Re: Monopods?
Saturday, March 16, 2002, 9:42:12 AM, Peter wrote: PS I have to admit: I'm a lazy photographer. I don't like tripods. I own a PS Manfrotto 190CLB with a 141RC-head, but it's quite heavy and I do my best PS not to use it unless I must. When travelling it's just a pain in the xxx. PS Could a monopod could be an alternative? Could anyone please explain the PS usefulness/advantage/disadvantage of monopods to me? Hi, this discussion comes from time to time, you could check the archives (or perhaps it's a time to construct a FAQ on these generic questions g) I use monopod when travelling when I don't take a tripod as I can stop down more and still have sharp photos. It allows me to use polariser or #25 filter with 100 film and still be able to stop down to comfortable f/8 without having to use tripod or care about handholding. Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: I Hate Developing Film
Friday, March 15, 2002, 5:48:03 PM, Shel wrote: SB Yep ... that's where those undeveloped rolls reside, in a special SB container in the back of the fridge. Hmmm, maybe the problem is that SB the film's too close to the beer... SB Bill D. Casselberry wrote: The only sure way I know of is to leave the film in the fridge - no anxiety over development procrastination then. Don't tell me, Shel. I still have about 20 undeveloped rolls of HP5+ pushed to 1600 ... God! At least I have a 5 roll tank, doing it with a two-roll would be hell (it's about 20 minutes sloshing it in Microphen)... And I have still some test rolls or snapshot rolls undeveloped from over a year and half ago or more ;-) will be a good test or archivality of latent picture. I would have much liked to have a Jobo ATL (or atleast a CPE2) processor - just toss it in, use dilluted dev and lng time, go get few beers at a pub while it develops ;) Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: I Hate Developing Film
SB Sometimes there will be three or four tanks in the processing queue, and SB this technique pretty much eliminates errors. When I'm not careful, I SB screw up. Shel, my worst screw up of this type (confusing films to develop) was when I threw into few rolls of HP5+ at 3200 one roll of Tech-Pan-like film (an old Dokument film, ortho), which needs very dilute and long development to get any midtones at all. Needless to say, souped in Microphen for about 24minutes did nothing to improve the lith tonality ;-) It was strictly black and white, with nothing inbetween. I was glad though that I didn't screw up the other way around - processing several rolls of pushed HP5+ in the soup I use to process the Dokument film ;-)) Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 35-105 mm f/3.5 A
Saturday, March 16, 2002, 9:32:22 AM, Peter wrote: PS I my search for a zoom lense I stumbled across the 35-105 mm f/3.5 A. Maybe PS this could be a good walking around or travelling lense for my LX (not PS for the Z1-p). I couldn't find anything about it in the archives. Maybe PS there are some better alternatives? It would be nice to receive some advice PS from the PDML. look for Stan Halpin's Lens Comments page, it has a lot of text on this lens. I don't remember the URL, a google search will find it nicely I think. IIRC it's very well regarded, although it's quite big. Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Which Spotmatic ?
Friday, March 15, 2002, 2:34:02 PM, Steve wrote: SL Hi, SL The compensation needed for the difference in voltage (1.35 vs. 1.5) SL is about 1/8 of a stop. In my opinion it is not a factor. I made a plate out SL of aluminum with a hole in it and put a rubber grommet in it to shield the SL negative and positive inputs, screwed it to the baseplate of a Spotmatic II SL and applied 1.35V, then 1.5V. The difference on the match needle was SL negligible. SL Voltage came from a linear 1.1-30VDC 5A linear power supply (home made), SL with a transformer you can arc weld with, yes that`s bragging. Hi Steve, unfortunately that's a wrong prepared experiment ;-) with your laboratory DC source, you have neglected one difference between Mercury and Zinc-Chloride batteries: the old Mercury batteries had much more stable voltage over time, so it did remain at 1.35V almost to the end of the battery. The newer, ZC batteries, have 1.5 at the start but much less at the end. That's what produces the meter problems. Although the difference might not be big between 1.35 and 1.5, it certainly is between 1.1 and 1.5 or what's the voltage of full and nearly empty ZC battery. Also, when you tested at one EV only, you didn't test for meter linearity affected by the voltage, which might or not might be (dunno). It's Pentax's (and many other Japan camera makers at that time) fault that they didn't invest slightly more in bridge circuitry which would make the whole point of different battery voltage moot (I am led to believe there is such circuit in the SP. F, so they did change to it at some time). Of course, I may be wrong too :) Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax A* 300 2.8
DS Pentax does make a 43 mm circular polarizer filter that fits into the drop in DS holder of the FA* 600/4.0. I got the part number from a Pentax rep last October, DS the part number is 35184. I think that he said the list price is about $550 DS Canadian. I use a B+W slim series 49 mm circular polarizer in my A* 300/2.8, DS it's price was $100 Cdn, I haven't decided if I would use the 43 mm circular DS polarizer enough to justify it's price. Hi David, out of curiosity alone, is the #35184 Pentax polariser a genuine external-rotatable type, like the Nikon and Canon are? (I mean with gears and external knob to rotate the polariser without taking the drawer out) Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 35-105 mm f/3.5 A
Peter, It is a great lens. When in macro mode at 35mm it will close focus at about 8 inches, and at 105mm about 3 feet. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: William Kane [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2002 8:45 AM Subject: Re: 35-105 mm f/3.5 A Peter, There should be considerable info about this lens in the archives. If not, I can tell you that it's a WONDERFUL lens. It is my walking around lens for my LX, SuperProgram or MX (depending on which body I'm carrying). The 35mm end is just wide enough for most shots, and the 105mm end is just about tele enough for most of my tastes. When I change lenses, I usually change to a longer lens rather than a wider lens. A nice 'extra' on this lens is the MACRO mode on it . . . The lens is marked down to 1.5 meters, and then the macro mode comes in. If you like tight flower shots, this is a good lens. The BEST part of the lens, is if you have to manually calculate your exposure. The constant f3.5 aperature is wonderful, and keeps the viewfinder bright all the time. A note, this lens is heavy, and I use a grip at all times with it. The front element is 67mm. I'm unsure of the price, but I'd consider anything less than $200 for a pristine example a good deal. I happened to get mine at a wonderful price. I bought it with a Super Program, AF280T, and 50/1.7 for a total of $100 or so. Enjoy! Illinois Bill Peter Smekal wrote: I my search for a zoom lense I stumbled across the 35-105 mm f/3.5 A. Maybe this could be a good walking around or travelling lense for my LX (not for the Z1-p). I couldn't find anything about it in the archives. Maybe there are some better alternatives? It would be nice to receive some advice from the PDML. Peter Smekal Uppsala, Sweden [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
LX, Aaron what have you done to me.
I don't know if it's spring fever or LX fever. What's a good price for a clean LX with an FA-1W? I'm infected. Jeff - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 A* 300 2.8
Frantisek Vlcek wrote: DS Pentax does make a 43 mm circular polarizer filter that fits into the drop in DS holder of the FA* 600/4.0. I got the part number from a Pentax rep last October, DS the part number is 35184. I think that he said the list price is about $550 DS Canadian. I use a B+W slim series 49 mm circular polarizer in my A* 300/2.8, DS it's price was $100 Cdn, I haven't decided if I would use the 43 mm circular DS polarizer enough to justify it's price. Hi David, out of curiosity alone, is the #35184 Pentax polariser a genuine external-rotatable type, like the Nikon and Canon are? (I mean with gears and external knob to rotate the polariser without taking the drawer out) Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - No it is not externally rotate able, it screws into the original holder that comes with the lens. -- David S. Nature and wildlife photography http://www.sheppardphotos.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: Stop Bath
I processed my first roll of film in 1967, and since then have processed countless rolls, many emulsions, and used numerous developers, and have always used a stop bat. I've used many dilutions of stop bath 'cause I'm always in a hurry (I Hate Developing Film) and often don't measure precisely. Never had a pin hole. Is this just a theoretical problem, or does it really happen to some people? Paul Stenquist wrote: Isn't venegar pretty much the same thing as stop bath (ascetic acid), athough in diution? I use about one teaspoon of stop bath per quart. Smells exactly like vinegar. However, when developing film, I do a quick water rinse before pouring in the stop bath. I think that reduces the possibility of pinholing. Paul -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/darkroom-rentals/index.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: I Hate Developing Film
I once processed an empty tank. Reels were inside, but no film. Frantisek Vlcek wrote: SB Sometimes there will be three or four tanks in the processing queue, and SB this technique pretty much eliminates errors. When I'm not careful, I SB screw up. Shel, my worst screw up of this type (confusing films to develop) was when I threw into few rolls of HP5+ at 3200 one roll of Tech-Pan-like film (an old Dokument film, ortho), which needs very dilute and long development to get any midtones at all. Needless to say, souped in Microphen for about 24minutes did nothing to improve the lith tonality ;-) It was strictly black and white, with nothing inbetween. I was glad though that I didn't screw up the other way around - processing several rolls of pushed HP5+ in the soup I use to process the Dokument film ;-)) -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/darkroom-rentals/index.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: LX, Aaron what have you done to me.
Take two MX and call me in the morning g Jeff wrote: I don't know if it's spring fever or LX fever. What's a good price for a clean LX with an FA-1W? I'm infected. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/darkroom-rentals/index.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
New Lens Woe
Hi, I told you all about my new Soligor zoom last night. Took her out with the MX this morning, and it causes the mirror to hang up. Crap, thinks I. Don't tell me the MX is up to it's old tricks again! Nope. Put the 50mm back on when I got home, and all's well with the MX (whew). Put the zoom on the SV (for which I finally bought batteries for today, and it seems to work, although I haven't had a chance to shoot any film yet), and it works fine. So, worse comes to worse, I've got a cheap ($20) zoom to go with the cheap ($20) SV I got on eBay. But here's my real question. Looking at the mounting end of the zoom, the flange that protects the diaphragm lever is much longer on the zoom than it is on my other two k-mount lenses. It looks to be the same depth, but it's wider along the arc described by the diaphragm lever, if you know what I mean. I'm guessing that it could be filed down a bit to give the mirror some clearance. I'm always loathe to try such remedies myself, but hey, for what I paid for the lens, I don't have that much to lose. Anyone else come across such a dilemma? If so, what do you think of my proposed solution? Any thoughts would be appreciated. thanks, frank -- 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: Which Spotmatic ?
