Kiwi Pentaxians

**NZ_Ross** · 11-10-2014, 02:05 AM

Originally posted by GUB

Na been there tried that. Got a condenser here from a lpl 6x7 enlarger. 120mm wide. forget what I guessed the focal length at but it had a theoretical aperture of around f0.7! Fitted snuggly inside one of those 50 cd disc bulk containers -- painted the container and drilled a hole and stuck a D to Q adapter onto it. Rough as job to see whether to persevere. It was incredibly low contrast with barely an image and the practical aperture was more like f2 I guess mainly coz so much of the light was dispersed into the wrong corners. Looked funny as tho - sort of like a glass paperweight stuck to the Q.

Your description means my assumption was correct

**GUB** · 11-10-2014, 02:12 AM

Bit embarrasing actually but after looking at the closing time for a TM, had to google whether 12.00pm is noon or midnite. Guess ya all knew.

**NZ_Ross** · 11-10-2014, 02:15 AM

Originally posted by GUB

Bit embarrasing actually but after looking at the closing time for a TM, had to google whether 12.00pm is noon or midnite. Guess ya all knew.

You must be working too hard - time for a break

bobD · 11-10-2014, 02:24 AM

Quote:

time for a break

Take your eye from that Q for a cautionary tale....(what happens when the wind changes whilst you have you eye to the viewfinder of a Q with huge homebrew lens....you end up working in a bookstore..)

You Tube

**GUB** · 11-10-2014, 02:32 AM

Thought that was going to be "Black Books"--- been missing that programme.
Yeah na not that good with time. Trouble is I don't have that white bit on my wrist to put a watch on.

Transit · 11-10-2014, 11:32 AM

Originally posted by GUB

Thought that was going to be "Black Books"--- been missing that programme.
Yeah na not that good with time. Trouble is I don't have that white bit on my wrist to put a watch on.

Watches are bloody dangerous, last wore one in '75....got up in time for an 8am lecture,
inserted my RD350 into the front of a Mk3 Zephyr on the way,
and the left leg has been 45mm short ever since.
Don't wear watches Guys

bobD · 11-10-2014, 12:01 PM

@Transit

Quote:

left leg has been 45mm short ever since.

No wonder you're right at home on that hill property of yours..

**GUB** · 11-10-2014, 12:26 PM

Originally posted by Transit

Watches are bloody dangerous, last wore one in '75....got up in time for an 8am lecture,
inserted my RD350 into the front of a Mk3 Zephyr on the way,
and the left leg has been 45mm short ever since.
Don't wear watches Guys

And you have veered to the left ever since?

---------- Post added 11-11-14 at 08:28 AM ----------

Originally posted by bobD

@Transit

No wonder you're right at home on that hill property of yours..

The missus has to drive down and pick him up at the other end of the hill in the evening.

bobD · 11-10-2014, 12:43 PM

Quote:

The missus has to drive down and pick him up at the other end of the hill in the evening

Nah, he just holds up some silvered silicate (mirror to you lot) and retraces his steps..... backwards.

Transit · 11-10-2014, 01:19 PM

of course I back across the hill, give us a bit of credit...

---------- Post added 11-11-14 at 09:21 AM ----------

Originally posted by GUB

And you have veered to the left ever since?

not so much veer as plunge

**GUB** · 11-11-2014, 12:33 AM

Just so easy-- M42macro 50mmf4 with ringlight on the K30 -- LV and contrast detect.
And so much fun

Class A · 11-11-2014, 02:33 AM

Originally posted by GUB

M42macro 50mmf4 with ringlight on the K30

Cool shot!

**NZ_Ross** · 11-11-2014, 03:19 AM

Originally posted by GUB

Just so easy-- M42macro 50mmf4 with ringlight on the K30 -- LV and contrast detect.
And so much fun

Good to hear you are having fun with your photography GUB. That is where it is at. Thanks for sharing - very cool.

MarkJerling · 11-11-2014, 04:14 PM

Originally posted by GUB

Just so easy-- M42macro 50mmf4 with ringlight on the K30 -- LV and contrast detect.
And so much fun

Nice shot!

bobD · 11-11-2014, 04:42 PM

@GUB

Quote:

M42macro 50mmf4 with ringlight on the K30

Food photography now... you've got many strings to your bow GUB.
Great salad shot..!

