Re: 645 or 67?
William Robb writes: I am not sure about the new 67II. I have never seen one. Perhaps it works like a more modern camera. I've handled a couple of 67II's and they seem pretty similar to the 67, just with a few more buttons and an LCD panel. I was lusting after one until I realised I don't need the extra features and bought a secondhand 67 instead. The only modification I'd make is a fully mechanical mirror lockup. An LX- style meter would be useful but not as important to me. It is heavy to hump around, but the results are worth the effort. IMO the Pentax 67 is very light with a waist-level finder. I've been lugging an old RB67 around which must weigh at least double the Pentax even without its massive prism. 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: the PUG shots I like best
Richard Seaman writes: Beautiful Blues (http://pug.komkon.org/01oct/lake.html) I thought this was a great photo even before I saw that it was in New Zealand. I must point out that the lake is Lake Hayes, not Heyes as mentioned in the description (sorry, I have to nit-pick:). I am hoping to be in that area again sometime in the next couple of weeks. My favourite Lake Hayes photo was taken with the RB67 so you're not allowed to see it on the PUG ;) Its good to see a few more NZers and NZ photos appearing. 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: October PUG
Thanks, Maris, I am glad you liked it. --- Maris V. Lidaka, Sr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The October gallery is, without exception, excellent. Special comments: ... Jaume Lahuerta - Dune du Pilat - nice! Good eye! ... Listen to your Yahoo! Mail messages from any phone. http://phone.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: October PUG
Hi Maris: Thank you very much for your comments! As it happens, the shot was not sharpened at all! I did have to use the magic wand tool in Photoshop to adjust the levels of the cliff behind the breaker, so that the edge contrast there is higher than normal. The only other adjustment was despeckling, which tends to eliminate artefacts from the scanning process, and may in fact reduce the overall apparent sharpness. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia On Tuesday, October 02, 2001 1:56 PM, Maris V. Lidaka, Sr. [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: The October gallery is, without exception, excellent. Special comments: SNIP John Coyle - Water Power - a powerful shot! (Oversharpened IMHO) SNIP Maris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Possible problem for digital MZ-S?
My reading of the article referred to, and a couple of others in the same thread, is that the problem lies not with wide-angle lens, but with large apertures, where the light rays from the edges of the image-forming cone will subtend an angle which will not project any light onto the pixel in the CCD (because the pixel sits at the bottom of a well), and which may lead to light scatter within the light-box. Visualisation of the way the light is refracted onto the film-plane would seem to confirm this. The solution may lie with changes to CCD manufacturing techniques, to eliminate the 'well', but there are others on this list far better qualified than I am to comment on this! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia On Monday, October 01, 2001 2:06 PM, Isaac Crawford [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: Here's a link describing a possible problem with the soon to be released (we hope) MZ-S digital (and any other camera using a 24x36 sensor). It seems as though there is more of a problem with wide angle lenses than anything else, but the entire point of a 24x36 sensor is to be able to use wide angle lenses! Well, I guess we can still take advantage of DOF control and improved noise as long as we use longer lenses... Isaac http://www.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1014page=3message=1557193 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Just bought a HP Photosmart S20
Paul, I have been using the S20 for more than a year, and one of the biggest problems that I see is the unability to scan several mounted slides at the same time (like stripes of negatives). About colors, I noticed that when scanning negatives, people faces (and skin in general) came up too red. This is not as much noticeable in slides. Dust is also an issue, but I don't know if other scanners have the same problem. Recently it seems that there is a lack of focus in my unit when scanning slides. This is documented in HP support web pages and I am going to try the (simple) proposed solution. I tried vuescan once, but I find it little userfriendly and I wasn't patient enough to investigate further. I have herd only good things about it though. Anyway, i think it is worth for the money (specially what you paid :-) ), although I am beggining to consider upgrading it. Jaume (BTW: All my PUG submissions have been made using this scanner) --- Paul Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When comparing my slides to the scans i'm getting the colours are pretty close to whats on the slide. I will have a play around with them though, as i'm sure it could be improved. I have downloaded Vuescan, but have only had a quick look at it. Will do some testing comparing it to the HP software when i get a chance. Listen to your Yahoo! Mail messages from any phone. http://phone.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 .
FS: K 45-125 f4 and K35 f3.5 in mint condition with boxes
Hi all, I've just picked up a K 45-125 f4 and a K35 f3.5 and hope for a quick resale, so will accept reasonable offers. Both lenses were previously the property of someone described as a bit of hoarder who bought them and only used them a couple of times. They are in mint condition with no defects that I could find. The 45-125 has both caps, the case, strap (still coiled up in plastic bag) and is in it's original box with the foam, the piece of cardboard with the lens type and serial stamped on it and a little booklet about the K lens range. The case needs a little repair on one seam where the glue has started to fail. The box is a little worn. The 35 has both caps, the case but no strap and no hood (may not have been included originally). The box has the foam, the piece of cardboard with the lens type and serial stamped on it and a little booklet about the K lens range. Once again the box shows sign of wear. I'm open to any offers and will happily exchange or part exchange for other pentax equipment (not necessarily in mint condition). In particular I am after an AF400T or a Metz 45CL3/4/5. Postage will be at cost. If you want more information just ask. Paul Ewins Melbourne, 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: Just bought a HP Photosmart S20
Jaume Lahuerta wrote: [snip]it seems that there is a lack of focus in my [scanner] unit when scanning slides. I have a Plustek Opticpro 9636T which has a slide/negative scanning ability (at 1200dpi). I have also noticed that scans of slides are slightly out of focus. I think that this is because a mounted slide sits a bit above the scanning surface. Does anyone know of a way around this problem? Nenad Western 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: 645 or 67?