Hi Frantisek, I see the light now. I guess with the ZC batteries you just have to test them and replace them very frequently. 1.1V would cause a metering problem. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Frantisek Vlcek [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Steve Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2002 7:12 AM Subject: Re: Which Spotmatic ? Frantisek wrote: Friday, March 15, 2002, 2:34:02 PM, Steve wrote: SL Hi, SL The compensation needed for the difference in voltage (1.35 vs. 1.5) SL is about 1/8 of a stop. In my opinion it is not a factor. I made a plate out SL of aluminum with a hole in it and put a rubber grommet in it to shield the SL negative and positive inputs, screwed it to the baseplate of a Spotmatic II SL and applied 1.35V, then 1.5V. The difference on the match needle was SL negligible. SL Voltage came from a linear 1.1-30VDC 5A linear power supply (home made), SL with a transformer you can arc weld with, yes that`s bragging. Hi Steve, unfortunately that's a wrong prepared experiment ;-) with your laboratory DC source, you have neglected one difference between Mercury and Zinc-Chloride batteries: the old Mercury batteries had much more stable voltage over time, so it did remain at 1.35V almost to the end of the battery. The newer, ZC batteries, have 1.5 at the start but much less at the end. That's what produces the meter problems. Although the difference might not be big between 1.35 and 1.5, it certainly is between 1.1 and 1.5 or what's the voltage of full and nearly empty ZC battery. Also, when you tested at one EV only, you didn't test for meter linearity affected by the voltage, which might or not might be (dunno). It's Pentax's (and many other Japan camera makers at that time) fault that they didn't invest slightly more in bridge circuitry which would make the whole point of different battery voltage moot (I am led to believe there is such circuit in the SP. F, so they did change to it at some time). Of course, I may be wrong too :) Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Call Pentax Demand A Digital SLR/K-Mount
In a message dated 3/14/2002 9:15:58 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: If Sigma can justify a nice one in, of all mounts, their own SIgma mount.for heavens sake, it's inexcusible How 'bout we call Sigma and ask for a K-mount..its not that big a stretch now that the body/electronics are on the open market...The Sigma-DK would sell 1000's of units if Pentax glass holders jumped aboard..or should we wait for Foveon...?? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: LX, Aaron what have you done to me.
Stereo photography, now there's an original idea. Now I'm 3D infected. Jeff - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2002 10:45 AM Subject: Re: LX, Aaron what have you done to me. Take two MX and call me in the morning g - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
A Most Unusual Developing Chart ...
... for odd Kodak films: http://www.photomentor.co.uk/kodak.html -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/darkroom-rentals/index.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: New Lens Woe
Hi Frank, I would say it`s time to get the file out. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2002 7:35 AM Subject: New Lens Woe Hi, I told you all about my new Soligor zoom last night. Took her out with the MX this morning, and it causes the mirror to hang up. Crap, thinks I. Don't tell me the MX is up to it's old tricks again! Nope. Put the 50mm back on when I got home, and all's well with the MX (whew). Put the zoom on the SV (for which I finally bought batteries for today, and it seems to work, although I haven't had a chance to shoot any film yet), and it works fine. So, worse comes to worse, I've got a cheap ($20) zoom to go with the cheap ($20) SV I got on eBay. But here's my real question. Looking at the mounting end of the zoom, the flange that protects the diaphragm lever is much longer on the zoom than it is on my other two k-mount lenses. It looks to be the same depth, but it's wider along the arc described by the diaphragm lever, if you know what I mean. I'm guessing that it could be filed down a bit to give the mirror some clearance. I'm always loathe to try such remedies myself, but hey, for what I paid for the lens, I don't have that much to lose. Anyone else come across such a dilemma? If so, what do you think of my proposed solution? Any thoughts would be appreciated. thanks, frank -- 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Monopods?
I have to admit: I'm a lazy photographer. I don't like tripods. I own a Manfrotto 190CLB with a 141RC-head, but it's quite heavy and I do my best not to use it unless I must. When travelling it's just a pain in the xxx. Could a monopod could be an alternative? Could anyone please explain the usefulness/advantage/disadvantage of monopods to me? I loathe tripods also. I got myself a Vanguard monopod off eBay a while back, and on the whole, it's great. It's a tall one (I'm 6'5) and has a locking plate on the head, which is a Vanguard pan and tilt MP-9 cheapy. Because it's a cheapy, the locking plate is made of poly-plastics, and is fine for light lenses, but no way is it going to stand up to 300 2.8 weight. Can anyone recommend a decent ROBUST solid and simple pan and tilt (or other) head with a locking plate system that will take some punishment? As for the monopod idea itself, I find it indispensable with long lenses. Any sporting activity, it's great idea. It can be braced against other immoveable items to make a bipod or even a tripod. Great as a walking stick on hikes, deters cayotes, etc. Cheers, 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: What are you planning on photographing this weekend?
Aah, now that takes me back. Once upon a time, I had the opportunity to work for a picture agency in London. Soccer photography, like most genres, is something you have to work at. My practice involved borrowing one of their 400mm F2.8 lenses, and sitting in the local park just follow-focussing kids playing footie. No film until I felt competent - just imagine doing that these pc days. Out of interest, Steve, in which direction does the Tokina focus? That can be a big hindrance a reason why folks don't cotton on as fast as maybe they could. IMHO. The Tokina focusses in the same direction as my other Pentax lenses. That is, at infinity, turn focus grip to the left, anti-clockwise, while holding the lens attached to the camera as you normally would. In fact, all my recent Tokinas focus this way. The 17mm RMC does it the opposite way, as does the Sigma 70-200 2.8 - now that *can* be confusing. One of the reason I like the Tokinas - they have the same feel as the Pentax lenses. Sturdy, robust, some substance to them, and maybe a bit heavier. Alas, last minute plans changed and the football was cancelled. Re-scheduled for 0930 next Saturday morning. I'll be there! Cheers, Cotswold ___ 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: OT: eBay tale of woe
Same sort of situation here in Australia, cheques (we use the proper English spelling) are a dying breed. Most people use EFTPOS (a direct debit to their bank account at the time of purchase), pay with credit cards, use automatic direct debits set up on their bank accounts, or use phone banking to pay bills. Most businesses now pay their creditors electronically as well. Writing cheques here can be fairly expensive because of government charges and taxes but paying electronically is much quicker and far more convenient anyway. One of the things I've found strange when visiting the US is that the country that invented credit cards and the internet still use cheques so much. Can't understand why. Cheers, Carl - Original Message - From: Cotty To: Pentax List Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2002 7:11 AM Subject: Re: OT: eBay tale of woe I wish somebody would explain how it works in the EU. My US bank might charge something for depositing a Canadian check in Canadian dollars, but never for depositing a US check. Why are they charging for depositing a check in Euros? The same reason that my bank here in the UK charges me for depositing a cheque (as it is spelled here) made out in US dollars. Because there is admin in figuring out the exchange rate (with all necessary and unnecessary contributing factors) and then converting the amount and then getting the US bank on which the cheque is drawn to cough up. Costs time and money, and there is a charge (similar to yours). Strangely enough, we have cheques, but aside from eBay transactions, nobody here uses them. We normally pay for things with debit cards that transfer money from our 'current account' (your 'checking account') to the store. Or we use credit cards or AmEx. I pay all my monthly bills either by standing order (set amount each month from my current account) or by telephone banking (pressing keys on the phone to decide exact amounts going out of my account to preset recieving accounts like credit card bills and so on), or internet banking. Ten years ago we probably had (as a family) a cheque-book per month, at least. More recently, but before I met eBay, we got through maybe one a year! Post eBay, it's two a year, although I am using Paypal a lot. If I'm buying from abroad (USA usually) I now use Paypal. If not, I go to a travel agent and I get an AmEx International Money Order, which costs me, say, £10 on top of the, say, £100 I need to send. I then post the money order, which is made out in US bucks. Simple. Paypal is simpler but more expensive. No Euros here (yet). 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 35-105 mm f/3.5 A
Check my site www.concentric.net/~smhalpin There are 10 or so comments on this lens.To briefly summarize: -sharp -favorite -excellent -wonderful Stan From: Peter Smekal [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sat, 16 Mar 2002 09:32:22 +0100 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: 35-105 mm f/3.5 A I my search for a zoom lense I stumbled across the 35-105 mm f/3.5 A. Maybe this could be a good walking around or travelling lense for my LX (not for the Z1-p). I couldn't find anything about it in the archives. Maybe there are some better alternatives? It would be nice to receive some advice from the PDML. Peter Smekal Uppsala, Sweden [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Stop Bath
- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: Re: Stop Bath I processed my first roll of film in 1967, and since then have processed countless rolls, many emulsions, and used numerous developers, and have always used a stop bat. I've used many dilutions of stop bath 'cause I'm always in a hurry (I Hate Developing Film) and often don't measure precisely. Never had a pin hole. Is this just a theoretical problem, or does it really happen to some people? It is a very real problem with Kodalith, and can also be a problem with a very high PH developer if the stopbath is too strong. I have only seen pinholes with Kodalith, however. 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: LX, Aaron what have you done to me.
