Kiwi Pentaxians

**Clarkey** · 12-27-2017, 11:32 AM

Originally posted by awa355

Two golden labs spanning 23 years,, never had to get a waste disposal unit fitted in that time.

Yup! Sometimes a little too keen...
I had a black lab X when younger, and used to travel from the Waikato up north with him in the back of my then station wagon.

One morning out after a (long) coastal walk, I stopped with a friend to get a pie, which I started, and then had to step out of the car for something (for an instant!). I came back and found no pie, muddy footprints on the back seat, and a waggy, sheepish dog.

**NZ_Ross** · 12-27-2017, 11:42 AM

Originally posted by Clarkey

One morning out after a (long) coastal walk, I stopped with a friend to get a pie, which I started, and then had to step out of the car for something (for an instant!). I came back and found no pie, muddy footprints on the back seat, and a waggy, sheepish dog.

No doubt with a look on the face...'boss, you put it down, so I thought you were finished, didn't want to waste it eh'

**NZ_Ross** · 12-27-2017, 05:20 PM

Interesting information that popped up on my Facebook feed just now.

Photowarehouse Tax Free service, I did not know they offered that service.

Just sharing the information for anyone else who did not know.

Transit · 12-27-2017, 08:42 PM - **2 Likes**

went down the Kaikoura coast...

Q7 crossposted

awa355 · 12-28-2017, 05:59 PM

Originally posted by NZ_Ross

Interesting information that popped up on my Facebook feed just now.

Photowarehouse Tax Free service, I did not know they offered that service.

Just sharing the information for anyone else who did not know.

Now all I have to do is find someone who will pay me to leave the country ???

The K50 has been hibernating lately. A friend has gone overseas for the festive season and left me with her Tamron 150-600mm SP lens, Nikon mount so have been giving that a good workout on the D5200.

awa355 · 12-28-2017, 11:23 PM

A chap has a K3 with a 18-135 lens listed on a FB page for $500. The camera has a 29656 shutter count and the lens is a WR version. He lives in Palmerston North. If both were in good nick, that is not a bad price.

Kiwigeezer · 12-29-2017, 05:38 PM

Originally posted by Transit

went down the Kaikoura coast...

Q7 crossposted

Liking that sky -grad filter post-processed?

Kiwi645hauler · 12-30-2017, 03:18 AM

Originally posted by pixelsaurus

Santa must have done a trial run this arvo. As well as the K70, the 18-125 Sigma, and a bundle of SD cards, he also left one of these:
iOptron SkyGuider Pro Mount

Yehaaa.

I just hope everyone else's Yule is as Kule as my Kule Yule.

Those iOptron Skytrackers are really really good.. spend a little time to initially set it up, and they are awesome! (I just use my for GOTO EQ telescope mount)

---------- Post added 12-30-17 at 03:28 AM ----------

Happy Christmas all, and may everyone's 2018 be full of Pentax goodness

Went for a little bike ride recently and carried the 645, got some really nice pics, all shot on Ektar 100 and scanned at home, using 4800dpi, the negs scanned out to over 10,500 pixels wide!
Dunedin is amazing, and Early on a Sunday morning, the light was fabulous

**pixelsaurus** · 12-30-2017, 10:10 AM

Originally posted by Kiwi110Auto

Those iOptron Skytrackers are really really good.. spend a little time to initially set it up, and they are awesome!
Dunedin is amazing, and Early on a Sunday morning, the light was fabulous

Have yet to use the SkyGuider as it has been cloudy. It is a well made unit.
Dunedin always did have the best light.

richandfleur · 12-30-2017, 02:23 PM

Originally posted by awa355

A chap has a K3 with a 18-135 lens listed on a FB page for $500. The camera has a 29656 shutter count and the lens is a WR version. He lives in Palmerston North. If both were in good nick, that is not a bad price.

Shutter count is getting up, but a good price to include the lens as well. Rated for many more shots than that too.

What Group was this on? I’m a member of a few, but haven’t seen this post. Close to home for me.

awa355 · 12-30-2017, 07:22 PM

Originally posted by richandfleur

Shutter count is getting up, but a good price to include the lens as well. Rated for many more shots than that too.

What Group was this on? I’m a member of a few, but haven’t seen this post. Close to home for me.

NZ Photography Buy, Sell, Swap The shutter count is not high by my reckoning. My old K50 is over 70,000 now and still ticking along.

Transit · 12-30-2017, 10:24 PM - **1 Like**

some cheeky guy offered him 100 clams for the lens

makes me think my upcoming K-5 and DA40 ltd auction is priced about right

**GUB** · 12-31-2017, 02:22 AM - **2 Likes**

A cute Robin today to finish the year on. Rikenon 105mm f5.6 1/60 ISO1600 plus pushing another 2 to 3 stops in post. Ie getting on for Iso12000 !! The Robin as per usual was in dark forest. Long live the K1

richandfleur · 12-31-2017, 11:26 AM

I love that shot Gub, nicely done.

Happy New Yeah everyone 👍🏻

**GUB** · 12-31-2017, 01:31 PM

Originally posted by richandfleur

I love that shot Gub, nicely done.

Happy New Yeah everyone 👍🏻

Thanks Richard and yes - happy new year to every one.

