RE: New lens
As usually the PDML-ers provided the solution for my problem - THANKS:) Of course I did the same thing you did:)) I removed the filter, thinking why the ^%$&^% it should be there:) After putting the filter back on the lens, everything works fine, of course:) BTW, so why the ... this filter is needed to focus on infinity? What's the idea? Greetz Artur - >Artur, > >Are you sure you have the filter attached at the back? I had the same when I >thought to be smart and remove it to reduce any more glass then what is >really needed. In this case, it is really needed. > >Frits Wüthrich -- Okresl Swoje potrzeby - my znajdziemy oferte za Ciebie! [ http://oferty.onet.pl ] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: AF500FTZ
- >The exposure compensation will have no effect on your shutter speed >or aperture because you've set them manually. The -1 will just affect >the flash output. > >Am I making sense? It's very easy but might sound a little harder >than it actually is. You are, thanks:) It is actually VERY simlple. >The Sunpak is ttl, right? The trick will work with it too. Yes, it is TTL. Well, I've never thought of using it this way >For me it meant divorce. Come on! I'm married for just 6 months:) Besides, truth to say my wife is pretty forbearing anyway. And she's just gotten involved in phtography, too - right after I had given her my previous camera - the MZ-7:))) >It takes a split second longer than having a separate flash >compensation control, but I find it to be pretty easy. It is both easy and fast so good to me. Thanks:) > >>The flash has the possibility to manually reduce its power output - >>does it work with the MZ-5n? > >Yes. > >tv I have never fully understood the difference between the flash compensation and the power reduction. I've always thought that if I set the -1EV compensation OR reduce the power output to 1/2, it would mean the same effect. Am I right or wrong? Greetz Artur -- Okresl Swoje potrzeby - my znajdziemy oferte za Ciebie! [ http://oferty.onet.pl ] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Ever heard of Zenza sp 35mm camera ?
Has anyone ever heard of Zenza SP 35mm SLR camera ? This one has got ZENZA written on top of the pentaprism and is completely black. The mount is screw (probably 49mm). Any info please. Regards, Prasanta. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Kodak 160NC, 160VC, Fuji NPS160, NPC160?
Just wondering what's your opinions on these films, how they compared to each other? The Kodak web site said they should be rated at 160, is that really true? How about Fuji? I planned to do some portrait outdoor daylight and would like to know which to pick. Thx! regards, Alan Chan _ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: AF500FTZ
On Mon, 8 Apr 2002, tom wrote: > > Overall, a more capable flash than the 500FTZ except > >in swivel and GN. > Which are obviously 2 very important features. For me, a flash > without swivel is practically useless, and an extra 40% more power is > nothing to sneeze at. Do remember that AF360FTZ can do wireless TTL; so the lack of swivel is not as big a handicap when you can place the flash anywhere, and in any position. -- --Lawrence Kwan--SMS Info Service/Ringtone Convertor--PGP:finger/www-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence/ -Key ID:0x6D23F3C4-- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: helmets -was: Holding a camrea
- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: Re: OT: helmets -was: Holding a camrea > > Oddly enough, I'm not in favor of most helmet laws, believing that > adults should have the freedom to splatter their brains all over the > roadway, if they so desire. Depends on where you live. You don't have socialized health care, so your society is under no compulsion beyond human compassion to try to stuff your brains back into your skull when you go splat. You buy your health insurance, and you take your chances. If a society has to pay to fix you up as part of it's social charter with it's citizens, then it also has a right to tell you to wear appropriate protective gear. 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: Using MZ-M with Non-Dedicated Flash
I'm jumping in late, and have probably missed something, but from what I have read, it could be the trigger voltage on the flash is too high. the newer electronic bodies don't behave well when older third party flashes are connected to them...My ZX-M would do a "stutter step"; it would fire, fire again, and then advance the film. The high voltage running through the electronics really makes the cameras act weird and could very well fry them. William in Utah. T Rittenhouse wrote: > > I would guess, I certainly don't have a MZ-M to check, that the mirror is > mechanically linked and releases when the shutter button is press, while the > shutter is electrically linked and doesn't fire until the flash is fully > charged. > > Of course, his camera could simply be broken. It is hard to do > troubleshooting from a short description. My experence is that even when you > have had those same siimptoms hundreds of times and the problem turned out > to be the same, the time you swear that is the problem, is going to be the > time you are wrong. > > Ciao, > Graywolf > http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto > > > - Original Message - > From: Maciej Marchlewski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: PDML <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 5:32 AM > Subject: Re: Using MZ-M with Non-Dedicated Flash > > > Dnia 8-04-2002 o godz. 1:55 T Rittenhouse napisal(a): > > > Because when you use the flash on manual, it uses the full > > charge of the > > > condensers for each shot. That means it has to do a full > > recycle. On auto it > > > just uses part of the charge and only has to do a partial > > recharge. > > > Depending on the distance that can be very short or almost as > > long as on > > > manual. > > > > > > Ciao, > > > Graywolf > > > http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto > > > --- > > - > > > > OK. That's all true but what it has to do with a problem that > > Jeff described: > > > > > > > Using the flash, there > > > > > seems to be a long time delay between the mirror > > > > > moving up and the shutter > > > > > actually firing. When I remove the flash, the > > > > > camera works normally, with > > > > > no noticeable delay. > > > > What you wrote is exactly how flashes work - full power on > > manual and power adjusted to the needs when in auto. But how > > would it affect the time between raising mirror and firing a > > shutter? > > To Jeff - although I don't know the explanation to your problem > > (I use Pentax 201SA flash and nothing like this ever happened to > > me) there is a possitive part of it. Your MZ-M has a mirror > > prefire right now! :-) > > > > Maciej > > > > --- > > Zobacz B³êkitn± Planetê... jest cudowna, zadziwiaj±ca, tajemnicza! > > Kliknij! < http://ksiazki.wp.pl/blekitnaplaneta/ > > > - > > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: helmets -was: Holding a camrea
On Monday 08 April 2002 08:05 pm, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > Oddly enough, I'm not in favor of most helmet laws, believing that > adults should have the freedom to splatter their brains all over the > roadway, if they so desire. Yeah, but if they don't do a good job of it and end up in a coma in a state hospital for the next 20 years, I don't want my taxes to have to pay for their good judgment. -- Kenneth Archer, San Antonio, Texas [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Digital Spotmeter Found
On ebay (Australia) will ship internationally. I would go after it if I didn't already have one. http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1344518809 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: OT: helmets -was: Holding a camrea
I've ridden over 100,000 miles on motorcycles, and have twice been hit by cars. My common sense could not protect me from the lack of common sense by others ... and then there are the people who are just plain out to get you. Anyone who's ridden a lot has at least one story about some jamoke in a Buick that thought you were a good target. I always wore the best helmet I could buy ... not afford, but buy. When the then new Kevlar helmets hit the market, I had a new Simpson as soon as I could find one that fit me. Oddly enough, I'm not in favor of most helmet laws, believing that adults should have the freedom to splatter their brains all over the roadway, if they so desire. frank theriault wrote: > > I know we're getting off topic here, but I gotta agree with you, Ken. > I'm one of the few bike messengers in Toronto who wears a helmet. In the > 6 years that I've been doing this, I think I've fallen and hit my head 4 > or 5 times. It's quite an amazing feeling: As I fall (it seems to be in > slow motion), I think, "my head's about to hit the pavement - ~man~ is > this gonna hurt". And, it doesn't! At least not my head (shoulder, hip, > arm - yes; head - no). > > No, a helmet is no replacement for common sense. And, I don't think I > take more chances because I wear one; one doesn't want to go down with > or without a helmet. But the reality is that most of those accidents > weren't my fault. Cars change lanes without looking, make late turns > through intersections, run red lights, whatever. In a collision with a > two ton car, the 170 pound (bike and rider together) cyclist will lose - > it's just simple physics. Whether I'm in the right or in the wrong makes > no difference to my cranium. > > I can say for a fact that a helmet has saved me from stitches, > concussions, or worse. I guess it's a personal choice, but I'll choose > helmet every time. > > As I said, it's off topic, so it's my last word on the matter... > > -frank > > Ken Archer wrote: > > > As a cycling coach, I used to tell my riders if you have a $10 head, > > wear a $10 helmet. If you have a $100 head, wear a $100 helmet. If > > you head isn't worth anything, don't wear anything. The only people > > who don't fall off bikes are those who don't get on one. It's not a > > matter of if, but when. -- 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: 135-600mm lens on 3011BN+3030 head setup
cool :) Bogen should be easily available from my local store. Please do send me the model no when you can. It will help! :) thanks, nitin On Mon, Apr 08, 2002 at 11:59:25PM -0400, J. C. O'Connell wrote: > > -Original Message- > > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Nitin Garg > > Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 11:53 PM > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: Re: 135-600mm lens on 3011BN+3030 head setup > > > > > > Do you have a recommendation on a good monopod to use it with ? As it is > > I am looking to buy one since I cant carry around a tripod all the time :) > > > > > > > I have a bogen that works nice, its locked in my car so i > cant give you the model number right now. > 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: New lister and some questions (long- sorry)
On Mon, Apr 08, 2002 at 10:52:39PM -0500, Ken Archer wrote: > Check with KEH or B&H for retail prices and then set your limit. This part is very important! I have seen things going for more than retail price of new or dealer's price of used equipment in better condition. cheers, nitin - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: 135-600mm lens on 3011BN+3030 head setup
Yes I have. I use my 135mm-600mm SMCT on a monopod. It's a hell of a lot easier to compose than it would be with a triopod. It's not really too hard to hold steady. I use one hand on the body ( trigger finger) and my other hand towards the front of the lens. It does get hard to hold steady when its windy though. I always use a strong short camera strap on the body around my neck just in case something slips... JCO > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Chris Brogden > Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2002 12:00 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: 135-600mm lens on 3011BN+3030 head setup > > > On Mon, 8 Apr 2002, J. C. O'Connell wrote: > > > Even if doesnt break, the lens may slip down and' cause the whole > > triop to go out of balance and fall. I would be very careful. Secondly > > its a 600mm lens! Even the slightest movements are going to throw off > > the composition. I would use a monopod, its almost as good as a tripod > > without the hassles... > > Interesting... have you used a monopod on 600mm lenses before, and with > what result? I never have, but I'd imagine that it would be hard to > steady the lens, since (as you said), even the slightest movements will > throw off the composition or blur the image slightly. Is it not as bad as > I think it would be? > > 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 .
