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**Eric Auer** · 04-30-2021, 05:36 AM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

More appalling than surprising.

We have/had Border Collies to serve a function as companions and guardians.
They are not suitable for everyone due to high intelligence and a need for purpose.

But they are still popular because of looks and other things. So theyre expensive.
And people who wish to profit (puppy mills) try to pick up any and all "adoptable" ones they can find.

Because of this Adoption agencies have panicked and made it almost impossible to adopt a Border Collie.
Which of course is dumb. Whatever.

**ivanvernon** · 04-30-2021, 05:55 AM

Originally posted by Eric Auer

Pentax 645N | SMC Pentax-FA 645 45-85mm ƒ4.5 | Bergger Pancro 400 | Kodak HC110 "B" | CS F96

Post, Rope and Road by Eric Auer, on Flickr

Nice for an old Texan like me, and most appropriately named.

SFTphotography · 04-30-2021, 06:05 AM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

In this age of near universal dog adoration, I admire your forthright declaration that you do not like dogs, a view that, with some trepidation, I confess to sharing. .

You're not alone. Whilst it's a minority viewpoint, it's a significant minority nevertheless.

Whilst I respect that people like them, a significant number of people feel very uneasy around them and do not like dogs at all.

I'll even cross the road to the other side if I see someone walking one, lead or no lead. Dogs, if not properly controlled, trained and supervised can do a person serious harm and even kill them.

A lot like to have a pet - personally I wouldn't want a pet - I prefer fellow humans for companionship and never quite understood those who prefer the company of a dog to a person - but we are all different.

**ivanvernon** · 04-30-2021, 08:13 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by SFTphotography

You're not alone. Whilst it's a minority viewpoint, it's a significant minority nevertheless.

Whilst I respect that people like them, a significant number of people feel very uneasy around them and do not like dogs at all.

I'll even cross the road to the other side if I see someone walking one, lead or no lead. Dogs, if not properly controlled, trained and supervised can do a person serious harm and even kill them.

A lot like to have a pet - personally I wouldn't want a pet - I prefer fellow humans for companionship and never quite understood those who prefer the company of a dog to a person - but we are all different.

We seem to have unearthed a significant albeit minority current of anti-canine feeling. Some my dog-loving friends have stated the opposite view from the one you have expressed--they like dogs better than people. I have to confess that there are at least a small minority of folks whose companionship I would willingly forgo in favor of dogs, friendly and well-trained ones at least.

jchabalk · 04-30-2021, 02:05 PM - **4 Likes**

I took my "new" 105 on a short shakedown hike this morning to run a roll of film through it - and I had 30 minutes at lunchtime to run the film. I'd purchased a different copy of this lens and once it arrived i noticed it had received a pretty good knock on the front deforming the filter ring to the point of it being unusable. I shot a roll with that lens prior to returning it as it was clearly not in Mint Like New condition and wasn't overwhelmed by the results.

This new copy that i have now has no such issues. I can see that there's something special about these lenses. I think the first one i had had been knocked out of alignment as the images were not nearly as crisp as what i see on this roll i shot this morning.

Smolk · 05-01-2021, 03:46 AM - **2 Likes**

Rolleiflex 6008i with Planar 80mm

itshimitis · 05-01-2021, 04:50 AM - **4 Likes**

GFX100s Laowa 17 f/4

A conversion to BW of an image earlier in the thread:

GF 100 - 200

SFTphotography · 05-01-2021, 06:01 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by itshimitis

GFX100s Laowa 17 f/4

A conversion to BW of an image earlier in the thread:

GF 100 - 200

They look really good.

What's your feelings on the GF100-200 - how is it IQ wise.

itshimitis · 05-01-2021, 10:59 AM

Originally posted by SFTphotography

They look really good.

What's your feelings on the GF100-200 - how is it IQ wise.

The 100 - 200 is a sharp lens with good contrast. It's comparatively slow at f/5.6 but for landscapes that's not an issue at all. It's not a light lens, but not that expensive - around £1800. Which ok is a decent wedge of money but not terrible for medium format.

itshimitis · 05-01-2021, 02:06 PM - **5 Likes**

A few from the disused Neath Canal...I actually didn't think that the camera would come out of the bag as it poured down for over an hour...

GFX100s

1. Laowa 17 f/4

2. BW version...

3.

4. 32 - 64

5.

Smolk · 05-02-2021, 02:55 AM - **3 Likes**

Rolleiflex 2.8C with Xenotar

**ivanvernon** · 05-02-2021, 05:17 AM - **3 Likes**

Wild cherry tree in blossom.

**ivanvernon** · 05-02-2021, 05:21 AM - **6 Likes**

These white irises are the first irises to blossom each spring. The Pentax-FA 645 150m f 3.5 is a nice lens for closeup garden photos because of its surprisingly short MFD for a lenses of this focal length.

**barondla** · 05-02-2021, 07:30 AM

Originally posted by ivanvernon

These white irises are the first irises to blossom each spring. The Pentax-FA 645 150m f 3.5 is a nice lens for closeup garden photos because of its surprisingly short MFD for a lenses of this focal length.

Beautiful blooms. The exposure captures the white blooms perfectly. Interesting that the 150 focuses so close. Most medium format lenses are lacking in this area. I often use an extension tube to get closer.

