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Dan James · 09-26-2023, 12:29 AM

Originally posted by paulh

Were you able to lift it?

A couple shots from a local car show in August. A '39 Chevy pickup with a '56 Chevy nextdoor. Then a '56 Olds Rocket 88. DA16-45/4 on *ist D

I love these detail shots of curvaceous old cars, and of course the *ist D captures the colours beautifully. Love that metallic green.

**paulh** · 09-26-2023, 08:57 AM

Originally posted by Dan James

I love these detail shots of curvaceous old cars, and of course the *ist D captures the colours beautifully. Love that metallic green.

r

Thanks Dan. To me those older cars were not merely transportation, but works of art.

**paulh** · 10-01-2023, 04:57 PM - **8 Likes**

DA21 Ltd on *ist DS

**John in OZ** · 10-01-2023, 10:19 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by paulh

DA21 Ltd on *ist DS

Not a lemon.

**paulh** · 10-02-2023, 08:33 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by John in OZ

Not a lemon.

No, its not

gbl · 10-02-2023, 10:50 AM - **9 Likes**

Church Window. Nikon D40, Vivitar 24mm 2.8

hjortron · 10-02-2023, 02:45 PM - **9 Likes**

So what is it - if not lemons?

As for the Thor's hammer - no I haven't tried to lift it - but someone must've brought it there.

Two more from Pentax Optio S60.

gbl · 10-03-2023, 04:01 AM

Originally posted by hjortron

So what is it - if not lemons?

As for the Thor's hammer - no I haven't tried to lift it - but someone must've brought it there.

Two more from Pentax Optio S60.

I like the first!

gbl · 10-06-2023, 09:31 AM - **5 Likes**

Finally had some time to try out my K100D Super. Unfortunately my viewfinder is pretty scratched and cloudy. I have to find a donor camera to get it fixed.

These two are taken with a Rikenon 50mm f1.7 I found on a flea market for $10. I like it, it's really compact.

This one is taken with a Tokina SD 70-210mm f4-5.6, I picked up on Ebay for $15. This is a great lens, especially for the money...

**paulh** · 10-06-2023, 12:05 PM - **4 Likes**

Originally posted by gbl

Unfortunately my viewfinder is pretty scratched and cloudy.

Great looking shots. My K100D VF would cloud up sometimes after being stored in its bag for awhile. Taking it out and leaving it in a warm and dry environment would clear it up after awhile. I removed light scratches on the VF by using a Q-tip swab with a tiny dab of toothpaste, and wiping with a clean soft cloth. Good luck!

M28/3.5 on *ist D (2016)

gbl · 10-06-2023, 12:18 PM

Originally posted by paulh

I removed light scratches on the VF by using a Q-tip swab with a tiny dab of toothpaste, and wiping with a clean soft cloth. Good luck!

Thank you! I will try the toothpaste thing. It can't make things any worse. I can hardly focus as it is now and rely mainly on the focus confirmation dot. I will fix it eventually as I like a challenge

gbl · 10-07-2023, 10:38 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by paulh

Great looking shots. My K100D VF would cloud up sometimes after being stored in its bag for awhile. Taking it out and leaving it in a warm and dry environment would clear it up after awhile. I removed light scratches on the VF by using a Q-tip swab with a tiny dab of toothpaste, and wiping with a clean soft cloth. Good luck!

M28/3.5 on *ist D (2016)

Update: Thanks very much for your toothpaste tip!! I didn't use toothpaste, but I remembered years ago, I had to polish a scratched watch with an acrylic crystal. I used a product called "Polywatch" back then. I found the half used container and tried it on the K100D viewfinder. It took the micro-scratches right out and the viewfinder is crystal clear!

**paulh** · 10-07-2023, 11:41 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by gbl

the viewfinder is crystal clear!

Good to hear

Quantaray 28-90 on K100D

gbl · 10-08-2023, 07:22 AM - **6 Likes**

Out and about with a K110D I was given the other day. The person wanted to throw it away. It has 6k actuations and looks like new.

All with a Tokina SD 70-210

**djb47** · 10-09-2023, 05:01 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by gbl

Out and about with a K110D I was given the other day. The person wanted to throw it away. It has 6k actuations and looks like new.
All with a Tokina SD 70-210

Nice catch. Seems to work just fine. Enjoy.

