Re: C41 BW
Thanks, i was not trying to be controversial, just trying to clear up some questions in my head. Thhanks again for your help. Jerry in Houston
Screwmount Auctions Update
http://www.gate.net/~hifisapi/JCO_AUCT.HTM About 2 days left, use link above for latest info. Here's the item list (many are collector's mint ) Item Start End Price Title High Bidder 1231855980 Apr-20-01 Apr-30-01 17:57:26 $22.50 Asahi Pentax 28mm F3.5 Super - Takumar Lens [EMAIL PROTECTED] (0) 1231862177 Apr-20-01 Apr-30-01 18:00:33 $49.99 Asahi Pentax 35mm F2.0 Super - Takumar Lens anaheimgeoff (18) 1231862914 Apr-20-01 Apr-30-01 18:03:40 $30.00 Asahi Pentax 35mm F3.5 Super - Takumar Lens chazgti (8) 1231863964 Apr-20-01 Apr-30-01 18:06:48 $79.99 Asahi Pentax 85mm F1.9 Super - Takumar Lens anaheimgeoff (18) 1231864870 Apr-20-01 Apr-30-01 18:10:31 $79.99 Asahi Pentax 100mm F4 Bellows - Takumar Lens No Bids Yet 1231866342 Apr-20-01 Apr-30-01 18:13:44 $51.00 Asahi Pentax 105mm F2.8 Super - Takumar Lens [EMAIL PROTECTED] (6) 1231867902 Apr-20-01 Apr-30-01 18:19:57 $20.50 Asahi Pentax 135mm F3.5 Super - Takumar Lens [EMAIL PROTECTED] (8) 1231868734 Apr-20-01 Apr-30-01 18:23:10 $36.00 Asahi Pentax 150mm F4 Super - Takumar Lens red-cactus (45) 1231869761 Apr-20-01 Apr-30-01 18:26:19 $51.00 Asahi Pentax 200mm F4 Super - Takumar Lens jabaru (84) 1231870784 Apr-20-01 Apr-30-01 18:29:25 $127.61 Asahi Pentax 300mm F4 Super - Takumar Lens rleue1 (75) 1231871763 Apr-20-01 Apr-30-01 18:32:33 $34.99 Asahi Pentax Autobellows close-up unit M42 jabaru (84) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT Re: LX Gallery
foreigners over here in the US, Marmite and Vegamite are both equally disgusting ;- As another foreigner (Scots), out with the Anzuk Forces in Singapore, I got Vegamite in my shift-rations and it was always on the breakfast and loved the stuff on toast. I have never cared much for marmite, it comes a poor second, yet many kids were weaned on the stuff.. I really miss my Vegamite! James - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Comments on FA* 28-70 F2.8?
Hold on a minute, guys! Stan is asking you to help him out with his collection of comments about Pentax lenses! Here's your chance to end the pain once and for all! Get your comments into Stan's archive. The next time someone asks up you can just point to the archive. --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: flash cord advice wanted
Don't know. I paid _significantly_ less than that for mine. William Robb - Original Message - From: Bob Keefer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax discuss [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: April 27, 2001 11:59 PM Subject: re: flash cord advice wanted Well yes Bob. Thanks for asking. You need the Pentax Three-Channel Infrared Transmitter amd Infrared Reciever. It will do exactly what you want. William Robb For $30, right? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: scanners for panoramic slides?
David A. Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't shoot the panoramas very often so maybe stitching multiple scans would be easier. At least my product choices would number greater than one :) Stitching together sections of the same negative should be *very* easy. Much easier than trying to combine several different negatives into one panoramic image. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 Wee Dram for the LX
At this very moment, I'm celebrating my retirement with some Killian's Iris Red. Funny, I usually don't get red eyes until the morning after a night of drinking... - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 abreviations used on this list
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 4/28/2001 7:19:31 AM US Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm not keeping up very effectively today. Has anyone posted The Pirate Alphabet yet? It's mostly vowels: Eh? (A) Aye! (I) Oooh! (O) You! (U) And Wye not Wye? (only sometimes) Not to mention W if you're a Welsh pirate ;-) (As was one of the most famous pirates of all time.) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Comments on FA* 28-70 F2.8?
