Re: For sale Friday, big list to unload

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Sounds like old home week!

Interested in a\*200. 

Have a 1.7x af Tc for sale that needs to go.
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Thinking of a modest 3-D imaging project

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1. Take digital images with the stereo adapter

2. Modify the viewer by adding an lcd screen to display the image.

   Might be an interesting project. The hard part would be to to source a very 
small screen, or make a different sort of viewer.

   Anyone done this before
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I don’t know water fowl

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https://www.flickr.com/gp/101533246@N02/rLrsxU8r2Q

What can anyone tell me about them?
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Re: Looking to do some repair

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never mind.

figured it out.
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Looking to do some repair

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Need to disassemble part of the 6x7.

Can’t see how the shutter release is removed.

I’m thinking the round chrome part probably screws on, but not sure which 
direction the thread goes..

And I can’t find a disassembly document on it.
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good estate sale shopping today

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Picked up a first-run K1000 (S/N on top) with the 55/2.\
The lens has the rounded “M” rather than the pointed letter, so it’s the second 
gen of that series.\
Also found on shopgoodwill a pretty uncommon body. A motor drive KX. It’s on 
its way. Hope it works.
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Re: Re: Weather

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My main concern is cold and internal fogging.

So many surfaces, so difficult to maintain.

LF lenses are easily disassembled. Not so with this class of equipment.

Of course there are always ziplock bags.
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Weather

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Back in the day 

I was less concerned for my LF equipment out in the cold and snow than I am for 
this 35mm-class equipment.
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Re: LBA

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Like button, where art thou?
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Re: Let's test the list!

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Is the server god named Ungit?
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Re: Re: Grand Canyon Shot

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There are condors there but the beaks are different. The condors are few. I saw 
more ravens than anything else.
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Re: Re: Grand Canyon Shot

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Some sort.
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Grand Canyon Shot

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https://www.flickr.com/photos/101533246@N02/53243596951/in/album-72177720308767271/

To my 77mm album I added the full-frame and crop of a bird shot at the Grand 
Canyon. 77mm on the K1.
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Re: On the Road Again ...

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Albuquerque was probably the nicest city we went through in the SW.
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Re: Re: https://www.flickr.com/photos/101533246@N02/albums/72177720310649025

[collinb]

OF course. DSLR is, for the most part, better than mirrorless for focus 
accuracy.

I did this handheld and before leaving for work this a.m. No time for a tripod.

Also, the Sony is more pixels but the Pentax still looks generally better.

Now if I put the 77 on the Sony … it would best any of their lenses.
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https://www.flickr.com/photos/101533246@N02/albums/72177720310649025

[collinb]

https://www.flickr.com/photos/101533246@N02/albums/72177720310649025

Yes, they’re both older hardware. But comparisons of top-end equipment are 
still useful.

The Sony A7RII was equipped with the G24-105/4. The K-1 with the 77/1.8 
Limited. Two outstanding lenses.

Both of these pairs are crops from the same image (1 P, 1 S) to show both 
detail and DOF.

Sony image at 98mm, f4, 1/100, iso 2000.

Pentax image at 77mm, f2.2, iso 400.

Neither sensor was accurate on the brick color. The Sony had too much yellow 
and the Pentax too much red. Reality was about half-way between the two. I 
wonder what the digital version of the 77/1.8 would have done with the brick 
color.

The 77 was better on edge sharpness, though the 24-105 is quite respectable for 
a zoom. (I understand that there is a next gen of the f4 zoom that is even 
better. Sony is doing a good job, though quite pricey.)

Both lenses do render DOF quite nicely. Though this isn’t formally a “macro” 
shot, some lenses do exhibit too much curvature in close-up work. Both of these 
perform nicely.

I don’t have a Pentax zoom that is the equivalent of the Sony or I would have 
used it. The 300/4.5 might have been a bit unwieldy.

The short of it is this, and it’s something we all know: Pentax still holds its 
own. I state this because people sometimes need this type of reassurance.

Also … why do I have two bodies? I have two because the SLR works much better 
when shooting anything that might be in motion while a mirrorless body works 
better for streaming, recording, and informal gatherings (due to general 
compactness).
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OT: You can never have too many cam ....

