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graeme83 · 10-18-2017, 01:35 AM

Originally posted by babywriter

LBA has struck again. Found an unusual m42 lens at the local camera shop: an Auto Rikenon EE 50mm f/1.4. Apparently it was made specifically for a Ricoh SLR with a unique metering system. It has a stop down-pin, but no manual/auto switch, so I (reluctantly) brought out the superglue to secure the pin.

Here's a quick test shot at f/8. This lens is not lacking in the "creative flare" department:

Nice find.
A bit late now you have glued already but there is a fairly simple way of doing that that's completely reversible. It involves removing the back plate and using a small plastic tube, like from a ball point pen or cotton swab, to fit over the pin and hold it closed.
Depending on the lens not usually difficult to do, Google probably has pictures of most. Just watch out for any springs that may ping off and be lost forever.

**Rondec** · 10-18-2017, 05:27 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by pathdoc

Dropping out again. Winter after school activities leave me too tired too often. Sorry.

Too bad. It's really OK to post sporadically through the month too. I know others may feel differently, but for me even if you are only dropping a photo on us every three or four days that's OK.

**pepperberry farm** · 10-19-2017, 05:10 AM

how is it possible that there is a K35/3.5 for sale in the Marketplace for a C-note that has not been snapped up? If I didn't have an exemplary copy, I would not have posted this message..... *

*I have no connection the seller of the above-mentioned lens, just mystified at how long that it's been sitting there... screaming at me....

a second edit: there are actually two K35/3.5's in the Marketplace at this time for $100....

(I gotta go to work and stop this meandering....)

photolady95 · 10-20-2017, 02:58 PM

I got nothing for today. We've had family here most of the day. Kids of kids, and their kids, some big, some little, and some in between, I'm tired and going to bed shortly.

nono · 10-22-2017, 03:33 AM

I'm officially out for this month. I haven't been able to find time and motivation to shoot for the last 6 or 7 days and I don't see things improving in the next week.

**iheiramo** · 10-22-2017, 11:24 AM - **2 Likes**

I have reunited with my computer and edited the SIC shots. I try to get back to daily posting.

gifthorse · 10-22-2017, 05:04 PM - **2 Likes**

I'm still trucking along. Sometimes I might go out for several days at a time or the hours I choose to shoot mean that I'm out so late (or early) that I leave the post-processing until the next day. So I don't always post on the day I shoot.

RobG · 10-24-2017, 01:38 AM - **2 Likes**

Aha! I found the discussion thread.

Hi all! I've managed to a photo every day so far, but the last few days of the month might be a challenge. Sorry about all the bird photos, but wildlife photos were the reason I bought the DFA 150-450. Now if people wouldn't keep telling me how it looks like a weapon... :P

**babywriter** · 10-25-2017, 09:07 AM - **1 Like**

Apparently one of my photos made Explore a couple days ago:

I don't consider this to be the best shot I've taken all month, by any means. But such is the random finger of Explore ...

**pepperberry farm** · 10-25-2017, 10:15 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by babywriter

Apparently one of my photos made Explore a couple days ago:

I don't consider this to be the best shot I've taken all month, by any means. But such is the random finger of Explore ...

coolness!

congrats!

Sandy Hancock · 10-25-2017, 01:39 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by babywriter

Such is the random finger of Explore ...

I told you it was good. I couldn't quite put my finger on it, but Explore could

photolady95 · 10-25-2017, 02:21 PM - **1 Like**

Congrats on the explore, Belvin!

RobG · 10-25-2017, 02:43 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by babywriter

Apparently one of my photos made Explore a couple days ago: I don't consider this to be the best shot I've taken all month, by any means. But such is the random finger of Explore ...

Congratulations!

The only times that my photos have made it into "Explore" have been when I've been involved in the "Single In" group. So thanks to everyone here for your support!

**babywriter** · 10-26-2017, 01:34 PM - **1 Like**

Single in November thread is up:

Single in November 2017 - PentaxForums.com

**iheiramo** · 10-26-2017, 11:01 PM

When I signed in for October, I knew that I have knee operation on 26th and was prepared that I will have limited shot options that day. But for some reason I didn't realize that my moving would be pretty limited for the rest of the month. Getting good shots is really getting a challenge

I do what I can for the rest of the month, but I'm skipping November at least. Usually it's the ugliest month of the year here so it's not a big loss. More likely I return to SIC at some point next year. There's still lot of lenses I want to go thru.

