Screwmount 28mmF3.5 and 28mm Lens Hoods
I just received my 28mm Asahi Super-Takumar 28mmF3.5 screwmount lens for my Spotmatic F. I also purchased an original Takumar 1:3.5 28mm square lenshood. SInce I can't view the 24mm lenshood on the Net, I will describe how this square hood fits. I beleive that this lenshood is made of alumunium and is slightly purplish in color. There is a two (2) dot lineup system on the either side of the sliding locking ring. To have the sliding ring i position, both dots must be lined up. The lenshhod is slipped over the front lens barrel and is tighten by turning the sliding locking ring to the right. (Thisis provided that you have the dots in the upright position!!) The square lenshood will most probably have better flare control and less vignetting than the round lenshood. What is the optical performance of this lens? GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/tagj. - 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: O.T, Rolling blackout in Ca.
I work in a hospital lab and we have machines which are best not turned off, but we get lots of power surges. We connect them all to UPS's (Uninterruptable Power Supply). I don't know if there is a smaller version to connect to a home computer. These ones keep it going for about ½hr to give time to finish what it's doing and allow you to shutdown properly. These are slightly bigger than the main computer unit, and probably expensive, but we don't tell the taxpayers :) You could try coming to NZ. We don't get rolling blackouts forced on us here. Rolling blackouts started today in so. cal. and suppose to last till end of summer. It's great to live in a third world state (one of two in the union). It keeps you on your toes. My main concern, however is the adverse effect that a power cut-off would have on my computer. __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.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: stripes on film
Hi,
I have this problem all the time 8-{ Sometimes my marks are
turquoise, rather than pink. If it was a light/processing
problem, the marks are often orange rather than any other
colour.
In my case, it is a scanning artefact. Doesn't seem to be dust,
all connections are tight and I am completely bamboozled by it.
Using a Canoscan2700F with the lousy supplied software. If this
is a generic fault with scanners, does anyone know of a
solution?
Many thanks in anticipation,
mike
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Re: stripes on film
mike wilson wrote: In my case, it is a scanning artefact. Doesn't seem to be dust, all connections are tight and I am completely bamboozled by it. Using a Canoscan2700F with the lousy supplied software. If this is a generic fault with scanners, does anyone know of a solution? Vuescan? www.hamrick.com 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: Thoughts on the FA* 28-70mm Zoom
I think what you mean was Pentax was trying to design a lens which was beyond their capability. regards, Alan Chan [Before throwing it away I dissasembled it. I finally found out why they (Belgium) never where able to fix it. It was designed in a way that auto stopdown and power zoom couldn't work simultaneously. You have to choose one or the other. I found out that the power zoom contacts touched the aperture mechanism so that it prevented the lens to stop down by the spring action. If you bent the power zoom contacts away from the aperture mechanism then they wouldn't couple to the power zoom contacts on the lens mount then giving no electricity to the lens.] Pål _ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.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 .
Wedding ... GASP !!!
Hey finish folks want to help me doing a Wedding ? I'd need a second hand on that, someone with a 645 would be a ticket, if not I'd rent one for the occasion. Philippe
Re: Anyone using an Kodak RFS 3600 scanner?
I just checked, vuescan doesn't list the any Kodak scanners as supported. :( - Original Message - From: "tom" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 4:32 PM Subject: Re: Anyone using an Kodak RFS 3600 scanner? I think I remember a post on the filmscanners list saying the RFS3600 had buggy software, and that Kodak had released a new version. I'd check Kodak's site. Also, Vuescan should have support for it soon (or now). tv "Juan J. Buhler" wrote: On Sun, 18 Mar 2001, Gerald Cermak wrote: Even though I set the scan for 12-bits, I can only get a 8-bit per color image from TWAIN. Does anyone know how to get a full 36 bits into a 48-bit tiff for this scanner? Hi Gerald, I don't have an RFS3600, so I cannot answer your question. Being as it is a relatively new scanner, I would just make sure you're using the latest version of the software. Even if you are, I wou;dn't discard a bug as the reason for your problem. I had ordered one of these from Adorama back in November. After having trouble getting consistent focusing from it (edges would be in focus, the center would be soft,) I returned it, and paid the difference for a Polaroid SS4000. j -- - 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: Anyone using an Kodak RFS 3600 scanner?
Email Ed, or support, or whatever...I think he's addded it, or is just about to. tv Gerald Cermak wrote: I just checked, vuescan doesn't list the any Kodak scanners as supported. :( - Original Message - From: "tom" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 4:32 PM Subject: Re: Anyone using an Kodak RFS 3600 scanner? I think I remember a post on the filmscanners list saying the RFS3600 had buggy software, and that Kodak had released a new version. I'd check Kodak's site. Also, Vuescan should have support for it soon (or now). tv "Juan J. Buhler" wrote: On Sun, 18 Mar 2001, Gerald Cermak wrote: Even though I set the scan for 12-bits, I can only get a 8-bit per color image from TWAIN. Does anyone know how to get a full 36 bits into a 48-bit tiff for this scanner? Hi Gerald, I don't have an RFS3600, so I cannot answer your question. Being as it is a relatively new scanner, I would just make sure you're using the latest version of the software. Even if you are, I wou;dn't discard a bug as the reason for your problem. I had ordered one of these from Adorama back in November. After having trouble getting consistent focusing from it (edges would be in focus, the center would be soft,) I returned it, and paid the difference for a Polaroid SS4000. j -- - 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 . -- Thomas Van Veen Photography Washington D.C. http://bigdayphoto.com/ 301-758-3085 - 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: 67mm filter on 49mm lens...?
On 19 Mar 2001, at 23:05, petit miam wrote: Love the silver and black. Hate all-black (and all-blacks, but don't tell em I said so). It is so morbid and boring. I've never owned a camera that wasn't boring, black or silver, they just sit there, no jokes, no smiles, very disheartening :-( Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 Fax +61-2-9554-9259 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - 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: O.T. Rolling blackout in Ca.
Doug, William and Skip, Thanks one and all for the response to my inquiry. I'm heeding every advise and keeping them to heart but my fingers are crossed nevertheless. These blackouts sucks. Paulo Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.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: LX 43mm
Chris Brogden wrote: Sounds good. The PLEP can be part of the larger International Exchange and Loan of Pentax Equipment group, or IELOPE. IELOPE will need some Insured Loan Of Valuable Equipment Underwriters (ILOVEU) to handle the financial details before each transaction gets the approval of the Pentax Advice and Regulations to Expedite New Transactions Syndicate (PARENTS). Good luck! Very clever. There has to be a hidden theme behind all these acronyms somewhere. Paulo Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.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 .
Russian lens
In the second-hand market, I occasionally find a russian lens 200mm f/2.8 for K mount at a low price. Do you know the quality of this lens or any other russian lens? Thanks! -- Åwªï¨Ï¥ÎHongKong.com¶l¥ó¨t²Î Thank you for using hongkong.com Email system - 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: 20mm lens formulations
Hi Rob Boz, At 19 Mar 2001 05:05:05 -0500 (EST), "Bojidar Dimitrov" [EMAIL PROTECTED] With some screens the FA 20/2.8 is indicated as "matte gets too dark" and the A 20/2.8 as "screen corners darken". I would imagine that the difference results in different people doing subjective evaluations at different times. I imagine that Pentax assembled the compatibility tables from existing tables, and didn't care to correct the differences. I heard that the two-20mm-lens thing was just a mistake in the compatibility tables in the manual and that they had already fixed the table for the future production. As to how sure I am that the A and FA have the same optical formula, I would say about 70%. I confirmed that A20/2.8 and FA20/2.8 are optically identical except the number of aperture blades. Hope this helps. -- Yoshihiko Takinami Osaka, Japan [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: 43mm 77mm for PLEP
At 05:29 PM 3/19/2001 -0800, SHELL WROTE: . Here's the plan: I'll send the 43mm Ltd to you (I have your address) and you can send the 77mm to me. We can start a Pentax Lens Exchange Program (PLEP). You can use the 43mm for two weeks, likewise, I can use the 77mm for two weeks, at which point we'll return the lenses. Chris - who is good at such things - can be the official administrator of the PLEP, and will be called the OAPLEP. Once the pilot program has proven itself, the OAPLEP will designate an AOAPLEP who will help implement the PLEP program amongst other list members. In this way, PLEP members will be able to use a variety of Pentax lenses, which could be an important consideration for those who have not been Enabled, for whatever reason. What a superb idea. I have been using both the 43mm and 77mm Limited lenses for more than a year. I have been fully delighted with the performance of both lenses, but have not done any formal testing with either lens. I regard both lenses as "Swell" optics--to use an ancient word. Yet-- I have read many favorable comments about the new SMC Pentax-FA 35mm f/2.0; and about the SMC Pentax-FA 85mm f/1.4 lens. Because of the similar focal lengths to the Limited lenses, I have been reluctant to buy them. But a temporary trading or lending program seems like a splendid (another ancient word?) idea! Count me In! --George Stanley, Studio City, Ca., USA - 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: Zenit SLRs
Hi, Robert Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I started with a Zenit E about 13 years ago, then upgraded to a Zenit 12XP, then came a Zenit 19. I would add that in my experience the newer a Zenit is, the less reliable it is. I guess I am lucky -- I have an old reliable Zenit E sitting in a closet, which I have never used. (My wife used it for years, though, in Russia. ) Perhaps I will give it a try if I can figure out how it works, and am prepared to carry it -- it is built like a tank, but weighs a lot.. It's pretty simple IMO. Have a good time exploring it! If you have any questions, feel free to comtact me off-list as well. Any comment on the lens it came with? Helios 58mm, f2. I didn't like it at all. It wasn't sharp at all... Replace it with a cheap russian Mir 2.8/37 or a Zeiss Tessar 2.8/50, or a Takumar if you plan to use it for taking pictures as well... Please note that Zenit E uses manual diaphragm lenses. Gabor - 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 .
