The K10D Club!

saladin · 11-26-2013, 02:03 AM

snapshot on the walk home from my sons karate drop-off. (with a cheap 135mm Petri manual lens, WO at 3.5). On my monitor at least, i like the darker, muted green bokeh.

saladin · 11-26-2013, 02:05 AM

not sure if it's good or bad, but this thread has me taking more shots with the '10 but little artistic consideration, lol. (in my defence, i shoot sports generally. not fancy stuff !! lol). I haven't picked up the '5 all week, and it's stopped me itching to get a IIs or K3 for a bit! Instead, i'm thinking lenses again. either way, wifey will be frowning.

tromboads · 11-26-2013, 03:54 AM

Never enough lenses?

I believe it was an interview with an atheist talking about sin, morals. etc etc. Anyway they were introducing that a believe system completely void of any structure or limitations is really a bit boring. I.e. there is nothing Bad to do. Nothing to rebel against, assert your innate ability to choose or contradict. Where does ones identity come from if not from their choices, and the values that come with them?

Perhaps you find the K10 is just that. Some boundaries to explore in more detail. A wall to push up against. Creativity it forces simply because of the limitations it has.

UserK10D · 11-26-2013, 12:17 PM

Beautiful rugby shot saladin! Could you post the Exif info if known and lens used. It would help this amateur a lot. Thanks!

saladin · 11-27-2013, 03:53 AM - **1 Like**

I'll see if i can find the exif details, userk. the lens would have been the old 75-300 kit lens.

saladin · 11-27-2013, 03:54 AM - **1 Like**

a quick shot from the front door just so i can post something, lol. i liked the "mood". iso 800. siggie 70-200 HSM II.

klaatu3 · 11-27-2013, 04:49 AM - **2 Likes**

I’m glad I’m not the only one with an emotional attachment to their K10D. Despite having more up-to-date Pentax DSLRs, I find myself taking it off the shelf increasingly these days. On a trip to Australia four years ago it helped capture some spectacular memories, like the amazing wildlife that’s everywhere. It even made the most of the lowly DA 50-200.

But, doggoneit--this doesn't help my attempts to rationalize getting a new Pentax this Christmas.

I love this site!

**rayallen** · 11-28-2013, 02:14 PM

Originally posted by klaatu3

It even made the most of the lowly DA 50-200.

I have never thought of my 50-200 as "lowly". I am really fond of that lens and use it whenever I can.

Nice shot of the birds, BTW.

**paulh** · 11-29-2013, 08:45 AM

Great parrot colors! I also like my 50-200, but don't use it often enough.

DA18-55 v.1 (xposted)

manntax · 11-29-2013, 04:31 PM

Just a quick snap with K10D and 135mm on macro tubes - meant to be a fire test for my home-made focusing screen :P ..turned to be a pretty nice photo as I was told

- so decided to keep and I am herby sharing

--manntax

Steve Beswick · 12-01-2013, 12:07 AM

Originally posted by rbefly

... It was the first Pentax DSLR with shake reduction,...

This is incorrect. The k100d was the first with SR.

**rayallen** · 12-01-2013, 01:52 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by paulh

I also like my 50-200, but don't use it often enough.

Same here. So I decided to remedy that today. This is my favourite. The DA 50-200 and the K10D worked well together.

Oldhand · 12-01-2013, 02:28 PM

Originally posted by rayallen

Same here. So I decided to remedy that today. This is my favourite. The DA 50-200 and the K10D worked well together.

Stunning colour and sharpness Ray.
Great job.
OH

**rayallen** · 12-01-2013, 04:04 PM

Originally posted by Oldhand

Stunning colour and sharpness Ray.
Great job.
OH

Thanks, OH. I tried my old SMC Takumar 200mm as well but the 50-200mm produced the image that I preferred because of AF and much shorter MFD. I must admit that I like AF better than MF.

Oldhand · 12-01-2013, 11:45 PM

Originally posted by rayallen

Thanks, OH. I tried my old SMC Takumar 200mm as well but the 50-200mm produced the image that I preferred because of AF and much shorter MFD. I must admit that I like AF better than MF.

I still like to play with MF lenses.
Here is my latest
I'll add an image from the K-10D and Schneider Tele-Xenon 135 f/3.5
See the lens and image here:
https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/14-general-talk/99051-your-latest-acquisi...ml#post2599057

Cheers
OH

11-26-2013, 03:54 AM	#78
tromboads Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2012 Location: Melbs Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,239	Never enough lenses? I believe it was an interview with an atheist talking about sin, morals. etc etc. Anyway they were introducing that a believe system completely void of any structure or limitations is really a bit boring. I.e. there is nothing Bad to do. Nothing to rebel against, assert your innate ability to choose or contradict. Where does ones identity come from if not from their choices, and the values that come with them? Perhaps you find the K10 is just that. Some boundaries to explore in more detail. A wall to push up against. Creativity it forces simply because of the limitations it has. Last edited by tromboads; 11-26-2013 at 04:57 AM.

