Game Single in October 2015

mtux · 09-28-2015, 08:57 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

I fear I'll be limited to learning strobist during the winter if I really commit to Single-In.

That's how limitation makes you more creative.

---------- Post added 09-29-15 at 11:57 AM ----------

Originally posted by g026r

This is based off of the last version that was posted in the Sept. thread, which means it's probably slightly out of date for that month: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16lQbDOdHTkbzcCSdTh21TAB8hM2p6FtSr6gO...it?usp=sharing

Having it online in Google doc seems good to me.

ripper2860 · 09-28-2015, 09:04 PM

Wow -- 5 folks shooting DA-15mm Limiteds in October. Should be very interesting.

BTW -- I'm out with the 500mm Mirror in November. Sunset in North Texas is about 5:30pm in Nov., and since I don't get home til close to 6:30pm, it just will not be something I can really do. It'll be hard enough to shoot anything, but a F/8 500mm mirror is certainly out of the question!

noelpolar · 09-28-2015, 09:29 PM - **3 Likes**

For the second half of October I'm going on a 5,000km walkabout with a mate, just the old Hylux, Swags and three Pentaxes (mate has a K5II as well).... will shoot a shot each day with my HD DA15 as well as the 150-450. Maybe post when we can.

**UncleVanya** · 09-28-2015, 09:42 PM

Originally posted by noelpolar

For the second half of October I'm going on a 5,000km walkabout with a mate, just the old Hylux, Swags and three Pentaxes (mate has a K5II as well).... will shoot a shot each day with my HD DA15 as well as the 150-450. Maybe post when we can.

awesome.

malinku · 09-29-2015, 12:25 AM

I'll join up for october.
I'll be using my Pentax-FA 35-80mm F4-5.6 lens. This lens is well over do for a good test run.

HockeyDad · 09-29-2015, 07:21 AM - **2 Likes**

Hey everyone! It's been a while. Really haven't shot much at all since last October. I do miss it and a Single In challenge just might be the ticket to getting back into the swing of things. I've had this Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 M42 lens for a while (I think it was one of, if not THE, first lenses I purchased outside of my original K-r kit. I never really took to the focal length. I'm not sure why. It's a fine lens and I think I can push myself to learn the length and have some fun. So, I think I'm in with it for October.

I really look forward to seeing everyone's images!

**blackcloudbrew** · 09-29-2015, 07:26 AM

Originally posted by HockeyDad

Hey everyone! It's been a while. Really haven't shot much at all since last October. I do miss it and a Single In challenge just might be the ticket to getting back into the swing of things. I've had this Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 M42 lens for a while (I think it was one of, if not THE, first lenses I purchased outside of my original K-r kit. I never really took to the focal length. I'm not sure why. It's a fine lens and I think I can push myself to learn the length and have some fun. So, I think I'm in with it for October.

I really look forward to seeing everyone's images!

Well if you do, welcome back. 135mm isn't the easiest length to single but...well...it is a challenge. Go for it!

**pepperberry farm** · 09-29-2015, 09:00 AM

I am committed to the Mini-Wide II in October, but November could prove to be interesting with the DA 10-17mm:

Tsuken · 09-29-2015, 02:21 PM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

I am committed to the Mini-Wide II in October, but November could prove to be interesting with the DA 10-17mm:

Ooh that's nice!

Related: how do you find lightzone in terms of the file output matching what you see when editing? I was consistently finding the exported results to be flat and dull compared to what I saw within the app. (It was the major reason I jumped to Darktable, actually.)

**pepperberry farm** · 09-29-2015, 02:37 PM

Originally posted by Tsuken

Ooh that's nice!

Related: how do you find lightzone in terms of the file output matching what you see when editing? I was consistently finding the exported results to be flat and dull compared to what I saw within the app. (It was the major reason I jumped to Darktable, actually.)

thank you...

so far, I have found the app's output to be dead-on; even printed photos match what I see on the screen with LightZone....

mholford · 09-29-2015, 10:03 PM - **1 Like**

So I'm going to give a go for my third month of SI.
I like the idea of 28mm so I'll give my vivitar 28mm f2.8 a go.. and as discussed in the SI september thread I'm going to try also working my DA*16-50 restricting it to only 28mm fov...
be interesting to see if the prime can hold its own against a star zoom...

mtux · 09-30-2015, 12:36 AM - **1 Like**

For several days I was thinking that I needed(?) a faster normal lens. (I mean FA31 or Sigma 30/1.4)
But any time I think about it, I find myself thinking the moment I have that extra lens. and I'm going out... So, should I take the FA31? or DA35ltd? oh my! that's hard. screw it, I don't need an extra lens in that FL.

BTW, Recently the LBA goddess was convincing me that there are times for each lens. pointing me to the times a faster, non-macro lens would be better.
but now after reading this article, about GAS. just decided to go with DA35ltd in October. and try it at those times which LBA goddess mentioned above. to find more about it. and get more strong fighting her.