OT: New e-mail Address
Hi Everyone, I just want to let everyone know that I am now using [ [EMAIL PROTECTED] ] as my new email address for the PDML, and no longer using [ [EMAIL PROTECTED] ] Regards, Jose R. Rodriguez [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pflugerville, TX - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Holding a camrea
On Mon, 8 Apr 2002, Ken Archer wrote: > You must have seen some of the mountain bike race courses I have put > together. ;-) > > On Monday 08 April 2002 10:26 pm, Chris Brogden wrote: > > So why not wear full body padding? Would the padding best be used before or after I wound up in traction? :) 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: 135-600mm lens on 3011BN+3030 head setup
Even if doesnt break, the lens may slip down and' cause the whole triop to go out of balance and fall. I would be very careful. Secondly its a 600mm lens! Even the slightest movements are going to throw off the composition. I would use a monopod, its almost as good as a tripod without the hassles... JCO > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Chris Brogden > Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 11:50 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: 135-600mm lens on 3011BN+3030 head setup > > > On Mon, 8 Apr 2002, J. C. O'Connell wrote: > > > > On Mon, 8 Apr 2002, Nitin Garg wrote: > > > > > > > I have a bogen 3011N with 3030 head and it serves me well with the > > > > small itty-bitty lenses I have. Its specs say supports > 11.20 lbs. But > > > > I am receiving a SMC K 135-600mm lens soon and the lens > itself weighs > > > > 4070 g (~9 lbs -- source kmp page). With the cam body about 1 lbs, > > > > thats making it really close to the max weight. Should i try using > > > > this tripod or get a beefier one ? > > > > > > Since you're getting the lens, and already have the pod/head > combo, why > > > not try it for yourself and see if you can detect any movement? > > > > > > chris > > Right, and the movement may be the head snapping and the lens plunging > > to earth! I warn you. I wouldnt mount that lens on anything but > the biggest > > of tripods/heads... > > JCO > > I doubt that. The 141RC head is a pretty tough piece of metal. You might > bend the handles, or not be able to keep the lens steady, but I can't see > the head itself breaking. Has anyone ever broken a 141RC/3030 head > before? > > 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: 135-600mm lens on 3011BN+3030 head setup
On Mon, 8 Apr 2002, J. C. O'Connell wrote: > Even if doesnt break, the lens may slip down and' cause the whole > triop to go out of balance and fall. I would be very careful. Secondly > its a 600mm lens! Even the slightest movements are going to throw off > the composition. I would use a monopod, its almost as good as a tripod > without the hassles... Interesting... have you used a monopod on 600mm lenses before, and with what result? I never have, but I'd imagine that it would be hard to steady the lens, since (as you said), even the slightest movements will throw off the composition or blur the image slightly. Is it not as bad as I think it would be? 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: 135-600mm lens on 3011BN+3030 head setup
> -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Nitin Garg > Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 11:53 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: 135-600mm lens on 3011BN+3030 head setup > > > Do you have a recommendation on a good monopod to use it with ? As it is > I am looking to buy one since I cant carry around a tripod all the time :) > > > I have a bogen that works nice, its locked in my car so i cant give you the model number right now. 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: New lister and some questions (long- sorry)
- Original Message - From: TM Subject: New lister and some questions (long- sorry) > Hi, > I just wanted to say hello, as a brand-new subscriber to the list. > > Being a Pentax user from day one (my father has Pentax SLRs that > I've kind of inherited), I'm looking to add to my current equipment so > that I can effectively use what I have available to me as well as > increase my equipment. > > My primary SLR is a Pentax Super-A, but I only have one lens for it- > a 35-70 SMC-A f/4. I obviously need some more lenses- a wide angle and > a telephoto to start off with and could use some help in selecting > lenses. > > I'm not a serious photographer, so please bear with me and the > newbie/idiot > questions. Are you a frivolous photographer? > > What would be a good 24mm wide angle lens that isn't ultra-expensive? > I'm > on a budget and would like to keep the lens at $200 or less, if > possible, > used, in excellent condition. I don't know if this is possible at that > budget. I bet K and A 24mm lenses get pricey. Tamron makes a nice manual focus 24mm, as does Sigma. I don't think Sigmas are as well built as Tamrons. Something to consider if you are tough on equipment. > > Also, I'm looking for something like a 80-200mm zoom or 100-300mm. Any > suggestions > for a decent inexpensive zoom, again hopefully under $200? SMCP-A 80-200 f/4 is very good. Might be reasonable price. The Takumar version is to be laid down and avoided. Tamron 80-210 f/3.8, like this one: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1343689187 are quite good. This one looks a bit beaten on. > > I couldn't find a whole lot of info on winders, but seeing that I could > use > either the Motor Drive A or the Winder ME-II w/ the Super-A, which one > would > you suggest I try to find and purchase and why? My primary interest is > motorsports > photography, which is why I'd like the motor drive as my conception is > that the > motor drive will allow me to shoot more photographs more quickly than by > manually > winding each frame. The motor will do an extra frame and a bit per second. > > Another thing I'm not too clear on is whether I need to purchase a > battery pack > separately from the Motor Drive or whether that is included as it would > seem to > me that you need a power source for the motor drive, right? An 8AA battery pack should be included with the drive. The winder has a built in battery compartment. > > I'd also like to get a TTL flash and am thinking about getting the > AF280- is > that a good choice or should I look at something else? Anything I should > be careful > of in terms of compatibility- it seems as though this flash should work, > but I'm > not sure if there were variations in the model over the years. AF 280 is a very good flash. If you want to get away from the deer caught in the headlights effect, consider a separate flash gun, such as the AF400T, or a Metz 45 or 60 series. The Metz 60 has the advantage of being able to compete with the sun for light output. > > One last thing- I have an old screw-mount Spotmatic that doesn't work > properly- > the shutter speed is inaccurate. The local camera shop said it's not > worth fixing, > as it could cost quite a bit to fix and that doesn't guarantee that it > will last- > he mentioned that the meters on these cameras go bad quite often and > that the batteries > that power the meter are no longer made and the new equivalent doesn't > work as well? > I'm thinking that if it's no good to repair, I'll just retire the > Spotmatic and > use the screw mount adapter on my Super A, possibly buy another Super A > or something > similar as a backup body so I can use the nice screwmount lenses that I > already > have. Or I could get a new ZX-M to use, but I'm not sure if that's > a good choice, considering that something like a ZX-5n or ZX-L isn't > that expensive. > The autofocus isn't critical for me as I'm used to manual-focus cameras > and AF in > the cheaper cameras doesn't always work well, IME. Get a second opinion on the Spotmatic. Your repair guy is correct about the batteries. Have you tested the shutter for linearity? Don't get an MZ-5 with the idea of using manual focus. The viewfinder and screen are OK for framing, but terrible for focusing. I would hope the ZX-M has a better screen. Don't overlook a nice Program Plus also. They are a pretty nice little camera. They don't seem as bouncy as the Super Program, but I haven't formally tested that theory. Where I am, there are about a dozen ME-Supers for sale. They aren't all that expensive. 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: 135-600mm lens on 3011BN+3030 head setup
Do you have a recommendation on a good monopod to use it with ? As it is I am looking to buy one since I cant carry around a tripod all the time :) On Mon, Apr 08, 2002 at 11:41:05PM -0400, J. C. O'Connell wrote: > > Subject: Re: 135-600mm lens on 3011BN+3030 head setup > > > > > > On Mon, 8 Apr 2002, Nitin Garg wrote: > > > > > I have a bogen 3011N with 3030 head and it serves me well with the > > > small itty-bitty lenses I have. Its specs say supports 11.20 lbs. But > > > I am receiving a SMC K 135-600mm lens soon and the lens itself weighs > > > 4070 g (~9 lbs -- source kmp page). With the cam body about 1 lbs, > > > thats making it really close to the max weight. Should i try using > > > this tripod or get a beefier one ? > > > > Since you're getting the lens, and already have the pod/head combo, why > > not try it for yourself and see if you can detect any movement? > > > > chris > Right, and the movement may be the head snapping and the lens plunging > to earth! I warn you. I wouldnt mount that lens on anything but the biggest > of tripods/heads... > 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: Holding a camrea
=20?= .ca> MIME-Version: 1.0 Message-Id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit You must have seen some of the mountain bike race courses I have put together. ;-) On Monday 08 April 2002 10:26 pm, Chris Brogden wrote: > So why not wear full body padding? -- Kenneth Archer, San Antonio, Texas [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: 135-600mm lens on 3011BN+3030 head setup
On Mon, 8 Apr 2002, J. C. O'Connell wrote: > > On Mon, 8 Apr 2002, Nitin Garg wrote: > > > > > I have a bogen 3011N with 3030 head and it serves me well with the > > > small itty-bitty lenses I have. Its specs say supports 11.20 lbs. But > > > I am receiving a SMC K 135-600mm lens soon and the lens itself weighs > > > 4070 g (~9 lbs -- source kmp page). With the cam body about 1 lbs, > > > thats making it really close to the max weight. Should i try using > > > this tripod or get a beefier one ? > > > > Since you're getting the lens, and already have the pod/head combo, why > > not try it for yourself and see if you can detect any movement? > > > > chris > Right, and the movement may be the head snapping and the lens plunging > to earth! I warn you. I wouldnt mount that lens on anything but the biggest > of tripods/heads... > JCO I doubt that. The 141RC head is a pretty tough piece of metal. You might bend the handles, or not be able to keep the lens steady, but I can't see the head itself breaking. Has anyone ever broken a 141RC/3030 head before? 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: RE: Leaf Shutters
