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Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands 03-16-2019, 12:02 AM  
The Sony A7 series picture thread -- bring your base, S, and R pics here!
Posted By mde1970
Replies: 403
Views: 38,405
I'm still on the original Sony a7r. With all its limitations around slow auto focus & shutter shock it still meets my needs so no plans to upgrade. This was shot in the v&a museum in London. A7r + Zeiss Loxia 21mm.



Reflected by Illogical., on Flickr
Forum: Pentax Mirrorless Cameras 03-07-2019, 06:31 AM  
An Enthusiast Mirrorless
Posted By mde1970
Replies: 66
Views: 12,010
I went from Pentax K5 a few years back to Sony A7r due to the size and extra resolution. Some people mention that a mirrorless camera + zoom negates the size benefits which is true, but stick a small pancake lens on an a7 and its really a tiny FF camera. So its becomes a flexible system, it can be small if you chose lenses wisely but not with a 70-200 F2.8 zoom.


The downside of the Sony system used to be the eye watering price of lenses. This is not such an issue now as there are now many lenses in the lineup which are both good and low (ish) price. But for the fest few years of the system the lens lineup was limited and quite expensive.
Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands 03-06-2019, 12:16 AM  
Mounting Takumar M42 lenses on a Sony A7r ii body...............
Posted By mde1970
Replies: 17
Views: 4,946
Never had any issues using m42 lenses in my a7r. I have a Takumar 55 1.8 & 50mm f4 macro, both lenses work perfectly (although MF only).
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 04-18-2016, 08:51 AM  
K-Mount Identification
Posted By mde1970
Replies: 5
Views: 2,062
Thanks Pete :-)
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 04-18-2016, 04:37 AM  
K-Mount Identification
Posted By mde1970
Replies: 5
Views: 2,062
Cheers John. I think you are right, it looks like OM. The seller has a load more OM gear up for sale so this would make sense. I don't understand why they did'nt try it out on the OM-10 they had listed!
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 04-18-2016, 03:18 AM  
K-Mount Identification
Posted By mde1970
Replies: 5
Views: 2,062
Looking at a lens on ebay but seller can not confirm the mount.

I'm unable to be 100% sure from the pictures if its K-mount so wondered if anyone could assist (already asked for additional pictures and this is what the seller sent me).
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 12-02-2015, 12:54 AM  
auto takumar question
Posted By mde1970
Replies: 9
Views: 1,556
so reading the link above it sounds like the 85mm has a fully automatic diaphragm. However from the pictures of the lens its unclear to me. There is a Button at the base so I assume this is either the button to cock the semi automatic diaphragm or possibly the Auto/Manual switch (as I have a similar switch on my Super Takumar 55mm).

Picture attached just in case anyone has the Auto Version and can clear this up for me :-)
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 12-01-2015, 02:33 PM  
auto takumar question
Posted By mde1970
Replies: 9
Views: 1,556
Yes the 85mm Auto Takumar 1.8
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 12-01-2015, 02:29 PM  
auto takumar question
Posted By mde1970
Replies: 9
Views: 1,556
Thanks Dave. So it sounds like there will be no real downside to having an auto as oppose to super takumar?
Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help 12-01-2015, 02:09 PM  
auto takumar question
Posted By mde1970
Replies: 9
Views: 1,556
I've just hit the button and purchased a Auto Takumar lens. I assumed it functioned the same as my super takumar 55mm but just noticed it's listed as having a semi - auto diaphragm. I'm now uncertain if the operation of this will be different to my super takumar lens?? (I'll be using this on mirrorless so any advice much apprechiated)???

Mark
Forum: Pentax Medium Format 10-23-2015, 03:22 AM  
UK Based Pentax Event - 645z
Posted By mde1970
Replies: 1
Views: 1,057
added photos for the event.
Forum: Pentax Medium Format 10-23-2015, 01:10 AM  
UK Based Pentax Event - 645z
Posted By mde1970
Replies: 1
Views: 1,057
I'm not sure if this will be of interest to anyone but thought I would submit a post just in case. I have a friend (Matt who runs Forgotten Heritage Facebook page) who is arranging on a Day of shooting at Farnborough Wind Tunnels in the UK. Matt is K3 ambassador for Ricoh UK and this day is a joint venture between Ricoh UK & FH. Ricoh will be supplying a number of 645z's to use throughout the day and lighting setup by Elinchrom. This location is not normally open to the public so its a one off event to get hands on the Pentax flagship camera and shoot it in a really unusual location. A couple of links below to the event.

