Game Single In - June 2019

photolady95 · 06-01-2019, 07:11 PM

I got no shot today because I can't find my Pentax A 50mm f2 lens. It's not where I thought it was, and I've been hunting for it all afternoon. I thought it was in my backpack, but it's not there, and it's not in my small camera bag either. Last time I used it, was as a magnifying glass. If I can't find it tomorrow, I'll have to change and use a M 50mm f2 instead.

**pepperberry farm** · 06-02-2019, 07:28 AM

(is it heresy to compare the FA43 Ltd to the DA40 Ltd and like the 40 better?)

mbceft · 06-02-2019, 08:20 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

(is it heresy to compare the FA43 Ltd to the DA40 Ltd and like the 40 better?)

I didn’t think my first post of the month with the 43 was all THAT bad ;-)

I have always been of the opinion that you can like whatever you like. To heck what others think. Heresy? Not I’m my book. Each to his own! Never owned the 40 but I have been happy with the 43. That being said, the DA 20-40 Ltd has fast become one of my favorite lens so I have no doubt the 40 would make me happy too.

repaap · 06-02-2019, 01:04 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

(is it heresy to compare the FA43 Ltd to the DA40 Ltd and like the 40 better?)

No. DA40 has modern coatings etc. So it should be better, especially on crop sensor. I ws shooting with DA40 XS on my K-1 and it could have been brilliant(it is really nice on my K-3). Corners are just lacking a tad on FF. Even stopped down. Dunno how it is with DA40 lim.

photolady95 · 06-02-2019, 07:23 PM

I've still no photo yet. Had company today, and no time to take a photo.

wstruth · 06-03-2019, 03:49 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

(is it heresy to compare the FA43 Ltd to the DA40 Ltd and like the 40 better?)

I never had the 40. I bought the 43 so I could use it on both the K-1 and KP. So far so good.

On another note: my wife has taken a liking to photography and Iv'e been trying to teach her a bit. But she's a Leo and following is not her cup of tea. When I tell her something her mind is often elsewhere. And then she asks about it a minute later. Sometimes it goes downhill from there. Going over the PASM dial last evening she told me she thought the A was for A**hole hmmmm....

I told her she should get a good book on beginning photography and suggested "Stunning Digital Photography" by the Northrups, The e book has links to a lot of their YouTube tutorials. What books do you all recommend?

Tsuken · 06-03-2019, 03:19 PM

Originally posted by wstruth

I told her she should get a good book on beginning photography and suggested "Stunning Digital Photography" by the Northrups, The e book has links to a lot of their YouTube tutorials. What books do you all recommend?

I really like Capturing Light, by Michael Freeman

**Minimonster** · 06-03-2019, 03:20 PM

Originally posted by wstruth

I told her she should get a good book on beginning photography and suggested "Stunning Digital Photography" by the Northrups, The e book has links to a lot of their YouTube tutorials. What books do you all recommend?

I recently enjoyed Read This If You Want To Take Great Photographs by Henry Carroll. Interesting, simple and illustrated with some cracking shots to show what he means.

Tsuken · 06-03-2019, 06:26 PM - **1 Like**

Joker in the snow today.

It gave its life that the theme might live

photolady95 · 06-03-2019, 09:56 PM

I found my A 50mm f2 and was able to take a photo today. It was hidden by another lens, and on the opposite side of the case from the other two 50s.

And the gorillapod look alike, takes some getting used to but at least the camera doesn't shake when I take a macro.

zubzubadoodle · 06-04-2019, 01:42 AM

Flickr continually timed out uploading photos last night, so will see if it works for me tonight.

**iheiramo** · 06-04-2019, 03:11 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Tsuken

Joker in the snow today.

It gave its life that the theme might live

... and casually he drops perfect SIC material into conversation thread as if he doesn't need to preserve the ideas for future use...

**iheiramo** · 06-04-2019, 03:20 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

(is it heresy to compare the FA43 Ltd to the DA40 Ltd and like the 40 better?)

I strongly believe in making one's own decicions in matters of taste and boldly standing agains common opinion. Majority is usually too mainstream to understand true greatness.

In this case doesn't necessery apply as we are all Pentaxians and therefore not part of the majority

Tsuken · 06-04-2019, 03:26 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by iheiramo

... and casually he drops perfect SIC material into conversation thread as if he doesn't need to preserve the ideas for future use...

That particular joker is well past preservation - as you will see when I upload today’s photos.

Sandy Hancock · 06-04-2019, 04:28 PM - **2 Likes**

Sick dog. No sleep. Long day at work = no photo for the 4th.

