OT: This Pentax classified ad made me laugh
http://www.tradingpost.com.au/search- results/ad_view/1,,,00.html?CD_CPD=%21trvC4b3nskdtCD_NPD=%21trOu 9DvVNIVQitemNum=13 Might have to cut and paste the URL. 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 .
Pretty pictures
Hi, If anyone wants to see some shots made with the 31mm Ltd or a comparison shot of the MZ-S/Z1-P, please mail me OFF LIST (sorry for shouting). They are just snapshots of a bridge in St Petersburg at fully open and closed aperture. Total of 250Kb for all three. Bit of operator error (left the date [not data] imprinting on on the MZ-S, although I was sure it was off) and some scanning artefacts. Replies to the list will not be answered. mike - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
31mm Ltd evaluation
Hi all, Quick dirty, part of a private mail to a PDML member: Seems to be an excellent performer. Very little vignetting, no obvious colour cast, astonishing flare resistance, bright look in the viewfinder, fast and quiet in AF, easy to focus in MF, high resolution. Negatives: big, silver, expensive. Seems to have a fixed hood and the lens cap pushes on over it. The cap is lined with green velvet and I suspect that, over time, this would become quite loose. Feels good when it is new. mike - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Voigtlaender vs Pentax
Dear Arnold, and the other PDMLers, On Thu, Jun 21, 2001 at 05:56:39AM +0200, Arnold Stark wrote: [ Useful advice about where to buy cameras in Germany snipped. ] Sorry if I've offended the Pentax users here, but my lust for wider lenses has driven me to the option of range-finder-style cameras. But fear not, I do own two ME Supers, one MX, winders for all three, plus eight SMC Pentax lenses. New Voigtländer wide angles are not necessarily cheaper than used Pentax ones. Well, in the UK, I can get Voigtlaender Bessa L (the one without rangefinder - actually the light-tight box with a shutter and a screw thread) plus the 15mm lens for 450ukp. I don't think at these focal lengths I'd really benefit from an SLR. I mainly shoot from the hip with the SMC A 24/2.8 (actually, from the knees!) and I imagine it would be similar with a 15mm. I can pop a level into the accessory shoe and keep the viewfinder in my pocket. But I'm torn - I love my Pentax cameras dearly! Yours sincerely, Frank. -- Francis Tang, Postgraduate Research Student, LFCS, Edinburgh. Visiting: AG14, FB Mathematik, TU Darmstadt, Deutschland. Tel: +49 174/3545241 (D2 Voda) ZNr: S215/215 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] WWW: http://www.dcs.ed.ac.uk/home/fhlt/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Where German PDMLers shop their camera gear
On Thu 2001-06-21 (05:56), Arnold Stark wrote: Hello Francis Tang, I guess I must have been unlucky because Darmstadt doesn't seem to have many good camera stores. (Noone here's heard of the Voigtlaender!) Maybe Darmstadt does not ahve many good camera stores, but Frankfurt is not far away, and you should be more lucky there. Hm, Darmstadt is famous for Jugenstil, but not for cameras. In fact I would not know the best shop there, although I've been working there for 5 years. I'd recommend the shop at the eastern exit of the Luisenplatz (that's this one with the statue of Ludwig on a high pillar). At least they offer a big second hand market their twice a year. I did not have any contact, but there's a good club who might have helped you. Voigtlaender should be known in every good shop, although they are out of market mostly everywhere (old cameras, now mainly reseller of lenses, cheap cameras or flims - do they actually build anything on their own? I considered them as a low quality seller nowadays). In fact the same is true for Pentax :-( Most shops offer Nikon and Canon, while only few offer another brand, such as Minolta/Pentax/Olympus/Leica... Prices in Germany are high for cameras, so there's no real cheap offer. What you may get cheaply is some equipment from Russia (some lenses) or Tschechien (Tchecia? bw-paper, films) which I purchased at Fotostube Weiden (now Foto Brenner, http://www.fotobrenner.de/) - this shop is good for extra equipment and workshop, but not for cameras. They offer e.g. cheap 6x6 cameras, panorama cameras ot other weird stuff - put since you stick to Pentax, this may be of minor interest to you ;-) I purchased my MZ-5N at Foto Koch (Duesseldorf, http://www.foto-koch.de/), while another online seller, apart from technik-direkt is e.g. Oehling http://www.oehling.de/ (more high-end and digital), New York Camera (http://www.ny-camera.com) or Foto Brinker (http://www.fotoversand-brinker.de/ cheap, but sometimes unclear quality). When you look at the German FAQs, http://www.drf-faq.de , you'll find a link to even more shops: http://home.t-online.de/home/TFrank/fotoversender.htm In fact this is one of the excellent source when you have questions to photographie in Germany: news:de.rec.fotografie , a high volume newsgroup, but very well kept. HTH Martin - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Question about ZX5n Focusing Screen
Having grown up on a Super Program which has been replaced with a ZX-5n, I've always wanted to replace the focusing screen on the ZX-5n. Is it really feasible to use the ZX-M screen on a ZX-5n? I would be very interested in this repair. I believe so. 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 .
