Re: stop-down

1999-04-19 Thread James W. Norris
Date: Sat, 17 Apr 1999 13:29:22 +0100 From: "Chris Utech" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: stop-down [v04.n354/2] Message: 2 Hi ! I have an F2 (Photomic S) and a 500mm reflex lens, which means that I have to use stop-down metering. Can anyone enlighten me about the term stop-down metering? Does it

Re: PK-13 extension ring

1999-04-14 Thread James W. Norris
I said: Nope, you need the PN-11 to get to 1:1 with this lens. It has a 55mm extension. That information was incorrect. The 105mm MF lens requires the PN-11 to get to 1:1. If the PK-13 has 27.5 mm of extension, then it will be required to get the 55mm lens to 1:1. Jim

Re: PK-13 extension ring

1999-04-13 Thread James W. Norris
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 16:01:31 +0200 From: Marc Femenia [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PK-13 extension ring [v04.n345/8] Message: 8 Hello everybody! I have been offered the possibility of buying a 55/2.8 micro with a PK-13 extension ring. I think that with this combo a ratio of 1:1 reproduction

Re: Blue Skies and filter stacking

1999-04-13 Thread James W. Norris
Date: Mon, 12 Apr 1999 17:21:17 +0530 From: "Amarendra N Kolipakam" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Blue Skies and filter stacking [v04.n345/3] Message: 3 snip Now, the main subject of the post: I was shooting some landscapes with my N70 + 35-80 4-5.6 AF-D setup a while ago and saw that the whole

Re: New AF-S 400/4.5

1999-04-12 Thread James W. Norris
Date: Sun, 11 Apr 1999 15:31:51 +0200 From: Walter Freiberger [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: New AF-S 400/4.5 ??? [v04.n344/11] Message: 11 Hi all I heard that Moose Peterson should have claimed in his newsletter, that Nikon were about to introduce a new 400/4.5 AF-S lens that weighs only slightly

Re: Dirt seen thru the view finder on an F5 [v04.n305/19]

1999-03-16 Thread James W. Norris
Date: Mon, 15 Mar 1999 17:45:21 -0800 (PST) From: Robert Nicholson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Dirt seen thru the view finder on an F5 [v04.n305/19] Message: 19 In general what can people do to maintain viewing clarify on an F5. Same as any other SLR. You clean the screen and the mirror. I'm

Re:Even More Questions Re TC 14B

1999-03-09 Thread James W. Norris
Date: Sat, 6 Mar 1999 14:55:38 -0600 From: "Stan Lipnowski" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re:Even More Questions Re TC 14B [v04.n287/13] Message: 13 Using the 300 F4, TC 14B and an F70 my display blinks F - -. This is on A, S, P, and M. What is the reasoning for this ith the TC 14 B? TIA Stan The

Re: some manual focus lens questions [v04.n235/25]

1999-02-08 Thread James W. Norris
Date: Sat, 06 Feb 1999 22:07:14 -0800 From: Dan Nelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: some manual focus lens questions [v04.n235/25] Message: 25 I have been shopping for the following prime lenses and I'd appreciate if someone would describe the _optical_ differences, if any, between the following

Re: V4.216/23: flimsy flash feet on NIKON flash etc.

1999-01-28 Thread James W. Norris
Date: Wed, 27 Jan 1999 11:30:07 +1100 From: Tony Balm [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: V4.216/23: flimsy flash feet on NIKON flash etc. [v04.n218/25] Message: 25 It's not a bad idea to have a weak point to break rather than damage the camera, this I can accept. What I have trouble accepting is that

Re: Circular Polarizing Filter for F3? [v04.n202/3]

1999-01-21 Thread James W. Norris
Date: Tue, 19 Jan 1999 13:24:19 +0100 From: "Thomas Buro" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Circular Polarizing Filter for F3? [v04.n202/3] Message: 3 Title says it all: Does the F3 require a circular Polarizing Filter for correct exposure? No AF Cameras need it for correct focus. Some cameras which

Re: Good Lense for Portraits? [v04.n200/30]

1999-01-20 Thread James W. Norris
Date: Mon, 18 Jan 1999 13:44:42 -0500 From: MIKE MOORE [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Good Lense for Portraits? [v04.n200/30] Message: 30 I'm considering buying a 105mm 2.8 D AF Micro-Nikkor for portraits. I'll be coupling it to a N70. Good choice? I shoot mostly BW if it matters. Also anyone know

Re: Commnets requested on Nikor 300mm f4 EDIF [v04.n198/31]

1999-01-18 Thread James W. Norris
Date: Sat, 16 Jan 1999 22:56:08 -0500 From: Mike Rohde [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Commnets requested on Nikor 300mm f4 EDIF [v04.n198/31] Message: 31 Looking to buy a 300mm lense. Can't afford the f2.8 nikors. Was wondering what everyone thought of the 300mm f4 nikor. When using in day light

Re: How to take Sepia Photos?

1999-01-07 Thread James W. Norris
Date: Fri, 01 Jan 1999 22:09:46 -0800 From: Jason [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: How to take Sepia Photos?? [v04.n183/20] Message: 20 I know this isn't nikon specific but, I know of no better place to ask. I am going to be doing a photo shoot for a friends parents and they want some of the pictures

Re: Particle of dust in my N90s

1998-12-19 Thread James W. Norris
Date: Thu, 17 Dec 1998 16:50:47 -0500 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Cande V Ananth) Subject: Particle of dust in my N90s [v04.n166/15] Message: 15 Folks: I own an N90s, and I just noticed that there is a small black particle (perhaps dust) when I look through the view finder.

