and it will either be completely bombastically hectic, or a complete snooze fest. When I can, I will participate with my new (to me) A 24/2.8. I started September with both it and the Sigma Macro, and decided 2 lenses was 1 too many, especially given the name of the challenge!

Looking forward to your shots with it.

photolady95 · 09-25-2014, 08:18 AM

Thnking about October in but will let you all know the first day. Still struggling to get myself in gear here. Some days are great, others not so nice and I sleep a lot.

bigted · 09-25-2014, 08:52 AM

Originally posted by photolady95

Thnking about October in but will let you all know the first day. Still struggling to get myself in gear here. Some days are great, others not so nice and I sleep a lot.

That's exactly how I feel, I have barely been into September's challenge and I am going away for a wedding (not mine) in the middle of the month and that will make things interesting. If I am in I think I'll use my Pentax 18-135mm lens as it is a good walk around lens.

Sagitta · 09-25-2014, 03:43 PM

Originally posted by severalsnakes

What is this "ugly damage" you speak of? Either way, if you're wanting to take pictures, you should definitely join!

Sandy: Fish eye on the Q? That would be sweet! I'd like to see it.

My two year old (at the time) got at my sensor, and I compounded the problem trying to fix what he did. I can't stop down much past f/5.6 because ouch.

What you're seeing is the melted rubber from a pencil eraser, with scratches in the rubber itself from where I tried getting rid of it before giving up. I can still take some pretty decent shots with the camera, I'm just limited in what I try to shoot and at what apertures (wide is good, narrow is very, very bad). As a tip, if you ever get rubber on your sensor, do not, under *any* circumstances, try a wet clean. The results are not pretty if you do.

mtux · 09-25-2014, 07:00 PM

Originally posted by Sagitta

What you're seeing is the melted rubber from a pencil eraser, with scratches in the rubber itself from where I tried getting rid of it before giving up. I can still take some pretty decent shots with the camera, I'm just limited in what I try to shoot and at what apertures (wide is good, narrow is very, very bad). As a tip, if you ever get rubber on your sensor, do not, under *any* circumstances, try a wet clean. The results are not pretty if you do.

I guess this effect and the limitations can make for a real challenge

Sagitta · 09-25-2014, 07:07 PM

Originally posted by mtux

I guess this effect and the limitations can make for a real challenge

Part of me is actually kind of happy it happened, in hindsight. Having that much of a limitation on what I can and can't do has really, REALLY helped me learn to shoot wide, and to be aware of how the light is (flare is bad, it shows the damage off in a grand manner), and etc etc.

That doesn't mean as soon as I no longer have to work with the damage I'm not going to spend about 6 months camped out at f/16 though. I wanna be able to take my landscapes again!

**OzzRod** · 09-25-2014, 07:11 PM

Originally posted by pbancr

I'll be returning for the October challenge. Have recently purchased a few m42 lenses...may give one of them a try...we shall see...

Good one Pam; do choose one of them

severalsnakes · 09-25-2014, 07:22 PM

Originally posted by Sagitta

My two year old (at the time) got at my sensor, and I compounded the problem trying to fix what he did. I can't stop down much past f/5.6 because ouch.

What you're seeing is the melted rubber from a pencil eraser, with scratches in the rubber itself from where I tried getting rid of it before giving up. I can still take some pretty decent shots with the camera, I'm just limited in what I try to shoot and at what apertures (wide is good, narrow is very, very bad). As a tip, if you ever get rubber on your sensor, do not, under *any* circumstances, try a wet clean. The results are not pretty if you do.

Wow!! That IS a challenge! I think you could go with it, though. We'll be cool. :-) Sh*t happens.

Tsuken · 09-26-2014, 02:29 AM

Originally posted by Sagitta

My two year old (at the time) got at my sensor, and I compounded the problem trying to fix what he did. I can't stop down much past f/5.6 because ouch.

