Re: Winder without grip for ME Super?
My MEII winder fires and advances the film when I press the button. The MX winders I had worked the way you describe, but the MEII does not. This irked me quite a bit because I used that feature of the MX winder a lot for street photography. Snap the pic, hold down the button, walk off, release the button and wind the film. My MEII winder will not do this. --Tom John Francis wrote: Still not quite right. When you push the button on the winder, it trips the shutter. So far so good. But then you can hold the button down for as long as you like - the winder won't advance the film until you *release* the button (assuming, of course, that you have the winder set to single-frame mode). - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Flash sync of SF10/SF7
dave o'brien wrote: I think 'deny' is the word you're looking for here. :) Right, as in "MacDonalds Corp can neither confirm nor deny that their products actually are foodstuffs" !8^D - Bill D. Casselberry ; Photography on the Oregon Coast http://www.orednet.org/~bcasselb [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 .
RTF
Tanya Mayer wrote: Does anyone know where I could get one of these things? (The version for the MZ series?). Sounds like they would be mighty uselful - for starters I have had my MZ-50 for less than a year and already changed the $20 per battery more than three times! (It should slow down a bit now that I have learnt how to shoot available light though!). Tanya. Was RTF invented by a battery manufacturer? IMO the only merit of RTF is that it's there. It astounds me that anyone would seriously use one as their flash unit of choice. They are too close to the lens and cannot be used off-camera or bounced. Even if they could they would be too weak for bouncing. What they do well is to spec up the camera and jack up its price. I wouldn't even consider one as a back-up if my off-camera unit failed, there'd be another flashgun in my camera trunk (yes I use one of those big deep aluminium trunks, they carry heaps and make a good seat, work-surface or substitute stepladder). The MZ-S would look much more purposeful and professional without that pissant little RTF on top! What prospective MZ-S owner wouldn't have the $$$s for a decent flashgun, or even a crappy one? What prospective MZ-S owner would wish to be seen using such an entry level consumer targeted gadget on an otherwise professional grade tool? IMnsHO, RTF is about as useful as tits on a bull. Regards, Anthony Farr - 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 .
I really dont like Hoya HMC filters....... Now
Hi, I recently purchased a Hoya HMC Skylite filter for my 28-70 F4 AL. Today i accidently touched the filter and left a finger print... and now the finger print wont come off i tried cleaning it with a Microfibre lense cloth and then tried with some cleaning fluid but to no avail... Is there any way to get the mark off? I have quite a few other Pentax and Hoya filters, all the pentax ones are SMC, but the other Hoyas are not HMC... I have never this trouble with any of the other and have touched them lots of times.. 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 .
Re: RTF
Anthony wrote: AF Was RTF invented by a battery manufacturer? Actually, it was a Pentax first! (Gotta love this...:oD) AF ... AF IMnsHO, RTF is about as useful as tits on a bull. I'm not an integrated flash fan myself, but I did find some uses for it. Sometimes (please read not always) it does a good job of fill-in. Other times I use it at parties, with fast film, heavily compensated to pick up as much of the available light (it works better just for being less obtrusive). Finally, when I go out in long, exhausting hikes, I weigh every gram I have to carry and would most likely rule out any external flash (unless it's able to levitate my sack ;o) ) That said, none of my best pictures have ever had any benefit from the RTF... Servus, Alin - 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: I really dont like Hoya HMC filters....... Now
When I put a greasy smuge on a filter or element I use ROR (Residual Oil Remover). Might be hard to find, I only have one shop in town that stocks it. l8r, Douglas E Harmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://personal.mia.bellsouth.net/~genius91/ - Original Message - From: Paul Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2001 12:57 AM Subject: I really dont like Hoya HMC filters... Now : Hi, : : I recently purchased a Hoya HMC Skylite filter for my 28-70 F4 AL. Today i : accidently touched the filter and left a finger print... and now the finger : print wont come off i tried cleaning it with a Microfibre lense cloth : and then tried with some cleaning fluid but to no avail... : : Is there any way to get the mark off? I have quite a few other Pentax and : Hoya filters, all the pentax ones are SMC, but the other Hoyas are not : HMC... I have never this trouble with any of the other and have touched them : lots of times.. : : 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 . : : - 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 .
Remote shutter release for Z1-P and SF7
What is the model no. of remote shutter release for Z1-P and SF7 and the price? Please advise. 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: I really dont like Hoya HMC filters....... Now
By the way, I like the Hoya HMC filters when I use a filter. They make a much better filter than Tiffen. I try not to use the Tiffens I have unless necessary. The Hoyas are a Best Bang for Buck filter to me. When I get a real job I can start using BW's. ;) l8r, Douglas E Harmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://personal.mia.bellsouth.net/~genius91/ - Original Message - From: Paul Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 01, 2001 12:57 AM Subject: I really dont like Hoya HMC filters... Now : Hi, : : I recently purchased a Hoya HMC Skylite filter for my 28-70 F4 AL. Today i : accidently touched the filter and left a finger print... and now the finger : print wont come off i tried cleaning it with a Microfibre lense cloth : and then tried with some cleaning fluid but to no avail... : : Is there any way to get the mark off? I have quite a few other Pentax and : Hoya filters, all the pentax ones are SMC, but the other Hoyas are not : HMC... I have never this trouble with any of the other and have touched them : lots of times.. : : 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 . : : - 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: I really dont like Hoya HMC filters....... Now
Try carbon black. Use only a very tiny amount with a tissue. If this doesn't get it up, the coating may be etched. Sometimes we have a fair amount of acid in our fingerprints. Regards, Bob... Give blood. Play hockey. From: "Paul Jones" [EMAIL PROTECTED] I recently purchased a Hoya HMC Skylite filter for my 28-70 F4 AL. Today i accidently touched the filter and left a finger print... and now the finger print wont come off i tried cleaning it with a Microfibre lense cloth and then tried with some cleaning fluid but to no avail... Is there any way to get the mark off? I have quite a few other Pentax and Hoya filters, all the pentax ones are SMC, but the other Hoyas are not HMC... I have never this trouble with any of the other and have touched them lots of times.. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Remote shutter release for Z1-P and SF7
On Sat, 31 Mar 2001 21:33:02 +0800 (CST), [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What is the model no. of remote shutter release for Z1-P and SF7 and the price? I found two references in the (Dutch) Pentax pricelist: Code 37244 cable-release FDp for Z1p Code 37242 cable-release F for ZX/MZ type camera's This second one is probably the same as reffered to as "cable release F" on the Pentax K-mount site (BOZ) in the "misc" section at: http://www.phred.org/pentax/k/ I think the code-number is universal, should be enough to order the thing. Further, I got a cable-release with my Z1 (almost identical to PZ1p) and although I think it is the "F" version, it works fine on both the Z1 and the MZ3. List price is arround US $40 Regards, JvW - Jan van Wijk; www.fsys.demon.nl - 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 .