Overlapping frames on MZ-S
Hi, Last two frames on the roll of EBX I put through were overlapped by more than half. Anyone else had this problem? mike - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Overlapping frames on MZ-S
Sounds like the camera tried to get an extra frame or two out of the roll. How many exposures did you get? Len --- -Original Message- From: mike wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2001 5:26 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Overlapping frames on MZ-S Hi, Last two frames on the roll of EBX I put through were overlapped by more than half. Anyone else had this problem? mike - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Traveling in Deutschland
- Original Message - From: Francis Tang [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2001 10:59 PM Subject: Re: Traveling in Deutschland Dear Francis, living in a very little town in SCHWARZWALD (= Black Forrest) I call with people of BRENNER (Mr.Fürbringer or Mr.Pospiech) 0961 / 6 70 60 40 and order most cameras, Films and so on by BRENNER Foto Versand (www.alles-foto.de und [EMAIL PROTECTED]) A three-monthly catalogue (234 pages) is free of charge. BRENNER Is located in Bavaria at Weiden. 10 000 items are in every catalogue, Voigtlaender Bessa cameras naturally too. In July/August we will be for three weeks in Scotland. Sincerely Yours Kristian-Heinrich Tel: +49 174/3545241 (D2 Voda) ZNr: S215/215 Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] WWW: http://www.dcs.ed.ac.uk/home/fhlt/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: This Pentax classified ad made me laugh
URL didn't work for me (even after cutting and pasting it together). -- Original Message -- http://www.tradingpost.com.au/search- results/ad_view/1,,,00.html?CD_CPD=%21trvC4b3nskdtCD_NPD=%21trOu 9DvVNIVQitemNum=13 Might have to cut and paste the URL. 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
A question of perspective
This question is just out of curiosity: For those who use 645/67 lenses on 35mm bodies (probably only a couple), do you find that your images have a flatter field? That is, do they look more natural because of the greater lens coverage? Collin * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Colour-presentation of Pentax lenses compared to Other Brands
Hugo Kok wrote: What I did now as an experiment is: loaded Velvia (from my own stock, from the same batch) in my friend's and my own camera and shot the same subjects (again as in Norway) and have it developed at the same lab - actually like Alin proposed. I will post the results of test films as soon as we (the more observants the better to reach intersubjectivity) analysed them. Thanks, this'll give us some data we can really work with. I'm curious to see the results! -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: Lightning
D. Glenn Arthur Jr. wrote: This is what an LX is for, right? That is EXACTLY what an LX is for. :) I made a series of amusing self portraits while on a long drive in the car at night...I put my 24mm on the LX, stopped it down to f22 and put it on auto, set the camera on the dash and tripped the shutter. Oh, I was in the passenger seat, for the safety-conscious out there. Anyhow, the images are goofily fantastic. The exposures ranged from ten minutes to nearly half an hour. -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 .
80-320 lens purchase question
Hi: I could use some advise. BH has what seems like 2 very similar Pentax lenses. The only differences I can tell are price and catalog number and one is called silver. They list a Zoom Tele 80-320mm f/4.5-5.6 Lens SMCP-FA Auto Focus Lens with a catalog number 27607 for $279.95 and a Zoom Tele 80-320mm f/4.5-5.6 SMCP-FA Auto Focus Lens (Silver) with a catalog number 27608 for $189.95 Is there a difference here, and is one better for my zx5n? It's very tempting just to get the cheaper lens. Any advice much appreciated. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: A question of perspective
Another question about the 645 lens adapter for k-mount bodies: Is it still available? (And if so, how much does it cost?) Now here's the interesting part: Since the 645 lenses project a much larger image circle than k-mount (35mm) lenses, I'm thinking about having a machinist make or modify me a 645-to-k adapter with shift capabilities. Any 645 lens would become a shift lens when mounted on a 35mm body. The 35mm, 45mm and 75mm 645 lenses would be the most useful, I expect. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 80-320 lens purchase question
Tony, people say the only difference is colour and BH simply got a good discount on a large purchase. Never having the opportunity to handle the black one, I wonder if it's inner tube has the same soldered cardboard appearance as does my silver sample. That said, it handles well and optically is better than its detractors usually say. Servus, Alin Tony wrote: TI I could use some advise. BH has what seems like 2 very similar Pentax TI lenses. The only differences I can tell are price and catalog number and TI one is called silver. TI They list a Zoom Tele 80-320mm f/4.5-5.6 Lens SMCP-FA Auto Focus Lens with a TI catalog number 27607 for $279.95 TI and a TI Zoom Tele 80-320mm f/4.5-5.6 SMCP-FA Auto Focus Lens (Silver) with a catalog TI number 27608 for $189.95 TI Is there a difference here, and is one better for my zx5n? It's very TI tempting just to get the cheaper lens. TI Any advice much appreciated. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: 80-320 lens purchase question
Hope I dont get flamed... As far as I know they are one and the same, there is certainly only a silver one listed on the Pentax website. This is probably a mistake on BHs part. However, general consensus is that this lens isnt great, certainly not par 180mm or so, and that the Sigma 70-300 is a better choice. Plus the Sigma has a macro facility to boot. It is also cheaper at $169 form BH. Rob Brigham -Original Message- From: Tony Iallonardo [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 21 June 2001 14:54 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: 80-320 lens purchase question Hi: I could use some advise. BH has what seems like 2 very similar Pentax lenses. The only differences I can tell are price and catalog number and one is called silver. They list a Zoom Tele 80-320mm f/4.5-5.6 Lens SMCP-FA Auto Focus Lens with a catalog number 27607 for $279.95 and a Zoom Tele 80-320mm f/4.5-5.6 SMCP-FA Auto Focus Lens (Silver) with a catalog number 27608 for $189.95 Is there a difference here, and is one better for my zx5n? It's very tempting just to get the cheaper lens. Any advice much appreciated. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 .
Anyone want a 1000mm F8 screwmount
A local shop has 2 of them, in great shape, with the big heavy metal case. They were used by CLEU (Coordinated Law Enforcement Unit) our equivalent of SWAT, so they have obviously been used for surveillance. Email me privately if interested. Cameron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Standard lens - 35 mm vs 50mm
Just Curious! How many of you use 35 mm lens as a standard lens instead of 50 mm lens? Since I bought FA 35 f2.0, I have used this lens more often than FA 50 mm f1.7 lens. With thanks __ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Webmail account today at http://webmail.netscape.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: 80-320 lens purchase question
The two lenses are the same as far as I know...not a bad lens, especially at the price. There's something obscene about the look of it as it zooms (you'll see what I mean when you get it home). My only gripes about the one I had were that the front element rotates and that the zoom creeps like crazy when you carry it about. It's a bit soft at longer focal lengths, but it's not serious in view of the price of the lens and has to be expected. As for your 5n, the silver one will match better (if you care about that), but optically and from a build quality standpoint, they are identical lenses. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Tony Iallonardo Sent: June 21, 2001 06:54 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: 80-320 lens purchase question Hi: I could use some advise. BH has what seems like 2 very similar Pentax lenses. The only differences I can tell are price and catalog number and one is called silver. They list a Zoom Tele 80-320mm f/4.5-5.6 Lens SMCP-FA Auto Focus Lens with a catalog number 27607 for $279.95 and a Zoom Tele 80-320mm f/4.5-5.6 SMCP-FA Auto Focus Lens (Silver) with a catalog number 27608 for $189.95 Is there a difference here, and is one better for my zx5n? It's very tempting just to get the cheaper lens. Any advice much appreciated. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 .
