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Nesster · 01-03-2014, 09:40 AM - **1 Like**

NKK · 01-05-2014, 08:15 AM - **3 Likes**

K100D

Picture from 2009 - the entrance to the Cologne Cathedral:

Jean Poitiers · 01-05-2014, 08:56 AM

Originally posted by NKK

K100D

Picture from 2009 - the entrance to the Cologne Cathedral:

Really nice ... and curious, what lens did you use? Salut, J

Jean Poitiers · 01-05-2014, 09:00 AM

Originally posted by Nesster

Very nice series ... TFS, J

NKK · 01-05-2014, 09:29 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Really nice ... and curious, what lens did you use? Salut, J

Hi Jean Poitiers

Glad you liked it

I used the Smc PENTAX-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL

**fretlessdavis** · 01-05-2014, 10:02 AM - **4 Likes**

A while ago, I posted a parting thread to my K100d including my favorite images. It really was the best DSLR I've had for it's size, durability, and image quality.

Nesster · 01-05-2014, 10:27 AM

Originally posted by fretlessdavis

A while ago, I posted a parting thread to my K100d including my favorite images. It really was the best DSLR I've had for it's size, durability, and image quality.

Truly excellent photography there!

Jean Poitiers · 01-05-2014, 10:31 AM

Originally posted by Nesster

Truly excellent photography there!

100% agreed ... great captures ! Salut, J

**fretlessdavis** · 01-05-2014, 10:40 AM

Thanks guys! Maybe it's the simplicity of the K100d plus M42 lenses, but I haven't been able to make shots anywhere near as nice with a K-X, K10d, or K200d that I've also used. Oddly shots 1-3 are what inspired me to shoot more slides, as the Provia I shot side by side those days came back with truly stunning colors.

Jean Poitiers · 01-05-2014, 10:43 AM

Originally posted by fretlessdavis

Thanks guys! Maybe it's the simplicity of the K100d plus M42 lenses, but I haven't been able to make shots anywhere near as nice with a K-X, K10d, or K200d that I've also used. Oddly shots 1-3 are what inspired me to shoot more slides, as the Provia I shot side by side those days came back with truly stunning colors.

Speaking of lenses and being the curious one that I am ... do you remember which lens(es) for which shots ... ? Salut, J

**fretlessdavis** · 01-05-2014, 10:52 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

Speaking of lenses and being the curious one that I am ... do you remember which lens(es) for which shots ... ? Salut, J

I typically shoot landscapes at halfway between 5.6 and 8. Don't remember exactly what's what, though =/

#1: Super Takumar 35mm f/3.5

#2: Dollar Store Vivitar Auto Wide 28mm f/2.8

#3: Super Takumar 35mm f/3.5 (not positive on this one, we were shooting with all of our cameras and all of our lenses that trip), Probably closer to f/11 for DOF

#4: Old AF Era Sigma 18-35 3.5-4.5 Aspherical, 18mm @ f/11 (this was junk at anything less than that... also note the subdued non-Pentax colors. The actual colors on my Provia 100 looked a lot closer to the reds and oranges of #1) -- Got this as an ultrawide for film, ended up selling it becasue the corners were terrible at all lengths on film.

Jean Poitiers · 01-05-2014, 10:58 AM

Originally posted by fretlessdavis

I typically shoot landscapes at halfway between 5.6 and 8. Don't remember exactly what's what, though =/

#1: Super Takumar 35mm f/3.5

#2: Dollar Store Vivitar Auto Wide 28mm f/2.8

#3: Super Takumar 35mm f/3.5 (not positive on this one, we were shooting with all of our cameras and all of our lenses that trip), Probably closer to f/11 for DOF

#4: Old AF Era Sigma 18-35 3.5-4.5 Aspherical, 18mm @ f/11 (this was junk at anything less than that... also note the subdued non-Pentax colors. The actual colors on my Provia 100 looked a lot closer to the reds and oranges of #1) -- Got this as an ultrawide for film, ended up selling it becasue the corners were terrible at all lengths on film.

OK ... merci ... nice to know, J

**fretlessdavis** · 01-05-2014, 11:04 AM

Originally posted by Jean Poitiers

OK ... merci ... nice to know, J

No problem! the 35mm Super Tak is probably my favorite lens, even though it's a bit dated and slow. Wish I still had that Vivitar as it was quite nice, but something was wrong with the focus mechanism, and it stopped focusing past about 10' later that day...

I need to upload more photos, as that Helios 44M I got from you looks even nicer than the last one I had. My kit on the K-X lately has been the Super Tak 35mm, 44M 58mm, and Super Tak 135mm. I make nicer photos carrying those than i ever do/did with the DA 18-55 and 50-200. I also have probably 300 images from my K100d that are still unsorted/unedited...

Wish I could afford a prime from 18-24 to round out the wide end, but currently I'm filling out my MF lens selection...

Chris Stearns · 01-17-2014, 05:24 AM

I bought my K100D in '06 and still shoot with it today. Although it is now my dedicated IR camera. Here's a couple of shots from inside a Kudzu wasteland in the middle of the forest. This was before I bought the R72 filter. I was using two pieces of un-exposed, developed 35mm film ends taped to the rear element of the 18-35mm kit lens.

