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**RICHARD L.** · 09-07-2020, 05:25 AM - **1 Like**

The same thing happened when Dad passed away. My heart goes to you,

my friend ...

Regards

texandrews · 09-07-2020, 07:04 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by itshimitis

Dad passed away right after the nurse in ICU said to come up yesterday morning. So we missed the last moments with him by the amount of time it takes to go up one floor in a lift. He wasn't alone when he went, he had the nurse with him. He wouldn't have wanted to have been in a "departure lounge" nursing home awaiting to die at some later date so it was probably for the best...

Oh, no. So very sorry for you and your family.

itshimitis · 09-07-2020, 07:47 AM - **3 Likes**

Thanks all...

Another from the other night on the roof

Z, FA 150 f/2.8 12 shots 1/320 ISO 640 - Original tiff file is 300mp...Flickr has a 6000px jpg

texandrews · 09-07-2020, 08:27 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by itshimitis

Thanks all...

Another from the other night on the roof

Z, FA 150 f/2.8 12 shots 1/320 ISO 640 - Original tiff file is 300mp...Flickr has a 6000px jpg

And these shots seem more poignant in context.

**RICHARD L.** · 09-07-2020, 09:02 AM - **3 Likes**

Pentax 645Z + FA 33-55 mm f/4.5 @ 48 mm FL and f/13. Now I gained confidence in this lens and it never deceives.

**barondla** · 09-07-2020, 09:34 AM

Originally posted by itshimitis

Dad passed away right after the nurse in ICU said to come up yesterday morning. So we missed the last moments with him by the amount of time it takes to go up one floor in a lift. He wasn't alone when he went, he had the nurse with him. He wouldn't have wanted to have been in a "departure lounge" nursing home awaiting to die at some later date so it was probably for the best...

So sorry for your loss. It's never easy. Going to lunch today with my dad. Fantastic images.

Thanks for sharing,
barondla

**RICHARD L.** · 09-07-2020, 09:51 AM - **1 Like**

FA 33-55 mm f/4.5 @ 55 mm FL

FA 55-110 mm f/5.6 @ 55 mm FL.

texandrews · 09-07-2020, 11:10 AM

Originally posted by RICHARD L.

FA 33-55 mm f/4.5 @ 55 mm FL

FA 55-110 mm f/5.6 @ 55 mm FL.

Can't really argue with you based on these posts. I'd want to look closer, probably, before I bought...I know people have said that the 45 has gotten a bad rap. My experience was that it wasn't awful. Wasn't great, either. Sold mine.

itshimitis · 09-07-2020, 12:06 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by RICHARD L.

FA 33-55 mm f/4.5 @ 55 mm FL

FA 55-110 mm f/5.6 @ 55 mm FL.

I have the 33 - 55 and the 55 - 110. The 33 - 55 is not a bad lens at all. On mine the autofocus motor has stopped working, but the lens is useable otherwise - though I have the 28 -45 which is quite a bit better, but a lot heavier and much much more expensive. Sharpness isn't always the be all and end all...

------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------

Another from the roof. This is with the A* 300 f/4. 14 shots at 1/320 f/8 ISO 400

Full size tif is 500mp and 1.6GB...

**RICHARD L.** · 09-07-2020, 12:54 PM - **1 Like**

The scarce reviews were absolutely dismal for these two Pentax 645 zooms. I found a 33-55 mm for 400 $ on eBay from Japan and then a 55-110 mm for 210 $ again from Japan. I don't know if the Japanese market receives better products than the rest of the world as Japanese photographers are known to be highly demanding and very keen on their equipment. Anyway, I tested thoroughly these 2 lenses on my 645Z as I was very wary and apprehensive at first. I'm now beginning to feel confident using these 2 small zooms, particularly the FA 33-55 mm f/4.5 as I was never able to put it at fault, though I tried my best. If this had been a lemon, I would have found out and, on the contrary, it proved to be of a very high caliber and totally appropriate to fulfill my landscape needs.

Regards

Below is a photo of the shoals at low tide, FA 55-110 mm f/5.6 @ 98 mm FL : sharp, good contrast, no flare.

---------- Post added 09-07-20 at 04:23 PM ----------

**Ed Hurst** · 09-07-2020, 04:30 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by itshimitis

Dad passed away right after the nurse in ICU said to come up yesterday morning. So we missed the last moments with him by the amount of time it takes to go up one floor in a lift. He wasn't alone when he went, he had the nurse with him. He wouldn't have wanted to have been in a "departure lounge" nursing home awaiting to die at some later date so it was probably for the best...

Paul, I really am so terribly sorry to hear your news. Sending you loving vibes from the other side of the world... I fully understand what you're saying about it being for the best. A still remember my dear Dad's sudden death in 2009, after a year of suffering with a quite unrelated issue... Everyone's experience is different, but mine has been that the pain and loss never go away; something has shifted forever in the universe; but you learn to live with it and adapt to looking forwards. I'm sure it will take time. Hope your new little one - and the 645Z - help you in the meantime...