Sharpness of FA 35mm f2.0 vs FA 50 mm f1.7
Greetings! I have both these lenses. It seems to me both are equally sharp. What is your opinion? With thanks. __ Get your own FREE, personal Netscape Webmail account today at http://webmail.netscape.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: Colour-presentation of Pentax lenses compared to Other Brands
My most profound revelation on colour casts in lenses happened when I got my first ED (F*-FA*) lens. All of my shots on non-ED glass looked like silly little snapshots, with highly unrealistic colour. The ED glass focusses all of the colours on the same point (plane), yeilding a marvelous rendition withh accurate, saturated, and in-focus colours. I then traded in all of my other lenses on the high-end stuff, and now own a FA*24 f2, an FA* 28-70 f2.8, an FA*85 f1.4, and the fabulous F* 300 f4.5. They really do make a huge difference, especially in the colour department. Cameron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Wolf Camera Filing for Bankruptcy (Chapter 11)
I has to be because I don't shop there! - Original Message - From: Nicholas Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 20, 2001 7:52 PM Subject: Re: Wolf Camera Filing for Bankruptcy (Chapter 11) --- Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They blame the problems on the 1998 acquisition of Fox Photo from Eastman Kodak. Gee, it's not because their prices are a ~teeny~ bit outrageous? :) Nick New web site coming soon! __ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Standard lens - 35 mm vs 50mm
On Thu, 21 Jun 2001 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just Curious! How many of you use 35 mm lens as a standard lens instead of 50 mm lens? Since I bought FA 35 f2.0, I have used this lens more often than FA 50 mm f1.7 lens. With thanks I'm not a huge fan of the standard 50/55mm lens, actually. Last time I shot with my SV I used the 35mm f2. It worked better for landscape-type photos and let me include more of the environment in my people shots. It's the old time and a place for everything deal. Sometimes 50mm is the right focal length, or I just need the speed. chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
High Sync flash checkout with the MZ-S.
I did not save the message, but someone commented that you could not
set the shutter speed faster than 1/180 with RTF up. This is correct in its
default setting.
However, by setting the flash mode to High Sync Wireless (using the
flash-function button and the select dial) you can set the shutter speed
faster with the RTF up. The flash does fire even with the shutter speed set
to 1/6000.
I am willing to check to see how this works with the flash, but I
don't know what would be a good procedure. Please let me know and I will do
my best to let everyone know the results.
César Matamoros II
Panama City, Florida
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RE: Colour-presentation of Pentax lenses compared to Other Brands
Yeah, I agree, those lenses are stellar, although I only have the FA*24 f/2. They're so expensive, I have to find things to sell or trade in when I see one I want. Unfortunately, by the time I can scrape together the cash, they're usually sold. If anyone has a whole series of FA* lenses they want to trade for an autographed Pia Zadora 8x10 or a complete set of Leonard Maltin action figures, please email off-list. Hee. I was at a garage sale last week and the woman had a single M 135 f/3.5 in a case; I almost missed it. I held it up to the light; the thing was so full of fungus it was amazing. I left it where it was. I have this fantasy of finding such a sale where someone is dumping all this Pentax stuff for really cheap. So far, it remains a fantasy. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Cameron R. Hood Sent: June 21, 2001 09:02 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Colour-presentation of Pentax lenses compared to Other Brands My most profound revelation on colour casts in lenses happened when I got my first ED (F*-FA*) lens. All of my shots on non-ED glass looked like silly little snapshots, with highly unrealistic colour. The ED glass focusses all of the colours on the same point (plane), yeilding a marvelous rendition withh accurate, saturated, and in-focus colours. I then traded in all of my other lenses on the high-end stuff, and now own a FA*24 f2, an FA* 28-70 f2.8, an FA*85 f1.4, and the fabulous F* 300 f4.5. They really do make a huge difference, especially in the colour department. Cameron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: High Sync flash checkout with the MZ-S.
Matamoros, Cesar A. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I did not save the message, but someone commented that you could not set the shutter speed faster than 1/180 with RTF up. This is correct in its default setting. However, by setting the flash mode to High Sync Wireless (using the flash-function button and the select dial) you can set the shutter speed faster with the RTF up. The flash does fire even with the shutter speed set to 1/6000. Hi Cesar, I said that, but I didn't check the flash setting while checking the camera. High Sync Wireless means that you must use another flash off the camera, right? So the RTF flashes anyway, but what could the guide number be in that mode? I am willing to check to see how this works with the flash, but I don't know what would be a good procedure. Please let me know and I will do my best to let everyone know the results. Do you have a flashmeter? It could be interesting to measure the output of the flash using speeds faster than 1/180. Gianfranco - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: pentax-discuss-digest V1 #876
In a message dated 21/06/01 18:29:34 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Negatives: big, silver, expensive. Don't worry, they come in Black, too. KR peter - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Question about ZX5n Focusing Screen
Having grown up on a Super Program which has been replaced with a ZX-5n, I've always wanted to replace the focusing screen on the ZX-5n. Is it really feasible to use the ZX-M screen on a ZX-5n? I would be very interested in this repair. Hi, The way I see things, this would not be advisable, partly due to the fact that the split-image in the middle of the screen will affect metering adversely. Specifically, spot metering will probably be way off. Cheers, Boz - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Anyone want a 1000mm F8 screwmount
I'm interested. email me: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Cameron R. Hood Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2001 11:55 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Anyone want a 1000mm F8 screwmount A local shop has 2 of them, in great shape, with the big heavy metal case. They were used by CLEU (Coordinated Law Enforcement Unit) our equivalent of SWAT, so they have obviously been used for surveillance. Email me privately if interested. Cameron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: High Sync flash checkout with the MZ-S.
