I have noticed something here on my Blog. The last 2 Posts were not really about anything Historic. This one is not, either. What I did notice is that I don't get that many comments from Followers as what I do when I make a Post on History in or around my area. Is it that my Followers would rather see about things Historic or doesn't it really matter? This has me thinking. What should I do? Well, anyway . . .
For the past 2 or 3 years I have had a Camera Lens called a Phoenix 28-210mm Wide Angle Telephoto Lens. Even though the Lens is not made by Pentax, the Phoenix has a Pentax Mount that will fit my K100D. It's a real nice Lens, but it's a Manual Focus Lens. It's not Auto Focus like the rest of my Lens's. It's really supposed to be used on my Pentax K1000 35mm Camera, which I just don't use anymore since the Digital Age has arrived. The K1000 just sits on the shelf all covered up so no dust will get in it.
In the past, I have taken the Phoenix Lens with me and tried to use it. The problem with it is that I never knew when the Lens would work with my DSLR. Sometimes it would . . . sometimes it didn't. I never knew what would happen when I "fired" the shutter button. So, with all that in mind, I came across a Web Site called Pentax User. This site is really for Pentax user's and has all kinds of information. I decided to join it and started asking questions about the Phoenix in the Forum section. In just 2 day's I had 4 different Pentax user's tell me, from England & Australia, what I should do to get the Phoenix Lens to work with my DSLR. All I had to do was change 2 settings in the Menu part of the Camera. Now, it works without fail. I will be using this "all around" Lens much more. It takes some real nice shots, as you will see.
For the past 2 or 3 years I have had a Camera Lens called a Phoenix 28-210mm Wide Angle Telephoto Lens. Even though the Lens is not made by Pentax, the Phoenix has a Pentax Mount that will fit my K100D. It's a real nice Lens, but it's a Manual Focus Lens. It's not Auto Focus like the rest of my Lens's. It's really supposed to be used on my Pentax K1000 35mm Camera, which I just don't use anymore since the Digital Age has arrived. The K1000 just sits on the shelf all covered up so no dust will get in it.
In the past, I have taken the Phoenix Lens with me and tried to use it. The problem with it is that I never knew when the Lens would work with my DSLR. Sometimes it would . . . sometimes it didn't. I never knew what would happen when I "fired" the shutter button. So, with all that in mind, I came across a Web Site called Pentax User. This site is really for Pentax user's and has all kinds of information. I decided to join it and started asking questions about the Phoenix in the Forum section. In just 2 day's I had 4 different Pentax user's tell me, from England & Australia, what I should do to get the Phoenix Lens to work with my DSLR. All I had to do was change 2 settings in the Menu part of the Camera. Now, it works without fail. I will be using this "all around" Lens much more. It takes some real nice shots, as you will see.
This morning was just beautiful! I got up around 0545 hrs. and decided to get my Spinning Reel and Camera, go over to my favorite area which is the Ontellione Dam Area where I've taken a number of Images in the past. This is over-looking the Dam from a Bridge that is no longer used for traffic. It's unsafe for traffic, but not to walk on. I shot this because of the reflection on the water from the sky.
This is looking down the Bridge no longer used.
One of my Fishing Area's to the left on this Image.
This Image came out real nice. Looking back at the Bridge from my fishing spot. This has a nice reflection off the water, also
Another fishing area. It was so nice and bright out here.
This is looking back thru just one of the many walking area's that lead to the Dam. Early in the morning, it was so nice and peaceful here. No noise. Just the birds and me walking thru the tall grass. There are Deer in here, but I have never seen any, plus other wildlife.
And . . . . here I am! As usual, I look like a nit-wit. I just don't take good Images of myself. I thought that I'd take this self Image to let you see what's on this end of your Computer screen. It was starting to get a bit warm. Had to take off my jacket that I had on before. I had to set the Camera shutter to "fire" in 12 seconds, thus giving me a chance to press the button, and assume the position. Yes, that's my car, and I didn't catch any fish. My luck will change soon.
Everyone of these Images were taken using my "new found lens." It works so well now. I just love it. See what you can learn by asking questions? How bout' that!
Until the next time . . . . Thanks for reading & commenting
Les
Very nice set of images! Amazing what one can learn by asking questions!
ReplyDeleteI'm glad that you found confidence in your "new" lens. I am a member of a couple photography forums and learn lots from other members.
ReplyDeleteThis is a nice fishing place. Love the reflection of the bridge on the water!
Nice pictures. I am glad you got everything figured out with your camera. Now you can dazzle us with more fantastic pictures.
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Lovely series of shots, Les! It's great that you were able to get help on making your lens work. It looks like it's done a good job for you. I enjoy your photos whether they are about history or not. Perhaps the problems Blogger has been having have affected the amount of comments you are getting. I wasn't able to comment using my Google account like I usually do, so tried commenting using name and URL. There seems to be less problems commenting when the comments are not embedded but are instead a pop up.
ReplyDeleteHi Les,
ReplyDeleteThank you for your latest comment on my blog. You wondered if we have rain suits that we can wear while riding. Yes, we do. The approaching rain popped up out of nowhere. When Bob saw the threatening clouds, he pulled out his Blackberry. He saw "red" blotches on the weather map heading right for us. We opted to go back home, rather than get on our rain suits!