Re: UK PDMLers
Hi, Bob Walkden wrote: The best fish and chips in Britain are from Tate Modern and Regent's Park Zoo, mirabile dictu. When he meant to write: The best fish and chips in LONDON are from. 8-) m - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: 67 Mania gaining foothold, victim needs help!
There was one on eBay, sale ended by now, of a complete 67II kit, for a huge amount of cash!! No, I'm sticking out for a 67II, but I think all their cameras are great. I would be right in the mire if I sold one of the MXs, such is its perceived value at home. Paul, that's not another new e-mail address you have, is it? Malcolm Don't rule out ebay, guys. Even for a 67II. I've seen a couple of them go through, and they're certainly less pricey than a new one. And if you can live without the fancy meter and TTL flash, you can get a very good deal on a MLU 6x7 or a 67. I spent slightly more than $2000, and I now have a nice 6x7 with a metered finder, grip, and four lenses: late model 55, late model 104, a 150, and a 300. Don't rule out ebay. Paul - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
scanning your pictures
I'm planning on spending the weekend scanning my pictures. I'm using a normal flatbed scanner. Any tips on resolution (Dpi), size etc. etc. etc. thanx.. __ http://mail.lycos.nl/ - Gratis E-mail - Nu 15 MB opslagruimte - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: 67 Mania gaining foothold, victim needs help!
Malcolm Smith wrote: All noted. I have had a quick look at UK prices (swallows hard) and wonder if camera shop websites abroad or my wife's enemy eBay will be worth a look. That's why I want to take my RB67 kit to the UK to sell :) The damn things are almost worthless down here. Cheers, - Dave http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ (out of date) LOL! Nice website Dave, but I hope your RB67 has escaped the enamel paint! Malcolm - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 50mm F1.2A
In a message dated 21/03/02 18:50:38 GMT Standard Time, Fred writes: You are evil. This list is an evil conspiracy to part me from my money. - -Aaron Credit where credit's due. Were you indeed taking credit for your part in the conspiracy, or was that a subliminal use your credit card hint, Peter? ;-) Not bad.the latter had never occurred to me... KR Peter - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: A few quick release questions
In a message dated 21/03/02 22:22:02 GMT Standard Time, Cotty writes: I've done this for a while with my Tamron (does no-one in the UK have big _Pentax_ glass?) Mike. Someone does, now. Pray tell, whoever you are. Hope it's coming to the PDML meet... I don't think he's on the list. I would have thought that at the rate we buy kit, it was in your interest to point ANY cutomers in this direction! I don't think he has internet, at all. Your opportunity to flog him a Mac :). Kind regards Peter - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: pancake question
But the FA 43 f/1.9 just doesn't seem to inspire the fervor, neither here nor on ebay, that the original pancake does, so maybe the 3mm longer and the f/1.9 aperture just doesn't equate to a genuine pancake lens. Perhaps folks want their lenses small and soft, relatively speaking, because the pancake is not anywhere close to as good as the FA 43 f/1.9 in performance. Len --- If I remembered correctly, the FA43/1.9 was considered to be a pancake lens when it was released few years ago. regards, Alan Chan - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 67 Mania gaining foothold, victim needs help!
Malcolm Smith wrote: Paul, that's not another new e-mail address you have, is it? I'm not sure what you mean, but my current address is as shown here. I did change it twice in the same day, when comcast changed the name of the server. They assigned me a bizarre address. After reporting it here, I realized I could change it to something similar to my previous address. I hope it won't be changing again for a long time. Paul - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: A few quick release questions
Hi, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would have thought that at the rate we buy kit, it was in your interest to point ANY cutomers in this direction! I don't think he has internet, at all. You mean he spends his spare time _taking pictures_? Pervert. m - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
P67, lenses and balance
I was trying to explain to someone on the weekend why I found the Pentax 67 so very comfortable to hand-hold, and I got into talking about balance. If I put my left hand under the mirror box of the 67, in the position it would normally be for shooting, I can extend my left hand's fingers and thumbs away from supporting the lens and also let go of the camera with my right hand altogether, and the camera does not tip or wobble. I find this with both the lenses I own (the 75mm f2.8 and the 105mm f2.4), which isn't surprising considering that they weigh virtually the same and are nearly identical in length. Anyhow, I find that this makes me feel very comfortable holding the camera, and really helps me relax when using it. When I put my A* 200mm f2.8 on my ME Super, I nearly always put the Winder ME II on as well, because otherwise I find my left hand's fingers bearing the full weight of the camera and lens, and though it isn't very much, it is less comfortable. I was wondering a few things. 1) Have other 67 users noticed this? Have you noticed it with other lenses, or have you noticed the opposite with other lenses? Obviously the 800mm f4 is a little front heavy, but I mean lenses like the 45mm and 55mm and 200mm and the two zooms, lenses that would make sense to hand-hold. 2) Have any 35mm or 645 owners noticed the same with certain body/lens combinations? 3) Am I the only one who is actually excited about this? -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 67 Mania gaining foothold, victim needs help!
On Thursday, March 21, 2002, at 03:29 PM, Malcolm Smith wrote: No need for the protective clothing :-) Well, maybe the Bronica needs it...Wheatfield, you got that pic handy? -Brother Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Another 67 Arrival.
On Thursday, March 21, 2002, at 07:05 PM, Oliver Raymond wrote: Aaron \ Doug \ Bill - do you have any particular format or standards for testing results? I don't have a densiometer :( I eyeball really big prints, or small sections blown up really big. Then I decide whether or not I like it. That's about it, really. I'm still figuring out exactly why I like the 75mm f2.8 (aside from the obvious -- speed, AOV, min. focus, sharpness). I just know I like it, just like I knew I liked my SMC-M 50mm f1.4. Congrats on the score! Keep us posted. By the way, my temptation for the 55-100 has finally passed. Seeing as how it's an f4 and the 55mm is an f4 and the old 75mm was an f4, I figured that as long as it was sharp I'd be okay with it, and would cover a good range...but then I got the 75mm f2.8. 90-180 is pretty tempting, though. How fast is it? Fixed, or does it vary? How heavy? -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Another 67 Arrival.
Hi Aaron - the 90-180 is f5.6 steady (yuk!). The difference between the 55-100 (f4) is noticable to me throught the viewfinder. After hefting, mounting, and generally coveting it for 2 days, it's the max aperature (rather that weight) that's leading me to think that Mr Tripod will be used with this lens more often than with the 55-100 Ps. I tried everything - cold showers, ritualised beatings, (even getting married in NY), but I succumbed to the temptations... it's only when you hear Hi, KEH Camera's that you KNOW you have found spiritual solace that only a true brother can know...! :) Oliver - Original Message - From: Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2002 8:41 PM Subject: Re: Another 67 Arrival. On Thursday, March 21, 2002, at 07:05 PM, Oliver Raymond wrote: Aaron \ Doug \ Bill - do you have any particular format or standards for testing results? I don't have a densiometer :( I eyeball really big prints, or small sections blown up really big. Then I decide whether or not I like it. That's about it, really. I'm still figuring out exactly why I like the 75mm f2.8 (aside from the obvious -- speed, AOV, min. focus, sharpness). I just know I like it, just like I knew I liked my SMC-M 50mm f1.4. Congrats on the score! Keep us posted. By the way, my temptation for the 55-100 has finally passed. Seeing as how it's an f4 and the 55mm is an f4 and the old 75mm was an f4, I figured that as long as it was sharp I'd be okay with it, and would cover a good range...but then I got the 75mm f2.8. 90-180 is pretty tempting, though. How fast is it? Fixed, or does it vary? How heavy? -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Hakuba Carbon tripod
Well, I am back from my Japan trip. I went alone and so I could take the decision on a mere 3 hours and after 3 visits to Yodobashi camera at Shinjuku. I bite the bullet and bought the Hakuba MG-604 Carbon Fibre tripod. This is the 4 section one. Though the three section one was much more sturdy, it was a bit on the heavier side and a bit taller. My justification was, it is better to compromise some features for a tripod which you can carry, rather go for one with all you want and leave it at home because of the weight/size. At a price of 19000 yen, it seems to be a good buy to m e. I am testing it this weekend. Will update the list about the performance next week. Prasanta. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Another 67 Arrival. (I'll pretend)
I just got inoculated for the LX virus. What a beauty, and with a heavy lens (SP70-210) I'll pretend it's a 6x7. Jeff - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: pancake question
that the 43 is a pancake. If you take the hood off, it's pretty small. With the hood pn it looks like a normal 50. Well, normal aluminum-encased 50mm. Also, it's still in production and doesn't have the no-longer-available aura. Indeed- but you forgot to point out that it has autofocus evil. (jk) -R - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: A few quick release questions
I would have thought that at the rate we buy kit, it was in your interest to point ANY cutomers in this direction! I don't think he has internet, at all. You mean he spends his spare time _taking pictures_? Pervert. God that is so sick. These people shouldn't be allowed to buy the gear. ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://www.macads.co.uk - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 67 Mania gaining foothold, victim needs help!
