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dugrant153 · 02-07-2010, 09:36 AM

yup yup! i think it'll go through poco, then coquitlam then off to burnaby?
i might be running with it the whole way to get some decent pics! yikes!

dugrant153 · 02-09-2010, 09:51 AM

the new DA* lenses intrigue me highly.

If the IQ is as good as with the DA*55, I think I may have to save my pennies.
However, if the SDM is not improved over the DA*55's speed... I may have to pass.
The F/2 aperture is not super fast, but if the new Pentax bodies can clean up their noise then we may have winners (or artsy noisy photos!).

Looks good, though. the 645D looks like an exciting prospect of a camera.

dugrant153 · 02-09-2010, 09:52 AM

Are you guys open to meeting on the 17th instead? I believe that's a Wednesday.

Pentaxor · 02-09-2010, 10:38 AM

Originally posted by dugrant153

Are you guys open to meeting on the 17th instead? I believe that's a Wednesday.

Jon, what time?

dugrant153 · 02-09-2010, 08:22 PM

let's aim for 7:15pm or so? I will be around town this weekend to see just how crazy it will be. then we can figure out where to meet and such!

3 more days!! YAY!!

legacyb4 · 02-09-2010, 11:16 PM

Count me in; I'll be back in town on Tuesday so Wednesday sounds good!

Pentaxor · 02-10-2010, 11:26 AM

Originally posted by dugrant153

let's aim for 7:15pm or so? I will be around town this weekend to see just how crazy it will be. then we can figure out where to meet and such!

3 more days!! YAY!!

can we do it at a much earlier time? like lunchtime perhaps? I need to get back before 8:30 pm.

dugrant153 · 02-10-2010, 11:29 AM

hey pentaxor... unfortunately, I will not be off until about 5pm.

I could meet with some people at 5pm for an early walkabout somewhere (or just play with each other's lenses. haha) and then have another meet at 7:15pm.

But for now, I'll set the official time at 7:15pm.

Pentaxor · 02-10-2010, 02:17 PM

Originally posted by dugrant153

hey pentaxor... unfortunately, I will not be off until about 5pm.

I could meet with some people at 5pm for an early walkabout somewhere (or just play with each other's lenses. haha) and then have another meet at 7:15pm.

But for now, I'll set the official time at 7:15pm.

I think that would be ok. seems enough time from 5 to 8pm. too bad the FA135 from Peter can't make it on time.

I guess I'll be using the FA100 instead and the FA50/1.7.

cb750r · 02-11-2010, 10:55 PM

Canada customs has had my lens for a week... and I just scored tickets to wms snowboard cross...

Can you rent a fast telephoto in Van?

**lats** · 02-11-2010, 11:22 PM

Only place I can think of is Leos.
North Shore. They have a sigma 50-500

dugrant153 · 02-12-2010, 12:26 AM

There's a Leos Camera on Granville street. They rent a whole ton of lenses.

cb750r · 02-12-2010, 07:57 AM

Thanks guys, its kinda off topic but I knew I wouldn't have some guy from florida telling me where to go rent gear. So Wed evening? Where you guys meeting up?

**lats** · 02-12-2010, 11:13 AM

Here's another option for you.....
Pentax DA* 300mm F4

Depends how flush you're feeling!

cb750r · 02-12-2010, 06:21 PM

I'm looking for a lens RENTAL not a DIVORCE!! (what do you call a break up when your engaged.. dissengaged?)

I was actally hoping to rent a big prime, but Leo's doesn't have! Its either a BIGMA or the 50-135mm... grrr

Originally posted by lats

Here's another option for you.....
Pentax DA* 300mm F4

Depends how flush you're feeling!

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02-07-2010, 09:36 AM	#16
dugrant153 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,059 Original Poster	yup yup! i think it'll go through poco, then coquitlam then off to burnaby? i might be running with it the whole way to get some decent pics! yikes!

02-09-2010, 09:51 AM	#17
dugrant153 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,059 Original Poster	the new DA* lenses intrigue me highly. If the IQ is as good as with the DA55, I think I may have to save my pennies. However, if the SDM is not improved over the DA55's speed... I may have to pass. The F/2 aperture is not super fast, but if the new Pentax bodies can clean up their noise then we may have winners (or artsy noisy photos!). Looks good, though. the 645D looks like an exciting prospect of a camera.

02-09-2010, 09:52 AM	#18
dugrant153 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,059 Original Poster	Are you guys open to meeting on the 17th instead? I believe that's a Wednesday.

02-09-2010, 10:38 AM	#19
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by dugrant153 Are you guys open to meeting on the 17th instead? I believe that's a Wednesday. Jon, what time?

02-09-2010, 08:22 PM	#20
dugrant153 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,059 Original Poster	let's aim for 7:15pm or so? I will be around town this weekend to see just how crazy it will be. then we can figure out where to meet and such! 3 more days!! YAY!!

02-09-2010, 11:16 PM	#21
legacyb4 Inactive Account Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Tri-Cities, British Columbia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,784	Count me in; I'll be back in town on Tuesday so Wednesday sounds good!

02-10-2010, 11:26 AM	#22
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by dugrant153 let's aim for 7:15pm or so? I will be around town this weekend to see just how crazy it will be. then we can figure out where to meet and such! 3 more days!! YAY!! can we do it at a much earlier time? like lunchtime perhaps? I need to get back before 8:30 pm.

02-10-2010, 11:29 AM	#23
dugrant153 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,059 Original Poster	hey pentaxor... unfortunately, I will not be off until about 5pm. I could meet with some people at 5pm for an early walkabout somewhere (or just play with each other's lenses. haha) and then have another meet at 7:15pm. But for now, I'll set the official time at 7:15pm.

02-10-2010, 02:17 PM	#24
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by dugrant153 hey pentaxor... unfortunately, I will not be off until about 5pm. I could meet with some people at 5pm for an early walkabout somewhere (or just play with each other's lenses. haha) and then have another meet at 7:15pm. But for now, I'll set the official time at 7:15pm. I think that would be ok. seems enough time from 5 to 8pm. too bad the FA135 from Peter can't make it on time. I guess I'll be using the FA100 instead and the FA50/1.7.

02-11-2010, 10:55 PM	#25
cb750r Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 310	Canada customs has had my lens for a week... and I just scored tickets to wms snowboard cross... Can you rent a fast telephoto in Van?

02-11-2010, 11:22 PM	#26
lats Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Living in Vancouver, BC, born in Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 156	Only place I can think of is Leos. North Shore. They have a sigma 50-500

02-12-2010, 12:26 AM	#27
dugrant153 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Vancouver, BC Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,059 Original Poster	There's a Leos Camera on Granville street. They rent a whole ton of lenses.

02-12-2010, 07:57 AM	#28
cb750r Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 310	Thanks guys, its kinda off topic but I knew I wouldn't have some guy from florida telling me where to go rent gear. So Wed evening? Where you guys meeting up?

02-12-2010, 11:13 AM	#29
lats Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: Living in Vancouver, BC, born in Melbourne Australia Photos: Albums Posts: 156	Here's another option for you..... Pentax DA* 300mm F4 Depends how flush you're feeling!

02-12-2010, 06:21 PM	#30
cb750r Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2009 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 310	I'm looking for a lens RENTAL not a DIVORCE!! (what do you call a break up when your engaged.. dissengaged?) I was actally hoping to rent a big prime, but Leo's doesn't have! Its either a BIGMA or the 50-135mm... grrr Originally posted by lats Here's another option for you..... Pentax DA* 300mm F4 Depends how flush you're feeling!

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