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https://bid.cbusauctions.com/auctions/10110/lot/28422-leisegang-model-3bd3-colposcope
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Re: PESO: Portrait of a roe deer

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Beautiful outdoor work.

I’ve a cousin who does this as well though the unfortunately uses another 
brand. :-(

https://www.facebook.com/mark.brendemuehl

https://www.facebook.com/p/Wildside-Images-100063574481180/
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Re: Re: Curious ...

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The K2 method is no different than any other camera with a rewind button on the 
bottom.

The LX was clearly special.
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Re: Pentax MX Film Advance Lever

[collinb]

Apparently the M series was consistent.

https://www.ecrater.com/p/42329296/pentax-m-series-original-film-advance?gps=1

I have one from a trashed ME Super if you’re interested.
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Curious ...

[collinb]

Anyone here EVER use the double-exposure capacity of the LX?

I always thought it was cool, but never needed it so never got one.

(The only other PK body I’ve seen with double-exposure is that Promaster 2500 
PK)
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Shooting the stars

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I have to shoot the stars because I couldn’t hit the broad side of the moon.

Anyway, this Fall when we’re out away from civilization I’d like to try some 
astro shooting. If only this once.

The 300/4.5 might do nicely. 

But if I were to take a telescope …

… is a DSLR too heavy?

… is a tracking system critical?
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Re: Re: Whatever became of this lens?

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Larry Colen wrote:

> I have the lens pictured, but that's the 15-30/2.8
>
> If you search on the 35/2.0 it looks very different
>
> \--
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> l...@red4est.com  sent from ret13est

You’re right. Duh.

I had a 35/2 at one time. Rarely shoot wide angle so I parted with it. Now down 
to 77 & F\*300.

Looking for an ultrawide for vacation scapes later.
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Whatever became of this lens?

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https://us.ricoh-imaging.com/product/smc-pentax-fa-35mm-f2-0-al-refurbished/

Never saw one anywhere other than the website. No used ones for sale that I can 
see. The old Boz site doesn’t list it. 

I’m even wondering why it ever existed.
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For those wanting something special ...

[collinb]

https://shopgoodwill.com/item/168889123

I’ve never seen the remote for the Winder ME II.
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A history question

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I know the original K bodies had the s/n on the top housing.

The later Asahi bodies had the s/n on a sticker.

But in between the s/n was stamped into the base plate metal.

Anyone know the years of these changes?
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The transitions seem slow ...

[collinb]

... but the new HD PENTAX-FA 50mmF1.4 looks like it has improved image 
rendering over the older FA and its ancestors. And without going the extra 
“star” or “limited” route for improved imaging.

IOW, it looks like “good” became “very good” without much effort via coating (a 
must), diaphragm, and optical design changes/adjustments.
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First shots with 77/1.8

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All I can say is … WOW.

I was never a fan of the 43/1.9, but the 77 is a whole different animal.

This is hand-held.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/101533246@N02/52945615128/in/dateposted-public/
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Re: A few lenses FS

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Haven’t seen you for the longest time.

You’ll like Gary’s new store if you’ve not been there yet. On Grandview. I’m 
building a lot of his display cases.

24/2AL sounds interesting to me ...
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another ancient Pentax sighting

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Scarecrow and Mrs King

Season 3, episode 22 (last of season)

Agent Lee Stetson is using a Pentax 110 with the 50mm.

Only time I’ve seen it used on TV.
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If I had a photography bucket list item ...

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… it would be to get another 8x10 and have a pilot fly me to some place in 
northern Canada or Alaska where nobody has been or photographed yet. And then 
do it.

Also, I’d like to have Elon Musk fly me to Mars to photograph it as long as 
there’s a guaranteed return trip.
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Vacation suggestion

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In Sept we’re going to Yellowstone for 1 week followed by the Grand Canyon for 
another week.

At least with digital I don’t have to worry about running out of film. (Just 
battery life.) Except for the 6x7. At 10 shots per roll one must be judicious.