https://www.facebook.com/ForgottenHeritagePhotography/photos/pcb.91747253834...type=3&theater

https://www.facebook.com/ForgottenHeritagePhotography/photos/pcb.91747253834...type=3&theater

many thanks
mark
Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion 02-19-2015, 07:20 AM  
In a slump about my next lens.
Posted By mde1970
Replies: 27
Views: 2,576
If you are happy with MF then have you also looked at older MF lenses. The Takumar 85mm must be around the same price range (I have a 55mm and love the results).
Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories 01-19-2015, 10:11 AM  
Project Urban Decay
Posted By mde1970
Replies: 301
Views: 54,417
An old derelict farmhouse in Luxembourg.

another day by mde.., on Flickr
Forum: Monthly Photo Contests 01-04-2015, 06:31 AM  
subterranean
Posted By mde1970
Replies: 24
Views: 1,500
Disused underground reservoir, London. A single exposure of 736 seconds long lit by two lightsources which were moved down the two side rows.


subterranean by mde.., on Flickr
Forum: Pentax Forums Giveaways 12-14-2014, 12:19 AM  
3 Million Post Giveaway: Confirm your entry!
Posted By mde1970
Replies: 2,853
Views: 133,240
I'm in.

Good luck everyone :-)
Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands 12-08-2014, 09:32 AM  
NEX System Pictures Thread
Posted By mde1970
Replies: 2,408
Views: 293,019
This was my thought as well Mike. I like the emptiness/negative space of the open water on the right of the frame and intentionally cropped as a letterbox. Never thought of cropping as square until mentioned but will give it some though (always good to have some CC :))
Forum: Pentax Forums Giveaways 12-03-2014, 02:19 AM  
Win an FA 31mm Ltd: PF 3 million post giveaway!
Posted By mde1970
Replies: 2,237
Views: 143,923
hmmm shall I enter this competition ;-)
Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands 12-03-2014, 02:14 AM  
NEX System Pictures Thread
Posted By mde1970
Replies: 2,408
Views: 293,019
Taken on NEX-7 with Tamron 10-24 (K mount). Due to no aperture ring on this lens the adapter has an open/close function to set the required adapter (as you may guess its not exactly precise but when shooting UWA I just dial it in mid way and results are normally pretty good).


halcyon by mde.., on Flickr
Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion 12-02-2014, 03:54 AM  
Are SLRs dying?
Posted By mde1970
Replies: 659
Views: 47,613
Yep agreed with this statement. The A7/A7r is significantly lighter and smaller than most DSLR systems and there will be lost of people (like myself) who want this portability that DSLR's currently don't offer. I have a friend who sold all his FF canon gear and now shoots A7r and I am planning on doing the same (although I will keep my FA43 and Takumar 55 to shoot on the A7). If Pentax had a good mirror-less offering then I would definitely consider it as an option (unfortunately I don't see the K01/Q system as meeting my requirements).

So in answer to the question - Are SLR's dying? My view is I don't think so and there will always be photographers who want a SLR, but the mirrorless market is likely to be a massive growth area over the next 10 years.
Forum: Mini-Challenges, Games, and Photo Stories 12-02-2014, 03:19 AM  
Project Urban Decay
Posted By mde1970
Replies: 301
Views: 54,417
As this thread seems to have been resurrected I'll join in:).

A recent shot taken at an abandoned Power station in Belgium.

Control by mde.., on Flickr
Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands 10-20-2014, 02:21 AM  
Takumar 28mm on A7R
Posted By mde1970
Replies: 11
Views: 1,609
I see what you mean. Seems to vignette quite a bit.

---------- Post added 10-20-14 at 10:27 AM ----------




Looks pretty good. Does it work wide open or have the same vignette issues like the Super Tak? To be honest I can't see myself shooting 28mm wide open, but good nice to know in advance if the lens has any drawbacks.
Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands 10-14-2014, 01:51 AM  
NEX System Pictures Thread
Posted By mde1970
Replies: 2,408
Views: 293,019
FA43 on NEX-7

blue eyes by mde.., on Flickr
Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands 10-14-2014, 01:49 AM  
Takumar 28mm on A7R
Posted By mde1970
Replies: 11
Views: 1,609
cheers for the reply. Good to know it works on FF

I think I'd have bought the lens anyway to use on my K5 but nice to use it on both cameras :-)
Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands 10-13-2014, 09:22 AM  
Takumar 28mm on A7R
Posted By mde1970
Replies: 11
Views: 1,609
I'm thinking of buying a SMC Takumar 28mm. I will use it on my K5 but have pretty much committed to upgrading to an A7/A7R next year and wondered if anyone has experience of this lens on the A7/A7R?? I have read on some forums that the corners are not great so would be interested in anyone's experience :-)
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