The Six-Megapixel Club

**paulh** · 10-13-2017, 08:20 AM - **3 Likes**

Footbridge at a local park in late August. M28/3.5 on *ist D:

Dan James · 10-13-2017, 11:07 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave

Trying out the Super Takumar 55mm/2.0 on the DL2 yesterday evening. What a fantastic little camera it is - for me the closest any DSLR has ever come to recreating the pleasure of shooting slide film. And the weight loss from leaving out the shake reduction makes it so light that I'm now carrying it as a second camera all the time.

When I return to my K10D or GX10 after using my GX-1S (*ist DS2 clone), I do appreciate the extra features, slightly better handling, and more consistent lightmeter. But... The *ist D / GX-1s range are fantastic for when you want 90% (or more) of the performance of the K10D/GX10 in a much lighter, smaller, simpler package. I could shoot with nothing but the GX-1S and be confident in consistently getting very pleasing photographs with all of my lenses. Stick something like a little Takumar (like the 28/3.5 or 35/3.5) or an ever lighter DA lens like the 35/2.4 and it barely weighs anything at all...

Long may your DL2 last Dave!

**paulh** · 10-14-2017, 09:29 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Dan James

Stick something like a little Takumar (like the 28/3.5 or 35/3.5) or an ever lighter DA lens like the 35/2.4 and it barely weighs anything at all...

Those are the main reasons my primes are usually fixed on my *ist D

A nice small & lightweight combo!

A curious & friendly duck.

Super Tak 28/3.5 on *ist D:

**paulh** · 10-15-2017, 06:42 PM - **1 Like**

Sunset on the "gecko shed" - Zenitar 16 on *ist D:

Super Tak 28/3.5

Last edited by paulh; 10-15-2017 at 08:43 PM.

**stihlmania** · 10-16-2017, 01:17 AM - **7 Likes**

1st DS and 1st DL in the yard....

Dan James · 10-16-2017, 10:21 PM

Originally posted by paulh

Sunset on the "gecko shed" - Zenitar 16 on *ist D:

Super Tak 28/3.5

Love that lake shot Paul, super tranquil... The Super Tak 28/3.5 is a lovely lens, just haven't quite used mine enough to find its best applications yet.

Dartmoor Dave · 10-17-2017, 12:25 AM

Originally posted by stihlmania

1st DS and 1st DL in the yard....

Those are really beautiful, particularly the first one. Could you tell us which lens you used? The exif just says "A Series" without giving the focal length.

Around here I get a glimpse of a deer maybe once a year, and I've never managed to get a photo because I've never had the right lens on the camera at the time.

**paulh** · 10-17-2017, 08:26 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Dan James

Love that lake shot Paul, super tranquil... The Super Tak 28/3.5 is a lovely lens, just haven't quite used mine enough to find its best applications yet.

Thanks Dan. I have the earlier version (58mm) - really love the saturated colors and microcontrast.

@stihlmania: beautiful shots!

connecting the ponds - Super Tak 28/3.5 on *ist D:

ralph-uk · 10-17-2017, 09:53 AM - **4 Likes**

The underside of the Tay Road Bridge

Pentax K100D and the F35-135mm zoom

Thanks for looking,

Ralph

**stihlmania** · 10-17-2017, 05:42 PM - **5 Likes**

Dartmoore Dave, the lens is a SMC A * 400 F2.8 ED[IF], I used my 1st D with that lens for this image also...

**niceshot** · 10-17-2017, 06:32 PM - **3 Likes**

Shot with the DL and a Vivitar 28mm f-2

**volley** · 10-17-2017, 09:43 PM - **6 Likes**

Shot with the istDL2 and an old manual focus Tokina AT-X 2.8/80-200 (and x-posted, I think)

E-man · 10-18-2017, 07:55 AM

Originally posted by Dan James

When I return to my K10D or GX10 after using my GX-1S (*ist DS2 clone), I do appreciate the extra features, slightly better handling, and more consistent lightmeter. But... The *ist D / GX-1s range are fantastic for when you want 90% (or more) of the performance of the K10D/GX10 in a much lighter, smaller, simpler package. I could shoot with nothing but the GX-1S and be confident in consistently getting very pleasing photographs with all of my lenses. Stick something like a little Takumar (like the 28/3.5 or 35/3.5) or an ever lighter DA lens like the 35/2.4 and it barely weighs anything at all...

Long may your DL2 last Dave!

I feel much the same way about my K200D, which has the exact same sensor as my K10D in a lighter, somewhat more user friendly package. It has become very much of a 'go-to'camera for me.

---------- Post added 10-18-17 at 10:56 AM ----------

Originally posted by volley

Shot with the istDL2 and an old manual focus Tokina AT-X 2.8/80-200 (and x-posted, I think)

That is simply a gorgeous action shot!

**paulh** · 10-18-2017, 09:27 AM - **3 Likes**

Walking at sunset - Zenitar 16 on *ist D:

Dan James · 10-18-2017, 11:51 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by E-man

I feel much the same way about my K200D, which has the exact same sensor as my K10D in a lighter, somewhat more user friendly package. It has become very much of a 'go-to'camera for me.[COLOR="Silver"]

Good to know there's another CCD option out there should my K10D and GX-10 both fail!

I've been exploring other CCD sensors a little, which has led me almost back to a Pentax, a Ricoh GR D. The first model I think had an 8MP CCD, and the ii and iii models had a 10MP CCD. Obviously smaller sensors than in the K10D, but appealing nonetheless, especially with all the other features and praise they get...

Shot these today in rather grey conditions with my Samsung GX-1s and the humble, and I feel underrated, Rikenon 50/2 K mount lens. They're cheap, light, small (I have the smaller almost "pancake" version") and perform very well, and make an excellent compact companion to the little 6MP CCD bodies.

