Game Single in June 2021

**iheiramo** · 06-11-2021, 03:17 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by iheiramo

I paid toll and customs on Monday. Since then nothing has happened. Not a single entry in log. The paggage ain't moving anywhere for some uknown reason. I'm getting unpatient.

Called to service number of our post. They have introduced an service fee 2,90€ for paggages that need custom declaration and that needs to be paid separately. They just don't send invoice of any kind, but you need know to go to certain page and pay it with your tracking code. Apparently they don't even tip you that your paggage is waiting for that mentioned service fee to be paid. Bloody idiots have no idea of cervice. That should be able to do with couple of clics. Poor service person had to be all apologetic and take some constructive critisism on their web cervices, as I wasn't happy to find out the reason why my paggage doesn't move. It's just perkeleen stupid that paggage tracking doesn't tell that it's waiting for payment. Hopefully now I get my knife by tomorrow. It's only 20km from me anyway, so that shouldn't take long to move.

I do understand the reason for cervice fees. It all leads to international postal fees and I have taken advantage of them also myself. For example I've ordered small photogear from china, like hoods and IR remotes, and the price with delivery is less than postage within Finland. This just leads to expances to Finnish post and lifts local postages even higher. This cervice fee hits small paggage from July as the tax free limit of 22€ is removed, so every paggage outside EU need to go thru customs.

Tsuken · 06-11-2021, 03:43 AM

Originally posted by iheiramo

Called to service number of our post. They have introduced an service fee 2,90€ for paggages that need custom declaration and that needs to be paid separately. They just don't send invoice of any kind, but you need know to go to certain page and pay it with your tracking code. Apparently they don't even tip you that your paggage is waiting for that mentioned service fee to be paid. Bloody idiots have no idea of cervice. That should be able to do with couple of clics. Poor service person had to be all apologetic and take some constructive critisism on their web cervices, as I wasn't happy to find out the reason why my paggage doesn't move. It's just perkeleen stupid that paggage tracking doesn't tell that it's waiting for payment. Hopefully now I get my knife by tomorrow. It's only 20km from me anyway, so that shouldn't take long to move.

I do understand the reason for cervice fees. It all leads to international postal fees and I have taken advantage of them also myself. For example I've ordered small photogear from china, like hoods and IR remotes, and the price with delivery is less than postage within Finland. This just leads to expances to Finnish post and lifts local postages even higher. This cervice fee hits small paggage from July as the tax free limit of 22€ is removed, so every paggage outside EU need to go thru customs.

What a hell of a pain. I’m glad you found out and got it sorted (finally)

**robgski** · 06-12-2021, 04:10 AM

June has busted out all over, work wise, so I was not able to take time for photographs, This month my imagery will be limited to weekend day hikes or day trips. On the plus side, I did clean up a lot of workspace in my study, so I can attempt some small studio ideas if time allows.

**JensE** · 06-13-2021, 02:46 AM - **1 Like**

My lens of the month, the DA*55, may need a little adjustment. When AF drives it to infinity, I cannot focus manually - neither by switching to MF (lens and/or camera) not by manual override. Workaround is to first have the AF drive it closer. MF still feels a little stiff ...
But I'll first finish the month. What do you think about switching cameras mid-month? So far, I've only used it on the KP, considering the K-1 for 2nd half. Or should I rather do a separate SIC? Same lens, but it will be different for sure ...

Sandy Hancock · 06-13-2021, 02:49 AM

Originally posted by JensE

What do you think about switching cameras mid-month? So far, I've only used it on the KP, considering the K-1 for 2nd half. Or should I rather do a separate SIC? Same lens, but it will be different for sure ...

The DA*55 is a very good performer on the K-1 - in fact, I enjoy it more on full frame than I do on crop.
Go for it!

**pepperberry farm** · 06-13-2021, 05:59 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by JensE

What do you think about switching cameras mid-month? So far, I've only used it on the KP, considering the K-1 for 2nd half. Or should I rather do a separate SIC? Same lens, but it will be different for sure ...

I do it all the time - it is the lens that matters....