That Aaron and his LX this and LX that... sheesh.. you'd think the guy never uses his 6x7 :-) I've seen Aaron's LX and it is nice. A clean one is expensive. Bodies flying around on Ebay go for upwards of $400 US (if they become available) or more. Case in point: http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1337885916 is currently at $536.51 US for the body. By the looks of the photos, it's nice and clean. The LX is a hot ticket, no matter what you do, you're going to be paying big bucks unless someone is unsuspecting enough to not know what they've got their hands on and lets it go for a song Good luck in your quest :) Cheers, Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Jeff Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2002 10:29 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: LX, Aaron what have you done to me. I don't know if it's spring fever or LX fever. What's a good price for a clean LX with an FA-1W? I'm infected. Jeff - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: I Hate Developing Film
Saturday, March 16, 2002, 4:42:45 PM, Shel wrote: SB I once processed an empty tank. Reels were inside, but no film. The art of zen darkroom processing ;-) a koan: what pictures do you get developing film without film? Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Suggestions / Comments on the 35-70 f4.0 SMC-A ?
The one thing I'm missing from my K1000 is a mid zoom. Do I need it ? (I've got a 28mm f2.8 smc-m and the sweet 50mm f1.4 smc-m) Anyone have experience with it ? (I've checked Stan's site and people say it's actually got good macro capability too) What's a good price (in US or CDN dollars) for it ? Any and all replies are welcome. Cheers, Dave P.S. actually.. I lie.. I need a 200mm f4 tele as well *smirk* - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Check it out!!! (Re: More image theft...)
It seems he finally photographed the product he is selling. OTOH, I feel like it no longer fits the description of brand new, as he has pretty much had to open the box and take it out to photograph it, no ;-) ? Frantisek (feeling evil today) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: eBay tale of woe
My reason for not using a debit card rather than a check/cheque is simple: I take savings over convenience. My bank charges $1 or $2 to process a debit card charge, and nothing to process a check (beyond the cost of printing which works out to about $.10 per check.) start rant I don't know the exact amount of the charge because I only used the debit card a few times, when I first set up my account. I was so surprised to see the charges on my next statement, I destroyed the card. I could see paying a 1% fee, but a fixed charge of a $1-2 is just way over the top. A 20-40% charge on a $5 purchase!??!? continue rant It has always struck me as very odd that we bank customers are charged for those things which save banks money and reduce their workforce and increase their profit. Like Automatic Teller Machines (ATM) and debit cards in lie of checks. In a similar vein, in another life I play golf occasionally (never often enough). For most good courses close to a reasonable center of population, advance booking of a Start Time is essential. Over the last few years some courses have moved to on-line reservation systems. BUT they want to charge more. Excuse me?? You set up a system that eliminates many phone service charges, that drastically reduces the time your personnel work the phone trying to fit people into available time slots, that increases your throughput by making it more convenient for people to make the reservation, and then you want the customer to pay more?? The new classic oxymoron, giving serious challenge to military intelligence is business ethics. end rant Stan Carl Bowden [EMAIL PROTECTED] said Subject: Re: OT: eBay tale of woe Same sort of situation here in Australia, cheques ... are a dying breed. ... One of the things I've found strange when visiting the US is that the country that invented credit cards and the internet still use cheques so much. Can't understand why. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: LX, Aaron what have you done to me.
I was introduced to Aaron's LX at the Toronto PDML Spring Roll gathering. The menu became secondary to the LX, 67 and MZ-S specimens. Jeff - Original Message - From: David Chang-Sang [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2002 12:09 PM Subject: RE: LX, Aaron what have you done to me. That Aaron and his LX this and LX that... sheesh.. you'd think the guy never uses his 6x7 :-) I've seen Aaron's LX and it is nice. A clean one is expensive. Bodies flying around on Ebay go for upwards of $400 US (if they become available) or more. Case in point: http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1337885916 is currently at $536.51 US for the body. By the looks of the photos, it's nice and clean. The LX is a hot ticket, no matter what you do, you're going to be paying big bucks unless someone is unsuspecting enough to not know what they've got their hands on and lets it go for a song Good luck in your quest :) Cheers, Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Jeff Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2002 10:29 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: LX, Aaron what have you done to me. I don't know if it's spring fever or LX fever. What's a good price for a clean LX with an FA-1W? I'm infected. Jeff - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: OT: eBay tale of woe
- Original Message - From: Carl Bowden Subject: Re: OT: eBay tale of woe One of the things I've found strange when visiting the US is that the country that invented credit cards and the internet still use cheques so much. Can't understand why. I have a theory on this. In the USA, there is still a very high value placed on personal integrity, so it is fairly safe to accept a cheque from an American. Other societies, Canada being a prime example, have allowed this value to erode, with the consequence that accepting a cheque is an invitation to be out the face value on the cheque. The company I work for (Wal-Mart) no longer accepts cheques in Canada, I suspect because bounced cheques were cutting into the bottom line. 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: Pentax A* 300 2.8
Saturday, March 16, 2002, 4:40:18 PM, David wrote: DS Frantisek Vlcek wrote: DS Pentax does make a 43 mm circular polarizer filter that fits into the drop in DS holder of the FA* 600/4.0. I got the part number from a Pentax rep last October, DS the part number is 35184. I think that he said the list price is about $550 [...] DS No it is not externally rotate able, it screws into the original holder that comes with DS the lens. Wow! That's one extremely overpriced filter... I am curious if they can sell any at all... Thanks for the info, David. Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
6x7 finder
I went out this a.m. to look used Pentax 6x7 67 units. Found a 6x7 body with standard prism finder and grid screen for $449.00, no lens. The only thing I can't get used to when looking through the finder is the added distance added by my glasses. I can't see the whole image. (Same problem that I experience when using my MX.) Is there a diopter that will cure the angle and perhaps reduce the size in order to resolve this issue? Collin BTW, we usually talk about Pentax 67 units as being used most in the fashion photo segment. Here in Columbus, I'm told by a long-time salesman, they're sold mainly to aerial photographers. Easy-to-handle design and solidly-built is apparently what they require in that business. -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: eBay tale of woe
Hi Stan ... Maybe you need a new bank g. My bank is pretty much the opposite. If I have a minimum average balance in the account, I'm reimbursed fees charged by foreign ATM machines, up to five transactions per month. There's no extra fee for using the debit card, which can also be used as a credit card, i.e., if a company doesn't take debit cards, it'll take mine as a credit card. When I use the card for credit purchases, such as when I buy photo gear on line from a store such as Peter's or KEH, I'm given a rebate of 1% ... over the course of a year that adds up, so I often use the card as a credit card when making purchases at the market, etc. However, there are no credit card fees as the money is still debited from my account, just as it were a regular debit card. The bank has an on line banking setup as well, and most of my bills are paid using that system - all utilities, house payments, payroll, etc. I'm at the point where I write but five or six checks per month, which is down substantially from the more than 100 I used to write just a few years ago. Some months there are no checks returned with my statement g. Stan Halpin wrote: My reason for not using a debit card rather than a check/cheque is simple: I take savings over convenience. My bank charges $1 or $2 to process a debit card charge, and nothing to process a check (beyond the cost of printing which works out to about $.10 per check.) start rant I don't know the exact amount of the charge because I only used the debit card a few times, when I first set up my account. I was so surprised to see the charges on my next statement, I destroyed the card. I could see paying a 1% fee, but a fixed charge of a $1-2 is just way over the top. A 20-40% charge on a $5 purchase!??!? -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/darkroom-rentals/index.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 35-105 mm f/3.5 A
I know where there is one here in Australia. It is in near perfect condition and carries a 299/160 USD price tag. Bob Rapp - Original Message - From: Steve Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2002 1:22 AM Subject: Re: 35-105 mm f/3.5 A Peter, It is a great lens. When in macro mode at 35mm it will close focus at about 8 inches, and at 105mm about 3 feet. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: William Kane [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2002 8:45 AM Subject: Re: 35-105 mm f/3.5 A Peter, There should be considerable info about this lens in the archives. If not, I can tell you that it's a WONDERFUL lens. It is my walking around lens for my LX, SuperProgram or MX (depending on which body I'm carrying). The 35mm end is just wide enough for most shots, and the 105mm end is just about tele enough for most of my tastes. When I change lenses, I usually change to a longer lens rather than a wider lens. A nice 'extra' on this lens is the MACRO mode on it . . . The lens is marked down to 1.5 meters, and then the macro mode comes in. If you like tight flower shots, this is a good lens. The BEST part of the lens, is if you have to manually calculate your exposure. The constant f3.5 aperature is wonderful, and keeps the viewfinder bright all the time. A note, this lens is heavy, and I use a grip at all times with it. The front element is 67mm. I'm unsure of the price, but I'd consider anything less than $200 for a pristine example a good deal. I happened to get mine at a wonderful price. I bought it with a Super Program, AF280T, and 50/1.7 for a total of $100 or so. Enjoy! Illinois Bill Peter Smekal wrote: I my search for a zoom lense I stumbled across the 35-105 mm f/3.5 A. Maybe this could be a good walking around or travelling lense for my LX (not for the Z1-p). I couldn't find anything about it in the archives. Maybe there are some better alternatives? It would be nice to receive some advice from the PDML. Peter Smekal Uppsala, Sweden [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Stop Bath
I had the pinhole problem when developing the old Panatomic-X. As a result, I have only used a water rinse, I fill, invert twice and dump. Bob Rapp - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2002 1:39 AM Subject: Re: Stop Bath I processed my first roll of film in 1967, and since then have processed countless rolls, many emulsions, and used numerous developers, and have always used a stop bat. I've used many dilutions of stop bath 'cause I'm always in a hurry (I Hate Developing Film) and often don't measure precisely. Never had a pin hole. Is this just a theoretical problem, or does it really happen to some people? Paul Stenquist wrote: Isn't venegar pretty much the same thing as stop bath (ascetic acid), athough in diution? I use about one teaspoon of stop bath per quart. Smells exactly like vinegar. However, when developing film, I do a quick water rinse before pouring in the stop bath. I think that reduces the possibility of pinholing. Paul -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/darkroom-rentals/index.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: A Most Unusual Developing Chart ...
