Are we really THAT rare?

totsmuyco · 04-26-2016, 08:45 PM

I guess you're right Giklab. However, they'll never get anything from me when it comes to remote and cable release. I bought mine on eBay at a much lower price. I can't recall how much I paid for my cable release but, I do remember paying $1.00 for my remote.

**pacerr** · 04-26-2016, 10:21 PM

Originally posted by totsmuyco

I wonder why it was discontinued by most manufacturers.

Electronics rules! Electronics also takes up less camera space and reduces assembly and manufacturing costs. Who'd want, or perhaps even understand, an old fashioned mechanical device that didn't require batteries?

I wouldn't mind so much if those silly IR receptors designed for 'selfies' were more effective under all shooting conditions.

atupdate · 04-27-2016, 03:50 AM

Jim Johnson wrote a DIY article on making a wired remote from an IR remote.

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/62-do-yourself/186110-make-wired-release-...ir-camera.html

Tim

Helios 1984 · 04-27-2016, 08:05 AM

I was doing street photography in Montreal's downtown and came accross a horde of Canikon users with their L lenses (I think they were migrating), they were carrying more gears then I can fit in my DTS's trunk. They all looked ready for a photographer beauty pageant with their immaculate attires and equipments, they probably thought I was somekind of beggar when I passed by :-/

**TER-OR** · 04-27-2016, 08:34 AM

That's when I like showing off my DA21 pancake. Fah! I don't need some half-meter-long zoom! Smile for the cute little lens, everyone!

jeallen01 · 04-27-2016, 08:35 AM

Originally posted by Helios 84-5

I was doing street photography in Montreal's downtown and came accross a horde of Canikon users with their L lenses (I think they were migrating), they were carrying more gears then I can fit in my DTS's trunk. They all looked ready for a photographer beauty pageant with their immaculate attires and equipments, they probably thought I was somekind of beggar when I passed by :-/

Canon "can" - when they can carry it

Nicolas06 · 04-27-2016, 12:29 PM

Originally posted by Helios 84-5

I was doing street photography in Montreal's downtown and came accross a horde of Canikon users with their L lenses (I think they were migrating), they were carrying more gears then I can fit in my DTS's trunk. They all looked ready for a photographer beauty pageant with their immaculate attires and equipments, they probably thought I was somekind of beggar when I passed by :-/

And what would have been the reaction from you if it was a group of people with K1, 24-70, 70-200 and 150-450 for lenses? This would be as bulky and expensive than Canon...

I don't see any reason to think people with high end Canon or Nikon or Pentax or whatever are to be any different.

Helios 1984 · 04-27-2016, 01:06 PM

Originally posted by Nicolas06

And what would have been the reaction from you if it was a group of people with K1, 24-70, 70-200 and 150-450 for lenses? This would be as bulky and expensive than Canon...

I don't see any reason to think people with high end Canon or Nikon or Pentax or whatever are to be any different.

I would be bewildered at this rare sight, to see a group of Pentax users would be like seeing tasmanian wolves.

jeallen01 · 04-27-2016, 01:19 PM

Originally posted by Nicolas06

And what would have been the reaction from you if it was a group of people with K1, 24-70, 70-200 and 150-450 for lenses? This would be as bulky and expensive than Canon...

I don't see any reason to think people with high end Canon or Nikon or Pentax or whatever are to be any different.

OTOH, I hope we have a better sense of humour than the "opposition"

Helios 1984 · 04-27-2016, 01:24 PM

Originally posted by jeallen01

OTOH, I hope we have a better sense of humour than the "opposition"

Nicolas06 · 04-27-2016, 02:38 PM

Originally posted by jeallen01

OTOH, I hope we have a better sense of humour than the "opposition"

No issue with that from me, this is just I don't feel the need to downside others on their brand choice or display

I just wonder why we need to justify ourselves to the point we fill the need to trash people that made different choices if we are satified with what we are using?

