Game Single In March 2021

Tsuken · 03-01-2021, 01:09 PM - **1 Like**

Welp, I’m out for a bit. Some twit at Blacktown station yesterday thought I was taking a photo of his girlfriend (it was trolleys...), and whether drug-fuelled or just an incredibly intense angry and unreasoning person, ended up slapping my wrist and causing my KP to hit the deck.

Lens seems fine #sighofrelief

Camera did surprisingly well, but the flippy screen has one completely borked/separated hinge.

There was no way to exit without a fight had I tried to press anything, though I later filed a police report and really hope the station cctv covers that area.

Upshot is that I’ll have to send it away for repair.

And the K-30 is poked (aperture block) so no fun. So I’m suspending operations for now.

---------- Post added 2nd Mar 2021 at 07:39 AM ----------

Originally posted by wstruth

I'm in this moth too, and with the the 31 Limited! Looking forward to it, since I was homebound last month with a mild case of Covid. I'm still tired but want to get out a bit now that the weather is warming. I figure a little extra inspiration will help me get going again. I'm hoping the new 16-50 comes out too this year as I'm planning a big tri for the fall or maybe next spring

I’m glad you’re ok.

Getting out will help, I’m sure.

Sandy Hancock · 03-01-2021, 01:59 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Tsuken

I’m suspending operations for now.

That story makes me feel ill, on more than one level. Youth, testosterone and poor impulse control is a dangerous enough mix before you add psychoactive substances.

I could mail my KP to you and have you up and running by Thursday. Seriously.

**JensE** · 03-01-2021, 02:35 PM - **2 Likes**

It's March 1st already, but I really would like to get to know two lenses better now: DA55 and FA31. Joining the other FA's in March would be fun, I guess. Any recommendation on KP vs. K-1? Only 87 minutes left today , but I know the shot I'll do already, works with both ...

**JensE** · 03-01-2021, 02:45 PM

... and given that I just ended a meeting at work with folks on Pacific Time I guess I can claim an in-between time zone :-)

**W412ren** · 03-01-2021, 02:47 PM

Originally posted by Tsuken

Camera did surprisingly well, but the flippy screen has one completely borked/separated hinge.

Here's hoping the camera is a straightforward fix then; there seems to be an increase in "Mr Angrys" lately - effect of lockdown? Or just in their nature

**robbiec** · 03-01-2021, 03:21 PM

Originally posted by JensE

... and given that I just ended a meeting at work with folks on Pacific Time I guess I can claim an in-between time zone :-)

K-1 and FA31 - that'd be 7 in play I think.

**Minimonster** · 03-01-2021, 04:12 PM

Originally posted by Tsuken

Lens seems fine #sighofrelief

Well, that's some good news at least. I'd offer my K3 but it would take too long to get to you. I hope its an easy fix. I slipped and fell with my KP recently and it was an anxious moment.

Tsuken · 03-01-2021, 04:17 PM

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

That story makes me feel ill, on more than one level. Youth, testosterone and poor impulse control is a dangerous enough mix before you add psychoactive substances.

I could mail my KP to you and have you up and running by Thursday. Seriously.

Makes me ill a bit too - but you’ve helped immensely. #GOODpeoples

Malicious damage by -Occasionally Focused-

wstruth · 03-01-2021, 06:01 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Tsuken

Welp, I’m out for a bit.

Camera did surprisingly well, but the flippy screen has one completely borked/separated hinge.

I’m glad you’re ok.

Getting out will help, I’m sure.

Thanks!. The KP is a tank. I dropped mine onto a concrete floor and other than a scratch in the plastic it was ok. Hope yours get well soon.

**babywriter** · 03-01-2021, 09:07 PM

Originally posted by Tsuken

Welp, I’m out for a bit. Some twit at Blacktown station yesterday thought I was taking a photo of his girlfriend (it was trolleys...), and whether drug-fuelled or just an incredibly intense angry and unreasoning person, ended up slapping my wrist and causing my KP to hit the deck.

That's scary! Glad you are ok.

**iheiramo** · 03-01-2021, 11:23 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Tsuken

Makes me ill a bit too - but you’ve helped immensely. #GOODpeoples

Malicious damage by -Occasionally Focused-

Hopefully that's all there is.

I've had god year with police. They found the clubs windsurfboard and my sons jacket that was stolen from the school. Maybe your local force surprise and nail this guy.

Thumps up for Sandy

I'm too far to help myself.

Sandy Hancock · 03-02-2021, 12:09 AM - **7 Likes**

Emergency KP replacement is on its way to the Blue Mountains

Tsuken · 03-02-2021, 02:49 AM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by Sandy Hancock

Emergency KP replacement is on its way to the Blue Mountains

You, sir, have reminded me of the good that people can be. Thank you for that perhaps even more than the camera.

And thanks all for the good wishes and sympathy. It was pretty crap - disappointing, saddening, and yes somewhat angering.

**Riggomatic** · 03-02-2021, 07:33 PM

Originally posted by Tsuken

Makes me ill a bit too - but you’ve helped immensely. #GOODpeoples

Malicious damage by -Occasionally Focused-

Hopefully it's an easy fix for them.

Glad you're OK.

**robgski** · 03-03-2021, 03:57 AM

Originally posted by Tsuken

Some twit at Blacktown station yesterday thought I was taking a photo of his girlfriend (it was trolleys...)

