The Six-Megapixel Club

**carabez** · 11-05-2019, 03:26 PM - **7 Likes**

Today arrived the Boxed Pentax 6x7 200mm f4 II from Japan... 59usd + 30 shipping: an offer I can't refuse

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Dartmoor Dave · 11-06-2019, 10:08 AM - **6 Likes**

I decided it would be useful to have an 18-55mm for the DL2, so I picked one up (with the white band and plastic mount) on the auction site for a negligible £15.99 inc postage. And my immediate impression after a few test shots this afternoon is that it's the sweetest rendering example of all the many 18-55s I've ever owned. I think I might be trying it out on my GX-10 soon too.

A test shot of the corner of the garden where junk goes to die:

redmenace · 11-06-2019, 01:16 PM

Originally posted by Jürgen

Stacking with 14 Pictures and ist*DS Soligor 100mm Macro 3,5f -1:1Adaptor- 2x Sigma Macro Teleconverter

Simply clicking "like" does not sufficiently convey how striking this image is. Quite stunning!

**paulh** · 11-06-2019, 01:42 PM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave

an 18-55mm for the DL2, so I picked one up

Congrats, Dave - looks like a winner! Lots of potential with your new "fixie" as well - do the tires hold air?

From the botanical gardens a few yrs ago - Industar 50-2 on *ist D [xposted everywhere!]:

**carabez** · 11-07-2019, 08:07 AM - **5 Likes**

Handheld 67 200mm f4 + 2x gray Converter, wide open at minimun focus distance (1.5m). Uncropped.

**paulh** · 11-08-2019, 10:01 PM - **2 Likes**

'69 Caddy land yacht, taken with the SMC-A35/2.8 on *ist D. Unfortunately I'd left the iso set at 800 from the night before...

Dan James · 11-09-2019, 04:46 AM - **9 Likes**

The K100D's (Sony) CCD just delivers delicious autumn colours... All JPEGs straight out of camera.

Sorry for being a bit absent, I have been shooting, mostly with K100D and K-m (for b/w, as I can set it up in camera to give me JPEGs I like), and experimenting with my M42 lenses on my K30 using Live View.

(Oh and I bought a Minolta Dynax 5D on a whim - also with a 6MP CCD, but I'm thinking that doesn't count for this Pentax thread!)

Dan James · 11-09-2019, 04:48 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave

... A test shot of the corner of the garden where junk goes to die:

That poor old bicycle, a classic Raleigh too, which brings back childhood memories of my Raleigh Mag Burner... Old rusting bikes do make wonderful subjects for photography though!

7.62lew · 11-09-2019, 06:55 AM - **9 Likes**

Originally posted by Dan James

The K100D's (Sony) CCD just delivers delicious autumn colours

Nice shots and I agree on the colors. Here is one from my K100D Super (with K series 24mm 2.8, I think).

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**paulh** · 11-09-2019, 11:02 AM

Originally posted by Dan James

Oh and I bought a Minolta Dynax 5D on a whim - also with a 6MP CCD, but I'm thinking that doesn't count for this Pentax thread!

Oh, but it does as stated on the first page of the thread

Nice shooting!

Originally posted by 7.62lew

Here is one from my K100D Super (with K series 24mm 2.8, I think).

Very nice indeed!

kypfer · 11-10-2019, 08:04 AM - **7 Likes**

From my stroll this morning, one of the Manx Loaghtan sheep being used as "conservation volunteers" to manage the local countryside

Pentax *istD L2 + DA 50-200mm

**paulh** · 11-10-2019, 10:36 AM - **3 Likes**

SMC Tak 55/1.8 on *ist D:

Dan James · 11-12-2019, 05:46 AM - **5 Likes**

So, inspired by the Pentax K100D's fabulous sensor, and being no stranger to quite a number of older CCD sensor cameras that have delivered lovely images, I came across an example of another DSLR on my wish list, the Konica Minolta Dynax 5D. Like the K100D, it has a 6MP CCD sensor. Given that Sony bought out Konica Minolta's camera business in the mid 2000s, then released their first DSLR the a100, and it was very similar to the Dynax 5D, it's quite possible that there is plenty of Konica Minolta DNA in the sensor Sony developed for the a100. Which also means it could share many similarities with the Sony sensor in the K100D. On first impressions I'd say the colours were richer with the K100D, but perhaps the 5D gives slightly more natural colours because of this.

I've been shooting the 5D mostly in its "Natural+" colour JPEG mode, and a little in the Black and White mode too, and all with the standard 18-70 kit zoom. All shots straight out of camera JPEGs.

I've always had a soft spot for Pentax, and the K100D (and the K-m I also have) I prefer overall to the 5D. But the 5D is a lovely camera, and arguably handles better and feels better built than the Pentaxes. Everything is pretty logical to use, and it's winning me over.

My dilemma is whether to keep the 5D and buy a better lens to see what it can really do (I had the old Minolta 35-70 f/4 macro when I had Sony DLSRs which was fantastic and would be my first choice), to just keep using the kit zoom (I also have a 70-something zoom I've not taken out of the box yet and might never) which delivers better than I expected, or to sell it on having tried it and stick to the two Pentax.

Thoughts welcome!

Dan James · 11-12-2019, 05:50 AM

Originally posted by paulh

Oh, but it does as stated on the first page of the thread

Nice shooting!

Thanks Paul, just added a couple taken with the Minolta Dynax 5D.

**paulh** · 11-12-2019, 07:09 PM

Originally posted by Dan James

Thanks Paul, just added a couple taken with the Minolta Dynax 5D.

I'd probably keep them all

. My wife used a very nice Minolta AF 50/1.7 lens on her Sony A300.

