MZ5 and MZ5n Z1p Question
I am looking to upgrade to a better AF outfit. Can anyone on the list tell me which of the MZ5, MZ5n and Z1P leave the leader out after film rewind. 90% of what I do is BW, so a camera that gobbles up the leader is a PITA. (read MZ50). Secondly, I have recently had an experience with my MZ50 and a bulk film roll that bothers me about upgrading to the MZ series cameras. I loaded my MZ50 with Ilford film from a bulk film roll (plastic screw in cannister). After the film had finished (approx 36 frames) the camera rewound for a little bit, but then stopped. I replaced the batteries and pressed used the little nipple (blush) to rewind. Nothing. So I took the camera into the dark room, opened the back, closed it again, and turned the camera on. Whirr to first frame as you normally would with a new film. I used the nipple again to rewind, however it went for a second or two and then stopped agian. I eventually had to literally pull the film out of the camera. Has this happened to anyone else. Is the rewind motor gutless?? It's obviously got something to do with the bulk film cannister. I have not tried it again for fear of losing a roll of film. BTW, I'll be selling an MX, MX Winder and K35/2 to raise funds. I'll wait till Friday to post the FS sign. Darryn Richter Adelaide, 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 .
Which lense to take?
Where are you headed? Mid way through january i'm going on a road trip for two weeks or so. I've been having thoughts for a while on what gear to take. I didn't want to take all my gear incase the car was broken into or something similar. I'll be shooting some landscapes and any other stuff that pops up Darryn Richter Adelaide 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 .
400 5.6 Takumar
I'm not sure that I should celebrate or not. I have won a BIN 400 f5.6
Takumar for about 45 US. It is said to have a permanently attached 2X
converter on it. Nothing is permanent. I will let the list if it is a door
stop or something usable - but for 45.00?
Regards,
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used equipment in Australia
Found on Ebay -
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It is a 135 f2.5 Takumar, they do not mention SMCT but it looks identical to
mine.
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Re: Resolution (New Year's, that is...)
Stephen Moore asked: Anybody made any photographical ones? My main one was to shoot at least one frame a day, but I've already broken it. :-) Last year I resolved to submit a photo to each month's PUG in 2001. I made it -- sometimes just barely. This year I've resolved to finally get an online portfolio posted on my web site. I'd like to promise myself to catch up on the backlog of developed film to index, label, enter into my database, sort, and evaluate to find the keepers, but I'm not sure I'll be completely caught up by the end of 2002. (Of course, if the exposed, undeveloped film in my freezer stays in my freezer, maybe I will catch up.) -- Glenn - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MZ5 and MZ5n Z1p Question
Neither MZ-5 nor MZ-5n can do that. I don't know about the Z1p. However, yesterday I bought one of those kind of 'pincers' that are used to pull out the film from inside the roll case. It costs around 12EUR here. It is really easy to use and it seems to work fine (I have only tested a couple of times). --- Trish Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am looking to upgrade to a better AF outfit. Can anyone on the list tell me which of the MZ5, MZ5n and Z1P leave the leader out after film rewind. 90% of what I do is BW, so a camera that gobbles up the leader is a PITA. (read MZ50). Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.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: lens value: a workable definition (dollar per photograph)?
Paul F. Stregevsky suggested: By conventional thinking, a lens that is 80 percent as good as another at 50 percent of the price is a better value. I propose an alternative definition of value: cost per photograph taken. By this definition, the cheapest lens nearly always must win. Shouldn't it be cost per photo-you're-satisfied-with, rather than cost per frames exposed? 'Cause the quality of the lens just might affect one number more than the other. -- Glenn, trying to catch up on list mail while Excel recalculates a spreadsheet chock full of VLOOKUP() calls. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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: a couple of tips
Hi, Rob! The studio flash was triggered by the MZ-S's built-in flash. The IR trigger on the Bowens unit is really sensitive, and any flash will trip it,as well as stereo remotes. I've started to test lighting and poses with my old Polaroid Spectra camera, as its built-in flash will also trigger the studio flash. Polaroids with studio lighting are a pleasant surprise. They're quite nice. To minimize the influence of the MZ-S's built-in flash on the photo, I set PF10 to 2 (sets the built-in flash as a wireless flash controller), but the difference seems minor (your mileage may vary). For the same reason, when using the Polaroid, I set the brightness switch to dark. The built-in flash on my MZ-5n also allows cordless studio flash, a nice change after occasionally pulling over light stands when backing up with a long lens, as the F5P(L) TTL cord (used with a Metz 40MZ-3) isn't long enough. Now here's something I'm curious about: I can always see the flash in the viewfinder, although that's supposed to be impossible. It's more noticeable with the big flash, and when I first got it last summer, I worried that the the sync was off, but the pictures look fine. I don't see an image, but a red flash in the finder. Could there be light spilling around the mirror? Back to you. Pat White - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 love ebay
I'll second that. I searched for years for Pentax SMC Tak screwmount lenses and found only a few decent ones. Once I discovvered ebay, I was able to find every lens I wanted in a matter of months. In the last month, I was able to sell a medium format camera that I didn't use any more and buy one I always wanted. I've bought some wonderful antique jewelry for my wife and some nostalgia toys for my grown children. I haven't had anywhere near as many transactions as JCO, but from the more than 50 that I have been involved in, I only received two items that were not acceptable. In both cases, the sellers refunded my money without question.. Ebay is super. Paul J. C. O'Connell wrote: I have been buying and selling on ebay for 5 years. I LOVE it! I've gotten plenty of bargains and have never paid more than I bid ( of course). I have kept transaction records for 3 years now and my problem rate on buying is about 15% ( not too bad but more than I would like ). I have only gotten burned twice in more than 700 deals ( about $80 wasted) Not bad at all. The ability to sell stuff at fairly good prices so fast is incredible. I collect cameras, records and HO slotcars. I have been able to find rare stuff in the last few years that I was searching for for 10-15 years/ ITS GREAT JCO - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Digital printing questions
Hi Bill, The file size does not have to be a divisor of the printer output rating. It doesn't matter a hoot. Your printer is of the same general type as mine, and your output should be optimum if your picture file is in the neighborhood of 550ppi. For 7x10 prints that means a file size of about 55 meg. After a lot of experimenting, I came to realize that the printer dpi rating had nothing to do with the ppii (or dpi) of the picture file. Tom explains that the printer rating is just the stepping rate of the print head. I'll buy that explanation. It seems logical. Paul William Robb wrote: I am in a bit of a quandry, and am hoping I can get a few answers from the list. I have been told that it is best to size the file to a divisor of the printer output. For example, my printer is capable of a maximum resolution of 2880 dpi, and that the output ideally would be 360 dpi, or 720 dpi, or some such. I have read a couple of posts now where the printer is being run at a somewhat oddball resolution, such as 743 ppi. So, is there any logic to what I have been told? Or does it not really matter? Thanks William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Digital Printing: Bigger is Better
I have the Epson 1200, which was the first of the 12 series printers. The most current, the 1280, is similar, although it uses a different type ink. My printer has been very durable, having cranked out perhaps a thousand large, hi-res prints and thousands of homework papers for my kids. If I were to replace it today, I would go with the Epson 1280. The 2000P offers slightly more archival capability, but it's inks aren't as brilliant as the 1280's, and to my eye, the prints are not as attractive. One pro who I questioned uses a 1280 for color printing, and a 2000P, with special inks and software, for BW printing. Paul Jody L. Reese wrote: Hi Paul, I have been following your thread and was wondering which Epson printer your using? I have been thinking about the Epson Stylus Photo 2000P, but at its price tag I am a little hesitant. I have heard of too many people who have had their Epson printhead go down and then sending the unit in for repair about 12 to 20 months after purchase. What has your experiences been with your printer? - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2002 8:42 PM Subject: Re: Digital Printing: Bigger is Better Hi Rob, I wouldn't be surprised if the optimum source file for a 1440 dpi print on my Epson proved to be somewhere in between the 743 ppi file that I printed tonight and the 440 ppi file that I printed last week. From earlier experiments it seemed that optimum was in the high five hundred range, but it's difficult to say for sure without getting into microscopic examination of a number of prints. But as other posters have noted, it seems that it's well above the 350 ppi that is usually considered adequate for high end digital printing. Paul Rob Studdert wrote: On 2 Jan 2002 at 21:27, Paul Stenquist wrote: So I figured I'd go all the way, and I scanned a nice, sharp 6x7 transparency at 4000 ppi. This yielded a 255 megabyte file, which translates to an 11.1 x 14.4 picture at 743 ppi. I then printed that file at 1440 dpi on my Epson 1200 (Just as I did for the other files.). It is noticeably better than the 440 ppi 11 x 14 print. Extremely sharp and photographic. Of course the 255 meg file is a bear to work with, but it may well be worth the effort. This is interesting Paul, obviously the printer driver interprets the source file, the extra source data isn't squeezed into smaller dots, so I surmise that there must be a point of nil return and an optimum source file size for the given driver. I wonder where the difference originates from because I can't reconcile that it is simply due to the bigger file size above a certain point? Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 .
SFXn Remote Control
Hi everybody, there is someone who can explain me which commands there are on the remote control for SFXn? thx -- Marcello Anselmi Tamburini Sent through GMX FreeMail - http://www.gmx.net - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MZ-S: a couple of tips
On 3 Jan 2002 at 2:41, Pat White wrote: Now here's something I'm curious about: I can always see the flash in the viewfinder, although that's supposed to be impossible. It's more noticeable with the big flash, and when I first got it last summer, I worried that the the sync was off, but the pictures look fine. I don't see an image, but a red flash in the finder. Could there be light spilling around the mirror? Back to you. Hi Pat, As Michael indicated in his post earlier it seems that you are actually seeing the pre-flash containing the data transmission to the remote flashes happening before the actual flash for the exposure. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Re[2]: MZ-S: a couple of tips
Bruce Dayton wondered: I have 3 AF360FGZ's. I can place one or more behind the camera body and they still fire without being about to *see* the popup flash. I have read that section many times, but am not sure to it's explanation. I'll do some more experimenting and report back. Try it in a room draped in black velvet and see if that makes it fail. :-) I know that with a normal optical slave, it doesn't take much reflection to get the slave to trigger off a non-line-of-site on-camera flash. Figure with all that information being sent back and forth, the situation described sounds a lot more finicky, but I could see it working... -- Glenn - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Digital printing questions
On 3 Jan 2002 at 6:27, Paul Stenquist wrote: Hi Bill, The file size does not have to be a divisor of the printer output rating. It doesn't matter a hoot. Your printer is of the same general type as mine, and your output should be optimum if your picture file is in the neighborhood of 550ppi. Did you check the link that Gerald provided? http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRINT/P400/P400A.HTM Granted it's not specifically related to the Epson drivers but I would guess that it still has relevance. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: SNOW!
- Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2002 6:56 PM Subject: Re: SNOW! Two inches! Geez, you could be in Buffalo! Well we actually got 5-6 inches! In a place with one snow-plow per county (if you are lucky) This is a mess! The city is virtually shut down. I'm trying to find my boots and heading out or some morning shots! Cory Waters - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
tonerbuys.com
Has anybody here ever delt with these people? http://www.tonerbuys.com/ It looks like generic ink to me, but the prices are incredible! My normal black cartrige for my Epson 740 usually sells for close to $30.00, and here it's $5.50. I wonder if it's OK for just printing regular words on regular paper. Thanks, Ed http://lightandsilver.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: a couple of tips
Actually, I first noticed this with the MZ-5n, which doesn't do a pre-flash, as far as I know, and I was using a PC cable with a Pentax hot shoe/PC adapter. It seems like I can see it with or without the built-in flash activated. Pat White - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: SNOW!
- Original Message - From: C or B Waters Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2002 6:14 AM Subject: Re: SNOW! Well we actually got 5-6 inches! In a place with one snow-plow per county (if you are lucky) This is a mess! The city is virtually shut down. I'm trying to find my boots and heading out or some morning shots! You guys have snow plows? Around here we call the snow removal plan April. William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Digital printing questions
I'm replying to my own message, but I wanted to add that the critical factor in sizing your file for printing is that you do not resample the original scan. In other words, to achieve a 550 ppi resolution for a 7x10 picture file, you have to scan the 35mm negative at 4000ppi. When sizing it in PhotoShop, make sure the resample box on the image size panel. is not checked. The constrain proportions box should be checked. If I'm working for an exact picture dimension, such as 7 x 10, I'll sometimes end up with an odd pixel count that includes decimals, such as 554.9. I used to adjust the picture dimension to make sure my ppi count ended up as a whole number. I found that it doesn't matter. But resampling an image, even with good software, will cause some degradation. The exception to the above would be if you only have access to a lo-res scanner. In that case, PhotoShop resampling to a higher resolution would be preferable to printing from the lo-res image. In other words, if the highest ppi count you can achieve at 7 x 10 is 200 ppi, go ahead and resize with resample turned on, and make it 400 ppi at 7 x 10. Paul Paul Stenquist wrote: Hi Bill, The file size does not have to be a divisor of the printer output rating. It doesn't matter a hoot. Your printer is of the same general type as mine, and your output should be optimum if your picture file is in the neighborhood of 550ppi. For 7x10 prints that means a file size of about 55 meg. After a lot of experimenting, I came to realize that the printer dpi rating had nothing to do with the ppii (or dpi) of the picture file. Tom explains that the printer rating is just the stepping rate of the print head. I'll buy that explanation. It seems logical. Paul William Robb wrote: I am in a bit of a quandry, and am hoping I can get a few answers from the list. I have been told that it is best to size the file to a divisor of the printer output. For example, my printer is capable of a maximum resolution of 2880 dpi, and that the output ideally would be 360 dpi, or 720 dpi, or some such. I have read a couple of posts now where the printer is being run at a somewhat oddball resolution, such as 743 ppi. So, is there any logic to what I have been told? Or does it not really matter? Thanks William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Re: SNOW!
Sounds like a nice July afternoon in Thunder Bay. giggle Dave Begin Original Message From: C or B Waters [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thu, 3 Jan 2002 07:14:07 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: SNOW! - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2002 6:56 PM Subject: Re: SNOW! Two inches! Geez, you could be in Buffalo! Well we actually got 5-6 inches! In a place with one snow-plow per county (if you are lucky) This is a mess! The city is virtually shut down. I'm trying to find my boots and heading out or some morning shots! Cory Waters - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . End Original Message Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: SFXn Remote Control
Hi, The same functionality as the shutter release button: halfway down - metering + AF, full down - exp. Ok. I tought something else because of the price: 50 U$ or more!! -- Marcello Anselmi Tamburini Sent through GMX FreeMail - http://www.gmx.net - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Digital printing questions
Hi Rob, This is a dye sub printer. It's a totally different process and, as far as I know, it is not related to ink-jet printing. Paul Rob Studdert wrote: On 3 Jan 2002 at 6:27, Paul Stenquist wrote: Hi Bill, The file size does not have to be a divisor of the printer output rating. It doesn't matter a hoot. Your printer is of the same general type as mine, and your output should be optimum if your picture file is in the neighborhood of 550ppi. Did you check the link that Gerald provided? http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRINT/P400/P400A.HTM Granted it's not specifically related to the Epson drivers but I would guess that it still has relevance. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.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 .
Re: Digital printing questions
Hi Gerald, This page discusses dye sub technology. Bill's question is in regard to ink-jet printing. Totally different animal. Paul Gerald Cermak wrote: Images that don't match the printers resolution need to be resampled by the driver to match the printer's chosen resolution. Sending a 2700 dpi image into a 2880 dpi printer isn't going to produce much in the way of visible resampling artifacts (they are small and blend well). A more significant chance of visible artifacts happens at much lower resolutions. Check out what happens when you print a 267 dpi image into a 314 dpi printer (search for jaggies near the bottom of the page): http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRINT/P400/P400A.HTM -Gerald -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of William Robb Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2002 8:11 PM To: Pentax Discuss Subject: Digital printing questions I am in a bit of a quandry, and am hoping I can get a few answers from the list. I have been told that it is best to size the file to a divisor of the printer output. For example, my printer is capable of a maximum resolution of 2880 dpi, and that the output ideally would be 360 dpi, or 720 dpi, or some such. I have read a couple of posts now where the printer is being run at a somewhat oddball resolution, such as 743 ppi. So, is there any logic to what I have been told? Or does it not really matter? Thanks William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Live near I-10?
I guess San Antonio is too close to home to fit into the area of exotic places to visit. ;-) On Thursday 03 January 2002 01:08, Tiger Moses wrote: This month I will be making the drive from Houston, TX to Fort Huachuca, Arizona. I think 98% of the drive is on I-10. If you happen to live on I-10 in New Mexico, let me know if I might be able to meet you, and we can take our picture together or something? If you know my route in Az, let me know too, I''ll come shake your hand too? Anyone have a futon I can sleep on? -- Kenneth Archer + San Antonio, Texas [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ #24980801 Powered by Linux ++ Mailed by Kmail - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
What I did over Christmas...
Hey all. Did I miss anything good over the last week and a half? Who won the PDML printer challenge? I only took one camera and one lens (along with a helicoid extension tube) on my trip: my Pentax 67 and the 105mm f2.4. I shot twenty rolls of film in North Carolina in the moments between family visits (or sometimes during them ;) ), and another 15 or so in New York. The first thing I said when we showed up in NY to our hosts was Please do not let me go anywhere near BH. We all agreed that we would not go out of our way to look for it and that if anyone saw it but I didn't notice it, they wouldn't tell me. We were trying to have an inexpensive holiday, after all. Well, Vanessa and I went up the Empire State Building, and while I was busy burning up film of the New York skyline, Vanessa started giggling. I asked he what was so funny, but she only answered that she was not allowed to tell me. Then she giggled some more, and then finally flipped over our Empire State Building elevator tickets to reveal an ad that read BH Photo/Video -- 3 blocks from the Empire State Building! Show this coupon to receive a free gift! The free gift was a small backpack. I now own the new SMCP-67 75mm f2.8. Bloody fate. -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 .
Odp: Which lense to take?
- Original Message - From: Paul Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Which lense to take? Mid way through january i'm going on a road trip for two weeks or so. I don't know where you are going but... The primes i have to choose from are: 24/2, 35/2.8, 50/1.4, 85/1.8, 100/2.8 Macro Zooms to choose from are: FA28-70/4 and F70-210 At the moment i'm leaning towards taking the 24/2, 50/1.4 and both zooms. Even when i take all this i'll probaly only use half of it. ... I'd definitely take the 24/2, 50/1,4 and 70-210. IMHO, to take the 24/2 and 50/1,4 together with the 28-70 is to unnecessarily double the same focal range... Alternatively you could simply take both zooms:) 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: Digital Printing: Bigger is Better
On Wednesday, January 2, 2002, at 11:21 PM, Jody L. Reese wrote: I have been following your thread and was wondering which Epson printer your using? I have been thinking about the Epson Stylus Photo 2000P, but at its price tag I am a little hesitant. I have heard of too many people who have had their Epson printhead go down and then sending the unit in for repair about 12 to 20 months after purchase. What has your experiences been with your printer? I'm not Paul, but I have an Epson Stylus Pro 7500, the 24 inch wide version of the 2000P, and it has been running virtually non-stop since October of 2000 with no head problems. -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: [Fwd: Re: Question for seller -- Item #1316793311]
I know that these type of lenses, especially the 500/4.5, were very easy to convert to another mount. That's why if you stumble on a 500/4.5 in Nikon mount you can bet that it was probably an Associated Press lens from the time when they switched to Nikon. Although they probably did some for others at the time (some NYC company did the switch). Kent Gittings -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2002 1:22 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: [Fwd: Re: Question for seller -- Item #1316793311] Kent, That has to be it. It must be that all of the longer lenses have that design? In my original post I was referencing the auction page but the bottom photo never loaded. So, I looked at it after Shel's post and noticed the bottom pic (this time the page loaded instanteously). Sure enough, PENTAX SMC. That's no screw mount lens. Plus it's identical to the lens on Boz's site... Brendan - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. www.mimesweeper.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 .
