May PUG favorites
Here are my favorites for the month... " Walkway " by Martin Mielke - because it makes me want to be there " The Summer Palace " by Aconquija - the different sepia shades create a true work of art " LOVE " by Satish Kumar - beautiful shot and sentiment " The Ice House " by Jeff Post - I like how the lines of the icicles compliment the lines of the porch " Fruits of labor " by Jan van Wijk - the raspberries look so inviting... " kot " by alehandr suhoverhov - the kitten is adorable and I like the angle you caught him at " Matisse " by Naomi van der Lippe - I like the close-up angle, the depth of field (or lack of it) and the intense expression on the cat's face " Just how long does it take? " by Mick Maguire - great composition and title :) " Annie and Brodie " by James Donnellan - the lighting, the reflection, the identical poses of the dog & woman...gorgeous shot... - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Running Film Through The Spin Cycle
Which leads to another question: can the speed at which the tank rotates be changed? Does faster/slower speeds effect contrast, shadow detail, or EI? William Robb wrote: > Unfortunately, not really. The tank rests on its side in the > processor, and exceesive overfilling just pours out the drain > tube. I think chemistry volume is closer to 1/3, but will vary > depending on how much film is in the tank. One could certainly > process a single roll of film in 600ml of chemistry if desired. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~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: May PUG - my comments
> "Windy Picnic" - Amita Guha > Like this one. Nicely observed. > Is the lampost bending too, or is it alway like that? Thanks, Wendy! Sadly, the lamp post is always like that. :) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Kerosene Safelight
Shel Belinkoff wrote: > > Amazing! Imagine what darkroom work was like in the days when kerosene > powered safelights were used. > You mean back in the days when film was made out of wood? Paul - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Running Film Through The Spin Cycle
Aaron Reynolds wrote: > > I find I'm very happy > with Agfa Studional in the Jobo with most films. I've also had great > success with Microphen and DD-X in the Jobo, Just curious, but have you tried Microdol X in the Jobo? I used to like it with near constant agitation in a hand processing tank. Paul - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: A little more about MX mirror lock-up
Who modified your MX for mirror lock-up. How much did it cost? - Original Message - From: "Peter Spiro" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2002 10:26 PM Subject: A little more about MX mirror lock-up > I have recently conducted an experiment to see if there is a noticeable > difference in sharpness from locking up the mirror -- and in fact, there > is, at slow shutter speeds such as 1/15th second. If you would like to > see a side by side comparison, go to http://ca.geocities.com/spirope/mxmlu.htm BTW, > I now have my MX modified so that a gentle push on the shutter button > locks up the mirror, and the "quick flick" is not needed. > > > > MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: Click Here > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > 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: Ni-Cd Battery Pack M questions
On 6 May 2002 at 18:46, Tim Engel wrote: > Rob, > > Ni-Cd Battery Pack M only has one trigger button... in the center of the > mode switch... other than the one on the grip, of course. Hi Tim, Thanks for the information, from what I recall (I had one well over ten years ago) it's a small silver chromed button in the middle of the mode switch, good for pressing with your thumb? Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT Kodak film in Japan
Wow ... that's more exciting than the beer case at the local Pic n Pac. Man, it would be nice to have film laid out like that ... just walk down the aisle and grab whatever you fancy. Rob Studdert wrote: > I friend showed me some images from his recent trip to Japan, there seems no > lack of Kodak films in the Japanese photo shops he visited, check this out: > > http://www.home.aone.net.au/audiobias/IMG_0646.jpg -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~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: Ni-Cd Battery Pack M questions
Rob, The center of the mode switch is a chrome trigger button. E-mail image on the way... Regards, Bob S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << Hi Team, Does the Pentax Ni-Cd Battery Pack M have a trigger button on the rear or only a mode switch? Can anyone email me a small image of the rear of the pack? Cheers, Rob Studdert >> - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Ni-Cd Battery Pack M questions
Rob, Ni-Cd Battery Pack M only has one trigger button... in the center of the mode switch... other than the one on the grip, of course. Regards, Tim Engel - Original Message - From: "Rob Studdert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 5:41 PM Subject: Ni-Cd Battery Pack M questions > Hi Team, > > Does the Pentax Ni-Cd Battery Pack M have a trigger button on the rear or only > a mode switch? Can anyone email me a small image of the rear of the pack? > > Cheers, > > > Rob Studdert > HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA > Tel +61-2-9554-4110 > UTC(GMT) +10 Hours > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT Kodak film in Japan
Holy Mackerel! Nope, no shortage in Japan. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: "Rob Studdert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 4:16 PM Subject: OT Kodak film in Japan > Hi Team, > > I friend showed me some images from his recent trip to Japan, there seems no > lack of Kodak films in the Japanese photo shops he visited, check this out: > > http://www.home.aone.net.au/audiobias/IMG_0646.jpg > > Cheers, > > Rob Studdert > HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA > Tel +61-2-9554-4110 > UTC(GMT) +10 Hours > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Hey, Aaron (and other TO folks)
heehee :) What better way to select the cake and flowers then by letting the local members of the PDML help in the selection ? :) I mean really; you KNOW that we'll be HAPPY to test out your cake choices... and we all know how good beautiful flowers look when they've been photographed with nice Pentax glass :) Think about it :) Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Aaron Reynolds Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 5:29 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Hey, Aaron (and other TO folks) On Friday, May 3, 2002, at 09:49 PM, frank theriault wrote: > > Except for Aaron, everyone seems to like May 11. I think I might be able to at least show up for some of it, though we are in the final stages of wedding planning, so much of my weekend time is consumed with flower and cake choices. The 24th is way off-limits, as it is likely gonna be my geek bachelor party. -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: May PUG - my comments
wendy beard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Some fabulous entries this month. > (...) > "Walking Shadow" - Gianfranco Irlanda > This is an excellently observed shot. > My eyes tell me it's a shadow. My head tells me it's either upside down or > the shot is taken from underneath a glass pavement. i habe to keep going > back to look at this one. Hi Wendy, Many thanks for the kind words! Gianfranco = Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness http://health.yahoo.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Running Film Through The Spin Cycle
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Shoot colour and convert it to B&W, and your off and running. I would > hesitate to invest any money in traditional B&W techniques at this point... Ouch! I'm a big fan of digital color printing. I love working on a scan in PhotoShop and then trying to make a perfect print. And I've desaturated some color and printed it as BW. And I've scanned some BW for web use and printing. But so far I can't touch the quality I can get on a silver print. Ditto the enjoyment. Plus, BW printing is no more expensive than digital printing. When you add up the cost of ink and good ink jet paper, it's at least as expensive as the conventional darkroom. I can't see giving up BW any time soon. Paul - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Has anyone order/purchase a non-USA Pentax?
Hi, Short of traveling to Europe or Japan, has anyone in the US bought a Pentax camera from a dealer outside the US? Does B&H or Adorama do special order? If so, any specific dealer you would recommend? I'm talking about models that are imported into the US by Pentax Corp. Thanks, Ron B[ee] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
OT Kodak film in Japan
Hi Team, I friend showed me some images from his recent trip to Japan, there seems no lack of Kodak films in the Japanese photo shops he visited, check this out: http://www.home.aone.net.au/audiobias/IMG_0646.jpg Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Running Film Through The Spin Cycle
On 6 May 2002 at 8:18, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > Can't you just add more solution to the tank? IIRC, one generally runs > a Jobo using less chemistry than when doing hand processing, about 1/2 > the chemistry, right? If that's correct, couldn't you just fill the > tank with more solution? Hi Shel, The recommended chemistry requirements printed on the jobo tanks for hand processing is no different to a Patterson tank. If you used the same amount of chemistry for rotary processing whilst inversion processing only a small section of film would be in solution for the majority of the time. Jobo 1510 35mm tank for one film: Rotation 160ml, Inversion 250ml Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.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 .
