Re: Shutter speed testing
Rob Studdert writes: What equipment/set up was used to perform the shutter speed tests? I was saving that for the web page :) Basically all I did was shine a low-power laser into the shutter, with a small silicon photocell on the other side, so the photocell gets lit up while the shutter is open. Attached to the photocell was a digital oscilloscope in single-shot mode, triggering off the rising edge. The 'scope has an automatic pulse-width measurement so I just used that to measure how long the shutter was open. The 10mW laser gave me about 400mV (or 0.4V for the non-metric) out of the photocell so I had plenty of signal to work with. It worked well until the really high shutter speeds (above 1/1000 on the Z-1p) where a combination of the speed of the silicon cell and the width of the slit relative to the beam caused inaccuracies. That's my theory, anyway. All the rest of the work (converting all the info into X stops over/under) was done using a spreadsheet. Cheers, - Dave David A. Mann, B.E. (Elec) http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ Why is it that if an adult behaves like a child they lock him up, while children are allowed to run free on the streets? -- Garfield - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: More cat pictures
Robert Harris writes: Boy, this is getting as exciting as a Canon vs. Nikon thread. You just reminded me of an interesting story I was told today from the brother of a witness. I can't verify the truth of what I've written below, as much as I'd like to :) At a photographic trade show the Leica and Nikon reps were busy poking fun at each others products. After a short while, the Leica guy says hand me your best camera. Why? asks the Nikon guy. I want to show you something. So the Nikon rep hands the Leica man a nice new F5, which he promptly places on the floor. Next to that he puts one of his top-of-the-range Leicas. Then he stands on the F5, which crumbles under his weight. He does the same with the Leica, which holds his weight without any ill effects. He then hands the Nikon guy his company credit card and says charge it. Cheers, - Dave David A. Mann, B.E. (Elec) http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ Why is it that if an adult behaves like a child they lock him up, while children are allowed to run free on the streets? -- Garfield - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Shutter speed testing
In article 000f01c0e813$edc97740$[EMAIL PROTECTED] you write: Many years ago I read about a method of testing focal plane shutter speeds by taking a picture off a tv screen and counting scan lines. Does anyone know of this method and how it works? I have long since forgotten. Apparently it is quite an accurate method. I expect there would be some differences depending on if your TV is PAL or Never Twice Same Colour format. The horizontal frequencies are 15625 Hz for PAL and 15750 for NTSC. Your computer monitor has a much higher horizontal frequency, some go well over 100 kHz. Mine is now running at 1024x768 @ 86 Hz, giving a 70.24 kHz horizontal frequency. If you cannot see individual scan lines on your monitor screen, you can put a test pattern with a vertical ruler in the root window (= the background) and/or use a lower resolution. -- http://members.chello.nl/~j.schoone\\|// Registered Linux user #78364 - The Linux Counter - http://counter.li.org Assume nothing, expect anything. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Minimum equipment to travel to UK
Bring a massive stock of batteries for your Camera. A CR2 for example is £7 everywhere in the UK but I can mail Order them from Guernsey (offshore) for about £1.30 I was well gutted when my batteries ran out. I had taken only 2 spares (camera needs 2) but one of them turned out to be a dud. It had been lying round the house for a while so I thought to use that first but it was obviously hanging around too long! I had to buy one at full price!! Dont know how much batteries are for you but I am sure they are cheaper than here! Rob Brigham - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Shutter speed testing
This is fascinating because it's pretty much how I was planning on setting up a shutter speed tester at home. The main difference is that I was planning on using an infrared LED emitter/detector pair (driven by an oscillator) and a frequency counter set up as a manually reset event counter. Think this would work? Mark Roberts P.S. I'll bet the K2 shutter speeds that were off were too *long* as opposed to too short. David A. Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Basically all I did was shine a low-power laser into the shutter, with a small silicon photocell on the other side, so the photocell gets lit up while the shutter is open. Attached to the photocell was a digital oscilloscope in single-shot mode, triggering off the rising edge. The 'scope has an automatic pulse-width measurement so I just used that to measure how long the shutter was open. The 10mW laser gave me about 400mV (or 0.4V for the non-metric) out of the photocell so I had plenty of signal to work with. It worked well until the really high shutter speeds (above 1/1000 on the Z-1p) where a combination of the speed of the silicon cell and the width of the slit relative to the beam caused inaccuracies. That's my theory, anyway. All the rest of the work (converting all the info into X stops over/under) was done using a spreadsheet. Cheers, - Dave David A. Mann, B.E. (Elec) http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ Why is it that if an adult behaves like a child they lock him up, while children are allowed to run free on the streets? -- Garfield - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Minimum equipment to travel to UK
One thing I'd like to add to this thread: If space is really limited and push comes to shove you should pack *more* film and *less* camera 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: Ebay SPF
James, For all the Spotmatics that are on eBay, this one was one to avoid. He clearly told you the camera had problems and lens was dented and he was selling 'as is'. When they go that far out of their way to tell you it is junk, believe them! About all you can do it try to clean the lenses up and move on. Regards, Bob S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I received the Spotmatic F, lenses and flash today from the auction I won. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1236238488 The SPF shutter/mirror was jamming (which I fixed), and the SMC Tak 55mm f1.8 lens had the filter ring dented from the camera being dropped. The rear element had fluid marks inside the lens, plus what looks to be mold inside the front element. The same is true for the Kitsar 28mm lens. On getting home I found the spotmeter does not work, also the flash is dead. The only thing that works ok, is the Kitstar 80mm - 210 Zoom. Quote: The lens that is ON the camera in the photos is marked ASAHI Opt. Co. Japan SMC Takumar 1:1.8/55. This is the only lens with any damage.there is nothing wrong with the lens itself, but the other rim has been dented/pushed in. Quote: Kitstar Multicoated 1:2.8 f=28 mm. It is in good shape and comes in its own leather case. The 3rd lens (the zoom) is marked Kitstar Auto-Zoom 1:3.8 f=80mm - 210 mm What recourse have I got. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Ebay SPF
Well, I hate to say it, James, but the vendor did say: This lot is sold as is tho as I am not a camera expert, so I cannot guarantee that a cleaning will solve the shutter problem. Of course that doesn't give him license to misrepresent anything. I would think that about all you can do is ask for a refund and see if he's amenable under the circumstances. It would appear that he may not have been aware of the deficiencies. When asking for the refund, you could threaten him with negative feedback on eBay. Beyond that, Caveat Emptor rules, I would think. regards, frank James Adams wrote: I received the Spotmatic F, lenses and flash today from the auction I won. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1236238488 The SPF shutter/mirror was jamming (which I fixed), and the SMC Tak 55mm f1.8 lens had the filter ring dented from the camera being dropped. The rear element had fluid marks inside the lens, plus what looks to be mold inside the front element. The same is true for the Kitsar 28mm lens. On getting home I found the spotmeter does not work, also the flash is dead. The only thing that works ok, is the Kitstar 80mm - 210 Zoom. Quote: The lens that is ON the camera in the photos is marked ASAHI Opt. Co. Japan SMC Takumar 1:1.8/55. This is the only lens with any damage.there is nothing wrong with the lens itself, but the other rim has been dented/pushed in. Quote: Kitstar Multicoated 1:2.8 f=28 mm. It is in good shape and comes in its own leather case. The 3rd lens (the zoom) is marked Kitstar Auto-Zoom 1:3.8 f=80mm - 210 mm What recourse have I got. 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
outdated film
Hi ya'll, I was wondering, how do ya'll feel about film that is outdated? There is a dutch auction on ebay for fuji color super 1600 but the film is dated 11/2000. The auction says it has been stored in cold temps, but I am curious as to how good it would actually be. Thanks for any advice ya'll can send me. Rebecca NetZero Platinum No Banner Ads and Unlimited Access Sign Up Today - Only $9.95 per month! http://www.netzero.net - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Shutter speed testing
I was also planning on doing something similar, except that I was going to hook up the oscillator thingy to a high frequency strobe light attached to my Dick Tracy wrist radio using a disco ball to reflect the beam from my high speed 1000gmHzah laser gun. G Norm Mark Roberts wrote: This is fascinating because it's pretty much how I was planning on setting up a shutter speed tester at home. The main difference is that I was planning on using an infrared LED emitter/detector pair (driven by an oscillator) and a frequency counter set up as a manually reset event counter. Think this would work? David A. Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Basically all I did was shine a low-power laser into the shutter, with a small silicon photocell on the other side, so the photocell gets lit up while the shutter is open. Attached to the photocell was a digital oscilloscope in single-shot mode, triggering off the rising edge. The 'scope has an automatic pulse-width measurement so I just used that to measure how long the shutter was open. The 10mW laser gave me about 400mV (or 0.4V for the non-metric) out of the photocell so I had plenty of signal to work with. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Minimum equipment to travel to UK
Yashica T4 for the wife's purse. +Your best Pentax 35mm body and 2 favorite lenses. (preferably a fast 28/24/35mm and a faster 50mm as scenes are cramped) +1.5 to 2 rolls of film per day. (more if the wife will also think to use the T4) More equipment if the kids are older?!? Enjoy the time. Regards, Bob S. zxcv ar2 wrote: Greetings! What minimum equipments will you take to travel to UK and France for one month with your wife children? Pictures will be taken for recording the vacation i.e. wife children in front of Eifel Tower. Will you take a good PS like Olympus Stylus Epic or a Pentax with 35mm f2.0 lens or more lenses? [Whatever you choose, you have to carry the equipment through the subways or metros, trains, buses along with luggages of yours , your wife and children. Example - You are going to Paris from London back via chunnel train. You have to get your luggage from your hotel to railway stations, then to hotel at Paris railway station.] I may do this next year. With thanks. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: BAG advise
And when all the small local shops go BK, then where do you go to look stuff in the future. For me, thinking socially responsible is never a tough call. Norm Robert Harris wrote: William Robb wrote: Try out everything you can locally, then but from the guy who's kindness and good service you have just taken advantage of. William Robb You have identified a matter of conscience vs. dollars -- and sometimes the price differences between the friendly local guy and BH (and the like) are quite large. Often a tough call. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: outdated film
On Tue, 29 May 2001 06:29:51 -0700, B. K. Lane Sr. wrote: I was wondering, how do ya'll feel about film that is outdated? There is a dutch auction on ebay for fuji color super 1600 but the film is dated 11/2000. The auction says it has been stored in cold temps, but I am curious as to how good it would actually be. I use outdated film all the time without any trouble. The main thing to consider, of course, is how it has been stored. I've never bought film on eBay though so I can not advise you about this. The seller states it's been in cold storage, but how do you know or sure Just a thought Later, Gary - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: When was Heiland Pentax?
