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dbs · 10-19-2020, 08:59 PM

Originally posted by hjortron

Those edges and bricks could be an interesting task for an SMC Pentax 28mm F3.5 Shift.

A local reseller has a used (fully functional) piece for $580. I was tempted to try it but it would probably be just another expensive toy.

Expensive toy ?, no its only a lens ........ which you will use ..... won't you ?

Dave

glinda · 10-19-2020, 11:19 PM

Originally posted by paulh

Well, not quite....that's Main Street, Grapevine TX. It's a great little town - I lived there for nearly 30 years.

Grapevine , Texas , then, it is .
looks nice.

glinda · 10-19-2020, 11:57 PM - **2 Likes**

k100d super , fa 77/1.8

glinda · 10-20-2020, 06:43 AM - **5 Likes**

k100d super, fa77/ 1.8

**hjortron** · 10-20-2020, 12:24 PM

Originally posted by dbs

Expensive toy ?, no its only a lens ........ which you will use ..... won't you ?
Dave

Focal length yes but not those architectural properties. Maybe for a couple test shots - otherwise too many things to set up in my hasty photographic style.

Originally posted by glinda

k100d super, fa77/ 1.8

Now this is the lens on my with list.

cristof · 10-21-2020, 12:43 AM - **7 Likes**

Seems I've been unconsciously part of the group since 2006

Just two pictures to say hello (unmaipulated uncropped jpegs - resized only):

Lilac taken with FA 50/2.8 macro at 2.8

My kids with Sigma 70-300 apo dg at 4.0 100mm

I love my K100D super (got 2 of them

) and I am so happy I am not only one who enjoys the sweet and vintage rendering of CCD sensor

Jan178 · 10-21-2020, 05:34 AM

Originally posted by cristof

Seems I've been unconsciously part of the group since 2006

Just two pictures to say hello (unmaipulated uncropped jpegs - resized only):

Lilac taken with FA 50/2.8 macro at 2.8

My kids with Sigma 70-300 apo dg at 4.0 100mm

I love my K100D super (got 2 of them

) and I am so happy I am not only one who enjoys the sweet and vintage rendering of CCD sensor

Welcome to the club, looking good!

glinda · 10-22-2020, 03:26 PM - **1 Like**

k100d super, fa 77/ 1.8

**pres589** · 10-22-2020, 04:29 PM

On my K-5 II, when I have the camera in M mode, I can stop a lens down using the DoF Preview function and the camera will display a light meter for the current camera & lens settings. Do the 6ish mpixel Pentax cameras offer this function as well?

I'm very idly toying with the idea of getting a camera with this era of sensor an experiment and would like to use my manual aperture k-mount glass (so, pre A-series) on whatever camera I get, but I don't really want to be without this light metering function as I like it a lot on my K-5 II. My hope is the K100D Super has this but maybe there's a better 6 mpixel Pentax that I haven't considered.

**paulh** · 10-22-2020, 05:53 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by pres589

Do the 6ish mpixel Pentax cameras offer this function as well?

Not sure about the K100-series, but my original *ist D does have it! (DOF preview/stop-down)

A couple old ones - SMC-A35/2.8 on K100D:

**pres589** · 10-22-2020, 07:21 PM

I went reading and it seems like they all have DoF stop-down. I didn't know if the meter display was available when that feature was used or not; I assume yes? This is my preferred method of metering vs.the green button (which I know some of those cameras lack) when using a non-A lens.

**Aussie Matt** · 10-23-2020, 06:45 AM

Originally posted by PanterA

Until this morning, when I saw a *ist DS with a 18-125mm and 70-300mm lense for $150AU, in excellent condition for sale locally.

I know right! The value out there is astonishing. I managed to grab a K100d, supposedly non-functioning for AU$32 inc freight! Cleaned the battery contacts and it works perfectly: I even took some pics on the weekend with my 80+ year old grandparents, and when viewing the pics which were raw, in gwenview (untouched) my grandpa commented about how good the colours are!

So anyways: My question for today: The *ist DL I bought for my sister is missing the eyecup, and the one for my DL2, isn't perfect either: So I want to get a pair, the Manual says they're the Pentax FN, but I'm not seeing any on ebay or through the local suppliers: Searching gives all sorts of answers: Does anyone know of a replacement that suits fine for the *ist DL(2), either Pentax or knock off? TIA.

Poes Buddy · 10-23-2020, 06:49 AM

Originally posted by pres589

I went reading and it seems like they all have DoF stop-down. I didn't know if the meter display was available when that feature was used or not; I assume yes? This is my preferred method of metering vs.the green button (which I know some of those cameras lack) when using a non-A lens.

I have a K100D Super & just tried it. It comes up with exposure settings & a relative exposure number (flashing -3 in my darkish predawn room). So it appears it does have a meter. I didn't know it did that!

