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Spaceman-Spiff · 10-07-2014, 09:24 PM

Hi folks

I'm a Pentaxian living near Bath, England. I stumbled upon this forum whilst researching feet for the Q to K adaptor that I've just ordered. They're even harder to find over here! Feeling rather excited at the prospect of some adventurous 2800mm equiv photography once I connect up my SMC 500mm F4.5, IF I can mount the thing....

I mostly use my K-5II with a K-01 back-up and I'm a fan of Limited primes, the FA77 being my favourite. So, I hope to chat with some of you soon.

RobG · 10-07-2014, 11:08 PM

Had a chuckle when I saw the username. Welcome to the Pentax Forums, Spaceman Spiff! Had your Bath water lately?

Undot · 10-08-2014, 01:46 AM

Welcome to the forums.

I had a most epic pub crawl in Bath, when some local buddies showed me around for a long weekend. Although I can't remember it all that clearly, heh... and they somehow forgot to show me the roman baths! But I did get one of the best fish and chips and got an appreciation for rugby. So, all in all they chose the highlights rather well.

(I came back for those baths another time)

Quite a picturesque place you got there.

**ivanvernon** · 10-08-2014, 02:40 AM

Welcome to the forum . . . been to Bath too, nice stay in bed and breakfast there.

I have the K-1, K-5II, and just sprang for the K-3, which I am in the process of learning. I have the 77 and 43 and wishing for the 31! I would say you are properly equipped to document and share Bath with us!

**Kerrowdown** · 10-08-2014, 04:01 AM

Originally posted by Spaceman-Spiff

some adventurous 2800mm equiv photography

Welcome, I guess hand holdings out then, in fact how will you ever find your subject.

Undot · 10-08-2014, 05:09 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

how will you ever find your subject.

So that is the true meaning of "point & shoot". It finally makes sense now.

Though "point & shoot & pray real hard" may be technically more descriptive.

**Kerrowdown** · 10-08-2014, 05:15 AM

Originally posted by Undot

Though "point & shoot & pray real hard" may be technically more descriptive

You could well be right.

Spaceman-Spiff · 10-08-2014, 08:16 AM

Originally posted by RobG

Had a chuckle when I saw the username. Welcome to the Pentax Forums, Spaceman Spiff! Had your Bath water lately?

You must be kidding, have you ever tried drinking the stuff?

---------- Post added 10-08-14 at 04:19 PM ----------

Originally posted by Undot

Welcome to the forums.

I had a most epic pub crawl in Bath, when some local buddies showed me around for a long weekend. Although I can't remember it all that clearly, heh... and they somehow forgot to show me the roman baths! But I did get one of the best fish and chips and got an appreciation for rugby. So, all in all they chose the highlights rather well.

(I came back for those baths another time)

Quite a picturesque place you got there.

Hi Undot. Yep, the pubs are good here, and plenty of good photo ops too. Unfortunately the former is not entirely compatible with the latter

---------- Post added 10-08-14 at 04:22 PM ----------

Originally posted by ivanvernon

Welcome to the forum . . . been to Bath too, nice stay in bed and breakfast there.

I have the K-1, K-5II, and just sprang for the K-3, which I am in the process of learning. I have the 77 and 43 and wishing for the 31! I would say you are properly equipped to document and share Bath with us!

Thanks for the welcome

Sadly I haven't yet managed to get across to the US, but I fully intend to. Either that or point my big lens in your direction to take a look...

---------- Post added 10-08-14 at 04:28 PM ----------

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Welcome, I guess hand holdings out then, in fact how will you ever find your subject.

Hi Kerrowdown! Blind faith works wonders for me. And what's wrong with point and pray? It's my standard technique

I used to live in Edinburgh btw, so I know North Britain well. Errr, I mean Scotland.

Beautiful place!

**Kerrowdown** · 10-08-2014, 09:59 AM

Originally posted by Spaceman-Spiff

so I know North Britain well. Errr, I mean Scotland

Careful... some of us are a tad sensitive just now about such matters.

Spaceman-Spiff · 10-08-2014, 10:34 AM

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Careful... some of us are a tad sensitive just now about such matters.

Yeah, Mel Gibson is crying into his ~~porridge~~ ~~whisky~~ Fosters.

RobG · 10-08-2014, 02:28 PM

Originally posted by Spaceman-Spiff

You must be kidding, have you ever tried drinking the stuff?

Yes, actually!

TiktianC · 10-08-2014, 05:07 PM

Hey 'Sup,

I mostly shoot nikon, but the pentax MZ-s I also own is just such a nice camera, and the 15mm f/3.5 is also pretty awesome!

I also recently got a couple exotics.... i.e. the SMC Takumar 6x7 600mm f/4 amd tje 135-600mm f/6.7.....

Yeah....

Good Stuff.....