William wrote: If you are planning on doing landscape photography mostly, the 6x7 is better. That depends.. I find that the 645 is excellent for landscape due to the fact that the system is portable in a totally different way than the 67 system. A Pentax 645n with five lenses covering focal length from 20 - 200 mm (in 35mm terms) weight no more than those popular Nikon and Canon high-end cameras with three of those equally popular 2.8 zoom lenses covering the same focal length range. In other words, a 645 system can substitute a high-end 35mm system. I fear that the 67 system is in a different league and one really should figure out if one can manage the weight and size of the system. A Pentax rep told me that a significant percentage of Pentax 67 users ended up selling off the system because they experience that they use it less and less due to the size/weight issue. I've not heard of similar experience with the 645 system. It all boils down to whether or not you can take the weight penalty of the 67 system. If you're roadside landscape shooter, by all means choose the 67. However, if you carry your medium format gear to mountain tops think twice and consider the 645 system. Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Teleconverter for 135mm f1.8?
Issac wrote: OK, I finally own a lens that could actually make sense to use a teleconverter, a 135mm f1.8. Has anyone tried this combo? Are there any converters in particular that would work better, any to avoid? Thanks for any info! I've tried the Pentax A 2X-S converter with that lens and was not happy with the result. In fact, I've been unhappy with this converter on any lens... Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
OT (ish) Steam train photography
Hi, Francis Tang wrote: (snicker) ..two 6X7s and an KX mounted on a wooden bracket..two LXen with winders (or maybe they were actually motordrives) mounted side-by-side on a monopod.. (snack) This is a common technique when imaging [8-)] trains. The base photograph is a landscape, with the variable of the train inserted fleetingly. Multiple apparatus can give the option of at least different format or film or both for the one attempt. You can also alter shutter speed and/or aperture. I've often wondered if the technique has applications elsewhere. Obvious areas are things like firework displays or rocket launches. Maybe it would be useful for aurora photography. 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: 1.7x AF Adapter - I was Wrong!
On Mon, 01 Oct 2001 23:10:45 -0400, Mark Cassino wrote: The 400 f2.8 and 1.7x make a pretty decent 680 f4.5 AF setup, though pre-focusing when shifting to subjects more than a few meters is a must. I stand corrected - and I'm glad the folks on this list kept sharing their assessment of this device. That's what got me to go back and try it again. Well we all can learn from each other ... I most often use the 1.7AF converter with my SMC 2.8 300mm for wildlife, it is the best I have in that range :-) Regards, Jan van Wijk - Jan van Wijk; www.fsys.demon.nl - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 645 or 67?
Hello Marisa - I'll second the voice in the wilderness, same reasons I went with a 6x7... Norm William Robb wrote: From: marisa mack Once again, I feel like a voice in the wilderness. For the record, I have owned a 645 (Bronica ETRs) and presently own a Pentax 6x7. For the record, I hate the 645 format, for a variety of reasons, most of which relate to printing the negatives. The film transport in a 645 is from bottom to top (or vice versa, it doesn't matter). This means that the negative sits vertically in the enlarger. Great if you shoot portraits, not so good if you shoot landscapes. I shoot landscapes. The 6x7 is extremely 35mm like, although it is about 4 times larger. It operates in much the same fashion as a 35mm camera. I am not sure about the new 67II. I have never seen one. Perhaps it works like a more modern camera. I like the Pentax 6x7 a lot. I have the 45, 75, 90LS, 105, and 135 macro for it, and have used the 165 and 200mm (old). I also have, and would recommend the extension tubes and hand grip. Especially the hand grip. It is worth the cameras weight in gold. The 45mm is extremely good, the 75 is not so good, the 90, 105, 135 and 165 are excellent, and the 200 is not so good. The nice thing is, because of the smaller magnifications, a less than excellent lens can still give excellent results. I have successfully done handheld photos with the 6x7 at speeds as low as 1/30th with the 105mm lens. The weight of the camera helps, as at around 3 kilos with the meter prism, it has a lot of inertia. A tripod is recommended whenever possible, and not some wimpy little thing. You need a good, solid tripod. It is heavy to hump around, but the results are worth the effort. If you are planning on using the camera commercially for weddings and the like, the 6x7 is wasted on that sort of work, go for the 645. If you are planning on doing landscape photography mostly, the 6x7 is better. If you are planning on shooting street with a medium format, The Plaubel 6x7 (http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/plaubel.htm for a review) can't be beat. The 80mm lens, is a really nice street focal length in the 6x7 format. FWIW, I shoot 4x5 as well, but I find that often, I can shoot 6x7 and get the same quality on the print. I can't do that with 645. 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 .
