Game Single In - August 2019

Sandy Hancock · 08-03-2019, 05:17 PM

While on the subject of duplicate threads, even when the titles are perfectly consistent, there will always be times when where there is a flood of posts to older threads, so it is always worth scanning down to check a new daily thread has not already been posted and displaced downwards.

Most of us have missed them in the past, myself included. When it happens it's easily fixed, so don't let it spoil your day

**pepperberry farm** · 08-03-2019, 05:24 PM

I've done it recently... it happens...

**babywriter** · 08-03-2019, 07:00 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Chris_K

I have no knowledge on the Takumars, but technical specs say that 8-element version is 15 g heavier than 7-element one. If that is correct, maybe you could use accurate balance to determine, which version do you have?

Originally posted by OzzRod

I have two copies of the 7-element version. Copy 1 weighs 239g. Copy 2, which still exhibits a lot of Thorium tinting weighs 241g. I didn't realise Thorium weighed so much.

My 8-element version weighs 244g without any Thorium tinting, somewhat short of the c. 255g that I might have expected. Perhaps it isn't the rarer version after all; that sure is a light 8th element .

Weighed: 232g. That pretty much settles it - it's a 7 element. It's also identical, rear-element wise, to the other Super-Tak 7-element I have (no protrusion of the glass itself). The only oddity, then, is the "A" and "M" designations under the switch. I'm guessing that there was some extra inventory of this particular part left over from the 8-element, and these were incorporated in construction of the new 7-elements until they were used up. Kinda fascinating.

**Jim P** · 08-03-2019, 10:29 PM

Originally posted by photolady95

Hey guys and gals,
Hope y'all are having fun.
I couldn't have joined this month even I wanted to.
I've been having a lot of health problems but hope to return in September because I found out all my problems were due to medication I was taking.
I lost 28lbs in a very short time and this medication wouldn't let me eat but a few things without getting sick. During this time I had no energy and was depressed.
I've since stopped taking that medicine and within the few days of stopping it, I've been able to eat anything I want to and have more energy than I know what to do with., so I'll be back soon.

Scary stuff! Hopefully the doctors will figure out the right medications for all the problems. Glad you are feeling better and hope to see some shots from you in September.

**iheiramo** · 08-03-2019, 11:59 PM - **1 Like**

Despite the Australian friends, from time to time, I end up in position to open the thread. I've noticed it to be a good habit to hit preview before posting and check notifications. Several times someone has started the thread while I've been composing mine. Quick copy paste and dublicate threads avoided

Sandy Hancock · 08-04-2019, 12:47 AM

Like Ismo, I have a strategy to avoid duplicate threads.

I check first, then open a new thread and slam a BB code straight from Flickr and post. Then I check the thread list again, and if there's still no other thread for that day I edit the post with the back story, technical details and maybe a bonus image.

If I discover an earlier thread for that day, I delete the post in my thread and post it in the older thread. In the old days I left a message in my thread to ignore it, then asked Mar to delete my thread. Now I and Pepperberry Farm have moderator privileges, it's even easier

Benz3ne · 08-04-2019, 12:53 AM

Yeah, the duplicate thread thing... my bad! I wanged up the order by catching up with the July Single In! Apologies, all!

Sandy Hancock · 08-04-2019, 01:07 AM

Originally posted by Benz3ne

Yeah, the duplicate thread thing... my bad! I wanged up the order by catching up with the July Single In! Apologies, all!

No problem. It happens often enough. The trick is for the rest of us to recognise it!

Chris_K · 08-04-2019, 01:18 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by babywriter

Weighed: 232g. That pretty much settles it - it's a 7 element. It's also identical, rear-element wise, to the other Super-Tak 7-element I have (no protrusion of the glass itself). The only oddity, then, is the "A" and "M" designations under the switch. I'm guessing that there was some extra inventory of this particular part left over from the 8-element, and these were incorporated in construction of the new 7-elements until they were used up. Kinda fascinating.

Ok, with such inconsistency, it makes little sens

BTW: speaking of thorium - 232 g is atomic mass of the most stable and most abundant (nearly 100%) isotope of thorium

**robgski** · 08-04-2019, 09:55 AM

Darn those time zones and international date lines anyway.

Yesterday while taking a picture from a bridge, I dropped the metal cap for my 77mm, and as you'd expect, it landed right on its edge with enough for to deform it slightly and chip the paint. Good thin I do not plan on selling it, ever. I was able to reshape the cap but this gives me impetus to try the new neoprene lens covers I bought to use when I am actually out and about.

Chris_K · 08-04-2019, 10:43 AM

Originally posted by robgski

Darn those time zones and international date lines anyway.

That's good point

Usually I have lots of new threads and answers to read in the morning (when I have to go to work) and barely some new stuff in the evening, when vast majority of the forum is at work

Sandy Hancock · 08-04-2019, 03:07 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robgski

This gives me impetus to try the new neoprene lens covers I bought to use when I am actually out and about.

I have bought some of those too. The first lenses they went over were the FA limiteds

garywakeling · 08-05-2019, 08:10 PM

Originally posted by photolady95

Thanks Sandy. It was a relief to me too to know I didn't have a bleeding ulcer as the doctor proclaimed. This is easier to fix.

I just need to eat.

What got me most was I had to tell the doctor what was causing all the problems.

Glad to hear you are back on track

zubzubadoodle · 08-07-2019, 08:18 PM - **1 Like**

I've been in Ireland for the last few days with no internet, so have posted a few days of images. to catch up.

**blackcloudbrew** · 08-08-2019, 06:21 AM - **1 Like**

Going on a 4 day road trip today. I should be able to post but I'm not really sure. So, I'll be shooting but likely spotty on posting.

