Delurking, a purchase, some maintainence, see you all in two weeks, Happy Easter.
I'm off to Melbourne 'til after Easter so I'll be unsubbing tonight. Considering that I've still got close to 1,000 PDML messages on the backburner (down from a peak of 3,000) there's no way I'll be able to review the messages posted in my absence, so don't anyone be interesting, informative or amusing in my absence, please :) I hooked an absolutely mint P30t with SMC-A 33-80/4~5.6 at my local Cashtrader (ex-CashConverter) for $au190 (about $us100). I didn't need the lens but they wouldn't split the package. This thing looks like it just came off the production line, not a mark anywhere. I bought it as a quick solution to the run-down state of my current Pentaxes, an ME Super whose foam has disintegrated so I'm hesitant to use, another ME Super that has lost it's film transport function, and my beloved but overworked Super A that has the mirror-locking-frame-skipping blues. And then there was my nerve wracking self service to two of my lenses. First, I spied a tiny spot of fungus inside the rear element of my A 35-70/3.5~4.5. The rear element of this lens is fixed into the rear mount and I should have been able to unscrew a retaining ring to drop it out, I'd done it before. But the retaining ring (unslotted) wouldn't budge so I had to open the mount. It all went smoothly, the glass got cleaned, and I even got all the little springy things back in place on the first attempt so I was a happy camper. But life isn't that simple, my A 50/1.7 proceeded to have it's aperture ring become incapable of less than f9.5. I opened it up and looked and searched and tested and at last found the cause. Under the aperture ring are two staggered flat springs that lock around the A button when it's engaged. One of these had unseated itself and was interrupting the full movement of the aperture ring. Incidentally the other spring showed the marks of a repair 10 years or more ago when a similar fault occurred, it had been plastic welded back into place and the repair still looked good. But, having no plastic welder I used super glue (cyanoacrylate) to reseat the spring. When that had hardened off I added a bead of super glue to the hole in the spring (where whatever the original locking method was had once been) and added my not so secret ingredient - baking powder. A dusting of baking powder will instantly cure super glue, I have porcelain with over ten year old super glue and baking powder repairs to chips that are still rock hard. BTW don't use super glue near plastic lenses, they will be fogged by outgassed corrosive chemicals as the glue cures. So, two lens mounts stripped and reassembled, one element cleaned and one mechanical repair didn't seem like a bad night's work :) Tomorrow I hit the road for Melbourne so I'll see you all in about two weeks. Happy Easter. Regards, Anthony Farr - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Digital PIC
Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Dry film processing yields digital images: > > http://www.asf.com/products/pic/ > > Any comments? This page is more than buzzword compliant. OTOH, it is old news, probably vapourware. The first message about this - and the company behind it - on news:rec.photo.film+labs is dated June 6th, 2000. I must admit that `Applied Science Fiction' is a funny name. Om the bottom of the page: `ASF expects Digital PIC to be released for commercial use by the 2nd quarter of 2002.' Which is real soon now. -- http://members.chello.nl/~j.schoone\\|// Registered Linux user #78364 - The Linux Counter - http://counter.li.org Assume nothing, expect anything. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 toy with 1:1.8 ;-)
So, I finally found the A* 135/1.8 lens ;-) Received it this morning and it seems to be Mint- with pristine optics. It still has the gold color "passed" sticker on. No, I did not get it from Ebay... I dare not say the price but it was a fraction of what Pål got from his when he sold it a while back... and I could have bought a mint 50/1.2 with the same amount. It only took about 3-4 years to find this one. What next ? *grin* Antti-Pekka --- * Antti-Pekka Virjonen * Fiskarsinkatu 7 D * GSM: +358 400 789753 * * Computec Oy Turku* FIN-20750 Turku Finland * Fax: +358 2 413 * - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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-glas removal
>I wonder if it is possible/easy to remove the viewfinder-glas on an >LX-body. (I mean not the viewfinder, but the glas on the camera body which >is under the viewfinder and which you see when you remove the viewfinder. >Hope you understand). > >As I told you I foolishly managed to stain the underside of this glass with >fluid from an air-can, so I would like to clean it from the smear. >Maybe this is rather a job for an LX repair shop? Why not just clean it from the mirror box? I would not recommend you disassemble it yourself if you had no experience. 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: too much grain?!?
Wow, thanks a lot, guys! I started to write down all your tips, but I soon gave up and printed them out. I'm thinking of buying a binder to hold all the tips and info I've printed out from the list. I'll try several of these ideas. Oddly enough, the images look less grainy on paper than they do onscreen. The films were sent to Qualex, the Kodak lab, but they "lab out" their PhotoCD scans, in Hamilton, Ontario, and in Richmond, BC (the PictureCDs are done in-house). Thanks again for the help. 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: OT Paypal Problems
I have not used Paypal yet, but just noticed they now accept Finnish bank accounts as well ;-) Antti-Pekka --- * Antti-Pekka Virjonen * Fiskarsinkatu 7 D * GSM: +358 400 789753 * * Computec Oy Turku* FIN-20750 Turku Finland * Fax: +358 2 413 * - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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-glas removal
I wonder if it is possible/easy to remove the viewfinder-glas on an LX-body. (I mean not the viewfinder, but the glas on the camera body which is under the viewfinder and which you see when you remove the viewfinder. Hope you understand). As I told you I foolishly managed to stain the underside of this glass with fluid from an air-can, so I would like to clean it from the smear. Maybe this is rather a job for an LX repair shop? Thanks for any comments and advice! 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: MZ-S problem
Mike wrote: > I've had every lens I own on the camera tonight and they > all exhibit the same problem. When I move the aperture > ring off the "A" setting it either says f64 or f76 as the > aperture no matter what f-stop the ring is set at. Depth > of field preview still works, as well as stop-down metering, > so I don't think it's any of the linkage. There's another linkage to check. Take the lens off and you'll see a linkage on the right, when looking into the body's mount. The little lever should be near the top, and should freely move downwards around the mount. Its spring-loaded and should move back up quickly & smoothly (if you let it go it'll go back with a "snap"). The body uses this lever in conjunction with the electrical contacts, to know what the aperture setting is. If the lever has somehow become jammed in its lowermost position your camera will show a really small aperture regardless of the lens setting with an A-series (or later) lens mounted. 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: enlarger easel question
Need? NEED? You don't need no steenkin easel ... oops, wrong movie. Well, a two-bladed easel beats a good four-bladed easel on price, and that's about it, IMO. It's sometimes very difficult to get a two-bladed easel to have perfectly equal borders, especially when adjusting the blades frequently. In addition, the blades aren't always parallel or square. All the four-bladed easels I've tried have been heavier and more stable than their two-bladed counterparts. However, I prefer a two-bladed easel for its ease of use and speed when I'm making quick proof prints. OTOH, a Speed Easel is even faster, and even less expensive. Frankly, when starting out, a two-bladed easel's not a bad way to go. You'll always find a use for it, even years later, and the cost efficiency will allow you to waste more paper. Most two-bladed easels are of similar design and quality, but when you move into the four-bladed models, there are quite a few variations, and it may take you a while to look at them all and decide which brand and style suits you best. Since they're a bit spendy, you don't want to make a hasty decision. Meanwhile, you can be printing with a $10.00 eBay special. I've got a Bogen two-bladed easel that I picked up on eBay for just about $10.00. It was in good shape, and it has a clamping arrangement on the blades that keeps 'em nice and square. But I've also got a nice four-bladed Saunders 14x17 that's a real jewel. I'd not give either up, and when I get around to it, I'd like to grab a few Speed Easels, too. Brendan wrote: > > Ok one last question before I go to bed, I know I want > an easel that > will go to 11x14" at least so should I get a 2 bladed > easel or 4 > blades? Bear in mind price. I don't know the > advantages of the 4 > bladed easel but having used 2 bladed ones in school > and the lower > cost do I still need a 4 bladed one? -- 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: MC ZENITAR-N 2.8/16
On Mon, 25 Mar 2002 17:07:58 -0600, you wrote: >Does anyone use this lens, and have opinions, either good or >bad. In particular, how close is it's colour rendering to Pentax >glass. Zenitar-N is for Nikon mount, you need Zenitar-K 16/2.8 (and it is much cheaper than N version, at least here in Russia). This lens is quite sharp and flare-resistant, but just a bit warm. S.Y. Roman - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
enlarger easel question