My PUG picks
Hi, A nice gallery again! Some pictures' connection to the title Elements might requre a little explanation, though... ;-) Here are my favorites: Coming... by Edward Kreis Lightning bolt by Alastair Robertson Volcano by Mark Dalal Presque Isle Kettles by Ken Waller Water Colours by Hans-Bernhard Beykirch The Sea by Matjaz Osojnik I like them mostly for their simple but powerful compositions. Gabor - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Just bought a HP Photosmart S20
Vuescan has an option to focus the scanner, maybe this can overcome the problem? Regards, Paul Jones - Original Message - From: Nenad Djurdjevic [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 6:21 PM Subject: Re: Just bought a HP Photosmart S20 Jaume Lahuerta wrote: [snip]it seems that there is a lack of focus in my [scanner] unit when scanning slides. I have a Plustek Opticpro 9636T which has a slide/negative scanning ability (at 1200dpi). I have also noticed that scans of slides are slightly out of focus. I think that this is because a mounted slide sits a bit above the scanning surface. Does anyone know of a way around this problem? Nenad Western 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 Long: This Photographer's Recent Experience in EuropeanAirports
That's the service with a smile I've to expect from Lufthansa (along with paying their exorbitant fares)... Norm Joseph Tainter wrote: snip But Lufthansa would only allow one carry-on (for security they said). I had expensive photo gear in one bag, and film and other valuables in my main carry-on. I was not going to part with either. I told the attendant they could have the camera bag if they took financial responsbility for it. She said no in a very rude way. Her rudeness put me in a mood to argue, snip - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Just bought a HP Photosmart S20
I have to clarify that I have noticed this lack of focus just recently. Before it worked fine. The HP support page recommends to change the media mode with the sacnner upside down (no kidding) up to 3 times. See: http://www.hp.com/cgi-bin/cposupport/get_doc.pl?SNI=hpphotosma10698LC=pc_photographyTfile=bpy40110 Jaume --- Paul Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Vuescan has an option to focus the scanner, maybe this can overcome the problem? Regards, Paul Jones - Original Message - From: Nenad Djurdjevic [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 6:21 PM Subject: Re: Just bought a HP Photosmart S20 Jaume Lahuerta wrote: [snip]it seems that there is a lack of focus in my [scanner] unit when scanning slides. I have a Plustek Opticpro 9636T which has a slide/negative scanning ability (at 1200dpi). I have also noticed that scans of slides are slightly out of focus. I think that this is because a mounted slide sits a bit above the scanning surface. Does anyone know of a way around this problem? Nenad Western Australia - Listen to your Yahoo! Mail messages from any phone. http://phone.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: the PUG shots I like best
- Original Message - From: David A. Mann Subject: Re: the PUG shots I like best Richard Seaman writes: Beautiful Blues (http://pug.komkon.org/01oct/lake.html) I thought this was a great photo even before I saw that it was in New Zealand. I must point out that the lake is Lake Hayes, not Heyes as mentioned in the description (sorry, I have to nit-pick:). Its fixed now. We just cut em and paste em, we don't fact check em. William Robb PUG Gallery Maintainer - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Super A
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: There is a good reason why the camera works this way. When using a lens without aperture-simulator attachment (the pin that tells the camera what the shooting aperture is set to), e.i. the 3.5/28mm shift lens (manual stop down), you can stop down manually to shooting aperture and just shoot - the meter reading will be correct for the choosen aperture. I am not sure that I understand you correctly here, but manual stop down lenses and equipment (eg, M42-K adapters, reversing rings) do have an aperture-simulation pin, which is fixed to the 'lens is fully open' position. Problem is that the rest position of the aperture-simulation pin on the body is the 'lens is stopped down X stops' position, where X is something like 7 or 8. So the meter reading would be quite wrong without this ... cheerio ralf -- Ralf Stubner mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: One airline bans all carry-on luggage
Tim S Kemp wrote: Don't ship your film, it's the only thing you should hand carry! Surely though it could be arranged to purchase the film at your destination, if not then suffer the hand carrying experience, I don't think anyone will object to film. Sometimes one can purchase film at their destination - it just depends on the film choice and the destination. I know that Bob has been to places where many types of film are unavailable, as have I. While I don't unequivocally advocate shipping film, there may well be times when it's a good choice. -- Sheldon Belinkoff CREATURE'S COMFORT 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 .
SMACK wins!!!!!!!
Hi everybody! I've just received the official confirmation: my short film Smack has won the first prize of the contest on www.shortvillage.com!!! I'd like to thank all the people of the list who contributed to its victory with their votes. Tomorrow on www.shortvillage.com you should be able to see the awarding ceremony (I still don't know the hours, though). Gianfranco (happy...) Listen to your Yahoo! Mail messages from any phone. http://phone.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: I've got my LX (...and a question)
Hi Bob, This is pretty standard. The OTF metering feature causes this difference. The display is just an approximation of the speed. The OTF sensor will do an actual calculation of required exposure duration in real time. The time will also be different with film in the LX. It is often longer without film loaded. That was my fault: there was no film in the camera. So the metering took quite more time than with a film inside. I also noticed the difference between display and actual exposure duration you've mentioned, if a film was in the camera. But this difference is much smaller. Thanks for your hint. Regards, Heiko - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: I've got my LX (...and a question)
Hi Gianfranco, First of all, congratulations for your purchase. Thanks. I hope to use it intensively in the next weeks to see, if I will miss my MZ-5n's AF. there is less light than available. Try to insert a roll and do the same. That solved the problem. Regards, Heiko - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
New toys
Just in today 100mm F2.8 M LX v2 FA1 35mm F2.8M 40mm f2.8 M 50mm F1.7A 50mm F1.4A kind regards 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: 645 or 67?