Lasse wrote: Me: Of what relevance to the list and it's members is it that you find it boring to repeat information on the FA* 28-70/2.8 Pentax lens? If you don't feel like responding, just don't. (The implication of your answer is that you think the poster should have refrained for asking his question just because you would be bored by responding to it.) You are being rudely unfriendly to include such an uncalled for comment to another list member's perfectly legitimate and on topic question. I pointed to the archieve and said why I did so. The fact is that numerous members of this forum don't like dead honest opinions on lenses if they are not positive. I've been flamed for posting lens opinions even if the flamer have never used the lens in question. I've been flamed for repeatedly posting the same opinion again because people ask. As recent as a couple of weeks ago someone was very unhappy because I called the A 35/2.8 mediocre although it is my honest opinion. True, I usually do not care at all that some people react negatively. However, since the FA* 28-70/2.8 have so many problems in my experience I takes a hell of a lot of time to write it down. By refering to the recent archieve was a way to try to make everybody happy. Whats more, I'm not sure if I like the idea of having opinions permanently on a web page. Anyway, since people seem to want it and it suddenly occured to me that I could search my own out box to find it here it is (BTW it was posted a month ago under the heading: Thoughts on the FA* 28-70mm Zoom): REPLY: In my opinion (I know many would disagree and have had no problems) this is the one Pentax lens that should never have been made. Its very delicate lens and quality of construction is compromised. This is for two reasons: 1) Power zoom and 2) auto focus. Normally, these feature shouldn't be disastrous in themselves but some smart bean counter at Pentax figured out that they wouldn't cost inner focusing on this lens. As a result, focusing is done by moving the whole front tube of the lens. Because theres so much to move, the front lens tube is made of plastic to save weight. This means also plastic filter thread. It also means a rotating front element and filter thread something thats a pain in the ass when using Cokin filter system and polarizers. It also means that the power zoom has to move all elements and lens tubes something in most cases don't manage if not the lens is pointed downwards and thereby get help from gravity. Many samples (most?) are unable to power zoom past! the 35mm setting. My lens in particular had constant recurring problems; 1) the zoom scale window was loose (of course). 2) The button for powerzoom got stucked in the in position. This needed to be repared (several times - I believe three or four - actually the lens needs to be sent to Belgium because most Pentax centers can't repair it, or more correctly; can't open it. Its too complicated). 3) The lens refused to stop down atomatically during exposure. 4) Power zoom may stop completely after using it a few times. Then it worked again after the lens rested for about one hour (actually this freak sympthom was disbelieved by the repairman. After he managed to induce the same behaviour after testing it, he was completely astonished - solution to this mystery below). These problems were never fixed. That is, they were fixed but keept on comping back. Alexander: Or the ultimate satisfaction question: If someone stole the lens would you purchase another one? REPLY: Are you Joking. After two years I throw mine litterally in the garbage. [Before throwing it away I dissasembled it. I finally found out why they (Belgium) never where able to fix it. It was designed in a way that auto stopdown and power zoom couldn't work simultaneously. You have to choose one or the other. I found out that the power zoom contacts touched the aperture mechanism so that it prevented the lens to stop down by the spring action. If you bent the power zoom contacts away from the aperture mechanism then they wouldn't couple to the power zoom contacts on the lens mount then giving no electricity to the lens for power zoom.] I'm sure some people are happy with it. However, you wanted real field experience; here is mine. Oh..its great optically... - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: FA* 28-70 f=2.8
Cameron wrote: and although it is internal focussing, The lens is NOT internal focusing Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: flash cord advice wanted
I believe Wein makes a gizmo that fits into the hot shoe and takes a pc cord, but also isolates the strobes from the camera. Not sure of the price. Should be cheaper than IR slaves, or radio slaves. --Tom Bob Keefer wrote: Hi all: I do a fair amount of studio work with an old set of Speedotron lights, fired off a conventional PC cord. Here's the problem: My PZ-20 has no PC socket. I wouldn't use it anyway as I am afraid of frying the circuitry with the studio lights. I have used the pop-up flash to fire a Wein peanut slave attached to the Speedotron, but this has been unreliable, especially if the pop-up is masked enough to keep it from influencing the photo (I know you can use the pop-up for fill. I don't want to.) My LX works fine with the PC cord but has two drawbacks: (1) I lose autofocus, which I rather like as my eyes are having trouble nailing focus under the modeling lights, and (2) the PC cord tends to slip out of the socket, unless I rubber-band it in, which is annoyingly untidy and not all that reliable, either. What I'd love, of course, is a reliable wireless connection to the PZ-20. Failing that, I'd be happy with a safe, hard connection to the PZ-20. And all for about $30, say. Anyone make an isolator that hooks up to the shoe mount and has a built-in PC cord dangling out of it? Any other ideas? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 improvement question (rhetorical)
At 08:19 PM 4/27/01 -0700, you wrote: I've yet to see any ISO 100 film approach the results I used to get with Ektar 25 and Royal Gold 25. IMHO. What you suggest still has another decade of improvement to go at the current pace before modern ISO 100 film is as good as RG25. Until recently I shot nothing but slide film. By the time I started experimenting with color negative film the two you mentioned had already been pulled off the market. Therefore, the only thing I know about them is that I've never heard anyone say anything bad about them. So maybe there is no ISO 100 (Fuji Superia Reala) film that is their equal. I don't know. However, I just got back a role yesterday with some pictures of my cat and the prints were incredibly sharp. Now maybe you're making enlargements of such size that you need finer grain (assuming you're right about ISO 25 film). In that case I'd make the jump to medium format. Let's face it, if the film companies drop a film it's either because no one was buying it or it has become redundant. I've been in photography long enough to hear people bemoan the fact that such and such a film is no longer. The interesting thing is that people continue to turn out incredible images. The PUG serves witness to that fact. Lastly I would like to challenge your prophetic abilities. g In 10 years I think we'll be seeing digital cameras that are of the quality of yesterday's ultra-fine grain films. We'll also see even better emulsions (with higher speeds) and better lenses. Pax et bonum, Gary J. Sibio, SFO - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 improvement question (rhetorical)
At 09:07 PM 4/27/01 -0700, you wrote: Sure, there are lots of ways of limiting DOF - but not every way is appropriate or ideal for every situation. Nothing wrong with a good quality ND filter. By removing two stops of film speed flexibility and creativity is reduced. Ultra fine grain and speed is not necessarily better than ultra fine grain and less speed. It's just different. The idea that it's better is ludicrous. It's just different. Well, apparently a lot of people believe that faster is better - all other things being equal - because so few of them bought ISO 25 film that it wasn't worth it for the manufacturers to continue it.