What you're seeing is the melted rubber from a pencil eraser, with scratches in the rubber itself from where I tried getting rid of it before giving up. I can still take some pretty decent shots with the camera, I'm just limited in what I try to shoot and at what apertures (wide is good, narrow is very, very bad). As a tip, if you ever get rubber on your sensor, do not, under *any* circumstances, try a wet clean. The results are not pretty if you do.

Maaaaaaaaaan.

Kids...

**jackassp** · 09-26-2014, 09:10 PM

After a nasty health scare, I'm going to rejoin. Will try to resume September tomorrow, and for October I'm going wide, somewhere between 10 and 28...
Sorry for my absence...

Tsuken · 09-27-2014, 12:14 AM

Originally posted by jackassp

After a nasty health scare, I'm going to rejoin. Will try to resume September tomorrow, and for October I'm going wide, somewhere between 10 and 28...
Sorry for my absence...

Sorry for your nasty scare; I'm glad you're ok (i assume) and feeling like re-joining. I look forward to it

bigted · 09-27-2014, 09:08 AM

Originally posted by jackassp

After a nasty health scare, I'm going to rejoin. Will try to resume September tomorrow, and for October I'm going wide, somewhere between 10 and 28...
Sorry for my absence...

No problem, I'm glad to see you rejoin us.

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09-25-2014, 05:31 AM	#16
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by Sagitta I'm actually debating giving the SI a whirl, busted camera or not. I picked up an old 300mm prime and I've been itching for an excuse to use it. If people don't mind seeing some ugly damage in my shots for a month, I may be game to try it. It would be awesome to add you to the Single In family Jody!

09-25-2014, 06:03 AM	#17
pbancr Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southeast Connecticut Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,575	I'll be returning for the October challenge. Have recently purchased a few m42 lenses...may give one of them a try...we shall see...

09-25-2014, 07:46 AM	#18
Kozlok Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Albuquerque Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,148	I will be sort-of in. I have looked at my schedule in October, and it will either be completely bombastically hectic, or a complete snooze fest. When I can, I will participate with my new (to me) A 24/2.8. I started September with both it and the Sigma Macro, and decided 2 lenses was 1 too many, especially given the name of the challenge!

09-25-2014, 08:15 AM	#19
mtux Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: the Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,444	Originally posted by Kozlok I will be sort-of in. I have looked at my schedule in October, and it will either be completely bombastically hectic, or a complete snooze fest. When I can, I will participate with my new (to me) A 24/2.8. I started September with both it and the Sigma Macro, and decided 2 lenses was 1 too many, especially given the name of the challenge! Looking forward to your shots with it.

09-25-2014, 08:18 AM	#20
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Thnking about October in but will let you all know the first day. Still struggling to get myself in gear here. Some days are great, others not so nice and I sleep a lot.

09-25-2014, 08:52 AM	#21
bigted Moderator Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jessica Lake, Whiteshell Provincial Park, or Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,593	Originally posted by photolady95 Thnking about October in but will let you all know the first day. Still struggling to get myself in gear here. Some days are great, others not so nice and I sleep a lot. That's exactly how I feel, I have barely been into September's challenge and I am going away for a wedding (not mine) in the middle of the month and that will make things interesting. If I am in I think I'll use my Pentax 18-135mm lens as it is a good walk around lens.

09-25-2014, 03:43 PM	#22
Sagitta Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,081	Originally posted by severalsnakes What is this "ugly damage" you speak of? Either way, if you're wanting to take pictures, you should definitely join! Sandy: Fish eye on the Q? That would be sweet! I'd like to see it. My two year old (at the time) got at my sensor, and I compounded the problem trying to fix what he did. I can't stop down much past f/5.6 because *ouch. What you're seeing is the melted rubber from a pencil eraser, with scratches in the rubber itself from where I tried getting rid of it before giving up. I can still take some pretty decent shots with the camera, I'm just limited in what I try to shoot and at what apertures (wide is good, narrow is very, very bad). As a tip, if you ever get rubber on your sensor, do not, under any* circumstances, try a wet clean. The results are not pretty if you do.