Finally got my FA*24 F2.0
Hi, I just received my 24 F2.0 lense today, that i asked so many questions about before i bought it. its looks awesome, the build quality appears to be excellent. The manual focus seems to be great too for an AF lense. I'm rapped so far, i'll have to take some photos on my lunch break tomorrow. Cyas Paul Jones - 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: Who wants a LX for 400 US$ ?
Hi PDML fellows, after reading the Jrome's story about his new LX, I asked him, if it was found in the small ads of CI. Yes it was, and he said that the seller had another to sell! So, many thanks to Jrome, I've got a LX (for the same price)!!! The serial number is 5236xxx. It came with a FA-1 viewfinder. It was CLAed by Pentax France in 1996. They changed all the electronics, and cleaned the body. It has the new shutter design. The shutter and the mirror box look like new. So Albano, can you add a LX to your PDML body stats ? Sorry Aaron, I have no MX to sell :-) Olivier. - 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: Russian lens
Living next to russia, here is what I know... Have it in your hand and say I take that one... mail order is not a good idea. Special Order, custom made, prototype are in general very very good. Production series is a weak point, their optical designers are hard to beat... If you have a non coated lense a guy in California could probably Multicoat the lenses for you, but then the cheap price isn't a valid argument. Forget the return and money back system. they work on a sold as-is... very few have warranty system... if they do humm well might take long... I liked what I saw from the 1000mmF10 russian mirror lense for only 150$ ... not a bad price "NEW" Philippe PS: Avoid buying any active optical system, they usually use Radioactive decay batteries... might never have to change the battery ever but.. maybe your life won't be as long. Or be carefull and check these with Meters for radioactivity. In the second-hand market, I occasionally find a russian lens 200mm f/2.8 for K mount at a low price. Do you know the quality of this lens or any other russian lens? - 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 .
Prestons of Harrogate (or whinge about Jessops)
Hello Again Bob Walkden rightly wrote "Prestons in Harrogate is the best provincial shop" Sadly this shop is closing down. Large posters are displayed on the windows announcing a "retirement sale". Some Pentax items on display include a FA28-70/4 (now rather difficult to find new), and various lenses for the 6x7. Guess what - two doors away from Prestons a new camera shop has opened. Naturally it is Jessops! Closer to home (for me) in Stockport, Cheshire, there were four individual camera shops until quite recently, including one "swop shop" specialising in nothing but used gear. One of these was Jessops. All four shops held a good selection of used cameras and lenses. Firstly Jessops took over two of the other shops, so there were three Jessops and the swop shop. Next the owner of the swop shop became ill, the shop has now been closed for 6 months or more with little evidence that it will re-open. Jessops' next step was to close down one of their three Stockport shops. So Stockport now has two branches of Jessops, and no other dealers. One of the Jessops shops has recently stopped selling used gear. In Altrincham a long-established small specialist dealer now has a brand spanking new Jessops directly opposite. Which one will survive? Jessops recently won the Practical Photography dealer of the year award. TTFN James Brooks E-MAILS are susceptible to interference. You should not assume that the contents originated from the sender or the Zetex Group or that they have been accurately reproduced from their original form. Zetex accepts no responsibility for information, errors or omissions in this e-mail nor for its use or misuse nor for any act committed or omitted in connection with this communication. If in doubt, please verify the authenticity with the sender. Visit us onhttp://www.zetex.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: KM (and other K bodies): Stepless shutter?
I'm still awaiting the final word on whether the K-bodies have stepless shutters; I've gotten replies both ways so far. Hopefully some old cranky guy who hates all the "new-fangled" stuff will give me the definative answer. One thing that's nice about the KM and K1000, IMHO, is that the meter sure as heck is analog and stepless. You can track what the sun is doing in the clouds easier with these meters than with any other I've used. Another thing that separates the KM from the K1000 is that the KM uses the same screen as the KX does. It has a small microprism dead center, surrounded by a circle of _fine_ ground glass, which, in turn, is surrounded by slightly brighter coarser ground glass. A very nice screen for manual focusing; my favorite so far. So how about it, all you salty Pentax veterans, is the shutter stepless? Lon - 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: 67mm filter on 49mm lens...?
On 19 Mar 2001, at 23:05, petit miam wrote: Love the silver and black. Hate all-black (and all-blacks, but don't tell em I said so). It is so morbid and boring. A comment that I hope was made in jest... This list is multi racial and multi cultural, and the better for it. We are not just a bunch of 'old white boys' who's ancestors were Europeans. Regards, Bob S. - 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: Stripes on film
Todd Stanley wrote: Sounds like a light leak to me. It might be the camera, cartridge, or something that happened in the lab. Could be them stress lines you get from rewinding film the wrong way and such, too. Best way to figure it out is to slap a scan up somewhere that we can see it and argue about it endlessly. ;) -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: What's a fair price for a SMC A 300mm f4 and SMC A 400mm f5.6 together? ...
Sid, Paul is a pretty good shopper. I paid roughly $200 more for each lens and the conditions were Ex+. I feel lucky to have them at those prices given the recent pricing on ebay. Regards, Bob S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've been looking at both of those. The 400 seems to go for a minimum of about $400, the 300 for about $300. And those would be good prices for near mint copies. Paul Sid Barras wrote: Hi all: I've the opportunity to offer something for these 2 lenses. I might try it for both or for each. Has anyone a fair estimate as to their worth? Both are in near mint condition. Sid - 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 .
OT: Speaking of closings...
The processing lab 5 minutes away from home is gone. I went with some E-6 slides yesterday and they are closed-up. This means no same day processing for me. Did digital get them? I don't know... Regards, Bob S. - 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 .
Bought a Spotmatic, need some advice...
Well, you guys finally enabled me. I've been watching for a nice Spotmatic on ebay and the price was never right. I found one for $60 at a local camera show, no dents or bruises so I bought it. After figuring out how to turn the meter on, I shot a roll of 12. But I noticed the meter seems off, way too slow. It also move very slowly, and not very far when I change f-stops. If f 5.6 is the centered position, then f 4 barely moves it and you need f 22 to push it out of the small central area. I'd check the battery, but don't have it with me... And what's the deal on the batteries? Did people say it took a 1.35 volt, but had a bridge so 1.5 volt was OK? (This is an old Honeywell Spotmatic, no flash holder integrated into the pentaprism.) Any advice would be appreciated. Regards, Bob S. - 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: Speaking of closings...
Bob S. wrote: The processing lab 5 minutes away from home is gone. I went with some E-6 slides yesterday and they are closed-up. This means no same day processing for me. Did digital get them? I don't know... More than likely, Wal-Mart (or some other corporate beast) ate them up Bill Peifer Rochester, NY - 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: 67mm filter on 49mm lens...?
I think you mis-understood something here Bob. The "All-blacks" see http://www.nzrugby.co.nz/ are the NZ national rugby football team and I dont think that Rfsindg intended anything racist in his or her post. Thats the way I read it anyway. Peter -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 20 March 2001 12:39 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 67mm filter on 49mm lens...? On 19 Mar 2001, at 23:05, petit miam wrote: Love the silver and black. Hate all-black (and all-blacks, but don't tell em I said so). It is so morbid and boring. A comment that I hope was made in jest... This list is multi racial and multi cultural, and the better for it. We are not just a bunch of 'old white boys' who's ancestors were Europeans. Regards, Bob S. - 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 .
Russian / soviet lenses
If buying Russian / soviet lenses, get it from a reputable dealer with a return warranty. Generally, if you get a good piece, most models are actually very good. If buying used... very often, the pieces are no longer in pristine condition due to use and age. These were not made to the same tolerances as Pentax gear. ... but most Soviet lenses are still pretty good with a little servicing. Again, one has to differentiate soviet vs Russian lenses. The soviet made ones up to the mid 80s were actually quite good - especially export pieces. The russian ones made today (post cold-war) and the Ukraninan and Belarussian ones are not as good as the soviet days... but may operate better simply because they're new and/or younger. Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 13:22:17 +0200 From: "Philippe Trottier" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Russian lens Living next to russia, here is what I know... Have it in your hand and say I take that one... mail order is not a good idea. Special Order, custom made, prototype are in general very very good. Production series is a weak point, their optical designers are hard to beat... If you have a non coated lense a guy in California could probably Multicoat the lenses for you, but then the cheap price isn't a valid argument. Forget the return and money back system. they work on a sold as-is... very few have warranty system... if they do humm well might take long... I liked what I saw from the 1000mmF10 russian mirror lense for only 150$ ... not a bad price "NEW" Philippe - 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 rare Pentax SMC 80-210 f/3.5 for sale
I'm afraid I have collected no comments about this lens. Why not? I suspect because so much praise has been heaped upon the 70-210/4A, which is much cheaper and commonly available, that I felt few would be interested. Paul Franklin Stregevsky [EMAIL PROTECTED] W: (703) 834-4648 - 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 .