I will definetly mark this site! This appears to be in advance of upcoming Kodak products. Isn't it nice that someong got hold of the products in advance and tested them for us!? Bob Rapp - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 17, 2002 2:08 AM Subject: A Most Unusual Developing Chart ... ... for odd Kodak films: http://www.photomentor.co.uk/kodak.html -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/darkroom-rentals/index.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
OT: 67 lenses @ Cord Camera
THey've got a couple 135's, a 105, a 55 (IIRC), and one of the older 90mm LS (Super-Multi-Coated Takumar). It's amazing how much more well-built were the older lenses. The 105 is a newer design. Light, and has that typical A lens feel. Amazing how it crosses the platform. At least it doesn't have any of the play that the 135 A lenses exhibit. (My looking 67 is investigating what would be a good system for (re-)beginning pro shooting. I've boiled it down to two: Pentax 67 and Fuji GA645. The Pentax is more durable and feature-filled. The Fuji is lightweight, AF, and has a vertical frame. Great for shooting people. Maybe I'll end up with both in a year or so. Good used of each is around $700.) Collin -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
OT: anyone with Claris Emailer 2.X and a mac.com email address please read
Apologies for OT nature, but if you are a Mac user, with Claris Emailer 2.X and use it in conjunction with a mac.com email address, and are experiencing any problems with sending or receiving email, this might help you. I recently had an issue where I could not email to myself (as a test), using Claris Emailer 2.0v3, nor see any emails sent by my SO from her mac.com address. The answer was that Apple no longer support Claris Emailer (a given), and to try Outlook Express or Netscape Communicator. However, I fixed things with 'Emailer Custom Settings' downloaded from http://fogcity.com/em_utilities2.0.html (scroll down and find 'Emailer Custom Settings') and simply followed the read me instructions: drag and drop the utility into 'Claris Emailer Files' folder in the Claris Emailer folder and restart Emailer. It worked great and my problem has gone. Cheers, 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 .
Pentax 24-90 or Tamron 24-135 ?
Hi all, I want to buy the Pentax FA 3,4-4,5 / 24-90 AL(IF) or the Tamron 3,5-4,5/24-135 for my MZ-S. Which one has the better optical and / or mechanical quality ? Does everyone have experiences with one of these lenses? Thank you for any comments about them. Stephan Schwartz - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Monopods?
Peter, I use monopods quite extensively. The two place they can be of great value is if you are using longer lenses (200mm or greater) - then the steadiness that comes from the monopod makes it much easier to compose, focus, etc. You still need to use a reasonable shutter speed because the camera can still move from side to side. I find that it reduces fatigue quite a bit. The other use is in lower light, you can find a side support - wall, pole, etc. and then basically have a tripod. I will usually take one along when I don't want to carry a full tripod. Highly recommended! Bruce Dayton Saturday, March 16, 2002, 12:42:12 AM, you wrote: PS I have to admit: I'm a lazy photographer. I don't like tripods. I own a PS Manfrotto 190CLB with a 141RC-head, but it's quite heavy and I do my best PS not to use it unless I must. When travelling it's just a pain in the xxx. PS Could a monopod could be an alternative? Could anyone please explain the PS usefulness/advantage/disadvantage of monopods to me? PS Peter Smekal PS Uppsala, Sweden PS [EMAIL PROTECTED] PS - PS This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, PS go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to PS 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 .
WTB: Vivitar Series 1 T-Mounts for Pentax K
WTB: Vivitar Series 1 T-Mounts for Pentax K I am looking for some Vivitar Series 1 T-mount adapters for Pentax K-mount. They must be Vivitar Series 1 T-mounts, specifically, and not generic T-mounts for PK. If you have any for sale, please email me privately at [EMAIL PROTECTED], stating the condition and your price. Thanks. 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: Pentax fisheye zoom (was: Still more wide-angle questions)
Bernd, Here is the fisheye zoom showing fisheye effect : http://pug.komkon.org/01sep/bkdpug.html Here is the fisheye zoom zoomed in some with less effect : http://pug.komkon.org/01jul/bkdpug.html Bruce Dayton Saturday, March 16, 2002, 6:18:20 AM, you wrote: FS I wonder if anyone of you has pictures on his webpage or on the PUG made with FS the Pentax fisheye zoom. Can you give me any links to see how the effect is FS when being zoomed up? FS Regards, FS Bernd FS Date: Wed, 13 Mar 2002 18:18:05 -0800 FS From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] FS Subject: Re: Still more wide-angle questions ... Something else you really should consider. Pentax makes a truly unique lens in the Fisheye zoom. What is interesting is that as you zoom in, the fisheye effect diminishes quite a bit. It gives you the fisheye and the ultra wide in one smaller package. You wouldn't have to carry around your Zenitar either. If you can find one to try you might be very pleasantly suprised at how versatile it is. Bruce Dayton FS - FS This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, FS go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to FS visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re[2]: Monopods?
Cotty, I use a Bogen/Manfrotto 3229 head on my monopod. It is low profile, has a quick release plate and is quite heavy duty. Bruce Dayton Saturday, March 16, 2002, 8:20:24 AM, you wrote: C I loathe tripods also. I got myself a Vanguard monopod off eBay a C while back, and on the whole, it's great. It's a tall one (I'm C 6'5) and has a locking plate on the head, which is a Vanguard pan C and tilt MP-9 cheapy. Because it's a cheapy, the locking plate is C made of poly-plastics, and is fine for light lenses, but no way is C it going to stand up to 300 2.8 weight. Can anyone recommend a C decent ROBUST solid and simple pan and tilt (or other) head with a C locking plate system that will take some punishment? C Cheers, C Cotty - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 Lens Woe
I had a similar question some time back. Here is the most helpful response i got. In my case, i havent filed it yet because i like the lens and it works fine with my manual focus cameras. == On Sat, 9 Feb 2002 17:04:05 -0500, you wrote: he metal stub thingie which extends inner to the lever (which keeps the aperture open for open aperture metering) on the mount is too wide on this lens: almost a semi-circle. Now on the zx5n because of some contacts inside (power zoom?), the base portion of the mount is not all empty (like in my ricoh) but a only a small arc is deep enough. So, lens wont mount :( So question -- Anyplace i can get this stub cut off ? sounds risky to the health of rear glass. Or, get the mount thing replaced to a shorter one someplace ? I had a Vivitar K-mount lens with a larger than needed flange. I just carefully cut off the excess metal with a small file. I used a Pentax lens to give me a guide for the final size of the flange, then marked the vivitar with pencil where I wanted to remove metal. I covered the glass with a post-it note (sticky stuff comes off easy, and protected the glass from the metal filings) and kept a vacuum handy to remove the filings as they accumulated. The final result was perfect, but I took it real slow and easy every step of the way. -- John Mustarde www.photolin.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 . === On Sat, Mar 16, 2002 at 10:35:40AM -0500, frank theriault wrote: Hi, I told you all about my new Soligor zoom last night. Took her out with the MX this morning, and it causes the mirror to hang up. Crap, thinks I. Don't tell me the MX is up to it's old tricks again! Nope. Put the 50mm back on when I got home, and all's well with the MX (whew). Put the zoom on the SV (for which I finally bought batteries for today, and it seems to work, although I haven't had a chance to shoot any film yet), and it works fine. So, worse comes to worse, I've got a cheap ($20) zoom to go with the cheap ($20) SV I got on eBay. But here's my real question. Looking at the mounting end of the zoom, the flange that protects the diaphragm lever is much longer on the zoom than it is on my other two k-mount lenses. It looks to be the same depth, but it's wider along the arc described by the diaphragm lever, if you know what I mean. I'm guessing that it could be filed down a bit to give the mirror some clearance. I'm always loathe to try such remedies myself, but hey, for what I paid for the lens, I don't have that much to lose. Anyone else come across such a dilemma? If so, what do you think of my proposed solution? Any thoughts would be appreciated. thanks, frank -- 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: 67 lenses @ Cord Camera
Collin, Good luck in your search. If you do go the Pentax 67 route, the 55 90/105 and about 165/200 is a good starting combination. It's a great system! Bruce Dayton Saturday, March 16, 2002, 10:06:53 AM, you wrote: CB THey've got a couple 135's, a 105, CB a 55 (IIRC), and one of the older CB 90mm LS (Super-Multi-Coated Takumar). CB It's amazing how much more well-built CB were the older lenses. CB The 105 is a newer design. Light, and has CB that typical A lens feel. Amazing how it CB crosses the platform. At least it doesn't CB have any of the play that the 135 A lenses CB exhibit. CB (My looking 67 is investigating what would be a CB good system for (re-)beginning pro shooting. CB I've boiled it down to two: Pentax 67 and CB Fuji GA645. The Pentax is more durable and CB feature-filled. The Fuji is lightweight, AF, CB and has a vertical frame. Great for shooting CB people. Maybe I'll end up with both in a year CB or so. Good used of each is around $700.) CB Collin CB -- CB --- CB Get over it. CB Dr. Laura CB -- CB - CB This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, CB go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to CB 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 .