So the question is: What should I shoot? Not just the same things that a 
million other tourists have shot, that’s for certain.
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Found a good use for the 400-600

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Some college football stadiums often limit lens length to 6 inches.

The 400-600 is 4.25”.

My dream is Camp Randall this Fall.
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Re: Re: Well, I got the 400-600 reflex zoom

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Daniel J. Matyola wrote:

> I understand it is one of the better mirror lenses.
>
> Dan Matyola
> *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery
> *

The little I have used it so far … results of course look like a mirror lens. 
That’s to be expected. It compares favorably to the Tokina & other mirror 
lenses that I’ve used in the past. It’s certainly better on the contrast side.

Its big advantage would be for travel where space is a consideration. 
Especially going overseas where weight charges might be a concern.

In a couple of weeks I’m going to try to shoot a local nest pair of bald eagles 
with it. And I’ll compare it to the F\*300/4.5. Of course the F\* will be 
optically way above it. But when it comes to function in the field, that’s a 
different question.
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Re: Re: SDM question

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I’m not quite at that point yet.

But I did take a look at the sample images: 
https://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/pentax-50-f14-comparison/samples-photos.html

It looks like they’ve got a winner optical formula. It’s nice to see images 
that don’t look so flat as is too common in 35mm lens formulas.

https://lens-db.com/hd-pentax-d-fa-50mm-f14-sdm-aw-2018/
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Well, I got the 400-600 reflex zoom

[collinb]

Evaluation:

1. the F\*300/4.5 cropped is sharper than the 400-600.

2. If space requirements or size restrictions are critical then there’s no 
other choice.

3. It’s a “good” lens. Results are acceptable.

4. Always support on a monopod or tripod. Use hand-held camera shake reduction 
only in bright sunlight.
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SDM question

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Just a question that came to mind ..

I recall the first 50mm SDM drive having lots of reliability problems.

Has that been fixed in later SDM-drive lenses?
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Re: PESOS: Portraits, no Pentax content

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Well done.

Beauty dish is the best portrait lighting.

Too bad more people don’t use them.

Umbrellas (“lots of soft light”) is the most boring way to shoot.
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Re: Mouse/trackball question

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Rick Womer wrote:

> I have been using a Logitech trackball for my photo computer for years, and 
> it is wearing out. It has a red ball operated by one’s right thumb, and a 
> vertical scroll wheel and two buttons operated by index and second fingers.
>
> What should I replace it with?
>
> I have a Kensington Expert Mouse on my work computer; it has a huge 
> trackball, four buttons, and a scroll wheel surrounding the track ball. I 
> tried it on the photo computer and it was awkward.
>
> Other suggestions?
>
> Rick

I use the Logitech Marble Mouse. Always enjoyed the ball on top instead of on 
the side.

https://www.amazon.com/Logitech-Right-Handed-Trackman-Marble/dp/B00BX9RZB4/
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Re: PESO: some more golden hour pics

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Are these straight from the camera?
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OT: I watch too much old TV

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Watched an old episode of Scarecrow & Mrs. King. (S2/E2).

Looks like Kate Jackson used a black Electro 35 and the sons a Fujica SLR.

Couldn’t tell for certain what models.
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Re: Kind of like the PDML

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Larry Colen wrote:

> A pentax camera and a bunch of asses
> https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/52714421905/in/album-72177720306301096/
>
> \--
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> l...@red4est.com.   sent from Mirkwood

At first I thought, “Oh, a typo. A camera and a bunch of cases.”  ;-)
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Pretty high for not being able to inspect it

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https://shopgoodwill.com/item/159826903
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OT: Identify the camera

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If you watch Sister Boniface (wife likes it), what camera does the reporter 
lady use? Looks like an old spotmatic but can’t really tell.
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This would be on my bingo card.

[collinb]

What would not surprise me, though years too late on one feature … \
two new features for the new bodies

1) full streaming support

2) full weatherproofing

— Though each might stand out as an outdoor streaming camera.
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OT: First AF lens failure

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OT because it wasn’t one of my Pentax lenses.

It was the Sony 24-70/4 Z. Awfully nice optics.