e: 24mm Lens Hoods
Bob is quite right: The HAMA, like any rectangular hood, is not designed for lenses that use a rototing front element. HAMA markets the hood for focal lengths from 24mm through 35mm.It is probably only marginally useful at reducing flare at the 35mm setting, but it does serve to protect the lens. I use only slim filters on my wides, and believe me, by the time you screw one of these into the lens, there would be no filter ledge left for the HAMA to clamp onto. Bob, would I be correct to deduce that your 24/2.8 was designed with close-to-no "shelf" between the focusing ring and the filter? -- Date: Mon, 19 Mar 2001 18:23:00 -0500 From: Robert Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 24mm Lens Hoods I use the Hama rectangular on a 24mm f2.8. Works very well except for on problem. If you have a filter on the lens it clamps onto the filter rather than the lens barrel. ... Also, not sure how well such a hood would work on a zoom, which is where tulips are most useful, I believe. Especially a zoom with a rotating front. Bob Harris Paul Franklin Stregevsky [EMAIL PROTECTED] W: (703) 834-4648 - 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: AF280T Help
I missed Alan's post . . . is there anything I can do about this? I know how to solder pretty well, anyone think that it's easy enough to try and take out the old capacitor and put in a new one? Bill Mark Roberts wrote: Bill Kane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've got this flash for my Super Program, and lately it's been taking FOREVER to charge up to full power (somewhere along the lines of 60-120 seconds) . . . is there any way to help this guy out? I gave it new batteries, but that hasn't worked. I'm with Alan: Sounds like the capacitor's going South. - 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: Stripes on film
Here they are www.itsmysite.com/herbet thanks, Herbet. --- Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Todd Stanley wrote: Sounds like a light leak to me. It might be the camera, cartridge, or something that happened in the lab. Could be them stress lines you get from rewinding film the wrong way and such, too. Best way to figure it out is to slap a scan up somewhere that we can see it and argue about it endlessly. ;) -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 . __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.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: Screwmount 28mmF3.5 and 28mm Lens Hoods
It's a great lens - you should find it to be very handy. Paul M. Provencher (ppro) - 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 .
OT: Re: Zenit SLRs
Hi Gabor You seem to know about russian lenses. What is your opinion about the M42Industar 50mm f2.8? Luis __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.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: Bought a Spotmatic, need some advice...
Hi Rob, The battery sounds to be on the way out. You can use an Exell S400PX that has 1.5v, a Wein Cell (see micro-tools.com) at 1.35 volts, or, with a plastic washer to center the battery, an Eveready 392. I like the 392 because it is cheaper than the Exell (and appears to be the same battery minus the plastic washer). My experience with the Wein suggests that it is too expensive for the short life it offers, and requires you to make holes in the battery cover. This may spark (no pun intended) a debate about the power rating of the batteries and a whole spectrum of other issues. Suffice to say you have several alternatives, most of which will give you a working meter (if the meter is only slow because of the battery). I use my cameras daily, shoot chromes and negatives and find the meter readings on all my Spotmatics and Spotmatic II's to be within acceptable limits as compared to my Gossen meter. You can visit my site and download the manual in PDF if you want http://whitemetal.com/pentax/index.htm Paul M. Provencher, Senior Systems Engineer NICHD Tracking System - Technical Lead 703-575-6147 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2001 8:14 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Bought a Spotmatic, need some advice... Well, you guys finally enabled me. I've been watching for a nice Spotmatic on ebay and the price was never right. I found one for $60 at a local camera show, no dents or bruises so I bought it. After figuring out how to turn the meter on, I shot a roll of 12. But I noticed the meter seems off, way too slow. It also move very slowly, and not very far when I change f-stops. If f 5.6 is the centered position, then f 4 barely moves it and you need f 22 to push it out of the small central area. I'd check the battery, but don't have it with me... And what's the deal on the batteries? Did people say it took a 1.35 volt, but had a bridge so 1.5 volt was OK? (This is an old Honeywell Spotmatic, no flash holder integrated into the pentaprism.) Any advice would be appreciated. Regards, Bob S. - 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: 67mm filter on 49mm lens...?
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 19 Mar 2001, at 23:05, petit miam wrote: Love the silver and black. Hate all-black (and all-blacks, but don't tell em I said so). It is so morbid and boring. A comment that I hope was made in jest... Note the claim to hate "all-blacks", not "all blacks". The hyphen is important, and suggests that this was a reference to the New Zealand rugby team. This would not be a safe thing to say in an Auckland bar ... -- John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Silicon Graphics, Inc. (650)933-82952011 N. Shoreline Blvd. MS 43U-991 (650)932-0828 (Fax) Mountain View, CA 94043-1389 Hello. My name is Darth Vader. I am your father. Prepare to die. - 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 .
eBay honesty
Finally, a seller who tells it like it is. I could just see this auciton as a "PENTAX MINTY L@@K! ... Minty except for some minor cosmetic wear, item sold as is." http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1223551688 chris - 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: Pet Peeves (was: eBay fun)
How about WOW!! A coworker here claims it adds 10% to the price of used computer gear. Cheers, Steve S. -- http://people.mn.mediaone.net/sscott2 Mark Roberts wrote: Stephen Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Minty = the seller thinks it looks pretty. Ooohh, I *hate* that one, along with "L@@K" Says to me, "Seller probably a dork." Same here. That just makes my skin crawl. I deliberately ignore those auctions even if it's something I'm looking for. - 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: O.T, Rolling blackout in Ca.
I did even better than that. Picked up a refurbished APC Smart-UPS 700 (black) from the APC auction site for $129 a few months back. The Smart UPS series is a network grade UPS - you are running off the batteries via an inverter (a true sine wave output) so there is no microsecond lag when switching over to battery. Even while marked refurbished, the unit I got didn't have the slightest mark on it. Came complete with cables, manuals and software too. But I do see them going for $199 now ($219 for the black units which conveniently matches my home entertainment gear black body MX). Wished I had picked up all 17 units at $129 and resold them... http://auction.apcc.com/HTML/Cat26533/Page1.htm?CatNo=5959 Cheers, Steve S. -- http://people.mn.mediaone.net/sscott2 IronWorks wrote: Get a UPS - a universal (backup) power supply. I got the APC Back-UP Pro 1000 [ for $200 refurbished at Directdeals.com Maris - Original Message - From: "Ernest Alejandria" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 10:45 PM Subject: O.T, Rolling blackout in Ca. | Rolling blackouts started today in so. cal. and suppose to last till end of | summer. It's great to live in a third world state (one of two in the union). | It keeps you on your toes. My main concern, however is the adverse effect | that a power cut-off would have on my computer. I have a PC operating on | Windows ME. I'd like to ask members of the list who are more knowlegable if | there is any precaution I can undertake to prevent problems that may arise, | if and when power goes off. I'm mostly concern with my file integrity. Any | advise, suggestion would, of course, be deeply appreciated. I'm a relative | newcomer to this computer thang. I've just recently decided to enjoy the | benefit of late 20th Century progress | (now that we're in the 21st Century) when I bought my PC a few months ago. | So my expertise regarding this area is minimal, at best. | | Paulo Ernest | _ | Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.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 . | - 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: Pet Peeves (was: eBay fun)
Mark Roberts wrote: Stephen Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Minty = the seller thinks it looks pretty. Ooohh, I *hate* that one, along with "L@@K" Says to me, "Seller probably a dork." Same here. That just makes my skin crawl. I deliberately ignore those auctions even if it's something I'm looking for. I just take it as an indicator that the seller is probably quite a bit younger than I am. -- John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Silicon Graphics, Inc. (650)933-82952011 N. Shoreline Blvd. MS 43U-991 (650)932-0828 (Fax) Mountain View, CA 94043-1389 Hello. My name is Darth Vader. I am your father. Prepare to die. - 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: PROFESSIONAL screwmount
Hi, All the Spotmatic cameras are as rugged as any manual, metal camera from the period with screwmount lenses. They should not be abused (no camera should) but will take a fair amount of careless use. The ES, ESII and Spotmatic F will work just the same as the Spotmatic (stop-down metering) with non-SMC lenses. With SMC lenses you would get the added benefit of open aperture metering. I don't see any reason to avoid these cameras on the basis of lens compatibility. The ES's will still work on automatic just fine. ppro -Original Message- From: kelvin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2001 9:58 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PROFESSIONAL screwmount hi all I'm looking for the most professional / ruggard M42 Pentax body made... what should one look out for? I would however, avoid the ES and ESII as they require the later M42 SMC lenses for full operability. Regards Kelvin http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/clubm42 ... the unifying platform for all M42 screwmount lens systems. - 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 .
New Home Page
Updated Home Page http://www.integrityonline21.com/dpconsult/ *** Data Processing Consultation, Inc. Providing Broad-Spectrum Business Soutions and Assistance http://www.iol21.com/dpconsult [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. O.T. Rolling blackout in Ca.
Petit Miam wrote: snip You could try coming to NZ. We don't get rolling blackouts forced on us here. Only if you promise to be nice to my "all black" PZ-1p and not call it "morbid and boring" in front of it's face. But not in the middle of "March Madness" when my USC Trojans are in the "sweet sixteen" for the first time in history. GO SC Paulo Ernest P.S. Hoped we don't have a blackout during the game on Thursday. Schucks. Do you get the NCAA Tourney on the telley down there in NZ? _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.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 .
Lens hood for A2.8/20mm
Hi all Do any of you great guys know if there was ever a lens hood for the A2.8/20mm. Or if any available hood fits this lens. I sure would like to have one. Thanks Jens - 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: stripes on film
Mike,
Check your light source in the scanner, as there could be a dead bug or something on
it interrupting the light path.
Doug
At 8:40 AM +3/20/01, mike wilson caused thus to appear:
Hi,
I have this problem all the time 8-{ Sometimes my marks are
turquoise, rather than pink. If it was a light/processing
problem, the marks are often orange rather than any other
colour.
