Confessions of a Toy Camera Shooter....Confess Here!

**Jacquot** · 01-09-2016, 05:21 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

I gave away the little Nikon as it has no exposure information in the optical viewfinder. Dunno what made me think it did.

I guess I'll have to save up my pennies for a better toy - a Fuji X20, or maybe even another try at an X100...

Chris

X10 is a great kit.

Rupert · 01-09-2016, 05:50 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jacquot

X10 is a great kit.

Agree 100% ! I prefer it over my X20 but the X20 does have info in the viewfinder. It is handy but I seldom use the info.

Regards!

**paulh** · 01-09-2016, 06:46 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

I gave away the little Nikon as it has no exposure information in the optical viewfinder. Dunno what made me think it did.

I guess I'll have to save up my pennies for a better toy - a Fuji X20, or maybe even another try at an X100...

Chris

Not sure about the x20, but my x10 VF is just a big window with no info. Still useful though.

**Jacquot** · 01-09-2016, 08:32 PM

No info, but it never failed me.

Rupert · 01-09-2016, 09:02 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by paulh

Not sure about the x20, but my x10 VF is just a big window with no info. Still useful though.

Originally posted by Jacquot

No info, but it never failed me.

You generally know your settings anyhow, so seeing them in the viewfinder is not that important. The fact that you can see clearly in any bright light is a wonderful treat for a Toy Camera. The X10 has the wonderful EXR setting, and if you can master it, you can be amazed with the results in any light. It is a fantastic little camera, one of the best ever.

I need to get out there and shoot some more of my raccoons. they come every night for a good meal and are plenty willing to pose for the X10. Some are so fat they can barely walk...life is good for animals around here!

Regards!

**paulh** · 01-10-2016, 10:18 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Rupert

The X10 has the wonderful EXR setting

This is something I need to check out - I'm in Av mode 95% of the time on my X10. Looks like a well-fed and happy 'coon

A few recent ones (some crossposted)

**luftfluss** · 01-10-2016, 11:22 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by paulh

This is something I need to check out - I'm in Av mode 95% of the time on my X10. Looks like a well-fed and happy 'coon

EXR is neat. I like the output from the dynamic range mode - had I been able to adjust the shutter speed while using it, I probably would have kept my HS50 EXR.

Here's a pic from the Canon SX50 I had a few years ago. Excellent sensor and glass, horrible (for me) ergonomics.

Rupert · 01-10-2016, 11:49 AM

Originally posted by luftfluss

Here's a pic from the Canon SX50 I had a few years ago.

That's a nice shot!

He's a fat one!

Originally posted by paulh

This is something I need to check out - I'm in Av mode 95% of the time on my X10. Looks like a well-fed and happy 'coon
A few recent ones (some crossposted)

Check out the EXR it can work wonders!

.....and in the small sensor of the X10, AV doesn't make a lot of difference...do some testing and you will see.

In that last shot, Otis saw a Cottonmouth just below the surface about to grab your poor little doggie....be more careful!

Regards!

kyteflyer · 01-10-2016, 05:42 PM

Originally posted by luftfluss

EXR is neat. I like the output from the dynamic range mode - had I been able to adjust the shutter speed while using it, I probably would have kept my HS50 EXR.

Here's a pic from the Canon SX50 I had a few years ago. Excellent sensor and glass, horrible (for me) ergonomics.

But you shot some wonderful stuff with that camera. I will never forget your swan shots, or the frog, Marvellous! This little fellow is ever so cute too, I don't think I have seen him before!

**ChrisPlatt** · 01-10-2016, 06:44 PM - **1 Like**

My new toy is a Yashica T3D. Full frame even!

Chris

**Jacquot** · 01-10-2016, 06:50 PM

Originally posted by ChrisPlatt

My new toy is a Yashica T3D. Full frame even!

Chris

That's a good one!

**luftfluss** · 01-10-2016, 08:40 PM - **3 Likes**

Originally posted by Rupert

That's a nice shot!

He's a fat one!

Thanks. One doesn't always get "toy" results from "toy" cameras.

He's not so fat, just fluffed up because of the cold. IIRC, it was below freezing.

Originally posted by kyteflyer

But you shot some wonderful stuff with that camera. I will never forget your swan shots, or the frog, Marvellous! This little fellow is ever so cute too, I don't think I have seen him before!

Thanks, Sue! We'll never forget the fabulous Smedley the Frog. He had a crush on my sweetie, I think. She told Smedley a story of a frog who was kissed by a princess, but he didn't turn into a human prince because he was already such a handsome frog!

We still refer to the place where we met him as "Smedley's Spot".

Fuji HS50 EXR

Rupert · 01-11-2016, 07:14 AM

Originally posted by luftfluss

he was already such a handsome frog!

I love froggie shots...and those are damn fine ones!

Regards!

**ChrisPlatt** · 01-11-2016, 07:07 PM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jacquot

That's a good one!

A bargain too. Thanks to the PF member who agreed to my offer!

Chris

Ecaterin · 01-13-2016, 03:21 AM

Crossposting from the general off-Pentax forum, just in case some of you guys only frequent this thread!

I'm looking to purchase an x10 for a friend as a baby-shower gift. Anyone interested in selling? I'd rather give my $ to the forum peeps than ebay or Amazon!