75mm f2.8 for Pentax 67, first impressions
I'm hoping to process some of the rolls I shot with this lens today or tomorrow, so I'll save my observations on performance until I've seen what it can do. The first thing I thought when I saw the Pentax SMC-67 75mm f2.8 was that the barrel was made out of plastic. It isn't -- it is quite certainly metal -- but it is painted a much more matte black than my 67 (from '98, not a 67II) and the 105 that I have (which are decidedly glossy). I imagine that this finish matches the 67II. It doesn't look out of place mounted on my 67, but I did immediately notice it as different. The lens is nearly identical in size and weight to my 105mm f2.4. According to the specs in the manual, it is 6mm shorter and 30g lighter. It has A-series style markings (the curvier font, with the lettering on the diagonal front of the focussing ring rather than inset around the lens). The filter size is 67mm, which made me really happy since I have a number of 67mm filters already for the 105. The lens itself extends to the very edge of the barrel. I shot with a couple of different filters, so we'll see if they vignette at all. The lens handles beautifully. It feels every bit as good as the 105. The included hood is plastic, but finished in exactly the same matte black paint as the lens. It has a useful little pop-off door so one can access a polarizer with the hood on. The minimum focus distance (a smidge over two feet) is really quite freeing after having lived with the 105 for so long. 7 elements, five groups. 9 aperture blades. So far I am very pleased with everything about this lens. Please, ask questions if you want to know anything about it. -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 .
The Wonderful MX
A few weeks ago I bought a very nice MX from Daphne and have used it a few times. Man, do I like that camera. It's especially nice when wearing a wide angle lens, like the K28/3.5, or the K35/3.5. It's a small enough combination to fit easily into the Domke F-803 satchel, or into a large pocket in a jacket or vest. And not needing batteries is a real plus. If you haven't been MX enabled, it's something you might think about. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Pentacon 400/4?
Although the Enna is suppose to be decent I'd more than likely take the Pentax if it is the manual focus K, M, or A model. I'm always on the lookout for big fast screwmount lenses to add to my collection. One day I'd like to pick up one of the Kilar 600/5.6 lenses. All the ones I've seen lately were modified for C-mount motion picture work. I'll think about those lenses you mention in Pentax mount. I live in Frederick, MD by the way. Kent Gittings -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2002 3:04 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pentacon 400/4? Kent, You're right. The lens in question, on German EBay, is a 300/4: http://cgi.ebay.de/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1315106059 Since I'm also thinking of getting a moderately fast 300, I appreciate the tip to pass on the Pentacon. By the way, there's a coated PK-mount Enna 400/4.5 (yes, K mount), mint, for sale on the Web for something like $450. Since it seems you want one badly. I didn't want anyone to beat you to it, so write to me for the URL. Igor of Igorcameras.com has several Enna 400/4.5s, in Exacta and Topcon mounts, for $395 (http://www.igorcamera.com/Exacta%20%20Topcon.htm). I also know of a Piesker 400/4.5 or two for sale; one in M42, the other I think in K mount. Write to me for those URLs, too. Any that you're not interested in, I'll share them with the list PS: If you had to choose between the Enna 400/4.5K at $450 and the Pentax 400/5.6 PKA at $500, which would you choose? Paul Stregevsky [EMAIL PROTECTED] Kent Giddings wrote: Are you sure it is 400/4 and not 400/4.5? Most Pentacon lenses were made by only a couple of makers and I can't find any listing for a 400/4. There were 2 400/4.5 lenses that I know of. One by Piesker and one by Enna. I got outbid on one of the former a short time ago and the Enna is very rare. Pentacon only had 2 telephotos with their own name inscribed on them, and both were built by Meyer Gorlitz (because part of Pentacon later) and were the same as the M-G Orestegor lenses. One was a 300/4 and the other a 500/5.6. Neither is as good as the Aus Jena 300/4 Sonnar and the 500/5.6 is not considered as good as the current Ukrainian 500/5.6 MC APO-Arsat. Most of these were available in 35mm mounts also. Kent Gittings mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.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 email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. www.mimesweeper.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: lens value: a workable definition (dollar per photograph)?
You should consider the formula based not on photos taken but by the number of good photos taken. If a cheaper lens gives you less useable shots that needs to taken into account. Kent Gittings -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Rob Studdert Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2002 5:14 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: lens value: a workable definition (dollar per photograph)? On 2 Jan 2002 at 8:11, Paul F. Stregevsky wrote: By conventional thinking, a lens that is 80 percent as good as another at 50 percent of the price is a better value. I propose an alternative definition of value: cost per photograph taken. By this definition, the cheapest lens nearly always must win. Paul, Your equation doesn't work for me. Some of us are just prepared to sacrifice a bit more and buy the best available in order to provide the optimum potential (in the given format). I never want to be wishing I'd shot that shot with a better lens. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.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 email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. www.mimesweeper.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: SFXn Remote Control
Hi, On 3 Jan 2002 at 14:25, Marcello Anselmi Tamburini wrote: Ok. I tought something else because of the price: 50 U$ or more!! It's pretty simple to make your own cable release for all AF pentaxes except th new MZ-S, which has digital communications. Read this, for example: http://w3.one.net/~georgek/pentax/acc/g0008.html 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: [Fwd: Re: Question for seller -- Item #1316793311]
If I'm not mistaken I think the rear filter mount resided under this part and that is why it comes off. It's not really designed as an interchangeable mount as Pentax only offered an upgrade to the K-mount for the earlier screwmount lens owners. You couldn't buy the screwmount adapter separately. Kent Gittings -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Joseph Tainter Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2002 6:18 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [Fwd: Re: Question for seller -- Item #1316793311] This seems to match some other posts. I keep telling myself I don't need it and don't have the money right now. But I've wanted one of these since I was a kid. Joe Original Message Subject: Re: Question for seller -- Item #1316793311 Date: Wed, 2 Jan 2002 18:03:02 -0500 From: Donna McArthur [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi Joe, I'll see if I can make this a little more clear. If you look at the second picture, which shows the back end of the tube, work your way up from the protective cap until you come to a knurled ring. It has two screws on either side of it. This is where the mounting adapter separates from the tube. The adapter has a four-eared bayonette type mount that fits into the knurled ring. This ring is then turned like a breech mount to secure the adapter tightly to the tube (the adapter mounts very similar to a Canon FD mount lens). Pentax designed this lens in this manner and provided adapters for either screw mount or k mount. Hope this helps. Best regards, Donna On Wed, 02 Jan 2002 09:38:01 -0700 Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thank you, Donna. This is a little confusing. I thought this should be a k-mount lens. Would it be a lot of trouble to take and send me a photo of the camera end, close up? Joe Donna McArthur wrote: Hi Joe, No, this lens is not a screw mount by design. The end tube has threads, which accept adapters which can be either screw mount or k mount, or others. The end of the threaded tube, is approx. 2 1/2 in diameter. We just happen to have the k mount adapter for this unit. It is truly an impressive piece of equipment. Thanks for your interest, Donna On Tue, 01 Jan 2002 15:01:23 PST [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi. Can I clarify that this is a screw-mount lens with a k-mount adapter? Thanks, Joe Question from: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Title of item: PENTAX SMC 1000mm F8 TELEPHOTO LENS AWESOME!! Seller: stardust06242 Starts: Dec-31-01 14:41:11 PST Ends:Jan-07-02 14:41:11 PST Price: Currently $455.00 To view the item, go to: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1316793311 Visit eBay, the world's largest Personal Trading Community at http://www.ebay.com YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR INTERNET ACCESS! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. YOU'RE PAYING TOO MUCH FOR INTERNET ACCESS! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. www.mimesweeper.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 Wonderful MX
I love mine too! I think the best thing about the MX is the sound of the mechanical shutter at slow speeeds. Christian skofteland - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] A few weeks ago I bought a very nice MX from Daphne and have used it a few times. Man, do I like that camera. It's especially nice when wearing a wide angle lens, like the K28/3.5, or the K35/3.5. It's a small enough combination to fit easily into the Domke F-803 satchel, or into a large pocket in a jacket or vest. And not needing batteries is a real plus. If you haven't been MX enabled, it's something you might think about. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 .
Moving to Pittsburgh
Hello PDML folks! My S.O. has just accepted a job in Pittsburgh and, not wanting to have to live on the streets here in Rochester grin, I'll be moving there with her. Her new job starts on July 1 so we have time to sell our present house, look for a house in Pittsburgh, etc., etc. Wondering if anyone one the list can fill me in on the scene there. Anything photographic or non-photographic would be appreciated. -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.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: Need Advice (was:Re: PZ-1p review)
I understand your logic completely. - Lon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I recently purchased a ZX-7 from a local hometown camera shop. I paid about $100 extra by buying local instead of mail-order. But my reasoning was this: I wasn't sure which camera I wanted to buy, I was torn between the ZX-5 and the 7, and I really didn't know enough to make the decision without guidance. The owner/salesman spent several hours with me on several different occasions, explaining lens options, camera operations and general photography. My estimate was a minimum of 5 hours of his time, spent exclusively with me. So I felt I was paying about $20 an hour for his time by buying from him. This gentleman is a fine photographer himself and has much experience he is willing to share. Since I bought the camera I been back in the store a few times. He always has time to talk to me, offer advice on my photos, and answer my questions. IMO, my $100 was well spent. I'd like to see this store open for a long time. Julie - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: FS: Soligor CD 100/2 PK in England, £75.74
I've purchased several items from the UK, from several sources, and at no time did I have to pay the VAT. However, it just occurred to me that maybe the tax requirements are different for used items. There's a vague recollection of that in a dusty corner of my memory. So, you may be right. I've only purchased new items. Paul Pondered: Are you sure about this? Shel wrote: No VAT if the lens is being shipped outside of the UK. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
pentax mx focussing screens
Hi, another plea for help as the first one was dealt with so swiftly (thanks Bill). what i would like to find is an SC-1 screen. is there any hope in hell of finding one? so far everyone in any of the shops i've been into has just laughed! Henry -- Henry Knowles, Electrical Electronic Engineering [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: Knobs Gloves (was Re: Jumping ship)
Lon Williamson pointed out:
There are other things to love about the KX:
[...]