Cesar wrote: MCA I am willing to check to see how this works with the flash, but I MCA don't know what would be a good procedure. Please let me know and I will do MCA my best to let everyone know the results. Hi Cesar, You should pick a close subject (no farther than 1 meter so that the low power of RTF copes with it) in a fairly dark room - flash should be the main light. Then set the shutter speed to 1/250 - 1/6000 and see how the pictures come out. If the subject is uniformly exposed (even if underexposed), then the RTF does sync at that speed. If they come with stripes, than the RTF bursts are only for remote control of the other flashes. Servus, Alin - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Colour-presentation of Pentax lenses compared to Other Brands
Does FA 50/2.8 Macro and FA 100 /2.8 are made of ED glass? Thnaks Ramesh -Original Message- From: Bucky [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2001 10:24 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Colour-presentation of Pentax lenses compared to Other Brands Yeah, I agree, those lenses are stellar, although I only have the FA*24 f/2. They're so expensive, I have to find things to sell or trade in when I see one I want. Unfortunately, by the time I can scrape together the cash, they're usually sold. If anyone has a whole series of FA* lenses they want to trade for an autographed Pia Zadora 8x10 or a complete set of Leonard Maltin action figures, please email off-list. Hee. I was at a garage sale last week and the woman had a single M 135 f/3.5 in a case; I almost missed it. I held it up to the light; the thing was so full of fungus it was amazing. I left it where it was. I have this fantasy of finding such a sale where someone is dumping all this Pentax stuff for really cheap. So far, it remains a fantasy. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Cameron R. Hood Sent: June 21, 2001 09:02 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Colour-presentation of Pentax lenses compared to Other Brands My most profound revelation on colour casts in lenses happened when I got my first ED (F*-FA*) lens. All of my shots on non-ED glass looked like silly little snapshots, with highly unrealistic colour. The ED glass focusses all of the colours on the same point (plane), yeilding a marvelous rendition withh accurate, saturated, and in-focus colours. I then traded in all of my other lenses on the high-end stuff, and now own a FA*24 f2, an FA* 28-70 f2.8, an FA*85 f1.4, and the fabulous F* 300 f4.5. They really do make a huge difference, especially in the colour department. Cameron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: 80-320 lens purchase question
The difference is the paint job - price difference probably has to do with when the dealer purchased the 2 versions and what the Pentax list price was at the time. The Silver version replaced the Black. As for the quality - much has been discussed here but my experience is that it is a very good lens for the price. Pat _ 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: Colour-presentation of Pentax lenses compared to Other Brands
Bucky wrote: If anyone has a whole series of FA* lenses they want to trade for an autographed Pia Zadora 8x10 or a complete set of Leonard Maltin action figures, please email off-list. Oh my god. Do you have Ballerina Leonard? Is it minty? Oh my god. tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Tricky shot - need advice
If you are going to use strobe, I suggest finding a pro shop and renting a serious unit, something like a 4800ws pack with 4 heads. You aim the heads so they overlap in the center of the dome but the edges only are lit by one or two heads. You should use a Polaroid to check and adjust the lighting before making the serious exposures. Of course, if you are not getting paid at least expenses this will take quite a lot of out-of-pocket money, maybe more than you want to spend. However, if you are doing this for pay, you will want professional results. --Tom Patrick Genovese wrote: Hi, I need advice on how to go about taking a rather tricky shot. The subject is the inside of a church dome with an exquisite pattern on the inside. Here are some problems/challenges that I face. The place is huge (approx 50 meters from the church floor to the dome's apex). The interior lighting is very problematic, a mxture ot tungsten and flourescent ligting of various types. I Want the shot to be symmetrical to enphasise the symmetry of the pattern. The problem with this is that there is a big silver chandelier hanging from a chain presicely in the center. To work around this I have arranged to do the shoot when the chandelier is removed for cleaning in preparation for the village feast. I need to use slow film to permit a decent enlargement. Natural lighting is somewhat uneven. My flash setup is one AF500FTZ plus I can borrow 2 METZ CT60s I was thinking of a bulb exposure in total darkness and using multiple flash bursts to illuminate the interior. Suggestions please! This shoot will happen between now and August 6, the next chance for a re-shoot will be next year so I'd like to get it right first time! Rgds Patrick - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Pentax CCD back design
Some comments re Phillips 24x35 ccd. I guess that the fact the sensitive surface is about 2.5 mm behind the surface of the package is what makes interchangeable digital backs difficult. Probably not a problem with an in lens shutter because the sensor could be recessed into the camera, but a focal plane shutter would not allow that. This maybe why you can get digital backs for some medium format cameras but not for 35 mm SLRs. Shutter: As far as I know ccds do not need a mechanical shutter. The have an electronic shutter feature, at least the Phillips ccd in question does. But then, you are not using the same interface for the ccd as for film. The Phillips site says you can get ccds up to the 6 inch diameter of a wafer. That translates to up to 4x5 inches. Anyone for a 4x5 slide in back? --Tom Collin Brendemuehl wrote: My concerns deal with compensation for the mechanical shutter and problems related to it. Here's some issues: #1 -- One roadblock that I faced was dealing with auto-exposure mechanisms and curtain travel at higher shutter speeds (you end up with a slit). How are you dealing with this problem? My net result was that automation would be lost because of the lack of high shutter speeds controlled by the body. #2 -- Back availability. To make an interchangable back one must order a bunch of parts from the manufacturer so that the units can be retrofitted in a reasonable amount of time. I wouldn't want to lose film usage. And if a mistake is made in modifying a back, one should have extras available. #3 -- Interchangability. To add a dark slide isn't a really big mechanical problem. But it is a cost concern. The slide is needed to protect the sensor when off the body. Add another $50USD to the price of the unit. And also limit the # of bodies that you can afford to build them for. #4 -- Sensor mounting. Because there's some rather convenient rails for discerning the film plane in every 35mm body, it's easy to build a set of standards for the sensor to ride on to maintain depth registration. One will simply need to engineer a set of standards so that it's a simplemechanism on any particular camera body. What remains is lateral motion. This will happen because of the needed motion to allow for interchangability. If you can resolve these in a cost-effective manner, go for it. The circuit isn't much of a problem -- CCDs are almost OTS as far as interfacing. And as was stated, go for a 4-AA NiMH system with the IBM MicroDrive 1G. You'll have a nice market. Also, I do C Assembler programming, esp. with microcontrollers. Let me know if you need assistance. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
MZ-S questions
Sorry if these questions were already discussed. Even I handled one of first MZ-S I would be very glad if anyone can answer me. What is shutter delay (comparing with Z-1 or MZ-5)? Is camera noisy when rewinding (comparing to Z-1 or MZ-5)? Are informations in display visible even on bright sunlight! Does light coming from viewfinder disturb camera's metering system (when photographer is wearing glasses). Are there any modifications on camera's hot shoe for mounting flash which would cause flash not to fall down when slightly unscrewed. Best wishes! Andreas Wirtz __ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: MZ-S questions
