OPTICS AND KILLER GLASS
Hi List, There has been several discussions about the qualities of lenses and, notably the 55 f1.8. It is reported that some lenses are soft wide open and improve when shut down. Here is my simple explanation that comes with years of usage. Diffraction In SLRs, there are several sources of diffraction that can soften the images. First is the diaphragm. As we stop a lens down, the hole becomes smaller and, as it does, the greater percentage of the image is formed by the diffracted light. A perfect lens would have its highest resolution wide open and would be diffraction limited as it is stopped down. The APO-Ronar is one such lens with a maximum aperture of f9.0. Design diffraction. These are diffraction sources not related to the diaphragm. Taking any typical lens and mounting it on a body, opening the back and the shutter, these sources can be observed. Sighting from a frame corner and looking through the lens (the film will see what you see) you will note that the image may be blocked by the edge of the rear element and/or the front rim of the lens (filters). This is a source of diffraction - out of focus diffraction. Also, you will note, on most lenses, that the inner barrel of the lens is visible. Even though it is blackened, even with a good shade, the level of illumination is significant to project an out of focus image at the film plane. This is loss of contrast in the corners or softness. Lastly is the shutter its self. As the shutter curtain or blades travel along the film plane, a certain percentage of the image will be impacted by light being diffracted by edges. The narrow the slit width, the greater the percentage of the image comes from diffracted light. Those that regulararly use their cameras at speeds less 1/2000 (1/4000 and 1/8000) will notice this effect, unless these are the only speeds they use. The only value of 1/4000-14000 shutter speeds is a higher flash sync speed usable for fill flash. In the case of the 55 f1.8, the secondary diffraction does not go away until stopped below f5.6. At f1.8, the interior of the lens barrel is highly visible, at f8, it is one remarkable lens. Our beloved 135 f2.5 SMC Pentax and SMC Takumar does not fully come good until f11, although the level of impact at f5.6 to f11 is low. For me, one habit I developed early, I like to acquaint myself with any new lens I purchase and do the simple test outlined above. At that point, I determine my maximum optimum shooting aperture. For normals through wides, it is f8 to f11 and for longer lenses it is f11 to f22. I have seen test reports of some fast telephoto lenses (Canon in particular) for sports usage that are very sharp wide to one stop down. However at normal aperatures, their performance is well down from quality normal slower lenses of the same focal length. These are special built lenses for a special purpose. The ultra-fast (I believe f0.79) from Canon years ago for their range finder was very ordinary at any aperature. Of note, there are some fast lenses that I use regularly at wider apertures. They, of course are the screw Takumars and SMC Ks, and are the 35 f2.0, 50 f1.4 and the 85 f1.8. I use them at f2.8 and click between f2.8 and f4 and they provided sufficient sharpness for my use. However, for normal work, the 35 f3.5 and 55 f1.8 and 85 f1.8 are my preferred optics. For me, shooting a fast lens wide open is a loss of a frame. At times it is the only way to get the image without a tripod - next time, take a tripod or look for a suitable support! Bob Rapp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MEII winder clones?
Hi, Denis Klimovich wrote: I've got a Jessops (UK chain) winder at home. Can't remember where the tripod socket is at the moment - I don't remember using ever it - so will let you know tomorrow if I remember to look tonight. Forgot to do this due to unauthorised visit of parentoids. Will try to remember tonight. Hi Mike and ALL. I have only very old (about two years old) Jessops booklet. Maybe you know - is it possible to find winder for Pentax LX from such 'independent' manufacturer? I wish. Unfortunately, no. Which gives you some idea of how popular the LX was in the UK. Jessops carries/carried winders for a number of high-end models from other manufacturers. If you want a winder,let me know off list and I'll keep my eyes open for you. mike - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
K SMC 30mm on Ebay
I hope one of you bought that K SMC 30mm that just sold BIN for $133.50 on Ebay after a little over 2 hours. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1334181564 Cool lens. Yahoo! Sports - Coverage of the 2002 Olympic Games http://sports.yahoo.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
FS - 600mm f/4 mint
No, it's not mine, more's the pity. Spotted for sale in AP this week: 'Pentax 600mm f4 SMC IFED Boxed Mint Condition Unused...£5000' Cambrian Photography Colwyn Bay North Wales (UK) 01492 532510 http://www.cambrianphoto.co.uk Don't all rush at once ;-) Cotty ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://www.macads.co.uk - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: LEGO photography again
1. You need to be stopping down to absolute maximum. 2. Light. A beautiful building like this - even in Lego - can be enhanced by strategically placing light. 3. Having explored your website, you are one hundred percent certifiable. I agree with Cotty on all points, especially the third! Very enjoyable stuff! Mark, it usually takes one to know one, and I know I am, so what's YOUR excuse??? ;-) Cotty ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://www.macads.co.uk - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
apo 170-500mm sigma
Does anyone out there use this lense with a 1.4 extender and it still keeps the auto focus function working. If so what type of extender do you use.. Thanks Joe - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Tamron 70-210 zoom - does adaptal 2 adapt to OUR cameras?
Yes, you can get Adaptal mounts that fit Pentax cameras. Beyond that much, I can't say. I have never owned a Tamron Adaptal of any series. A friend of mine regularly buys and sells Tamron Adaptal stuff, so I would say that it's not too hard to get the adapters. Len Got one from a friend who wants to sell it either to me or to someone. The adapter that is on it now is a bayonet but definitely not for pentax. Any experience with this lens pro and con? Or how easily acquired the adapter is? night night annsan - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Supermarine, Sea Fury, Sea Venom
Are any of the British list members airshow enthusiasts? I'm thinking of jumping the pond this summer and attending one of the big English shows, and it would be nice to touch base beforehand with someone to get some info. Richard, I'm not an airshow anorak (geek), but most years the tv company I work for covers the Royal International Air Tattoo at RAF Fairford in Gloucestershire (pr: Glos'tur'sher) and accordingly I have filmed at it many times. Without doubt, it is the biggest military airshow of the summer, possibly in Europe. It has spent two years at RAF Cottesmore (not Cottysmore, sadly) while the Fairford runway has been resurfaced - it is a nominated Shuttle landing station, that is - a designated location for the NASA space shuttle to use in an emergency. So the Tatto is back at Fairford this year (usually about 3rd weekend in July) and should be a good one. However, it *is* big (and I do mean BIG) with lots of military aircraft from all over the world. Most of it new, with some historical aspect. You mention vintage aircraft, and there are soem smaller, perhaps better shows suited to your interest. One that strikes me in particular is the 'Flying Legends' show held at RAF Duxford every year - usually mid July. This show is purely vintage, and there are some fantastic opportunities for photography. I once rigged a minicam in the cockpit of a Mark 4 Spitfire (sadly the pilot declined my offer to squat down behind his seat while he displayed) and just touching the thing, I could literally feel the history - quite overwhelming. So, you won't find any C5 Galaxys at this show, but you will find a (IMO) more pleasant atmosphere with lots of trade stands selling anythign and everything, and good access to parked aircraft, and the flying has to be seen to be believed. The sight and sounds of half a dozen Spits chasing an ME-109 across English countryside is second only to a shuttle launch, and even then I have my doubts... Website is worth a look: http://www.iwm.org.uk/duxford/airshow.htm If you're passing near Oxford, gimme a shout. Cotty ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://www.macads.co.uk - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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: Spotmatic Enabled
Have they named a street after Mike,before the fight??/ big grin Dave Begin Original Message From: Paul M. Provencher [EMAIL PROTECTED] If you get anywhere near Metro Washington DC, Tysons Corner, ppro -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Matamoros, Cesar A. Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2002 1:34 PM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: RE: Spotmatic Enabled Hello Christian, Now you have put me in a quandry. I know I said I would have to bring the snake-skinned LXs with me the next time I go to Baltimore, but now that you have a Spotmatic I am tempted to bring along the S1a and a small collection of screwmount lenses. Maybe the LXs and the Pentak K adapter and screwmount lenses??? Why does Pentax have to have such great compatibilty of lenses throughout the ages? :-) Cesar Matamoros II Panama City, Florida -Original Message- Christian Skofteland [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Well, I did it. I went and bought a Spotamatic. A Spotmatic II to be exact including a Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 55f1.8. I think it will be happy with my LX ;-) and MX. The battery cover is frozen in place so I can't test the meter (but I will get the damn thing off one way or another to install new batteries!) and it shows some obvious signs of wear. It's dirty but I should be able to get it clean. Everything else seems to work fine and the lens is clean. And it was a bargain! Here's a question for the screw heads: What is the SW switch for on the left side of the lens mount? Thanks in advance! Christian - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 . 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 .
