Game Single in April 2017

dakight · 04-27-2017, 05:03 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pathdoc

Was playing around with 135mm lenses last night. The SMCT 135/3.5 is out - it's currently bubble wrapped and awaiting dispatch to Eric for some minor fixes. The Samigon 135/2.8 is out - image quality/rendering is outstanding for what it is and the lens is lovely to handle, but minimum focal distance is eight feet and I've mislaid my M42 extension tubes somewhere silly where I can't remember (I might deglass a 2x M42 T/C I've got). The 135mm/2.8 M42 "Formula 5" (complete with internal hood) is currently in the running for May; MFD is a more manageable 5ft and the filter thread matches the 55mm closeup dioptre filters I've got (I suspect the previous owner bought the filters to go with that lens). The SMC-M 135/3.5 has yet to be tried on the K-1...

You should be able to use a K-mount extension tube and put the M42 adapter on the female end of that.

pathdoc · 04-27-2017, 07:00 AM

Originally posted by dakight

You should be able to use a K-mount extension tube and put the M42 adapter on the female end of that.

I've had a couple of scares getting the adapter off again, and I don't want to risk a genuine Pentax article.

bigted · 04-27-2017, 08:37 PM

Today I actually got out of the house and I took lots of photos however only one was with my SI lens and it was awful and beyond help. So I give myself an A for effort but an F for execution. It was at a concert in a venue not typically used for concerts and the lighting was really harsh on stage It meant I could have the audience or performers but not both. To add insult to injury, I don't think it was properly in focus either

. So I am not sharing it. Tomorrow I will do better. However on the bright side, I learned an important lesson - take more than one shot with SI lens so I will have a plan B.

**bobbotron** · 04-28-2017, 06:45 AM

No photo for me yesterday. I had planned to get a nice night shot in, but most of my night was taken up with volunteering at a community bike shot, then I was too tired.

Topsy · 04-28-2017, 01:36 PM

Still been feeling pretty bad the last two days. I've had signs of vertigo when waking up or am 'stuck' in a half awake-half asleep state in the morning. Had this in the past but it's not really fun and makes you feel pretty bad for the rest of the day.

Still been out to take some photos, just not taking any time to look into any monitors as they tend to make me feel 'disconnected' and giddy when I have this.

Just edited the two photos.. Whitebalance may be off I've got sunglasses on (because I was too lazy to turn down the brightness!)

Sluggo · 04-28-2017, 02:35 PM

Originally posted by Topsy

signs of vertigo when waking up or am 'stuck' in a half awake-half asleep state in the morning

That's a lousy way to start the day. Hope you find ways to cope/treat/avoid it soon.

**Scorpio71GR** · 04-28-2017, 03:36 PM

Originally posted by Topsy

Still been feeling pretty bad the last two days. I've had signs of vertigo when waking up or am 'stuck' in a half awake-half asleep state in the morning. Had this in the past but it's not really fun and makes you feel pretty bad for the rest of the day.

I have had something like that as well, no fun. Hope things get better soon.

**Scorpio71GR** · 04-28-2017, 03:51 PM - **5 Likes**

3rd photo to hit Explore, 2 from Single In this month.

gifthorse · 04-28-2017, 04:11 PM

Originally posted by Scorpio71GR

3rd photo to hit Explore, 2 from Single In this month.

Congrats on the Explore. (and I can't say I'm surprised) As I said in an earlier post, every Explore I've gotten has been an image posted to Single In.

wstruth · 04-28-2017, 07:45 PM

Originally posted by Scorpio71GR

3rd photo to hit Explore, 2 from Single In this month.

Congrats on the explore!

The Helios 44-2 arrived today. the second thing I noticed is that it's a flare monster. and the first is the aperture ring is reversed: at 16 it is the widest and at 2 is the smallest. So either i have a cannibalized lens or is this normal? It does seem to give the swirly bokeh though

**OzzRod** · 04-29-2017, 04:34 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by wstruth

The Helios 44-2 arrived today ..... the first is the aperture ring is reversed: at 16 it is the widest and at 2 is the smallest. So either i have a cannibalized lens or is this normal? It does seem to give the swirly bokeh though

Not sure if it's "normal", but mine's the same.

Topsy · 04-29-2017, 04:51 AM - **1 Like**

I think that is the nature of a preset aperture.

With the ring with the numbers on it you select the desired aperture and with the other ring you close the blades.

I usually leave mine on f16 and only use the other ring. Usually don't know what aperture I'm using but n not that fussed about that..

Originally posted by Sluggo

That's a lousy way to start the day. Hope you find ways to cope/treat/avoid it soon.

Yes indeed. It sucks quite a lot of life out of one..

Originally posted by Scorpio71GR

I have had something like that as well, no fun. Hope things get better soon.

Thanks, glad to hear others have experienced similar, also very happy to hear that you're using the past tense.

Did you do anything particular to free yourself of it or did it just disappear?

wstruth · 04-29-2017, 04:55 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by OzzRod

Not sure if it's "normal", but mine's the same.

Thanks Rod. I was mentioning it to Sharon this morning and she insisted that makes more sense that way! I have to admit I kind of agree with her.

**robgski** · 04-29-2017, 05:19 AM

Catching up, what a busy week! Saturday moring means yardwork, but there is car show in the afternoon, so opportunities about.

**babywriter** · 04-29-2017, 09:37 AM

Originally posted by Scorpio71GR

3rd photo to hit Explore, 2 from Single In this month.

Congrats, and certainly well deserved!

