Re: Did I win or did I lose?
Thanks Bob, Drat, just goes to show what can happen when your tired. I've got in touch with the seller, and hope to sort this out quickly. James - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 26, 2002 9:29 PM Subject: Re: Did I win or did I lose? I saw that one too but I thought picture was an ME not ME super...look close Regards, Bob - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
leaving list
Hi gang, My wife is coming home and I need to clean and spend more (to her) time with her than the list. I'll be back Bob Rapp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re[2]: Favorite wide lens?
Debra, I had a K mount Tokina RMC 24/2.8 once. I liked it fine. It was metal and very solid like most Tokina lenses I have encountered. The optical quality was reasonably good. As usual, flare is a bigger issue with it than a Pentax SMC. Remember that the wider you go, the more easy it is to get flare. But for the price, the Tokina was quite good. I think I paid $70 dollars for mine a couple of years ago. Bruce Friday, April 26, 2002, 10:57:05 PM, you wrote: DW --- J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just bought a Tokina RMC 24mm F2.8 in M42 a few weeks ago to throw into my Car Trunk kit. Excellent lens well worth the $50 paid. This dates from the early 80's I think and all metal... JCO - DW That might be really close to what I was looking at. DW Do you think the k-mount version would be much DW different? DW Deb DW Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness DW http://health.yahoo.com DW - DW This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, DW go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to DW 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: Light Proofing a Darkroom.
Hi, I'm after some tips on light proofing a bathroom to use as a darkroom. I need to lightproof one window and there door way. Hi Paul, I've converted my laundry which has two doors, a window and an exhaust fan. For the doors I bought 50mm wide rubber strip from Clark Rubber and tacked it around the door so that it overlapped the door frame. I also use a draught excluder (door snake) at the bottom. For the window I got a small sheet of caneite, a sort of very soft fibreboard. This is cut to the size of the frame with a couple of handles bolted on to make it easier to get in and out. On the window frame I nailed strips of 10mm quad to act as a light baffle and to stop the caneite from being pushed in too far. Even then, I still resort to duct tape as a final light excluder for when I am developing film. For the exhaust fan I simply use a sheet of black cardboard, curved so that there is an intake/outlet at each end. After I had done this I did a light test on a bright suuny day, which showed up a few leaks along the walls/ceiling and around the outside of the doorframe (I think my house was built by apprentices). These were fixed with judicious use of opaque filler. This may be a little too permanent for your taste, but it does function prefectly well and there wasn't much chance of Home Beautiful visitng my laundry anyway. Paul Ewins Melbourne, Australia - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT Digital or Film source?
In a message dated 4/26/2002 11:23:24 AM Eastern Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://www.home.aone.net.au/audiobias/1.jpg I would guess #1 is digital and #2 and #3 and taken with a film camera. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Make your own goldenMX?
Reading discussions on those goldplated LXs. I just wondered. If you take a black MX, take off the paint on the top and bottom part, polish the copper real shiny, put a nice yelow leather in the middle wouldend it look nice?. Did somebody try this? Greetings, Jos from Holland (Jos bought his first Pentax in the seventies. Now uses MX, ME-super and Z-1 and recently went digital with a Minolta Scan Speed) (BTW Tom, indeed The pentax site had the MV manual I was looking for! Boy, what a poor scanning quality, does not show a feel for quality as I expect from Pentax guys!) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Color correction in Photoshop
The eyedroppers for setting black, gray and white points are in levels. Are they in curves as well? I use levels to get close, then if I have to reduce a red, blue or green cast or alter the contrast slightly, I do it in curves. If I'm still not happy with all the colors or if I feel the blacks aren't strong enough, I go to Selective Color. I've found adding four or five percent black to the blacks in Selective Color will provide a bit more contrast without losing any highlight detail. Or if I want really deep reds, I'll add a few percentage points of black to the red. The guys who run those amazing machines like the Rank and Millenium, which are used to transfer moving picture film to digital, frequently use black to pump up colors. PhotoShop works a lot like those machines. I think both evolved from the same technology. Paul Butch Black wrote: Try this. Go to levels, open each of the three colors separately take the end sliders and bring them to where the histogram begins. After that open curves. If you have something that is black or white in the image click on the proper eyedropper and click that spot. If you have something that you know is supposed to be medium neutral gray you can use that eyedropper, but I've had less success with that. If it doesn't look right hold down the alt key and the cancel turns into reset. When you're happy go back to levels in the RGB screen and adjust the middle slider to set your gamma (midtone). I highly recommend the video color correction made easy by Jeff Kelby which can be ordered at: www.photoshopuser.com 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: New Toy - Woo hoo!
Sounds like it! Brendan wrote: I feel another TPDML event comming soon. -- The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Guess what I found...
Guess he didn't read Pauls (well written) ebay speech sent just minutes before, huh? Or didnt care to adhere. Such is life I suppose. I thought it was pretty interesting too and I hoped no one else would notice. On Friday 26 April 2002 10:49 pm, Albert Fekson wrote: Seems interesting...Pentax A 100mm Macro http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1349094657 - -- Kenneth Archer, San Antonio, Texas [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: I WON!!! at Ebay
WOW lookit this fantastic Pentax bargin! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=** ;-) Been there, done that! And now, a while down the line, I too tend to agree with Paul and Fred. Does anyone ever snipe when there's no bids on an item?? g http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1346838266 I think when an item is failry fresh, it's fair game - unless there's a BIN perhaps. But I personally wouldn't mention anything I'd seen to the list. Sure to an individual who I know is looking, but not to the list. Cheers, Co££y What we have to be careful of is announcing every good deal here before it's consumated. That just drives the price up. If you're looking for something, watch ebay. If you're not shopping and you spot something, keep it to yourself. Those who work hard to uncover thos rare bargains in auction sales should also reap the rewards. In brief, don't alert the list to good buys. It only drives the price up. Paul This has been argued back and forth here on the PDML a bit already, but I have to say that I'm on your side on this, Paul. The fact is, though, that it only takes one eager-beaver PDML-er to blab about some bargain he/she has spotted on eBay (but which, I would assume, he/she is not personally interested in bidding on - no Golden Rule applies here, I guess) to unintentionally frustrate (at least I would hope it is unintentional) fellow PDML-ers who were hoping for a bargain... Fred ___ 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: Guess what I found...
Quite true, Rob. However, if I were interested in bidding on a auction item, I would want as few others to know about it as possible. The more that know, the more that bid, and the more the price goes up. Fred - Fred, Sometimes I think that people announce these ebay finds just to make sure nobody gets them cheap. I think they enjoy being spoilers. In a group this large, you can be sure some are doing it just for that reason. Perhaps they already have the same item and just can't stand the thought of someone else getting one for less than they paid. 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 .
Ebay posts
I just want to clarify something as I'm still relatively new to the list. It seems as if there have been an awful lot of posts regarding ongoing Ebay auctions lately. I thought that the unspoken rule was not to mention something until it was over or only if it was in an odd category and therefore not likely to be found. The idea of course being that the list shouldn't be driving up the price on someone who has been quietly watching an item and waiting to snipe. Now, I don't want to step on anyone's toes here, but is this a fairly accurate description of what is accepted ebay policy, or not? -Matt - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Guess what I found...