New Pentax MZ-60
From the site: http://www.photozone.de/ With picture, in the news section Some specs: -mode dial replaced by cheaper buttons -shutter speed 1/2000-30sec -min X-sync. 1/100sec -1 AF sensor -1 fps -weight ~325g -price ~200 Euro Ciao Yahoo! Sports - Coverage of the 2002 Olympic Games http://sports.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: Another kind of enablement ( LX big pack )
How on earth does somebody go about holding that lot to shoot with it? Regards, /\/\ick... - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Processing color slide film at home
I was the one that posted the question a few months ago. The list thoroughly discouraged me (in a very positive way) from attempting it. I leave it to the labs in the area that do a great job. On a related note, over the last few months I've developed a few rolls of Tri-X and I'm really enjoying it. There seems to be something to this balck and white stuff after all Christian On Tuesday 19 February 2002 22:51, you wrote: I remember having seen some discussion about this, but don't remember if it was on this forum. I believe there is a kit of sort that one could buy to process color slide film at home. My questions are: How many rolls do you have to process before it becomes economical, not counting one's own labour? Also, does it require some setup such as darkroom? Is there a can-like container of solution that you can buy, in which you would just drop the film (the kit comes with a film canister opener), close cover, shake for 2 minutes, and it's done? Regards, ___ Tonghang Zhou (Zhou is pronounced like Joe) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Camera aesthetics.
Is that your MZ-S you are describing as well used and a little dented Wendy? ;0) Regards, /\/\ick... - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: P67 myth
On Wednesday, February 20, 2002, at 06:56 AM, Pål Audun Jensen wrote: If you ask 6X7 owners why they sell they almost always answer weight and size. Well, then they are either moving down to Pentax 645 or maybe the cheap plastic Mamiya 645E or 35mm or rangefinders, because virtually everything else is as heavy or heavier. Perhaps the 67 gives the impression of being big and heavy, but in actual comparison, it is not. With lens and prism, it weighs less than a Hasselblad 500C with lens and NO prism, and the Hassie is much harder to use hand-held. My Mamiya C330 twin lens was heavier AND more awkward to hand-hold. I think what makes the P67 look so big is its tall prism. Most other cameras in this format don't have prisms in their default configurations. -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: Toronto Get-together update
On Tuesday, February 19, 2002, at 08:37 PM, frank theriault wrote: So, you should drive up for the day. Hey, with our Canuck Buck being down around 60 cents on the US$, think of the bargains!! Hey, if there are out-of-towners coming, we should all head to somewhere GOOD to eat. ;) Aaron casts his vote for Spring Rolls on Yonge. -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: OPTICS AND KILLER GLASS
From: Bob Rapp [EMAIL PROTECTED] For me, shooting a fast lens wide open is a loss of a frame. At times it is the only way to get the image without a tripod - next time, take a tripod or look for a suitable support! No one argues this is excellent advice. On the other hand, Stop into a Rave with me for some shots from the wild side. Go a head. Bring your tripod. You'll spend the entire night trying to figure out where to put it since every square foot of floor space has a human foot on it! Suitable support! Ha! Har! Regards, Bob... Let us contemplate our forefathers, and posterity, and resolve to maintain the rights bequeathed to us from the former, for the sake of the latter. The necessity of the times, more than ever, calls for our utmost circumspection, deliberation, fortitude, and perseverance. Let us remember that 'if we suffer tamely a lawless attack upon our liberty, we encourage it, and involve others in our doom.' It is a very serious consideration that millions yet unborn may be the miserable sharers of the event. - Samuel Adams, 1771 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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: Toronto Get-together update
I'll have to leave that stuff up to you folk.Many years ago i declared the world ended south of 19th Ave and Hwy 48,so i'm WAY out of touch re the big smoke.g Dave Begin Original Message From: Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 07:54:51 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Toronto Get-together update On Tuesday, February 19, 2002, at 08:37 PM, frank theriault wrote: So, you should drive up for the day. Hey, with our Canuck Buck being down around 60 cents on the US$, think of the bargains!! Hey, if there are out-of-towners coming, we should all head to somewhere GOOD to eat. ;) Aaron casts his vote for Spring Rolls on Yonge. -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 . 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: P67 myth
Aaron wrote: I think what makes the P67 look so big is its tall prism. Most other cameras in this format don't have prisms in their default configurations. The camera in itself isn't that bad. I mean, a fully loaded EOS-1 and F5 weight about the same, but they are also monsters. It's when you start to add lenses that the whole thing becomes simply too much (for me). When (or if) I buy a 67 system I'll stick with two lenses only; the 75/2.8 and the 45/4. Telephotos stops making sense (to me) in the 67 system, particularly when I also own the 645. The 645 system is the best MF system out there for telephoto work. Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: P67 myth
Hi, Pål Audun Jensen wrote: For some of us rangefinders are not an option at all whatsoever. If I wanted a non-slr I would have replaced my LX with one of the more advanced Pentax zoom PS cameras. Pentax don't make one good enough to replace the LX. Although I get excellent exposures with my Zoom90WR, I cannot set the film speed (which I would like to do with MS100/1000) and I get an unacceptable level of out of focus frames. The second would not be too bad if it was predictable but it does not appear to be. I am rapidly coming to the conclusion that this particular specimen it just _too_ automatic for me. It's also not _that_ much smaller. mike - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax fast glass?
Handholdable, yes; easy to lug around for longer than 30 seconds by hand or neckstrap, no. William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: All handheld. All hold up at 11x14. Brother William Aaron Reynolds wrote: For instance, the myth that the Pentax 67 is gigantic, overly heavy and not hand-holdable. Paul Franklin Stregevsky 13 Selby Court Poolesville, Maryland 20837-2410 [EMAIL PROTECTED] H (301) 349-5243 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OPTICS AND KILLER GLASS
Bob Blakely wrote: No one argues this is excellent advice. On the other hand, Stop into a Rave with me for some shots from the wild side. Go a head. Bring your tripod. You'll spend the entire night trying to figure out where to put it since every square foot of floor space has a human foot on it! Suitable support! Ha! He probably will not have to figure out where to put it -- someone will tell him where to put it, or perhaps insert it there for him. :) Bob - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Another kind of enablement ( LX big pack )
I'm asking me the same looking at a P67 + telelens. Don't worry, you enabled guys ! ;-)) -Original Message- From: Mick Maguire [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2002 2:47 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Another kind of enablement ( LX big pack ) How on earth does somebody go about holding that lot to shoot with it? Regards, /\/\ick... - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Beseler Negative Carrier
- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2002 1:48 AM Subject: Re: Beseler Negative Carrier There is a current model that works just fine, but I don't want a current model. I want the older model, which is constructed a little differently, and which I prefer. They changed material on them. I have a bunch of the older ones for my 4x5, made of steel. I needed a 6x7 one, though, and ordered it. The new one was aluminium, which sets my teeth on edge just to touch, so I sent it back and carved out a 6x7 carrier fro a 6x6 carrier. I think they did the same thing with the 23 parts. I will keep my eyes open for one for you. 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: Camera aesthetics
Actually, Paul Stenquist, Paul Jones's second definition was the correct one (as you know); but yours is definitely amusing. I once wrote and performed a song parody of Billy Joel's Piano Man called Beginner Man, about the rabbi who taught beginner services at my synagogue. Part of it went: Now Myra's a New Age Cabalist Who seeks truth in her crystals and pearls; And she's talking with Paul Who comes late, if at all, Just to meet vegetarian girls. 13 Selby Court Poolesville, Maryland 20837-2410 [EMAIL PROTECTED] H (301) 349-5243 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Tamron 70-210 zoom - does adaptall 2 adapt to OUR cameras?
