Re: Multi flash on LX
Thanks Cotty and Andre, I guess I'll just try both combinations and see what happens. 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 .
Popular Photography Pentax Lens Tests
I ordered some old tests. I generally rate lenses for sharpness by their performance at 8 x 10 inch enlargements, the maximum size produced by my Epson 870. Here's some of the interesting things I learned: FA Power Zoom 28-105 f4-5.6. We all know this is a great lens, Well, it's even surprisingly sharp wide open through nearly the whole zoom range. Wide open at 28 is just a bit weak, but still good to 8 x 10 inches. Only weakness is in macro. Of course they're out of production. Get one while you can. F/FA 50 f1.7 vs. FA 43 f1.9. The 43 is very sharp from f4 on, and good at f2.8. The 50 is better at f2.8 and and just slightly (1 point on the SQF scale from 0 to 100 I think) less sharp at smaller apertures. But guess what? The 50 is quite a bit sharper wide open. Guess I'll be satisfied with my 50 f1.7. FA 24 f2. Yep, a great lens. But we knew that. (I don't have one.) FA 28-70 f2.8. Yes, it does f2.8 across the zoom range. But beyond 28 mm. it's not terribly sharp at 2.8. FA 80-200 f2.8. Incredible. Sharp wide open across the zoom range. Can I afford this lens? Do I want to carry it's weight? Do I wish I didn't know how good it is? I may not be able to answer questions right away - off for travel next week. 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: Of interest to the Brotherhood
It reminds me of the crank in a model A Ford. Jeff - Original Message - From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, May 17, 2002 6:06 PM Subject: Of interest to the Brotherhood > This is what the shutter cocking key looks like > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1353505822 > Brother William > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: WTB: Pentax 67mm UV filter
Saw one on ebay today. I don't have the url, but I'll bet you can find it. Paul "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" wrote: > > Anyone in North America have a used one for sale? Or know of a used one for sale? >They go for $55 new at B&H. > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > mail2web - Check your email from the web at > http://mail2web.com/ . > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Steel film reels..
You shouldn't be giving the film extra turns on the spokes or hooks. You just insert the film past the spokes, make sure it catches on the sprocket holes and then wind it into the spirals. Paul gfen wrote: > > On Thu, 16 May 2002, tom wrote: > > Where was the dead spot? > > Way on the beginning, I think the problem was somewhere along where the > film first bends to start the spiral out, which is why I wasn't sure if I > gave it enough turns by counting the spokes (which, I suppose, is the best > word to describe what I mean). > > -- > http://www.infotainment.org > "The destructive character is cheerful." - Walter Benjamin > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Of interest to the Brotherhood
This is what the shutter cocking key looks like http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1353505822 Brother William - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Nikon UK confirm D100 price at 1899UKP
>If Pentax can bring out a small CCD SLR for these kind of prices, even I >will forgo full frame to buy one!!! RAH RAH RE PENT-TAX FOR ME Join me on the starting blocks?? Oh sh. 8-D Cotty ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://www.macads.co.uk - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Multi flash on LX
>2. AF400T (bounce) on TTL auto and manual flash set to 1/4 or 1/16 power >(which the 280T doesn't offer) for fill Hi Paul, Good questions, welcome to the list! Someone else will know the answer to your queries, but FYI the AF280T has a reduced power setting in 'MS-L' . We worked it once and I've forgotten the amount of reduction in flash power but I think it was 1/16th... The reaosn I was interested was because I wanted to use a 280T on top of my LX as daylight fill-in flash, which I managed to do. When you've got a minute, have a look at: http://www.macads.co.uk/pentax/ and click on the Flash Mods link on the left. Cheers, Cotty ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://www.macads.co.uk - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Can you autograph my camera please?