Jean Poitiers · 10-10-2014, 03:50 AM

Bonjour Spaceman-Spiff and welcome to PF. Hope to see some images soon. Salut, J

10-07-2014, 09:24 PM	#1
Spaceman-Spiff Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Bath, UK Posts: 28	Greetings from England Hi folks I'm a Pentaxian living near Bath, England. I stumbled upon this forum whilst researching feet for the Q to K adaptor that I've just ordered. They're even harder to find over here! Feeling rather excited at the prospect of some adventurous 2800mm equiv photography once I connect up my SMC 500mm F4.5, IF I can mount the thing.... I mostly use my K-5II with a K-01 back-up and I'm a fan of Limited primes, the FA77 being my favourite. So, I hope to chat with some of you soon.

10-08-2014, 02:40 AM	#4
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Hello to Bath Welcome to the forum . . . been to Bath too, nice stay in bed and breakfast there. I have the K-1, K-5II, and just sprang for the K-3, which I am in the process of learning. I have the 77 and 43 and wishing for the 31! I would say you are properly equipped to document and share Bath with us!

10-08-2014, 05:07 PM	#12
TiktianC New Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Bristol UK Posts: 1	Introduce Yourself?! Hey 'Sup, I mostly shoot nikon, but the pentax MZ-s I also own is just such a nice camera, and the 15mm f/3.5 is also pretty awesome! I also recently got a couple exotics.... i.e. the SMC Takumar 6x7 600mm f/4 amd tje 135-600mm f/6.7..... Yeah.... Good Stuff.....

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10-07-2014, 11:08 PM	#2
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905	Had a chuckle when I saw the username. Welcome to the Pentax Forums, Spaceman Spiff! Had your Bath water lately?

10-08-2014, 01:46 AM	#3
Undot Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 176	Welcome to the forums. I had a most epic pub crawl in Bath, when some local buddies showed me around for a long weekend. Although I can't remember it all that clearly, heh... and they somehow forgot to show me the roman baths! But I did get one of the best fish and chips and got an appreciation for rugby. So, all in all they chose the highlights rather well. (I came back for those baths another time) Quite a picturesque place you got there.

10-08-2014, 04:01 AM	#5
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by Spaceman-Spiff some adventurous 2800mm equiv photography Welcome, I guess hand holdings out then, in fact how will you ever find your subject.

10-08-2014, 05:09 AM	#6
Undot Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 176	Originally posted by Kerrowdown how will you ever find your subject. So that is the true meaning of "point & shoot". It finally makes sense now. Though "point & shoot & pray real hard" may be technically more descriptive.

10-08-2014, 05:15 AM	#7
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by Undot Though "point & shoot & pray real hard" may be technically more descriptive You could well be right.

10-08-2014, 08:16 AM	#8
Spaceman-Spiff Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Bath, UK Posts: 28 Original Poster	Originally posted by RobG Had a chuckle when I saw the username. Welcome to the Pentax Forums, Spaceman Spiff! Had your Bath water lately? You must be kidding, have you ever tried drinking the stuff? ---------- Post added 10-08-14 at 04:19 PM ---------- Originally posted by Undot Welcome to the forums. I had a most epic pub crawl in Bath, when some local buddies showed me around for a long weekend. Although I can't remember it all that clearly, heh... and they somehow forgot to show me the roman baths! But I did get one of the best fish and chips and got an appreciation for rugby. So, all in all they chose the highlights rather well. (I came back for those baths another time) Quite a picturesque place you got there. Hi Undot. Yep, the pubs are good here, and plenty of good photo ops too. Unfortunately the former is not entirely compatible with the latter ---------- Post added 10-08-14 at 04:22 PM ---------- Originally posted by ivanvernon Welcome to the forum . . . been to Bath too, nice stay in bed and breakfast there. I have the K-1, K-5II, and just sprang for the K-3, which I am in the process of learning. I have the 77 and 43 and wishing for the 31! I would say you are properly equipped to document and share Bath with us! Thanks for the welcome Sadly I haven't yet managed to get across to the US, but I fully intend to. Either that or point my big lens in your direction to take a look... ---------- Post added 10-08-14 at 04:28 PM ---------- Originally posted by Kerrowdown Welcome, I guess hand holdings out then, in fact how will you ever find your subject. Hi Kerrowdown! Blind faith works wonders for me. And what's wrong with point and pray? It's my standard technique I used to live in Edinburgh btw, so I know North Britain well. Errr, I mean Scotland. Beautiful place!

10-08-2014, 09:59 AM	#9
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by Spaceman-Spiff so I know North Britain well. Errr, I mean Scotland Careful... some of us are a tad sensitive just now about such matters.

10-08-2014, 10:34 AM	#10
Spaceman-Spiff Junior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Bath, UK Posts: 28 Original Poster	Originally posted by Kerrowdown Careful... some of us are a tad sensitive just now about such matters. Yeah, Mel Gibson is crying into his ~~porridge~~ ~~whisky~~ Fosters.

10-08-2014, 02:28 PM	#11
RobG Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Canberra Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 8,905	Originally posted by Spaceman-Spiff You must be kidding, have you ever tried drinking the stuff? Yes, actually!

10-10-2014, 03:50 AM	#13
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	*Bonjour* Spaceman-Spiff and welcome to PF. Hope to see some images soon. *Salut,* J

Greetings from England

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