PS: I know there are people here, who can help LBA in this fight.
Please DON'T do it.

**UncleVanya** · 09-30-2015, 01:32 AM

Originally posted by mtux

For several days I was thinking that I needed(?) a faster normal lens. (I mean FA31 or Sigma 30/1.4)
But any time I think about it, I find myself thinking the moment I have that extra lens. and I'm going out... So, should I take the FA31? or DA35ltd? oh my! that's hard. screw it, I don't need an extra lens in that FL.

BTW, Recently the LBA goddess was convincing me that there are times for each lens. pointing me to the times a faster, non-macro lens would be better.
but now after reading this article, about GAS. just decided to go with DA35ltd in October. and try it at those times which LBA goddess mentioned above. to find more about it. and get more strong fighting her.

PS: I know there are people here, who can help LBA in this fight.
Please DON'T do it.

Good for you! Looking forward to your shots.

Tsuken · 09-30-2015, 03:29 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

thank you...

so far, I have found the app's output to be dead-on; even printed photos match what I see on the screen with LightZone....

Huh- maybe I should have another crack with it

severalsnakes · 09-30-2015, 05:24 AM

Originally posted by HockeyDad

Hey everyone! It's been a while. Really haven't shot much at all since last October. I do miss it and a Single In challenge just might be the ticket to getting back into the swing of things. I've had this Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 M42 lens for a while (I think it was one of, if not THE, first lenses I purchased outside of my original K-r kit. I never really took to the focal length. I'm not sure why. It's a fine lens and I think I can push myself to learn the length and have some fun. So, I think I'm in with it for October.

I really look forward to seeing everyone's images!

My very first Single in (March 2014) was with the SMC Pentax-M 135/3.5 and it was radical! It's a nice focal length for shooting from the car, too, if the weather gets gross and you just want to drive around for a shot and not have to get out. :-)

---------- Post added 09-30-15 at 07:25 AM ----------

Originally posted by mtux

PS: I know there are people here, who can help LBA in this fight.
Please DON'T do it.

Ha!! You're in it deep, man!

09-28-2015, 09:04 PM	#92
ripper2860 Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 890	Wow -- 5 folks shooting DA-15mm Limiteds in October. Should be very interesting. BTW -- I'm out with the 500mm Mirror in November. Sunset in North Texas is about 5:30pm in Nov., and since I don't get home til close to 6:30pm, it just will not be something I can really do. It'll be hard enough to shoot anything, but a F/8 500mm mirror is certainly out of the question! Last edited by ripper2860; 09-28-2015 at 09:27 PM.

09-29-2015, 02:37 PM	#100
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679	Originally posted by Tsuken Ooh that's nice! Related: how do you find lightzone in terms of the file output matching what you see when editing? I was consistently finding the exported results to be flat and dull compared to what I saw within the app. (It was the major reason I jumped to Darktable, actually.) thank you... so far, I have found the app's output to be dead-on; even printed photos match what I see on the screen with LightZone.... Last edited by pepperberry farm; 09-29-2015 at 02:38 PM. Reason: forgot to thank Tsuken

09-29-2015, 10:03 PM - 1 Like	#101
mholford Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Vancouver Island, BC Photos: Albums Posts: 238	in for October... So I'm going to give a go for my third month of SI. I like the idea of 28mm so I'll give my vivitar 28mm f2.8 a go.. and as discussed in the SI september thread I'm going to try also working my DA*16-50 restricting it to only 28mm fov... be interesting to see if the prime can hold its own against a star zoom...

09-30-2015, 03:29 AM	#104
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420 Original Poster	Single in October 2015 Originally posted by pepperberry farm thank you... so far, I have found the app's output to be dead-on; even printed photos match what I see on the screen with LightZone.... Huh- maybe I should have another crack with it

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09-28-2015, 08:57 PM	#91
mtux Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: the Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,444	Originally posted by monochrome I fear I'll be limited to learning strobist during the winter if I really commit to Single-In. That's how limitation makes you more creative. ---------- Post added 09-29-15 at 11:57 AM ---------- Originally posted by g026r This is based off of the last version that was posted in the Sept. thread, which means it's probably slightly out of date for that month: https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/d/16lQbDOdHTkbzcCSdTh21TAB8hM2p6FtSr6gO...it?usp=sharing Having it online in Google doc seems good to me.

09-28-2015, 09:29 PM - 3 Likes	#93
noelpolar Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Goolwa, SA Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,310	For the second half of October I'm going on a 5,000km walkabout with a mate, just the old Hylux, Swags and three Pentaxes (mate has a K5II as well).... will shoot a shot each day with my HD DA15 as well as the 150-450. Maybe post when we can.