Ni-Cd Battery Pack M questions
Hi Team, Does the Pentax Ni-Cd Battery Pack M have a trigger button on the rear or only a mode switch? Can anyone email me a small image of the rear of the pack? Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Question Regarding Developing Tanks
Tom, if this question was directed to my original question, I'm talking about tanks. I am moving from my old Agfa plastic tank and reel, to SS reels and tanks. But I wonder if the plastic or stainless tops work best. The SS tops are much more expensive, and I suspect they may not be all that durable. The responses so far generally seem to bear this out - that a small dent can make them unusable. > -Original Message- > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of tom > Sent: May 06, 2002 11:27 AM > > On Sunday, May 5, 2002, at 02:34 PM, William D. Sawyer wrote: > > > Does anyone have preferences regarding plastic or > > stainless tops for > > > developing tanks? Other than cost, of course. Are the > > stainless ones > > > superior? Do they get stuck more often? Do they wear better? > > > > Stainless are better in almost every way, except if you drop 'em, > > they're pretty much toast. I use plastic because of my > > fumble-fingers. > > Are you talking about reels or tanks? > > tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: ZX-L and Pentax Metering
Nitin is right. I forgot that the 5n also has center-weighted and spot metering. I'm very anxious to see a 5n replacement. As it is, I can't recommend the camera (as I've noted here several times). In bright sunlight (most of my shooting) one can't see the exposure information in the viewfinder, and it's not duplicated on the external lcd. The 5n replacement will presumably fix this problem, and probably add some other goodies, like pentax functions. I'm looking forward to seeing it. I hope they put aperture priority on the body. 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: Which Ricoh Program body? (was: Re: Exposure Lock on ME Super?)
On Mon, May 06, 2002 at 06:13:33PM -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I'll reply in all caps, point by point: > > Nitin Garg wrote: > > Built in winder on xr-m (+ for me, - for paul. he prefers to attach winder > if needed). > > YEP. YOU CAN THUS SEE THE WIND LEVER MOVING, FOR REASSURANCE. AND YOU > CAN CHOOSE TO ADD A BATTERY-LADEN MOTOR, FOR HEFT, OR SIMPLY USE THE > FEATHERWEIGHT GRIP, WITH ITS EXCELLENT AUXIILIARY SHUTTER RELEASE. that is true :) At times i do wish the xr-m weighed like the xr-p :) > > spot-metering in xr-m. not in xr-p. xr-m also has backlight compensation but > thats usually better done yourself. > > THESE AND OTHER XR-M/XR-X FEATURES ARE ALSO FOUND ON THE XR-M'S > REPLACEMENT, THE XRX-3P. ALSO, THESE TWO MODELS, UNLIKE THE XR-P, SHOW > YOU THE SHUTTER SPEED ON A TOP-PANEL LCD. xr-x3p is a little more harder to obtain than xr-m and is not as cheap. Which is why i dont have it :) > > The caveat ofcourse is getting program lenses (ricoh P lenses) is not > easy. > > TRUE, BUT ONCE YOU HAVE IT, YOU HAVE IT. THE 50/2 IS A FINE LENS AND > WIDELY AVAILABLE IN P, THOUGH IT WAS NEVER MULTICOATED. THE P 50/1.4 > IS SCARCER THAN A PENTAX 50/1.2; I'VE NEVER SEEN ONE FOR SALE IN THREE > MONTHS OF LOOKING. You didnt look well enough :) I got mine less than 3 months ago. Pentax 50/1.2 doesnt seem scarce. KEH has 3 of them listed. > > CONCLUSION: ALL PROGRAM RICOHS OFFER TTL FLASH AND EASY VERTICAL > SHOOTING. IF YOU LIKE THE CLASSIC CAMERA FEEL AND OPERATION OR MUST > HAVE THE APERTURE WINDOW, GET THE XR-P. IF YOU PREFER MODERN > AMENITIES, SKIP THE XR-M/XR-X AND GO FOR AN XR-X 3P. IT ADDS A 1/3000 > SECOND SHUTTER AND A BUILT-IN FLASH WITH 28MM COVERAGE AND EXCELLENT > (EASY) TTL FLASH FILL. Theres one on ebay right now - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Hey, Aaron (and other TO folks)
- Original Message - From: "Aaron Reynolds" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 5:29 PM Subject: Re: Hey, Aaron (and other TO folks) > On Friday, May 3, 2002, at 09:49 PM, frank theriault wrote: > > > > Except for Aaron, everyone seems to like May 11. > > I think I might be able to at least show up for some of it, though we > are in the final stages of wedding planning, so much of my weekend time > is consumed with flower and cake choices. I have an idea. Why don't we all go cake tasting. > > The 24th is way off-limits, as it is likely gonna be my geek bachelor > party. Are we invited to take some compromising shots? > > -Aaron 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: Rear lens caps
> You can buy lens caps from Pentax, along with many other things. > Ha! PentaxUSA once charged me $10.00 for a ZX remote control cover. (Well, the camera was new and I was trying to keep it intact.) Then (as a joke?) they mailed it in an enormous box. Try KEH. 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: Hey, Aaron (and other TO folks)
Hi, Aaron, Geez, I learned to stay out of the way for that stuff! Sample conversation: "Frank, what flowers do you like?" "Hmmm, I like the pretty blue ones." "No, I think we'll go with something else." "Okay" "Frank, what should we do for a wedding cake?" "I like chocolate." "For a wedding cake? Silly, we'll have the white-cake with the champagne glasses between the layers." "Okay." After that, she stopped asking. Seriously, I know you're busy, but hope to see you for a bit, if you can afford the time. 1:00 at C'Est What, this Saturday is what was suggested, and I haven't heard any nay-sayers. Hey, if no one else shows, I'll just have to drink alone! "Hey baby, wanna see my new Sigma Zoom?" ;-) regards, frank Aaron Reynolds wrote: > On Friday, May 3, 2002, at 09:49 PM, frank theriault wrote: > > > > Except for Aaron, everyone seems to like May 11. > > I think I might be able to at least show up for some of it, though we > are in the final stages of wedding planning, so much of my weekend time > is consumed with flower and cake choices. > > The 24th is way off-limits, as it is likely gonna be my geek bachelor > party. > > -Aaron > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . -- "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 .
Which Ricoh Program body? (was: Re: Exposure Lock on ME Super?)