Initial Thoughts on the FA* 28-70mm Zoom
I've only had the FA* 28-70mm zoom for a few weeks but I love it. (I'm the list member that checked out tv's zoom.) If you like compact Pentax 35mm lenses this zoom might seem heavy at first. But as I've used the Pentax 67 II the lens seemed light. The lens balances perfectly on the PZ-1p so after a few rolls you shouldn't notice the weight. And the build quality is superior to my 43mm 'Limited' lens. I never use either the auto focus or auto zoom capabilities. (Ok, I admit it, I'm a manual snob.) Operating the lens manually is quick and easy even in low light. The negatives are sharp and crisp. 8x10 prints are not quite as sharp as prints made from my FA* 24mm prime lens, but are sharper than any zoom I've tried. For general photography this zoom will be my lens of choice. If I have the time and desire for a fine print I'll switch to my FA* prime lenses a sturdy tripod! Hope this proves helpful! Alexander Grigolia - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Comments on FA* 28-70 F2.8?
Thank you Pål. Your positive and negative opinions are valued by this community. Your perspective and experience is not always consistent with others' experience, which leads to good discussion and the opportunity for some to rethink their implicit assumptions. Stan From: Pål Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Comments on FA* 28-70 F2.8? snip I pointed to the archieve and said why I did so. The fact is that numerous members of this forum don't like dead honest opinions on lenses if they are not positive. I've been flamed for posting lens opinions even if the flamer snip Anyway, since people seem to want it and it suddenly occured to me that I could search my own out box to find it here it is (BTW it was posted a month ago under the heading: Thoughts on the FA* 28-70mm Zoom): REPLY: In my opinion (I know many would disagree and have had no problems) this is the one Pentax lens that should never have been made. Its very delicate lens and quality of construction is compromised. This is for two reasons: 1) Power zoom and 2) auto focus. Normally, these feature shouldn't be disastrous in snip - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: flash cord advice wanted
Hi Bob: I use my PZ1p ( with the PC cord adaptor attached to the hot shoe) with a White Lightning stobe set and a radioslave from quantum. You can also try the new radio slaves from WL but I think you will be better with the Quantums. I have had no problems with the quantums. I use a transmiter on the camera and a single receiver in one of the White Lightning strobes ( the others come fitted with a slave sensor). I bought the radio slaves from BH,sometimes they are on sale. But you can also try ebay, where there are always some listed. Also there is a special high sensitivity slave unit . It uses a 9volt baterry inside it, and I can assure you that it will work with any small appearance of a flash . I have used it in full sun without any problems at all. I do not remember if I bought it from BH or Adorama, but one of them has it, just describe it as having a 9volt battery and been a high sensitivity they will help you. The cost of it is aroung 70 dollars I think. I hope this helps you. Angel Ramos Arecibo, Puerto Rico Bob Keefer wrote: Hi all: I do a fair amount of studio work with an old set of Speedotron lights, fired off a conventional PC cord. Here's the problem: My PZ-20 has no PC socket. I wouldn't use it anyway as I am afraid of frying the circuitry with the studio lights. I have used the pop-up flash to fire a Wein peanut slave attached to the Speedotron, but this has been unreliable, especially if the pop-up is masked enough to keep it from influencing the photo (I know you can use the pop-up for fill. I don't want to.) My LX works fine with the PC cord but has two drawbacks: (1) I lose autofocus, which I rather like as my eyes are having trouble nailing focus under the modeling lights, and (2) the PC cord tends to slip out of the socket, unless I rubber-band it in, which is annoyingly untidy and not all that reliable, either. What I'd love, of course, is a reliable wireless connection to the PZ-20. Failing that, I'd be happy with a safe, hard connection to the PZ-20. And all for about $30, say. Anyone make an isolator that hooks up to the shoe mount and has a built-in PC cord dangling out of it? Any other ideas? Thanks for your help. Bob - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
[FW: Pentax F4 Macro-Zoom 70-200 lens]
Spotted in rec.photo.marketplace.35m http://groups.google.com/groups?oi=djqas_ugroup=rec.photo.marketplace Todd Subject: Pentax F4 Macro-Zoom 70-200 lens FS Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2001 15:21:38 GMT From: Huggy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Organization: Excite@Home - The Leader in Broadband http://home.com/faster Newsgroups: rec.photo.marketplace.35mm, rec.photo.marketplace The fabulous Takumar 70-200mm macro zoom lens for Pentax K-mount cameras is for sale. $125 firm. If the passed sticker hadn't been removed five years ago, you would not be able to prove this lens isn't brand new. Just sold the K-1000 body with 50mm lens on Ebay. Now selling off the remaining components of the system. (Which was used by my wife for about a month before retiring to a closet. The camera...not Sally!) See it at www.pixsnap.com/takzoom.jpg There are a lot of zooms out there, mostly plastic-bodied 70-210s with F4-5.6 lenses. This is the all-metal pride of Asahi Optical delivering F4 throughout the full range. Front and back caps are included. Shipping is extra. No scratches, no dust, no dings, no fungus. Also for sale: a Soligor 2X tele-converter with case and caps ($35). A Pentax 160Sa Program flash($28). A Pentax cushioned bag that can hold a body, two lenses and a flash($14). The Ebay auction (now concluded) carried pictures of the full system. All are in the same mint condition as the zoom lens. You can view them at http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1230262866 If you reply by email, please be sure to delete the DETETE - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
[FW: Pentax 67 500/5.6 - LNIB]