C'mon! It's not an exactly hidden gen on the ebay -- *anyone * searching for 100mm Pentax macro would find it immediately. As for hunting for a couple of years -- pardon me, but from the simple common sense, that's 700+ days, and if you value your time at least $1/day, the one on kevincamera.com for $700 should look like a bargain. Stop wasting your time and get it. Saving a couple of hundreds at best by wasting *that much* time is ridiculous (or were you hoping that the reserve there is $100?). Mishka Re: Guess what I found... From: Fred Subject: Re: Guess what I found... Date: Fri, 26 Apr 2002 21:35:55 -0700 (I personally know of a couple of PDML-ers who've been in the hunt for one of these for at least a couple of years.) But, here we've leveled the playing field - now those who never spend time searching for Pentax bargains will have the exact same chance as those PDML-ers who invest a lot of their time trying to glean Pentax gold out of the eBay rubble. Ah well, at least the seller would be happy... Fred - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: I WON!!! at Ebay
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Another thing that happens is that often a number of people, some with absolutely no intention of buying the item, place marker bids so that they can more easily track the auction. This, too, drives the price up. Now Shel, I've got one of those marker bids on the A100/2.8 Macro that just appeared here as 'an interesting item on eBay'. I was the 3rd bidder. It opened at $91 and I bid $92 or $93. I don't think I've driven the price up on this item at all. I expect it will ultimately sell for over $500. If it comes in at much less than that, I'll be back in bidding again. This is a good way for me to track that. Regards, Bob S. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Problem w/ Super Program
Got a question for you all about this- if you buy a camera off of ebay, what has been your experience on returning the camera if everything's not kosher? It would be nice if people used some sort of standard inspection/testing period like they do w/ wristwatches. I'll see what the seller has to say in the meantime. Taka -Original Message- Just got a new Super Program off of ebay and it's got a problem- [snip] Looks like this camera is going in for a CLA. :-( Shouldn't it be going back to the seller, instead? 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 .
Odp: Re: More on M42-P/K converters
From what I know, Pentax K - M42 adapter is made only in one version and this one allows to focus on infinity so Lukasz can buy it safely. But there are many adapters from small workshops on the market. Some of the don't allow to focus on infinity not because od workmansship failure but because of different design. They look like the Pentax adapter wit a ring added that covers the bayonet mount, lightproofing the connection. Doing that it adds about 1 mm or so to the focal lengt and work as a mini extention tube. It's useful when working with M42 extension tubes, especially with those home-made ones. I had borrowed one of theese from a friend and it wasn't covering the area of the bayonet mount and the light was leaking into the body wit a very poor results on the pictures. There was one of this kind of adapters on a Polish auction ending yesterday or so but the details are still up so you can see a picture of it as I might have not described it clealy: http://www.allegro.pl/showitem.php?item=5501984 Hope it clears something Maciej Dnia 26-04-2002 o godz. 23:56 Nitin Garg napisa(a): I have used both pentax and non-pentax brand adapters. Both allow infinity focus. Must be really badly machined adapter to lose infinity focus. And yes, my non-pentax brand adapter is harder to take off compared to the pentax brand one (which comes off very smoothly). cheers, nitin On Fri, Apr 26, 2002 at 11:47:39PM +0200, Sylwester Pietrzyk wrote: Hi! I plan to buy one of these converters. As I heard there are some of them that does not allow you to set focus in infinity. Has anybody any experiences with this problem? How about original Pentax M42 converter? Has it this problem or can I buy it safely? TIA! Best regards Sylwester Pietrzyk --- Wielka Majwka! Propozycje na Dugi Weekend Majowy! http://naszemiasto.pl - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Odp: Re: More on M42-P/K converters
From what I know, Pentax K - M42 adapter is made only in one version and this one allows to focus on infinity so Lukasz can buy it safely. But there are many adapters from small workshops on the market. Some of the don't allow to focus on infinity not because od workmansship failure but because of different design. They look like the Pentax adapter wit a ring added that covers the bayonet mount, lightproofing the connection. Doing that it adds about 1 mm or so to the focal lengt and work as a mini extention tube. It's useful when working with M42 extension tubes, especially with those home-made ones. I had borrowed one of theese from a friend and it wasn't covering the area of the bayonet mount and the light was leaking into the body wit a very poor results on the pictures. There was one of this kind of adapters on a Polish auction ending yesterday or so but the details are still up so you can see a picture of it as I might have not described it clealy: http://www.allegro.pl/showitem.php?item=5501984 Hope it clears something Maciej Dnia 26-04-2002 o godz. 23:56 Nitin Garg napisa(a): I have used both pentax and non-pentax brand adapters. Both allow infinity focus. Must be really badly machined adapter to lose infinity focus. And yes, my non-pentax brand adapter is harder to take off compared to the pentax brand one (which comes off very smoothly). cheers, nitin On Fri, Apr 26, 2002 at 11:47:39PM +0200, Sylwester Pietrzyk wrote: Hi! I plan to buy one of these converters. As I heard there are some of them that does not allow you to set focus in infinity. Has anybody any experiences with this problem? How about original Pentax M42 converter? Has it this problem or can I buy it safely? TIA! Best regards Sylwester Pietrzyk --- Wielka Majwka! Propozycje na Dugi Weekend Majowy! http://naszemiasto.pl - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Problem w/ Super Program
Taka, Send the camera back. I bought a KX that was described as in excellent condition. When I got it, I noticed that the mirror lock-up was going to about 90% open and the film winding was very 'loose'. I sent it back as not excellent condition...it wasn't. The seller said 'Oh' and sent me my money back, less shipping. If it was described as anything but 'AS IS', send it back! Regards, Bob S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Got a question for you all about this- if you buy a camera off of ebay, what has been your experience on returning the camera if everything's not kosher? It would be nice if people used some sort of standard inspection/testing period like they do w/ wristwatches. I'll see what the seller has to say in the meantime. 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: ME Super (et al) Shutter Speed Buttons
Those are exactly my feelings: love the buttons, hate the mode dial (because of that tiny white thingy you have to press with your fingernail). Never occured to me to glue it down though g Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 00:36:23 -0400 From: Fred [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: ME Super (et al) Shutter Speed Buttons Now, as for the shutter mode dial on the ME Super - I have to agree that it's a little annoying to turn, and that little white button that has to be pressed down every time to turn the dial past Auto just adds to the annoyance (that is, until one glues it in the down position with a carefully applied tiny drop of super glue). But I LOVE those little buttons... Fred - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Problem w/ Super Program
This is a question you ask each seller BEFORE you win the auction. Cory Waters whose first Ebay buy was a 100mm lens in Cannon mount :( because he didn't ask. - Original Message - From: TM [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2002 8:55 AM Subject: RE: Problem w/ Super Program Got a question for you all about this- if you buy a camera off of ebay, what has been your experience on returning the camera if everything's not kosher? It would be nice if people used some sort of standard inspection/testing period like they do w/ wristwatches. I'll see what the seller has to say in the meantime. Taka -Original Message- Just got a new Super Program off of ebay and it's got a problem- [snip] Looks like this camera is going in for a CLA. :-( Shouldn't it be going back to the seller, instead? 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
LX motor drive - question
Hi, I might get an LX drive soon, but alas, it lacks the charger. I have few questions wrt it, please: 1) how hard the chargers are to get, either from Pentax /or else g/ (any for sale :) ? 2) how do they work - it's a dumb charger I presume, without any electronics inside to watch the battery... 3) how hard to get are the T aa Grip Ms... any for sale :) ? Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Is there an off-brand power pack for AF500FTZ? anyone built their own?
Saturday, April 27, 2002, 7:39:17 AM, Andreas wrote: AW TR Power Pack is not only box for batteries! It has it's own condensator and other electronic so some flash functions are transfered to it. It is impossible to do it by your own! AW It is problem when using it because it tends to pull off flash from camera. Usually flash is moved from hot shoe for some milimmeters. If You don't notice that, contacts for TTL metering are cut AW off, flash fires, but you don't notice that photos won't be good lit. AW Andreas Wirtz AW Sid Barras [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I AW saw the pack at Adorama (usually the least expensive site) and found one AW for $120 Seems a bit steep for a box that holds 6 C batteries AW I'm tempted to try and rig my own power supply... Maybe with off the AW shelf parts at radio shack? Anyone ever tried it before? I wonder if AW the plug to fit it to the flash is also off the shelf? AW Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness What's worse I was told the TR doesn't accept NiCd? What about NiMH? Perhaps the info was wrong? Anyway, you can always rig up a DIY power supply using a cord run tru hole in your flash's battery door. Or install a new connector from radioshack or whatever in the batterydoor, and from the connector run wires to a wooden or plastic block fake batteries which contact the flash contacts. Use a lockable connector! From that run a coiled wire of about 0.5-0.75mm internal dia (metric standard), not less, to the battery pack you made. Use same number of cells you put into the flash, just use way bigger sized :) like C or even D cells (if you have deep pockets there are BIG F sized cells which hold up to 10 000 mAh in NiCd version! But cost a LOT). Or use a heavy but full of power modern Pb battery - but there could be problem with the voltage difference. You could even get the battery comp. door from Pentax as a spare part, so you don't ruin your flash's resale value :) Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Vivitar Series I, 19-35.
How good is this lens? 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: Is there an off-brand power pack for AF500FTZ? anyone built their own?
Tom if you broke 2 why didn't you keep them, splice the broken ends toether and make an extra long 20 ft 5p cord. --- tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Nick Wright The Quantum Turbo and Turbo Z both have a connector cord that fits the 500. Haven't gotten one for my 500 yet... but they claim it will recycle a similar flash in less than a second from a full power output. They have a pretty long charge life too. I think the website is http://www.qtm.com/ They're not cheap though... new the Turbo runs over $300. I have a Turbo Z and love it. The 1 second recycle claim is pretty acurate, though it varies a bit. Sometimes it can take up to 2 seconds. I only use about 1/2 the charge when I do a wedding. One suggestion for those who might use the 500 with a turbo and a 5p cable - use the 5p hot shoe adapter and plug the cable into that instead of the flash. If you have your 5p cable running directly into the flash along with the turbo cable, it becomes difficult to remove the turbo cable because they're so close to one another. Basically, you have to pull it out in such a way that weakens the connector - I've broken 2 this way. If the 5p cord runs into the hot shoe adapter, you obviate the problem. I tend to need to pull the power cord out to use it on another unit 4 or 5 times during a job. tv - __ Post your ad for FREE! http://personals.yahoo.ca - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Guess what I found...
To Everyone: I've got my eye on a Pentax item on Ebay. PLEASE don't out it! So far, it's a steal... Cory Waters - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2002 6:37 AM Subject: Re: Guess what I found... Mishka wrote: *anyone * searching for 100mm Pentax macro would find it immediately. Yes, and now everyone who reads the list has found it. And while not all of us were actively looking for this lens, many will be interested. Ebay mentions are counterproductive. Period. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Ebay posts
I think that it is only common courtesy not to step in someone else's puddle. If you are not interested leave it alone. Touting it here is about the same as making frivolous bids that you have no intention of honoring. The two exceptions are: 1. If you are the seller, and a regular member of this list. (If you don't contribute here, but just sign up to tout your Ebay auctions, I personally, consider you to be a spammer). 2. If the item is in the category of outrageous, or wierd and not likely to be bid on by anybody in their right mind, but good for a laugh. ($25,000 BIN for instance). Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Streets lined with Pentax
Hi, I did the 'sad middle-aged bloke staring into camera shop windows' thing today. Central London is awash with quality used Pentax equipment at the moment. I haven't made notes or anything (I'm not that sad), but a walk around the usual suspects revealed the following: at least 3 good looking, well priced LXs, at least one of which had the Grip B and strap lugs. KXs and KMs 2 x 24-35/3.5 Ms screwmount 85/1.8 several K 50/1.2s one K 50/1.4 a few of the decent long zooms such as K 85-210, 75-150 M a 28-135/4 several overpriced pancakes as well as the usual run-of-the-mill stuff and a lot of 6x7 and 645 stuff (not my field, so no details). the window of Jacobs on New Oxford Street is particularly full of goodness, but there's also quite a few nice shiny things in the little 'watch and camera centre' opposite Museum Street. Cheers, 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 .
OT: Private auctions
I was going to bid on a digital camera on Ebay and stopped short because the seller had a private auction. No Ebay ID's were shown on the bidding history. Why would a seller want a private auction? Seems that some abuse could take place. Jim A. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Private auctions
Abuses could take place. Ebay claims that this is a good thing to do when the identities of the bidders might need to be protected (adult items?) . . . I don't know what the advantage is in something like a digital camera sale though. IB Jim Apilado wrote: I was going to bid on a digital camera on Ebay and stopped short because the seller had a private auction. No Ebay ID's were shown on the bidding history. Why would a seller want a private auction? Seems that some abuse could take place. Jim A. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Portriga Rapid Alternatives
Last night The Jefferson Airplane was on the stereo, and a trip down Memory Lane ensued. I pulled out some old negs, ones that I intended to print many years ago and never did. The proof prints were made on Agfa's wonderful Portriga Rapid. My eyes welled up, a tear fell, and the memory of that wonderful, warm-toned paper filled me just as the sounds of Grace Slick filled the room. What might be a good contemporary replacement for Portriga Rapid? -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[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: I WON!!! at Ebay
That doesnt work for me atleast as i work from different comps at different times. On Sat, Apr 27, 2002 at 10:35:16AM +, Paul Stenquist wrote: Why not just bookmark auctions you're interested in? [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've got one of those marker bids on the A100/2.8 Macro that just appeared - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: I WON!!! at Ebay
Yeah, probably for around $300. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Shel.. I was bidder #1 at $ 90.00... Looks like this honey may go to a PDML'er ... Regards, Bob - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Uncle Dave's Visit
I nearly had him. he was salivating over that 31mm, but it was the wrong colour. Mind you, a 90mm F2.8 for GBP400 got him going again, har har. Kind regards from sunny Brighton PS. He likes our train system - yes, really. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Guess what I found...
Of course we forgive you. I for one was not in the least bit angry about any of this ebay messaging, but I did think it was worthwhile to point out the downside. We all used to do it. We saw the consequences and stopped. Paul Albert Fekson wrote: Sorry to break the rules of etiquette here. Just thought I might help someone find the lens they want. Won't happen again. Hope you an forgive me. Albert - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Is there an off-brand power pack for AF500FTZ? anyone built their own?
In a message dated 27/04/02 05:22:08 GMT Daylight Time, Nick writes: The Quantum Turbo and Turbo Z both have a connector cord that fits the 500. Haven't gotten one for my 500 yet... but they claim it will recycle a similar flash in less than a second from a full power output. It will recharge a Metz 45 at full whack in one second. And do that 100 times before needing recharge. Plus there's a whole army of useful bits for - car charger, anybody? But it has high running costs - the cables are not particularly robust averagely need replacing every six months. Wrekkormended. 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: Vivitar Series I, 19-35.
Jeff, I've been eyeing this same lens for about 6 months now at least :) I've heard it's very good for the money (the manual focus version being better than the autofocus version apparently). HUGE filter size though (I think it's 77 or 72) but other than that.. very little vignetting from what I understand. Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Jeff Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2002 10:56 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Vivitar Series I, 19-35. How good is this lens? Jeff. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re[2]: I WON!!! at Ebay
I was bidder #1 at $ 90.00... Looks like this honey may go to a PDML'er ... Yeah, probably for around $300. No, I think it will go for more than that... Fred - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Vivitar Series I, 19-35.
Jeff, HUGE filter size though (I think it's 77 or 72) but other than that.. very little vignetting from what I understand. And, these two facts probably represent a cause-and-effect relationship - g. Fred - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Vivitar Series I, 19-35.
On Sat, Apr 27, 2002 at 12:43:28PM -0400, Mark Cassino wrote: At 10:56 AM 4/27/2002 -0400, jeff wrote: How good is this lens? I found it to be good, with the only major weakness being flare when the sun directly hits the front element. Otherwise it is sharp and contrasty. I had one for a shot while, but did not use it a whole lot. Here are a couple sample shots taken with it: http://www.markcassino.com/galleries/skanee/skanee25.htm I like this shot. If one ignores dilapidated walls behind, the rest can easily pass of as something in an advanced lab as shown in movies :) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Oldest lens on newest body?
Here's a question for you Old lens--new body. Who's put together pieces with the largest age difference? My entry (sure to be beat) is a Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm F1.4 (maybe the early 1970's) mounted on a 2001 MZ-S. --Mark - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
K28/3.5 the good, M28/2.8 the bad, what about A28/2.8?
Hello, I just missed the opportunity to get myself a K28/3.5! It is much praised on this list, contrary to M28/2.8 that nobody seems to like. I already have an A28/2.8. How does it compare to K28/3.5? Should I feel very miserable being stuck with my A? I mean, I find it very OK, but I maybe don't know what I'm missing! Thanks, Aleksandar PS I still have my K15/3.5 to comfort me ;) _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Vivitar Series I, 19-35.
At 12:52 PM 4/27/2002 -0400, you wrote: http://www.markcassino.com/galleries/skanee/skanee25.htm I like this shot. If one ignores dilapidated walls behind, the rest can easily pass of as something in an advanced lab as shown in movies :) It's a cool building - the steam lift is 3 stories tall and the building is entirely poured concrete - even the roof. The windows are quartz. A few years ago the owners would let you just wander around the lift, but now its part of a structured tourist walk-through. This shot does show that the lens is pretty rectalinear and while flare can be a problem, it did not suffer from the backlighting of the windows. - MCC - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino Kalamazoo, MI [EMAIL PROTECTED] - - - - - - - - - - Photos: http://www.markcassino.com - - - - - - - - - - - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Vivitar Series I, 19-35.
- Original Message - From: David Chang-Sang [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2002 12:34 PM Subject: RE: Vivitar Series I, 19-35. Jeff, I've been eyeing this same lens for about 6 months now at least :) I've heard it's very good for the money What would be a good price? New, used. HUGE filter size though (I think it's 77 or 72) but other than that.. very little vignetting from what I understand. 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: Vivitar Series I, 19-35.
- Original Message - From: Mark Cassino [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2002 12:43 PM Subject: Re: Vivitar Series I, 19-35. At 10:56 AM 4/27/2002 -0400, jeff wrote: How good is this lens? I found it to be good, with the only major weakness being flare when the sun directly hits the front element. Otherwise it is sharp and contrasty. I have a Series I 28-105 that also flares, but I've learned to live with it (using my left hand as a shield) I had one for a shot while, but did not use it a whole lot. Here are a couple sample shots taken with it: http://www.markcassino.com/galleries/skanee/skanee25.htm http://www.markcassino.com/galleries/landscapes/0204land08.htm Love the first shot. I may on the hunt for one of these lenses. Cheers - MCC - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino Kalamazoo, MI [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, 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: Vivitar Series I, 19-35.
Based on what I've seen online - Ebay - it usually goes for around $135.00 USD - but I'm not sure how much you could get it for if you hunted some used stores in the area (Toronto) Cheers, Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Jeff Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2002 1:14 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Vivitar Series I, 19-35. - Original Message - From: David Chang-Sang [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2002 12:34 PM Subject: RE: Vivitar Series I, 19-35. Jeff, I've been eyeing this same lens for about 6 months now at least :) I've heard it's very good for the money What would be a good price? New, used. HUGE filter size though (I think it's 77 or 72) but other than that.. very little vignetting from what I understand. Jeff. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: The Digital Look vs. The Film Look
Ken Waller wrote: I'm not sure what the distinctive look is that you are referring to Albano, but I do notice most posted images, that were taken by a digital camera, exhibit great depth of field. Yes, they do, thanks to the small area of their imaging chip--a virtue that will not be shared by the 36x24mm chip that many of us our holding our breath for. Paul Franklin Stregevsky - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Guess what I found...
Fred wrote: But, here we've leveled the playing field - now those who never spend time searching for Pentax bargains will have the exact same chance as those PDML-ers who invest a lot of their time trying to glean Pentax gold out of the eBay rubble. Indeed, PDMLers will recall a similar thread a few months ago that persuaded me to stop announcing such EBay finds. So let me say it once: Folks, if you want to find a hidden gem, look for it in the wrong category. When searching for a term--such as PKA or Pentax macro--search at the top level (Photo). Paul Franklin Stregevsky - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Odp: Re: More on M42-P/K converters
Sylwester, I purchased a General brand K-mount-to-screw adapter from BH Photo several years ago. I found the construction to be as Maciej has described below... and I also found that it would not focus at infinity. In this case, a simple telephone call was all that was required to have BH credit the purchase price (and the postage costs) to a new one of Pentax manufacture. I can also surmise that this may cause a problem, especially with those photo dealers that may be a bit less reputable than BH. Currently, I have two of the Pentax adapters. I use them quite frequently, on both my K2DMDs and my LXs, with my 500mm and 1000mm Takumar lenses. They function well and provide excellent results. Best, Lance -- Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 15:05:07 +0200 From: Maciej Marchlewski [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Odp: Re: More on M42-P/K converters From what I know, Pentax K - M42 adapter is made only in one version and this one allows to focus on infinity so Lukasz can buy it safely. But there are many adapters from small workshops on the market. Some of the don't allow to focus on infinity not because od workmansship failure but because of different design. They look like the Pentax adapter wit a ring added that covers the bayonet mount, lightproofing the connection. Doing that it adds about 1 mm or so to the focal lengt and work as a mini extention tube. It's useful when working with M42 extension tubes, especially with those home-made ones. I had borrowed one of theese from a friend and it wasn't covering the area of the bayonet mount and the light was leaking into the body wit a very poor results on the pictures. There was one of this kind of adapters on a Polish auction ending yesterday or so but the details are still up so you can see a picture of it as I might have not described it clealy: http://www.allegro.pl/showitem.php?item=5501984 Hope it clears something Maciej Dnia 26-04-2002 o godz. 23:56 Nitin Garg napisa³(a): I have used both pentax and non-pentax brand adapters. Both allow infinity focus. Must be really badly machined adapter to lose infinity focus. And yes, my non-pentax brand adapter is harder to take off compared to the pentax brand one (which comes off very smoothly). cheers, nitin On Fri, Apr 26, 2002 at 11:47:39PM +0200, Sylwester Pietrzyk wrote: Hi! I plan to buy one of these converters. As I heard there are some of them that does not allow you to set focus in infinity. Has anybody any experiences with this problem? How about original Pentax M42 converter? Has it this problem or can I buy it safely? TIA! 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 .
RE: K28/3.5 the good, M28/2.8 the bad, what about A28/2.8?
What's wrong with the M28/2.8? ukasz -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of A K Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2002 7:20 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: K28/3.5 the good, M28/2.8 the bad, what about A28/2.8? Hello, I just missed the opportunity to get myself a K28/3.5! It is much praised on this list, contrary to M28/2.8 that nobody seems to like. I already have an A28/2.8. How does it compare to K28/3.5? Should I feel very miserable being stuck with my A? I mean, I find it very OK, but I maybe don't know what I'm missing! Thanks, Aleksandar PS I still have my K15/3.5 to comfort me ;) _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Vivitar Series I, 19-35.
I believe Henrys has one for $300 CDN. That seems steep. I'll check around. Jeff - Original Message - From: David Chang-Sang [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2002 1:51 PM Subject: RE: Vivitar Series I, 19-35. Based on what I've seen online - Ebay - it usually goes for around $135.00 USD - but I'm not sure how much you could get it for if you hunted some used stores in the area (Toronto) Cheers, 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 .
Spotmeter V Discontinued?
Just received a message that said the Spotmeter V in no longer being made. Is this true? -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[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: Vivitar Series I, 19-35.
Henrys always tends to inflate the prices on their used items. --- Jeff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I believe Henrys has one for $300 CDN. That seems steep. I'll check around. Jeff - Original Message - From: David Chang-Sang [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2002 1:51 PM Subject: RE: Vivitar Series I, 19-35. Based on what I've seen online - Ebay - it usually goes for around $135.00 USD - but I'm not sure how much you could get it for if you hunted some used stores in the area (Toronto) Cheers, 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 . __ Post your ad for FREE! http://personals.yahoo.ca - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Sorry OT:No more Buddy
Sorry to bother everyone,just a little down today.My favorite Cat,my best portrait subject and Little Buddy lost a battle with a car last night. He'll be sorely missed in this house hold. Dave http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/pages/odee1.ht m 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 .
Scanner question
Dear All, I'm trying to decide what scanner I should buy. I would like to be able to get reasonable scans from 35mm (negative + slide) as well as scan prints and some other standard media. I've narrowed my choices to: 1. Flatbed: Epson 2450 (2400dpi with an adapter, Dmax=3.3) 2. Film: Canon 2710 (2700dpi Dmax 3.2) or PrimeFilm 1800 (1800 dpi Dmax=?) + a cheap flatbed scanner. What do you think? I definitely need a standard flatbed as well. Is it possible to make a good 8x10 or a bit larger from a negative/slide scanned on the Epson 2450? Are there any alternatives in this price range? I appreciate your comments. Pawel _ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
6x7 checkup
Hey gang, Just got my $78 6x7 in the mail. It looks really beat up, and may not have been worth the price, but at least I have a parts camera. I'm trying to figure out how to test out the shutter, and everything else. Can anyone tell me how to tell if this is a MLU 6x7 or not? What am I looking for? Mirror is stuck in the half-way-up position. No battery (I'm gonna go out to get one in a bit). Of course, no lens and no film and no prism. My first thoughts? WOW, THIS is an SLR that's PERFECTLY sized to my hand. If this camera doesn't work, I'm defininitly going to wind up with a 6x7, or possibly 67II that does work. 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 .
Sigma 50-200 field report
Went out for a nice long walk this morning (got home just in time to watch the Habs eek by the Bruins - thank you Jose Theodore) with the new Sigma 50-200 zoom hung on the MX. Walked through a railway yard, down to the docks, and to St. Lawrence Market to photograph some street musicians. First impressions of the lens: Nice size, not too big or heavy for what it is. Even though I didn't have a monopod or tripod with me, a mount on the lens would be nice. It's heavy enough that I wouldn't want to mount the body on a 'pod, because I'm afraid it would be too much strain. I like the screw-lock on the barrel - once you get all focussed and the zoom where you want it, you don't have to worry about it moving - nice for architectural shots where I had to wait several minutes for cars or people to move out of the way. The one downside (that I didn't notice yesterday) is the aperture ring is plastic and very flimsy feeling. It doesn't move smoothly at all. I guess it's that famous Sigma build quality that I keep hearing about. Geez, this wasn't a cheap lens when it was new. As I said yesterday, the barrel is metal. How much more would it have cost them to put a solid feeling metal aperture ring on it? Maybe $10 or $20? Reeks of cheapness, imho. Anyway, the proof will be in the pictures, and hopefully I'll have the first few that ended a roll within a week or so... regards, frank -- The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Sorry OT:No more Buddy
Sorry to hear of your loss - my vet just game me word that one of my cats has 1 - 6 months left at best. It's sad when they go. - MCC At 03:15 PM 4/27/2002 -0400, you wrote: Sorry to bother everyone,just a little down today.My favorite Cat,my best portrait subject and Little Buddy lost a battle with a car last night. He'll be sorely missed in this house hold. Dave http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/pages/odee1.ht m 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 . - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino Kalamazoo, MI [EMAIL PROTECTED] - - - - - - - - - - Photos: http://www.markcassino.com - - - - - - - - - - - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Re: I'v got the start now
Yup.He's closed Sundays now. DaveB Begin Original Message From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 15:58:26 -0400 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: I'v got the start now Dave, Better check with Aaron. He told me earlier in the week that he's starting summer hours this weekend, meaning closed most Sundays. I guess now that the Sheridan students are gone for the summer, there's only us pdml'ers to bug him on weekends... g David Chang-Sang wrote: Dave, I may trip out that way tomorrow afternoon (if I get time) because I'm hunting for the same equipment :) -- The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . 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: LX motor drive - question
Yes, the charger is a dumb charger. They can still be purchased new from BH and other places... I believe they go for $60 or so, but it has been a while since I bought one. You can also use Power Pack M, which is the device designed to let you use A/C current for the motor. The biggest issue with the NiCd packs is not overcharging (a full charge is 16 hours) but with having to wait until they are dead to recharge them, or rigging a device to discharge them before you charge them. My best advice would be to buy the NiCd pack, use it w/o worrying about the NiCd battery life, and they when they die, replace the NiCd cells with NiMH cells. Almost any battery shop can build or order the cell packs...I can give you specs if you need them. Personally, thought I like the notion of using AA cells, I find the vertical grips much harder to use...they always seem to be in the way, and make the camera much more bulky. At 04:58 PM 04/27/2002 +0200, you wrote: Hi, I might get an LX drive soon, but alas, it lacks the charger. I have few questions wrt it, please: 1) how hard the chargers are to get, either from Pentax /or else g/ (any for sale :) ? 2) how do they work - it's a dumb charger I presume, without any electronics inside to watch the battery... 3) how hard to get are the T aa Grip Ms... any for sale :) ? Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: RE: I'v got the start now
David.No i don't think it was bad.A tank,the chemicals(no paper yet)etc were around $45.00 PLUS a personl ,how to, note. Dave Begin Original Message From: David Chang-Sang [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 16:12:25 -0400 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: I'v got the start now Dave, I may trip out that way tomorrow afternoon (if I get time) because I'm hunting for the same equipment :) Seems to be that even though my current lab does well with most BW.. they can't get the Ilford 3200 to come out looking decent so I'm going to go at it myself. Was it a deep amount of coin for the film developing equipment ? Cheers, Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of David Brooks Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2002 3:51 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OT:I'v got the start now Took a trip to Aarons store this morning to pickup my IR negatives,contact sheet and some BW enlargements.They all look fantastic.Great job Aaron. Wilst i was there,i talked to Aaron re home developing and enlarging and lo and behold after a few minutes going over things and 1 quick interac swipe,i now have the 'fixins'. Now to remember most of wht i forgot from Aaron and shoot a few rolls of the Delta 400 and FP4. BTW the IR stuff looks very good.Definatley a couple of enlargement possiblities on them.Hope to have my 1 hour guy print up some proofs to get a better look. Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Vivitar Series I, 19-35.