Mark Dalal wrote: Daylight handheld reportedly needs to be done at shutter speeds of 1/250th and above. I've not verified this as I just don't have film to waste. I have no trouble hand-holding my 67. What does that mean, exactly? Well, I just made a 20x24 of a 67 neg I shot at 1/125 at f4, handheld, and the only sharpness lost is because of depth of field. I have made excellent 8x10s of negs I've shot handheld at 1/60, though I imagine that blown up to 20x24 I'd see some shake. 1/30 I find hit-or-miss, so when shooting low-light with the 67, I prefer to use a monopod. I can get better results handholding 1/30 by using the mirror lock, which I find quite conveniently placed when shooting horizontally (but for verticals it can be a pain). If anyone's interested, I have some scans from a 67 slide that I shot at 1/60 f2.4 handheld, no mirrorlock. I can put together an overall and a magnified section (trust me, you don't want to see the whole scan at full resolution...it's 250 megs). It is sharp. Not as sharp as it would have been on a tripod, but sharp enough that the 8x10 I printed looks tack sharp, and I don't see the softness until I size it to 11x14 or so. I bought a Pentax 67 for a few reasons: - I was already a big fan of Pentax SMC - it was the biggest-negative camera that I could conceivably run around with - I'm a big fan of changeable finders I looked long and hard at the Pentax 645n (and a couple of other 645s, I'll admit), but the 67 called to me. I like the handling, the size, the shape, and most of all the simplicity. I did just recommend the 645n to a friend, because he owns an MZ-5n and is very happy with its controls and layout...and the 645n is basically a giant MZ-5n (and the old 645 is basically a giant ME Super). The 67 is basically a giant K1000, unless you get it with a non-metering prism (like I did), in which case it is a giant K1000 with no meter. He got his 645n, and it really is quite glorious, and if I were looking for another system to be into, Pentax 645 would be it. But having just sacrificed one of the three systems I was running in order to better one of the other two, I think a third system would be a foolish investment. For the record, I sold my 4x5 to finance more 67 lenses and accessories...which makes me now a 100% Pentaxer! Other than this one Sigma lens. But all the systems are Pentax! Back to 67 vs. 645: the weight issue is a biggie. The 67 is heavy. I carry it in a LowePro Minitrekker, and on its own I don't notice it, but add some accessories (or my laptop, which is a stupidly heavy combination that too often ends up in my bag) and I really start to feel the weight on my shoulders after an hour or so of walking around. If hiking with it, I prefer to put the 67 on a monopod and treat it like a really heavy walking stick. When street shooting with it, I put it on one of those weight-distributing neoprene shoulder straps, which also helps, but again, it hits me after maybe an hour that I'm carrying something really heavy. Also, with heavy use I began to find my hands cramping where my thumb attaches -- the weight of the film advance and, on the other hand, the weight of the mirrorbox when focussing, both really impact on your poor thumbs. My kinesiologist-physiotherapist-soon-to-be-chiropractor-and-acupuncturist-fiancée gave me some stretching exercises to do before going shooting, which have helped immensely (which I'll share with any 67 users experiencing the same problems). Now I just have the problem when I forget to stretch. The 645, having a motor drive, obviously doesn't have that problem. It is also a quicker camera to 'grab' a shot with. The 67 can be speedy, too, with practice, but I find that the nature of the camera makes me shoot less, but take more time getting the shot. I think the weight is really the big issue. Go pick one up and feel the weight. If it doesn't bother you, the big neg is really worth it. I agree with Paal's assessment that the 645n system is a good replacement for 35mm. Until the MZ-S came about, I was convinced that I'd buy a 645n before I'd buy a new 35mm body. Now I'm waffling again, but I decided to ignore that decision by spending my money on tricking out my 67 instead. I love my 67. -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: MZ-S Cost...Hey Pentax.
Nenad Djurdjevic wrote: It's a shame that the MZ-S wasn't designed with interchangeable backs so it could be used either as a digital or film camera - then it truly would be able to exist in a digital dominated future. Yeah, and it doesn't have a phone in it, either! ;) -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: ME Super film advance lever cap?
Take a look at this parts camera, it may well suit your needs at a very good price http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1278879693 Regards, /\/\ick... ++ || __/) Mick Maguire | | Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | (_/) ICQ: 48609010 | \/ | \ /---+ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 Cost...Hey Pentax.
Mike mentioned a Pentax that had an alarm clock built into it. It's a shame that the clock wasn't connected to a timer so the camera could turn on the coffee machine in the morning. The phone would be a nice touch, especially with an auto-dial feature and a GPS. I feel that many cameras today are lacking in essential features which are so important in today's modern, fast-paced society. Nenad Djurdjevic wrote: It's a shame that the MZ-S wasn't designed with interchangeable backs so it could be used either as a digital or film camera - then it truly would be able to exist in a digital dominated future. And Aaron replied: Yeah, and it doesn't have a phone in it, either! ;) Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Tripod collar/K 300 F4
Does anyone know if someone manufactures a tripod collar that would fit my old Pentax K 300 F4? This is a big, heavy lens that I like optically but find extremely difficult to use on a tripod. My Tamron 200-500 F5.6 is heavier yet, but having a tripod collar makes it a joy to use on a tripod at least compared to my 300. RW - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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-3 vs. MZ-5n: extra matted mirror box??
Hi Heiko, I do own both and I'm sure there is no difference of any sort (just checked...). Gianfranco Listen to your Yahoo! Mail messages from any phone. http://phone.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 Cost...Hey Pentax.
Both of you be nice now. But what the MZ-s really needs is a day timer, calculator and text messaging. --- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mike mentioned a Pentax that had an alarm clock built into it. It's a shame that the clock wasn't connected to a timer so the camera could turn on the coffee machine in the morning. The phone would be a nice touch, especially with an auto-dial feature and a GPS. I feel that many cameras today are lacking in essential features which are so important in today's modern, fast-paced society. Nenad Djurdjevic wrote: It's a shame that the MZ-S wasn't designed with interchangeable backs so it could be used either as a digital or film camera - then it truly would be able to exist in a digital dominated future. And Aaron replied: Yeah, and it doesn't have a phone in it, either! ;) Get your free @yahoo.ca address at http://mail.yahoo.ca - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: One airline bans all carry-on luggage
Sometimes one can purchase film at their destination - it just depends on the film choice and the destination. I know that Bob has been to places where many types of film are unavailable, as have I. While I don't unequivocally advocate shipping film, there may well be times when it's a good choice. Of course when we all have our MZ-D and 645D cameras we'll stop buying film or you can normally by Kodak Gold at the airport ;-) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: 645 or 67?