Spotted in rec.photo.marketplace http://groups.google.com/groups?oi=djqas_ugroup=rec.photo.marketplace Todd Subject: FS: Pentax 67 500/5.6 - LNIB Date: Tue, 24 Apr 2001 08:02:31 -0700 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (ricm) Organization: oronet, Penn Valley, C Newsgroups: rec.photo.marketplace P67 500/5.6 - latest rubber focusing ring Includes Hoya 95mm UV, caps, hard case and box. Also a custom travel bag. Mint in box. $1595 plus shippng Need Mint P67-SMC 90/2.8, 45/4 or FA 645 lenses Rick Murai - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
PUG Themes
The recent bruahua regarding exclusionary gallery themes has caused me to take another look at the upcoming themes. Please have a look at: http://pug.komkon.org/general/themes.html for information regarding this page update. Thanks 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 improvement question (rhetorical)
In regard of the demise of slow films you wrote; Nothing wrong with a good quality ND filter. except for viewing, focusing, and composing, of course. William in Utah. __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.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: C41 BW
Also, the grain of chromogenic looks like color film...it reminds me of looking at a color scan that's been desaturated, rather than a b+w print. I agree. It's odd to see a BW print that doesn't have the kind of grain structure that we've come to expect. I like grain. When I shoot with, say, Tri-X, grain is a vital part of the image that I have in mind when I press the shutter. T400CN, the only chromogenic that I've used extensively, is nearly grainless at the same time that it lacks sharpness. Not the film to use if you're going for the HC-B or Salgado look, but wonderful for portraits. On the other hand, it's a fine portrait film. Lack of sharpness generally doesn't hurt here. And, as somebody mentioned, it produces luminous skin tones (including African-American). It's also damned versatile. Rate it at 200 or 400 or 800, have it processed normally, and get back negative with all the shadow and highlight detail you can ask for. As for archivability... Is it any different from color print film? Best, John = John Edwin Mason Charlottesville, Virginia Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Alt Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.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: Good bye LX...
Steve, I had no blurring, just difficulty with lighting. It seems the wine (Chestnut Hill 1995 Zinfandel California Old Vines Cuvée) just made me lazy to not want to move from the corner of the couch. I will see about getting the shots up next week. I will be going to a horse show tonight and a wine festival tomorrow. I will need the work week just to catch upg I will be taking the digital camera with me as a sidekick to the LX. I seem to enjoy carrying the LX even if I don't take any pictures. Cheers, César Matamoros II Panama City, Florida -Original Message- From: Steve Larson [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, April 27, 2001 7:44 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Good bye LX... Cesar, I did, and it was red wine also. I saved the vintage March, and broke out some 1998 Merlot. When you get those digital pics on the net, let us know. Hope you were using a tripod, since your bottle of wine was emptiedg. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Matamoros, Cesar A. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 27, 2001 8:27 AM Subject: RE: Good bye LX... Steve, I hope you did. Funny, I opened up a bottle of red wine - I have to look at the particular one I grabbed from my pantry 'cellar' and began the toasting. I pulled out two of my LXen, the third one is getting the metering fixed, and the accessories I have and began to take some pictures with my digital camera. I hope to put some of the images on a site somewhere. It won't be pretty but it will show my original beat up yet pretty LX well. When it was all said and done, the bottle was empty - how did that happen? Oh well, I just read the guidlines for the LX Gallery how appropriate that this may my first ever posting of an image to the PDML. What a great idea to commemorate the 'passing'. César Matamoros II Panama City, Florida -Original Message- From: Steve Larson [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2001 8:25 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Good bye LX... May I join you guys in a toast? I knew the day would come, but I did not think it would be so soon. What a camera. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Matamoros, Cesar A. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2001 9:31 AM Subject: RE: Good bye LX... Hey Shel, We can do a 'synchronicity' variation and do a mutual toasting to the LX. Strange idea, but I just got out of a mission debriefing and the mind just tends to wonder... César -Original Message- From: Shel Belinkoff [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, April 26, 2001 10:40 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Good bye LX... Matamoros, Cesar A. wrote: I never imagined the day when it would not be produced. I think I will go home tonight and take them out and toast to their years of good service. I like that idea. I'll join you in a toast. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: C41 BW
John Edwin Mason wrote: As for archivability... Is it any different from color print film? This is exactly the question that was asked by someone (I want to say it was Albano, but I'm not sure) on this forum some time ago. You would think it would be the case that since it's basically just color film that shows gray tones that it would last as long as regular color film, or maybe even longer since it might have less 'stuff' in it to break down. Mike Johnston (former editor of darkroom techniques) was on the list at that time and said he thought it wasn't the case - he's seen XP-1 negs shot in the 80's that have shifted. I also talked to my lab people about it, and they've seen shifted negs. Maybe these were isolated cases - could be they were processed in mini-labs with old fix, or stored improperly. Could be a lot of things, but until someone shows me some evidence that me these negs will last least 50 years, I won't trust chromogenics. I agree that these films can have a nice appearance, and work great in some situations. 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: Comments on FA* 28-70 F2.8?