Any FA* Zoom Rumors ...
As I've said in the past, I LOVE my SMCP-F 17-28mm f/3.5-4.5 zoom lens! But, oooh, would I LOVE a new SMCP-FA* 17-28mm f/2.8 AL ED zoom! Any rumors of this lens in the Pentax pipeline? A friend of mine in Philly owns, can I say it, a new N* 17-35mm f/2.8D ED IF AF-S ultra-wide-angle zoom that just blows me away! Unfortunately she won't let me anywhere near it. (I've even promised not to drool on it!) ARE YOU LISTENING PENTAX? Alexander Grigolia - 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: RTF
One thing I've liked about the RTF on my PZ-1p is that I've been able to use it on family snaps without breaking out the AF500FTZ. Makes for a smaller package, and turns the PZ-1p into a better all-around camera. While it's true I wouldn't use it for professional applications, not every shot is taken with sales in mind. On the MZ-S, of course, it also serves as the transmitter for the wireless TTL flash, normally something requiring the additional purchase of an accessory. I can't complain about that. Doug At 8:56 PM +10003/31/01, Anthony Farr caused thus to appear: Was RTF invented by a battery manufacturer? IMO the only merit of RTF is that it's there. It astounds me that anyone would seriously use one as their flash unit of choice. They are too close to the lens and cannot be used off-camera or bounced. Even if they could they would be too weak for bouncing. What they do well is to spec up the camera and jack up its price. I wouldn't even consider one as a back-up if my off-camera unit failed, there'd be another flashgun in my camera trunk (yes I use one of those big deep aluminium trunks, they carry heaps and make a good seat, work-surface or substitute stepladder). The MZ-S would look much more purposeful and professional without that pissant little RTF on top! What prospective MZ-S owner wouldn't have the $$$s for a decent flashgun, or even a crappy one? What prospective MZ-S owner would wish to be seen using such an entry level consumer targeted gadget on an otherwise professional grade tool? IMnsHO, RTF is about as useful as tits on a bull. Regards, Anthony Farr -- Douglas Forrest Brewer Ashwood Lake Photography [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alphoto.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: My Website.
Leon, You do good work. The pictures are too dark for the standard uncalibrated monitor, however - you should lighten them. They looked fine when I changed my monitor gamma to 1.8 but too dark when in Window's default of 2.2. Most could use some sharpening as well (excepting, of course, the intended soft-focus for some of the wedding pictures) and, on occasion, better cropping. I think the young lad on the steps in the wedding series should have been cropped closer for example. But the picture of the brown cat in the window was cropped perfectly. One item of bad news - using IE 5.5 I had no problem navigating the site and viewing the pictures. Using Opera I got as far as the thumbnails but upon clicking on the thumbnails the larger image did not appear, only a blank screen. Maris - Original Message - From: "Leon Altoff" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2001 1:38 AM Subject: My Website. | Greetings All, | | Well I've finally gotten around to actually putting more pictures on my | website. Please have a look. | | What I would really like to know - besides how you think I can improve | some of my pictures (remembering that I don't do much to what I see, I | take it as it is) - is does my actual website work with all browsers? I | know it works ok with Netscape 4.7 and IE5, and apart from putting some | java in to display the larger pictures it's fairly standard stuff. Can | members who use any other browsers and also if you use AOL let me know | if it works and more importantly if it doesn't! | | Where is it? Oh, you can find it here | | http://www.bluering.org.au/leon | | Thanks in advance | | | Leon | | http://www.bluering.org.au | http://www.bluering.org.au/leon | | | - | 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: (F)A* 300 f2.8 plus teleconverters
At 06:30 AM 3/29/01 -0500, Paul Stenquist wrote: Great pics. I'm no expert, but I do have a few thoughts on what I saw. I think the odd bokeh on the shot of the cardinal is actually lens flare. Ditto on the Blue Heron (who I recognize :-). The overly detailed bokeh on the grass shots look like it might just be the result of a fairly small ap. Speaking of our friend the Heron, we ought to do a Michigan PDML photo hike when the weather warms up a bit. Hi Paul - I think you took almost the exact same shot (sans ugly bokeh) that day! As for the cardinal shot - the sun was directly behind me when that was taken, so I doubt flare was the cause of that. I have a TC-6 2x and I might do some comparisons of that with the 2x-L. We should for a Michigan expedition again - now that the snow is nearly gone its getting to be time! - MCC - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino Kalamazoo, MI [EMAIL PROTECTED] - - - - - - - - - - Photos: http://www.markcassino.com - - - - - - - - - -
Re: PZ-20 Info request.....