**paulh** · 02-09-2014, 11:14 AM

One from early October a couple yrs ago, using the 18-55 kit lens:

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01-03-2014, 09:40 AM - 1 Like	#91
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072 Original Poster

01-05-2014, 08:15 AM - 3 Likes	#92
NKK Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Malmö, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 583	K100D Picture from 2009 - the entrance to the Cologne Cathedral:

01-05-2014, 08:56 AM	#93
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by NKK K100D Picture from 2009 - the entrance to the Cologne Cathedral: Really nice ... and curious, what lens did you use? *Salut*, J

01-05-2014, 09:00 AM	#94
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by Nesster Very nice series ... TFS, J

01-05-2014, 09:29 AM	#95
NKK Inactive Account Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Malmö, Sweden Photos: Gallery Posts: 583	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Really nice ... and curious, what lens did you use? *Salut*, J Hi Jean Poitiers Glad you liked it I used the Smc PENTAX-DA 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL

01-05-2014, 10:02 AM - 4 Likes	#96
fretlessdavis Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Port Angeles, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 505	A while ago, I posted a parting thread to my K100d including my favorite images. It really was the best DSLR I've had for it's size, durability, and image quality.

01-05-2014, 10:27 AM	#97
Nesster Veteran Member Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: NJ USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 13,072 Original Poster	Originally posted by fretlessdavis A while ago, I posted a parting thread to my K100d including my favorite images. It really was the best DSLR I've had for it's size, durability, and image quality. Truly excellent photography there!

01-05-2014, 10:31 AM	#98
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by Nesster Truly excellent photography there! 100% agreed ... great captures ! *Salut*, J

01-05-2014, 10:40 AM	#99
fretlessdavis Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Port Angeles, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 505	Thanks guys! Maybe it's the simplicity of the K100d plus M42 lenses, but I haven't been able to make shots anywhere near as nice with a K-X, K10d, or K200d that I've also used. Oddly shots 1-3 are what inspired me to shoot more slides, as the Provia I shot side by side those days came back with truly stunning colors.

01-05-2014, 10:43 AM	#100
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by fretlessdavis Thanks guys! Maybe it's the simplicity of the K100d plus M42 lenses, but I haven't been able to make shots anywhere near as nice with a K-X, K10d, or K200d that I've also used. Oddly shots 1-3 are what inspired me to shoot more slides, as the Provia I shot side by side those days came back with truly stunning colors. Speaking of lenses and being the curious one that I am ... do you remember which lens(es) for which shots ... ? *Salut*, J

01-05-2014, 10:52 AM	#101
fretlessdavis Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Port Angeles, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 505	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers Speaking of lenses and being the curious one that I am ... do you remember which lens(es) for which shots ... ? *Salut*, J I typically shoot landscapes at halfway between 5.6 and 8. Don't remember exactly what's what, though =/ #1: Super Takumar 35mm f/3.5 #2: Dollar Store Vivitar Auto Wide 28mm f/2.8 #3: Super Takumar 35mm f/3.5 (not positive on this one, we were shooting with all of our cameras and all of our lenses that trip), Probably closer to f/11 for DOF #4: Old AF Era Sigma 18-35 3.5-4.5 Aspherical, 18mm @ f/11 (this was junk at anything less than that... also note the subdued non-Pentax colors. The actual colors on my Provia 100 looked a lot closer to the reds and oranges of #1) -- Got this as an ultrawide for film, ended up selling it becasue the corners were terrible at all lengths on film.

01-05-2014, 10:58 AM	#102
Jean Poitiers Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Lost in translation ... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,076	Originally posted by fretlessdavis I typically shoot landscapes at halfway between 5.6 and 8. Don't remember exactly what's what, though =/ #1: Super Takumar 35mm f/3.5 #2: Dollar Store Vivitar Auto Wide 28mm f/2.8 #3: Super Takumar 35mm f/3.5 (not positive on this one, we were shooting with all of our cameras and all of our lenses that trip), Probably closer to f/11 for DOF #4: Old AF Era Sigma 18-35 3.5-4.5 Aspherical, 18mm @ f/11 (this was junk at anything less than that... also note the subdued non-Pentax colors. The actual colors on my Provia 100 looked a lot closer to the reds and oranges of #1) -- Got this as an ultrawide for film, ended up selling it becasue the corners were terrible at all lengths on film. OK ... *merci* ... nice to know, J

01-05-2014, 11:04 AM	#103
fretlessdavis Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Port Angeles, WA Photos: Gallery Posts: 505	Originally posted by Jean Poitiers OK ... *merci* ... nice to know, J No problem! the 35mm Super Tak is probably my favorite lens, even though it's a bit dated and slow. Wish I still had that Vivitar as it was quite nice, but something was wrong with the focus mechanism, and it stopped focusing past about 10' later that day... I need to upload more photos, as that Helios 44M I got from you looks even nicer than the last one I had. My kit on the K-X lately has been the Super Tak 35mm, 44M 58mm, and Super Tak 135mm. I make nicer photos carrying those than i ever do/did with the DA 18-55 and 50-200. I also have probably 300 images from my K100d that are still unsorted/unedited... Wish I could afford a prime from 18-24 to round out the wide end, but currently I'm filling out my MF lens selection...

02-09-2014, 11:14 AM	#105
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,319	One from early October a couple yrs ago, using the 18-55 kit lens:

appreciate the K100D

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