Pål wrote: The fact is that numerous members of this forum don't like dead honest opinions on lenses if they are not positive. Me: Yes, it seems that some people don't, but sometimes they simply do not agree, or the may not have done as thorough evaluations as you have. I do however think that in general your opinions on lenses are much appreciated and highly valued, particularly since you usually explain the basis for your opinions very well (often from carefully performed pratical shooting, which resolution tests in magazines simply do not cover) . Pål: I've been flamed for posting lens opinions even if the flamer have never used the lens in question. I've been flamed for repeatedly posting the same opinion again because people ask. Me: Yes, it is true that you have received negative reactions that you did not deserve. (In case you have felt lack of support, it may be because of your.. shall we say geological nature of your mind, in that you haven't seemed much personally affected by many of the flames.) Pål: As recent as a couple of weeks ago someone was very unhappy because I called the A 35/2.8 mediocre although it is my honest opinion. Me: My (not particularly vivid) recollection of that particular exchange is one of a fruitful semantic discussion of what was a reasonable judgement of that lens, based on the poster's own experience of it (and not that the poster objected to you putting forward your (negative) opinion). (Personally I concluded that mediocre by your standards may equal average/acceptable by someone else's, or that there was a difference in testing methods (or even that the two individual lenses may have varied in quality).) Pål: True, I usually do not care at all that some people react negatively. However, since the FA* 28-70/2.8 have so many problems in my experience I takes a hell of a lot of time to write it down. Me: I think most of us can appreciate this problem. Although I haven't had a great burden of extensive knowledge to share I have occasionally too not responded to a question because I may have been bored by an issue. (I just thought unfair to sort of throw this particular argument into the face of Stan, who was simply - and in my opinion for a very good cause - asking for opinions that in the end will be very useful to the Pentax community, just as his web site of opinions on Pentax lenses already have been for a long time.) Anyway, I agree with what Stan said in a recent message about the value of your opinions, even if...or maybe particularly because...they are critical, in both senses of the word. Singing only choirs of Hallellujah may be pleasant, but not particularly useful. Nice of you to take the trouble to post your response regarding the lens, Lasse - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Comments on FA* 28-70 F2.8?
i wonder if you could go thru your lens comments and see if you can come up with any thing about the old f model 35-135 f3.5-4.5 pentax zoom . I am working on an update to my collection of comments about Pentax lenses. I just came across this note I received a few weeks ago: Your site contains some really nice useful summaries. I recently noticed one problem, though. I went to look up the FA* 28-70 F2.8 recently. Your site had a number of older reviews that were quite positive. Recent chit-chat on the mailing list about that particular lens has been quite negative. An update might help prevent some people (like me) from making mistaken purchases... I went through the mail I had filed from recent discussions, and also went back into recent archives, but found nothing about this lens, either positive or negative. Maybe buried in one of the many OT threads . . .? So, does anybody have anything negative to say about this lens, for the record? I have no personal experience with it myself. Stan - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 New Screen for a New LX
Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: May I suggest that other LX owners get these new screens while you can. I'll second that. I played around with my K24/2.8 and K85/1.8 before and after replacing the SC-21 with an SC-69, and the difference was very pleasant. I'd love to have one of these in my MX, as well. Wish I'd bought another one -- recalibrating the MX shouldn't be a big deal. -tih -- The basic difference is this: hackers build things, crackers break them. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Spotmatic SPII SE
The only camera I had to compare it to was a SP500. I put a Super-Takumar f1.8 55mm on each of them to minimize any differences. The split-image model seems to have more contrast. I am not sure it is any brighter, but because of the difference in contrast it seems easier to focus. With the addition of the split-image, it is much easier to focus. Steve Larson wrote: Hi Ken, The screen that was installed, does it seem brighter? Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Ken Archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 25, 2001 8:36 PM Subject: Spotmatic SPII SE I know there are a few of us old geezers on the list that have a problem with focusing, especially on a Spottie. I had just about made the decision to forgo all my screwmount lens because I couldn't focus the camera. I had already traded in my K1000 for a K1000 SE and picked up a couple of Me Supers because of the split-image viewfinder. I had seen offers on ebay to change out the focus screens on a K1000 to a split-image. Then, lo and behold, Camera Repair Service of Pittsburg, PA, came out with the same thing for a Spotmatic. I had a Spotmatic SPII I picked up on ebay that, after selling off the case and strap, cost me a total of $38.00. For an additional $59.00, I got a CLA and a split-image viewfinder and I can see again. One caveat. Mark Roberts had express disappointment over a repair manual that he bought from Camera Repair Service and I saw others in their feedback with the same view toward their manuals. But I can tell you they did a first-rate CLA on my camera and that split-image viewfinder has put me back into the screwmount fold. For what it's worth, I am a happy camper again. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Gallery Themes
Shel Belinkoff wrote: snip I agree that if we were to define the gallery as you indicate, it might appear to be more democratic, but I suspect that the number of submissions wouldn't increase by any noticeable degree. snip again I haven't submitted a picture to PUG yet. I only have about 10 shots that I thought were good enough to scan and use as wallpaper on my own computer. Only 2 of those might be worth the cost of enlarging and framing. I haven't been excluded because of the Gallery Themes, I've been excluded because of a lack of talent and courage. PUG is a as much a gallery for viewing as it is for displaying. I am getting a great education from viewing the PUG shots that have been submitted, and from the follow-up comments. My range of pictures is getting broader, I am trying new things, and my confidence in my own pictures is growing. Sometime soon I will risk submitting a picture and I am sure I will find a month that fits. I would actually like to see a gallery of pictures shot with lenses shorter than 28mm. This would help me decide if this is just a novelty lens area or if it has value. -- Dave Maki Calgary, Alberta - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: PUG Themes
Igor suggested that theme. I am afraid you will just have to suck it up a bit. Or perhaps Weather, or not? William Robb - Original Message - From: Bob Blakely [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: April 28, 2001 5:08 PM Subject: Re: PUG Themes The October 2002 gallery theme Bad Weather is exclusionary and unfair to Southern California residents as we are seldom plummeted with hydro meteors, blown by atmospheric vortexes or subject to other meteorological maladies during this time of year. Har! Regards, Bob... - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Ultrasonic motors crap?
