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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 11-24-2023, 03:33 PM  
Plesant surprise arrived today.
Posted By Ned Bunnell
Replies: 31
Views: 2,593
I also received this very nice gift today. In my case, a thank you for buying the K3iii Mono.

Forum: Ricoh GR 09-02-2023, 10:09 AM  
The Ricoh GXR Club
Posted By Ned Bunnell
Replies: 587
Views: 127,380
My apologies. I didn’t realize you’d previously seen the Voigt images. What lens are you going to use with the A12 M-mount?
Forum: Ricoh GR 09-01-2023, 07:26 AM  
The Ricoh GXR Club
Posted By Ned Bunnell
Replies: 587
Views: 127,380
Looks like you’re having a blast with the GXR and congrats on getting the A12 module. I bought a Voigtlander 35mm f/2 Ultron ASPH VM lens last year for it. Works great. If interested I have a hashtag on IG #nedsgxrviogt with pictures of the lens. Cheers, Ned
Forum: Pentax K-3 III Monochrome 07-11-2023, 01:22 PM  
Morning walk with a Great Egret
Posted By Ned Bunnell
Replies: 4
Views: 726
Thanks, he was pretty friendly walking next to me for at least 25 yards:) Don’t you have some horribly hot weather in Arizona? Stay cool. This time of the year in Sarasota, we get some great clouds coming in off the Gulf.
Forum: Pentax K-3 III Monochrome 07-11-2023, 09:17 AM  
Morning walk with a Great Egret
Posted By Ned Bunnell
Replies: 4
Views: 726
This K-3 III Mono sub forum is pretty quite. So thought I’d share a series of casual snapshots I took yesterday. This great egret joined me on my walk along the bay front in Sarasota. He was a friendly guy and joked I must be really old as I was still using an SLR. But he said that’s ok, I’m sick of all the visitors trying to shoot me with their iPhones.

When I told him it was a monochrome camera, his eyes widened and he said that’s really cool, I look so much better in black and white. I’ll give you a few poses and if they’re good, send me the files, I’ll put them up on my Instagram feed.

Lens used: smc PENTAX-FA 77mm f/1.8

Link to a few of his poses:

K-3 III Mono and Great Egret | Flickr
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 07-09-2023, 06:22 AM  
Odd: Super Takumar 50mm f/1.4, 8 or 7 element?
Posted By Ned Bunnell
Replies: 16
Views: 757
These are old photos of both my 7 and 8 element. Thought they might be of interest to you.
Super Takumar 50 F/1.4 | Flickr
Forum: Pentax K-3 III Monochrome 06-22-2023, 07:26 AM  
Mike Johnston’s view on the K3 Mono
Posted By Ned Bunnell
Replies: 16
Views: 1,479
I think he was pretty clear in his praise for Pentax making an affordable monochrome available.

We also recently chatted off-line, and he shared a cute comment about Max’s expression in a photo that I took at ISO 25600. He also said “Good-lookin' B&W!” so I’m sure he’s aware of the camera’s capabilities. My guess is he just doesn’t have the time to do a full blown review.

Another photo of Max at ISO 25600 | Ned Bunnell | Flickr
Forum: Pentax K-3 III Monochrome 06-09-2023, 01:51 PM  
Mike Johnston’s view on the K3 Mono
Posted By Ned Bunnell
Replies: 16
Views: 1,479
He posted his “reaction” to the camera on The Online Photographer yesterday. Here’s the link in case you’re interested in reading it.

The Online Photographer: Here Are My Reactions to the Pentax Monochrome
Forum: Pentax K-3 III Monochrome 06-06-2023, 05:10 AM  
Memorial Day Parade, Sarasota
Posted By Ned Bunnell
Replies: 2
Views: 585
Thanks, glad you liked the photos. No filters used. Compared to the M10M, I’m finding the need for filters is not as critical. I’m having no problems capturing, for example, the clouds in our typically strong tropical light here in Sarasota. And to clarify this point, I’m not interested in creating HDR like images, just accurate representations of the light and tones that I saw in the scene. Exposure is important though. In quite a few cases, I will underexpose the shot significantly, pulling down the highlights, but there’s so much detail in the shadows it’s easy to bring them up in post.