The good news is that Sammy is much improved: out of hospital and getting his mojo back after a sound night's sleep at home

And we fly to London tomorrow, followed by Le Mans and Paris

06-02-2019, 08:20 AM - 1 Like	#33
mbceft Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Aurora, IL Photos: Albums Posts: 293	43 vs 40 Originally posted by pepperberry farm (is it heresy to compare the FA43 Ltd to the DA40 Ltd and like the 40 better?) I didn’t think my first post of the month with the 43 was all THAT bad ;-) I have always been of the opinion that you can like whatever you like. To heck what others think. Heresy? Not I’m my book. Each to his own! Never owned the 40 but I have been happy with the 43. That being said, the DA 20-40 Ltd has fast become one of my favorite lens so I have no doubt the 40 would make me happy too.

06-03-2019, 09:56 PM	#40
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	I found my A 50mm f2 and was able to take a photo today. It was hidden by another lens, and on the opposite side of the case from the other two 50s. And the gorillapod look alike, takes some getting used to but at least the camera doesn't shake when I take a macro. Last edited by photolady95; 06-03-2019 at 11:23 PM.

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06-01-2019, 07:11 PM	#31
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	I got no shot today because I can't find my Pentax A 50mm f2 lens. It's not where I thought it was, and I've been hunting for it all afternoon. I thought it was in my backpack, but it's not there, and it's not in my small camera bag either. Last time I used it, was as a magnifying glass. If I can't find it tomorrow, I'll have to change and use a M 50mm f2 instead.

06-02-2019, 07:28 AM	#32
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660	(is it heresy to compare the FA43 Ltd to the DA40 Ltd and like the 40 better?)

06-02-2019, 01:04 PM - 1 Like	#34
repaap Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2010 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,242	Originally posted by pepperberry farm (is it heresy to compare the FA43 Ltd to the DA40 Ltd and like the 40 better?) No. DA40 has modern coatings etc. So it should be better, especially on crop sensor. I ws shooting with DA40 XS on my K-1 and it could have been brilliant(it is really nice on my K-3). Corners are just lacking a tad on FF. Even stopped down. Dunno how it is with DA40 lim.

06-02-2019, 07:23 PM	#35
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	I've still no photo yet. Had company today, and no time to take a photo.

06-03-2019, 03:49 AM - 1 Like	#36
wstruth Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: at my kitchen table Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	Originally posted by pepperberry farm (is it heresy to compare the FA43 Ltd to the DA40 Ltd and like the 40 better?) I never had the 40. I bought the 43 so I could use it on both the K-1 and KP. So far so good. On another note: my wife has taken a liking to photography and Iv'e been trying to teach her a bit. But she's a Leo and following is not her cup of tea. When I tell her something her mind is often elsewhere. And then she asks about it a minute later. Sometimes it goes downhill from there. Going over the PASM dial last evening she told me she thought the A was for A**hole hmmmm.... I told her she should get a good book on beginning photography and suggested "Stunning Digital Photography" by the Northrups, The e book has links to a lot of their YouTube tutorials. What books do you all recommend?

06-03-2019, 03:19 PM	#37
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420	Originally posted by wstruth I told her she should get a good book on beginning photography and suggested "Stunning Digital Photography" by the Northrups, The e book has links to a lot of their YouTube tutorials. What books do you all recommend? I really like Capturing Light, by Michael Freeman

06-03-2019, 03:20 PM	#38
Minimonster Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,065	Originally posted by wstruth I told her she should get a good book on beginning photography and suggested "Stunning Digital Photography" by the Northrups, The e book has links to a lot of their YouTube tutorials. What books do you all recommend? I recently enjoyed Read This If You Want To Take Great Photographs by Henry Carroll. Interesting, simple and illustrated with some cracking shots to show what he means.

06-03-2019, 06:26 PM - 1 Like	#39
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420	Joker in the snow today. It gave its life that the theme might live

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zubzubadoodle Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: North Yorkshire Photos: Albums Posts: 231	Flickr continually timed out uploading photos last night, so will see if it works for me tonight.

06-04-2019, 03:11 AM - 1 Like	#42
iheiramo Unoriginal Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 3,182	Originally posted by Tsuken Joker in the snow today. It gave its life that the theme might live ... and casually he drops perfect SIC material into conversation thread as if he doesn't need to preserve the ideas for future use...

06-04-2019, 03:20 AM - 1 Like	#43
iheiramo Unoriginal Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 3,182	Originally posted by pepperberry farm (is it heresy to compare the FA43 Ltd to the DA40 Ltd and like the 40 better?) I strongly believe in making one's own decicions in matters of taste and boldly standing agains common opinion. Majority is usually too mainstream to understand true greatness. In this case doesn't necessery apply as we are all Pentaxians and therefore not part of the majority

06-04-2019, 03:26 AM - 1 Like	#44
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420	Originally posted by iheiramo ... and casually he drops perfect SIC material into conversation thread as if he doesn't need to preserve the ideas for future use... That particular joker is well past preservation - as you will see when I upload today’s photos.

06-04-2019, 04:28 PM - 2 Likes	#45
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Sick dog. No sleep. Long day at work = no photo for the 4th. The good news is that Sammy is much improved: out of hospital and getting his mojo back after a sound night's sleep at home And we fly to London tomorrow, followed by Le Mans and Paris