Re: Pentax photography of fairies.
OK, so I made a mistake. And I didn't say the 1950's. I will let you know more when I see it on TV this Friday. Yup. They hadn't discovered video yet. I recall some sort of absurd 19th century work that was purportedly to be fairies in a garden. I think that photographer was in England. William Robb __ 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: Re[2]: Subject: e-bay words (very OT!)
Thankyou. I would have thuft that was obvious. It rhymes with 'cough' and 'through' and 'although'. __ 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 .
RTF
A silly question: What's RTF? I guess the F is for flash. __ 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: Subject: Re: Ebay Auction... - private (very OT!)
You learn something every day. Although by now I think I know everything :) Plow :) i never realised americans spelt it like this :) __ 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: Re[3]: Subject: e-bay words (very OT!)
I love it. Sent it to my Dad who will get a good laugh out of it. Ze drem vil av finali kum tru! __ 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: RTF
I think it is "ReTractable Flash" Anyway they are the little prism mounted ones. William Robb - Original Message - From: "petit miam" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: April 9, 2001 12:15 AM Subject: RTF A silly question: What's RTF? I guess the F is for flash. __ 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: RTF
Retractable Ttl Flash? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of William Robb Sent: April 8, 2001 11:19 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: RTF I think it is "ReTractable Flash" Anyway they are the little prism mounted ones. William Robb - Original Message - From: "petit miam" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: April 9, 2001 12:15 AM Subject: RTF A silly question: What's RTF? I guess the F is for flash. __ 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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
I'd say it means Retractable TTL Flash Jeff - Original Message - From: "William Robb" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 09, 2001 2:18 AM Subject: Re: RTF I think it is "ReTractable Flash" Anyway they are the little prism mounted ones. William Robb - Original Message - From: "petit miam" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: April 9, 2001 12:15 AM Subject: RTF A silly question: What's RTF? I guess the F is for flash. __ 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-S and FA31Ltd
And they call that modern technology? My Spotmatic will do that, not to mention my MZ-30. Jody. 2. Mid-roll Rewind You can rewind in the middle of the roll on an MZ-S. However, if you would like to re-use the roll, you have to write down the frame number, and to wind up to that frame manually. (Of course with your lens cap on. :-)) There is no automation on this function. They recommend that you should wind up one or two frames more, in order to prevent from accidental multi exposure, for it's not so precise. __ 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: RTF flash (was:ME viewfinder (was Re: Zenitar 16/2.8 Fisheye))
You can use it to trigger the wireless slave function of the new external flash. I was thinking that I would happily lose it too, until I thought 'ooh, I could bounce the main flash off the ceiling, and use the RTF for a bit of fill in, without any messing about getting technical!' This may not be practical, but it sounds interesting right now... Rob Brigham -Original Message- From: Jim Brooks [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 09 April 2001 09:27 To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: Re: RTF flash (was:ME viewfinder (was Re: Zenitar 16/2.8 Fisheye)) Isn't it odd then that the MZS has one? James Brooks Tom Rittenhouse wrote: Never met a photographer who liked them, the snapshooters seemto love them though (or is thuf?). BTW, my definition of aphotographer is someone who wants to control the picture, a snapshooter just wants a pic, not necessarily a good pic, just a pic.--Tom 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: RTF flash (was:ME viewfinder (was Re: Zenitar 16/2.8 Fisheye))
It is a good thing to have. If you do not like it, do not use it, but you may need it sometime. All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://personal.inet.fi/private/raimo.korhonen -Alkuperinen viesti- Lhettj: Jim Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Vastaanottaja: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Piv: 09. huhtikuuta 2001 11:03 Aihe: Re: RTF flash (was:ME viewfinder (was Re: Zenitar 16/2.8 Fisheye)) Isn't it odd then that the MZS has one? James Brooks - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-S and FA31Ltd
I still wonder how Minolta claims the camera can do it. How the camera can read the (imprinted?) film data - imprinted data becomes visible only after the film is developed and you would not need to reuse a developed film, would you? It seems that the camera assigns a number for each film - like dn1-0004 shown in PopPhoto article. So you access Custom Function 3 to leave the film tip out and when reloading somehow tell the camera this number and so it reloads and transports film to the next unexposed frame. Absolutely useless feature - if you need to write down the film number, you could more easily write down the frame number and wind on to this number. All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://personal.inet.fi/private/raimo.korhonen -Alkuperinen viesti- Lhettj: Pl Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Vastaanottaja: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Piv: 08. huhtikuuta 2001 22:26 Aihe: Re: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-S and FA31Ltd Raimo wrote: Yes - but you would still need to somehow tell the camera which film it is - unless the camera can read the imprinted data - it might do so with the film is developed ;-). So this does not mean sense and no, Minolta can not do it either. All the best! Well, Minolta claim they can. This is a paste from Minolta Europe about the Dynaxx 7: "Select-Frame Film Transport The Dynax 7's Select-frame Film Transport provides real convenience when using several rolls of film in parallel or when making multiple exposures with bracketing. With it, the photographers can unload and reload a partially exposed roll of film, or advance or rewind the film to a desired frame. This function not only minimizes the time and pain inherent to the reloading procedure, but also greatly facilitates multiple-exposure photography with bracketing. " Dynaxx 9: "Mid Reload Mid Reload is a valuable convenience that automatically advances a partially exposed roll to the frame selected by the photographer. With this innovative function, manual work required in the conventional reloading operation is substantially eased, minimizing the time and risk of accidental double exposure. Mid Reload can be accessed through Custom Function No. 3." It seems like you basically just tell the camera which frame you want it to start exposing from. My understanding was that this feature was present in the MZ-S. Takehiko wrote: "But Paal, don't you think it's easier to memorise a frame on the very roll than to memorise the frame on a different rolls? I think the rep meant that, in order to automate re-winding up, a body must leave some information on a roll. If a roll used magnetic, like on an APS, it might be possible. However, I can't even imagine how to memorise the very frame on a different roll." REPLY: Automation can be achieved by say pressing the DOF-preview button (or another button) while loading a new film. This way you could tell the camera that its the rewinded roll you have put into the camera and then it could automatically wind to the first unexposed frame on that roll. The memory part should be easy to achieve; its already there. The camera is able to memorize one roll. It shouldn't take much making it memorize another one (or several). Alternatively, it could be possible to just dial in the frame number before you close the back while loading. 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 .
MZ-S in US [Fwd: Product Quote]
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ADORAMA - Here is your requested price quote: SKU: PXMZS Brand: Pentax Title: Avail 5/01 Pentax MZ-S Pro AF SLR U.S.A Price: $999.95 - If you would like to purchase this Item, please click the link below http://www.adoramaphoto.com/request.tpl?sku=PXMZSoldcart=98135321940265 - ADORAMA - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: e-bay words (very OT!)