Ann, If it's the Tamron Adaptall SP Macro Close Focus 70-210 f/3.5 with a 62mm filter ring, grab it. Introduced 1984, it's the only non f/2.8 zoom that may be sharper than the Pentax 70-210/4 PKA. It's an all-metal pro-quality lens. You can see and appreciate the difference in speed when you focus through a split-prism rangefinder patch. It has a unique hood that slides in an out to change length to match the focal length you've selected. And how about that continuous magnification of 1:2.6X? Tamron Adaptall adapter for this lens come in two kinds. The PK adapter will let you use f/32. The PKA adapter will give you all the benefits of a PKA mount but will limit your minimum aperture to f/22. If its 860 g weight proves too heavy for you (the Pentax is 680 g), you can sell it to users of any bayonet mount. Paul Franklin Stregevsky 13 Selby Court Poolesville, Maryland 20837-2410 [EMAIL PROTECTED] H (301) 349-5243 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: P67 myth
On Wednesday, February 20, 2002, at 09:38 AM, Pål Audun Jensen wrote: The camera in itself isn't that bad. I mean, a fully loaded EOS-1 and F5 weight about the same, but they are also monsters. It's when you start to add lenses that the whole thing becomes simply too much (for me). When (or if) I buy a 67 system I'll stick with two lenses only; the 75/2.8 and the 45/4. Telephotos stops making sense (to me) in the 67 system, particularly when I also own the 645. The 645 system is the best MF system out there for telephoto work. I heartily agree about telephotos. I don't have any for my 67, and I'm not really considering anything past the 300mm (which is a pretty short telephoto). If I were primarily shooting with longer lenses, I'd probably either still be all 35mm or I'd have bought a Pentax 645/645n. I tend to travel light, even with my 35mm gear. -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: Pentax fast glass?
- Original Message - From: Paul F. Stregevsky Subject: Re: Pentax fast glass? Handholdable, yes; easy to lug around for longer than 30 seconds by hand or neckstrap, no. Maybe if you are a pygmy with osteoporosis. I routinely carry the 6x7 and 4 soon to be 5 lenses, and a honkin big tripod around. I weighed my LF equipment one day, it came in at close to 40 pounds, including the Zone VI tripod. I have hauled it up the sides of mountains. I am not THAT big a person either. William Robb William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: All handheld. All hold up at 11x14. Brother William Aaron Reynolds wrote: For instance, the myth that the Pentax 67 is gigantic, overly heavy and not hand-holdable. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 fast glass?
On Wednesday, February 20, 2002, at 09:53 AM, Paul F. Stregevsky wrote: Handholdable, yes; easy to lug around for longer than 30 seconds by hand or neckstrap, no. So you consider the Nikon F5 too heavy to carry by hand or by neckstrap? -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: Popular Photography 31/1.8 Limited test (WAS: Re: Pentax a best ever prime lens at Pop?)
Popular Photography changed the SQF system recently and scores from past tests are not comparable with the new system - I don't remember when the 35 f2 was tested, but I think that the scores from it and the 31 LTD are on two different scales. The new system was meant to be more stringent. - MCC At 05:20 PM 2/17/02 -0500, you wrote: OK, I looked it up. Just for kicks, here's a comparison by the numbers of their current review of the 31 vs. their review of the 35 F2.0. I'm only giving the numbers at the 20x24 end, since relatively speaking, they are the same in comparison at smaller sizes as well: 31 F1.8 List price = $1,415.00 Measured focal length = 31.81mm Distortion = .45% pincushion F1.8/76.8/C+ F2.8/79.3/B F4.0/81.4/B F5.6/83.9/B F8.0/83.5/B F11.0/81.8/B F16.0/78.1/C+ F22.0/73.5/C+ 35mm F2.0 List price = $498.00 Measured focal length = 33.77mm Distortion = .55% pincushion F2.0/63.6/C F2.8/65.9/C F4.0/91.5/A F5.6/95.3/A+ F8.0/93.2/A F11.0/90.2/A F16.0/89.2/B F22.0/79.2/C+ The 31 may be special, but is it really that special? I'd have to say the 35 compares pretty well to it. 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 . - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino Kalamazoo, MI [EMAIL PROTECTED] - - - - - - - - - - Photos: http://www.markcassino.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 .
PMA Pentax News
I hope that there will be more news than just the entry level MZ - 60. 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: Can anyone help out a sixth-grader?
By the age of 12 he surely knows the difference between a nickel and a fifty dollar bill. In fact he probably knew that at 3. Ciao, Graywolf - Original Message - From: gabriel bovino [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2002 1:19 AM Subject: Re: Can anyone help out a sixth-grader? Tell him you'll trade him the antique for a shiny new nickel... hey... c'mon... you know you people were thinking it! Gabe - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2002 9:02 PM Subject: Re: Can anyone help out a sixth-grader? In a message dated 2/19/2002 8:59:40 PM US Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: This message just came in through my web page. He probably found me through the Acoustic Photographer's Guild, but I'm afraid I can't help him out. Anyone else around here able to tell him anything? Name: James Laster, Jr. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Comments: I'm a sixth grader and I'm doing a report on antiques. My parents have a Richoh Flex Seikosha-MXL Riken Optical Industries, LTD 120 camera, do you hae a picture an any information on this Mark- I sent him a link to the Ricoh Diacord website. Ed M. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: New Pentax MZ-60
Have you seen the shape and grip? Seems to have a slightly slanted top panel like the MZ-S. The grip looks like a Nikon grip with the shape, shutter button and the toggle switch now replaced with a wheel. Fascinating stuff! Certainly plenty of new camera action from Pentax, what I cant understand is why we get no rumours of these beforehand? -Original Message- From: MPozzi [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 20 February 2002 13:42 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: New Pentax MZ-60 From the site: http://www.photozone.de/ With picture, in the news section Some specs: -mode dial replaced by cheaper buttons -shutter speed 1/2000-30sec -min X-sync. 1/100sec -1 AF sensor -1 fps -weight ~325g -price ~200 Euro Ciao Yahoo! Sports - Coverage of the 2002 Olympic Games http://sports.yahoo.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: OPTICS AND KILLER GLASS
Tought he was walking funny ;-) Alan Bob Blakely wrote: No one argues this is excellent advice. On the other hand, Stop into a Rave with me for some shots from the wild side. Go a head. Bring your tripod. You'll spend the entire night trying to figure out where to put it since every square foot of floor space has a human foot on it! Suitable support! Ha! He probably will not have to figure out where to put it -- someone will tell him where to put it, or perhaps insert it there for him. :) Bob - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: P67 myth
p.s. Fred...you are getting sleepy...you will buy a 67...you will love your 67... Cut it out, Aaron - I can't afford any such subconscious enablement. (Heck, I'm having enough trouble with my conscious enablement...) ;-) Fred - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
PZ-1, Right Angle Finders, Low level shots
The description doesn't add up. If it's the original M right-angle finder, the image will be reversed, not laterally correct as the ad seems to state. Only the A does that. For translation, I used http://world.altavista.com/tr The question was raised, Does the A right-angle finder work with a PZ camera? I don't think that's been answered. If the A won't work, the M sure won't. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1334330540 Paul Franklin Stregevsky 13 Selby Court Poolesville, Maryland 20837-2410 [EMAIL PROTECTED] H (301) 349-5243 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Beseler Negative Carrier