At 01:38 AM 3/27/01 -0500, you wrote: But I have one reservation. I've learned to use and like the memory lock feature on my ZX-M. Mostly because the 2 segment AE metering on the ZX-M is really not all that good when there's lots of shadow contrast... (The center weighted metering, available with M lenses, is much better IMO). So I've learned to meter FA lenses by aiming a bit into the dark side, then memory locking, then re-framing. Works very well... I have a Pz-20, there is no exposure lock. Also, is the PZ-20's AF similar to the PZ-1's? (ie; one center focus spot, and continuous AF with predictive at end when set on servo, and an AF lock when the shutter release is 1/2 down, when set on single? There is a single AF sensore on the Pz-20 that works like the Pz-1p body set to single shot, not servo. The AF seems on par with the Pz-1p, which is very good, but the motor on my Pz-20 is noticeably slower than the AF motors on my Pz-1p's or Pz-70. (But I bought it used so it may not be operating properly.) All in all the Pz-20 is a capable body. I bought one as a backup to my Pz-1p, have since bought a second Pz-1p. The main reason for my buying this was spot metering in Manual mode. For me this was the clincher because I do a fair amount of shooting in exactly this manner - manual mode with spot meter. But note that the camera switches to spot metering in manual mode, and there is no way to override this and there is no way to get spot metering in any other mode. While this camera has some more advanced features, like ISO override, the absence of DOF preview is a major drawback, IMO. I don't know if the SF-1n has this, but if it does that would put the decision in its favor, IMO. Otherwise, the 6 segment auto-metering of the Pz-20 is very very good (better than the 8 segment auto-metering of the Pz-1p). The program modes are good, and the Learn function that allows you to customize the program modes to your specs is a very interesting feature. If you like shooting in program mode you should look at this feature - since it virtually allows you to create you own customized program settings. This body also supports the full power zoom specificication, one of the few that does. I hope this helps - MCC - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino Kalamazoo, MI [EMAIL PROTECTED] - - - - - - - - - - Photos: http://www.markcassino.com - - - - - - - - - -
Re: (F)A* 300 f2.8 plus teleconverters
At 02:15 PM 3/29/01 +1000, Rob Studdert wrote: What a great post, a picture is worth a thousand words. Jay Ablaze has to be one of my favs on your site, any idea where the aperture was set for the image Great Blue Heron? I'm pretty sure that was shot wide open. It was a hot summer day and we got to the heron around noon. Though the sun was shining the humidity was typical hazy hot humid summer weather and even wide open I was not getting the shutter speed I was hoping for. But I shoot a lot of wide open shots with this setup and don't get the same problem. BTW my 2X-L screws were also quite loose. I was shocked at how wobbly my rig was before I tightened the screws. I just discovered that when cleaning things up a couple of weeks ago - I'll be interested to see if it makes a difference. - MCC - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino Kalamazoo, MI [EMAIL PROTECTED] - - - - - - - - - - Photos: http://www.markcassino.com - - - - - - - - - -
Re: I really dont like Hoya HMC filters....... Now
I had that happen with an off brand filter. I ended up washing it with dish detergent and water, then rinsing it in distilled water and allowing it to dry. It seemed to do the trick. William Robb - Original Message - From: "Paul Jones" Subject: I really dont like Hoya HMC filters... Now Hi, I recently purchased a Hoya HMC Skylite filter for my 28-70 F4 AL. Today i accidently touched the filter and left a finger print... and now the finger print wont come off i tried cleaning it with a Microfibre lense cloth and then tried with some cleaning fluid but to no avail... Is there any way to get the mark off? - 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: I really dont like Hoya HMC filters....... Now
Hi Doug ... When I put a greasy smuge on a filter or element I use ROR (Residual Oil Remover). I had just that problem - a fingerprint on a Super Hoya Multi Coated filter - and ROR was of no help. I like the Hoya HMC filters ... They make a much better filter than Tiffen. The Hoyas are a Best Bang for Buck filter to me. When I get a real job I can start using BW's I'll be happy to sell you my mint condition, some never used, B+W filters as i start replacing them with SMC Pentax filters. B+W filters are not generally multi-coated, although, for lots of extra $$, you can get MC filters. The Pentax filters are, IMO, far superior to any filter I've used before. The skylights are virtually invisible, even when viewed at an angle, and their light transmission is superb. Prices are reasonable if you know where to look. I bought mine through a shop in Canada -- 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: OT:RE: Chernobyl effect on film (fwd)
Bob, [snip] My personal experience is that a roll of PJC1600, not in camera, withstood 4 passes through these X-ray machines (plus on year in the back of a Toyota Supra in the California sun) and still produced the photo below. http://www.photocritique.net/g/s?zzyHLn-p29100445 Very nice night shot! Is that the Yorkville near Santa Rosa? What lens, f stop and shutter speed, only if you remember. PJC1600 looks like a nice film, not very much grain at all. Regards, Bob... Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - 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 .
Saw the Aurora Last Night!