Unless you're Dan Quayle, then you say "potatoe"... Norm Peter Smith wrote: You say "potato" and we say "potato" - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: mirror lenses - 600 mm Sigma
I have tested it long time ago and found it quite good. I regret not buying it. I later tested also 8/500 Tamron and Tokina mirror lenses and the Sigma is much better. All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://personal.inet.fi/private/raimo.korhonen -Alkuperinen viesti- Lhettj: Robertson, Alastair [EMAIL PROTECTED] Vastaanottaja: Pentax-Discuss (E-mail) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Piv: 09. huhtikuuta 2001 6:08 Aihe: mirror lenses Hi all I am intested in people's opinions of the Sigma 600mm F8 mirror lens. I would like a long lens but don't have the money for a prime and weight is a factor too. I know mirrors are a compromise with bokeh and fixed aperture etc but I wondered how well this particular lens performed compared to other 500 or 600mm versions. Cheers Alastair - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-S and FA31Ltd
Hold on - there is another possibility. I just checked what is actually printed on a film cartridge and there is a bar code. Can the Minolta read this? If it can why do they not say so? 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: 09. huhtikuuta 2001 16:25 Aihe: Vs: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-S and FA31Ltd I still wonder how Minolta claims the camera can do it. How the camera can read the (imprinted?) film data - imprinted data becomes visible only after the film is developed and you would not need to reuse a developed film, would you? It seems that the camera assigns a number for each film - like dn1-0004 shown in PopPhoto article. So you access Custom Function 3 to leave the film tip out and when reloading somehow tell the camera this number and so it reloads and transports film to the next unexposed frame. Absolutely useless feature - if you need to write down the film number, you could more easily write down the frame number and wind on to this number. All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://personal.inet.fi/private/raimo.korhonen - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Film rewind with memory (WAS: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-S and FA31Ltd)
Another approach would be to have say n memories where the camera would store the number of frames already shot for n rolls. All you have to do is write down in the roll what memory goes with that roll. Example Memory #1: 23 frames shot Memory #2: 8 frames shot .. Memory #n: 15 frames shot When you change the roll you dial the number of the corresponding memory, and voila, the camera winds to that frame plus 1. What do you think? Martin -Original Message- From: Pl Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, April 09, 2001 6:47 AM Subject: Re: Film rewind with memory (WAS: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-S and FA31Ltd) Martin wrote: My question: But what happens to the 12 or 24 frames rolls?? Does the camera know how to diferentiate each one (12, 24 or 36 frames)? You got me there. Anyway, the idea was pretty silly to start with. Its equally simple to dial in frame number (like Minolta and apparently the MZ-S works) as roll number. With this frame number system you can switch between as many roll as you like. 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Australian Release date for MZ-S
Paul wrote: "I thought the Aussies amongst us may be interested to know that the C R = Kennedy web site has a description of the MZ-S, nothing we don't already = know, with the release date anticipated as July." Hey Paul, you beat me to it! I was just about to post that too! fairy. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-S and FA31Ltd
The bar code, I think, is identical on all rolls of the same type. I think the best way to do this memory feature is to assign roll numbers to the rolls, and instead of the camera counting frames to get back to where it left off, have it count sprocket holes, that way you can be really precise. Todd At 04:36 PM 4/9/01 +0200, you wrote: Hold on - there is another possibility. I just checked what is actually printed on a film cartridge and there is a bar code. Can the Minolta read this? If it can why do they not say so? 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: 09. huhtikuuta 2001 16:25 Aihe: Vs: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-S and FA31Ltd I still wonder how Minolta claims the camera can do it. How the camera can read the (imprinted?) film data - imprinted data becomes visible only after the film is developed and you would not need to reuse a developed film, would you? It seems that the camera assigns a number for each film - like dn1-0004 shown in PopPhoto article. So you access Custom Function 3 to leave the film tip out and when reloading somehow tell the camera this number and so it reloads and transports film to the next unexposed frame. Absolutely useless feature - if you need to write down the film number, you could more easily write down the frame number and wind on to this number. All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://personal.inet.fi/private/raimo.korhonen - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Film rewind with memory (WAS: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-S and FA31Ltd)
Why not have the camera notch the film edge when exposed? or burn a spot in the sprocket hole area? Then when inserted, the film would wind past the last mark and stop ready to take the next picture. For double exposures, it could be backed up or just not advanced. That some chip programming but it should be very easy to do. Cy Galley - Bellanca Champion Club Newsletter Editor EAA TC www.bellanca-championclub.com - Original Message - From: "Martin Corro" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 09, 2001 8:46 AM Subject: Re: Film rewind with memory (WAS: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-S and FA31Ltd) Another approach would be to have say n memories where the camera would store the number of frames already shot for n rolls. All you have to do is write down in the roll what memory goes with that roll. Example Memory #1: 23 frames shot Memory #2: 8 frames shot .. Memory #n: 15 frames shot When you change the roll you dial the number of the corresponding memory, and voila, the camera winds to that frame plus 1. What do you think? Martin -Original Message- From: Pl Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, April 09, 2001 6:47 AM Subject: Re: Film rewind with memory (WAS: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-S and FA31Ltd) Martin wrote: My question: But what happens to the 12 or 24 frames rolls?? Does the camera know how to diferentiate each one (12, 24 or 36 frames)? You got me there. Anyway, the idea was pretty silly to start with. Its equally simple to dial in frame number (like Minolta and apparently the MZ-S works) as roll number. With this frame number system you can switch between as many roll as you like. 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Subject: e-bay words (very OT!)
- Original Message - From: "Norman Baugher" Subject: Re: Subject: e-bay words (very OT!) Unless you're Dan Quayle, then you say "potatoe"... I was trying to remember who said that. William Robb "If you teach people to read, they will be able to pass literacy tests" G.W. Bush - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Re: bad processing
William Robb wrote: [A very complete and detailed set of answers to my questions on color processing, color and grayscale reference standards, and color correction -- snipped here for brevity, but see his excellent note posted on 4/7/01, 0240 GMT] Thanks for the detailed reply!! This answers a lot of mysteries. One more argument for scanning one's own negatives (and/or shooting slide film instead of print film). Much appreciated! The idea of matching inexpensive paint samples to a "real" Macbeth standard sounds like a great way to go. 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: pentax-discuss-digest V1 #564
Though recently, as I will be a new father in a few weeks, cringe at the thought of having to shoot and print pics... surely there MUST be an easier way even if the numbers don't crunch properly??? The Coolpix does well with relatively stationary objects or those that move in a single plane of distance from the shooter; once things start moving, I wish it had the focus speed of a proper SLR which got me thinking about the MZ-S (digital)... Guess I will have to make do with my brother's Canon when he's not looking... Cheers. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (pentax-discuss-digest) Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2001 04:30:44 -0400 (EDT) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: pentax-discuss-digest V1 #564 Now, if digital photography was a work tool for me, of course I would choose to adopt early, even if that meant paying through the nose. But work tools are an ordinary cost of business, and should be justified on the basis of their return on investment. In that scenario, were I a working paid photog, I would crunch the numbers to see if it made sense to invest in a digital SLR, even if that was instead of, or in addition to, my Pentax gear. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Re: bad processing
- Original Message - From: "Peifer, William [OCDUS]" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: April 9, 2001 8:32 AM Subject: RE: Subject: Re: bad processing William Robb wrote: [A very complete and detailed set of answers to my questions on color processing, color and grayscale reference standards, and color correction -- snipped here for brevity, but see his excellent note posted on 4/7/01, 0240 GMT] Thanks for the detailed reply!! This answers a lot of mysteries. One more argument for scanning one's own negatives (and/or shooting slide film instead of print film). Much appreciated! The idea of matching inexpensive paint samples to a "real" Macbeth standard sounds like a great way to go. Something that consistently appalls me about threads such as this is the apparent difficulty in finding good quality C-41 processing and printing. The job does need a certain level of intelligence and skill (Can you walk, talk and chew gum without tripping or biting your tongue?), but it is not rocket science. WD-40, instant coffee and Tang are rocket science. OTOH, where I live, there are only three labs out of about 18 that I would trust my film to. Glad to help out. 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: Film rewind with memory (WAS: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-S and FA31Ltd)
Martin wrote: My question: But what happens to the 12 or 24 frames rolls?? Does the camera know how to diferentiate each one (12, 24 or 36 frames)? I believe that the DX film coding contains this information. Eric _ 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: Film rewind with memory (WAS: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-S and FA31Ltd)
- Original Message - From: "Cy Galley" Subject: Re: Film rewind with memory (WAS: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-S and FA31Ltd) Why not have the camera notch the film edge when exposed? or burn a spot in the sprocket hole area? Then when inserted, the film would wind past the last mark and stop ready to take the next picture. For double exposures, it could be backed up or just not advanced. That some chip programming but it should be very easy to do. Yup, this could be a new feature on the new Minolta Maxxum 12FLEBO. Here is a sample add copy: "Finally, a camera that not only thinks like a photographer, but has the ability over time to interact with its owner. The new Maxxum 12 FLEBO is the camera the world has been waiting for. How can a camera do all this? First, we mounted a razor sharp needle in the viewfinder area. The first time you raise the camera to your eye, this needle is injected past your eye into your brain, thereby lobotomizing you. We can't make a smarter camera, so we had to make a dumber photographer. A new feature added to this extraordinary camera is the "Eye BurnOut" feature. We mounted a laser in the camera body pointing backwards. Over time, this feature will burn a hole in the camera back, and will eventually burn out the photographers eye. We can't make sharp lenses, so we have to make photographers who can't see, just to stay competitive. The Maxxum 12 FLEBO, only from the minds of Minolta". Sorry Tom, if I owe you another beer. 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 .