the book "Photographic Materials and Processes" by Leslie Stroebel, John Compton, Ira Current, and Richard Zakia has an explaination of why this happens and has a table of corrections to use. On Mon, Apr 08, 2002 at 09:23:03PM -0600, William Robb wrote: > - Original Message - > From: Shel Belinkoff > Subject: Re: RE: Leaf Shutters > > > > According to the Kodak Professional Photoguide, as well as > > numerous sources on the 'net, including mailing lists that > feature > > cameras with leaf shutters, high shutter speeds used in > conjunction > > with smaller apertures produce slower effective shutter > speeds, > > producing more exposure than the indicated shutter > speed/f-stop > > combination. This is caused, according to Kodak, "by the > geometry > > of the lens-shutter-diaphragm assembly combined with inertia > of > > moving parts, and is not a manufacturing defect." > > I have heard this as well. I did test my 90mm leaf lens shutter > against the camera shutter. I don't recall seing any glaring > differences. This might mean my 6x7 body has a slow shutter. > This would be no surprise, given the size of the thing. > I don't recall ever using a view camera shutter faster than > about 1/30th of a second. > > 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: 135-600mm lens on 3011BN+3030 head setup
look before you leap principle :) Better to ask in case its a strict nono rather than see things go in front of you and think frantically about stopping it Or in case there is something to ensure or watch out for (dont want the thing collapsing when i am not looking to catch it) etc. On Mon, Apr 08, 2002 at 10:18:39PM -0500, Chris Brogden wrote: > On Mon, 8 Apr 2002, Nitin Garg wrote: > > > I have a bogen 3011N with 3030 head and it serves me well with the > > small itty-bitty lenses I have. Its specs say supports 11.20 lbs. But > > I am receiving a SMC K 135-600mm lens soon and the lens itself weighs > > 4070 g (~9 lbs -- source kmp page). With the cam body about 1 lbs, > > thats making it really close to the max weight. Should i try using > > this tripod or get a beefier one ? > > Since you're getting the lens, and already have the pod/head combo, why > not try it for yourself and see if you can detect any movement? > > 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: New lister and some questions (long- sorry)
I guess about 90% of my gear came off ebay and I have always been satisfied with my purchases or the seller made it right. Ebay is no different than the big camera store in any big city. Since you are dealing with used equipment you have to use common sense. Read the descriptions carefully five times and then read them again. Consider where the buyer is coming from. Check with KEH or B&H for retail prices and then set your limit. When you have made a selection wait till the last 30 seconds of the auction and bid your maximum. I got one a few days ago with 2 seconds left but that is another topic. I don't know of any other source where you have a better selection to choose from on a daily basis. It's just one big international garage sale. On Monday 08 April 2002 09:53 pm, TM wrote: > Anyone have recommendations for a good source for this stuff? I > hesitate to use ebay because I'm concerned about getting a good >camera. > > Taka -- Kenneth Archer, San Antonio, Texas [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: 135-600mm lens on 3011BN+3030 head setup
> Subject: Re: 135-600mm lens on 3011BN+3030 head setup > > > On Mon, 8 Apr 2002, Nitin Garg wrote: > > > I have a bogen 3011N with 3030 head and it serves me well with the > > small itty-bitty lenses I have. Its specs say supports 11.20 lbs. But > > I am receiving a SMC K 135-600mm lens soon and the lens itself weighs > > 4070 g (~9 lbs -- source kmp page). With the cam body about 1 lbs, > > thats making it really close to the max weight. Should i try using > > this tripod or get a beefier one ? > > Since you're getting the lens, and already have the pod/head combo, why > not try it for yourself and see if you can detect any movement? > > chris Right, and the movement may be the head snapping and the lens plunging to earth! I warn you. I wouldnt mount that lens on anything but the biggest of tripods/heads... 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: 135-600mm lens on 3011BN+3030 head setup
On Mon, 8 Apr 2002, Nitin Garg wrote: > I have a bogen 3011N with 3030 head and it serves me well with the > small itty-bitty lenses I have. Its specs say supports 11.20 lbs. But > I am receiving a SMC K 135-600mm lens soon and the lens itself weighs > 4070 g (~9 lbs -- source kmp page). With the cam body about 1 lbs, > thats making it really close to the max weight. Should i try using > this tripod or get a beefier one ? Since you're getting the lens, and already have the pod/head combo, why not try it for yourself and see if you can detect any movement? 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: Calibrating a 6x7 TTL prism finder
- Original Message - From: Peifer, William Subject: Calibrating a 6x7 TTL prism finder Peter: I think the second way would be the correct way, as this will let you set both sensitivity and linearity. However, I would really want to know which pot did what. 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: Holding a camrea
On Mon, 8 Apr 2002, Ken Archer wrote: > As a cycling coach, I used to tell my riders if you have a $10 head, > wear a $10 helmet. If you have a $100 head, wear a $100 helmet. If > you head isn't worth anything, don't wear anything. The only people > who don't fall off bikes are those who don't get on one. It's not a > matter of if, but when. So why not wear full body padding? I don't argue against the use of helmets (I think they're a great idea), but for me it's a matter of assessing the risk. I ride very seldom, but when I do I love the feel of fresh air streaming past my head. When you consider how and where I ride, the odds of my getting into an accident are sufficiently small that I'm willing to forgo the protection of a helmet for the increase in comfort and pleasure. If I rode every day, I'd probably use a helmet, and maybe other protection as well. I've also had training that's taught me how to fall properly from being thrown scary distances, so the danger there is minimal. 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: RE: Leaf Shutters
- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: Re: RE: Leaf Shutters > According to the Kodak Professional Photoguide, as well as > numerous sources on the 'net, including mailing lists that feature > cameras with leaf shutters, high shutter speeds used in conjunction > with smaller apertures produce slower effective shutter speeds, > producing more exposure than the indicated shutter speed/f-stop > combination. This is caused, according to Kodak, "by the geometry > of the lens-shutter-diaphragm assembly combined with inertia of > moving parts, and is not a manufacturing defect." I have heard this as well. I did test my 90mm leaf lens shutter against the camera shutter. I don't recall seing any glaring differences. This might mean my 6x7 body has a slow shutter. This would be no surprise, given the size of the thing. I don't recall ever using a view camera shutter faster than about 1/30th of a second. 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: helmets -was: Holding a camrea
I have never seen a bicyclye messagener that was not crazy. While my comments had to do with motorcycles, where in most states the helmet is a legal requirement anyway, I don't where a helmet on a bicycle either, at one time back in my thirtys I rode a bike exclusively summer, and winter in Detroit. I was known all around as the guy with the icecycles in his beard. I was infuencial in the security guys at Henry Ford Community College using bicycles to patrol the campus. So I have had quite a bit of experience riding bicycles as well. I have never hit my head. I have only fallen a couple of times (since I was a kid). Riding a bicycle in traffic is only reasonalbly safe if you act like a vichicle and obay the same rules as other vihicles, bicycle messengers do neither. Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto - Original Message - From: frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 9:56 PM Subject: Re: OT: helmets -was: Holding a camrea > I know we're getting off topic here, but I gotta agree with you, Ken. > I'm one of the few bike messengers in Toronto who wears a helmet. In the > 6 years that I've been doing this, I think I've fallen and hit my head 4 > or 5 times. It's quite an amazing feeling: As I fall (it seems to be in > slow motion), I think, "my head's about to hit the pavement - ~man~ is > this gonna hurt". And, it doesn't! At least not my head (shoulder, hip, > arm - yes; head - no). > > No, a helmet is no replacement for common sense. And, I don't think I > take more chances because I wear one; one doesn't want to go down with > or without a helmet. But the reality is that most of those accidents > weren't my fault. Cars change lanes without looking, make late turns > through intersections, run red lights, whatever. In a collision with a > two ton car, the 170 pound (bike and rider together) cyclist will lose - > it's just simple physics. Whether I'm in the right or in the wrong makes > no difference to my cranium. > > I can say for a fact that a helmet has saved me from stitches, > concussions, or worse. I guess it's a personal choice, but I'll choose > helmet every time. > > As I said, it's off topic, so it's my last word on the matter... > > -frank > > Ken Archer wrote: > > > As a cycling coach, I used to tell my riders if you have a $10 head, > > wear a $10 helmet. If you have a $100 head, wear a $100 helmet. If > > you head isn't worth anything, don't wear anything. The only people > > who don't fall off bikes are those who don't get on one. It's not a > > matter of if, but when. > > > > -- > "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: New lister and some questions (long- sorry)
TM wrote: > > What do you think about the following lenses? > 135 f/2.5 > 24 f/3.5 > 50 f/1.4 > > All are SMC Super Takumar screw mount. > Those are superb lenses, all of them. Some say the 50/1.4 SMC Tak is the best normal lens ever made. The other two are also ranked among the very best Pentax glass. I've had Spotmatics CLAed for right around $100, which included a meter calibration. I would go ahead and fix the camera, if it's in good physical condition. 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 .
Re: Holding a camrea
You are absolutely right, with 100k miles behind me I must be due. But since I have always lived in states that give you tickets if you don't it is irrelevant. I do know this, my ex decided she wanted to get a license. Since she was too young to be grandfathered in like I was she had to take a motorcycle safety course. Trainer's like you taught her so well she not only didn't get her license, she refused to ride with me, and tried very hard to make me sell the bike and stop riding myself. I guess, you can figure out what I think of your opinion from that. Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto - Original Message - From: Ken Archer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 10:05 PM Subject: Re: Holding a camrea > As a cycling coach, I used to tell my riders if you have a $10 head, > wear a $10 helmet. If you have a $100 head, wear a $100 helmet. If > you head isn't worth anything, don't wear anything. The only people > who don't fall off bikes are those who don't get on one. It's not a > matter of if, but when. > > On Monday 08 April 2002 08:44 pm, T Rittenhouse wrote: > > I do not consider a helmet as a replacement for common sense, > > since I have common sense, I do not feel a great need for a helmet. > > Unless it is bug season of course . > > > > Ciao, > > Graywolf > > http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto > -- > Kenneth Archer, San Antonio, Texas > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Where Posts?
