Game Single in August 2017

**babywriter** · 08-24-2017, 06:33 AM - **2 Likes**

I might be upgrading my equipment today. A friend referred me to one of her co-workers, whose husband has a K-3 and a K-5 he wants to get rid of. About 10k shutter actuations on each. I'll be looking at them this afternoon. *fingers crossed*

Topsy · 08-24-2017, 06:48 AM

Have fun

**robgski** · 08-24-2017, 03:29 PM

I hope you find what you are seeking in either of those cameras.

FWIW, I love my K-5. I'd consider getting a K-3 if the price was right, but I have used a K-1 enough times (with the FA 77mm) to know that is my next camera purchase, so I hold off on anything else for now.

**babywriter** · 08-24-2017, 05:34 PM - **5 Likes**

They made me an offer I couldn't refuse ...

The K-3 will be mine, and the K-5 for my wife (a new Pentaxian! Hooray!). The fellow was super-nice, and wanted his Pentax stuff to go to someone who would use it. I'm really grateful. Both cameras have ~10k shutter actuations and are in excellent shape. The surprise was the two DA star lenses - he let them go for an amazing price, and I couldn't say no.

I think I'm in the big leagues now.

So excited!

**pepperberry farm** · 08-24-2017, 06:09 PM

Originally posted by babywriter

They made me an offer I couldn't refuse ...

The K-3 will be mine, and the K-5 for my wife (a new Pentaxian! Hooray!). The fellow was super-nice, and wanted his Pentax stuff to go to someone who would use it. I'm really grateful. Both cameras have ~10k shutter actuations and are in excellent shape. The surprise was the two DA star lenses - he let them go for an amazing price, and I couldn't say no.

I think I'm in the big leagues now.

So excited!

coolness!

**babywriter** · 08-25-2017, 05:31 AM

Single in September thread is up ...

Single in September 2017 - PentaxForums.com

**pepperberry farm** · 08-25-2017, 05:36 AM

Originally posted by babywriter

Single in September thread is up ...

Single in September 2017 - PentaxForums.com

awesome!

Topsy · 08-25-2017, 03:31 PM - **2 Likes**

Cool!

I glanced at the clock this evening and realised that it was 5 past 12 already.. No photo from me today, though I did take some action shots with my FA 28-200.

Since it wasn't, err, fully legal I'll just leave this one here:

By walking home this evening, without my camera, I saw a chap with a pre-war sports car (not sure what it was.. But I felt like I should know and didn't ask. facepalm). Gave him my card in case he wants some shots of the car.
Hope he does.

graeme83 · 08-26-2017, 02:16 PM - **3 Likes**

Not got a photo for today, but if you recall me mentioning I was entering the local shows photography competition the other day. Pretty pleased with the results, 2 first places in open and black and white.
Also discovered the judges are very pro dog with the animal class. Gonna have to steal a dog for next year, cats not gonna cut it.

**babywriter** · 08-26-2017, 10:22 PM

Originally posted by graeme83

Not got a photo for today, but if you recall me mentioning I was entering the local shows photography competition the other day. Pretty pleased with the results, 2 first places in open and black and white.

Awesome! Congratulations on the good showing!

---------- Post added 08-26-17 at 10:24 PM ----------

Sorry all - meant to take pictures tonight of the baseball game I attended (had the Q all hooked up with the Soligor 200mm for some high-magnification goodness) .. and forgot to put an SD card in the camera. D'oh.

Topsy · 08-28-2017, 02:25 AM - **1 Like**

Just realised that I didn't take a photo yesterday...

But my asters from the day before hit explore! 😁
Very very far down though, spot 408.

Originally posted by babywriter

and forgot to put an SD card in the camera. D'oh.

Been there done that, though not for an event (luckily!). Horrible feeling when your notice you haven't got a card with you!

**pepperberry farm** · 08-28-2017, 03:10 AM

Originally posted by Topsy

Quote:

and forgot to put an SD card in the camera. D'oh.

Been there done that, though not for an event (luckily!). Horrible feeling when your notice you haven't got a card with you!

and here is where I ask, mainly for my own curiosity; why take the card out of the camera, ever?

I've been using digital cameras for at least the last ten years and never take the cards out of the camera body - the only time they are out are if I am curious what brand/size are there, or if I am actually replacing them...

I use the USB cable that comes with the camera and offload the pics that way - is there a reason why I shouldn't?

Topsy · 08-28-2017, 05:11 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

and here is where I ask, mainly for my own curiosity; why take the card out of the camera, ever?

I've been using digital cameras for at least the last ten years and never take the cards out of the camera body - the only time they are out are if I am curious what brand/size are there, or if I am actually replacing them...

I use the USB cable that comes with the camera and offload the pics that way - is there a reason why I shouldn't?

Don't think there is a real reason. If I remember right it drains the camera battery.
Or if you're in a hurry and have an usb 3.0 card adapter.

With the K-1 I usually write to both cards and take one out and leave the other in the camera.

**babywriter** · 08-28-2017, 08:22 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

and here is where I ask, mainly for my own curiosity; why take the card out of the camera, ever?

My laptop has a built in SD card reader. I find it really convenient just to pop the card out of the camera, and load the pics that way. Just a personal preference.

---------- Post added 08-28-17 at 08:22 AM ----------

Originally posted by Topsy

But my asters from the day before hit explore! 😁
Very very far down though, spot 408.

Congrats!

**robgski** · 08-28-2017, 01:04 PM

My laptop also has a card reader, I try to always swap one between camera and laptop whenever I download photos, so I don't forget to put a card in when I need to go shooting.