09-25-2014, 07:00 PM	#23
mtux Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: the Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,444	Originally posted by Sagitta What you're seeing is the melted rubber from a pencil eraser, with scratches in the rubber itself from where I tried getting rid of it before giving up. I can still take some pretty decent shots with the camera, I'm just limited in what I try to shoot and at what apertures (wide is good, narrow is very, very bad). As a tip, if you ever get rubber on your sensor, do not, under any circumstances, try a wet clean. The results are not pretty if you do. I guess this effect and the limitations can make for a real challenge

09-25-2014, 07:07 PM	#24
Sagitta Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Maine Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,081	Originally posted by mtux I guess this effect and the limitations can make for a real challenge Part of me is actually kind of happy it happened, in hindsight. Having that much of a limitation on what I can and can't do has really, REALLY helped me learn to shoot wide, and to be aware of how the light is (flare is bad, it shows the damage off in a grand manner), and etc etc. That doesn't mean as soon as I no longer have to work with the damage I'm not going to spend about 6 months camped out at f/16 though. I wanna be able to take my landscapes again!

09-25-2014, 07:11 PM	#25
OzzRod Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle, N.S.W. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,322 Original Poster	Originally posted by pbancr I'll be returning for the October challenge. Have recently purchased a few m42 lenses...may give one of them a try...we shall see... Good one Pam; do choose one of them

09-25-2014, 07:22 PM	#26
severalsnakes Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kansas City, KS Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,612	Originally posted by Sagitta My two year old (at the time) got at my sensor, and I compounded the problem trying to fix what he did. I can't stop down much past f/5.6 because *ouch. What you're seeing is the melted rubber from a pencil eraser, with scratches in the rubber itself from where I tried getting rid of it before giving up. I can still take some pretty decent shots with the camera, I'm just limited in what I try to shoot and at what apertures (wide is good, narrow is very, very bad). As a tip, if you ever get rubber on your sensor, do not, under any* circumstances, try a wet clean. The results are not pretty if you do. Wow!! That IS a challenge! I think you could go with it, though. We'll be cool. :-) Sh*t happens.

09-26-2014, 02:29 AM	#27
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420	Originally posted by Sagitta My two year old (at the time) got at my sensor, and I compounded the problem trying to fix what he did. I can't stop down much past f/5.6 because *ouch. What you're seeing is the melted rubber from a pencil eraser, with scratches in the rubber itself from where I tried getting rid of it before giving up. I can still take some pretty decent shots with the camera, I'm just limited in what I try to shoot and at what apertures (wide is good, narrow is very, very bad). As a tip, if you ever get rubber on your sensor, do not, under any* circumstances, try a wet clean. The results are not pretty if you do. Maaaaaaaaaan. Kids...

09-26-2014, 09:10 PM	#28
jackassp Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Adelaide, South Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 813	After a nasty health scare, I'm going to rejoin. Will try to resume September tomorrow, and for October I'm going wide, somewhere between 10 and 28... Sorry for my absence...

09-27-2014, 12:14 AM	#29
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420	Originally posted by jackassp After a nasty health scare, I'm going to rejoin. Will try to resume September tomorrow, and for October I'm going wide, somewhere between 10 and 28... Sorry for my absence... Sorry for your nasty scare; I'm glad you're ok (i assume) and feeling like re-joining. I look forward to it

09-27-2014, 09:08 AM	#30
bigted Moderator Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jessica Lake, Whiteshell Provincial Park, or Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,593	Originally posted by jackassp After a nasty health scare, I'm going to rejoin. Will try to resume September tomorrow, and for October I'm going wide, somewhere between 10 and 28... Sorry for my absence... No problem, I'm glad to see you rejoin us.