Hi, I saw the Aurora Borealis for the first time in my life last night. We live at a latitude of 43 34' N. It was pretty exciting. It was grayish and had a greenish tinge, vertical rays extending from the horizon. It did shimmer a little, but it appeared to change before your eyes, without actually being able to see the change in process. It spanned about 180 of the horizon and reached to about 20 above the horizon. I had Provia 400F in the camera and got a number of shots. It lasted from around midnite when I first saw it to later than 4:00. At 4:00 it had lessened to a thin arced band, that was like a grayish green shallow rainbow. I'm hoping the longer exposures, 4 and 8 seconds bring out more of the green. The NOAA space weather site lists geomagnetic storms in the last 24 hours as extreme and currently as strong. I'm going out tonight for sure. It would be neat if we had a lot of PDML pictures to compare. Space Weather Site: http://www.sec.noaa.gov/SWN/index.html Tom C. - 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: I really dont like Hoya HMC filters....... Now
The only way that I have known is a product called "Opti-clean" which is available in UK only. I think it's about UK$9 each. regards, Alan Chan _ 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: (F)A* 300 f2.8 plus teleconverters
I did take a shot of the heron that is very much like yours. It was in PUG, August I think. My light angle was slightly different, but not to any great degree. I was using my SMC 400/5.6 with the A2XS. I think I was at f8. That lens has a built-in hood, so it was probably fully extended. (That's assuming I was paying attention to what I was doing :-). Yep, the snow has receded. It's time for a photo hike. Paul Mark Cassino wrote: At 06:30 AM 3/29/01 -0500, Paul Stenquist wrote: Great pics. I'm no expert, but I do have a few thoughts on what I saw. I think the odd bokeh on the shot of the cardinal is actually lens flare. Ditto on the Blue Heron (who I recognize :-). The overly detailed bokeh on the grass shots look like it might just be the result of a fairly small ap. Speaking of our friend the Heron, we ought to do a Michigan PDML photo hike when the weather warms up a bit. Hi Paul - I think you took almost the exact same shot (sans ugly bokeh) that day! As for the cardinal shot - the sun was directly behind me when that was taken, so I doubt flare was the cause of that. I have a TC-6 2x and I might do some comparisons of that with the 2x-L. We should for a Michigan expedition again - now that the snow is nearly gone its getting to be time! - MCC - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino Kalamazoo, MI [EMAIL PROTECTED] - - - - - - - - - - Photos: http://www.markcassino.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: Soft Release for LX
Hi, one of the things I like about the Leica M bodies is that the top of the camera is flush all the way across, except that the shutter release sticks up by about 1mm within the cup-shaped guard. This is not only nice aesthetically, it also has the great practical benefit of being almost impossible to trigger accidentally and therefore removes the need for a shutter release lock - a beautiful piece of engineering an example of keeping it simple, imo. I always keep the camera wound-on and I've never accidentally fired the shutter of the M3. My worry would be that the soft release, by sitting higher, interferes with this and would lead to rather a lot of accidental firings. I'd be interested to hear your experiences when you've had the softie a while. As an aside, I think that LX2000, and especially its softie, looks horrible. A definite case of gilding the lily. --- Bob mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Saturday, March 31, 2001, 6:03:45 PM, you wrote: [...] BTW, for Leica and users of other cameras that will take this button, it really helps. The shutter operation seems to be smoother because the larger area on which to rest your finger gives a better, easier, more jar-free release, and the button sits higher than the standard release button. - 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: LX cable release (Was: Soft Release for LX)
Have you tried to adjust it - mine works well. All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://personal.inet.fi/private/raimo.korhonen -Alkuperinen viesti- Lhettj: Jan van Wijk [EMAIL PROTECTED] Vastaanottaja: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Piv: 31. maaliskuuta 2001 20:42 Aihe: LX cable release (Was: Soft Release for LX) On Sat, 31 Mar 2001 12:52:19 -0600, William Robb wrote: No, though my own preference is for the Pentax ones. I noticed a while ago that the double cable-release that came with my Pentax Pentax Auto-bellows does NOT work correctly with the LX. The shutter is not activated at all ... It works perfectly on my MX, and another 3rd party cable release works fine on the LX. Any experiences? Regards, JvW - Jan van Wijk; www.fsys.demon.nl - 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: Saw the Aurora Last Night!
There's a website http://www.ptialaska.net/~hutch/aurora.html with quite a bit of technical data as well as pictures. Also http://www.pfrr.alaska.edu/~ddr/ASGP/HANDSON/PHOTOS/INDEX.HTM The recommendations are rather vague, meaning there's a a lot of variables. They are recommending an exposure time between 15 - 30 secs. I suspect that may be with 100 speed film, unpushed, and a fast lens. I rechecked my camera and I had it loaded with Provia 100F rated at 400. I exposed at 4 8 secs. If I can see it tonight I'll probably go thru the range of bracketing with exposures up to 30 secs. Tom C. - Original Message - From: "William Robb" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2001 12:08 PM Subject: Re: Saw the Aurora Last Night! Hopefully the weather will be clear in SK tonight. If so I will take a whack at it. Ummm, any film reccomendations? Fast I suppose is better. I have some 800 Portra left over from a wedding, and some Fuji RD100 in one of the LX's. Suggestions? TIA 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 . - 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 cable release (Was: Soft Release for LX)
The remote electric shutter release that can be used with the LX Winder is great. When shooting birds in my yard, I can stand fifteen feet behind the camera and just click them off. And the shutter seems smoother when tripped by the winder than it does when tripped with a standard cable on the shutter release button. 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 .
on photo.net
Hi All. I managed to upload 3 of my Equesatrian photos on www.photo.net today.Please have a look and comments are welcome.They are ther medium size and look a bit dark on my 15" monitor.I don't know what the direct url might be but i found myself through browse portfolios,look for David Brooks Thanks faor all your usefull bantry so far Dave Brooks (i also have a web site http:/brooks1952.tripod.com) Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: RTF
This photo was a grab shot last Sunday using the RTF to fill the background. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=193712 Bill, KG4LOV [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: New Pentax S-1, MZ-1 and MZ-4(2?)
