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Snapppy · 03-16-2019, 01:50 PM - **10 Likes**

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Long time lurker, first time poster - I finally have some picture to share with this club. You all inspired me with your photography and love of the art. I get too caught up in tech and specs and gear sometimes, so it's really helped me going through here and seeing everyone's work. I was lucky to come upon a cheap lot with a Pentax Ist DL recently and had a blast with it.

I made a video with more of my thoughts. It's mostly silly, but check it out anyway if you want:

Youtu.be

Here's some pics:

Rokinon 135mm f/2

Tamron 28-75mm (new version) Surprisingly quick auto focus.

Samyang 35mm f/1.4

**paulh** · 03-16-2019, 02:20 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Snapppy

Long time lurker, first time poster - I finally have some picture to share with this club. You all inspired me with your photography and love of the art. I get too caught up in tech and specs and gear sometimes, so it's really helped me going through here and seeing everyone's work. I was lucky to come upon a cheap lot with a Pentax Ist DL recently and had a blast with it.

I made a video with more of my thoughts. It's mostly silly, but check it out anyway if you want:

Awesome video and the photos aren't bad either!

You've touched upon the reasons I still enjoy the older but simpler tech. Don't give up your DL just yet - I'm sure there'll be a few more keepers to post here in The Club! Many thanks.

**BigMackCam** · 03-16-2019, 02:33 PM

Originally posted by Snapppy

Long time lurker, first time poster - I finally have some picture to share with this club. You all inspired me with your photography and love of the art. I get too caught up in tech and specs and gear sometimes, so it's really helped me going through here and seeing everyone's work. I was lucky to come upon a cheap lot with a Pentax Ist DL recently and had a blast with it.

I made a video with more of my thoughts. It's mostly silly, but check it out anyway if you want

I think we owe you a debt of thanks for such a fun, objective and entertaining video that summarises very well why the folks in this thread still use these old 6MP cameras, and the variety of photography posted here. The video is very nicely produced, by the way - both the visual and audio aspects. There's a lot of work gone into this, clearly.

As I write this, I've just loaded a freshly-charged foursome of Duracell lithium-ion AAs into my old Samsung GX-1L (Pentax *ist DL2 equivalent). The weather doesn't look too bad tomorrow, so I'll get out for a little photography... and, whilst I have a bunch of different cameras competing for my time, my lil' 6MP pal is the "chosen one" for this shoot.

Thanks again for an excellent video

**paulh** · 03-16-2019, 02:46 PM - **2 Likes**

S-M-C Takumar 20/4.5 on *ist D, from 2017 [xposted]

From Oct. 2015 with the Image 28/2.8 on *ist D:

Last edited by paulh; 03-16-2019 at 03:51 PM.

**paulh** · 03-20-2019, 08:24 AM - **1 Like**

In the woods last April - M50/1.7 on *ist D:

**stihlmania** · 03-24-2019, 04:29 AM - **2 Likes**

My 1st DS has a ring flash on it at all times just for the ttl ....this image thru my backdoor glass window....

dperreno · 03-24-2019, 06:13 AM - **1 Like**

I think we will all agree that batteries are an issue with these cameras. Lithium AAs work great, but they are expensive and one-use only. NiMH are hit-and-miss. I did a search on the thread and only found one mention about Li-Ion batteries. A couple of years ago, I started using Kastar CR-V3 3V Li-Ion rechargeable batteries. I bought 4 batteries and 2 chargers and that way I can keep a spare set charged and ready to go. I think it cost me around $12.50 on Amazon for 2 batteries and a charger. The Li-Ion batteries put out the correct voltage for the camera, 3V x 2 = 6V, as opposed to NiMH batteries which only put out 1.35V x 4 = 5.4V. Also, the Li-Ion batteries seem to have a higher capacity and don't self-discharge as quickly. Anyway, I thought I would mention this as I found it made a huge difference for me by removing the battery pain-point that seems to afflict these cameras.

kypfer · 03-24-2019, 03:35 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by dperreno

I think we will all agree that batteries are an issue with these cameras.