I thought somebody might be interested in this... I would be, but *really* cant justify the cost http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1280873380 Regards, /\/\ick... ++ || __/) Mick Maguire | | Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | (_/) ICQ: 48609010 | \/ | \ /---+ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: The 5n could be the best if ...
Thats why there is the MZ-3 and MZ-S, I do like the idea of a spot meter button like on the PZ-20 but that one only works in manual mode. Get your free @yahoo.ca address at http://mail.yahoo.ca - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 Cost...Hey Pentax.
I'll tell you what photography really needs, and that's a way to transform the photos and images in our mind into printed output. How many of us have taken what we thought to be a wonderful photo, imagining the final results, only to find that those results are crap? What happened to the superior image that we saw through the view finder? Pentax has, in the past, been a leader in photographic and optical technology. I say, skip digital, and eschew the camera altogether. A few implants, some wires, and a computer connection placed discreetly on one's body, and you're ready to download. No problems with airline check-ins, no arguments about which lens is best, no pesky insurance premiums to remember to pay ... and best of all, everyone's imaging capability would be unique and their capacity almost infinite. Brendan wrote: Both of you be nice now. But what the MZ-s really needs is a day timer, calculator and text messaging. --- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Mike mentioned a Pentax that had an alarm clock built into it. It's a shame that the clock wasn't connected to a timer so the camera could turn on the coffee machine in the morning. The phone would be a nice touch, especially with an auto-dial feature and a GPS. I feel that many cameras today are lacking in essential features which are so important in today's modern, fast-paced society. Nenad Djurdjevic wrote: It's a shame that the MZ-S wasn't designed with interchangeable backs so it could be used either as a digital or film camera - then it truly would be able to exist in a digital dominated future. And Aaron replied: Yeah, and it doesn't have a phone in it, either! -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: SMACK wins!!!!!!!
Congratulations Gianfranco, that's great! Are you working on any other short films? 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: MZ-S Cost...Hey Pentax.
But that defeats the whole purpose of TAKING A PICTURE, and it will also not be k mount compatible, what will we do then. Smc glass contacts? --- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'll tell you what photography really needs, and that's a way to transform the photos and images in our mind into printed output. How many of us have taken what we thought to be a wonderful photo, imagining the final results, only to find that those results are crap? What happened to the superior image that we saw through the view finder? Pentax has, in the past, been a leader in photographic and optical technology. I say, skip digital, and eschew the camera altogether. A few implants, some wires, and a computer connection placed discreetly on one's body, and you're ready to download. No problems with airline check-ins, no arguments about which lens is best, no pesky insurance premiums to remember to pay ... and best of all, everyone's imaging capability would be unique and their capacity almost infinite. Brendan wrote: Both of you be nice now. But what the MZ-s really needs is a day timer, calculator and text messaging. Get your free @yahoo.ca address at http://mail.yahoo.ca - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Manual Focus lens w/ZX-7
UniqueToo wrote: When I put one of my manual lenses on the ZX-7 and use the flash, how do I know where to set the aperature? If you're using the RTF (built-in, pop-up flash), don't worry -- TTL flash metering circuitry in the camera body will quench the flash once sufficient light has struck the film. Likewise, if you're using an external flash that's a dedicated TTL unit, the camera body's TTL flash metering circuitry will quench the external flash once sufficient light has struck the film. If you have an external flash which is non-dedicated and non-TTL, then there should be a scale on the flash body giving the appropriate lens aperture. Hope this helps. Bill Peifer Rochester, NY - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re[2]: One airline bans all carry-on luggage
Hi, Tuesday, October 02, 2001, 4:44:31 PM, you wrote: Sometimes one can purchase film at their destination - it just depends on the film choice and the destination. Konica slide film has quite a presence in Africa, but the storage conditions and age of the film make it an absolutely last resort. [...] While I don't unequivocally advocate shipping film, there may well be times when it's a good choice. if things get to the point where carry-on sizes are reduced to a real minimum then it may be the only choice. I once travelled on Ethiopia for a while with a professional photographer who had brought several hundreds of rolls of film, all in a very large Samsonite case - too large to carry on anywhere - and he had a lot of experience of travelling in the countries around the Red Sea, so perhaps the x-ray machines aren't as bad as they're made out. Or perhaps there is some way for photographers to arrange for checked luggage to be examined by hand and not go through the x-rays. Anybody got any ideas about that? What happens when somebody like Salgado or the Magnum photographers go to obscure countries? I'm sure they can't carry all their film on as hand luggage. Perhaps next time I go to Ethiopia I'll have to go via South Africa, stock up on film there, and then travel up to Ethiopia. --- Bob 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 .
Preparing for a Day of Photography
In the morning, or the evening before, I engage in a regular routine of maintenance with the cameras I'll be using. This includes the following: Making sure all lenses are clean, checking their front and rear elements, and looking through them be sure there are no hidden problems; Be sure that all lens caps and hoods are available, in good condition, and fit properly; Blow and clean dust and debris from the camera bodies; Check to be sure the shutters are working properly at all speeds; Opening the camera back and blowing dust and debris from all visible areas, checking to be sure there are no bits of film lodged anywhere in the mechanism; Clean viewfinders as appropriate (different cameras require different techniques; Load film and note on camera body what emulsion and EI I'm shooting; Be sure that all meters (built in or hand held) are set to the proper EI. With some cameras I check to be sure exposure compensation is off and note whether camera is on auto pilot or manual; I take a reading off a grey card or other similar object under a known light source to be sure meters are within spec; Be sure spare batteries for meters and camera are in the bag; Make sure film is securely attached to the take-up spool by winding on a few frames; Make sure straps are securely attached and that the strap material is in good condition, showing no signs of fraying; Make sure there are at least a half dozen rolls of film in the bag and that they're appropriate for conditions; Make sure that the hand held meter is in the bag along with grey card and blower brush. Check to be sure removable stickers, several pens, and a note pad are in the bag; Be sure all straps, latches, snaps, and zippers are working properly. When all this is done I'm ready to go. Have I missed anything? -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Hello there: I'm back!