I hope that the Pentax people are listening to us. It is really a drag to have to wait this long after a product is announced before it even makes it onto their websight (North American). Also, it would be nice if someone from the Corporation would come online with us and tell us what plans they have in the works, whether or not there will be a PZ2, and perhaps a new flash unit above the current MZ-S unit (which apparently has no bounce feature?!!?). What are they thinking about? Also, we really need some good lenses in between the 85 1.4 and the 200 2.8 that aren't macro, or the exorbitantly priced behemoth of a 80 - 200 2.8 ( Even though I am now a semi-professional photographer, I still can't justify its price when, for about the same money, I could buy a 67II and a nice wide angle lens). How about a nice reasonably priced 105, maybe a 135 again, perhaps a 180, or better yet, an 80-200 f4! Pentax stufff that is available is getting kind of long in the tooth (the current 80-200 variable aperture and the dreaded 80-320). Comments 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 .
What to Call LX maniacs
How about: BilLX Illinois Bill P.S. Soon, I'll have an LX of my very own to add to the body list, get ready to chalk up one more LX!! - 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 Pentax S-1, MZ-1 and MZ-4(2?)
Cameron Hood wrote: snip Also, we really need some good lenses in between the 85 1.4 and the 200 2.8 that aren't macro, or the exorbitantly priced behemoth of a 80 - 200 2.8 ( Even though I am now a semi-professional photographer, I still can't justify its price when, for about the same money, I could buy a 67II and a nice wide angle lens). How about a nice reasonably priced 105, maybe a 135 again, perhaps a 180, or better yet, an 80-200 f4! What do you think is wrong with the current FA 135? It's really a *great* lens, well built, fairly compact, and focuses very close. It's even good wide open. The only improvement I could suggest for it would be a more robust focusing ring, but otherwise I think it's fantastic, and I own some nice lenses. Still, I agree that a 80-200/4 would be nice. So would a 100/2. I'm betting now that Pentax has upgraded (hopefully) the standard zooms with the 24-90, they'll turn their attention to the tele-zooms. 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: Saw the Aurora Last Night!
Sky watch (a Canadian magazine) had some test done, and there recommendation: Centuria 400 800 for the color negative side, and Elitechrome 200 pushed to 800 for the transparencies. Open wide (f2 or better), and start at 15 seconds and go up to 90 seconds. Michel Adam [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "William Robb" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2001 12:08 Subject: Re: Saw the Aurora Last Night! Hopefully the weather will be clear in SK tonight. If so I will take a whack at it. Ummm, any film reccomendations? Fast I suppose is better. I have some 800 Portra left over from a wedding, and some Fuji RD100 in one of the LX's. Suggestions? TIA 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 . - 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: Any FA* Zoom Rumors ...
Hello I also wait for a 17-35mm f/:2.8 FA Zoom, and at the same time, how about change hte 28-70mm f/:4 to a 24-80mm f::2.8 ? See you [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Alan Chan" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: samedi 31 mars 2001 21:42 Subject: Re: Any FA* Zoom Rumors ... As I've said in the past, I LOVE my SMCP-F 17-28mm f/3.5-4.5 zoom lens! But, oooh, would I LOVE a new SMCP-FA* 17-28mm f/2.8 AL ED zoom! Any rumors of this lens in the Pentax pipeline? A friend of mine in Philly owns, can I say it, a new N* 17-35mm f/2.8D ED IF AF-S ultra-wide-angle zoom that just blows me away! Unfortunately she won't let me anywhere near it. (I've even promised not to drool on it!) ARE YOU LISTENING PENTAX? I doubt Pentax would produce another 2.8 zoom consider the other two have not been selling that well. f4 would be more realistic. regards, Alan Chan _ 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 . _ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://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: New Pentax S-1, MZ-1 and MZ-4(2?)
Hi Cameron, Comments interspersed: At 12:50 PM -08003/31/01, Cameron Hood caused thus to appear: I hope that the Pentax people are listening to us. It is really a drag to have to wait this long after a product is announced before it even makes it onto their websight (North American). I suspect Pentax would have liked to wait until the end of the fiscal year to announce the MZ-S, but the big shows (photokina and PMA) occur earlier, so they went ahead. There's been more info on this camera here on the PDML than could probably be managed on the Pentax USA site. Also, it would be nice if someone from the Corporation would come online with us and tell us what plans they have in the works, whether or not there will be a PZ2, and perhaps a new flash unit above the current MZ-S unit (which apparently has no bounce feature?!!?). What are they thinking about? This will never happen. No company (especially the notoriously tight-lipped Pentax) is going to go public with detailed plans for far future models. It's like getting on the Chevrolet list and saying, "I want to buy a car. Tell me what the models are going to be next year and the year after." Companies need to move the product they have NOW. Pentax has not even really been showing the MZ-S to many dealers; instead, they've been writing business for the equipment they have in the warehouses and can deliver now. You're a semi-professional. Are you going to tell your clients to wait until you offer what may be a better photo before hiring you? Also, we really need some good lenses in between the 85 1.4 and the 200 2.8 that aren't macro, or the exorbitantly priced behemoth of a 80 - 200 2.8 ( Even though I am now a semi-professional photographer, I still can't justify its price when, for about the same money, I could buy a 67II and a nice wide angle lens). How about a nice reasonably priced 105, maybe a 135 again, perhaps a 180, or better yet, an 80-200 f4! Pentax stufff that is available is getting kind of long in the tooth (the current 80-200 variable aperture and the dreaded 80-320). Comments The FA135/2.8 is reportedly a sweet lens. Oddly enough, while I was out today I thought a nice 100-105/2.0 would be nice, then came home to see this email. About the wonderful FA*80-200/2.8, I have one and it's a phenomenal piece of glass. True, you =could= get a 67II and wide angle lens for about the same money, but that's not really a fair comparison. They're radically different tools. Doug Cameron -- Douglas Forrest Brewer Ashwood Lake Photography [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alphoto.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 .