Ok one last question before I go to bed, I know I want an easel that will go to 11x14" at least so should I get a 2 bladed easel or 4 blades? Bear in mind price. I don't know the advantages of the 4 bladed easel but having used 2 bladed ones in school and the lower cost do I still need a 4 bladed one? __ File your taxes online! http://taxes.yahoo.ca - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MZ-S problem
On Mon, 25 Mar 2002, Mike wrote: > First, thanks to everyone for their efforts. > > I've had every lens I own on the camera tonight and they > all exhibit the same problem. When I move the aperture > ring off the "A" setting it either says f64 or f76 Hmmm, does the displayed aperture depend on the minimum aperture of the lens? dave -- dave o'brien - http://www.diaspoir.net There's something different about us -- different from people of Europe, Africa, Asia ... a deep and abiding belief in the Easter Bunny. -- G. Gordon Liddy - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: 35mm chromes still beat digital
I've seen it with my own eyes. If you live in the SF Bay Area, it's worth a trek down to Calypso Imaging in Santa Clara. Calypso does digital work for people like Galen Rowell, Franz Lanting, William Neill, Kennan Ward, etc. Last time I was there, they had images by Franz Lanting on their wall that were at least 3' by 5' (about 1 x 1.5 meters). They were produced from scanned 35mm slides. Their clarity, even close up, was impressive to behold. They also had a nice example that was taken with a Nikon D1x by Uwe Steinmueller. It was blown up to about 24" x 36" (about 0.7 x 1.0 meters). It looked good from a distance, but it betrayed its digital birth close up. I think that even with a larger sensor these artifacts will still be present (maybe not with the new Foveon sensor, however). Looks to me like 35mm chromes still have legs if you're willing to pay for really high quality scanning and printing. --Mark The Calypso site: http://www.calypsoinc.com Uwe's digital photography site: http://www.outbackphoto.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: K 50mm f/1.4
Bill, I know you will like the handling of it. You gotta try a K50/1.2 one of these days too. BTW, a nice hood for them is the Nikon HN-7, just perfect they are (thanks for the tip Shel). Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California William Robb wrote: > I guess I am hoping for a good normal lens with a better feel > than either my A series f/1.2, or my M series f/1.4. The K 105 > certainly has that quality to it, which is why I decided to bid > on the K lens. I happened to be sitting at the computer near the > end of the auction, so I just sniped it and prayed. > And snagged it. > I will be putting a few 50mm lenses on the block at some point, > I expect. I seem to have accumulated more of them than I want. > Thanks again - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: SP1000 made in Hong Kong ?
Hi Shel, Where on the baseplate? Sticker? The baseplates on my SPII`s have no writing, but say "ASAHI OPT. CO., JAPAN" on the top plate facing the rear of the camera, to the right of the Viewfinder. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California Shel Belinkoff wrote: > I've an SP II with an > "... assembled in Hong Kong" base plate. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MZ-S problem
Seems that it thinks it's a view camera Is there a "Landscape" mode on the camera? Mike wrote: > > Okay all you Pentax guru's. > > My MZ-S suddenly starting reporting the f-stop in > manual aperture mode as f64. -- 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 .
Report of FA 31 Limited
Bruce Dayton asked me to report on the optical quality of this lens. I used it to complete a roll of Provia 100F, and I then took selected slides and scanned them on a Nikon LS 2000 at 2720 dpi with digital ICE on. The digital ICE dulls sharpness a bit. I did no manipulations, just printed them full-frame on an Epson 870 on 8-1/2 x 11 inch paper (about the same as A4). I scanned transparencies of the following apertures: f1.8 f4.5 (the mtf value my PZ1p indicates) f16 At f1.8 the print was entirely acceptable to my eyes. There was some light fall-off noticeable in the sky. The f4.5 print was noticeably sharper. The f16 print was less sharp than the f4.5, but sharper than the f1.8. I would have been completely satisfied with the f1.8 and 16 prints. The real question is, how does this compare to other lenses? I own the following other lenses, and have made scans from them in the same manner: Zenitar 16 mm. f2.8 fisheye FA 17-28 FA 20-35 FA Power Zoom 28-105 FA 50 f1.7 F 80-200 f4.7-5.6 SMC F 70-210 f4-5.6 Sigma 70-300 f4-5.6 APO Macro Tokina ATX-AF 400 The f4.5 print from the FA 31 Limited is definitely the sharpest print from any of these lenses, scanned and printed as I've described. How much better? I can't quantify, but I bought it to have a wide, fast prime, and it will fill the bill. Sorry, I don't have a web site where I could post things. 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: OT Paypal Problems
Getting a few measly dollars from Paypal was an ordeal for me, as well. There was no problem with my credit card (and what difference should that make, anyway, since someone else sent me funds). Paypal wanted drivers license information, a utility bill, a copy of my credit card statement, and a copy of my bank statement. I very politely told 'em to go rotate, used the funds on a subsequent purchase, and never used them again ... and I'll do everything in my power to never use them again. I don't like their arbitrary way of doing business, their poor communication, and their requirements for using their service. They want too much friggin' information just for me to use a credit card. BTW, when my spell checker comes across "paypal" it suggests "payola" as a proper alternative spelling. Paul Jones wrote: > > I had the same problem, it usualy happens when your Credit Card is declined > a couple of times. I tried to send a payment and forgot i had received a new > credit card number. > > I had to ring them up on the phone to sort it out. As i'm in Australia > sending them a fax would have been a real hassle. -- 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: OT:nice quality thermometers on ebay
Tom said "I thought mercury was a no-no? What makes them so nice?" Well they are very good quality (nicely made and accurate)thermometers IMHO at what seems to be a very low price. I don't know much about mercury being a no-no, it's like Bill says you have to be very careful with it and I guess that you need to make sure they / it is disposed of properly when the time comes. Maybe they aren't so nice, I dunno. Regards, /\/\ick... - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
MZ-S problem
Okay all you Pentax guru's. My MZ-S suddenly starting reporting the f-stop in manual aperture mode as f64. Doesn't seem to matter which lens or where you turn the aperture ring - it still says f64. If you set the lens to the "A" setting it all seems to be working fine. Any ideas what broke? Damn! Just when Spring and sunny days got here, too. -=Mike=- In the Pacific Northwet - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: K 50mm f/1.4
- Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist Subject: Re: K 50mm f/1.4 > That's a great buy, Bill. I think the 50/1.4 K is one of the best pentax > lenses ever made. And if you got one that's new in the box for less than > $100, you stole it. You devil, you :-) > Paul You did better on the 165LS than I did.. Brother William - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Digital SLR
- Original Message - From: Bruce Rubenstein Subject: Re: Digital SLR > What you see, depends on what you look for. If threads give you a tingle, then great; I > wouldn't have the quality of a picture hang by one. Wise words indeed. However, what we look for does depend on the subject matter. For example, if I can make a portrait that appears sharp, but at the same time has degraded fine detail to the point where I am not seeing skin blemishes or loose threads, thats wonderful. Thats what I wanted in the first place. OTOH, if I am working to produce a classic large format landscape, then I am dissapointed if I manage to not capture every bit of detail that is in front of my lens. Digital capture sounds great for the former example, not so good for the latter example. 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: OT Paypal Problems
I had the same problem, it usualy happens when your Credit Card is declined a couple of times. I tried to send a payment and forgot i had received a new credit card number. I had to ring them up on the phone to sort it out. As i'm in Australia sending them a fax would have been a real hassle. I actualy rang once and they said no and then i rang again and they did it :) seems to depend on who you speak to. It also usualy takes them a number of days to reply to emails. Regards, Paul - Original Message - From: "Darryn" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 1:06 PM Subject: OT Paypal Problems > A month or so ago I was expereincing problems accessing funds in my account > from Paypal. The funds were placed there by a fellow PDML member who > purchased a lens, at my request. I still can't get the money out!! Just when > I thought I was getting close, they designated my account as "Restricted". > I'm not sure on what basis this happened. Lets be clear about this, they owe > me money, not the other way round. They have already deducted a small fee to > have me as a member. Now, the advice they have provided in order to get > "unrestricted" is thus - > > Fax a copy of current Driver Licence or ID and a copy of a recent Credit > Card Statement (specifically for the credit card used to extract the joining > fee) to Paypal. What gives?? When are they going to ask for a tissue > sample??. I can partially understand a situation like this if I was after > some sort of credit or something, but I'm not. Just give me my bloody > money!! > > Sorry for the ramble, please note that my fellow PDML' er is not at fault in > way regarding this, he's acted in good faith at all times and couldn't have > forseen the trouble I'm having with Paypal. > > Darryn Richter > Australia > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: B/W Paper Developer?
- Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist Subject: Re: B/W Paper Developer? > I use Ilford Multigrade Paper Developer for Ilford Multigrade Paper. I just read a follow up report from Ctein about the RC paper bronzing problem. He has indicated that it is very much alive and ongoing, especially in the Ilford RC papers. Apparently, a product called (Agfa??) Sistan, which Aaron has mentioned a couple of times gives good protection from the effect. The article is in a darkroom special that I got for resubscribing to DCCT. 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: K 50mm f/1.4
That's a great buy, Bill. I think the 50/1.4 K is one of the best pentax lenses ever made. And if you got one that's new in the box for less than $100, you stole it. You devil, you :-) Paul William Robb wrote: > I won the above lens in an Ebay Auction yesterday. I based the > decision to bid completely on the reputation of the K lenses as > being very good, and my hands on experience with one K lens, > that being the 105mm. > The description of the lens is new in box, possibly never > mounted on a camera. > Will this lens live up to my expectations if it is as > advertised? > > I had fun with the auction. I set up a bid page and watched the > auction run down to 10 seconds before bidding, and snagged it > seven seconds before the end of the auction. > Also, is US$76.50 a fair value, or did I rip myself off. > 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: K 50mm f/1.4
- Original Message - From: Steve Larson Subject: Re: K 50mm f/1.4 > Very good price Bill, and nice sniping! Don`t you have enough > normals? ;) It is a sweet lens, pretty good wide open, nice > bokeh too. What are your expectations? I guess I am hoping for a good normal lens with a better feel than either my A series f/1.2, or my M series f/1.4. The K 105 certainly has that quality to it, which is why I decided to bid on the K lens. I happened to be sitting at the computer near the end of the auction, so I just sniped it and prayed. And snagged it. I will be putting a few 50mm lenses on the block at some point, I expect. I seem to have accumulated more of them than I want. Thanks again 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: B/W Paper Developer?
I use Ilford Multigrade Paper Developer for Ilford Multigrade Paper. Seem like a no brainer to me. I've fooled around with different paper developers in the past. I think the differences are all in someone's mind. That includes Edwal Ultra Black and others of that ilk. Paul Paul Jones wrote: > Hi, > > What B/W paper developers do you guys use? For Fibre based and RC? > > And why do you use that one? > > Thanks, > Paul > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Digital SLR
What you see, depends on what you look for. Now, I don't want anyone here who makes prints for a living to take offense at the following, but here goes: The prints most folks look at are 4x6 machine prints with off colors, so-so exposure done on high contrast paper that blows out the highlights and blocks up the shadows. A rather modest digital darkroom can produce an 8x10 that looks far better. Is it as good as a custom wet chemistry print? No, but you may not see the difference at any sort of normal viewing distance. I don't look at prints with a loupe. I check a print from about 8" away. If I can't see it at that distance, no one will see it on a wall. On the wall I see the difference between a good lens and a mediocre one, and slow film from fast film. I mean, do people do this with paintings, unless they're examining brush techniques? I am most interested in things I can see when I look at a picture like a picture, and not a test specimen. If threads give you a tingle, then great; I wouldn't have the quality of a picture hang by one. --- Aaron Reynolds <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: The thing that twigged me that something wasn't quite right was > the groom's tuxedo -- it was deep and rich, but with reasonable shadow > detail...and an absolute lack of threads. Once you start looking for > it, it becomes fairly obvious. > > But like I said, depending on what you do and what you like in a print, > it doesn't necessarily matter. Yahoo! Movies - coverage of the 74th Academy Awards® http://movies.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: 67 enabling run rampant, was Re: Unenable me, please!
The 165/4LS focuses to 5.1 feet, which leaves you with a head and shoulders. Just about right for most portraits. Paul "Brian Campbell (PM)" wrote: > On 25 Mar 2002 at 15:34, Aaron Reynolds wrote: > > > He's also interested in lenses in > > the 150mm range, for portraiture...do any of our Brothers have > > favourites? > > For portraits definintely the 165 F4 LS for me. > Haven't bought mine yet (soon though) so I can't > remember whether or not an extension is required. > I've also done portraits very successfully with the > 105 F2.4 that came with my 67II. Sometimes > requires a bit of cropping but there's *plenty* of > room on the negative for that. > > Cheers! > BC > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > 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: Enlarging lens questions
All those Rodenstock Rodagon's are excellent. I'd be interested in the 135 at the right price. Paul Aaron Reynolds wrote: > Okay, so I've been offered a pile of enlarging lenses for what seems to > be very little, as a side effect of the takeover of digital printing. > > I'm taking the Rodenstock 50mm f2.8 APO Rodagon, without a doubt. I've > been looking to upgrade my 80mm lens, and there's a Rodenstock 80mm > Eurygon f4.0. Does anyone have any idea of what a Eurygon is, and if > its any good? > > Also, does anyone have good or bad opinions of Rodenstock's Rodagon > 105mm, 135mm or 150mm f5.6? > > -Aaron > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: SP1000 made in Hong Kong ?
Thanks for the clarification, Shel. I knew that the Spotmatic (and it's variations - is that better, JCO? ) was manufactured for several years after my edition of "The Pentax Way", which is exactly the reason that I mentioned the year of publication. You learn something new every day - I guess this is my "new thing" for today! thanks, frank Shel Belinkoff wrote: > I was thinking the same thing - WRT the SP 1000, that is. But, > according to a reference source, there were some, seemingly towards the > end of the run, that were assembled in Hong Kong. There were other > Spotmatics that were definitely assembled in HK. I've an SP II with an > "... assembled in Hong Kong" base plate. > > It's also possible that the base plate was changed, although, IMO, > that's rarely done. > > Your edition of Keppler's book was edited and published before the run > of Spotties was complete. There were quite a few more years of > production - through 1977, IIRC. > -- "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: 67 enabling run rampant, was Re: Unenable me, please!