According to Canon the ultrasonic motors used in their lenses have a lifespan of less than 20 hours due to friction wear and tear. This according to Nikkei Industrial daily. (I read it on photo.net) Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
LX and FP flash sync
I don't have an LX manual (note to self: call Pentax USA and order one). Does anyone know if the LX, when firing a flash bulb using the FP jack, will auto-exposure since it meters off the film? I know flash bulb durations are fixed around 20-50mS (1/50-1/20s) with a specific delay requiring pre-firing. The shutter/meter can respond quicker than that duration, so it seems possible the LX can auto-expose the flash duration and cut off the light by closing the shutter when there is enough. But does it really do that in practice? I'd hate to waste a pile of flashbulbs running experiments. Thanks, Gerald - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
My trip report to Camera Show in Puyallup, WA
I just got back from the annual PSPCS camera show in Puyallup. About the same as last year, though less Pentax gear than I remember. I was shopping for odds and ends (lens caps and lens cases), and limited myself to cash on hand without credit (about $200). I picked up a couple of interesting items: a K2DMD brassed and in need of a CLA for $65, and a perfectly good MV1 with a mint M50/2.0 for $35. The K2DMD doesn't have its winder MD (anyone have one for sale or know where I can find one?). The MV1, on the other hand, is a great little SLR. With the M50/2 or an M35/2, it's only slightly larger than my T4, but much more fun. Who cares what the shutter speed is, as long as the light is green, and I have the aperture I want. :) It evens uses a winder MEII from my ME Super (unlike the ubiquitous MV). My other find was a vivitar 3x M42 tc. After getting home, I dragged out my 500 tele, hooked up the 3x, k-m42, and the MV1, and shot most of a roll this afternoon of airplanes on final approach to SeaTac and birds in tree tops. At 1500mm and f/13.5, I was getting the 747s to fill the frame wing tip to wing tip, and based on where the red meter light came on (above 1/1000s), I was shooting around 1/500 to 1/1000 with the lens set to f/5.6 or f/8 (f/16.8 or f/24 effective) with Supra 400. I thought about adding my 2x too, but figured I couldn't see to focus at that point (3000mm f/27). Last interesting item I got was a pair of LX strap connectors. These are hard to find, and 2 of the 3 LXs for sale in the place had them. I finally talked one of the vendors out of his for $25. I had thought with the recession America is in, that there'd be more deals, but instead it was a lot of picked over antiques from previous years, and very little good Pentax glass (rather disappointing in that respect). There must be more users/collectors of Pentax than a couple of years ago. Cheers, Gerald - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 Flashes
Whenever the question of high voltage older flashes comes up, I always like sharing this story: Once while photographing my high school bonfire in the rain with an SPII and Vivitar 2500 Thyristor flash, I got halfway through the roll, a little soggy, and suddenly I got a nasty jolt of electricity when I snapped the shutter - strong enough to make me drop the camera. Later I measured the trigger voltage on the flash at 40V. Ouch! Cheers, Gerald - Original Message - From: Len Paris [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 20, 2001 3:18 PM Subject: RE: Vivitar Flashes Nope, not me. But I know better than to use old flash units with modern electronic cameras without either testing them or using a Wein flash isolator. There are some monolights that will do a job on your electronic cameras too. If you think it's just an urban legend, and you've never measured the trigger voltage on an old electronic flash unit, you could be in for an unpleasant surprise in the future. Len --- -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Lewis, Gerald Sent: Friday, April 20, 2001 3:02 PM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: RE: Vivitar Flashes I know that this was written up in Pop Photo a coupole of years ago, but has anyone ever really had their IC fried using an older strobe? Is the any VERIFIABLE instance of this happening? Last I read about it was that it was an urban legend, The phenomenon is real, but that the supposed effect has never been seen and that it is just the paranoid who are afraid of it. Jerry in Houston - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Luminous skin tones, Was C41 BW
I was singing the praises of Kodak's T400CN. Great portrait film. Luminous skin tones. Incredible latitude. Etc. I've just scanned an 8x10 print that I hope illustrates the point about skin tones. (Printed on Ilford multigrade IV RC glossy Portfolio, using 3 1/2 filter.) It's a 40k .jpg file. I'll send it out to anyone who's interested. The scan probably isn't the best. I'm new to anything having to do with photos and computers. I've only recently gotten my hands on an oldish HP scanner. My submission to May's PUG gallery was one of my first attempts. This portrait is about my tenth. Cheers, John (who still prefers Tri-X, most of the time) = John Edwin Mason Charlottesville, Virginia Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Alt Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.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: PUG Themes
Just show us pictures of the dust of an earthquake or the anguish of an owner watching his home in a mud slide down a hill, or the fire of one of the out of control brush fires. Maybe a tidal wave wiping out a Malibu home. HAR - Original Message - From: Bob Blakely [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2001 6:08 PM Subject: Re: PUG Themes The October 2002 gallery theme Bad Weather is exclusionary and unfair to Southern California residents as we are seldom plummeted with hydro meteors, blown by atmospheric vortexes or subject to other meteorological maladies during this time of year. Har! Regards, Bob... Give blood. Play hockey. - Original Message - From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax Discuss [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2001 1:58 PM Subject: PUG Themes The recent bruahua regarding exclusionary gallery themes has caused me to take another look at the upcoming themes. Please have a look at: http://pug.komkon.org/general/themes.html for information regarding this page update. Thanks William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