petit miam wrote: Well, I have a screwmount (Spotmatic SP) which does not have the word Honeywell on it. It is an Asahi Pentax. So that blows that theory. Not exactly. I bought my Spotmatic in Japan in 1966. It says Asahi Pentax. At the same time, the same camera was being sold in the US as a Honeywell Pentax. I think Honeywell only had the rights to sell the Spotmatic in the US, with Asahi using its own brand elsewhere. At that time, there were still some in the US who doubted the quality of Japanese cameras, and others who would still not buy anything from Japan as a result of the attack on Pearl Harbor and World War II. Dan -- Daniel J. Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Stanley, Powers Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Suite203, 1170 US Highway 22 East http://danmatyola.com Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (908)725-3322 fax: (908)707-0399 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Travel and/to take pictures? (was: Minimum equipment...)
In my last 4 days trip I shot 5 rolls of slides. I was carrying the MZ-5n with 28-70/4, A24/2.8, A50/1.4 and 1,7x AF converter.(not considering 2 point and shot print rolls). I endend up by questioning myself if I was traveling and taking some pictures or if I was traveling in order to take some pictures. If I traveled alone, I think my answer would be closer to the second one, but when there is someone with you, that only consider photos as 'recording the vacation'... a body with an acceptable zoom seems the maximum equipment 'acceptable'. In my case, I feel 'guilty' if I see someone waiting for me because I am switching lenses, or I am metering at 3 different points, or... I also have the 'problem' that I see everything as a potential picture, and this is somehow 'stressing'. Maybe there is someone with similar feelings? Possible therapys? Jaume zxcv ar2 wrote: Greetings! What minimum equipments will you take to travel to UK and France for one month with your wife children? Pictures will be taken for recording the vacation i.e. wife children in front of Eifel Tower. Will you take a good PS like Olympus Stylus Epic or a Pentax with 35mm f2.0 lens or more lenses? [Whatever you choose, you have to carry the equipment through the subways or metros, trains, buses along with luggages of yours , your wife and children. Example - You are going to Paris from London back via chunnel train. You have to get your luggage from your hotel to railway stations, then to hotel at Paris railway station.] I may do this next year. With thanks. __ 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 .
UNSUBSCRIBE HELP!
Somehow I inadvertantly subscribed to the CLML (Cat Lovers' Mail List). Each time I unsubscribe, I get unsubscribed to the PDML instead! This has happened several times now! Please help me. Dan, the DOG lover -- Daniel J. Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Stanley, Powers Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Suite203, 1170 US Highway 22 East http://danmatyola.com Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (908)725-3322 fax: (908)707-0399 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
What city is closest to Grandfather Mt? (weather forecast)
I'd like to check the weather forecast for the Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography weekend but I'm wondering what city I should be looking up. Any suggestions anyone? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 was Heiland Pentax?
Thanks again, John. Paul M. Provencher (ppro) -Original Message- From: John Mullan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2001 4:59 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: When was Heiland Pentax? petit miam wrote: Well, I have a screwmount (Spotmatic SP) which does not have the word Honeywell on it. It is an Asahi Pentax. So that blows that theory. Jody. --- Provencher, Paul M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am almost certain that Honeywell name stayed on Pentax cameras until the demise of the screw-mount cameras (~1975-76). After that they all said Asahi Pentax and later, as everyone knows, just Pentax. __ 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 . Well, it doen't blow any theory away, unless you purchased it new in the U.S. Heiland/Honeywell was the importer of Pentax products into the U.S. until the mid 70's. They had the cameras rebranded with the Heiland and later Honeywell name. Made it interesting when I was travelling internationally in the early 70's, and a U.S. customs agent suggested that I register the camera so I would not be subject to duties when I returned. I pointed out the Honeywell label, and he changed his tune. Lenses weren't labelled as Honeywell, but lens caps were. John Mullan - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: BAG advise
I never negotiate prices -- except where it is the expected form of doing business. I don't negotiate my prices and I don't ask my suppliers to do so. They know we look at competitive pricing and should know enough to act/price accordingly. On the other hand, if I get special service from a specific local store -- as I did recently in selecting a digital camera -- I'll pay a reasonable premium for the product and by it from that store. In my opinion, they well earn the premium. If for no other reason, they earn it by saving me time during the product selection process and avoiding bad choices that would take my time ( and money) to rectify. On the other hand, there were no pangs of conscience when I purchased the rest of the accessories needed to complete the system from Adorama, BH, etc. --- much of which the local store didn't carry anyway. Otis Wright Rob Brigham wrote: How about try everything locally, then find the cheapest price, and offer the local guy the chance to win the business. They usually have a price promise, and granted it often only gurantees to match local/in stock suppliers but if they want the business they should at least come close. That way everyone is happy. If they wont budge on price then tell them what you think with your feet! Rob Brigham -Original Message- From: Norman Baugher [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 29 May 2001 12:39 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: BAG advise And when all the small local shops go BK, then where do you go to look stuff in the future. For me, thinking socially responsible is never a tough call. Norm Robert Harris wrote: William Robb wrote: Try out everything you can locally, then but from the guy who's kindness and good service you have just taken advantage of. William Robb You have identified a matter of conscience vs. dollars -- and sometimes the price differences between the friendly local guy and BH (and the like) are quite large. Often a tough call. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: When was Heiland Pentax?
Hi Ray, Thanks for the help but my comments apply to world production. I think I need some universal symbols - the words seem to have gotten in the way :-) Paul M. Provencher (ppro) -Original Message- From: Ray Allen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2001 6:34 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: When was Heiland Pentax? But you are not in the U.S. of A. ...and that is where Paul is referring to. Ray Allen. Sydney. Australia. Check out Spotmatic at Yahoo!Groups at: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/spotmatic - Original Message - From: petit miam [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2001 4:45 PM Subject: RE: When was Heiland Pentax? Well, I have a screwmount (Spotmatic SP) which does not have the word Honeywell on it. It is an Asahi Pentax. So that blows that theory. Jody. --- Provencher, Paul M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am almost certain that Honeywell name stayed on Pentax cameras until the demise of the screw-mount cameras (~1975-76). After that they all said Asahi Pentax and later, as everyone knows, just Pentax. __ 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Ebay SPF
You should be able to send it all back and get most of your money back (minus shipping both ways) if the auction was not sold AS-IS or in some other way the seller did not say no returns. But if the item is significantly different from the decription, you should be able to get your money back - you should write the seller being as nice as you can without kissing anything, and see what they say. If you want to keep anything, try negotiating a rebate for the items not matching the description. You have to do this pretty quick or else it starts to sound like you broke it yourself, even if you didn't Paul M. Provencher (ppro) -Original Message- From: James Adams [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2001 12:06 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Ebay SPF I received the Spotmatic F, lenses and flash today from the auction I won. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1236238488 The SPF shutter/mirror was jamming (which I fixed), and the SMC Tak 55mm f1.8 lens had the filter ring dented from the camera being dropped. The rear element had fluid marks inside the lens, plus what looks to be mold inside the front element. The same is true for the Kitsar 28mm lens. On getting home I found the spotmeter does not work, also the flash is dead. The only thing that works ok, is the Kitstar 80mm - 210 Zoom. Quote: The lens that is ON the camera in the photos is marked ASAHI Opt. Co. Japan SMC Takumar 1:1.8/55. This is the only lens with any damage.there is nothing wrong with the lens itself, but the other rim has been dented/pushed in. Quote: Kitstar Multicoated 1:2.8 f=28 mm. It is in good shape and comes in its own leather case. The 3rd lens (the zoom) is marked Kitstar Auto-Zoom 1:3.8 f=80mm - 210 mm What recourse have I got. 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 was Heiland Pentax?