Thx for any interest!
ecaterin

01-13-2016, 03:21 AM	#1320
Ecaterin Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2009 Location: Seattle Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 723	looking to purchase an x10 Crossposting from the general off-Pentax forum, just in case some of you guys only frequent this thread! I'm looking to purchase an x10 for a friend as a baby-shower gift. Anyone interested in selling? I'd rather give my $ to the forum peeps than ebay or Amazon! Thx for any interest! ecaterin

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01-09-2016, 05:21 PM	#1306
Jacquot Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sun City Center, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,544	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt I gave away the little Nikon as it has no exposure information in the optical viewfinder. Dunno what made me think it did. I guess I'll have to save up my pennies for a better toy - a Fuji X20, or maybe even another try at an X100... Chris X10 is a great kit.

01-09-2016, 05:50 PM - 1 Like	#1307
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jacquot X10 is a great kit. Agree 100% ! I prefer it over my X20 but the X20 does have info in the viewfinder. It is handy but I seldom use the info. Regards!

01-09-2016, 06:46 PM	#1308
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,301	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt I gave away the little Nikon as it has no exposure information in the optical viewfinder. Dunno what made me think it did. I guess I'll have to save up my pennies for a better toy - a Fuji X20, or maybe even another try at an X100... Chris Not sure about the x20, but my x10 VF is just a big window with no info. Still useful though.

01-09-2016, 08:32 PM	#1309
Jacquot Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sun City Center, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,544	No info, but it never failed me.

01-09-2016, 09:02 PM - 1 Like	#1310
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by paulh Not sure about the x20, but my x10 VF is just a big window with no info. Still useful though. Originally posted by Jacquot No info, but it never failed me. You generally know your settings anyhow, so seeing them in the viewfinder is not that important. The fact that you can see clearly in any bright light is a wonderful treat for a Toy Camera. The X10 has the wonderful EXR setting, and if you can master it, you can be amazed with the results in any light. It is a fantastic little camera, one of the best ever. I need to get out there and shoot some more of my raccoons. they come every night for a good meal and are plenty willing to pose for the X10. Some are so fat they can barely walk...life is good for animals around here! Regards!

01-10-2016, 10:18 AM - 1 Like	#1311
paulh Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2010 Location: DFW Texas/Ventura County, CA Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 33,301	Originally posted by Rupert The X10 has the wonderful EXR setting This is something I need to check out - I'm in Av mode 95% of the time on my X10. Looks like a well-fed and happy 'coon A few recent ones (some crossposted)

01-10-2016, 11:22 AM - 1 Like	#1312
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,626	Originally posted by paulh This is something I need to check out - I'm in Av mode 95% of the time on my X10. Looks like a well-fed and happy 'coon EXR is neat. I like the output from the dynamic range mode - had I been able to adjust the shutter speed while using it, I probably would have kept my HS50 EXR. Here's a pic from the Canon SX50 I had a few years ago. Excellent sensor and glass, horrible (for me) ergonomics.

01-10-2016, 11:49 AM	#1313
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by luftfluss Here's a pic from the Canon SX50 I had a few years ago. That's a nice shot! He's a fat one! Originally posted by paulh This is something I need to check out - I'm in Av mode 95% of the time on my X10. Looks like a well-fed and happy 'coon A few recent ones (some crossposted) Check out the EXR it can work wonders! .....and in the small sensor of the X10, AV doesn't make a lot of difference...do some testing and you will see. In that last shot, Otis saw a Cottonmouth just below the surface about to grab your poor little doggie....be more careful! Regards!

01-10-2016, 05:42 PM	#1314
kyteflyer Veteran Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Newcastle, Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,444	Originally posted by luftfluss EXR is neat. I like the output from the dynamic range mode - had I been able to adjust the shutter speed while using it, I probably would have kept my HS50 EXR. Here's a pic from the Canon SX50 I had a few years ago. Excellent sensor and glass, horrible (for me) ergonomics. But you shot some wonderful stuff with that camera. I will never forget your swan shots, or the frog, Marvellous! This little fellow is ever so cute too, I don't think I have seen him before!

01-10-2016, 06:44 PM - 1 Like	#1315
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	My new toy is a Yashica T3D. Full frame even! Chris

01-10-2016, 06:50 PM	#1316
Jacquot Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: May 2008 Location: Sun City Center, FL Photos: Gallery Posts: 2,544	Originally posted by ChrisPlatt My new toy is a Yashica T3D. Full frame even! Chris That's a good one!

01-10-2016, 08:40 PM - 3 Likes	#1317
luftfluss Site Supporter Join Date: Jun 2011 Location: NJ Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,626	Originally posted by Rupert That's a nice shot! He's a fat one! Thanks. One doesn't always get "toy" results from "toy" cameras. He's not so fat, just fluffed up because of the cold. IIRC, it was below freezing. Originally posted by kyteflyer But you shot some wonderful stuff with that camera. I will never forget your swan shots, or the frog, Marvellous! This little fellow is ever so cute too, I don't think I have seen him before! Thanks, Sue! We'll never forget the fabulous Smedley the Frog. He had a crush on my sweetie, I think. She told Smedley a story of a frog who was kissed by a princess, but he didn't turn into a human prince because he was already such a handsome frog! We still refer to the place where we met him as "Smedley's Spot". Fuji HS50 EXR

01-11-2016, 07:14 AM	#1318
Rupert Veteran Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Texas Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 25,123 Original Poster	Originally posted by luftfluss he was already such a handsome frog! I love froggie shots...and those are damn fine ones! Regards!

01-11-2016, 07:07 PM - 1 Like	#1319
ChrisPlatt Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: Rockaway Beach NYC Posts: 7,696	Originally posted by Jacquot That's a good one! A bargain too. Thanks to the PF member who agreed to my offer! Chris