* Lock button locks shutter and aperature if you set lens on Bulb
It does *WHAT!?*
{runs downstairs to grab the KX and fire a frame on 'B'}
{runs back upstairs, cackling with glee}
[expletive]! That's going to be Really Useful now that I
know about it!
(Yes, I do have a locking cable release. I don't always have it
with me.)
* Batteries last practically forever and are cheap/readily available
Which reminds me, I need to replace the batteries in my Super Program
again...
[...]
* Horizontal shutter less vibration prone than many vertical run
shutters
Didn't realize that!
* ASA knob goes from 8 to 6400. Quite a bit of control there for an
oldie.
Yeah, and it's easy to just shoot off by a stop with the needle
when I'm shooting at 12500, which I do often enough that it matters.
-- Glenn
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Forwarded from the Olympus list
Just saw this on dpreview.com Interesting. from Dec. 26th Minolta yesterday announced that it will halt production and development of APS cameras in favour of attacking the ever expanding digital camera market. This comes as no surprise to dpreview as we have observed the dramatic shift in market share (and production) between 35 mm, APS and digital over the last two years. Investors welcomed the news, sending shares in Minolta up 8.39 percent to 155 yen on Wednesday morning. The Nikkei average dipped 0.1 percent. Bill, KG4LOV [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: FS: Soligor CD 100/2 PK in England, ?75. 74
VAT should only be paid on items (new or used), which are being shipped/billed to UK addresses. If you are buying from the states they should not be charging you VAT. I would bet that their web site code is just plain wrong. Regards, /\/\ick... (a Brit living in the USA) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Shel Belinkoff Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2002 11:35 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: FS: Soligor CD 100/2 PK in England, ?75.74 I've purchased several items from the UK, from several sources, and at no time did I have to pay the VAT. However, it just occurred to me that maybe the tax requirements are different for used items. There's a vague recollection of that in a dusty corner of my memory. So, you may be right. I've only purchased new items. Paul Pondered: Are you sure about this? Shel wrote: No VAT if the lens is being shipped outside of the UK. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 Wonderful MX
I also love my new MX!!! I've got mine a few weeks ago as Christmas gift, run a few rolls of film through it and already fall in love ;o) My first impressions: -Build quality and feeling... Despite I have Super-A with not so bad feeling of sturdy metal body (comparing to modern auto-focus wonderbricks). MX feels far sturdier... -Shutter/mirror noise is far quieter then Super-A's. With my Super A I distinctly can hear two waves of noise: first one - when mirror goes up (it seems that mirror stops by bumping into the foam pad) and when shutter process selected speed; second one - when mirror goes down and stops in its lower position. With MX - first wave is almost inaudible (MX's mirror is stopped by internal mechanics, without bumping), rubberized silk shutter is noiseless too... Basically you hear the mirror when it stops in its lower position, that's all!.. The practical issue of this - less vibration: handshooting is possible with lower shutter speeds (especially with problematic ones like 1/30, 1/15, 1/8?)!.. -And last (till now, I hope ;o) - viewfinder: it looks bigger and slightly brighter then Super-A's one. Moreover it covers slightly more percentage of frame, with this last point I've got a little surprise: I almost never had a problem with the issue that lab cuts part of the frame during printing. On the very first roll from MX I've immediately got a few pictures with very tight framing or cut off subject's parts!.. Now I'm learning how to avoid this ;-) Ok, Shel, good luck with your MX, Vlad. - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2002 15:53 Subject: The Wonderful MX A few weeks ago I bought a very nice MX from Daphne and have used it a few times. Man, do I like that camera. It's especially nice when wearing a wide angle lens, like the K28/3.5, or the K35/3.5. It's a small enough combination to fit easily into the Domke F-803 satchel, or into a large pocket in a jacket or vest. And not needing batteries is a real plus. If you haven't been MX enabled, it's something you might think about. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 .
VAT on imports (was: Re:FS: Soliglor CD 100/2 PK in England)
VAT can only be deducted if an item is: 1. New 2. Being shipped to a customer outside of the EU. If you live in one EU member country and buy from another, your VAT/MOMS/MWSt (or whatever it's called locally) is paid at source -- that is, the country in which the item was sold. If you live outside the EU and buy from an EU member, then you can ask for the tax to be deducted. You are still liable to any import duties applied by your own government though. This of couse applies only to non VAT-registered private citizens. The rules for businesses are far more complex... Happy imports, -- Kristian On Thursday, January 3, 2002, at 04:35 pm, Shel Belinkoff wrote: I've purchased several items from the UK, from several sources, and at no time did I have to pay the VAT. However, it just occurred to me that maybe the tax requirements are different for used items. There's a vague recollection of that in a dusty corner of my memory. So, you may be right. I've only purchased new items. Paul Pondered: Are you sure about this? Shel wrote: No VAT if the lens is being shipped outside of the UK. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: MZ5 and MZ5n Z1p Question
The PZ1p has a custom function that allows you to choose wether the camera leaves the leader out or rewinds it all the way... It is one of my fav functions. :) Nick --- Jaume Lahuerta [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Neither MZ-5 nor MZ-5n can do that. I don't know about the Z1p. However, yesterday I bought one of those kind of 'pincers' that are used to pull out the film from inside the roll case. It costs around 12EUR here. It is really easy to use and it seems to work fine (I have only tested a couple of times). --- Trish Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am looking to upgrade to a better AF outfit. Can anyone on the list tell me which of the MZ5, MZ5n and Z1P leave the leader out after film rewind. 90% of what I do is BW, so a camera that gobbles up the leader is a PITA. (read MZ50). Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.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 . = Nick Wright Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.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: MZ5 and MZ5n Z1p Question
Darryn, Both of your issues would be solved by the PZ-1p. Neither would be solved by the MZ series. The PZ-1p has a Pentax Function to leave the leader out on rewind. I have found in my bulk loading experience several things: 1) MZ series winding motors are a bit weak 2) Plastic cannisters tend to bind alot more than metal - even with a better motor 3) long rolls ( 24) tend to put more load on the wind/rewind motor So If I were you, I would go for the PZ-1p and use metal cannisters. The motor in it is much stronger and will work fine for bulk rolled film. Bruce Dayton Thursday, January 03, 2002, 1:58:21 AM, you wrote: TJ I am looking to upgrade to a better AF outfit. Can anyone on the list tell TJ me which of the MZ5, MZ5n and Z1P leave the leader out after film rewind. TJ 90% of what I do is BW, so a camera that gobbles up the leader is a PITA. TJ (read MZ50). TJ Secondly, I have recently had an experience with my MZ50 and a bulk film TJ roll that bothers me about upgrading to the MZ series cameras. I loaded my TJ MZ50 with Ilford film from a bulk film roll (plastic screw in cannister). TJ After the film had finished (approx 36 frames) the camera rewound for a TJ little bit, but then stopped. I replaced the batteries and pressed used the TJ little nipple (blush) to rewind. Nothing. So I took the camera into the dark TJ room, opened the back, closed it again, and turned the camera on. Whirr to TJ first frame as you normally would with a new film. I used the nipple again TJ to rewind, however it went for a second or two and then stopped agian. I TJ eventually had to literally pull the film out of the camera. TJ Has this happened to anyone else. Is the rewind motor gutless?? It's TJ obviously got something to do with the bulk film cannister. I have not tried TJ it again for fear of losing a roll of film. TJ BTW, I'll be selling an MX, MX Winder and K35/2 to raise funds. I'll wait TJ till Friday to post the FS sign. TJ Darryn Richter TJ Adelaide, Australia TJ - TJ This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, TJ go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to TJ 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: Essential items for Pentax owners to have.
Mr. Robb, I've enjoyed most of your posts. This back to the basics post is a good one. -Lon William Robb wrote: I think that people see equipment as the Holy Grail of photography. I tend to be this way myself. The thought process seems to be that if one has this lens, or that camera, then great pictures will just happen. While a certain amount of equipment is a requirement, I really think we tend to go overboard. With the equipment list you mentioned, I would add a 50mm lens and something wider, probably a 28, because they are common, inexpensive, and fairly useful. I would also consider dumping the zoom, and trying to find a fixed lens in the 135mm range, an M series 150mm f/3.5 is a terrific lens if you can find one. Also, get a solid tripod and cable release if you haven't already. Going to a basic non-zoom lens based kit is a great way to learn how to see pictures. Zoom lenses don't demand the same discipline as prime lenses, and as a consequence, tend to make for a lazy approach to composition. A zoom in the hands of an experienced photographer can be a powerful tool, but in the hands of someone inexperienced, it can be a photographic disaster. More important than equipment is film and processing. The best way to learn the art of photography is to take pictures. Lots of pictures. This is the practical part of the process. The theoretical part is to look at pictures. Look at pictures done by other photographers. See what they are doing that works. Look at the composition of pictures that you think are good, and analyze why they are good. Apply what you learn here to your own work. Look critically at all your pictures. Too often, we dismiss the failures without looking to see why they are failures. This is one of the problems with digital cameras. I have read several posts where people shooting digital say that it is so wonderful and liberating to be able to nuke the pictures that don't work on the spot. Like as if you can actually see a picture on a 1 inch LCD. Like as if a bad picture has no value. The ones that don't work out will teach you far more than the ones that do work. We need to know what doesn't work, as well as what does. It is very easy to hit on a formulae that works: Find this type of subject, wait for this type of light, use this compositional strategy, and push the button. Eventually, you end up with an entire portfolio of boring shit. Conversely, if you save and analyze carefully, the pictures that don't work, you will learn why some things work, and others don't. Maybe that one that doesn't cut it would have been better if you had waited an hour for the sun to come around. Will you know that if you delete the image off your ram card thing or just toss the print because it doesn't catch your eye right out of the envelope? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Forwarded from the Olympus list
Yeah we discussed this on the Minolta list when it came out. Everybody hoped this means they are moving to devote more resources to the digital 35mm effort but who knows. Kent Gittings -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Bill Owens Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2002 11:55 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Forwarded from the Olympus list Just saw this on dpreview.com Interesting. from Dec. 26th Minolta yesterday announced that it will halt production and development of APS cameras in favour of attacking the ever expanding digital camera market. This comes as no surprise to dpreview as we have observed the dramatic shift in market share (and production) between 35 mm, APS and digital over the last two years. Investors welcomed the news, sending shares in Minolta up 8.39 percent to 155 yen on Wednesday morning. The Nikkei average dipped 0.1 percent. Bill, KG4LOV [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 email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. www.mimesweeper.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 .
lens value: a workable definition (dollar per photograph)?