> Yes, You've been put in "read only" mode, so you can't post. Nope, the other way around. This is "write only" mode ;) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: New lister and some questions (long- sorry)
I dont shoot fast moving objects much so my opinion might not work for you but i didnt find this inconvenient. Often i could just focus stopped down directly and in case it was too dark, open a few stops, focus and quicky stop down again. But if you are used to using program mode then this would be inconvenient for you :) If you are careful you can get good buys on ebay. Photo.net and rec.photo.marketplace and this list itself are other sources to look at. In case you are interested, i am getting rid of some SM lenses myself. cheers, nitin On Mon, Apr 08, 2002 at 10:53:26PM -0400, TM wrote: > So if I use screwmount lenses on a K-mount body, I'll have to focus w/ > the > aperture open, then meter stopped down? That's a lot of work, maybe not > too > bad for shooting non-moving subjects or when shooting at the same spot > and > focus for a time. I gotta think about that- I might have to buy some > screwmount bodies, then. > > Anyone have recommendations for a good source for this stuff? I hesitate > to > use ebay because I'm concerned about getting a good camera. > > Taka > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: New lister and some questions (long- sorry)
Hello and welcome! Pentax 24/2.8 K (original) can be found on ebay for anywhere between $180 and $250 in excellent/mint- condition. I just bought an SMC-A (later) version, effectively, for $240. Those are reportedly superb lenses. Best, Mike - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re:
LX MZ-S Super-A MZ-3 and Spotmatic Take Ueda, Osaka, Japan [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.tripod.co.jp/hayatama/photo/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 lister and some questions (long- sorry)
Hi, I just wanted to say hello, as a brand-new subscriber to the list. Being a Pentax user from day one (my father has Pentax SLRs that I've kind of inherited), I'm looking to add to my current equipment so that I can effectively use what I have available to me as well as increase my equipment. My primary SLR is a Pentax Super-A, but I only have one lens for it- a 35-70 SMC-A f/4. I obviously need some more lenses- a wide angle and a telephoto to start off with and could use some help in selecting lenses. I'm not a serious photographer, so please bear with me and the newbie/idiot questions. What would be a good 24mm wide angle lens that isn't ultra-expensive? I'm on a budget and would like to keep the lens at $200 or less, if possible, used, in excellent condition. I don't know if this is possible at that budget. Also, I'm looking for something like a 80-200mm zoom or 100-300mm. Any suggestions for a decent inexpensive zoom, again hopefully under $200? I couldn't find a whole lot of info on winders, but seeing that I could use either the Motor Drive A or the Winder ME-II w/ the Super-A, which one would you suggest I try to find and purchase and why? My primary interest is motorsports photography, which is why I'd like the motor drive as my conception is that the motor drive will allow me to shoot more photographs more quickly than by manually winding each frame. Another thing I'm not too clear on is whether I need to purchase a battery pack separately from the Motor Drive or whether that is included as it would seem to me that you need a power source for the motor drive, right? I'd also like to get a TTL flash and am thinking about getting the AF280- is that a good choice or should I look at something else? Anything I should be careful of in terms of compatibility- it seems as though this flash should work, but I'm not sure if there were variations in the model over the years. One last thing- I have an old screw-mount Spotmatic that doesn't work properly- the shutter speed is inaccurate. The local camera shop said it's not worth fixing, as it could cost quite a bit to fix and that doesn't guarantee that it will last- he mentioned that the meters on these cameras go bad quite often and that the batteries that power the meter are no longer made and the new equivalent doesn't work as well? I'm thinking that if it's no good to repair, I'll just retire the Spotmatic and use the screw mount adapter on my Super A, possibly buy another Super A or something similar as a backup body so I can use the nice screwmount lenses that I already have. Or I could get a new ZX-M to use, but I'm not sure if that's a good choice, considering that something like a ZX-5n or ZX-L isn't that expensive. The autofocus isn't critical for me as I'm used to manual-focus cameras and AF in the cheaper cameras doesn't always work well, IME. Thanks for listening, Taka - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Where Posts?
Yes, You've been put in "read only" mode, so you can't post. I didn't see this post either. I'm a psychic. Len --- - Original Message - From: "Bob Blakely" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Robert Charles Blakely" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "pentax-discuss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 6:58 PM Subject: Where Posts? > Sent post at 12:54 PDT, now 16:56 PDT. Other mail (including PDML mail) arrives in a > timely fashion. No post! Did my posts get banned from the list? > > Regards, > Bob... > --- > "In the carboniferous epoch > we were promised perpetual peace. > They swore if we gave up our weapons > that the wars of the tribes would cease. > But when we disarmed they sold us, > and delivered us, bound, to our foe. > And the gods of the copybook headings said, > 'Stick to the devil you know.' " > --Rudyard Kipling > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > 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 .
135-600mm lens on 3011BN+3030 head setup
hi, How realistic is the advertised support limit of tripods ? As in if a tripod system's specs say supports 12 lbs, can it really do that or is putting anything over say 10 lbs on it make the tripod unstable/collapse/ give away ? I have a bogen 3011N with 3030 head and it serves me well with the small itty-bitty lenses I have. Its specs say supports 11.20 lbs. But I am receiving a SMC K 135-600mm lens soon and the lens itself weighs 4070 g (~9 lbs -- source kmp page). With the cam body about 1 lbs, thats making it really close to the max weight. Should i try using this tripod or get a beefier one ? thanks, nitin - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: 135-600mm lens on 3011BN+3030 head setup
> Subject: 135-600mm lens on 3011BN+3030 head setup > > > hi, > > How realistic is the advertised support limit of tripods ? As in if a > tripod system's specs say supports 12 lbs, can it really do that or is > putting anything over say 10 lbs on it make the tripod unstable/collapse/ > give away ? > > I have a bogen 3011N with 3030 head and it serves me well with the small > itty-bitty lenses I have. Its specs say supports 11.20 lbs. But I am > receiving a SMC K 135-600mm lens soon and the lens itself weighs 4070 g > (~9 lbs -- source kmp page). With the cam body about 1 lbs, thats making > it really close to the max weight. Should i try using this tripod or get > a beefier one ? > > thanks, > nitin The 135-600 doesnt lend itself well to a tripod ( use a monopod instead ) because the tripod mount on the lens is very near to the lensmount. This puts it out of balance and EXTREME stress on a conventional head. You need a REALLY beefy tripod to mount the lens, i wouldnt try it with a triod rated at only 11 lbs. 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 .
Where Posts?
Sent post at 12:54 PDT, now 16:56 PDT. Other mail (including PDML mail) arrives in a timely fashion. No post! Did my posts get banned from the list? Regards, Bob... --- "In the carboniferous epoch we were promised perpetual peace. They swore if we gave up our weapons that the wars of the tribes would cease. But when we disarmed they sold us, and delivered us, bound, to our foe. And the gods of the copybook headings said, 'Stick to the devil you know.' " --Rudyard Kipling - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: new lenses -- advice?
I meant http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1342771578&r=0&t=0&showTu torial=0&ed=1018273732&indexURL=0&rd=1 and http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItemRedirect&item=1342771427&r= 0&t=0&showTutorial=0&ed=1018273605&indexURL=0 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Your top 5 pentax camera's...
1.SL ( Can't develop the "sticky meter switch" problem because it doesnt have one, but doesnt have the hot shoe, I use the acc. cold shoe when needed) 2. SPII ( has hot shoe that the SP lacked ) 3. SP ( Classic SLR ) 4. Super Program ( has all the bells and whistles except AF) 5. KX ( sorta like a SPF but with better readouts and mirror lock) 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: Tall Pentaxians (was Re: Re:)
Most of us are height-impaired by your standards - :) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 2:17 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Tall Pentaxians (was Re: Re:) Hi, Cotty. You are not alone. I'm 6' 5" too. And since I'm 23, maybe I'll add an inch more in a pair of years. Yes, it's cool to have an aerial point of view, and it's also great to have known all other points of view while growing. Regards Little Albano PS: FYI, it's just legacy, my father is 6' 6" and my brother is almost like me, he 's 6' 4". We make a somewhat impressing view when walking together by the streets. 6'8" ! And I thought I was probably the tallest PDML member at 6' 5" ! Nice when folk have to look up to us eh Bob ;-) Cotty - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Your top 5 pentax camera's...
1). MZ-S 2). Spotmatic 3). MX 4). MeSuper 5). LX - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Holding a camrea
Some years ago a young writer who worked for me had a spurt of creativity and decided to shoot some video while rollerblading...backwards. He fractured his skull and still didn't make the Darwin awards. Those judges are tough. Paul Len Zedel wrote: > > I've done this from a bicycle, the speeds and consequences of becoming > distracted are much less critical. > > What about attaching your camera to a helmet (either on the side or the > top) and lining it up with your vision. That way you won't have to take > your eyes off the road (or whatever else your driving towards). > > Cheers, Len Zedel. > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > 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: 43mm wide open comparison?
