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Sandy Hancock · 04-23-2017, 03:38 PM

Originally posted by todd

Yeah haha. party has been over for me for a while... ☺️

And I left the party two weeks ago

Fisheyes are niche lenses, and the effect gets old pretty quickly unless used sparingly. I nearly always have my DA10-17 in the bag though.

gifthorse · 04-23-2017, 03:57 PM - **4 Likes**

To paraphrase The Jerk, "The new Explore is here! The new Explore is here! I'm somebody!"

FWIW, every Explore I've had was from an image I posted to a Single In challenge.

**pepperberry farm** · 04-23-2017, 04:22 PM

Originally posted by gifthorse

To paraphrase The Jerk, "The new Explore is here! The new Explore is here! I'm somebody!"

FWIW, every Explore I've had was from an image I posted to a Single In challenge.

congrats!

**babywriter** · 04-23-2017, 04:55 PM

Originally posted by gifthorse

To paraphrase The Jerk, "The new Explore is here! The new Explore is here! I'm somebody!"

Awesome!

Topsy · 04-23-2017, 04:59 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gifthorse

To paraphrase The Jerk, "The new Explore is here! The new Explore is here! I'm somebody!"

FWIW, every Explore I've had was from an image I posted to a Single In challenge.

lol is that why I'm suddenly getting followers I've never interacted with before? Because I've got the first comment on that photo?

Congrats!

**robgski** · 04-24-2017, 04:07 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Fisheyes are niche lenses, and the effect gets old pretty quickly unless used sparingly.

I don't agree, but I understand why many think that. For me, making the mundane a little surreal is my kind of niche.
I got home late last night, so I'll post Sunday's Fisheye shots, a few of which look to have come out very nicely.

Originally posted by gifthorse

FWIW, every Explore I've had was from an image I posted to a Single In challenge.

I don't think that's the case for me, but I'm sure submitting regularly helps. Congrats on the Explore, it's a heckuva shot.

wolfiegirl · 04-24-2017, 04:12 AM

So i have a manfrotto 290 monopod. I bought it second hand over a year ago and never used it. I took it out for a spin today as i want to use it with the q for the next few months. Onoy to discover the head on it has a wider screw attachment than my q body. Obviously i need an adapter of some description.

I have a ball head with my normal tripod, which is also a manfrotto, but can't figure out how to take it off.

Can somebody help? Or would it be smarter to just buy a cheap adapter off ebay? If so, what would it be called?

**UncleVanya** · 04-24-2017, 07:30 AM

Originally posted by wolfiegirl

So i have a manfrotto 290 monopod. I bought it second hand over a year ago and never used it. I took it out for a spin today as i want to use it with the q for the next few months. Onoy to discover the head on it has a wider screw attachment than my q body. Obviously i need an adapter of some description.

I have a ball head with my normal tripod, which is also a manfrotto, but can't figure out how to take it off.

Can somebody help? Or would it be smarter to just buy a cheap adapter off ebay? If so, what would it be called?

Some monopods have a reversible size screw on top, the model notes on that model at B&H indicate that your model like that. The top may screw off and allow you to flip over the screw thread adapter.

---------- Post added 04-24-17 at 10:45 AM ----------

Youtu.be

At about 4 mins this shows this monopods method of adapting the screw size. Manfrotto has a habit of morphing their designs without renaming so older model 290's may have different adaptations.

photolady95 · 04-24-2017, 09:40 AM

My Manfrotto monopod has a regular head attached, I don't attach directly to the monopod. Might want to think on that too, wolfiegirl.

**UncleVanya** · 04-24-2017, 10:09 AM

Originally posted by photolady95

My Manfrotto monopod has a regular head attached, I don't attach directly to the monopod. Might want to think on that too, wolfiegirl.

Most of the time mine is similar. I also would point out that the add on monopod specific heads available tend to be pretty limited so using a small ball head is typically better albeit larger.

doroth2 · 04-24-2017, 11:50 AM - **1 Like**

I actually took some pictures yesterday. Maybe I'm climbing back on the wagon for the end of the month. Will post tonight and catch up checking out all of your shots, hopefully.

photolady95 · 04-24-2017, 01:15 PM - **1 Like**

I took possession of a new/used lens today. Cost was pretty cheap $30 including shipping.

SMC Pentax-FA 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 Reviews - FA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database

Back in the day when I first started using AF cameras, I bought the other version, the SMC F 100-300mm since sold when I changed venue and got out of photography for a few years. I heard the FA version had better optics or was at least sharper at 300mm than the F version. I never saw one for sale until last week.
So, now, I'm not sure which lens to use for May.

