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Grippy · 01-17-2020, 04:26 PM - **3 Likes**

Much different to our Aussie landscape. With the K3 and DA35mm, an awe inspiring view in NZ, Mt Tongariro National Park, Mount Ngauruhoe on the left and the big bugger with snow in it is Mount Ruapehu, both are active volcano. And of course being Kiwi's, you can drive half way up the big one, then take a gondola ride to right near the top where there's a massive cafe, ski lifts and such. There were some interesting signs about what to do in case of an eruption, which has happened quite recently, I think the only answer would to be shit yourself and hope for the best.

Mount Tongariro National Park, New Zealand

garywakeling · 01-17-2020, 05:10 PM

Originally posted by Minimonster

What's up with the down under guys if I'm starting today's thread off?

packing for a trip....... the pressure of trying to check it hasn't already been started for the day, then trying to hope it hasn't been started while you the and the misspelling single singe angle can be oppressive ..... thanks

**robgski** · 01-17-2020, 06:24 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Grippy

Much different to our Aussie landscape.

Looks lovely, I hope to visit both countries in the next few years.

Grippy · 01-17-2020, 06:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robgski

Looks lovely, I hope to visit both countries in the next few years.

Do it mate, I love Australia, however it was awesome to see a different kind of landscape. We only visited the North Island this time, planning to do the South Island later.

**robgski** · 01-17-2020, 07:00 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Grippy

Do it mate

Thanks for the encouragement. 2020 will be too busy, several major family events going on all year will take up a lot of my vacation time, so I have tentatively set my goal for 2021, when I hope to have both enough $$$$ and time to spend at least 30 days between the two countries, Not enough time really, but the minimum time necessary to see a bit of both.

Sandy Hancock · 01-17-2020, 07:02 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Grippy

Do it mate, I love Australia, however it was awesome to see a different kind of landscape. We only visited the North Island this time, planning to do the South Island later.

If you're after mountains, the South Island is definitely the choice. I spent a month around Mt Cook as a budding mountaineer in the mid-80's, and we spent our honeymoon in Wanaka. We also cruised around both islands (on our daughter's ship) just over a year ago. All highly recommended.

Benz3ne · 01-18-2020, 09:02 AM - **1 Like**

Been shoddy this past week and will continue to be until Tuesday at the earliest.
Hopefully I’ll smash it for the last week of the month!

zubzubadoodle · 01-19-2020, 11:36 AM - **1 Like**

I'll be working in Aberdeen next week and won't have time to take any pictures. I think the Photosniper would put me over the hand baggage weight limit anyway - not to mention the fun of getting it through airport security.

**pepperberry farm** · 01-19-2020, 04:51 PM - **1 Like**

anyone have/used to have a Chinon or Porst MCM 55mm f1.7 macro?

Grippy · 01-19-2020, 05:38 PM

Originally posted by OzzRod

That's an interesting, light weight travel rig - I doubt you encountered any others like that on your journey

. It's a great little lens and I look forward to pictures and more feedback on the experience.

It worked out quite well, nailing focus with it stopped down in the sunlight it easy, even with sunnies on, with her wide open in low light she's still quite civilised. A split screen would be nice, maybe I'll chuck it on the K10 to see how she goes as I have a split focus screen on there, however it's not as light. I quite enjoyed carrying this little combo around and def looked different to the Canikon crowd or the people I kept seeing with reversed hoods on and struggling to zoom, haha
Sorry for the photobomb, I can't be bothered posting in all of the original threads, still waaaay more to come.

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Sandy Hancock · 01-19-2020, 11:41 PM - **2 Likes**

Oh. My. Giddy. Aunt. What have I done?

Two more lenses I never knew I needed have fallen in my lap. My first Takumars. Minty, almost new-in-box Takumars. Rare ones. And the seller has more. And I thought I was going to stop at the K series for my legacy collection.

I am in LBA hell. Help me.

**pepperberry farm** · 01-19-2020, 11:53 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Oh. My. Giddy. Aunt. What have I done?

Two more lenses I never knew I needed have fallen in my lap. My first Takumars. Minty, almost new-in-box Takumars. Rare ones. And the seller has more. And I thought I was going to stop at the K series for my legacy collection.

I am in LBA hell. Help me.

you'll need a dedicated M42 body....

(that's my contribution to "help")

Sandy Hancock · 01-20-2020, 12:29 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

you'll need a dedicated M42 body....

Thanks for your help Dave

The seller also has a mint black Spotmatic SPII with leather case and original documents. And a refconverter. And a copipod (Google it if you don't know what it is - I didn't). And a Gossen Lunasix. And MORE TAKUMARS....

I'm dying.

Tsuken · 01-20-2020, 02:24 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

.

I am in LBA hell. Help me.

LOL you don’t want help

I look forward to seeing the results 8)

**iheiramo** · 01-20-2020, 02:35 AM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Oh. My. Giddy. Aunt. What have I done?

Two more lenses I never knew I needed have fallen in my lap. My first Takumars. Minty, almost new-in-box Takumars. Rare ones. And the seller has more. And I thought I was going to stop at the K series for my legacy collection.

I am in LBA hell. Help me.