I'm back! For almost a week it has been deadly silent here in cyberland. Not a single mail from the PDML. I had sent off a couple of posts but I never saw the replies: everything just died. I thought it might have been something to do with the server being shut down, perhaps virus bombs or whatever. But eventually I found out it was MY mail server rejecting mail. I dunno why. Still waiting for a reply from their support. Anyhow I changed servers. So here I am again. Greetings. Conrad Samuels Kirstenhof SA [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: Preparing for a Day of Photography
On Tue, 2 Oct 2001, Shel Belinkoff wrote: In the morning, or the evening before, I engage in a regular routine of maintenance with the cameras I'll be using. This includes the following: [...] When all this is done I'm ready to go. Have I missed anything? No, but it's pretty dark outside already :-) 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: Preparing for a Day of Photography
[... good advice deleted...] When all this is done I'm ready to go. Have I missed anything? You forgot to make sure the cameras were in the bag ;-) (Sorry, couldn't resist!) -- Kristian - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Preparing for a Day of Photography
Shel Belinkoff wrote: In the morning, or the evening before, I engage in a regular routine of maintenance with the cameras I'll be using. This includes the following: comprehensive list snipped When all this is done I'm ready to go. Have I missed anything? That's quite a thorough checklist, but I guess it's necessary with all that old gear you use. 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: MZ-S Cost...Hey Pentax.
From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'll tell you what photography really needs, and that's a way to transform the photos and images in our mind into printed output. How many of us have taken what we thought to be a wonderful photo, imagining the final results, only to find that those results are crap? What happened to the superior image that we saw through the view finder? While this post is made in jest, it brings up something I've been thinking about. When asked to list a favorite lens, my gut reaction is to say my right eye. Why not my left eye? Well, it requires a filter to focus past ~7 feet. I find this filter rather annoying. With my brain as the camera, my right eye can do things that no lens can do. Much sharper than a prime lens, it can zoom! Futhermore, it has the ability to have great depth of field while defocusing other suibjects of the field of view. Bokeh! Bah! I don't have to worry about bokeh! Distortion - 0%. No need to worry about pincushion or barrel. Wide angle, heck yeah! And rectilinear at that! Panoramic? No problem there. I've always thought I was a much better photographer in my own mind VBG. So when Shel suggest a way to transform the images in our minds into photos, I say, sign me up! 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: SMACK wins!!!!!!!
Juan J. Buhler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Congratulations Gianfranco, that's great! Are you working on any other short films? Hi Juan, Not yet, but I'm sure we'll start another one as soon as the money prize is safe in our pockets... :) When we started this short we were working on another project that needed a big amount of money; the contest was really a big chance. I hope we'll be able to proceed now. Ciao, Gianfranco Listen to your Yahoo! Mail messages from any phone. http://phone.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: SMACK wins!!!!!!!
Congratulations! Maris - Original Message - From: Gianfranco Irlanda [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 11:26 AM Subject: SMACK wins!!! | Hi everybody! | I've just received the official confirmation: my short film | Smack has won the first prize of the contest on | www.shortvillage.com!!! | | I'd like to thank all the people of the list who contributed to | its victory with their votes. | | Tomorrow on www.shortvillage.com you should be able to see the | awarding ceremony (I still don't know the hours, though). | | Gianfranco | (happy...) | Listen to your Yahoo! Mail messages from any phone. | http://phone.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: ME Super film advance lever cap?
Thanks for the heads-up! I'll give it a shot. Take care, -jerry Mick Maguire wrote: Take a look at this parts camera, it may well suit your needs at a very good price http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1278879693 Regards, /\/\ick... ++ || __/) Mick Maguire | | Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | (_/) ICQ: 48609010 | \/ | \ /---+ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Preparing for a Day of Photography
Shel Belinkoff writes: When all this is done I'm ready to go. Have I missed anything? Your whole morning? :) 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: October PUG
Mick Maguire writes: Part of the problem is that I used my laptop when I adjusted the colors. when I look at them on a regular screen it really doesn't look so good. I had another go from the source image, this time using my desktop screen at work (also flat panel by bigger better and very expensive), and will send you a copy off list. I read somewhere that flat panel monitors aren't as good for accurate colour reproduction as CRTs. But then again, everyone's CRT monitor is set differently for colour temperature, brightness and contrast. And the phospors probably vary with brand and tube model anyway. Unless everyone is using a calibrated system which is supported by their software, we'll all see different results. But don't let that stop you from trying :) 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: MZ-S Cost...Hey Pentax.