**robgski** · 04-24-2017, 01:19 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by doroth2

Maybe I'm climbing back on the wagon for the end of the month.

Wasn't there a Dixie Chicks song about "taking my turn on the Single In wagon"?

wolfiegirl · 04-24-2017, 06:07 PM

Originally posted by photolady95

My Manfrotto monopod has a regular head attached, I don't attach directly to the monopod. Might want to think on that too, wolfiegirl.

Right. Any idea what the additional attachmwnt would be called?

photolady95 · 04-24-2017, 06:37 PM

Originally posted by wolfiegirl

Any idea what the additional attachmwnt would be called?

I don't know what attachment you mean. I have a small (called jr) tripod head on my monopod.

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Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,276	Originally posted by todd Yeah haha. party has been over for me for a while... ☺️ And I left the party two weeks ago Fisheyes are niche lenses, and the effect gets old pretty quickly unless used sparingly. I nearly always have my DA10-17 in the bag though.

04-23-2017, 03:57 PM - 4 Likes	#227
gifthorse Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nevada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,950	To paraphrase The Jerk, "The new Explore is here! The new Explore is here! I'm somebody!" FWIW, every Explore I've had was from an image I posted to a Single In challenge.

04-23-2017, 04:22 PM	#228
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04-23-2017, 04:55 PM	#229
babywriter Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: central Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 969 Original Poster	Originally posted by gifthorse To paraphrase The Jerk, "The new Explore is here! The new Explore is here! I'm somebody!" Awesome!

04-23-2017, 04:59 PM - 1 Like	#230
Topsy Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 625	Originally posted by gifthorse To paraphrase The Jerk, "The new Explore is here! The new Explore is here! I'm somebody!" FWIW, every Explore I've had was from an image I posted to a Single In challenge. lol is that why I'm suddenly getting followers I've never interacted with before? Because I've got the first comment on that photo? Congrats!

04-24-2017, 04:07 AM	#231
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,817	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Fisheyes are niche lenses, and the effect gets old pretty quickly unless used sparingly. I don't agree, but I understand why many think that. For me, making the mundane a little surreal is my kind of niche. I got home late last night, so I'll post Sunday's Fisheye shots, a few of which look to have come out very nicely. Originally posted by gifthorse FWIW, every Explore I've had was from an image I posted to a Single In challenge. I don't think that's the case for me, but I'm sure submitting regularly helps. Congrats on the Explore, it's a heckuva shot.

04-24-2017, 04:12 AM	#232
wolfiegirl Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Mystery Bay, NSW Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,111	So i have a manfrotto 290 monopod. I bought it second hand over a year ago and never used it. I took it out for a spin today as i want to use it with the q for the next few months. Onoy to discover the head on it has a wider screw attachment than my q body. Obviously i need an adapter of some description. I have a ball head with my normal tripod, which is also a manfrotto, but can't figure out how to take it off. Can somebody help? Or would it be smarter to just buy a cheap adapter off ebay? If so, what would it be called?

04-24-2017, 09:40 AM	#234
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	My Manfrotto monopod has a regular head attached, I don't attach directly to the monopod. Might want to think on that too, wolfiegirl.

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UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,472	Originally posted by photolady95 My Manfrotto monopod has a regular head attached, I don't attach directly to the monopod. Might want to think on that too, wolfiegirl. Most of the time mine is similar. I also would point out that the add on monopod specific heads available tend to be pretty limited so using a small ball head is typically better albeit larger.

04-24-2017, 11:50 AM - 1 Like	#236
doroth2 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: Houston, TX Photos: Albums Posts: 185	I actually took some pictures yesterday. Maybe I'm climbing back on the wagon for the end of the month. Will post tonight and catch up checking out all of your shots, hopefully.

04-24-2017, 01:15 PM - 1 Like	#237
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	I took possession of a new/used lens today. Cost was pretty cheap $30 including shipping. SMC Pentax-FA 100-300mm F4.5-5.6 Reviews - FA Zoom Lenses - Pentax Lens Reviews & Lens Database Back in the day when I first started using AF cameras, I bought the other version, the SMC F 100-300mm since sold when I changed venue and got out of photography for a few years. I heard the FA version had better optics or was at least sharper at 300mm than the F version. I never saw one for sale until last week. So, now, I'm not sure which lens to use for May.

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robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,817	Originally posted by doroth2 Maybe I'm climbing back on the wagon for the end of the month. Wasn't there a Dixie Chicks song about "taking my turn on the Single In wagon"?

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