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Forum: Pentax K-1 & K-1 II
11-28-2018, 02:10 PM
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Just got my K1 last month. I have the standard assortment of old glass that most have. M28 2.8, M100 2.8, A135 2.8. m200 f4, etc. My only autofocus full frame lenses are the DA 35, fa50 f2 & Sigma DL70-300. My only weathersealed lens is the APSC 18-135, which is fine for just walking around.
What a great camera! such a joy to use and a great upgrade from my K-30. Here are a few pix with my Auto Sears (Tokina) 300mm 5.6 lens. The distance was about 18ft for both pics. I used lightroom, and this lens will always have that funky green mud bokeh in the shadows, but the center in nice and clean. Not bad for a $25, mint condition 300mm prime.
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Forum: Repairs and Warranty Service
11-30-2018, 11:30 AM
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I got one in great condition a few months ago for $22 off ebay
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Forum: Film SLRs and Compact Film Cameras
10-25-2017, 10:19 AM
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Just picked up a Pentax Super Program for $20 and shot, then developed my first roll of film. Never done any film photography, except for a long time ago. I used Kodak 400TX and developed using Ilfotec DDX, Photo formulary TF-4 fixer, and photo-flo. I developed for 8min & fixed for 5min. I scanned the negs using a Wolverine F2D filmscanner.
The camera worked great as far as the metering. I shot half the roll with a FA 50 1.4 and the other half with an A135 2.8. I wasn't really happy with the shots from the 50mm, but the 135mm I liked. I have the basic rage and assortment of manual lenses. M 28mm, A50 2.0, M 100mm, M200, and a sears(TOKINA) 300mm. So I need to burn thru a few more rolls of fillm, and remember to take notes, so I know what settings to use.
I see a lot of people use the 400TX film and push the ISO to 1600. If I do this, do I still process for the same time? 8 minutes? or is 8 min even the right developing time at 400speed?
Here are a few samples. The shot of the schnauzer is with the FA 50 1.4 and the others are with the A135 2.8. I did minimal noise reduction & sharpening in Lightroom.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
05-08-2015, 09:25 AM
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We had rain & a little snow in the San Jacinto Mountains in Palm Springs this morning, as well as a rainbow.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
04-18-2015, 05:00 AM
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Working on the Milky Way now that summer is almost here and it's visible again in California. This was with a K-30, Rokinon 16mm F2 at 2.8, iso 3200, 20sec.. I stacked 4 exp. in deep sky & lightroom and did some bad editing to the trees in photoshop. This was a test set up for Tues/Wed when the Lyrids meteor shower peaks.
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Forum: Travel, Events, and Groups
03-10-2015, 08:32 AM
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Not really a serious submission....just having fun
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Forum: Travel, Events, and Groups
03-08-2015, 10:17 AM
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Refined the design a bit...
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Forum: Travel, Events, and Groups
03-05-2015, 01:48 PM
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How about keeping the spotmatic and just using a black shirt :)
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Forum: Travel, Events, and Groups
03-05-2015, 12:52 PM
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Forum: Travel, Events, and Groups
03-18-2015, 10:55 AM
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-09-2015, 04:54 PM
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Another landscape example with the moon setting last week. SMC m-200mm f4
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
03-09-2015, 05:20 AM
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Forum: Travel, Events, and Groups
03-05-2015, 04:22 PM
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
02-16-2015, 06:59 AM
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Forum: Photographic Technique
02-23-2015, 09:52 AM
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Your heading in the right direction. Go much higher ISO 1600-3600 and try adjusting the tonal curve to get the fainter stars to pop. Here are some of my shots. and Yes the telescope will work!
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
02-12-2015, 09:32 AM
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Tried out the barn door tracker I built last night. I have to say it worked really well. I was able to do 30sec shots with a 50mm and 135mm with no trailing. This is Sirius with the A-135mm. 7- 30sec exposures, stacked in DeepSky and edited in LR. Still getting the hang of it.
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
02-03-2015, 05:19 PM
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Built a barn door tracker today. I added a bolt on the end furthest from the tripod so I can attach my monopod for stability. It's actually pretty steady. My 4" Orion skyscanner 400mm reflector telescope will mount on it too. I hope to try it tonight if the clouds and moon cooperate.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
02-05-2015, 04:28 PM
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Um, kinda hard to criticize that shot. Just stunning. The no light zone must make a big diff in catching everything.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
01-20-2015, 03:25 PM
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Wow, nice set up. I'll go to the back of the classroom and sit down now with my little Orion SkyScanner 100mm.
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I've been doing shots of meteor showers with no tracking, so you don't have to track or stack your pix for a nice image if you've got your settings and the right lens. Oh and a clear sky.
Here's a meteor and my first try at the Milky Way back in August or so:
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-17-2015, 09:46 AM
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I used the tak 135 2.5 for comet lovejoy and the Orion Nebula last night. These are 30, 4 sec exposures ISO2500 F2.8 stacked in DeepSky Stacker:
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Forum: Lens Clubs
01-14-2015, 11:08 PM
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Auto Sears 300mm 5.6 with a K-30. My attempt at Comet Lovejoy:
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Forum: Troubleshooting and Beginner Help
01-09-2015, 06:32 AM
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I have (or had) the same problem. I ordered the O-ME53 Pentax Magnifying Eyecup for $29. Here's the official description:
The Pentax O-ME53 Viewfinder Loupe magnifying eyecup works with all Pentax DSLR bodies and offers 1.2 times magnification over the entire image field. This is ideal for critical focusing (e.g. macro photography), and when using manual focus lenses.
If you search there is a thread for it. For me, it works perfect!
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Forum: Pentax SLR Lens Discussion
01-02-2015, 08:26 AM
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It took me a while to really like this lens. But if you need a walk around WR this is your best choice. Here's a Hummingbird I shot with the 18-135, K-30 and Sigma flash.
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