OK, you guys have talked sense into me. I just bought a 400. It's not a Quantaray, ancient screwmount, or used off-brand. It's a genu-ine Pentax SMC 400/5.6 PKA, (condition EX-), with original case and hood, for (drumroll, please) $394 plus $9.50 shipping from Adorama. Since a 77mm B+W multicoated UV filter has been sitting unused in my drawer, the deal was even more irresistable. The PKA improved over the SMC amd M by using a more advanced lens formula (7 elements, six groups), including a FREE element for close focus to 2.2 m. Another 400/5.6 PKA can be found on KEH for about $546 (EX+), as well as a Bargain 400/5.6M for $339. I hope you're happy. Only problem is that the lens is being shipped UPS. When it arrives, I'll have some explaining to do when I get home (after my wife). Truth is, I'm preparing to sell off several desirable lenses, so this is something of a preemptive move to cash in. When a fellow finds a lens this good, this scarce, this cheap--well, a man's gotta do what a man's gotta do. Now if anyone knows of a used 300/4.5F (not FA) for sale... [EMAIL PROTECTED] mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.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[2]: A New Member
Lon, I think that the DOF will in fact work with any lens. Rather than electronic - more likely electromagnetic. It still has to physically stop down the aperture. So IIRC, it will work whether you stop the lens down or it does. Bruce Dayton Thursday, January 03, 2002, 7:19:41 AM, you wrote: LW Welcome aboard, Dave. LW You'll find the ZX-M is not mentioned much around here, LW but what the hey? My wife owns one, and I think it's a sweet LW camera. The DOF Preview on your camera is electronic, I think, LW and therefore will not work with a pre-A lens. It moves the LW aperature from wide open to taking so you can evaluate background, LW subject sharpness, etc. It _will_ dim the viewfinder if your taking LW aperature is significantly smaller than your wide-open lens. LW -Lon LW David Regan wrote: Hi Folks! I am a new member to the Pentax Discussion group. I was on Santa's Nice list this year, and _she_ got me a new ZXM. I know it might sound strange, but this was a significant upgrade over my other analog cameras (A Canonette QL17, AE1, and a Leica c11) and my digitals. . I look forward to sharing my phtographs with the group and getting help with the intricasies of this camera (can anyone enlighten me as to how the Depth of Field preview works?). Happy Holidays everyone! Dave LW - LW This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, LW go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to LW 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 New Year's Predictions?
Robert Soames Wetmore wrote: Some speculation enabling for you all... Does anyone have any Pentax New Year's Predictions? Folks with insider info such as Paal are encouraged to weigh in! Of course, I also solicit wild speculation. The next Flagship Pentax Camera will be called the ZLKMX2-2000. It will feature M-42 and K- mounts (but will require fancy footwork on your part to switch between the two using Pentax Function #28973920). Accompanying it will be a series of gold-plated SuperLimited primes, focal length from 8 to 8000 mm, all sharper than any lens short of the Eye Of God, and costing less than $43 each. I gotta lay off the coffee or mebbe the American Beer -Lon - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Screw mount Lens Accesories Booklet (Ebay)
Hi All, Spotted this on Ebay in the UK, I have never seen screw mount brochures May be of interest to screw mount fans http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1317004788 Regards Robert Gillespie - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: VAT on imports (was: Re:FS: Soliglor CD 100/2 PK in England)
checking the HM customs and Excise Pages (http://www.hmce.gov.uk) I see nothing about the item having to be New, but it does confirm the zero rating of goods to non EC countries Regards, /\/\ick... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Kristian Walsh Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2002 12:15 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: VAT on imports (was: Re:FS: Soliglor CD 100/2 PK in England) VAT can only be deducted if an item is: 1. New 2. Being shipped to a customer outside of the EU. If you live in one EU member country and buy from another, your VAT/MOMS/MWSt (or whatever it's called locally) is paid at source -- that is, the country in which the item was sold. If you live outside the EU and buy from an EU member, then you can ask for the tax to be deducted. You are still liable to any import duties applied by your own government though. This of couse applies only to non VAT-registered private citizens. The rules for businesses are far more complex... Happy imports, -- Kristian On Thursday, January 3, 2002, at 04:35 pm, Shel Belinkoff wrote: I've purchased several items from the UK, from several sources, and at no time did I have to pay the VAT. However, it just occurred to me that maybe the tax requirements are different for used items. There's a vague recollection of that in a dusty corner of my memory. So, you may be right. I've only purchased new items. Paul Pondered: Are you sure about this? Shel wrote: No VAT if the lens is being shipped outside of the UK. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Pentax New Year's Predictions?
Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I predict a blizzard of speculation on new Pentaz products for 2002, many quite sophisticated. I also predict that Pentax will introduce 2 or 3 modest innovations, which will be throroughly criticized by the list for failure to include all the wonderful things we had wished for. And yet another prediction: Pentax will go back to M-42 exclusively, admitting that the K mount was a long running joke. This will please Shel, but piss me off. grin. And advertising will go hardball, gloves off: PeeWee Herman will be seen world- wide saying, in some bizzare accent, I Leica Da Newa Pentaxa M-FourtyTwoAh Lensah. -Lon - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Fuji Frontier Location
Of 2 Ritz's here in Seattle, one has converted to Frontier, the other hasn't. As an aside: I took a 2400 dpi scan of a 4x5 neg from my wedding to the Frontier based lab for printing. I had it nicely resampled to 6x8 @ 720dpi (their max dpi rating and print size). They told me a 4x6 digital print was $0.89, and the 6x8 was only slightly more. 20 prints later they totaled up a bill of $80+! How! $3.99 per digital print at 6x8. A 6x8 from a 35mm neg would only have cost $2.99 each. Ritz is evil, pure evil. Gerald -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of dick graham Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2002 2:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Fuji Frontier Location Ritz Camera stores, at least in our area of the upper midwest, use Fuji Frontier machines, or at least that's what they have told me. DG At 05:05 PM 1/2/02 -0500, you wrote: I am looking for a Fuji Frontier machine located locally to me. Can anyone offer a listing of locations? I searched Fuji's website and came up with nothing. I am located in Bergen County, New Jersey, USA! Thanks... Ed K. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: MZ5 and MZ5n Z1p Question
On Thu, 3 Jan 2002, Bruce Dayton wrote: Both of your issues would be solved by the PZ-1p. Neither would be solved by the MZ series. The PZ-1p has a Pentax Function to leave the leader out on rewind. Or you can wait for the MZ-L or MZ-6, which has the same Pentax Function to leave the leader out. -- --Lawrence Kwan--SMS Info Service/Ringtone Convertor--PGP:finger/www-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence/ -Key ID:0x6D23F3C4-- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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]: MZ5 and MZ5n Z1p Question
Lawrence, THe MZ-L or MZ-6 doesn't solve the wind/rewind motor problem. If you have used both MZ series bodies and the PZ-1p, there is a world of difference in the strength of the motors. Bruce Thursday, January 03, 2002, 10:33:03 AM, you wrote: LK On Thu, 3 Jan 2002, Bruce Dayton wrote: Both of your issues would be solved by the PZ-1p. Neither would be solved by the MZ series. The PZ-1p has a Pentax Function to leave the leader out on rewind. LK Or you can wait for the MZ-L or MZ-6, which has the same Pentax Function LK to leave the leader out. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: will BW film developer work for paper?