FS: Tokina AT-X 235 AF Pro
This is the 20-35 constant aperture f:2.8 pro grade zoom. The AT-X 235AF PRO lens uses the latest in lens development technology, using 2 (the front and rear) molded, multicoated aspherical elements which are created through a collaboration with Hoya Corporation, the world largest manufacturer of optical glass. This lens also features the exclusive Focus Clutch Mechanism. As with all the lenses in Tokina AT-X AF series, the AT-X 235 AF PRO is constructed using all aluminum lens barrels and a chrome plated brass mount plate. The lens elements are made of higher quality HLD (high refraction, low dispersion) glass for higher resolution and contrast. The lens is quite new, shows no signs of use other than mounting on the camera. It is the latest version Tokina ATX Pro AF lens and comes with both caps, hood and soft padded zippered case. The new price from BH is US $600. I would like to get US $450. I am working on building up my 67 lenses and am starting to sell off items that I don't use so much. I find that I mostly use primes and just don't put much use on the zooms. Bruce Dayton - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 fisheye zoom (was: Still more wide-angle questions)
Nice photos both, Bruce. I recall admiring them when those PUGs came out. 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: 6x7 finder
There is an argument for the USSR made 6x6 camera Kiev 60 (similar to Pentax 6x7, in fact, both are copies of another 6x6 camera, Pentacon 6, which in fact is influenced by Exakta MF and whatever...): it can survive almost any fall, because you will hardly find any impact substance 'tougher' than this camera (imagine a 67 full of molten lead... the famous Soviet engineering g). Like breaking wall with it... ;-) Frantisek Saturday, March 16, 2002, 9:32:16 PM, Collin wrote: CB Let's just say that I wouldn't want to be there CB to catch it! Collin, do you mean solidly-built as that it will survive a fall from average flying height ;-) ? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT-English Language-was: Health Warning
Well, let me just say--or was it Archie Bunker who said it first?--that if English was good enough for Jesus, it's good enough for me Paul Franklin Stregevsky - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Monopods?
See Monopods in Photography by Robert Monaghan at http://people.smu.edu/rmonagha/mf/monopod.html Also: How to use a monopod by Jed Wee at http://www.asiaphoto.com/jed/030399mp.htm Paul Franklin Stregevsky - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Pentax 28-200
Hi, Just received a Pentax 28-200 FA zoom from KEH. I don't see many comments about this lens on the list. If memory serves me, the lens is similar to a Tamron lens. I like the lens because of its compactness and weight. I will use it on PZ1-p, LX, K2DMD, and an SFXn cameras. Jim A. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 backpacks
William, I have the Classic. It is not a small pack. It can hold alot but I didn't find my 67 being a comfortable fit. It is really geared towards a 35 with a lng lens in the center and then multiple lenses around the outside. I am also looking for a bag to carry my 67 stuff, but not necessarily a backpack. Finding something that handles the body with prism attached is the trick. Bruce Dayton Saturday, March 16, 2002, 12:14:07 PM, you wrote: WR I am in the market for a new backpack for my 6x7 gear, as I have WR outgrown my previous camera bag. WR I am looking at the following backpacks from LowePro: WR Super Trekker AW WR Pro Trekker AW WR Photo Trekker AW WR Photo Trekker Classic. WR I am wondering if anyone has used any of these backpacks and can WR comment, either favourably or otherwise. WR The pack will have to carry a 6x7 body with meter prism and 7 WR lenses, plus filters and other dreck. WR Thanks WR William Robb WR - WR This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, WR go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to WR visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re[2]: Pentax fisheye zoom (was: Still more wide-angle questions)
Joe, Thanks. I hope that they illustrate the properties of the fisheye zoom lens well. Bruce Saturday, March 16, 2002, 1:03:27 PM, you wrote: JT Nice photos both, Bruce. I recall admiring them when those PUGs came JT out. JT 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[2]: Monopods?
Bruce, Manfrotto rates the load of the Manfrotto 234RC (Bogen 3229) at 2.5 kg. (http://www.manfrotto.com/products/index.html?doc_from=home) The 300/2.8 alone, I believe, meets or exceeds that load. I was going to suggest the Manfrotto 222 / Bogen 3265 pistol-grip head but passed for the same reason (2.75 kg load). I use the 3265 on my Cullmann CT-304 monopod, but not with anything heavier than a Super Program + 400/5.6. The head is delightfully slim and quick to use. There are many heavier choices listed at http://www.manfrotto.com/products/index.html?doc_from=home but I'm afraid most of the robust choices would be pricey or wide for a monopod. Cotty may have to pay more for a heavy-duty ballhead than he paid for the monopod. Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I use a Bogen/Manfrotto 3229 head on my monopod. It is low profile, has a quick release plate and is quite heavy duty. Paul Franklin Stregevsky - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 35-105 mm f/3.5 A
Peter, Paul Franklin Stregevsky - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: lens shades?
Tamron did this in the hood for its 70-210/3.5 SP. [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Fixed hoods on zooms are basically a bodge. That is, a compromise. I've often thought that a brilliant lens hood design would incorporate moving parts to deepen or shallow-out depending on focal length selected, automatically. Paul Franklin Stregevsky - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
OT: What Do You See?
I'm trying some new HTML coding. Please take a moment to let me know what you see at: http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/highlight.html Thanks! -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/darkroom-rentals/index.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Camera backpacks
At 14:14 16/03/2002 -0600, you wrote: I am in the market for a new backpack for my 6x7 gear, as I have outgrown my previous camera bag. I am looking at the following backpacks from LowePro: Super Trekker AW Pro Trekker AW Photo Trekker AW Photo Trekker Classic. Well I have the Pro-Trekker AW and I have to admit not liking it too much for the following reasons: When I pay the better part of £300 for a bag I do not expect it to be made in China; I have nothing against the Chinese, what I am against is using cheap and under-paid labour to produce a big ticket item sold in the West for an outrageous amount of money. May God reach down and pinch my backside if this isn't a sorry state of affairs. The next thing I dislike hugely is the fact that you have to put the bloody bag down everytime you want something out of it. As a 35MM man, this is a disaster and is the reason why it hardly ever goes out the house. It's mainly just an over-priced receptacle for unused kit. These kinds of bags aren't much more than sorry status symbols. The harness on the bag doesn't seem too well made and it has no shoulder strap at all. If you want some pictures of what my bag looks like loaded, please let me know and I'll post some on my web site. My main bag is actually a cyclists' courier bag made by a company called Timbuk2 in San Francisco (www.timbuk2.com). I love this bag and use it almost exclusively, weatherproof, tough and easy to work from, I just use padded cases inside it for my equipment. Kev. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: eBay tale of woe
Shel said: From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: eBay tale of woe Hi Stan ... Maybe you need a new bank g. . . . Stan Halpin wrote: My reason for not using a debit card rather than a check/cheque is simple: I take savings over convenience. My bank charges $1 or $2 to process a debit card charge, . . . Shel, the suggestion you and JoMac make is good. But at least for now I'll stick with the checks and occasional inconvenience rather than go to another back with freer use of debit cards. The deciding factor for me is that I strongly prefer a small local bank (owned by someone I know), rather than one of the mega-banks that is so busy dreaming up new ways to confuse the customer that they can't be bothered to actually deal with the customer. The disadvantage for the small bank is that they can't afford to provide the same services that the large ones do without some service charges, as they have to pay the larger ones to do processing work for them. My gripe is that the charge seems designed to provide an additional profit center. The owner may be a friend, but I don't agree with his business conduct in this case. stan - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: New Toy
frank theriault wrote: Got a new lens today from eBay. Soligor k-mount f2.5/3.5 35-70mm two-touch zoom. Only paid $20 for it. I used to have one of those. Got it for NZ$10 (about US$4.30) when a local shop was getting rid of its secondhand stock. I think I only ever used it twice. Its macro mode is quite interesting, especially at the 35mm end. I remember it was quite solid. There's four control dials; zoom, focus, aperture and macro magnification (which is like a built in helicoid extension tube). I ended up selling it for more than I paid, after keeping the multicoated 58mm Hoya UV filter it came with. Cheers, - Dave http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ (out of date) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 backpacks
William Robb wrote: The pack will have to carry a 6x7 body with meter prism and 7 lenses, plus filters and other dreck. And you're going to carry that?!? Cheers, - Dave http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ (out of date) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 backpacks
I have a 1 year old Nature Trekker AW, that coincidentally I am thinking of selling as it's too big for what I need. In my opinion you would need to be lugging a *lot* of gear to need a photo trekker, they are massive, and also not very light (nor is the Nature Trekker). They are very nicely made packs and comfortable to wear. My only criticism is that they are not lightweight, however this is in comparison to regular backpacks I think that the camera padding adds a lot of weight. From memory I think the nature trekker is about 6 lbs. HTH If you decide you might be interested in a Nature Trekker (It's black and been used only about 6 times), then give me a shout. Regards, /\/\ick... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of William Robb Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2002 3:14 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Camera backpacks I am in the market for a new backpack for my 6x7 gear, as I have outgrown my previous camera bag. I am looking at the following backpacks from LowePro: Super Trekker AW Pro Trekker AW Photo Trekker AW Photo Trekker Classic. I am wondering if anyone has used any of these backpacks and can comment, either favourably or otherwise. The pack will have to carry a 6x7 body with meter prism and 7 lenses, plus filters and other dreck. Thanks William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: eBay tale of woe
The bank I use is a local, family-owned bank. That's what makes it such a pleasure. It's not one of the big banks. Until recently they only had about five or six branches, but they've expanded as the communities they serve grew. Nonetheless, it's always service with a smile, and I can walk into any branch in my local area and be recognized and treated like a person, rather than a cipher. I grew up living across the street from the owner and president of our local bank. I recall my mom telling me to Walk up to the bank and ask Sidney to give you $. I'd go up to the bank, and Sidney would see to it that I'd get a sack full of cash ... no paper work, no forms to sign, no hassle. Naturally, I look for that type of service where I do my banking today. Stan Halpin wrote: Shel said: Shel, the suggestion you and JoMac make is good. But at least for now I'll stick with the checks and occasional inconvenience rather than go to another back with freer use of debit cards. The deciding factor for me is that I strongly prefer a small local bank (owned by someone I know), rather than one of the mega-banks that is so busy dreaming up new ways to confuse the customer that they can't be bothered to actually deal with the customer. The disadvantage for the small bank is that they can't afford to provide the same services that the large ones do without some service charges, as they have to pay the larger ones to do processing work for them. My gripe is that the charge seems designed to provide an additional profit center. The owner may be a friend, but I don't agree with his business conduct in this case. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/darkroom-rentals/index.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