I read through an article on this lens. The sound it makes ... wouldn't 
surprise me if that AF solenoid coil came loose and was beating itself back and 
forth trying to focus. And since it happened just after shooting outside, there 
could be some contamination on the focus sensor. That’s easily cleaned. But I'm 
not about to take it apart ... not yet.

https://www.lensrentals.com/blog/2015/04/tearing-down-the-sony-24-70-f4-za-oss-vario-tessar/

Interestingly, this guy shoot a K-1.
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Re: Re: I see ...

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Company website
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Re: Re: What Pentax gear is on your shopping (or wish) list?

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What \*don’t\* you have?

JC OConnell wrote:

> since I already have nearly a complete set of "K" primes
> my recent acqusition of of thr K1 was the final nail in the cofffin
> asfar as my pentax collection goes.
> jco
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Re: Re: Stock agency question

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Ann,

Your input is appreciated.

Fortunately I won’t need it to survive. Just hoping that my fun hobby produces 
a few $$ to compensate. I find the time minimal (for Shutterstock) when I have 
shot a lot of similar-class but different images. That meant time/count, and 
worked out well. Time spent per individual picture can be overwhelming.

Again, next step is also to see what is popular at any given time and shoot 
accordingly. Give the customer what they want.
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Re: Re: Stock agency question

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Steve Cottrell wrote:

> I don’t know if I would recommend themm but there’s a UK agency called Alamy 
> that I used to have images lodged with. In my experience, one has to have 
> literally thousands of images up to make any decent money.
>
> Cotty

That’s my goal. To go through all my decades old chromes and negs to find the 
good ones plus future shooting. I’m looking at retirement this next year. Might 
as well let the equipment generate some income.

In 2013 I met a retired couple in PA. He shot a lot for stock. A DSLR for 
action and a Sony mirrorless for stills. Seemed to work well for him once he 
learned what was selling at any given time, which seems to be as much or more 
important than sheer volume.
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Re: Re: Photography in ...

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Bill wrote:

> Actually, they've been computers with lenses since the mid 1980s.
>
> bill

Of course. Dedicated microcontrollers, more like the logic processors in your 
washing machine that operates transparent to the user.
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Re: Re: What Pentax gear is on your shopping (or wish) list?

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Larry Colen wrote:

> > For the FA 43/1.8 ( I wish it were 1.0) do the lightroom lens profile 
> > corrections work well enough for you?
> > I find I’ll grab mine rather than my FA50/1.4 unless I need that extra bit 
> > of speed.
>
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I do bare minimum PS Elements work. Being just a bit old-fashioned, I depend on 
the optical design first.

Perhaps I should invest in decent PS/LR.

Collin
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Re: What Pentax gear is on your shopping (or wish) list?

[collinb]

For the …

6x7, I’m staying with just one lens. The 67 165mm. Don’t really need another 
there. Dreaming of a 67 M\* 300, but only dreaming.

K-1 II, I have the FA28/1.8, F50/1.7, and F\* 300/4.5. Might be nice to have 
the FA24/2. Really mixed on LTD lenses. The 43/1.0 resolution is nice but the 
pincushion always bothered me. Is there anything special in the 150mm range?
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Re: Re: First time birding

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Bill wrote:

> On 1/16/2023 5:38 PM, Comcast wrote:
>
> > They are no more than a single bite, although the liver is delicious. Sincr 
> > Avian flu created a shortage of frying chickens, there are no more cats in 
> > the ’hood.
>
> I'm reminded of when I lived in Calgary. The neighborhood was overrun
> with squirrels.
> This was when we were taking in boat people by the thousands, and we had
> a couple of families land on the same block I lived on.
> Within weeks the squirrel population was no more.
>
> bill

In my small home town hunting them was a regular pass time. I would help 
neighbor kids dress them. And not in a too-too.
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Re: Re: First time birding

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Comcast wrote:

