I took this last night

This morning I was told that my father in law died yesterday. At 87 he had a long innings. No suffering. Now, a sense of loss and fond memories.

Long rest Alexander.

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They were more of "lets see how this works out" shots.

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It is indeed salt.

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Its a Ricoh Visitronic module, first seen in 1980.

See all the old systems here link The Pentax K2DMD also used a Honeywell based system.

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Could you please explain to me when Nikon changed mounts? My two Nikon DSLR's are fully compatible with Nikon AI converted lenses from 1959, metering with aperture priority and manual.

There is a serious risk of lesser informed readers actually believing your statement. In so doing, risk possible embarrassment in front of more informed Nikon users in the field or pub if the statement is repeated.

I would also question your statement that "Anyone who uses Pentax knows that lenses from previous generations of cameras can be use on the current DSLRs".

This is not a personal affront on your character.

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Just been out with the K7 and FE. Stopped of at my local Golden Orb site. Had the K10 and 100 macro with me but decided to try some with the 10-17mm as it's close focus is just too close for comfort.




Camera Maker: PENTAX
Camera Model: PENTAX K-7
Image Date: 2012-02-23 18:27:43 +0800
Focal Length: 17.0mm (35mm equivalent: 25mm)
Aperture: f/5.0
Exposure Time: 0.0080 s (1/125)
ISO equiv: 400
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Spot
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No (enforced)
Orientation: Normal
Color Space: sRGB
GPS Coordinate: undefined, undefined
Photographer: G.Catterick
Copyright: G.Catterick
Software: Adobe Photoshop CS4 Windows

100% crop from another shot




Hand held in breezy conditions so not as sharp as I have taken before but it just goes to show what a FE can do if asked.

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Bob, that first image is simply wonderful.

John, I deduce that the recent departure of a 31mm Ltd and the arrival of two 18-135's are financially connected?

The 18-135 is a lens that would probably cover most peoples needs in day to day shooting.

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Autumn is due here next month. I'll need to get a new hot water bottle or copper bed warmer. Just too used to the balmy 38'C lately. It was 28’C in the house last night with front & rear windows open.

I may be returning to do a wedding in Bristol at the end of May but will travel down from the North East. Would be good to touch base with a few people if I get enough free time.

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It is a big beastie and will no doubt disappoint those that prefer small light kit. It should not bother us Pentax users though as according to Park cameras,

•Replaced the general flash tube by Quartz tube
•Unique high heat resistance materials
• Diffuser is supplied
•Support Canon E-TTL and Nikon iTTL system
•Guide number 60 (ISO100 / 105mm)
•Colour and Auto rotation LCD display
•Various functions – TTL, Manual/Av, Multi flash
•Wireless TTL (Master/ Remote), supports digital and analogue flash system.
•Sub-Flash
•Assorts with Nissin Power Pack PS300 and Battery Magazine BM-01
•Support High speed synchronize and USB service update
•Metal hotshoe


it’s Canikon flavoured.

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All good shots but No. 2 for me as it's in your face-full on.

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