By sheer coincidence, the name of the women in question was Dolly, and her boyfriend was hearing slightly impaired, so Tsuken's explanation of the subject of his photography did little to improve the boyfriend's misperception, difficulties ensured

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03-01-2021, 01:09 PM - 1 Like	#46
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420	Welp, I’m out for a bit. Some twit at Blacktown station yesterday thought I was taking a photo of his girlfriend (it was trolleys...), and whether drug-fuelled or just an incredibly intense angry and unreasoning person, ended up slapping my wrist and causing my KP to hit the deck. Lens seems fine #sighofrelief Camera did surprisingly well, but the flippy screen has one completely borked/separated hinge. There was no way to exit without a fight had I tried to press anything, though I later filed a police report and really hope the station cctv covers that area. Upshot is that I’ll have to send it away for repair. And the K-30 is poked (aperture block) so no fun. So I’m suspending operations for now. ---------- Post added 2nd Mar 2021 at 07:39 AM ---------- Originally posted by wstruth I'm in this moth too, and with the the 31 Limited! Looking forward to it, since I was homebound last month with a mild case of Covid. I'm still tired but want to get out a bit now that the weather is warming. I figure a little extra inspiration will help me get going again. I'm hoping the new 16-50 comes out too this year as I'm planning a big tri for the fall or maybe next spring I’m glad you’re ok. Getting out will help, I’m sure.

03-01-2021, 01:59 PM - 2 Likes	#47
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by Tsuken I’m suspending operations for now. That story makes me feel ill, on more than one level. Youth, testosterone and poor impulse control is a dangerous enough mix before you add psychoactive substances. I could mail my KP to you and have you up and running by Thursday. Seriously.

03-01-2021, 02:35 PM - 2 Likes	#48
JensE Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Leipzig Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,969	It's March 1st already, but I really would like to get to know two lenses better now: DA55 and FA31. Joining the other FA's in March would be fun, I guess. Any recommendation on KP vs. K-1? Only 87 minutes left today , but I know the shot I'll do already, works with both ...

03-01-2021, 02:45 PM	#49
JensE Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Leipzig Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,969	... and given that I just ended a meeting at work with folks on Pacific Time I guess I can claim an in-between time zone :-)

03-01-2021, 02:47 PM	#50
W412ren Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Fareham, Hampshire Photos: Albums Posts: 570	Originally posted by Tsuken Camera did surprisingly well, but the flippy screen has one completely borked/separated hinge. Here's hoping the camera is a straightforward fix then; there seems to be an increase in "Mr Angrys" lately - effect of lockdown? Or just in their nature

03-01-2021, 03:21 PM	#51
robbiec Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Cork Photos: Albums Posts: 1,882	Originally posted by JensE ... and given that I just ended a meeting at work with folks on Pacific Time I guess I can claim an in-between time zone :-) K-1 and FA31 - that'd be 7 in play I think.

03-01-2021, 04:12 PM	#52
Minimonster Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,065	Originally posted by Tsuken Lens seems fine #sighofrelief Well, that's some good news at least. I'd offer my K3 but it would take too long to get to you. I hope its an easy fix. I slipped and fell with my KP recently and it was an anxious moment.

03-01-2021, 04:17 PM	#53
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock That story makes me feel ill, on more than one level. Youth, testosterone and poor impulse control is a dangerous enough mix before you add psychoactive substances. I could mail my KP to you and have you up and running by Thursday. Seriously. Makes me ill a bit too - but you’ve helped immensely. #GOODpeoples Malicious damage by -Occasionally Focused-

03-01-2021, 06:01 PM - 1 Like	#54
wstruth Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: at my kitchen table Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	Originally posted by Tsuken Welp, I’m out for a bit. Camera did surprisingly well, but the flippy screen has one completely borked/separated hinge. I’m glad you’re ok. Getting out will help, I’m sure. Thanks!. The KP is a tank. I dropped mine onto a concrete floor and other than a scratch in the plastic it was ok. Hope yours get well soon.

03-01-2021, 09:07 PM	#55
babywriter Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: central Iowa Photos: Gallery Posts: 969 Original Poster	Originally posted by Tsuken Welp, I’m out for a bit. Some twit at Blacktown station yesterday thought I was taking a photo of his girlfriend (it was trolleys...), and whether drug-fuelled or just an incredibly intense angry and unreasoning person, ended up slapping my wrist and causing my KP to hit the deck. That's scary! Glad you are ok.

03-01-2021, 11:23 PM - 1 Like	#56
iheiramo Unoriginal Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 3,182	Originally posted by Tsuken Makes me ill a bit too - but you’ve helped immensely. #GOODpeoples Malicious damage by -Occasionally Focused- Hopefully that's all there is. I've had god year with police. They found the clubs windsurfboard and my sons jacket that was stolen from the school. Maybe your local force surprise and nail this guy. Thumps up for Sandy I'm too far to help myself.

03-02-2021, 12:09 AM - 7 Likes	#57
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Emergency KP replacement is on its way to the Blue Mountains

03-02-2021, 02:49 AM - 4 Likes	#58
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420	Originally posted by Sandy Hancock Emergency KP replacement is on its way to the Blue Mountains You, sir, have reminded me of the good that people can be. Thank you for that perhaps even more than the camera. And thanks all for the good wishes and sympathy. It was pretty crap - disappointing, saddening, and yes somewhat angering.

03-02-2021, 07:33 PM	#59
Riggomatic Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2014 Location: Auburn, Indiana Photos: Albums Posts: 3,886	Originally posted by Tsuken Makes me ill a bit too - but you’ve helped immensely. #GOODpeoples Malicious damage by -Occasionally Focused- Hopefully it's an easy fix for them. Glad you're OK.

03-03-2021, 03:57 AM	#60
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,799	Originally posted by Tsuken Some twit at Blacktown station yesterday thought I was taking a photo of his girlfriend (it was trolleys...) By sheer coincidence, the name of the women in question was Dolly, and her boyfriend was hearing slightly impaired, so Tsuken's explanation of the subject of his photography did little to improve the boyfriend's misperception, difficulties ensured