Hi ??, Thanks, I guess I should have specified better in my original email, I was actually a bit more of a user review of its sharpness wide open. As I seem to use my lenses wide open quite a bit, so I would require reasonable sharpness. Thanks, Paul - Original Message - From: "Knut Knut" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 7:09 PM Subject: Re: 43mm wide open comparison? > Look at: http://www.takinami.com/yoshihiko/photo/lens_test/ > > when comaring lenses, you should always compare the same f-stops. Extracting > the data for f2.0: > > Lens:Center resolution: corner resolution: > (lines per mm) (lines per mm) > > > FA 43/1.955 55 > FA 50/1.469 55 > FA 35/2.078 69 > > > So from the performance point of view the FA 43/1.9 is actually rather poor. > There is a love factor for built quality in the FA 43 (It is also expensive > so owner feel it MUST be good). From the performance point of view possibly > only the bokeh might actually be better in the FA 43/1.9. For Portrait the > FA 43 might give good results, since less sharp (but contrasty) portraits > are usually felt to be better. On the other hand 43mm is not the typical > portrait lens. > > At f8 the FA 43 is great. But so are the other two lenses. > > Hope this helps, > Knut > > _ > MSN Fotos ist der einfachste Weg, Ihre Fotos auszudrucken und anderen > Benutzern zur Verfügung zu stellen: > http://photos.msn.de/support/worldwide.aspx > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Top 5 SLR
> I currently own a pentax MZ-5 and am looking around for a > new/extra camera. So I'd like to know your top 5 (which I > hope will help me out a bit :D ) Rogier: 1. LX...classy, mechanical, and lots of features, a step up 2. PZ-1 (or PZ-1p?) same as above but big & needs batteries 3. Super Program/Super A TTL flash, A lens, underrated 4. ME Super easy auto and a big viewfinder 5. MX small pro mechanical except for meter circuit Regards, Bob S. 5. Choose between #1 and #2 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Lines on Epson 1280 Prints
Sounds like horizontal banding. Tell him to run the cleaning utility. Bill KG4LOV [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax Discuss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 6:16 PM Subject: Lines on Epson 1280 Prints > My boss frequently turns to me for help with his digital printing. He's > having a problem with his 1280 that I've never encountered with my 1200: > faint parallel lines evenly spaced across the print. My guess is clogged > nozzles. Has anyone else encountered this? Is it just clogging, or could > it be due to something else? > 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: Pentax ME
Hi, James, ~And~ that was $100Cdn, no? Like around $62US? An excellent score by you! -frank James Adams wrote: > I took delivery of the ME, tripod and Honeywell Flash from the local Pawn > Broker. It cost me $100 and the camera worked fine after I swapped the > batteries. I had the disgusting job of cleaning off several years worth of > cigarette tar (yuck) of the camera and the Sigma 80-200mm/f3.5-22: f4-27 > zoom. > > The Sigma lens does not appear to be as damaged as I had thought, as the > scratches I had noted were on a layer of tar. After cleaning the front > element, the lens looks as sharp as a button. The lens still needs another > going over, as the rubber focussing grip is still grotty. Apart from the > cosmetics, the lens seems to function well, although the zoom action is a > tad jerky, but further cleaning may fix this. In all I'm pleased. > 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 . -- "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: How unpleasant.........
In the last several years I've purchased new the FA 300 f4.5, 17-28mm F and a 600mm FA, all have come with the "bayonet" type rear cap. My read on the push on cap is that somewhere, from Pentax to customer, somebody is removing the bayonet cap and replacing it with the push on. Ken Waller - Original Message - From: tom <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, April 07, 2002 11:27 AM Subject: Re: How unpleasant. > On Sun, 7 Apr 2002 17:14:37 +0200, Jostein wrote: > >I've seen the push-on type on only one lens; the FA 28-70/4... > >Maybe it's a cheap zoom thing? > > I think it's a cheap zoom thing, though there might be a couple of > primes in the push-on category, and there might be a couple of > unscrupulous dealers trying to save/make a buck. > > 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: Holding a camrea
Hi, Paul, Yeah, they are tough. Something like you described, you'd have to die in the process to be considered - fractured skull ain't enough. OTOH, had the video cam somehow ended up in his butt, requiring surgical removal, he might have made it. They seem to like "up the butt" at the Darwins... -frank Paul Stenquist wrote: > Some years ago a young writer who worked for me had a spurt of > creativity and decided to shoot some video while > rollerblading...backwards. He fractured his skull and still didn't make > the Darwin awards. Those judges are tough. > Paul > -- "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 .
Pentax ME
I took delivery of the ME, tripod and Honeywell Flash from the local Pawn Broker. It cost me $100 and the camera worked fine after I swapped the batteries. I had the disgusting job of cleaning off several years worth of cigarette tar (yuck) of the camera and the Sigma 80-200mm/f3.5-22: f4-27 zoom. The Sigma lens does not appear to be as damaged as I had thought, as the scratches I had noted were on a layer of tar. After cleaning the front element, the lens looks as sharp as a button. The lens still needs another going over, as the rubber focussing grip is still grotty. Apart from the cosmetics, the lens seems to function well, although the zoom action is a tad jerky, but further cleaning may fix this. In all I'm pleased. 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 .
Re: Your top 5 pentax camera's...
Ok, I'll play since I have to leave the list on Thursday for a couple of weeks. KX LX K-1000 My KX's have always been more reliable than my LX's and take a licking and keep on ticking under much abuse by me. I wish I could combine the two. annsan - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: My 500/4.5 setup
You may also need a more robust tripod head! Ken Waller - Original Message - From: William Kane <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Pentax Discuss <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, April 05, 2002 9:58 PM Subject: My 500/4.5 setup > Hey gang, > >I finally have my setup put together for my new 500/4.5. I'm using > it on my LX with FB-1 and FC-1 action finder. I've put a bogen pistol > grip 3265 on a Velbon VS-3's legs. I may need something (like a bag of > beans) to steady the legs. > >Pics are available at http://wmkane.sciencteacehers.com/P0002713.JPG > and > > http://wmkane.scienceteachers.com/P0002714.JPG > >In the above pics I've got the LX attached, and I've got a 2x and 3x > attached making the lens a 3000/~20 . . . I snapped a pic with the timer > like this, so we'll see what happens. (Anyone know if I can use the > timer & mirror lockup on the LX?) > >For handholding of this lens, I have a pistol grip, though I must > admidt, with the present state of the world, I'm a bit leary of using > this. You can be the judge of why. > >Pics of this setup (including one of me holding it) are at: > http://wmkane.scienceteachers.com/P0002693.JPG > http://wmkane.scienceteachers.com/P0002694.JPG > > Hopefully I'll get some time to shoot with this setup on Sunday . . . > > Illinois 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Lines on Epson 1280 Prints
My boss frequently turns to me for help with his digital printing. He's having a problem with his 1280 that I've never encountered with my 1200: faint parallel lines evenly spaced across the print. My guess is clogged nozzles. Has anyone else encountered this? Is it just clogging, or could it be due to something else? 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 .
Re: The "Velvia" of colour print film?
Funny, very funny. And quite accurate as well. Paul Bruce Dayton wrote: > > Another alternative is to just scan the neg and ruin the colors all by > yourself with saturation increase. > > Bruce Dayton > > Monday, April 08, 2002, 10:26:38 AM, you wrote: > > CB> On Mon, 8 Apr 2002, Bruce Dayton wrote: > > >> The one that was obviously the equivalent was Agfa Ultra 50. Sad to > >> say, it is no longer made. It was discontinued a year or two ago. So > >> what remains - Konica Impressa 50 is quite similar, but handles > >> contrast better - not quite as good in subdued light [snip] > > CB> Just to add to this, the closest thing you can find from Kodak and Fuji > CB> are Kodak's Portra 160VC and Fuji's new NPC (ISO 160). I've never tried > CB> Superia, so I can't comment on that. But no print film is going to give > CB> you those super-saturated, blown-out Velveeta colours. Or you could just > CB> buy a Sony digital camera. :) > > CB> chris > CB> - > CB> This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > CB> go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > CB> visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Your top 5 pentax camera's...
Before anyone (like you Leica lovers out there) jumps all over me, I meant to say "35mm slr". -frank frank theriault wrote: > > LX - The best and most flexible Manual Focus 35mm Pentax (maybe anyone?) > has made - amazing metering/exposure system -- "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:
At 10:36 AM 4/8/2002 +0200, you wrote: >Your top 5 pentax camera's... Mz-S Pz-1p LX - MCC - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino Kalamazoo, MI [EMAIL PROTECTED] - - - - - - - - - - Photos: http://www.markcassino.com - - - - - - - - - - - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Top 5 SLR - was RE:
Hi, Andre, Good point about the winder on the MX. I'll often put it on, even if I don't use it, when I have a larger lens on the body. It balances the camera nicely, so the camera and lens hang horizontally on the neck strap. For some reason, it really bothers me when the camera hangs lens down when I'm walking around... regards, frank andre langevin wrote: > Pentax MX > Light (perfect for hiking). Great fit with the winder (when in town > with 135/2.5 or bigger lenses). Diodes give 1/2 stop precision. > -- "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: AF500FTZ
On Mon, 8 Apr 2002 23:09:06 +0200, Artur Ledóchowski wrote: >- >>>And how about the flash >>>compensation? >> >>No, not like on a pz-1p. Of course you can set your ambient >>exposure >>manually then use your comp dial to reduce flash output like on the >>5n. This is how I work, even when I was using pz-1p's. > >All right, so what should I do to get, say, -1EV flash compensation >with my MZ-5n and the AF500FTZ? Set the shutter speed and aperture manually for a correct ambient exposure. In other words, set the exposure as if you had no flash. Then, just dial the exposure compensation knob to -1. The exposure compensation will have no effect on your shutter speed or aperture because you've set them manually. The -1 will just affect the flash output. Am I making sense? It's very easy but might sound a little harder than it actually is. >You see, I'm asking about it because with my Sunpack I'm not able to >do ANY manual operations and so I don't have any experience with the >problem The Sunpak is ttl, right? The trick will work with it too. > >> >>I wouldn't be surprised if we see a AF500FTZ upgrade sooner or >>later >>that includes the features of the 360. >> >>tv > >Yes, I'm sure we will but how much will it cost?:) I'm an amateur >with an amateurish budget:)) And I'm married - I think most of you >know what it means:) For me it meant divorce. >I think that getting the almost new AF500FTZ for about 40% less than >normally is quite a bargain... But I'd like to know how complicated >is the manual >compensation? How long does it take to do some nice -1EV fill flash >with the MZ-5n? It takes a split second longer than having a separate flash compensation control, but I find it to be pretty easy. >The flash has the possibility to manually reduce its power output - >does it work with the MZ-5n? Yes. 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: Your top 5 pentax camera's...