I just found it about OM guru, Maitani. I think it's worth sharing... In the shirt pocket of Maitani, there is a shining pen. A pen that he has been using for 30 years. At first glance, it looks like a common ball pen. Actually, it is a special tool called a diamond pen. It is usually used in factories for scribing control numbers and markings on press moulds. >From time to time, Olympus camera enthusiasts request Maitani to sign his name on their camera bodies. At first, Maitani used a hand-made diamond pen. After the introduction of the OM System, more and more people asked for his autograph. The factory workers at Olympus presented this diamond pen to Maitani, which he still uses it today. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 67mm UV filter
What I need is a 67 that's threaded to accept a hood, yet as slim as possible to avoid vignetting on my Rikenon 28-100/4, which is vignette-prone. That reduces my choices to Pentax, Contax, and Heliopan slim multicoated. Bill Peiffer sent me some leads on B&H. They have a Pentax bayonette filter, but it sounds as though it may not work on a 35. Their Heliopan and B+W 67s you mentioned don't say multicoated. By searching, I located a used Contax 67 for $25 and a used Pentax UV for $17. Though the Pentax is said to be in only VG condition, I'll take a chance that the glass is OK. I've just ordered it. What grates me is that I ordered a B+W non-slim but multicoated filter from Tallyns for $40. In ordering, I wrote, "This price sounds suspiciously low. Don't send it unless you can assure me that it's the multicoated version." Well, the filter was backordered, the final price was $43, and the filter I received was single-coated! They're taking it back, but they've offered no explanation. [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: Pentax 67mm UV filter
Paul Stregevsky wrote: > Anyone in North America have a used one for sale? Or know of a used > one for sale? They go for $55 new at B&H. Hi Paul, KEH has a used 67mm Pentax L39 UV bayonet filter in its 6x7 pages, stated as excellent condition, for $39. Alternatively, try accessing their entire used filter listing from the ACCESSORIES category on the used equipment TABLE OF CONTENTS page. I see a used 67mm B+W UV 010 and a used Heliopan UV-0, both in excellent condition, both listed for $19. Hope this helps. Bill Peifer Rochester, NY - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Multi flash on LX
Paul, those are questions I have asked myself also. I have not had the opportunity to test what appears to be a very interesting feature on the LX: multiple flash (2) without costly accessories like the multi-flash distributor and a bunch of cables. If the AF400T, plugged on the body socket, is directed at the side of the subject and the hot-shoe fit AF200T (or AF280T) directed at the front of the subject AND both are at the SAME DISTANCE, how does light is managed by the LX TTL metering system ? If AF200T is on MANUAL (1/4 of power or less) for smaller fill-in, will TTL metering compute its light before cutting the AF400T's light ? Has anybody tried this 2-flash setting on the LX ? Andre >Hi all, > I'm, new to the ways of the LX and was wondering whether it is >possible to connect an AF400T via the sync cord A and also have another >flash in the hot shoe. The general idea was to use the AF400T for bounce >flash and the other flash for direct fill. > >I can set it up as either; >1. AF400T (bounce) and AF280T (fill), both running on TTL auto (or could >have the 280T doing the bounce and the 400T doing fill, but I assume that >would be too much fill, not enough bounce) > >2. AF400T (bounce) on TTL auto and manual flash set to 1/4 or 1/16 power >(which the 280T doesn't offer) for fill > >Would either of these scenarios work? >The only references I have found so far are for off camera sert-ups with >multiple cords and distributors, which I do not possess. > >Thanks, > >Paul Ewins >Melbourne, Australia >- >This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, >go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to >visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Adobe Photoshop 7 Retail - Brand New - Only $39.95!