**clackers** · 04-27-2016, 04:58 PM

Originally posted by Nicolas06

No issue with that from me, this is just I don't feel the need to downside others on their brand choice or display

I just wonder why we need to justify ourselves to the point we fill the need to trash people that made different choices if we are satified with what we are using?

We do have to wonder, Nicolas. We also get non/former Pentax shooters like Jsherman, Osv and Neostyles (who are what Rupert calls 'jumpers') posting to this forum, trashing people's choices.

**monochrome** · 04-27-2016, 05:19 PM

Jay generally doesn't trash us or Pentax. He still likes the gear. He has simply become convinced APSc can't do for him what FF can. I would not be at all surprised to see Jay rent or buy a K-1.

The other two have something else going on. Mirrors or video or something else from the dark side - real anger and derision.

Helios 1984 · 04-27-2016, 05:26 PM

Originally posted by Nicolas06

No issue with that from me, this is just I don't feel the need to downside others on their brand choice or display

I just wonder why we need to justify ourselves to the point we fill the need to trash people that made different choices if we are satified with what we are using?

Sorry if I gave that impression. I was a Canikon until recently so I was just having fun, that is all. I honestly don't care about brands, as long as I can do pictures

**clackers** · 04-27-2016, 09:04 PM

Originally posted by monochrome

Jay generally doesn't trash us or Pentax.

He definitely comes, trashes APS-C users, then disappears again to Nikon land.

Originally posted by monochrome

The other two have something else going on. Mirrors or video or something else from the dark side - real anger and derision.

Yup, pretty much.

If I sell my Pentax gear I promise not to return to here stomping on my old brand and promoting Canon or whatever.

So distasteful, hearing people bag their exes. ☺

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04-26-2016, 08:45 PM	#4291
totsmuyco Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Iloilo City Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,276	I guess you're right Giklab. However, they'll never get anything from me when it comes to remote and cable release. I bought mine on eBay at a much lower price. I can't recall how much I paid for my cable release but, I do remember paying $1.00 for my remote.

04-26-2016, 10:21 PM	#4292
pacerr Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Paris, TN Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,349	Originally posted by totsmuyco I wonder why it was discontinued by most manufacturers. Electronics rules! Electronics also takes up less camera space and reduces assembly and manufacturing costs. Who'd want, or perhaps even understand, an old fashioned mechanical device that didn't require batteries? I wouldn't mind so much if those silly IR receptors designed for 'selfies' were more effective under all shooting conditions.

04-27-2016, 03:50 AM	#4293
atupdate Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Dayton, OH Photos: Gallery Posts: 4,724	Jim Johnson wrote a DIY article on making a wired remote from an IR remote. https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/62-do-yourself/186110-make-wired-release-...ir-camera.html Tim

04-27-2016, 08:05 AM	#4294
Helios 1984 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saint-Constant, Québec Posts: 747	I was doing street photography in Montreal's downtown and came accross a horde of Canikon users with their L lenses (I think they were migrating), they were carrying more gears then I can fit in my DTS's trunk. They all looked ready for a photographer beauty pageant with their immaculate attires and equipments, they probably thought I was somekind of beggar when I passed by :-/

04-27-2016, 08:34 AM	#4295
TER-OR Site Supporter Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Dundee, IL Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 6,699	That's when I like showing off my DA21 pancake. Fah! I don't need some half-meter-long zoom! Smile for the cute little lens, everyone!