I Won a Big one
Hi, I won an ebay auction for a SMC Tak 1000/8. I`m still kind of trembling from the end of the auction. The guy had a zero feedback, kind of scary. I just hope it gets here in one piece. It`s the only one that I have seen, and I REALLY wanted one, so I sold the wife for it (kidding). No more camera equipment for me for a while, a long while. Anyone know if the wooden tripod it comes with is any good? Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: digital macro
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of J. C. O'Connell Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2001 10:29 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: digital macro and minlab goofs another excellent digital macro: http://www.gate.net/~hifisapi/65vette.jpg BTW, I should note I'm using a Panasonic 4090 digicam which is unique in that it uses a 120MB superdisk for storage. This yeilds 450! hi res ( 960X1280) pix on a single disc. Download is either USB from camera or insert superdisk in superdisk drive ( if you have one). Has 3:1 zoom lens and LARGE 2 LCD. On camera flash works great even for macro which was a real suprise. I love this camera for web use and it saving me money of film/processing everytime I use it. Cost only $400 after rebate. JCO - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: I Won a Big one
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Steve Larson Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2001 11:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: I Won a Big one Hi, I won an ebay auction for a SMC Tak 1000/8. I`m still kind of trembling from the end of the auction. The guy had a zero feedback, kind of scary. I just hope it gets here in one piece. It`s the only one that I have seen, and I REALLY wanted one, so I sold the wife for it (kidding). No more camera equipment for me for a while, a long while. Anyone know if the wooden tripod it comes with is any good? Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California So youre the guy. I was second bidder but didnt go nuts cause I already have the 1000 F8 SMC K version and dont use it too much. Good luck and have fun. It sure is a big gun. JCO - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Official word on teleconverters
Thanks for the info, Ken. I have to admit, though, that this kind of ambiguity isn't discouraging me at all from thinking about moving over to Canon, at least for long-lens photography. My son's 300/4 IS lens works spendidly with both Canon TCs and the literature is perfectly straightforward about compatibility issues. With Pentax, it seems like you have to undertake a major research project to find out what's compatible with what. And I'm still unclear on why my Pentax 300/4.5+2X-S combination is so poor. And, no, it's not bad technique, as I'm able to get perfectly sharp pictures with a similar combination of Canon equipment even with IS turned off. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Vivitar Flashes
On Sat, 28 Apr 2001 22:46:13 -0400, Jeff Tokayer wrote: That sounds quite conservative. Some flashes have trigger voltages of 150V and up. I have one that triggers at 240V. TTYL, DougF - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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: autofocus motor
Hi Ken, At least we agree to disagree! No. That's not true... perhaps a slight misunderstanding. Of course a camera AF does not have a gear box, as a automobile does. But my analogy was more focused --- no pun intended --- on a car drive shaft. Perhaps it's due to my poor English, as I'm not that familiar with the proper terms used in your language. In Portuguese we can consider all the parts linking a car's engine to it's wheels as a transmission. I don't know; maybe, in English, driveline would be a better term... Disregarding the gear box, a car transmission seems to be like an AF system; at least to me:-) I'm not so sure if the AF shaft works in a straight line, as you said, specially if you consider those big, fancy and expensive telephoto lenses... Answering your question, I may be considered an admirer of almost every classic ---using this term will all due precaution --- there is. As owner, together with my father, I do have a few. I'm a die hard VW fan, have a few and consider their concepts to be the work of a genius. We also have a 51 Bel Air, a 58 Borgward Isabella TS Coupe, a 64 MB 220S, 3 Morris Oxfords from the early fifties (one of then looks original in every aspect, except its small block Chrysler :-)) and some other cars of less interest. Best regards, Eduardo. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 Flashes
Make sure you ground the flash before using it (?) Jeff - Original Message - From: Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2001 11:51 PM Subject: Re: Vivitar Flashes On Sat, 28 Apr 2001 22:46:13 -0400, Jeff Tokayer wrote: That sounds quite conservative. Some flashes have trigger voltages of 150V and up. I have one that triggers at 240V. TTYL, DougF - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Lenses 28 mm (was RE: Gallery Themes)
- Original Message - From: Kevin Thornsberry [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2001 20:30 Subject: Lenses 28 mm (was RE: Gallery Themes) Dave, Check the following link http://www.photocritique.net/cgi-bin/phtg?GREG+SUMMERS And work through Greg's images. He takes quite a few shots with a 14 mm Sigma. (Please forgive me, he doesn't use a Pentax mount) Granted, he lives in Boulder Colorado and has some pretty nice subject matter to work with but following his work has made me lust for one of the 14 mm lenses. Some 14mm images I noted are: Sunrise Flash I have problems with that one. Where was the sun, at his back? To get that kind of cloud lighting, I think (just from personal experience) that you would need the sun facing you, which does not account for the shadows on the vegetation. Please, someone tell me they have seen that kind of lighting on clouds with the sun at their backs Michel - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: When did Pentax start making this lens?