In my case, it is a scanning artefact. Doesn't seem to be dust,
all connections are tight and I am completely bamboozled by it.
Using a Canoscan2700F with the lousy supplied software. If this
is a generic fault with scanners, does anyone know of a
solution?
Many thanks in anticipation,
mike
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RE: Stripes on film
That looks very much like a problem I had with my flatbed scanner a few months ago -- I had foolishly poured some rubbing alcohol, or some sort of cleaning solution onto the glass, and some had seeped past the edge. When I took the scanner apart, I found that there was a white piece of plasticy material where the head parks at the top when it is in standby. I assume that, before scanning, the scanning head scans this piece of white plastic to calibrate/white balance itself. Thus, the parts of the white plastic that had gotten alcohol on them (thus being turned a more bluish shade) were causing those parts of the CCD to see everything as being more reddish than it should have been. I would assume a similar piece of white material is in a film scanner, so if it has turned a different color, this would be your culprit. Grady -Original Message- From: herbet brasileiro [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2001 10:54 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Stripes on film Here they are www.itsmysite.com/herbet thanks, Herbet. --- Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Todd Stanley wrote: Sounds like a light leak to me. It might be the camera, cartridge, or something that happened in the lab. Could be them stress lines you get from rewinding film the wrong way and such, too. Best way to figure it out is to slap a scan up somewhere that we can see it and argue about it endlessly. ;) -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 . __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.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 . - 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: AF280T Help
Hey Bill, If you have an a-c adapter for this flash, try this. Plug it in and charge up the flash. Leave it plugged in and charged for a whole day. If you can, fire the flash with the test button several times during this day. Then, when the day is over, put a fresh set of batteries in it and see how long it takes between recharges. If it still takes about the same amount of time, the flash needs repair. The problem could be either the capacitor or the charging circuitry. Listen for the sound of the oscillator when you try to charge the flash from batteries, it should be pretty audible and decrease in volume as the capacitor approaches fully charged. In tone, the sound should start fairly low and increase in pitch as full charge is approached. Replacing the capacitor could be tough, if you can't find a suitable replacement. And the problem might not be the capacitor. Len --- -Original Message- From: William Kane [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, March 19, 2001 10:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: AF280T Help I missed Alan's post . . . is there anything I can do about this? I know how to solder pretty well, anyone think that it's easy enough to try and take out the old capacitor and put in a new one? Bill Mark Roberts wrote: Bill Kane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've got this flash for my Super Program, and lately it's been taking FOREVER to charge up to full power (somewhere along the lines of 60-120 seconds) . . . is there any way to help this guy out? I gave it new batteries, but that hasn't worked. I'm with Alan: Sounds like the capacitor's going South. - 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 .
Re: eBay fun
I was relating the information provided by the Philadelphia Mint in educational program describing the coining process by following it through the mint. After the coin is designed and created in plaster? about the size of a large, round dinner platter, it's taken to an ancient machine made in the late 1700's where it slowly spins with a large, vertically oriented platter. A follower pin like device follows the contours of the design like playing a vinyl record and the machine mechanically cuts a replica at the proper size. This replica is used to make an inverse relief of the coin which is then used to make 10 or so proper reliefs which are each then used in turn to make a number of dies. When a die is first mounted to the stamping machine, a very short run is made (the stamping is incredibly fast, the pressure is very high and varies with the size of the coin. The Sakajowea(sp) dollar requires 50,000 lbs to stamp). The coins from the short run are examined for their degree of perfection. If bad, the die is tossed and a new die is installed and another test made. These are the first coins produced from a die and are of the highest quality that the particular die set will produce. They are exceedingly rare in comparison with the total number of coins stamped. These are the proof coins because they prove that the die set is stamping correctly and is likely to produce many coins. Quality is downhill from there for that die set because they wear. From then on, the coins are sampled to monitor the condition of the dies and when the coins degrade to much, another die set is installed and more proof coins are produced. Double striking, etc. is a whole 'nother category. These coins are produced solely for collectors. Of course, proofs are made of these as well before the (usually very limited) run is made, so proofs of these are made available at an even higher price. Regards, Bob... From: "Daniel J. Matyola" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bob Blakely wrote: From coin minting and collection... Proof means the first coins struck from a particular die set and examined by mint personnel for sufficient perfection to continue stamping with that particular die set. Not quite true. Proof coins generally are struck from special dies, at higher pressure, and with multiple strikes, to make a coin with better detail and more luster. The rest of your description of coin grades is, AFAIK, accurate. - 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 Home Page
Looks pretty cool, I like the pics... of course, we've seen most of them before. Spellcheck your .sig. Consider getting your own domain name. From the software page: "and strong capabilities several areas." ^^^ in The last L in 'Principal' isn't highlighted. From the rates page: Software Development $70 per hour Should be Software Development $170 per hour, plus beer tv Collin Brendemuehl wrote: Updated Home Page http://www.integrityonline21.com/dpconsult/ *** Data Processing Consultation, Inc. Providing Broad-Spectrum Business Soutions and Assistance http://www.iol21.com/dpconsult [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 . -- Thomas Van Veen Photography Washington D.C. http://bigdayphoto.com/ 301-758-3085 - 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: Cosina/Vivitar/Ricoh 55 1.2
Paul. I just gave it a cursory glance as we had a fairly hectic schedule in Tokyo. I saw a Ricoh 55 1.2 lens listed in Nippon Camera at a s/h store a few years back. Think they wanted about JPY20,000, condition AB. 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: Thoughts on the FA* 28-70mm Zoom
Pal, with all due respect, you must be very hard on your equipment. Also, mine has a metal filter mount; the depth of field glass has never come off. Rarely does the power zoom not work, and it has always been the result of dirt in the system (took it in for CLA once; they just blew it off. Now I do it myself.) As for the button, I have never had this problem, nor the aperture problem you describe. How cold is it in your country? Could this be the result of temperature? It is true that the power zoom does struggle if the camera is pointed directly up or down, but that has never been a big problem for me; just turn the power zoom off. Maybe you had a very early version; the others I have seen also had metal threads (with a very well made plastic tube for the front barrel). Cameron - 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: Thoughts on the FA* 28-70mm Zoom
Cameron Hood wrote: Pal, with all due respect, you must be very hard on your equipment. Also, mine has a metal filter mount; I was surprised at this as well, but last night I checked, and it seems to be plastic. It's a very stiff plastic that kind of looks like it could be metal... the depth of field glass has never come off. None of the windows on my lenses have come off either. Rarely does the power zoom not work, and it has always been the result of dirt in the system (took it in for CLA once; they just blew it off. Now I do it myself.) I never use power zoom, except by accident. BTW, mine was previously owned by a Nascar photographer, apparently as a doorjamb and skeet target. Looks well used, but works fine. However, I can see (or feel) how this lens might not be the most robust mechanically. I've just not had a problem with mine. Maybe Paal is cursed? 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 .
Vs: 24-90
Sorry, guys - I have to retract a bit. I have done what I have advised others not to do, namely to test parfocality casually. You need a tripod and accurate focusing. Now when I did put the lens on a LX with the Magni-Finder FE-1 and used tripod - and focused as accurately as I could - I found out that the focus does not change when zooming. Id say that it is physically impossible to focus so accurately at 24 mm - even with the Magni-Finder - that the focus would be spot on still at 90 mm. The inaccuracy is small, though. If you do it the other way round, the lens stays in perfect focus. BTW the zooming action is smooth. All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://personal.inet.fi/private/raimo.korhonen -Alkuperinen viesti- Lhettj: Raimo Korhonen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Vastaanottaja: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Piv: 20. maaliskuuta 2001 18:00 Aihe: 24-90 snip it is VERY varifocal snip - 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: Vs: 24-90
Raimo Korhonen wrote: BTW the zooming action is smooth. Thanks Raimo. Can you compare focus and zoom feel to, say, the 20-35/4? Or any other lenses you may have? We'll look forward to what you find out about it optically. This may become my backpacking lens. One lens! That would be sweet 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 .
Vs: Vs: 24-90
The only comparison I can make is that the zooming action is smoother than any Sigma. The 4/28-70 Pentax is smooth, too - and the only other AF zoom I have is the 4-5.6/70-300 APO Sigma (and I did have the 2.8-4/28-105 Sigma). And yes, thats what Im thinking, too - if one lens can do it, this could be it. Stay tuned... And the 2.8/20 Pentax in the pocket and the 24-90 on my MZ-5n should be a good combination, too. All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://personal.inet.fi/private/raimo.korhonen -Alkuperinen viesti- Lhettj: tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] Vastaanottaja: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Piv: 20. maaliskuuta 2001 21:24 Aihe: Re: Vs: 24-90 Raimo Korhonen wrote: BTW the zooming action is smooth. Thanks Raimo. Can you compare focus and zoom feel to, say, the 20-35/4? Or any other lenses you may have? We'll look forward to what you find out about it optically. This may become my backpacking lens. One lens! That would be sweet 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 .
Shoulder Stocks
Anyone have experience with the Novoflex, Bush-Hawk or similar shoulder support? Like it, hate it? Advantages over a monopod? - 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 .