The portrait lens of choice has to be the 165/4 leaf shutter. Particularly if he wants to use fill flash in outdoor settings. Of course the 150/2.8 is a very good lens, and can be had at very good prices. BTW, a nice 6z7 was sitting at about $250 and no reserve this afternoon with just a couple of hours to go. I hope someone on the list snagged it. Brother Paul Aaron Reynolds wrote: > He's also interested in lenses in > the 150mm range, for portraiture...do any of our Brothers have > favourites? > > -Brother Aaron, the accidental enabler > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > 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 Paypal Problems
A month or so ago I was expereincing problems accessing funds in my account from Paypal. The funds were placed there by a fellow PDML member who purchased a lens, at my request. I still can't get the money out!! Just when I thought I was getting close, they designated my account as "Restricted". I'm not sure on what basis this happened. Lets be clear about this, they owe me money, not the other way round. They have already deducted a small fee to have me as a member. Now, the advice they have provided in order to get "unrestricted" is thus - Fax a copy of current Driver Licence or ID and a copy of a recent Credit Card Statement (specifically for the credit card used to extract the joining fee) to Paypal. What gives?? When are they going to ask for a tissue sample??. I can partially understand a situation like this if I was after some sort of credit or something, but I'm not. Just give me my bloody money!! Sorry for the ramble, please note that my fellow PDML' er is not at fault in way regarding this, he's acted in good faith at all times and couldn't have forseen the trouble I'm having with Paypal. Darryn Richter Australia - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: "Perfect" junk
Back in the 70's I co-worker went to Japan for a visit. I asked her to get me a black Pentax Spotmatic. Instead of Honeywell on the front of the pentaprism it would have Asahi Pentax. I was told that I would have to scrape the Asahi off because Honeywell had the distribution rights. Somehow, the camera was mailed to me intact and I didn't have to disfigure it. Maybe that's why the "Perfect" junk is that way. Jim A. > From: "J. C. O'Connell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 20:07:42 -0500 > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: "Perfect" junk > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1340941625 > JCO > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT:?Starting to like this 6x6 stuff
In a message dated 25-Mar-02 5:17:50 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > If that's what happens when you get a 'Mat, then don't you ever try to buy > a > Rolleiflex. Don't tell me I didn't warn you. > £ukasz > Hmm. First I bought a 'Mat. Then I bought a Rolleiflex. ERNR My photographs hang on the virtual walls at http://members.aol.com/ernreed - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: K 50mm f/1.4
Very good price Bill, and nice sniping! Don`t you have enough normals? ;) It is a sweet lens, pretty good wide open, nice bokeh too. What are your expectations? Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, March 25, 2002 3:04 PM Subject: K 50mm f/1.4 > I won the above lens in an Ebay Auction yesterday. I based the > decision to bid completely on the reputation of the K lenses as > being very good, and my hands on experience with one K lens, > that being the 105mm. > The description of the lens is new in box, possibly never > mounted on a camera. > Will this lens live up to my expectations if it is as > advertised? > > I had fun with the auction. I set up a bid page and watched the > auction run down to 10 seconds before bidding, and snagged it > seven seconds before the end of the auction. > Also, is US$76.50 a fair value, or did I rip myself off. > 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: Unenable me, please!
> Paul Str..wrote: > Anyway, I find myself still scouring the Web for deals on holes in my lineup... You need a 6x7 :-) Paul Ste - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Digital detail
There wasn't much post processing but some was done, this also isn't a DSLR but one of those Macvia jobs. --- Len Paris <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > This can be a result of in-camera processing. Pro > and pro-sumer > digitals usually give quite a bit of control over > that. > Allowing us to not use in-camera processing. It > also could be > the result of certain picture editing software. Do > you know for > sure that this wasn't the result of post-camera > processing? > > I've never noticed a lack of texture detail in my > own digital > images. > > Len > --- > > > I just saw a few pics from the latest Sony Digi > cam > > that our marketing dept aquired and I must say the > > pictures look very good. I do have to add tho that > the > > 16x20" prints are sharp and have no percievable > grain > > or artifating to them at all BUT there is no > detail in > > textures. This is what it seems makes these > digital > > pictures look so good, a wall that has many fine > > cracks and surface imperfections is just a flat > non > > textured wall, skin blemishes and wrinkles are > gone, > > goose bumbs are not visible. The pictures still > look > > very impressive despite the loss of all fine > detail > > especially from 2-3 ft away. This is what people > seem > > to want and like about digital it seems, they > don't > > want to see the fine detail and minute > imperfections > > but even tones and smooth surfaces. > - > __ File your taxes online! http://taxes.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: Darkroom: Enlarger Question
One thought: BW negatives that look absolutely great are probably overexposed. Those that appear to be be slightly thin are more likely to print very well. Paul tom wrote: > On 25 Mar 2002 at 10:08, Chris Murray wrote: > > > > > > Okay now I understand. I developed three rolls of T-Max 100 this weekend > > (in t-max developer). Went well. I think my negs came out good, and I > > looked them over and so far I have not found any scratches. > > Excellent, congratulations. > > > > > Once I get a better rythm with my process I am going to experiment a > > bit. I am not sure what a good black and white negative should look > > like. any pointers. > > Start printing. > > In the meantime, take them to a lab that does b+w in-house and see what they >say...if anything is glaringly wrong they'll let you know. > > As long as contrast is in the ballpark and you're not making any huge mistakes, you >should be ok. The rest is a matter of taste, and you won't know what you really like >till > you start making prints. > > tv > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 enabling run rampant, was Re: Unenable me, please!
Aaron carrying 67's? oh no run run away --- Aaron Reynolds <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Monday, March 25, 2002, at 04:09 PM, David > Brooks wrote: > > > Thats why i'm afraid to bring the IR film in.You > > might have the 67 there.:) > > Sheesh, Dave, why would I NOT have the 67 there? ;) > > I should sell these things...maybe time to call > Pentax again and bug 'em. > > -Aaron > - > __ File your taxes online! http://taxes.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: 67 enabling run rampant, was Re: Unenable me, please!
On 25 Mar 2002 at 15:34, Aaron Reynolds wrote: > He's also interested in lenses in > the 150mm range, for portraiture...do any of our Brothers have > favourites? For portraits definintely the 165 F4 LS for me. Haven't bought mine yet (soon though) so I can't remember whether or not an extension is required. I've also done portraits very successfully with the 105 F2.4 that came with my 67II. Sometimes requires a bit of cropping but there's *plenty* of room on the negative for that. Cheers! BC - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: K 50mm f/1.4
If it's like the M 50/1.4... but a bit more "luxurious" as Mark said, then it's a good deal for the money. My 50/1.4 smc-m was $65.00 US all tolled after shipping...and. I love it.. :) Cheers, Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of William Robb Sent: Monday, March 25, 2002 8:00 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: K 50mm f/1.4 - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts Subject: Re: K 50mm f/1.4 > > If it's indeed the K 50/1.4 you go a great deal. It's the same optically as the > M 50/1.4, but a bit more massive externally with a much more "luxurious" feel. I > love using mine on a K2. Well, I should know in a week or two. The seller doesn't do Paypal, so I need to send a money order to Florida. I am hoping my very limited but excellent Ebay feedback will be enough to get the lens shipped prior to payment being recieved. The seller does have great feedback as well. 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 .
"Perfect" junk
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1340941625 JCO - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: K 50mm f/1.4
- Original Message - From: Mark Roberts Subject: Re: K 50mm f/1.4 > > If it's indeed the K 50/1.4 you go a great deal. It's the same optically as the > M 50/1.4, but a bit more massive externally with a much more "luxurious" feel. I > love using mine on a K2. Well, I should know in a week or two. The seller doesn't do Paypal, so I need to send a money order to Florida. I am hoping my very limited but excellent Ebay feedback will be enough to get the lens shipped prior to payment being recieved. The seller does have great feedback as well. 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: too much grain?!?
On Monday, March 25, 2002, at 05:55 PM, William Robb wrote: > In photoshop, copy the image to a new layer, apply a lot of > gaussian blur to that layer, then reduce the opacity of the > blurred layer until you like what you see. You can also erase > the layer where you want the image to be sharp. It may not do > exactly what you want, but it is worth a try. You can also use this technique with the dust and scratches filter. Also, change the layer from normal to soft light and see what you think of the effect. -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Digital SLR
On Monday, March 25, 2002, at 05:50 PM, Bruce Rubenstein wrote: > I do know the the 2400 dpi files from my > HP s20 (~20meg @ 8bit) do not have all the detail that's in the film. > 11x14 > inkjets from the files, at closer than normal viewing distance, don't > appear to > be lacking any detail. With 400 print film the grain becomes noticable > first > (the DSLR files are much cleaner). No argument here. That's one of the attractions of digital: that 'clean' look. However, that look is at the expense of fine detail. For most stuff, it's a non-issue, really. > Most of the pro comments pertain to images used in the print media. I > was > surprised by the wedding folks, since they do deliver prints. I suspect > that if > you start with a digital file, and don't have film to compare it to, it > looks > good and you don't notice anything that might be missing. Yep. The thing that twigged me that something wasn't quite right was the groom's tuxedo -- it was deep and rich, but with reasonable shadow detail...and an absolute lack of threads. Once you start looking for it, it becomes fairly obvious. But like I said, depending on what you do and what you like in a print, it doesn't necessarily matter. -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: too much grain?!?