Nope ... never had a problem with either my *ist Ds or my *ist DL2 using NiMH AA rechargeables.

I'm currently using Panasonic "eneloop"s simply because they don't self discharge, or at least, so slowly as to hardly notice (several months). Previously I was using Duracell's "StayCharged" which are almost as good, certainly very many weeks.

I've used both Hama and Energiser NiMH cells prior to the Duracells, but the self-discharge rate on them was so high as to make a spare set of cells almost superfluous. By the time the camera needed a replacement set of batteries, the spare set was almost flat as well!

At no time have I had a problem with the operation of either camera when fitted with a set of charged batteries.

It would seem apparent that some camera/battery combinations can be troublesome, but we certainly don't "all agree"

**paulh** · 03-27-2019, 12:39 PM

Just a utility truck parked on the hiking trails. The crew was doing some cleanup at the creek. F35-70 on *ist D:

Jürgen · 03-28-2019, 07:18 AM - **5 Likes**

Hello 6 megapixel club members, I saw Snapppy's video on yotube, and found the Iddee very good.
Here are some of my Pentax ist*DL 6 MP pictures taken with the Soligor Macro 100mm 1:3,5 and Matched Macro Adaptor 1.1
Focus stacking with 16-18 images.

Best regards Jürgen

**paulh** · 03-28-2019, 09:05 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jürgen

Best regards Jürgen

Very nice, and welcome!

Just a walkaround shot with the F35-70 on *ist D:

**carabez** · 03-29-2019, 12:08 PM

Originally posted by stihlmania

My 1st DS has a ring flash on it at all times just for the ttl ....this image thru my backdoor glass window....

Good idea!

Recently my DS2 goes death after a falling; Now I'm biding for another DS to have a ring flash at all the time, just like You. Uptoday nobody care for a 6mp Camera, and I think that nobody else will bid

Pentax IST DS Camera w/Pentax Lens

**stihlmania** · 03-29-2019, 03:31 PM

My biggest reason for using the DS and the ttl ring flash is it takes great flash photos....

**carabez** · 03-29-2019, 04:20 PM

Originally posted by stihlmania

DS and the ttl ring flash

To have a Ttl Ring Flash is my next goal, maybe the Pentax AF160FC Auto Macro Ring Flash.

What Model and Brand are You using?

**paulh** · 03-29-2019, 06:37 PM

Tamron Adaptall-2 02B on *ist D:

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03-16-2019, 02:20 PM - 1 Like	#767
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,308 Original Poster	Originally posted by Snapppy Long time lurker, first time poster - I finally have some picture to share with this club. You all inspired me with your photography and love of the art. I get too caught up in tech and specs and gear sometimes, so it's really helped me going through here and seeing everyone's work. I was lucky to come upon a cheap lot with a Pentax Ist DL recently and had a blast with it. I made a video with more of my thoughts. It's mostly silly, but check it out anyway if you want: Awesome video and the photos aren't bad either! You've touched upon the reasons I still enjoy the older but simpler tech. Don't give up your DL just yet - I'm sure there'll be a few more keepers to post here in The Club! Many thanks.

03-16-2019, 02:33 PM	#768
BigMackCam Digitiser of Film Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: North East of England Posts: 20,700	Originally posted by Snapppy Long time lurker, first time poster - I finally have some picture to share with this club. You all inspired me with your photography and love of the art. I get too caught up in tech and specs and gear sometimes, so it's really helped me going through here and seeing everyone's work. I was lucky to come upon a cheap lot with a Pentax Ist DL recently and had a blast with it. I made a video with more of my thoughts. It's mostly silly, but check it out anyway if you want I think we owe you a debt of thanks for such a fun, objective and entertaining video that summarises very well why the folks in this thread still use these old 6MP cameras, and the variety of photography posted here. The video is very nicely produced, by the way - both the visual and audio aspects. There's a lot of work gone into this, clearly. As I write this, I've just loaded a freshly-charged foursome of Duracell lithium-ion AAs into my old Samsung GX-1L (Pentax *ist DL2 equivalent). The weather doesn't look too bad tomorrow, so I'll get out for a little photography... and, whilst I have a bunch of different cameras competing for my time, my lil' 6MP pal is the "chosen one" for this shoot. Thanks again for an excellent video

03-16-2019, 02:46 PM - 2 Likes	#769
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,308 Original Poster	S-M-C Takumar 20/4.5 on ist D, from 2017 [xposted] From Oct. 2015 with the Image 28/2.8 on ist D: Last edited by paulh; 03-16-2019 at 03:51 PM.