10-06-2023, 12:05 PM - 4 Likes	#4045
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 32,108 Original Poster	Originally posted by gbl Unfortunately my viewfinder is pretty scratched and cloudy. Great looking shots. My K100D VF would cloud up sometimes after being stored in its bag for awhile. Taking it out and leaving it in a warm and dry environment would clear it up after awhile. I removed light scratches on the VF by using a Q-tip swab with a tiny dab of toothpaste, and wiping with a clean soft cloth. Good luck! M28/3.5 on ist D (2016) Last edited by paulh; 10-06-2023 at 12:15 PM.*

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09-26-2023, 12:29 AM	#4036
Dan James Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Sussex Posts: 158	Originally posted by paulh Were you able to lift it? A couple shots from a local car show in August. A '39 Chevy pickup with a '56 Chevy nextdoor. Then a '56 Olds Rocket 88. DA16-45/4 on ist D I love these detail shots of curvaceous old cars, and of course the ist D captures the colours beautifully. Love that metallic green.

09-26-2023, 08:57 AM	#4037
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 32,108 Original Poster	Originally posted by Dan James I love these detail shots of curvaceous old cars, and of course the *ist D captures the colours beautifully. Love that metallic green. r Thanks Dan. To me those older cars were not merely transportation, but works of art.

10-01-2023, 04:57 PM - 8 Likes	#4038
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 32,108 Original Poster	DA21 Ltd on *ist DS

10-01-2023, 10:19 PM - 1 Like	#4039
John in OZ Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2020 Location: Ringwood, Victoria Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 309	Originally posted by paulh DA21 Ltd on *ist DS Not a lemon.

10-02-2023, 08:33 AM - 1 Like	#4040
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 32,108 Original Poster	Originally posted by John in OZ Not a lemon. No, its not

10-02-2023, 10:50 AM - 9 Likes	#4041
gbl Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: NRW, Germany Posts: 123	Church Window. Nikon D40, Vivitar 24mm 2.8

10-02-2023, 02:45 PM - 9 Likes	#4042
hjortron Pentaxian Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: The very centre of Europe Posts: 765	So what is it - if not lemons? As for the Thor's hammer - no I haven't tried to lift it - but someone must've brought it there. Two more from Pentax Optio S60.

10-03-2023, 04:01 AM	#4043
gbl Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: NRW, Germany Posts: 123	Originally posted by hjortron So what is it - if not lemons? As for the Thor's hammer - no I haven't tried to lift it - but someone must've brought it there. Two more from Pentax Optio S60. I like the first!

10-06-2023, 09:31 AM - 5 Likes	#4044
gbl Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: NRW, Germany Posts: 123	Finally had some time to try out my K100D Super. Unfortunately my viewfinder is pretty scratched and cloudy. I have to find a donor camera to get it fixed. These two are taken with a Rikenon 50mm f1.7 I found on a flea market for $10. I like it, it's really compact. This one is taken with a Tokina SD 70-210mm f4-5.6, I picked up on Ebay for $15. This is a great lens, especially for the money...

10-06-2023, 12:18 PM	#4046
gbl Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: NRW, Germany Posts: 123	Originally posted by paulh I removed light scratches on the VF by using a Q-tip swab with a tiny dab of toothpaste, and wiping with a clean soft cloth. Good luck! Thank you! I will try the toothpaste thing. It can't make things any worse. I can hardly focus as it is now and rely mainly on the focus confirmation dot. I will fix it eventually as I like a challenge

10-07-2023, 10:38 AM - 2 Likes	#4047
gbl Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: NRW, Germany Posts: 123	Originally posted by paulh Great looking shots. My K100D VF would cloud up sometimes after being stored in its bag for awhile. Taking it out and leaving it in a warm and dry environment would clear it up after awhile. I removed light scratches on the VF by using a Q-tip swab with a tiny dab of toothpaste, and wiping with a clean soft cloth. Good luck! M28/3.5 on *ist D (2016) Update: Thanks very much for your toothpaste tip!! I didn't use toothpaste, but I remembered years ago, I had to polish a scratched watch with an acrylic crystal. I used a product called "Polywatch" back then. I found the half used container and tried it on the K100D viewfinder. It took the micro-scratches right out and the viewfinder is crystal clear!

10-07-2023, 11:41 AM - 3 Likes	#4048
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 32,108 Original Poster	Originally posted by gbl the viewfinder is crystal clear! Good to hear Quantaray 28-90 on K100D

10-08-2023, 07:22 AM - 6 Likes	#4049
gbl Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2018 Location: NRW, Germany Posts: 123	Out and about with a K110D I was given the other day. The person wanted to throw it away. It has 6k actuations and looks like new. All with a Tokina SD 70-210

10-09-2023, 05:01 AM - 1 Like	#4050
djb47 Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Lenoir, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,422	Originally posted by gbl Out and about with a K110D I was given the other day. The person wanted to throw it away. It has 6k actuations and looks like new. All with a Tokina SD 70-210 Nice catch. Seems to work just fine. Enjoy.

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