t Actually, I think this works. I've heard of folks who had excellent results t using rodinal. t On occasion I've been at the end of a batch of dektol and replenished with t xtol and it seemed to work fine. t tv (sorry if this is too late) IIRC, I saw in some article on Rodinal (my favorite developer, BTW) that it is usable for papers, at 1+20. Problem is, most modern papers use developing agents in the emulsion itself, to speed the process, so the papers had to be washed for at least a minute before developing in rodinal. But it might give interesting results with older papers (I still have a big stock of some, an old Document type paper - superhigh contrast, more like lith - 20 years old is now great for super-low contrast portraits, really!) Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
choosing M42 body - finder brightness
Hi, I ask the help of fellow screwy lovers (ehm), am in need of some screwy body... VBEG I am interested in finding an M42 body for some of my screwmount CZJ lenses**1), which I love to use but don't because I dislike fiddling with adapters from K to 42. What I *need* is bright, high-magnification viewfinder with *bright* focusing screen! At *least* as bright as my Pentax K2DMD, preferably BETTER!**2) What is the best M42 camera based on that criterion? I will ask about other criteria later on. (considering either Spotmatic, Asahi SV, another pre-spotmatic body, or a 3rd party M42 body like from Cosina or Vivitar) Basic needs for the body: purely mechanical, no batteries (except meter if applicable), meter _not needed_, standard M42 autoaperture plate, DOF preview, rapid-return mirror, 1/1000 speed or higher is minimum, reliability, if ttl meter than it _needs_ to be able to meter easily with all M42 lenses **3). MLU would be a nice boon, either switchable or via selftimer. Quitness is a plus of course, it should be less noisy than a K2DMD _at minimum_. Ability to accept motordrive would be a nice boon too. **1: (the lenses are 1.8/80 and 2.8/20, Carl Zeiss Jena MC both, just in case there is some incompatibility with a body, although I doubt it - after all CZ/Pentacon invented the M42 mount in the first place, although it gets credited as 'Pentax screwmount' nowadays- Phew!) **2: (compared to e.g. N. FM2n, the K2DMD's screen is almost full one stop dimmer, as tested with FM2N + 1.8/50 vs. K2 + 1.4/50, the FM2n was slightly better, even with almost 1 full stop dimmer lens), but still the K2 is way better than M42 Prakticas wrt screen. And the FM2n has almost about same magnification as the K2DMD finder, not like the AF cameras sporting low-low magnification but bright finders, which still are impossible to focus through manually **3: that means the Praktica MTLx series or normal Spotmatic mode - there is a switch separate from shutter release which 1st: stop down the lens to selected aperture 2nd: activates the meter. NOT like on the Zenit, where the switch is built-in into shutter release - that makes releasing the shutter cumbersome and slow, just plain stupid. Good light, Frantisek Vlcek P.S.: Kelvin, I will surely ask this on Club M42, but haven't subscribed yet (too low on free time :( ). Could you please FW my post there? Thank you a lot! - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 400 5.6 Takumar
Probably a door stop, I'll take it off your hands for $55.00 U.S. ;-)
Actually, I've found that most of the time, 'stuck' lenses can get unstuck with
a little prying .. . or, the spring that releases when you hit the lens release
button is a bit fiesty, and may need a little lubrication . . .
. . . good luck with your BIN, sounds like it may turn out nice.
Bill
Bob Rapp wrote:
I'm not sure that I should celebrate or not. I have won a BIN 400 f5.6
Takumar for about 45 US. It is said to have a permanently attached 2X
converter on it. Nothing is permanent. I will let the list if it is a door
stop or something usable - but for 45.00?
Regards,
Bob Rapp {:~)
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Re: Can you believe this?
h, Ad states New In Box, Box Never Opened, yet when I look upon the pictures I see a box, and the item sitting out. Is THAT what your talking about? Or am I missing some obscure reference to a 70mm bulk film loader? Bill Bill Owens wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1315937391 Bill, KG4LOV [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: MZ5 and MZ5n Z1p Question
The Z1p leaves the film leader out after rewind if you program it using a Pentax function. The MZ-S also does. Regards, -- Carlos Royo [EMAIL PROTECTED] Zaragoza (Aragon) - Spain -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Mark moving to Pittsburgh
Pittsburgh ... let's see. That's only 3 hours from Columbus! We'll have to get together sometime. The old buildings around downtown might be interesting. The river ... not too much. Maybe outside of town. Get into the mountains for the most fun. There's also the Pirates. (I might come over when the Cubs are in.) And the Steelers. (But I don't really like football.) Enjoy yourself, Collin BTW, what does your SO do? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: MZ5 and MZ5n Z1p Question
The Z1-p can leave the end out. It's a custom function setting. Len --- -Original Message- From: Trish Johnson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2002 3:58 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MZ5 and MZ5n Z1p Question I am looking to upgrade to a better AF outfit. Can anyone on the list tell me which of the MZ5, MZ5n and Z1P leave the leader out after film rewind. 90% of what I do is BW, so a camera that gobbles up the leader is a PITA. (read MZ50). - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 and AF360FGZ musings
Usually Kodak Gold 200. If I'm planning anything special for the family pictures, I will shoot Portra 160NC. Len --- -Original Message- From: Rob Studdert [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2002 4:14 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MZ-S and AF360FGZ musings What's your favourite pics of the family in PS mode with flash film? Cheers, Rob Studdert - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 Wonderful MX
Christian Skofteland [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] I love mine too! I think the best thing about the MX is the sound of the mechanical shutter at slow speeeds. Christian skofteland - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] A few weeks ago I bought a very nice MX from Daphne and have used it a few times. Man, do I like that camera. It's especially nice when wearing a wide angle lens, like the K28/3.5, or the K35/3.5. It's a small enough combination to fit easily into the Domke F-803 satchel, or into a large pocket in a jacket or vest. And not needing batteries is a real plus. If you haven't been MX enabled, it's something you might think about. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ Awww, come on guys! I was already looking forward to taking my two LXs out for a spin this weekend - and leaving the MZ-S at home. Now you've got me thinking about the MX I have been neglecting lately. H, how many cameras can I carry? César Matamoros II Panama City, Florida - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Digital printing questions
William Robb wrote: I have been told that it is best to size the file to a divisor of the printer output. For example, my printer is capable of a maximum resolution of 2880 dpi, and that the output ideally would be 360 dpi, or 720 dpi, or some such. I have read a couple of posts now where the printer is being run at a somewhat oddball resolution, such as 743 ppi. So, is there any logic to what I have been told? Or does it not really matter? An inkjet printer needs to use blocks of multiple printer dots. As I understand it, scaling the image to a multiple is suggested because it was thought that the image scaling algorithms in the photo manipulation software were better than that used by the printer driver, and so that, by choosing a multiple, the printer driver wouldn't have to do any scaling at all. I did some tests with my printer (1440x720, 6 inks, error diffusion (?) halftoning) and found that _I_ couldn't tell the difference between color images at 300dpi or higher, except that larger images took longer to print. For BW on the same printer through, the results were totally different -- I didn't start to get anything close to reasonable until I was sending upwards of 720dpi data, and I never really got to where I liked the BW prints even at that level (i.e. maybe I needed higher?). So, the best recommendation is probably to use that as a starting place for your own testing. hope that helps, patbob ([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: choosing M42 body - finder brightness
Frantisek, I also went through this process a couple of years ago. I found that the Spotmatics SP, SPII, and F all were rather dim in the viewfinder. It seemed to my eye that the F was the dimmest of all. I now use the SL and the SV which to my eye are the clearest and brightest views. Hope this helps...Happy New Year! Screwy-on-occasion...Bob --- Frantisek Vlcek [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I ask the help of fellow screwy lovers (ehm), am in need of some screwy body... VBEG I am interested in finding an M42 body for some of my screwmount CZJ lenses**1), which I love to use but don't because I dislike fiddling with adapters from K to 42. What I *need* is bright, high-magnification viewfinder with *bright* focusing screen! At *least* as bright as my Pentax K2DMD, preferably BETTER!**2) What is the best M42 camera based on that criterion? I will ask about other criteria later on. (considering either Spotmatic, Asahi SV, another pre-spotmatic body, or a 3rd party M42 body like from Cosina or Vivitar) Basic needs for the body: purely mechanical, no batteries (except meter if applicable), meter _not needed_, standard M42 autoaperture plate, DOF preview, rapid-return mirror, 1/1000 speed or higher is minimum, reliability, if ttl meter than it _needs_ to be able to meter easily with all M42 lenses **3). MLU would be a nice boon, either switchable or via selftimer. Quitness is a plus of course, it should be less noisy than a K2DMD _at minimum_. Ability to accept motordrive would be a nice boon too. **1: (the lenses are 1.8/80 and 2.8/20, Carl Zeiss Jena MC both, just in case there is some incompatibility with a body, although I doubt it - after all CZ/Pentacon invented the M42 mount in the first place, although it gets credited as 'Pentax screwmount' nowadays- Phew!) **2: (compared to e.g. N. FM2n, the K2DMD's screen is almost full one stop dimmer, as tested with FM2N + 1.8/50 vs. K2 + 1.4/50, the FM2n was slightly better, even with almost 1 full stop dimmer lens), but still the K2 is way better than M42 Prakticas wrt screen. And the FM2n has almost about same magnification as the K2DMD finder, not like the AF cameras sporting low-low magnification but bright finders, which still are impossible to focus through manually **3: that means the Praktica MTLx series or normal Spotmatic mode - there is a switch separate from shutter release which 1st: stop down the lens to selected aperture 2nd: activates the meter. NOT like on the Zenit, where the switch is built-in into shutter release - that makes releasing the shutter cumbersome and slow, just plain stupid. Good light, Frantisek Vlcek P.S.: Kelvin, I will surely ask this on Club M42, but haven't subscribed yet (too low on free time :( ). Could you please FW my post there? Thank you a lot! - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . = What boots up must come down. Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.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: Mark moving to Pittsburgh
Collin wrote: Pittsburgh ... let's see. That's only 3 hours from Columbus! We'll have to get together sometime. The old buildings around downtown might be interesting. The river ... not too much. Maybe outside of town. Get into the mountains for the most fun. There's also the Pirates. (I might come over when the Cubs are in.) And the Steelers. (But I don't really like football.) Enjoy yourself, Collin BTW, what does your SO do? Hey, we were considering a move to Columbus last year! My S.O. was offered the job but we couldn't believe the real estate prices in Columbus - Pittsburgh is actually much more affordable. She had to turn down the Columbus job because of the cost of housing. Mark P.S. She's a doctor (pathologist specializing in pediatric bone soft tissue tumors). She'll be be working at Pittsburgh Children's Hospital. I'll be looking for some kind of work in Pittsburgh too, I expect ;) -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.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: Fuji Frontier Location