On Friday, March 22, 2002, at 01:40 AM, David A. Mann wrote: The 6x7 takes a weird battery that, where I am, is hard to find and quite expensive. It's a 4LR44 or 4SR44. If you're stuck, you can stack 4 LR44/A76/SR44 button batteries. Same thing, just that the 4LR44 version is already taped together for you. -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Another 67 Arrival.
On Thursday, March 21, 2002, at 11:05 PM, William Robb wrote: You should send the lens to Aaron, who will test it, then pass it on to me for further study... Yes, we'll produce a detailed report. It shouldn't take more than a year or so of careful study. -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: FS: Tokina AT-X 235 AF Pro
On Thursday, March 21, 2002, at 09:20 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote: So does no one have interest in this lens? Is it too fast? Too big? Price? Make me an offer. Somehow I gotta raise funds for that 67 300mm. There's my problem right there: gotta raise funds for more 67 lenses. ;) -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: FYI: 5 Grip B's in Ebay
Subject: Re: FYI: 5 Grip B's in Ebay At 15:18 22.3.2002 +0200, I wrote: Dutch action: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1340985632 In Sunny Brighton... ehh.. sounds like someone we all know ;-) Rob Studdert's wooden beauties are obviously 'giving cause for alarm' ;-) ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://www.macads.co.uk - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Re: OT: New Epson scanners - Why the 1650 ?
Dave, http://www.virtualtraveller.org/epson2450.htm is a link to a review done by some guy :-) If you're in the Toronto area, Greytech Computers carries the 2450 for $559 and Vistek carries it for $699 ( http://www.vistek.ca/digital/digdetail.asp?SKU=204199 ) Cheers, Dave Original Message: - From: David Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2002 09:53:27 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: New Epson scanners - Why the 1650 ? Theres a 2450? How did i miss that.I;ll have to check the site and talk to my friend who i'm ordering from. Thanks Dave Begin Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Fri, 22 Mar 2002 09:17:35 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OT: New Epson scanners - Why the 1650 ? I'm just curious, why the 1650 ? for about $200 CDN more you can have the 2450 Perfection which offers higher res (2400x4800), the ability to scan MF transparancies up to 4x9 and it uses Firewire. I realise outside of those differences there, the scanners are about the same, but I'm just curious why the 1650 is chosen more often than the 2450. Cheers, Dave Original Message: - From: David Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 22 Mar 2002 07:50:51 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Re: OT: New Epson scanners ? I have ordered an Epson 1650 Photo,with adapter,hope it's as good. Dave Begin Original Message From: Antti-Pekka Virjonen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Fri, 22 Mar 2002 08:43:16 +0200 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: New Epson scanners ? At 11:42 21.3.2002 -0500, Brendan wrote: Actually I need to retact what I said about the Epson 1680 before. I just got the new drivers for XP and the scan quality has improved greatly. This was the first test with the new drivers and the out of focus problems are gone, this scan was only reduce in size, no unsharp mask or colour correction nothing. http://webhome.idirect.com/~trini/flowers2/por.jpg a simple driver update. Great news! I have gotten good reports about the 1680 and was a bit puzzled why you did not get the same results. Do you use the Epson's own Twain or the fantastic Silverfast 5 ? This is also the first report of 1680 with XP. I will be using Win2K... I did order my 1680 Pro yesterday, so I am even more happy now ;-) I'll be scanning mostly 6x9cm and 4x5 slides and those occasional 35mm... Antti-Pekka --- * Antti-Pekka Virjonen * Fiskarsinkatu 7 D * GSM: +358 400 789753 * * Computec Oy Turku * FIN-20750 Turku Finland * Fax: +358 2 413 * - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . End Original Message Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . End Original Message Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re[2]: UK PDMLers
it might be worthwhile to order it in advance so it arrives more or less when you do. www.7dayshop.co.uk. Takes about a week to deliver. However, best toc heck that they'll deliver to an address that's not your credit card address. Yes they do - I have all mine delivered to work but my credit card address is at home. The best fish and chips in Britain are from Tate Modern ... Does this mean they are cooked in formaldehyde and wrapped in crumpled impressionist canvasses? Rob - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Rikenon 50/1.4?
Someone on another discussion list wrote that about 10 years ago, a magazine tested 50/1.4 lenses and found the XR Rikenon 50/1.4 to be the sharpest from f/2 through f/4. It beat the Contax. Does anyone have experience with this lens? [EMAIL PROTECTED] mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?
Lawrence Kwan writes: PhotoExpo 2002 is now underway. No sign of any new releases yet - no digital SLR and no new limited; only an official launch of Optio 230. They have a plain small booth. Not sure if there is any chance for them to have something in store for 2nd or 3rd day. A new lens or two I can understand, but what made you think there would be a DSLR announcement at this show? If the MZ-S was any indication, if you start saving for the DSLR now, you'll probably be able to afford it with money to spare when it comes out. If we all did that, and then bought it when it came out, Pentax might actually see a sales jump large enough for them to justify producing more high-end photography products to a quicker schedule. later, patbob ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: P67, lenses and balance
Aaron, I can say that my 165/2.8 and 55/4 handle the same way. Comfortable for the left hand to support the body/lens and no wobble or strain on my hand. I, too, am comfortable with this gentle giant! Brother Bruce Thursday, March 21, 2002, 5:50:55 PM, you wrote: AR I was trying to explain to someone on the weekend why I found the Pentax AR 67 so very comfortable to hand-hold, and I got into talking about AR balance. If I put my left hand under the mirror box of the 67, in the AR position it would normally be for shooting, I can extend my left hand's AR fingers and thumbs away from supporting the lens and also let go of the AR camera with my right hand altogether, and the camera does not tip or AR wobble. I find this with both the lenses I own (the 75mm f2.8 and the AR 105mm f2.4), which isn't surprising considering that they weigh AR virtually the same and are nearly identical in length. AR Anyhow, I find that this makes me feel very comfortable holding the AR camera, and really helps me relax when using it. When I put my A* 200mm AR f2.8 on my ME Super, I nearly always put the Winder ME II on as well, AR because otherwise I find my left hand's fingers bearing the full weight AR of the camera and lens, and though it isn't very much, it is less AR comfortable. AR I was wondering a few things. AR 1) Have other 67 users noticed this? Have you noticed it with other AR lenses, or have you noticed the opposite with other lenses? Obviously AR the 800mm f4 is a little front heavy, but I mean lenses like the 45mm AR and 55mm and 200mm and the two zooms, lenses that would make sense to AR hand-hold. AR 2) Have any 35mm or 645 owners noticed the same with certain body/lens AR combinations? AR 3) Am I the only one who is actually excited about this? AR -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: 67 Mania gaining foothold, victim needs help!