Hi These questions are about MZ-S. 1) Camera being in SPOT Metering mode, when I select different focus point, does the SPOT Metering area too change with the focus point? 2) Assume I am shooting a flat surface having different illumination at different parts. I select the focus point which is on dark area and do MULTI SEGMENT metering. Then I select the focus point which is on bright area and do MULTI SEGMENT metering. Do the metering readings be same? I had visited http://royalcamera.com/, they charge 799USD for camera(MZ-S), which is less compared to others on-line sites, but shipping is cost 59USD. They seems to make money from shipping. Thanks Ramesh -Original Message- From: Darryl Lafferty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2001 3:04 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MZ-S questions The shutter release on the MZ-S is faster than on the PZ1. The entire operation of the MZ-S is quiter than the PZ1. Advance and rewind are really quite. In my opinion the view finder is not affect by by bright sun light. The screen is much brighter than the PZ1. I have had no problem with wearing glasses. The metering was very accurate and predictable. Darryl Andreas Wirtz wrote: Sorry if these questions were already discussed. Even I handled one of first MZ-S I would be very glad if anyone can answer me. What is shutter delay (comparing with Z-1 or MZ-5)? Is camera noisy when rewinding (comparing to Z-1 or MZ-5)? Are informations in display visible even on bright sunlight! Does light coming from viewfinder disturb camera's metering system (when photographer is wearing glasses). Are there any modifications on camera's hot shoe for mounting flash which would cause flash not to fall down when slightly unscrewed. Best wishes! Andreas Wirtz __ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MZ-S questions
The answer to your question is yes to allow easy viewing with glasses. I have no problem seeing the entire viewfinder with the MZ-S with my glasses on. Where the I could not see the entire frame of the viewfinder on the PZ1. Darryl McRae, Max MS wrote: Darryl Lafferty wrote: The screen is much brighter than the PZ1. I have had no problem with wearing glasses. The metering was very accurate and predictable. Darryl, As a fellow spectacle wearer, is the eye relief sufficient to allow easy viewing? I personally find the Z1p does not have enough eye relief for me, and hoped that the MZS is a little more generous in this aspect. Max Auckland , NZ EOM NOTICE - This message contains information intended only for the use of the addressee named above. It may also be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are hereby notified that you must not disseminate, copy or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this message in error please notify [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 .
Paris in the Spring?
Hi guys: Exactly how many PDML'ers were there in Paris this May? I know of: Gerald Cermak Juan J. Buhler Me (21-23/5/01) We could have formed a sub-group by the sound of it :-) John Coyle Brisbane, Australia - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Standard lens - 35 mm vs 50mm
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Just Curious! How many of you use 35 mm lens as a standard lens instead of 50 mm lens? Since I bought FA 35 f2.0, I have used this lens more often than FA 50 mm f1.7 lens. With thanks Me too, I use the 35mm more than the 43mm _ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.com address at http://mail.yahoo.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: MZ-S questions
Brilliant! Thanks Darryl. The answer to your question is yes to allow easy viewing with glasses. I have no problem seeing the entire viewfinder with the MZ-S with my glasses on. Where the I could not see the entire frame of the viewfinder on the PZ1. EOM NOTICE - This message contains information intended only for the use of the addressee named above. It may also be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are hereby notified that you must not disseminate, copy or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this message in error please notify [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 .
FW: Pentax items on ebay
A former PDML member asked me to post the following on his behalf. Note that his list includes the SMC-F AF 1.7x adapter that has recently been discussed here, starting at only $59. A possibile opportunity for somebody. -- From: Chris Foresman [EMAIL PROTECTED] I used to be a member of the Pentax Discussion list. I have for financial and logistical reasons had to sell off much of my beloved Pentax gear, so I decided to start over fresh with a Canon Elan 7 (sorry the MZ-S was just too little too late). . . . Item Price Title --- 1248706368$99.00Pentax SMC-M 40mm f/2.8 Pancake Lens 1248708172$59.00Pentax SMC-F 1.7x Autofocus Converter 1248708954$39.00Pentax Auto-Extension Tube Set K-mount 1248710177 $9.00Flash Shoe Adapter for Pentax Spotmatic 1248711418 $9.00Asahi Pentax Screw Mount reversing ring w/box 1248712947$29.00Pentax Screw Variable Extension Tube w/case [chrisFORESMAN] [ ] [additiveTHEORY] [photographyDESIGN] [ ] [765 463 0697] [[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: MZ-S questions
Ramesh Kumar_C wrote: Hi These questions are about MZ-S. 1) Camera being in SPOT Metering mode, when I select different focus point, does the SPOT Metering area too change with the focus point? The spot metering point stay in the center of the frame it does not move to the focus points. 2) Assume I am shooting a flat surface having different illumination at different parts. I select the focus point which is on dark area and do MULTI SEGMENT metering. Then I select the focus point which is on bright area and do MULTI SEGMENT metering. Do the metering readings be same? The Multi Segment is going to read the entire frame from each of six segments and set the exposure based on computer logic of the program established by the camera manufacture. The multi segment is a compromise exposure at best. Metering is really an art. Every camera meter is set to an 13% Gray (not 18% as most people think.) If you metered off a 13% gray surface for every exposure you would have a perfect exposure. If you meter off a white surface the meter will think it is a gray and the exposure will come out dark. If you meter off black the surface will meter will again think it is gray and the exposure will come out overexposed. Therefore, I use the spot metering and adjust depending on the color. Light colors get plus above the meter reading and dark colors get a stop down from the camera reading. If you are going to use the multi segment meter I would recommend bracketing. I had visited http://royalcamera.com/, they charge 799USD for camera(MZ-S), which is less compared to others on-line sites, but shipping is cost 59USD. They seems to make money from shipping. Thanks Ramesh -Original Message- From: Darryl Lafferty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2001 3:04 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MZ-S questions The shutter release on the MZ-S is faster than on the PZ1. The entire operation of the MZ-S is quiter than the PZ1. Advance and rewind are really quite. In my opinion the view finder is not affect by by bright sun light. The screen is much brighter than the PZ1. I have had no problem with wearing glasses. The metering was very accurate and predictable. Darryl Andreas Wirtz wrote: Sorry if these questions were already discussed. Even I handled one of first MZ-S I would be very glad if anyone can answer me. What is shutter delay (comparing with Z-1 or MZ-5)? Is camera noisy when rewinding (comparing to Z-1 or MZ-5)? Are informations in display visible even on bright sunlight! Does light coming from viewfinder disturb camera's metering system (when photographer is wearing glasses). Are there any modifications on camera's hot shoe for mounting flash which would cause flash not to fall down when slightly unscrewed. Best wishes! Andreas Wirtz __ Do You Yahoo!? Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Paris in the Spring?