Favorite Film Roll Call Results UPDATE 1
These are the conditions: 1 - You must answer off-list, right to me. 2 - You must choose your favorite emulsion (35 and 120/220 allowed. Color and b and w) 3 - You must choose ONLY ONE. 4 - You must have personal experience with it. WINNER by now: Kodak Tri-X with 5 votes Members: 23 COLOR (Print and Slide): Kodak Kodachrome 25 (1) Fuji Velvia (1) Kodak Kodachrome 64 (1) Kodak Elitechrome Extra Color (1) Kodak Ektachrome 100 VS (2) Fuji Sensia II 100 (1) Kodak Portra 160 NC (1) Kodak Kodachrome 200 (1) Kodak Supra 200 (1) Kodak Max 400 (1) Kodak Ektapress PJ 400 (1) Kodak Portra 400 NC (1) Agfa HDC 400 (1) Kodak Portra 800 (1) Fuji Press 800 (1) BLACK AND WHITE: Kodak Plus-X (1) Kodak Tri-X (5) INFRARED: Kodak HIE (1) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Favorite Lens Roll Call Results UPDATE 8
These are the conditions: 1 - You must answer off-list exclusively. On-list votes will not be included. 2 - You must choose Your Favorite Pentax Lens. ONLY ONE. Yes, ONLY ONE. 3 - It must be original, no third-party allowed. 4 - Primes and zooms. 5 - You must specifiy: Tak, Super Tak, SMC Tak, K, M, A, F, FA, etc. 6 - You must have personal experience with it, no matter if you have it, had it, lost it, sold it, borrowed it, but you must have used it. If not it would be a wish list. First Place (4 votes): FA* 24 2 Members: 84 K 15 3.5 (1) A 15 3.5 (1) A 20 2.8 (1) K 24 2.8 (3) A 24 2.8 (1) FA* 24 2 (4) M 28 2.8 (1) A 28 2 (1) K 28 3.5 Shift (1) FA 35 2 (1) M 40 2.8 (3) FA 43 1.9 Limited (1) SuperTak 50 1.4 (1) SMC Tak 50 1.4 (1) SMC Tak 55 1.8 (2) K 50 1.2 (2) M 50 1.4 (3) M 50 1.7 (2) M 50 4 Macro (1) A 50 1.4 (3) FA 50 1.4 (2) FA 50 1.7 (1) K 55 1.8 (1) FA 77 1.8 Limited (2) SMC Tak 85 1.8 (1) K 85 1.8 (1) M 85 2 (1) A* 85 1.4 (2) FA* 85 1.4 (2) M 100 4 Macro (1) M 100 4 Dental Macro (1) A 100 2.8 (1) A 100 2.8 Macro (2) FA 100 2.8 Macro (3) K 105 2.8 (2) K 135 2.5 (1) A 135 2.8 (1) Tak 200 3.5 Preset (1) A* 200 2.8 (1) A* 200 4 Macro (2) A* 300 2.8 (1) F* 300 4.5 (2) FA* 400 5.6 (1) FA 20-35 4 (3) M 24-50 4 (1) FA 24-90 3.5-4.5 (1) F 35-70 3.5-4.5 Macro (1) A 35-105 3.5 (2) K 45-125 4 (1) M 75-150 4 (2) A 70-210 4 (1) A 80-200 4.7-5.6 (1) FA* 80-200 2.8 (1) 6x7 SMC 45 4 (1) 6x7 SMC Tak 55 3.5 (1) 6x7 SMC 55 4 (1) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Bodies Roll Call Results UPDATE 83
Please send the messages to me directly, to not disturb other members, thanks. Also, I've not included 110 and digital cameras, just because I started this way, and I didn't want to change in the middle of the way. Also, if you already submited and want to add new items, please put clearly in your message: this is not my first submission, so I don't put you twice in the total answers. Thanks to all contributors. TOTAL ANSWERS: 366 members MANUAL FOCUS: Screw Mount: - Asahiflex IIa3 - Asahiflex IIb2 - Asahi Pentax (AP)3 - K2 - SL...8 - SV...9 - S1a.10 - S2...1 - S3...3 - SP500...10 - SP1000..10 - Spotmatic...32 - Spotmatic II13 - Spotmatic IIa1 - Spotmatic SP23 - Spotmatic SP II..7 - Spotmatic F.33 - Spotmatic F MD...2 - Spotmatic MD.3 - ES..14 - ES II...20 - ElectroSpotmatic.3 - H1...2 - H1a..5 - H2...4 - H3...7 - H3v..5 Bayonette: - KM14 - KX37 - KX MD..1 - K228 - K2 DMD.8 - K1000.71 - K1000 SE...9 - MX...115 - ME36 - ME SE..1 - ME Super.111 - ME Super SE4 - MV.6 - MG12 - LX...122 - Super Program.65 - Super A...39 - Program Plus..15 - Program A.10 - A3000..3 - A3.2 - A3(date)...1 - P3.6 - P3n7 - P308 - P30n...1 - P30t..11 - P5.6 - P502 - ZX M..18 - MZ M...9 AUTOFOCUS: - ME F..11 - SF 1...6 - SFX3 - SF 1n..6 - SFXn...9 - SF 7...2 - SF 10..6 - PZ 1..18 - PZ 1 SE1 - Z123 - PZ 1p.65 - Z1p...39 - PZ 10..5 - Z 10...2 - PZ 20.10 - Z 20...4 - Z 50p..1 - PZ 70..6 - Z 70...2 - Z5.1 - MZ 3..16 - ZX 5...9 - MZ 5..12 - ZX 5n.49 - MZ 5n.34 - ZX 7...9 - MZ 7...6 - ZX 10..9 - MZ 10.12 - ZX 30..6 - MZ 30..1 - ZX 50..6 - MZ 50..7 MEDIUM FORMAT: - 64517 - 645n3 - 6x712 - 67..9 - 67 II...6 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Australian Release date for MZ-S
At 22:11 9/04/01, fairy wrote: Paul wrote: "I thought the Aussies amongst us may be interested to know that the C R = Kennedy web site has a description of the MZ-S, nothing we don't already = know, with the release date anticipated as July." Hey Paul, you beat me to it! I was just about to post that too! I got a hard copy of that about a month or so back from the Pentax rep in Perth. There was nothing in it that no one knew about so I didn't bother doing anything with it. CR Kennedy has a sales thingy on at present in Bali (or maybe it was last week, time flies). Lucky buggers. I get told there should be an MZ-S or two floating around Australia when the sales thingy finishes. Hopefully one of them finds it's way to Perth so I can have a play with it for a while. I hear that WA sold more Pentax cameras in the December quarter than any other state in Australia. I wonder if that means they'll get first dibs with the MZ-S. :-) Cheers Jon Relax! Take life as it comes, you can't chase the sun, you can't race the wind - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Error in Lens Resolution Tests!
Hi, At 8 Apr 2001 22:49:52 -0700 (PDT), petit miam [EMAIL PROTECTED] Try also checking the email address at the top. I do not believe it belongs to Yoshihiko. Thanks petit miam. It wasn't I at all who sent the original message. -- 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: Favorite Film Roll Call
Color Slide: Fuji Sensia II Color Print: Kodak Porta 160NC C41 BW Kodak T400CN Andy Harbin - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: mirror lenses
On Mon, 9 Apr 2001 15:45:41 +1200, Robertson, Alastair wrote: I am intested in people's opinions of the Sigma 600mm F8 mirror lens. I would like a long lens but don't have the money for a prime and weight is a factor too. I know mirrors are a compromise with bokeh and fixed aperture etc but I wondered how well this particular lens performed compared to other 500 or 600mm versions. I have that Sigma, and quite like it. I have used it several times to capture fast moving objects with the lens mounted to a monopod. (Powerboat racing). It is very light and handles well, making it a better choice sometimes than the A* 300mm + TC wich I also have. It is true that the bokeh is sometimes disturbing, you can get strong donut-shaped highlights depending on the lighting situation. Sometime, when I have more time I will put some of those Powerboat shots up on my WEB gallery ... 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: Favorite Film Roll Call
Doh! That was supposed to go just to Albano! Sorry all! Andy -Original Message- From: Andy Harbin Sent: April 9, 2001 1:26 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:RE: Favorite Film Roll Call Color Slide: Fuji Sensia II Color Print: Kodak Porta 160NC C41 BW Kodak T400CN Andy Harbin - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Push Processing C-41
A scroll of mail from "Bill D. Casselberry" [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Sun, 08 Apr 2001 13:01:17 -0800 Read it? y Under normal circumstances I "rate" the CN at 320, as well. The key element in my comment specific to CN above is the "requiring as fas a shuter speed as possible". With lots of light, I rate T400CN at 250, or use a flash to overexpose it. With low light, I've found that you can rate it at 1600 for very thing negs, or 3200 for a smaller range if you push the film one or two stops. In this case, the C41 colour shifts don't matter (duh!) but you do lose dynamic range. dave - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-S and FA31Ltd
Denis wrote: Don't know about sealing. But I have other theme: under back cover (film cover) of the body I saw many (something around 12-15) contact plates. And IMHO it not for battery grip... Looks like something can be attached to the camera's back... ...but remember that the standard back have controls for AF. I agree though that 12-15 sems a bit too much for this use only. BTW doesn't the bottom of the camera have 16 contacts? Doesn't it seem a bit much just for the battery grip? Now these contacts are for comunication between the battery pack and the body; not for power supply. Pl You could really fit a lot of memory or a very powerful computer into an object the size of a battery grip. Does Pentax have any patents on computerized items of that sort? Dan Scott [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: ME viewfinder (was Re: Zenitar 16/2.8 Fisheye)
Allow me to state a different opinion on this. I wouldn't ditch the RTF for a .98x magnificaton of the viewfinder. I like the RTF as on my MZ5. I think it's very good and comes very handy (given it's limitations and although not as versatile as my 500FTZ). (And anyone on this list can call me anything: - a snapshooter, a dilettant, a photographer, a pro etc :) ) Lasse, (not too impressed by the various definitions and labeling of different kind of picture shooters.) Tom R. wrote: Never met a photographer who liked them, the snapshooters seem to love them though (or is thuf?). BTW, my definition of a photographer is someone who wants to control the picture, a snapshooter just wants a pic, not necessarily a good pic, just a pic. --Tom William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: "Anthony Farr" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: April 6, 2001 3:01 AM Subject: Re: ME viewfinder (was Re: Zenitar 16/2.8 Fisheye) - Original Message - From: "William Johnson" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Show of hands: How many folks would ditch the RTF on a ZX-5n (or MZ-S for that matter) for a .98x magnification viewfinder? Mine's raised. Thanks, William in Utah. Absolutely YES, but I suppose you already knew that. Anthony Farr Yup. I hate the little buggers anyway. 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: K-Mount Lens Envy: Stop Wishing--Settle