Paul, that's not another new e-mail address you have, is it? I'm not sure what you mean, but my current address is as shown here. I did change it twice in the same day, when comcast changed the name of the server. They assigned me a bizarre address. After reporting it here, I realized I could change it to something similar to my previous address. I hope it won't be changing again for a long time. Paul Oh! Must have happened when I found I was unsubscribed - in just a couple of days off the list you miss a lot. Malcolm - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?
I've put up some temporary pics from the Pentax booth for your perusal: http://lumine.dyndns.org:8080/~jeffrey/stuff/pentax2002/ [On a DSL line so upstream connections are a bit slower so I've kept picture quality and size down] Pentax actually had one of the busier booths but nothing exciting shown (at least on the first day...). Cheers. Jeff On Friday, March 22, 2002, at 04:12 PM, pentax-discuss-digest wrote: They have a plain small booth. Not sure if there is any chance for them to have something in store for 2nd or 3rd day. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Abreviations
Interesting, apparently when OE formated the message it cropped off the h in http. Anyway corrected for those too lazy to do it themselves g. http://www.ucc.ie/info/net/acronyms/acro.html Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto - Original Message - From: T Rittenhouse [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 22, 2002 1:06 AM Subject: Re: Abreviations If I Recall Correctly. There are dozens of sites that will tell you what an internet acronym means do a search. One of them is ttp://www.ucc.ie/info/net/acronyms/acro.html Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto - Original Message - From: Butch Black [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax discussion group [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 21, 2002 11:09 PM Subject: Abreviations Hi. I have managed to figure out most of the abbreviations but can't for the life of me figure IIRC. Someone should make a commonly used abbreviation list to post in the archives. BUTCH Each man had only one genuine vocation - to find the way to himself Hermann Hesse (Demian) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RAM for Lombard - clarification required please
Hi, Right, just trying to get my head around RAM for a Lombard I'm building. According to the specs, it needs to be: 3.3v unbuffered, low power 144 pin 100MHz 10 ns SO DIMM RAM. And I also understand that the 'lower slot' RAM, that is the underside slot on the CPU daughter board, is the smaller 1.5 size, while the upper slot can take the taller 2 (or bigger?) RAM cards. And the smaller, 1.5 size cards will fit in both the lower and upper slots anyway. Am I right so far? Questions: If I look for used RAM (say eBay), what should I realistically look out for? The system bus speed on the Lombard is 66 MHz, yes? But the minimum RAM 'speed' needs to be 100MHz, yes? So do I look out for any old 144 pin PC100 SO DIMM RAM cards? Obviously not - there are differences, so what are they? RAM for Pismos seems much more prevalent both new and used, so will a 256MB card that fits a Pismo CPU board RAM slot also fit on e Lombard CPU board RAM slot? If not, what about the other way: from a Wallstreet? Although the Wallstreet RAM is 'only' 66 MHz, I presume this is incompatible? RAM sold used doesn't necessarily come tagged as 'Lombard' RAM. So what other Macintosh computers actually take the same RAM cards as the Lombard? Thanks very much in advance on this very perplexing issue. Recovering from a bout of the flu, so my own RAM is a bit loose at the moment ;-) Cheers, Cotty ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://www.macads.co.uk - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
FS Friday
I've put the Nature Trekker backpack up on ebay if anybody is interested. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1341042450 I'll do free shipping to North American PDML'ers. Regards, /\/\ick... - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Flash Delima-Please Help
Mike: I'm still trying to confirm if any 3rd party makes a diffuser for this flash (the AF200T)? You said Stofen has suggestions on how to avoid under-exposure? Have you used one of their diffusers on the 200? Again, on the Lumiquest web site, they specifically say they do not have one for the 200. Maybe people still buy them get them to work somehow? Thank again for all the help! Yahoo! Movies - coverage of the 74th Academy Awards® http://movies.yahoo.com/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?
Wow thanks! This looks to seal it though - nothing new of interest! They would have to redo the stands to justify something as big as new limiteds or digi-SLR. That lens lineup in the cabinet looks pretty nice though!! -Original Message- From: Jeff Tsai [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 22 March 2002 16:24 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax? I've put up some temporary pics from the Pentax booth for your perusal: http://lumine.dyndns.org:8080/~jeffrey/stuff/pentax2002/ [On a DSL line so upstream connections are a bit slower so I've kept picture quality and size down] Pentax actually had one of the busier booths but nothing exciting shown (at least on the first day...). Cheers. Jeff On Friday, March 22, 2002, at 04:12 PM, pentax-discuss-digest wrote: They have a plain small booth. Not sure if there is any chance for them to have something in store for 2nd or 3rd day. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: RAM for Lombard - clarification required please
Ahem! wrong message group I think Cotty! but then again, I bet you'll get some answers here anyway g Regards, /\/\ick... - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: R: March 2002 PUG Comments (and a Question)
That is not entirely correct. Win 98, and I suppose newer versions, can use color profiles for the system. I am certainly using one now. Go into display setting, advanced, color management. One of the strange things is, if you are using color management for the system, you have to turn it off in your picture editing software. AND, you need to set the gamma in you picture editing software to 1 as gamma correction is already done by the system color management. Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto - Original Message - From: David A. Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 22, 2002 1:40 AM Subject: Re: R: March 2002 PUG Comments (and a Question) Evan Hanson wrote: Do you use a browser to view the photos before you send them. I've found there is often a slight difference in how my pictures look when I view them with photo imaging software (gimp or photoshop) and browsers. I don't know why this is but if I had to make a guess I would think it probably has something to do with how they read the jpg compression. Maybe someone with more technical expertise can shed some light on this. On Windows at least, some photo editing software uses different gamma settings to the system, which usually makes the image look brighter. Photoshop 5.0 or later (full versions only) also uses colour profiles which the system does not (well, not for display). Cheers, - Dave http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ (out of date) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: RAM for Lombard - clarification required please
on 3/22/02 10:31 AM, Cotty at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: According to the specs, it needs to be: 3.3v unbuffered, low power 144 pin 100MHz 10 ns SO DIMM RAM. And I also understand that the 'lower slot' RAM, that is the underside slot on the CPU daughter board, is the smaller 1.5 size, while the upper slot can take the taller 2 (or bigger?) RAM cards. And the smaller, 1.5 size cards will fit in both the lower and upper slots anyway. Am I right so far? Cotty, This is directly from the Apple Memory Guide: One RAM expansion slot can accommodate a single card of up to128 MB for a total of 192 MB. 128 MB SO-DIMM (1.5-inch wide card) required in top slot for space reasons. Based on this it seems the upper slot requires the smaller dimm. D - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: FYI: 5 Grip B's in Ebay
In a message dated 22/03/02 17:19:51 GMT Standard Time, Cotty writes: Rob Studdert's wooden beauties are obviously 'giving cause for alarm' ;-) Not at all. This had been planned for a while. The Studdert grip should be be sufficiently expensive for the maker to recoup his initial investment, both in time and materials. I'd have one. Kind regards Peter - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: UK PDMLers
The best fish and chips in Britain are from Tate Modern ... Your quite right there. Unfortunately, the fish and chips were about the only thing in the entire museum with any taste at all. -- Daniel J. Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Stanley, Powers Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Suite203, 1170 US Highway 22 East http://danmatyola.com Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (908)725-3322 fax: (908)707-0399 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: P67, lenses and balance
Being the Taoist that I am balance is very important. That's the one thing I noticed about the MZ-5N. I disliked the fact that when I put an old screw mount onto that body (a 135mm 2.5), it felt, well, weird. Off balance, like it was too top heavy. Sure it was fine with the standard 28-80 3.5-5.6 silver FA lens but not with the old skool stylings of a classic 80-200 M lens. The K1000 (or the old SL for that matter) seemed more appropriate. Even when the newer 28-80 FA lens was mounted onto the K1000, it still felt good... because the main weight of the camera was firmly held at it's base (i.e. the body). It felt even better once the 135mm was put onto it. So yes, I have noted the effect that balance has and yes, you are the only one really excited about it... now go on and get out of that jello tree. Cheers, Dave Original Message: - From: Clifford The Big Red Dog [EMAIL PROTECTED] snip 2) Have any 35mm or 645 owners noticed the same with certain body/lens combinations? 3) Am I the only one who is actually excited about this? -Aaron /snip mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?