10-19-2017, 05:10 AM	#108
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,781	how is it possible that there is a K35/3.5 for sale in the Marketplace for a C-note that has not been snapped up? If I didn't have an exemplary copy, I would not have posted this message..... * I have no connection the seller of the above-mentioned lens, just mystified at how long that it's been sitting there... screaming at me.... a second edit: there are actually two K35/3.5's in the Marketplace at this time for $100.... (I gotta go to work and stop this meandering....) Last edited by pepperberry farm; 10-19-2017 at 05:48 AM.*

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10-18-2017, 01:35 AM	#106
graeme83 Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Cheshire Posts: 737	Originally posted by babywriter LBA has struck again. Found an unusual m42 lens at the local camera shop: an Auto Rikenon EE 50mm f/1.4. Apparently it was made specifically for a Ricoh SLR with a unique metering system. It has a stop down-pin, but no manual/auto switch, so I (reluctantly) brought out the superglue to secure the pin. Here's a quick test shot at f/8. This lens is not lacking in the "creative flare" department: Nice find. A bit late now you have glued already but there is a fairly simple way of doing that that's completely reversible. It involves removing the back plate and using a small plastic tube, like from a ball point pen or cotton swab, to fit over the pin and hold it closed. Depending on the lens not usually difficult to do, Google probably has pictures of most. Just watch out for any springs that may ping off and be lost forever.

10-18-2017, 05:27 AM - 2 Likes	#107
Rondec Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Gladys, Virginia Photos: Gallery Posts: 27,666	Originally posted by pathdoc Dropping out again. Winter after school activities leave me too tired too often. Sorry. Too bad. It's really OK to post sporadically through the month too. I know others may feel differently, but for me even if you are only dropping a photo on us every three or four days that's OK.

10-20-2017, 02:58 PM	#109
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	I got nothing for today. We've had family here most of the day. Kids of kids, and their kids, some big, some little, and some in between, I'm tired and going to bed shortly.

10-22-2017, 03:33 AM	#110
nono Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Paris, France Posts: 248	I'm officially out for this month. I haven't been able to find time and motivation to shoot for the last 6 or 7 days and I don't see things improving in the next week.

10-22-2017, 11:24 AM - 2 Likes	#111
iheiramo Unoriginal Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 3,182	I have reunited with my computer and edited the SIC shots. I try to get back to daily posting.

10-22-2017, 05:04 PM - 2 Likes	#112
gifthorse Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Nevada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,950	I'm still trucking along. Sometimes I might go out for several days at a time or the hours I choose to shoot mean that I'm out so late (or early) that I leave the post-processing until the next day. So I don't always post on the day I shoot.

10-24-2017, 01:38 AM - 2 Likes	#113
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905	Aha! I found the discussion thread. Hi all! I've managed to a photo every day so far, but the last few days of the month might be a challenge. Sorry about all the bird photos, but wildlife photos were the reason I bought the DFA 150-450. Now if people wouldn't keep telling me how it looks like a weapon... :P

10-25-2017, 09:07 AM - 1 Like	#114
babywriter Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: central Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 969 Original Poster	Apparently one of my photos made Explore a couple days ago: I don't consider this to be the best shot I've taken all month, by any means. But such is the random finger of Explore ...

10-25-2017, 10:15 AM - 1 Like	#115
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,781	Originally posted by babywriter Apparently one of my photos made Explore a couple days ago: I don't consider this to be the best shot I've taken all month, by any means. But such is the random finger of Explore ... coolness! congrats!

10-25-2017, 01:39 PM - 1 Like	#116
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,276	Originally posted by babywriter Such is the random finger of Explore ... I told you it was good. I couldn't quite put my finger on it, but Explore could

10-25-2017, 02:21 PM - 1 Like	#117
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Congrats on the explore, Belvin!

10-25-2017, 02:43 PM - 1 Like	#118
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905	Originally posted by babywriter Apparently one of my photos made Explore a couple days ago: I don't consider this to be the best shot I've taken all month, by any means. But such is the random finger of Explore ... Congratulations! The only times that my photos have made it into "Explore" have been when I've been involved in the "Single In" group. So thanks to everyone here for your support!

10-26-2017, 01:34 PM - 1 Like	#119
babywriter Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: central Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 969 Original Poster	Single in November thread is up: Single in November 2017 - PentaxForums.com

10-26-2017, 11:01 PM	#120
iheiramo Unoriginal Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 3,182	When I signed in for October, I knew that I have knee operation on 26th and was prepared that I will have limited shot options that day. But for some reason I didn't realize that my moving would be pretty limited for the rest of the month. Getting good shots is really getting a challenge I do what I can for the rest of the month, but I'm skipping November at least. Usually it's the ugliest month of the year here so it's not a big loss. More likely I return to SIC at some point next year. There's still lot of lenses I want to go thru.

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