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 85mm: Why WAIT FOREVER for any 85/1.8K, or an affordable 85/1.4A*, when you can have an 85/2M or Tamron 90/2.5 for about $200? And if you will do most of your 85mm shooting at f/4 or wider, may I suggest an 85/1.8 in screwmount, for about $250 + adapter? When I buy an 85/1.4, it will be because I want that extra speed; f2.8 just isn't fast enough. The mount adapter isn't really a very good solution if you are changing lenses frequently. 2oomm: Why WAIT for an affordable 200/2.8A* --it ain't gonna happen-- Really? Mine only cost me $400. That's affordable enough for me! 300mm: Why WAIT for an affordable 300/2.8, when you can have a 300/4A*, or a 300/4.5F or FA, or any number of fine third-party choices? Are you really gonna lug a 300/2.8? Me? I've decided I wouldn't take enough 300mm shots to justify any length of this focal length. I took more shots this weekend with my 300/2.8 than with all my other lenses combined. Quite a few of the shots were taken with the 1.7AF adapter. Using any TC with an f4.5 lens (or a 2x TC with an f4) is too limiting for me. But in general I'd recommend prospective purchasers take a look at the Tamron 300; it's to all intent as good as the Pentax, far cheaper, and turns up reguarly on the used market priced at $1000 or so (depending on condition accessories). -- 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: OT: Theater photo film choice (Brian's ramblings)
That's exactly what I've done for years, ever since reading this advice in the late 70s from Modern Photography's film expert, whose name was something like Rothbard. He routinely dialed in 2/3 additional exposure to help ensure saturation and detail. I often forget to add exposure when shooting into a mildly backlit condition or one where a bright sky dominates. So if I feel the roll will be used mostly for grab shots, it's not uncommon for me to shoot 800 ISO film at +1.33 stops, or ISO 330. Never had any problems with excessive contrast. Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a customer who routinely push processes Portra 160VC for effect. His results are excellent...quite poppy colour, but not overcontrasty. Here's the catch: he does NOT underexpose the film! He actually overexposes it by about a stop and a half (I think he said he rates it at ISO 50). This gives him a very clean white highlight, almost blocked up, and the "push" processing lowers the contrast enough that the final result is more printable. - -Aaron Paul Franklin Stregevsky - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: ME Shutter cocked indicator
Peter Smith wrote: I used only an MG for a while (similar spec to ME). It's a useful way to re-think exposure modes. I argued that it was both aperture priority and shutter priority and programmed. How? Why bother with getting an MG? Just get a K1000, ar anything with match- needle metering. I could never figure the benefit of true multi-modes except that they stopped you having to think. (I happily use them now though). They (and all other automation features; AF, TTL flash, ...) eliminate the necessity of you performing routine drudgework the camera can do just as well. In fact the camera is far better at certain tasks (such as adjusting the exposure as you pan between bright sunlight and shadow, or monitoring the light received during exposure by using OTF metering). But using *any* automation features without thinking is rather silly. I think before selecting the mode, confident that I can make the camera do what *I* want it to. -- 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 .
eFilm? Re: MZ-S (digital)
I imagine this may have been brought up before but I did not see it. I am interested in the new eFilm which fits into your normal SLR and has 1.3 megapixels with the equivalent of 100 speed film. I think it'll take 24 exposures and then let you dump them into a CF card and the go again. Of course it is only currently offered for a couple of Canons and nikons. Hopefully they would eventually expand it to Pentaxes. The price tag of $699 or $799 is a killer but you wouldn't need a new digital body. I like the concept. -Mark Sheftick My brother recently purchased the Canon D30 and I had the opportunity to spend some time using it this past weekend. Though I regularly use a Coolpix 880 and have been extremely happy with the quality of the photos (when properly used, beats the pants off of print scans on a consumer scanner), there is something to be said about the pure satisfaction of using a proper SLR body with a good lens (he had the 28-70 2.8), not to mention the quality of the pictures overall! I find I'm in a bind (as will probably other members of the list, I suspect) when it comes to digital photography. My primary output medium is through the Web so the digital space is definitely my first choice; however, while quality on recent consumer-grade cameras is extremely good, I miss the ability to use a proper selection of lenses (which I currently do have...). Also, the ability to shoot a "roll" of shots and to get immediate feedback and reshoot if necessary is a great thing! I'm cringing at the thought of the price of the MZ-S (digital) whenever it will be released and can only hope that their 2nd generation model with all the enhancements follows shortly... Cheers. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 .
OT: grandfather mountain
Didn't we set up a site for discussing grandfather mountain that was not on this list? I never went to it... crashed my computer (again)... lost the address... and now I want to the site. Man am I hard to get along with. :) Do we have any more people going then the last time i checked? Jeepgirl (Who will now be driving a yellow jeepinstead of a white one) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re[2]: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-S and FA31Ltd
Somebody should inform Contax. However, the rep clearly told me that it is IMPOSSIBLE, for there is no means to memorise to which frame was exposed on the film. Paul Franklin Stregevsky - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Re[2]: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-S and FA31Ltd
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: April 9, 2001 12:27 PM Subject: Re[2]: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-S and FA31Ltd Somebody should inform Contax. Please expand on that thought Paul. The way 35mm film comes out of the box, there is no tool in place for the film to communicate with the camera, beyond the rudimentary information provided by the DX encoding on the cassette. I would be curious to know how Contax has overcome this limitation, using the film to communicate the frame it must be advanced to when reloaded after being partially used, which was the context of the original post. Thanks William Robb However, the rep clearly told me that it is IMPOSSIBLE, for there is no means to memorise to which frame was exposed on the film. Paul Franklin Stregevsky - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Push Processing C-41
Didn't most wedding pros expose Vericolor VPS 160 at 120? Part of the stated ISO is a marketing game that does not precisely correlate to the ISO density tests. label it conservatively (call an 800 film 640), and you can promote it as a film that is more tolerant of underexposure. Lable it liberally (call an 800-speed film a 1000), and you can sell more to users who won't figure out it's the film's fault when their slightly dark prints come back. If you are Kodak, and you develop an emulsion that was intended to sell as a 200 amateur film but that tests out as a ISO 180, you're not going to market it as an ISO 180 film. The stockers at Wall Mart wouldn't know which bin to put it in. Does anyone really know what the ISO value of the original GOLD Max was? I think I read 640. ith that film, as I recall, Kodak did not even print the ISO on the box. However, the DX holes set the camera to ISO 800. Kodak relied on the film's high contrast to handle underexposure. William Robb wrote: I really don't think I know enough to tell Kodak or Fuji that their emulsion designers don't know what they are doing. William Robb Paul Franklin Stregevsky - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: ME viewfinder (was Re: Zenitar 16/2.8 Fisheye)
Amateur hack!! G Norm Lasse Karlsson wrote: snip Lasse, (not too impressed by the various definitions and labeling of different kind of picture shooters.) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
SPF/SP - ideal lens for landscapes?