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11-10-2014, 02:05 AM	#8701
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by GUB Na been there tried that. Got a condenser here from a lpl 6x7 enlarger. 120mm wide. forget what I guessed the focal length at but it had a theoretical aperture of around f0.7! Fitted snuggly inside one of those 50 cd disc bulk containers -- painted the container and drilled a hole and stuck a D to Q adapter onto it. Rough as job to see whether to persevere. It was incredibly low contrast with barely an image and the practical aperture was more like f2 I guess mainly coz so much of the light was dispersed into the wrong corners. Looked funny as tho - sort of like a glass paperweight stuck to the Q. Your description means my assumption was correct

11-10-2014, 02:12 AM	#8702
GUB Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Wanganui Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,760	Bit embarrasing actually but after looking at the closing time for a TM, had to google whether 12.00pm is noon or midnite. Guess ya all knew.

11-10-2014, 02:15 AM	#8703
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by GUB Bit embarrasing actually but after looking at the closing time for a TM, had to google whether 12.00pm is noon or midnite. Guess ya all knew. You must be working too hard - time for a break

11-10-2014, 02:32 AM	#8705
GUB Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Wanganui Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,760	Thought that was going to be "Black Books"--- been missing that programme. Yeah na not that good with time. Trouble is I don't have that white bit on my wrist to put a watch on.

11-10-2014, 11:32 AM	#8706
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	Originally posted by GUB Thought that was going to be "Black Books"--- been missing that programme. Yeah na not that good with time. Trouble is I don't have that white bit on my wrist to put a watch on. Watches are bloody dangerous, last wore one in '75....got up in time for an 8am lecture, inserted my RD350 into the front of a Mk3 Zephyr on the way, and the left leg has been 45mm short ever since. Don't wear watches Guys

11-10-2014, 12:01 PM	#8707
bobD Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Waikikamukau Photos: Albums Posts: 1,248	@Transit Quote: left leg has been 45mm short ever since. No wonder you're right at home on that hill property of yours..

11-10-2014, 12:26 PM	#8708
GUB Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Wanganui Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,760	Originally posted by Transit Watches are bloody dangerous, last wore one in '75....got up in time for an 8am lecture, inserted my RD350 into the front of a Mk3 Zephyr on the way, and the left leg has been 45mm short ever since. Don't wear watches Guys And you have veered to the left ever since? ---------- Post added 11-11-14 at 08:28 AM ---------- Originally posted by bobD @Transit No wonder you're right at home on that hill property of yours.. The missus has to drive down and pick him up at the other end of the hill in the evening.

11-10-2014, 12:43 PM	#8709
bobD Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Waikikamukau Photos: Albums Posts: 1,248	Quote: The missus has to drive down and pick him up at the other end of the hill in the evening Nah, he just holds up some silvered silicate (mirror to you lot) and retraces his steps..... backwards.

11-10-2014, 01:19 PM	#8710
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	of course I back across the hill, give us a bit of credit... ---------- Post added 11-11-14 at 09:21 AM ---------- Originally posted by GUB And you have veered to the left ever since? not so much veer as plunge

11-11-2014, 02:33 AM	#8712
Class A Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Wellington, New Zealand Posts: 11,251 Original Poster	Originally posted by GUB M42macro 50mmf4 with ringlight on the K30 Cool shot!

11-11-2014, 03:19 AM	#8713
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by GUB Just so easy-- M42macro 50mmf4 with ringlight on the K30 -- LV and contrast detect. And so much fun Good to hear you are having fun with your photography GUB. That is where it is at. Thanks for sharing - very cool.

11-11-2014, 04:14 PM	#8714
MarkJerling Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: May 2012 Location: Wairarapa, New Zealand Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 20,406	Originally posted by GUB Just so easy-- M42macro 50mmf4 with ringlight on the K30 -- LV and contrast detect. And so much fun Nice shot!

11-11-2014, 04:42 PM	#8715
bobD Pentaxian Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Waikikamukau Photos: Albums Posts: 1,248	@GUB Quote: M42macro 50mmf4 with ringlight on the K30 Food photography now... you've got many strings to your bow GUB. Great salad shot..!