On 23 Mar 2002 at 1:24, Jeff Tsai wrote: I've put up some temporary pics from the Pentax booth for your perusal: http://lumine.dyndns.org:8080/~jeffrey/stuff/pentax2002/ *Finally*, Pentax vinyl skirts. tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: New Epson scanners ?
I was using the included drivers at first but now I'm running XP I went and got the Silver fast drivers but I may just yet and get vuescan since it is compatible with Paint shop Pro. --- Antti-Pekka Virjonen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 11:42 21.3.2002 -0500, Brendan wrote: Actually I need to retact what I said about the Epson 1680 before. I just got the new drivers for XP and the scan quality has improved greatly. This was the first test with the new drivers and the out of focus problems are gone, this scan was only reduce in size, no unsharp mask or colour correction nothing. http://webhome.idirect.com/~trini/flowers2/por.jpg a simple driver update. Great news! I have gotten good reports about the 1680 and was a bit puzzled why you did not get the same results. Do you use the Epson's own Twain or the fantastic Silverfast 5 ? This is also the first report of 1680 with XP. I will be using Win2K... I did order my 1680 Pro yesterday, so I am even more happy now ;-) I'll be scanning mostly 6x9cm and 4x5 slides and those occasional 35mm... Antti-Pekka --- * Antti-Pekka Virjonen * Fiskarsinkatu 7 D * GSM: +358 400 789753 * * Computec Oy Turku* FIN-20750 Turku Finland * Fax: +358 2 413 * - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . __ File your taxes online! http://taxes.yahoo.ca - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?
The wife's birthday was today. If only I'd known that Pentax had such a great gift idea Christian On Friday 22 March 2002 12:50, Tom wrote: http://lumine.dyndns.org:8080/~jeffrey/stuff/pentax2002/ *Finally*, Pentax vinyl skirts. tv - - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: How is Russian glass?
H. There are excellent photos of the Arsat 35 tilt/shift in its various positions at http://www.kievcamera.com/cameraphp?ID=17 but according to that page The 35mm PCS with shift and tilt is available in Nikon lens mount, Leica R7 lens mount, and Minolta lens mount and A similar lens (not shown) that offers shift only movements is available in Nikon, Canon, and M42 (Pentax thread mount) lens mounts. Even its pricey competitor Kiev USA at http://www.kievusa.com/kievpricelist.html sells the MIR 35mm f/2.8 shift (persepective control) lens only in Nikon and Kiev 9 mount (M42?). JT I wish they made that 35 shift lens in k-mount. Frantisek Vlcek replies: But they _make_ it in K mount! AFAIK. I have seen several for sale in the used section of a big photo shop here. Around 200$. It's after all a manual (pre-set?) diaphragm lens, so no problems for them to substitute the mounts. [EMAIL PROTECTED] mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: UK PDMLers
The best fish and chips in Britain are from Tate Modern ... Your quite right there. Unfortunately, the fish and chips were about the only thing in the entire museum with any taste at all. -- Daniel J. Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Stanley, Powers Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Suite203, 1170 US Highway 22 East http://danmatyola.com Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (908)725-3322 fax: (908)707-0399 Go further north and enjoy Glasgow; good museums, galleries, proper fish and chips (ask for a cod supper) and folk will smile and be genuinely pleased to see you. If you have the time, visit the Highlands - and take lots of film. Malcolm - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?
Tom wrote: Jeff Tsai wrote: I've put up some temporary pics from the Pentax booth for your perusal: http://lumine.dyndns.org:8080/~jeffrey/stuff/pentax2002/ *Finally*, Pentax vinyl skirts. Amazing what you can do when you free up that RD budget that had been directed to the MZ-D. ;-P -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: RAM for Lombard - clarification required please - apology
NOT AGAIN %^%!$!£%$^%!@!£$!$^!^!@£$!^ auto-complete email $@£$^^^$^$^$%^£$%^ Many apologies, and no wise cracks! Cotty ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://www.macads.co.uk - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
My K 50 1.2 is OK!!! (was fungus or dust?)
I became so paranoid that I decided to visit local official service. They looked at the lens and said it was just dust, and that's not worth open such a jewell (they praised the lens a lot). I then went to see some used stores, and I asked their opinion two. Both of them told me the lens is ok, and they praised it A LOT. In fact, I started a chat with one of them, and he resulted a connoisseur of Pentax. He told me he owns the A 135 1.8 and praised it to god status, he also told marvels about Pentax 645 (He told me this is THE 645, don't tell me nothing about Mamiya, please!!) and the 67 too: I'm a Hasselblad user, but each time I pick up a 67 I 've a very pleasing feeling. Great optics. We have a good chat and I leaved the store very pleased knowing my loved K 50 1.2 is just fine. Regards AG - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?
LOL! I can't (even for one minute) see her allowing you to go out taking photos wearing that!! Malcolm The wife's birthday was today. If only I'd known that Pentax had such a great gift idea Christian On Friday 22 March 2002 12:50, Tom wrote: http://lumine.dyndns.org:8080/~jeffrey/stuff/pentax2002/ *Finally*, Pentax vinyl skirts. tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?
HAR! You don't know my wife! Christian On Friday 22 March 2002 13:23, Malcolm Smith wrote: LOL! I can't (even for one minute) see her allowing you to go out taking photos wearing that!! Malcolm The wife's birthday was today. If only I'd known that Pentax had such a great gift idea Christian On Friday 22 March 2002 12:50, Tom wrote: http://lumine.dyndns.org:8080/~jeffrey/stuff/pentax2002/ *Finally*, Pentax vinyl skirts. tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: RAM for Lombard - clarification required please - apology
On 22 Mar 2002 at 18:22, Cotty wrote: NOT AGAIN %^%!$!£%$^%!@!£$!$^!^!£$!^ auto-complete email $@£$^^^$^$^$%^£$%^ Many apologies, and no wise cracks! Yes, again, and you can't keep us from cracking-wise, Mr. Computer Expert! tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
FS Friday
I'll do free shipping to North American PDML'ers. Regards, /\/\ick... Traitor! A UK PDMLer ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://www.macads.co.uk - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?
That lens lineup in the cabinet looks pretty nice though!! Who's looking at the lenses! ;-) ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://www.macads.co.uk - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: FS Friday
Traitor he says, traitor? If I pay shipping outside of the USA it wont be worth me selling it! Regards, /\/\ick... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Cotty Sent: Friday, March 22, 2002 1:55 PM To: Pentax List Subject: FS Friday I'll do free shipping to North American PDML'ers. Regards, /\/\ick... Traitor! A UK PDMLer ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://www.macads.co.uk - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: FS: Remote cord for LX
I'll take it if it is still available. On Friday 22 March 2002 01:17 pm, you wrote: Hi; I seem to have aquired, by accident, a second remote cord for the LX winder. It may also fot the LX motor, but I can't confirm that right now. This is a fairly longish cord, I suspect at least 10 feet. I paid 25 US dollars for it from another list member, and will sell it for the same, shipping included. It is in very nice condition, but does not have the original box or packaging materials. Please reply offlist. Thanks William Robb -- Kenneth Archer, San Antonio, Texas [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: pancake question
Do you think they are really buying the pancake because it is a collectable? It isn't, to my knowledge, a rarity. I think they were produced in pretty great quantity. I think the lens has gained an undeserved reputation of being an extremely sharp lens, because of all of the BS written about it in ebay item descriptions. The sheer numbers of them that pass through ebay should make folks wonder exactly how good they could actually be. If it was a really great lens, and a collectable, there wouldn't be so many of them available. Len --- -Original Message- From: Pål Jensen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, March 22, 2002 12:37 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: pancake question That's because the 43 Limited is available brand new and hence is not collectable. Those who want to pay high prices for their lenses just order their 43 Limited from their nearest camera shop. Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re[4]: 67 Mania gaining foothold, victim needs help!