This recipient is currently unable to receive money. Payment Details PayPal is the authorized payment processor for [EMAIL PROTECTED] . Pay To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Payment For: Adobe Photoshop 7.0 Retail - NEW - with UPS Ground Shipping Amount: $44.95 Looks like that little scam was closed REAL quick :) - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2002 3:13 PM Subject: Re: Adobe Photoshop 7 Retail - Brand New - Only $39.95! > http://www.optinfreebies.com/ps7/order.html > > Rob, > Nobody sells Photoshop 7 new for this paltry sum unless it's stolen, copied. or recycled after being installed on at least one other machine. The dilemman here is that if you write to ask him, "Is it new and unopened?" and the answer is Yes, by the time you hear back someone else has bought it. > > But if it's new, I still say it's stolen. > > [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 . [demime 0.98e removed an attachment of type image/gif which had a name of pixel.gif] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 67mm UV filter
Paul, Check out the Tiffen TMC line of filters. These are multi-coated and have given me very good performance. I know it's not Pentax, but will sufice in a pinch. Also very reasonably priced. Mark -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, May 17, 2002 12:07 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: WTB: Pentax 67mm UV filter Anyone in North America have a used one for sale? Or know of a used one for sale? They go for $55 new at B&H. [EMAIL PROTECTED] mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
WTB: Pentax 67mm UV filter
Anyone in North America have a used one for sale? Or know of a used one for sale? They go for $55 new at B&H. [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: Toronto PDMLers: Gallery opening tonight
Having seen prints from that printer - I can say that you CANNOT tell (unless you are told) that they are from digital output - It must have been funny to listen to folks regarding this The blending of film and digital is, I think, a great way to go (at least for me right now) - One day, maybe full digital SLR will be it, but until then I'm gonna shoot, develop, scan and then print my way to nirvana :) Cheers, Dave Original Message: - From: Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 17 May 2002 10:31:35 -0400 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Toronto PDMLers: Gallery opening tonight Had some guys arguing that the prints weren't digital. Funny as hell. "You can't print a black like this without it blocking up with digital." -Aaron mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Provia F ; was 2450Slide Attempt
On Thursday, May 16, 2002, at 11:32 PM, Bill D. Casselberry wrote: > > The colors were right on, perhaps it was the midday and/or > woodsy background on them. Or perhaps they just require a > stronger light - against a bright light they do come up nicely. While not as flat as Provia 100F, Provia 400F is still pretty low contrast, especially compared to Astia or Sensia. -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: Toronto PDMLers: Gallery opening tonight
On Thursday, May 16, 2002, at 10:32 PM, David Chang-Sang wrote: > > I did get in touch with a friend who wants to go see the exhibit (and we > will, hopefully this weekend) so that I can show her 1) What Aaron can > do on > an Epson 7000 and... > 2) all about Bleach By Pass :) Had some guys arguing that the prints weren't digital. Funny as hell. "You can't print a black like this without it blocking up with digital." -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: Camera Problems. Please Help!
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Or you could borrow a flash meter and run some of the tests without burning film ... Careful! If the metering is done by measuring the light reflected off the film, and there is no film in the camera you will get an erroneous reading. The pressure plate is less reflective/lighter than film. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: 45 - 125mm zoom question
Fred, I concur with the statement you found in Modern Photo. I purchased my K45-125 new when I lived in California and had the same question with my dealer. His research at the time was that Pentax could not get the attachment to get any kind of quality the to short end of the zoom (45m). Apparently this is why we haven't seen any more of the end-of-the-lens macro attachments since. Mark -Original Message- From: Fred [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, May 17, 2002 8:09 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 45 - 125mm zoom question > I'm currently trying to sell my K45-125 f4 zoom. One of the > questions that cropped up was about a matched close-up lens, that > sits in the lens case, presumably like the one that came with the > K85-210 f4.5. My answer was that my lens didn't have one and there > wasn't anywhere to put it in the case lid, like the 85-210 (I used > to own one of those). As the lens came to me boxed, with the lens > hood and case strap still in the bags I;m fairly confident that it > never had a closeup lens. Paul: I happened across the review of the SMC Takumar version of the 45-125/4 zoom in the August 1975 issue of Modern Photography. Apparently Modern Photo testers had the same sort of confusion: "Regarding close focusing, we found ourselves totally confused by the otherwise excellent instruction booklet which comes with the lens. It states that if you wish to focus closer than zoom lens focusing will permit, you should attach the supplied attachment lens which is stored inside the case. However, we just couldn't find such a supplementary lens. A check with the importers revealed the fact that the supplementary lens wasn't available. We were told that the designers were not satisfied with the optical quality obtainable and had withdrawn the close-up lens. Under the circumstances, the instructions should certainly be revised so you don't think you are not getting something that you are entitled to." Fred - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: N***n UK confirm D100 at £1899.9 9