Subject: RTF
Anthony Farr wrote: "Was RTF invented by a battery manufacturer? IMO the only merit of RTF is that it's there. It astounds me that anyone would seriously use one as their flash unit of choice. They are too close to the lens and cannot be used off-camera or bounced. Even if they could they would be too weak for bouncing. What they do well is to spec up the camera and jack up its price. I wouldn't even consider one as a back-up if my off-camera unit failed, there'd be another flashgun in my camera trunk (yes I use one of those big deep aluminium trunks, they carry heaps and make a good seat, work-surface or substitute stepladder). The MZ-S would look much more purposeful and professional without that pissant little RTF on top! What prospective MZ-S owner wouldn't have the $$$s for a decent flashgun, or even a crappy one? What prospective MZ-S owner would wish to be seen using such an entry level consumer targeted gadget on an otherwise professional grade tool? IMnsHO, RTF is about as useful as tits on a bull." LOL! Anthony, spoken like a true Aussie! I agree with your view here to a certain extent. However, it is only recently that I have started to take photography seriously and for the first 6 months-ish of owning my MZ-50, I just ran around like a crazy woman taking snap shots of everything I could find, usually with the camera on "program" and always using the flash if it said I needed to. I now have two flash guns (albeit crappy Achiever ones that I am hoping to upgrade to a Pentax 500FTZ and a Metz 45cti (I think that's the correct model) later this year). So, I do however, think that having RTF on all camera bodies can be useful for a number of reasons. a) as a fill flash when shooting candidly outdoors when your baby runs into a shadow that you weren't anticipating... b) for candid "family" snaps eg kids opening xmas presents where you don't want to be lugging around big heavy gear and would prefer to just pick up your camera and shoot that cute shot. c) when you are trying to be inconspicuous but need just that little more "punch" (and don't want to be "punched!) There are other reasons but those are just a couple off the top of my head. Also, cameras such as the MZ-50 aren't aimed towards the pro market, so the inclusion of RTF is almost essential in its marketing. I do understand your point about the MZ-S though, but can only imagine that it has been included for the consumer who wants to have the "top of the line" camera to brag to his friends about, but is still just a "happy snapper". Anthony also wrote: "The MZ-S would look much more purposeful and professional without that pissant little RTF on top! " To be honest Anthony, I am not in photography for "appearances" and quite frankly, I don't give a hoot what my gear looks like. It could be pink and green with yellow polkadots and as long as it had the features I needed and assisted me in taking a good photo, I couldn't care less. :-D 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 .
LX Setup on eBay
Spotted on eBay. comes with the below items. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1226584736 Pentax LX Body FA-1 Finder FA-2 Finder Standard SC-21 Focusing Screen New SA-23 Focusing Screen LX Manual Winder LX Fastener Strap LX (with Lugs) Grip B (modified to work with Winder LX) Dial Data LX Back Standard Back SMC PENTAX-M f1.4 50mm lens SMC PENTAX-M f.2.0 35mm lens Has a BIN price of: $1250.00 and a starting bid of, $600.00 with 6 days + to go. Later, Gary - 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: Saw the Aurora Last Night!
Tom wrote: I rechecked my camera and I had it loaded with Provia 100F rated at 400. I exposed at 4 8 secs. If I can see it tonight I'll probably go thru the range of bracketing with exposures up to 30 secs. Full moon sky and powerful aurora (of the sort that light up the landscape green) exposure time at F:4 with Provia F should be around 90s. For dark condition and rather weak aurora exposure time may be from 10-20 minutes. Like it is now with half moon I would say that 125s with Provia F and F:4 should be about right. I see that the Canadian aurora page insist that there has been stormy (magnetic storm) condition the last six hours. But I've been out the last three hours and there's nothing! They now forcast a major storm warning for the next six hour. Unfortunately theres a real storm coming here and its clouding over. 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: New Pentax S-1, MZ-1 and MZ-4(2?)
Cameron wrote: I hope that the Pentax people are listening to us. It is really a drag to have to wait this long after a product is announced before it even makes it onto their websight (North American). If you're thinking about the MZ-S I believe they announced it when they did to tell the market that they intend to market a higher end 35mm slr. I'm glad they did; I wonder how much frustration there would have been if we haven't heard anything about the MZ-S at all yet. Also, it would be nice if someone from the Corporation would come online with us and tell us what plans they have in the works, They won't. Japanese companies are far more secretive than most others. whether or not there will be a PZ2, and perhaps a new flash unit above the current MZ-S unit (which apparently has no bounce feature?!!?). What are they thinking about? I'm certain there will be be a new flash above the current one shown alongside the MZ-S. However, there are limits on how many new products a company can show simultaneously. Also, we really need some good lenses in between the 85 1.4 and the 200 2.8 that aren't macro, or the exorbitantly priced behemoth of a 80 - 200 2.8 ( Even though I am now a semi-professional photographer, I still can't justify its price when, for about the same money, I could buy a 67II and a nice wide angle lens). How about a nice reasonably priced 105, maybe a 135 again, perhaps a 180, or better yet, an 80-200 f4! Pentax stufff that is available is getting kind of long in the tooth (the current 80-200 variable aperture and the dreaded 80-320). Comments Most prime lenses in this range don't sell anymore. Most buy zooms or macro lenses. There are prototypes for lenses in this range but my guess is that they won't reach the market. 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 .