JCO, Thanks for the tip. I already have the 55/4 and got the later version. In retrospect, I may have been just as happy with the 55/3.5. Live and learn. I am still pondering the 300 issue. Pretty much boils down to close focusing. It would be great to try them side by side to make sure. If I do go with the older one (less expensive), are there different versions that I should be aware of? Bruce Dayton Friday, March 22, 2002, 1:09:46 PM, you wrote: Bolo, The Leaf shutter behavior has been answered better than I can as I do not have one. As for the focal length choices - in 35mm I like about the same focal lengths. For me, I will be doing many people shots along with scenics so I was concerned that I didn't want to go too wide (starts to make edge people look a little fat) and I have read that the 55/4 is one super lens. I suspect that in the future I will end up with the 45 and fisheye as I love wide angle lenses. I have also found that 45mm is more comfortable for me than 50mm. The 90/2.8 is better for my view and it focuses closer than the 105 - 2.1ft vs. 3.3 and it is 3 oz lighter. One of my overall favorite focal lengths is 85mm - portrait. So the 165/2.8 was an easy choice. I am now looking at the long (for me) end to get a 300/4 Bruce Dayton JCOC Couldnt figure out if you have actually bought the 55/4 or not JCOC but dont dismiss the 55/3.5. I did a shootout between it and the JCOC (new) 45 F4, and its identical performance to the 45. The only JCOC downside is the 55/3.5 takes a 100mm filter. I picked up a dead mint JCOC 55/3.5 off ebay for only 400.00, the 55/4 usually goes for 600.00 JCOC used. Also beware of the first 55/4, its supposedly not as good JCOC as the second 55/4. JCOC JCO JCOC - JCOC This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, JCOC go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to JCOC visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
KX MOT
Hi all Today, I saw a KX MOT body in a magazine advertisement. Used, but not ugly, chrome, price about 100 USD (motor drive not included). What would be a descent price for a body like this? How common are they compared to the usual KX? I already have a nice KX body, so I don't know whether to go for it or not... Regards Anders Werholt - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
FS: Enlarger (was Re: Darkroom: Enlarger Question.)
On 22 Mar 2002 at 13:08, Chris Murray wrote: I've been looking for an enlarger on ebay, and there are different lenses on the different models, as well as lenses being sold. I'm not sure what I should look for in an enlarger. I would like to be able to print at 5x7-8x10 to start. Since it's for-sale-fridayI have a good starter (and better) enlarger if you're interested. It's a Saunders D6700, which has built in dichroic filtration, in excellent condition. It'll do 11x14 from 35mm, and is a very nice unit. B+H sells them new for about $450...it's yours (or any other PDMLer) for $300 + $25 shipping inside the US. tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
FS: Several Pentax cameras and other items
These are some Pentax cameras I have for sale, because nowadays they see very little or no use, and I want to sell them to fund other Pentax equipment purchases. This is the first lot: Pentax SFX AF SLR body (like new) + Pentax soft case for the SFX + SMC Pentax-F 35-70 mm. 3.5-4.5 (one of the best standard zooms Pentax has made) + 2 SFX battery grips, one for 2CR5 lithium battery and other for 4 AA batteries (everything is mint, except that one of the plastic tabs of the soft case is missing, but it is perfectly functional) Instruction manual (in Spanish) Everything for 180 euro. Second lot: Pentax MZ-5 AF SLR body + SMC Pentax-F 35-80 mm. 4-5.6 (a fine standard zoom lens) + Fg battery pack (the body and battery pack are like new, the lens is EX+ cosmetically; optically and mechanically it's perfect) Instruction manual for the camera in Spanish, and in English for the battery pack. Everything for 280 euro. Shipping expenses will be paid by the buyer. -- Carlos Royo [EMAIL PROTECTED] Zaragoza (Aragon) - Spain -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Re[4]: 67 Mania gaining foothold, victim needs help!
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Bruce Dayton Sent: Friday, March 22, 2002 4:19 PM To: J. C. O'Connell Subject: Re[4]: 67 Mania gaining foothold, victim needs help! JCO, Thanks for the tip. I already have the 55/4 and got the later version. In retrospect, I may have been just as happy with the 55/3.5. Live and learn. I am still pondering the 300 issue. Pretty much boils down to close focusing. It would be great to try them side by side to make sure. If I do go with the older one (less expensive), are there different versions that I should be aware of? Bruce Dayton There were two versions of the non-EDIF 300 F4. As far as I can tell they are identical optics, different cosmetics. FWIW, I got a mint older one (SMCT) for 600.00 on ebay and its a dandy. For the extreme difference in cost of the EDIF version, I dont think its worth it for the close focussing especially when there are easy workarounds if/ when those situations come up. BUT if your main interest and work will be a lot of portriats, it MIGHT be worth it. Dont forget you can buy a closeup lens that mounts on the front if you dont want to dismount the lens to insert a tube. JCO - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?
So when is the next important show? - Original Message - From: Pål Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 22, 2002 12:39 PM Subject: Re: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax? Oooops. Seems like the Pentax digital slr rumor was false after all. Strange that pentax don't show any new products at this show as it is quite important. Still, the next Limited lens is indeed due but when is an open question. Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Another 67 Arrival. (I'll pretend)
Friday, March 22, 2002, 1:20:18 PM, Jeff wrote: J I just got inoculated for the LX virus. J What a beauty, and with a heavy lens (SP70-210) I'll pretend it's a 6x7. J Jeff Inoculated? You mean you have got at least three bodies, one for low iso film, one for 1600 film, the third just backup ;-)) ? Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: UK PDMLers
Your quite right there. Unfortunately, the fish and chips were about the only thing in the entire museum with any taste at all. My God! It's a good thing my SO isn't on this list - she'd send a bolt of lightning through the wires to your keyboard! Cots (though I'm with you) ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://www.macads.co.uk - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?
*Finally*, Pentax vinyl skirts. Thanks Tom - that was the best laugh I've had all week. Made my day! Cotty ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://www.macads.co.uk - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: pancake question
Hi, Len, Interesting. When I borrowed Wendy's MX, I didn't expect to find the 40mm pancake on it. Having read opinions on this list similar to yours, Len, I really didn't expect much from it in terms of sharpness. Maybe it was my low expectation that caused me to be pleasantly surprised when I got back my first roll, and found the prints to be quite sharp. But maybe I have low standards... ;-) In any event, I still want one. Not as a collectable, obviously, but as a user. And, I have to admit, part of the allure for me is its size. I think it would be wasted on any camera but the MX or one of the other M series bodies (size-wise), as they're so physically compatible. Thanks to all who replied regarding whether the price of the one that I'm looking at is reasonable - as I suspected, it seems to be. regards, frank Paris, Leonard wrote: Do you think they are really buying the pancake because it is a collectable? It isn't, to my knowledge, a rarity. I think they were produced in pretty great quantity. I think the lens has gained an undeserved reputation of being an extremely sharp lens, because of all of the BS written about it in ebay item descriptions. The sheer numbers of them that pass through ebay should make folks wonder exactly how good they could actually be. If it was a really great lens, and a collectable, there wouldn't be so many of them available. -- The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: FS Friday
Traitor he says, traitor? If I pay shipping outside of the USA it wont be worth me selling it! If Sir Walter Raleigh had said that way back when, well - we'd all be in right stink, eh! (papers arrived yet Fawlty?) *hic* ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://www.macads.co.uk - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Artspeak
On Fri, 22 Mar 2002 19:52:00 +, Bob Walkden wrote: [...] example of Artspeak from an exhibition e-blurb I was sent. [...] Rivals politician-speak for self-important emptiness. TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re[2]: pancake question
Hi, Do you think they are really buying the pancake because it is a collectable? It isn't, to my knowledge, a rarity. I think they were produced in pretty great quantity. I think the lens has gained an undeserved reputation of being an extremely sharp lens, collectible and rare are not the same thing. Collectors don't operate according to any logic discernible to non-collectors. A good example of this, which I've been able to take advantage of, is the Leica M4-2. 16,100 of these were made, compared with 22,444 of its successor the M4-P. Yet the M4-2 sells for significantly less than the M4-P because it has a bad name with collectors. This bad name is entirely undeserved; it's simply an irrational collector thing, like the pancake lens. There's more about it here: http://www.nemeng.com/leica/016b.shtml I got mine, which is in very good condition, for significantly less than than I could have got any other Leica M, and as far as I can tell it's no worse (or better) than any others. It's certainly no worse than my M3, which cost the same and is in noticeably worse condition cosmetically. The pancake lens is rather like this. I paid about US $100- for mine. It's in perfect condition. Optically it's a good enough lens for most purposes, but it's certainly not 'extremely sharp'. The focal length is very nice indeed, and the thin focusing grip is not a problem for me. But I can't understand why people get into a frenzy over them; it's just one of those inexplicably irrational things, like beanie dolls, hula hoops and clackers. --- Bob - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Quick, embarassing Q!