03-20-2019, 08:24 AM - 1 Like	#770
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,308 Original Poster	In the woods last April - M50/1.7 on *ist D:

03-24-2019, 06:13 AM - 1 Like	#772
dperreno Junior Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: SE Michigan Posts: 28	I think we will all agree that batteries are an issue with these cameras. Lithium AAs work great, but they are expensive and one-use only. NiMH are hit-and-miss. I did a search on the thread and only found one mention about Li-Ion batteries. A couple of years ago, I started using Kastar CR-V3 3V Li-Ion rechargeable batteries. I bought 4 batteries and 2 chargers and that way I can keep a spare set charged and ready to go. I think it cost me around $12.50 on Amazon for 2 batteries and a charger. The Li-Ion batteries put out the correct voltage for the camera, 3V x 2 = 6V, as opposed to NiMH batteries which only put out 1.35V x 4 = 5.4V. Also, the Li-Ion batteries seem to have a higher capacity and don't self-discharge as quickly. Anyway, I thought I would mention this as I found it made a huge difference for me by removing the battery pain-point that seems to afflict these cameras.

03-24-2019, 03:35 PM - 2 Likes	#773
kypfer Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Jersey C.I. Posts: 3,597	Originally posted by dperreno I think we will all agree that batteries are an issue with these cameras. Nope ... never had a problem with either my ist Ds or my ist DL2 using NiMH AA rechargeables. I'm currently using Panasonic "eneloop"s simply because they don't self discharge, or at least, so slowly as to hardly notice (several months). Previously I was using Duracell's "StayCharged" which are almost as good, certainly very many weeks. I've used both Hama and Energiser NiMH cells prior to the Duracells, but the self-discharge rate on them was so high as to make a spare set of cells almost superfluous. By the time the camera needed a replacement set of batteries, the spare set was almost flat as well! At no time have I had a problem with the operation of either camera when fitted with a set of charged batteries. It would seem apparent that some camera/battery combinations can be troublesome, but we certainly don't "all agree"

03-27-2019, 12:39 PM	#774
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,308 Original Poster	Just a utility truck parked on the hiking trails. The crew was doing some cleanup at the creek. F35-70 on *ist D:

03-28-2019, 09:05 AM - 1 Like	#776
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,308 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jürgen Best regards Jürgen Very nice, and welcome! Just a walkaround shot with the F35-70 on *ist D:

03-29-2019, 12:08 PM	#777
carabez Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Cinco de Mayo Photos: Gallery Posts: 810	Originally posted by stihlmania My 1st DS has a ring flash on it at all times just for the ttl ....this image thru my backdoor glass window.... Good idea! Recently my DS2 goes death after a falling; Now I'm biding for another DS to have a ring flash at all the time, just like You. Uptoday nobody care for a 6mp Camera, and I think that nobody else will bid Pentax IST DS Camera w/Pentax Lens

03-29-2019, 03:31 PM	#778
stihlmania Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Spring Branch, Tx Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 705	My biggest reason for using the DS and the ttl ring flash is it takes great flash photos....

03-29-2019, 04:20 PM	#779
carabez Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2017 Location: Cinco de Mayo Photos: Gallery Posts: 810	Originally posted by stihlmania DS and the ttl ring flash To have a Ttl Ring Flash is my next goal, maybe the Pentax AF160FC Auto Macro Ring Flash. What Model and Brand are You using?

03-29-2019, 06:37 PM	#780
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,308 Original Poster	Tamron Adaptall-2 02B on *ist D:

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