April Gallery
The April Pentax Users Gallery is now available for your perusal. We have 63 submissions this month. I would like to thank the PUG team once again for a fine effort at making this months gallery work. This month we had Jostein Øksne, Delano Mireles, Gary Murphy, and Sid Barras (who made a supreme effort to acomplish the task this month, I might add) coding pages, Jan van Wijk and Yves Caudano made the thumbnails, and Michael Bromm and myself made the index page. Jostein went way beyond the call this month by creating some sort of computer sorcery that made the internal links automatically. If we don't watch it, these darned computers will put us all out of workG. Please enjoy this months offering, it is, as always, at: http://pug.komkon.org/ Thanks Bill - 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: Soft Release for LX
On Sat, 31 Mar 2001, Bob Walkden wrote: [...] M3. My worry would be that the soft release, by sitting higher, interferes with this and would lead to rather a lot of accidental firings. I'd be interested to hear your experiences when you've had the softie a while. I recently bought a Leica M6. I got a softie for it, just because I has heard so many good things about it. My impression was exactly that, with the softie on I had to be extra careful as to where I put the camera, to avoid accidental firings. Don't even think about putting it inside a jacket pocket. And, as an unrelated note, don't even think about putting an M6 in a jacket pocket and jumping. I dropped my M6 on a stone floor this way, only 4 days after getting it. It is now in the shop getting a new rewind knob. Amazingly, the rangefinder, meter and shutter were intact, as well as the lens that was on the camera at that moment. j -- - Juan J. Buhler | FX Animator @ PDI | http://www.crosswinds.net/~jbuhler - - 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: Any FA* Zoom Rumors ...
Alan wrote: I doubt Pentax would produce another 2.8 zoom consider the other two have not been selling that well. f4 would be more realistic. I suspect that Pentax answer to the 2.8 wide angle zooms is the forthcoming 18/2.8. I also suspect that the next 2.8 zoom lenses to come are the 24-90's. I would stay away in general from zooms that goes below 20mm; what you want in a zoom lens like this is close focusing capabilities and lack of flare. These zooms gives you neither. 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 .
Subject: I really dont like Hoya HMC filters....... Now
Personally, I have never had any problems with Hoya filters, except for one - the Softener(B). Personally, rather than just "softening" a shot, I feel that it makes it look washed out, almost to a point of being over-exposed. As a few others mentioned previously, the most tried and true method of creating a softening or diffusing filter is to wrap nylon stocking over the lens. An alternative that I have used and prevents vignetting is to get a larger piece of the pantihose or tulle, whichever you choose to use, and stretch it between a craft loop (don't know if that's what its called but that's what i am calling it!) - one of those circular frames that women (and men if they choose! hehe) use to hold their fabric in place for embroidery. You can then hold this in front of the lens as you shoot. Some of you may not like this idea as it means you need to use both hands however, I love the flexibility it gives. Obviously this can only be done when using a tripod and probably a cable release, so it wouldn't be suited to every situation, but it has on many occasions allowed me to shoot, one shot with softener, one shot without, repose the model, shoot again with it, shoot again without etc. So as soon as I get the prints back, I can compare the effect and choose which one I would prefer (ie with softener or without), rather than look at the prints and think "geez, i wish I'd used a softener" or "geez, i wish I hadn't used a softener" etc Hope this helps and at least makes some sense - I know I can be very long-winded at times! (Typical woman, you see! Well, so my hubby says...) :-) 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: OT:RE: Chernobyl effect on film (fwd)
This is the text that goes with the image: -- About 10:00PM. There had been a rain. This is my favorite part of Toronto, and this is how I remember it. I thought of correcting the color, but then I remember the warmth of this city. I once lived a few steps from where the photo was taken. Kodak PJC 1600, Pentax ME Super, 85mm f/1.8 at f/2.8. Hand held, Shutter unknown. Scanned on HP ScanJet 6200C flatbed. -- This and other comments may be viewed by clicking the appropriate link under the image. PJC1600 was excellent for an ISO 1600 film. It scanned better than any other 1600 I've ever tried. Unfortunately, Kodak has discontinued it. This and other bold decisions (like discontinuing Royal Gold 25) have helped Kodak stock to under perform the SP 500 for many years now. The SMC K 85/1.8 is a great lens. Regards, Bob... Give blood. Play hockey. - Original Message - From: "Steve Larson" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2001 7:59 AM Subject: Re: OT:RE: Chernobyl effect on film (fwd) Bob, [snip] My personal experience is that a roll of PJC1600, not in camera, withstood 4 passes through these X-ray machines (plus on year in the back of a Toyota Supra in the California sun) and still produced the photo below. http://www.photocritique.net/g/s?zzyHLn-p29100445 Very nice night shot! Is that the Yorkville near Santa Rosa? What lens, f stop and shutter speed, only if you remember. PJC1600 looks like a nice film, not very much grain at all. Regards, Bob... Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - 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: Soft Release for LX
There was actually one made for the LX. I've only seen one pass by on ebay. I understand it's very rare. Regards, Bob... Give blood. Play hockey. From: "Shel Belinkoff" [EMAIL PROTECTED] I've just taken delivery of Tom Abrahamsson's soft release for the Leica http://www.rapidwinder.com/2.htm, which is supposed to fit other cameras that use a standard cable release. The soft release works on all my Pentax bodies except the LX - which is the one I most wanted to use it for. Does anyone know if there's a soft release button that will fit the LX? BTW, for Leica and users of other cameras that will take this button, it really helps. The shutter operation seems to be smoother because the larger area on which to rest your finger gives a better, easier, more jar-free release, and the button sits higher than the standard release button. - 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 .
