Are we really THAT rare?

tim60 · 09-25-2022, 11:19 AM - **1 Like**

Or was it a pair lined up for stereo images.

jgnfld · 09-25-2022, 12:35 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Lord Lucan

Some years ago (c1990?) I saw a guy carrying two Pentax 6x7s, taking pictures of trains. They were mounted side-by side on a plank of wood which was suspended from his neck by a strap, a bit like the tray of a street pedlar. I think they were coupled together so I'm guessing one was loaded with B&W and the other with colour reversal. Must have been back-breaking. I have carried one of them and that was bad enough.

Could it have been a stereo setup?

**mlag** · 09-25-2022, 02:20 PM

Originally posted by Lord Lucan

Some years ago (c1990?) I saw a guy carrying two Pentax 6x7s, taking pictures of trains. They were mounted side-by side on a plank of wood which was suspended from his neck by a strap, a bit like the tray of a street pedlar. I think they were coupled together so I'm guessing one was loaded with B&W and the other with colour reversal. Must have been back-breaking. I have carried one of them and that was bad enough.

Or stereoscopic view... (first 3D , depth rendering).

swanlefitte · 09-25-2022, 02:37 PM

Originally posted by Lord Lucan

Some years ago (c1990?) I saw a guy carrying two Pentax 6x7s, taking pictures of trains. They were mounted side-by side on a plank of wood

Most likely shooting for 3d anaglyph.

**Mooncatt** · 09-25-2022, 05:35 PM

Originally posted by Lord Lucan

Some years ago (c1990?) I saw a guy carrying two Pentax 6x7s, taking pictures of trains. They were mounted side-by side on a plank of wood which was suspended from his neck by a strap, a bit like the tray of a street pedlar. I think they were coupled together so I'm guessing one was loaded with B&W and the other with colour reversal. Must have been back-breaking. I have carried one of them and that was bad enough.

Guess I'll join in on the stereoscopic suggestion, because why not. Lol

**pepperberry farm** · 10-01-2022, 07:08 AM - **4 Likes**

accosted, I say, accosted I was....

yesterday, while at a quilt show with the missus.. I was wearing a t-shirt with the familiar "AOCO" badge on the front, and "Asahi Pentax" on the back and an older gentleman pointed at the badge and asked if I knew what that was or meant...

so we did the secret handshake thing and he regaled me with his tales of traveling with his 6x7 on his sailboat (neither of which he has any longer) and how he sold it all off a generation too late to make serious money and how he now just uses a Nikon...

I asked if he had his Nikon with him - he didn't - or if he'd like to see a 645D - he didn't - he seemed to be content to muddle in his regret for not making serious money from the sale of the camera.... and how kids today are deluding themselves if they think that film is going to make a comeback...

I extracted myself gracefully before he had a chance to remind me to get off his lawn....

**c.a.m** · 10-01-2022, 07:21 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by pepperberry farm

I extracted myself gracefully before he had a chance to remind me to get off his lawn....

Did he at least ask about your photographic interests or how you're getting along with your Pentax gear? I suspect not.

Lesson learned: Don't wear a Pentax T-shirt to a quilting show?

- Craig

**pepperberry farm** · 10-01-2022, 07:36 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by c.a.m

Did he at least ask about your photographic interests or how you're getting along with your Pentax gear? I suspect not.

Lesson learned: Don't wear a Pentax T-shirt to a quilting show?

- Craig

no.. he didn't, but that's OK - he's stuck in regret, etc.....

no lesson learned; I have a drawer full of photography t-shirts that a proudly worn everywhere I go.....

(:

swanlefitte · 10-01-2022, 01:46 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by c.a.m

Lesson learned: Don't wear a Pentax T-shirt to a quilting show?

- Craig

The 3rd biggest blunder you can make.

**Cerebum** · 10-01-2022, 02:47 PM - **6 Likes**

Lancaster Photographic society went for a night street walk. amongst the cameras were 2 KPs, 1 K3iii, an MX and an LX. Rare? we are as common as anything!

**c.a.m** · 10-01-2022, 03:05 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Cerebum

Lancaster Photographic society went for a night street walk. amongst the cameras were 2 KPs, 1 K3iii, an MX and an LX.

Seems that you brought quite a few cameras along.

- Craig

photoptimist · 10-01-2022, 03:13 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Cerebum

Lancaster Photographic society went for a night street walk. amongst the cameras were 2 KPs, 1 K3iii, an MX and an LX. Rare? we are as common as anything!

They sound like eminently intelligent folk!

A quick Google informs me that "Lancaster was named one of the happiest places to live and work in the UK" which must be because of the prevalence of Pentax users!

**Cerebum** · 10-05-2022, 12:16 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by c.a.m

Seems that you brought quite a few cameras along.

- Craig

shhhhhhhh lol no, i only had two, there were three other pentaxians

---------- Post added 05-10-22 at 12:17 AM ----------

Originally posted by photoptimist

They sound like eminently intelligent folk!

A quick Google informs me that "Lancaster was named one of the happiest places to live and work in the UK" which must be because of the prevalence of Pentax users!

You cant argue with the facts

---------- Post added 05-10-22 at 12:17 AM ----------

Originally posted by photoptimist

They sound like eminently intelligent folk!