08-04-2019, 12:47 AM	#96
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Like Ismo, I have a strategy to avoid duplicate threads. I check first, then open a new thread and slam a BB code straight from Flickr and post. Then I check the thread list again, and if there's still no other thread for that day I edit the post with the back story, technical details and maybe a bonus image. If I discover an earlier thread for that day, I delete the post in my thread and post it in the older thread. In the old days I left a message in my thread to ignore it, then asked Mar to delete my thread. Now I and Pepperberry Farm have moderator privileges, it's even easier Last edited by Sandy Hancock; 08-04-2019 at 12:54 AM.

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08-03-2019, 05:17 PM	#91
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	While on the subject of duplicate threads, even when the titles are perfectly consistent, there will always be times when where there is a flood of posts to older threads, so it is always worth scanning down to check a new daily thread has not already been posted and displaced downwards. Most of us have missed them in the past, myself included. When it happens it's easily fixed, so don't let it spoil your day

08-03-2019, 05:24 PM	#92
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,660	I've done it recently... it happens...

08-03-2019, 07:00 PM - 1 Like	#93
babywriter Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: central Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 969 Original Poster	Originally posted by Chris_K I have no knowledge on the Takumars, but technical specs say that 8-element version is 15 g heavier than 7-element one. If that is correct, maybe you could use accurate balance to determine, which version do you have? Originally posted by OzzRod I have two copies of the 7-element version. Copy 1 weighs 239g. Copy 2, which still exhibits a lot of Thorium tinting weighs 241g. I didn't realise Thorium weighed so much. My 8-element version weighs 244g without any Thorium tinting, somewhat short of the c. 255g that I might have expected. Perhaps it isn't the rarer version after all; that sure is a light 8th element . Weighed: 232g. That pretty much settles it - it's a 7 element. It's also identical, rear-element wise, to the other Super-Tak 7-element I have (no protrusion of the glass itself). The only oddity, then, is the "A" and "M" designations under the switch. I'm guessing that there was some extra inventory of this particular part left over from the 8-element, and these were incorporated in construction of the new 7-elements until they were used up. Kinda fascinating.

08-03-2019, 10:29 PM	#94
Jim P Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: California, 93004 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 196	Originally posted by photolady95 Hey guys and gals, Hope y'all are having fun. I couldn't have joined this month even I wanted to. I've been having a lot of health problems but hope to return in September because I found out all my problems were due to medication I was taking. I lost 28lbs in a very short time and this medication wouldn't let me eat but a few things without getting sick. During this time I had no energy and was depressed. I've since stopped taking that medicine and within the few days of stopping it, I've been able to eat anything I want to and have more energy than I know what to do with., so I'll be back soon. Scary stuff! Hopefully the doctors will figure out the right medications for all the problems. Glad you are feeling better and hope to see some shots from you in September.

08-03-2019, 11:59 PM - 1 Like	#95
iheiramo Unoriginal Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 3,182	Despite the Australian friends, from time to time, I end up in position to open the thread. I've noticed it to be a good habit to hit preview before posting and check notifications. Several times someone has started the thread while I've been composing mine. Quick copy paste and dublicate threads avoided

08-04-2019, 12:53 AM	#97
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Yeah, the duplicate thread thing... my bad! I wanged up the order by catching up with the July Single In! Apologies, all!

08-04-2019, 01:07 AM	#98
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by Benz3ne Yeah, the duplicate thread thing... my bad! I wanged up the order by catching up with the July Single In! Apologies, all! No problem. It happens often enough. The trick is for the rest of us to recognise it!

08-04-2019, 01:18 AM - 1 Like	#99
Chris_K Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Poland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,800	Originally posted by babywriter Weighed: 232g. That pretty much settles it - it's a 7 element. It's also identical, rear-element wise, to the other Super-Tak 7-element I have (no protrusion of the glass itself). The only oddity, then, is the "A" and "M" designations under the switch. I'm guessing that there was some extra inventory of this particular part left over from the 8-element, and these were incorporated in construction of the new 7-elements until they were used up. Kinda fascinating. Ok, with such inconsistency, it makes little sens BTW: speaking of thorium - 232 g is atomic mass of the most stable and most abundant (nearly 100%) isotope of thorium

08-04-2019, 09:55 AM	#100
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,796	Darn those time zones and international date lines anyway. Yesterday while taking a picture from a bridge, I dropped the metal cap for my 77mm, and as you'd expect, it landed right on its edge with enough for to deform it slightly and chip the paint. Good thin I do not plan on selling it, ever. I was able to reshape the cap but this gives me impetus to try the new neoprene lens covers I bought to use when I am actually out and about.

08-04-2019, 10:43 AM	#101
Chris_K Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Poland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,800	Originally posted by robgski Darn those time zones and international date lines anyway. That's good point Usually I have lots of new threads and answers to read in the morning (when I have to go to work) and barely some new stuff in the evening, when vast majority of the forum is at work

08-04-2019, 03:07 PM - 1 Like	#102
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by robgski This gives me impetus to try the new neoprene lens covers I bought to use when I am actually out and about. I have bought some of those too. The first lenses they went over were the FA limiteds

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garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,759	Originally posted by photolady95 Thanks Sandy. It was a relief to me too to know I didn't have a bleeding ulcer as the doctor proclaimed. This is easier to fix. I just need to eat. What got me most was I had to tell the doctor what was causing all the problems. Glad to hear you are back on track

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blackcloudbrew Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Cotati, California USA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,460	Going on a 4 day road trip today. I should be able to post but I'm not really sure. So, I'll be shooting but likely spotty on posting.