OT: Museum Events in DC
Here are some photo-related exhibits going on in DC: Stieglitz: http://yp.washingtonpost.com/E/E/WASDC/0001/96/30/cs1.html Lighthouses: http://yp.washingtonpost.com/E/M/WASDC//23/10/cs1.html India: http://yp.washingtonpost.com/E/E/WASDC/0001/89/98/cs1.html Persepolis: http://yp.washingtonpost.com/E/E/WASDC/0002/21/02/cs1.html Pat York: Nudes and Cadavers: http://yp.washingtonpost.com/E/E/WASDC/0002/65/44/cs1.html Native and Western Americans: http://yp.washingtonpost.com/E/E/WASDC/0002/71/02/cs1.html Candomble: http://yp.washingtonpost.com/E/E/WASDC/0002/52/73/cs1.html A film about Yosemite for you Adams freaks: http://yp.washingtonpost.com/E/M/WASDC//25/15/cs1.html Photographic Analysis of Movement: http://yp.washingtonpost.com/E/E/WASDC/0002/13/91/cs1.html Ella Fitzgerald: http://yp.washingtonpost.com/E/E/WASDC/0002/10/77/cs1.html I suppose this one has a few photos, but who cares? Sounds neat: http://yp.washingtonpost.com/E/V/WASDC/0011/89/38/cs1.html One day only, Steve Raymer at the Newseum: http://yp.washingtonpost.com/E/E/WASDC/0002/61/64/cs1.html Civil Rights Era: http://yp.washingtonpost.com/E/E/WASDC/0002/41/07/cs1.html Pulitzer Photos (I've seen this, it's disturbing): http://yp.washingtonpost.com/E/E/WASDC/0002/17/13/cs1.html A Holocaust Story: http://yp.washingtonpost.com/E/E/WASDC/0001/54/25/cs1.html Duncan Photographs of the Korean War: http://yp.washingtonpost.com/E/E/WASDC/0002/16/36/cs1.html 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: UK camera shop - nominate the best!
Bob, These shops are all in Oxford? I assume that is the case, but didn't see it in your email. Thanks for the info. Saving for my 24-90 though. Frits Fox Talbot on the Strand used to be a bit like that, while it was an independent shop. It's now part of Jessops, after several take-overs, and has never recovered. There were half a dozen or so really excellent people working there who have scattered to the 4 winds. However, some of them now help out occasionally at Camera World on Wells St. (off Oxford St.) and at West End Cameras on Tottenham Court Road. West End Cameras has a fairly good stock of used equipment at the moment, and although it's a small shop it is very good and Nitin, the owner is friendly and knowledgeable. A place similar to your description, catering to the professional market, is KJP on Drummond Street, near Euston Station. They have a good selection of large medium format and the usual 'pro' 35mm stuff, such as Nikon and Canon, with some Contax rangefinders. They have a lot of studio equipment and they also have a rental service and usually a lot of well-used Nikons. The staff are knowledgeable, but they're used to dealing with professionals, so they expect you to know what you're doing - ie they won't try and sell to you. Jessops pro shop also has a reasonable selection, on New Oxford Street, as does Jacobs opposite. Service is a bit perfunctory in both of these because they're so busy, although they're generally pretty friendly to familiar faces. A guy called Barry in Jessops is one of the greats from the old Fox Talbot. There is a great stock of 'classic' cameras of all brands at Jessops Classic in Pied Bull Yard, just off Museum Street. While you're there you can go to 'The Classic Camera' and drool at the lovely Leicas. But take a bib. The best place for medium and large format is 'Teamwork' on Foley Street, another pro outlet. Prestons in Harrogate is the best provincial shop I know. They have a wonderful display cabinet full of classics, such as khaki Leicas, yellow Nikons, lots of wooden things. Whenever I've been there with an otherwise unfulfillable request, they've been able to wander off into the back and emerge later with the very item. Loads of 2nd-hand stuff, but probably a bit light on new equipment. So no, there isn't a single best shop. What you're after is a contradiction in this day and age. Small companies which offer personal service and knowledgeable enthusiasm can't carry that much stock because it ties up their cash. Large companies which can afford to carry a lot of staff tend to be box-shifters. --- Bob mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Monday, March 19, 2001, 5:09:42 PM, you wrote: Hi Listers, especially UK ones... Does anyone know of a really decent camera shop in the UK, preferably in the south of England, preferably anywhere between London and Bristol, that has: 1/ A really good selection of gear, large shop with plenty of room, major makes, 35mm and medium format, lots on stock; 2/ Great second hand collection, big display cabinets, bins of stuff (filters, hoods etc); 3/ Good service - by this I mean friendly, with as much attention given to someone looking for a ten quid filter as to someone buying a grand's worth of medium format kit. The shop I'm looking for is probably in London, but may well be at the opposite end of the country. No matter, it's good to know of anyway. If you can think of a store to nominate, could you please let me know? If you don't want to post to the list, feel free to let me know off-list at [EMAIL PROTECTED], I'd be very grateful indeed. Many thanks and now back to you regular programming... - 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: e: 24mm Lens Hoods
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [snip] Bob, would I be correct to deduce that your 24/2.8 was designed with close-to-no "shelf" between the focusing ring and the filter? The lens (A 28mm f2.8) has enough barrel protruding to mount the hood without a filter, but the circular clamp on the Hama M52 hood is not deep enough to slide beyond a mounted BW filter, That is, the circular clamp is pretty shallow before being attached to the long sides of the rectangle, which cut off top and bottom parts of the circle. I am not using a slim filter, so maybe that would change it, but it would have to be extremely thin to work, I think. 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 .
Metz Wireless TTL (was: Thoughts on the FA* 28-70mm Zoom )
I am pretty sure that is true. I tried to find it on the Metz site before I wrote my first email, but couldn't find a good explanation. I did see for instance on the 40MZ1i it has this option. I own the 40MZ-2 myself (and the 45CT1). If memory serves me right, you need to use the SCA3080 on the remote flash. Perhaps it's build in with the latest models? I browsed through my pile of manuals but couldn't find my Metz manual, I am sure it will show up sometime, but not now, bummer. Wait, now I find something on the Metz website, I am sure (I hope) Metz won't mind copying it here: Start copy Metz web site - You may well have been aware of all these facilities, but Metz has also developed a system for wireless control of several off-camera flash units in TTL mode. The Metz mecablitz 50 MZ-5 or Metz mecablitz 40 MZ master flash (controller) that is mounted on the camera controls the additional flash units (slaves) by a light pulse, thereby extending the automatic exposure control of the TTL mode to all slaves. The camera must be TTL-compatible to permit remote controlled TTL operation. The master or controlling flash unit requires a TTL-compatible SCA-300 or SCA-3000-Adapter and the off-camera 40 MZ flash units must be fitted with an Slave-Adapter SCA 3080. The mecablitz 50 MZ-5 is also available as a slave unit (without controller and battery charger) and will function without an additional adapter. If your camera does not feature a TTL metering system, then the 40 MZ-3 and 50 MZ-5 can be used as a master unit to handle the measuring and controlling functions in automatic mode. For close-ups with a small f-number and bright ambient light, it may well happen that the controller's start pulse is sufficient for the correct exposure of a film. In this instance the slaves are not triggered or there is only a time-delayed flash. This will merely indicate flash readiness but will not contribute to the exposure of the film. There are three ways to activate the slave units in such a situation: Reduce the ambient light; increase the f-number; use a film with a lower ISO value. The Metz Remote TTL System is the first and only wireless TTL flash system that is not dedicated to a specific camera system. With the Metz Remote Automatic System it is possible to exploit the benefits of cordless flash operation with several units in combination with any camera featuring a flash connection. These two remote systems open up a great diversity of applications for the user, e.g. flash shots against the light without a tangle of connecting cables, or the creation of a small, portable outdoor studio that is simple to manage and operate, etc. End copy Metz web site - Frits Is that right? The off-camera Metz flash will quench in sync with the Metz 0on the camera? I've seen that done with some Ikelite flashes but I didn't know it could be done with Metz flashes. That could be a powerful system for shooting weddings, etc, because Metz is fabulously powerful and versatile. Are there any specific models of Metz that can do this? I have a 45CT4 that I use on the PZ-1p with the 3000 series adapters. It works very well for me and if I could get another Metz to work as a slave and maintain TTL it would be fantastic! Len --- You mention you use a wireless slave for triggering your Metz MZ40-2 with your RTF flash, I assume you mean the slave is one that picks up the flash from your RTF purely optical. If you buy a second Metz and put that on your PZ1-p you could really wireless trigger your remote Metz and have TTL. The Metz on your camera triggers the other. Wireless TTL with your PZ1-p! Frits - 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: Shoulder Stocks
My son bought a composite stock for his SKS and likes it. The geometry of the stock seems to be the same as the original Russian though. What mods were you thinking of? Oh, yeah. Probably best to reply off line. Regards, Bob... --- From: "Bill Owens" [EMAIL PROTECTED] I don't have any experience with shoulder stocks. However I do have an SKS rifle stock I've sometimes thought about modifying - 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: Bought a Spotmatic, need some advice...
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2001 8:14 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Bought a Spotmatic, need some advice... Well, you guys finally enabled me. I've been watching for a nice Spotmatic on ebay and the price was never right. I found one for $60 at a local camera show, no dents or bruises so I bought it. After figuring out how to turn the meter on, I shot a roll of 12. But I noticed the meter seems off, way too slow. It also move very slowly, and not very far when I change f-stops. If f 5.6 is the centered position, then f 4 barely moves it and you need f 22 to push it out of the small central area. I'd check the battery, but don't have it with me... And what's the deal on the batteries? Did people say it took a 1.35 volt, but had a bridge so 1.5 volt was OK? (This is an old Honeywell Spotmatic, no flash holder integrated into the pentaprism.) Any advice would be appreciated. Regards, Bob S. Sound like bad meter cells to me. The response should be fairly fast and only a couple of stops to peg the meter + or -. 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 .