Shel wrote: There is a current model that works just fine, but I don't want a current model. I want the older model, which is constructed a little differently, and which I prefer. Used negative carriers seem to come up every day on ebay, have you tried looking there for the older style? Regards, /\/\ick... - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 600mm F4
In a message dated 20/02/02 15:05:18 GMT Standard Time, Pal writes: where everything generally is more expensive than anywhere else, the lens can probably be had brand new for same kind of money without too much haggling I guess a new one would be around £4800 ex VAT. FA. Kind regards Peter - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 135mm Componon-S Enlarging Lens
On 19 Feb 2002 at 21:14, Shel Belinkoff wrote: From Cameta Camera's most recent mailing. A good choice for Brotherhood of the Dark medium format people: Schneider Componon-S 135mmf5.6 Ser.#13279837 Current Model Enlarging $139 Crap, I just paid $165 for a Rodenstock 135. tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: New Pentax MZ-60
Rob wrote: Certainly plenty of new camera action from Pentax, what I cant understand is why we get no rumours of these beforehand? Mostly because there aren't many enthusiast and connoisseurs prying out details about the absolute bottom line in the camera line-ups. Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: PMA Pentax News
Dick wrote: I hope that there will be more news than just the entry level MZ - 60. Perhaps that digital binocular and the two 645 zoom lenses? Don't hold your breath; the rumor mill says Pentax have nothing much for PMA. Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: New Pentax MZ-60
Ps, Dario Bonazza's AOHC site also reports it...pic is better too http://digilander.iol.it/aohc/index.htm Yahoo! Sports - Coverage of the 2002 Olympic Games http://sports.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: New Pentax MZ-60
From the site: http://www.photozone.de/ With picture, in the news section Where? Can't find it on the site. Thanks, Joe - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Toronto Get-together update
Hi, Dave, I'm the opposite. Toronto ENDS at Eglinton. Okay, maybe Lawrence. Anything north of there is North York, or some damned suburb. As Petula Clark said... oh, never mind, you're probably all too young anyway... Hey, Aaron, where's Spring Rolls on Yonge? Hope it's not too expensive - I've blown all my $$ on camera crap! I vote C'Est What down on Front St. Food's okay, and great beer from their mini-brewery. -frank David Brooks wrote: I'll have to leave that stuff up to you folk.Many years ago i declared the world ended south of 19th Ave and Hwy 48,so i'm WAY out of touch re the big smoke.g -- The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Beseler Negative Carrier
The older model for the 23C is aluminum, but it's more than 50% heavier than the new models, and the aluminum is thicker. It's also designed a little differently, feels smoother to the touch, and doesn't have the awful spring-loaded hinge that the newer carrier has, making it easier for me to load. I have the older model, which came with the condenser 23CII, but the previous owner filed it out to make it a full-frame carrier, and did a rather poor job of it. What I want is an older style, standard 35mm carrier, model 8053. Thanks for keeping an eye out. William Robb wrote: They changed material on them. I have a bunch of the older ones for my 4x5, made of steel. I needed a 6x7 one, though, and ordered it. The new one was aluminium, which sets my teeth on edge just to touch, so I sent it back and carved out a 6x7 carrier fro a 6x6 carrier. I think they did the same thing with the 23 parts. I will keep my eyes open for one for you. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ You can't have everything. Where would you put it? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 - 600mm f/4 mint
'Pentax 600mm f4 SMC IFED Boxed Mint Condition Unused...£5000' Don't all rush at once ;-) Phew !!! My A* 600/5.6 doesn't have to be worried about being traded in on an upgrade any time soon... g Fred - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Beseler Negative Carrier
Yes ... I'm looking in many venues. Many of the carriers on eBay are the newer design, or for a different enlarger. I found a guy who's selling a 35mm carrier for the 23C series, but his description is quite vague, and he offers no photos. Believe it or not, he doesn't know the model number (which is stamped on the carrier) and, since Beseler makes at least four 35mm carriers, eight if you count the old and the new design separately) and is not able to describe the carrier adequately, I have no idea what he's selling. I've just made a photo of the carrier I'm seeking, and will send it to him. Perhaps he will finally be able to tell me if it's the one I want. Mick Maguire wrote: Used negative carriers seem to come up every day on ebay, have you tried looking there for the older style? -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ You can't have everything. Where would you put it? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 - 600mm f/4 mint
BH has it special order for US$6174.00 Christian On Wednesday 20 February 2002 10:44, you wrote: 'Pentax 600mm f4 SMC IFED Boxed Mint Condition Unused...£5000' Don't all rush at once ;-) Phew !!! My A* 600/5.6 doesn't have to be worried about being traded in on an upgrade any time soon... g Fred - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Tripod Advice: Ballhead or Pan/Tilt Head?
Joseph Tainter wrote: Which do users prefer for macro work? I've only used a ballhead, so don't know how I would take to the other kind. Can one mount a macro rail on a pan/tilt head? I've got traditional pan-tilt heads and two Giotto ballheads. Both Giottos have three-knob control (lock, pan, friction); one is the huge MH-2000 and the other the much smaller MH-1001. The big Giotto is smooth enough to permit small adjustments, but I still find pan-tilt preferable for Macro. Maybe if I had an Arca Swiss ball, I wouldn't be saying this. As best I can tell, photographers seem about evenly split about macro: Some still like the pan/tilt, others like big expensive ballheads. BTW, the smaller Giotto does well with a light lens and camera in horizontal, and is usable in vertical with some cussin'. By light I mean a Super Program and the Phoenix f3.5 100mm Macro. Hope this helps. -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: P67 myth
When (or if) I buy a 67 system I'll stick with two lenses only; the 75/2.8 and the 45/4. Telephotos stops making sense (to me) in the 67 system, How are you going to do portraits with only wide angles? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Tamron 70-210 zoom - does adaptal 2 adapt to OUR cameras?
Darryn wrote: I use the Tamron adaptall 2 90/2.5. If you do buy an adaptor, be wary of the subtle differences. When I bought the lens, it came with a PK adaptor (I think, without going and looking), which did not allow me to use the A setting on my Super A. However I later bought a PKA adaptor on ebay for approx USD25. This adaptor has an A setting such that the lens behaves like an A series pentax lens, allowing automatic apeture operation (on a suitable body of course). Does this make sense?? Darryn Richter Adelaide Australia - I think so :) Thanks for that heads up, Darryn. annsan - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: New Pentax MZ-60
http://www.photozone.de/new.htm It's difficult to give the direct link because the site uses frames. (Repeat after me, Frames Suck, Frames Suck, Frames Suck...) From the site: http://www.photozone.de/ With picture, in the news section Where? Can't find it on the site. Thanks, Joe - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . -- Mark 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: Tamron 70-210 zoom - does adaptal 2 adapt to OUR cameras?