I'll reply in all caps, point by point: Nitin Garg wrote: The 2 that I have experience with are xr-p and xr-m. Paul has used xr-p too and has given it favourable review here. ACTUALLY, I BROKE IT BEFORE I COULD USE IT. I STILL HAVEN'T FIRED A SHOT WITH A RICOH, SO MY OPINIONS ARE BASED ON SPECS, FEEL, REVIEWS, AND ONLINE COMMENTS I'VE SEEN. He found it to have a less vibration compared to his Super A (wrong model?). UNQUESTIONABLY. AND LESS THAN THE XR-2S. Our comparitive points about the 2 are: + Bright viewfinder and 0.88x mag for xr-p (.80 for M). THE BRIGHT FINDER WAS INTRODUCED ON THE XR-P (AND XR-10 AND 7, MAYBE) AND CONTINUED ON THE SUBSEQUENT PROGRAM MODELS: XR-X (XR-M IN USA), XR-3000 (A BUDGET MODEL), AND XRX-3P (THE FINAL HIGH-END MODEL). BUT THE XR-P WAS THE LAST TO USE THE 0.88X MAGNIFICATION; AFTER THAT, ALL USED, I THINK, 0.82X. Built in winder on xr-m (+ for me, - for paul. he prefers to attach winder if needed). YEP. YOU CAN THUS SEE THE WIND LEVER MOVING, FOR REASSURANCE. AND YOU CAN CHOOSE TO ADD A BATTERY-LADEN MOTOR, FOR HEFT, OR SIMPLY USE THE FEATHERWEIGHT GRIP, WITH ITS EXCELLENT AUXIILIARY SHUTTER RELEASE. spot-metering in xr-m. not in xr-p. xr-m also has backlight compensation but thats usually better done yourself. THESE AND OTHER XR-M/XR-X FEATURES ARE ALSO FOUND ON THE XR-M'S REPLACEMENT, THE XRX-3P. ALSO, THESE TWO MODELS, UNLIKE THE XR-P, SHOW YOU THE SHUTTER SPEED ON A TOP-PANEL LCD. BUT AMONG RICOH PROGRAM BODIES, ONLY THE XR-P SHOWS YOU THE APERTURE IN A WINDOW IN THE VIEWFINDER. The caveat ofcourse is getting program lenses (ricoh P lenses) is not easy. TRUE, BUT ONCE YOU HAVE IT, YOU HAVE IT. THE 50/2 IS A FINE LENS AND WIDELY AVAILABLE IN P, THOUGH IT WAS NEVER MULTICOATED. THE P 50/1.4 IS SCARCER THAN A PENTAX 50/1.2; I'VE NEVER SEEN ONE FOR SALE IN THREE MONTHS OF LOOKING. One could try to make their pentax-a lenses into AP lenses :) or use 3rd party ones. YES, MANY THIRD-PARTY LENSES, ESPECIALLY VIVITAR'S, INCLUDE PROGRAM CONTACTS FOR PENTAX AND RICOH. If the trend continues, soon I will not qualify to submit anything to PUG :) FEWER THAN HALF OF MY LENSES ARE NOW PENTAX, AND SOON THAT NUMBER WILL BE A THIRD. MIXING AND MATCHING IS ALL PART OF THE K-MOUNT ADVANTAGE. CONCLUSION: ALL PROGRAM RICOHS OFFER TTL FLASH AND EASY VERTICAL SHOOTING. IF YOU LIKE THE CLASSIC CAMERA FEEL AND OPERATION OR MUST HAVE THE APERTURE WINDOW, GET THE XR-P. IF YOU PREFER MODERN AMENITIES, SKIP THE XR-M/XR-X AND GO FOR AN XR-X 3P. IT ADDS A 1/3000 SECOND SHUTTER AND A BUILT-IN FLASH WITH 28MM COVERAGE AND EXCELLENT (EASY) TTL FLASH FILL. [EMAIL PROTECTED] mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Rear lens caps
>Over the years I have purchased lenses with KA or KAF mount >without rear caps. Ebay sellers does not seem to know the what >a KA or KAF mount rear cap is. >I prefere caps that protect the contacts and the AF shaft >as well as the rear lens/inside of the barrel. >Do any of you know where to buy caps with a collar (KA/KAF-mount) Both front and rear Pentax caps are available as accessories from Pentax. Local dealers might not stock them, but they are available. regards, Alan Chan _ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Stan H Tinkers In Toronto
Ooo, crap. Didn't even think of that one! Sorry, Stan. Hope you never have to sell that one. OTOH, Aaron, you're welcome for the warning! Aaron Reynolds wrote: > Note to self: do not buy any 645s from Stan. > -- "The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax K 300mm f/4
>The Pentax 200/4 Macro collar will fit the 300/4.5 FA. I don't know how >easily one could obtain it, or what it would cost I bought one recently from Pentax Canada and it costed CAD121. But then it's so unpopular that they didn't even know they had one. regards, Alan Chan _ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: May PUG - my comments
Thanks for the kind words, Wendy. It is a b&w print. Sometimes, however, when scanning a b&w print, I forget, and scan it in colour. For some reason, some bits of colour show up on small diagonal lines in the scan. I know that's not a very technical description, but maybe that's what happened? I don't know. I thought I scanned this one in b&w, but maybe not. My moniter's starting to go kaput, (no red), so maybe I can't see the colours you refer to. Or maybe it is your moniter, I don't know... Referring back to your earlier post about how dis-satisfied you were with your scan, let me tell you that I spent at least an hour trying to get this one right, and never did. It's too dark. But, whenever I lightened it, it was too bright, so I had to put up with a too dark scan. The print is much nicer looking than the scan, but I was so frustrated, I thought, "I've invested so much time in this, it's going in, no matter what!" FWIW, I really liked yours. The pensive look of concentration on the boy's face is priceless, although I did, I must admit, prefer the crop that another list-member did for you (sorry, I forget who). You certainly had the seed of a wonderful shot, though. I hope you continue to submit to PUG. It's a great way to get feedback from peers and learn from them - although looking at some of my submissions, I guess I should practice what I preach! Thanks again, frank wendy beard wrote: > "Flatiron in the Fog" - Frank Theriault > Looks like a postcard out of the 1920s. Hard to believe this is Toronto, 2002 > Just one thing puzzles me - this is black and white film, but I can see > colour in the image - or is it my monitor? > -- "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: Telescopes instead of super telephotos? (WAS: Pentax-A* 1200/8 ED IF)
> George wrote: > > > >That must be very irrational, because pentax has more interresting > >telescopes in that focal range. > >And these have the additional advantage, that they can be used for medium > >format ! > > > How are these telescopes for ordinary photography? Do they compare in > quality and price? > > Pål > Unfortunately for most list readers, its all german. for a test : http://www.astrostudio.at/pentaxtest.htm for price, they are not cheap, and have one disadvantage for daytime use, no aperture mechanism. http://www.astrostudio.at/125sdp.htm http://www.telescopes-by-pentax-gmbh.com/DE/download/Pentaxpreisliste.pdf more info starting at their homepage http://www.telescopes-by-pentax-gmbh.com/DE/homepage/index.html Personally, I think they are a bit too expensive for me, but so are the SMC PENTAX-A 1200/8 etc. George - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Kerosene Safelight
No sh@#!!!?? Lukasz -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Shel Belinkoff Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 7:43 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Kerosene Safelight Perfect for dodging and burning. BTW, did I tell you I have a kerosene powered TV? Takes forever to warm up, but when it does, the picture has a beautiful, transcendent glow to it, like the much ballyhooed Leica and Hasselblad glass William Robb wrote: > Imagine what exposure times were like when using kerosene > powered enlargers. > > 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 . -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Hey, Aaron (and other TO folks)
On Friday, May 3, 2002, at 09:49 PM, frank theriault wrote: > > Except for Aaron, everyone seems to like May 11. I think I might be able to at least show up for some of it, though we are in the final stages of wedding planning, so much of my weekend time is consumed with flower and cake choices. The 24th is way off-limits, as it is likely gonna be my geek bachelor party. -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Kerosene Safelight
On Monday, May 6, 2002, at 01:43 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > Perfect for dodging and burning. BTW, did I tell you I have a kerosene > powered TV? Takes forever to warm up, but when it does, the picture has > a beautiful, transcendent glow to it, like the much ballyhooed Leica and > Hasselblad glass That would be perfect for viewing my ancient CED videodiscs on! -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Slight OT:My IR report
- Original Message - From: "Aaron Reynolds" > > As far as Konica goes maybe Aaron can answer > > that. > > I believe that the Konica 750nm stuff is gone. I have a few rolls still > in my freezer, but they're mine. > > -Aaron Darn! I should've got into that sooner. I already went into the store with a plan of buying about 5 to 10 rolls of it because it was said to problematic to get it. And now it's gone for good. I really hoped for some lower price than Kodak's stuff which is somehow expensive. They ask 10 bucks for a 135/36 roll. And in the wholesale shop they've told me that they would have to order it especially for me so I should go for at least 20 rolls pack. Almost felt of the chair when I multiplied everything... Well, tough world. Lucky there is a pro lab that claimed on the phone they have it at about the same price and I can get one roll at the time. Ilford SFX 200 in a 135 rolls seems to sit almost in every fridge, but I want something really strong. Maciej - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax Program Plus - Latest
The Sender is in New England. James - Original Message - From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 1:31 PM Subject: Re: Pentax Program Plus - Latest > - Original Message - > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 10:29 AM > Subject: Re: Pentax Program Plus - Latest > > > > It occurs to me that if you specified, "Send by USPS," a > Canadian seller unfamiliar with the abbreviation may easily have > misread it as UPS. > > UPS is only a problem when shipping into Canada. If the shipping > is within Canada, UPS is fine, though no better than the post > office. > > William Robb > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Exposure Lock on ME Super?
The 2 that I have experience with are xr-p and xr-m. Paul has used xr-p
too and has given it favourable review here. He found it to have a less
vibration compared to his Super A (wrong model?). Our comparitive points
about the 2 are:
+ Bright viewfinder and 0.88x mag for xr-p (.80 for M)
. Built in winder on xr-m (+ for me, - for paul. he prefers to attach winder if
needed).