09-28-2015, 09:42 PM	#94
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,407	Originally posted by noelpolar For the second half of October I'm going on a 5,000km walkabout with a mate, just the old Hylux, Swags and three Pentaxes (mate has a K5II as well).... will shoot a shot each day with my HD DA15 as well as the 150-450. Maybe post when we can. awesome.

09-29-2015, 12:25 AM	#95
malinku Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 402	I'll join up for october. I'll be using my Pentax-FA 35-80mm F4-5.6 lens. This lens is well over do for a good test run.

09-29-2015, 07:21 AM - 2 Likes	#96
HockeyDad Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Michigan Posts: 482	Hey everyone! It's been a while. Really haven't shot much at all since last October. I do miss it and a Single In challenge just might be the ticket to getting back into the swing of things. I've had this Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 M42 lens for a while (I think it was one of, if not THE, first lenses I purchased outside of my original K-r kit. I never really took to the focal length. I'm not sure why. It's a fine lens and I think I can push myself to learn the length and have some fun. So, I think I'm in with it for October. I really look forward to seeing everyone's images!

09-29-2015, 07:26 AM	#97
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,460	Originally posted by HockeyDad Hey everyone! It's been a while. Really haven't shot much at all since last October. I do miss it and a Single In challenge just might be the ticket to getting back into the swing of things. I've had this Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 M42 lens for a while (I think it was one of, if not THE, first lenses I purchased outside of my original K-r kit. I never really took to the focal length. I'm not sure why. It's a fine lens and I think I can push myself to learn the length and have some fun. So, I think I'm in with it for October. I really look forward to seeing everyone's images! Well if you do, welcome back. 135mm isn't the easiest length to single but...well...it is a challenge. Go for it!

09-29-2015, 09:00 AM	#98
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,679	I am committed to the Mini-Wide II in October, but November could prove to be interesting with the DA 10-17mm:

09-29-2015, 02:21 PM	#99
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420 Original Poster	Originally posted by pepperberry farm I am committed to the Mini-Wide II in October, but November could prove to be interesting with the DA 10-17mm: Ooh that's nice! Related: how do you find lightzone in terms of the file output matching what you see when editing? I was consistently finding the exported results to be flat and dull compared to what I saw within the app. (It was the major reason I jumped to Darktable, actually.)

09-30-2015, 12:36 AM - 1 Like	#102
mtux Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: the Netherlands Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,444	For several days I was thinking that I needed(?) a faster normal lens. (I mean FA31 or Sigma 30/1.4) But any time I think about it, I find myself thinking the moment I have that extra lens. and I'm going out... So, should I take the FA31? or DA35ltd? oh my! that's hard. screw it, I don't need an extra lens in that FL. BTW, Recently the LBA goddess was convincing me that there are times for each lens. pointing me to the times a faster, non-macro lens would be better. but now after reading this article, about GAS. just decided to go with DA35ltd in October. and try it at those times which LBA goddess mentioned above. to find more about it. and get more strong fighting her. PS: I know there are people here, who can help LBA in this fight. Please DON'T do it.

09-30-2015, 01:32 AM	#103
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,407	Originally posted by mtux For several days I was thinking that I needed(?) a faster normal lens. (I mean FA31 or Sigma 30/1.4) But any time I think about it, I find myself thinking the moment I have that extra lens. and I'm going out... So, should I take the FA31? or DA35ltd? oh my! that's hard. screw it, I don't need an extra lens in that FL. BTW, Recently the LBA goddess was convincing me that there are times for each lens. pointing me to the times a faster, non-macro lens would be better. but now after reading this article, about GAS. just decided to go with DA35ltd in October. and try it at those times which LBA goddess mentioned above. to find more about it. and get more strong fighting her. PS: I know there are people here, who can help LBA in this fight. Please DON'T do it. Good for you! Looking forward to your shots.

09-30-2015, 05:24 AM	#105
severalsnakes Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Kansas City, KS Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,612	Originally posted by HockeyDad Hey everyone! It's been a while. Really haven't shot much at all since last October. I do miss it and a Single In challenge just might be the ticket to getting back into the swing of things. I've had this Vivitar 135mm f/2.8 M42 lens for a while (I think it was one of, if not THE, first lenses I purchased outside of my original K-r kit. I never really took to the focal length. I'm not sure why. It's a fine lens and I think I can push myself to learn the length and have some fun. So, I think I'm in with it for October. I really look forward to seeing everyone's images! My very first Single in (March 2014) was with the SMC Pentax-M 135/3.5 and it was radical! It's a nice focal length for shooting from the car, too, if the weather gets gross and you just want to drive around for a shot and not have to get out. :-) ---------- Post added 09-30-15 at 07:25 AM ---------- Originally posted by mtux PS: I know there are people here, who can help LBA in this fight. Please DON'T do it. Ha!! You're in it deep, man!