Re: 35/2 and 50/1.8 vs 35-80 for sharpness

1998-12-16 Thread James W. Norris
Date: Mon, 14 Dec 1998 13:13:18 PST From: Michael Ryan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: 35/2 and 50/1.8 vs 35-80 for sharpness [v04.n160/15] Message: 15 Hi folks, I bought a 35/2.0 and a 50/1.8 recently. They're both great lenses to use and I'm growing to love them already. However, I decided to

Re: Metal Hood for 50/1.8 AIS [v04.n157/21]

1998-12-13 Thread James W. Norris
Date: Fri, 11 Dec 1998 15:14:15 +0100 From: "Thomas Buro" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Metal Hood for 50/1.8 AIS [v04.n157/21] Message: 21 On a website I found that you should use the HR-2 for the 50mmAF1.8, and 50AIS1.2 (orHS-9) or the HR-1 (orHS12) for the 50mmAIS1.4. The website is

Re: PK-3 on N90s [v04.n151/1]

1998-12-09 Thread James W. Norris
Date: Mon, 7 Dec 1998 13:51:27 +1300 (NZDT) From: "Lars E. Anderson" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PK-3 on N90s [v04.n151/1] Message: 1 The N90s manual says that the PK-3 ring cannot be used on the N90s. Why not? Will it cause damage? Can the PK-3 need to be modified to fit? Ths PK3 is a

Re: the uses of the F5/F100 focus system

1998-12-09 Thread James W. Norris
Date: Tue, 08 Dec 1998 22:12:37 +0800 From: miguel n nacianceno [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: the uses of the F5/F100 focus system [v04.n152/25] Message: 25 Dear guys, I'm a little curious here. I use an F90x and an FM2n and I've never had the chance to use an F5 (much more the new F100). I do

Re: sharpness: Nikkor lens versus film [v04.n150/14]

1998-12-08 Thread James W. Norris
Date: Sun, 6 Dec 1998 12:01:33 - From: "John Partis" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: sharpness: Nikkor lens versus film [v04.n150/14] Message: 14 Anyone any thoughts on comparison of lens sharpness versus film? What I mean is - if I have a 55mm microNikkor (renowned for its sharpness, and

Re: how 'bout these lenses? [v04.n150/17]

1998-12-08 Thread James W. Norris
Date: Sun, 06 Dec 1998 21:02:56 +0800 From: miguel n nacianceno [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: how 'bout these lenses? [v04.n150/17] Message: 17 Hey guys, My dad was kind enough to lend/give me some of his lenses. I haven't had the time to do some enlargement comparison so I'd like really to hear

Re: Nikon 75-300 [v04.n143/23] [v04.n146/31]

1998-12-05 Thread James W. Norris
Date: Thu, 3 Dec 1998 13:50:01 PST From: Michael Ryan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Nikon 75-300 [v04.n143/23] [v04.n146/31] Message: 31 snip I'm an amateur without much experience, but I have the Sigma 70-300mm f/4-5.6 APO macro lens and I love it. I find it every bit as sharp as, say, the

Re: Longer exposure in the A mode on F3. [v04.n145/4]

1998-12-04 Thread James W. Norris
Date: Wed, 2 Dec 1998 10:49:12 +0600 From: "Anil Advani" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Longer exposure in the A mode on F3. [v04.n145/4] Message: 4 The F3 CANNOT be set to any exposure longer than 8 seconds - regardless if in "A" or "M" mode! The only way to shoot longer exposures than 8

Re: Troubleshooting my FG [v04.n142/2]

1998-12-02 Thread James W. Norris
Date: Mon, 30 Nov 1998 09:56:07 EST From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Troubleshooting my FG [v04.n142/2] Message: 2 snip I am having some trouble with my Nikon FG and was hoping someone here could help me identify it. The problem has been present for a few years but recently has started to

Re: Longer exposure in the A mode on F3. [v04.n140/17]

1998-12-01 Thread James W. Norris
Date: Sun, 29 Nov 1998 12:48:04 +0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Longer exposure in the A mode on F3. [v04.n140/17] Dear All: I just bought a used F3, and tried it yesterday. When I set exposure in the A mode, I found that the shutter could not close if the exposure time was longer than

Re: Flash advice, please [v04.n140/19]

1998-12-01 Thread James W. Norris
Date: Sat, 28 Nov 1998 23:24:00 -0600 (CST) From: Coleman Locke [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Flash advice, please [v04.n140/19] I have recently asked the list advice on the N90s and also several different lenses. I have received numerous replies and some great advice. Many thanks to all of you

Re: Ever tried to fix a broken FM meter?

1998-11-19 Thread James W. Norris
Date: Tue, 17 Nov 1998 10:48:23 +0100 From: Eertmans Nicolas [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Ever tried to fix a broken FM meter? [3] Hi, Last week, I sent my FM for repair. After a fall, the meter ceased to function. Well, the camera is already back but not fixed... parts are not available anymore

Re: F3HighPoint specs or features?

1998-11-18 Thread James W. Norris
Date: Mon, 16 Nov 1998 14:45:43 GMT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (N H) Subject: F3HighPoint specs or features? [16] I'm considering swapping my Nikkormat FS and 8008s for a single camera and am thinking a F3Highpoint is what I need. Where can I find a spec sheet or general features of the F3. BH's