I've got to print out a 35mm neg to 5x7 on a 4x5 enlarger... what lens? i only remember 6x7 (80mm \ 135mm) \ 4x5 (135mm \ 150mm) now! i thought 50mm, but it's coming up tiny... brain fried from putting together processor! - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Artspeak
C'mon nothing beats lawyer-speak, for self-important emptiness! I used to know a lawyer who, in his correspondence, refused to say photocopy, but rather, called them electro-photo-reproductions. Instead of writing last Friday, he wrote Friday 'ultimo'. I could go on... Sheesh! And, don't get me started on Military-speak (my favourite!). res ipsa locquitor ;-) -frank Doug Franklin wrote: Rivals politician-speak for self-important emptiness. -- The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?
Ryan wrote: So when is the next important show? Photokina in September. Pentax is prone to announce major releases at the Photokina show. However, they are also known to release products at anytime - no show required. Then theres Photography day the first of june when Pentax release the Photo annual book - this event may also be a launching pad for products. Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?
Oooops. Seems like the Pentax digital slr rumor was false after all. Strange that pentax don't show any new products at this show as it is quite important. Still, the next Limited lens is indeed due but when is an open question. I must admit that I was very skeptical. No, really. I just got caught up in all the hype. Let's put it this way: I have firmly decided that if nothing happens at Photokina this year, a few days later I will be placing an order for a Canon D60, grip, microdrive, and extra battery, which means there will be a lot of K mount glass going up for sale. There's only one possible thing that will stop me from doing that, and you know what it is. At this time, I am convinced that I wont be selling *anything*... A cheery good night from England where even Brighton is far from sunny right now! Cotradamus ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://www.macads.co.uk - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Artspeak
On 22 Mar 2002 at 17:43, Doug Franklin wrote: On Fri, 22 Mar 2002 19:52:00 +, Bob Walkden wrote: [...] example of Artspeak from an exhibition e-blurb I was sent. [...] Rivals politician-speak for self-important emptiness. What did Zappa say? Writing about art is like dancing about architecture. Or something to that effect... tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re[2]: UK PDMLers
Hi, everyone's a critic! I like Tate Modern, although if you're really cool these days it's de rigeuer to say you prefer Tate Britain. Last time I went to Tate Modern I was with a friend and her 6-year-old daughter. I asked the little girl what she thought of one of the exhibits. She replied It looks like poo. And it does. --- Bob mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Friday, March 22, 2002, 10:39:22 PM, you wrote: Your quite right there. Unfortunately, the fish and chips were about the only thing in the entire museum with any taste at all. My God! It's a good thing my SO isn't on this list - she'd send a bolt of lightning through the wires to your keyboard! Cots (though I'm with you) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Remote cord for LX
Sold. Thanks William Robb - Original Message - From: William Robb Subject: FS: Remote cord for LX Hi; I seem to have aquired, by accident, a second remote cord for the LX winder. It may also fot the LX motor, but I can't confirm that right now. This is a fairly longish cord, I suspect at least 10 feet. I paid 25 US dollars for it from another list member, and will sell it for the same, shipping included. It is in very nice condition, but does not have the original box or packaging materials. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Darkroom: Enlarger Question.
For a 35mm enlarger... I'm told the 75mm f/4.5 Minolta Rokkor is decent. Also, the Nikor 105mm f-5.6 is considered pretty good. These are fairly expensive as enlarger lenses go, so they better be good. The last enlarging lens that I used was a screw mount Pentax 100mm f/4 macro lens with a converter to Leica mount. (These converters are nearly impossible to find.) Worked pretty damn good, but this would be an expensive way to go. Don't try this with any other lens than a macro lens. You'll be disappointed. Regards, Bob... Let us contemplate our forefathers, and posterity, and resolve to maintain the rights bequeathed to us from the former, for the sake of the latter. The necessity of the times, more than ever, calls for our utmost circumspection, deliberation, fortitude, and perseverance. Let us remember that 'if we suffer tamely a lawless attack upon our liberty, we encourage it, and involve others in our doom.' It is a very serious consideration that millions yet unborn may be the miserable sharers of the event. - Samuel Adams, 1771 From: Chris Murray [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi All - Thanks for the advice on developing my own film. I am going to head down to the pro shop that I use and pick up a two reel tank, and some chemicals. I am going to start by doing my negs and then move onto prints. I've been looking for an enlarger on ebay, and there are different lenses on the different models, as well as lenses being sold. I'm not sure what I should look for in an enlarger. I would like to be able to print at 5x7-8x10 to start. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: How is Russian glass?
OK, when I get to the shop again, I will have a close look at it what mount it is. Will keep you informed, Frantisek Friday, March 22, 2002, 6:59:19 PM, vze2vg3x wrote: vvn H. There are excellent photos of the Arsat 35 tilt/shift in its various positions at http://www.kievcamera.com/cameraphp?ID=17 but according to that page The 35mm PCS with shift and tilt is vvn available in Nikon lens mount, Leica R7 lens mount, and Minolta lens mount and A similar lens (not shown) that offers shift only movements is available in Nikon, Canon, and M42 (Pentax thread vvn mount) lens mounts. vvn Even its pricey competitor Kiev USA at http://www.kievusa.com/kievpricelist.html sells the MIR 35mm f/2.8 shift (persepective control) lens only in Nikon and Kiev 9 mount (M42?). JT I wish they made that 35 shift lens in k-mount. vvn Frantisek Vlcek replies: vvn But they _make_ it in K mount! AFAIK. I have seen several for sale in vvn the used section of a big photo shop here. Around 200$. It's after all vvn a manual (pre-set?) diaphragm lens, so no problems for them to vvn substitute the mounts. vvn [EMAIL PROTECTED] vvn vvn mail2web - Check your email from the web at vvn http://mail2web.com/ . vvn - vvn This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, vvn go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to vvn visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Quick, embarassing Q!
