Are we really THAT rare?

lurchlarson · 08-13-2010, 11:23 AM

Originally posted by ismaelg

My good friend Mike, which I call "My spiritual leader in the dark world of photography" says it all in his online signature:

"Amateurs worry about equipment. Pros worry about money. Masters worry about light"

+2 That is an awesome quote.

Muse · 08-14-2010, 09:32 AM

Originally posted by Pentaxor

the ergo and build doesn't look impressive. those two things are also major factors in a camera's appeal. the Sony NEX for example are ugly as hell.

Read a newspaper article yesterday describing the NEX3 and NEX5 as seeming like a cell phone, not a camera (I haven't seen them). The reviewer loves them, though, says they're just the thing for photogs who want IQ without the size/wt of a DSLR. He hopes the next versions will be camera-like!

It was Don Lindich's nationally syndicated column or maybe his blog, or maybe both. The blog:

http://www.soundadviceblog.com/

BTW, the first camera he recommended in his column yesterday was the K-x! The word that stuck in my mind was love!

Here's a quote about the NEX's from the blog:

"The dark horse on the horizon? It’s definitely Sony. This week I was introduced to Sony’s NEX-3 and NEX-5 cameras and I became an NEX-5 owner in very short order, though I have not been much of a Sony fan lately. I was blown away when I saw how tiny the NEX cameras are and believe me, pics on the web do not do them justice. You really need to hold one in your hand to “get it.” I will write more later this week, but for now let me say that the NEX-5 is a technological tour de force that is unmatched in the category, though using it sometimes it feels more like using a cell phone than a fine photographic instrument. I am flabbergasted at what Sony has accomplished with these cameras, despite their quirks and flaws. If they make the next NEX body seem more like a camera and less like a gadget they might well own the CILC category. I am looking forward to telling you more about the NEX-5 later this week."

fearview · 08-14-2010, 10:36 AM

i never quite believe actually that we are so rare. until me and my friend went to another cuty in my country. and some guy nicely approaching us ..and say words like.."..hey you guys shooting with Pentax ... me too .." he said. he said to us he never saw anybody carrying Pentax DSLR in his town..

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jeff knight · 08-14-2010, 10:46 AM

Originally posted by abmj

Are we really that sparse out in the world?

Uh hello? The answer is emphatically, yes.

Last edited by jeff knight; 08-24-2010 at 02:45 PM.

**Ex Finn.** · 08-14-2010, 04:00 PM

Hey, HOYA or not, it still takes K-mount lenses

.

Cheers, Mike.

yeatzee · 08-14-2010, 04:16 PM

Im always in the search for a fellow pentaxian.

I've been anticipating seeing an older guy carrying some legacy glass around... than I come up with my old glass and say hi.... and he gives me that "bewildered" look considering my age

Im still holding true to my promise though..... I WILL shake hands with the first pentaxian I meet

philbaum · 08-14-2010, 04:34 PM

I guess i'm lucky, there are 4 Pentax k20d owners in our 70 member photoclub, a small town by the way. We all made the decision independently. One camera snob in the club who insists that only Nikon makes sharp lenses, pathetic.

Pentaxor · 08-14-2010, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by Muse

Read a newspaper article yesterday describing the NEX3 and NEX5 as seeming like a cell phone, not a camera (I haven't seen them). The reviewer loves them, though, says they're just the thing for photogs who want IQ without the size/wt of a DSLR. He hopes the next versions will be camera-like!

It was Don Lindich's nationally syndicated column or maybe his blog, or maybe both. The blog:

Don Lindich's Sound Advice Blog

BTW, the first camera he recommended in his column yesterday was the K-x! The word that stuck in my mind was love!

Here's a quote about the NEX's from the blog:

"The dark horse on the horizon? It’s definitely Sony. This week I was introduced to Sony’s NEX-3 and NEX-5 cameras and I became an NEX-5 owner in very short order, though I have not been much of a Sony fan lately. I was blown away when I saw how tiny the NEX cameras are and believe me, pics on the web do not do them justice. You really need to hold one in your hand to “get it.” I will write more later this week, but for now let me say that the NEX-5 is a technological tour de force that is unmatched in the category, though using it sometimes it feels more like using a cell phone than a fine photographic instrument. I am flabbergasted at what Sony has accomplished with these cameras, despite their quirks and flaws. If they make the next NEX body seem more like a camera and less like a gadget they might well own the CILC category. I am looking forward to telling you more about the NEX-5 later this week."

the issue that I have with those NEXs' is that they're ugly and don't feel right in your hand. I guess the writer and I observed something that is a significant flaw in the camera or as he said it, cellphone like.

Blue · 08-14-2010, 05:52 PM

Originally posted by philbaum

I guess i'm lucky, there are 4 Pentax k20d owners in our 70 member photoclub, a small town by the way. We all made the decision independently. One camera snob in the club who insists that only Nikon makes sharp lenses, pathetic.