Cheers, Ned
Forum: Pentax K-3 III Monochrome 05-30-2023, 07:55 AM  
Memorial Day Parade, Sarasota
Posted By Ned Bunnell
Replies: 2
Views: 585
Brought my K3M and DFA21 to the parade. It was an overcast morning, versus the very strong Florida sun both participants and spectators usually suffer through. Except for setting white and black points in ACR, and pulling down highlights a bit, I did no other processing. I’ve got more images to look at, but thought a few of you might enjoy these. Cheers, Ned

Memorial Day Parade, Sarasota 2023 | Flickr
Forum: Pentax K-3 III Monochrome 05-25-2023, 05:36 AM  
K-3IIIM and 30yr old FA*200 f/2.8
Posted By Ned Bunnell
Replies: 17
Views: 919
Thanks! I haven’t tried any filters yet. But I can tell you based on using an M10M for three months a few years ago, by comparison there’s almost no need to use filters with the K3M based on my tests so far. I will at some point do some shots with and without filters, but it’s not mandatory like I found was the case with the M10M.
Forum: Pentax K-3 III Monochrome 05-25-2023, 05:25 AM  
K-3IIIM and 30yr old FA*200 f/2.8
Posted By Ned Bunnell
Replies: 17
Views: 919
What surprises me a little is this old lens, while always a sharp performer on my color cameras like the K-5IIs and K-1 II, has never performed better than with this mono sensor. I’ve got an long time friend, who was telling me the FA*200 is an outdated lens design, but when he saw my samples he was blown away:)
Forum: Pentax K-3 III Monochrome 05-23-2023, 08:51 AM  
K-3IIIM and 30yr old FA*200 f/2.8
Posted By Ned Bunnell
Replies: 17
Views: 919
Just an update on using the FA*200. I had it with me again yesterday on my morning walk along the bay front. I was looking for subject matter like boats in the harbor with early sunlight illuminating them.

Then I saw Evan, who recently moved to Sarasota from Dallas walking towards me. I think this image is a nice example of how well the old FA*200 performs, but it also shows off the detail, contrast and tones one can get with the K3M. Other than setting white/black points and pulling down highlights a bit, no other editing was done to image.

Pentax K-3IIIM and 30yr old FA*200 f/2.8 | Ned Bunnell | Flickr
Forum: Pentax K-3 III Monochrome 05-23-2023, 07:47 AM  
K-3IIIM and 30yr old FA*200 f/2.8
Posted By Ned Bunnell
Replies: 17
Views: 919
I didn’t realize you had a converted K1. Now I understand your interest in the K3M:)

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Thanks for that link, I hadn’t seen it before. I probably would enjoy using a fisheye, but probably wouldn’t use it enough to warrant buying one.

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Thanks Rob, I’m really enjoying the camera and hopefully my photos suggest that. I have a long time acquaintance at CR Kennedy (the distributor in Australia) and I know they’re trying to get units asap.

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Thanks for the link. Looks like you’re off to a great start with the camera. I had someone else blame me for their buying the camera. And I agree, Luigi’s video was really good.
Forum: Pentax K-3 III Monochrome 05-21-2023, 02:30 PM  
Auto-focus fine adjustment issue?
Posted By Ned Bunnell
Replies: 15
Views: 1,316
I’ve used a K-1 II for quite a few years. The FA’s (31, 43, 77) didn’t need any adjustments with this camera. Also never an issue with the K-5IIs and even earlier models. They are in pristine condition and I’m the original owner, so not sure if that’s a factor.
Forum: Pentax K-3 III Monochrome 05-21-2023, 02:11 PM  
K-3IIIM and 30yr old FA*200 f/2.8
Posted By Ned Bunnell
Replies: 17
Views: 919
I’d be interested in seeing your fisheye shots. I used the Pentax 10-17 years ago, and got some nice results.

Sounds like you’re already adjusting your eye & mind to “see light and tones”, so you’ll be ready to go when the camera arrives!

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Great to hear you’re having fun with the camera. Would love to see your photos if you can share your Flickr link.

I’m glad my pictures were helpful. I had two long time friends send an almost identical message to me via DM on my IG feed. Both blamed me for convincing them to buy the K3IIIM even though they initially had no plans to do so:)
Forum: Pentax K-3 III Monochrome 05-21-2023, 09:14 AM  
Auto-focus fine adjustment issue?
Posted By Ned Bunnell
Replies: 15
Views: 1,316
No issues at all with my 16yr old 31, 43, 77; the brand new DFA21; or my 30 yr old FA*200.
Forum: Pentax K-3 III Monochrome 05-21-2023, 09:06 AM  
K-3IIIM and 30yr old FA*200 f/2.8
Posted By Ned Bunnell
Replies: 17
Views: 919
My pleasure!