Oh, hell, I might as well join in, too: keeping in mind that I've only owned two on my own list: 67 - nothing else like it out there in Medium Format Land LX - The best and most flexible Manual Focus 35mm Pentax (maybe anyone?) has made - amazing metering/exposure system MZ-S - The best Auto Focus 35mm Pentax out there with useful and user friendly features. and ones I actually own/have used: MX - jewel like, compact, mechanical, dependable (so far) k-mount Spotmatic - such a nice place to hang those m42 Taks on! FWIW... -frank -- "The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: AF500FTZ
The AF500 will fire in TTL mode when ever it's attatched to the MZ-5n, off camera you can use it wireless via slave flash and calculate manually ( ie no connectors ). Flash compensation is a trick, I think the flash circuitry is there for it but there is no way to get to it. The way to do the trick is to set the camera MANUALLY to the ambient scene ( or close to it ) and use the exposure compensation dial to set the desired compensation. Since the aperture and shutter are manually set the camera uses the flash to compensate, works well for fill flash in daylight. --- Artur Ledóchowski <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > - > >> And how about the flash > >>compensation? > > > >No, not like on a pz-1p. Of course you can set your > ambient exposure > >manually then use your comp dial to reduce flash > output like on the > >5n. This is how I work, even when I was using > pz-1p's. > > All right, so what should I do to get, say, -1EV > flash compensation with my MZ-5n and the AF500FTZ? > You see, I'm asking about it because with my Sunpack > I'm not able to do ANY manual operations and so I > don't have any experience with the problem > > > > >I wouldn't be surprised if we see a AF500FTZ > upgrade sooner or later > >that includes the features of the 360. > > > >tv > > Yes, I'm sure we will but how much will it cost?:) > I'm an amateur with an amateurish budget:)) And I'm > married - I think most of you know what it means:) > I think that getting the almost new AF500FTZ for > about 40% less than normally is quite a bargain... > But I'd like to know how complicated is the manual > compensation? How long does it take to do some nice > -1EV fill flash with the MZ-5n? > The flash has the possibility to manually reduce its > power output - does it work with the MZ-5n? > Greetz > Artur > > > > -- > > Okresl Swoje potrzeby - my znajdziemy oferte za > Ciebie! > [ http://oferty.onet.pl ] > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. > To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. > Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at > http://pug.komkon.org . > __ Music, Movies, Sports, Games! http://entertainment.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: Tall Pentaxians (was Re: Re:)
>Yes, it's cool to have an aerial point Outstreched arms high overhead will provide a fantastic perspective especially in crowds. No nee to buy a 9' tripod. Big 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: Holding a camrea
I've done it from a bike, too: http://www.urbancaravan.com/images/bike_couriers_life.JPG Hand held - but then it was with my el-cheapo Minolta HiMatic F, so the down-side if I dropped it wouldn't be too bad. Also, since the camera is so small (a bit bigger than a Rollei 35), you can get a good grip on it. If the camera is on a neck strap (mine wasn't), at least if you "drop" it, or have to let go quickly, it shouldn't hit anything. BTW, I was ~looking~ for movement in the shot, so the fuzziness caused by all the movement was sought for (and achieved!) -frank Len Zedel wrote: > I've done this from a bicycle, the speeds and consequences of becoming > distracted are much less critical. > -- "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: 330 FTZ vs 360FGZ
The little wheel on the back of the 360FGZ is used to set the flash compensation and also to set the intensity ratio between on-camera and off-camera flashes in wireless mode. Overall, the flash does seem pretty complicated, but I've found it to be fairly intuitive to use. I haven't had to refer to the manual for a while Compared to thge 330 FTZ, it adds a tilt head. Its big flaw is the lack of a swivel head. Its wireless capability is really cool, though --Mark - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: new lenses -- advice?
"Mishka" wrote: I have a guy offering me A 35/2 and A 24/2.8 for $390. Both are supposedly excellent. Is that a good deal? Mishka, Do you you mean the 35/2 PKA and 24/2.8 PKA? If so, yes. Both are very hard to find and perform about as well as the M that preceded them. The A tends to cost more than the M and SMC. If you mean "a 35/2" and "a 24/2.8", it's still at least a fair deal, assuming they are the Pentax M or Pentax SMC (K). In the 35/2, I have found the SMC to be slightly sharper tnan the M at wide apertures (f/2 to f/4), but the lenses are quite similar at other apertures. The SMC is much harder to find, also. It is noticeably larger and heavier and not necessarily better built, simply because the M was so well built. My SMC 24/2.8 gave me more satisfying results than any lens, I sold it simply because I didn't need a 24. [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 .
Ricoh XR-2 vs. Pentax KX (was Re: Top 5 SLR - was RE:)
Andre langevin wrote: Pentax KX--THE ultimate full-bodied mechanical SLR. As tough as fabled Nikon F... Silicon cell (the needle means precision to less than 1/3 of a stop if you want), mirror lock-up. Andre, While I am very happy with my recently bought KX, anyone who wants a KX with the option of autoexposure (aperture priority) should consider the Ricoh XP-2s. Both use a match needle readout in autoexposure mode. both show you the aperture in a window. Both are metal. Both offer mirror lockup, but not in as elegant and fully implemented a way as the KX. On the Ricoh, you can get MLU only by using the timer. Like other Ricoh XR models, in autoexposure mode the XR-2s gives you a nice exposure-lock button that holds the exposure even when you let go. However, the XR-2 uses cadmium sulfide (CdS) metering. Mark Cassino, I believe, had nice things to say about the XR-2 a few years ago. An illustrated XR-2s manual can be found at http://www.butkus.org/chinon/xr-2s/xr-2s.htm [EMAIL PROTECTED] mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Tall Pentaxians (was Re: Re:)
On Mon, 8 Apr 2002 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi, Cotty. You are not alone. I'm 6' 5" too. And since I'm 23, maybe > I'll add an inch more in a pair of years. Yes, it's cool to have an > aerial point of view, and it's also great to have known all other > points of view while growing. Sure puts my weenie little 6'2 frame in perspective. :) 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: AF500FTZ
- >> And how about the flash >>compensation? > >No, not like on a pz-1p. Of course you can set your ambient exposure >manually then use your comp dial to reduce flash output like on the >5n. This is how I work, even when I was using pz-1p's. All right, so what should I do to get, say, -1EV flash compensation with my MZ-5n and the AF500FTZ? You see, I'm asking about it because with my Sunpack I'm not able to do ANY manual operations and so I don't have any experience with the problem > >I wouldn't be surprised if we see a AF500FTZ upgrade sooner or later >that includes the features of the 360. > >tv Yes, I'm sure we will but how much will it cost?:) I'm an amateur with an amateurish budget:)) And I'm married - I think most of you know what it means:) I think that getting the almost new AF500FTZ for about 40% less than normally is quite a bargain... But I'd like to know how complicated is the manual compensation? How long does it take to do some nice -1EV fill flash with the MZ-5n? The flash has the possibility to manually reduce its power output - does it work with the MZ-5n? Greetz Artur -- Okresl Swoje potrzeby - my znajdziemy oferte za Ciebie! [ http://oferty.onet.pl ] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
camera bags
For all you camera bag freaks (including me). Suggestions for inexpensive camera bag alternatives. It's a pity you can't buy any of these in Poland :( especially those military ones for $10-20. http://digitaljournalist.org/issue0204/nutsandbolts.htm £ukasz - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Favorite Lens Survey Results UPDATE 53
These are the conditions: 1 - You must answer off-list exclusively. On-list votes will not be included. 2 - You must choose Your Favorite Pentax Lens. ONLY ONE. Yes, ONLY ONE. 3 - It must be original, no third-party allowed. 4 - Primes and zooms. 5 - You must specifiy: Tak, Super Tak, SMC Tak, K, M, A, F, FA, etc. 6 - You must have personal experience with it, no matter if you have it, had it, lost it, sold it, borrowed it, but you must have used it. If not it would be a wish list. First Place (11 votes): FA* 24 2 Members: 158 K 15 3.5 (2) A 15 3.5 (1) A 20 2.8 (1) FA 20 2.8 (1) K 24 2.8 (4) A 24 2.8 (2) FA* 24 2 (11) K 28 3.5 (1) K 28 3.5 Shift (1) M 28 2.8 (1) A 28 2 (1) A 28 2.8 (1) K 35 3.5 (1) M 35 2 (1) FA 35 2 (2) M 40 2.8 (4) FA 43 1.9 Limited (2) SuperTak 50 1.4 (1) SMC Tak 50 1.4 (3) SMC Tak 55 1.8 (2) K 50 1.2 (1) K 50 1.4 (1) M 50 1.4 (6) M 50 1.7 (3) M 50 4 Macro (1) A 50 1.4 (6) A 50 1.7 (1) F 50 1.4 (1) F 50 1.7 (1) FA 50 1.4 (2) FA 50 1.7 (1) K 55 1.8 (2) FA 77 1.8 Limited (4) SMC Tak 85 1.8 (3) SMC Tak 85 1.9 (2) K 85 1.8 (3) M 85 2 (2) A* 85 1.4 (2) FA* 85 1.4 (2) M 100 2.8 (2) M 100 4 Dental Macro (1) A 100 2.8 (1) A 100 2.8 Macro (4) F 100 2.8 (1) F 100 2.8 Macro (3) FA 100 2.8 Macro (5) K 105 2.8 (2) K 135 2.5 (1) A* 135 1.8 (1) A 135 2.8 (1) Tak 200 3.5 Preset (1) K 200 4 (1) A* 200 2.8 (1) A* 200 4 Macro (5) A* 300 2.8 (2) F* 300 4.5 (2) FA* 300 4.5 (1) FA* 400 5.6 (1) FA 20-35 4 (3) M 24-50 4 (1) FA 24-90 3.5-4.5 (4) FA 28-70 4 AL (1) FA 28-80 3.5-4.7 (1) F 35-70 3.5-4.5 Macro (3) FA 28-105 4-5.6 powerzoom (1) A 35-105 3.5 (8) K 45-125 4 (1) M 75-150 4 (3) A 70-210 4 (2) A 80-200 4.7-5.6 (1) FA* 80-200 2.8 (1) 645 35 3.5 (1) 6x7 SMC 45 4 (1) 6x7 SMC Tak 55 3.5 (1) 6x7 SMC 55 4 (1) 67 165 4 LS (1) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Original 645 & AF 330FTZ
I've been using the AF360FGZ on my 645 and no problems so far. The only oddity I've seen is that the 360 shows P-TTL instead of TTL, but I do get the flash ok indication and exposures seem to be fine. Bill KG4LOV [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Jostein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 3:52 PM Subject: Re: Original 645 & AF 330FTZ > Evan, > My pentax rep recommended me not to use the 500FTZ with the original > 645, so I guess the same goes for the 300FTZ. The original 645 has > analog flash circuitry, and the FTZ communicates with the camera by > digital. For one, I think you will loose TTL. > > On the more uncertain side, I think there were some scary stories on > the list about FTZ flashes releasing some high voltage pulses through > the shoe that can fry cameras not designed for it Don't take only > my word for it though. Hopefully others can (dis)qualify this. > Best, > Jostein > http://oksne.net > - Original Message - > From: "Evan Hanson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Monday, April 08, 2002 5:58 PM > Subject: Original 645 & AF 330FTZ > > > > Do you lose any features of the 330 when using it with an older > > 645? > > > > Evan > > - > > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > > 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 .