Recommendations for printing wanted
My S.O. wants a big-ass print of one of my 645 photos (say, 30 x 22). I'd appreciate any recommendations of where to send the transparancy (Ektachrome 100S) for a high quality print. Mark - 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: Lens hood for A2.8/20mm
On 20 Mar 2001, at 18:37, Jens Bladt wrote: Hi all Do any of you great guys know if there was ever a lens hood for the A2.8/20mm. Or if any available hood fits this lens. I sure would like to have one. Hi Jens, The Pentax designated hood for the SMCPA20f2.8 is the MH-RB 67mm, it is a circular hood of about 98mm in diameter and is no more than 14mm deep which screes into the 67mm filter thread of the 20mm. It offers all the shielding it can (and will work with a filter AFAIK) and definitely provides a buffer to reduce front element damage/prints etc. I use my almost religiously, although most people comment on what possible good it could do I expect that it has saved my pictures from flare and my lens from damage on more than one occasion :-) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 Fax +61-2-9554-9259 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - 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: Cosina/Vivitar/Ricoh 55 1.2
Hi Peter, At 20 Mar 2001 14:03:41 EST, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote; I just gave it a cursory glance as we had a fairly hectic schedule in Tokyo. I saw a Ricoh 55 1.2 lens listed in Nippon Camera at a s/h store a few years back. Think they wanted about JPY20,000, condition AB. There is a shop in Japan where they sell a new, not used, Cosina 55/1.2 in K-mount for only 14,800 JPY. Just an info. -- Yoshihiko Takinami Osaka, Japan [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: Recommendations for printing wanted
Specializing in large prints of best quality, E. B. Luce Company in Worcester MA. Oldest studio and color lab in the USA (updated technology of course)... see their services listed at ebluce.com Paul M. Provencher (former E.B. Luce employee) -Original Message- From: Mark Roberts [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2001 7:21 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Recommendations for printing wanted My S.O. wants a big-ass print of one of my 645 photos (say, 30 x 22). I'd appreciate any recommendations of where to send the transparancy (Ektachrome 100S) for a high quality print. Mark - 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 .
A tripod thought
If you've started using medium or large format, but find that your regular tripod for 35mm is not heavy enough, but you also don't want to spend the big bucks on a Bogen/Manfrotto outfit (it's not hard to blow $250 on a nice set), consider getting an older "video" tripod. Legs are usually solid metal. Head has no tilt, so it's a solid mount for your camera. They go cheap -- $25 - $50 range on eBay, even less at garage sales and thrift shops. Collin (I usually don't work for beer. Steaks, yes. Beer, no.) *** Data Processing Consultation, Inc. Providing Broad-Spectrum Business Soutions and Assistance http://www.iol21.com/dpconsult [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: Shoulder Stocks
I don't have any experience with shoulder stocks. However I do have an SKS rifle stock I've sometimes thought about modifying Bill, KG4LOV [EMAIL PROTECTED] Anyone have experience with the Novoflex, Bush-Hawk or similar shoulder support? Like it, hate it? Advantages over a monopod? - 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: Shoulder Stocks
Bill Owens wrote: I don't have any experience with shoulder stocks. However I do have an SKS rifle stock I've sometimes thought about modifying This reminds me of some items I saw on my last trip to a small camera repair shop downtown. This fellow has a lot of old Nikon stuff, and among his collection of used optics are three or four telephoto lenses with built-in pistol grips, rifle stocks, etc. Looks like they came from the factory this way. Perhaps made originally for military or police use? I can't imagine anyone using something like this in a crowd nowadays. From more than a few feet away, from a quick glance, perhaps in dim light, you'd think the camera-lens combination was some sort of firearm. I suspect you'd be cut down in a fusillade of small-arms fire from the local police before you had a chance to say "It's only a lens!" I've seen shoulder supports for monopods, and I'd be a little leary of using even these around people who might miss the 'pod and mistake the stock for some sort of firearm. But from a kinematics point of view, a shoulder stock on a monopod sounds like an excellent platform for mounting a camera and lens. Bill Peifer Rochester, NY - 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 .
Lens hood for A2.8/20mm
Jens, The hood that Pentax makes for this is the MH-RB67 (catalog # cat. 34130), a screw-in hood. It is very expensive if bought new ($55?) It also is difficult to find used; one list member paid $20 for a used one in 1992. The hood is very shallow; think of it primarily as a way to protect your lens and only secondarily as a way to minimize flare. Paul Franklin Stregevsky [EMAIL PROTECTED] W: (703) 834-4648 - 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 .
Vuescan
When I want to goto http://www.hamrick.com I get redirected immediately to http://home.verio.com/index.cfm?rd=best Why? Anyone knows? Frits - 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: Recommendations for printing wanted
How about Aaron? tv "Provencher, Paul M." wrote: Specializing in large prints of best quality, E. B. Luce Company in Worcester MA. Oldest studio and color lab in the USA (updated technology of course)... see their services listed at ebluce.com Paul M. Provencher (former E.B. Luce employee) -Original Message- From: Mark Roberts [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2001 7:21 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Recommendations for printing wanted My S.O. wants a big-ass print of one of my 645 photos (say, 30 x 22). I'd appreciate any recommendations of where to send the transparancy (Ektachrome 100S) for a high quality print. Mark - 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 . -- Thomas Van Veen Photography Washington D.C. http://bigdayphoto.com/ 301-758-3085 - 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: Shoulder Stocks
Nothing major, just cut most of the forearm off and set up a cable release somewhere in the trigger area. Bill, KG4LOV [EMAIL PROTECTED] My son bought a composite stock for his SKS and likes it. The geometry of the stock seems to be the same as the original Russian though. What mods were you thinking of? Oh, yeah. Probably best to reply off line. Regards, 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 .
Re: OT: Speaking of closings...
Interesting. Perhaps they didn't diversify. The same-day E-6 lab that I frequent continues to do a lot of E-6 work in all formats, including 8 x 10. But they also do very nice drum scans and produce top-shelf digital prints from their own scans or from digital images on disk. They make some of the huge display prints that the car companies use at auto shows and in things like lobby displays. They're doing it all and apparently making money. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The processing lab 5 minutes away from home is gone. I went with some E-6 slides yesterday and they are closed-up. This means no same day processing for me. Did digital get them? I don't know... Regards, Bob S. - 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: Vuescan
"Frits J. Wthrich" wrote: When I want to goto http://www.hamrick.com I get redirected immediately to http://home.verio.com/index.cfm?rd=best Why? Anyone knows? Frits Must be something that your ISP is doing (or somebody between your ISP and hamrick.com) - I have no problems getting to the site. -- John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Silicon Graphics, Inc. (650)933-82952011 N. Shoreline Blvd. MS 43U-991 (650)932-0828 (Fax) Mountain View, CA 94043-1389 Hello. My name is Darth Vader. I am your father. Prepare to die. - 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: O.T, Rolling blackout in Ca.
Bob Blakely wrote: You will NOT be given a schedule for security reasons. Only community organizations (police, fire, hospitals, etc.) will receive advance notice. That's nuts. It's time for you California folk to get tough with your government officials. 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: PROFESSIONAL screwmount
Spotmatic F. kelvin wrote: hi all I'm looking for the most professional / ruggard M42 Pentax body made... what should one look out for? I would however, avoid the ES and ESII as they require the later M42 SMC lenses for full operability. Regards Kelvin http://clubs.yahoo.com/clubs/clubm42 ... the unifying platform for all M42 screwmount lens systems. - 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: What's a fair price for a SMC A 300mm f4 and SMC A 400mm f5.6 together? apart?
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: $300 for a 300/4A? $400 for the 400/5.6A? Either price would be a steal. A 300/4 A topped out at less than $300 last week on ebay. The reserve price wasn't met, but there were no takers. - 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: 24-90
Raimo wrote: I just got my hands on the new SMC Pentax-FA 3.5-4.5 24-90 IF AL. Looks quite good. Externally the mode of construction is similar to the current way of doing these things which means internal focusing (front lens does not rotate), no window over focusing scale and all plastic (except the lens mount, and glass). REPLY: Are you sure it uses plastic lens barrels? I'm sure the outer cover is plastic, however, it seems like from the pictures of the lens that the front tube is quite thick and look like the metal barrels Pentax is using. Even the 17-28 Fish-eye zoom uses metal barrels. I have to say that any lens that has plastic filter threads is off my shopping list. Too bad Pl - 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: Lens hood for A2.8/20mm
Jens Bladt wrote: Hi all Do any of you great guys know if there was ever a lens hood for the A2.8/20mm. Or if any available hood fits this lens. I sure would like to have one. Thanks Jens Yes, Pentax made a round metal hood. I have one that I found listed in a KEH catalog several years ago.. Not very deep, for obvious reasons, so probably not very effective against flare but it does offer some protection for the lens. Don't know if any third party hood would work. 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 .
Re: O.T, Rolling blackout in Ca.
PAUL STENQUIST wrote: Bob Blakely wrote: You will NOT be given a schedule for security reasons. Only community organizations (police, fire, hospitals, etc.) will receive advance notice. That's nuts. It's time for you California folk to get tough with your government officials. It's also untrue. We get notification when our block is likely to be hit. We received advance warning today (at around 11:00am) that cuts were very likely somewhere between 12:00 and 1:00pm, and that any blackout would last around 90 minutes. Sure enough, at around 12:30, we lost power. I've also heard notifications over the radio giving details of which blocks were next on the rota to lose power (and explaining how to find which block you were in by examining your electricity bill). It's not the first time this particular story has surfaced, though. I saw it the last time we had cuts, as well. It was discussed at length, and pretty much discounted. Who is spreading it this time? -- John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Silicon Graphics, Inc. (650)933-82952011 N. Shoreline Blvd. MS 43U-991 (650)932-0828 (Fax) Mountain View, CA 94043-1389 Hello. My name is Darth Vader. I am your father. Prepare to die. - 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 .