In a message dated 17/05/02 13:57:34 GMT Daylight Time, Rob writes: << I think Pentax made the right choice to go for this market rather continue like the lame Contax ND at a (now) stupid price. If Pentax can bring out a small CCD SLR for these kind of prices, even I will forgo full frame to buy one!!! >> That's why we are stocking up on 14 and 15mm lenses! IMHO there are 3 types of customers who buy these expensive 6mp digital SLRs - press guys who actually can't work without one, folks with too much cash & spare time, and folks who misguided believe that they need one. Bring me a 3mp SLR with a great mechanical feel to it, for GBP900, and I will buy one. Kind regards Peter - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Misc. responses - 28-105, batteries, too much stuff
My 28-105 powerzoomer is so good optically I can't bring myself to sell it in spite of owning the 24-90 and the F 24-50. How many zooms can one man own and not be called a mere collector? It's also built better than the 28-80 PZ, which does lose its button clip. The 24-90 seems to take pictures that have a little more sparkle, however. I'm going to do a serious side-by-side test of these 3 zooms and my primes in the same range, and hope to ask the DC area PDML'ers to join me to add some lenses to the lineup. The lithium AA advantage is that it lightens the flash considerably. They are really featherweight compared to the alkalines. On-camera flash is less cumbersome. The MZ-s battery grip is lighter as well with the lithiums, and it has a switch to flip to match the battery type. Don't forget to do 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: 45 - 125mm zoom question
> I'm currently trying to sell my K45-125 f4 zoom. One of the > questions that cropped up was about a matched close-up lens, that > sits in the lens case, presumably like the one that came with the > K85-210 f4.5. My answer was that my lens didn't have one and there > wasn't anywhere to put it in the case lid, like the 85-210 (I used > to own one of those). As the lens came to me boxed, with the lens > hood and case strap still in the bags I;m fairly confident that it > never had a closeup lens. Paul: I happened across the review of the SMC Takumar version of the 45-125/4 zoom in the August 1975 issue of Modern Photography. Apparently Modern Photo testers had the same sort of confusion: "Regarding close focusing, we found ourselves totally confused by the otherwise excellent instruction booklet which comes with the lens. It states that if you wish to focus closer than zoom lens focusing will permit, you should attach the supplied attachment lens which is stored inside the case. However, we just couldn't find such a supplementary lens. A check with the importers revealed the fact that the supplementary lens wasn't available. We were told that the designers were not satisfied with the optical quality obtainable and had withdrawn the close-up lens. Under the circumstances, the instructions should certainly be revised so you don't think you are not getting something that you are entitled to." Fred - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Toronto PDMLers: Gallery opening tonight
Trust me the gallery was better than the game ( I taped it ). It is definitly worth seeing. --- David Chang-Sang <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Well... > needless to say I got caught up apres travaille in > watching le maple leafs > du Toronto win against the Carolina Hurricanes so I > didn't make the > opening. > > BUT > > I did get in touch with a friend who wants to go see > the exhibit (and we > will, hopefully this weekend) so that I can show her > 1) What Aaron can do on > an Epson 7000 and... > 2) all about Bleach By Pass :) > > > Cheers, > Dave "Go Leafs Go" Chang-Sang > > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of > frank theriault > Sent: Thursday, May 16, 2002 5:29 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Toronto PDMLers: Gallery opening > tonight > > > Didn't they look at the playoff schedule before they > planned the openning > soiree? > > Can't promise anything, but I may be there... > (should have given more > notice, Aaron!) I should really go to at least one > Contact event! > > ciaou, > frank > > Aaron Reynolds wrote: > > > Though the show actually went up on Monday, Marco > Veltri's show has its > > opening night reception tonight from 6 to 9 at > Gallery 401, in the > > building at 401 Richmond (where Gallery 44 is). > I'll be there from > > about 8:30. Anyone who's interested in seeing > Marco's fantastic bleach > > bypass work should come along. > > > > A plug for me: I did all of the processing and > printing. ;) > > > > -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 . > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. > To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. > Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at > http://pug.komkon.org . > __ Find, Connect, Date! http://personals.yahoo.ca - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