In Photoshop, try converting to LAB color space, then use either a Gaussian blur or the median noise filter to the A and B channels as they do not contain too much detail, then apply dust and scratches to the L channel. Maris - Original Message - From: "Pat White" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, March 25, 2002 4:06 PM Subject: too much grain?!? > Recently, I did a fashion/glamour shoot with my favorite model, and used Fuji HG1600 for the first time. I rated it at ISO1250 to be on the safe side. The available light shots are nice and moody, and the grain is interesting on some of the shots, but on others I wish I'd used a finer grained film. > > I had the film scanned to PhotoCD, and I'm wondering whether anyone knows of a way to reduce the appearance of grain digitally? Sharpen only adds to the grainy look. Smoothing helps, but is there a better way? I'm using PhotoMAX Pro, and sometimes Photoshop 5.0. > > 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Seen on Ebay
James, No biggie. Going back, I should probably have put a smiley on my comments. I didn't mean anything harsh :-) Still trying to be friendly, Illinois Bill James Adams wrote: > > Sorry never related BIN to that, so I've learned something new. Should have > said bid. > James > > - Original Message - > From: "William Kane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Monday, March 25, 2002 5:05 PM > Subject: Re: Seen on Ebay > > > Current BID is $50 > > This is not, and was not a BIN (Buy It Now) auction > > > > Illinois Bill > > > > James Adams wrote: > > > > > > Just saw this on Ebay current Bin = $50 > > > > > > Kiev-15 TEE with Lenses > > > Jupiter-9 Automat 85mm/f2.0 > > > Jupiter-11 Automat 135mm/f4.0 > > > Mir-1 Automat 37mm/f2.8 (for KIEV-10,15) > > > > > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1340689552 > > > > > > James > > > - > > > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > > > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > > > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . > > - > > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > > 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: K 50mm f/1.4
- Original Message - From: David Chang-Sang Subject: RE: K 50mm f/1.4 > William, > > Is it the smc-m 1.4 ? SMC 50mm f/1.4. It is a K lens, which is the first generation of bayonet mount. 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: K 50mm f/1.4
"William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I won the above lens in an Ebay Auction yesterday. I based the >decision to bid completely on the reputation of the K lenses as >being very good, and my hands on experience with one K lens, >that being the 105mm. >The description of the lens is new in box, possibly never >mounted on a camera. >Will this lens live up to my expectations if it is as >advertised? > >I had fun with the auction. I set up a bid page and watched the >auction run down to 10 seconds before bidding, and snagged it >seven seconds before the end of the auction. >Also, is US$76.50 a fair value, or did I rip myself off. If it's indeed the K 50/1.4 you go a great deal. It's the same optically as the M 50/1.4, but a bit more massive externally with a much more "luxurious" feel. I love using mine on a K2. -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Budget Print Washer
This information just popped into my mailbox. Perhaps some of the darkroom types might find it a workable solution to getting up and running with an inexpensive print washer. http://www.peter-bryenton.co.uk/bpw/ -- 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: Pentax WILL produce a digital SLR!
"William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Whether or not the amateur will ever invest in the "pro" camera >is immaterial. What is important to the consumer is the cachet >value that the brand imparts. Having an F5 in the lineup makes >an F50 look like better equipment. >The benefit derived is purely psychological, but is more >important than any operating function of the camera. William speaks great words of wisdom here. -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: B/W Paper Developer?
On 26 Mar 2002 at 11:22, Paul Jones wrote: > Hi, > > I'm currently using Agfa Neutol, but was just curiois what other people were > using. > First, let me say I hate Ilford MG developer. 2nd, let me say I like Edwal Ultra black. 3rd, I use Dektol. Dektol and UB are very similar...I started out using UB since it's a liquid, but one day my supplier ran out. I tried some Dektol, and didn't see any big difference, so I've stuck with it. I use Ilford MG RC Pearl and FB Glossy. Just about everything gets selenium toned. They turn out fairly cool in one. tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: SP1000 made in Hong Kong ?
The SL, Sp500, sp1000 are all based on the spotmatic platform but were not marketed as "spotmatics" and do not have the word "spotmatic" on the top front of the bodies like the spotmatic SP, SPII, and SPF's do. JCO > Subject: Re: SP1000 made in Hong Kong ? > > > It's not? I didn't know that. The picture I'm looking at sure looks > like Spotmatic. > > BTW, do you think you could trim your quotes? It would be a nice > gesture to other list members, especially those who use the digest. > > "J. C. O'Connell" wrote: > > > > The SP1000 is NOT a spotmatic. > > JCO - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: SP1000 made in Hong Kong ?
It's not? I didn't know that. The picture I'm looking at sure looks like Spotmatic. BTW, do you think you could trim your quotes? It would be a nice gesture to other list members, especially those who use the digest. "J. C. O'Connell" wrote: > > The SP1000 is NOT a spotmatic. > JCO -- 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 .
Mark Sutton on Digital...
Mark Sutton is one of Britain's leading F1 photographers. A familiar sight at circuits around the world, little escapes his eye both on the track or in the paddock. In his new regular column he throws some light on life as an F1 snapper. http://www.itv-f1.com/sutton/sutton_story/9797 "I would like to end on a technical note. A lot of the pictures on the ITV website is in digital format and now with the latest Cannon 1D digital cameras we are providing a much sharper, much better quality of images as well as providing some slide scans after the race as well which are scanned at 25mega bites and are used to provide double page spreads in magazines and newspapers around the world." Interesting he says that the digital pics are better quality, they says that they use slide scans for double page spreads? I think when he says better quality he is probably comparing D1 to the D30 rather than to film? The final statement reads that, given time, film is better. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Rome Photo show
Electronics Weekly of two weeks ago announced that the Foveon chip will be supported by Microsoft and Adobe! So that will really push for support, and makes it less likely it will be a Sigma exclusive. Frits Wüthrich Mark Roberts wrote: > MPozzi wrote: > > >I had an interesting talk with the Sigma > >rep who told me that they have the exclusive use of > >the Foveon chip (what a chip!) for the next year > > A year isn't very long at all (no fools, those Foveon people). > Just about enough time for R&D on a new camera. Now whether anyone else > picks up the Foveon technology remains to be seen. Depends on how good it > really turns out to be. > Mark Roberts - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: SP1000 made in Hong Kong ?
The SP1000 is NOT a spotmatic. JCO > > Frantisek Vlcek wrote: > > > Hi friends, > >Somebody on another list I frequent asked this question, so I took > >the pleasure of putting it before the assemblage of screwey experts > >here myself (also as an owner of SP1000 - what a nice camera! - but > >without the baseplate he describes). I will forward the outcome > >there, or perhaps he's put an email at the bottom of his mail. > > > > Frantisek > > > > > This query would be better directed to the Pentax list, but I don't > > > subscribe to that and there are a number of Pentax experts here, so if > > > you'll all indulge me ... > > > > > > I picked up a Honeywell Pentax SP1000 today - no lens and a > few scuffs > > > to the chrome, but everything seems to work as it should, and at the > > > princely sum of AU$28 (~US$15) it will make another good work platform > > > for M42 lenses. However, I was intrigued by the engraving on the > > > baseplate, which proudly declares: > > > > > > "Body assembled in Hong Kong" > > > > > > I was unaware that Spotmatics were manufactured outside of > Japan. Would > > > someone provide some background here - was the HK plant only > an assembly > > > line for Japanese manufactured components?? - or were the > "bits" made in > > > Hong Kong too?? ... and was it only used for the Honeywell Pentax line > > > as distinct from cameras badged as Asahhi Pentax?? How did the quality > > > of the cameras made in HK compare to the identical product > from Japan?? > > > > > > Curious minds etc etc ... > > > > > > -- > > > Richard Lindner [EMAIL PROTECTED]+61 (0)419 556 560 > > > What a long, strange trip it's been > > - > > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . > > -- > "The 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: B/W Paper Developer?
Hi, I'm currently using Agfa Neutol, but was just curiois what other people were using. Thanks, Paul - Original Message - From: "Łukasz Kacperczyk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, March 26, 2002 11:16 AM Subject: RE: B/W Paper Developer? > I guess that for starters it would be best to stick with the developer made > by the manufacturer of the paper so - Ilford Multigrade paper and Multigrade > developer, etc. But I'm not an expert (don't like to spend much time in the > darkroom, cause you can't make pictures there, of anything interesting at le > ast), so maybe someone will propose a particular combination that works best > for him/her, or for a particular purpose (warm vs coll tone, etc.). > Łukasz > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > 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 .