10-17-2017, 08:26 AM - 2 Likes	#323
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262 Original Poster	Originally posted by Dan James Love that lake shot Paul, super tranquil... The Super Tak 28/3.5 is a lovely lens, just haven't quite used mine enough to find its best applications yet. Thanks Dan. I have the earlier version (58mm) - really love the saturated colors and microcontrast. @stihlmania: beautiful shots! connecting the ponds - Super Tak 28/3.5 on ist D: Last edited by paulh; 10-17-2017 at 09:30 AM.*

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10-13-2017, 08:20 AM - 3 Likes	#316
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262 Original Poster	Footbridge at a local park in late August. M28/3.5 on *ist D:

10-13-2017, 11:07 AM - 1 Like	#317
Dan James Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Sussex Posts: 163	Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave Trying out the Super Takumar 55mm/2.0 on the DL2 yesterday evening. What a fantastic little camera it is - for me the closest any DSLR has ever come to recreating the pleasure of shooting slide film. And the weight loss from leaving out the shake reduction makes it so light that I'm now carrying it as a second camera all the time. When I return to my K10D or GX10 after using my GX-1S (ist DS2 clone), I do appreciate the extra features, slightly better handling, and more consistent lightmeter. But... The ist D / GX-1s range are fantastic for when you want 90% (or more) of the performance of the K10D/GX10 in a much lighter, smaller, simpler package. I could shoot with nothing but the GX-1S and be confident in consistently getting very pleasing photographs with all of my lenses. Stick something like a little Takumar (like the 28/3.5 or 35/3.5) or an ever lighter DA lens like the 35/2.4 and it barely weighs anything at all... Long may your DL2 last Dave!

10-14-2017, 09:29 AM - 1 Like	#318
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262 Original Poster	Originally posted by Dan James Stick something like a little Takumar (like the 28/3.5 or 35/3.5) or an ever lighter DA lens like the 35/2.4 and it barely weighs anything at all... Those are the main reasons my primes are usually fixed on my ist D A nice small & lightweight combo! A curious & friendly duck. Super Tak 28/3.5 on ist D:

10-15-2017, 06:42 PM - 1 Like	#319
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262 Original Poster	Sunset on the "gecko shed" - Zenitar 16 on ist D: Super Tak 28/3.5 Last edited by paulh; 10-15-2017 at 08:43 PM.*

10-16-2017, 10:21 PM	#321
Dan James Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Sussex Posts: 163	Originally posted by paulh Sunset on the "gecko shed" - Zenitar 16 on *ist D: Super Tak 28/3.5 Love that lake shot Paul, super tranquil... The Super Tak 28/3.5 is a lovely lens, just haven't quite used mine enough to find its best applications yet.

10-17-2017, 12:25 AM	#322
Dartmoor Dave Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dartmoor, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,882	Originally posted by stihlmania 1st DS and 1st DL in the yard.... Those are really beautiful, particularly the first one. Could you tell us which lens you used? The exif just says "A Series" without giving the focal length. Around here I get a glimpse of a deer maybe once a year, and I've never managed to get a photo because I've never had the right lens on the camera at the time.

10-17-2017, 09:53 AM - 4 Likes	#324
ralph-uk Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Posts: 168	The underside of the Tay Road Bridge Pentax K100D and the F35-135mm zoom Thanks for looking, Ralph

10-17-2017, 09:43 PM - 6 Likes	#327
volley Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Springe Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,693	Shot with the istDL2 and an old manual focus Tokina AT-X 2.8/80-200 (and x-posted, I think)

10-18-2017, 07:55 AM	#328
E-man Veteran Member Join Date: Aug 2012 Posts: 678	Originally posted by Dan James When I return to my K10D or GX10 after using my GX-1S (ist DS2 clone), I do appreciate the extra features, slightly better handling, and more consistent lightmeter. But... The ist D / GX-1s range are fantastic for when you want 90% (or more) of the performance of the K10D/GX10 in a much lighter, smaller, simpler package. I could shoot with nothing but the GX-1S and be confident in consistently getting very pleasing photographs with all of my lenses. Stick something like a little Takumar (like the 28/3.5 or 35/3.5) or an ever lighter DA lens like the 35/2.4 and it barely weighs anything at all... Long may your DL2 last Dave! I feel much the same way about my K200D, which has the exact same sensor as my K10D in a lighter, somewhat more user friendly package. It has become very much of a 'go-to'camera for me. ---------- Post added 10-18-17 at 10:56 AM ---------- Originally posted by volley Shot with the istDL2 and an old manual focus Tokina AT-X 2.8/80-200 (and x-posted, I think) That is simply a gorgeous action shot!

10-18-2017, 09:27 AM - 3 Likes	#329
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262 Original Poster	Walking at sunset - Zenitar 16 on *ist D:

10-18-2017, 11:51 AM - 2 Likes	#330
Dan James Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Sussex Posts: 163	Originally posted by E-man I feel much the same way about my K200D, which has the exact same sensor as my K10D in a lighter, somewhat more user friendly package. It has become very much of a 'go-to'camera for me.[COLOR="Silver"] Good to know there's another CCD option out there should my K10D and GX-10 both fail! I've been exploring other CCD sensors a little, which has led me almost back to a Pentax, a Ricoh GR D. The first model I think had an 8MP CCD, and the ii and iii models had a 10MP CCD. Obviously smaller sensors than in the K10D, but appealing nonetheless, especially with all the other features and praise they get... Shot these today in rather grey conditions with my Samsung GX-1s and the humble, and I feel underrated, Rikenon 50/2 K mount lens. They're cheap, light, small (I have the smaller almost "pancake" version") and perform very well, and make an excellent compact companion to the little 6MP CCD bodies.