Shel Belinkoff wrote: Mike mentioned a Pentax that had an alarm clock built into it. It's a shame that the clock wasn't connected to a timer so the camera could turn on the coffee machine in the morning. The phone would be a nice touch, especially with an auto-dial feature and a GPS. I feel that many cameras today are lacking in essential features which are so important in today's modern, fast-paced society. You know what else we forgot? Four wheels and a seat, so we can drive around in it. Now THERE'S an idea...question is, should I build this incredible device by modifying my camera, or modifying my car? -Aaron p.s. trick question: I don't have a car. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Odp: Manual Focus lens w/ZX-7
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Manual Focus lens w/ZX-7 When I put one of my manual lenses on the ZX-7 and use the flash, how do I know where to set the aperature? My old ME Super flash told me what aperature to use based on film speed and strenght of the flash. Will the ZX-7 flash compensate for the light coming into the lens? Hmm, your problem seems to me a bit unclear... What MF has to do with setting the aperture? However, all depends on the kind of your flash... The ZX-7 will compensate for the flash light, if only this is a TTL flash... Greetz Artur - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: October PUG
David A. Mann spake thusly: I read somewhere that flat panel monitors aren't as good for accurate colour reproduction as CRTs. Modern flat panel displays are the technology of choice for pre- press colour checking. Their performance is far more reproducible between units, they have a wider colour gamut than CRTs, and a far better contrast ratio. -- John Francis . . . . . . . . . . (650) 429-4427 MyWay.com 444 Castro St. Suite 101,Mt. View, CA 94041 Hello. My name is Darth Vader. I am your Father. Prepare to die. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: MZ-S Cost...Hey Pentax.
Aaron muttered: p.s. trick question: I don't have a car. Is this car you don't have automatic or manual? -- John Francis . . . . . . . . . . (650) 429-4427 MyWay.com 444 Castro St. Suite 101,Mt. View, CA 94041 Hello. My name is Darth Vader. I am your Father. Prepare to die. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Teleconverter for 135mm f1.8?
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: OK, I finally own a lens that could actually make sense to use a teleconverter, a 135mm f1.8. Has anyone tried this combo? Are there any converters in particular that would work better, any to avoid? Thanks for any info! Isaac, If you've got one of the Pentax A135/1.8's, I'd start with these... A 2X-S A 1.4X-S F 1.7 will work if you have an autofocus body T6-2X is old, but does well too. Regards, Bob S. Thanx. Once I get my K mount body, I'll experiment a little with these converters... Isaac - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Preparing for a Day of Photography
Hi, When all this is done I'm ready to go. Have I missed anything? Starburst filter. Dancing bear with diamante-studded collar. Painted Alpine backdrop. Lederhosen. --- Bob 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: October PUG
On Mon, 1 Oct 2001 22:56:21 -0500, Maris V. Lidaka, Sr. wrote: The October gallery is, without exception, excellent. Special comments: Gary L. Murphy - Lighthouse - perfect. Good composition, good sky, I like the pier/breakwater running to the left of the lighthouse itself. Looks good! Thanks for the kind words, Maris! 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 .
Slide scanner, PrimeFilm 1800u
Hi folks, Anyone using the slide scanner PrimeFilm 1800 u, Pacific Image manufacturer? Ours does a reasonable job, but when we reduce the images to a size appropriate for websites, they lose their sharpness. I'm wondering if I have to buy a different slide scanner. If anyone wants to see scanned examples, I can put a few images on a webpage. Thanks for any input. Harald in Washington state - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Just bought a HP Photosmart S20
Vuescan? What's that? - Original Message - From: Paul Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 7:33 PM Subject: Re: Just bought a HP Photosmart S20 Vuescan has an option to focus the scanner, maybe this can overcome the problem? Regards, Paul Jones - Original Message - From: Nenad Djurdjevic [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 6:21 PM Subject: Re: Just bought a HP Photosmart S20 Jaume Lahuerta wrote: [snip]it seems that there is a lack of focus in my [scanner] unit when scanning slides. I have a Plustek Opticpro 9636T which has a slide/negative scanning ability (at 1200dpi). I have also noticed that scans of slides are slightly out of focus. I think that this is because a mounted slide sits a bit above the scanning surface. Does anyone know of a way around this problem? Nenad Western 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Just bought a HP Photosmart S20
I actually exchanged the first one I had too (due to a more serious intermittent fault than slightly out of focus slides) but both scanners I tried scanned slides slightly soft. I don't think it is an adjustment problem but more a case of it simply being a 'cheap and cheerful' piece of equipment (as they say: 'you get what you pay for'). The good thing is it scans prints sharply and at least has the ability to can scan slides and negatives if necessary. Also since exchanging the first faulty one it has given over a year of unfailing service (touch wood) so on balance I am happy with it. John wrote: I had a similar problem with the first Acer Scanwit 2720 I had - everything was soft! I sent it back and got it exchanged, and I believe the problem was simply maladjustment of the focusing mechanism. It now scans negatives and slides equally well. On Tuesday, October 02, 2001 6:22 PM, Nenad Djurdjevic [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: Jaume Lahuerta wrote: [snip]it seems that there is a lack of focus in my [scanner] unit when scanning slides. I have a Plustek Opticpro 9636T which has a slide/negative scanning ability (at 1200dpi). I have also noticed that scans of slides are slightly out of focus. I think that this is because a mounted slide sits a bit above the scanning surface. Does anyone know of a way around this problem? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Just bought a HP Photosmart S20
Go to www.hamrick.com It has a crappy user interface, but works pretty well. - Original Message - From: Nenad Djurdjevic [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2001 1:56 PM Subject: Re: Just bought a HP Photosmart S20 Vuescan? What's that? - Original Message - From: Paul Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 7:33 PM Subject: Re: Just bought a HP Photosmart S20 Vuescan has an option to focus the scanner, maybe this can overcome the problem? Regards, Paul Jones - Original Message - From: Nenad Djurdjevic [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 6:21 PM Subject: Re: Just bought a HP Photosmart S20 Jaume Lahuerta wrote: [snip]it seems that there is a lack of focus in my [scanner] unit when scanning slides. I have a Plustek Opticpro 9636T which has a slide/negative scanning ability (at 1200dpi). I have also noticed that scans of slides are slightly out of focus. I think that this is because a mounted slide sits a bit above the scanning surface. Does anyone know of a way around this problem? Nenad Western 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 Cost...Hey Pentax.