On 22 Mar 2002 at 17:50, Oliver Raymond wrote: I've got to print out a 35mm neg to 5x7 on a 4x5 enlarger... what lens? i only remember 6x7 (80mm \ 135mm) \ 4x5 (135mm \ 150mm) now! i thought 50mm, but it's coming up tiny... 50mm is correct. The max coverage of the enlarger head doesn't matter, just focal length and column height (and bellows extension with longer lenses). Move the head further up? Are you sure you have the 50 and not the 150? tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Artspeak
On Fri, 22 Mar 2002 17:39:00 -0500, frank theriault wrote: Rivals politician-speak for self-important emptiness. C'mon nothing beats lawyer-speak, for self-important emptiness! Well, around here, politician is an almost proper subset of lawyer. Instead of writing last Friday, he wrote Friday 'ultimo'. That's just old fashioned pompous assedness. And, don't get me started on Military-speak (my favourite!). I think that's mostly so they can say they blew people into tiny pieces without making the general public realize too closely what they've said. ;^) TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Darkroom: Enlarger Question
Hi Chris ... Keep it simple, good, and inexpensive - an El Nikkor 50/2.8 is a very fine starter lens. They are generally quite good optically, and they are common, which makes finding a good example relatively easy and fairly inexpensive. It's also good enough to make larger prints. As for an enlarger, there are two ways to look at a first purchase. One way is to buy something inexpensive and simple, to use while you're learning, until you know what you want to do in the darkroom. At that point you'll have a good idea of the features you'd want in an enlarger, how big you'd like to print, and the formats that might be of interest. The other is to spend some money and buy an enlarger that you can grow into. Beselers, Omegas, Saunders, some Dursts, are all common brands with good reputations that offer good quality. So, first decide how you want to proceed, then look in those areas. From: Chris Murray [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi All - Thanks for the advice on developing my own film. I am going to head down to the pro shop that I use and pick up a two reel tank, and some chemicals. I am going to start by doing my negs and then move onto prints. I've been looking for an enlarger on ebay, and there are different lenses on the different models, as well as lenses being sold. I'm not sure what I should look for in an enlarger. I would like to be able to print at 5x7-8x10 to start. -shel belinkoff - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Artspeak
Hi, Doug, Right you are. Most politicians are, after all, lawyers! No wonder we're in the mess we're in. -frank Doug Franklin wrote: Well, around here, politician is an almost proper subset of lawyer. -- The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Quick, embarassing Q!
absolutely... brain's feeling better now! - Original Message - From: tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 22, 2002 6:12 PM Subject: Re: Quick, embarassing Q! On 22 Mar 2002 at 17:50, Oliver Raymond wrote: I've got to print out a 35mm neg to 5x7 on a 4x5 enlarger... what lens? i only remember 6x7 (80mm \ 135mm) \ 4x5 (135mm \ 150mm) now! i thought 50mm, but it's coming up tiny... 50mm is correct. The max coverage of the enlarger head doesn't matter, just focal length and column height (and bellows extension with longer lenses). Move the head further up? Are you sure you have the 50 and not the 150? tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Pentax SP1000 battery
Hi, what's the proper battery for an M42 Asahi Pentax Sp1000? I picked one up in near mint cosmetic shape but with some health problems (working on them now, though), and want to try the meter. Also, if the original battery is a 1.35 mercury, will the 1.5 alkaline work well (considering that alkalines get from 1.65 to 1.25V over their life, but mercury batteries stay near 1.35 almost all their life)? Which battery numbers will work in it? It is about the half size of SR44 it seems. A wonderful camera, it made my photography simpler (as the meter isn't working), I put a portrait 1.8/80mm lens on it and meter handheld, and it's great... A nice complementation to the LX I use normally :) Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: FS Fridays
For Sale, Once used Tamrac 678 Rolling Photo Backpack in almost as new condition (wheels are scuffed). Bought to transport 600mm FA lens and some photo gear. Pack measures approximately 24 high by 14 wide by 12 deep. Will hold multiple 35mm medium format cameras, large telephoto lenses, a tripod a multitude of related equipment. Rolls well in airports and on paved surfaces and also is a comfortable backpack. Is foam padded and water proof with foam padded adjustable dividers to creat protective compartments to securely hold a variety of cameras, lenses accessories. Fits in most overhead compartments on commercial jets. Decided to sell after one trip to the Alaska outback, where it quickly became apparent that this was not the way to transport this lens in the bush - took too much time to set up and break down camera body/lens for transport in backpack. Have since bought a Kinesis L630 long lens case/padded shoulder harness which allows me to carry lens with body attached for quicker setup in the field. Currently selling for $ 337.50 @ BH where I purchased mine. Can view at http://www.tamrac.com./welcome.htm. Contact me off list @ [EMAIL PROTECTED] if interested. Ken Waller - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Darkroom: Enlarger Question
On Fri, 22 Mar 2002, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Hi Chris ... Keep it simple, good, and inexpensive - an El Nikkor 50/2.8 is a very fine starter lens. They are generally quite good optically, and they are common, which makes finding a good example relatively easy and fairly inexpensive. It's also good enough to make larger prints. As for an enlarger, there are two ways to look at a first purchase. One way is to buy something inexpensive and simple, to use while you're learning, until you know what you want to do in the darkroom. At that point you'll have a good idea of the features you'd want in an enlarger, how big you'd like to print, and the formats that might be of interest. The other is to spend some money and buy an enlarger that you can grow into. Beselers, Omegas, Saunders, some Dursts, are all common brands with good reputations that offer good quality. So, first decide how you want to proceed, then look in those areas. I guess it depends on what the pockets can afford :) I am going to try to process some of my first bw negs (Tmax 100) this weekend, I have to get a tank, reel, and chem. I have a thermometer, I think that is all i need. The lens lengths confused me, I saw a lot of 50mm so I assumed those were the Standard to start with. I am not sure how they relate to the printing process. I am going to wait another week or so before I get ready to buy an enlarger. Thanks for the help. - Chris -- Chris Murray /\ [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ / ASCII RIBBON CAMPAIGN http://apeman.org/ XAGAINST HTML MAIL Cell: 604.861.8307 / \/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: How is Russian glass?
Monday, I received a new MC Jupiter-9 2/85mm lens from Pavel Gubanov. Many of you know him as ustas on ebay. He quit listing this lens for awhile on ebay and I emailed him to see if he had any more. He sent me a new one for $45, including shipping. From what I could tell from the Russian manual, it was manufactured in 2001. I ran a test roll through it today and I am pleasantly surprised. How good can a $45 lens be anyway? I am probably more surprised that my wife sat still long enough without any makeup on for me to see how it works as a portrait lens. I shot five head-and-shoulder shots of my wife @ f:2-f:8. My wife and my two daughters picked the f:2 shot as the most flattering. It's noticably sharper at f:4. I shot a series of brick wall shots and there doesn't appear to be any light falloff at f:2.8. Again it sharpens nicely at f:4. A third series to check the bokeh impressed me as well...very nice and smooth. If my count is right, it has 16 blades and the roundest aperature I have ever seen. On the negative side, it uses stop down metering and is a preset lens. The focusing is certainly not as smooth as we have come to expect from our Takumars. It is going to take a little practice to get used to it, but it may just be worth the trouble. Judging from the results, this could be the best $45 I've spent in a long time. -- Kenneth Archer, San Antonio, Texas [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: KX MOT
For those who don't know, MOT means Motor Drive (optional). This is the same drive available on the K2 MOT. Other than condition, two attributes can make a KX cost more: black body, and the MOT capability. Chrome (silver) KXs seem to sell for $90 to $130. Blaack KXs, $120 to $200. Since I became a KX fan a couple months back, I've scoured my links and found just two KX MOTs for sale. A chrome KX MOT is going for something like $379. A black KX MOT is going for $189! Go figure. I suspect that a certain number of the KXs for sale on EBay are MOTs but the owner isn't aware. (OR does MOT appear prominently on the body?) It would be nice if someone shared a secret for spotting hidden MOT specimens. In either case, $100 sounds like a great price if you'll actually use the motor drive option or think that you may one day resell the camera. But if you don't plan to use the motor drive--which is costly and scarce--I'd shop for a KX on the basis of its condition. Make sure the aperture window is vislble; it's prone to be misaligned. Also check the mirror lockup and timer. Anders Werholt wrote: Today, I saw a KX MOT body in a magazine advertisement. Used, but not ugly, chrome, price about 100 USD (motor drive not included). What would be a descent price for a body like this? How common are they compared to the usual KX? I already have a nice KX body, so I don't know whether to go for it or not... [EMAIL PROTECTED] mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Pentax SP1000 battery
I've used the silver version at www.photobattery.com with good results. The generic model nuber is 400. JCO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Frantisek Vlcek Sent: Friday, March 22, 2002 6:40 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Pentax SP1000 battery Hi, what's the proper battery for an M42 Asahi Pentax Sp1000? I picked one up in near mint cosmetic shape but with some health problems (working on them now, though), and want to try the meter. Also, if the original battery is a 1.35 mercury, will the 1.5 alkaline work well (considering that alkalines get from 1.65 to 1.25V over their life, but mercury batteries stay near 1.35 almost all their life)? Which battery numbers will work in it? It is about the half size of SR44 it seems. A wonderful camera, it made my photography simpler (as the meter isn't working), I put a portrait 1.8/80mm lens on it and meter handheld, and it's great... A nice complementation to the LX I use normally :) Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Darkroom: Enlarger Question
On 22 Mar 2002 at 15:52, Chris Murray wrote: I guess it depends on what the pockets can afford :) I am going to try to process some of my first bw negs (Tmax 100) this weekend, I have to get a tank, reel, and chem. I have a thermometer, I think that is all i need. Scissors, neg sleeves, a bottle opener and a film extractor are useful. You'll need storage bottles and measuring cups. Maybe a changing bag too. Somewhere and some way to hang and dry the film. The lens lengths confused me, I saw a lot of 50mm so I assumed those were the Standard to start with. I am not sure how they relate to the printing process. 50mm is the standard for 35mm. The typical recommended 1st lens is a used Nikkor 50/2.8, and it's fine. Once you get anal you can shop around for a Schneider or Rodenstock. ;) tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?