- ISO overide in xr-m only by taping over the DX contacts or setting
exp. comp
+ exposure comp is in 1/3rd steps.
. xr-p has aperture relay port. xr-m doesnt.
+ DOF in xr-m. not available in xr-p.
+ spot-metering in xr-m. not in xr-p. xr-m also has backlight compensation but thats
+usually better done yourself.
. xr-m takes 4 AA batteries. Which is good because I sort of carry a
spare set in the flash and they last longer. I drained the battery on my
xr-10 too quickly becuase i took several long exposure shots. On the -ve
side AA battery grip on the side also makes it a little oddball to grip
for me. Its nice when holding normally but when taking vertical shots, i
have found it better to keep the battery side (which is also the shutter
release side) below or the camera is less stable in my hands due to the
top being heavier. The fact that i have found the xr-m's shutter button
a little stiff doesnt help either. xr-10 (non-prog) is great this way.
metering is activated by a longish button that falls under your right
hand fingers and shutter release is sensitive and quick.
. xr-p takes standard threaded cable release. you need a wireless or
wired plug-in (2.5mm jack?) type thingie for xr-m.
I havent had experience with the other program models (kr-30sp, 20sp,
xr-3xpf etc) but have read favorable reviews about them.
The caveat ofcourse is getting program lenses (ricoh P lenses) is not
easy. One could try to make their pentax-a lenses into AP lenses :) or
use 3rd party ones. I have been able to (tho i must say i was lucky) to
get the 50/1.4, 28/2.8, 28-100/4, 70-210/3.9,70-300/4.5-5.6 P lenses.
Vivitar 19/3.8 also works in program mode. If the trend continues, soon
I will not qualify to submit anything to PUG :)
On Mon, May 06, 2002 at 01:22:12PM -0700, James Adams wrote:
> Thanks Nitin,
> Before I bought the ME's and ME Super, I bought a Ricoh KR-10 and
> subsequently a Winder, and I love it. What Ricoh 'Program' models would you
> recommend, and why?
> James
>
> BTW
> Just received two items via USPS,
> 1. Salyut-S for $160{Air Parcel[10 days]) Customs opened it because no
> customs label was attached. I was lucky, it was assessed as $50CDN for
> customs purposes, and charged $7.25 GST/PST + postal handling fee $7.00).
> 2. Vivitar 70-150mm f3.8 Zoom (Identical to my Hoya Pentax Screw) for
> $20(USPS Air insured [Posted Thursday]).
>
> There was a combined handling charge + GST/PST that came to $21.75 CDN. No
> customs duty. That might explain how I, and most others in Canada prefer US
> Postal Service, to UPS (They tried to skin me for the Prog Plus for $130 CDN
> in charges today).
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Re: Anyone interested in getting the Prntax poster?
Hi everybody, We (the AOHC board) still have to decide if we want to give away the posters to everybody for free (just charging for postage) or selling them outside AOHC. I believe at the end we'll charge something, just for funding AOHC and for making some difference between AOHC members (which will get it for free) and others. In that case, I'm wishing to apply a reduced cost for PDML'ers (well below $10 for sure) compared to other 'unknown' people. I believe we could arrange to ship a batch to USA (and maybe one to Canada, one to UK, and so on according to interest raised in the different countries) and maybe distributing them around $10 (hopefully even less) including postage and mailing tube. I'll keep you informed. In the mean time I'm collecting 'booking' messages (10 so far) to get an idea of the batch I'll have to print and then ship. Please write to me, not to PDML, so that we won't add unnecessary noise to the list. Dario Bonazza http://digilander.iol.it/pentaxday/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Exposure Lock on ME Super?
I don't think I'd be interested in those cameras ... they're a little to avante gard in the styling department. Chris Brogden wrote: > Hmmm... even the LX and Super Program don't offer exposure lock. You'll > have to go to the P-series bodies to find both at once. The P30 (P3 in > U.S.) would work, as would the P50 (P5) and P30N (same as P30, but with > cosmetic changes). These cameras still allow for manual film advance and > rewind, but I much prefer the feel and handling of earlier models. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~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: Favorite Body Survey Results UPDATE 31
Aaron wrote: > Did we gain a 6x7 vote? > My Brotherhoodical memory is acting up today. You're on target - though I haven't (I don't think) voted in the survey - methinks you're picking up etherial transmission of my virtual vote. !8^DBill - Bill D. Casselberry ; Photography on the Oregon Coast http://www.orednet.org/~bcasselb [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: Kerosene Safelight
Perfect for dodging and burning. BTW, did I tell you I have a kerosene powered TV? Takes forever to warm up, but when it does, the picture has a beautiful, transcendent glow to it, like the much ballyhooed Leica and Hasselblad glass William Robb wrote: > Imagine what exposure times were like when using kerosene > powered enlargers. > > 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 . -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~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: Running Film Through The Spin Cycle
- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: Re: Running Film Through The Spin Cycle > Can't you just add more solution to the tank? IIRC, one generally runs > a Jobo using less chemistry than when doing hand processing, about 1/2 > the chemistry, right? If that's correct, couldn't you just fill the > tank with more solution? Unfortunately, not really. The tank rests on its side in the processor, and exceesive overfilling just pours out the drain tube. I think chemistry volume is closer to 1/3, but will vary depending on how much film is in the tank. One could certainly process a single roll of film in 600ml of chemistry if desired. 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 .
May pug
Thanks for the kudos! Re yours - you are kicking yourself too hard on that one... although the played around with version that another pug-ite did was very nice. The crossing lines just convey a different message with and without the red and white stripe. God, the way you were going on about it, girl, I thought it was going to be some muddy underexposed mess :) You do _not_ need to return to sports photography 101. The look on the kids face is great. best, ann - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Rear lens caps
Contact Rob Studdert. I believe he still has a few for sale. Jens Bladt wrote: > > Hi All > Over the years I have purchased lenses with KA or KAF mount > without rear caps. Ebay sellers does not seem to know the what > a KA or KAF mount rear cap is. > I prefere caps that protect the contacts and the AF shaft > as well as the rear lens/inside of the barrel. > Do any of you know where to buy caps with a collar (KA/KAF-mount) -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~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: Question Regarding Developing Tanks
- Original Message - From: tom < Subject: RE: Question Regarding Developing Tanks > > > > The plastic lids are not necessarily IR tight, so if you are > > processing IR film, leave the lights off until the film is in > > the fixer. > > Jobo tanks are IR tight. They claim it and I've tested it. As have I, and found them to be IR proof as well. However, the plasic lids on SS tanks may or may not be. William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax Program Plus - Latest
- Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 10:29 AM Subject: Re: Pentax Program Plus - Latest > It occurs to me that if you specified, "Send by USPS," a Canadian seller unfamiliar with the abbreviation may easily have misread it as UPS. UPS is only a problem when shipping into Canada. If the shipping is within Canada, UPS is fine, though no better than the post office. 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: Kerosene Safelight
- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: Kerosene Safelight > Amazing! Imagine what darkroom work was like in the days when kerosene > powered safelights were used. > > http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/darkroom/klight.jpg Imagine what exposure times were like when using kerosene powered enlargers. 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: Exposure Lock on ME Super?
Thanks Nitin,
Before I bought the ME's and ME Super, I bought a Ricoh KR-10 and
subsequently a Winder, and I love it. What Ricoh 'Program' models would you
recommend, and why?
James
BTW
Just received two items via USPS,
1. Salyut-S for $160{Air Parcel[10 days]) Customs opened it because no
customs label was attached. I was lucky, it was assessed as $50CDN for
customs purposes, and charged $7.25 GST/PST + postal handling fee $7.00).
2. Vivitar 70-150mm f3.8 Zoom (Identical to my Hoya Pentax Screw) for
$20(USPS Air insured [Posted Thursday]).
There was a combined handling charge + GST/PST that came to $21.75 CDN. No
customs duty. That might explain how I, and most others in Canada prefer US
Postal Service, to UPS (They tried to skin me for the Prog Plus for $130 CDN
in charges today).
