Game Single In - August 2019

mbceft · 08-01-2019, 04:58 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

The SDM of my new DA*50-135 is behaving like its days are numbered, so it won't be going to Alaska - more likely Melbourne or Japan....
So I'm out. See you in the spring

Time for a screw drive conversion. I did my 16-50 and 300 when the SDM went caput. Super easy if you can manage notepad :-)
My 50-135 was the first lens I ever bought for my K10D when it was new and strangely the SDM is till working on that one(Knock on wood)

Benz3ne · 08-01-2019, 05:34 AM

Originally posted by zubzubadoodle

Just back from a week and a bit in Swansea for my youngest sons graduation (Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering - yes, he is a rocket scientist!). I took far too many pictures and haven't been through them all yet, but the colours from the Miranda 28-70mm lens are wonderful. Moving up the range this month with a Tamron Adaptall 2 70-150mm

I walked the dogs recently past all the graduates outside Brangwyn Hall. (I live not too far from there, perhaps a 10 minute drive). Congratulations to him!
Looking forward to your pictures! Where else did you visit?

zubzubadoodle · 08-01-2019, 06:55 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Benz3ne

I walked the dogs recently past all the graduates outside Brangwyn Hall. (I live not too far from there, perhaps a 10 minute drive). Congratulations to him!
Looking forward to your pictures! Where else did you visit?

Symonds Yat and Goodrich Castle (on the way down), Worms Head and Rhossili Bay, Whiteford Sands and lighthouse, the four waterfalls walk near Pontneddfechan, RSPB Cwm Clydach nature reserve, Raglan Castle. We went up the Meridian tower for the view (and a few beers of course). we walked so much that I am now 2" shorter. It was fun to use the GPS on the K1 and seeing where we walked on Google Earth. A really good week, and very hot.

Tsuken · 08-01-2019, 04:18 PM

Originally posted by mbceft

Well, 1 day left before restarting SIC in August and I have done something I have never done before. I dropped my camera. The M 50 f1.7 is now damaged. What the heck? I’ll still participate but need to pick another lens.

Bugger!

That’s what sodded up my K-30’s metering. Bonus of this month’s lens: it’s completely manual, so I have to do all the metering anyway xP

Sandy Hancock · 08-01-2019, 05:47 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by mbceft

Time for a screw drive conversion.

Not when it's still under warranty

mbceft · 08-01-2019, 06:16 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Not when it's still under warranty

Oh, you are correct there. Here’s to a speedy SDM recovery.

**blackcloudbrew** · 08-01-2019, 06:42 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Not when it's still under warranty

I've had my DA*50-135 for a number of years and use it from time to time. It's SDM system usually requires 'waking up' prior to use. I try to do this every month or so. Given that at times I'm temped to get it converted to screw drive, I've always been happy that it wakes up and works as intended after a bit. It's been in this state for years now. I wonder if that is what your experiencing Sandy.

Sandy Hancock · 08-01-2019, 07:35 PM

It was *very* flakey on day one Tim. I did the usual waking up things (this isn't my first rodeo with SDM lenses

) but it would sometimes work OK, or glacially, or not all. I might persist for a few days for the challenge, but I won't trust it for an overseas trip.

**blackcloudbrew** · 08-01-2019, 08:30 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

It was *very* flakey on day one Tim. I did the usual waking up things (this isn't my first rodeo with SDM lenses

) but it would sometimes work OK, or glacially, or not all. I might persist for a few days for the challenge, but I won't trust it for an overseas trip.

Totally understand, says he who's K-1II bricked half way through my Euro trip.

Sandy Hancock · 08-01-2019, 08:56 PM - **2 Likes**

News Flash! My "new" K 200/2.5 arrived from India today. Glass looks *mint* despite a tiny resident spider.

Would anyone be offended if I re-booted a day late with a different lens?

Tsuken · 08-01-2019, 08:59 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

News Flash! My "new" K 200/2.5 arrived from India today. Glass looks *mint* despite a tiny resident spider.

Would anyone be offended if I re-booted a day late with a different lens?

Not in the slightest. I for one would be super-glad

**iheiramo** · 08-01-2019, 10:34 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

News Flash! My "new" K 200/2.5 arrived from India today. Glass looks *mint* despite a tiny resident spider.

Would anyone be offended if I re-booted a day late with a different lens?

Not at all. Welcome back.

And hope the warranty covers the other lens without fighting.

garywakeling · 08-01-2019, 11:37 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

News Flash! My "new" K 200/2.5 arrived from India today. Glass looks *mint* despite a tiny resident spider.

Would anyone be offended if I re-booted a day late with a different lens?

Highly offended that a spider crept through border security, an early lens substitution works for me

Sandy Hancock · 08-01-2019, 11:55 PM

I still make no promises that I'll take it Alaska. Maybe I could shoot at least one image a day with the DFA150-450 at 200mm while I am away to keep the single focal length going at least....

**robgski** · 08-02-2019, 02:46 AM

Alaska!, I still haven't been there,. enjoy your trip.