Thanks for sharing,
barondla

**RICHARD L.** · 05-02-2021, 07:48 AM - **3 Likes**

04-30-2021, 02:05 PM - 4 Likes	#16430
jchabalk Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2021 Posts: 29	I took my "new" 105 on a short shakedown hike this morning to run a roll of film through it - and I had 30 minutes at lunchtime to run the film. I'd purchased a different copy of this lens and once it arrived i noticed it had received a pretty good knock on the front deforming the filter ring to the point of it being unusable. I shot a roll with that lens prior to returning it as it was clearly not in Mint Like New condition and wasn't overwhelmed by the results. This new copy that i have now has no such issues. I can see that there's something special about these lenses. I think the first one i had had been knocked out of alignment as the images were not nearly as crisp as what i see on this roll i shot this morning. Attached Images

05-02-2021, 07:48 AM - 3 Likes	#16440
RICHARD L. Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: Quebec City, Quebec Posts: 6,633	Irises. 645Z + FA 80-160 mm f/4.5 @ 80 mm FL and f/11

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04-30-2021, 05:36 AM	#16426
Eric Auer Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,211	Originally posted by ivanvernon More appalling than surprising. We have/had Border Collies to serve a function as companions and guardians. They are not suitable for everyone due to high intelligence and a need for purpose. But they are still popular because of looks and other things. So theyre expensive. And people who wish to profit (puppy mills) try to pick up any and all "adoptable" ones they can find. Because of this Adoption agencies have panicked and made it almost impossible to adopt a Border Collie. Which of course is dumb. Whatever.

04-30-2021, 05:55 AM	#16427
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by Eric Auer Pentax 645N \| SMC Pentax-FA 645 45-85mm ƒ4.5 \| Bergger Pancro 400 \| Kodak HC110 "B" \| CS F96 Post, Rope and Road by Eric Auer, on Flickr Nice for an old Texan like me, and most appropriately named.

04-30-2021, 06:05 AM	#16428
SFTphotography Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Scotland Posts: 291	Originally posted by ivanvernon In this age of near universal dog adoration, I admire your forthright declaration that you do not like dogs, a view that, with some trepidation, I confess to sharing. . You're not alone. Whilst it's a minority viewpoint, it's a significant minority nevertheless. Whilst I respect that people like them, a significant number of people feel very uneasy around them and do not like dogs at all. I'll even cross the road to the other side if I see someone walking one, lead or no lead. Dogs, if not properly controlled, trained and supervised can do a person serious harm and even kill them. A lot like to have a pet - personally I wouldn't want a pet - I prefer fellow humans for companionship and never quite understood those who prefer the company of a dog to a person - but we are all different.

04-30-2021, 08:13 AM - 1 Like	#16429
ivanvernon Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2012 Location: Medina, OH Photos: Albums Posts: 7,224	Originally posted by SFTphotography You're not alone. Whilst it's a minority viewpoint, it's a significant minority nevertheless. Whilst I respect that people like them, a significant number of people feel very uneasy around them and do not like dogs at all. I'll even cross the road to the other side if I see someone walking one, lead or no lead. Dogs, if not properly controlled, trained and supervised can do a person serious harm and even kill them. A lot like to have a pet - personally I wouldn't want a pet - I prefer fellow humans for companionship and never quite understood those who prefer the company of a dog to a person - but we are all different. We seem to have unearthed a significant albeit minority current of anti-canine feeling. Some my dog-loving friends have stated the opposite view from the one you have expressed--they like dogs better than people. I have to confess that there are at least a small minority of folks whose companionship I would willingly forgo in favor of dogs, friendly and well-trained ones at least.

05-01-2021, 03:46 AM - 2 Likes	#16431
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Rolleiflex 6008i with Planar 80mm

05-01-2021, 04:50 AM - 4 Likes	#16432
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	GFX100s Laowa 17 f/4 A conversion to BW of an image earlier in the thread: GF 100 - 200

05-01-2021, 06:01 AM - 1 Like	#16433
SFTphotography Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2021 Location: Scotland Posts: 291	Originally posted by itshimitis GFX100s Laowa 17 f/4 A conversion to BW of an image earlier in the thread: GF 100 - 200 They look really good. What's your feelings on the GF100-200 - how is it IQ wise.

05-01-2021, 10:59 AM	#16434
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	Originally posted by SFTphotography They look really good. What's your feelings on the GF100-200 - how is it IQ wise. The 100 - 200 is a sharp lens with good contrast. It's comparatively slow at f/5.6 but for landscapes that's not an issue at all. It's not a light lens, but not that expensive - around £1800. Which ok is a decent wedge of money but not terrible for medium format.

05-01-2021, 02:06 PM - 5 Likes	#16435
itshimitis Pentaxian Join Date: May 2011 Location: All over the place Posts: 3,535	A few from the disused Neath Canal...I actually didn't think that the camera would come out of the bag as it poured down for over an hour... GFX100s 1. Laowa 17 f/4 2. BW version... 3. 4. 32 - 64 5.

05-02-2021, 02:55 AM - 3 Likes	#16436
Smolk Pentaxian Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Eerbeek Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,857	Rolleiflex 2.8C with Xenotar

05-02-2021, 07:30 AM	#16439
barondla Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: midwest, United States Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,715	Originally posted by ivanvernon These white irises are the first irises to blossom each spring. The Pentax-FA 645 150m f 3.5 is a nice lens for closeup garden photos because of its surprisingly short MFD for a lenses of this focal length. Beautiful blooms. The exposure captures the white blooms perfectly. Interesting that the 150 focuses so close. Most medium format lenses are lacking in this area. I often use an extension tube to get closer. Thanks for sharing, barondla