04-28-2017, 01:36 PM	#275
Topsy Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 625	Still been feeling pretty bad the last two days. I've had signs of vertigo when waking up or am 'stuck' in a half awake-half asleep state in the morning. Had this in the past but it's not really fun and makes you feel pretty bad for the rest of the day. Still been out to take some photos, just not taking any time to look into any monitors as they tend to make me feel 'disconnected' and giddy when I have this. Just edited the two photos.. Whitebalance may be off I've got sunglasses on (because I was too lazy to turn down the brightness!) Last edited by Topsy; 04-28-2017 at 01:47 PM.

04-29-2017, 04:55 AM - 1 Like	#283
wstruth Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: at my kitchen table Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	Originally posted by OzzRod Not sure if it's "normal", but mine's the same. Thanks Rod. I was mentioning it to Sharon this morning and she insisted that makes more sense that way! I have to admit I kind of agree with her. Last edited by wstruth; 04-29-2017 at 04:58 AM. Reason: Corrected Auto type

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04-27-2017, 05:03 AM - 1 Like	#271
dakight Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Phoenix, AZ Photos: Albums Posts: 1,216	Originally posted by pathdoc Was playing around with 135mm lenses last night. The SMCT 135/3.5 is out - it's currently bubble wrapped and awaiting dispatch to Eric for some minor fixes. The Samigon 135/2.8 is out - image quality/rendering is outstanding for what it is and the lens is lovely to handle, but minimum focal distance is eight feet and I've mislaid my M42 extension tubes somewhere silly where I can't remember (I might deglass a 2x M42 T/C I've got). The 135mm/2.8 M42 "Formula 5" (complete with internal hood) is currently in the running for May; MFD is a more manageable 5ft and the filter thread matches the 55mm closeup dioptre filters I've got (I suspect the previous owner bought the filters to go with that lens). The SMC-M 135/3.5 has yet to be tried on the K-1... You should be able to use a K-mount extension tube and put the M42 adapter on the female end of that.

04-27-2017, 07:00 AM	#272
pathdoc Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2015 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,381	Originally posted by dakight You should be able to use a K-mount extension tube and put the M42 adapter on the female end of that. I've had a couple of scares getting the adapter off again, and I don't want to risk a genuine Pentax article.

04-27-2017, 08:37 PM	#273
bigted Moderator Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jessica Lake, Whiteshell Provincial Park, or Winnipeg Manitoba, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,593	Today I actually got out of the house and I took lots of photos however only one was with my SI lens and it was awful and beyond help. So I give myself an A for effort but an F for execution. It was at a concert in a venue not typically used for concerts and the lighting was really harsh on stage It meant I could have the audience or performers but not both. To add insult to injury, I don't think it was properly in focus either . So I am not sharing it. Tomorrow I will do better. However on the bright side, I learned an important lesson - take more than one shot with SI lens so I will have a plan B.

04-28-2017, 06:45 AM	#274
bobbotron Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: Ottawa, ON Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,349	No photo for me yesterday. I had planned to get a nice night shot in, but most of my night was taken up with volunteering at a community bike shot, then I was too tired.

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Sluggo Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Ames, Iowa Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 774	Originally posted by Topsy signs of vertigo when waking up or am 'stuck' in a half awake-half asleep state in the morning That's a lousy way to start the day. Hope you find ways to cope/treat/avoid it soon.

04-28-2017, 03:36 PM	#277
Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,005	Originally posted by Topsy Still been feeling pretty bad the last two days. I've had signs of vertigo when waking up or am 'stuck' in a half awake-half asleep state in the morning. Had this in the past but it's not really fun and makes you feel pretty bad for the rest of the day. I have had something like that as well, no fun. Hope things get better soon.

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Scorpio71GR Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Michigan Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,005	3rd photo to hit Explore, 2 from Single In this month.

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gifthorse Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nevada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,945	Originally posted by Scorpio71GR 3rd photo to hit Explore, 2 from Single In this month. Congrats on the Explore. (and I can't say I'm surprised) As I said in an earlier post, every Explore I've gotten has been an image posted to Single In.

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wstruth Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: at my kitchen table Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	Originally posted by Scorpio71GR 3rd photo to hit Explore, 2 from Single In this month. Congrats on the explore! The Helios 44-2 arrived today. the second thing I noticed is that it's a flare monster. and the first is the aperture ring is reversed: at 16 it is the widest and at 2 is the smallest. So either i have a cannibalized lens or is this normal? It does seem to give the swirly bokeh though

04-29-2017, 04:34 AM - 1 Like	#281
OzzRod Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Newcastle, N.S.W. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,322	Originally posted by wstruth The Helios 44-2 arrived today ..... the first is the aperture ring is reversed: at 16 it is the widest and at 2 is the smallest. So either i have a cannibalized lens or is this normal? It does seem to give the swirly bokeh though Not sure if it's "normal", but mine's the same.

04-29-2017, 04:51 AM - 1 Like	#282
Topsy Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 625	I think that is the nature of a preset aperture. With the ring with the numbers on it you select the desired aperture and with the other ring you close the blades. I usually leave mine on f16 and only use the other ring. Usually don't know what aperture I'm using but n not that fussed about that.. Originally posted by Sluggo That's a lousy way to start the day. Hope you find ways to cope/treat/avoid it soon. Yes indeed. It sucks quite a lot of life out of one.. Originally posted by Scorpio71GR I have had something like that as well, no fun. Hope things get better soon. Thanks, glad to hear others have experienced similar, also very happy to hear that you're using the past tense. Did you do anything particular to free yourself of it or did it just disappear?

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babywriter Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: central Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 969 Original Poster	Originally posted by Scorpio71GR 3rd photo to hit Explore, 2 from Single In this month. Congrats, and certainly well deserved!