67 165mm f/2.8
Hi all, Anyone out there have experience with this lens? I may have the opportunity to purchase one (there goes the 90mm f/2.8 fund...). Its one of the lenses I have in my mind as part of my future 67 kit: 45/4, 55/4, 75/2.8, 90/2.8, 165/2.8, 300/4. I already have the 45 and 300 and I could probably do without the 55 (just crop from 45). I do mainly landscape scenic work; portraits are rare for me so there's no need to complain about its minimum focus distance (I may also be getting an extension tube set soon anyway). Cheers, - Dave http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ (out of date) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re[2]: Camera backpacks
I can certainly second the problem with backpacks. It seems that getting things in and out quickly just doesn't work well. I prefer more of a shoulder bag that I can set down and flip the flap back and grab the camera/lens. My backpack would have to be taken off and unzipped and then get the camera out. To move a little further along you have to put everything back, zip it up, put it back on...Mine sits at home holding camera equipment. Bruce Dayton Saturday, March 16, 2002, 1:59:49 PM, you wrote: KH At 14:14 16/03/2002 -0600, you wrote: I am in the market for a new backpack for my 6x7 gear, as I have outgrown my previous camera bag. I am looking at the following backpacks from LowePro: Super Trekker AW Pro Trekker AW Photo Trekker AW Photo Trekker Classic. KH Well I have the Pro-Trekker AW and I have to admit not liking it too much KH for the following reasons: KH When I pay the better part of £300 for a bag I do not expect it to be made KH in China; I have nothing against the Chinese, what I am against is using KH cheap and under-paid labour to produce a big ticket item sold in the West KH for an outrageous amount of money. May God reach down and pinch my backside KH if this isn't a sorry state of affairs. KH The next thing I dislike hugely is the fact that you have to put the bloody KH bag down everytime you want something out of it. As a 35MM man, this is a KH disaster and is the reason why it hardly ever goes out the house. It's KH mainly just an over-priced receptacle for unused kit. These kinds of bags KH aren't much more than sorry status symbols. KH The harness on the bag doesn't seem too well made and it has no shoulder KH strap at all. If you want some pictures of what my bag looks like loaded, KH please let me know and I'll post some on my web site. KH My main bag is actually a cyclists' courier bag made by a company called KH Timbuk2 in San Francisco (www.timbuk2.com). I love this bag and use it KH almost exclusively, weatherproof, tough and easy to work from, I just use KH padded cases inside it for my equipment. KH Kev. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 Lens Woe
Frank, I can see putting really cheap lenses on an old Praktica or something, but you've got an MX! I think you can find old Pentax lenses for not much more that will actually fit, will work properly, and will also take much better pictures. I lucked out at Vistek a few years ago, and got an F50/1.7 in top shape for $50. Have you checked out International Camera Repair at 816 the Queensway, west of Royal York, at (416) 255-3072? They have a lot of old stuff, some at good prices. I like bargains, too, but 1 $50 lens can be a much better deal than 3 $20 lenses. Just my opinion. 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: Stop Bath
Thanks everyone for replying to my original message. I'll continue to use tap water since I don't re-use fixer and I like the results I'm getting. Christian Skofteland [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[2]: Monopods?
Cotty, I use a Bogen/Manfrotto 3229 head on my monopod. It is low profile, has a quick release plate and is quite heavy duty. Bruce Dayton I'll check it out, thanks Bruce. Cotts ___ 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 .
Semi OT: Zoom lens generalizations
In looking at zoom lens reviews and users' descriptions of performance, I wonder if the following generalizations are true: 1. They generally have weaker performance at the long end. 2. At the long end they will perform better stopped down (say, f11 or 16). Appreciate everyone's thoughts (and experience). 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: screen change: Pentax Super A/Program
my friend was foolish enough to buy the C74 when I told him how greatly it improved focusing with ex-my SFXn. He even tried loosening the screws but couldn't get them loose enough. So I guess the only wrong he might have made was decalibrate the focusing screen :) These 3 tiny screws were glued, that's why they are difficult to unscrew. Moreover, Pentax also put a little glue on the left side of the metal frame so it won't fall off. To remove the metal frame, you only need to remove 2 tiny screws, and the frame can be pulled down. I will let him know that he should not go any further - I wouldn't like him to do any major damage to his camera and later blame it on me enabling him with newer screens g, he is working in a major photo store and I don't want to lose him (not counting that I wouldn't like to break a friendship). Unfortunately, even if he managed to remove the original screen and the metal frame from the Super A/program, he still had a long way to go (file the C74 screen evenly, remove the old screen without damage it (quite impossible imo), and then glue the C74 back on (with contact cement), put everything back, and final calibration on focus). regards, Alan Chan _ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 email address
Sorry gris53@. should have read [EMAIL PROTECTED] James - Original Message - From: James Adams [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2002 3:54 PM Subject: New email address I have re-subscribed to PDML, and my new email is [EMAIL PROTECTED] I can still receive some mail until the end of the month at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or alternatively [EMAIL PROTECTED] James Richmond BC ICQ #153464435 MSN Messenger Garnet - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 24-90 or Tamron 24-135 ?
I want to buy the Pentax FA 3,4-4,5 / 24-90 AL(IF) or the Tamron 3,5-4,5/24-135 for my MZ-S. Which one has the better optical and / or mechanical quality ? Does everyone have experiences with one of these lenses? Thank you for any comments about them. I had terrible experience with their once mightly SP35-105/2.8. If I had to choose between these 2 lenses (without using either), I'd pick the Pentax anytime. Moreover, Tamron lenses would never be as flare resistance as SMC lenses (not even close). regards, Alan Chan _ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: A Most Unusual Developing Chart ...
Is this the precursor of an upcoming secret merger of Kodak and Ilford? Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2002 11:08 AM Subject: A Most Unusual Developing Chart ... ... for odd Kodak films: http://www.photomentor.co.uk/kodak.html -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/darkroom-rentals/index.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: What DoYou See?
Yes, and yes. Pat - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Semi OT: Zoom lens generalizations
1. They generally have weaker performance at the long end. Could be at either end, not necessialy at the long end. 2. At the long end they will perform better stopped down (say, f11 or 16). Most lenses perform better when stopped down. regards, Alan Chan _ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 67 165mm f/2.8
David, I have the 55/4, 90/2.8 and 165/2.8. I do portraits and wedding stuff along with landscape and scenics. Your planned kit sounds similar to mine. Fisheye, 45, 55, 90, 165, 300. I do like the 165. Focuses smoothly and produces sharp images. I would say it is certainly worth getting. Are there any specifics that you would like to know? Bruce Dayton Saturday, March 16, 2002, 2:17:29 PM, you wrote: DAM Hi all, DAM Anyone out there have experience with this lens? I may have the DAM opportunity to purchase one (there goes the 90mm f/2.8 fund...). DAM Its one of the lenses I have in my mind as part of my future 67 kit: DAM 45/4, 55/4, 75/2.8, 90/2.8, 165/2.8, 300/4. I already have the 45 DAM and 300 and I could probably do without the 55 (just crop from 45). DAM I do mainly landscape scenic work; portraits are rare for me so DAM there's no need to complain about its minimum focus distance (I may DAM also be getting an extension tube set soon anyway). DAM Cheers, DAM - Dave - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Beer Toasts (Re: the Norman Yoke (was Re: Health Warning))
Yah, but, you ain't Dutch like Tom and I. Of course, the spelling of my name was changed when you damn Englanders took over New Amsterdam. Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2002 9:14 AM Subject: OT: Beer Toasts (Re: the Norman Yoke (was Re: Health Warning)) Tom: I raise my Bass to the PDML! Graywolf: OK, I raise a Grolsch, and why would a dutchman be drinking that English piss g anyway? Make mine a Mackesson Triple Stout, thank you. (A couple of steps past Guinness -- sort of like drinking a loaf of bread. Yum!) Here's to an eclectic forum. -- Glenn - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Monopods?
Thanks Paul, these site are very helpfull! Peter See Monopods in Photography by Robert Monaghan at http://people.smu.edu/rmonagha/mf/monopod.html Also: How to use a monopod by Jed Wee at http://www.asiaphoto.com/jed/030399mp.htm Paul Franklin Stregevsky - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . Peter Smekal Uppsala, Sweden [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: screen change: Pentax Super A/Program
These 3 tiny screws were glued, that's why they are difficult to unscrew. The 3 tiny screws on the metal frame are used to adjust the focus only, btw. I will let him know that he should not go any further - I wouldn't like him to do any major damage to his camera and later blame it on me enabling him with newer screens g, he is working in a major photo store and I don't want to lose him (not counting that I wouldn't like to break a friendship). I suggest your friend to contact Pentax for the focusing screen metal frame of the SUper A/Program. Pentax did have this frames as spare parts, and quite possible still have some (since not many people asked anyway). Then he might tried to file the C74 and glue it onto that metal frame. If he succeed, he could go on and have the original replaced (but still need to find someone to calibtare the focus for him). If he failed, his Super A/program won't be affected at all. regards, Alan Chan _ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 35-105 mm f/3.5 A
Hi Paul, ??? Peter, Paul Franklin Stregevsky - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . Peter Smekal Uppsala, Sweden [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: Camera backpacks
Get a freighter type backpacking frame (that is a bare external frame) and strap your hard case and tripod on it, If you are going to be overnight strap a duffle with your caming gear on it too.The Rotweilers get tired, strap them on it. In the fall, strap your rifle on it, then after shooting that moose with the camera shoot it with the rifle, then strap the moose on it. In short, if you can stand up under it you can carry it. Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto - Original Message - From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2002 3:14 PM Subject: Camera backpacks I am in the market for a new backpack for my 6x7 gear, as I have outgrown my previous camera bag. I am looking at the following backpacks from LowePro: Super Trekker AW Pro Trekker AW Photo Trekker AW Photo Trekker Classic. I am wondering if anyone has used any of these backpacks and can comment, either favourably or otherwise. The pack will have to carry a 6x7 body with meter prism and 7 lenses, plus filters and other dreck. Thanks William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Monopods?
