Thematic Daily in September 2021

Benz3ne · 08-31-2021, 11:30 PM - **2 Likes**

And it’s in! The lens choice for this month is a free Pentax SMC-A 50mm f/1.7 I acquired.
It is now no longer “A” ready, the contact for it was broken along with the ball bearing not seating properly. I’ve already the SMC-M version so de-clicked this one too.

Should be an interesting month having no tactile aperture setting. Just a freely moving ring.
The glass, however, is gorgeous.

**Minimonster** · 09-01-2021, 12:41 AM - **2 Likes**

Thanks for the theme suggestions.

Saturday 4th Earth
Sunday 5th Wind
Saturday 11th Fire
Sunday 12th Sleep
Saturday 18th Green
Sunday 19th Changing seasons, depending on your hemisphere
Saturday 25th Macro/close up
Sunday 26th Animals of any sort

**robgski** · 09-01-2021, 02:28 AM - **1 Like**

A hawk has been perched on the fence post a few streets over, I'll mount a telephoto before I leave the house and hope for a chance to catch it.

wstruth · 09-01-2021, 03:38 AM - **2 Likes**

I'm in too. I made it to Spain and back, so I'm looking forward to getting back into the swing of things. I may be late posting later this month since we're going up to Bar Harbor, but I'll be taking photos none the less.

**pbancr** · 09-01-2021, 10:08 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by wstruth

I'm in too. I made it to Spain and back, so I'm looking forward to getting back into the swing of things. I may be late posting later this month since we're going up to Bar Harbor, but I'll be taking photos none the less.

Welcome back!

**noelcmn** · 09-01-2021, 11:41 AM - **3 Likes**

Me? part of the furniture-immovable and fixed participant

graeme83 · 09-04-2021, 10:20 AM - **1 Like**

Just checking in to see the themes.

**robgski** · 09-05-2021, 06:27 AM - **1 Like**

I missed a day, too busy. I hope to make up for it this afternoon when we take a day trip to explore the state capital of Virginia.

Who owns a KP? I am seriously considering picking one up for a second body.

**UncleVanya** · 09-05-2021, 06:29 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by robgski

I missed a day, too busy. I hope to make up for it this afternoon when we take a day trip to explore the state capital of Virginia.

Who owns a KP? I am seriously considering picking one up for a second body.

I’ve got one. Nice camera, ergonomics are a little weird but not bad. Have a good trip!

**Minimonster** · 09-05-2021, 03:26 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robgski

Who owns a KP? I am seriously considering picking one up for a second body.

I've had one for a while. Great little camera. Smaller and lighter than others with nice features like the third wheel. I've never had a problem with the ergonomics. Nice flippy screen too. I use it as a light weight alternative for the K1. Image quality is good although I'm not totally convinced by the metering on older lenses.

**pbancr** · 09-05-2021, 04:20 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robgski

I missed a day, too busy. I hope to make up for it this afternoon when we take a day trip to explore the state capital of Virginia.

Who owns a KP? I am seriously considering picking one up for a second body.

I like results from mine but like ergonomics on my K3 and K-1 better.

Chris_K · 09-05-2021, 10:22 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by robgski

Who owns a KP? I am seriously considering picking one up for a second body.

The same here; I've been thinking of upgrading from my K50 for a while. What I really need is a better low-light performance and an articulated screen, which narrows the choice to the KP. I just hope I'll like the ergonomics.

graeme83 · 09-06-2021, 03:25 AM

Whilst the KP is arguably better, surely the K70 would still provide a decent upgrade over the 50 but with the more traditional ergonomics.

Chris_K · 09-06-2021, 03:42 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by graeme83

Whilst the KP is arguably better, surely the K70 would still provide a decent upgrade over the 50 but with the more traditional ergonomics.

I was thinking of it, too, but the new camera will probably become my "ultimate" one for long years to come so I'd like to go as far with the upgrade as possible, and K3-III is not an option.

BTW. My shot (taken with good old Takumar 50/1.4) from yesterday hit explore:

**pepperberry farm** · 09-06-2021, 05:25 AM

Originally posted by Chris_K

I was thinking of it, too, but the new camera will probably become my "ultimate" one for long years to come so I'd like to go as far with the upgrade as possible, and K3-III is not an option.

BTW. My shot (taken with good old Takumar 50/1.4) from yesterday hit explore:

excellent! congratulations!

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08-31-2021, 11:30 PM - 2 Likes	#16
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	And it’s in! The lens choice for this month is a free Pentax SMC-A 50mm f/1.7 I acquired. It is now no longer “A” ready, the contact for it was broken along with the ball bearing not seating properly. I’ve already the SMC-M version so de-clicked this one too. Should be an interesting month having no tactile aperture setting. Just a freely moving ring. The glass, however, is gorgeous.