Did you try to buy that K20/1.4? That would be a rare beast and eternal bragging rights on PF

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01-17-2020, 04:26 PM - 3 Likes	#91
Grippy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Adelaide Posts: 816	Much different to our Aussie landscape. With the K3 and DA35mm, an awe inspiring view in NZ, Mt Tongariro National Park, Mount Ngauruhoe on the left and the big bugger with snow in it is Mount Ruapehu, both are active volcano. And of course being Kiwi's, you can drive half way up the big one, then take a gondola ride to right near the top where there's a massive cafe, ski lifts and such. There were some interesting signs about what to do in case of an eruption, which has happened quite recently, I think the only answer would to be shit yourself and hope for the best. Mount Tongariro National Park, New Zealand

01-17-2020, 05:10 PM	#92
garywakeling Moderator Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Melbourne Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,774	Originally posted by Minimonster What's up with the down under guys if I'm starting today's thread off? packing for a trip....... the pressure of trying to check it hasn't already been started for the day, then trying to hope it hasn't been started while you the and the misspelling single singe angle can be oppressive ..... thanks

01-17-2020, 06:24 PM - 1 Like	#93
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,817	Originally posted by Grippy Much different to our Aussie landscape. Looks lovely, I hope to visit both countries in the next few years.

01-17-2020, 06:44 PM - 1 Like	#94
Grippy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Adelaide Posts: 816	Originally posted by robgski Looks lovely, I hope to visit both countries in the next few years. Do it mate, I love Australia, however it was awesome to see a different kind of landscape. We only visited the North Island this time, planning to do the South Island later.

01-17-2020, 07:00 PM - 1 Like	#95
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,817	Originally posted by Grippy Do it mate Thanks for the encouragement. 2020 will be too busy, several major family events going on all year will take up a lot of my vacation time, so I have tentatively set my goal for 2021, when I hope to have both enough $$$$ and time to spend at least 30 days between the two countries, Not enough time really, but the minimum time necessary to see a bit of both.

01-17-2020, 07:02 PM - 2 Likes	#96
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,276	Originally posted by Grippy Do it mate, I love Australia, however it was awesome to see a different kind of landscape. We only visited the North Island this time, planning to do the South Island later. If you're after mountains, the South Island is definitely the choice. I spent a month around Mt Cook as a budding mountaineer in the mid-80's, and we spent our honeymoon in Wanaka. We also cruised around both islands (on our daughter's ship) just over a year ago. All highly recommended.

01-18-2020, 09:02 AM - 1 Like	#97
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Been shoddy this past week and will continue to be until Tuesday at the earliest. Hopefully I’ll smash it for the last week of the month!

01-19-2020, 11:36 AM - 1 Like	#98
zubzubadoodle Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: North Yorkshire Photos: Albums Posts: 231	I'll be working in Aberdeen next week and won't have time to take any pictures. I think the Photosniper would put me over the hand baggage weight limit anyway - not to mention the fun of getting it through airport security.

01-19-2020, 04:51 PM - 1 Like	#99
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,781	anyone have/used to have a Chinon or Porst MCM 55mm f1.7 macro?

01-19-2020, 05:38 PM	#100
Grippy Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2015 Location: Adelaide Posts: 816	Originally posted by OzzRod That's an interesting, light weight travel rig - I doubt you encountered any others like that on your journey . It's a great little lens and I look forward to pictures and more feedback on the experience. It worked out quite well, nailing focus with it stopped down in the sunlight it easy, even with sunnies on, with her wide open in low light she's still quite civilised. A split screen would be nice, maybe I'll chuck it on the K10 to see how she goes as I have a split focus screen on there, however it's not as light. I quite enjoyed carrying this little combo around and def looked different to the Canikon crowd or the people I kept seeing with reversed hoods on and struggling to zoom, haha Sorry for the photobomb, I can't be bothered posting in all of the original threads, still waaaay more to come. IMGP9408 IMGP9458 IMGP9426 IMGP9399 IMGP9520 IMGP9518 IMGP9514 IMGP9538

01-19-2020, 11:41 PM - 2 Likes	#101
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,276	Oh. My. Giddy. Aunt. What have I done? Two more lenses I never knew I needed have fallen in my lap. My first Takumars. Minty, almost new-in-box Takumars. Rare ones. And the seller has more. And I thought I was going to stop at the K series for my legacy collection. I am in LBA hell. Help me.

01-19-2020, 11:53 PM	#102
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 Sandy Hancock Oh. My. Giddy. Aunt. What have I done? Two more lenses I never knew I needed have fallen in my lap. My first Takumars. Minty, almost new-in-box Takumars. Rare ones. And the seller has more. And I thought I was going to stop at the K series for my legacy collection. I am in LBA hell. Help me. you'll need a dedicated M42 body.... (that's my contribution to "help")

01-20-2020, 12:29 AM	#103
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,276	Originally posted by pepperberry farm you'll need a dedicated M42 body.... Thanks for your help Dave The seller also has a mint black Spotmatic SPII with leather case and original documents. And a refconverter. And a copipod (Google it if you don't know what it is - I didn't). And a Gossen Lunasix. And MORE TAKUMARS.... I'm dying.

01-20-2020, 02:24 AM	#104
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock . I am in LBA hell. Help me. LOL you don’t want help I look forward to seeing the results 8)

01-20-2020, 02:35 AM	#105
iheiramo Unoriginal Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 3,182	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Oh. My. Giddy. Aunt. What have I done? Two more lenses I never knew I needed have fallen in my lap. My first Takumars. Minty, almost new-in-box Takumars. Rare ones. And the seller has more. And I thought I was going to stop at the K series for my legacy collection. I am in LBA hell. Help me. Did you try to buy that K20/1.4? That would be a rare beast and eternal bragging rights on PF

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