Rome Photo show and a new toy...
MPozzi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Quick note to say that finally, most of us Italian > PDLMers met up at the Rome photo show yesterday. It > was really good to meet the others. I believe Dario > Bonazza will post something up on his site about the > show. > Hi guys and gals, I wish to add some notes from my point of view. I'm sure the others aren't going to tell anybody, but I was late (as usual, but they didn't know yet...), although I could find an excuse in the fact that yesterday morning the winter came back in Italy bringing chill, rain and even snow particularly between Naples and Rome... :^) It was really nice to meet the other members in such a cosy environment. We PDMLers (and a couple of other friends of mine) have been nicely together till we reached the used equipment pavilion, where we decided to part from each other to be able to have a closer and calmer look at the stuff for sale. I was on a really tight budget, so I tried to avoid to be involved in any purchase. Nontheless, when Michele and Flavio got away, the other friends I was with elected me their technical consultant (not to mention trading adviser...) for the rest of the day, so I had to inspect various Minolta zoom lenses, and innumerable Canon Eos 5s... This coming and going up from a seller to another (for - gasp - almost seven hours) brought me to face many Pentax items I was searching for a long time. I resisted till I found a nice M 28/2 (at 180 Euro it was not exactly a bargain - it is like new, though, with case, so I have no regrets - and, I thought, I can eventually sell the Sigma 28/1.8 I had in disdain lately for its lack of flare resistance). I had a check left in my checkbook and I was sure it wasn't going anywhere. But... Just around the metaphorical corner a 45/4 for 67 was waiting for me... I was almost ready to buy one new, because during these days I was shooting for a furniture factory, often in little rooms, and I was feeling every day the need for a lens wider than my 55... Now my last check has flown away - with a frightful number written on it - but today I had the chance to use the lens for a paid assignment already, so I'm rather happy. :-) Ciao, Gianfranco = Yahoo! Movies - coverage of the 74th Academy Awards® http://movies.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: French speaking Pentax list alive
It would fart in your general direction, you English pig-dog! (Sorry, can't resist a Python-ism) tom wrote: > On 25 Mar 2002 at 16:42, Doug Brewer wrote: > > > How do I tell if my Pentax speaks French? > > It would mock you. > -- "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: Re: OT:?Starting to like this 6x6 stuff
If that's what happens when you get a 'Mat, then don't you ever try to buy a Rolleiflex. Don't tell me I didn't warn you. Łukasz - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 user spotted in Canada
It was MUCH nicer than spending the day printing out of focus pictures of trips to Disneyland. But Aaron, is there anything worse then trying to print a roll of bulletproof, out of focus baby pictures from someone who got way inside the minimum focus and flash distance? BUTCH "Each man had only one genuine vocation - to find the way to himself" Hermann Hesse (Demian) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 user spotted in Canada
Better watch it, Brendan! There's at least one bus guy on this list, from (where else!) England. You see what Brendan said, Malcolm? :-) -frank Brendan wrote: > Har! actually the interior shots were very good but > sorry I can't see the artistic value of bus exteriors. > -- "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: Pentax digital SLR - Not now!
I keep hearing this dis-embodied voice in my head... It won't go away even when I line my bike helmet with aluminium foil... Must resist. Must resist It's futile. Aaarrrggghhh! -frank (not a Brother yet) Aaron Reynolds wrote: > ...join the Brotherhood, Frank... > > -Brother Aaron > - -- "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: Unenable me, please!
Don't listen to them! Don't sell anything, just try not to buy anything new! Though I must say 4 bodies sound 2 too many. Unless of course you need some money - then Chris's suggestions seem very reasonable (although a bit cruel I think ;) Łukasz - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: AAAgghhhhhh
Len, I guess you had to be there to see it for what it was. The Pentax A2X-S was about to sell for $78.08 and the buyer was watching. He pulled it in the last 15 seconds because it didn't get to a high enough price. This is cheating from my viewpoint. He put the product out there for 7 days stating "NO RESERVE" and in the last 15 seconds he has this change of heart and claim he entered the wrong reserve amount? BS! Regards, Bob S. >> Perhaps the seller had a change of mind >> about selling the item. No longer for sale >> is not a bad reason no matter whom it >> causes to gnash their teeth. There is no >> reason to call it a scam. A scam would be >> something entirely different. >> >> Len >> --- - Original Message - From: "Chris Brogden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, March 25, 2002 10:26 AM Subject: Re: AAAgghh > On Mon, 25 Mar 2002 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > My complaint to ebay got a quick response. > > "It is OK for the seller to pull the item for any reason before the auction > > ends." > > Sounds like a scam to act as though there were > a reserve price without > having to pay for having an actual reserve. > > chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT:nice quality thermometers on ebay
Just a note, Most schools are getting rid of these types of thermometers because they contain mercury. Newer mercury thermometers are encased in a coating of plastic. Most of our thermometers are of the newer type. These _appear_ to be the older type, so just handle them carefullly. As an aside, mercury thermometers do tend to be more accurate over a wider range of temps than their alcohol counterparts . . . Mercury poisoning is not a joke. Just the teacher in me. FWI, Illinois Bill Mick Maguire wrote: > > Just thought I'd spread the info. this is a Dutch auction for some extremely > nice mercury thermometers. I bought 4 recently for my darkroom and can vouch > for them being new and really items, especially at the price. > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1341726009 > > I have no link to the seller other than my purchases. > > Regards, > /\/\ick... > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Terrible monday
Peter... I have cleaned the underside of the viewfinder glass by taking a q-tip and wrapping the tip in my lens cleaning cloth (the pseduo-polyester type). I daub on a bit of cleaning fluid, or as Peter suggests, alcohol and very gently wipe the smudge. I wouldn't use too much fluid, just enough to wet the tip. Then, use another spot of the cloth that's dry to wipe the surface clean. All canned air has uses some propellent. I don't use them that often if I can help it. I have a duster that uses C02 cartridges (like those used in air rifles) that works better since it doesn't get cold like canned air and has no propellent. These are available in the US at: http://www.americanrecorder.com/ I'd put in the exact page URL but they are making changes to their website and the server isn't recognizing the request. The downside to the C02 units is that they don't last very long and they don't have the high pressure that the cans produce. But, they're safer and much smaller. Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
MC ZENITAR-N 2.8/16
Does anyone use this lens, and have opinions, either good or bad. In particular, how close is it's colour rendering to Pentax glass. 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 .
Re: Seen on Ebay
Current BID is $50 This is not, and was not a BIN (Buy It Now) auction Illinois Bill James Adams wrote: > > Just saw this on Ebay current Bin = $50 > > Kiev-15 TEE with Lenses > Jupiter-9 Automat 85mm/f2.0 > Jupiter-11 Automat 135mm/f4.0 > Mir-1 Automat 37mm/f2.8 (for KIEV-10,15) > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1340689552 > > James > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
K 50mm f/1.4
I won the above lens in an Ebay Auction yesterday. I based the decision to bid completely on the reputation of the K lenses as being very good, and my hands on experience with one K lens, that being the 105mm. The description of the lens is new in box, possibly never mounted on a camera. Will this lens live up to my expectations if it is as advertised? I had fun with the auction. I set up a bid page and watched the auction run down to 10 seconds before bidding, and snagged it seven seconds before the end of the auction. Also, is US$76.50 a fair value, or did I rip myself off. 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 .
Re[2]: LX user spotted in Canada
Hi, > It was MUCH nicer than spending the day > printing out of focus pictures of trips to Disneyland. I'm required to spend a day in Disneyland Paris in a couple of weeks. Is there something I should know? Will entering Uncle Walt's World of Lovely make my lenses cloud over all pink 'n' soft 'n' rosy? Will I discover in myself a hitherto unknown yearning for white picket fences and a desire to grass up my dope fiend commie friends to Senator McCarthy? Will I yearn for a McDonalds? Say it ain't so, Aaron... --- Bob - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: too much grain?!?