Cotty has to fend off coyotes with a stick the rest of us can't get close enough to photograph them with a 600mm. What is your trick. Cotty GRIN Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto - Original Message - From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2002 11:20 AM Subject: Re: Monopods? I have to admit: I'm a lazy photographer. I don't like tripods. I own a Manfrotto 190CLB with a 141RC-head, but it's quite heavy and I do my best not to use it unless I must. When travelling it's just a pain in the xxx. Could a monopod could be an alternative? Could anyone please explain the usefulness/advantage/disadvantage of monopods to me? I loathe tripods also. I got myself a Vanguard monopod off eBay a while back, and on the whole, it's great. It's a tall one (I'm 6'5) and has a locking plate on the head, which is a Vanguard pan and tilt MP-9 cheapy. Because it's a cheapy, the locking plate is made of poly-plastics, and is fine for light lenses, but no way is it going to stand up to 300 2.8 weight. Can anyone recommend a decent ROBUST solid and simple pan and tilt (or other) head with a locking plate system that will take some punishment? As for the monopod idea itself, I find it indispensable with long lenses. Any sporting activity, it's great idea. It can be braced against other immoveable items to make a bipod or even a tripod. Great as a walking stick on hikes, deters cayotes, etc. Cheers, 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: eBay tale of woe
Shel, Walk up to the bank and ask Sidney to give me a sack full of cash. I'll provide my shipping address. Thanks, Doug At 2:10 PM -08003/16/02, Shel Belinkoff wrote, or at least typed: The bank I use is a local, family-owned bank. That's what makes it such a pleasure. It's not one of the big banks. Until recently they only had about five or six branches, but they've expanded as the communities they serve grew. Nonetheless, it's always service with a smile, and I can walk into any branch in my local area and be recognized and treated like a person, rather than a cipher. I grew up living across the street from the owner and president of our local bank. I recall my mom telling me to Walk up to the bank and ask Sidney to give you $. I'd go up to the bank, and Sidney would see to it that I'd get a sack full of cash ... no paper work, no forms to sign, no hassle. Naturally, I look for that type of service where I do my banking today. -- 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: Monopods?
A monopod is a stick, a tripod is three sticks, so a tripod is three times as good as a monopod. However, one stick is better than no sticks. My findings are that a monopod allows you to shoot at 2-3 stops slower shutter speed. That is invaluable if you are using slow film, or long lenses. Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto - Original Message - From: Frantisek Vlcek [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Peter Smekal [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2002 6:10 AM Subject: Re: Monopods? Saturday, March 16, 2002, 9:42:12 AM, Peter wrote: PS I have to admit: I'm a lazy photographer. I don't like tripods. I own a PS Manfrotto 190CLB with a 141RC-head, but it's quite heavy and I do my best PS not to use it unless I must. When travelling it's just a pain in the xxx. PS Could a monopod could be an alternative? Could anyone please explain the PS usefulness/advantage/disadvantage of monopods to me? Hi, this discussion comes from time to time, you could check the archives (or perhaps it's a time to construct a FAQ on these generic questions g) I use monopod when travelling when I don't take a tripod as I can stop down more and still have sharp photos. It allows me to use polariser or #25 filter with 100 film and still be able to stop down to comfortable f/8 without having to use tripod or care about handholding. Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 backpacks
William Robb wrote: I am in the market for a new backpack for my 6x7 gear, as I have outgrown my previous camera bag. I am looking at the following backpacks from LowePro: Super Trekker AW Pro Trekker AW Photo Trekker AW Photo Trekker Classic. I am wondering if anyone has used any of these backpacks and can comment, either favourably or otherwise. The pack will have to carry a 6x7 body with meter prism and 7 lenses, plus filters and other dreck. Thanks William Robb I have both the Nature Trekker AW Pro Trekker AW, both are well built, tough and durable as one would expect with LowePro products. The harness/waistbelt system of the Pro Trekker is excellent can be easily adjusted for a perfect fit. I use the Nature Trekker as my general all around day hiking/photography daypack. I have 2 external sidebags attached to it, each bag about 3 litter capacity. The Nature Trekker is always overstuffed with 2 bodies, 300/2.8, 200/2.8, 100/2.8 macro, 2xL converter, 20-25/4.0, 28-70/4.0, extra clothing, food water, a Manfrotto 190 Short strapped on the back of it. Also sunglasses, compass, altimeter, 77mm circ pol warming filters, 49mm circ pol warming filters, stepping rings for filters, extra film batteries. Total weight about 38 pounds. The Pro Trekker is normally used with 600/4.0, 2 bodies, 1.4xL 2xL convertors, extension tube set K, extra film batteries, some food and extra clothing, Manfrotto 359 long lens support strapped outside. Total weight about 34 pounds the Manfrotto 075 tripod Wimberly head over the shoulder. I would do not like the design of the Pro Trekker for my style of activity. The Nature Trekker has 2 zip open pouches on the outside of the back flap that opens into the main equipment compartment. The Pro Trekker has a web style pouch on the inside of the back flap, the pouch can hold soft items like clothing, almost separated from the main compartment by a removable padded partition, this part of the design is what I do not like. I prefer the external zip open pouches like the Nature Trekker has, potentially damp clothing is totally separated from the main compartment. LowePro does make accessory pouches that be externally attached to the main pack. I have never owned Tamrac products but want to check out the Tamrac Expedition 8, Model 5278 pack as a replacement for the LowePro Pro Trekker and would recommend that you look at one if you can. As noted by others, the Pro Trekker is heavy but the weight penalty comes with any photo bag that size. -- David S. Nature and wildlife photography http://www.sheppardphotos.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: OT: eBay tale of woe
Well, I only write two checks a month, my rent and my auto insurance. Everybody else takes the debit card. I have noticed however, that people with credit card, don't seem to like the debit cards much. Afraid they will get them mixed up and overdraw the account maybe? Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto - Original Message - From: Carl Bowden [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2002 11:19 AM Subject: Re: OT: eBay tale of woe Same sort of situation here in Australia, cheques (we use the proper English spelling) are a dying breed. Most people use EFTPOS (a direct debit to their bank account at the time of purchase), pay with credit cards, use automatic direct debits set up on their bank accounts, or use phone banking to pay bills. Most businesses now pay their creditors electronically as well. Writing cheques here can be fairly expensive because of government charges and taxes but paying electronically is much quicker and far more convenient anyway. One of the things I've found strange when visiting the US is that the country that invented credit cards and the internet still use cheques so much. Can't understand why. Cheers, Carl - Original Message - From: Cotty To: Pentax List Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2002 7:11 AM Subject: Re: OT: eBay tale of woe I wish somebody would explain how it works in the EU. My US bank might charge something for depositing a Canadian check in Canadian dollars, but never for depositing a US check. Why are they charging for depositing a check in Euros? The same reason that my bank here in the UK charges me for depositing a cheque (as it is spelled here) made out in US dollars. Because there is admin in figuring out the exchange rate (with all necessary and unnecessary contributing factors) and then converting the amount and then getting the US bank on which the cheque is drawn to cough up. Costs time and money, and there is a charge (similar to yours). Strangely enough, we have cheques, but aside from eBay transactions, nobody here uses them. We normally pay for things with debit cards that transfer money from our 'current account' (your 'checking account') to the store. Or we use credit cards or AmEx. I pay all my monthly bills either by standing order (set amount each month from my current account) or by telephone banking (pressing keys on the phone to decide exact amounts going out of my account to preset recieving accounts like credit card bills and so on), or internet banking. Ten years ago we probably had (as a family) a cheque-book per month, at least. More recently, but before I met eBay, we got through maybe one a year! Post eBay, it's two a year, although I am using Paypal a lot. If I'm buying from abroad (USA usually) I now use Paypal. If not, I go to a travel agent and I get an AmEx International Money Order, which costs me, say, £10 on top of the, say, £100 I need to send. I then post the money order, which is made out in US bucks. Simple. Paypal is simpler but more expensive. No Euros here (yet). 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Stop Bath
One more shot at this topic, if I may, Someone may have already mentioed this but I've found that right after my fix starts to go bad, I use it for my stop bath. It still keeps disolving unexposed silver, albeit at a less effective level, but it allows my final fix to last about 3-4 times longer than it otherwise would. my 2 farthings worth...Bob --- Christian Skofteland [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks everyone for replying to my original message. I'll continue to use tap water since I don't re-use fixer and I like the results I'm getting. Christian Skofteland [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 . = What boots up must come down. Yahoo! Sports - live college hoops coverage 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: Wiring 2 AF500FTZ via built in 5p connector?
But les say I have my AF330 on the adaptor F on camea, then the AF500 on tripod/monopod on a clod shoe, will contrast control actually work if I set the AF330 to normal and AF500 to contrast control mode. That and who wants to sell me a Shot adaptor F ;-) --- Leon Altoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, 15 Mar 2002 23:38:42 +0100, Bojidar Dimitrov wrote: Hi Leon, Brendan was asking about connecting two flashes to each other DIRECTLY, i.e. one cord runs from the 5p connector of one flash to the 5p connector of the second flash. You can do it that way, but you have to be careful of the hotshoe connector on the flash that is off camera, so I always use adaptors on the bottom. Of course if I didn't own the adaptors (I managed to find quite a few going cheap with flashes which is why I have so many - the full set of 5p accessories in fact) I'd connect 2 flashes without the connectors and insulate the hotshoe contacts. Yes it will. The 5p system is meant for daisy chaining just like that. I quite often use 2 in a chain and have used up to 4 and they work fine TTL. How can you daisy-chain 4 flashes when each flash has onyl one 5p connector? You use the hotshoe on the bottom of the flash like this Camera to AF400FTZ mounted on hotshoe out via 5p connector on flash to AF240FT hotshoe via Off camera flash adaptor F out via 5p socket on flash to another AF240FT the same way and then into a Sigma EF430 via a hotshoe adaptor F that has had it's bottom fins removed so it doesn't short out on the stand holding the flash (this is easy to do if you have a small phillips head screwdriver). Leon http://www.bluering.org.au http://www.bluering.org.au/leon - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . __ Find, Connect, Date! http://personals.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: OT: What Do You See?