09-01-2021, 12:41 AM - 2 Likes	#17
Minimonster Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,065 Original Poster	Thanks for the theme suggestions. Saturday 4th Earth Sunday 5th Wind Saturday 11th Fire Sunday 12th Sleep Saturday 18th Green Sunday 19th Changing seasons, depending on your hemisphere Saturday 25th Macro/close up Sunday 26th Animals of any sort

09-01-2021, 02:28 AM - 1 Like	#18
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,793	A hawk has been perched on the fence post a few streets over, I'll mount a telephoto before I leave the house and hope for a chance to catch it.

09-01-2021, 03:38 AM - 2 Likes	#19
wstruth Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: at my kitchen table Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,294	I'm in too. I made it to Spain and back, so I'm looking forward to getting back into the swing of things. I may be late posting later this month since we're going up to Bar Harbor, but I'll be taking photos none the less.

09-01-2021, 10:08 AM - 1 Like	#20
pbancr Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southeast Connecticut Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,574	Originally posted by wstruth I'm in too. I made it to Spain and back, so I'm looking forward to getting back into the swing of things. I may be late posting later this month since we're going up to Bar Harbor, but I'll be taking photos none the less. Welcome back!

09-01-2021, 11:41 AM - 3 Likes	#21
noelcmn Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: South Africa-Johannesburg Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 46,166	Me? part of the furniture-immovable and fixed participant

09-04-2021, 10:20 AM - 1 Like	#22
graeme83 Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Cheshire Posts: 737	Just checking in to see the themes.

09-05-2021, 06:27 AM - 1 Like	#23
robgski Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Shenandoah Valley, Virginia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,793	I missed a day, too busy. I hope to make up for it this afternoon when we take a day trip to explore the state capital of Virginia. Who owns a KP? I am seriously considering picking one up for a second body.

09-05-2021, 06:29 AM - 2 Likes	#24
UncleVanya Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2014 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 28,398	Originally posted by robgski I missed a day, too busy. I hope to make up for it this afternoon when we take a day trip to explore the state capital of Virginia. Who owns a KP? I am seriously considering picking one up for a second body. I’ve got one. Nice camera, ergonomics are a little weird but not bad. Have a good trip!

09-05-2021, 03:26 PM - 1 Like	#25
Minimonster Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,065 Original Poster	Originally posted by robgski Who owns a KP? I am seriously considering picking one up for a second body. I've had one for a while. Great little camera. Smaller and lighter than others with nice features like the third wheel. I've never had a problem with the ergonomics. Nice flippy screen too. I use it as a light weight alternative for the K1. Image quality is good although I'm not totally convinced by the metering on older lenses.

09-05-2021, 04:20 PM - 1 Like	#26
pbancr Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2010 Location: Southeast Connecticut Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,574	Originally posted by robgski I missed a day, too busy. I hope to make up for it this afternoon when we take a day trip to explore the state capital of Virginia. Who owns a KP? I am seriously considering picking one up for a second body. I like results from mine but like ergonomics on my K3 and K-1 better.

09-05-2021, 10:22 PM - 1 Like	#27
Chris_K Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Poland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,800	Originally posted by robgski Who owns a KP? I am seriously considering picking one up for a second body. The same here; I've been thinking of upgrading from my K50 for a while. What I really need is a better low-light performance and an articulated screen, which narrows the choice to the KP. I just hope I'll like the ergonomics.

09-06-2021, 03:25 AM	#28
graeme83 Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Cheshire Posts: 737	Whilst the KP is arguably better, surely the K70 would still provide a decent upgrade over the 50 but with the more traditional ergonomics.

09-06-2021, 03:42 AM - 2 Likes	#29
Chris_K Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Poland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,800	Originally posted by graeme83 Whilst the KP is arguably better, surely the K70 would still provide a decent upgrade over the 50 but with the more traditional ergonomics. I was thinking of it, too, but the new camera will probably become my "ultimate" one for long years to come so I'd like to go as far with the upgrade as possible, and K3-III is not an option. BTW. My shot (taken with good old Takumar 50/1.4) from yesterday hit explore:

09-06-2021, 05:25 AM	#30
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,645	Originally posted by Chris_K I was thinking of it, too, but the new camera will probably become my "ultimate" one for long years to come so I'd like to go as far with the upgrade as possible, and K3-III is not an option. BTW. My shot (taken with good old Takumar 50/1.4) from yesterday hit explore: excellent! congratulations!

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