On Fri, 22 Jun 2001, John Coyle wrote: Exactly how many PDML'ers were there in Paris this May? I know of: Gerald Cermak Juan J. Buhler Me (21-23/5/01) We could have formed a sub-group by the sound of it :-) I was there from April 28 to May 1st, and the 19 and 20 of May. Yep, it would have been fun to get together (it doesn't look like our dates coincided, though) One of the great things of this and other lists is getting to meet the people whose posts you read every day. I had a great time in Rome with Flavio and in Napoli with Gianfranco, some quite fine folks they are. j -- --- Juan J. Buhler | Sr. FX Animator @ PDI | Photos at http://www.jbuhler.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: Pentax items on ebay
Hello all, I'm a recently subscribed user to this list, but have been skimming it fairly comprehensively under the pretense of doing work at my real job (which has nothing to do with photography). I'm a pretty rank amateur (and rank is the right term, as many of my photographs stink) that jumped into the world of SLR photography about a year and a half ago. Only within the last six or so months have I discovered the wonder that is photo.net and other resources over the net, and reading the deluge of information has cased me to feel a little uneasy about my system (what little there is of it). I've just got one body (the MZ-7) and a pair of lenses (a Tamron 28-200 Super II and a 50/1.8), along with a few goodies I've picked up to extend the camera's usefulness (cable release, wireless remote, 400-FTZ flash). The reason I'm bringing this up as an extension to the ebay thread is that I'm concerned about the Pentax system, particularly given midrange competition like the Canon Elan 7. To my untrained eye, it appears as though the HSM on many Canon lenses, and the IS features on a few, are category killers (the Nikon Silent Wave stuff is hideously expensive) and relatively moderately priced. As well, the features on the bodies, while perhaps somewhat whiz-bang, are relatively comprehensive even on a mid-line model (DoF, spot metering, MLU, really fast AF, and the Elan apparently has nearly silent operation). I know you've seen the question within the last month, but I'm wondering what keeps you wedded to the Pentax system - is it the substantial investment in glass, or the joy of being able to find older quality MF lenses for cheap on occasion? I'm certainly not trying to start a jihad, just making the (perhaps well-worn) observation that Pentax seems even more conservative with lens features than even N. Hopefully I'm not merely falling victim to corporate hype, but I'd be interested by opinions. Apologies if I'm treading overly familiar ground, but the situation seemed pertinent to ask this as a corollary. Thanks, Kevin - Original Message - From: Stan Halpin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PDML [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2001 5:41 PM Subject: FW: Pentax items on ebay A former PDML member asked me to post the following on his behalf. Note that his list includes the SMC-F AF 1.7x adapter that has recently been discussed here, starting at only $59. A possibile opportunity for somebody. -- From: Chris Foresman [EMAIL PROTECTED] I used to be a member of the Pentax Discussion list. I have for financial and logistical reasons had to sell off much of my beloved Pentax gear, so I decided to start over fresh with a Canon Elan 7 (sorry the MZ-S was just too little too late). . . . Item Price Title --- 1248706368$99.00Pentax SMC-M 40mm f/2.8 Pancake Lens 1248708172$59.00Pentax SMC-F 1.7x Autofocus Converter 1248708954$39.00Pentax Auto-Extension Tube Set K-mount 1248710177 $9.00Flash Shoe Adapter for Pentax Spotmatic 1248711418 $9.00Asahi Pentax Screw Mount reversing ring w/box 1248712947$29.00Pentax Screw Variable Extension Tube w/case [chrisFORESMAN] [ ] [additiveTHEORY] [photographyDESIGN] [ ] [765 463 0697] [[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: Pentax items on ebay
- Original Message - From: Kevin Butler Subject: Re: Pentax items on ebay Hello all, snip I'm wondering what keeps you wedded to the Pentax system Its the lenses. Always has been. And the LX. William Robb Remember, the LX Gallery is coming up. Please see: http://pug.komkon.org/LX_Gallery/LX_Submit.html for more information. Submission deadline is June 30, 2001 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Ricoh XR Winder I from Ebay
I have just successfully bid (Dutch Auction) for a New Ricoh XR Winder I for Ricoh XR1 2 (5 available) http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1247311948 It looks as though I have got 2 @ $24.75 US each, as PayPal/Ebay goofed. As I am probably going to buy another camera, I may opt to have both. 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 .
Photo alert!!!