I am not sure how, but it seems you have misunderstood what I wrote. It's not a theory. It's a well known and well documented fact. (see http://digilander.iol.it/aohc/slr02e.htm - which by the way puts the Heiland era between 1959 - 1962 - the original question on this thread...) You need to read what I said again, and take it in context of the whole message and original question. A Spotmatic that says Asahi on it is no surprise, and does not negate the statements I made. Spotmatics weren't made after about 1973 (they were replaced by the Spotmatic II). Paul M. Provencher (ppro) -Original Message- From: petit miam [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2001 2:45 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: When was Heiland Pentax? Well, I have a screwmount (Spotmatic SP) which does not have the word Honeywell on it. It is an Asahi Pentax. So that blows that theory. Jody. --- Provencher, Paul M. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am almost certain that Honeywell name stayed on Pentax cameras until the demise of the screw-mount cameras (~1975-76). After that they all said Asahi Pentax and later, as everyone knows, just Pentax. __ 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Ebay SPF
I should have read the listing before I answered your question. It looks like there was only a marginal lapse in the description and the whole thing was qualified as being Sold AS-IS. You might still try to work something out with the seller but... Paul M. Provencher (ppro) -Original Message- From: James Adams [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2001 12:06 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Ebay SPF I received the Spotmatic F, lenses and flash today from the auction I won. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1236238488 The SPF shutter/mirror was jamming (which I fixed), and the SMC Tak 55mm f1.8 lens had the filter ring dented from the camera being dropped. The rear element had fluid marks inside the lens, plus what looks to be mold inside the front element. The same is true for the Kitsar 28mm lens. On getting home I found the spotmeter does not work, also the flash is dead. The only thing that works ok, is the Kitstar 80mm - 210 Zoom. Quote: The lens that is ON the camera in the photos is marked ASAHI Opt. Co. Japan SMC Takumar 1:1.8/55. This is the only lens with any damage.there is nothing wrong with the lens itself, but the other rim has been dented/pushed in. Quote: Kitstar Multicoated 1:2.8 f=28 mm. It is in good shape and comes in its own leather case. The 3rd lens (the zoom) is marked Kitstar Auto-Zoom 1:3.8 f=80mm - 210 mm What recourse have I got. 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Ebay SPF
Actually, eBay strictly prohibits using or threatening negative feedback to in any way influence a seller... Not that anyone observes that rule, but it does turn the negotiation to an adversarial stage and I don't know that I would resort to that intially, or even after a phone conversation. Paul M. Provencher (ppro) -Original Message- From: Frank Theriault [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2001 6:19 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Ebay SPF Well, I hate to say it, James, but the vendor did say: This lot is sold as is tho as I am not a camera expert, so I cannot guarantee that a cleaning will solve the shutter problem. Of course that doesn't give him license to misrepresent anything. I would think that about all you can do is ask for a refund and see if he's amenable under the circumstances. It would appear that he may not have been aware of the deficiencies. When asking for the refund, you could threaten him with negative feedback on eBay. Beyond that, Caveat Emptor rules, I would think. regards, frank James Adams wrote: I received the Spotmatic F, lenses and flash today from the auction I won. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1236238488 The SPF shutter/mirror was jamming (which I fixed), and the SMC Tak 55mm f1.8 lens had the filter ring dented from the camera being dropped. The rear element had fluid marks inside the lens, plus what looks to be mold inside the front element. The same is true for the Kitsar 28mm lens. On getting home I found the spotmeter does not work, also the flash is dead. The only thing that works ok, is the Kitstar 80mm - 210 Zoom. Quote: The lens that is ON the camera in the photos is marked ASAHI Opt. Co. Japan SMC Takumar 1:1.8/55. This is the only lens with any damage.there is nothing wrong with the lens itself, but the other rim has been dented/pushed in. Quote: Kitstar Multicoated 1:2.8 f=28 mm. It is in good shape and comes in its own leather case. The 3rd lens (the zoom) is marked Kitstar Auto-Zoom 1:3.8 f=80mm - 210 mm What recourse have I got. 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: ME Super
Mirror and light seal foam were the only thing I found awry with mine. I know others will share more... But it's a gutsy little camera, very nice in my view. Sad that there is no depth of field preview, my only real complaint. Paul M. Provencher (ppro) -Original Message- From: Dan Scott [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2001 11:03 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: ME Super Hi all, Succumbed to temptation last Friday, blowing $75 on an ME Super. (I know, a fool and his money were lucky to get together in the first place) My current camera is a zx-5n. What kind of problems should I be watching out for when the ME Super arrives and I load it with film? I've got an SMC-M 135/3.5 and an A 50/2 and an A 50/1.7 I'm planning to use on the ME S (assuming it arrives as a functional body), if that helps. 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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: A trip to the Vet. Was Re: Friday's cutesy
Treena Harp wrote: Point taken :). But with advances in genetic engineering, there might one day be male calicos all over the place ... Naw.. male calicos are just too mundane.. it'll be green-fluorescing cats or glow-in-the-dark cats or something equally absurd. How do I know? because I told my daughter about the green-fluorescing bunny that some genetic engineer whipped up not too long ago, and her immediate response was can we get one? :-) patbob ([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: Lens case differences ?
Michel, The interior of the HE-169B is slightly smaller. Add a 1/2 inch of foam to the bottom of the HE-169 case and it will closely match the dimensions of the HE-169B. (See Boz's site, HE-169 is for the A28-135/4 zoom which is just a bit longer than the A135/1.8) (I believe all the suffix letters represent variations on the inside of the basic case.) Regards, Bob S. You asked: Would anyone with the lens case for the A* 135/1.8 (HE-169B)know what the difference are with the case HE-169 ? Is the 169B case slightly bigger or smaller than the 169 ? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Lens case differences ?
Michel, The interior of the HE-169B is slightly smaller. Add a 1/2 inch of foam to the bottom of the HE-169 case and it will closely match the dimensions of the HE-169B. (See Boz's site, HE-169 is for the A28-135/4 zoom which is just a bit longer than the A135/1.8) (I believe all the suffix letters represent variations on the inside of the basic case.) Regards, Bob S. You asked: Would anyone with the lens case for the A* 135/1.8 (HE-169B)know what the difference are with the case HE-169 ? Is the 169B case slightly bigger or smaller than the 169 ? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Ebay SPF
You should be able to send it all back and get most of your money back (minus shipping both ways) if the auction was not sold AS-IS But Paul, that's exactly what the listing said... problems here and 'sold As-Is'. Regards, Bob S. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
OT: Accura Diamatic YS 135mm/2.8 screwmount lens question
I was given an Accura Diamatic YS 135mm/f2.8 screwmount lens by a co-worker who had sold me a Yashica TL-Electro- X. He was under the impression this screwmount lens would fit the Yashica which takes the M-42 (Pentax/standard?) mount lens. This lens, while being the same size, seems to have one to many threads on the lens and therefore does not properly fit the Yashica. On the bottom of the lens it says 'YS-AUTO'. I am inclined to believe it might be for a later Yashica screwmount with Auto functions but can find no info on the Accura lenses. If anyone might know any info on these lenses including what mount they might be, I'd be most happy. I will probably try to trade for a lens I can use or sell and purchase one I can use. Thanks for any info. -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: ME Super
Make sure the shutter works and that the film wind feels smooth. Check that the meter and autoexposure respond to light changes. You might also check the condition of the mirror cushion foam. Download yourself an owner's manual and service manual if you like at http://www.robertstech.com/pentax.htm Mark -- Original Message -- Succumbed to temptation last Friday, blowing $75 on an ME Super. (I know, a fool and his money were lucky to get together in the first place) My current camera is a zx-5n. What kind of problems should I be watching out for when the ME Super arrives and I load it with film? I've got an SMC-M 135/3.5 and an A 50/2 and an A 50/1.7 I'm planning to use on the ME S (assuming it arrives as a functional body), if that helps. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
photographing LEGO (and one more cat picture)
First, a picture of a cat inside a church made of LEGO... http://www.amyhughes.org/lego/church/construction/PreciousInChurch08.jpg ZX-5n, 50mm/1.4, Kodak Portra 800. There are other pictures on that page I'd like help with (warning - there are lots of pictures)... http://www.amyhughes.org/lego/church/construction The lighting isn't good on most, and a few are digital, but most were shot with my ZX-5n and Zx-10 on Portra 800 under one or two photolamps, or natural light. The ones I'd like input on are the ones that contain lots of red. They lack detail at any exposure, and metering exposure is unpredictable, even with my handheld incident light meter. Any suggestions? I thought Portra 800, being somewhat low-contrast, would work well on LEGO. Is it possible that the very simple colors are screwing up the lab prints? The following shots are the digital ones, and I'm not looking for comment on them (but certainly wouldn't object)... The crucifix, alter, pulpit and glass walls behind them The two shots of the pulpit that follow The exterior wall shot that follows the 2 of the pulpit The lady sitting at the organ The rest are 35mm, lab-printed 4x6's. Thanks, Amy - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Ebay SPF
But Paul, that's exactly what the listing said... problems here and 'sold As-Is'. Right. Paul M. Provencher (ppro) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: More Cat Pics
Shel Belinkoff writes: A really big cat: http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/bigcat.jpg Just couldn't let this one go by without a mention about how the picture came about (there was an article in the paper over the long weekend about it). Apparently the guy in the picture doctored it with photoshop to amuse his daughter and their friends. Someone they sent it to resent it to others, someone somewhere added a story about it being the kitten of a stray living at some nuclear power plant... and just like that, another undying Internet legend is created :-) Now I'm gonna have to find that article and start an Internet Legend scrapbook :-) later, patbob ([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: UNSUBSCRIBE HELP!