SMC-M75-150/4 on *ist D:

11-09-2019, 04:46 AM - 9 Likes	#982
Dan James Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Sussex Posts: 163	The K100D was made for autumn... The K100D's (Sony) CCD just delivers delicious autumn colours... All JPEGs straight out of camera. Sorry for being a bit absent, I have been shooting, mostly with K100D and K-m (for b/w, as I can set it up in camera to give me JPEGs I like), and experimenting with my M42 lenses on my K30 using Live View. (Oh and I bought a Minolta Dynax 5D on a whim - also with a 6MP CCD, but I'm thinking that doesn't count for this Pentax thread!)

11-09-2019, 06:55 AM - 9 Likes	#984
7.62lew Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,192	Originally posted by Dan James The K100D's (Sony) CCD just delivers delicious autumn colours Nice shots and I agree on the colors. Here is one from my K100D Super (with K series 24mm 2.8, I think). [IMG][/IMG]

11-12-2019, 05:46 AM - 5 Likes	#988
Dan James Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Sussex Posts: 163	Konica Minolta 5D First Shots So, inspired by the Pentax K100D's fabulous sensor, and being no stranger to quite a number of older CCD sensor cameras that have delivered lovely images, I came across an example of another DSLR on my wish list, the Konica Minolta Dynax 5D. Like the K100D, it has a 6MP CCD sensor. Given that Sony bought out Konica Minolta's camera business in the mid 2000s, then released their first DSLR the a100, and it was very similar to the Dynax 5D, it's quite possible that there is plenty of Konica Minolta DNA in the sensor Sony developed for the a100. Which also means it could share many similarities with the Sony sensor in the K100D. On first impressions I'd say the colours were richer with the K100D, but perhaps the 5D gives slightly more natural colours because of this. I've been shooting the 5D mostly in its "Natural+" colour JPEG mode, and a little in the Black and White mode too, and all with the standard 18-70 kit zoom. All shots straight out of camera JPEGs. I've always had a soft spot for Pentax, and the K100D (and the K-m I also have) I prefer overall to the 5D. But the 5D is a lovely camera, and arguably handles better and feels better built than the Pentaxes. Everything is pretty logical to use, and it's winning me over. My dilemma is whether to keep the 5D and buy a better lens to see what it can really do (I had the old Minolta 35-70 f/4 macro when I had Sony DLSRs which was fantastic and would be my first choice), to just keep using the kit zoom (I also have a 70-something zoom I've not taken out of the box yet and might never) which delivers better than I expected, or to sell it on having tried it and stick to the two Pentax. Thoughts welcome!

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11-06-2019, 10:08 AM - 6 Likes	#977
Dartmoor Dave Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2012 Location: Dartmoor, UK Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,882	I decided it would be useful to have an 18-55mm for the DL2, so I picked one up (with the white band and plastic mount) on the auction site for a negligible £15.99 inc postage. And my immediate impression after a few test shots this afternoon is that it's the sweetest rendering example of all the many 18-55s I've ever owned. I think I might be trying it out on my GX-10 soon too. A test shot of the corner of the garden where junk goes to die:

11-06-2019, 01:16 PM	#978
redmenace Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2016 Location: dfw.tx.us Photos: Gallery Posts: 296	Originally posted by Jürgen Stacking with 14 Pictures and ist*DS Soligor 100mm Macro 3,5f -1:1Adaptor- 2x Sigma Macro Teleconverter Simply clicking "like" does not sufficiently convey how striking this image is. Quite stunning!

11-06-2019, 01:42 PM - 2 Likes	#979
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262 Original Poster	Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave an 18-55mm for the DL2, so I picked one up Congrats, Dave - looks like a winner! Lots of potential with your new "fixie" as well - do the tires hold air? From the botanical gardens a few yrs ago - Industar 50-2 on *ist D [xposted everywhere!]:

11-08-2019, 10:01 PM - 2 Likes	#981
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262 Original Poster	'69 Caddy land yacht, taken with the SMC-A35/2.8 on *ist D. Unfortunately I'd left the iso set at 800 from the night before...

11-09-2019, 04:48 AM - 1 Like	#983
Dan James Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Sussex Posts: 163	Originally posted by Dartmoor Dave ... A test shot of the corner of the garden where junk goes to die: That poor old bicycle, a classic Raleigh too, which brings back childhood memories of my Raleigh Mag Burner... Old rusting bikes do make wonderful subjects for photography though!

11-09-2019, 11:02 AM	#985
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 Oh and I bought a Minolta Dynax 5D on a whim - also with a 6MP CCD, but I'm thinking that doesn't count for this Pentax thread! Oh, but it does as stated on the first page of the thread Nice shooting! Originally posted by 7.62lew Here is one from my K100D Super (with K series 24mm 2.8, I think). Very nice indeed!

11-10-2019, 08:04 AM - 7 Likes	#986
kypfer Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2018 Location: Jersey C.I. Posts: 3,593	From my stroll this morning, one of the Manx Loaghtan sheep being used as "conservation volunteers" to manage the local countryside Pentax *istD L2 + DA 50-200mm

11-10-2019, 10:36 AM - 3 Likes	#987
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,262 Original Poster	SMC Tak 55/1.8 on *ist D:

11-12-2019, 05:50 AM	#989
Dan James Senior Member Join Date: May 2017 Location: Sussex Posts: 163	Originally posted by paulh Oh, but it does as stated on the first page of the thread Nice shooting! Thanks Paul, just added a couple taken with the Minolta Dynax 5D.

11-12-2019, 07:09 PM	#990
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 Thanks Paul, just added a couple taken with the Minolta Dynax 5D. I'd probably keep them all . My wife used a very nice Minolta AF 50/1.7 lens on her Sony A300. SMC-M75-150/4 on *ist D: