RE: New to group - Looking for advice : )
Hi Julia, If someone tells you that you're note serious enough based upon your camera body, you don't need to listen to them (at least not concerning photography, they might of course have something else useful to say - good cake recipes or whatever). It's the images that count, and lenses create the image. The body just opens the shutter, although they tend to have more or less developed aids for measuring light etc. I just quickly opened the links to your Photo.net pictures. Great stuff, very pleasant and beautiful available lighting. With a good portrait lens, like the ones recommended by other list members, you'll be able to make those future pictures shine! /Erik -Original Message- From: J. Gerace [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: den 9 april 2002 21:52 To: Peifer, William [OCDUS] Cc: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: Re: New to group - Looking for advice : ) Hi Everyone (I hope I'm doing this right!), if not this is just going to Bill I guess Thanks for all the great advice - plus the fact that everyone's one the same wavelength just makes me more secure with a decision. Thanks very much. How does everyone manage this on their computers? My husband just set up a separate folder but - wow - there's a lot going on here. : ) I do post on photocritique.net. I would never have thought that anyone would recognize my name here. So, thanks so much, Bill for your words of encouragement. I feel good that nobody here thinks I have a 'baby' camera. I was getting the feeling that if I didn't have the top model then maybe I just wasn't serious enough. I came to the right place. I just recently signed up for the NYIP course and as far as portraiture - anything! Though I find - so far- that I really enjoy adults/teens. Manual focus and toddlers just do not mix.: ) I also have an 80-210, a 35-80 (both are like 4.5), and I bought a nice 50mm 1.4 that I really like and I use it with a 2x extender - so it was a cheap way to get a 100mm2.8 : ) Really, pretty new - Thanks for the warm welcome and I hope to participate when I feel knowledgeable on anything...: ) take care, Julia Peifer, William [OCDUS] wrote: Julia Gerace wrote: This is my first message here and I've never seen this format before - Wow... Hi Julia, Welcome to the group! As I was going through my in-box, I noticed your name right away -- recognized it from the considerable number of shots you've posted to Photocritique.net over the past several months. I'm no expert, but I've enjoyed quite a number of your postings there. A couple I think are particularly adorable: http://www.photocritique.net/g/s?zzma5n-p10110737 http://www.photocritique.net/g/s?zzmgJn-p10110737 You do a very nice job photographing children. Children can be difficult subjects -- the little ones often don't sit still long enough, and the older ones are often self-conscious. Wish I could do a better job of it. I find it difficult to manually focus fast enough to keep up with the action. My 16-month-old grandson doesn't mind me getting right in close and shooting away with a fast 50mm while he's eating, playing, etc., but his older brother and sisters don't like a camera right in their faces. For them, I find that 105 is a good focal length for head-and-shoulders indoor shots, and maybe 85 for including a little more of the body or background. I have better luck if they're engrossed in an activity and not aware of the camera. My 135 is faster at f/2.5, but I usually don't have the necessary distance to get the framing I like indoors. It's my choice for outdoor portraits, however. For what it's worth, I'd say you're doing well with the equipment you have. A fast portrait lens might be the best bet for your next equipment acquisition. There's a great site Stan Halpin maintains discussing SMC Pentax lenses: http://www.concentric.net/~smhalpin/ But like several other folks have mentioned already, your creative vision is probably the most important thing. If you haven't seen it already, there's a monthly Pentax Users Gallery: http://pug.komkon.org I think the May gallery is an open theme, and the June one is a portrait theme. Hope you'll consider sharing some of your work in these upcoming galleries. Regards, Bill Peifer Rochester, NY - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 .
Best 2X TC for K mount
Did Pentax make a high performance K mount 2X teleconvertor for long lenses? I want one to try on my SMCK 1000mm F8. If not Pentax, who made the best one? I dont care about meter coupling, I'll be using manual exposure. 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: pro or hobby
Definitely a hobby, although lot's of people make a living out of it, only not me. It's also a way of travelling for me, a way of relating to the world around, and a door opener (sometimes a door closer too). /Erik - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: UK PDML 2002 UPDATE
Cotty wrote: Date and venue: July 13th/14th at the Flying Legends Airshow, Duxford, near Cambridge. International visitors especially welcome, and we will do our best to look after you. I doubt I'll be able to make it. I'm due to leave on the 14th. Cheers, - Dave http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ (out of date) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Can K1000 meter correctly with M42 lenses ?
In the auto mode, the lens diaphragm stays open so the meter needle wont move. And the K-mount cams have no mechanism to push the pin of SM lens which causes the lens to stop down. So one has to always use them in manual setting (ie stop down metering). This actually allowed me to buy cheaply lenses with stuck auto-man switch or sticky diaphragm but otherwise good for use on k-mount bodies as these dont matter :) On Thu, Apr 11, 2002 at 12:41:30AM -0600, William Robb wrote: That would explain the several stops discrepancies I got between metering with a 50mm f/2 bayonet lens and a 55mm f/2 M42 lens, I guess. I also discovered that the lens needs to be in the manual setting to get the meter to deflect at all. William Robb Yes it can! When you put the screwmount adapter on, the open aperture sensor on the K1000 body, goes to rest on the WIDE OPEN position, that is to say the camera thinks the lens will operate at zero stops down from the current aperture setting. Thus as you stop the lens down it gives a true reading as the aperture gets smaller or larger. This is the way the original spotmatic meter works except it didnt have a aperture cam sensing resistor and always assume the f-stop chosen was the fstop for shooting. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Best 2X TC for K mount
I read somewhere (dont remember where) that 7 element converters are much better than 4 element ones (or was it the other way round ? :)) I guess thats not much of a help :D On Thu, Apr 11, 2002 at 02:45:14AM -0400, J. C. O'Connell wrote: Did Pentax make a high performance K mount 2X teleconvertor for long lenses? I want one to try on my SMCK 1000mm F8. If not Pentax, who made the best one? I dont care about meter coupling, I'll be using manual exposure. 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: Best 2X TC for K mount
That raises a quick question... Is there a limit to the usage of a teleconvertor? Wouldn't putting a 2x tc on a 1000mm making it very slow? regards, Rogier From: J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Best 2X TC for K mount Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 02:45:14 -0400 Did Pentax make a high performance K mount 2X teleconvertor for long lenses? I want one to try on my SMCK 1000mm F8. If not Pentax, who made the best one? I dont care about meter coupling, I'll be using manual exposure. 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 . _ Meld je aan bij de grootste e-mailservice wereldwijd met MSN Hotmail: http://www.hotmail.com/nl - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Best 2X TC for K mount
Yes, it will be a 2000mm F16! JCO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Rogier van der Peijl Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 3:00 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Best 2X TC for K mount That raises a quick question... Is there a limit to the usage of a teleconvertor? Wouldn't putting a 2x tc on a 1000mm making it very slow? regards, Rogier - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
someone was selling pictures on ebay... question..
Someone mentioned he was selling pictures on ebay when I asked whether people are pro or do it as a hobby (photography I mean). Don't remember who it was, but I was wondering under which section you are selling it on ebay.. Cause I'd like to take a look (just interested) regards, Rogier _ Chat on line met vrienden en probeer MSN Messenger uit: http://messenger.msn.nl - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 Queen Mum
Nah, he's more like The Who No. Nitin is right. What should be targeted are those who start these innocent totally off-topic threads. Does people never learn? This is a Pentax forum and everything else is going to start flame wars. Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: to mount or not to mount
Dave, I think nowadays most slide shooters would mount only those which are considered keepers, and then only if they are to be projected or sent to an agency or other body that needed mounted submissions. Having your slides 'cut and sleeved' by a pro lab is the cheapest way to go for non-process-paid film anyway. and is what I do myself. It's amazing how ruthless one can be in ditching the disasters when noy tempted to keep them just because they're mounted! For metering, if you are using TTL metering the effect of the extra extension should be compensated for automatically. The only thing you may need to add additional compensation for would be reciprocity failure. If you are using external metering, a good set of reciprocity failure tables will be invaluable. HTH John Coyle Brisbane, Australia On Wednesday, April 10, 2002 10:17 PM, David Brooks [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: I have a ? for all the slide shooters on the list,do you mount or not.Is one method better for scanning and one for just viewing with a projector? I hope to do some slide film this summer and may scan a lot.Any help is appreciated. Also when using bellows and extensions,am i going to have to watch out for adjusting meter readings either hand held or in camera. Thanks Dave - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Pentax binoculars?
I'm looking for a small, sturdy, preferably somewhat weatherresistant, good-quality and not to expensive binocular (up to about $100). Pentax have the UCF range in various models (UCF WR 8x24 for example, almost exactly $100) . How do they stand against the competition in this price range? Any recommendations? /Erik - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: someone was selling pictures on ebay... question..
http://www.mail-archive.com/pentax-discuss@pdml.net/msg66732.html Ann Sanfedele i know has done this before. But thats an old post. You might be talking of some other recent post. On Thu, Apr 11, 2002 at 09:08:26AM +0200, Rogier van der Peijl wrote: Someone mentioned he was selling pictures on ebay when I asked whether people are pro or do it as a hobby (photography I mean). Don't remember who it was, but I was wondering under which section you are selling it on ebay.. Cause I'd like to take a look (just interested) regards, Rogier _ Chat on line met vrienden en probeer MSN Messenger uit: http://messenger.msn.nl - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Incident Meter
Hi, the best that I know of for your purposes might be the Gossen Luna Pro, although they're not cheap even on the used market. There are several variants, so you'd need to do a bit of research before making your final decision. The meter I used for years before getting the all-whistling amazing dancing Sekonic was (still is sometimes) the Sekonic Studio Deluxe L-398M. They are cheap, robust, accurate, reliable and entirely analogue - no batteries. They only measure down to EV4 at ISO 100, so they're not great low-light meters (the Gossen goes down to -4 or -6 I think), and you have to insert metal slides to baffle the light in bright conditions, so it's not as simple as it could be and is more fiddly than it should be. Other than that it's fine. But I'd probably recommend a Luna Pro over the L-398M. --- Bob mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Thursday, April 11, 2002, 12:28:20 AM, you wrote: Some pending work may best be served by using an incident meter. I'd like some recommendations. I want something simple ... no zooms, no spots, no flash, don't need a gazillion functions. Just a simple, easy to use, accurate incident meter that can lock the exposure reading. I don't mind buying used ... in fact, it's preferable. Suggestions? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 need to move soon
Sorry, went to wrong topic... Like a lot of other PENTAXians I have been waiting on a 35mm Digital release. My main reason is almost $10k in glass I have for my bodies. My last PENTAX purchase was the MZ-S body and this may well be my last PENTAX purchase. Other than rumours, I have not seen an authoritive statement on PENTAX's position with Digital 35mm bodies. Even a Digital back for the 645nII would be good. After talking with others who use PENTAX I find I am not alone in being frustrated by the lack of availability. Even a 1.2 MegaPixel would do to get the ball rolling, instead of what I can only assume is the 'waiting for the perfect Digital 35mm body', it does not exist. I am faced with a choice in the near future of selling all my PENTAX gear and jumping ship to Nikon, or, using a Digital 35mm from PENTAX. As mentioned previously, I am no alone in this. Has PENTAX gone over in favour of the users who take holiday and snapshot pics at the expense of professional and enthusiest photographers? Is there a reason why, when I approach my PENTAX rep and ask about a digital 35mm solution I am bombarded with FUD. Why not a statement on their position, even it is 'We will be releasing our new range of 35mm digital cameras in Sept 2010' so people can make an informed choice. Kevin Waterson - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 binoculars?
Erik, I have a pair of the UCF Mini 8X21. They are quite well built and optically quite good. I don't know that I would consider them somewhat weather-resistant however. I have never looked at the WR versions. In comparing the various brands, I was happy to purchase Pentax. Bruce Dayton Thursday, April 11, 2002, 12:23:03 AM, you wrote: EN I'm looking for a small, sturdy, preferably somewhat weatherresistant, EN good-quality and not to expensive binocular (up to about $100). Pentax have EN the UCF range in various models (UCF WR 8x24 for example, almost exactly EN $100) . How do they stand against the competition in this price range? Any EN recommendations? EN /Erik EN - EN This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, EN go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to EN visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: The Queen Mum
I am very sorry, all. I started it as a respect for a unique individual. I did no mean it to go WELL OFF TOPIC! 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: Good news!
Hi David, David Spaulding wrote: Any album is better than nothing, I know...but the 'gem' is having a complete wedding. Really helps the sell. Why not get hold of a couple of aspiring models, a clothing hire company willing to co-operate and find a suitable venue? There will be some things missing from this [the light of lurve, known to make all brides beautiful, for instance 8-)] but it should display your photographic skills well. Or is this unethical? m - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Incident Meter
I have had both. My old Luna Pro took mercury batteries and I dumped it when they no longer became available. I even had the spot attachment, however, the mirror silver disintegrated. The 398M, as you said is reliable and it travels with me and my Pentax Digital Spotmeter. I would, actually rather have the analogue meter as I am colour blind and have trouble seeing the leds in bright light. Bob - Original Message - From: Bob Walkden [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 5:32 PM Subject: Re: Incident Meter Hi, the best that I know of for your purposes might be the Gossen Luna Pro, although they're not cheap even on the used market. There are several variants, so you'd need to do a bit of research before making your final decision. The meter I used for years before getting the all-whistling amazing dancing Sekonic was (still is sometimes) the Sekonic Studio Deluxe L-398M. They are cheap, robust, accurate, reliable and entirely analogue - no batteries. They only measure down to EV4 at ISO 100, so they're not great low-light meters (the Gossen goes down to -4 or -6 I think), and you have to insert metal slides to baffle the light in bright conditions, so it's not as simple as it could be and is more fiddly than it should be. Other than that it's fine. But I'd probably recommend a Luna Pro over the L-398M. --- Bob mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Thursday, April 11, 2002, 12:28:20 AM, you wrote: Some pending work may best be served by using an incident meter. I'd like some recommendations. I want something simple ... no zooms, no spots, no flash, don't need a gazillion functions. Just a simple, easy to use, accurate incident meter that can lock the exposure reading. I don't mind buying used ... in fact, it's preferable. Suggestions? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 .
Spotmatics and screwmount lenses
David Brooks wrote: Hi Frank. Now that you have that MX,have you tried any of your M42's on it.I'm having a meter problem when i set mine on a K1000 and i was wondering if you were having success or not. Well, for what it is worth, I did a few tests on my MX and the results are as follows. I used the same spot of sunlit lawn for metering. Setting was 100 ISO. MX with 50mm 1.7 PK-A lens reading was 1/250 f5.6 MX with 55mm 1.8 Super Takumar M42 lens was 1/250 5.6 MX with 50mm Meyer Oreston M42 1.8 lens was 1.250 5.6 MX with Tokina preset (!) 105mm lens on PK adaptor reading was 1/250 5.6 So there. The readings are pretty consistent. I can't tell about my K1000 since the meter is no longer able to communicate with me.. Conrad F. Samuels Kirstenhof SA - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: UK PDML 2002 UPDATE
Hi Steve, Are you planning to buy (or otherwise acquire) a group ticket? m Cotty wrote: Hi Pentaxians, - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Incident Meter
Hi, Any of the late Westons. With invercone. No batteries and nicely accurate. Read in speed/fstop or EV numbers if IRC. m Shel Belinkoff wrote: Some pending work may best be served by using an incident meter. I'd like some recommendations. I want something simple ... no zooms, no spots, no flash, don't need a gazillion functions. Just a simple, easy to use, accurate incident meter that can lock the exposure reading. I don't mind buying used ... in fact, it's preferable. Suggestions? -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/darkroom-rentals/index.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: ok crazy camera people...a ?
My old rule of thumb was, 400ws for 35mm, 800ws for 120, and 1200ws for 4x5. That is with 4 heads for Portraiture, and with a single head for commercial stuff. It always seemed to give me enough light when I needed to rent strobes. Large groups call for mutiple lights not more powerful ones. I have two old Norman 200B, and a couple of shoe mount (Vivitar 283) strobes that work well for portraiture (with umbrellas on the Normans). This provides Key, fill, background, and hair or back lights. The varipower modules on the Vivitars allow good control of the latter. This outfit has the advantage of being 100% battery powered. It lacks modeling lights, though I can get by with my flash meter as I have a good idea of how standard setups are going to look. Despite the Normans, et al, I would suggest going with the type system Bill recommends if you have to build from scratch on a budget. A few years ago I suggested to some one on the rec.photo.* newsgroups to get a power pack and one head, add heads, as Bill suggests, as money and needs dictate, then add power packs for redundancy and commercial needs. Sort or a growable system. Much portraiture can be done with one light and a reflector. Adding lights makes things more versatile, but many photographers I have known chose to work with a maximum of two lights outside the studio. With the retro look in as it is, some current photogs try to make their strobes look as much like hot lights as they can, one can even do a lot of work without lightmodifiers these days. Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto - Original Message - From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 2:12 AM Subject: Re: ok crazy camera people...a ? - Original Message - From: David Spaulding Subject: ok crazy camera people...a ? My question is...how much light to I need? Anyone gotten away with using 330WS or so? This seems like a real risk...I might get a big group and need the little extra I don't have. I presently use a Photogenic 800ws box and cable with 4 heads. This is tons for 35mm, I rarely use full power with 35, sufficient for medium format, and a bit of a stretch for large format portraiture. If you are on a budget, get a box and a couple of heads, and add heads as your ability to control the light improves. I have disliked monolights since my head was nearly crushed by a 600WS Bowens that was on the end of a 7 foot stand. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Interesting task Resend
Hi Lasse, I like a bit of Swedish line-wrap, when I can get it... ;-) Cotty ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://www.macads.co.uk - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Spotmatics and screwmount lenses
One lens, that I don't have the K equivalent, is my 85 f1.8 SMCT. I have use it on my LX (in the past, the SMCT 28 f3.5 and 105 f2.8 screws lived there too) with great success. The advantage of the later TTL meters is that they are centre weighted and compensate for light fall off at wide aperatures. Since you need to stop the Takumars down on the K1000 and the fact that it is a full frame adveraging meter like the Spotmatics, care needs to be given as to what you are metering. Bob - Original Message - From: Conrad F. Samuels [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 6:15 PM Subject: Spotmatics and screwmount lenses David Brooks wrote: Hi Frank. Now that you have that MX,have you tried any of your M42's on it.I'm having a meter problem when i set mine on a K1000 and i was wondering if you were having success or not. Well, for what it is worth, I did a few tests on my MX and the results are as follows. I used the same spot of sunlit lawn for metering. Setting was 100 ISO. MX with 50mm 1.7 PK-A lens reading was 1/250 @ f5.6 MX with 55mm 1.8 Super Takumar M42 lens was 1/250 @ 5.6 MX with 50mm Meyer Oreston M42 1.8 lens was 1.250 @ 5.6 MX with Tokina preset (!) 105mm lens on PK adaptor reading was 1/250 @ 5.6 So there. The readings are pretty consistent. I can't tell about my K1000 since the meter is no longer able to communicate with me.. Conrad F. Samuels Kirstenhof SA - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Using a Macro Lens
DOF = depth of field. That is the near point to the far point that appears sharp in the print. Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto - Original Message - From: Rogier van der Peijl [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 2:10 AM Subject: Re: Using a Macro Lens Okay now I've followed these mails... but I still don't know what you guys mean with DOF.. regards, Rogier From: Flavio Minelli [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Using a Macro Lens Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2002 23:09:00 +0200 Shel Belinkoff wrote: ... What do you macro shooters do when you want good DOF and good surface detail? Here's the object I want to photograph. Suggestions gratefully accepted. ... Shel, Mark already provided a good answer. Scale is missing in your photo but the less the reproduction ratio the biggest the DOF with the rest of the parameteres equal. A slightly less sharp image is better then a partly out of focus one so I'd stop down the lens as far as you need and forget about diffraction, especially with the 200mm. One the other hand a wideangle provide you with much more DOF then a tele-macro lens. I did try a few shots with a SMC K 24/2.7 on a short tube (about 12mm) and i really gives you the sense of being inside the subject... Ciao, Flavio - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . _ Meld je aan bij de grootste e-mailservice wereldwijd met MSN Hotmail: http://www.hotmail.com/nl - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Offtopic Stuff- please stop
Taka, Email lists come in different flavours. There are: 1. Unmoderated. 2. Slightly moderated. 3. Very moderated. 4. Highly moderated. 5. And then there's the Powerlist, but that's another story. I belong to three lists. One is so well moderated that you can't even post stuff for sale with a 'FS' at the front of the subject line. There is an army of listmoms and they'll unsubscribe you if you even think of an off-topic word in your post. It's a very active list. Another is so-so. There is one list moderator and he vets the posts (only 20 or so a day, admittedly). But he's not totally strict, only moderating when it's obvious things have run there course. He removes excessive signatures with advertising, including mine (that follows this email - and he's a Mac man too!) so it's a tidy list. But fun. Then there's the PDML. It has a great atmosphere. As Graywolf has written (very well, too) it can be a little brash here from time to time, but that is the nature of a very slightly moderated list. Doug Brewer walks very softly, but boy he carroes a big stick. Hardly anybody gets unsubbed, but it happens. Now, I don't mean to be patronising, and forgive me if I come across that way, but: with a list like this, it requires a little more work on behalf of the subscriber. What you have to do is set up a filtering system on your email application. If you don't like to read a thread, what you do is set it to go straight into your deleted folder. Most call this a 'kill file'. This way, amazingly, your eyes are not molested by the spurious blitherings of Off-Topic Ranting. Yes, it's a free world my friend, and with some things there is a price to pay. With this list, it's a very free exchange of information and ideas, usually with a Pentax-related issue g, but to get that uncensored, unmodified free excahnge of ideas, you have to be prepared to wade through stuff you aren't the slightest bit interested in. Hey, I get the digest version and *I* have to scroll through Gigabytes of irrelevant text - sometimes - but actually quite rarely. Without wanting to sound harsh - use the delete button, or subscribe in digest mode, or unsubscribe. But if you do hang around, and I would highly recommend it, be prepared for some interesting debate and exchange on Pentax, photography, and.anything! Best, Cotty ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://www.macads.co.uk - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: fav macro lens.
Hi Shel, Nice to hear you got a good deal. Thanks for the reply, I can't say I like the new price, but that is just what I need. Better start looking Malcolm Hi Malcolm .. Well, yes to both questions, although I wasn't looking too hard. One day I had an idea for some photos and realized a copy stand might be useful, and a week or so later there was one on eBay with a BIN price of about $125.00 or so. So, I BINed it g I later discovered that the new version of that stand is over $450.00 at BH. I'm real pleased because it's like new, right down to the carrying case, instruction booklet, grey card, etc. The whole thing breaks down and fits into a suitcase for easy carrying. Like a lot of earlier Pentax (and other brands) gear, this is beautifully built ... much nicer, IMO, than the later models. I was lucky to find it. Shel Belinkoff - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: fav macro lens.
Hi Wendy, You got one for HOW much? Screams Malcolm I managed to pick a nice one up with case and everything just before Christmas. Spotted it on ebay.co.uk and bought it with BIN option. (I think it was about 25 pounds but I can't remember if that included my postage - a lot of sherry has passed under the bridge since then) It would have been just the ticket for my still life PUG submission this month, except I forgot I had the blessed thing. Oh well, I'm sure I'll find lots of use for it in the future. Wendy - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: ok crazy camera people...a ?
Believe it or not, and I do not do much partraiture thes days, I still have an ofl Soff Shoulder I bought back in the early 70s. It is a portable umbrella that has the standard base mount camera bracket and the flash is fired into the umbrella. I hadn't use if for years, but I picked up a Metz 45 CL1 and, with its head (the 202 would not swivel so all exposures were calculated) I can use the flashes automation. I would rather have a TTL setup like Pentax's AF400 but I do so little flash work, the expense is not worth it. Anyone else use Larson's Soff Shoulder? It was great for weddings. Bob 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: PENTAX need to move soon
Kevin wrote: Other than rumours, I have not seen an authoritive statement on PENTAX's position with Digital 35mm bodies. Even a Digital back for the 645nII would be good. Pentax have stated in press releases that they are working on a K-mount digital slr. Thats authorative enough for me. They also have production lines ready for a digital slr. Hence, I find it hard to believe it can be that far away. Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: pro or hobby
Can someone define what a pro is? G, D R Norm - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: pro or hobby
by pro I meant someone who makes a living by doing photography regards, Rogier From: Norman Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: pro or hobby Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 11:48:29 +0200 Can someone define what a pro is? G, D R Norm - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . _ Meld je aan bij de grootste e-mailservice wereldwijd met MSN Hotmail: http://www.hotmail.com/nl - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Good news!
- Original Message - From: David Spaulding [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 11:36 AM Subject: Re: Good news! Were people not getting married before? ;) Apparently not! The number seems to double each year...I had to get the stats for my business plan. Crazy :) Must have been a lot like this place. The population hasn't changed in years. Every time a baby is born, some guy leaves town. }:-) Len - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: How we got to use the Pentax.
Could someone please take this guy's batteries out !! - Original Message - From: Nitin Garg To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 1:10 AM Subject: Re: How we got to use the Pentax. I didnt rage about anyone's mourning or their decision/right to do so. All i said (and all i wanted to say) to the original message was not the whole world is likely to mourn her. I meant no disrespect to that nor did i say anything disrespectful to that. I reacted sharply to suggestions that she had nothing to do with colonization and that colonization was good for all regions. She had and it wasnt good for all. Regarding other post thinking it ironic: I personally dont have any problem with the british rule (tho i know people who have) and that has in part to do with my british education. What is sad is that my british education never said much on the evil side of colonialism just as my other education didn't on the good side. On Wed, Apr 10, 2002 at 11:05:53AM -0400, gfen wrote: If someone, especially someone who lives in a country under the British Empire (or whatever term I should use here) wants to mourn the loss of the Queen Mother, then so be it. Its not for me to judge, and it certainly isn't for Nitin to rage on about, either. Now, I didn't want to keep this thread going, either, but I did want to defend my stance a bit, and pull myself out of the hole I felt I was being edged towards. :) -- http://www.infotainment.org The destructive character is cheerful. - Walter Benjamin - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: pro or hobby
I'm not going there. Bob - Original Message - From: Norman Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 7:48 PM Subject: Re: pro or hobby Can someone define what a pro is? G, D R Norm - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Tall Pentaxians
I'm only 5'11, but I've been referred to as a MF. Paul Aaron Reynolds wrote: On Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at 08:15 AM, Cotty wrote: You watch: not to be outdone by anyone, the 67 bunch will now form an exclusive Tall MF Brotherhood... Though I am only six-foot-two, I have actually been referred to as a tall MF before. -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: 1 Quart?
If you read the Usenet newsgroup rec.food.recipes for a while you'll be able to get their FAQs, which explain all of these units of measurement. It's a fully moderated group, so the volume of posts are resticted greatly. The whole idea is to share recipes. Len --- -Original Message- From: wendy beard [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 8:56 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 1 Quart? I'm familiar with both metric and imperial, but I know exactly how you feel. I haven't a clue what some of the american measurements are. When a recipe calls for a stick of butter or a cup(!) of butter I am well and truly stumped. Wendy --- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Incident Meter
Find a nice, used, Gossen Luna-Pro SBC. Mine uses the common 9-volt (transistor radio style) battery, easy to find at any drug store, Wal-Mart, Radio Shack, etc. You'll appreciate it. Len --- -Original Message- From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 6:28 PM To: Pentax List Subject: Incident Meter Some pending work may best be served by using an incident meter. I'd like some recommendations. I want something simple ... no zooms, no spots, no flash, don't need a gazillion functions. Just a simple, easy to use, accurate incident meter that can lock the exposure reading. I don't mind buying used ... in fact, it's preferable. Suggestions? -- Shel Belinkoff - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: pro or hobby
I guess semi-pro (whatever that may mean)... My main income is as Market researcher/Marketeer, however most of my photography, which started as a passionate hobby, is being paid for and I use it to buy equipment and materials...therefore non-profit. Michele Yahoo! Tax Center - online filing with TurboTax http://taxes.yahoo.com/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: My 6x7 Buy of the Century!
Bill, I'm so glad another PDMLer got this one. I was about to bid when by boss walked into my office to discuss medical insurance problems. When I saw it went for 64 there was a loud groan in my office. Evan William Kane wrote: Hey gang, http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1343911862 6x7 camera no prisim, no lenses. Sounds like the advance is sticky. Anyone have any idea on what this might be and how easy/cheap it might be to fix this? Now all I need to do is figure out which prisim I need (and a lens). Can I get ANY 67, 6X7 or 67II prisim? Many thanks, 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 .
Re: Re: 1 Quart?
FWIW Paul,my converter program lists: 1 Quart = 3.785 Liter not sure if us or imperial. 1 Quart UK = 4.54 Liters. Dave Begin Original Message From: Paul Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 10:54:13 +1000 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 1 Quart? Hi, Thanks for everyones replies, i'm glad i didn't go with my calculation/guess :) 946mls it is. Thanks From: Tim Engel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 1 Quart? Date: Wed, 10 Apr 2002 19:17:04 -0500 Paul, 1 US Gallon = 0.832675 Imperial Gallon (British) = 3.785306 liters = 231 cubic inches = 0.1336816 cubic foot = 0.0037854 cubic meter One quart = 0.25 US Gallon = 0.9463265 liter. Regards, Tim Engel - Original Message - From: Paul Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 6:06 PM Subject: 1 Quart? HI, I'm trying to mix up some Diafine and on the box it says to mix the contents of each to tin up to make 1 Quart. Now living in a metric country I had no idea what a quart is :) Most conversion charts list pints and gallons, but not a quart. So I am trying to work out what a quart is in Metric. My guess is that a quart is a quarter of a gallon which would make it 1200ml (1.2litres) when calculated on the size of a US gallon? Thanks, Paul Jones - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . _ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . 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: STOP OT Posts
Salted or Unsalted? : ) Jeff wrote: I use butter instead of gel on my filters to create a blurred effect. When I'm done, I can recycle the butter. Jeff - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax 67 and CZJ
Hooray another Evan. If we get tweleve more we can match all the Bills. DO you have any details on the milling of the lenses. Evan Evan J Dong wrote: Evan (my namesake!) and Frantisek, I have seen and handled tthe following CZJ lenses that were permanentily modified to fit the Pentax 6 X 7. The Biometar 120mm, 180mm SOnnar, 300mm Sonnar, and the Meyer / Pentacon 500mmF5.6 were all modified to fit onto the Pentax 6 X 7. It is not a matter of just an adapter, some milling of the original rear and machining is required to fit the Pentax 6 X 7 mount. The lenses all over the 6X 7 range without a hitch. Basically what the Pentacon 6Tl should had been in the first place, a 6 X 7. Hope this info helps you out. Evan Dong On Wed, 10 Apr 2002 17:55:23 +0200 [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Since they were originally designed for 6x6 I don't believe they provide enough coverage for the 6x7 negative. Evan Evan, this is quite a simplification, without knowing exact facts I wouldn't say so. As I know exact facts, I also know you are wrong :) The longer lenses can and have been in the past used on 67. The Pentacon(CZJ) Prakticar/Meyer Goerlitz 5.6/500 telephoto has been used by fashion shooters adopted to 67. Although it was made by machining the rear part of lens I think. I have actually seen one in flesh, but not from close. The 180/2.8 CZJ Sonnar is a non-telephoto design (ie it's a longfocus lens) covering about 30 degrees IIRC, so it could perhaps cover 67 as well (non-telephoto lenses have usually quite bigger coverage than telephotos). This one, if you can find the older Flektoskop (for Contax RF cameras, like Leitz Visoflex system), the rear mount part can be easily unscrewed, and a simple adapter made from 67 tube could be made by machinist. There should be enough space for infinity focus IMHO (will check). I don't know if it would be economical there, here P6 lenses are relatively quite cheaper (or were, until Ebay), so it would be economical certainly over an original 500/5.6, and perhaps over Also, the Arsenal Kiev (IIRC) made Fisheye lens 30/3.5 CAN be made into 67 mount. See www.smu.edu/~rmonagha/mf and he has quite lot of posts pertaining to this theme, if you can find them. The deal was that the rear housing of the lens was removed (easily, as the lens is manufactured in one version but fitting two bayonet mounts, P6 and K88/Hassy1000, so they just exchange the rear part at the factory IIRC), and a 67 mount machined. Some have extrememly good praise of the fisheye, saying that it is better than the original Pentax (and certainly it is quite cheaper). HTH, Frantisek P.S.: I think it would all make sense only for the 500/5.6 lens and the fisheye. I don't think the wides like the excellent 4/50 or 2.8/65 flektogons would cover 67 fully. Who knows, though? ®ena v centru pozornosti na http://zena.centrum.cz - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . GET INTERNET ACCESS FROM JUNO! Juno offers FREE or PREMIUM Internet access for less! Join Juno today! For your FREE software, visit: http://dl.www.juno.com/get/web/. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Best 2X TC for K mount
Hi JCO, On Thu, 11 Apr 2002 02:45:14 -0400, J. C. O'Connell wrote: Did Pentax make a high performance K mount 2X teleconvertor for long lenses? I want one to try on my SMCK 1000mm F8. I think the 'best' one quality wise would be the rear converter-A 2X-L This is a large (over 2 inches long) converter designed for the A* long lenses like the 300mm f/2.8 and the 400mm f/2.8. It has a large lens-diameter to avoid any vignetting with those lenses. I am not sure they will fit the 1000mm because they have a 'snout' that goes over half an inch INTO the lens you are putting it on. If not Pentax, who made the best one? I dont care about meter coupling, I'll be using manual exposure. Bad luck here :-) These A converters (there is a 1.4X as well) have full coupling for any A type lens. I disadvantage is that they are expensive (well over $300 US I think) and are somewhat hard to find. BH always used to have them new too. Regards, JvW - Jan van Wijk; www.fsys.demon.nl - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Incident Meter
Well, I'll see you that 9v, and raise you one AA cell. That is what the Sekonic L308B uses. Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto - Original Message - From: Paris, Leonard [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 8:10 AM Subject: RE: Incident Meter Find a nice, used, Gossen Luna-Pro SBC. Mine uses the common 9-volt (transistor radio style) battery, easy to find at any drug store, Wal-Mart, Radio Shack, etc. You'll appreciate it. Len --- -Original Message- From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, April 10, 2002 6:28 PM To: Pentax List Subject: Incident Meter Some pending work may best be served by using an incident meter. I'd like some recommendations. I want something simple ... no zooms, no spots, no flash, don't need a gazillion functions. Just a simple, easy to use, accurate incident meter that can lock the exposure reading. I don't mind buying used ... in fact, it's preferable. Suggestions? -- Shel Belinkoff - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Why i'll take my IR film to a list member
On Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at 05:31 PM, frank theriault wrote: Hey, Aaron, you'll be at our little pdml gathering this Saturday, won't you? Sadly, I gotta say no. -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: STOP OT Posts
And it was as least as relevent as the numerous posts bragging about the poster's height. Paul Stenquist wrote: The Queen Mum thread was far more interesting than the butter thread. I heard she was the subject of many Pentax photographs. -- Daniel J. Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Stanley, Powers Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Suite203, 1170 US Highway 22 East http://danmatyola.com Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (908)725-3322 fax: (908)707-0399 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Another Toronto Meeting
On Wednesday, April 10, 2002, at 07:33 PM, David Chang-Sang wrote: Think of the moolah you'd save in the elopement. Better think of the new 6x7 equipment you could buy with said saved moolah *smirk* Were you on the list when I had to decide between the engagement ring and the SMCP-67 300mm f4 ED IF? There was a used 300 at Henry's, it cost to the dollar the same as the ring. -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Why i'll take my IR film to a list member
On Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at 08:02 PM, David Brooks wrote: Maybe he can set up a dropoff/pickup box near Spring Rolls,like the FedEx guys doG I couldn't do that -- I'd blow every cent I made at Spring Rolls...I'd make excuses to come out and check the drop box at lunch time, at dinner time, at breakfast time...man, it's 8am and I'm hungry for spicy eggplant with tofu. I do deal with a lab in Barrie, if any of you are out that way. ;) -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Tall Pentaxians
On Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at 06:01 PM, wendy beard wrote: Well, that's me excluded on two counts and I _own_ a 67 We're shunning you because you didn't vote for the 67 in the Favorite Bodies Roll Call. Just kidding! But we were hurt. -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Outta' here
On Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at 09:40 PM, David Chang-Sang wrote: Looks like you'll be here just in time for spring :) To quote The Canadian Conspiracy, everyone knows there are only two seasons in Canada: winter and July. -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 43mm wide open comparison?
On Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at 10:05 AM, Frantisek Vlcek wrote: I too like to do tack sharp 30x45cm prints, from 35mm, btw. Even more - after I made my first good big prints, I almost don't do small prints now... looking forward to the 6x6 SLR I am getting tomorrow :) Bad habit I got into while in school: 8x10s are 'small' prints. -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Top 5 SLR - was RE:
On Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at 03:03 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tom wrote: Make your own list, buddy. Reminds me of Spike Lee's response when others fault his movies for presenting his own people--or another group--in an unfavorable light: Paraphrasing: It's my movie. You don't like it the way I made it? Make your own. I don't blame him. I remember him saying this. Didn't he also address one critic's dislike of the way he chose to represent (or leave out) some historical events in Malcolm X by saying Where's [critic's name]'s film about Malcolm X? -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Favorite Body Survey Results UPDATE 26
On Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at 04:39 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Medium Format: - 645 (1) - 6x7 (7) - 67 (1) - 67II (1) Brothers, are we just spinning our wheels here or what? -Brother Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 1 Quart?
I'm familiar with both metric and imperial, but I know exactly how you feel. I haven't a clue what some of the american measurements are. When a recipe calls for a stick of butter or a cup(!) of butter I am well and truly stumped. Wendy --- Wendy Beard Ottawa, Canada Here in the US, butter and margarine are available in cardboard boxes containing 4 sticks of the product. Therefore, a stick of butter is 1/4 lb. The wrappers on the sticks are usually marked in Tablespoons. Bill KG4LOV [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Street Spirit
On Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at 05:56 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Hey, I'm not down on my skills, I just know what they are. You don't see me photographing flowers or insects, do you? No...but you have some cat pictures, don't you? Anybody heard from Mike lately? :) -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Offtopic Stuff- please stop
WOW! Paal called ME arrogant Ok, now eveybody get up off the floor and go back to what you were doing. Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto - Original Message - From: Pål Audun Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 5:24 AM Subject: Re: Offtopic Stuff- please stop Tom wrote: But you are still wrong. Your perception of list reality is a delusion. Your list don't work. This list work because the majority don't behave like they are in a bar. Besides, your last paragraph below is incredibly arrogant. If you do have a position against moderation, please refrain from critisizing people who come to this list in order to learn about Pentax and photography. This has nothing to do with sensor ship or moderation but everything to do with self moderation. The latter can be translated into common decency and showing a minimum of consideration. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Incident Meter
The 9-volt lasts longer. And the Luna Pro SBC comes with calibration instructions. Easy to do. Len --- -Original Message- From: T Rittenhouse [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 7:40 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Incident Meter Well, I'll see you that 9v, and raise you one AA cell. That is what the Sekonic L308B uses. Ciao, Graywolf --- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Street Spirit
I love cats - cats are my business. Mike is stirring things up again. In his latest newsletter he reviewed the Leica pre-ASP 35mm Summicron, said it was a great lens except for light fall off wide open. Naturally that stirred up some controversy on the list. LOL .. he doesn't even have to be on line to get people excited. Aaron Reynolds wrote: On Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at 05:56 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Hey, I'm not down on my skills, I just know what they are. You don't see me photographing flowers or insects, do you? No...but you have some cat pictures, don't you? Anybody heard from Mike lately? :) -- 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: Incident Meter
Hi, Shel. I have a Gossen Variosix F2 (It's sold as Lunastar F2 in usa), it's a fully spec'ed incident meter. It's digital, and the user interface is so simple that you don't even need a manual for most used operations. It's in very good condition, and was calibrated some months ago by official service center. It's a great tool, but I never use it to justify it. It's at 380 usd in BH. I ask 250 for mine including international insured airmail. 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: pro or hobby
Yes, Norm, you are a pro agitator. G Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto - Original Message - From: Norman Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 7:54 AM Subject: Re: pro or hobby Can someone define what a pro is? G, D R - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Spike's History ?
Isn't that the same way that the recent academy award winning A Beautiful Mind won their oscar ? I never ventured to see the film but all the bruhaha about it centered around the fact that it was VERY loosely based on the main characters life but it was marketed and touted as being based on a true story. Very little of it being actually true or real. By this I mean, any story can be true if you choose it to be. Perhaps a better tagline would/should be based on reality. Then of course you get into the whole parallel universe discussions and the whole bunk about virtual reality etc. Just meandering thoughts, Dave Original Message: - From: Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 08:03:08 -0400 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Top 5 SLR - was RE: On Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at 03:03 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tom wrote: Make your own list, buddy. Reminds me of Spike Lee's response when others fault his movies for presenting his own people--or another group--in an unfavorable light: Paraphrasing: It's my movie. You don't like it the way I made it? Make your own. I don't blame him. I remember him saying this. Didn't he also address one critic's dislike of the way he chose to represent (or leave out) some historical events in Malcolm X by saying Where's [critic's name]'s film about Malcolm X? -Aaron 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: Re: (1)fav macro lens.
Saw a LadyBug on the driveway last night.Can the rest of the bug world be far behindG Thanks Bill,i'm looking to expand abit from JUST horses. Dave Begin Original Message From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] This sort of stuff is always a bit experimental anyway. Go out and shoot some bugs. William Robb - 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: pro or hobby
I find it to be a great hobby/creative outlet. This way I can shoot what I want and not worry about having to shoot what other people want. That's what I keep telling myself, 'cause I know that I'd starve at my current skill level. It would be nice to be able to dedicate more time to it tho. dk = Dave Kennedy Arnprior, Ont. Canada. Yahoo! Tax Center - online filing with TurboTax http://taxes.yahoo.com/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Tall Pentaxians
Hey, you are the second person claiming to be a tractor. This is too OT for me. Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 2:07 AM Subject: Re: Tall Pentaxians I'm only 5'11, but I've been referred to as a MF. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Offtopic Stuff- please stop
Um, just to set the record straight, I have never unsubbed anyone for being an ass, so don't think I'm sitting around waiting for you to screw up so I can nuke you. Carry on, then, Doug At 10:01 AM 4/11/02 +0100, you wrote: Taka, Email lists come in different flavours. There are: 1. Unmoderated. 2. Slightly moderated. 3. Very moderated. 4. Highly moderated. 5. And then there's the Powerlist, but that's another story. I belong to three lists. One is so well moderated that you can't even post stuff for sale with a 'FS' at the front of the subject line. There is an army of listmoms and they'll unsubscribe you if you even think of an off-topic word in your post. It's a very active list. Another is so-so. There is one list moderator and he vets the posts (only 20 or so a day, admittedly). But he's not totally strict, only moderating when it's obvious things have run there course. He removes excessive signatures with advertising, including mine (that follows this email - and he's a Mac man too!) so it's a tidy list. But fun. Then there's the PDML. It has a great atmosphere. As Graywolf has written (very well, too) it can be a little brash here from time to time, but that is the nature of a very slightly moderated list. Doug Brewer walks very softly, but boy he carroes a big stick. Hardly anybody gets unsubbed, but it happens. Now, I don't mean to be patronising, and forgive me if I come across that way, but: with a list like this, it requires a little more work on behalf of the subscriber. What you have to do is set up a filtering system on your email application. If you don't like to read a thread, what you do is set it to go straight into your deleted folder. Most call this a 'kill file'. This way, amazingly, your eyes are not molested by the spurious blitherings of Off-Topic Ranting. Yes, it's a free world my friend, and with some things there is a price to pay. With this list, it's a very free exchange of information and ideas, usually with a Pentax-related issue g, but to get that uncensored, unmodified free excahnge of ideas, you have to be prepared to wade through stuff you aren't the slightest bit interested in. Hey, I get the digest version and *I* have to scroll through Gigabytes of irrelevant text - sometimes - but actually quite rarely. Without wanting to sound harsh - use the delete button, or subscribe in digest mode, or unsubscribe. But if you do hang around, and I would highly recommend it, be prepared for some interesting debate and exchange on Pentax, photography, and.anything! Best, 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: 1 Quart?
Hi David Brooks wrote: FWIW Paul,my converter program lists: 1 Quart = 3.785 Liter not sure if us or imperial. 1 Quart UK = 4.54 Liters. Don't know what they are (Klingon quarts? - real warrior stuff, anyway) but they are a lot bigger than any quart I've ever seen. 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: Best 2X TC for K mount
Did Pentax make a high performance K mount 2X teleconvertor for long lenses? I want one to try on my SMCK 1000mm F8. I just dug out the Pentax user manual for the Rear Converter A's, JCO, and it seems that: 1. The A 2X-S should work OK on the K 1000/8. 2. The A 1.4X-S will show some corner vignetting on the 1000/8. 3. Both the A 1.4X-L and the A 2X-l will work fine on the 1000/8. Since the two L models will indeed fit into the lens mount end of the 1000/8, and since these two TC's are specifically designed for many of the long lenses, I'd recommend using either of them over any other TC for the K 1000/8. The L TC's really seem to be sweet performers on the long lenses that can accept them (and I am basing that statement on personal experience with both L TC's on a few of my own lenses, plus almost universally favorable comments about their use on other long lenses here on the PDML.) The only down side would be the color clash - the battleship-gray of the L TC's will look a little funny on the back end of that big black 1000/8 - g. Problems, problems... ;-) Fred - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Gear to take to an airshow (was: Re: UK PDML 2002 UPDATE)
Might I start the ball rolling with a list of intended bringings? 1. Large (and I mean _really_ big) umbrella 8-) 2. LX, Z1-p, Zoom 90 WR, 300/2.8, 24-35, 50/1.4, 90/2.5, 16/2.8, AF280T, AF200T, various cords, winders, finders and flash accessories. (Not all of this list is Pentax...) 3. Benbo monopod. 4. Senses of humour and patience Significant other will be equipped with an Espio 140 and a bloody big rucksack 8-) Aha! A meaty thread! (grinning wide like Worf dreaming of battle) Well, I haven't shot stills at an airshow before, so I was wondering what to bring. However, having said that, because there will be a gathering of PDMLers, I was gonna sorta bring everything. That way, folk who've never seen or used what I have could get a chance to play. I'm still hopeful that John Dickins will provide some lenses (at least) and that's reminded me that I must get in touch again and pin him down. For an airshow though, I would have thought it's mostly telephoto work? I suppose a wide angle would be useful on some of the static displays. And IMO fill-in flash would be essential in a cockpit with a sunny day outside (ha!) and so I'll birng the modified AF280T for some pubic scrutiny. Actually thinking about it, I'm getting some good ideas of what I'd like to shoot. Bearing in mind this airshow will feature planes of WWII vintage, the largest bird there is likely to be a Lancaster? It would be nice to catch a row of formated Spits in the distance turning, sunlight glinting of the canopies... Anyway, my list will be: LX+drive MX+winder Leica CL + 40 f/2 A*85 1.4 Tok 17 3.5 Tok 28-70 2.8 Sig 70-200 2.8 Tok 300 2.8 Tok 500 f/8 mirror (which will be for sale - price TBA with 10pc discount at show!) AF280T (modified for fill-in) Superia 200 Delta 400 + 100 Polarising filters LowePro pack Monopod Oh yeah, nearly forgot: a working pre-production 6MP full frame Pentax DSLR... ;-) Cotty ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://www.macads.co.uk - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: New to group - Looking for advice : )
Julia, Many fine books have been written about the art of portrait photography. You might want to check your local camera store. Also, EBay has a section devoted to books on photography. Last year, for a few months, PDML had the privilege of mentoring Tanya, a 26-year-old Australian mother who was just getting into photography, with an emphasis on shooting people in natural settings. (I brought her onboard after competing with her for an EBay purchase!) She dropped out when she and her family moved to a new town. Can anyone remember the URL where Tanya posted her pictures? [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: Why i'll take my IR film to a list member
Because of you I am now going down to eat breakfast for the 2nd time today. -- Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at 08:02 PM, David Brooks wrote: Maybe he can set up a dropoff/pickup box near Spring Rolls,like the FedEx guys doG I couldn't do that -- I'd blow every cent I made at Spring Rolls...I'd make excuses to come out and check the drop box at lunch time, at dinner time, at breakfast time...man, it's 8am and I'm hungry for spicy eggplant with tofu. I do deal with a lab in Barrie, if any of you are out that way. ;) -Aaron - __ 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: pro or hobby
I'm asking the rest of the list permission to shoot to kill From: Norman Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: pro or hobby Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 15:38:09 +0200 And also, if you are not a pro and do it as a hobby, does that make you an amateur? G Norm T Rittenhouse wrote: Yes, Norm, you are a pro agitator. G From: Norman Baugher Can someone define what a pro is? G, D R - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . _ Meld je aan bij de grootste e-mailservice wereldwijd met MSN Hotmail: http://www.hotmail.com/nl - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 MZ-10 eats batteries?
--- wendy beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When I first arrived in Canada and was trying to figure out which road I should take to get on to the motorway to and from my home, I got it into my head that Arnprior was Welsh for Airport (I'm in a foreign land, okay) and therefore I should never follow that sign. Yes, I'm burbling nonsense but it just set me off again seeing it written down. Hey, we do have an airport :-) Just don't blink as you pass it on the hwy tho. They do have a skydiving school there - If you are ever interested in getting shots of skydivers landing, it is a great spot (haven't shot it myself -yet). Back to topic (kinda). I found the metering on the Mz-10 to be very good. There are a few circumstances when it seemed to overexpose about 1 stop - seemed when the image was predominantly brown. Since I picked up a used PZ-1 tho, this camera has been more the 'family snapshot camera'. Easy to use, and does a great job. dk = Dave Kennedy Arnprior, Ont. Canada. Yahoo! Tax Center - online filing with TurboTax http://taxes.yahoo.com/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Spotmatics and screwmount lenses
Hi Conrad.I did a similar test after work too,however i can go from f5.6 to f 22 and not get the needle(on both K1000's)past middle.Very confusing. Going to keep hand meter in pocket for this work. Could not get them to work on the SP at all. Dave Begin Original Message From: Conrad F. Samuels [EMAIL PROTECTED] Well, for what it is worth, I did a few tests on my MX and the results are as follows. I used the same spot of sunlit lawn for metering. Setting was 100 ISO. MX with 50mm 1.7 PK-A lens reading was 1/250 @ f5.6 MX with 55mm 1.8 Super Takumar M42 lens was 1/250 @ 5.6 MX with 50mm Meyer Oreston M42 1.8 lens was 1.250 @ 5.6 MX with Tokina preset (!) 105mm lens on PK adaptor reading was 1/250 @ 5.6 So there. The readings are pretty consistent. I can't tell about my K1000 since the meter is no longer able to communicate with me.. Conrad F. Samuels Kirstenhof SA - 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: Best 2X TC for K mount
Jan, You've answered a question of mine before I've even asked it- I was always wondering what the differences were between the -S and the -L convertors. Thanks. The snout to which you refer- is that cause for incompatibility with certain lenses of a more conventional focal length, like a 80-200? Are there any differences in brightness between the two? 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: pro or hobby
Strictly hobby but by my wife's account the money I spend on my photo stuff is pro quantity. How do you guys manage it? I mean how are you able to buy all the goodies and yet still be in good terms with the significant other? For the single folks, how are you able to do it and still have enough dough? Just wondering. Didn't mean anything by this question. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 a Macro Lens
So what's the advantage of that? It would need to be enlarged 4X as much in order to get a resultant image the same size as one photographed to fill the frame. I don't get it. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1/4 life-size means that the image width fills 1/4 of the width of the negative. -- 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 .
FDP grip - where to buy?
Hi! Has anyone seen FDP grips for Z1P on the market? It is difficult to find these days :-) -- Best regards Sylwester Pietrzyk - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Zooms--Why are filters so large?
Can someone explain why one must pay such a penalty in filter size when buying a short or mid-length constant-aperture zoom? At the wide end, it's not uncommon for a 28-70/2.8 zoom, say, to use a 72mm filter. Yet the 28/2.8 and 77/1.8 can use a 49mm filter. The Rikenon 28-100/4 requires a 67mm filter. Yet a 28/4 or 100/4 can use a 49 or 52mm filter. As for the 28-135/4, its 77mm filter size simply dwarfs any f/4 prime in its focal range. For telezooms, there doesn't seem to be such a penalty. A 200/2.8 uses a 67 to 77mm filter. An 80-200/2.8 zoom typically uses a 72 or 77mm. What explains why short to mid zooms must be so much wider in front than the primes in their range, but not long zooms? [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: pro or hobby
And also, if you are not a pro and do it as a hobby, does that make you an amateur? G Norm T Rittenhouse wrote: Yes, Norm, you are a pro agitator. G From: Norman Baugher Can someone define what a pro is? G, D R - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 a Macro Lens
Shel, 1/4 life-size means that the image width fills 1/4 of the width of the negative. [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: Incident Meter
What in your opinion makes it desirable? Paris, Leonard wrote: Find a nice, used, Gossen Luna-Pro SBC. Mine uses the common 9-volt (transistor radio style) battery, easy to find at any drug store, Wal-Mart, Radio Shack, etc. You'll appreciate it. -- 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: Incident Meter
Hi ... I looked up the details on the Gossen site ... looks interesting, but in truth, I don't want to spend that much money for a meter that probably won't get much use. And while I've not looked at all the recommendations yet, it seems that many of the meters have flash metering as part of their feature set, and I really don't want that. Maybe I'll have to take it, but what I'm really looking for is an incident meter, pure and simple, that is small, and which has a memory lock. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Shel. I have a Gossen Variosix F2 (It's sold as Lunastar F2 in usa), it's a fully spec'ed incident meter. It's digital, and the user interface is so simple that you don't even need a manual for most used operations. It's in very good condition, and was calibrated some months ago by official service center. It's a great tool, but I never use it to justify it. It's at 380 usd in BH. I ask 250 for mine including international insured airmail. -- 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: pro or hobby
On Thu, 11 Apr 2002 06:47:24 -0700, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: How do you guys manage it? I mean how are you able to buy all the goodies and yet still be in good terms with the significant other? I couldn't. For the single folks, how are you able to do it and still have enough dough? I have much more dough since I split with my ex. 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: Incident Meter
Aren't selenium cells considered slow and relatively inaccurate in low light? And what's the business of using slides for this meter? Bob Rapp wrote: Seconic Studio Master 398? Selenium cell - no batteries. Quite handy. -- 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: Incident Meter
Hi Tom ... See my questions about this meter in response to Bob Rapp. T Rittenhouse wrote: The Sekonic Studio Meter, and all its past incarnations, is the standard. -- 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: Gear to take to an airshow (was: Re: UK PDML 2002 UPDATE)
On Thu, 11 Apr 2002 14:29:20 +0100, Cotty wrote: And IMO fill-in flash would be essential in a cockpit with a sunny day outside (ha!) and so I'll birng the modified AF280T for some pubic scrutiny. Don't forget your macro lens. HAR! 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: pro or hobby
The problem I have is that my wife is a Pentaxian as well so she 'notices' the extra lens and then I usually loose it! Alan There are many ingenious ways, some of the favorites -- pay cash, have the package shipped to the office or a friends house, sneak it home and mix it in with the other stuff, so it's not readily noticed (doesn't work on all items)... Norm - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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: 1 quart
0.55 Kilo's,if my cal's are correct. Dave Begin Original Message From: Butch Black [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 10:06:27 -0400 To: Pentax discussion group [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: 1 quart A stick of butter is 1/4 lb - I'm not sure what that makes it in kilos :)BUTCH Each man had only one genuine vocation - to find the way to himself Hermann Hesse (Demian) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . 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: Zooms--Why are filters so large?
Brendan wrote: Due to the fact that it is a zoom, you have more groups and elements, there needing more light to enter to get the same F stop... Brendan, Why, then, don't we see the same penalty in 80-200/2.8 zooms or 100-300/4s? f/stop is just a mathematical quotient, an indirect indicator of brightness. If the designers could create an f/2.8 zoom with a 67mm filter size, I doubt they ever say, I'm afraid we must go back make the front element larger; the view looks too dim. In any event, the high transmissivity of multicoating like SMC has mnde the number of elements largely irrelevant. [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: Incident Meter
Ah, yes, Sorry about that. I had forgotten what your initial post had said about size and features. I read that one sometime last night during a marathon session at work. ps! Christian On Thursday 11 April 2002 07:08, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Hi, I don't want a brick ... I don't want features and functions, bells and whistles. I just want a simple, accurate, relatively small, incident meter. I don't need flash metering, don't need spot metering. I won't be using it in a studio, so size and durability are a prime concern. It has to fit comfortably into the Domke F-803 satchel along with my other gear. Christian Skofteland wrote: I just got a used Luna Pro F which does the whole thing: incident, reflective, flash and spot (with attachment). It's a bit of a brick but it's working out quite well with the home studio - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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-discuss-digest V1 #2492
In a message dated 11/04/02 13:43:50 GMT Daylight Time, Mike writes: Significant other will be equipped with an Espio 140 and a bloody big rucksack 8-) Mine will be equipped with poi-poi camera Amex card - oh dear. 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: PENTAX need to move soon
Ditto. I'm _extremely_ brand loyal to Pentax, but this is driving me crazy. I took my first pictures at age 11 on a Spotmatic and a 50/1.4. I now own everything from more old SPs to a MZ-S, LX and a nice collection of glass. The majority of shots I take are E6 and I end up scanning them anyway- I do appreciate the quality of film, but for a life-long amateur, digital will provide me with more immediate feedback and lower cost/frame to improve my photography skills. Like you, I'll jump ship to Canon if nothing happens soon- and it kills me to say this. My Pentax ownership will be relegated to 67 and my original SP. R - Original Message - From: Kevin Waterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 2:34 AM Subject: PENTAX need to move soon Sorry, went to wrong topic... - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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: Spike's History ?
They did leave out a few facts about his personal history and conduct that were unattractive but probably based in his mental illness. It is not accurate, however, to say that very little of the movie was based on the true facts of his life. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Isn't that the same way that the recent academy award winning A Beautiful Mind won their oscar ? I never ventured to see the film but all the bruhaha about it centered around the fact that it was VERY loosely based on the main characters life but it was marketed and touted as being based on a true story. Very little of it being actually true or real. -- Daniel J. Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Stanley, Powers Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Suite203, 1170 US Highway 22 East http://danmatyola.com Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (908)725-3322 fax: (908)707-0399 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Most Used Body Survey Rules
In a message dated 4/10/2002 8:19:33 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Oh, this is going to be a difficult one. As Bruce pointed out, it's not necessarily going to be your favourite one. Like for me, my favourite body is the MX, but at the moment the most used is the MZ-S because it's still my new toy. Come the summer, it might be the LX that's most used because it's got the sports finder or it might be the MX again because I'm cycling. I'm sure a lot of us are going to find the same -- I like my LX best, I think, and if I had to keep only one, would pick the PZ-1, but my most-used Pentax is the ZX-5n. ERNR My photographs hang on the virtual walls at http://members.aol.com/ernreed - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Spike's History ?
When i saw the move A Beautiful Mind the credits said inspired from the events in the life of john nash. It didnt say based on true story. On Thu, Apr 11, 2002 at 09:04:54AM -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Isn't that the same way that the recent academy award winning A Beautiful Mind won their oscar ? I never ventured to see the film but all the bruhaha about it centered around the fact that it was VERY loosely based on the main characters life but it was marketed and touted as being based on a true story. Very little of it being actually true or real. By this I mean, any story can be true if you choose it to be. Perhaps a better tagline would/should be based on reality. Then of course you get into the whole parallel universe discussions and the whole bunk about virtual reality etc. Just meandering thoughts, Dave Original Message: - From: Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 08:03:08 -0400 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Top 5 SLR - was RE: On Tuesday, April 9, 2002, at 03:03 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Tom wrote: Make your own list, buddy. Reminds me of Spike Lee's response when others fault his movies for presenting his own people--or another group--in an unfavorable light: Paraphrasing: It's my movie. You don't like it the way I made it? Make your own. I don't blame him. I remember him saying this. Didn't he also address one critic's dislike of the way he chose to represent (or leave out) some historical events in Malcolm X by saying Where's [critic's name]'s film about Malcolm X? -Aaron mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Significant others and Pentax (was: pro or hobby)
My wife suprised me,when i mentioned to her that the show photographer that comes to most of our area shows,was selling his D1 to finance the Dx and i'd like to buy it and some computers etc from him,i got a sounds good to me.Even when i told her the costs,it did not seem to faze her to much. However,knowing i was going to sell pictures to finance it probably helped. On the other hand,if i look at a used film camera/lens etc its the 'what do you need that for' look. Thats why my 2 PDML purchases have been mailed to the office and i can sneak it home. Hey a guys gota do what a guys gota do eh. Dave Begin Original Message From: Christian Skofteland [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 10:05:32 -0400 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Significant others and Pentax (was: pro or hobby) My EX-wife never allowed me freedom or free time to pursue photography so I was languishing for several years in the mid nineties. Now she is my EX My current wife supports and encourages me to have creative outlets. She is my current subject (semi-willing) for my experimentation with portraiture in my low-budget home studio (basement). She encouraged me to bid on a $700+ lens on eBay and was disappointed when I lost but happy when I won the consolation prize of another lens for less money 5 minutes later. So, in response to your question, I have nothing to manage and have no need to sneak around to purchase lenses, etc. I feel that I am one of the lucky ones. Christian On Thursday 11 April 2002 09:47, you wrote: Strictly hobby but by my wife's account the money I spend on my photo stuff is pro quantity. How do you guys manage it? I mean how are you able to buy all the goodies and yet still be in good terms with the significant other? For the single folks, how are you able to do it and still have enough dough? Just wondering. Didn't mean anything by this question. - - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: 1 Quart?
In a message dated 4/10/2002 8:59:48 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm familiar with both metric and imperial, but I know exactly how you feel. I haven't a clue what some of the american measurements are. When a recipe calls for a stick of butter or a cup(!) of butter I am well and truly stumped. Four ounces, and eight fluid ounces, respectively. As noted elsewhere, the US pint is 16 fluid ounces. One cup is half of that. ERNR (Familiar with both metric and US measures, but not in the same contexts.) My photographs hang on the virtual walls at http://members.aol.com/ernreed - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: OT: Spike's History ?
I heard that the Nobel speech was also a work of fiction too, that he wasn't allowed to speak at all. Regards, /\/\ick... - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