Not to mention that if Pentax had a 2000mm F3.5 lens, Canon and Nikon would be sweating bullets Todd At 03:02 PM 4/28/01 +0900, you wrote: Hi, At 27 Apr 2001 20:23:38 -0700, Gerald Cermak [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote; http://www02.bhphotovideo.com/default.sph It should be SMCP2000/13.5, not f/3.5. If it were really f/3.5, the diameter of its barrel would be around 60 cm. That's nonsence for a 35mm lens. Regards, -- 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: Ultrasonic motors crap?
Not as bad as it sounds, that's 72,000 seconds. Say it takes on average 1 sec to focus (pretty conservatice I say), that's 72,000 focusing's, or 2,000 rolls of 36 exposure film - that means it will probably last longer than those cheap plastic things those lenses attach to :) Todd At 01:47 AM 4/29/01 +0200, you wrote: According to Canon the ultrasonic motors used in their lenses have a lifespan of less than 20 hours due to friction wear and tear. This according to Nikkei Industrial daily. (I read it on photo.net) Pål - - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Vivitar Flashes
I've seen as high as 600V. Most are about 150V. Don't have to worry about it as long as you don't complete the circuit between the contacts. Todd At 11:51 PM 4/28/01 -0400, you wrote: On Sat, 28 Apr 2001 22:46:13 -0400, Jeff Tokayer wrote: That sounds quite conservative. Some flashes have trigger voltages of 150V and up. I have one that triggers at 240V. TTYL, DougF - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: PUG Themes
Well, I suppose you could stretch the interpretation to include earthquakeswe may have our fair share of atmospherics vortices here in the Midwest, but at least the land beneath our feet is solid! (or, it has been since the New Madrid incident of 1811) John - Original Message - From: Bob Blakely [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2001 6:08 PM Subject: Re: PUG Themes The October 2002 gallery theme Bad Weather is exclusionary and unfair to Southern California residents as we are seldom plummeted with hydro meteors, blown by atmospheric vortexes or subject to other meteorological maladies during this time of year. Har! Regards, Bob... Give blood. Play hockey. - Original Message - From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax Discuss [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2001 1:58 PM Subject: PUG Themes The recent bruahua regarding exclusionary gallery themes has caused me to take another look at the upcoming themes. Please have a look at: http://pug.komkon.org/general/themes.html for information regarding this page update. Thanks William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: PUG Themes
I'd forgotten about the mudslidesanyone know of a really steep hill where I can build my $2 million dream house?? John (dream being the key word there!) - Original Message - From: Cy Galley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2001 7:05 PM Subject: Re: PUG Themes Just show us pictures of the dust of an earthquake or the anguish of an owner watching his home in a mud slide down a hill, or the fire of one of the out of control brush fires. Maybe a tidal wave wiping out a Malibu home. HAR - Original Message - From: Bob Blakely [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2001 6:08 PM Subject: Re: PUG Themes The October 2002 gallery theme Bad Weather is exclusionary and unfair to Southern California residents as we are seldom plummeted with hydro meteors, blown by atmospheric vortexes or subject to other meteorological maladies during this time of year. Har! Regards, Bob... Give blood. Play hockey. - Original Message - From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax Discuss [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2001 1:58 PM Subject: PUG Themes The recent bruahua regarding exclusionary gallery themes has caused me to take another look at the upcoming themes. Please have a look at: http://pug.komkon.org/general/themes.html for information regarding this page update. Thanks William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Gallery Themes
Based on numerouse ebay auctions I've seen for a UV lens I recommend you get a Pentax UV lens (filter) to screw on to your 3rd party lenses and then you'll be legal--right? -Original Message- From: Todd Stanley [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2001 9:31 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:RE: Gallery Themes Well rule #9 goes like this: 9. Themed month gallery images should have been created with Pentax camera and/or lens. Images created with non Pentax equipment are welcome in the open category months. I read that as it's OK to use a non-Pentax body as long as you are using a Pentax lens. In the open months anything goes. It's kind of annoying though, when I have the perfect picture to submit then suddenly realize it was taken with my Ricoh body and a 3rd party lens. Doh! Todd At 01:55 PM 4/27/01 -0600, you wrote: I agree. Just a question, what about a Pentax body and non-pentax lens, or a non pentax body (like my Chinon) with one of my Pentax lenses? Jerry in Houston -Original Message- From: aimcompute [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, April 27, 2001 2:31 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Gallery Themes I personally dislike the lens themes. I figure though if some individuals can occasionally submit images taken with non-Pentax cameras, that I can break the theme rules from time to time. Tom C. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . application/ms-tnef
Re: Lenses 28 mm (was RE: Gallery Themes)
Thanks, Kevin. That is what I was looking for. The Sigma 14mm actually gave some really nice effects. The only picture that felt uncomfortably distorted was the Forest Runner. I will start paying attention to the short lens. Kevin Thornsberry wrote: Dave, Check the following link http://www.photocritique.net/cgi-bin/phtg?GREG+SUMMERS And work through Greg's images. He takes quite a few shots with a 14 mm Sigma. (Please forgive me, he doesn't use a Pentax mount) Granted, he lives in Boulder Colorado and has some pretty nice subject matter to work with but following his work has made me lust for one of the 14 mm lenses. Some 14mm images I noted are: Rock of Ages Quarter Moon over the Flatirons Falling Inward We Are Connected Raw Strength Sunrise Flash Forest Runner Hope this helps. Kevin Thornsberry -- Dave Maki Calgary, Alberta - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