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Re: Exposure Lock on ME Super?
Or get the undervalued ricoh bodies and get both :) On Mon, May 06, 2002 at 11:25:19AM -0700, Ron Bhanukitsiri wrote: > Hi Shel, > > The Pentax MX is totally manual, no aperture priority. The > exposure is always locked, but it may not be what you want ;-). > > I've always wondered which is the most often used by photographer > and if he/she can pick only one what would it be: AE lock or > exposure compensation. Well, at least the AF bodies seem to > have both ;-). > > Ron B[ee] > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Shel Belinkoff > Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 7:46 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Exposure Lock on ME Super? > > > Thanks, Chris ... > > Sounds like a good, quick workaround . > > So, if I wanted to use a manual focus camera, which Pentax has aperture > priority and exposure lock ... besides the MX . > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > 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: Got One! (Was: Held an MZ-S Last Night)
Fred, the auto-rewind can be switched on or off, as a Pentax Function. Pat White - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Spotmatic F, mint in box
I know ebay hints are not very popular here. But there's a boxed mint Spotmatic F on ebay right now!!! Best Regards, Jens - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Exposure Lock on ME Super?
Hi Shell and all Pentax P30 (P3) and Pentax P50 (P5) both have exposure lock (button on the left side of the penta prism housing) as well as aperture priority auto exposure! I own both cameras. Want to buy my P30? Regards Jens -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]På vegne af Tim Engel Sendt: 6. maj 2002 20:15 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Re: Exposure Lock on ME Super? Shel, Pentax K2 DMD, but good luck finding one. When in the automatic mode (aperture priority), the mirror lock-up also activates the exposure memory hold (push the knob up). But you can move the knob down to activate the memory hold function without the mirror lock-up. Regards, Tim Engel - Original Message - From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 9:46 AM Subject: Re: Exposure Lock on ME Super? (Snip)... > So, if I wanted to use a manual focus camera, which > Pentax has aperture priority and exposure lock ... > besides the MX . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Rear lens caps
You can buy lens caps from Pentax, along with many other things. Pat White - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Bellows Question...
Bruce wrote: - Also, the bellows can handle mounting a lens reversed for further magnification. In that case, you do have to stop the lens down - the double cable release doesn't help much. -- I don't think that is quite correct. I have the A-bellows unit and I can confirm that the double cable release works when the lens is mounted reversed. The entire front part of the unit including the cable release connection can be reversely mounted. IMO this is a big advantage of the A-bellows. I ~think~ this is not possible with the K-bellows unit where a reverse adaptor is needed for mounting the lens reversed. I don't know the M-bellows but I ~think~ it works similar to the A-bellows unit. Alexander Yahoo! Health - your guide to health and wellness http://health.yahoo.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Pentax K 300mm f/4
Hello William I'm not sure what the optical differences are, but I have The M* 4.0/300mm. It is an excellent lens and doesn't really need a tripod mount. It's quite small/compact (I guess that's what the M* stands for) for a 300mm lens. It's perfectly usable for hand held shooting with fast film/or in bright light. An old fashioned Pentax camera is supposed to be strong enough (metal bayonet) to hold the lens, while the camera is on a tripod. However I believe that some companies offer a tripod mount ring put on the lens, if you want one. Others might know more about this, but I think I remember seeing one in a magasine... Best Regards, Jens - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Exposure Lock on ME Super?
Hi Shel, The Pentax MX is totally manual, no aperture priority. The exposure is always locked, but it may not be what you want ;-). I've always wondered which is the most often used by photographer and if he/she can pick only one what would it be: AE lock or exposure compensation. Well, at least the AF bodies seem to have both ;-). Ron B[ee] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Shel Belinkoff Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 7:46 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Exposure Lock on ME Super? Thanks, Chris ... Sounds like a good, quick workaround . So, if I wanted to use a manual focus camera, which Pentax has aperture priority and exposure lock ... besides the MX . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Kerosene Safelight
Probably did little C-41 work too Dave Begin Original Message From: Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Mon, 06 May 2002 10:41:16 -0400 To: Pentax List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Kerosene Safelight Amazing! Imagine what darkroom work was like in the days when kerosene powered safelights were used. http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/darkroom/klight.jpg -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~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 . 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: Exposure Lock on ME Super?
Shel, Pentax K2 DMD, but good luck finding one. When in the automatic mode (aperture priority), the mirror lock-up also activates the exposure memory hold (push the knob up). But you can move the knob down to activate the memory hold function without the mirror lock-up. Regards, Tim Engel - Original Message - From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 9:46 AM Subject: Re: Exposure Lock on ME Super? (Snip)... > So, if I wanted to use a manual focus camera, which > Pentax has aperture priority and exposure lock ... > besides the MX . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Rear lens caps
Hi All Over the years I have purchased lenses with KA or KAF mount without rear caps. Ebay sellers does not seem to know the what a KA or KAF mount rear cap is. I prefere caps that protect the contacts and the AF shaft as well as the rear lens/inside of the barrel. Do any of you know where to buy caps with a collar (KA/KAF-mount) Best Regards, Jens - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Exposure Lock on ME Super?
On Mon, 6 May 2002, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > Thanks, Chris ... > > Sounds like a good, quick workaround . > > So, if I wanted to use a manual focus camera, which Pentax has aperture > priority and exposure lock ... besides the MX . Hmmm... even the LX and Super Program don't offer exposure lock. You'll have to go to the P-series bodies to find both at once. The P30 (P3 in U.S.) would work, as would the P50 (P5) and P30N (same as P30, but with cosmetic changes). These cameras still allow for manual film advance and rewind, but I much prefer the feel and handling of earlier models. chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
OT; Photoshop seminar
Hi: Is anyone going to the Photoshop seminar at the Jacob Javits center in NYC tomorrow. If so, do you want to meet for coffee or lunch? BUTCH "Each man had only one genuine vocation - to find the way to himself" Hermann Hesse (Demian) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Exposure Lock on ME Super?
Thanks, Chris ... Sounds like a good, quick workaround . So, if I wanted to use a manual focus camera, which Pentax has aperture priority and exposure lock ... besides the MX . Chris Brogden wrote: > > On Mon, 6 May 2002, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > > > My sister has my ME S manual and I was wondering if the camera offers > > exposure lock. Probably not, but thought I'd ask anyway. Anyway, if it > > does, how is it activated. > > Easy... remember the reading you want to lock, turn the dial to "manual" > and set the shutter speed appropriately. Presto... instant exposure lock! > ;) If you're asking about a seperate button, then no, it doesn't have > anything like that. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~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: Pentax SMC 135/2.5K vs Vivitar Series One 135/2.3K: color
You might want to check the backs of the prints. Most minilabs print a series of numbers and/or letters that will tell what corrections, if any, were made. If both prints have the same numbers/ letters they were printed the same. It strikes me that if flare can lower contrast and mute colors then a lens with an inferior lens coating could produce images with less contrast and saturation compared to a lens with better coatings on its lenses. BUTCH "Each man had only one genuine vocation - to find the way to himself" Hermann Hesse (Demian) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Running Film Through The Spin Cycle
Just thought I'd point out: http://www.surplusshed.com/list.cfm?Category=Cameras Second from bottom, your very own minilab for $925. -- http://www.infotainment.org "The destructive character is cheerful." - Walter Benjamin - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Kerosene Safelight
Amazing! Imagine what darkroom work was like in the days when kerosene powered safelights were used. http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/darkroom/klight.jpg -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~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: Exposure Lock on ME Super?
On Mon, 6 May 2002, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > My sister has my ME S manual and I was wondering if the camera offers > exposure lock. Probably not, but thought I'd ask anyway. Anyway, if it > does, how is it activated. Easy... remember the reading you want to lock, turn the dial to "manual" and set the shutter speed appropriately. Presto... instant exposure lock! ;) If you're asking about a seperate button, then no, it doesn't have anything like that. chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MF: Pentax 67, 6x7 and 67II compatibility
Thanks Bruce, That is good to know. Now trying to find a reasonably priced 67 body and finder ... What I have seen sofar is between US $500 and 800 for a used 67 including the standard (non-TTL) prism ... Regards, JvW On Mon, 6 May 2002 08:28:39 -0700, Bruce Dayton wrote: > >There are new versions of all the finders for 67II but the only older >version that cannot be used on the new 67II is the TTL Pentaprism >Finder. -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Exhibition?!? -Too good to be true?