That's not what the Leica or the Zeiss guys tell me.

Pentaxor · 08-14-2010, 06:03 PM

Originally posted by philbaum

I guess i'm lucky, there are 4 Pentax k20d owners in our 70 member photoclub, a small town by the way. We all made the decision independently. One camera snob in the club who insists that only Nikon makes sharp lenses, pathetic.

it's true. only Nikon makes sharp lenses because that's the only lenses that he had ever used.

Phil, if I were a member of your club, in the spirit of good will, I would lend him my Pentax dslr for a day along with the A*200/4 macro. ok, maybe that's a bit of an overkill, I'll just lend him maybe a DA35, FA31, FA77, DA*55, FA50 macro, SMCT 85/1.8, SMC Pentax M85/2, SMC A* 85/1.4, A* 135/1.8, etc...

at the end of the day, and he still says that Nikon still has the sharper lenses, check his bag for any good shit that he might be taking.

creampuff · 08-14-2010, 06:03 PM

There's always an abundance of Pentax shooters in Singapore.
A fraction of the horde who turned up to shoot macro at yesterday's monthly group outing...

We definitely know how to "Be Interesting"...

frank · 08-14-2010, 06:05 PM

Originally posted by ismaelg

My good friend Mike, which I call "My spiritual leader in the dark world of photography" says it all in his online signature:

"Amateurs worry about equipment. Pros worry about money. Masters worry about light"

Well said!

frank · 08-14-2010, 06:07 PM

Originally posted by creampuff

There's always an abundance of Pentax shooters in Singapore.
A fraction of the horde who turned up to shoot macro at yesterday's monthly group outing...

We definitely know how to "Be Interesting"...

What a great outing we had there. One of the better ones so far

creampuff · 08-14-2010, 06:12 PM

Originally posted by frank

What a great outing we had there. One of the better ones so far

Yeah, in spite of the light drizzle, the turnout was great. Agree with you it was a great outing. So much more varieties of critters to shoot macro. Great company too.

Bob photo 4 life · 08-14-2010, 06:39 PM

Originally posted by creampuff

There's always an abundance of Pentax shooters in Singapore.
A fraction of the horde who turned up to shoot macro at yesterday's monthly group outing...

We definitely know how to "Be Interesting"...

I like that group photo!

08-14-2010, 09:32 AM	#167
Muse Inactive Account Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: SF Bay Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 211	Originally posted by Pentaxor the ergo and build doesn't look impressive. those two things are also major factors in a camera's appeal. the Sony NEX for example are ugly as hell. Read a newspaper article yesterday describing the NEX3 and NEX5 as seeming like a cell phone, not a camera (I haven't seen them). The reviewer loves them, though, says they're just the thing for photogs who want IQ without the size/wt of a DSLR. He hopes the next versions will be camera-like! It was Don Lindich's nationally syndicated column or maybe his blog, or maybe both. The blog: http://www.soundadviceblog.com/ BTW, the first camera he recommended in his column yesterday was the K-x! The word that stuck in my mind was love! Here's a quote about the NEX's from the blog: "The dark horse on the horizon? It’s definitely Sony. This week I was introduced to Sony’s NEX-3 and NEX-5 cameras and I became an NEX-5 owner in very short order, though I have not been much of a Sony fan lately. I was blown away when I saw how tiny the NEX cameras are and believe me, pics on the web do not do them justice. You really need to hold one in your hand to “get it.” I will write more later this week, but for now let me say that the NEX-5 is a technological tour de force that is unmatched in the category, though using it sometimes it feels more like using a cell phone than a fine photographic instrument. I am flabbergasted at what Sony has accomplished with these cameras, despite their quirks and flaws. If they make the next NEX body seem more like a camera and less like a gadget they might well own the CILC category. I am looking forward to telling you more about the NEX-5 later this week." Last edited by Muse; 08-14-2010 at 09:38 AM.

08-14-2010, 04:00 PM	#170
Ex Finn. Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Southern Maryland. Espoo. Kouvola. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 7,975	Hey, HOYA or not, it still takes K-mount lenses. Cheers, Mike.

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08-13-2010, 11:23 AM	#166
lurchlarson Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Oregon, USA Photos: Albums Posts: 681	Originally posted by ismaelg My good friend Mike, which I call "My spiritual leader in the dark world of photography" says it all in his online signature: "Amateurs worry about equipment. Pros worry about money. Masters worry about light" +2 That is an awesome quote.

08-14-2010, 10:36 AM	#168
fearview Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Jakarta Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,067	i never quite believe actually that we are so rare. until me and my friend went to another cuty in my country. and some guy nicely approaching us ..and say words like.."..hey you guys shooting with Pentax ... me too .." he said. he said to us he never saw anybody carrying Pentax DSLR in his town.. .

08-14-2010, 10:46 AM	#169
jeff knight Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Pacific Northwest USA Posts: 261	Originally posted by abmj Are we really that sparse out in the world? Uh hello? The answer is emphatically, yes. Last edited by jeff knight; 08-24-2010 at 02:45 PM.