Ann Sanfedele wrote: Dan if you don't love cats too you're beyond help! ;) As pets go, I rate cats about equal to toads. Same charming, warm personality. -- Daniel J. Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Stanley, Powers Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Suite203, 1170 US Highway 22 East http://danmatyola.com Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (908)725-3322 fax: (908)707-0399 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: UNSUBSCRIBE HELP!
Hey, my Siamese resents that! G Norm (FWIW, my cat plays fetch like a dog and I have the pictures to prove it!) Daniel J. Matyola wrote: Ann Sanfedele wrote: Dan if you don't love cats too you're beyond help! ;) As pets go, I rate cats about equal to toads. Same charming, warm personality. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Trick for long exposures
Ayash Kanto Mukherjee wrote: My procedure is like this. I make changes in the ISO setting of the camera and fool the lightmeter. ... Recently, Todd pointed out that some of the older bodies like K1000 or Canon AE1 are unable to measure the light using light meter for high speed films and low shutter speeds like 1/4 sec. If that is the situation, then the trick described above will be of no use to determine the duration of long exposures. I've used the same procedure. When the light meter in the K-1000 shut off for lack of light, I punted and used spot meter mode of my PZ-1p body as a light meter since it is more sensitive. Without it, I would have had to guess -- I probably would have picked the part of the scene I wanted to meter from and then moved close enough to get a reading off only it to use as a starting place. One thing I learned to be careful about with my K-1000 (and maybe others need to be as well?) is that down at the extreme end of the light meter range, the metering gets severely non-linear. When I'm close to that range, I always check the reading by making a one-stop change. If the needle deflects more than I expect a one-stop change to do, then I can't trust either reading. hope that helps, patbob ([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: Travel and/to take pictures? (was: Minimum equipment...)
Hi, before you go negotiate with your companion for free time for each of you so you get a day taking photos and s/he gets a day doing whatever s/he wants to do that doesn't involve you. 1 day in 3 or 4 should be easy enough to arrange, I'd have thought. --- Bob mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Tuesday, May 29, 2001, 1:40:45 PM, you wrote: [...] Maybe there is someone with similar feelings? Possible therapys? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: UNSUBSCRIBE HELP!
Daniel J. Matyola wrote: As pets go, I rate cats about equal to toads. Same charming, warm personality. I guess you just don't get it. Cats are not pets, they are masters. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Shutter speed testing
Mark Roberts writes: This is fascinating because it's pretty much how I was planning on setting up a shutter speed tester at home. The main difference is that I was planning on using an infrared LED emitter/detector pair (driven by an oscillator) and a frequency counter set up as a manually reset event counter. Think this would work? You'd need to run the oscillator pretty quick. If you run the LED on DC and use the period function on your frequency counter it should work really well. P.S. I'll bet the K2 shutter speeds that were off were too *long* as opposed to too short. Nope :) One K2 was pretty good and the other was underexposing. Cheers, - Dave David A. Mann, B.E. (Elec) http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ Why is it that if an adult behaves like a child they lock him up, while children are allowed to run free on the streets? -- Garfield - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: bad news for Torontonians
I just heard that ALT Camera Exchange went into receivership this afternoon. Having bought a fair amount of stuff there, all good experiences, I'm sad to see them go. -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: photographing LEGO (and one more cat picture)
Pretty impressive LEGO work, Amy. Get some slower film and a tripod. Pay attention to where your light is coming from. Shoot the floods through something to diffuse them. Doug Quoting Amy Hughes [EMAIL PROTECTED]: First, a picture of a cat inside a church made of LEGO... http://www.amyhughes.org/lego/church/construction/Precio usInChurch08.jpg ZX-5n, 50mm/1.4, Kodak Portra 800. There are other pictures on that page I'd like help with (warning - there are lots of pictures)... http://www.amyhughes.org/lego/church/construction The lighting isn't good on most, and a few are digital, but most were shot with my ZX-5n and Zx-10 on Portra 800 under one or two photolamps, or natural light. The ones I'd like input on are the ones that contain lots of red. They lack detail at any exposure, and metering exposure is unpredictable, even with my handheld incident light meter. Any suggestions? I thought Portra 800, being somewhat low-contrast, would work well on LEGO. Is it possible that the very simple colors are screwing up the lab prints? The following shots are the digital ones, and I'm not looking for comment on them (but certainly wouldn't object)... The crucifix, alter, pulpit and glass walls behind them The two shots of the pulpit that follow The exterior wall shot that follows the 2 of the pulpit The lady sitting at the organ The rest are 35mm, lab-printed 4x6's. Thanks, Amy Ashwood Lake Photography http://www.alphoto.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Tokina lens
Hi! I'm looking for a telephotolens in the range 70-200 or 70-300. But I've got a supergood deal on a new Tokina AF 35-300/4,5-6,7. Swedish listprice is: 460$ (US listprice:200) but I would only have to pay 180$. I would use it as a tele-zoom (I already have a Sigma 28-70/2,8 EX Asperical, Pentax SMC FA-50/1,4 and Takumar 135/2,5) and the reason why I'm considering it is because of the great price! It has recieved a good rating in a german photo-mag but I've heard negative stuff about it as well. Any comments or suggestions? Maybe you have another recommendation for a tele-zoom (under 400$) Pentax or other brand. The seller also has a new Tokina AT-X 400AF 400mm f/5.6 for 250$. Seems like a good price to me. Comments on the lens or the price? Thanx! Emmanuel -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- http://eman.sphosting.com - my website - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: What city is closest to Grandfather Mt? (weather forecast)
Either Asheville or Boone. You might also check the Avery County forecast on the Greenville, SC NOAA website at: http://www.nws.noaa.gov/er/gsp/ Bill, KG4LOV [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'd like to check the weather forecast for the Grandfather Mountain Nature Photography weekend but I'm wondering what city I should be looking up. Any suggestions anyone? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: UNSUBSCRIBE HELP!
At 03:25 PM 5/29/2001 -0400, you wrote: Daniel J. Matyola wrote: As pets go, I rate cats about equal to toads. Same charming, warm personality. I guess you just don't get it. Cats are not pets, they are masters. The difference between Cats and Dogs A dog looks at you and thinks -- That's a powerful creature. Yet it takes care of me, feeds me,. comforts me IT MUST BE GOD! A cat looks at you and thinks -- That's a powerful creature. Yet it takes care of me, feeds me,. comforts me I MUST BE GOD! It's up to you which you prefer. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: UNSUBSCRIBE HELP!