12-31-2017, 02:22 AM - 2 Likes	#14593
GUB Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Wanganui Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,760	A cute Robin today to finish the year on. Rikenon 105mm f5.6 1/60 ISO1600 plus pushing another 2 to 3 stops in post. Ie getting on for Iso12000 !! The Robin as per usual was in dark forest. Long live the K1 Attached Images

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12-27-2017, 11:32 AM	#14581
Clarkey Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Brampton, ON, Canada Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,456	Originally posted by awa355 Two golden labs spanning 23 years,, never had to get a waste disposal unit fitted in that time. Yup! Sometimes a little too keen... I had a black lab X when younger, and used to travel from the Waikato up north with him in the back of my then station wagon. One morning out after a (long) coastal walk, I stopped with a friend to get a pie, which I started, and then had to step out of the car for something (for an instant!). I came back and found no pie, muddy footprints on the back seat, and a waggy, sheepish dog.

12-27-2017, 11:42 AM	#14582
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Originally posted by Clarkey One morning out after a (long) coastal walk, I stopped with a friend to get a pie, which I started, and then had to step out of the car for something (for an instant!). I came back and found no pie, muddy footprints on the back seat, and a waggy, sheepish dog. No doubt with a look on the face...'boss, you put it down, so I thought you were finished, didn't want to waste it eh'

12-27-2017, 05:20 PM	#14583
NZ_Ross Kiwi Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Timaru Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,225	Interesting information that popped up on my Facebook feed just now. Photowarehouse Tax Free service, I did not know they offered that service. Just sharing the information for anyone else who did not know.

12-27-2017, 08:42 PM - 2 Likes	#14584
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	went down the Kaikoura coast... Q7 crossposted

12-28-2017, 05:59 PM	#14585
awa355 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 331	Originally posted by NZ_Ross Interesting information that popped up on my Facebook feed just now. Photowarehouse Tax Free service, I did not know they offered that service. Just sharing the information for anyone else who did not know. Now all I have to do is find someone who will pay me to leave the country ??? The K50 has been hibernating lately. A friend has gone overseas for the festive season and left me with her Tamron 150-600mm SP lens, Nikon mount so have been giving that a good workout on the D5200.

12-28-2017, 11:23 PM	#14586
awa355 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 331	A chap has a K3 with a 18-135 lens listed on a FB page for $500. The camera has a 29656 shutter count and the lens is a WR version. He lives in Palmerston North. If both were in good nick, that is not a bad price.

12-29-2017, 05:38 PM	#14587
Kiwigeezer Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2014 Location: Nelson Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 266	Originally posted by Transit went down the Kaikoura coast... Q7 crossposted Liking that sky -grad filter post-processed?

12-30-2017, 03:18 AM	#14588
Kiwi645hauler Veteran Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: Dunedin Posts: 394	Originally posted by pixelsaurus Santa must have done a trial run this arvo. As well as the K70, the 18-125 Sigma, and a bundle of SD cards, he also left one of these: iOptron SkyGuider Pro Mount Yehaaa. I just hope everyone else's Yule is as Kule as my Kule Yule. Those iOptron Skytrackers are really really good.. spend a little time to initially set it up, and they are awesome! (I just use my for GOTO EQ telescope mount) ---------- Post added 12-30-17 at 03:28 AM ---------- Happy Christmas all, and may everyone's 2018 be full of Pentax goodness Went for a little bike ride recently and carried the 645, got some really nice pics, all shot on Ektar 100 and scanned at home, using 4800dpi, the negs scanned out to over 10,500 pixels wide! Dunedin is amazing, and Early on a Sunday morning, the light was fabulous

12-30-2017, 10:10 AM	#14589
pixelsaurus Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Te Kuiti, NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 986	Originally posted by Kiwi110Auto Those iOptron Skytrackers are really really good.. spend a little time to initially set it up, and they are awesome! Dunedin is amazing, and Early on a Sunday morning, the light was fabulous Have yet to use the SkyGuider as it has been cloudy. It is a well made unit. Dunedin always did have the best light.

12-30-2017, 02:23 PM	#14590
richandfleur Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand Photos: Albums Posts: 1,788	Originally posted by awa355 A chap has a K3 with a 18-135 lens listed on a FB page for $500. The camera has a 29656 shutter count and the lens is a WR version. He lives in Palmerston North. If both were in good nick, that is not a bad price. Shutter count is getting up, but a good price to include the lens as well. Rated for many more shots than that too. What Group was this on? I’m a member of a few, but haven’t seen this post. Close to home for me.

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12-30-2017, 07:22 PM	#14591
awa355 Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2016 Posts: 331	Originally posted by richandfleur Shutter count is getting up, but a good price to include the lens as well. Rated for many more shots than that too. What Group was this on? I’m a member of a few, but haven’t seen this post. Close to home for me. NZ Photography Buy, Sell, Swap The shutter count is not high by my reckoning. My old K50 is over 70,000 now and still ticking along.

12-30-2017, 10:24 PM - 1 Like	#14592
Transit Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Whanganui NZ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,624	some cheeky guy offered him 100 clams for the lens makes me think my upcoming K-5 and DA40 ltd auction is priced about right

12-31-2017, 11:26 AM	#14594
richandfleur Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: Palmerston North, New Zealand Photos: Albums Posts: 1,788	I love that shot Gub, nicely done. Happy New Yeah everyone 👍🏻

12-31-2017, 01:31 PM	#14595
GUB Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Wanganui Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,760	Originally posted by richandfleur I love that shot Gub, nicely done. Happy New Yeah everyone 👍🏻 Thanks Richard and yes - happy new year to every one.