Favorite Body Survey Results UPDATE 25
1- You must choose JUST ONE Pentax brand body of any era and format. 2- You must have personal experience with it, no matter if you own it, owned it, borrowed it, rented it. You must have used it (it's not a wish list). 3- Again, you must choose JUST ONE. 4- Send the answers OFF-LIST, TO ME, to don't disturb list members. I'll not count votes sent to list. Regards DISCLAIMER: For the "winner" category, I'll count all the variants of a same model (ie all Spotties together), so don't start arguing "hey, you must put all this or that together". Thanks Winner by now: LX with 23 votes. Members: 87 M42: - Spotmatic (1) - Spotmatic II (1) - Spotmatic SP (2) - Spotmatic F (1) - SP 500 (2) - ES (1) K Manual Focus: - KX (5) - K2 (2) - K2 DMD (1) - K1000 SE (1) - MX (8) - ME (1) - ME Super (1) - LX (23) - Super Program (1) - Program A (1) K Auto Focus: - Z1 (1) - Z1p (2) - PZ1p (6) - Z 5 (1) - MZ S (12) - ZX5n (2) - MZ5n (2) Medium Format: - 645 (1) - 6x7 (7) - 67 (1) - 67II (1) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Original 645 & AF 330FTZ
Thanks Josetein, just the information I was looking for. Evan Jostein wrote: > > Evan, > My pentax rep recommended me not to use the 500FTZ with the original > 645, so I guess the same goes for the 300FTZ. The original 645 has > analog flash circuitry, and the FTZ communicates with the camera by > digital. For one, I think you will loose TTL. > > On the more uncertain side, I think there were some scary stories on > the list about FTZ flashes releasing some high voltage pulses through > the shoe that can fry cameras not designed for it Don't take only > my word for it though. Hopefully others can (dis)qualify this. > Best, > Jostein > http://oksne.net - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: new lenses -- advice?
Mishka wrote: > > I have a guy offering me A 35/2 and A 24/2.8 for $390. Both are > supposedly excellent. Is that a good deal? Yes. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Tall Pentaxians (was Re: Re:)
The tallest Pentaxian I knew was my father @ 6'10". He used primarily Leica equipment until the Spotmatics came out. Bob - Original Message - From: "Cotty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2002 1:46 AM Subject: Tall Pentaxians (was Re: Re:) > >I just got one and the handling is superb. As I am 6'8", I enjoy the > >larger size of the earlier Pentaxs. The LX was a return to the superb > >handing size. The KX is a "super Spotmatic", something the Spotmatic would > >eventially aspire to. > > 6'8" ! And I thought I was probably the tallest PDML member at 6' 5" > ! Nice when folk have to look up to us eh Bob ;-) > > Cotty > > ___ > Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Check out the UK Macintosh ads > http://www.macads.co.uk > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Bodies Survey Results UPDATE 160
Please send the messages to me directly, to not disturb other members,thanks. Also, I've not included 110 and digital cameras, just because I started this way, and I didn't want to change in the middle of the way. Also, if you already submited and want to add new items, please put clearly in your message: this is not my first submission, so I don't put you twice in the total answers. Thanks to all contributors. TOTAL ANSWERS: 460 members MANUAL FOCUS: Screw Mount: - Asahiflex IIa5 - Asahiflex IIb6 - Asahi Pentax (AP)5 - K4 - SL...8 - SV..11 - S1...3 - S1a.11 - S2...2 - S3...5 - SP500...14 - SP1000..12 - Spotmatic...35 - Spotmatic II18 - Spotmatic IIa2 - Spotmatic SP34 - Spotmatic SP II.16 - Spotmatic F.43 - Spotmatic F MD...2 - Spotmatic MD.3 - ES..18 - ES II...25 - ElectroSpotmatic.4 - H1...2 - H1a..5 - H2...5 - H3...7 - H3v..5 Bayonette: - KM..18 - KX..46 - KX MD1 - K2..44 - K2 DMD..13 - K1000...86 - K1000 SE11 - MX.139 - ME..43 - MF-1.1 - ME SE2 - ME Super...143 - ME Super SE..4 - MV...8 - MV1..2 - MG..14 - LX.159 - Super Program...79 - Super A.48 - Program Plus18 - Program A...10 - A30004 - A3...2 - A3(date).1 - P3...8 - P3n..8 - P30..8 - P30n.1 - P30t14 - P5...8 - P50..3 - ZX M25 - MZ M15 AUTOFOCUS: - ME F11 - SF 1.5 - SFX..4 - SF 1n8 - SFXn13 - SF 7.2 - SF 107 - PZ 119 - PZ 1 SE..2 - Z1..25 - PZ 1p...72 - Z1p.41 - Z5...2 - Z5p..1 - PZ 105 - Z 10.5 - PZ 20...13 - Z 20.5 - Z 50p2 - PZ 706 - Z 70.1 - MZ S31 - MZ 322 - ZX 511 - MZ 515 - ZX 5n...63 - MZ 5n...42 - MZ 6.1 - ZX 7.9 - MZ 7.8 - ZX 10...11 - MZ 10...14 - ZX 308 - MZ 301 - ZX 508 - MZ 50...12 MEDIUM FORMAT: - 645.18 - 645n.4 - 6x7.19 - 67...9 - 67 II8 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Tall Pentaxians (was Re: Re:)
Hi, Cotty. You are not alone. I'm 6' 5" too. And since I'm 23, maybe I'll add an inch more in a pair of years. Yes, it's cool to have an aerial point of view, and it's also great to have known all other points of view while growing. Regards Little Albano PS: FYI, it's just legacy, my father is 6' 6" and my brother is almost like me, he 's 6' 4". We make a somewhat impressing view when walking together by the streets. 6'8" ! And I thought I was probably the tallest PDML member at 6' 5" ! Nice when folk have to look up to us eh Bob ;-) Cotty - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Holding a camrea
Hi, I think we'll all be reading about this one in next year's "Darwin Awards". --- Bob mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Monday, April 08, 2002, 1:59:06 PM, you wrote: > Hi, > I plan to try to take some pictures from a moving motorcyclist's > persepective. > The plan will be to use a wideangle lens with LX, action finder, > winder and remote cord. I will use the remote to fire it from > the handlebars. > The only way I can think of holding the camera at upper chest > level is to tape around the winder and finder and then around my > chest. Not too keen on this, not least because it will use an > enormous amount of tape. I want the apparatus attached to me, > not the bike. > Anyone got a better idea? > First batch will be run at AE with varying apertures to see what > effects can be obtained. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Favorite Film Survey Results UPDATE 45
These are the conditions: 1 - You must answer off-list, right to me. 2 - You must choose your favorite emulsion (35 and 120/220 allowed. Color and b and w) 3 - You must choose ONLY ONE (color print OR slide OR b and w, etc). 4 - You must have personal experience with it. WINNER by now: Tri-X with 11 votes. Members: 105 COLOR Slide: Kodak Kodachrome 25 (2) Fuji Velvia (9) Agfa RSX II 50 (1) Kodak Kodachrome 64 (5) Kodak Elitechrome Extra Color 100 (3) Kodak Ektachrome 100 VS (3) Kodak Ektachrome 100 SW (2) Kodak Ektachrome 100 (1) Fuji Sensia II 100 (3) Fuji Provia 100F (9) Kodak Kodachrome 200 (1) Kodak Ektachrome E200 (2) Fuji Provia 400F (1) COLOR Print: Konica Impressa 50 (1) Kodak Supra 100 (1) Kodak Royal 100 (1) Fuji Reala 100 (2) Agfa XRG 100 (1) Kodak Portra 160 NC (1) Fuji Superia 200 (1) Agfa HDC Plus 200 (1) Kodak Max 400 (1) Kodak Ektapress PJ 400 (1) Kodak Supra 400 (4) Kodak Portra 400 NC (1) Fuji Press 400 (1) Fuji Superia 400 (1) Fuji NPH 400 (1) Kodak Portra 800 (1) Fuji Press 800 (3) Kodak PJC 1600 (1) BLACK AND WHITE: Agfapan APX 25 (2) Agfapan APX 100 (1) Ilford Pan F (4) Ilford Delta 100 (4) Kodak Plus-X (2) Ilford FP4 Plus (3) Agfa Scala 200x (1) Kodak Tri-X (11) Kodak T400 CN (2) Kodak Porta 400 BW (1) Fuji Neopan 400 (1) Agfa APX 400 (1) Ilford HP5 (1) Ilford HP5+ (1) Ilford XP2 (2) Konica VX 400 (1) INFRARED: Kodak HIE (1) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Your top 5 pentax camera's...