Thinking of you, my friend.

Warmest,
Ed

**rdenney** · 09-08-2020, 04:44 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Ed Hurst

Paul, I really am so terribly sorry to hear your news. Sending you loving vibes from the other side of the world... I fully understand what you're saying about it being for the best. Still remember my dear Dad's sudden death in 2009, after a year of suffering with a quite unrelated issue... Everyone's experience is different, but mine has been that the pain and loss never go away; something has shifted forever in the universe; but you learn to live with it and adapt to looking forwards. I'm sure it will take time. Hope your new little one - and the 645Z - help you in the meantime...

Thinking of you, my friend.

Warmest,
Ed

Ed speaks for me, except more eloquently.

Rick “whose father is 92” Denney

w2ck · 09-08-2020, 06:13 AM - **1 Like**

Hi,

Paul, I am also sad to hear about the passing of your Dad. Sadder to hear you missed being with him at the end by the timing of an elevator. I was 1000 miles away when my Dad passed unexpectedly, and on Christmas Day evening. I was supposed to be way up there in the Northern part of New York State rather than in North Carolina, but the weather said to not make the trip up into the Adirondack mountain region.

My Mom, on the other hand, I was with on a daily basis for the six months it took her to pass away from natural causes. So, I am sitting here thinking your experience was fairly akin to mine with her. But, no matter how it unfolds, it is a very sad time and I am sorry that it so happens that that time is here for you.

Stan

**barondla** · 09-08-2020, 10:35 AM - **7 Likes**

Pentax 645Z with HD Pentax 645 DFA 35mm F3.5. Arrived home from work at midnight, in the fog. Should have gone to bed, but couldn't resist the fog. Stayed out until 3am.

Thanks for looking,
barondla

dsmithhfx · 09-08-2020, 03:44 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by barondla

Pentax 645Z with HD Pentax 645 DFA 35mm F3.5. Arrived home from work at midnight, in the fog. Should have gone to bed, but couldn't resist the fog. Stayed out until 3am.

Thanks for looking,
barondla

We thank you for your sacrifice.

Seriously, great shot!

09-07-2020, 09:02 AM - 3 Likes	#14960
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,565	Flight towards Europe. Pentax 645Z + FA 33-55 mm f/4.5 @ 48 mm FL and f/13. Now I gained confidence in this lens and it never deceives.

09-07-2020, 09:51 AM - 1 Like	#14962
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,565	Both of these maligned 645 zooms give very similar "gorgeous" results. FA 33-55 mm f/4.5 @ 55 mm FL FA 55-110 mm f/5.6 @ 55 mm FL.

09-07-2020, 12:54 PM - 1 Like	#14965
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,565	The scarce reviews were absolutely dismal for these two Pentax 645 zooms. I found a 33-55 mm for 400 $ on eBay from Japan and then a 55-110 mm for 210 $ again from Japan. I don't know if the Japanese market receives better products than the rest of the world as Japanese photographers are known to be highly demanding and very keen on their equipment. Anyway, I tested thoroughly these 2 lenses on my 645Z as I was very wary and apprehensive at first. I'm now beginning to feel confident using these 2 small zooms, particularly the FA 33-55 mm f/4.5 as I was never able to put it at fault, though I tried my best. If this had been a lemon, I would have found out and, on the contrary, it proved to be of a very high caliber and totally appropriate to fulfill my landscape needs. Regards Below is a photo of the shoals at low tide, FA 55-110 mm f/5.6 @ 98 mm FL : sharp, good contrast, no flare. ---------- Post added 09-07-20 at 04:23 PM ---------- Last edited by RICHARD L.; 09-07-2020 at 01:25 PM.

09-07-2020, 04:30 PM - 1 Like	#14966
Ed Hurst Site Supporter Join Date: May 2010 Location: Sydney Posts: 1,657	Originally posted by itshimitis Dad passed away right after the nurse in ICU said to come up yesterday morning. So we missed the last moments with him by the amount of time it takes to go up one floor in a lift. He wasn't alone when he went, he had the nurse with him. He wouldn't have wanted to have been in a "departure lounge" nursing home awaiting to die at some later date so it was probably for the best... Paul, I really am so terribly sorry to hear your news. Sending you loving vibes from the other side of the world... I fully understand what you're saying about it being for the best. A still remember my dear Dad's sudden death in 2009, after a year of suffering with a quite unrelated issue... Everyone's experience is different, but mine has been that the pain and loss never go away; something has shifted forever in the universe; but you learn to live with it and adapt to looking forwards. I'm sure it will take time. Hope your new little one - and the 645Z - help you in the meantime... Thinking of you, my friend. Warmest, Ed Last edited by Ed Hurst; 09-08-2020 at 04:52 AM.