> I call them House Spartows as does Audubon. I’ve shot hundreds in my 
> backyard. This shot would benefit from midrange contrast, easily achieved 
> with limits adjustment.
> Paul
>
> > On Jan 16, 2023, at 2:43 PM, ann sanfedele 
> > [ann...@nyc.rr.com](mailto:ann...@nyc.rr.com) wrote:
> >
> > we calls 'em ENGLISH sparrows  over here.. they are frequent visitors to 
> > the fire escape outside my window.  They hang with the pigeons.  I'm
> > surprised to hear Rick ask who he is - as they frequent his neighborhood as 
> > well.  Now I suspect he will find them everywhere.. :-)
> >
> > ann
> >
> > > On 1/16/2023 1:35 AM, mike wilson wrote:
> > > It's a male British House Sparrow, Passer domesticus.  Generally regarded 
> > > as a pest in the USA.  Was once one of the most common birds here but it 
> > > getting to be substantially rarer.  Send it back home.
> > >
> > > > > On 15/01/2023 17:03 Rick Womer 
> > > > > [rickpic...@gmail.com](mailto:rickpic...@gmail.com) wrote:
> > > >
> > > > Very nice Collin! I’m impressed with the sharpness after the cropping, 
> > > > and the DOF is used very well.
> > > >
> > > > What sort of bird is it?
> > > >
> > > > Rick
> > > >
> > > > > On Jan 14, 2023, at 3:56 PM, coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote:
> > > > >
> > > > > Wanted to go to my favorite city park to shoot today because, as so 
> > > > > rarely happens on a central Ohio winter day, the sun came out. I 
> > > > > parked at the first open trail and there was this bunch of fat birds 
> > > > > working to survive the winter. This crop is about 1/9 the original. 
> > > > > It’s just a square out of the center.
> > > > >
> > > > > http://collinbrendemuehl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/bird1.jpg
> > > > >
> > > > > I shot about 30 images but too many had bush branches in the way.

There is so much to learn about these new computers, err cameras.
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Re: How good is old gear?

[collinb]

The one big improvement with many of the newer computer designed and 
manufactured lenses is sharpness in the corners. But when it comes to the full 
image at F5.6 or F8D many of the older lenses are equal to today in most 
respects. Of course, with digital sensors the coding change does help control 
reflection off the sensor surface. That’s what I’m told. But better old lenses 
under controlled lighting … I’m having no problem. Just keeping away from the 
sun flare.

That said, the newer computer designed zoom lenses are sharper across the 
range. But your classic prime lenses, no sense and not using them. They’re 
good. I did it a couple months ago with an old Konica AR lens, 57 mm f1.4. 
Optical design is everything, whether computer made or mechanically ground. 
That lens serves as evidence to me that rendering of the image is far more 
important than simple resolutions. The Konica has a much flatter field than 
anything else I have and that focal length range, including the Pentax.

In short, there are advantages to some of the newer lenses but as you have 
found many of the classics remain the equal of the newer models. For all 
practical purposes.
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Stock agency question

[collinb]

I’ve started putting images on Shutterstock. Learning a lot about what is 
expected of images to be available. So far about 50% acceptance rate.

Tried Adobe. 100% rejection. Can’t reasonably assess why.

What other agencies would you recommend?
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Re: Re: First time birding

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ann sanfedele wrote:

> That birdy is saying br I believe.  Were it mine, I'd reposition him
> so he isn't dead center of a square..
>
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Thank you.

It’s a large image so I can crop as needed.

And we’ve never forgotten your kindness with that whirlwind tour of lower 
Manhattan.

Collin
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First time birding

[collinb]

Wanted to go to my favorite city park to shoot today because, as so rarely 
happens on a central Ohio winter day, the sun came out. I parked at the first 
open trail and there was this bunch of fat birds working to survive the winter. 
This crop is about 1/9 the original. It’s just a square out of the center.

http://collinbrendemuehl.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/bird1.jpg

I shot about 30 images but too many had bush branches in the way.

A cardinal pair came by for a visit but they were too skittish when I started 
to move with the camera.

K-1, F\* 300/4.5

Next time I’ll remember the polarizing filter. But even so this isn’t too bad.