If we are to believe one EBay seller who decided to write anything to set apart his Sears telephoto, the ideal focal length for sunsets is 135mm. -- "James Adams" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What is the ideal lens for landscapes? I currently have a Sigma 1:2.8 24mm, SMC Tak 1:3.5 28mm and a Super-Tak 1:3.5 35mm. Should I try to get hold of a 17mm and 20mm? James Paul Franklin Stregevsky - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: eFilm? Re: MZ-S (digital)
Doubt you will ever see it. It's vaporware. Norm [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I imagine this may have been brought up before but I did not see it. I am interested in the new eFilm which fits into your normal SLR and has 1.3 megapixels with the equivalent of 100 speed film. I think it'll take 24 exposures and then let you dump them into a CF card and the go again. Of course it is only currently offered for a couple of Canons and nikons. Hopefully they would eventually expand it to Pentaxes. The price tag of $699 or $799 is a killer but you wouldn't need a new digital body. I like the concept. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Winder ME II cable release diagram
Ralf, I also managed to get the lightmeter on without any batteries in the winder. to what did you connect pin 2 to, camera chassis ? I have no explanation yet, and do not think it is reliable, because otherwise Pentax could remove 2 contact pins from its winder/camera interface. Probably to do with unintentional capacitive coupling ? George - Original Message - From: "Ralf Stubner" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 06, 2001 3:33 PM Subject: Re: Winder ME II cable release diagram "Cyril MARION" [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have cabled my remote triger according to George's contribution (pin N°2 is useless). But I understand (from Ralf's contribution) that sometimes pin N°2 trigs the light meter. Is this feature implemented on specific Me II Winder series or in all models ? I just made some tests this morning with my ME II winder and my ME. At least with this combination I am able to trigger the light meter with pin N°2 when both camera and winder are set to 'auto'. Interestingly this does not depend on whether or not there are any batteries in the winder. So with my winder pin N°2 works the same way as half depressing the winder button, and I know that I haven't done any changes to the wiring of the winder. But maybe one of the previous owners? cheerio ralf -- Ralf Stubner 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
mid-roll rewind (was Re: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-S and FA31Ltd)
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: April 9, 2001 12:27 PM Subject: Re[2]: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-S and FA31Ltd Somebody should inform Contax. Please expand on that thought Paul. The way 35mm film comes out of the box, there is no tool in place for the film to communicate with the camera, beyond the rudimentary information provided by the DX encoding on the cassette. I would be curious to know how Contax has overcome this limitation, using the film to communicate the frame it must be advanced to when reloaded after being partially used, which was the context of the original post. Duh. It's optical. When you get the film back from the lab, you just re-spool the unused portion and use it. Ha. A month or 2 ago when we discussed this, we had assumed you had to tell the MZ-S advance to frame X, or the camera would assign it a number on rewind and you'd punch that number in. Here's another option: Everytime you rewind a roll before the end, it remembers what frame you stopped on. When you load a roll, it gives you the option of starting at the begining, or at one of the specific frame numbers it remembers. It doesn't know specifically that the roll you inserted stopped at frame 22, but it does know that *some* roll stopped at 22, (and maybe another stopped at 10), and queries you as to whether this is that roll. 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: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-S and FA31Ltd
Raimo wrote: Absolutely useless feature - if you need to write down the film number, you could more easily write down the frame number and wind on to this number. So you think its easier to fit on a lens cap; set the camera in manual mode; choose the fastest possible shutterspeed; and then press the shutter release "X" number of times to reach the desired frame? To each his own I guess. Personally I would like the camera to wind by itself to the desired frame. Another thing that makes this far from useless is that without this feature, the MZ-S would double expose exposure data on reloaded film and also count reloaded rolls at least twice (depending on how many times you load it). 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: MZ-S is really socks, now I know
On Mon, 9 Apr 2001, Pentax Clover wrote: Hello I am sorry to tell you this, but I hate the MZ-S. It is too expensive and far from being almost-perfect. I am now really waiting for the next flagship of Pentax (the real one) See you Here we go again... Do you feel like sharing the reasons *why* you don't like it, or what about it disappoints you, or are you satisfied with coming across as a teenage flamer? As your post stands now, it's not very useful to anyone thinking of buying an MZ-S. 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: Film rewind with memory (WAS: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-S and FA31Ltd)
Martin wrote: Another approach would be to have say n memories where the camera would store the number of frames already shot for n rolls. All you have to do is write down in the roll what memory goes with that roll. Example Memory #1: 23 frames shot Memory #2: 8 frames shot .. Memory #n: 15 frames shot When you change the roll you dial the number of the corresponding memory, and voila, the camera winds to that frame plus 1. The MZ-S does indeed number rolls from 1-200 (and then start at 1 again). All it needs to remember is how many frames on each roll - not any memory number. So all you have to do is tell the camera what roll number you're inserting in the camera. However, this doesn't make much sense because you can just as easily tell the frame number as roll number. By telling the camera the frame number you have no limits on the number of film roll you can rewind mid-roll and reload again. This is also how its done on the MZ-S (and Minolta Dynaxx 7/9). 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: A primes guy seeks advice on a zoom.
Strange to be replying immediately to my own question but I just found references in the list, about five pages back on the site, to the new forthcoming 24-90 Pentax zoom. It looks like it's a little faster, for starters. I suppose not normally being interested in zooms, I had ignored these messages until now. This adds a new dimension to my search - to wait or not to wait? Hmm... __ 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: A primes guy seeks advice on a zoom.
Chaso DeChaso wrote: Strange to be replying immediately to my own question but I just found references in the list, about five pages back on the site, to the new forthcoming 24-90 Pentax zoom. It looks like it's a little faster, for starters. I suppose not normally being interested in zooms, I had ignored these messages until now. This adds a new dimension to my search - to wait or not to wait? Hmm... I think it's available now, if you're referring to waiting for the release date. Check the Adorama site. 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 .
Macro flash bracket
Anyone with tips on a lightweight flash bracket for use on my FA* 200/4 macro? 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: A primes guy seeks advice on a zoom.
On Mon, 9 Apr 2001, Chaso DeChaso wrote: In any case, I need to pick up a general purpose zoom of reasonable quality and am looking at the two FA 28-105 lenses listed on BH's site for $259 (Silver) and $357 (Black). Does anyone have any experience with either? Before I start pissing everyone off with acerbic posts today I suppose I should do a nice one. :) The black 28-105, if it's the older power zoom model, is very sharp; some have even said that it's on a par with the 28-70/4. The silver 28-105 is the Tamron rebadge, and it's not bad, but nothing impressive. You might want to look at the 28-70/4 if image quality is important, or even wait for the 24-90. 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: MZ-S is really socks, now I know
Bob Blakely wrote: Well, I suspect it'll be about US$1080.00 or so. If it does what it says it does, this is a reasonable price for me and seems a good higher end addition to the Pentax line. It's $999 at Adorama. It'll probably work for me too. 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: Film rewind with memory (WAS: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-S andFA31Ltd)
Martin wrote: and voila, the camera winds to that frame plus 1. I love it when you speak French! Regards, Bob... --- "In the carboniferous epoch we were promised perpetual peace. They swore if we gave up our weapons that the wars of the tribes would cease. But when we disarmed they sold us, and delivered us, bound, to our foe. And the gods of the copybook headings said, 'Stick to the devil you know.' " --Rudyard Kipling - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: MZ-S is really socks, now I know
Clover wrote: I am sorry to tell you this, but I hate the MZ-S. It is too expensive and far from being almost-perfect. All is in the eye of the beholder. I for one find the MZ-S to be a remarkable balance of small size, good built, simplicity and speedy operation. In fact, I never expected such a great compromise. For me having small size and high built quality in one and the same package is something I'm willing to pay for. Its a valuable feature in itself. This is the camera and can use for for shooting birds with multipoint AF and a useful lightning fast interface. Its also the camera I can take with me backbacking to mountain tops without sacrificing anything. As for the price; well, I think people can forget Z-1p feature/price level. Lot have changed in the last 10 years and SLR (film based) is a lot smaller niche now than it ever was before. 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: RE: Vivitar Series 1 28mm/f2
Hi Peter, I am guessing that Stan wrote that last reply prior to reading your comments about the powerzoom and its affects on mounting that lens, and this is why I didn't worry to respond (and you did it for me now anyways!). I am glad that you did provide this info though, as even though I did work out that it was that "ridge" that was in the way of the lens mounting correclty, I wasn't aware what the ridge (and power zoom contacts) were for and might very well have continued to try to mount it, thus damaging my cameras. I have had another very recent acquisition (last week) of an ME Super (offered to me by a very generous PDML'er who wish to remains anonymous. BTW, thanks again, if you are reading this!). The 28mm works perfectly on the ME Super and as it turns out, is a wonderful lens which has now found a permanent home on this body. As far as extra specs for it go, I have no idea what else you may need to know? It has 55mm filters, is a Vivitar Series 1 f2/28mm prime with "PK" written on its mount and also the following written on the inner rim of the filter thread "Auto Wide-Angle No.22838226". Does anybody know what "Auto" means? I am guessing it has something to do with "autoexposure" on the relevant bodies? As for establishing a list of other lenses that are affected by this, I agree that it would be a good idea. I am unaware of any others at this stage, but will receive the Vivitar Series 1 VMC 28-90 f2.8/3.5 macro next week and will let you know what I discover then. Right now though, I'm gonna do some scanning and show you all what I've been up to on the weekend fairy. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Test of FA* 85/1.4 (WAS: Re: SMC-A 35/2.8. Mediocre or Maligned?)
Clover wrote: Dear Pal , For the moment this only proove one thing : We need to retest it ! I am waiting for a little time for testing it again, and even waiting for what CdI will find by retesting it Yeah, Not only should they retest the FA* 85/1.4 but also the A* 85/1.4, A* 135/1.8 and A* 300/2.8; all the A* lenses are way better than they give them credit for. 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: Film rewind with memory (WAS: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-S and FA31Ltd)
Hi, I suggested this a couple of months back, it still seems the best way to do it !!! Rob - Begin Included Message - From rob Wed Feb 14 01:19:55 2001 Date: Wed, 14 Feb 2001 01:19:54 GMT I would expect that the body assigns an incremental number to each film as it is loaded, after loading the user could select a previous film number which would have exposure count stored in the body on EEPROM (memory that does not require batteries). (Or is it EPROM ???) When a previous film has been selected, body could fast forward by counting sprockets then add a few to allow for initial loading positioning differences. As the info stored would only be... Film number ISO setting Frames shot It should be possible to store info on 50 - 200 films. User would only have to write film number on film/cannister before/after initial usage Just a thought Rob - End Included Message - - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Push Processing C-41
on the DX coding protocol, Willy Robb wrote: Consumer films have to be coded in full stops because most of the consumer cameras cannot read partial stops. I think the four pin DX readers can identify : ISO 25, 50, 100, 200, 400, 800, and 1600. I think that's right. My Pentax Zoom90wr has the four pin DX and reads in full stops from asa 25-3200(... but it's a Pentax ;^) I have had good experience w/ it and TMZ in "roving chronicler" mode. Masquerading as a "common PS", it is really rather effective - With the TMZ, you can run it No Flash and take advantage of a fast leaf shutter/tight aperture combo w/ minimal shake potential. And if you see something afar, it is a simple matter to switch on the flash. At 3200asa, even a small flash gains significant throw and achieving the f7.something exposure at the 90mm end of the zoom is usually possible. I don't know the minimum aperture, but max shutter is 1/400th. So there is a certain range to close for flash - but the auto flash still works excellently beyong this for a good distance. Bill - 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 .