Introduction to ME! :-)
Well, hello everyone, my name is Tanya. I am new around here after being introduced to the list by Paul Stregevsky when he tried to talk me out of buying a lens from Ebay (only 'cause he wanted if for himself, of course! ;-) ) I am sending this post in two parts as the first one bounced - apparently, I talk too much! LOL, a common problem with me, I'm afraid! 8-) I don't know that I have alot to offer to you guys on the list, as I am by far very new to the SLR game, having only purchased my first SLR last August - and that only being an MZ-50 anyways. However, I have since progressed somewhat and I now own a P30t, Pz1-p and the Mz-50. I have a few lenses - the standard sigma 28-80 macro that comes with the MZ-50, astron 28-70 zoom and 70-210 mm (both came with the p30t) an SMC-A 50mm/1.7, tamron 135mm/2.5 close focus and the Vivitar 28mm/f 2 that Paul tried to talk me out of. Quite a motley crew of lenses, I know, but I am on a tight budget and just trying out different things as I go along. My interest in photography centres mainly around fashion, candid portraiture (children in particular) and weddings, although, I do seem to have developed quite a knack for creative still-lifes of late. From January next year, I will be studying a Bachelor of Photography at James Cook University, so I will be spending this year buying up big to ensure that I have all of the requirements on my equipment list, as well as learning heaps (that's where you guys come in!) to be "up to speed" with the other students when I begin. I am 24, and a very busy mum of two baby boys (who you will see in the links below), so while my husband is very supportive, I still anticipate that I will be more than run off my feet when my studies commence and I would like to get a bit of a head start. So that you guys can put a face to the name, this is me (with my boys): http://www.photo.net/photodb/image-display?photo_id=181942size=lg http://www.photo.net/photodb/image-display?photo_id=181956size=lg To be continued in next post. - 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 .
400-600 F8-12 reflex?
Anyone here know anything about the Pentax 400-600mm F8-12 reflex lens? Seems like a pretty weird beast--lots of lens elements and all. Pl? Anyone else? Thanks, Mark - 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 .
Introduction to ME, continued.....8-)
Continued from first message I have some stuff posted on photo.net and here are the links, if anyone is interested (they aren't too flash, but I am learning!): http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=108928 http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=106682 http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=106678 http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=106671 http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=105750 I am located in sunny Queensland, Australia (you know, the Great Barrier Reef, Whitsunday's etc?)! So I am sweating my butt off right now in the middle of summer. While you guys are talking about snow and ice and your lenses/camera gear being able to function in below zero temperatures, I am praying that my air conditioner doesn't die and leave me to suffer in 40+ temperatures (Celsius) and 90% humidity! As I said, I don't know that I could really offer much to this list at this stage, however, I have been told by many a pro that I "have an eye" for composition and a "creative flare" that many yearn for. I hope that this is true and that I may use it in some way to contribute here - maybe with some art direction or ideas for photoshoots. You will see in the links above, that all of the styling and makeup for shots involving models have been done by myself, as well as the setting up and composing of still lifes etc and the posing of wedding shots. I offer this input only so that I don't feel like I am doing all the "taking" by being a part of this list, as I fully intend to bombard you guys with questions as I think of them! Now to confirm this, my first query is in regards to the Pz-20. Is anybody familiar with this model (I believe that it was released in '94 and discontinued in '95)? I know that it is only a fairly basic model, but I have had one offered to me for a good price and I am genuinely interested in the "hyper" mode function that it offers. All comments and advice would be greatly appreciated. BTW, in regards to the "A USELESS HUNK OF PENTAX JUNK. NO RESERVE" auction on Ebay, I am glad that somebody noticed that! I saw it last night and was laughing so hard I could barely breath! There is also a really nice PZ-1p for auction if anybody is interested: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1223556713 Thanks in advance, and it is nice to me among other people who believe that Pentax is second to none! Tanya Mayer. Email: [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 .
Wallaby Country!
Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 18:54:29 -0500 From: PAUL STENQUIST [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: All-Blacks (note capitals) I have an "All Black" rugby shirt that I bought when I worked in New Zealand two years ago. I've worn it around Detroit, which probably has the highest percentage of African American residents in the United States. Once in a while, someone asks me what the words mean. I tell them, and they say, "cool." Paul mike wilson wrote: On 19 Mar 2001, at 23:05, petit miam wrote: Love the silver and black. Hate all-black (and all-blacks, but don't tell em I said so). It is so morbid and boring. Then Bob wrote: A comment that I hope was made in jest... This list is multi racial and multi cultural, and the better for it. We are not just a bunch of 'old white boys' who's ancestors were Europeans. Bit touchy there, Bob, old fruit. The All-Blacks are New Zealand's national rugby team. How multi-cultural do you want 8-) ? mike (Some of my best friends live on the opposite side of the Earth. Come to think of it _most_ of my best friends..) - We don't like to mention the "All Blacks" in my neck of the woods - this is "Wallaby" country where I am !! It would be sacreligious to mention anything else! :-P Tanya. - 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: Wedding ... GASP !!!
I've just been informed by the war department that I am to photograph the reception at a wedding on April 7. My plan is to give her the ZX-5n with a 24-50 zoom while I use the PZ-1p with the FA 28-105 and 500FTZ flash, both loaded with Portra 400. Any suggestions/hints would be greatly appreciated. Bill, KG4LOV [EMAIL PROTECTED] Phillippe. Don't be such a wimpget in there with your 35mm !!! Seriously...look thru actual wedding albums and magazines for inspiration and unusual angles, interview the couple to see what THEY want (hint)...then shoot loads of Kodak Gold 200 asa.you'll be surprised at the quality of pix and enlargements you can generate with a little courage. An assistant is always good to have there ( no experience required) to keep track of film cans and gear and has an extra set of eyes for good ops Have fun and happy shootin' Bob G. - 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: 24mm Lens Hoods
Shel, Unrelated, but it can be used with the 28-70 F4 also. It does not vignette, but I'll have to try your filter stack test. l8r, Douglas E Harmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://personal.mia.bellsouth.net/~genius91/ - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2001 10:38 PM Subject: Re: 24mm Lens Hoods : Hi, : : I just did a few quick tests on a lens hood for the K24/2.8, and for : the time being I'm not going to buy the HAMA hood. I'd totally : forgotten to check the Nikon hood compatibility chart I made a while : back, and when I did I discovered that the Nikon HN-2 hood was : designed for the 24/2.8 Nikon lens. It's got a 52mm thread, and so : it fits the K24/2.8 just fine. It doesn't seem to vignette even : with a filter, but with two filters I see a little cut off at the : corners. This tells me that the hood does a good job, and blocks : stray light very close to the corner of the frame. Since the LX has : a pretty accurate viewfinder, I suspect there will be no loss at all : when viewing a frame exposed when using this hood and a filter. I : will be shooting some test film tomorrow just to verify this. Based : on results obtained when using other Nikon hoods on Pentax lenses, I : suspect that there will be no vignetting problem. : : Based on the problems of using the HAMA hood with a filter, and the : fact that it can (according to some who've used it) easily get : knocked out of alignment, I think the Nikon HN-2 is probably a fine : choice. : -- : Shel Belinkoff : mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] : There are no rules for good photographs, : there are only good photographs. : : : : - : 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: 24mm Lens Hoods
Hi, Do you find the Nikon HN-2 hood to be superior on your 28-70 F4 AL to a run of the mill rubber hood? Just as curios as i bought rubber hood for my 28-70 about 30mins ago. Cya From: "Douglas E Harmon" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 24mm Lens Hoods Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 23:04:15 -0500 Shel, Unrelated, but it can be used with the 28-70 F4 also. It does not vignette, but I'll have to try your filter stack test. l8r, Douglas E Harmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://personal.mia.bellsouth.net/~genius91/ - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2001 10:38 PM Subject: Re: 24mm Lens Hoods : Hi, : : I just did a few quick tests on a lens hood for the K24/2.8, and for : the time being I'm not going to buy the HAMA hood. I'd totally : forgotten to check the Nikon hood compatibility chart I made a while : back, and when I did I discovered that the Nikon HN-2 hood was : designed for the 24/2.8 Nikon lens. It's got a 52mm thread, and so : it fits the K24/2.8 just fine. It doesn't seem to vignette even : with a filter, but with two filters I see a little cut off at the : corners. This tells me that the hood does a good job, and blocks : stray light very close to the corner of the frame. Since the LX has : a pretty accurate viewfinder, I suspect there will be no loss at all : when viewing a frame exposed when using this hood and a filter. I : will be shooting some test film tomorrow just to verify this. Based : on results obtained when using other Nikon hoods on Pentax lenses, I : suspect that there will be no vignetting problem. : : Based on the problems of using the HAMA hood with a filter, and the : fact that it can (according to some who've used it) easily get : knocked out of alignment, I think the Nikon HN-2 is probably a fine : choice. : -- : Shel Belinkoff : mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] : There are no rules for good photographs, : there are only good photographs. : : : : - : 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 . _ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.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: Wedding ... GASP !!!