Ann San wanted to go to this park many years ago but wasn’t able to stop in 
Columbus. I used to shoot a lot here. It’s area is > 1 section, so not too much 
different area than Central Park. We just have statues, hawkers, or hookers.
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Pentax Sighting (always old TV, it seems)

[collinb]

Hart to Hart, “You Made Me Kill You” (S1E5)

Looks like a P3-type body with the A80-200/4. All near the episode beginning.
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Going to start digitizing this summer

[collinb]

Plan is to use the camera & bellows for the process. I’ll probably use a small 
bellows and create a solution for 4x5, 6x6, and 6x7.

Planning to do all in RAW of course.

When it comes to B … would you put a mask behind the neg and remove it in 
processing or would you just shoot straight.
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Re: Pentax A 35-105mm F/3.5 Macro Zoom

[collinb]

Steve Cottrell wrote:

> Hi all
>
> Does anyone on the list have experience with the Pentax A 35-105/3.5 zoom 
> lens? I’m looking for something this range for video work. Has to be sharp in 
> the middle wide open, not bothered at the corners.
>
> TIA
>
> Cotty

The Tokina of the same vintage is quite sharp in the center, though I never 
shot it wide open. Might be worth a look if one is available.
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Re: Re: GESO: Corn, Oklahoma

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We lived in OKC area for 19 years. I didn’t like living between air 
conditioners. As a born cheesehead I prefer cold.
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Re: Re: GESO: Corn, Oklahoma

[collinb]

Rick Womer wrote:

> So, Colin…
>
> What possessed you to travel to Corn, Oklahoma anyway?
>
> Rick
>
> > On Jan 4, 2023, at 12:39 PM, coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote:
> >
> > I just added 3 more shots.
> >
> > Didn’t have time to look for eagles.
> >
> > ## But did get an abandoned gas station on old Rt. 66.
> >
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Wife’s brother lives there. Boys went to HS there. CBA. Her dad pastored in the 
area.

You know the area?
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Re: Re: GESO: Corn, Oklahoma

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I just added 3 more shots.

Didn’t have time to look for eagles.

But did get an abandoned gas station on old Rt. 66.
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Re: Re: GESO: Corn, Oklahoma

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It’s close to Gotebo.

Alan C wrote:

> Well, there you are then!
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Re: Re: GESO: Corn, Oklahoma

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That’s the town’s name. 73024
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Re: Re: GESO: Corn, Oklahoma

[collinb]

Thanks all. I’m going to add some additional shots tomorrow.

Temps are pretty warm. 40s. Morning fog burned off slow.

A nearby lake may have eagles. Hope to see some.

John Deutschendorf used to live here.
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GESO: Corn, Oklahoma

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Just a selection of shots the last two days.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/101533246@N02/albums/72177720304945576
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Poll in 3 parts

[collinb]

Ya, ya, I know it’s been done a million times.\
But I wanted to add a comparative twist to it.

What has been your 

(a) Favorite 35mm camera\
(b) The sharpest 35mm you ever used\
(c) Why you stuck with Pentax

For me …\
(a) Canon G-III QL17. Convenient and sharp. Easy to use.\
(b) Tie: Rollei 35 S (Planar) and Contax T2. But too valuable to hang onto.\
(c) K1000 was 1st SLR. Always enjoyed simplicity + durability. (Same reason 
I’ve driven Chevy & Toyota)
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Re: Re: lens coating maintenance

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Bill wrote:

> Scuffs are cleaning marks where overly aggressive attempts at keeping
> the lens pristine have had exactly the opposite effect and have
> literally buffed the coatings off the glass. I don't think there is much
> to be done for it.
>
> bill

That’s what the scuffs look like. I found one in Japan with a broken rear cell. 
Wouldn’t take much to swap out the front glass. But the cost of int’l shipping 
makes it unreasonable unless I can get it for $10. It’s a cheap enough lens 
that I might be better off selling it and getting the 67 version for only about 
$200 range.
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Re: Pentax is considering releasing a new film camera

[collinb]

Remember this:

There are things, still, that you can do with film that you can’t do with 
digital. B darkroom stuff like split printing & still greater color depth on 
chromes (w/ pro scanning).

There are things you can do with digital that you can’t do with film. Varying 
regions of contrast stands out to me.