11-28-2013, 02:14 PM	#83
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Originally posted by klaatu3 It even made the most of the lowly DA 50-200. I have never thought of my 50-200 as "lowly". I am really fond of that lens and use it whenever I can. Nice shot of the birds, BTW. Last edited by rayallen; 11-28-2013 at 02:21 PM.

12-01-2013, 11:45 PM	#90
Oldhand Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Mid North Coast NSW Australia Posts: 176	Originally posted by rayallen Thanks, OH. I tried my old SMC Takumar 200mm as well but the 50-200mm produced the image that I preferred because of AF and much shorter MFD. I must admit that I like AF better than MF. I still like to play with MF lenses. Here is my latest I'll add an image from the K-10D and Schneider Tele-Xenon 135 f/3.5 See the lens and image here: https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/14-general-talk/99051-your-latest-acquisi...ml#post2599057 Cheers OH Last edited by Oldhand; 12-01-2013 at 11:50 PM.

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11-26-2013, 02:03 AM	#76
saladin Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: outer eastern melbourne, australia Posts: 427	snapshot on the walk home from my sons karate drop-off. (with a cheap 135mm Petri manual lens, WO at 3.5). On my monitor at least, i like the darker, muted green bokeh.

11-26-2013, 02:05 AM	#77
saladin Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: outer eastern melbourne, australia Posts: 427	not sure if it's good or bad, but this thread has me taking more shots with the '10 but little artistic consideration, lol. (in my defence, i shoot sports generally. not fancy stuff !! lol). I haven't picked up the '5 all week, and it's stopped me itching to get a IIs or K3 for a bit! Instead, i'm thinking lenses again. either way, wifey will be frowning.

11-26-2013, 12:17 PM	#79
UserK10D New Member Join Date: Nov 2013 Location: Michigan Posts: 10	Beautiful rugby shot saladin! Could you post the Exif info if known and lens used. It would help this amateur a lot. Thanks!

11-27-2013, 03:53 AM - 1 Like	#80
saladin Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: outer eastern melbourne, australia Posts: 427	I'll see if i can find the exif details, userk. the lens would have been the old 75-300 kit lens.

11-27-2013, 03:54 AM - 1 Like	#81
saladin Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: outer eastern melbourne, australia Posts: 427	a quick shot from the front door just so i can post something, lol. i liked the "mood". iso 800. siggie 70-200 HSM II.

11-27-2013, 04:49 AM - 2 Likes	#82
klaatu3 Forum Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: San Antonio, Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 78	I’m glad I’m not the only one with an emotional attachment to their K10D. Despite having more up-to-date Pentax DSLRs, I find myself taking it off the shelf increasingly these days. On a trip to Australia four years ago it helped capture some spectacular memories, like the amazing wildlife that’s everywhere. It even made the most of the lowly DA 50-200. But, doggoneit--this doesn't help my attempts to rationalize getting a new Pentax this Christmas. I love this site!

11-29-2013, 08:45 AM	#84
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,258	Great parrot colors! I also like my 50-200, but don't use it often enough. DA18-55 v.1 (xposted)

11-29-2013, 04:31 PM	#85
manntax Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Photos: Albums Posts: 1,972	Just a quick snap with K10D and 135mm on macro tubes - meant to be a fire test for my home-made focusing screen :P ..turned to be a pretty nice photo as I was told - so decided to keep and I am herby sharing --manntax

12-01-2013, 12:07 AM	#86
Steve Beswick Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Ontario, California Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,736	Originally posted by rbefly ... It was the first Pentax DSLR with shake reduction,... This is incorrect. The k100d was the first with SR.

12-01-2013, 01:52 AM - 2 Likes	#87
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Originally posted by paulh I also like my 50-200, but don't use it often enough. Same here. So I decided to remedy that today. This is my favourite. The DA 50-200 and the K10D worked well together.

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12-01-2013, 02:28 PM	#88
Oldhand Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2013 Location: Mid North Coast NSW Australia Posts: 176	Originally posted by rayallen Same here. So I decided to remedy that today. This is my favourite. The DA 50-200 and the K10D worked well together. Stunning colour and sharpness Ray. Great job. OH

12-01-2013, 04:04 PM	#89
rayallen Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Forresters Beach, NSW, Australia. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,014	Originally posted by Oldhand Stunning colour and sharpness Ray. Great job. OH Thanks, OH. I tried my old SMC Takumar 200mm as well but the 50-200mm produced the image that I preferred because of AF and much shorter MFD. I must admit that I like AF better than MF.