Kiwi Pentaxians

MarkJerling · 08-04-2021, 05:25 PM - **1 Like**

Here's my modest little collection, not counting the APSC lenses I gave to my daughter. (and also a 35-135mm SMC-F) I did keep one APSC lens, the 8mm Rikonon. I use it from time to time on the K-1 and it works well.

I include too, my two SFXn cameras, one NOS, never used and the other with some use. Also my wife's first camera, the Z-10 which has sentimental value. (If little else)

From bottom left: The Cosina 24mm Macro is one of my favourite lenses. I use it often for interiors shots. The 55mm Super-Tak gets almost no use. The 50mm Carl Zeiss Jena Tessar lens it the one with the odd odour. The 135mm Jena is the lens I just acquired.
Next row, from left: SMC-F 1.17 50mm, SMC-F 35-70mm (my all time favourite lens), SMC-F 35-105mm, (almost new - came with the SFXn,), 2x 28-80mm lenses.
Back row: 8mm Rokinon, 70-300mm Sigma DG and 50-500mm Sigma DG.

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Transit · 08-05-2021, 03:57 PM

This guy in Whangas on the day 40 years ago the Springboks played here.
Legend.
The kaupapa for his tour is Palestine

Q7 using the 50mm (110) Gubmod iso 2500

**zkarj** · 08-05-2021, 08:53 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Transit

This guy

It's moments like these you need Mintos!

Speaking of which, got my first jab yesterday (in a VERY well run centre in Porirua) and for my 20 minute wait afterwards I was offered an actual Minties lolly. Been a while! We used to live on those on long car journeys as kids.

**GUB** · 08-05-2021, 09:22 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by zkarj

I was offered an actual Minties lolly

Yeah it is subsidised by the local dentist!

bobD · 08-06-2021, 02:39 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by zkarj

Speaking of which, got my first jab yesterday (in a VERY well run centre in Porirua) and for my 20 minute wait afterwards I was offered an actual Minties lolly.

Lydney Place ?
Was there today and yes it flowed so smoothly ! Big ups to the organisers !

I'm guessing we both fit the criteria

=First camera was film...;-)

"And you try to tell the young people of today that ... they won't believe you."

**zkarj** · 08-06-2021, 02:02 PM

Originally posted by bobD

Lydney Place ?
Was there today and yes it flowed so smoothly ! Big ups to the organisers !

I'm guessing we both fit the criteria

=First camera was film...;-)

"And you try to tell the young people of today that ... they won't believe you."

Indeed Lydney Place. And although I am old enough that I was imagining myself to be in the butchery area of the New World supermarket that building used to be, I do not yet qualify in Group 4, but did qualify in Group 1 as my son works at the border. It was only when the whole web site and phone line thing got set up recently that I had an easy means of organising it, as son's employer (or was it just son) couldn't get a straight answer when he had his done.

**Clarkey** · 08-07-2021, 10:50 AM - **1 Like**

Good to hear folks are starting to get their shots, and that all the palaver/wastage with the DHBs has been reined in.
My brothers were both in Group 2 so have gotten theirs, but my folks have not as yet. Not too happy about that. If you get COVID when you are above 70 you have a fairly good chance of getting really sick/die, no predicted outcomes, real demonstrated ones that I have seen far too many of here.

So, all good getting the vaccines!

You have to have the vaccine supply to do so, but. It took until May here, but most people jumped as soon as it did, and now we have one of the highest rates in the world. I expect no less from everyone, competitive bunch. Just as well, as the US border is opening Monday.

MarkJerling · 08-07-2021, 02:59 PM

Originally posted by Transit

This guy in Whangas on the day 40 years ago the Springboks played here.
Legend.
The kaupapa for his tour is Palestine

Did he offer a solution?

Arpe · 08-09-2021, 05:06 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by bobD

Lydney Place ?
Was there today and yes it flowed so smoothly ! Big ups to the organisers !

I'm guessing we both fit the criteria

=First camera was film...;-)

"And you try to tell the young people of today that ... they won't believe you."

Crikey I could've nearly spit on you two when you were getting poked! I work in the Porirua CBD. You've prompted me to sign up now

bobD · 08-09-2021, 09:30 PM

Take a book...
The jab only takes 5 minutes, and there is hardly time to sit down on arrival before they call you in, but you are required to wait the full 20 minutes afterwards for monitoring...plenty of seats in a big space and they call your name when you are let free.

It is so well done and the team are fantastic !

The spaces are well laid out and everything just flows.
So impressed at the punctuality of it all.
Like a well oiled camera !

MarkJerling · 08-09-2021, 10:01 PM - **3 Likes**

Unfortunately, I can't communicate telepathically with Bill Gates yet even though I have had both shots. Maybe it takes a while for special powers to develop.

bobD · 08-10-2021, 01:07 AM - **2 Likes**

Yes !...It takes some time to kick in... ;-)
He says " Reboot" " check your wall switch is on"

Wait !....something more coming through....dah dah dit dit...'is your Pizza Oven blocking your wifi signal ?"

oh..and now.... dit dah de dah dit...Melinda is asking.."why isn't the painting finished ??" don't know what that's all about...

"Outside!" she says..... hmmm ...I think she means 'house' ?

MarkJerling · 08-10-2021, 01:37 AM - **1 Like**

Must be the pizza oven's fault! Dang, I built it too big!