- Original Message - From: Mark Cassino [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2002 4:41 PM Subject: Re: Vivitar Series I, 19-35. At 01:14 PM 4/27/2002 -0400, you wrote: What would be a good price? New, used. I bought mine new from Adorama for $155 (US) last year, sold it on ebay for $112.50 last week. Just found it on BH site for $149 new. I hate paying $20 for shipping, but I may have it shipped to my brother in Milwaukee ($7 shipping). I'll see him in 4 weeks. 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: Coming up in the world
when you have more time go to www.addme.com and use their free submit, repeat once a month for 3-4 months and all the other engines will pick your site up. I have 42,000 hits to mine so far but thats for the car club side. --- T Rittenhouse [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My web site comes up with a goggle search now. Can't find it on any of the other search engines though. Of course, I could pay to have it listed. Don't you all feel good about search engines that only give you commercial sites that have paid to be on them? In many ways I preferred the old internet (pre commercial). I need to do some more work on the site, but between Road-Runner's being down 1/2 the time and trying to get ready for the big move next month I just don't seem to be able to get a round tuit. Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . __ Post your ad for FREE! http://personals.yahoo.ca - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Oldest lens on newest body?
Here's a question for you Old lens--new body. Who's put together pieces with the largest age difference? My entry (sure to be beat) is a Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50mm F1.4 (maybe the early 1970's) mounted on a 2001 MZ-S. Takumar 35mm 1:4 (pre-set) on a LX... (with a Miranda 46mm diam WA hood). This lens has been produced in '58 and '59. Well, my entry is not an extreme difference in age (but I could put the lens on my wife's ZX-5n, which is a lot newer than any of my LX's), but here's an Asahi-Kogaku Takumar 58/2.4 (from an Asahiflex IIA) (which could be from as early as 1954) mounted on an LX - http://www.cetussoft.com/pentax/5824ltd2.jpg Now, if I did put this lens on the ZX-5n (a Christmas present from a few months ago), that would be as much as a 47-year difference - g. (With the LX in the photo, the difference is probably only about 30 years, since it's an older LX.) By the way, it took two adapters to do this. First, I used an Asahi 37mm-to-42mm Adapter C, and then I used a Pentax 42mm-to-K-mount Mount Adapter K. Fred - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: LX motor drive - question
1) how hard the chargers are to get, either from Pentax /or else g/ (any for sale :) ? I sold a charger and NiCad Pack LX on eBay recently for £89. Peter at Camera Direct has the NiCad Packs for about £120 (I think). The chargers are simple two-prong affairs that take either ~110v or ~230v and turn it into a trickle of ?v ?m/A straight into the NiCad Pack. 2) how do they work - it's a dumb charger I presume, without any electronics inside to watch the battery... You plug one end into a wall socket, the other into the NiCad Pack, switch the NiCap Pack on, and a small light glows on the charger. Full charge in about 6 to 10 hours. 3) how hard to get are the T aa Grip Ms... any for sale :) ? eBay or Peter at Camera Direct. HTH 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: LX motor drive - question
Sorry - a typo in my orevious post might cause confusion - corrections as capitals: 1) how hard the chargers are to get, either from Pentax /or else g/ (any for sale :) ? I sold a charger and NICAD PACK MX on eBay recently for £89. Peter at Camera Direct has the NiCad Packs for about £120 (I think). The chargers are simple two-prong affairs that take either ~110v or ~230v and turn it into a trickle of ?v ?m/A straight into the NiCad Pack. 2) how do they work - it's a dumb charger I presume, without any electronics inside to watch the battery... You plug one end into a wall socket, the other into the NiCad Pack, switch the NiCap Pack on, and a small light glows on the charger. Full charge in about 6 to 10 hours. 3) how hard to get are the T aa Grip Ms... any for sale :) ? eBay or Peter at Camera Direct. HTH Cotty ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://www.macads.co.uk - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Re: Sorry OT:No more Buddy
Thanks Steve.His mother was given to us as a kitten and she had to go to the vet's just after she had the litter.I had to hand feed 5 of them for 2 days.That was pretty nerve racking. Dave Begin Original Message From: Steve Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 14:11:54 -0700 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Sorry OT:No more Buddy Sorry to hear about your loss Dave. When our last cat died, it was pretty tough on the whole family. We then bought a pure bred British shorthair, $500!, lousiest spent $500 we ever did. We got another cat from the pound, it was just a kitten that wasn`t even weaned yet, we fed it the bottle till it got bigger and it is the best cat! Then that cat had kittens, and my daughter talked us into keeping two of them, they turned out to be great cats too. If you get another cat, think about getting a kitten at the pound, they make great cats! Again, sorry about your loss. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: David Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2002 12:15 PM Subject: Sorry OT:No more Buddy Sorry to bother everyone,just a little down today.My favorite Cat,my best portrait subject and Little Buddy lost a battle with a car last night. He'll be sorely missed in this house hold. Dave http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/pages/odee1.ht m Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . 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: Oldest lens on newest body?