Re: SPF/SP - ideal lens for landscapes?
Paul wrote: If we are to believe one EBay seller who decided to write anything to set apart his Sears telephoto, the ideal focal length for sunsets is 135mm. Da Bum Don't Know Jack! :^) of all my sunsets, I would venture that my absolute fave is the 1200mm slides I shot with my c.1963 Pentax Takumar 300mm f4 and two 2x'ers !8^D m42 Bill - 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 .
Re: Macro flash bracket
Hi Pal You may want to look at Mark Cassino's page for ideas. Don http://www.markcassino.com/essays/insectphoto.htm - Original Message - From: "Pl Jensen" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 09, 2001 5:59 PM Subject: Macro flash bracket Anyone with tips on a lightweight flash bracket for use on my FA* 200/4 macro? 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: MZ-S is really socks, now I know
Well, I suspect it'll be about US$1080.00 or so. If it does what it says it does, this is a reasonable price for me and seems a good higher end addition to the Pentax line. Remember, the LX is more than US$1200.00. It's clearly not intended as a replacement for the LX, though it'll satisfy the needs of most who might have been looking in the Z-1p category, but judging it to be... aging. Regards, Bob... --- "In the carboniferous epoch we were promised perpetual peace. They swore if we gave up our weapons that the wars of the tribes would cease. But when we disarmed they sold us, and delivered us, bound, to our foe. And the gods of the copybook headings said, 'Stick to the devil you know.' " --Rudyard Kipling From: "Pentax Clover" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hello I am sorry to tell you this, but I hate the MZ-S. It is too expensive and far from being almost-perfect. I am now really waiting for the next flagship of Pentax (the real one) See you - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
EXCITEMENT!! LX dating help . . .
Hey gang, Ok, I'm not going to make this a LONG post, as I want to go and play, but I JUST got the LX I had ordered from MXV camera's . . . It was in EX+ condition according to them, and I must say that it's in much better condition than I had expected. A few small scratches to the baseplate, one scratch on the finder and some brassing to the MLU button is about all the damage I can see right now. Inside of the LX is CLEAN!! Came with a set of strap lugs installed on it too. I'm missing one of the winder covers. Anyone have a spare, or know of a source? (I really want a winder to go on it, but don't have the cash right now) A couple of questions . . . what exactly is the function of the "thumb screw" that is just to the right of the shutter curtain (when looking inside the body from behind)? Does anyone know how I can 'date' this LX? It's got ASA from 6-3200 and has an MX style shutter lock. Also the release for the viewfinder has a button to turn on the meter. Now I just have to write a personal email to "report in" that another LX is being used. Illinois 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: ME viewfinder (was Re: Zenitar 16/2.8 Fisheye)
Chris, I consider myself a documentarian, not an artist. The point I wished to make was that, even with matrix metering and autofocusing, real life is difficult to capture accurately on film without periodic user intervention. It is a point that Herb Keppler makes time and again in his Popular Photography column. If some cameras can deliver well-exposed, well-focused shots with the simple press of the shutter release, I have no problem with that. Most can't. The people I've met who have spoken this sentiment to me usually didn't mean, "I don't want to be an artist," but rather, "I'd rather accomplish what you accomplish, the easy way." If only it WERE that easy. These same people wonder why the indoor-graduation shots they took from Row 23 with ISO 100 film in their auto-everything PS are underexposed. -- Chris Brogden [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, 9 Apr 2001 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Each time a friend, relative, or coworker tells me, "I don't need anything fancy; all I need is a camera that will let me push a button and get a good picture," I don't know whether to laugh or cry. Why? The elitism that this smacks of is understandable to those of us who like to treat our photographs as art, but it's a pretty broad generalization to apply this motive to everyone who takes pictures. snip I don't see anything wrong with their wanting cameras that will take well-exposed, properly-focused pictures with the least amount of effort on their part. Paul Franklin Stregevsky [EMAIL PROTECTED] [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: Mirror lenses (speed)
On Mon, 09 Apr 2001 21:54:43 +0200, you wrote: . I can send an test from Popular (or Modern?) Photography, testing all various mirror lenses, if you want. I'd like to have that test. -- Happy Trails, Texdance http://members.fortunecity.com/texdance http://members1.clubphoto.com/john8202 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Question on RARE Lens
Ok guys, In the package with my recent LX, I also got a very strange lens. It's marked "ULTRA-MICRO-TAKUMAR 1:1.3 30mm". "ASAHI OPT. CO. JAPAN" Anyone have any idea what this lens is for? It's got aperture setting from 1.3 to 22, and has a screw mount on the rear of the lens that is smaller than 42mm . . . maybe 37 or 39 . . . . can't find my metric ruler right now. ANY ideas would be appreciated. Illinois Bill P.S. I got the lens for 200 British Pounds . . . if anyone wants it for that plus shipping, please let me know . . . I was under the impression that it was a k-mount lens, so I'll be trying to return it. P.P.S. I live in the U.S., so that's where the lens is right now . . . just quoted in British Pounds because that's the quick and dirty price, I'm too tired to calculate right now - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Vivitar Series 1 28mm/f2
Thanks Tanya So the following Vivitar lenses will not mount on AF Pentax bodies later than the SF series. One is the Vivitar Series 1 70-210mm F3.5 macro with 67mm Filter thread. One is the Vivitar Series 1 28mm f2 prime labelled "Auto Wide-Angle". Anyone else got any to add? BTW someone was asking about the words "Re: Subject:" suddenly appearing in subject lines. Mine didn't have it and your reply did (I deleted it above). What mail client software are you using? And can you give me some charm tips so that I too may attract anonymous gifts of Pentax gear? How do you like the ME super - they're still my favourites. 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: Push Processing C-41
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: April 9, 2001 2:18 PM Subject: Re: Push Processing C-41 I agree, William. But who approved Wal-Mart's television commercial, where the sales clerk looks into the camera and says, "There are no bad pictures. As long as you had fun taking them, that's what counts"? That's simply ridiculous. That would be a pretty unfortunate bit of marketing. Probably a NY advertising agency. I also teach dawgie obedience. Every Sunday afternoon, I go down to the Regina Kennel and Obedience club (www.rkoc.com) and try to teach people how to train their dawgs. It would be easier to just train the dawgs, but that isn't how we do it. Where this is going is my motto for my students "There are no bad dawgs, just bad owners" Replace "dawgs" with "photos" and "owners" with "photographers".. And yes, there are lots of bad pictures. I see several thousand per day. 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: Re[3]: Subject: e-bay words (very OT!)
Nis won Paul. Is xat rili Mark Twain's ritin? Peter -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 09 April 2001 17:56 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Re[3]: Subject: e-bay words (very OT!) See also Mark Twain's plan for the improvement of spelling at http://www.netfunny.com/rhf/jokes/87/2094.10.html. Paul Franklin Stregevsky - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: EXCITEMENT!! LX dating help . . .
- Original Message - From: "William Kane" Subject: EXCITEMENT!! LX dating help . . . I'm missing one of the winder covers. Anyone have a spare, or know of a source? (I really want a winder to go on it, but don't have the cash right now) Good luck. Maybe Peter at Camera Direct? Tape over the hole until you get a cover with light tight tape. It is possible to fog the film through those holes. A couple of questions . . . what exactly is the function of the "thumb screw" that is just to the right of the shutter curtain (when looking inside the body from behind)? If you rotate it anti-clockwise it puts a flag in the corner of the frame. One of the Data backs (I think the "Dial Data Back", but I could be wrong) puts information in that corner, and the flag ensures the information will be visible by blocking exposure from the front. Does anyone know how I can 'date' this LX? It's got ASA from 6-3200 and has an MX style shutter lock. Also the release for the viewfinder has a button to turn on the meter. Pentax LX (info courtesy of the Pentax Discussion list) x 1980 [no roller, no meter activation, KX-style shutter lock] 522xx pre 1982 [features unknown] 526xx pre 1982 [features unknown] 5269x 1982 [no roller, meter activation, KX-style shutter lock] 5274x 1982 [no roller, meter activation, KX-style shutter lock] 5278x 1982 [no roller, meter activation, hollow-shaped shutter lock] 5279x 1982 [features unknown] 531xx [roller, KX-style shutter lock (?)] 533xx [hollow-shaped shutter lock] 5336x 1987 [features unknown] 535xx 1992 [features unknown] Above from: http://members.iinet.net.au/~cam/serial/ Now I just have to write a personal email to "report in" that another LX is being used. Congratulations. You realize that one LX is rarely enough 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: Subject: e-bay words (very OT!)
