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Forum: General Talk
09-07-2014, 03:24 PM
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Who says wide lenses have to be huge and heavy? My Pen F trio, L-R: 20mm f/3.5, 25mm f/4 on NEX-6, and 38mm f/1.8. :D All but the camera acquired in the last few weeks.
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Forum: General Talk
09-03-2014, 07:15 PM
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Forum: General Talk
09-03-2014, 07:55 AM
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I envy people like you. I took the "serious adult" route to making a living, and working for duty and obligation grows stale after a few decades.
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Forum: General Talk
09-03-2014, 07:51 AM
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Yep, the Pen F lenses do indeed cover the APS-C circle, as the original half-frame Pen F was a miniature rangefinder-ish camera with a short registration distance. The Pen F to E-mount adapter is quite thin, so a Nex with a Pen F lens is a small package. The lenses work great, particularly the 38 f/1.8, and prices for them on eBay are rather high, unless you happen to find a seller who isn't trying to hit a home run on each lens.
I've never had any focus by wire lenses, so can't address that.
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Forum: General Talk
09-02-2014, 05:15 PM
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A trio of Olympus Pen F lenses for my NEX-6: 20mm f/3.5, 25mm f/4, and 38mm f/1.8. Added a Sony SEL 20mm f/2.8 pancake, as well. Also bought all the fixins' to build myself a new desktop PC, as I'm currently working on an 8+ year old Dell XPS 410, which lags badly these days while photo editing. I'm good for a while.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
09-02-2014, 05:08 PM
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I actually started in MILC with a 5R, then decided I "needed" a weather sealed camera. Bought the K-30 and liked it, and took a lot of nice photos, but I slowly realized the Sony controls were more to my liking, as well as the smaller form factor. Bought a NEX-6, and sold the 5R and K-30. Same with me - nothing all against Pentax, and they make good cameras. I just prefer Sony's offerings. The Olympus OM-D E-M5 looks appealing as a weather sealed body, and it is smaller than the K-30 - although still larger than the NEX-6. If the E-M5 comes down in price over the next year or so, I might get one, but for now, the NEX-6 is my primary shooter. On the other hand, if Sony ever makes a weather sealed camera without significantly bulking it up, I'd give it serious consideration. I used to have a Pasasonic Tough camera that was dust, water, and shock resistant, and it could easily slide into my pocket. IQ was not as good, but it showed a tough camera doesn't have to be huge.
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Forum: Pentax DSLR Discussion
09-02-2014, 09:49 AM
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I have to admit I'm the odd man out here. I've bowed out of the Pentax DSLR realm, and sold my like-new K-30. It was a nice camera, but I really prefer the form factor and operation of my Sony NEX cameras. I will miss the weather sealing, but my NEX-6 with an Olympus PEN F lens makes for a delightfully compact system with great IQ. I'm keeping the Q and 01 prime for those times when I want an absolutely minimalist camera, or when I want to take aerial photos with one of my model airplanes. I've sold off the majority of my lenses over the past few weeks, and keeping only those I really want to have around. I still have a few K-mount legacy lenses, but only because I like the quality of the lens, not because I'm particularly hung up on the mount. Great thing about the NEX is that nearly any mount can be used on it with the proper adapter.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-29-2014, 05:31 PM
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Beautiful! I love this composition, Bob. Print it and hang it up, I say.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-26-2014, 07:22 AM
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-26-2014, 07:20 AM
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Enjoyed the photos as always, Bob. Looks like a neat place to visit.
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Forum: Ricoh GR
08-23-2014, 01:38 PM
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Those images are quite good, in my opinion.
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Forum: Sold Items
08-23-2014, 06:28 AM
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William, check your in-box.
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Sold. Thanks to all for looking.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-23-2014, 05:25 AM
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Beautiful. I haven't seen a Monarch here in the western foothills of WV for several years.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-23-2014, 05:23 AM
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Forum: Sold Items
08-22-2014, 06:19 PM
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PentaxForums.com Marketplace Listing
Item for Sale
Pentax K-30 Crystal Blue DSLR, body only + K-mount to M42 adapter ring.
Asking Price
375.00 USD
Item Location
Scott Depot, WV (United States)
Item Description
Pentax K-30 Crystal Blue DSLR, body only + K-mount to M42 adapter ring. The camera is in excellent condition and functions perfectly. Two batteries, charger, USB cord, body cap, original software, and strap are all included with the original box. Buyer supplies own SD card(s). Reasonable offers will be considered.
Are you the original owner of the item being sold?
Yes
Are you selling or trading this item?
Selling
Item Condition (Key)
Used
Like New
Shipping Destinations
United States
Shipping Charge
included
Shipping Services
USPS
Accepted Payment Types
PayPal
Return Policy & Additional Details
14-day return policy. Just notify me within 14 days that you wish to return the camera, and ship it back (you pay return shipping). To receive a full refund, the camera must be returned in the same physical and operational condition (undamaged and unmodified), in the original box, with all items that were shipped.
Please send me a private message if interested in the item!
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-22-2014, 07:32 AM
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Excellent shots, Charlie. I saw an identical bird at our Butterfly Bush a few days ago, but by the time I had the camera out, it was gone. I'll have to try the nectar trick.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-22-2014, 07:29 AM
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I have no guess on which is which, but I'd be pleased to have taken any of them. Great scenes.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-22-2014, 07:27 AM
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Indeed. Beautiful capture.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-22-2014, 07:25 AM
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-18-2014, 03:46 PM
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-18-2014, 03:45 PM
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Very good detail in those, Charlie.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-18-2014, 03:44 PM
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-18-2014, 03:43 PM
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Nice mood in this one, Bob
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Forum: Canon, Nikon, Sony, and Other Camera Brands
08-18-2014, 03:37 PM
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Thanks. You get a sense for the unreal amount of power they have when watching them from a rooftop a few hundred feet away.
Thanks Jim. :D
Thanks for commenting, Jason. They are indeed unusual birds.
Thanks for commenting Tim.
Now, if only I'm on duty the next time a C17 flies in. We get one every couple of years or so.
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Forum: Post Your Photos!
08-18-2014, 03:04 PM
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I'm thinking Mama is on the right, based on her slightly wider jaw and predatory stance - as well as the evil-eyed stare she's giving you. :)
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