So can you tell us what it is now? (please...) -Original Message- From: Pål Jensen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Still, the next Limited lens is indeed due but when is an open question. Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?
Me too, I just WANTED to believe it soo much that I almost convinced myself. Almost, but not quite. Even an announcement would have been nice... I think if they have nothing for Photokina then you wont be the only customer lost to Pentax. Many more will leave soon and probably many of those will never return. They HAVE to get it done this year - their market is diminishing with every passing month. -Original Message- From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] I must admit that I was very skeptical. No, really. I just got caught up in all the hype. Let's put it this way: I have firmly decided that if nothing happens at Photokina this year, a few days later I will be placing an order for a Canon D60, grip, microdrive, and extra battery, which means there will be a lot of K mount glass going up for sale. There's only one possible thing that will stop me from doing that, and you know what it is. At this time, I am convinced that I wont be selling *anything*... A cheery good night from England where even Brighton is far from sunny right now! Cotradamus ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://www.macads.co.uk - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax SP1000 battery
Hi, Frantisek, The mercury cell is a px400, but they can be pretty hard to find, as they've been illegal in many places for quite some time. I think Varta might have been one of the last to make them, but they've now stopped. I've heard of some Spottie users who've used the alkaline replacements successfully. AFAIK, the only downside of alkaline is that they don't last as long. Maybe 6 to 12 months (?), as opposed to 10 years or more for mercury cells. They are wonderful cameras, aren't they? :-) regards, frank Frantisek Vlcek wrote: Hi, what's the proper battery for an M42 Asahi Pentax Sp1000? I picked one up in near mint cosmetic shape but with some health problems (working on them now, though), and want to try the meter. Also, if the original battery is a 1.35 mercury, will the 1.5 alkaline work well (considering that alkalines get from 1.65 to 1.25V over their life, but mercury batteries stay near 1.35 almost all their life)? Which battery numbers will work in it? It is about the half size of SR44 it seems. A wonderful camera, it made my photography simpler (as the meter isn't working), I put a portrait 1.8/80mm lens on it and meter handheld, and it's great... A nice complementation to the LX I use normally :) -- The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
New limited lens (RE: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?)
Assuming no new limited at PhotoExpo, what do you guys want to do with the pool? - scrap it - leave it as is until a new lens gets announced. - start over again in May in anticipation of a summer announcement. I'm told the 2 likely scenarios are mid to late summer, or Photokina. Other suggestions welcomed. tv On 23 Mar 2002 at 0:22, Rob Brigham wrote: So can you tell us what it is now? (please...) -Original Message- From: Pål Jensen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Still, the next Limited lens is indeed due but when is an open question. Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . -- Thomas Van Veen Photography 301-758-3085 www.bigdayphoto.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?
To quote an old American baseball player, Deja-vue all over again! There were the same exact same posts here several years ago regarding the mythical MZ-1. Over the years I have come to the opinion that if Pentax's current products satisfy your needs, stay with them. If you need them to come out with something new, you will wind up in anticipation purgatory. --- Rob Brigham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Me too, I just WANTED to believe it soo much that I almost convinced myself. Almost, but not quite. Even an announcement would have been nice... Yahoo! Movies - coverage of the 74th Academy Awards® http://movies.yahoo.com/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax SP1000 battery
- Original Message - From: frank theriault Subject: Re: Pentax SP1000 battery Hi, Frantisek, The mercury cell is a px400, but they can be pretty hard to find, as they've been illegal in many places for quite some time. I think Varta might have been one of the last to make them, but they've now stopped. Frantisek may have an easier time finding one where he is than we have in North America. I believe a #390 watch cell is identical to the px400, except for the lack of the plastic collar. The collar is important for otherwise the cell can short circuit on the compartment. William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: New limited lens (RE: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?)
- Original Message - From: tom Subject: New limited lens (RE: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?) Assuming no new limited at PhotoExpo, what do you guys want to do with the pool? - scrap it - leave it as is until a new lens gets announced. - start over again in May in anticipation of a summer announcement. I'm told the 2 likely scenarios are mid to late summer, or Photokina. Scrap it. William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE;How is Russian Glass
I wish they made that 35 shift lens in k-mount. I'd sure sign up for JT one You may want to check Kiev/USA. They list the 35 shift in screwmount but they also have a box saying Nikon and other mounts add $50. So the may be able to do a K mount on that or the other lenses they offer. Their web site is; http://www.kievusa.com The owner, Saul Kaminsky is a nice guy and the company is honest. I used to work in Greenwich (CT) and would send customers needing quick or minor camera repair to him. BUTCH Each man had only one genuine vocation - to find the way to himself Hermann Hesse (Demian) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Pentax digital SLR - Not now!
I've been thinking about this lately and I'm in no rush. Todays technology ( even with 6Mp ) isnt as good as 35mm film capture. It's better to buy a good 35mm film scanner if you want digital processing as the resolution is way higher ( isnt 4000dpi roughly equal to 24 Mp?). You can buy a great 35mm film scanner for roughly $1500, way less than any digital SLR would cost. I dont like the idea of having to deal with low capacity batteries, shutter lag, low resolution, limited dynamic range and overall complexity of the cameras. I could imagine keeping dust off the sensors when changing lenses will be a royal pain in the ass. Sure, instant results and very low operating costs are a plus, but I'm only marginally satisfied with the resolution of 35mm film, going downward in resolution now is not acceptable to me. I like the fact that I can grab a coupla spotmatics, a half-dozen rolls of film and shoot all day. No hassles with batteries running out and downloading flash cards, etc. Until they can design digital SLRs that MEET or EXCEED 35mm in terms of resolution and with high capacity on board memory, I'm gonna stick with film. Pentax and minolta are probably doing the right thing in terms of designing digital SLRs. They arent as good as 35mm film yet and cost way too much to produce compared to other digital technologies like film scanners. Sure for press photographers they fit the bill, but I'm not a press photographer. Patiently Waiting for now, JCO - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Strange MX on Ebay
Looks like someone canibalized two cameras to make this one http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1340242526 Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: New limited lens (RE: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?)
Best start a new poll close to the next possible release time. --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: tom Subject: New limited lens (RE: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?) Assuming no new limited at PhotoExpo, what do you guys want to do with the pool? - scrap it - leave it as is until a new lens gets announced. - start over again in May in anticipation of a summer announcement. I'm told the 2 likely scenarios are mid to late summer, or Photokina. Scrap it. William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . __ File your taxes online! http://taxes.yahoo.ca - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