Jan178 · 10-23-2020, 09:26 AM - **6 Likes**

First snow

DA L 18-55mm F3.5-5.6 AL on *istD

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**djb47** · 10-23-2020, 10:17 AM - **5 Likes**

Mums in the garden. K100D/Sigma 28-80 Macro

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10-19-2020, 08:59 PM	#1786
dbs Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Clare Valley S A Photos: Albums Posts: 7,566	Originally posted by hjortron Those edges and bricks could be an interesting task for an SMC Pentax 28mm F3.5 Shift. A local reseller has a used (fully functional) piece for $580. I was tempted to try it but it would probably be just another expensive toy. Expensive toy ?, no its only a lens ........ which you will use ..... won't you ? Dave

10-19-2020, 11:19 PM	#1787
glinda Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,418	Originally posted by paulh Well, not quite....that's Main Street, Grapevine TX. It's a great little town - I lived there for nearly 30 years. Grapevine , Texas , then, it is . looks nice.

10-20-2020, 06:43 AM - 5 Likes	#1789
glinda Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2012 Posts: 1,418	k100d super, fa77/ 1.8

10-20-2020, 12:24 PM	#1790
hjortron Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Oct 2019 Location: The very centre of Europe Posts: 916	Originally posted by dbs Expensive toy ?, no its only a lens ........ which you will use ..... won't you ? Dave Focal length yes but not those architectural properties. Maybe for a couple test shots - otherwise too many things to set up in my hasty photographic style. Originally posted by glinda k100d super, fa77/ 1.8 Now this is the lens on my with list.

10-21-2020, 05:34 AM	#1792
Jan178 Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Rovaniemi, Finland Photos: Albums Posts: 963	Originally posted by cristof Seems I've been unconsciously part of the group since 2006 Just two pictures to say hello (unmaipulated uncropped jpegs - resized only): Lilac taken with FA 50/2.8 macro at 2.8 My kids with Sigma 70-300 apo dg at 4.0 100mm I love my K100D super (got 2 of them ) and I am so happy I am not only one who enjoys the sweet and vintage rendering of CCD sensor Welcome to the club, looking good!

10-22-2020, 04:29 PM	#1794
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,533	On my K-5 II, when I have the camera in M mode, I can stop a lens down using the DoF Preview function and the camera will display a light meter for the current camera & lens settings. Do the 6ish mpixel Pentax cameras offer this function as well? I'm very idly toying with the idea of getting a camera with this era of sensor an experiment and would like to use my manual aperture k-mount glass (so, pre A-series) on whatever camera I get, but I don't really want to be without this light metering function as I like it a lot on my K-5 II. My hope is the K100D Super has this but maybe there's a better 6 mpixel Pentax that I haven't considered.

10-22-2020, 05:53 PM - 3 Likes	#1795
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,315 Original Poster	Originally posted by pres589 Do the 6ish mpixel Pentax cameras offer this function as well? Not sure about the K100-series, but my original *ist D does have it! (DOF preview/stop-down) A couple old ones - SMC-A35/2.8 on K100D:

10-22-2020, 07:21 PM	#1796
pres589 Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Wichita, KS Photos: Albums Posts: 4,533	I went reading and it seems like they all have DoF stop-down. I didn't know if the meter display was available when that feature was used or not; I assume yes? This is my preferred method of metering vs.the green button (which I know some of those cameras lack) when using a non-A lens.

10-23-2020, 06:45 AM	#1797
Aussie Matt Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2020 Location: Adelaide, South Australia: Don't tell anyone how good it is, please. Photos: Albums Posts: 103	Originally posted by PanterA Until this morning, when I saw a ist DS with a 18-125mm and 70-300mm lense for $150AU, in excellent condition for sale locally. I know right! The value out there is astonishing. I managed to grab a K100d, supposedly non-functioning for AU$32 inc freight! Cleaned the battery contacts and it works perfectly: I even took some pics on the weekend with my 80+ year old grandparents, and when viewing the pics which were raw, in gwenview (untouched) my grandpa commented about how good the colours are! So anyways: My question for today: The ist DL I bought for my sister is missing the eyecup, and the one for my DL2, isn't perfect either: So I want to get a pair, the Manual says they're the Pentax FN, but I'm not seeing any on ebay or through the local suppliers: Searching gives all sorts of answers: Does anyone know of a replacement that suits fine for the *ist DL(2), either Pentax or knock off? TIA.

10-23-2020, 06:49 AM	#1798
Poes Buddy Forum Member Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: Interior British Columbia Posts: 50	Originally posted by pres589 I went reading and it seems like they all have DoF stop-down. I didn't know if the meter display was available when that feature was used or not; I assume yes? This is my preferred method of metering vs.the green button (which I know some of those cameras lack) when using a non-A lens. I have a K100D Super & just tried it. It comes up with exposure settings & a relative exposure number (flashing -3 in my darkish predawn room). So it appears it does have a meter. I didn't know it did that!

10-23-2020, 10:17 AM - 5 Likes	#1800
djb47 Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: Lenoir, NC Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,565	Mums in the garden. K100D/Sigma 28-80 Macro

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