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Neuse River Sailor · 06-24-2022, 04:24 PM - **4 Likes**

I think we have established that a CPC is a Cosmicar which is a Pentax. Here we have a CPC Phase 2 28/2.8 Macro in Nikon mount, complete with aperture-setting ears, adapted to a Fujifilm X-T20. It's an SMC Takumar by no means, but it is close focusing. One of those lenses that now and then you get a shot and think, "wow, I like it".

Driline · 06-25-2022, 02:26 PM - **1 Like**

A 53 year old tower climber replacing the lamps on our 350' microwave tower. That is of course after he had a cigarette first. Taken with the Fuji X-H1 and the Pentax A 400mm f5.6 at f11 NO cropping. So how much does a tower climber get paid an hour you ask? $40 bucks......

He climbed 3 of our towers the same day to replace all of the O.B.'s and top beacons.

surfar · 06-26-2022, 01:14 AM - **1 Like**

Some people like to have the latest and greatest, some dont.

Its 10 years since the first gen of Fuji ILC mirrorless started and back then they cost a lot.

I'm not so sure they were great value new though,Dslrs were better cameras back then.

Fuji, broke the mold by making film like cameras with a digital twist.

The first gen was pretty slow in AF,still is even though some firmware helped along the way.

For anyone who is interested, the fist gen still produces nice images and it won't cost anything near the gen 5 powerhouses.

Hers a recent YT that may interest.

Youtu.be

Driline · 06-26-2022, 08:19 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by surfar

Some people like to have the latest and greatest, some dont.

Its 10 years since the first gen of Fuji ILC mirrorless started and back then they cost a lot.

I'm not so sure they were great value new though,Dslrs were better cameras back then.

Fuji, broke the mold by making film like cameras with a digital twist.

The first gen was pretty slow in AF,still is even though some firmware helped along the way.

For anyone who is interested, the fist gen still produces nice images and it won't cost anything near the gen 5 powerhouses.

Hers a recent YT that may interest.

https://youtu.be/I2m02WHqkZA

My first Fuji camera was the X-T1. I still have it and won't let it go

surfar · 06-26-2022, 03:37 PM

Originally posted by Driline

My first Fuji camera was the X-T1. I still have it and won't let it go

Yes,the first Fuji is special.

Mine was an X-E1 and since then(2016 and around 150 U$),I've invested in plenty of used and a few new bits of gear.

Jonathan Mac · 06-27-2022, 03:34 AM - **1 Like**

My first was the X-M1. I've considered selling it but I'd get so little for it that it's really not worth the bother, I'd rather have it as a backup or for when I need a digital camera that's as small as possible or where there's risk involved.

**pepperberry farm** · 06-27-2022, 05:49 AM - **1 Like**

X-H1 with TTArtisan 40mm f28 Macro

**pepperberry farm** · 06-27-2022, 08:09 AM - **4 Likes**

X-H1 with XF 60mm f2.4 R Macro

Kuzma · 06-27-2022, 02:12 PM - **4 Likes**

Benz3ne · 06-27-2022, 10:49 PM - **4 Likes**

A few recent ones with the X-E2 and TTArtisan 35mm f/1.4 combo. As surfar mentioned, these older cameras are still worth an outlay nowadays. I’m really enjoying the X-E2, with some excellent tonality out of its SOOC B&W shots. I even have it set up as Single-Shot mode and EVF only, so it’s almost like a modern film camera.

Jonathan Mac · 06-28-2022, 01:17 AM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Benz3ne

A few recent ones with the X-E2 and TTArtisan 35mm f/1.4 combo. As surfar mentioned, these older cameras are still worth an outlay nowadays. I’m really enjoying the X-E2, with some excellent tonality out of its SOOC B&W shots. I even have it set up as Single-Shot mode and EVF only, so it’s almost like a modern film camera.

I think these second generation X-mount cameras are at the sweet spot for price, usability and image quality when bought used. You get a LOT of camera for the money.

Benz3ne · 06-28-2022, 02:49 AM - **2 Likes**

Originally posted by Jonathan Mac

I think these second generation X-mount cameras are at the sweet spot for price, usability and image quality when bought used. You get a LOT of camera for the money.

Especially when you consider I only paid £170... for the camera AND the TTArtisan lens.

**pepperberry farm** · 06-28-2022, 08:08 AM - **1 Like**

X-H1 with Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f1.9

Kuzma · 06-28-2022, 02:38 PM - **4 Likes**

Driline · 06-30-2022, 11:30 AM - **2 Likes**

X-H1 with the Pentax A 100mm F4 macro.... The Fuji XF 80mm F2.8 macro currently lists for $1,199 on BHphotovideo. I'm wondering if this lens is 18 times better than my $64.41 cent Pentax 100mm F4 macro. Will it make me a better photographer?