I don't want a camera with an egg timer and the like - but it would be nice to have a camera that could take either chemical film and digital film as the occasion demanded. I know that some folks get around this problem by carrying six or seven camera bodies, 57 lenses, databacks, interchangeable finders, interchangeble screens, tripods and monopods in various sizes, motordrives, bellows attachments, bulk film packs, polaroid camera for test shots, studio lights, reflectors, portable darkrooms (chemical and digital), petrol generators (to power the portable darkrooms, lights etc), etc. - I read your checklist for the start of each day ;-) I on the other hand, like to take my camera with me when travelling (usually with a backpack in remote wilderness areas) so I need to keep the kit light. I know that carrying just my Olympus XA or an MX would be the most practical approach but like like many people on the PDML I guess I'm not entirely practically inclined. Photography is after all a hobby and a passion and not something that needs to be justified in a practical sense. Nenad Shel Belinkoff wrote: Mike mentioned a Pentax that had an alarm clock built into it. It's a shame that the clock wasn't connected to a timer so the camera could turn on the coffee machine in the morning. The phone would be a nice touch, especially with an auto-dial feature and a GPS. I feel that many cameras today are lacking in essential features which are so important in today's modern, fast-paced society. Nenad Djurdjevic wrote: It's a shame that the MZ-S wasn't designed with interchangeable backs so it could be used either as a digital or film camera - then it truly would be able to exist in a digital dominated future. And Aaron replied: Yeah, and it doesn't have a phone in it, either! ;) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Just bought a HP Photosmart S20
I think it works *very* well when it comes to results. Maris - Original Message - From: Paul Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 11:21 PM Subject: Re: Just bought a HP Photosmart S20 | Go to www.hamrick.com | | It has a crappy user interface, but works pretty well. | | | - Original Message - | From: Nenad Djurdjevic [EMAIL PROTECTED] | To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2001 1:56 PM | Subject: Re: Just bought a HP Photosmart S20 | | | Vuescan? What's that? | | - Original Message - | From: Paul Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] | To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 7:33 PM | Subject: Re: Just bought a HP Photosmart S20 | | | Vuescan has an option to focus the scanner, maybe this can overcome the | problem? | | Regards, | Paul Jones | - Original Message - | From: Nenad Djurdjevic [EMAIL PROTECTED] | To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 6:21 PM | Subject: Re: Just bought a HP Photosmart S20 | | |Jaume Lahuerta wrote: |[snip]it seems that there is a lack of focus in my [scanner] unit | when |scanning slides. | |I have a Plustek Opticpro 9636T which has a slide/negative scanning | ability |(at 1200dpi). |I have also noticed that scans of slides are slightly out of focus. I | think |that this is because a mounted slide sits a bit above the scanning | surface. |Does anyone know of a way around this problem? | |Nenad |Western 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 . | - | This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, | 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: Just bought a HP Photosmart S20
I' still running the shareware version as i dont want to pay for it :) I would have prefered a 30day trial or similar as opposed to that cross hatching it puts on the image. Regards, Paul Jones - Original Message - From: Maris V. Lidaka, Sr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2001 2:40 PM Subject: Re: Just bought a HP Photosmart S20 I think it works *very* well when it comes to results. Maris - Original Message - From: Paul Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 11:21 PM Subject: Re: Just bought a HP Photosmart S20 | Go to www.hamrick.com | | It has a crappy user interface, but works pretty well. | | | - Original Message - | From: Nenad Djurdjevic [EMAIL PROTECTED] | To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2001 1:56 PM | Subject: Re: Just bought a HP Photosmart S20 | | | Vuescan? What's that? | | - Original Message - | From: Paul Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] | To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 7:33 PM | Subject: Re: Just bought a HP Photosmart S20 | | | Vuescan has an option to focus the scanner, maybe this can overcome the | problem? | | Regards, | Paul Jones | - Original Message - | From: Nenad Djurdjevic [EMAIL PROTECTED] | To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 6:21 PM | Subject: Re: Just bought a HP Photosmart S20 | | |Jaume Lahuerta wrote: |[snip]it seems that there is a lack of focus in my [scanner] unit | when |scanning slides. | |I have a Plustek Opticpro 9636T which has a slide/negative scanning | ability |(at 1200dpi). |I have also noticed that scans of slides are slightly out of focus. I | think |that this is because a mounted slide sits a bit above the scanning | surface. |Does anyone know of a way around this problem? | |Nenad |Western 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 . | - | This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, | 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: The 5n could be the best if ...
... it also had: 1. The ability to use the ZX-M focusing screen. 2. Brighter viewfinder indication (or at least less prone to glare.) 3. The ability to use an old fashioned cable release. _ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 Limited products from Pentax
I'd be happy to see a Super Program that did AF! Actually, I'd be dancin' in the streets! Pål Jensen wrote: Pentax have recently informed their organization that they will start market products that are not ment for the masses. These are low volume, niche products. I assume the Lmited lenses are part of this product series. This can be seen in the light of the Pentax camera division boss recent statement that he will make a camera the owners would like to take to their graves and an LX with AF. Ed Dombek _ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: The 5n could be the best if ...
The MZ5n should be discontinued and the MZ3 should take its place. - Original Message - From: Ed Dombek [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 03, 2001 3:57 PM Subject: Re: The 5n could be the best if ... ... it also had: 1. The ability to use the ZX-M focusing screen. 2. Brighter viewfinder indication (or at least less prone to glare.) 3. The ability to use an old fashioned cable release. _ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 .