One master is enough for me! Dan Robert Harris wrote: I guess you just don't get it. Cats are not pets, they are masters. -- Daniel J. Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Stanley, Powers Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Suite203, 1170 US Highway 22 East http://danmatyola.com Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (908)725-3322 fax: (908)707-0399 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
circular polarizer question
Hi, I have a ZX-5N and was using a circular polarizer on a wide angle lens (28A) this weekend at a antique car show in Springfield, Missouri. I took a lot of pictures and hope they turn out well. I am just starting photography and am really loving how much I am getting into it now. I am always on a look out for pictures in my area now, Chicago area. Anyway, I digress, I have a question. In a book I own, I believe a Kodak book on photograhy, it says to increase up to a couple stops when using a circular polarizer. My question is that I did a little test with and without the circular polarizer on the lens. The meter on the camera did take into consideration when using the circular polarizer on the lens and the meter provided about two more stops vs. when the polarizer was off. I used the same scene to judge this. Later, I also did this with various sites at the show and did the same thing. Now I hope that I did not over exposure when I took a lot of pictures manually over exposing from +.5 to 2 stops. My question, long message to read to get to the question is this, do I have to manually increase exposure when the circular polarizer is on the ZX-5N camera or does the camera do this for you? Thanks for the advise in advance, Scott - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Tokina lens
If you don't mind manual focus, the SMC PENTAX-A 70-210/4 is excellent yet affordable. regards, Alan Chan I'm looking for a telephotolens in the range 70-200 or 70-300. But I've got a supergood deal on a new Tokina AF 35-300/4,5-6,7. Swedish listprice is: 460$ (US listprice:200) but I would only have to pay 180$. I would use it as a tele-zoom (I already have a Sigma 28-70/2,8 EX Asperical, Pentax SMC FA-50/1,4 and Takumar 135/2,5) and the reason why I'm considering it is because of the great price! It has recieved a good rating in a german photo-mag but I've heard negative stuff about it as well. Any comments or suggestions? Maybe you have another recommendation for a tele-zoom (under 400$) Pentax or other brand. The seller also has a new Tokina AT-X 400AF 400mm f/5.6 for 250$. Seems like a good price to me. Comments on the lens or the price? Thanx! Emmanuel _ 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 .
Random Generated Pentax Stuff
Hi all An interesting couple of pieces of random generated stuff. Pentax sold 44% of all the SLRs sold in Australia last year. They also sold 48% of the PS cameras sold here. Where things get interesting is that I got told that within three years Pentax expect to be selling many more digital cameras than film based ones, and they won't be HP/ Pentax hybrids. I find it strange that they haven't released the digital MZ-S, or a Pentax digital PS developed by themselves yet, and this sort of stuff is out there, but there you go. I got shown a print from a Hasleblad whatever with the digital back on Saturday. The print was about a metre x a metre, printed on a insert memory blank here. At $70,000 AUD for the setup you'd expect it to be decent. It was as good as any I've seen from a film based camera. I gather the CCD in the Hasleblad digital back is 36mm x 36mm (from memory). I think it is getting close to the time to think of selling my MZ-3 and Z-1p.. 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: circular polarizer question
Hi Scott, The camera does it for you. The ZX-5n's light meter doesn't know you've put a filter on, it just measures the light making it to the meter and adjusts Av and Tv accordingly. You may not have hurt much, depending on the film (print film is more forgiving than slide film). Dan Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, I have a ZX-5N and was using a circular polarizer on a wide angle lens (28A) this weekend at a antique car show in Springfield, Missouri. I took a lot of pictures and hope they turn out well. I am just starting photography and am really loving how much I am getting into it now. I am always on a look out for pictures in my area now, Chicago area. Anyway, I digress, I have a question. In a book I own, I believe a Kodak book on photograhy, it says to increase up to a couple stops when using a circular polarizer. My question is that I did a little test with and without the circular polarizer on the lens. The meter on the camera did take into consideration when using the circular polarizer on the lens and the meter provided about two more stops vs. when the polarizer was off. I used the same scene to judge this. Later, I also did this with various sites at the show and did the same thing. Now I hope that I did not over exposure when I took a lot of pictures manually over exposing from +.5 to 2 stops. My question, long message to read to get to the question is this, do I have to manually increase exposure when the circular polarizer is on the ZX-5N camera or does the camera do this for you? Thanks for the advise in advance, Scott - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Random Generated Pentax Stuff
on 5/29/01 5:20 PM, Jon Hope at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I find it strange that they haven't released the digital MZ-S, or a Pentax digital PS developed by themselves yet, and this sort of stuff is out there, but there you go. Hi Jon and all, I also understand that Pentax would be investing more resources in the digital arena and medical optics etc according to their mid to long range plan recently indicated on their web site. They have dropped the E-3000 project but just released today the smallest digital camera with 3.34mp CCD. See http://www.pentax.co.jp/japan/news/2001/200123.html 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 .
Re: OT: Accura Diamatic YS 135mm/2.8 screwmount lens question
As near as I can figure the lens is made for an EXAKTA camera, (I could be wrong). I have no personal knowledge of the type of lens mount that you describe but I don't think that YS refers to Yashica... You may be able to find more information at this web site. http://www.ihagee.org/ Now I feel that I've done my good deed for the day. At 04:57 PM 5/29/2001 +, you wrote: I was given an Accura Diamatic YS 135mm/f2.8 screwmount lens by a co-worker who had sold me a Yashica TL-Electro- X. He was under the impression this screwmount lens would fit the Yashica which takes the M-42 (Pentax/standard?) mount lens. This lens, while being the same size, seems to have one to many threads on the lens and therefore does not properly fit the Yashica. On the bottom of the lens it says 'YS-AUTO'. I am inclined to believe it might be for a later Yashica screwmount with Auto functions but can find no info on the Accura lenses. If anyone might know any info on these lenses including what mount they might be, I'd be most happy. I will probably try to trade for a lens I can use or sell and purchase one I can use. Thanks for any info. -Mark - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: circular polarizer question
Metering is through the lens, hence through the filter. No manual compensation should be necessary. Tom C. - Original Message - From: Scott Dillard [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2001 3:02 PM Subject: circular polarizer question Hi, I have a ZX-5N and was using a circular polarizer on a wide angle lens (28A) this weekend at a antique car show in Springfield, Missouri. I took a lot of pictures and hope they turn out well. I am just starting photography and am really loving how much I am getting into it now. I am always on a look out for pictures in my area now, Chicago area. Anyway, I digress, I have a question. In a book I own, I believe a Kodak book on photograhy, it says to increase up to a couple stops when using a circular polarizer. My question is that I did a little test with and without the circular polarizer on the lens. The meter on the camera did take into consideration when using the circular polarizer on the lens and the meter provided about two more stops vs. when the polarizer was off. I used the same scene to judge this. Later, I also did this with various sites at the show and did the same thing. Now I hope that I did not over exposure when I took a lot of pictures manually over exposing from +.5 to 2 stops. My question, long message to read to get to the question is this, do I have to manually increase exposure when the circular polarizer is on the ZX-5N camera or does the camera do this for you? Thanks for the advise in advance, Scott - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: ME Super
Hi Paul, I think the light seal foam on this camera have been replaced at least once. Any idea how long the stuff lasts before needing to be replaced? Dan Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mirror and light seal foam were the only thing I found awry with mine. I know others will share more... But it's a gutsy little camera, very nice in my view. Sad that there is no depth of field preview, my only real complaint. Paul M. Provencher (ppro) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Random Generated Pentax Stuff
At 05:35 30/05/01, Ken wrote: I also understand that Pentax would be investing more resources in the digital arena and medical optics etc according to their mid to long range plan recently indicated on their web site. They have dropped the E-3000 project but just released today the smallest digital camera with 3.34mp CCD. See http://www.pentax.co.jp/japan/news/2001/200123.html Thanks for that, Ken. I also found the accessories for the MZ-S at http://www.pentax.co.jp/japan/news/2001/200119.html Which are interesting, and would be more so if I could read Japanese. :-) 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: circular polarizer question
Hello, the answer is NO. The camera will compensate by itself because there is less light going inside the camera... Alex Scott Dillard wrote: Hi, I have a ZX-5N and was using a circular polarizer on a wide angle lens (28A) this weekend at a antique car show in Springfield, Missouri. I took a lot of pictures and hope they turn out well. I am just starting photography and am really loving how much I am getting into it now. I am always on a look out for pictures in my area now, Chicago area. Anyway, I digress, I have a question. In a book I own, I believe a Kodak book on photograhy, it says to increase up to a couple stops when using a circular polarizer. My question is that I did a little test with and without the circular polarizer on the lens. The meter on the camera did take into consideration when using the circular polarizer on the lens and the meter provided about two more stops vs. when the polarizer was off. I used the same scene to judge this. Later, I also did this with various sites at the show and did the same thing. Now I hope that I did not over exposure when I took a lot of pictures manually over exposing from +.5 to 2 stops. My question, long message to read to get to the question is this, do I have to manually increase exposure when the circular polarizer is on the ZX-5N camera or does the camera do this for you? Thanks for the advise in advance, Scott - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . -- --- Alexandre A. P. Suaide, Ph.D. mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Physics Department University of Sao Paulo - BrazilPhone: 1-313-577-5419 Wayne State University - MI -USAICQ number: 78139605 --- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Ebay SPF
You're right, Paul. Perhaps I shouldn't have said threaten him with negative feedback; that was too strong a word. And yes, he did say that the items were sold as is. But he did make certain representations as to the condition of the lenses. He said there was nothing wrong with the Tak aside from the dented filter ring. He said that the 28mm Kitstar was in good shape. And he said that the body appeared to be in good condition other than the sticky shutter. Even if sold as is, it seems to me that he mis-represented the condition of those items. Obviously, I don't think that James should immediately contact the seller screaming that he's going to register negative feedback if things aren't rectified, but as a last resort, that is an option, IMHO. I guess that it depends on how honourable the vendor is... regards, frank Provencher, Paul M. wrote: Actually, eBay strictly prohibits using or threatening negative feedback to in any way influence a seller... Not that anyone observes that rule, but it does turn the negotiation to an adversarial stage and I don't know that I would resort to that intially, or even after a phone conversation. Paul M. Provencher (ppro) -Original Message- From: Frank Theriault [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, May 29, 2001 6:19 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Ebay SPF Well, I hate to say it, James, but the vendor did say: This lot is sold as is tho as I am not a camera expert, so I cannot guarantee that a cleaning will solve the shutter problem. Of course that doesn't give him license to misrepresent anything. I would think that about all you can do is ask for a refund and see if he's amenable under the circumstances. It would appear that he may not have been aware of the deficiencies. When asking for the refund, you could threaten him with negative feedback on eBay. Beyond that, Caveat Emptor rules, I would think. regards, frank James Adams wrote: I received the Spotmatic F, lenses and flash today from the auction I won. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1236238488 The SPF shutter/mirror was jamming (which I fixed), and the SMC Tak 55mm f1.8 lens had the filter ring dented from the camera being dropped. The rear element had fluid marks inside the lens, plus what looks to be mold inside the front element. The same is true for the Kitsar 28mm lens. On getting home I found the spotmeter does not work, also the flash is dead. The only thing that works ok, is the Kitstar 80mm - 210 Zoom. Quote: The lens that is ON the camera in the photos is marked ASAHI Opt. Co. Japan SMC Takumar 1:1.8/55. This is the only lens with any damage.there is nothing wrong with the lens itself, but the other rim has been dented/pushed in. Quote: Kitstar Multicoated 1:2.8 f=28 mm. It is in good shape and comes in its own leather case. The 3rd lens (the zoom) is marked Kitstar Auto-Zoom 1:3.8 f=80mm - 210 mm What recourse have I got. 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Tokina 35-300
It's an awful lens! They had to give them away for $99-$149 here in the US. Don't bother. The British mags called it a bit of a stinker. Robert 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 .
