Thank you spinno and smc! It is very helpful to learn about your experiences with third party batteries for Ricoh/Pentax cameras. It seems that these function well, also compared with original Ricoh/Pentax batteries, and can be purchased new today (unlike the DB-65, for instance).

I am wanting to purchase spare batteries for my Pentax KP (D-Li109) and Ricoh GRII (DB-65), and need some advice.

The D-Li109 battery can probably be purchased new here in Norway, but it is very expensive. The DB-65 is out of stock (discontinued) everywhere. Is it in any way detrimental to the KP and GRII to use third party batteries like Wasabi, Hähnel etc., which are easily obtainable?

Very enjoyable set of images! Colourful balloons and contrasting blue sky complement each other. Thank you for sharing!

Superb set!

Superb work!

Very nice set! My immediate favourites are no. 1 and 5.

Regarding wide angle lenses for Pentax film cameras there are plenty of highly knowledgeable people on this forum that can offer you the best of advice. I mostly shoot with 28-30mm and normal lenses (50-55mm) on my film cameras. I use my DSLRs for wide angle and ultra wide angle shooting. My suggestions for you would probably be to look for M20mm f4 or A20mm f2.8 lenses, these are good optically and not too expensive. Legacy Pentax 15mm, 16mm and 18mm lenses are more rare and more expensive. If you are looking for an ultra wide angle to use on a 35mm film camera, the Samyang 14mm f2.8 could possibly be a viable option.

https://samyangus.com/products/14mm-f2-8-full-frame-ultra-wide-angle?variant=362...

Thank you! Your question is very interesting. The northern lights have been a very important part of Sami belief and culture for centuries. I found an article about this topic, here is an extract:

"The Sami people's relationship with the Northern Lights dates back to ancient times. The Sami have always had a deep respect and understanding of nature and its powers, and the Northern Lights are one of nature's most impressive phenomena. For the Sami, the Northern Lights were not only visual, but also a symbol of the presence of the gods and a source of wisdom and insight.
In Sami culture, the Northern Lights are known as “Guovssahas,” which means “the light that can be heard.” The Sami believed that the Northern Lights had a sound of their own, and that this was one of the ways the gods communicated with humans. The Sami also believed that the Northern Lights had healing powers, and that they could cure illnesses and give wisdom to those who saw them.
The Northern Lights have also played an important role in the life and culture of the Sami people. The Sami have traditionally lived by reindeer herding, and the Northern Lights were an important indicator of seasonal changes and reindeer herding patterns. The Sami also used the Northern Lights as a navigation guide in the dark winter, and as an inspiration for music and poetry.
In Sami mythology, the northern lights also have an important role. One of the most famous Sami myths is about the sun goddess Beaivváš and her son, who represents the northern lights. The son is an important figure in Sámi mythology, and is known as "Beaivváš Sámi Ealáhusat", or "The Sámi who belong to the sun". The Sami believed that the northern lights were a gift from the sun goddess, and that it symbolized the gods' favor and protection.
The Sami have also been known to hold ceremonies and celebrations to honor the Northern Lights. These ceremonies included singing, dancing, and prayers to the gods. The Northern Lights were also an important ingredient in Sami folk medicine, used to heal illnesses and give strength to those who were sick or weakened".

https://www-nordlysvarsel-com.translate.goog/nb/samenes-forhold-til-nordlyset/?_...

Thanks Kevin!

Thank you Gary!

Thank you Mark!