- Original Message - From: Pat White Subject: too much grain?!? > Recently, I did a fashion/glamour shoot with my favorite model, and used Fuji HG1600 for the first time. I rated it at ISO1250 to be on the safe side. The available light shots are nice and moody, and the grain is interesting on some of the shots, but on others I wish I'd used a finer grained film. > > I had the film scanned to PhotoCD, and I'm wondering whether anyone knows of a way to reduce the appearance of grain digitally? Sharpen only adds to the grainy look. Smoothing helps, but is there a better way? I'm using PhotoMAX Pro, and sometimes Photoshop 5.0. > > Pat White In photoshop, copy the image to a new layer, apply a lot of gaussian blur to that layer, then reduce the opacity of the blurred layer until you like what you see. You can also erase the layer where you want the image to be sharp. It may not do exactly what you want, but it is worth a try. 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 .
OT Re: Ooooo.... Magic Bus ! (Was RE: LX Users in Canada)
On Monday, March 25, 2002, at 03:54 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Question: > Were any of the busses the "cool" Partridge Family bus ? No, but one was a 'short' schoolbus with a leather interior and a bar. It's called the executive transport or something like that. -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Enlarging lens questions
On Monday, March 25, 2002, at 04:17 PM, T Rittenhouse wrote: > No, the Eurygon is junk, send it to me. > > Actually, the Eurygon is a WA enlaging lens that allows you to make big > prints with short enlargers. The 80 covers 6x9, (snip) Thanks, that was exactly what I wanted to hear. :) It's mine. -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Digital SLR
Since you are doing the printing, I'm not going to argue with what you see (at least you actually look at something). I do know the the 2400 dpi files from my HP s20 (~20meg @ 8bit) do not have all the detail that's in the film. 11x14 inkjets from the files, at closer than normal viewing distance, don't appear to be lacking any detail. With 400 print film the grain becomes noticable first (the DSLR files are much cleaner). Most of the pro comments pertain to images used in the print media. I was surprised by the wedding folks, since they do deliver prints. I suspect that if you start with a digital file, and don't have film to compare it to, it looks good and you don't notice anything that might be missing. --- Aaron Reynolds <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: If the final result is for printing at 8x10 or > smaller, or reproduction in a lower-resolution magazine or a newspaper, > digital rocks. If you want to make nice 11x14s or 16x20s that rival > traditional prints with plenty of detail, digital ain't there. Yet. Yahoo! Movies - coverage of the 74th Academy Awards® http://movies.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: Digital PIC
- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: Digital PIC > Dry film processing yields digital images: > > http://www.asf.com/products/pic/ > > Any comments? Of course. Apparently, this technology results in the destruction of the film image. All you get is a digital file. William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Digital detail
This can be a result of in-camera processing. Pro and pro-sumer digitals usually give quite a bit of control over that. Allowing us to not use in-camera processing. It also could be the result of certain picture editing software. Do you know for sure that this wasn't the result of post-camera processing? I've never noticed a lack of texture detail in my own digital images. Len --- > I just saw a few pics from the latest Sony Digi cam > that our marketing dept aquired and I must say the > pictures look very good. I do have to add tho that the > 16x20" prints are sharp and have no percievable grain > or artifating to them at all BUT there is no detail in > textures. This is what it seems makes these digital > pictures look so good, a wall that has many fine > cracks and surface imperfections is just a flat non > textured wall, skin blemishes and wrinkles are gone, > goose bumbs are not visible. The pictures still look > very impressive despite the loss of all fine detail > especially from 2-3 ft away. This is what people seem > to want and like about digital it seems, they don't > want to see the fine detail and minute imperfections > but even tones and smooth surfaces. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: My plastic is fantastic!!
Good for you, Maciek. You're the first Pole I found on this list since joining a few days ago. I'd really like to know the name of the shop you wrote about (I live in Warsaw). I'm writing in English so that the other members of the group could understand. Best regards, Łukasz - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 WILL produce a digital SLR!
- Original Message - From: Kevin Hall Subject: Re: Pentax WILL produce a digital SLR! > > When your talking about pro gear you're really only talking about four > brands, Leica, Hassleblad, Nikon and Canon. Most self-proclaimed > advanced amateurs almost certainly would never have the kind of money or > requirement to invest in this kind of equipment. I would imagine that > Pentax aren't terribly interested in trying to break into the market of > the Canon's and Nikon's; their user base is well established with very > specific needs. Amateurs just don't get any benefit from buying at that > end of the market. Pentax, like Olympus and Minolta, are very strong > brands in the amateur market of which there are more than enough > customers to keep them all in business. Whether or not the amateur will ever invest in the "pro" camera is immaterial. What is important to the consumer is the cachet value that the brand imparts. Having an F5 in the lineup makes an F50 look like better equipment. The benefit derived is purely psychological, but is more important than any operating function of the camera. William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Digital PIC
-- David Spaulding Photographer http://d.spaulding.tripod.com > From: Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 14:22:43 -0800 > To: Pentax List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Digital PIC > > Dry film processing yields digital images: > > http://www.asf.com/products/pic/ > > Any comments? > -- > Shel Belinkoff Doesn't look like you get a "negative" other than on CD. Makes me wary. It will have to a wait and see...it will be interesting to watch the effect on the consumer side of film processing. I'll stick with standard slides and negs thanks. 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: 67 enabling run rampant, was Re: Unenable me, please!
Hey Dave, how's your D-1 for IR imaging. On my D7 I use an R72 Hoya. Works like a charm. And you don't have to get intimidated by "67" Brother Aaron. Jeff - Original Message - From: "David Brooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, March 25, 2002 4:09 PM Subject: Re: 67 enabling run rampant, was Re: Unenable me, please! > Thats why i'm afraid to bring the IR film in.You > might have the 67 there.:) > > Dave:) > > Begin Original Message > > From: Aaron Reynolds <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 15:34:29 -0500 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: 67 enabling run rampant, was Re: Unenable me, please! > > > On Monday, March 25, 2002, at 02:27 PM, Fred wrote: > > > You've obviously sent this plea to the wrong mailing list by > > mistake, Paul. > > Here's an example of rampant enabling run wild -- > > A photographer spent the day in our lab on Sunday, approving big > watercolour prints for a somewhat rush job. (Brendan met his dog > while > picking up that enlarger.) While waiting for one of the prints to > come > out, we got talking about camera equipment. > > He's looking for a supplementary system to what he has now. He > shoots > primarily with a Mamiya RZ, with a range of lenses and backs and > accessories, and with a Nikon FM2. He's looking for something like > the > FM2 but in medium format. > > I tell him about the Pentax 67, describe in loving detail what I like > about it, am upfront about its shortcomings. He seems really > interested. So, I haul out the MiniTrekker and hand him my 67 with > the > 75mm f2.8 on it. He's knocked out by the size and weight and > handling. > Then I tell him how much they go for used, and he's floored. He's > even > amazed at how little the brand new 75mm cost. > > The funny part is that I really didn't mean to enable him. We were > just > chatting, and I got talking about the 67. Now he's looking around > for > one in good shape at a good price. He's also interested in lenses in > the 150mm range, for portraiture...do any of our Brothers have > favourites? > > -Brother Aaron, the accidental enabler > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > 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 > http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj > > Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: too much grain?!?
I would suggest the median or dust and scratches tools in Photoshop. Try filter-->noise-->dust and scratches first. -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Unenable me, please!
On 25 Mar 2002 at 22:06, Familie Scheffler wrote: > ... But deep inside there is a little voice that says: You don't need so much > stuff but you have to go out and do nice pictures! Regards Bernd (PS: I don't > want to miss my FA 24/2.0 and my very new 77/1.8 limited!!!) I *personally* could probably do 95% of the photography I like to do with these 2 lenses. In fact, that's my walking around kit, though sometimes I sub the 20-35/4 for the 24/2. I could probably do all the wedding stuff with those 2 lenses, though it would be a pain. tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: too much grain?!?