A quick Google informs me that "Lancaster was named one of the happiest places to live and work in the UK" which must be because of the prevalence of Pentax users!

You cant argue with the facts

Jonathan Mac · 10-05-2022, 05:41 AM - **5 Likes**

Originally posted by Cerebum

shhhhhhhh lol no, i only had two, there were three other pentaxians

FOUR Pentaxians together? Sounds like it would cause a rip in the space/time continuum...

**Alex645** · 10-05-2022, 01:35 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

FOUR Pentaxians together? Sounds like it would cause a rip in the space/time continuum...

Unlikely: It would probably take five. Let's just say, it's unnatural and could have consequences in our understanding of quantum photography.

09-25-2022, 12:35 PM - 1 Like	#6917
jgnfld Moderator Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2015 Location: Avalon Peninsula, Newfoundland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,796	Originally posted by Lord Lucan Some years ago (c1990?) I saw a guy carrying two Pentax 6x7s, taking pictures of trains. They were mounted side-by side on a plank of wood which was suspended from his neck by a strap, a bit like the tray of a street pedlar. I think they were coupled together so I'm guessing one was loaded with B&W and the other with colour reversal. Must have been back-breaking. I have carried one of them and that was bad enough. Could it have been a stereo setup? Last edited by jgnfld; 09-25-2022 at 05:11 PM.

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Mooncatt Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2020 Location: Wisconsin Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,373	Originally posted by Lord Lucan Some years ago (c1990?) I saw a guy carrying two Pentax 6x7s, taking pictures of trains. They were mounted side-by side on a plank of wood which was suspended from his neck by a strap, a bit like the tray of a street pedlar. I think they were coupled together so I'm guessing one was loaded with B&W and the other with colour reversal. Must have been back-breaking. I have carried one of them and that was bad enough. Guess I'll join in on the stereoscopic suggestion, because why not. Lol

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pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,751	accosted, I say, accosted I was.... yesterday, while at a quilt show with the missus.. I was wearing a t-shirt with the familiar "AOCO" badge on the front, and "Asahi Pentax" on the back and an older gentleman pointed at the badge and asked if I knew what that was or meant... so we did the secret handshake thing and he regaled me with his tales of traveling with his 6x7 on his sailboat (neither of which he has any longer) and how he sold it all off a generation too late to make serious money and how he now just uses a Nikon... I asked if he had his Nikon with him - he didn't - or if he'd like to see a 645D - he didn't - he seemed to be content to muddle in his regret for not making serious money from the sale of the camera.... and how kids today are deluding themselves if they think that film is going to make a comeback... I extracted myself gracefully before he had a chance to remind me to get off his lawn....

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c.a.m Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2013 Location: Ottawa, Canada Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,191	Originally posted by pepperberry farm I extracted myself gracefully before he had a chance to remind me to get off his lawn.... Did he at least ask about your photographic interests or how you're getting along with your Pentax gear? I suspect not. Lesson learned: Don't wear a Pentax T-shirt to a quilting show? - Craig

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pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,751	Originally posted by c.a.m Did he at least ask about your photographic interests or how you're getting along with your Pentax gear? I suspect not. Lesson learned: Don't wear a Pentax T-shirt to a quilting show? - Craig no.. he didn't, but that's OK - he's stuck in regret, etc..... no lesson learned; I have a drawer full of photography t-shirts that a proudly worn everywhere I go..... (:

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Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,829	Lancaster Photographic society went for a night street walk. amongst the cameras were 2 KPs, 1 K3iii, an MX and an LX. Rare? we are as common as anything!

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photoptimist Pentaxian Join Date: Jul 2016 Photos: Albums Posts: 5,127	Originally posted by Cerebum Lancaster Photographic society went for a night street walk. amongst the cameras were 2 KPs, 1 K3iii, an MX and an LX. Rare? we are as common as anything! They sound like eminently intelligent folk! A quick Google informs me that "Lancaster was named one of the happiest places to live and work in the UK" which must be because of the prevalence of Pentax users!

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Cerebum Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2017 Location: Lancaster Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,829	Originally posted by c.a.m Seems that you brought quite a few cameras along. - Craig shhhhhhhh lol no, i only had two, there were three other pentaxians ---------- Post added 05-10-22 at 12:17 AM ---------- Originally posted by photoptimist They sound like eminently intelligent folk! A quick Google informs me that "Lancaster was named one of the happiest places to live and work in the UK" which must be because of the prevalence of Pentax users! You cant argue with the facts ---------- Post added 05-10-22 at 12:17 AM ---------- Originally posted by photoptimist They sound like eminently intelligent folk! A quick Google informs me that "Lancaster was named one of the happiest places to live and work in the UK" which must be because of the prevalence of Pentax users! You cant argue with the facts

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Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,902	Originally posted by Cerebum shhhhhhhh lol no, i only had two, there were three other pentaxians FOUR Pentaxians together? Sounds like it would cause a rip in the space/time continuum...

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Alex645 Site Supporter Join Date: May 2015 Location: Kaneohe, HI Photos: Albums Posts: 3,526	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac FOUR Pentaxians together? Sounds like it would cause a rip in the space/time continuum... Unlikely: It would probably take five. Let's just say, it's unnatural and could have consequences in our understanding of quantum photography.