Hi Mike - The lens is the 70-210 zoom. F4/5.6. mike wilson wrote: (snip) Beware of the adaptors. Get a PKA one preferably as it gives you more versatility and will probably cost the same. I had one which, although it made all the right clicks, did not lock completely. I found out the hard way that it was not secure. It only took a few wipes with a fine file to solve the problem but I should have checked anyway. I had problems with a Tokina - which I still have - along those lines. Thanks for all the info - all you guys :) as usual - this list provides much help. annsan - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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: Tripod
Joseph Tainter wrote: Would appreciate advice for a tripod and ballhead that are lightweight and compact. This is primarily for flower photography, so it needs to be able to get close to the ground. Sometimes I'll travel with it. Primarily I'll use my PZ-1p and FA 100mm. f2.8 macro on it - a rather heavy combination. I've been attracted by the Benbo Trecker, but have seen reports that its ballhead can slip under heavy weight. Anyone tried it? Cost is a consideration. Two tripods I'd recommend: The newer Bogen 3001 tripods go completely flat and some models have an option to mount the centerpost horizontally. Avoid the older 3001's unless you like to work upside down. And I bought a Slik 300 DX at the time when the only competitor from Bogen was the older 3001. I really like the Slik; I find myself carting it more often than my Bogen 3221 Wilderness when there's any distance to hike. I don't believe you can find a better aluminum tripod than this Slik at its price (typically 99 to 115 US dollars, complete with a usable pan-tilt head). One option you'd want with it is the short centerpost, which, as I recall, cost me about $15 US. The Slik won't go flat, but it goes quite low at the widest leg spread What I've heard about Benbo is try it first, and see if you can deal with the quirks. Apparently, loosening the U bolt makes all the limbs floppy. Hope this helps. -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: FS - 600mm f/4 mint
Someone bought the lens brand new, then realised it was quite large and heavy and decided it would never get used. Cambrian is a great place to visit if you're ever in Colwyn Bay. They hold a really good selection of used Pentax, often mint and boxed. It's the only shop I've been in that has had the FA20-35 in stock. The downside is that their prices are quite high (even for the UK). Regards Jim Brooks Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 12:22:08 +0100 From: =?iso-8859-1?Q?P=E5l?= Audun Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: FS - 600mm f/4 mint Cotty: 'Pentax 600mm f4 SMC IFED Boxed Mint Condition Unused...£5000' According to their web page the lens is used but mint. Anyway, not exactly cheap and here where I live, where everything generally is more expensive than anywhere else, the lens can probably be had brand new for same kind of money without too much haggling. A hard sell if you ask me. ..and BTW is it an F* or FA* lens? Pål - - - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
My experience trying to clean a LX screen
Hi, gang First, thanks to all who helped with tips. Yesterday I tried to clean the screen. First, removed it, and to my surprise discovered the dirt was not in the screen. It was in the condenser or whatever name the glass where the numbers are printed, the one between the screen and the prism. Tryed different methods to clean it, including lens cloth (a good one), q tip with alcohol, air blower, but without success. When I removed some, added some new. At least I mastered the screen changing method Regards AG - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Tamron 70-210 zoom - does adaptall 2 adapt to OUR cameras?
Paul F. Stregevsky wrote: Ann, If it's the Tamron Adaptall SP Macro Close Focus 70-210 f/3.5 with a 62mm filter ring, grab it. Introduced 1984, it's the only non f/2.8 zoom that may be sharper than the Pentax 70-210/4 PKA. Alas, 'tis not. (see reply to mike w) However this one is half the weight of the one you mentioned and filter size is 52mm The adapter that is on there now is a M-MD (finally looked at with a magnifier to see that.) No clue what camera that is for. annsan - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: DOF with close up lenses
Yes - Shaw's Closeups in Nature is definitely worth the read, so too is the Kodak workshop series book on close up. photography. The Kodak book has more of the formulae than Shaw's, but you almost need both of them to get a complete picture. Shaw has changed his mind on some points in later books - he now advocates using a 200mm macro vs the 100mm he recommended in the earlier book, TTL flash vs manual flash, and zooms for general work vs primes. But the essence remains the same and is very valuable. Cheers - MCC At 03:42 AM 2/20/02 -0500, you wrote: Mark, Just the sort of answer I was looking for. Also, looks like the 'Closeups in Nature' book is worth a read. Thanks, Geoff - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino Kalamazoo, MI [EMAIL PROTECTED] - - - - - - - - - - Photos: http://www.markcassino.com - - - - - - - - - - - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax fast glass?
Can't say I've tried an F5, Aaron. But after taking a couple half-hour walks with a Super Program, MEII winder, and Vivitar 135/2.3 (24 oz.) slung around my neck (total weight: 3.5 lb), all supported by a wide Op-Tech stretch strap, I would guess Yes. Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So you consider the Nikon F5 too heavy to carry by hand or by neckstrap? Paul Franklin Stregevsky 13 Selby Court Poolesville, Maryland 20837-2410 [EMAIL PROTECTED] H (301) 349-5243 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Taking an interlude from the PDML.
Just a little note to let those who may be interested that I will be unsubscribing from the list tomorrow sometime. I fly out Friday morning to spend two weeks in Southern Honduras with my father, who is there for a month. I will be back in town on 11 March. I am taking my two snake-skinned LXen. Lenses will all be Pentaxes, my A 24/2.8, A 50/1.4, FA Limited 77/1.8, and F (IF) 135/2.8. I will also take along my AF 280T flash and Sekonic L-398 Studio Deluxe light meter. Film will be ASA 100 slides. I figure 30 rolls should be enough. I mean it has to fit in the bag. Play nicely while I am gone, 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: FS - 600mm f/4 mint
I wish I could afford buy a lens for £5000 or so and then not use it! Regards, /\/\ick... - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Tamron 70-210 zoom - does adaptall 2 adapt to OUR cameras?
I think it's Minolta. At 11:14 AM 2/20/2002 -0500, you wrote: Paul F. Stregevsky wrote: Ann, If it's the Tamron Adaptall SP Macro Close Focus 70-210 f/3.5 with a 62mm filter ring, grab it. Introduced 1984, it's the only non f/2.8 zoom that may be sharper than the Pentax 70-210/4 PKA. Alas, 'tis not. (see reply to mike w) However this one is half the weight of the one you mentioned and filter size is 52mm The adapter that is on there now is a M-MD (finally looked at with a magnifier to see that.) No clue what camera that is for. annsan - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Taking an interlude from the PDML.
Have Fun Dave Begin Original Message From: Matamoros, Cesar A. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 13:06:06 -0500 To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Taking an interlude from the PDML. Just a little note to let those who may be interested that I will be unsubscribing from the list tomorrow sometime. I fly out Friday morning to spend two weeks in Southern Honduras with my father, who is there for a month. I will be back in town on 11 March. I am taking my two snake-skinned LXen. Lenses will all be Pentaxes, my A 24/2.8, A 50/1.4, FA Limited 77/1.8, and F (IF) 135/2.8. I will also take along my AF 280T flash and Sekonic L-398 Studio Deluxe light meter. Film will be ASA 100 slides. I figure 30 rolls should be enough. I mean it has to fit in the bag. Play nicely while I am gone, 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 . 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: Re: Pentax fast glass?
Had the D1 slung around my neck(with 35-70)all day Sat and Sunday.Its Wednesday lunch and my neck is still aching.D**n horses g Dave Begin Original Message From: Paul F. Stregevsky [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 12:55:41 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pentax fast glass? Can't say I've tried an F5, Aaron. But after taking a couple half- hour walks with a Super Program, MEII winder, and Vivitar 135/2.3 (24 oz.) slung around my neck (total weight: 3.5 lb), all supported by a wide Op-Tech stretch strap, I would guess Yes. Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So you consider the Nikon F5 too heavy to carry by hand or by neckstrap? Paul Franklin Stregevsky 13 Selby Court Poolesville, Maryland 20837-2410 [EMAIL PROTECTED] H (301) 349-5243 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Taking an interlude from the PDML.
Most definitely. I did not sleep well last night such is the anticipation of being down there. I somehow have the feeling that when I see my father´s face Friday aftenoon it will be the moment of the trip. Thanks, Cesar From: David Brooks [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2002 1:20 PM Have Fun Dave Begin Original Message From: Matamoros, Cesar A. [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 13:06:06 -0500 To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Taking an interlude from the PDML. Just a little note to let those who may be interested that I will be unsubscribing from the list tomorrow sometime. I fly out Friday morning to spend two weeks in Southern Honduras with my father, who is there for a month. I will be back in town on 11 March. I am taking my two snake-skinned LXen. Lenses will all be Pentaxes, my A 24/2.8, A 50/1.4, FA Limited 77/1.8, and F (IF) 135/2.8. I will also take along my AF 280T flash and Sekonic L-398 Studio Deluxe light meter. Film will be ASA 100 slides. I figure 30 rolls should be enough. I mean it has to fit in the bag. Play nicely while I am gone, César Matamoros II Panama City, Florida End Original Message Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Re: Pentax fast glass?