I really shouldn't contribute to this thread, but heck, I just lost an eBay item and I'm feelin' kinda puckish. Last week I put a 1933 Leica lens on a brand new Leica M6TTL. That's almost a seventy year span. Fred wrote: Now, if I did put this lens on the ZX-5n (a Christmas present from a few months ago), that would be as much as a 47-year difference - g. (With the LX in the photo, the difference is probably only about 30 years, since it's an older LX.) -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[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: Sorry OT:No more Buddy
Sorry to hear that Dave. We have 2 and I dread the day Cotty ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://www.macads.co.uk - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: RE: I'v got the start now
Now I'm even MORE angry at Aaron for NOT being open on Sundays !! ;-) Guess it will have to wait until next weekend *sigh* Thanks for the info, Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of David Brooks Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2002 6:02 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: RE: I'v got the start now David.No i don't think it was bad.A tank,the chemicals(no paper yet)etc were around $45.00 PLUS a personl ,how to, note. Dave Begin Original Message From: David Chang-Sang [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 16:12:25 -0400 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: I'v got the start now Dave, I may trip out that way tomorrow afternoon (if I get time) because I'm hunting for the same equipment :) Seems to be that even though my current lab does well with most BW.. they can't get the Ilford 3200 to come out looking decent so I'm going to go at it myself. Was it a deep amount of coin for the film developing equipment ? Cheers, Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of David Brooks Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2002 3:51 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OT:I'v got the start now Took a trip to Aarons store this morning to pickup my IR negatives,contact sheet and some BW enlargements.They all look fantastic.Great job Aaron. Wilst i was there,i talked to Aaron re home developing and enlarging and lo and behold after a few minutes going over things and 1 quick interac swipe,i now have the 'fixins'. Now to remember most of wht i forgot from Aaron and shoot a few rolls of the Delta 400 and FP4. BTW the IR stuff looks very good.Definatley a couple of enlargement possiblities on them.Hope to have my 1 hour guy print up some proofs to get a better look. Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . End Original Message Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: ME Super (et al) Shutter Speed Buttons
In a message dated 4/27/2002 9:11:30 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Not quite true. You should be able to press down past the lowest speed and that would bring you back to the highest one. At least that's what mine does. Try it? Re: ME Super (et al) Shutter Speed Buttons From: wendy beard Subject: Re: ME Super (et al) Shutter Speed Buttons Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 06:38:32 -0700 The down button still works so I can decrease the shutter speed but the only way to get it back up again is to re-insert the batteries. Could always use it in Auto mode, I suppose. I seem to remember that the buttons on the ME Super work like that, but the ones on the Super Program don't. Any current owner of either or both can confirm or correct this? 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: RE: I'v got the start now
His personal how to note needs to be framed and hung up in your make shift darkroom, follow the instructions and you won't have any problems developing film. I have yet to ruin a roll of film ( 15 and counting ) using his instructions. --- David Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: David.No i don't think it was bad.A tank,the chemicals(no paper yet)etc were around $45.00 PLUS a personl ,how to, note. Dave Begin Original Message From: David Chang-Sang [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 16:12:25 -0400 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: I'v got the start now Dave, I may trip out that way tomorrow afternoon (if I get time) because I'm hunting for the same equipment :) Seems to be that even though my current lab does well with most BW.. they can't get the Ilford 3200 to come out looking decent so I'm going to go at it myself. Was it a deep amount of coin for the film developing equipment ? Cheers, Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of David Brooks Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2002 3:51 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OT:I'v got the start now Took a trip to Aarons store this morning to pickup my IR negatives,contact sheet and some BW enlargements.They all look fantastic.Great job Aaron. Wilst i was there,i talked to Aaron re home developing and enlarging and lo and behold after a few minutes going over things and 1 quick interac swipe,i now have the 'fixins'. Now to remember most of wht i forgot from Aaron and shoot a few rolls of the Delta 400 and FP4. BTW the IR stuff looks very good.Definatley a couple of enlargement possiblities on them.Hope to have my 1 hour guy print up some proofs to get a better look. Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 . __ Post your ad for FREE! http://personals.yahoo.ca - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
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Re: ME Super (et al) Shutter Speed Buttons
Yes, this is correct. On the Super Program, down only goes down and stops, it doesn't cycle around to 1/2000 and back down again like an ME super. Also, if you hold the buttons down, the speeds cycle faster on the ME super. Pity this didn't carry over to the Super Program. William in Utah. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 4/27/2002 9:11:30 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Not quite true. You should be able to press down past the lowest speed and that would bring you back to the highest one. At least that's what mine does. Try it? Re: ME Super (et al) Shutter Speed Buttons From: wendy beard Subject: Re: ME Super (et al) Shutter Speed Buttons Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 06:38:32 -0700 The down button still works so I can decrease the shutter speed but the only way to get it back up again is to re-insert the batteries. Could always use it in Auto mode, I suppose. I seem to remember that the buttons on the ME Super work like that, but the ones on the Super Program don't. Any current owner of either or both can confirm or correct this? 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: ME Super (et al) Shutter Speed Buttons
I've got the older version of the Super Program (no ISO 1000 setting) and mine doesn't work like that. Len --- - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2002 5:33 PM Subject: Re: ME Super (et al) Shutter Speed Buttons I seem to remember that the buttons on the ME Super work like that, but the ones on the Super Program don't. Any current owner of either or both can confirm or correct this? 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: Sorry OT:No more Buddy
Dave, Sorry to hear that. The loss of a pet is never a small thing. Our thoughts are with you. Illinois Bill David Brooks wrote: Sorry to bother everyone,just a little down today.My favorite Cat,my best portrait subject and Little Buddy lost a battle with a car last night. He'll be sorely missed in this house hold. Dave http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/pages/odee1.ht m Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re[2]: I WON!!! at Ebay
Mint-condition rare items like this 100/2.8 PKA macro bring out deep-pocketed Japanese collector/snipers. Look for a winning bid of $600 to $750, which is frankly a fair price to find it retail, if you're so lucky. Yeah, probably for around $300. No, I think it will go for more than that... Fred Paul Franklin Stregevsky - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Ebay - Kodak Ektachrome Medium Format Film
I can't bid on this though I would like to: Kodak Ektachrome Medium Format Film ... 20 rolls of Kodak Ektachrome Color Film. 120 format, 26 rolls are 64 speed, one roll is 100. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1347831554 Thought it might be of interest to you. James - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Scanner question
I think there was a post here some time back about the Epson flatbed not giving sharp results. If you are serious get a film scanner. The Primefilm is also not a high-quality scanner. The Canon has good resolution, but I think that model doesn't have any dust/scratch removal capability. And you can do better than 3.2 dmax. If cost is a consideration (as it was with me) look on eBay for a used Nikon LS 2000. I've been using mine ($570) for several months now and am completely satisfied. Joe - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 6x7 checkup
- Original Message - From: William Kane Subject: 6x7 checkup Hey gang, Can anyone tell me how to tell if this is a MLU 6x7 or not? What am I looking for? An MLU button HAR!! If it has MLU, it will be on the right side of the mirror box, opposite the lens release. It is a small push switch. Mirror is stuck in the half-way-up position. No battery (I'm gonna go out to get one in a bit). Of course, no lens and no film and no prism. The shutter was cocked and tripped with the battery out. No biggie. Put a new PX28 (or equivalent) into the battery tray (found on the bottom of the camera), then push the little button on the front of the camera below the shutter button. My first thoughts? WOW, THIS is an SLR that's PERFECTLY sized to my hand. If this camera doesn't work, I'm defininitly going to wind up with a 6x7, or possibly 67II that does work. They are nice, aren't they. William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: I WON!!! at Ebay
- Original Message - From: Cotty Subject: Re: I WON!!! at Ebay Does anyone ever snipe when there's no bids on an item?? g http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1346838266 Nice lens Cotty. I had one of those once William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: ME Super/Motor Drive A
At 3:28 PM -0400 4/25/02, Fred wrote: Are these two compatible? No, sorry. While the Winder ME II will work with the ME Super and some other M bodies, as well as with the Super Program/A and the Program Plus/A, the Motor Drive A will work only with the Super Program/A and the Program Plus/A. ...and the P5. -- Steve [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: I WON!!! at Ebay
- Original Message - From: Nitin Garg Subject: Re: I WON!!! at Ebay That doesnt work for me atleast as i work from different comps at different times. Goshers, you mean you might actually have to pull out a pen and WRITE something on a piece of paper and take it with you from one computer to the other??? Sometimes, life can be so difficult. WW - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: K28/3.5 the good, M28/2.8 the bad, what about A28/2.8?
- Original Message - From: £ukasz Kacperczyk Subject: RE: K28/3.5 the good, M28/2.8 the bad, what about A28/2.8? What's wrong with the M28/2.8? I still haven't figured that one out yet, and I have the really bad one with the chromey racing stripe. Perhaps it isn't razor sharp wide open. William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Portriga Rapid Alternatives
- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: Portriga Rapid Alternatives What might be a good contemporary replacement for Portriga Rapid? Forte warmtone fibre based papers are quite nice. I don't recall ever using Portriga Rapid, so I don't know how it compares though. If you had the chance to use Ektalure though, the Forte takes a somewhat yellower tone than the Ektalure when selenium toned. I always thought Ektalure looked like fine Corinthian leather when toned. It was a wonderful paper. William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Portriga Rapid Alternatives
Shel, I'm with you. Portriga Rapid was the best paper I ever used. On Saturday 27 April 2002 08:03 am, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Last night The Jefferson Airplane was on the stereo, and a trip down Memory Lane ensued. I pulled out some old negs, ones that I intended to print many years ago and never did. The proof prints were made on Agfa's wonderful Portriga Rapid. My eyes welled up, a tear fell, and the memory of that wonderful, warm-toned paper filled me just as the sounds of Grace Slick filled the room. What might be a good contemporary replacement for Portriga Rapid? -- Kenneth Archer, San Antonio, Texas [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
OT: Ebay search -- anyone knows the rules?