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06-24-2022, 04:24 PM - 4 Likes	#4231
Neuse River Sailor Pentaxian Join Date: Mar 2018 Location: North Carolina Photos: Gallery Posts: 531	I think we have established that a CPC is a Cosmicar which is a Pentax. Here we have a CPC Phase 2 28/2.8 Macro in Nikon mount, complete with aperture-setting ears, adapted to a Fujifilm X-T20. It's an SMC Takumar by no means, but it is close focusing. One of those lenses that now and then you get a shot and think, "wow, I like it".

06-25-2022, 02:26 PM - 1 Like	#4232
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,708	A 53 year old tower climber replacing the lamps on our 350' microwave tower. That is of course after he had a cigarette first. Taken with the Fuji X-H1 and the Pentax A 400mm f5.6 at f11 NO cropping. So how much does a tower climber get paid an hour you ask? $40 bucks...... He climbed 3 of our towers the same day to replace all of the O.B.'s and top beacons.

06-26-2022, 08:19 AM - 1 Like	#4234
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,708	Originally posted by surfar Some people like to have the latest and greatest, some dont. Its 10 years since the first gen of Fuji ILC mirrorless started and back then they cost a lot. I'm not so sure they were great value new though,Dslrs were better cameras back then. Fuji, broke the mold by making film like cameras with a digital twist. The first gen was pretty slow in AF,still is even though some firmware helped along the way. For anyone who is interested, the fist gen still produces nice images and it won't cost anything near the gen 5 powerhouses. Hers a recent YT that may interest. https://youtu.be/I2m02WHqkZA My first Fuji camera was the X-T1. I still have it and won't let it go

06-26-2022, 03:37 PM	#4235
surfar Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2015 Location: mid nth coast,nsw Photos: Gallery Posts: 6,147	Originally posted by Driline My first Fuji camera was the X-T1. I still have it and won't let it go Yes,the first Fuji is special. Mine was an X-E1 and since then(2016 and around 150 U$),I've invested in plenty of used and a few new bits of gear.

06-27-2022, 03:34 AM - 1 Like	#4236
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911 Original Poster	My first was the X-M1. I've considered selling it but I'd get so little for it that it's really not worth the bother, I'd rather have it as a backup or for when I need a digital camera that's as small as possible or where there's risk involved.

06-27-2022, 05:49 AM - 1 Like	#4237
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,781	X-H1 with TTArtisan 40mm f28 Macro

06-27-2022, 08:09 AM - 4 Likes	#4238
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,781	X-H1 with XF 60mm f2.4 R Macro

06-27-2022, 02:12 PM - 4 Likes	#4239
Kuzma Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Moscow Posts: 514

06-27-2022, 10:49 PM - 4 Likes	#4240
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	A few recent ones with the X-E2 and TTArtisan 35mm f/1.4 combo. As surfar mentioned, these older cameras are still worth an outlay nowadays. I’m really enjoying the X-E2, with some excellent tonality out of its SOOC B&W shots. I even have it set up as Single-Shot mode and EVF only, so it’s almost like a modern film camera.

06-28-2022, 01:17 AM - 3 Likes	#4241
Jonathan Mac Pentaxian Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Madrid, Spain Posts: 10,911 Original Poster	Originally posted by Benz3ne A few recent ones with the X-E2 and TTArtisan 35mm f/1.4 combo. As surfar mentioned, these older cameras are still worth an outlay nowadays. I’m really enjoying the X-E2, with some excellent tonality out of its SOOC B&W shots. I even have it set up as Single-Shot mode and EVF only, so it’s almost like a modern film camera. I think these second generation X-mount cameras are at the sweet spot for price, usability and image quality when bought used. You get a LOT of camera for the money.

06-28-2022, 02:49 AM - 2 Likes	#4242
Benz3ne Pentaxian Join Date: Jun 2019 Location: Cymru Posts: 2,356	Originally posted by Jonathan Mac I think these second generation X-mount cameras are at the sweet spot for price, usability and image quality when bought used. You get a LOT of camera for the money. Especially when you consider I only paid £170... for the camera AND the TTArtisan lens.

06-28-2022, 08:08 AM - 1 Like	#4243
pepperberry farm amateur dirt farmer Join Date: Dec 2014 Location: probably out in a field somewhere... Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 41,781	X-H1 with Meyer-Optik Gorlitz Primoplan 58mm f1.9

06-28-2022, 02:38 PM - 4 Likes	#4244
Kuzma Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Moscow Posts: 514

06-30-2022, 11:30 AM - 2 Likes	#4245
Driline Pentaxian Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: IOWA Where the Tall Corn Grows Photos: Gallery Posts: 3,708	X-H1 with the Pentax A 100mm F4 macro.... The Fuji XF 80mm F2.8 macro currently lists for $1,199 on BHphotovideo. I'm wondering if this lens is 18 times better than my $64.41 cent Pentax 100mm F4 macro. Will it make me a better photographer? [COLOR="Silver"] ---------- Post added 06-30-22 at 01:31 PM ----------

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