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08-01-2019, 04:58 AM	#61
mbceft Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Aurora, IL Photos: Albums Posts: 293	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock The SDM of my new DA*50-135 is behaving like its days are numbered, so it won't be going to Alaska - more likely Melbourne or Japan.... So I'm out. See you in the spring Time for a screw drive conversion. I did my 16-50 and 300 when the SDM went caput. Super easy if you can manage notepad :-) My 50-135 was the first lens I ever bought for my K10D when it was new and strangely the SDM is till working on that one(Knock on wood)

08-01-2019, 05:34 AM	#62
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Originally posted by zubzubadoodle Just back from a week and a bit in Swansea for my youngest sons graduation (Masters degree in Aerospace Engineering - yes, he is a rocket scientist!). I took far too many pictures and haven't been through them all yet, but the colours from the Miranda 28-70mm lens are wonderful. Moving up the range this month with a Tamron Adaptall 2 70-150mm I walked the dogs recently past all the graduates outside Brangwyn Hall. (I live not too far from there, perhaps a 10 minute drive). Congratulations to him! Looking forward to your pictures! Where else did you visit?

08-01-2019, 06:55 AM - 1 Like	#63
zubzubadoodle Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: North Yorkshire Photos: Albums Posts: 231	Originally posted by Benz3ne I walked the dogs recently past all the graduates outside Brangwyn Hall. (I live not too far from there, perhaps a 10 minute drive). Congratulations to him! Looking forward to your pictures! Where else did you visit? Symonds Yat and Goodrich Castle (on the way down), Worms Head and Rhossili Bay, Whiteford Sands and lighthouse, the four waterfalls walk near Pontneddfechan, RSPB Cwm Clydach nature reserve, Raglan Castle. We went up the Meridian tower for the view (and a few beers of course). we walked so much that I am now 2" shorter. It was fun to use the GPS on the K1 and seeing where we walked on Google Earth. A really good week, and very hot.

08-01-2019, 04:18 PM	#64
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420	Originally posted by mbceft Well, 1 day left before restarting SIC in August and I have done something I have never done before. I dropped my camera. The M 50 f1.7 is now damaged. What the heck? I’ll still participate but need to pick another lens. Bugger! That’s what sodded up my K-30’s metering. Bonus of this month’s lens: it’s completely manual, so I have to do all the metering anyway xP

08-01-2019, 05:47 PM - 1 Like	#65
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by mbceft Time for a screw drive conversion. Not when it's still under warranty

08-01-2019, 06:16 PM	#66
mbceft Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Aurora, IL Photos: Albums Posts: 293	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Not when it's still under warranty Oh, you are correct there. Here’s to a speedy SDM recovery.

08-01-2019, 06:42 PM	#67
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,460	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Not when it's still under warranty I've had my DA*50-135 for a number of years and use it from time to time. It's SDM system usually requires 'waking up' prior to use. I try to do this every month or so. Given that at times I'm temped to get it converted to screw drive, I've always been happy that it wakes up and works as intended after a bit. It's been in this state for years now. I wonder if that is what your experiencing Sandy.

08-01-2019, 07:35 PM	#68
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	It was very flakey on day one Tim. I did the usual waking up things (this isn't my first rodeo with SDM lenses ) but it would sometimes work OK, or glacially, or not all. I might persist for a few days for the challenge, but I won't trust it for an overseas trip.

08-01-2019, 08:30 PM	#69
blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,460	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock It was very flakey on day one Tim. I did the usual waking up things (this isn't my first rodeo with SDM lenses ) but it would sometimes work OK, or glacially, or not all. I might persist for a few days for the challenge, but I won't trust it for an overseas trip. Totally understand, says he who's K-1II bricked half way through my Euro trip.

08-01-2019, 08:56 PM - 2 Likes	#70
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	News Flash! My "new" K 200/2.5 arrived from India today. Glass looks mint despite a tiny resident spider. Would anyone be offended if I re-booted a day late with a different lens?

08-01-2019, 08:59 PM	#71
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock News Flash! My "new" K 200/2.5 arrived from India today. Glass looks mint despite a tiny resident spider. Would anyone be offended if I re-booted a day late with a different lens? Not in the slightest. I for one would be super-glad

08-01-2019, 10:34 PM	#72
iheiramo Unoriginal Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 3,182	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock News Flash! My "new" K 200/2.5 arrived from India today. Glass looks mint despite a tiny resident spider. Would anyone be offended if I re-booted a day late with a different lens? Not at all. Welcome back. And hope the warranty covers the other lens without fighting.

08-01-2019, 11:37 PM	#73
garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,759	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock News Flash! My "new" K 200/2.5 arrived from India today. Glass looks mint despite a tiny resident spider. Would anyone be offended if I re-booted a day late with a different lens? Highly offended that a spider crept through border security, an early lens substitution works for me

08-01-2019, 11:55 PM	#74
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	I still make no promises that I'll take it Alaska. Maybe I could shoot at least one image a day with the DFA150-450 at 200mm while I am away to keep the single focal length going at least....

08-02-2019, 02:46 AM	#75
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,799	Alaska!, I still haven't been there,. enjoy your trip.