I recently followed an "about me" link on ebay which I found amusing - link below if you want to see the whole thing (scroll to the bottom for the funny bit) and extract below to save you the trouble. http://members.ebay.com/aboutme/foto/ extract: I charge a 10% eBay stupidity surcharge to any buyer who spells lens as "lense". I learned not to buy from people WHO USE LITTLE SHORT WORDS IN ALL CAPS and use "!" or "L@@K" as a verb, because not only are they stupid, they tend to be excitable and either lose the stuff they sold me, give negative feedback if not paid or delivered in a special pink envelope with an Elvis stamp exactly on auction day +3, or sell "AS IS WHERE IS" and then pack it off to me in a paper bag mommy kept your lunch in. If you are one of these very important people, please go away. 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: Question on RARE Lens
- Original Message - From: "William Kane" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: April 9, 2001 5:28 PM Subject: Question on RARE Lens Ok guys, In the package with my recent LX, I also got a very strange lens. It's marked "ULTRA-MICRO-TAKUMAR 1:1.3 30mm". "ASAHI OPT. CO. JAPAN" Anyone have any idea what this lens is for? It's got aperture setting from 1.3 to 22, and has a screw mount on the rear of the lens that is smaller than 42mm . . . maybe 37 or 39 . . . . can't find my metric ruler right now. ANY ideas would be appreciated. It sounds like a bellows lens for the pre spotmatic era cameras. I think they had a smaller thread mount than M-42. It might make a pretty good enlarger lens for big enlargments from 35mm if the thread size is correct. I wonder how much it would cost to have an adaptor cut so it could go onto an M-42 bellows... 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: Vivitar Series 1 28mm/f2
- Original Message - From: "Peter Smith" Subject: RE: Vivitar Series 1 28mm/f2 And can you give me some charm tips so that I too may attract anonymous gifts of Pentax gear? Have an operation and a whole bunch of hormone injections and plastic surgery Wheatfield Willie - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Film rewind with memory (WAS: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-Sand FA31Ltd)
But you can't get here in N. America as far as I know. I read somewhere that the U.S. photographers prefer prints than slides. Thus Fuji and Kodak have avoided sending the E-6 film here, Jim A. From: "Paul Jones" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 09 Apr 2001 13:54:16 +1000 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Film rewind with memory (WAS: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-S and FA31Ltd) Hi, My girlfriend has a Canon Elph and it mentions in the instruction manual that a slide film is available. Cya From: James Apilado [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Film rewind with memory (WAS: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-S and FA31Ltd) Date: Sun, 08 Apr 2001 18:10:57 -0700 MIME-Version: 1.0 Received: from [216.32.91.72] by hotmail.com (3.2) with ESMTP id MHotMailBC9A58C800A240043255D8205B48AA1E0; Sun Apr 08 18:18:02 2001 Received: (from majordomo@localhost)by noc002.aitg.com (8.9.2/8.9.2) id VAA05690for pentax-discuss-pdml-list; Sun, 8 Apr 2001 21:11:36 -0400 (EDT) Received: from smtp04.mail.onemain.com (SMTP-OUT003.ONEMAIN.COM [63.208.208.73])by noc002.aitg.com (8.9.2/8.9.2) with SMTP id VAA05686for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Sun, 8 Apr 2001 21:11:30 -0400 (EDT) Received: (qmail 24878 invoked from network); 9 Apr 2001 01:10:56 - Received: from 209-239-223-131.pdx.jps.net (HELO ?209.239.223.131?) ([209.239.223.131]) (envelope-sender [EMAIL PROTECTED]) by smtp04.mail.onemain.com (qmail-ldap-1.03) with SMTP for [EMAIL PROTECTED]; 9 Apr 2001 01:10:56 - From [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sun Apr 08 18:19:50 2001 User-Agent: Microsoft-Outlook-Express-Macintosh-Edition/5.02.2022 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] In-Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sender: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Precedence: list Hi Ken. When I started on this list back in '96 when APS was staring out, I took a lot of flack from die hard 35mm fans who seemed threatened by the new format. My only complaint with APS is that you can't buy slide film here in the U.S. I recall when 110 came out in the early 70's, slide film could be purchased. Even the earlier 126 format had slide film available. Jim A. From: "K.Takeshita" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 08 Apr 2001 19:32:51 -0400 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Film rewind with memory (WAS: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-S and FA31Ltd) on 4/8/01 6:51 PM, James Apilado at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Then again, Pentax could have made an APS camera and you wouldn't have to go through all this hassle to get to an unexposed frame. Hi Jim and all, I am known to fond of APS (OK, duck hide ! :-). I know arguments about smaller neg size and all that. But I do appreciate the engineering put into designing the APS film cassette. It is amazing what this little cassette does. It eliminates all clumsy things photographers have to put up with (unproductive part of taking photos :-) and the MRC is excellent. Just the idea to make the film system into a cassette is what I like. I only wished that they made a 35mm APS system. It would be even marvelous if the design concept is accommodated into the MedF system somehow. Cheers, Ken - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: grandfather mountain
To view the guestbook, go to http://robertstech.com/guestbook.mv?parm_func=view There's an option for adding your own entry. haven't been any entries in a while but as we get closer I expect there'll be more messages posted. Mark "jeepgirl" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Didn't we set up a site for discussing grandfather mountain that was not on this list? I never went to it... crashed my computer (again)... lost the address... and now I want to the site. Man am I hard to get along with. :) Do we have any more people going then the last time i checked? Jeepgirl (Who will now be driving a yellow jeepinstead of a white one) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 .
Fire photography
Hey Folks, I occasionally work on prescribed fire teams. Is there a magic exposure at which fire on film looks like fire to humans? Any preferred film to use? I work with slide format, usually Velvia, but for this I could imagine something faster may be appropriate. Barry - Dr. Barry Meyers-Rice Associate Scientist Wildland Invasive Species Program The Nature Conservancy 530-754-8891, [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://tncweeds.ucdavis.edu - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-S and FA31Ltd
I think Raimo was saying that having to write down the film number is the useless feature - you can just as easily write down the first unexposed frame number. Also in the quotes someone posted about the Minolta Dynax I saw nothing that suggested that the camera remembers which frame to go to as I suspect is also the case with the MZ-S. The ability to rewind and leave out the leader and then start exposing at a frame supplied by the user at load time ( without firing the shutter at every frame in-between) is a very useful feature. I re-quote from the Dynax 9 extract:- Mid Reload is a valuable convenience that automatically advances a partially exposed roll to **the frame selected by the photographer**. (my asterisks) I think everyone is reading more into this feature than the manufacturers have actually claimed. Peter -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pl Jensen Sent: 09 April 2001 22:22 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-S and FA31Ltd Raimo wrote: Absolutely useless feature - if you need to write down the film number, you could more easily write down the frame number and wind on to this number. So you think its easier to fit on a lens cap; set the camera in manual mode; choose the fastest possible shutterspeed; and then press the shutter release "X" number of times to reach the desired frame? To each his own I guess. Personally I would like the camera to wind by itself to the desired frame. Another thing that makes this far from useless is that without this feature, the MZ-S would double expose exposure data on reloaded film and also count reloaded rolls at least twice (depending on how many times you load it). 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: grandfather mountain
I put a little relevant information on the guestbook. Casey Szocinski - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: EXCITEMENT!! LX dating help . . .
At 05:49 PM 4/9/2001 -0500, William Kane wrote: I'm missing one of the winder covers. Anyone have a spare, or know of a source? (I really want a winder to go on it, but don't have the cash right now) I just got a couple from Pentax USA. It's a part they carry in stock. $3.06 each plus shipping. David - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
ME viewfinder -- the small aperture lens problem
I too love the big viewfinder inmy old ME and MX. Unfortunately, I think that getting a viewfinder is not as easy as getting rid of the built-in flash. Consider the MZ-M, which has no flash, and has the lowest magnification of any Pentax viewfinder. As I understand it, the reason why viewfinder magnification has been reduced is that there is a tradeoff with brightness. If you reduce magnification, you get more brightness. Camera makers started reducing magnification when small aperture zoom lenses became popular. Those of us who still use large aperture prime lenses don't need the extra brightness, and are better off with older cameras such as the ME and MX. Fortunately, there are so many used MEs around, in good condition, and at low prices (and durable too), that we will probably never run out. 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: Helicoid
On 8 Apr 2001, at 22:21, William Robb wrote: Well, I had a look through some old stuff in the bottom of my filing cabinet. I have an old Petersons book that deals with medium format cameras in general, and has a fairly extensive overview of the Pentax 6x7. Also a Pentax publication called "The Eyes" which is an M series era book with tons of info about K and M lenses, another book that deals with the K, M and LX series of cameras, and a whole bunch of magazines, maybe 3 or 4 dozen, called "Pentax Family" The top one on the pile was #45. There is an "H.P. Books" publication from 1981 titled How to select use Medium-Format Cameras" by Theodore DiSante (ISBN: 0-89586-046-6), it was edited by Carl Shipman. In chapter 8 "Pentax 6x7" there is a heap of great information including "Min mag of extension tubes and 6x7 lens combinations", "Mag ranges with the helicoid extension tube and the 6x7 lenses mounted normally", "Mag ranges with the helicoid extension tube and the 6x7 lenses reverse mounted", "extension tubes and 6x7 SMC lens combinations". And no I don't have access to a flat bed scanner at the moment :-) 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 .