On Mon, May 06, 2002 at 06:24:03PM +0200, Jostein wrote: > > Searches in Google and Yahoo! turns up references from a spanish > newsgroup, but I can't read a word of Spanish... :-( Didnt the language translation tool help to get a rough idea ? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax Program Plus - Latest
William Johnson, after deliniating differences, wrote: > I think that the P30t is a likable enough camera, but I'm > unsure if I would prefer it over a Program Plus. I had a P30t for a (very) short while. I rapidly let it go on to someone else. Most frustrating was the non- overridable DX coding - I am a firm believer in +1/3rd stop for print films. The memory lock only holds for a few seconds, so exposure comp is far preferable, IMHO. Lack of winder attachment also was a negative. I'd go for the ProgramPlus between the two. Bill - Bill D. Casselberry ; Photography on the Oregon Coast http://www.orednet.org/~bcasselb [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: Pentax K 300mm f/4
William Robb wrote: >Hi; >I have the opportunity to purchase the above named lens. One >thing that bothers me is the lack of a tripod mount. If any >owners of the lens would care to comment on the qualities of it, >and whether the lack of a tripod socket is a fatal flaw, I would >be interested in your responses. >Thanks > >William Robb I had one of these until recently, but sold it and bought a Sigma 300/4 apo macro instead, partly to get a tripod mount. I used the lens with a monopod on a number of occasions, and using the camera tripod mount makes the camera & lens very front-heavy and difficult to use, especially with a ball & socket head, and even more so if using a teleconverter or extension tube. I eventually resorted to cobbling together a make-shift tripod mount for the lens, which while not particularly sturdy, did allow for easier use on a monopod. The optics were fine, except that very high contrast subjects would show the effects of slight chromatic aberration, giving magenta fringes around very bright objects (not usually a problem though). The Sigma lens appears to be much better corrected (but with significantly poorer lens coatings). The focusing on the Pentax is beautifully smooth and well damped, but quite slow due to the long travel; the Sigma is loose with a very short travel, but suprisingly easy to focus manually, with the added advantage of a much closer focus, although the internal focus effectively shortens the focal length even at quite modest distances - at 4m, the view is ~20% wider than the Pentax. Hope this helps, David Dixon - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: In a nutshell - Is Pentax ever going Digital SLR
"Nitin Garg" wrote: >The best way to merge digital and film is to make *digital film* IMO. >Dont know if its possible. Dont think anyone is doing it :) Yes, someone is (or perhaps, was). It's been vapor hardware for something like 4 years now, so no need to provide a web address. Last I recall, the resolution they were talking about was so low that the product wouldn't be viable anymore. My guess is they have the patent and are waiting for some camera company to buy them out for it. Unfortunately, they haven't realized that allowing consumers to reuse existing gear instead of buying new isn't in anybody's interest except the consumers, and they apparently don't have enough money to make the development happen. >On Thu, May 02, 1996 at 07:01:40PM -0700, Jeremy Clegg wrote: >> I have been away, so I apologize if this topic has been beat to death. >> Can I be relatively confident that *at some point less than 5 years from >> now* Pentax will release a Digital SLR that can take all my nice Pentax >> lenses? As said by someone else, don't hold your breath -- the MZ-S itself took nearly 6 years of this-conference-that-event rumors before it was real. I don't know what took them so long to perfect on it, so it was probably some sort of delay for the proper market. Therefore, Pentax is probably waiting for the dust to settle on what the proper resolution and features should be and for the proper market before releasing their digital SLR. I doubt they have figured out that this combination of factors is unlikely to happen until the market is nearly saturated and sales begin to slow. Of course, I suppose it is possible that Pentax will release the DSLR sooner. later, patbob ([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: Pentax Program Plus - Latest
The P30t is plastic and rubber on the outside and metal on the inside. The grey paint on the top plate tends to wear on the edges. Functionally, the cameras are pretty similar. The Program Plus was a more expensive camera and it shows in a number of areas: better finish, better viewfinder & less vibration, among others. One thing the P30t does have is AE lock (button marked ML). This is a very handy feature for AE cameras. Neither camera seems to sell for very much these days, but I think a PP is worth more. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 Need a module
I'm needing a Pentax dedicated module for my Sunpak 611. It came with a non-dedicated shoe, but I'd like a dedicated one. Anyone know of one out there? TIA -- Collin Brendemuehl, KC8TKA --- "Get over it." Dr. Laura -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Exposure Lock on ME Super?
My sister has my ME S manual and I was wondering if the camera offers exposure lock. Probably not, but thought I'd ask anyway. Anyway, if it does, how is it activated. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~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: Pentax Program Plus - Latest
The P30t (as I understand it) has a metal chassis and is plastic and rubber covered. It sets film speed via DX coding, there is no manual setting of film speed available. Non DX cartridges code in at ISO 100. The setting of shutter speeds is more traditional than the push buttons of a program plus. There is no exposure compensation available like a Program Plus, but it does have a "memory lock" button. It does not accept a motor or winder. Slow speeds go down to only one second. It's been a while since I picked up a Program Plus, but my Super Programs (concurrent model with the Program Plus) have a much brighter viewfinder than does the P30t. I think that the P30t is a likable enough camera, but I'm unsure if I would prefer it over a Program Plus. HTH William in Utah. James Adams wrote: > > Help > Just received this offer from D... (In dealing for the delays) > > I know I'll have to deal with the hassle of UPS when the camera returns, > which I will do as it was my error in using UPS, so I have a proposition. > > If you would like I have a Pentax P30T in excellent+ condition with either > an SMC 1.7 lens that has minor mark on the filter ring (optics are fine) or > a pristine SMC 2.0 lens. The camera is a much newer (and in my opinion) > superior model - I will send that directly via USPS if you would like it. > > Otherwise I will deal with UPS and send the Program Plus out when I get it > back... the offer is there, its up to you. > > Sorry about the hassle, > D... > > Is the Program Plus a metal bodied camera, and P30T one of those plastic > ones. > Is this a good deal? (Pentax Program Plus was bought for $102) > James > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Alternative processes for dev and print.
Thanks, Tom. That's exactly what I'm looking for! D on 5/6/02 11:06 AM, tom at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> -Original Message- >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Delano Mireles >> >> Hi all, >> >> I'm currently reading more on different developing and >> printing techniques >> and just curious on where does one get actual chemicals to try these >> alternatives? Is this common in larger cities where you >> would just go to a >> photo shop and get this stuff? Can it be mail ordered? > > http://www.photoformulary.com/ > > You also might want to do a google search in rec.photo.darkroom, as > there are a couple of lesser known places that are cheaper. I just > don't know what they are off the top of my head. > > tv > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: LX noise redux (Was: Re: Got One! (Was: Held an MZ-S Last Night))
Same thing happened to me last week when I was photographing a cat, also
from a distance (I know - it's not a tiger, but you can't have everyhting
you want I guess). I don't have a LX, but a MX with a winder was noisy
enough for the animal to perfectly pose for the second shot.
Lukasz
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On
Behalf Of Christian Skofteland
Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 5:15 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]; Fred
Subject: LX noise redux (Was: Re: Got One! (Was: Held an MZ-S Last Night))
I found a venue where the ka-chunk of the LX is an asset. I was a t the zoo
with my daughter over the weekend photographing anything that I could. The
tigers, Serval and small tree-shrew type animals would not look at me whilst
I composed. So: Ka-Chunk! went the LX as I photographed their backs. Their
heads would whip around to see what made the noise and Ka-Chunk! I'd get a
nice portrait! The tigers were outdoors and far away an yet they would
still
react to the sound! Amazing! Remind me not to go to India with the LX
The zoo is one thing, out in the open with a tiger would not be time to draw
attention to one's self.