08-14-2010, 04:16 PM	#171
yeatzee Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Temecula Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,675	Im always in the search for a fellow pentaxian. I've been anticipating seeing an older guy carrying some legacy glass around... than I come up with my old glass and say hi.... and he gives me that "bewildered" look considering my age Im still holding true to my promise though..... I WILL shake hands with the first pentaxian I meet

08-14-2010, 04:34 PM	#172
philbaum Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Port Townsend, Washington State, USA Posts: 3,659	I guess i'm lucky, there are 4 Pentax k20d owners in our 70 member photoclub, a small town by the way. We all made the decision independently. One camera snob in the club who insists that only Nikon makes sharp lenses, pathetic.

08-14-2010, 05:52 PM	#173
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by Muse Read a newspaper article yesterday describing the NEX3 and NEX5 as seeming like a cell phone, not a camera (I haven't seen them). The reviewer loves them, though, says they're just the thing for photogs who want IQ without the size/wt of a DSLR. He hopes the next versions will be camera-like! It was Don Lindich's nationally syndicated column or maybe his blog, or maybe both. The blog: Don Lindich's Sound Advice Blog BTW, the first camera he recommended in his column yesterday was the K-x! The word that stuck in my mind was love! Here's a quote about the NEX's from the blog: "The dark horse on the horizon? It’s definitely Sony. This week I was introduced to Sony’s NEX-3 and NEX-5 cameras and I became an NEX-5 owner in very short order, though I have not been much of a Sony fan lately. I was blown away when I saw how tiny the NEX cameras are and believe me, pics on the web do not do them justice. You really need to hold one in your hand to “get it.” I will write more later this week, but for now let me say that the NEX-5 is a technological tour de force that is unmatched in the category, though using it sometimes it feels more like using a cell phone than a fine photographic instrument. I am flabbergasted at what Sony has accomplished with these cameras, despite their quirks and flaws. If they make the next NEX body seem more like a camera and less like a gadget they might well own the CILC category. I am looking forward to telling you more about the NEX-5 later this week." the issue that I have with those NEXs' is that they're ugly and don't feel right in your hand. I guess the writer and I observed something that is a significant flaw in the camera or as he said it, cellphone like.

08-14-2010, 05:52 PM	#174
Blue Moderator Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Florida Hill Country Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 17,377	Originally posted by philbaum I guess i'm lucky, there are 4 Pentax k20d owners in our 70 member photoclub, a small town by the way. We all made the decision independently. One camera snob in the club who insists that only Nikon makes sharp lenses, pathetic. That's not what the Leica or the Zeiss guys tell me.

08-14-2010, 06:03 PM	#175
Pentaxor Veteran Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Vancouver, B.C. Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,513	Originally posted by philbaum I guess i'm lucky, there are 4 Pentax k20d owners in our 70 member photoclub, a small town by the way. We all made the decision independently. One camera snob in the club who insists that only Nikon makes sharp lenses, pathetic. it's true. only Nikon makes sharp lenses because that's the only lenses that he had ever used. Phil, if I were a member of your club, in the spirit of good will, I would lend him my Pentax dslr for a day along with the A200/4 macro. ok, maybe that's a bit of an overkill, I'll just lend him maybe a DA35, FA31, FA77, DA55, FA50 macro, SMCT 85/1.8, SMC Pentax M85/2, SMC A* 85/1.4, A* 135/1.8, etc... at the end of the day, and he still says that Nikon still has the sharper lenses, check his bag for any good shit that he might be taking.

08-14-2010, 06:03 PM	#176
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	There's always an abundance of Pentax shooters in Singapore. A fraction of the horde who turned up to shoot macro at yesterday's monthly group outing... We definitely know how to "Be Interesting"...

08-14-2010, 06:05 PM	#177
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Originally posted by ismaelg My good friend Mike, which I call "My spiritual leader in the dark world of photography" says it all in his online signature: "Amateurs worry about equipment. Pros worry about money. Masters worry about light" Well said!

08-14-2010, 06:07 PM	#178
frank Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,202	Originally posted by creampuff There's always an abundance of Pentax shooters in Singapore. A fraction of the horde who turned up to shoot macro at yesterday's monthly group outing... We definitely know how to "Be Interesting"... What a great outing we had there. One of the better ones so far

08-14-2010, 06:12 PM	#179
creampuff Veteran Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Singapore Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,953	Originally posted by frank What a great outing we had there. One of the better ones so far Yeah, in spite of the light drizzle, the turnout was great. Agree with you it was a great outing. So much more varieties of critters to shoot macro. Great company too.

08-14-2010, 06:39 PM	#180
Bob photo 4 life Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Oregon Posts: 81	Originally posted by creampuff There's always an abundance of Pentax shooters in Singapore. A fraction of the horde who turned up to shoot macro at yesterday's monthly group outing... We definitely know how to "Be Interesting"... I like that group photo!