For anyone interested the 2001 Tissot/UCI Mountain Bike World Cup is being held on Grouse Mountain on Vancouvers North Shore July 6-8, 2001. For details: http://www.grousemountain.com/summer/worldparent.html The event should be a blast, and offer some wicked action shot. Unfortunately, I won't be there, as I'm booked to go to Vancouver Island for a weeks camping with my family. Which should be fun. 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: Pentax items on ebay
And the PDML... At 9:51 PM -06006/21/01, William Robb donned the ruby slippers, tapped the heels together three times, and chanted: Its the lenses. Always has been. And the LX. William Robb -- Douglas Forrest Brewer Ashwood Lake Photography [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alphoto.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Question about ZX5n Focusing Screen
I seem to have gotten a little speck of dust/dirt on the top side of my ZX5n focusing screen. Its really annoying through the finder. On my LX, there's a hinged door that drops down so you can change/clean the focusing screen. Does anyone know if the screen on the ZX5n can be removed w/o damaging the camera? It looks similar, but I don't think there's a hinge like the LX. funny you mention this, since i suffered from the same problem a mere few weeks ago. for some reason or another, dust had affixed itself to my zx-5n's focusing screen and after taking it to three different camera shops they all came to the conclusion that they couldn't clean it because the dust was on the INSIDE of the focusing screen (how it got there is anyone's guess). they used blowers to try to air it off which greatly worried me, because i was afraid they'd damage my mirror or focusing screen in the process (that never happened, fortunately). the crazy thing is that the dust speck itself gradually came off. i bring my camera everywhere i go, and on a few occasions left it in the passenger seat of my car. i noticed that each time i left it in such a hot spot (NOT RECOMMENDED btw) the dust speck would gradually move down and eventually it flaked off the focusing screen. my guess is that the humidity in the vehicle loosened it enough that it fell off. personally i wouldn't worry too much about it. if it REALLY bothers you, send it to pentax for cleaning and service. sherwin abesamis mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax items on ebay
From: Kevin Butler [EMAIL PROTECTED] . . . wondering what keeps you wedded to the Pentax system - is it the substantial investment in glass, or the joy of being able to find older quality MF lenses for cheap on occasion? I really liked my Nikkormat (circa late '60's), but after about the first year I could never trust the light meter and it was very expensive to repair. I really liked my Olympus OM-1, but it seemed as though third-party lenses weren't available and Olympus lenses were expensive. I got into Pentax gear with the ME Super. Like my previous two, nice simple operation, solid, and even more reliable, with many lens choices. Fast forward through almost 20 years of mostly vacation pictures. When I rediscovered photography, I went with the PZ-1p because I had the Pentax lenses and the PZ felt comfortable in my hands. I still like the PZ and consider it a simple reliable camera. With much potential for the times I want to or need to complicate my life. But I have gone more and more retro, and just really love the solid simplicity of the LX and the 645. Canon? Olympus? Nikon? None have the same backward/forward compatibility of lenses to cameras that Pentax has - really marvelous! Good lenses, usable across a broad range of camera bodies from very simple to very sophisticated, everything well designed as a system, well thought through and laid out, . . . sticking wit Pentax is a no-brainer for me. It hurts my head to think about the research I would have to do to try to learn the Canon jargon so that I could learn which used lenses fit which used or new cameras! Stan - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
A 35-105 f/3.5
Is the A 35-105 f/3.5 a good zoom? I'd appreciate comments both good and bad, as well as a reasonable price I should pay if I were to buy it. It seems like a good compromise for carrying about on the LX, rather than stocking up on a series of primes to cover the same focal range. TIA, Mike Vancouver, Canada - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 items on ebay
On Thu, 21 Jun 2001, Kevin Butler wrote: The reason I'm bringing this up as an extension to the ebay thread is that I'm concerned about the Pentax system, particularly given midrange competition like the Canon Elan 7. One thing to think about: the existence of 'better' or more fully-featured products does not lessen the quality of yours. If you're speaking more in general terms, then Pentax does quite well in the entry-level SLR market (at least where I come from), though opinions vary about their mid-range stuff. The Elan 7's not a bad camera, though its partial metering doesn't cover a very narrow area and I personally dislike the interface. Nikon's F80 is a sweet little camera (with its 1 degree spot meter), though I would miss the metering with MF lenses. To my untrained eye, it appears as though the HSM on many Canon lenses, and the IS features on a few, are category killers (the Nikon Silent Wave stuff is hideously expensive) and relatively moderately priced. Canon's USM (HSM is a Sigma thing) is a nice feature. I think most of us are willing to sacrifice it for the advantages of a Pentax system. Of course, if ultra-fast focusing is a necessity, then Canon or Nikon would probably be the way to go, as they seem to be continually at the forefront of integrating the latest technology into their equipment. As well, the features on the bodies, while perhaps somewhat whiz-bang, are relatively comprehensive even on a mid-line model (DoF, MZ-5n has it (as well as the MZ-3 and Z-1p if you can still find them). spot metering, MZ-5n has a 2.5 degree spot meter. Nikon F80 does have 1 degree, but Canon's Elan 7 has something awful like 11 degrees, IIRC. MLU, I don't think any current AF Nikon below the F5 has this, and I don't think the Elan 7 has it (can't remember for sure). Pentax's Z-1p has a 2 second self-timer option with MLU, and I can use my Pentax lenses on several older bodies with MLU. really fast AF, As far as speed goes, I'd put Pentax right up there with any other mid-range body with a decent lens on it. In terms of stuff like lock-on focus tracking I think C and N have them beat. and the Elan apparently has nearly silent operation). It's pretty quiet, yeah. The MZ bodies are way too noisy for my liking, especially the AF. I know you've seen the question within the last month, but I'm wondering what keeps you wedded to the Pentax system - is it the substantial investment in glass, or the joy of being able to find older quality MF lenses for cheap on occasion? Hoo boy, this could be a long one. :) I'll try to make it brief. --Excellent quality glass and coatings. --Excellent body/lens compatibility. I can put *any* Pentax lens on my K-mount bodies, ranging from the old 42mm screwmounts (and even the older 37mm Asahiflex lenses) right up to medium format lenses. Not