I haven't done the digital can at Ritz, but I have had slides Frontiered into 4x6 prints for $1.00 USD a piece. DG At 10:17 AM 1/3/02 -0800, you wrote: Of 2 Ritz's here in Seattle, one has converted to Frontier, the other hasn't. As an aside: I took a 2400 dpi scan of a 4x5 neg from my wedding to the Frontier based lab for printing. I had it nicely resampled to 6x8 @ 720dpi (their max dpi rating and print size). They told me a 4x6 digital print was $0.89, and the 6x8 was only slightly more. 20 prints later they totaled up a bill of $80+! How! $3.99 per digital print at 6x8. A 6x8 from a 35mm neg would only have cost $2.99 each. Ritz is evil, pure evil. Gerald -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of dick graham Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2002 2:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Fuji Frontier Location Ritz Camera stores, at least in our area of the upper midwest, use Fuji Frontier machines, or at least that's what they have told me. DG At 05:05 PM 1/2/02 -0500, you wrote: I am looking for a Fuji Frontier machine located locally to me. Can anyone offer a listing of locations? I searched Fuji's website and came up with nothing. I am located in Bergen County, New Jersey, USA! Thanks... Ed K. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Re: Mark moving to Pittsburgh
Pirates and Cubs and Steelers,oh my (with apologizes to dorothy and toto) Dave Begin Original Message From: Collin Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thu, 3 Jan 2002 14:15:18 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Mark moving to Pittsburgh Pittsburgh ... let's see. That's only 3 hours from Columbus! We'll have to get together sometime. The old buildings around downtown might be interesting. The river ... not too much. Maybe outside of town. Get into the mountains for the most fun. There's also the Pirates. (I might come over when the Cubs are in.) And the Steelers. (But I don't really like football.) Enjoy yourself, Collin BTW, what does your SO do? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . End Original Message Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 Wonderful MX
Send me your MX and I'll let you know! Christian Skofteland - Original Message - From: Matamoros, Cesar A. [EMAIL PROTECTED] H, how many cameras can I carry? César Matamoros II Panama City, Florida - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Digital printing questions
The reason one uses a divisor of the printer's resolution is to avoid moire patterns in finely detailed objects. Nothing like having a plaid shirt with a different pattern running through it... -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[2]: VAT on imports (was: Re:FS: Soliglor CD 100/2 PK in England)
Hi, the VAT on used items is calculated differently from the VAT on new items, so a purchaser exporting an item from the EU who buys used goods (price usually includes VAT) from a VAT-registered business has to figure out how much VAT to deduct. Whether or not you can claim the VAT back may depend on how the seller is registered with HMCE. I think this is so they don't have to declare information to possible competitors which might allow the competitor to calculate the seller's margin. The VAT element is calculated on the seller's margin. So if a company buys my old widget for 100 Euros (see how up-to-date I am?) then adds their 40% markup, the VAT which he will then add to derive the selling price is calculated only on the E40-, not the E140-. The VAT rate may also be lower than normal for the particular class of goods and the particular country. Reputable dealers who habitually export widgets from the EC should know the rules and be able to tell buyers of used widgets how much the VAT element is. The horse's mouth: http://www.hmce.gov.uk/notices/718.htm --- Bob mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Thursday, January 03, 2002, 6:00:27 PM, you wrote: checking the HM customs and Excise Pages (http://www.hmce.gov.uk) I see nothing about the item having to be New, but it does confirm the zero rating of goods to non EC countries Regards, /\/\ick... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Kristian Walsh Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2002 12:15 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: VAT on imports (was: Re:FS: Soliglor CD 100/2 PK in England) VAT can only be deducted if an item is: 1. New 2. Being shipped to a customer outside of the EU. If you live in one EU member country and buy from another, your VAT/MOMS/MWSt (or whatever it's called locally) is paid at source -- that is, the country in which the item was sold. If you live outside the EU and buy from an EU member, then you can ask for the tax to be deducted. You are still liable to any import duties applied by your own government though. This of couse applies only to non VAT-registered private citizens. The rules for businesses are far more complex... Happy imports, -- Kristian On Thursday, January 3, 2002, at 04:35 pm, Shel Belinkoff wrote: I've purchased several items from the UK, from several sources, and at no time did I have to pay the VAT. However, it just occurred to me that maybe the tax requirements are different for used items. There's a vague recollection of that in a dusty corner of my memory. So, you may be right. I've only purchased new items. Paul Pondered: Are you sure about this? Shel wrote: No VAT if the lens is being shipped outside of the UK. -- 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 .
Kodak Royal Gold 100
First Kodak eliminated Royal Gold 25, now RG 100 is to be terminated. I used RG 100 consistently for candid portrait work and other work that I wanted to blow up. Great skin tone and grain structure for a consumer film. Now it too is going, going, gone. Has anyone used RG 200 and how does it compare to 100 in terms of grain structure and skin tone? I have used Portra NC 160 but it is not readily available in my town and it doesn't have the color saturation I like for shots other than portrait work. The price was also right for RG100. I could go into Target and get a sleeve that held 3 rolls of Gold 100 and 1 roll of RG100 for $5.99 USD. DG - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 Wonderful MX
2002 sees the start of my 23rd year of MX ownership. Brilliant camera. Enjoy it. Malcolm - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Kodak Royal Gold 100
Where/when did you hear about this? dick graham wrote: First Kodak eliminated Royal Gold 25, now RG 100 is to be terminated. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Kodak Royal Gold 100
dick, I used to use Lots and lots of Portra NC 160, but more recently have been using Fuji Reala 100. I am very happy with the saturation, skin tones, lower contrast and lack of grain. You might give it a go. Perhaps, like me, you will be pleasantly surprised. Bruce Dayton Thursday, January 03, 2002, 11:37:51 AM, you wrote: dg First Kodak eliminated Royal Gold 25, now RG 100 is to be terminated. I dg used RG 100 consistently for candid portrait work and other work that I dg wanted to blow up. Great skin tone and grain structure for a consumer dg film. Now it too is going, going, gone. Has anyone used RG 200 and how dg does it compare to 100 in terms of grain structure and skin tone? I have dg used Portra NC 160 but it is not readily available in my town and it dg doesn't have the color saturation I like for shots other than portrait dg work. The price was also right for RG100. I could go into Target and get a dg sleeve that held 3 rolls of Gold 100 and 1 roll of RG100 for $5.99 USD. dg DG dg - dg This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, dg go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to dg 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 Wonderful MX
2002 sees the sstart of my 39th year of owning my first Pentax, a Honeywell Pentax H-3. Jim A. From: Malcolm Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 3 Jan 2002 20:03:23 - To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: The Wonderful MX 2002 sees the start of my 23rd year of MX ownership. Brilliant camera. Enjoy it. Malcolm - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Re: Kodak Royal Gold 100
I was mainly using Kodak Max 400 for the horse stuff but i tried some RG 400 this past summer.Definite difference in quality on the one roll(other was shot late at night so not so good). Much nicer tones on the RG 400 and i did some 8x10's which looked nice,less grain than the Max 400,and the facial features were more noticable. Also were did you that too. Dave Begin Original Message From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thu, 03 Jan 2002 12:07:38 -0800 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Kodak Royal Gold 100 Shel typed Where/when did you hear about this? dick graham wrote: First Kodak eliminated Royal Gold 25, now RG 100 is to be terminated. -- Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Kodak Royal Gold 100
Please Please Please not another endless thread about whether a film is discontinued or not. Cory Waters Knowingly contributing to the thread - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2002 3:07 PM Subject: Re: Kodak Royal Gold 100 Where/when did you hear about this? dick graham wrote: First Kodak eliminated Royal Gold 25, now RG 100 is to be terminated. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Kodak Royal Gold 100
Shel, I was in Barnes Noble last week looking through the latest Peterson's Photographic annual article reviewing film. Under Royal Gold 100 they stated that it is to be discontinued but is still available at present until stocks run out. My local supermarket, which has always carried plenty of fresh RG100, has only a few rolls of it on the shelf and those are outdated. DG At 12:07 PM 1/3/02 -0800, you wrote: Where/when did you hear about this? dick graham wrote: First Kodak eliminated Royal Gold 25, now RG 100 is to be terminated. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 Wonderful MX
Hi Collin, The only problem -- the SS display in the finder is detatched. Who needs a light meter anyway? :) That SS display won'teffect the way the meter operates, they stop working because there is little piece of string (well like string) that operates the dial in the viewfinder. I shot with a black MX with this problem for a while, it didn't really bother me. Regards, Paul Jones - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 and AF360FGZ musings
On 3 Jan 2002 at 13:31, Paris, Leonard wrote: Usually Kodak Gold 200. If I'm planning anything special for the family pictures, I will shoot Portra 160NC. So it looks like in most case Portra wins, It would have been my choice also. I shot a lot of it on my last world trip, it seemed to be the most widely available pro-film. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Kodak Royal Gold 100
Now this is really bad news. Is there no film replacing this one from Kodak? Do I need to switch to Fuji or buy a lot of stock and freeze it? What Fuji comes close to this one? It was my standard film:-( Frits Wüthrich dick graham wrote: First Kodak eliminated Royal Gold 25, now RG 100 is to be terminated. I used RG 100 consistently for candid portrait work and other work that I wanted to blow up. Great skin tone and grain structure for a consumer film. Now it too is going, going, gone. Has anyone used RG 200 and how does it compare to 100 in terms of grain structure and skin tone? I have used Portra NC 160 but it is not readily available in my town and it doesn't have the color saturation I like for shots other than portrait work. The price was also right for RG100. I could go into Target and get a sleeve that held 3 rolls of Gold 100 and 1 roll of RG100 for $5.99 USD. DG - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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]: MZ5 and MZ5n Z1p Question
In the last year, I've most frequently used a PZ-1p and ZX-50 and can second this. Assuming the MZ-6 motor is similar to the two generations earlier ZX-50, you may still have the same problem. The PZ-1p motor is quite a bit stronger. Incidentally - and not to rekindle the for/against PZ-1p thread we just had - but I was very happy to add the PZ-1p after using the ZX-50 and would whole-heartedly recommend this move up. However, in fairness to those who argue the opposing position, make sure you are comfortable with the size and grip of the PZ-1p, and especially with the dials and menus of the interface. It's a very capable camera, with so much more in features than the ZX-5n and very little lacking, but it's clearly not for everyone (whereas most find the ZX-5n unobjectionable in handling and interface). Rob Lawrence, THe MZ-L or MZ-6 doesn't solve the wind/rewind motor problem. If you have used both MZ series bodies and the PZ-1p, there is a world of difference in the strength of the motors. Bruce _ Join the worlds largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: The Wonderful MX
- Original Message - From: Malcolm Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED] 2002 sees the start of my 23rd year of MX ownership. Brilliant camera. Enjoy it. Most of us do. Don't we? -) Jostein - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Newly skinned LXs.