I suggest carrying it bandoleer style. That's how I carry heavier cameras. Shoulder muscles are so much stronger than neck muscles. And it has the added advantage you can clamp it under your arem if it is threatened. Ciao, Graywolf - Original Message - From: David Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2002 1:22 PM Subject: Re: Re: Pentax fast glass? Had the D1 slung around my neck(with 35-70)all day Sat and Sunday.Its Wednesday lunch and my neck is still aching.D**n horses g Dave Begin Original Message From: Paul F. Stregevsky [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 12:55:41 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pentax fast glass? Can't say I've tried an F5, Aaron. But after taking a couple half- hour walks with a Super Program, MEII winder, and Vivitar 135/2.3 (24 oz.) slung around my neck (total weight: 3.5 lb), all supported by a wide Op-Tech stretch strap, I would guess Yes. Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So you consider the Nikon F5 too heavy to carry by hand or by neckstrap? Paul Franklin Stregevsky 13 Selby Court Poolesville, Maryland 20837-2410 [EMAIL PROTECTED] H (301) 349-5243 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Taking an interlude from the PDML.
Enjoy your trip. Ciao, Graywolf - Original Message - From: Matamoros, Cesar A. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2002 1:06 PM Subject: Taking an interlude from the PDML. Just a little note to let those who may be interested that I will be unsubscribing from the list tomorrow sometime. I fly out Friday morning to spend two weeks in Southern Honduras with my father, who is there for a month. I will be back in town on 11 March. I am taking my two snake-skinned LXen. Lenses will all be Pentaxes, my A 24/2.8, A 50/1.4, FA Limited 77/1.8, and F (IF) 135/2.8. I will also take along my AF 280T flash and Sekonic L-398 Studio Deluxe light meter. Film will be ASA 100 slides. I figure 30 rolls should be enough. I mean it has to fit in the bag. Play nicely while I am gone, 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Taking an interlude from the PDML.
On Wednesday, February 20, 2002, at 01:06 PM, Matamoros, Cesar A. wrote: I fly out Friday morning to spend two weeks in Southern Honduras with my father, who is there for a month. I will be back in town on 11 March. Have a great trip! Are you taking the Minolta girl? -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: Pentax fast glass?
On Wednesday, February 20, 2002, at 01:22 PM, David Brooks wrote: Had the D1 slung around my neck(with 35-70)all day Sat and Sunday.Its Wednesday lunch and my neck is still aching.D**n horses g David, bring the D1 to the Toronto meet and we'll have a live demonstration of just how light and small the Pentax 67 is. ;) -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: Pentax fast glass?
On Wednesday, February 20, 2002, at 01:42 PM, T Rittenhouse wrote: I suggest carrying it bandoleer style. That's how I carry heavier cameras. That's how I carry mine as well, when I use a strap. -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: Taking an interlude from the PDML.
Aaron Reynolds [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, February 20, 2002 1:49 PM On Wednesday, February 20, 2002, at 01:06 PM, Matamoros, Cesar A. wrote: I fly out Friday morning to spend two weeks in Southern Honduras with my father, who is there for a month. I will be back in town on 11 March. Have a great trip! Are you taking the Minolta girl? -Aaron No Minolta girl. It is just me on this trip. It has turned into a father-son bonding trip, at least that is how I look at it. Should be great fun. Something I know I will cherish forever. I did offer to take her in another checked bag though I could not guarantee that she would make it there at the same time as me. She said no :-) César - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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: Pentax fast glass?
Ok Aaron.I'll have to see if my daughter is riding her horse that morning,if not i can strap it on her(not daughter)and bring it down.If we get snow i can put it on the tobagon he he DAVE Begin Original Message From: Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 13:50:19 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pentax fast glass? On Wednesday, February 20, 2002, at 01:22 PM, David Brooks wrote: Had the D1 slung around my neck(with 35-70)all day Sat and Sunday.Its Wednesday lunch and my neck is still aching.D**n horses g David, bring the D1 to the Toronto meet and we'll have a live demonstration of just how light and small the Pentax 67 is. ;) -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 . 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 .
Poor SMC Pentax 15/3.5 in a (Gasp!) Nikon Mount
I've been watching an interesting eBay auction that recently ended (http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1333228569). Up for grabs was an SMC Pentax 15/3.5 lens in a Nikon mount. The auction title was 15mm f3.5 lens By Pentax for Nikon, and the lens was described as an inexpensive way to get very wide on your Nikon. There were a few small marks on the front element which may or may not affect the image quality, and the lens sold at $310 USD. For a Nikon user, I guess that's a pretty attractive price for a 15/3.5, considering that in another recent auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1333128992)for a Nikon 15/3.5 ended at $713, and without the reserve being met - that lens has now been relisted (http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1334255176). Anyhow, back to the bastardized Pentax 15/3.5, I'm assuming that some camera shop someplace must have perpetrated some sort of an evil mount conversion, right? Well, I just let all my lenses know about this poor 15/3.5, so that they know from now on they'll have to all be extra good (defined as sharp and contrasty), OR they too could end up being damned to some forlorn Nikon existence. As I left the room I overheard a couple of primes discussing this, and one of them (a wide-angle, but you know how sort-sighted they tend to be) suggested oh - that poor SMC must have really blew an entire roll of film, or something. Hmmm... Being born a Pentax but ending up as a Nikon - it must be sort of like being assimilated into the Borg, I would think... :-( ;-) Fred - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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: Pentax fast glass?
Begin Original Message From: Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 13:50:19 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pentax fast glass? On Wednesday, February 20, 2002, at 01:22 PM, David Brooks wrote: Had the D1 slung around my neck(with 35-70)all day Sat and Sunday.Its Wednesday lunch and my neck is still aching.D**n horses g David, bring the D1 to the Toronto meet and we'll have a live demonstration of just how light and small the Pentax 67 is. ;) -Aaron Oh ya forgot,had a Vivitar 285hv also.Its heavy but steady. I can bring it if you'd like Dave 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: Pentax fast glass?
Yes. At 10:05 AM 2/20/2002 -0500, you wrote: On Wednesday, February 20, 2002, at 09:53 AM, Paul F. Stregevsky wrote: Handholdable, yes; easy to lug around for longer than 30 seconds by hand or neckstrap, no. So you consider the Nikon F5 too heavy to carry by hand or by neckstrap? -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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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: Pentax fast glass?
I wouldn't mind the weight if I slung the gear from my shoulder. But when I take a walk, I'm swinging a pair of 4- or 5-pound dumbbells, so shoulder mounting isn't practical. Hmmm. Maybe I should just swing a pair of SLRs with MEII grips! I may just do that and report... David Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Had the D1 slung around my neck(with 35-70) all day Sat and Sunday.Its Wednesday lunch and my neck is still aching.D**n horses. Paul Franklin Stregevsky 13 Selby Court Poolesville, Maryland 20837-2410 [EMAIL PROTECTED] H (301) 349-5243 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
photo contest--Is this one legit?