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09-07-2020, 05:25 AM - 1 Like	#14956
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,565	The same thing happened when Dad passed away. My heart goes to you, my friend ... Regards

09-07-2020, 07:04 AM - 1 Like	#14957
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,390	Originally posted by itshimitis Dad passed away right after the nurse in ICU said to come up yesterday morning. So we missed the last moments with him by the amount of time it takes to go up one floor in a lift. He wasn't alone when he went, he had the nurse with him. He wouldn't have wanted to have been in a "departure lounge" nursing home awaiting to die at some later date so it was probably for the best... Oh, no. So very sorry for you and your family.

09-07-2020, 07:47 AM - 3 Likes	#14958
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	Thanks all... Another from the other night on the roof Z, FA 150 f/2.8 12 shots 1/320 ISO 640 - Original tiff file is 300mp...Flickr has a 6000px jpg

09-07-2020, 08:27 AM - 1 Like	#14959
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,390	Originally posted by itshimitis Thanks all... Another from the other night on the roof Z, FA 150 f/2.8 12 shots 1/320 ISO 640 - Original tiff file is 300mp...Flickr has a 6000px jpg And these shots seem more poignant in context.

09-07-2020, 09:34 AM	#14961
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,713	Originally posted by itshimitis Dad passed away right after the nurse in ICU said to come up yesterday morning. So we missed the last moments with him by the amount of time it takes to go up one floor in a lift. He wasn't alone when he went, he had the nurse with him. He wouldn't have wanted to have been in a "departure lounge" nursing home awaiting to die at some later date so it was probably for the best... So sorry for your loss. It's never easy. Going to lunch today with my dad. Fantastic images. Thanks for sharing, barondla

09-07-2020, 11:10 AM	#14963
texandrews Moderator Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Baltimore Photos: Albums Posts: 3,390	Originally posted by RICHARD L. FA 33-55 mm f/4.5 @ 55 mm FL FA 55-110 mm f/5.6 @ 55 mm FL. Can't really argue with you based on these posts. I'd want to look closer, probably, before I bought...I know people have said that the 45 has gotten a bad rap. My experience was that it wasn't awful. Wasn't great, either. Sold mine.

09-07-2020, 12:06 PM - 3 Likes	#14964
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	Originally posted by RICHARD L. FA 33-55 mm f/4.5 @ 55 mm FL FA 55-110 mm f/5.6 @ 55 mm FL. I have the 33 - 55 and the 55 - 110. The 33 - 55 is not a bad lens at all. On mine the autofocus motor has stopped working, but the lens is useable otherwise - though I have the 28 -45 which is quite a bit better, but a lot heavier and much much more expensive. Sharpness isn't always the be all and end all... ------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------ Another from the roof. This is with the A* 300 f/4. 14 shots at 1/320 f/8 ISO 400 Full size tif is 500mp and 1.6GB...

09-08-2020, 04:44 AM - 2 Likes	#14967
rdenney Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2018 Location: NoVA Posts: 635	Originally posted by Ed Hurst Paul, I really am so terribly sorry to hear your news. Sending you loving vibes from the other side of the world... I fully understand what you're saying about it being for the best. Still remember my dear Dad's sudden death in 2009, after a year of suffering with a quite unrelated issue... Everyone's experience is different, but mine has been that the pain and loss never go away; something has shifted forever in the universe; but you learn to live with it and adapt to looking forwards. I'm sure it will take time. Hope your new little one - and the 645Z - help you in the meantime... Thinking of you, my friend. Warmest, Ed Ed speaks for me, except more eloquently. Rick “whose father is 92” Denney

09-08-2020, 06:13 AM - 1 Like	#14968
w2ck Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2020 Location: Raleigh, NC Photos: Albums Posts: 442	Hi, Paul, I am also sad to hear about the passing of your Dad. Sadder to hear you missed being with him at the end by the timing of an elevator. I was 1000 miles away when my Dad passed unexpectedly, and on Christmas Day evening. I was supposed to be way up there in the Northern part of New York State rather than in North Carolina, but the weather said to not make the trip up into the Adirondack mountain region. My Mom, on the other hand, I was with on a daily basis for the six months it took her to pass away from natural causes. So, I am sitting here thinking your experience was fairly akin to mine with her. But, no matter how it unfolds, it is a very sad time and I am sorry that it so happens that that time is here for you. Stan

09-08-2020, 10:35 AM - 7 Likes	#14969
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,713	Pentax 645Z with HD Pentax 645 DFA 35mm F3.5. Arrived home from work at midnight, in the fog. Should have gone to bed, but couldn't resist the fog. Stayed out until 3am. Thanks for looking, barondla

09-08-2020, 03:44 PM - 1 Like	#14970
dsmithhfx Pentaxian Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Toronto Posts: 5,141	Originally posted by barondla Pentax 645Z with HD Pentax 645 DFA 35mm F3.5. Arrived home from work at midnight, in the fog. Should have gone to bed, but couldn't resist the fog. Stayed out until 3am. Thanks for looking, barondla We thank you for your sacrifice. Seriously, great shot!

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