Grandfather Mountain weather, etc.
I've put a weather forecast link on the PDML Grandfather Mountain guestbook. http://robertstech.com/guestbook.mv?parm_func=view - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Technical question for those with 77LTD and FA85F1.4
Depth of field has nothing to do with the characteristics of a particular lens. It is merely a function of aperture and Focal length. The answer is simple. The 77 limited will have a greater depth of field at any focusing distance, with a commensurate wider field of view at that same distance due to it's shorter focal length and smaller maximum aperture. For example the 77/f1.8 ltd. would have a depth of field at one meter of .993 M to 1.07 M or a total DOF of .014 M or a little over 1/2 inch. The 75/f1.4 would have a depth of field at one meter of .996 M to 1.004 M or a total DOF of .009 M or a little over 1/3 inch. At 08:04 PM 5/29/2001 -0400, you wrote: Hey all, I have a technical question regarding these two lenses. I'm sure someone has experienced both. I would like to know which of these has the longer DOF wide open. I'm interested in something a little longer for available light night shooting. Basically from the comments I've read, the FA85 F1.4 has a rather short DOF optimizied for portraiture. I haven't seen to many comments on the 77LTD's DOF length wide open. Any help in this regard is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Douglas E Harmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://personal.mia.bellsouth.net/~genius91/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: bad news for Torontonians
That's really bad Aaron. First Broadway camera, now Alt! At the same time across the street, Henrys is getting bigger and bigger. I don't like that. Herbet. --- Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just heard that ALT Camera Exchange went into receivership this afternoon. Having bought a fair amount of stuff there, all good experiences, I'm sad to see them go. -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . __ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! 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: Ebay SPF
I've had good luck by writing a very diplomatic letter outlining the problem and asking if there is something the seller can do to help me out. In each case, I've either received an offer to return for refund, or a cash refund of part of the purchase price, even though the auction was As Is. Nevertheless, I have revised my personal Ebay rules as a result of several less-than-stellar purchases in the past year: Rule 1: If it appears they don't know anything about cameras, they don't. There could be a grinch living in the aperture blades and they wouldn't notice it. Bid with caution, and bid low. Rule 2: Treat every camera which the seller bought at an estate sale is being sold by a person who qualifies for Rule 1 *and* Rule 3. Rule 3: As is means As Is for sure if the seller is a grinch. People who buy estate sale cameras are likely grinches. Camera shops which advertise Like New, Perfect, Mint Plus then add As Is - No Returns in the fine print are grinches. Rule 4: If I don't know the going price for that item or similar items, I don't bid. (I still see Ebayers paying $150 for used gear they can buy new with warranty for less either locally or by mail-order). Rule 5: I never, ever, and I repeat never ever buy a K1000 on Ebay. Heck, I can get any one of eight or ten much better cameras, some brand new with warranty, others like a Super Program or ME Super or MX or so on, for about the same price as a K1000. For me, the only charm of the K1000 is battery-less operation for astro-photography, which I don't do. Rule 6: Buy sets, then sell off the unwanted parts of the set. (Pssst... anyone want a really good P30t for a very reasonable price? Make an offer... soon to be seen on Ebay with a great ad including a throw-away lens, strap, manual, and a nice high reserve) Rule 7 (or Rule 1 after all other Rules are followed): Whenever physically possible, avoid bidding on a good deal or a very desirable item until the last minute. Or even the last thirty seconds. Early bids needlessly inflate the final price. With very few exceptions, every item will show up again within days or weeks, giving me another chance if my late-in-the-auction bid doesn't win. .. and important enough to not even need a Rule - always check the seller's feedback *and* items sold before bidding. If they are selling Beanie Babies, they know a lot about Beanie Babies, but no matter how good their feedback rating don't expect much in the way of pre-sale camera testing. -- 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 .
Re: Random Generated Pentax Stuff
Hi Jon, Adorama has prices on a few MZ-S accessories, if you are in the market: PXCS105, PXCS130, PXTS110, PXBG10. Dan Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] At 05:35 30/05/01, Ken wrote: I also understand that Pentax would be investing more resources in the digital arena and medical optics etc according to their mid to long range plan recently indicated on their web site. They have dropped the E-3000 project but just released today the smallest digital camera with 3.34mp CCD. See http://www.pentax.co.jp/japan/news/2001/200123.html Thanks for that, Ken. I also found the accessories for the MZ-S at http://www.pentax.co.jp/japan/news/2001/200119.html Which are interesting, and would be more so if I could read Japanese. :-) 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: BAG advise
- Original Message - From: Kenneth Waller Subject: Re: BAG advise Most of the sales personnel in the camera shops in my area know far less then I do about the items that I'm interested in puschasing. They're only interested in making the sale and moving on to the next customer. I would feel somewhat obliged to purchase in these stores if the sales people could add some value to doing so. Until then I'll research the heck out of the item I'm looking for and shop the price in New York. Ken Waller There is a certain cause and effect at work here. The local people don't get the sales, so they can't afford to keep knowledgable people. Because of this, the local people don't get the sales. It is an unfortunate situation. What is most unfortunate is that as long as the local people cannot afford to hire quality staff, it won't change. What will happen is that eventually, you won't have a local camera shop to fall back on. You know that in the long haul, you are only hurting yourself. 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: UNSUBSCRIBE HELP!