Does anyone has pointers to the complete syntaxis of Ebay search engine queries? I have been able to find by trial and error that (pentax, smc, pentex) 85mm -(takumar,zoom,screw,67,6x7,645,af,fa) searches everything having pentax OR smc OR pentex, must have 85mm in it, and shouldn't have anything from the takumar,zoom,screw,67,6x7,645,af,fa list. Any additions? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: ME Super (et al) Shutter Speed Buttons
I just tried it on my ME Super and Super Program and you are right. The ME Super will cycle around again if you just keep pushing the same button. The Super Program will go down to the slowest speed and stay there. On Saturday 27 April 2002 05:33 pm, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I seem to remember that the buttons on the ME Super work like that, but the ones on the Super Program don't. Any current owner of either or both can confirm or correct this? -- Kenneth Archer, San Antonio, Texas [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
For Dave and Buddy ...
... and for all who have lost their beloved pets The Rainbow Bridge Just this side of heaven is a place called Rainbow Bridge. When an animal dies that has been especially close to some- one here, that pet goes to Rainbow Bridge. There are meadows and hills for all our special friends so they can run and play together. There is plenty of food, water, and sunshine and our friends are warm and comfortable. All the animals who have been ill and old are restored to health and vigor; those who were hurt or maimed are made whole and strong again, just as we remember them in our dreams of days and times gone by. The animals are happy and content, except for one small thing; they each miss someone very special to them, who had to be left behind. They all run and play together, but the day comes when one suddenly stops and looks into the distance. His bright eyes are intent; his eager body begins to quiver. Suddenly, he begins to run from the group, flying over the green grass, his legs carrying him faster and faster. You have been spotted, and when you and your special friend finally meet, you cling together in joyous reunion, never to be parted again. The happy kisses rain upon your face; your hands again caress the beloved head, and you look once more into the trusting eyes of your pet, so long gone from your life but never absent from your heart. Then you cross the Rainbow Bridge together... -- Anon. -- -- 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: 6x7 checkup
William, Thanks for your help. This is a non-MLU 6x7, so I guess Pentax doesn't support it anymore. I've looked through the camera a bit. Cycled the shutter a couple of times without the batteries or film in the camera . . . now the shutter doesn't want to seem to want to trip. Maybe it just needs batteries, or maybe it really is a parts camera . . . . . . at any rate, most things appear to be in order, except the knob on the right side of the camera (from behind) is missing. I believe that it is used to set the number of frames from 10 to 21 depending on what film type you are using (right?). Counter is also a bit odd. Appears that the screws are loose, as the top rotates around and the arrow moves with it. I think I figured it out that the arrow needs to point directly to the front of the camera. It'll just be a matter of little screwdrivers to fix that. Screen and mirror are clean. Well, screen is a bit dusty, and there is a sticky bit of goo on it, but that looks like it'll come right off. There is some engraving on the left side of the housing above the flash sockets. Appears this camera was a rental unit. William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: William Kane Subject: 6x7 checkup Hey gang, Can anyone tell me how to tell if this is a MLU 6x7 or not? What am I looking for? An MLU button HAR!! If it has MLU, it will be on the right side of the mirror box, opposite the lens release. It is a small push switch. Mirror is stuck in the half-way-up position. No battery (I'm gonna go out to get one in a bit). Of course, no lens and no film and no prism. The shutter was cocked and tripped with the battery out. No biggie. Put a new PX28 (or equivalent) into the battery tray (found on the bottom of the camera), then push the little button on the front of the camera below the shutter button. My first thoughts? WOW, THIS is an SLR that's PERFECTLY sized to my hand. If this camera doesn't work, I'm defininitly going to wind up with a 6x7, or possibly 67II that does work. They are nice, aren't they. William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Kodak Royal Gold 1000
Just picked up a roll on a sale. Has anyone tried this? What size prints should I expect to be able to squeeze out of it? I figured this thing should be great for airport security XRay checks: those guys usually insist that anything under ISO800 goes thru the machine, I had hard time arguing for 400 film. So I bought this roll just to put it in my bag to have something really fast to show them. But I guess I might as well use it for pictures too... - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Refconverter brightness
As I understand it, the original Refconverter reverses the image; its successor, the Refconverter II, does not. Can I safely assume that the original model might be a bit brighter? Paul Franklin Stregevsky - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Ebay search -- anyone knows the rules?
http://pages.ebay.com/help/buyerguide/search.html On Sat, Apr 27, 2002 at 09:43:04PM -0400, Mishka wrote: Does anyone has pointers to the complete syntaxis of Ebay search engine queries? I have been able to find by trial and error that (pentax, smc, pentex) 85mm -(takumar,zoom,screw,67,6x7,645,af,fa) searches everything having pentax OR smc OR pentex, must have 85mm in it, and shouldn't have anything from the takumar,zoom,screw,67,6x7,645,af,fa list. Any additions? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: I WON!!! at Ebay
On Sat, Apr 27, 2002 at 06:54:10PM -0600, William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Nitin Garg Subject: Re: I WON!!! at Ebay That doesnt work for me atleast as i work from different comps at different times. Goshers, you mean you might actually have to pull out a pen and WRITE something on a piece of paper and take it with you from one computer to the other??? Sometimes, life can be so difficult. WW Aww.. there there. poor baby. I didnt know the extra few $ you had to pay due to some lowball marker hurt you so much. Lifes been SO hard on you. Try emulating your online watchlist on a piece of paper for some time. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Ebay search -- anyone knows the rules?
Thanx! That's what I've been looking (apparently not hard enough) for. -- Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 22:17:31 -0400 From: Nitin Garg [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: Ebay search -- anyone knows the rules? http://pages.ebay.com/help/buyerguide/search.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 .
Screwmount Tele-converters
Who makes a good 1.5X or 2X tele-converter for the Takumar screw mount lenses? Has anyone ran any tests? -- Kenneth Archer, San Antonio, Texas [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Scanner question
HP S20 is a good one too. From: Pawel Czarnul [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Scanner question Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 21:46:55 + Dear All, I'm trying to decide what scanner I should buy. I would like to be able to get reasonable scans from 35mm (negative + slide) as well as scan prints and some other standard media. I've narrowed my choices to: 1. Flatbed: Epson 2450 (2400dpi with an adapter, Dmax=3.3) 2. Film: Canon 2710 (2700dpi Dmax 3.2) or PrimeFilm 1800 (1800 dpi Dmax=?) + a cheap flatbed scanner. What do you think? I definitely need a standard flatbed as well. Is it possible to make a good 8x10 or a bit larger from a negative/slide scanned on the Epson 2450? Are there any alternatives in this price range? I appreciate your comments. Pawel _ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . _ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Screwmount Tele-converters
Hi Ken, I`ve never seen a 1.4 or 1.5x TC in M42, I just don't think there are any, I would love to be proved wrong though. In 2x TC there are an abundance of them, but good 7 element ones are a little trickier to find. I found a Soligor C/D 7 AUTO TELE CONVERTER 2X TO FIT PENTAX (that`s what it says on it), that doesn`t degrade the image too bad. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Ken Archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2002 8:01 PM Subject: Screwmount Tele-converters Who makes a good 1.5X or 2X tele-converter for the Takumar screw mount lenses? Has anyone ran any tests? -- Kenneth Archer, San Antonio, Texas [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