There are things that both can do equally well. Shoot with a Petzval lens. A 
very unique image form that cannot be precisely duplicated in digital 
processing.

My 2 cents.
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Re: Pentax is considering releasing a new film camera

[collinb]

I suggested that to them in Nov.

https://twitter.com/crbrendemuehl/status/1590718436912828416?s=20=ATmkxJXbtWzkjXyokWlfHQ
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lens coating maintenance

[collinb]

I picked up a Super Mutli Coated Takumar 6x7 75mm.

Mechanics and internals are fine but the front surface has scuffs. No 
scratches. Just dull spots.

Is there any maintenance for such?
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3rd party battery recommendation?

[collinb]

Wondering what people’s experience with Wasabi & other brands is. Or would you 
recommend staying with Pentax brand batteries?
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Re: Re: WTBF: Beseler 4x5 negative carriers

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Send me your mailing address and I will get it out Monday.
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Re: Re: WTBF: Beseler 4x5 negative carriers

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Got the 4x5, 6x7, & 35mm. Didn’t have a 35 slide carrier.
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Re: WTBF: Beseler 4x5 negative carriers

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Did you ever find any?

I’m going to a used store on Sat and will see what they have.
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Re: Re: For the Pentax collector who thinks he has it all

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Tough to swallow, for sure.
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For the Pentax collector who thinks he has it all

[collinb]

Hopefully it’s just for uppers.

https://cleveland.craigslist.org/hab/d/strongsville-endoscope-pentax-eg-3830t/7556860839.html
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Re: Re: What is this and why is it so special

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That would an M39 mount, wouldn’t it?
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What is this and why is it so special

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https://shopgoodwill.com/item/154526031

I’m guessing the collectors will know.
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Out, out, dan spot!

[collinb]

If at f/18 there’s a soft shadows spot (several) but none at f/5.6 then I’m 
wondering about sensors.

Seems to be a common situation.

Never had that issue with film.  ;-)
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OT

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I have a .Net problem to solve.
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Re: Re: Meade adapters

[collinb]

Thanks, guys. I should have been more specific.

Looks like (not too familiar with telescopes) what I need is the 1.25” tube to 
T-Mount unit. Already have the K T-mount and a K->Sony adapter, so I’m all set 
for both cameras.
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Meade adapters

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Today I picked up a Meade 1000mm f/11 mirror lens at a thrift shop. 

Having trouble locating the mount adapters.

Anyone have a lead I might follow?
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Today's prize-winning photo goes to ...

[collinb]

https://twitter.com/mbells/status/1503815493114814468/photo/1
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Re: OT; I'm Tired

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Paul Stenquist wrote:

> I never thought I’d say it, but at 74, I’m worn out. I don’t know how much 
> longer I can keep carrying big glass and a full frame camera on a walk 
> through the woods. Yes, my k-3 is lighter, but it’s still a lot of camera 
> with a lens that’s long enough to shoot wildlife.
>
> Here’s the camera I want: 
> https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/search?Ntt=sony%20rx10=0=yes=ma

Same here. I ended up with long-haul Covid fatigue not a long time after 
getting my strength back from rotator cuff surgery. So the 67 went. (wimper) 
And my woodworking is going really slow these days. On Monday I’m picking up a 
better bandsaw that will make things much easier in the shop. (Laguna 1412)

All film equipment is gone. I’ve got the K70 & A5100. Both are relatively older 
tech Maybe the same sensor? Certainly close siblings.

I’m looking to get a FF Sony and stay with the K70.

(Semi-)Retirement is next year.
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Re: Re: I'm a little slow getting things processed

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I really like the length of the 165mm. And the intermediate price range for the 
lens.

I had it on a monopod and had to carefully time the shots with the boat motion. 
 Wasn’t easy.

Of course they’re not as shop as I would have like but what more could I 
reasonably expect.
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Re: Re: I'm a little slow getting things processed

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The 75mm shots in Missouri were 2020, December. A southern winter.