PUG Gallery comments
http://www.pug.komkon.org/ The PUG Gallery for this month has been unveiled, and it's time for another round of comments! The PUG Gallery Commentators for this month are Adelheid, Shel Belinkoff, Sid Barras, Tom Cakalic, Yves Caudano, Gerald Cermak, John Cohen, Donna Lynn Crain, Bruce Dayton, Bill Johnson, Paul Harvey, Gianfranco Irlanda, Lasse Karlsson, Jaume Lahuerta, Maris V. Lidaka, Sr., Csar Matamoros II, Luis Pinar, Rapture, Skip, Paul Stenquist, Frank Theriault, and Jan van Wijk. For the commentators: I have just sent you each an e-mail off-list letting you know which photos to talk about. If it doesn't arrive in the next day or so, please let me know and I'll mail it to you again. If you're no longer able to comment on photos this month, please let me know ASAP. Otherwise, have fun, and we look forward to seeing what you have to say. :) For everyone else who's not a commentator, don't let that stop you from talking about photos! The whole idea between having a bunch of people commit to talking about a few photos each month is that it makes sure that each photo gets at least one comment. But having more than one is even better, so feel free to pick a few pictures and talk about them on the list. Thanks, too, to Bill and to everyone else who slaved away so Bill could sit on his big fat... er... Pentax... and run the show. Good job! 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: April Gallery
On Sat, 31 Mar 2001, William Robb wrote: And this months Golden Rasberry Award goes to your favourite Pugmeister for forgetting to mention Flavio Minelli and Chris Brogden for the proofreading. Thanks Uh, that should be "raspberry." *LOL* Thanks, Bill! 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: April Gallery
And this months Golden Rasberry Award goes to your favourite Pugmeister for forgetting to mention Flavio Minelli and Chris Brogden for the proofreading. Thanks Bill - Original Message - From: "William Robb" Subject: April Gallery The April Pentax Users Gallery is now available for your perusal. blabalbla /blabalbla - 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: PUG Gallery comments
- Original Message - From: "Chris Brogden" Subject: PUG Gallery comments Thanks, everyone else who slaved away so Bill could sit on his big fat... er... Pentax... and run the show. Good job! This was so close to being a true statement this month. That was until I was uploading the last batch of proofread pages anyway.. Thanks Bill - 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: Subject: RTF
Interesting concept... Matching camera beachwear. What about a fleshtone camera so when holding it in your hands people couldn't tell from a distance? g Tanya wrote: snip frankly, I don't give a hoot what my gear looks like. It could be pink and green with yellow polkadots and as long as it had the features I needed and assisted me in taking a good photo, I couldn't care less. - 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 .
LX vs P1-zp vs Spotmatic
Hi everyone, Yesterday I pulled out my Spotmatic SP (with broken lightmeter) and caressed it lovingly. I had forgotten about a few things I took for granted that my MZ-30 doesn't have. The Spotmatic will always be my baby (sorry Mariah Carey). 1. The manual focus screen - My MZ-30 only has the outline of a square in the viewfinder which is about as helpful as trying to focus through frosted glass. And I have discovered I prefer manual focus. I take lots of closeups with my close-up filters and auto-focus doesn't work at all. 2. That wonderful feeling of winding on the film by hand - nothing beats it and my MZ-30 is auto-wind. 3. I love the feel of the leather half-case in my hands. 4. The lightmeter needle. I can't get used to these LEDs. So I am thinking of getting an LX as well, and trying to get my Spotmatic fixed. I know no.1 above is covered, but what about no.2? I don't expect to get no.3, but that would be a bonus. And I also hear lots about the P1-zp. I know nothing about this camera. What does it have going for it? The LX and P1-zp seem to have their separate fan-clubs. I don't think I have heard from anyone who raves about both. Please help. Jody. __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/?.refer=text - 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 .
Free camera for me.
WOW The Reader's Digest wants to give me a "free" camera for being such a good customer :) It is a Cypréa brand camera with Panoramic and Normal modes, no zoom. They have chopped it up into bits. They have sent the strap to tease me. If I buy another condensed book they send the leather pouch, and the next book, they send the camera. A bit like the kidnappers sending one finger at a time. Sounds like an offer too good to refuse. But I do want a few condensed books anyway. I'll probably be forced to give it away to someone who doesn't care about photo quality. But maybe it would be good for panorama shots when the quality doesn't matter. I will see. Jody. __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/?.refer=text - 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:RE: Chernobyl effect on film (fwd)
Yup, I feel dumb, not seeing the link to the text. Reading some of the comments on your photo, I agree about having my eyes ending up at the photo in the upstairs shop. Again, nice shot Bob. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: "Bob Blakely" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 31, 2001 3:11 PM Subject: Re: OT:RE: Chernobyl effect on film (fwd) This is the text that goes with the image: -- About 10:00PM. There had been a rain. This is my favorite part of Toronto, and this is how I remember it. I thought of correcting the color, but then I remember the warmth of this city. I once lived a few steps from where the photo was taken. Kodak PJC 1600, Pentax ME Super, 85mm f/1.8 at f/2.8. Hand held, Shutter unknown. Scanned on HP ScanJet 6200C flatbed. -- This and other comments may be viewed by clicking the appropriate link under the image. PJC1600 was excellent for an ISO 1600 film. It scanned better than any other 1600 I've ever tried. Unfortunately, Kodak has discontinued it. This and other bold decisions (like discontinuing Royal Gold 25) have helped Kodak stock to under perform the SP 500 for many years now. The SMC K 85/1.8 is a great lens. Regards, Bob... Give blood. Play hockey. - 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 .
LX vs PZ-1(p) vs Spotmatic. (Typo correction)
Sorry, when I said P1-zp in my penultimate message, I think I really meant PZ-1(p). I got a bit mixed up. Jody. __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/?.refer=text - 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: Oh Dear
You need to sort these messages by SUBJECT. Then, only read the first one of each subject to see if you want to read all of the replies. If it's not interesting, delete that subject. Good Idea. Thanks. Otherwise, if you just HAVE to read every message for fear of missing something, you need help to get a life. I know I need help :) __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/?.refer=text - 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 .