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What’s that saying “love at first sight.” BTW, have you gotten your K3IIIM yet?
Forum: Pentax K-3 III Monochrome 05-21-2023, 08:19 AM  
K-3IIIM and 30yr old FA*200 f/2.8
Posted By Ned Bunnell
Replies: 17
Views: 919
This forum is a little quiet, probably because those who have the camera are out enjoying it.

I’ve been shooting primarily with my FA31 and recently acquired FA21. However, I decided yesterday to take the lovely old FA*200 for my morning walk on the bay front in Sarasota.

I was pleasantly surprised by my initial test shots. Detail and contrast with this lens are quite nice. I’m simply converting my DNG’s using ACR, setting the white and black points, and pulling down highlights to my taste. No additional editing was done.

Here’s a link to my Flickr album if anyone is interested in seeing my test shots from the bay front, and two samples using my favorite model, Max.

Pentax K-3IIIM and FA*200 f:2.8 | Flickr

Cheers, Ned
Forum: Pentax K-3 III Monochrome 05-18-2023, 07:46 AM  
Links to K-3 III Monochrome samples
Posted By Ned Bunnell
Replies: 91
Views: 8,605
That’s a lovely area!

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Small world. Will send you a PM. I’m close to downtown so maybe coffee at Starbucks by the library someday?
Forum: Pentax K-3 III Monochrome 05-16-2023, 06:47 AM  
Links to K-3 III Monochrome samples
Posted By Ned Bunnell
Replies: 91
Views: 8,605
That’s a shame. Since it’s delayed, maybe they’ll let you keep it for more than a week:) BTW with a username “gatorguy” does this mean you live in FL? We could be neighbors, I live in Sarasota.
Forum: Pentax K-3 III Monochrome 05-15-2023, 03:08 PM  
Links to K-3 III Monochrome samples
Posted By Ned Bunnell
Replies: 91
Views: 8,605
Like you, I didn’t think the DFA21 was for me. Too wide for my tastes on the K-1 II and I was totally happy with my 31, 43 and 77. But on the K-3IIIM it becomes a normal wide angle, and the results so far are really nice. Can’t wait to make prints from the images:)
Forum: Pentax K-3 III Monochrome 05-15-2023, 02:39 PM  
Links to K-3 III Monochrome samples
Posted By Ned Bunnell
Replies: 91
Views: 8,605
This is pretty funny. Not sure where you saw this, but I never said that. Must have been generated by AI. And there’s a factual error. I never owned a Mamiya 67. And currently the only cameras on my shelf serving as examples of early cameras are a pristine MX blackpaint, a NOS M3, a Ricoh GR21 and my father’s SX70. But here’s something that’s absolutely true. I love the K-3IIIM and DFA21 which just arrived a few days ago:) Cheers, Ned
Forum: Pentax Price Watch 04-20-2023, 10:04 AM  
Pentax K-3 III Monochrome - Pre-orders open at B&H
Posted By Ned Bunnell
Replies: 13
Views: 1,379
Thanks, I probably will try some higher ISO’s. Just hard for me to think of an occasion where I’d need more than 6400:)
Forum: Pentax Price Watch 04-20-2023, 05:43 AM  
Pentax K-3 III Monochrome - Pre-orders open at B&H
Posted By Ned Bunnell
Replies: 13
Views: 1,379
Hi Adam, Ricoh Pentax US kindly loaned me a Pentax K-3 III Monochrome. I’ve only had it for five days, but I’m quite pleased with what I’m seeing so far. I’m primarily using my SMC FA31 (and FA43). The DNG files which I’m processing with ACR look great. Wonderful tones and detail. And what amazes me is I really can’t tell the difference between ISO 400 and 6400. I’ll probably have to start adding a little “grain” when processing the files with ACR. Because Tri-X never looked this clean:)

I’ve started a Flickr album and will be adding more photos over the next few weeks. Not sure if you allow links, but thought a few folks here might enjoy seeing them. And I should add, at this point I’m not doing any heavy editing. I’m just trying to understand how the Raw files render images.

Cheers, Ned

K-3 III Monochrome | Flickr

K-3 III Monochrome | Flickr
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