The UP was in August and shot with the 67 165mm. We had just gotten over Covid 
and took the popup for a spin. Stayed at the Newberry campground. A nice 
central location in the eastern half of the UP.
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Re: Re: I'm a little slow getting things processed

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Thank you.
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Re: Re: I'm a little slow getting things processed

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Mine is the late 67 version.
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I'm a little slow getting things processed

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Three from a resort in the Branson, MO, area with the 75mm and the rest from 
Pictured Rocks (MI) with the 165mm on a monopod while on a moving boat. (That 
was interesting.)

https://www.flickr.com/photos/101533246@N02/albums/72177720296191633
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Photographing a guitar

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A few years ago I did a nice violin shot in b That was fun.

Recently I’ve re-started playing guitar and would like to shoot it in b 
(classical)

Any thoughts or examples on lighting, display, and such? Much appreciated.

(Also, just finished my second round of Covid. August was pretty rough. This 
time around, not so bad.)
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Re: Another move P sighting

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“move” = “movie”
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Another move P sighting

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Wife wanted to watch the remake of Sabrina. Harrison Ford version. Meh.

It appears that all, certainly most, of the cameras used were Pentax.

It began with a 6x7 fashion shoot. And lots of 35mm work. I may have missed 
some non-P stuff there.
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Which would be better

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Used K70 or used K3?
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Pentax-F 50/1.7 on a5100

[collinb]

Ok, I’m not totally switching. Not even partly.

Just wanting to see how well the Pentax-F 50/1.7 works on the a5100.

It works pretty well.

The only problem is focusing in bright light. What a pain with no viewfinder at 
all. I think on of those shoe-mount gizmos form the 50s might be in order.

Anyway, I shot an image with the K5 & a5100, both with the same lens.

Obvious improvements come with both resolution and sensor generational 
improvements. (Would be fascinating to see that with a current sensor.)

I was debating getting a Zeiss for the Sony and maybe a matching one for a 
K-70. (K-5 is for sale.) Maybe. But I’m wondering about one Zeiss (ZK) and that 
pricey adapter. Or a 31 & the adapter. Either way all good results.

I was also surprised to see how long the K-70 has been on the market. Five 
years is several lifetimes in the tech world. Amazing.

\*\*\* side note. Pentax rear lens caps work for Sony rear lens caps.

https://www.flickr.com/photos/101533246@N02/albums/72157719694883175
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Re: Re: Dilemma

[collinb]

Thanks for the info. I was aware of the limited production but not of the 
allocations. I’ve see a variety of speculations about the specifics of the 
anniversary (75th, 1Mth, 2Mth) but that’s sort of immaterial as it remains an 
anniversary model.

Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:

> Ah, a Rollei 35S Silber. That's a real collectible, and a fine little camera.
>
> The Rollei 35S Silber was produced in a very limited run during 1979 to 
> celebrate the one millionth Rollei 35S produced. It was never offered with a 
> retail price or advertised, being offered to dealers at about $155 cost with 
> dealers  supposed to be offering it to their best Rollei customers at 
> whatever markup they felt was appropriate. The original set included a 
> certificate that, when mailed in, would deliver to the customer an engraved 
> badge that fit in the little section on the back in the leather that you 
> popped off the camera as a commemorative notion. The Silber also included a 
> special case and certificate in the original box. 1500 of them were 
> distributed in the United States, and the distributor's note to dealers 
> included the notation "Limited quantity, offer never to be repeated."
>
> I had one of these for a while, one of five or six Rollei 35 cameras I 
> enjoyed. In all ways other than the commemorative notion and the special 
> finish and color, it is a standard Rollei 35S and works beautifully. I sold 
> it somewhere around 2008 or so when I divested myself of my over-abundance of 
> things Rollei 35; I kept my favorite black Rollei 35S only, and still have 
> and use it occasionally.
>
> The Canonet is another fine little camera but I have no personal connection 
> to that or any of the other raft of decent, small, fixed-lens RF cameras of 
> that era. There were a lot of them, most of them pretty good performers.
>
> G
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Limited

[collinb]

Went to a local camera store today. They’ve got a black 31/1.8. $650. I drooled 
a little, but not on the lens. The first one I’ve ever touched.
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