MTalley
25th of November 2005 (Fri), 17:03
Had a bunch of smaller thoughts, but thought I'd combine them all in one thread. That way, you can read to here and press the "Back" button now. :D
First of all, received my bargain zoom lens for my Pentax K-1000 today. Paid all of $25 for it, shipped. It is a Craig Optics (didn't know that Craig got into lenses - I remember they made a lot of cheap car stereos in the 1970's) 80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 macro. I've had the K-1000 since receiving it as a Christmas gift in 1980, but have never had anything other than the 50mm "kit lens" attached to it in all that time.
Since recently dusting off the inherited Miranda Sensorex (circa 1967) and the Tamron 70-220 f/4 lens for it, I've been dabbling in film again. Still have to get used to not being able to chimp on a film body. :D
Figured I'd line them both up for a group portrait along with the 300D and 70-200 f/4L.
http://www.pbase.com/talleyfamilyphotography/image/52742812.jpg
Last thought. Who else has been watching football on TV this holiday and scanning the sidelines for photographers, and white glass in particular? Come on - raise your hand - I see you over there in the corner. ;)
Just remembered my other thought. While out shooting this afternoon, I decided to do an f/22 shot of the clear blue sky to see how cruddy my sensor is by now. I've had the camera for almost seven months and 7,500 shutter actuations, but never have cleaned the sensor. I found two spots - amazing. I'm not even going to bother trying to clean it at this point.
First of all, received my bargain zoom lens for my Pentax K-1000 today. Paid all of $25 for it, shipped. It is a Craig Optics (didn't know that Craig got into lenses - I remember they made a lot of cheap car stereos in the 1970's) 80-200mm f/4.5-5.6 macro. I've had the K-1000 since receiving it as a Christmas gift in 1980, but have never had anything other than the 50mm "kit lens" attached to it in all that time.
Since recently dusting off the inherited Miranda Sensorex (circa 1967) and the Tamron 70-220 f/4 lens for it, I've been dabbling in film again. Still have to get used to not being able to chimp on a film body. :D
Figured I'd line them both up for a group portrait along with the 300D and 70-200 f/4L.
http://www.pbase.com/talleyfamilyphotography/image/52742812.jpg
Last thought. Who else has been watching football on TV this holiday and scanning the sidelines for photographers, and white glass in particular? Come on - raise your hand - I see you over there in the corner. ;)
Just remembered my other thought. While out shooting this afternoon, I decided to do an f/22 shot of the clear blue sky to see how cruddy my sensor is by now. I've had the camera for almost seven months and 7,500 shutter actuations, but never have cleaned the sensor. I found two spots - amazing. I'm not even going to bother trying to clean it at this point.