Bill Owens wrote: I've just been informed by the war department that I am to photograph the reception at a wedding on April 7. My plan is to give her the ZX-5n with a 24-50 zoom while I use the PZ-1p with the FA 28-105 and 500FTZ flash, both loaded with Portra 400. Any suggestions/hints would be greatly appreciated. I like Portra 800 for this sort of thing...it's probably going to be pretty dark. If you can bounce your flash off the ceiling, do it. You can also bounce off walls. I usually set the shutter as low as I can realistically hand-hold, and vary the aperture according to what kind of DOF I'm looking for. Stopping down will cover focusing errors, but I like to be sure to get some shallow DOF shots. I trust my matrix and ttl metering in these situations. I don't use AF. Drink lots of water, don't be afraid to use your elbows. 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: 24mm Lens Hoods
Hi Doug ... You might also try the HN-3 hood on that 28~70. The HN-3 is a little deeper and a scosh narrower than the HN-2 (it vignettes on the 24mm) and was designed to fit the Nikon some 35mm Nikon lenses, both prime and zoom. My preliminary check shows that it probably doesn't vignette on the K28/3.5, but I've not shot any film with a Pentax 28mm and the HN-3. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Douglas E Harmon wrote: Shel, Unrelated, but it can be used with the 28-70 F4 also. It does not vignette, but I'll have to try your filter stack test. - 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: 24mm Lens Hoods
Hi Rob ... Sure thing, however, since I made it for my own use, it's rather rough. Perhaps I can finish it up a bit and post it to the list or make it accessible on my home page. Basically, it provides the thread diameter and the Nikon lens for which the hood was designed, along with the Nikon hood number. However, experience has shown which Pentax lenses these hoods will work well on, as some Nikon hoods will work quite well on Pentax lenses with different focal lengths than the designated Nikon lenses. Some hoods may require a step-up ring to work on some Pentax lenses, such as when using a 62mm thread Nikon lens on a 58mm thread Pentax lens. It's also possible to use, for example, a hood for a particular Nikon focal length on a shorter (wider) Pentax lens. One example that comes to mind is the HN-7, which is designed for the Nikon 85mm/1.8, on the Pentax K85/1.8 as well as the various Pentax 50mm lenses. This is due to the way the Nikon hood flares, and, therefore, provides a deeper hood than the standard Pentax hood. Rob Studdert wrote: On 20 Mar 2001, at 19:38, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Hi, I just did a few quick tests on a lens hood for the K24/2.8, and for the time being I'm not going to buy the HAMA hood. I'd totally forgotten to check the Nikon hood compatibility chart I made a while back, and when I did I discovered that the Nikon HN-2 hood was designed for the 24/2.8 Nikon lens. Hi Shel, Any chance of sharing the chart, it sounds quite useful. :-) -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs. - 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: Introduction to ME! :-)
Tanya Russell Mayer wrote: Well, hello everyone, my name is Tanya. Hi, welcome aboard. I am sending this post in two parts as the first one bounced - apparently, I talk too much! LOL, a common problem with me, I'm afraid! 8-) You'll fit in fine. http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=108928 These rock. http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=106682 Nice. I'm planning to try some cross-processing for my next wedding. How did the couple like it? Good stuff all around. 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 .
OT: darkroom pics
I was taking a darkroom break last week, and got the itch to hear my pz-1p's shutter fire. So I took a pics of my darkroom using the 16/2.8 fisheye and Gold 100: http://bigdayphoto.com/tom/images/darkroom2.jpg Lighting is from the lightbox. Well, that was kind of boring, so I tried it with the safelights: http://bigdayphoto.com/tom/images/darkroom1.jpg Cool. Then I tried combining the two: http://bigdayphoto.com/tom/images/darkroom3.jpg I may try it again, reducing the exposure for the lightbox another stop. You can tell I was in the middle of a session by all the discarded paper on the floor... 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: 24mm Lens Hoods
To Paul, As fas as in use, I would say that they should work the same. I had the recomended rubber hood on the counter to compare it to the HN-2. The coverage was the same. You could probably get the HN-2 for the same price also. Pentax accesories are (in)famously over priced. I just can't stand those rubber hoods. They look dorky, and the quality is not so great. I have tried to get the proper metal or hard plastic hood for the lenses I have. Shel, Speaking of hoods, I just picked up a Takumar 28mm 3.5 hood. I plan to use it with the K lens. I really like the design of the Takumar compared to the 50mm plastic K hood that I have. It clamps around the outside of the filter ring. I haven't tried it but I bet you could slide it back if you had to when using a filter. And yes I should have bought the Takumar hood for the 135mm at the time, picked one up for $19.00 recently. l8r, Douglas E Harmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://personal.mia.bellsouth.net/~genius91/ - Original Message - From: Paul Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2001 11:07 PM Subject: Re: 24mm Lens Hoods : Hi, : : Do you find the Nikon HN-2 hood to be superior on your 28-70 F4 AL to a run : of the mill rubber hood? : : Just as curios as i bought rubber hood for my 28-70 about 30mins ago. : : Cya - 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 .
WTB: Right-angle finder A
Hi I am after a right-angle finder for my super program. Ideally it should be the A-type that allows the LCD panel to be viewed. Anybody willing to sell me one for a reasonable price? Cheers Alastair Dr Alastair W. Robertson, Senior Lecturer Ecology, Institute of Natural Resources Massey University, Private Bag 11222 Palmerston North, NEW ZEALAND Tel +64 6 350 5799 ext 7965 Fax +64 6 350 5623 Mobile +64 21 416 020 email [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.massey.ac.nz/~ARoberts/ - - 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 .
Recall: WTB: Right-angle finder A
Robertson, Alastair would like to recall the message, "WTB: Right-angle finder A". - 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: 24mm Lens Hoods
previous message was ment to be directed to Doug. From: "Douglas E Harmon" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 24mm Lens Hoods Date: Tue, 20 Mar 2001 23:52:47 -0500 To Paul, As fas as in use, I would say that they should work the same. I had the recomended rubber hood on the counter to compare it to the HN-2. The coverage was the same. You could probably get the HN-2 for the same price also. Pentax accesories are (in)famously over priced. I just can't stand those rubber hoods. They look dorky, and the quality is not so great. I have tried to get the proper metal or hard plastic hood for the lenses I have. Shel, Speaking of hoods, I just picked up a Takumar 28mm 3.5 hood. I plan to use it with the K lens. I really like the design of the Takumar compared to the 50mm plastic K hood that I have. It clamps around the outside of the filter ring. I haven't tried it but I bet you could slide it back if you had to when using a filter. And yes I should have bought the Takumar hood for the 135mm at the time, picked one up for $19.00 recently. l8r, Douglas E Harmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://personal.mia.bellsouth.net/~genius91/ - Original Message - From: Paul Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 20, 2001 11:07 PM Subject: Re: 24mm Lens Hoods : Hi, : : Do you find the Nikon HN-2 hood to be superior on your 28-70 F4 AL to a run : of the mill rubber hood? : : Just as curios as i bought rubber hood for my 28-70 about 30mins ago. : : Cya - 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 . _ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.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: Wedding ... GASP !!!
- Original Message - From: "Bill Owens" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: March 20, 2001 9:41 PM Subject: Re: Wedding ... GASP !!! I've just been informed by the war department that I am to photograph the reception at a wedding on April 7. My plan is to give her the ZX-5n with a 24-50 zoom while I use the PZ-1p with the FA 28-105 and 500FTZ flash, both loaded with Portra 400. Any suggestions/hints would be greatly appreciated. I second Doug's notion of Portra 800. I am quite amazed by this film. Really pleasing colour, and very fine grain. Interestingly, I shot a wedding with it this past weekend, and am most pleased with the results. The day before the wedding, I had some Fuji 800 pro stuff (NHGII?) come through the lab. Really sucky skin tones, I thought. Gawd, am I glad Mafud is off list right now... To have him read THAT from me would be totally uncool. The only problem I had with the Portra 800 was a couple of times I had flash failure on the LX's because of that silly flash extinguish "feature", and I had to dial the lens down to f 16 or 22 (in the case of the 50mm lens) a couple of times. Boy, is that 77 ever sharp at f 16 Zowie!!! The poor girl. 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: 24mm Lens Hoods
Douglas E Harmon wrote: Speaking of hoods, I just picked up a Takumar 28mm 3.5 hood. I plan to use it with the K lens. Well, good luck g. You'll find that the hood for the Takumar 28mm lenses won't fit on the K-series lenses. The barrel diameter of the K lenses are greater than the diameter of the Taks. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[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: O.T. Rolling blackout in Ca.
Bob Blakely wrote: You will NOT be given a schedule for security reasons. Only community organizations (police, fire, hospitals, etc.) will receive advance notice. That's nuts. It's time for you California folk to get tough with your government officials. It's also untrue. We get notification when our block is likely to be hit. We received advance warning today (at around 11:00am) that cuts were very likely somewhere between 12:00 and 1:00pm, and that any blackout would last around 90 minutes. Sure enough, at around 12:30, we lost power. I've also heard notifications over the radio giving details of which blocks were next on the rota to lose power (and explaining how to find which block you were in by examining your electricity bill). It's not the first time this particular story has surfaced, though. I saw it the last time we had cuts, as well. It was discussed at length, and pretty much discounted. Who is spreading it this time? - -- John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bob Blakely and John Francis are both correct. The policy of not informing the local citizenry of the blackout schedule is not a statewide policy. Rather, it was left to the discretion of the local authorities to implement a policy approriate with their community. So it's not only conceivable that different areas of the state would have 2 diametrically different policy, but it's quite likely that it would. Paulo Ernest _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.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 .