to mention that any Pentax K-mount lens (K, M, A, F, and FA series) will work on any K-mount body (made since 1975). Neat things like the 1.7x AF adapter will let me use AF (albeit slow) with MF lenses, and I can interchange MF and AF bodies and lenses as I choose. --Pentax tries to offer a different product to Canon and Nikon. Where C/N tend to go for full-featured large bodies with similar designs, Pentax has tried to make more compact cameras with unique designs (Z1-p, MZ-S, etc.). They are willing to sacrifice some features like a huge fps count in favour of others that you just can't find in other brands. Look at all the stuff that the Z-1p will do that C/N won't: Hyper modes (incredible!), side-mounted hotshoe, zoom clip / image size tracking (gimmicky), MLU with self-timer, etc. Look at the retro design of the MZ-5n... try to find that traditional layout in a current AF camera from Canon or Nikon. Look at things like the Limited lenses. Pentax seems to be putting more thought into offering an actual alternative to C/N, and I appreciate that. --I love using older MF equipment, and I love the feel of the pre-Spotmatic Pentaxes. Older Canons and Minoltas just don't feel right to me, and even the Nikons are too large and heavy for my liking. You can't beat the feel of a good PSP. --The LX and Super Program. 'Nuff said. --Their MedF stuff. I like the fact that I can use MedF lenses on 35mm bodies, and try to find MedF equipmetn from Nikon or Canon. I appreciate that Pentax is trying to serve that market as well. --Again, the excellent lenses. That deserves repeating. :) I went into Pentax being fully aware of the advantages and features of the other brands. Some of them are nice, and if I was doing work that need a 10fps camera and USM/IS lenses then I would probably be using Nikon or Canon. But because I don't need those features, I can look more at what else the camera systems have to offer, and for my needs Pentax wins hands down. I love MF stuff, so Canon's not even a contender due to the changed lens mount. I like a lot of Nikon's stuff, but in the end I found
Another routine thread hijacking: Re: Pentax items on ebay goes to the PUG
- Original Message - From: Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: June 21, 2001 10:33 PM Subject: Re: Pentax items on ebay And the PDML... And the PUG, must not forget the PUG. As a matter of fact, allow me to hijack this thread completely, so as to shamelessly flog the July Gallery. This one will be a little smaller than recent ones, with just over 60 submissions confirmed. We have several first time submitters, and a few who have not been around for a while have submitted this month. We are also graced with some very nice work from the Russian Federation. These are photographers who would normally be submitting to the Penta Magazine online gallery (a great place to visit, hopefully Dan will have it back on line soon). Yup, we got another grand gallery coming up. Also, my little pet project that I have worked so hard on, the LX Gallery, is still seeking submissions. Don't delay, get your picture scanned today!!! The URL with everything you need to know is in my overly long sig file . Thanks William Robb Remember, the LX Gallery is coming up. Please see: http://pug.komkon.org/LX_Gallery/LX_Submit.html for more information. Submission deadline is June 30, 2001 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Hiking at Konza
Hernán - Well done! I really like the bicho rojo (o sea bicho azul con cabeza rojo?), #17 and the caterpillar (#29)! Me parece que ha aprendido usar su F 100mm F/2.8 . . . Thank you for sharing. I stopped by the small Konza visitors center late one afternoon earlier this spring on my way back to KC from K-State, and I could see the potential. Your photos remind me that I need to back out there soon and do some of my own exploration. Stan From: Hernán Mouro [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 21 Jun 2001 20:58:15 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Hiking at Konza Last Saturday my wife and I went hiking to Konza Prairie, a conservation area near Manhattan... no, not the Big Apple, the Little Apple, in... Kansas! We got up really early, at 4.30 am, and we went there. It was still dark, but the sky was starting to lighten up. We spent from 5.30 to noon enjoying the pure air and taking pictures. Fortunately, it was a glorious day, and this is the first time we take so many pictures in such a short time. This is all the fault of my almost new ZX-5n and this list. :-) We took about 4 rolls in six hours, when a roll usually lasted more than a month in our point and shoot. I almost felt guilty. Anyway, if you want to see the pictures, they're here: http://seiscuerdas.com/mouro/photo/konza. I uploaded them there mostly for my family in Argentina, but I hope you'll enjoy them, too. Hernan Mouro. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: A 35-105 f/3.5
I consider the SMCA 35-105 f/3.5 to be excellent as zooms go, especially 3:1 zooms. It will not compare with primes, but compared with other zooms it is, sharp with good contrast. It does show a small amount of barrel distortion. It is prone to some flair as are all zooms, perhaps a little more so than the SMCA 70-210 f/4, but having a shortest focal length of 70mm makes shading it easier. (The SMCA 70-210 f/4 has an integral, pull out shade.) Of the 24 Pentax lenses, the two zooms I chose to own are the SMCA 35-105 f/3.5 and the SMCA 70-210 f/4. Regards, Bob... -- Those who say that life is worth living at any cost have already written an epitaph of infamy, for there is no cause and no person that they will not betray to stay alive. Sidney Hook - Original Message - From: Bucky [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax Peepl [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 21, 2001 9:44 PM Subject: A 35-105 f/3.5 Is the A 35-105 f/3.5 a good zoom? I'd appreciate comments both good and bad, as well as a reasonable price I should pay if I were to buy it. It seems like a good compromise for carrying about on the LX, rather than stocking up on a series of primes to cover the same focal range. TIA, Mike Vancouver, Canada - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: A 35-105 f/3.5
Correction... ... Of the 24 Pentax lenses I own, the two zooms I chose to own are the SMCA 35-105 f/3.5 and the SMCA 70-210 f/4. I don't own any AF lenses. Regards, Bob... -- Those who say that life is worth living at any cost have already written an epitaph of infamy, for there is no cause and no person that they will not betray to stay alive. Sidney Hook From: Bob Blakely [EMAIL PROTECTED] I consider the SMCA 35-105 f/3.5 to be excellent as zooms go, especially 3:1 zooms. It will not compare with primes, but compared with other zooms it is, sharp with good contrast. It does show a small amount of barrel distortion. It is prone to some flair as are all zooms, perhaps a little more so than the SMCA 70-210 f/4, but having a shortest focal length of 70mm makes shading it easier. (The SMCA 70-210 f/4 has an integral, pull out shade.) Of the 24 Pentax lenses, the two zooms I chose to own are the SMCA 35-105 f/3.5 and the SMCA 70-210 f/4. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