**robgski** · 06-13-2021, 06:15 AM - **1 Like**

I received my Vello Lens calibration tool yesterday, so I can confirm, and hopefully correct, what appears to be back focus with many of my lenses. My K-1 has taken a few bumps over the years, so it's likely.

**iheiramo** · 06-13-2021, 08:49 AM - **3 Likes**

Repaap stopped by and gave me the A24/2.8. July lens sorted out

**pepperberry farm** · 06-13-2021, 09:07 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by iheiramo

Repaap stopped by and gave me the A24/2.8. July lens sorted out

24mm for July? I have a new 24mm lens heading my way, too.....

**iheiramo** · 06-13-2021, 09:14 AM

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

24mm for July? I have a new 24mm lens heading my way, too.....

Sounds like a plan. Which lens you got?

**JensE** · 06-13-2021, 09:28 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by iheiramo

Repaap stopped by and gave me the A24/2.8. July lens sorted out

I like the idea, mine has not seen much use lately. Alternatively, the Elicar 90mm Macro, which I bought from him a while ago

**robgski** · 06-13-2021, 09:50 AM - **1 Like**

I find it interesting when several SIC participants use the same lens, or at least the same focal length. I look forward to seeing the results.

**pepperberry farm** · 06-13-2021, 11:23 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by iheiramo

Sounds like a plan. Which lens you got?

Vivitar (Komine) 24mm f2...

**Cerebum** · 06-13-2021, 11:30 AM - **1 Like**

Hmmmmmmm, I have a Miranda (Cosina) 24mm f2.8 but I have a list of things I want to sic. I hate dilemmas :'(

**pepperberry farm** · 06-13-2021, 11:32 AM

Originally posted by Cerebum

Hmmmmmmm, I have a Miranda (Cosina) 24mm f2.8 but I have a list of things I want to sic. I hate dilemmas :'(

so do I, but life's short and I like cake.....

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06-11-2021, 03:17 AM - 1 Like	#91
iheiramo Unoriginal Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 3,182	Originally posted by iheiramo I paid toll and customs on Monday. Since then nothing has happened. Not a single entry in log. The paggage ain't moving anywhere for some uknown reason. I'm getting unpatient. Called to service number of our post. They have introduced an service fee 2,90€ for paggages that need custom declaration and that needs to be paid separately. They just don't send invoice of any kind, but you need know to go to certain page and pay it with your tracking code. Apparently they don't even tip you that your paggage is waiting for that mentioned service fee to be paid. Bloody idiots have no idea of cervice. That should be able to do with couple of clics. Poor service person had to be all apologetic and take some constructive critisism on their web cervices, as I wasn't happy to find out the reason why my paggage doesn't move. It's just perkeleen stupid that paggage tracking doesn't tell that it's waiting for payment. Hopefully now I get my knife by tomorrow. It's only 20km from me anyway, so that shouldn't take long to move. I do understand the reason for cervice fees. It all leads to international postal fees and I have taken advantage of them also myself. For example I've ordered small photogear from china, like hoods and IR remotes, and the price with delivery is less than postage within Finland. This just leads to expances to Finnish post and lifts local postages even higher. This cervice fee hits small paggage from July as the tax free limit of 22€ is removed, so every paggage outside EU need to go thru customs.

06-11-2021, 03:43 AM	#92
Tsuken Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2013 Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,420	Originally posted by iheiramo Called to service number of our post. They have introduced an service fee 2,90€ for paggages that need custom declaration and that needs to be paid separately. They just don't send invoice of any kind, but you need know to go to certain page and pay it with your tracking code. Apparently they don't even tip you that your paggage is waiting for that mentioned service fee to be paid. Bloody idiots have no idea of cervice. That should be able to do with couple of clics. Poor service person had to be all apologetic and take some constructive critisism on their web cervices, as I wasn't happy to find out the reason why my paggage doesn't move. It's just perkeleen stupid that paggage tracking doesn't tell that it's waiting for payment. Hopefully now I get my knife by tomorrow. It's only 20km from me anyway, so that shouldn't take long to move. I do understand the reason for cervice fees. It all leads to international postal fees and I have taken advantage of them also myself. For example I've ordered small photogear from china, like hoods and IR remotes, and the price with delivery is less than postage within Finland. This just leads to expances to Finnish post and lifts local postages even higher. This cervice fee hits small paggage from July as the tax free limit of 22€ is removed, so every paggage outside EU need to go thru customs. What a hell of a pain. I’m glad you found out and got it sorted (finally)