a I can see a Pentax Animal Rights thread coming up in the future. :-) a Tom C. Actually, I was almost putting my left food on my flaming soapbox ;-)), but then I remembered that the original poster talked about leatherette. If my knowledge of English is right, this should be just artifical leather, no? If not, if it's life snake corpses on the LX, then beware! ;-) good light, Frantisek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: My impressions of the MIR 20mm f3.5 M42 lens
Thursday, January 03, 2002, 2:57:43 AM, Paul wrote: PFS Paul replies: Frantisek, I've probably bored readers with my series of PFS postings about these two lenses and other 20s; search back a week or two Thanks. I will also wait for Shel to comment :) PFS Paul replies: The Sigma 20/1.8 has been getting raves. With an 82mm front PFS filter, it may excel at all apertures. Doesn't it have 77mm like the other 1.8 24 28 EX lenses? I tried out the 1.8/24mm EX in a shop on a Nikon N80 (they didn't have a Pentax version), shot half a roll outside the shot at different apertures, and it confirmed some of the suspicions about the DG letters - that it is softer considerably in the corners. It really almost doesn't vignette, though, that's a big plus. I will do a 30x40cm enlargement from some of the shots, and comment on them later. PFS Paul replies: I may have inferred wrongly that early CZJ 20/2.8s were not PFS multicoated, based on the following posting on, I believe, a Contax user site: [...] PFS the Tessar 2,8/50, the 1,8/80, and the Flektogon 2,8/20. I own the PFS Flektogon in its final multi coating version from 1979 and a Prakticar I think this is where the confusion is from. AFAIK he doesn't mean final multi coated version of the 2.8/20 Flektogon, but he means final, multicoated, f/2.8 version of 20mm Flektogon, and the earlier, singlecoated, f/4 version of 20mm Flektogon is the omitted here. But of course, I might be wrong. I will ask more knowledgable though. Thanks for help. I really don't have any other 20mm and not much experience with such superwides except the 2.8 Flektogon, so I don't know the comparsions much. I think the Flektogon is very good in resolution, although not stellar (the maximum is about 30x40cm, which is sharp to the corners, but up close there is some softness). It has some corner coma, though, so it's better at BW I think. It excels absolutely in geometric distortion, no visible distortion at all, down to edge of negs. But prints from a 1.4/50 (my reference lens, of course g) have edge in resolution, which is understandable - a 20mm lens can't very well compete with a 50mm lens in resolution. But I didn't compare it with a wideangle from Pentax, that's what I would like to know, e.g. with 2/24 or 2.8/24 A etc. That's up to Shel ;) Shel, do it well! Thanks in advance! Good light, Frantisek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Developing Tri-X 400
PJ After some discussion with Shel, he reccomended TriX to me and i've been PJ using it for most of my b/w since then, i do use Neopan 1600 when i need PJ some xtra speed (which is a really good film for its speed). You have TX and use Neopan 1600 to get to 1600 ISO?!? What a blasphemy! Both TX and HP5+ are no problem pushing to 1600, no problem at all, even in D76 (although Microphen is best for it IMO). IMHO better to use it than a Neopan, not that it's bad, but because with TX or HP5+ you can cover 400-1600 (3200 sometimes) with one film _you know_. [...] PJ I develop mine in Xtol, I have also developed it in Rodinal (only twice) and PJ ID-11 a number of times. But with Xtol i seem to get a nice combination of PJ sharpeness, fine grain and nice tones. I think it was slighty sharper in PJ Rodinal, but not by much. But the grain was a problem for me. Try Rodinal with medium format film. I have a personal love for Rodinal, so I like it even in small format, but then, I also like contrasty, super-grainy photographs :) (if the content is good of courseg). Snowfield Willie wrote that grain looks are very important for the look of photograph. I have several very good films where I simply don't like the grain looks in the resulting photo. And grain looks are, in small enlargements, a lot influenced by paper too, and of course enlarger light source, and paper grade - hard grades show the grain a lot more. Good light, Frantisek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: My impressions of the MIR 20mm f3.5 M42 lens
JCOC Dont forget the Mamiya Sekor 21mm F4 in screwmount. Great lens. JCOC Very sharp, contrasty and little distortion. Last one I saw on JCOC ebay went for $200. JCOC JCO Although it's maybe off-topic (nothing is off-topic when discussing Screwey stuff!), is that a retrofocus lens? I remember reading and talking about a ? Mamiya ? M42 21mm lens which was non-retrofocus (like Leica M or LTM) type, and needed a M42 body with MLU, much like the early Nikkor 21mm, and use of accessory viewfinder. Thanks! Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Song reference to Pentax
Wow, that's amazing! It must be in very low-fi MP3. My MP3 is MegaBytes. Len --- - Original Message - From: Christian Skofteland [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2002 2:58 PM Subject: Re: Song reference to Pentax no choking. it's only 400k. thanks Lon. Christian - Original Message - Christian wanted it, so I choked his In Box today. My good dead for the New Millenium. Grin. -Lon Len Paris wrote: It's a big file. I doubt if anyone wants you to e-mail it to them. ;-) Len - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 .
MX shutter coupling (was Re: )
Hi, Henry. You are absolutely right. The light-intensity represented by 1/4s with ISO 400 film is exactly as little light as the MX meter can register reliably. Jostein -) - Original Message - From: Henry Knowles [EMAIL PROTECTED] the manual indicates that the lightmeter-shutter coupling only extends to 1/4s for iso 400 film, is that why this happens, or is there something wrong? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Song reference to Pentax
I only played it for a few seconds Perhaps the file is corrupt and incomplete... Christian - Original Message - From: Len Paris [EMAIL PROTECTED] Wow, that's amazing! It must be in very low-fi MP3. My MP3 is MegaBytes. Len --- - Original Message - From: Christian Skofteland [EMAIL PROTECTED] no choking. it's only 400k. thanks Lon. Christian - Original Message - Christian wanted it, so I choked his In Box today. My good dead for the New Millenium. Grin. -Lon Len Paris wrote: It's a big file. I doubt if anyone wants you to e-mail it to them. ;-) Len - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Can you believe this?
Yes, I can, Bill. If you think that is high, price the Hasslebald 70mm bulk loader. Ciao, graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Bill Owens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2002 10:00 AM Subject: Can you believe this? http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1315937391 Bill, KG4LOV [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: Digital printing questions
I think the line that says, Continuous tone not dithering indicates you can not compare it to an inkjet. Dithering is just another way of saying halftoning. Ciao, graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2002 7:58 AM Subject: Re: Digital printing questions On 3 Jan 2002 at 6:27, Paul Stenquist wrote: Hi Bill, The file size does not have to be a divisor of the printer output rating. It doesn't matter a hoot. Your printer is of the same general type as mine, and your output should be optimum if your picture file is in the neighborhood of 550ppi. Did you check the link that Gerald provided? http://www.imaging-resource.com/PRINT/P400/P400A.HTM Granted it's not specifically related to the Epson drivers but I would guess that it still has relevance. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.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 .
Re[2]: inported film?
Hi, I have seen a similar claim that Europeans prefer unsaturated film whereas Americans prefer saturated film, but the statistic was based on sales figures of identical films. Afaik US Velvia and European Velvia (and all other big-name films) are the same as each other, but Europeans buy less/more of it per something-statistically-valid. --- Bob mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Thursday, January 03, 2002, 9:45:56 PM, you wrote: I have heard it said that, for color film, Europeans (for example) prefer a slightly different color pallette and color film of foreign manufacture is more attuned to that. I do not know if that is true, or even noticeable, only that I have read it somewhere. YMMD For b/w film I suspect that there is no difference. Jerry in Houston - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re[2]: Vs: Re[2]: MZ5 and MZ5n Z1p Question
Shel, They will be new cameras. They have been announced but I don't think they have hit the shelves yet. Bruce Thursday, January 03, 2002, 1:24:53 PM, you wrote: SB Bruce wrote: THe MZ-L or MZ-6 doesn't solve the wind/rewind motor problem. SB Are these new cameras? I don't think I've ever heard of them. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Vs: Re[2]: MZ5 and MZ5n Z1p Question
Raimo, Yes, but have you been using bulk rolled film? It doesn't roll in and out of the cannister as smoothly as the manufacturers stuff. I have several ZX's and had 2 PZ-1p's. When winding and rewinding, the PZ-1p tends to pull without any change in motor speed (pitch). The ZX's however, tend to go up and down quite noticeably during rewind on bulk rolled film. Plastic cannisters are even worse than metal ones. So I am saying that the power-torque (not speed) of the PZ-1p is better than the ZX's. My current MZ-S's seem better than the ZX series, but not quite as strong as the PZ-1p. Hope this clears things up. Bruce Dayton Thursday, January 03, 2002, 2:06:57 PM, you wrote: RK Whaddya mean - strength? Do you mean power output or durability? How do you measure them? How many motors does the PZ-1p have? RK I think that durability is a good thing to have but power (i.e. rewind speed) is not that important. I had no rewind problems with MZ-5n and no one else has reported these problems either. I RK expect the MZ-S to be even better, of course. RK All the best! RK Raimo RK Personal photography homepage at http://personal.inet.fi/private/raimo.korhonen RK -Alkuperäinen viesti- RK Lähettäjä: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] RK Vastaanottaja: Lawrence Kwan [EMAIL PROTECTED] RK Päivä: 03. tammikuuta 2002 20:04 RK Aihe: Re[2]: MZ5 and MZ5n Z1p Question Lawrence, THe MZ-L or MZ-6 doesn't solve the wind/rewind motor problem. If you have used both MZ series bodies and the PZ-1p, there is a world of difference in the strength of the motors. Bruce RK - RK This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, RK go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to RK 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 .
