Aaron Reynolds writes:
> Does the 45mm not offer half-stop positions? Eek! The 105mm does.
> Anyone know about the 55mm?
The 45mm does. I should have been more clear about my desire for half-stop
shutter speeds: they allow you to set the exact aperture you want (for whatever
DOF effect you're after) without being limited to full-stop increments to get the
right exposure. That's just a minor nit-pick because I'm not normally that
critical on my out-of-focus effects.
> Is it the Pentax grid? I love the standard matte screen that came with
> the body, but I'm always looking for new screens...plus, if I get a
> 45mm, the grid could prove useful.
I have no idea who made my grid screen. Is there any way I can tell?
> If the 67 had the LX's metering, I'd never ever use anything but the 67. :)
Maybe the 67 III will have such a metering system :)
> I could sit and focus the 105mm all day long.
I'm intending to get a 90mm myself. I prefer the focal length and it is reputed
to be a little better at f/22 (the 105 is said to be better wide-open).
When walking around with the 45 yesterday I kept wishing I had a longer
lens. Then I realised that I should be trying to use the wide lens more
effectively. It sucks when you realise how bad a photographer you really are :)
Another plus for the 67 is that I can tilt the tripod over to portrait orientation
without seriously unbalancing the rig. The RB67 is so big and heavy in
comparison that it _needs_ the rotating back.
> Congrats on an excellent score...let us know how the pics turn out!
I'll scan a couple if they're any good. At least I will be able to put 6x7 pics on
PUG now :) I'm Pentax throughout now, right down to the light meter :)
Cheers,
- Dave
David A. Mann, B.E. (Elec)
http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/
"Why is it that if an adult behaves like a child they lock him up,
while children are allowed to run free on the streets?" -- Garfield
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