I still love the LX though! ;-)
Christian
On Monday 06 May 2002 10:52, Fred wrote:
>
> > P.S. Peter, compared to my LX ("ka-chunk, whirr"), I *like* the
> > hamster-sneeze shutter!
>
> Yeah. As much as I love my LX's, they're not really capable of
> ~any~ stealth mode operation - . I just reactivated an old ME
> Super (equipped with the clever Short Soft Case ME, for my own
> "hamster sneezes") as my dedicated "church camera".
>
> Fred (still reservedly curious about AF bodies)
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Re: Re: Question Regarding Developing Tanks
Vouched. Dave Begin Original Message From: Aaron Reynolds <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Mon, 6 May 2002 12:03:48 -0400 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Question Regarding Developing Tanks On Monday, May 6, 2002, at 11:26 AM, tom wrote: > Jobo tanks are IR tight. They claim it and I've tested it. Dave Brooks can vouch for that: his IR was developed in a Jobo plastic tank. -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . End Original Message Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Exhibition?!? -Too good to be true?
Gang, Has any of you received an offer to participate in an exhibition in Spain lately? I just received a generous offer from: Grupo Batik Art in Barcelona, but I don't know what to make of it. I could be just spam, but it's an original way of presenting it. There were two attachments to the mail, a CV for the exhibitor and the conditions for the exhibition. The text was in pretty poor english, but the CV and conditions were nice. Searches in Google and Yahoo! turns up references from a spanish newsgroup, but I can't read a word of Spanish... :-(Also, I found a pile of links to artists' webpages who have put up the exhibition in their own CVs. I will contact any of them that speak English or scandinavian languages, but maybe any of you have heard of them too? Thanks for any help, Jostein http://oksne.net - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax Program Plus - Latest
It occurs to me that if you specified, "Send by USPS," a Canadian seller unfamiliar with the abbreviation may easily have misread it as UPS. [EMAIL PROTECTED] mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Alternative processes for dev and print.
> -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Delano Mireles > > Hi all, > > I'm currently reading more on different developing and > printing techniques > and just curious on where does one get actual chemicals to try these > alternatives? Is this common in larger cities where you > would just go to a > photo shop and get this stuff? Can it be mail ordered? http://www.photoformulary.com/ You also might want to do a google search in rec.photo.darkroom, as there are a couple of lesser known places that are cheaper. I just don't know what they are off the top of my head. tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Question Regarding Developing Tanks
On Monday, May 6, 2002, at 11:26 AM, tom wrote: > Jobo tanks are IR tight. They claim it and I've tested it. Dave Brooks can vouch for that: his IR was developed in a Jobo plastic tank. -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Question Regarding Developing Tanks
On Monday, May 6, 2002, at 11:26 AM, tom wrote: > Are you talking about reels or tanks? Aaron is not paying attention today and is talking about reels when the question is about tank lids. Coffee needed. -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Running Film Through The Spin Cycle
On Monday, May 6, 2002, at 07:46 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > With Studional do you get full film speed? Can you achieve subtle > detail in the shadows, especially good differentiation between Zones > 1,2, and 3? Full film speed, for most films I would say yes. Delta 100 seems a little slow in it, as does FP4 (which I quite dislike in it). Most everything else comes out fabulously. Shadow detail is quite good with most films, especially TMax 100 and 400, Delta 400, APX 100, Ilford Pan F 50, and all of the Fuji Neopans. > Carefully collected notes! Well, they're collected in yer head, ain't they? ;) -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MF: Pentax 67, 6x7 and 67II compatibility
On Monday, May 6, 2002, at 10:42 AM, Jan van Wijk wrote: > Can the older viewfinders (non-TTL) for the 67 and 6x7 be used on the > 67II ? > > I'd like to know since I might be getting an older 6x7 or 67 and if I > get additional > viewfinders with that, will they work on the 67II if I ever get one of > those ? The non-metering finders from the 6x7/67 are all compatible with the 67II. > As far as I could see, the lenses are compatible. Are there exceptions ? Nope! -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Alternative processes for dev and print.
What techniques are of interest? Delano Mireles wrote: > > Hi all, > > I'm currently reading more on different developing and printing techniques > and just curious on where does one get actual chemicals to try these > alternatives? Is this common in larger cities where you would just go to a > photo shop and get this stuff? Can it be mail ordered? -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~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: Running Film Through The Spin Cycle
Hi Vic ... I understand the point you're trying to make, but for me using the computer, desaturated color film, and an ink jet printer just doesn't provide the results I'm looking for. Desaturated color film does not have the same tonality as B&W negative film, and please, don't even suggest chromogenic B&W. While it has its place, it's quite limited in the results it can deliver, and there are very few emulsion choices and but one speed of film. Apart from different results, there's the pleasure derived from working in a darkroom that I don't get from sitting in front of a computer screen. I don't believe that the costs between a wet darkroom and computer generated prints are that different, and suspect that a wet darkroom is less expensive, especially in the long run. Printing ink for B&W work is quite spendy, and good quality paper is not cheap either. A printer that's capable of making high quality 11x14 prints is probably as expensive, or even more expensive, than an enlarger, which doesn't wear out and never becomes obsolete. Apart from chemicals and paper, and perhaps safelight filters, all darkroom purchases are one-time only affairs. Enlargers, lenses, trays, tanks, etc., are not consumables. They don't wear out or become obsolete as does computer gear. A forty year old enlarger works just as well today as it did when new. The environmental concerns may be similar, IMO, between computers and a chemical darkroom., although I believe that computers, overall, are more of an environmental disaster. But, IAC, it comes down to choosing your poison and how it effects you and the rest of the world. Old computers, monitors, and the like are a real disposal hazard, and the manufacture of chips and circuits can wreak environmental havoc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > Shel: This is probably going off in a completely different direction than you > wanted but I'm wondering why you, or anyone for that matter, would continue > to process film and work in the darkroom when you have the option of doing it > all with the computer. I recognize that there is a certain amount of > enjoyment going into the darkroom and watching your film and pictures develop > right there in front of you. But the health concerns, the time and, of > course, the money involved in darkroom work makes a scanner, computer and > printer such a tempting alternative. And if it's B&W we're talking about. > Shoot colour and convert it to B&W, and your off and running. I would > hesitate to invest any money in traditional B&W techniques at this point... > Just my opinion -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~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 .
OT: Alternative processes for dev and print.