- Original Message - From: Peter Alling Subject: Re: UNSUBSCRIBE HELP! At 03:25 PM 5/29/2001 -0400, you wrote: Daniel J. Matyola wrote: As pets go, I rate cats about equal to toads. Same charming, warm personality. I guess you just don't get it. Cats are not pets, they are masters. The difference between Cats and Dogs A dog looks at you and thinks -- That's a powerful creature. Yet it takes care of me, feeds me,. comforts me IT MUST BE GOD! A cat looks at you and thinks -- . Cats don't think. It's up to you which you prefer. I keep both. The dogs for campanionship, the cats as pest control, and because Leica is quite fond of her cat. 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: OT: bad news for Torontonians
Oh no! Say it ain't true! Best selection of screwmount stuff in town - gone! I've bought some gear there real cheap at their after-Christmas sales over the years. It was (sob!) where I bought 90% of my film, and where I got the vast majority of my colour processing done. You're right, Herbet, Henry's gets bigger and bigger, and the little guys get squeezed out. This sucks. regards, frank herbet brasileiro wrote: That's really bad Aaron. First Broadway camera, now Alt! At the same time across the street, Henrys is getting bigger and bigger. I don't like that. Herbet. --- Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just heard that ALT Camera Exchange went into receivership this afternoon. Having bought a fair amount of stuff there, all good experiences, I'm sad to see them go. -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . __ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! 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: Ebay SPF
Well, it depends. He did say the camera was AS-IS, so he may not let you return it, despite the fact he totally misrepresented the 28 and 55mm lenses. You can try though. Otherwise, you did get a SPF + 80-210 mm zoom for $107. Not a bad deal, but I know it stinks because you still got screwed. BTW, my policy on eBay is to assume the equipment needs work, and bid accordingly - unless you know and trust the seller. I have learned this the hard way. Todd At 09:05 PM 5/28/01 -0700, you wrote: I received the Spotmatic F, lenses and flash today from the auction I won. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1236238488 The SPF shutter/mirror was jamming (which I fixed), and the SMC Tak 55mm f1.8 lens had the filter ring dented from the camera being dropped. The rear element had fluid marks inside the lens, plus what looks to be mold inside the front element. The same is true for the Kitsar 28mm lens. On getting home I found the spotmeter does not work, also the flash is dead. The only thing that works ok, is the Kitstar 80mm - 210 Zoom. Quote: The lens that is ON the camera in the photos is marked ASAHI Opt. Co. Japan SMC Takumar 1:1.8/55. This is the only lens with any damage.there is nothing wrong with the lens itself, but the other rim has been dented/pushed in. Quote: Kitstar Multicoated 1:2.8 f=28 mm. It is in good shape and comes in its own leather case. The 3rd lens (the zoom) is marked Kitstar Auto-Zoom 1:3.8 f=80mm - 210 mm What recourse have I got. 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: Ebay SPF
After reading your original message again, I still say contact the seller with a diplomatic letter and see if he or she offers some sort of partial or full refund. There's nothing great about the condition of the lenses, as they stated, and the stuff would be a disappointment to any buyer. Looking at the seller's feedback, they look like trustworthy sellers. But trustworthy is not knowledgeable - these folks wouldn't know to check for fungus in a lens, or oil on aperture blades, or sticky aperture ring, or any of the other normal checks that should be made prior to offering lenses and cameras for sale. Looking at the items they sell, it's clear that A: they sell used toys and junk, and B: the other camera gear they sold clearly indicates they don't know nothin' about cameras. If they don't offer to make it right at little or no expense to you, they deserve bad feedback. But there is no need to threaten them, just do it, if all else fails. At least you might warn someone else about their inability to accurately describe camera gear. -- 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 .
RE: Minimum equipment to travel to UK
That's why you take a camera like the MX. Batteries? I don't need no stinkin' batteries... Of course, it also comes in handy when you cameras all take the same battery - my ME, KX, and Ricoh all do. And since the KX is all mechanical I can steal it's battery when another camera's dies. (ya, I know I'm cheap) Todd At 11:02 AM 5/29/01 +0100, you wrote: Bring a massive stock of batteries for your Camera. A CR2 for example is £7 everywhere in the UK but I can mail Order them from Guernsey (offshore) for about £1.30 I was well gutted when my batteries ran out. I had taken only 2 spares (camera needs 2) but one of them turned out to be a dud. It had been lying round the house for a while so I thought to use that first but it was obviously hanging around too long! I had to buy one at full price!! Dont know how much batteries are for you but I am sure they are cheaper than here! Rob Brigham - - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Attention Canadians!
Way to go! Dan Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] This Saturday, June 2, pick up a copy of the National Post. Look for the Grand Prix of Canada feature section. Look for two images of Gilles Villeneuve, taken at Mosport in the '70's. Check the photo credit. I'm gonna be published! No money, just credit. It ain't likely to happen again, so don't miss this once in a lifetime opportunity. regards, frank - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 STUFF FOR AUCTION
None of your pictures are coming up for me in your auctions :( Todd At 08:45 PM 5/29/01 -0400, you wrote: In addition to the screwmount lenses i put up at ebay last week I have added a KM SLR and a 45-125 SMC Zoom ( k mount). For info go to: http://www.gate.net/~hifisapi/JCO_AUCT.HTM 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 .
Which lens is sharper - FA 35 mm f2.0 or FA 50 mm f1.7?
Greetings! I have both FA 35 mm f2.0 and FA 50 mm f1.7 lens. I can not determine which one is more sharp. I have taken slide pictures with 100 ASA film at f2.0, f4.0, f5.6 and f8.0 of my daughters dolls with both of these lenses. My subjective opinion - 35mm f2.0 may be sharper slightly. But I may have been biased in the test as I did this test after buying the FA 35mm f2.0. six months back. Did any body has any opinion on these two lenses. Just curious. With thanks. _ 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: Travel and/to take pictures? (was: Minimum equipment...)
Several possible solutions in addition to the ones already suggested (i.e., negotiate time off or learn to live within restrictions). 1. Interest your spouse and/or significant other in your photography. Even better, interest her in her own photography. 2. Teach her to value your photography. a. Show her the value added from good photographs vs. PS record snap shots. If she can't see the difference, b. Blow up good and bad shots to 8x10 or 11x14, ask some of her friends to come over to see your vacation shots, then ask which they like. Hopefully, in a large enough group of friends, they won't all be clueless. 3. Tell her that travel is an important time for you to take photographs. If she is too selfish to be able to deal with this, tell her to get a life and find another spouse and/or significant other. 4. Take separate vacations. Good luck! Stan From: Jaume Lahuerta [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 29 May 2001 05:40:45 -0700 (PDT) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Travel and/to take pictures? (was: Minimum equipment...) In my last 4 days trip I shot 5 rolls of slides. I was carrying the MZ-5n with 28-70/4, A24/2.8, A50/1.4 and 1,7x AF converter.(not considering 2 point and shot print rolls). I endend up by questioning myself if I was traveling and taking some pictures or if I was traveling in order to take some pictures. If I traveled alone, I think my answer would be closer to the second one, but when there is someone with you, that only consider photos as 'recording the vacation'... a body with an acceptable zoom seems the maximum equipment 'acceptable'. In my case, I feel 'guilty' if I see someone waiting for me because I am switching lenses, or I am metering at 3 different points, or... I also have the 'problem' that I see everything as a potential picture, and this is somehow 'stressing'. Maybe there is someone with similar feelings? Possible therapys? Jaume zxcv ar2 wrote: Greetings! What minimum equipments will you take to travel to UK and France for one month with your wife children? Pictures will be taken for recording the vacation i.e. wife children in front of Eifel Tower. Will you take a good PS like Olympus Stylus Epic or a Pentax with 35mm f2.0 lens or more lenses? [Whatever you choose, you have to carry the equipment through the subways or metros, trains, buses along with luggages of yours , your wife and children. Example - You are going to Paris from London back via chunnel train. You have to get your luggage from your hotel to railway stations, then to hotel at Paris railway station.] I may do this next year. With thanks. __ 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Trick for long exposures
On Tue, 29 May 2001, Patrick White wrote: I've used the same procedure. When the light meter in the K-1000 shut off for lack of light, I punted and used spot meter mode of my PZ-1p body as a light meter since it is more sensitive. Without it, I would have had to guess -- I probably would have picked the part of the scene I wanted to meter from and then moved close enough to get a reading off only it to use as a starting place. One thing I learned to be careful about with my K-1000 (and maybe others need to be as well?) is that down at the extreme end of the light meter range, the metering gets severely non-linear. When I'm close to that range, I always check the reading by making a one-stop change. If the needle deflects more than I expect a one-stop change to do, then I can't trust either reading. hope that helps, patbob ([EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]) Hi! Many thanks for suggestion. Yes, it helped me. I didn't know that the lightmeter of K1000 also behaves nonlinearly under certain situation. With kind regards, Ayash Kanto. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Who have minimum number of lenses than me ?
Just curious. Is there any member of this group has fewer lenses than me? I have just four lenses. FA 35 mm f2.0, FA 50 mm f1.7, FA 135 mm f2.8 IF and a Cosina/Vivitar/Soligor/Promaster 100 mm f3.5 macro. With thanks. _ 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: Travel and/to take pictures? (was: Minimum equipment...)