Camera World Price for MZ-S
Camera World is showing the Pentax MZ-S. I put one into a shopping cart and it came up with US $929. Here's a link to the camera: http://www.cameraworld.com/cwc/products/product_detail.jsp?PRODUCT%3C%3Eprd_ id=599813FOLDER%3C%3Efolder_id=140489bmUID=986875736760 --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: Camera World Price for MZ-S
Mark Erickson wrote: Camera World is showing the Pentax MZ-S. I put one into a shopping cart and it came up with US $929. Did you proceed to checkout? 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: eFilm? Re: MZ-S (digital)
eFilm has had some management problems, and are VERY late to market with their product. Not only is the resolution too low to be considered viable anymore, the CCD size turns your wide angle lenses into telephotos because the CCD is much smaller than 24x36mm. Don't even consider it at this point, it would bring nothing but disappointment. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 09, 2001 11:08 AM Subject: eFilm? Re: MZ-S (digital) I imagine this may have been brought up before but I did not see it. I am interested in the new eFilm which fits into your normal SLR and has 1.3 megapixels with the equivalent of 100 speed film. I think it'll take 24 exposures and then let you dump them into a CF card and the go again. Of course it is only currently offered for a couple of Canons and nikons. Hopefully they would eventually expand it to Pentaxes. The price tag of $699 or $799 is a killer but you wouldn't need a new digital body. I like the concept. -Mark Sheftick My brother recently purchased the Canon D30 and I had the opportunity to spend some time using it this past weekend. Though I regularly use a Coolpix 880 and have been extremely happy with the quality of the photos (when properly used, beats the pants off of print scans on a consumer scanner), there is something to be said about the pure satisfaction of using a proper SLR body with a good lens (he had the 28-70 2.8), not to mention the quality of the pictures overall! I find I'm in a bind (as will probably other members of the list, I suspect) when it comes to digital photography. My primary output medium is through the Web so the digital space is definitely my first choice; however, while quality on recent consumer-grade cameras is extremely good, I miss the ability to use a proper selection of lenses (which I currently do have...). Also, the ability to shoot a "roll" of shots and to get immediate feedback and reshoot if necessary is a great thing! I'm cringing at the thought of the price of the MZ-S (digital) whenever it will be released and can only hope that their 2nd generation model with all the enhancements follows shortly... Cheers. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Favorite Lens Roll Call Results UPDATE 8
Maybe more people have the 24/2.0? it is cheaper. The 24/2.0 is also a * lense. OK. Why is the FA* 24/2 getting votes and the FA 20/2.8 getting none. I had pretty much decided on the FA 20/2.8. You know, like the car commercial, Wider is Better. It seems that some combination of * glass and a slightly faster lens is the preference. Is 20 mm too wide for most applications? I keep admiring the pictures a friend is taking with a 14 mm Sigma. Help me out. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, April 09, 2001 10:15 AM To:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Favorite Lens Roll Call Results UPDATE 8 . . . . . - First Place (4 votes): FA* 24 2 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Fire photography
Believe it or not, this comes up a lot in photojournalism. :-) We generally use ISO 400. Most press association fire photo winners are flames with firemen or grieving home owners silhouetted. Ironically, this is not difficult to do as it is what your camera's meter will probably do by itself, although it does make for very dramatic flames and with the right degree of action, a very dynamic photo. Flash will also work well to illuminate working firefighters and others with not so much flame, but a lot more action and detail. I have had some success with slow sync flash if the people in the photo aren't moving around too much. If they are, it can also add some motion to the photo, so I wouldn't rule it out. Be careful about the use of flash, though. If there's a lot of smoke rolling around, the flash may reflect off it somewhat, and it can fool your camera's autofocus, if you have it. When you go to a fire, you should have time to try a couple of different techniques. - Original Message - From: "Barry Meyers-Rice" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 09, 2001 6:53 PM Subject: Fire photography Hey Folks, I occasionally work on prescribed fire teams. Is there a magic exposure at which fire on film looks like fire to humans? Any preferred film to use? I work with slide format, usually Velvia, but for this I could imagine something faster may be appropriate. Barry - Dr. Barry Meyers-Rice Associate Scientist Wildland Invasive Species Program The Nature Conservancy 530-754-8891, [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://tncweeds.ucdavis.edu - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Camera World Price for MZ-S
Considering what I thought it was going to cost, that really doesn't socks. Mark Erickson wrote: Camera World is showing the Pentax MZ-S. I put one into a shopping cart and it came up with US $929. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Film rewind with memory (WAS: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-S and FA31Ltd)
Just tea this time, and I didn't have any in my mouth. But, I fully intend to collect that beer, is the snow gone up there yet? grin I get the impression you have the same liking for cameras d'jur as I do. --Tom William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: "Cy Galley" Subject: Re: Film rewind with memory (WAS: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-S and FA31Ltd) Why not have the camera notch the film edge when exposed? or burn a spot in the sprocket hole area? Then when inserted, the film would wind past the last mark and stop ready to take the next picture. For double exposures, it could be backed up or just not advanced. That some chip programming but it should be very easy to do. Yup, this could be a new feature on the new Minolta Maxxum 12FLEBO. Here is a sample add copy: "Finally, a camera that not only thinks like a photographer, but has the ability over time to interact with its owner. The new Maxxum 12 FLEBO is the camera the world has been waiting for. How can a camera do all this? First, we mounted a razor sharp needle in the viewfinder area. The first time you raise the camera to your eye, this needle is injected past your eye into your brain, thereby lobotomizing you. We can't make a smarter camera, so we had to make a dumber photographer. A new feature added to this extraordinary camera is the "Eye BurnOut" feature. We mounted a laser in the camera body pointing backwards. Over time, this feature will burn a hole in the camera back, and will eventually burn out the photographers eye. We can't make sharp lenses, so we have to make photographers who can't see, just to stay competitive. The Maxxum 12 FLEBO, only from the minds of Minolta". Sorry Tom, if I owe you another beer. 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: A primes guy seeks advice on a zoom.
Hello Chaso, In any case, I need to pick up a general purpose zoom of reasonable quality and am looking at the two FA 28-105 lenses listed on BH's site for $259 (Silver) and $357 (Black). You better wait for the new FA24-90 lens (~500US$) or for the NEW FA28-105/f3.2-4.5, which you can already order from http://www.technikdirekt.de/english/ for DM629 (plus shipping costs) Arnold - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Film rewind with memory (WAS: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-Sand FA31Ltd)
Still too complicated. APS cameras with MRC is so much easier than any approach formulated by the makers of upper end SLR cameras. Anyway you look at it, you will lose one frame. Change of topic. The current Shutterbug magazine mentions hybrid cameras that use film and also storing digital image suitable for e-mail. It mentions APS and 35mm potential hybrids. Can you imagine the stir had Pentax come out with a 35mm SLR that was a hybrid? Jim A. From: "Martin Corro" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 9 Apr 2001 10:46:52 -0300 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Film rewind with memory (WAS: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-S and FA31Ltd) Another approach would be to have say n memories where the camera would store the number of frames already shot for n rolls. All you have to do is write down in the roll what memory goes with that roll. Example Memory #1: 23 frames shot Memory #2: 8 frames shot .. Memory #n: 15 frames shot When you change the roll you dial the number of the corresponding memory, and voila, the camera winds to that frame plus 1. What do you think? Martin -Original Message- From: Pl Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, April 09, 2001 6:47 AM Subject: Re: Film rewind with memory (WAS: Photo Expo Japan 2001 - MZ-S and FA31Ltd) Martin wrote: My question: But what happens to the 12 or 24 frames rolls?? Does the camera know how to diferentiate each one (12, 24 or 36 frames)? You got me there. Anyway, the idea was pretty silly to start with. Its equally simple to dial in frame number (like Minolta and apparently the MZ-S works) as roll number. With this frame number system you can switch between as many roll as you like. 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Question on RARE Lens
In the package with my recent LX, I also got a very strange lens. It's marked "ULTRA-MICRO-TAKUMAR 1:1.3 30mm". "ASAHI OPT. CO. JAPAN" has a screw mount on the rear of the lens that is smaller than 42mm . . . maybe 37 or 39 Recently William Robb wrote: It sounds like a bellows lens for the pre spotmatic era cameras. I think they had a smaller thread mount than M-42. It might make a pretty good enlarger lens for big enlargments from 35mm if the thread size is correct. I wonder how much it would cost to have an adaptor cut so it could go onto an M-42 bellows... This all sounds right. 37 mm should be the correct value, and adapters can even be bought (ask Fred Wasti about it). Cheers, Boz - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