Hi Shell, I see white text on a black background, yellow highlighted text, and blue EMAIL. ok? Bob --- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm trying some new HTML coding. Please take a moment to let me know what you see at: http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/highlight.html Thanks! -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/darkroom-rentals/index.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . = What boots up must come down. Yahoo! Sports - live college hoops coverage 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: OT: English (Re: Health Warning)
One of the medieval re-enactment groups I'm in does a small recreation of the battles of Hastings and Stamford Bridge each October. Ohh, nice photo op! Unfortunately the battle re-enactment part of the fair has been pretty tiny in recent years (not true a decade ago), but it's still a good chance to get photos of folks in Norman and Saxon armour garb going at it, and there are other living history displays at the same site. Want some Vikings? Any of you in or near Maryland come October, come on out. (There's another event, called Marching Through Time, 13 and 14 of April -- military demo groups from Vikings through WWII (maybe even a little later).) -- Glenn - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: eBay tale of woe
You may be right. Saw on the news that recently an employee in US was dismissed after follow-up background check (many firms are (re)checking backgrounds after Sept 11) found record of a bounced-check -- as I remember, this happened a number of years ago. (anyone happen to remember the exact details?) Otis William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Carl Bowden Subject: Re: OT: eBay tale of woe One of the things I've found strange when visiting the US is that the country that invented credit cards and the internet still use cheques so much. Can't understand why. I have a theory on this. In the USA, there is still a very high value placed on personal integrity, so it is fairly safe to accept a cheque from an American. Other societies, Canada being a prime example, have allowed this value to erode, with the consequence that accepting a cheque is an invitation to be out the face value on the cheque. The company I work for (Wal-Mart) no longer accepts cheques in Canada, I suspect because bounced cheques were cutting into the bottom line. William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Beer Toasts (Re: the Norman Yoke (was Re: Health Warning))
Graywolf commented: Yah, but, you ain't Dutch like Tom and I. Of course, the spelling of my name was changed when you damn Englanders took over New Amsterdam. Nope, I'm Greek. Okay, half. Greek-Cypriot on my mother's side, and Anglo-Saxon/Celt mix[*] on my father's side. So I guess that means I get to drink Irish _and_ Scottish ales (let's hear it for Skull Splitter), and I'm allowed to play the Bouzouki in both Greek and Irish tunings[**], right? I have no idea whether there are any English beers I'd like. The matter requires some testing. -- Glenn, who flunked Beer in college because all they served in the intro courses was lager (yech). I was about 30 before I found out there were potable beers. [*] My grandfather's extended family hails from Appalachia. That almost guarantees at least some Scottish blood in me. [**] Short Shameful Confession: I know more Turkish tunes than Greek ones. Don't tell my mother. Tom: I raise my Bass to the PDML! Graywolf: OK, I raise a Grolsch, and why would a dutchman be drinking that English piss g anyway? Make mine a Mackesson Triple Stout, thank you. (A couple of steps past Guinness -- sort of like drinking a loaf of bread. Yum!) Here's to an eclectic forum. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re[2]: OT: eBay tale of woe
Hi, I tried that once. Walked into a bank and said 'Gimme a sackful of cash and no hassle'. Now my CV's got a 15-year hole in it, but I can sure as hell sew sacks...g --- Bob Dillinger mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Saturday, March 16, 2002, 10:10:09 PM, you wrote: The bank I use is a local, family-owned bank. That's what makes it such a pleasure. It's not one of the big banks. Until recently they only had about five or six branches, but they've expanded as the communities they serve grew. Nonetheless, it's always service with a smile, and I can walk into any branch in my local area and be recognized and treated like a person, rather than a cipher. I grew up living across the street from the owner and president of our local bank. I recall my mom telling me to Walk up to the bank and ask Sidney to give you $. I'd go up to the bank, and Sidney would see to it that I'd get a sack full of cash ... no paper work, no forms to sign, no hassle. Naturally, I look for that type of service where I do my banking today. Stan Halpin wrote: Shel said: Shel, the suggestion you and JoMac make is good. But at least for now I'll stick with the checks and occasional inconvenience rather than go to another back with freer use of debit cards. The deciding factor for me is that I strongly prefer a small local bank (owned by someone I know), rather than one of the mega-banks that is so busy dreaming up new ways to confuse the customer that they can't be bothered to actually deal with the customer. The disadvantage for the small bank is that they can't afford to provide the same services that the large ones do without some service charges, as they have to pay the larger ones to do processing work for them. My gripe is that the charge seems designed to provide an additional profit center. The owner may be a friend, but I don't agree with his business conduct in this case. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 fisheye zoom (was: Still more wide-angle questions)
- Original Message - From: Mark Cassino Subject: Re: Pentax fisheye zoom (was: Still more wide-angle questions) I thought this one was in the PUG but I don't find it in my listing. From my website: http://www.markcassino.com/feature/0101f.htm Hi Mark; Its at: http://pug.komkon.org/01jan/00122005catwalk_pug.html You will note I let the long filename stay 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: Re: Flare or leak-Pictures (lens)
Brendan,it was the 55 f 1.8,no filters and a shoet hood. Dave Proper url below Begin Original Message From: Brendan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Fri, 15 Mar 2002 22:51:47 -0500 (EST) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Flare or leak-Pictures are up These are from the Toronto PDML meet, Dave which lens was this? --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: David A. Mann Subject: Re: Flare or leak-Pictures are up David Brooks wrote: http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/spflare.htm I got a page not found. Are you sure the file is there, and spelt correctly? It's also case sensitive... try: http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/spflare1.jpg That's how I found it. 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 . __ Find, Connect, Date! http://personals.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 . 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: Manual downloads from Pentax
Date: Sat, 16 Mar 2002 21:16:08 +0100 (CET) From: Jan van Wijk [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Manual downloads from Pentax I had the same problem using Netscape 4.62, the buttons on the bootom of the pop-up window are simply not there ... Using IE on Windows some time later did work OK ... Regards, JvW On Wed, 13 Mar 2002 16:23:12 +0100, Stefan Schloemer wrote: Bill Owens wrote: Anybody else had problems downloading manuals? Yes :-( All you need to do in Netscape is reduce the size of the font. When the window opens with the download times, press control and [ and it will shrink the size of the font and you should be able to see the file size and the options to download or to close the window. Ted Beilby Fayetteville, AR - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
make them stop,was what are we photographing this weeken
When i was first asked to be the photo guy for the winter Hunter/Jumper season,north of Toronto,it started off nice and slow,20 entries,home by noonish.Last month the had 175 entries for the weekend,endless lines of horses.This month they have 225 + entries.My noon is gone,i'm living on coffee and double aa's and did not hit the list until 10 pm tonight.Thank god this is the series final this weekend.Were did they find all these equines. At this rate i might just pay for this D1 before the decade is out. big grin Dave(actually loving it,just sharing)Brooks http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj 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: New email address
Ha Ha.So i'mnot the only one who types boo boo'sg Dave - Original Message - From: James Adams [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 16, 2002 2:48 PM Subject: Re: New email address Sorry gris53@. should have read [EMAIL PROTECTED] James - Original Message - From: James Adams [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2002 3:54 PM Subject: New email address I have re-subscribed to PDML, and my new email is [EMAIL PROTECTED] I can still receive some mail until the end of the month at [EMAIL PROTECTED] or alternatively [EMAIL PROTECTED] James Richmond BC ICQ #153464435 MSN Messenger Garnet - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Stop Bath
I've had it happen, but not in the last twenty-five years. I think I probably was mixing the stop bath a bit on the acidic side back in the seventies. It probably had something to do with the stuff I was ingesting. But I just got in the habit of the quick water rinse. I think it also adds about 5 or 10 seconds to my development time, so it has become part of the process. You know how that is Shel, one of those things you leave in place if everything else is working okay. Can't say for sure that there are any real benefits. (Aside from the fact that it keeps the stop bath fresh and allows me to reuse it in the print tray.) Paul Shel Belinkoff wrote: I processed my first roll of film in 1967, and since then have processed countless rolls, many emulsions, and used numerous developers, and have always used a stop bat. I've used many dilutions of stop bath 'cause I'm always in a hurry (I Hate Developing Film) and often don't measure precisely. Never had a pin hole. Is this just a theoretical problem, or does it really happen to some people? Paul Stenquist wrote: Isn't venegar pretty much the same thing as stop bath (ascetic acid), athough in diution? I use about one teaspoon of stop bath per quart. Smells exactly like vinegar. However, when developing film, I do a quick water rinse before pouring in the stop bath. I think that reduces the possibility of pinholing. Paul -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/darkroom-rentals/index.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
CRITIC WANTED!!!!!:was what are you shooting this weekend
This is the little test shoot I did for the models redo, I'd like some advise and comments ( be brutal!! please ) I only used the MZ-3 and 50mm f1.7 film was kodak gold 200, AF500FTZ for fill flash and a 42 white and silver reflector. I will be using fuji NPC for the real shoot but it will be in the same location. I ran into 2 problems, kodak gold is not great for skin tones and the tiffen polarizer FLARES I tried a few back lit shots with the polarizer and I got lots of flare :-( . the photos lub1 thru 14 are what I'm showing her, I'll post the flare shots and shots ignored later the url is here http://webhome.idirect.com/~trini/model/luba She is quite happy tho :-) __ Find, Connect, Date! http://personals.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 .