In my last 4 days trip I shot 5 rolls of slides. I was carrying the MZ-5n with 28-70/4, A24/2.8, A50/1.4 and 1,7x AF converter.(not considering 2 point and shot print rolls). I endend up by questioning myself if I was traveling and taking some pictures or if I was traveling in order to take some pictures. Both. There's no traveling without taking pictures, and, many times, there's no taking pictures without travelling. In my last trip, for three weeks in Italy, I took a backpack with an MX, 28, 35, 50, 135, 80-200 lenses, a Leica M6, 35, 50 and 85 lenses, and a Canon GIII with its flash as a backup, plus about 50 rolls of film. It took pain and tears to leave the ZX5n and ME-Super at home. I ended up using all these cameras and lenses, except the 80-200 (not much of a zoom guy anymore) -- Just make sure you carry another, smaller camera bag, empty, so you can leave some stuff in the hotel/car/whatever if you don't need it. If I traveled alone, I think my answer would be closer to the second one, but when there is someone with you, that only consider photos as 'recording the vacation'... a body with an acceptable zoom seems the maximum equipment 'acceptable'. My wife knows I take pictures all the time. We often split for a few hours here and there when on vacation. My carrying a backpack full of cameras and a couple of ziplock bags with film is an expected part of a trip. In my case, I feel 'guilty' if I see someone waiting for me because I am switching lenses, or I am metering at 3 different points, or... Oh, *they* should feel guilty for interfering with the creative process of the best photographer they'll ever know! Sheesh! I also have the 'problem' that I see everything as a potential picture, and this is somehow 'stressing'. Doesn't have to be stressing! Just make sure you have a camera handy when you see these pictures, and take the photo! Seeing like a photographer can only help you enjoy what you see even more. You'll find yourself telling your companion look at those , helping them notice details and things that would otherwise go unnoticed. Maybe there is someone with similar feelings? Possible therapys? No therapies. Me, I'm trying to get my wife into photography, just so I can make sure that the ZX5 and 28-70 f4 come with us on future trips... :-) -- - Juan J. Buhler | Sr. FX Animator @ PDI | http://www.crosswinds.net/~jbuhler - - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Help, stuck lens
Tonight I put an Albinar 28-80 with pk-a mount on my PZ 20. Lens wouldn't fully mount and will not dismount. Any suggestions??? Please!!! I am in a panic. Feel like taking a hammer to the lens and taking it off in pieces. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Help, stuck lens
Some off brand lenses are fine. However I used to sell Albinar lenses and I wouldn't put one on an off brand body. At 10:16 PM 5/29/2001 -0500, you wrote: On Tue, 29 May 2001 22:00:30 -0500, Ted Beilby wrote: Tonight I put an Albinar 28-80 with pk-a mount on my PZ 20. Lens wouldn't fully mount and will not dismount. Any suggestions??? Please!!! I am in a panic. Feel like taking a hammer to the lens and taking it off in pieces. I had this happen when I mounted an off-brand lens to my ZX-5n. I just kept rocking it and it finally came off. (But I can relate to your feeling of using a hammer!) After that, I swore I would never place another off brand lens on any of my Pentax bodies. Later, Gary - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Help, stuck lens
It's probably a Ricoh-P compatible lens. If so, the lens has a spring loaded contact that will drop into the well that the camera AF shaft sinks into. You'll need a very thing tool that can be inserted between the lens and the camera at the point where the AF linkage is. You'll then have to work the spring-loaded contact back up into the lens, and then it will twist off. - MCC At 10:00 PM 5/29/01 -0500, you wrote: Tonight I put an Albinar 28-80 with pk-a mount on my PZ 20. Lens wouldn't fully mount and will not dismount. Any suggestions??? Please!!! I am in a panic. Feel like taking a hammer to the lens and taking it off in pieces. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino Kalamazoo, MI [EMAIL PROTECTED] - - - - - - - - - - Photos: http://www.markcassino.com - - - - - - - - - -
Fwd: Re: Help, stuck lens
Make that a very THIN tool... It's probably a Ricoh-P compatible lens. If so, the lens has a spring loaded contact that will drop into the well that the camera AF shaft sinks into. You'll need a very thing tool that can be inserted between the lens and the camera at the point where the AF linkage is. You'll then have to work the spring-loaded contact back up into the lens, and then it will twist off. - MCC At 10:00 PM 5/29/01 -0500, you wrote: Tonight I put an Albinar 28-80 with pk-a mount on my PZ 20. Lens wouldn't fully mount and will not dismount. Any suggestions??? Please!!! I am in a panic. Feel like taking a hammer to the lens and taking it off in pieces. - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino Kalamazoo, MI [EMAIL PROTECTED] - - - - - - - - - - Photos: http://www.markcassino.com - - - - - - - - - -
Re: Help, stuck lens
On Tue, 29 May 2001 23:16:30 -0400, Peter Alling wrote: Some off brand lenses are fine. However I used to sell Albinar lenses and I wouldn't put one on an off brand body. Gee, I didn't know that Albinar made bodies. g Later, Gary - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Help, stuck lens
Parse the sentence I didn't say they made bodies. (But if they did they'd be just awful). At 10:33 PM 5/29/2001 -0500, you wrote: On Tue, 29 May 2001 23:16:30 -0400, Peter Alling wrote: Some off brand lenses are fine. However I used to sell Albinar lenses and I wouldn't put one on an off brand body. Gee, I didn't know that Albinar made bodies. g Later, Gary - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Help, stuck lens
I am resending this plead for help. Waiting not too patiently for someone to reply It was dark and I thought I had grabbed my 70-210 which is also an Albinar but has worked fine on this body. I keep checking for a response but no-one has answered me yet. Please respond off list so I can get it asap. I subscribe to the digest so time passes while the messages accumulate. (Tonight I put an Albinar 28-80 with pk-a mount on my PZ 20. Lens wouldn't fully mount and will not dismount. Any suggestions??? Please!!! I am in a panic. Feel like taking a hammer to the lens and taking it off in pieces.) Thanks Ted Beilby Fayetteville, AR - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Help, stuck lens
On Tue, 29 May 2001 23:35:03 -0400, Peter Alling wrote: Parse the sentence I didn't say they made bodies. (But if they did they'd be just awful). Yeah, I did that after I sent the reply. Sorry 'bout that. :-^) Later, Gary - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Pentax MZ-S Accessories on Japan website
All, I spent a little time perusing the Pentax Japan website and found the following page with pictures of MZ-S accessories. The battery pack picture is the best one that I have seen. Can someone who reads Japanese let us know what some of the other accessories are? Are the QS-10 and QS-20 custom tripod quick releases? Thanks, --Mark http://www.pentax.co.jp/japan/news/2001/200119_t.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OK it's about time, Pentax repairer list compilation
On 29 May 2001, at 7:09, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Hi Rob ... How's the list coming along? Hi Shel, I haven't enough information to put a page up of any significance, the response to my initial post was pretty limited (about 5 responses, most of which were relating to service centres external to the USA). Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax MZ-S Accessories on Japan website
on 5/29/01 11:57 PM, Mark Erickson at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Are the QS-10 and QS-20 custom tripod quick releases? Yes, and I understand that they are the rebadged Velbon quick shoes. See http://www.velbon.co.jp/catalog/accessory/quickshoe/qra635/main.html for 35mm and; and http://www.velbon.co.jp/catalog/accessory/quickshoe/qra667/main.html for MedF 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 .
Re: Help, stuck lens
Well, I got the lens off my PZ 20. I cut a piece of film off an exposed/processed roll leader and slipped it into the very narrow gap between the camera mount and the lens mount. Slid it around until it was covering the af probe (which was in the mf position) and Hurrah! the lens dismounted. That lens will never go on the PZ 20 again. Will probably go directly to eBay. Thanks if any have replied. Ted Beilby Fayetteville, AR - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: circular polarizer question
Since the camera meter will compensate the difference automatically, you do not need to compensate manually. So the answer is no. However, if you use a handheld meter, the answer will be yes. regards, Alan Chan Hi, I have a ZX-5N and was using a circular polarizer on a wide angle lens (28A) this weekend at a antique car show in Springfield, Missouri. I took a lot of pictures and hope they turn out well. I am just starting photography and am really loving how much I am getting into it now. I am always on a look out for pictures in my area now, Chicago area. Anyway, I digress, I have a question. In a book I own, I believe a Kodak book on photograhy, it says to increase up to a couple stops when using a circular polarizer. My question is that I did a little test with and without the circular polarizer on the lens. The meter on the camera did take into consideration when using the circular polarizer on the lens and the meter provided about two more stops vs. when the polarizer was off. I used the same scene to judge this. Later, I also did this with various sites at the show and did the same thing. Now I hope that I did not over exposure when I took a lot of pictures manually over exposing from +.5 to 2 stops. My question, long message to read to get to the question is this, do I have to manually increase exposure when the circular polarizer is on the ZX-5N camera or does the camera do this for you? Thanks for the advise in advance, Scott _ 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: Technical question for those with 77LTD and FA85F1.4
I think you misunderstand. The discussion between the FA*85/1.4 and FA77/1.8 was about sharpness and bokeh. Personally, I have found the FA77/1.8 has more natural bokeh. About the FA*85/1.4, it performs pretty poor at wide open near infinite. regards, Alan Chan Hey all, I have a technical question regarding these two lenses. I'm sure someone has experienced both. I would like to know which of these has the longer DOF wide open. I'm interested in something a little longer for available light night shooting. Basically from the comments I've read, the FA85 F1.4 has a rather short DOF optimizied for portraiture. I haven't seen to many comments on the 77LTD's DOF length wide open. Any help in this regard is greatly appreciated. Thanks, Douglas E Harmon [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://personal.mia.bellsouth.net/~genius91/ _ 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: Test report of FA 135 f2.8 lens
Greetings! When was Pentax FA 135 f2.8 was introduced? I have not seen any test report of this lens in back issues of Popular Photography. Does any body here or in Europe has any test report on this lens. With thanks. I have never seen any test report on this lens too, but I remember a Japanese magazine described this lens as a '*' lens performance without the '*'. regards, Alan Chan _ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