04-27-2016, 08:35 AM	#4296
jeallen01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,697	Originally posted by Helios 84-5 I was doing street photography in Montreal's downtown and came accross a horde of Canikon users with their L lenses (I think they were migrating), they were carrying more gears then I can fit in my DTS's trunk. They all looked ready for a photographer beauty pageant with their immaculate attires and equipments, they probably thought I was somekind of beggar when I passed by :-/ Canon "can" - when they can carry it

04-27-2016, 12:29 PM	#4297
Nicolas06 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 4,854	Originally posted by Helios 84-5 I was doing street photography in Montreal's downtown and came accross a horde of Canikon users with their L lenses (I think they were migrating), they were carrying more gears then I can fit in my DTS's trunk. They all looked ready for a photographer beauty pageant with their immaculate attires and equipments, they probably thought I was somekind of beggar when I passed by :-/ And what would have been the reaction from you if it was a group of people with K1, 24-70, 70-200 and 150-450 for lenses? This would be as bulky and expensive than Canon... I don't see any reason to think people with high end Canon or Nikon or Pentax or whatever are to be any different.

04-27-2016, 01:06 PM	#4298
Helios 1984 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saint-Constant, Québec Posts: 747	Originally posted by Nicolas06 And what would have been the reaction from you if it was a group of people with K1, 24-70, 70-200 and 150-450 for lenses? This would be as bulky and expensive than Canon... I don't see any reason to think people with high end Canon or Nikon or Pentax or whatever are to be any different. I would be bewildered at this rare sight, to see a group of Pentax users would be like seeing tasmanian wolves.

04-27-2016, 01:19 PM	#4299
jeallen01 Pentaxian Join Date: May 2008 Location: London, UK Posts: 1,697	Originally posted by Nicolas06 And what would have been the reaction from you if it was a group of people with K1, 24-70, 70-200 and 150-450 for lenses? This would be as bulky and expensive than Canon... I don't see any reason to think people with high end Canon or Nikon or Pentax or whatever are to be any different. OTOH, I hope we have a better sense of humour than the "opposition"

04-27-2016, 01:24 PM	#4300
Helios 1984 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saint-Constant, Québec Posts: 747	Originally posted by jeallen01 OTOH, I hope we have a better sense of humour than the "opposition"

04-27-2016, 02:38 PM	#4301
Nicolas06 Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Posts: 4,854	Originally posted by jeallen01 OTOH, I hope we have a better sense of humour than the "opposition" No issue with that from me, this is just I don't feel the need to downside others on their brand choice or display I just wonder why we need to justify ourselves to the point we fill the need to trash people that made different choices if we are satified with what we are using?

04-27-2016, 04:58 PM	#4302
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by Nicolas06 No issue with that from me, this is just I don't feel the need to downside others on their brand choice or display I just wonder why we need to justify ourselves to the point we fill the need to trash people that made different choices if we are satified with what we are using? We do have to wonder, Nicolas. We also get non/former Pentax shooters like Jsherman, Osv and Neostyles (who are what Rupert calls 'jumpers') posting to this forum, trashing people's choices.

04-27-2016, 05:19 PM	#4303
monochrome Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Working From Home Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 26,276	Jay generally doesn't trash us or Pentax. He still likes the gear. He has simply become convinced APSc can't do for him what FF can. I would not be at all surprised to see Jay rent or buy a K-1. The other two have something else going on. Mirrors or video or something else from the dark side - real anger and derision.

04-27-2016, 05:26 PM	#4304
Helios 1984 Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Saint-Constant, Québec Posts: 747	Originally posted by Nicolas06 No issue with that from me, this is just I don't feel the need to downside others on their brand choice or display I just wonder why we need to justify ourselves to the point we fill the need to trash people that made different choices if we are satified with what we are using? Sorry if I gave that impression. I was a Canikon until recently so I was just having fun, that is all. I honestly don't care about brands, as long as I can do pictures

04-27-2016, 09:04 PM	#4305
clackers Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Melbourne Photos: Albums Posts: 16,397	Originally posted by monochrome Jay generally doesn't trash us or Pentax. He definitely comes, trashes APS-C users, then disappears again to Nikon land. Originally posted by monochrome The other two have something else going on. Mirrors or video or something else from the dark side - real anger and derision. Yup, pretty much. If I sell my Pentax gear I promise not to return to here stomping on my old brand and promoting Canon or whatever. So distasteful, hearing people bag their exes. ☺