Sounds like Melinda's been talking to my wife! LOL

bobD · 08-10-2021, 01:42 AM - **1 Like**

That is one cool opuntia !

MarkJerling · 08-10-2021, 01:43 AM - **1 Like**

Gotta fire it up again but it's too damn cold outside for pizzas.

08-06-2021, 02:39 AM - 2 Likes	#17840
bobD Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Waikikamukau Photos: Albums Posts: 1,248	Originally posted by zkarj Speaking of which, got my first jab yesterday (in a VERY well run centre in Porirua) and for my 20 minute wait afterwards I was offered an actual Minties lolly. Lydney Place ? Was there today and yes it flowed so smoothly ! Big ups to the organisers ! I'm guessing we both fit the criteria =First camera was film...;-) "And you try to tell the young people of today that ... they won't believe you." Last edited by bobD; 08-06-2021 at 03:08 AM.

08-10-2021, 01:07 AM - 2 Likes	#17847
bobD Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Waikikamukau Photos: Albums Posts: 1,248	Yes !...It takes some time to kick in... ;-) He says " Reboot" " check your wall switch is on" Wait !....something more coming through....dah dah dit dit...'is your Pizza Oven blocking your wifi signal ?" oh..and now.... dit dah de dah dit...Melinda is asking.."why isn't the painting finished ??" don't know what that's all about... "Outside!" she says..... hmmm ...I think she means 'house' ? Last edited by bobD; 08-10-2021 at 01:39 AM.

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08-05-2021, 03:57 PM	#17837
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	This guy in Whangas on the day 40 years ago the Springboks played here. Legend. The kaupapa for his tour is Palestine Q7 using the 50mm (110) Gubmod iso 2500

08-05-2021, 08:53 PM - 2 Likes	#17838
zkarj Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wellington Posts: 1,290	Originally posted by Transit This guy It's moments like these you need Mintos! Speaking of which, got my first jab yesterday (in a VERY well run centre in Porirua) and for my 20 minute wait afterwards I was offered an actual Minties lolly. Been a while! We used to live on those on long car journeys as kids.

08-05-2021, 09:22 PM - 2 Likes	#17839
GUB Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Wanganui Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,760	Originally posted by zkarj I was offered an actual Minties lolly Yeah it is subsidised by the local dentist!

08-06-2021, 02:02 PM	#17841
zkarj Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Wellington Posts: 1,290	Originally posted by bobD Lydney Place ? Was there today and yes it flowed so smoothly ! Big ups to the organisers ! I'm guessing we both fit the criteria =First camera was film...;-) "And you try to tell the young people of today that ... they won't believe you." Indeed Lydney Place. And although I am old enough that I was imagining myself to be in the butchery area of the New World supermarket that building used to be, I do not yet qualify in Group 4, but did qualify in Group 1 as my son works at the border. It was only when the whole web site and phone line thing got set up recently that I had an easy means of organising it, as son's employer (or was it just son) couldn't get a straight answer when he had his done.

08-07-2021, 10:50 AM - 1 Like	#17842
Clarkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,456	Good to hear folks are starting to get their shots, and that all the palaver/wastage with the DHBs has been reined in. My brothers were both in Group 2 so have gotten theirs, but my folks have not as yet. Not too happy about that. If you get COVID when you are above 70 you have a fairly good chance of getting really sick/die, no predicted outcomes, real demonstrated ones that I have seen far too many of here. So, all good getting the vaccines! You have to have the vaccine supply to do so, but. It took until May here, but most people jumped as soon as it did, and now we have one of the highest rates in the world. I expect no less from everyone, competitive bunch. Just as well, as the US border is opening Monday.

08-07-2021, 02:59 PM	#17843
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by Transit This guy in Whangas on the day 40 years ago the Springboks played here. Legend. The kaupapa for his tour is Palestine Did he offer a solution?

08-09-2021, 05:06 PM - 1 Like	#17844
Arpe Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,452	Originally posted by bobD Lydney Place ? Was there today and yes it flowed so smoothly ! Big ups to the organisers ! I'm guessing we both fit the criteria =First camera was film...;-) "And you try to tell the young people of today that ... they won't believe you." Crikey I could've nearly spit on you two when you were getting poked! I work in the Porirua CBD. You've prompted me to sign up now

08-09-2021, 09:30 PM	#17845
bobD Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Waikikamukau Photos: Albums Posts: 1,248	Take a book... The jab only takes 5 minutes, and there is hardly time to sit down on arrival before they call you in, but you are required to wait the full 20 minutes afterwards for monitoring...plenty of seats in a big space and they call your name when you are let free. It is so well done and the team are fantastic ! The spaces are well laid out and everything just flows. So impressed at the punctuality of it all. Like a well oiled camera !

08-09-2021, 10:01 PM - 3 Likes	#17846
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Unfortunately, I can't communicate telepathically with Bill Gates yet even though I have had both shots. Maybe it takes a while for special powers to develop.

08-10-2021, 01:37 AM - 1 Like	#17848
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Must be the pizza oven's fault! Dang, I built it too big! Sounds like Melinda's been talking to my wife! LOL

08-10-2021, 01:42 AM - 1 Like	#17849
bobD Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Waikikamukau Photos: Albums Posts: 1,248	That is one cool opuntia !

08-10-2021, 01:43 AM - 1 Like	#17850
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Gotta fire it up again but it's too damn cold outside for pizzas.