Hi all, I'm currently reading more on different developing and printing techniques and just curious on where does one get actual chemicals to try these alternatives? Is this common in larger cities where you would just go to a photo shop and get this stuff? Can it be mail ordered? Thanks for any leads, Delano (wishing he had paid more attention in his HS Chemistry class) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 noise redux (Was: Re: Got One! (Was: Held an MZ-S Last Night))
Hi, On 6 May 2002 at 11:14, Christian Skofteland wrote: > I found a venue where the ka-chunk of the LX is an asset. I was a t the zoo > with my daughter over the weekend photographing anything that I could. The > tigers, Serval and small tree-shrew type animals would not look at me whilst > I composed. So: Ka-Chunk! went the LX as I photographed their backs. Their > heads would whip around to see what made the noise and Ka-Chunk! I'd get a > nice portrait! The 67 should also work with a def leppard ... Gabor - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MF: Pentax 67, 6x7 and 67II compatibility
Jan, My P67II manual clearly states: "The Pentaprism Finder, Folding Focusing Hood or Rigid Magnifying Hood used for the 67 camera can also be attached to the 67II camera. The TTL Pentaprism Finder used for the 67 Camera cannot be used to the 67II camera." There are new versions of all the finders for 67II but the only older version that cannot be used on the new 67II is the TTL Pentaprism Finder. HTH, Bruce Monday, May 06, 2002, 7:42:29 AM, you wrote: JvW> Hi, JvW> I am still trying to find these answers in documentation too, JvW> but PDML is still the best source :-) JvW> Can the older viewfinders (non-TTL) for the 67 and 6x7 be used on the 67II ? JvW> I'd like to know since I might be getting an older 6x7 or 67 and if I get additional JvW> viewfinders with that, will they work on the 67II if I ever get one of those ? JvW> As far as I could see, the lenses are compatible. Are there exceptions ? JvW> Regards, JvW JvW> -- JvW> Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery JvW> - JvW> This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, JvW> go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to JvW> 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: Question Regarding Developing Tanks
> -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of William Robb > > > The plastic lids are not necessarily IR tight, so if you are > processing IR film, leave the lights off until the film is in > the fixer. Jobo tanks are IR tight. They claim it and I've tested it. tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Question Regarding Developing Tanks
> -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Aaron Reynolds > > On Sunday, May 5, 2002, at 02:34 PM, William D. Sawyer wrote: > > > Does anyone have preferences regarding plastic or > stainless tops for > > developing tanks? Other than cost, of course. Are the > stainless ones > > superior? Do they get stuck more often? Do they wear better? > > Stainless are better in almost every way, except if you drop 'em, > they're pretty much toast. I use plastic because of my > fumble-fingers. Are you talking about reels or tanks? tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Running Film Through The Spin Cycle
Can't you just add more solution to the tank? IIRC, one generally runs a Jobo using less chemistry than when doing hand processing, about 1/2 the chemistry, right? If that's correct, couldn't you just fill the tank with more solution? I think that, to a degree, you're correct about developer, although there are enough differences between *certain* developers (IMO) that you'd not be able to match results, depending, of course, on what results you're trying to match. For example, I just can't see how Acufine will produce results similar to FG-7 . William Robb wrote: > Developer capacity. I haven't used X-Tol, but D-76 and its close > cousin ID-11 are run very close to capacity at full strength in > a Jobo if the tank is at its film capacity. > Frankly, I went to HC:110 because of its flexibility WRT > dilution, and I haven't tried many onther developers in the > Jobo. ID-11 works fine at full strength, I haven't tried 1:1 > because of capacity concerns. > I have this possibly wrong belief that developer is developer is > developer, and the results from any two different developers can > be matched with some testing. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~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: Pentax Program Plus - Latest
Help Just received this offer from D... (In dealing for the delays) I know I'll have to deal with the hassle of UPS when the camera returns, which I will do as it was my error in using UPS, so I have a proposition. If you would like I have a Pentax P30T in excellent+ condition with either an SMC 1.7 lens that has minor mark on the filter ring (optics are fine) or a pristine SMC 2.0 lens. The camera is a much newer (and in my opinion) superior model - I will send that directly via USPS if you would like it. Otherwise I will deal with UPS and send the Program Plus out when I get it back... the offer is there, its up to you. Sorry about the hassle, D... Is the Program Plus a metal bodied camera, and P30T one of those plastic ones. Is this a good deal? (Pentax Program Plus was bought for $102) 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 .
Fujinon 400/4.5
I'm surprised no PDMLer--not even JCO--bid on the beautiful Fujinon EBC 400/4.5 in M42 that was sniped for $335 at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1349563526 . - EBC-multicoated - takes 49mm rear filters - 5 elements, 4 groups - 1990 g - close focus: 8 meters (reason enough, perhaps, to be glad you didn't get it) Not sure if it has the Auto switch. Other multicoated M42 Fujinon lenses included a 600/5.6 and a a 1000/8! Both take 49mm rear filters. Other M42 fast 400 bargains include the Piesker 400/4.5 (400/4?) and Enna Tele-Ennalyt 400/4.5. The latter was also available in K mount, but without aperture. [EMAIL PROTECTED] mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Film scanners
On Friday, May 3, 2002, at 06:26 PM, Ryan Charron wrote: > If you've got a medium format camera, you might as > well > go for a real medium format film scanner. > You'll never be sorry you did. The scans must be > awesome! (excuse me, I'm licking my lips and lusting > here) Ryan, I had a Sprintscan 4000 and moved up to a Sprintscan 120, which, in addition to the ability to scan medium format, has better DMax. Wow. The difference between that and our old Agfa Duoscan T1200 is astonishing, even at the same resolution. Anyone who has medium format gear and who is thinking about investing in digital, I recommend spending your money on a good medium format neg scanner. -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Stan H Tinkers In Toronto
On Friday, May 3, 2002, at 11:05 PM, frank theriault wrote: > Wasn't that just around the time that Stan ~dropped~ the 645? (ouch) Note to self: do not buy any 645s from Stan. ;) -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Running Film Through The Spin Cycle
Shel: This is probably going off in a completely different direction than you wanted but I'm wondering why you, or anyone for that matter, would continue to process film and work in the darkroom when you have the option of doing it all with the computer. I recognize that there is a certain amount of enjoyment going into the darkroom and watching your film and pictures develop right there in front of you. But the health concerns, the time and, of course, the money involved in darkroom work makes a scanner, computer and printer such a tempting alternative. And if it's B&W we're talking about. Shoot colour and convert it to B&W, and your off and running. I would hesitate to invest any money in traditional B&W techniques at this point... Just my opinion Vic In a message dated 5/5/02 6:03:38 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: <> - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Got One! (Was: Held an MZ-S Last Night)
Good for you. As soon as I rob a bank I'll also get it (or wouldn't it be
easier to rob a camera store? ;)
Lukasz
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On
Behalf Of Stephen Moore
Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 3:33 PM
To: Pentax List
Subject: Got One! (Was: Held an MZ-S Last Night)
Arrived Friday from B&H, along with an BG-10.
The not-inconsiderable manual has been at the
top of the bathroom-reading pile all weekend.
Basically, I'm thrilled. The build quality and
overall heft/feel are impressive. So far the
control logic and layout shout "Pentax!" i.e.,
what you really need, where you need it. Played
with the trap-focus feature, which I think is
going to serve me well at the racetrack this
summer.
It's my first AF body, so I can't nitpick it
in comparison to, say, the PZ1-P. I'm sure there'll
be minor annoyances that pop up as I learn the beastie,
but no camera's perfect. For now I'm impressed. I think
by tonight I'll be ready go out and actually burn some
film with it. (Then it'll be time to start agonizing over
my first AF lens...)
Thanks to everyone who helped out with my AF questions
a few weeks back.
Regards,
Stephen
P.S. Peter, compared to my LX ("ka-chunk, whirr"),
I *like* the hamster-sneeze shutter!
__
"You got a Zarg in here? Are you *nuts*???
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Got One! (Was: Held an MZ-S Last Night)
Arrived Friday from B&H, along with an BG-10.
The not-inconsiderable manual has been at the
top of the bathroom-reading pile all weekend.
Basically, I'm thrilled. The build quality and
overall heft/feel are impressive. So far the
control logic and layout shout "Pentax!" i.e.,
what you really need, where you need it. Played
with the trap-focus feature, which I think is
going to serve me well at the racetrack this
summer.
It's my first AF body, so I can't nitpick it
in comparison to, say, the PZ1-P. I'm sure there'll
be minor annoyances that pop up as I learn the beastie,
but no camera's perfect. For now I'm impressed. I think
by tonight I'll be ready go out and actually burn some
film with it. (Then it'll be time to start agonizing over
my first AF lens...)
Thanks to everyone who helped out with my AF questions
a few weeks back.
Regards,
Stephen
P.S. Peter, compared to my LX ("ka-chunk, whirr"),
I *like* the hamster-sneeze shutter!
__
"You got a Zarg in here? Are you *nuts*???
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Re: Pentax K 300mm f/4
On Mon, 6 May 2002, wendy beard wrote: > Earlier in the day I'd nearly given myself a heart attack. Coming > downstairs I dropped the lens. It landed big end down. Snatched it up and > whisked off the lens cap. Horror! a chip in the glass. I nearly cried. Even > worse, the glass was loose! I planted the front end of my A50 f1.4 into the ground yesterday when I slipped down an embankment. I gave up filters for protection, preferring instead to stick to lens hoods. If I hadn't finally replaced the rubber hood with a metal one that morning, I'd have one less lens. I went on to nearly drop it in the stream a few times, and having the tripod nearly slip into the stream as well, that day. I guess no filter or hood would've protected it that well, but hey, I figured it was time I show my camera a little abuse for once. :) (I could go on about all the fabulous opportunities I missed in NYC this weekend, but it'd just depress me) -- http://www.infotainment.org "The destructive character is cheerful." - Walter Benjamin - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