On 25 Mar 2002 at 17:12, Brendan wrote: > Were or who did the scans? most of the photo cd's are > actually print scans and there is little you can do to > fix the grain once scanned. Kodak PhotoCD's are scanned from negs. tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: French speaking Pentax list alive
On 25 Mar 2002 at 16:42, Doug Brewer wrote: > How do I tell if my Pentax speaks French? It would mock you. tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
re:My plastic is fantastic!!
Just make some nice pictures of those people with your new lenses and they will like you (I hope). Happy Easter! Bernd >Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 19:01:34 +0100 >From: "Maciej Marchlewski" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: My plastic is fantastic!! > >So now, in addition to my previously owned equipment I'm a happy owner of >M85/2 and M28/2.8. >The tough part is that I have to convince some people that they are happy >with their easter gift - two great lenses :-) >Maciej - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 enabling run rampant, was Re: Unenable me, please!
On Monday, March 25, 2002, at 04:09 PM, David Brooks wrote: > Thats why i'm afraid to bring the IR film in.You > might have the 67 there.:) Sheesh, Dave, why would I NOT have the 67 there? ;) I should sell these things...maybe time to call Pentax again and bug 'em. -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Enlarging lens questions
On Monday, March 25, 2002, at 04:29 PM, tom wrote: > On 25 Mar 2002 at 15:56, Aaron Reynolds wrote: >> >> I'm taking the Rodenstock 50mm f2.8 APO Rodagon, without a doubt. > > I hate you. You would hate me more if you knew how little it costs. > > It's what the Rodenstock WA lenses used to be called, I think. It's > probably pretty good, and I would guess it covers 6x9. If that Eurygon covers 6x7, I'll be a happy boy. Thanks all for the quick replies! -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Digital PIC
Dry film processing yields digital images: http://www.asf.com/products/pic/ Any comments? -- 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: too much grain?!?
Try a touch of Gaussian blur. Bill KG4LOV [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Pat White" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, March 25, 2002 5:06 PM Subject: too much grain?!? > Recently, I did a fashion/glamour shoot with my favorite model, and used Fuji HG1600 for the first time. I rated it at ISO1250 to be on the safe side. The available light shots are nice and moody, and the grain is interesting on some of the shots, but on others I wish I'd used a finer grained film. > > I had the film scanned to PhotoCD, and I'm wondering whether anyone knows of a way to reduce the appearance of grain digitally? Sharpen only adds to the grainy look. Smoothing helps, but is there a better way? I'm using PhotoMAX Pro, and sometimes Photoshop 5.0. > > 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: too much grain?!?
On Mon, 25 Mar 2002 14:06:07 -0800, Pat White wrote: > [...] a way to reduce the appearance of grain digitally? [...] Try a median filter before sharpening. TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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: I need an independant website checker.
Thanks to all who got back to me on that website problem. For the IE users, I discovered a hidden link in the coding that was causing the Microsoft browser to look for different pictures, which I hadn't bothered to upload. A simple thing to fix, once I found the problem. Thanks again Bill - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: too much grain?!?
Probably using a scanner that has Digital GEM would be your best bet: http://www.asf.com/products/gem/ Pat White wrote: > I had the film scanned to PhotoCD, and I'm wondering > whether anyone knows of a way to reduce the appearance > of grain digitally? Sharpen only adds to the grainy look. > Smoothing helps, but is there a better way? I'm using > PhotoMAX Pro, and sometimes Photoshop 5.0. -- 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: too much grain?!?
Were or who did the scans? most of the photo cd's are actually print scans and there is little you can do to fix the grain once scanned. --- Pat White <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Recently, I did a fashion/glamour shoot with my > favorite model, and used Fuji HG1600 for the first > time. I rated it at ISO1250 to be on the safe side. > The available light shots are nice and moody, and > the grain is interesting on some of the shots, but > on others I wish I'd used a finer grained film. > > I had the film scanned to PhotoCD, and I'm wondering > whether anyone knows of a way to reduce the > appearance of grain digitally? Sharpen only adds to > the grainy look. Smoothing helps, but is there a > better way? I'm using PhotoMAX Pro, and sometimes > Photoshop 5.0. > > 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 . > __ File your taxes online! http://taxes.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: French speaking Pentax list alive
- Original Message - From: Doug Brewer Subject: Re: OT: French speaking Pentax list alive > How do I tell if my Pentax speaks French? > > curious, The shutter noise has a weird accent? WW - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Unenable me, please!
When I first thought about what lenses I would like to have I read in some CANON-magazines (for I could get them for no money - that was 25 years ago) and found a report of someone only using a 20mm, 100mm and 200mm lens. At that time I bought three other lenses to complete my stuff. For a very long time I only had 28 - 50 - 100 - 200, just four lenses and I believed to be happy. Then, last year - I went to read the mails of PDML... Now I am getting more and more lenses ... But deep inside there is a little voice that says: You don't need so much stuff but you have to go out and do nice pictures! Regards Bernd (PS: I don't want to miss my FA 24/2.0 and my very new 77/1.8 limited!!!) Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 13:45:03 -0500 From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Unenable me, please! To streamline my gear, I've been shedding lenses and accessories until I have essentially nothing more to shed. Today I sent off my SMC 24/2.8K and my 1.4X-L. That leaves me with 4 bodies, 10 primes (16 fisheye, 20, 28, 35, two 50s, 105 macro, 135, 200, 400), and 1 zoom (a 90-180 1:2 macro). I have one flash, which works on my three TTL bodies. I have no teleconverters. I've decided that I like seeing the aperture in the viewfinder of my KX and XR-P, and I'd have to give that up with a TC. Two bodies have a 2X flip-up magnifier. I wouldn't mind two more 2Xs. I have two cheap ($60-range) Yashica rangefinders. I have a lightweight tripod and a serious tripod, each with a decent head. I have a heavy-duty monopod with a fine head. I have a single quick-release system across all my gear. All that I could conceivably sell is the Refconverter A, since I'll be using my KX for any tripod macro work. I could sell the Kiron 105 macro, but that would leave a big hole between 50 and 135. Anyway, I find myself still scouring the Web for deals on holes in my lineup, real or imagined. I've decided I don't need an 8mm circular fisheye. But I still have no 300. Or a practical zoom, like the Ricoh 28-100/4 that just got away--something to take to the fair or amusement park. Driving in to work today, I heard an ad for a site called Choose to Save. It made me realize how discretionary all these new purchases are, and how I've neglected savings and other family obligations to acquire each "just this once" find. Maybe my wife is wrong that I should get by with just one body and one lens. But Surely I already own an embarrassment of riches. Do I really need a 300/4 or 4.5? Of course not. It's too dim for indoor use anyway, and right now my girls aren't into outdoor team sports. Of course, they probably will be in a year or two, and the 300 I want is scarce but available now. I have no trouble resisting items that are readily available. It's the elusive, buy-me-now-or-lose-me-forever deals that I find hard to pass up. And while forever may be an exaggeration, I can name you a handful of lenses that come around less often than once a year, in all my 100+ links. Will someone help me appreciate what I have and STOP ALREADY? [EMAIL PROTECTED] - mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
too much grain?!?
Recently, I did a fashion/glamour shoot with my favorite model, and used Fuji HG1600 for the first time. I rated it at ISO1250 to be on the safe side. The available light shots are nice and moody, and the grain is interesting on some of the shots, but on others I wish I'd used a finer grained film. I had the film scanned to PhotoCD, and I'm wondering whether anyone knows of a way to reduce the appearance of grain digitally? Sharpen only adds to the grainy look. Smoothing helps, but is there a better way? I'm using PhotoMAX Pro, and sometimes Photoshop 5.0. 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 .
OT - Digital printing in Boston area
Hello Folks, I have scanned some good negatives on my HP scanner and done some fixing work on the scratches etc. I printed it at home - I have HP 932 C printer, which does quite good job, however, I want to have couple of photographs printed in size larger than 8.5 * 11. I want to have the colours maintained as I have in my printing at home - I live in Boston. Any idea where can I have this kind of work done ? Also, what I am thinking is to have it printed on Epson 1280 - if I feel, I might go for at some later date. Is it possible to have this kind of arrangement made ? Any and all links most welcome. Oh, I forgot to mention - I have the .tiff file of the pictures. Thanks in advance. Anand _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