06-12-2021, 04:10 AM	#93
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,797	June has busted out all over, work wise, so I was not able to take time for photographs, This month my imagery will be limited to weekend day hikes or day trips. On the plus side, I did clean up a lot of workspace in my study, so I can attempt some small studio ideas if time allows.

06-13-2021, 02:46 AM - 1 Like	#94
JensE Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Leipzig Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,969	My lens of the month, the DA*55, may need a little adjustment. When AF drives it to infinity, I cannot focus manually - neither by switching to MF (lens and/or camera) not by manual override. Workaround is to first have the AF drive it closer. MF still feels a little stiff ... But I'll first finish the month. What do you think about switching cameras mid-month? So far, I've only used it on the KP, considering the K-1 for 2nd half. Or should I rather do a separate SIC? Same lens, but it will be different for sure ...

06-13-2021, 02:49 AM	#95
Sandy Hancock Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Adelaide Hills, South Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,272	Originally posted by JensE What do you think about switching cameras mid-month? So far, I've only used it on the KP, considering the K-1 for 2nd half. Or should I rather do a separate SIC? Same lens, but it will be different for sure ... The DA*55 is a very good performer on the K-1 - in fact, I enjoy it more on full frame than I do on crop. Go for it!

06-13-2021, 05:59 AM - 2 Likes	#96
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,676	Originally posted by JensE What do you think about switching cameras mid-month? So far, I've only used it on the KP, considering the K-1 for 2nd half. Or should I rather do a separate SIC? Same lens, but it will be different for sure ... I do it all the time - it is the lens that matters....

06-13-2021, 06:15 AM - 1 Like	#97
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,797	I received my Vello Lens calibration tool yesterday, so I can confirm, and hopefully correct, what appears to be back focus with many of my lenses. My K-1 has taken a few bumps over the years, so it's likely.

06-13-2021, 08:49 AM - 3 Likes	#98
iheiramo Unoriginal Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 3,182	Repaap stopped by and gave me the A24/2.8. July lens sorted out

06-13-2021, 09:07 AM - 1 Like	#99
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,676	Originally posted by iheiramo Repaap stopped by and gave me the A24/2.8. July lens sorted out 24mm for July? I have a new 24mm lens heading my way, too.....

06-13-2021, 09:14 AM	#100
iheiramo Unoriginal Poster Join Date: Nov 2016 Location: Espoo Photos: Albums Posts: 3,182	Originally posted by pepperberry farm 24mm for July? I have a new 24mm lens heading my way, too..... Sounds like a plan. Which lens you got?

06-13-2021, 09:28 AM - 1 Like	#101
JensE Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Leipzig Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,969	Originally posted by iheiramo Repaap stopped by and gave me the A24/2.8. July lens sorted out I like the idea, mine has not seen much use lately. Alternatively, the Elicar 90mm Macro, which I bought from him a while ago

06-13-2021, 09:50 AM - 1 Like	#102
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,797	I find it interesting when several SIC participants use the same lens, or at least the same focal length. I look forward to seeing the results.

06-13-2021, 11:23 AM - 1 Like	#103
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,676	Originally posted by iheiramo Sounds like a plan. Which lens you got? Vivitar (Komine) 24mm f2...

06-13-2021, 11:30 AM - 1 Like	#104
Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,828	Hmmmmmmm, I have a Miranda (Cosina) 24mm f2.8 but I have a list of things I want to sic. I hate dilemmas :'(

06-13-2021, 11:32 AM	#105
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,676	Originally posted by Cerebum Hmmmmmmm, I have a Miranda (Cosina) 24mm f2.8 but I have a list of things I want to sic. I hate dilemmas :'( so do I, but life's short and I like cake.....