1- LX 2- MX 3- ME Super 4- ZX-5n 5- 67 (just dreaming) Regards Albano - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Your top 5 pentax camera's...
my $0.02 67II Z1p 645n mz-s mz-5n in no particular order. 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: The "Velvia" of colour print film?
Knut, The one that was obviously the equivalent was Agfa Ultra 50. Sad to say, it is no longer made. It was discontinued a year or two ago. So what remains - Konica Impressa 50 is quite similar, but handles contrast better - not quite as good in subdued light ( I use to use Agfa Ultra and Konica Impressa together depending on lighting). Agfa Optima II 100 is still quite saturated. Handles browns, reds - earthy tones, very well. Quite a good film for Utah red rock country. The only other film that I can recommend taking a look at is Fuji Reala 100. It, too, is quite saturated, although fairly low contrast - so things may not look as punchy. I have even been able to use it for a wedding - truly a great multi-purpose film. HTH, Bruce Dayton Monday, April 08, 2002, 9:29:16 AM, you wrote: KK> Hi, KK> I've mostly been doing slides and have become very fond of Fuji's Velvia. KK> Which Film (high colour saturation) would be the equivalent colour print KK> film? KK> Thanks for any help, KK> Knut - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: AF500FTZ
On Mon, 8 Apr 2002 19:02:27 +0200, Artur Ledóchowski wrote: >Hi, >I have an opportunity to buy an AF500FTZ in "like-new" condition for >about 40% less than the "normal price". I have an MZ-5n and a >Sunpack MZ440AF. I wonder >what I'll gain if I buy the Pentax flash and what I'll lose if I buy >an MZ-S someday... In other words, considering the possibility of >buying the MZ-S, considering the fact >that the Sunpack is just a fully automatic, only-TTL flash, that >serves me well so far and considering the fact that I my camera is >the MZ-5n, I'd like to receive some >advice from you, guys: does it make any sense to buy it? Or should I >get on with the Sunpack until I buy the MZ-S and then buy an >AF360FGZ? >I know that if I buy the AF500FTZ, I'll get: >- contrast control >- slave >- strobo >- motorized zoom >- flash output reduction >But will I also get trailing curtain sync? Yes. > And how about the flash >compensation? No, not like on a pz-1p. Of course you can set your ambient exposure manually then use your comp dial to reduce flash output like on the 5n. This is how I work, even when I was using pz-1p's. I wouldn't be surprised if we see a AF500FTZ upgrade sooner or later that includes the features of the 360. 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: How do you cope with multiple formats?
On Wed, 27 Mar 2002, Pål Jensen wrote: > More and more of us are using medium format along with our 35mm > K-mount systems. How do you cope with this? Are you shooting MF under > certain circumstances and 35mm at other? A little late, but here goes... I use MedF for most things now. I take my 6x7 to parties as long as there's enough light to shoot Delta 3200. I use my LX when I'm shooting in really low light, or when I need to take a lot of photos. I'm not sure how much of the 6x7 frenzy I'm in is due to the novelty of MedF for me, so it might wear off with time. We'll see. 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 .
Tamron 35-80mm F/2.8-3.8 Zoom
I have this zoom lens, Tamron SP 35-80mm F/2.8-3.8 it has a CF Macro feature. It has a mount for my MX. I have not used it much over the years as somehow it was imprinted in me that a zoom is always an inferior lens compared to the fixed lenses and I have always used my Pentax fixed lenses. Has anybody had any experience with this lens and have you an opinion. I believe this lens is from the mid 70's thanks in advance Denny B - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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: Studio Band info
Thanks.Time permitting i'll try and web size some tonight.In that low light,do you try and take a meter reading or just use 1600 and 3200 speed film and shoot 1 1/60 wide openish Dave Begin Original Message From: Aaron Reynolds <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Mon, 8 Apr 2002 12:15:33 -0400 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Studio Band info On Monday, April 8, 2002, at 07:56 AM, David Brooks wrote: > What was the lighting. Couple of 60W bulbs, but on rheostats and turned down for 'mood'. The room where Moe was recording her vocal tracks was more brightly lit. -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . End Original Message Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada 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 .
RE: Your top 5 pentax camera's...
MX in 1979 MX in 1980 LX in 2001 LX in 2002 Oh! heck - no 67II by this calculation until 2023 :-( Malcolm - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
MZ-6/ZX-L
Hello all, Had a good weekend. Gene Harris Jazz Fesival this weekend. Saw Curtis Stigers (from Boise) and Kevin Eubanks from the Tonight Show. Enjoyed it...could not get photos. Anyway...my local camera store had the ZX-L (upside-down 7?) so I took a look. Pretty nice camera - feels a lot like the ZX/MZ-7. Still don't like the viewfinder - pentamirrors...argh! Metal mount is nice for an intro camera - like DOP and PF(program functions - 15 I think). The control layout is like the 7, makes it look and work a lot like a Canon Rebel 2000. It has the 'squishy' 2 FPS drive. All in all...I actually like this camera. More than the ZX-10, 50, 30, and 7. Would like the L/6 to have the metering options, but I'm hoping for this and a few other features (like a PC socket) on a 5n replacement (please, Please, PLEASE keep the same interface for this one, PentaxP...L...E...A...S...E!) There is a nice review of the ZX-L/MZ-6 in last months Practicle Photography (British magazine). B&H has the L at $250 body only - not bad. Anyone else been able to play with the camera? Like it? No? Dave -- David Spaulding Photographer http://d.spaulding.tripod.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 .
AF500FTZ
Hi, I have an opportunity to buy an AF500FTZ in "like-new" condition for about 40% less than the "normal price". I have an MZ-5n and a Sunpack MZ440AF. I wonder what I'll gain if I buy the Pentax flash and what I'll lose if I buy an MZ-S someday... In other words, considering the possibility of buying the MZ-S, considering the fact that the Sunpack is just a fully automatic, only-TTL flash, that serves me well so far and considering the fact that I my camera is the MZ-5n, I'd like to receive some advice from you, guys: does it make any sense to buy it? Or should I get on with the Sunpack until I buy the MZ-S and then buy an AF360FGZ? I know that if I buy the AF500FTZ, I'll get: - contrast control - slave - strobo - motorized zoom - flash output reduction But will I also get trailing curtain sync? And how about the flash compensation? In fact, these two features are the most important ones for me in this case... TIA Greetz Artur -- Okresl Swoje potrzeby - my znajdziemy oferte za Ciebie! [ http://oferty.onet.pl ] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Top 5 SLR - was RE:
Rogier, The ones i have and like. Super Program K1000 SP500 S3 This is a pretty wide variety - good luck. Dave 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 .
Re: might as well buy some new lenses too..
> Well as I'm looking for a new/extra camera, I might as well buy me some new > lenses as well. Anybody have a good suggestion for a macro lens? > > regards, > > Rogier Sigma 105 2.8 Macro AF - really sharp lens. Can use for portrait as well. Pentax 100 F4 A - I love this lens. Dave -- David Spaulding Photographer http://d.spaulding.tripod.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 .
The "Velvia" of colour print film?
Hi, I've mostly been doing slides and have become very fond of Fuji's Velvia. Which Film (high colour saturation) would be the equivalent colour print film? Thanks for any help, Knut _ Testen Sie MSN Messenger für Ihren Online-Chat mit Freunden: http://messenger.msn.de - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Your top 5 pentax camera's...
Top 5 huh... In no particular order: 1) Spotmatic SP (because of the meter that I never had in my dad's SL) 2) K1000 (because of the bayonet mount and meter and undying affection I have for it) 3) 645n (because of it's "ground breaking" technology - first mf autofocus cam no ? - at the time) 4) MZ-5N (because I liked it..but just didn't get the sharpness I wanted) 5) 67 (because of the loud "CHUNK" of the mirrorfire it off in a church and watch heads turn) Cheers, Dave mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: might as well buy some new lenses too..
I'll second that. The early Vivitar Series 1 90/2.5 is a sturdy, metal-bodied gem of a lens. It's the only non-Pentax lens in my 35mm kit, and it may well be the most used. Magnificently sharp, great color, wonderful bokeh. Paul Steve Larson wrote: > > Manual focus (should be yes)? Vivitar 90/2.5 macro is outstanding. 1:2 > alone, 1:1 with the dedicated adapter. > Steve Larson > Redondo Beach, California > > Rogier van der Peijl wrote: > > > Well as I'm looking for a new/extra camera, I might as well buy me some > new > > lenses as well. Anybody have a good suggestion for a macro lens? > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > 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: unknown M42 1.8/135!!!
The 82mm 135/1.8 autodiphagram screwmount was sold under several names, including Porst and, I think, Spiratone. I think it was made by Sun or Sigma. All such lenses all the same, but not the same as (or as good as) the elusive T-mont 135/1.8 Sigma XQ. Alerted by me, a Singapore member of the Yahoo screwmount list (can't recall his name right now) recently took delivery of one under the name Computar ($69 BIN). I have photos of several brands, but they're at home, and I'm at work Anyway, you might want to check out the Yahoo list to see what this buyer has to say about it. I know that he was impressed by the lens when he received it. No matter the brand, I see it go for $100 to $225; at that price, it's a great bargain. It seems to turn up most on German EBay and German dealers' sites. [EMAIL PROTECTED] mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: unknown M42 1.8/135!!!
Frantisek - to be honest, I would just buy it. It won't be good - come on - single coating?? But interesting. Is it US$50?, US$100? US$200? The first two would be no-brainers from my pov. I would guess it's a rebranded Porst??? KR Peter << - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Holding a camera
Mike. In your own chest be it. ( I am referring to my good friend Dave Johns who was impaled by a shock absorber he was carrying inside his leathers, upon impacting the road at some nightmare speed). Having said which, I am positive Big J have a "camera chest harness", constructed from oversized elastic bands. Toodle pip Peter - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