I just received this message. Did anyone else? What can anyone tell me about it? Subject: Call for Entries Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 05:50:54 -0800 X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 5.50.4133.2400 COMMUNICATION ARTS ILLUSTRATION AND PHOTOGRAPHY COMPETITIONS Now is the time to promote your talent to the creative community and potential clients worldwide by having your work selected for the largest and most important juried competition for illustration and photography. Communication Arts invites you to enter your work in the 43rd Annual Illustration and Photography competitions. Selected, award-winning pieces will appear in Communication Arts magazine, in either the July Illustration Annual or August Photography Annual. More than 73,000 copies of each Annual will be in circulation worldwide, assuring the selected entries important exposure to professionals in the fields of advertising and design. The deadline for both competitions is March 15, 2002. For submission guidelines, PDF entry forms and FAQs, visit: http://www.commarts.com/competition Paul Franklin Stregevsky 13 Selby Court Poolesville, Maryland 20837-2410 [EMAIL PROTECTED] H (301) 349-5243 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Poor SMC Pentax 15/3.5 in a (Gasp!) Nikon Mount
Fred? You hear your lenses speaking? I admit that my lenses and cameras speak to me but that's more in a zen kind of way. You need help ;-) Christian On Wednesday 20 February 2002 14:19, Fred wrote: Well, I just let all my lenses know about this poor 15/3.5, so that they know from now on they'll have to all be extra good (defined as sharp and contrasty), OR they too could end up being damned to some forlorn Nikon existence. As I left the room I overheard a couple of primes discussing this, and one of them (a wide-angle, but you know how sort-sighted they tend to be) suggested oh - that poor SMC must have really blew an entire roll of film, or something. Hmmm... Being born a Pentax but ending up as a Nikon - it must be sort of like being assimilated into the Borg, I would think... :-( ;-) Fred - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Poor SMC Pentax 15/3.5 in a (Gasp!) Nikon Mount
That may be the funniest thing I have ever read! Thanks for the good laugh. Marcus ;) On Wednesday 20 February 2002 14:19, Fred wrote: Well, I just let all my lenses know about this poor 15/3.5, so that they know from now on they'll have to all be extra good (defined as sharp and contrasty), OR they too could end up being damned to some forlorn Nikon existence. As I left the room I overheard a couple of primes discussing this, and one of them (a wide-angle, but you know how sort-sighted they tend to be) suggested oh - that poor SMC must have really blew an entire roll of film, or something. Hmmm... Being born a Pentax but ending up as a Nikon - it must be sort of like being assimilated into the Borg, I would think... :-( ;-) Fred - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . Yahoo! Sports - Coverage of the 2002 Olympic Games http://sports.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: photo contest--Is this one legit?
Paul... Comm Arts is basically a trade publication. My wife works at a printing broker and they use Comm Arts for ideas for designers that come to them with projects...designers on their own use it all the time. It's a very nice piece. I look forward to thumbing through it every year. The photography is, of course, outstanding, because it's all been published (although they have an Unpublished category as well for students). About as legit a contest as you'll find. Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: photo contest--Is this one legit?
Paul... Completely legit. Comm Arts is a trade publication that comes out every year. It is used by designers and others in the advertising/publishing world as a way of sharing ideas and scouting talent. My wife works for a print broker and they use Comm Arts all the time. Very nice book actually. The photography is, of course, fantastic as it's all been published although they do have an Unpublished section for students. I look forward to thumbing through it every year. Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Tamron 70-210 zoom - does adaptall 2 adapt to OUR cameras?
The Tamron Adaptall 2 for the minolta should remove from the lens and you can replace it with one for the Pentax K mount. I don't think it will pass aperture information back to the camera. Jeff At 02:41 PM 2/20/2002 -0500, you wrote: Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 13:19:41 -0500 From: Peter Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Tamron 70-210 zoom - does adaptall 2 adapt to OUR cameras? I think it's Minolta. At 11:14 AM 2/20/2002 -0500, you wrote: Paul F. Stregevsky wrote: Ann, If it's the Tamron Adaptall SP Macro Close Focus 70-210 f/3.5 with a 62mm filter ring, grab it. Introduced 1984, it's the only non f/2.8 zoom that may be sharper than the Pentax 70-210/4 PKA. Alas, 'tis not. (see reply to mike w) However this one is half the weight of the one you mentioned and filter size is 52mm The adapter that is on there now is a M-MD (finally looked at with a magnifier to see that.) No clue what camera that is for. annsan - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: P 645 w/75mm, 150mm and 2 film holders
Looking for a good home for my 645... Lenses: Both lenses are very nice. Glass perfect, and very little wear on metal and rubber. Camera: The threads on vertical tripod mount is worn. Horizontal mount just fine, and very little wear on bottom plate. The viewfinder piece is a little loose in its mount. I noticed this once when I had to adjust the dioptric setting. House had full service at Pentax Norway in February 2001. Filmholders: One is less than a year old and like new. The other show some paintwear on the release handle. Asking USD 800 plus shipping/insurance. If interested, please contact me off-list on this mail address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Jostein Øksne Norway http://oksne.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: DOF with close up lenses
Subject: Re: DOF with close up lenses Yes - Shaw's Closeups in Nature is definitely worth the read, so too is the Kodak workshop series book on close up. photography. The Kodak book has more of the formulae than Shaw's, but you almost need both of them to get a complete picture. Shaw has changed his mind on some points in later books - he now advocates using a 200mm macro vs the 100mm he recommended in the earlier book, The choice of 50,100,or 200 for macro is the same as non-macro, it depends on what angle of view you want. I cant imagine shooting macro only at 200 as it compresses normal perspective too much. TTL flash vs manual flash, manual flash using an incidence flash meter is better than ttl IMHO, except where it is impossible to know correct exposure compensation in severe magnification shots. and zooms for general work vs primes. Both zooms and primes have their advantages and disadvantages. Neither one is always the best way to go. But the essence remains the same and is very valuable. Cheers - MCC - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: photo contest--Is this one legit?
REDUNDANT... gee, why is it when my email says it didn't send and it did? ... ??? :-( Brendan electronically handicapped MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Poor SMC Pentax 15/3.5 in a (Gasp!) Nikon Mount
Hi Fred ... I think you've got that a little backwards. I'd suggest that the Nikon is sucking up to the Pentax lens - dare I say, perhaps even kissing its butt g. But seriously, over the years it's been rather common for many photographers to modify a lens that they like, or which has some preferred characteristics, to fit on and work with other cameras. It's quite a compliment, don't you think? You know, the story is that HC-B always used Leicas, and leitz lenses, but it's been reported by Beaumont Newhall that HC-B, on one of his trips to NY, picked up a Contax lens that he had modified to fit his Leica III - so maybe not all of HC-B's stuff was the result of Leitz optics after all. IAC, I can think of a number of instances where I'd have liked an optic from one company on a body from another. There are certainly a few Olympus lenses I'd like to adapt to the K-mount, likewise for some Leica glass. And let's not forget that the 43mm Ltd was made in a Leica mount, and it receives some very positive comments from the users. Fred wrote: Anyhow, back to the bastardized Pentax 15/3.5, I'm assuming that some camera shop someplace must have perpetrated some sort of an evil mount conversion, right? [...] Hmmm... Being born a Pentax but ending up as a Nikon - it must be sort of like being assimilated into the Borg, I would think... :-( -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ You can't have everything. Where would you put it? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: My auctions on Ebay
I have decide to take the plunge, and I have put on Ebay the pair of Pentax cameras I have been advertising in the list. MZ-5+AF 35-80+Fg battery pack: http://cgi.es.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1334210567 SFX + AF 35-70 3.5.-4.5 + AA battery grip + soft case http://cgi.es.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1334216222 Thanks for reading, -- 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: Newbie type reverse mount K adaptor questions
- Original Message - From: Brendan Subject: Newbie type reverse mount K adaptor questions Is the focusing distance supposed to change when you try and focus the lens? I don't see any shift between infinity or close focus when the lens is reversed, I'm using a A50mm F1.7 for now. No, it effectively doesn't change. 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: OPTICS AND KILLER GLASS
- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: Re: OPTICS AND KILLER GLASS The sharpness, detail, and contrast of many RF lenses wide open, or at wide apertures, is quite a bit better than many SLR lenses. The 35mm Summicron is outstanding at wide apertures, as is the 50mm Summicron. While I recognize that this is a generalization, I cannot help but wonder why SLR lenses are nowhere near as good wide open as RF lenses. The flange to focal plane distance made necessary by the mirror box forces all sorts of optical compromises in the SLR that are not needed in RF cameras. 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: OPTICS AND KILLER GLASS
While I recognize that this is a generalization, I cannot help but wonder why SLR lenses are nowhere near as good wide open as RF lenses. The flange to focal plane distance made necessary by the mirror box forces all sorts of optical compromises in the SLR that are not needed in RF cameras. William Robb This is so true, I have a olympus SP RF camera that has an absolutely killer 42mm lens. Damn thing gives incredible results... JCO - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Newbie type reverse mount K adaptor questions
Ah ok so my eyes do work, now how do you get a ring light on the end of it :) --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Brendan Subject: Newbie type reverse mount K adaptor questions Is the focusing distance supposed to change when you try and focus the lens? I don't see any shift between infinity or close focus when the lens is reversed, I'm using a A50mm F1.7 for now. No, it effectively doesn't change. William Robb - __ Web-hosting solutions for home and business! http://website.yahoo.ca - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: For Bill Robb re: American Presidents
Hi Shel, the Presidents are on their way. Hopefully you should recieve them in a week or so. Thanks again Bill - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: P67 myth
People are seeming to forget that the P67 is not a 35, although it may look like one. A lone photographer can carry an extensive 35 outfit and be ready for anything. With any SLR 6x7, you'd nearly need a cart. With the big camera, you have an idea what you'd like to shoot, and bring only what you need. With the big neg, telephotos aren't as essential, and you probably won't be bringing as much film, as you don't bang off shots like you do with a 35. At present, I bring just the camera, 105 and 165 lenses, a meter and a polarizer, and a few rolls of film (someday, I'll add a 45/f4). Plus a tripod or monopod, of course. The bag is smaller and weighs less than my 35mm bag. Sometimes I get tired of lugging the extensive 35 outfit and go for the simple back-to-basics style. It's supposed to be fun, isn't it? Also, how often do you see someone walking around with a Mamiya RZ67? Chances are, there are more recreational users of P67s than of any other 6x7 SLRs. I like it in the studio and on the street. 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: FS - 600mm f/4 mint
well, it's okay if you like to shoot with wide angles. At 10:12 AM +2/20/02, Cotty wrote, or at least typed: No, it's not mine, more's the pity. Spotted for sale in AP this week: 'Pentax 600mm f4 SMC IFED Boxed Mint Condition Unused...£5000' Cambrian Photography Colwyn Bay North Wales (UK) 01492 532510 http://www.cambrianphoto.co.uk Don't all rush at once ;-) Cotty -- Douglas Forrest Brewer Ashwood Lake Photography [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alphoto.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: TLR Owners
Just when you think you have seen everything. On Wednesday 20 February 2002 06:03 pm, Shel Belinkoff wrote: This is either ludicrous or very clever, but I'm sure you'll enjoy the creativity and ingenuity. It's a telephoto adapter for TLR cameras. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1332921772 -- Kenneth Archer, San Antonio, Texas [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: New Pentax MZ-60
Hello fellow Pentaxians, First let me thank all of you for your input to my macro setup question, your responses really opened up a world of possibilities. I was following the news of the new Pentax body with interest and was struck with an notion that Pentax seems to be updating their entire 35mm SLR. lineup. If that is the case, we can most likely expect to see an update to ZX-5N/3N cameras sometime late this year. If this comes to pass, I made up a list of features that I think would be appropriate (and desirable) enhancements to an already great camera. Here goes: 1. Deletion of the useless Panoramic function. 2. AF system from MZ-S 3. Brighter finder, new data display on the bottom of the finder instead of current position, and can they please make it more legible outdoors. 4. P-TTL with synch at 1/125 + HSS 5. Mirror lock-up or pre-fire. 6. Film leader out function 7. Stronger film drive, every time that it rewinds I feel like the darn thing will give up the ghost. 8. Grip - make it a bit larger. 9. Keep the knobs. 10. Max shutter speed of 1/4000 I am sure that Pentax can implement these without major hassles. Extra functions can be set my combo of a ML and another multifunction button located where the panoramic switch is right now. I think that the following updates will make the camera more appealing to many people considering Pentax cameras vs. those other brands. It will be a shame if Pentax lets the 5N hang out in the cold jut like they did with PZ-1p. Just my $0.02 Best regards, Albert - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: K24/2.8
It's a great lens! It, and the K24/3.5 are considered to be excellent. Some say the 3.5 has a minimal amount less distortion, but I've not found any objectionable distortion in my sample of the 2.8 - it's a keeper! Be sure to get a good lens hood for it, though. It's wide enough that you've got to be careful about stray light. The Nikon HN-1 and HN-2 are good choices. I prefer the HN-2 as it's a little deeper, but it may vignette if you use a pol filter or a really thick filter. I've not encountered vignetting, but I don't use filters too often. Jon Hope wrote: I have the opportunity to buy one of these at a pretty good price. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ You can't have everything. Where would you put it? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Film scanner question
I don't know if prices will fall more sharply in the near future, but I'd guess that the new crop of 4000 dpi scanners that have come out recently have had their impact on the prices of the 2400 dpi models. The Scan Elite I bought for $1,200 two and a half years ago now sells for $650 - I think it was a couple hundred higher than that last summer. - MCC At 06:51 PM 2/20/02 -0500, you wrote: Are film scanners falling in prices the way flatbeds did a coupla years ago? For example I paid 299.00 for my first flatbed scanner and then bought a USB version for 79.00 that matched the 299.00 one in scan quality! I'm thinking of shooting more color slides and of course I'm going to want to scan them but if the film scanner prices are falling fast, I think I may wait a little while longer. - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino Kalamazoo, MI [EMAIL PROTECTED] - - - - - - - - - - Photos: http://www.markcassino.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: K24/2.8
On 21 Feb 2002 at 8:12, Jon Hope wrote: Hi all I have the opportunity to buy one of these at a pretty good price. Any comments, good or bad? Good. Not as good as a FA 24/2 or FA 20-35/4 wrt color rendition or sharpness, but good. tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: TLR Owners
Shel Belinkoff wrote: This is either ludicrous or very clever, but I'm sure you'll enjoy the creativity and ingenuity. It's a telephoto adapter for TLR cameras. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1332921772 I particularly like this part of the description: What this does is allow you to mount a pair of Binoculars to your camera. Why you would want to do this is beyond me but you will never complete your TLR collection until you have one. Somehow I am not tempted at all. :) Bob - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Poor SMC Pentax 15/3.5 in a (Gasp!) Nikon Mount
I'd been keeping an eye on that auction for a few days myself. I was half wondering how difficult it might be to convert it back to Pentax mount. ;-) (That's the 15mm f/2.5 wink, not the LX wink!) Fred [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been watching an interesting eBay auction that recently ended (http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1333228569). Up for grabs was an SMC Pentax 15/3.5 lens in a Nikon mount. The auction title was 15mm f3.5 lens By Pentax for Nikon, and the lens was described as an inexpensive way to get very wide on your Nikon. There were a few small marks on the front element which may or may not affect the image quality, and the lens sold at $310 USD. For a Nikon user, I guess that's a pretty attractive price for a 15/3.5, considering that in another recent auction (http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1333128992)for a Nikon 15/3.5 ended at $713, and without the reserve being met - that lens has now been relisted (http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1334255176). Anyhow, back to the bastardized Pentax 15/3.5, I'm assuming that some camera shop someplace must have perpetrated some sort of an evil mount conversion, right? Well, I just let all my lenses know about this poor 15/3.5, so that they know from now on they'll have to all be extra good (defined as sharp and contrasty), OR they too could end up being damned to some forlorn Nikon existence. As I left the room I overheard a couple of primes discussing this, and one of them (a wide-angle, but you know how sort-sighted they tend to be) suggested oh - that poor SMC must have really blew an entire roll of film, or something. Hmmm... Being born a Pentax but ending up as a Nikon - it must be sort of like being assimilated into the Borg, I would think... :-( ;-) -- 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 .