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08-24-2017, 06:33 AM - 2 Likes	#91
babywriter Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: central Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 969 Original Poster	I might be upgrading my equipment today. A friend referred me to one of her co-workers, whose husband has a K-3 and a K-5 he wants to get rid of. About 10k shutter actuations on each. I'll be looking at them this afternoon. fingers crossed

08-24-2017, 06:48 AM	#92
Topsy Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 625	Have fun

08-24-2017, 03:29 PM	#93
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,793	I hope you find what you are seeking in either of those cameras. FWIW, I love my K-5. I'd consider getting a K-3 if the price was right, but I have used a K-1 enough times (with the FA 77mm) to know that is my next camera purchase, so I hold off on anything else for now.

08-24-2017, 05:34 PM - 5 Likes	#94
babywriter Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: central Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 969 Original Poster	They made me an offer I couldn't refuse ... The K-3 will be mine, and the K-5 for my wife (a new Pentaxian! Hooray!). The fellow was super-nice, and wanted his Pentax stuff to go to someone who would use it. I'm really grateful. Both cameras have ~10k shutter actuations and are in excellent shape. The surprise was the two DA star lenses - he let them go for an amazing price, and I couldn't say no. I think I'm in the big leagues now. So excited!

08-24-2017, 06:09 PM	#95
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,625	Originally posted by babywriter They made me an offer I couldn't refuse ... The K-3 will be mine, and the K-5 for my wife (a new Pentaxian! Hooray!). The fellow was super-nice, and wanted his Pentax stuff to go to someone who would use it. I'm really grateful. Both cameras have ~10k shutter actuations and are in excellent shape. The surprise was the two DA star lenses - he let them go for an amazing price, and I couldn't say no. I think I'm in the big leagues now. So excited! coolness!

08-25-2017, 05:31 AM	#96
babywriter Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: central Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 969 Original Poster	Single in September thread is up ... Single in September 2017 - PentaxForums.com

08-25-2017, 05:36 AM	#97
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,625	Originally posted by babywriter Single in September thread is up ... Single in September 2017 - PentaxForums.com awesome!

08-25-2017, 03:31 PM - 2 Likes	#98
Topsy Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 625	Cool! I glanced at the clock this evening and realised that it was 5 past 12 already.. No photo from me today, though I did take some action shots with my FA 28-200. Since it wasn't, err, fully legal I'll just leave this one here: By walking home this evening, without my camera, I saw a chap with a pre-war sports car (not sure what it was.. But I felt like I should know and didn't ask. facepalm). Gave him my card in case he wants some shots of the car. Hope he does.

08-26-2017, 02:16 PM - 3 Likes	#99
graeme83 Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Cheshire Posts: 737	Not got a photo for today, but if you recall me mentioning I was entering the local shows photography competition the other day. Pretty pleased with the results, 2 first places in open and black and white. Also discovered the judges are very pro dog with the animal class. Gonna have to steal a dog for next year, cats not gonna cut it.

08-26-2017, 10:22 PM	#100
babywriter Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: central Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 969 Original Poster	Originally posted by graeme83 Not got a photo for today, but if you recall me mentioning I was entering the local shows photography competition the other day. Pretty pleased with the results, 2 first places in open and black and white. Awesome! Congratulations on the good showing! ---------- Post added 08-26-17 at 10:24 PM ---------- Sorry all - meant to take pictures tonight of the baseball game I attended (had the Q all hooked up with the Soligor 200mm for some high-magnification goodness) .. and forgot to put an SD card in the camera. D'oh.

08-28-2017, 02:25 AM - 1 Like	#101
Topsy Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 625	Just realised that I didn't take a photo yesterday... But my asters from the day before hit explore! 😁 Very very far down though, spot 408. Originally posted by babywriter and forgot to put an SD card in the camera. D'oh. Been there done that, though not for an event (luckily!). Horrible feeling when your notice you haven't got a card with you!

08-28-2017, 03:10 AM	#102
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,625	Originally posted by Topsy Quote: and forgot to put an SD card in the camera. D'oh. Been there done that, though not for an event (luckily!). Horrible feeling when your notice you haven't got a card with you! and here is where I ask, mainly for my own curiosity; why take the card out of the camera, ever? I've been using digital cameras for at least the last ten years and never take the cards out of the camera body - the only time they are out are if I am curious what brand/size are there, or if I am actually replacing them... I use the USB cable that comes with the camera and offload the pics that way - is there a reason why I shouldn't?

08-28-2017, 05:11 AM - 1 Like	#103
Topsy Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 625	Originally posted by pepperberry farm and here is where I ask, mainly for my own curiosity; why take the card out of the camera, ever? I've been using digital cameras for at least the last ten years and never take the cards out of the camera body - the only time they are out are if I am curious what brand/size are there, or if I am actually replacing them... I use the USB cable that comes with the camera and offload the pics that way - is there a reason why I shouldn't? Don't think there is a real reason. If I remember right it drains the camera battery. Or if you're in a hurry and have an usb 3.0 card adapter. With the K-1 I usually write to both cards and take one out and leave the other in the camera.

08-28-2017, 08:22 AM - 1 Like	#104
babywriter Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: central Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 969 Original Poster	Originally posted by pepperberry farm and here is where I ask, mainly for my own curiosity; why take the card out of the camera, ever? My laptop has a built in SD card reader. I find it really convenient just to pop the card out of the camera, and load the pics that way. Just a personal preference. ---------- Post added 08-28-17 at 08:22 AM ---------- Originally posted by Topsy But my asters from the day before hit explore! 😁 Very very far down though, spot 408. Congrats!

08-28-2017, 01:04 PM	#105
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,793	My laptop also has a card reader, I try to always swap one between camera and laptop whenever I download photos, so I don't forget to put a card in when I need to go shooting.

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