RE: Vivitar Series 1 28/1.9 Lens Focusing
Hi Steve and all Vivitar users, yes it's normal and due to the floating element. IIRC, the rear element is the floating one. If you turn the focus ring, you can see that from a specific point, the rear element is moving ( or was it the front element ?). As it gets hold in normal position by springs, you have to apply the extra force from the specific point of focussing to stretch this springs. As I openend some time ago my sample, I know a little bit more than one can see from the outside. Bernd H. Steve Larson wrote: Normal. Both of mine do this, and others I`ve handled also do it. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
re: media philosophy debate
Hi, Fernando wrote: Sorry, but I couldn't see where the paradox is.. and Bob S. wrote: Think about the opposite. amongst others. My apologies for not making myself clear. The paradox for me is at least two fold. I cannot represent what I see as well as I see it, either because I have to concentrate on a portion of it to try to bring out one of the qualities of what I see or the medium is not capable of reproducing at least one of the qualities I want to show. Secondly, the very act of trying to produce a representation of what I am seeing interferes with my viewing of the scene/phenomenon/whatever. I suspect that the second is the more important; it is certainly the reason a number of people have given to me for not being interested in photography. mike - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
The elusive K 35mm f3.5
I have been casually looking out for a SMC 35/3.5 in K-mount for months, and have not seen hide nor hair of it. I bought one in M42, and have seen 3 others for really decent prices. But in K-mount this thing must be fairly rare. Same story for the SMC 85/1.8. I just bought one of those in M42 as well. I was intending to start assembling a K-mount kit, but it would appear I'm getting pretty entrenched in the screw mount stuff. Oh well, long live Spotmatics I guess. Sign-up for Video Highlights of 2002 FIFA World Cup - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Re[4]: What is the most quiet body?
on 25.05.02 5:43, William Robb at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I must concur with Brother Bruce on this. Have you looked that the Nikon F100 and the Nikkor lens line. Much better AF than the PZ1p, and much faster operation than the MZ-S. And F100 has over 300 g of weight more than MZ-S... it costs a solid couple of bucks more, and it still lacks some nice features of MZ-S: wirelles flash as a standard, MRC, leaving film leader out after rewinding, reading exposure information for each frame requires expensive add-ons (software for PC)... The Nikkor lenses are surprisingly good. That's true! -- Best Regards Sylwek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 in the fridge?
On a related issue (I have still boxes of 120 E-6 in the freezer and they came out perfectly even after quite old), I was told it's paramount to shoot and process freezed film as soon as possible after getting it out of the fridge (with E-6 pro film which has been already aged in the factory). Is that true :) ? Thanks Frantisek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: The elusive K 35mm f3.5
Don't give up! It took me years to find mine. Present owners are reluctant to give them up. Be happy with the Takumars and mount and use them on your K equipment. Bob - Original Message - From: smcforme [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2002 6:14 PM Subject: The elusive K 35mm f3.5 I have been casually looking out for a SMC 35/3.5 in K-mount for months, and have not seen hide nor hair of it. I bought one in M42, and have seen 3 others for really decent prices. But in K-mount this thing must be fairly rare. Same story for the SMC 85/1.8. I just bought one of those in M42 as well. I was intending to start assembling a K-mount kit, but it would appear I'm getting pretty entrenched in the screw mount stuff. Oh well, long live Spotmatics I guess. Sign-up for Video Highlights of 2002 FIFA World Cup - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: The elusive K 35mm f3.5
Bob Rapp wrote: Don't give up! It took me years to find mine. Present owners are reluctant to give them up. Be happy with the Takumars and mount and use them on your K equipment. I stumbled across mine in a pawn shop a couple of years ago. I wasn't even looking for it but I remembered some discussions on PDML about it so I bought it. It was actually quite cheap, about the same price as a secondhand 50mm f/1.7 would be in NZ and its mint condition. Its one of my long list of favourite lenses and when I borrowed an LX to attach it to, I felt like I'd died and gone to heaven. I can't think of a more perfect combination. Bob's comment is spot-on IMO; I doubt the lens is rare but those who own them don't want to part with them. Cheers, - Dave - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Phoenix ringlight
In a message dated 12/06/02 08:05:39 GMT Daylight Time, Bob writes: Does anybody out there use a Phoenix ringlight flash? Does it link up to TTL metering in the LX or Super Program. Or the PZ-1 for that matter... If this is the same as the Vivitar 6000AF P, then yes it does. I used it with Super A and 50mm F2.8 A Macro. This is the type in which the batteries are sep from the flash tube? Peter - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT Mercury 625 batteries?
Steve We have them, in spades. However they are still £4 ie $6 apiece. I have shipped plenty to US before and never had a problem. 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 .
Re: Vivitar Series 1 28/1.9 Lens Focusing
Hello Bernd! Now that makes perfect sense. I think you`re right that the rear element floats, because my K-mount specimen had a loose filter ring on it, Dean (my repairman) took it apart and told me to hold the front element group while he tightened some screws, and I don`t remember him fighting any springs in the process. The nice thing about this list-you`ll get to the bottom of it, no matter what. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: HUDERER Bernd [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2002 12:00 AM Subject: RE: Vivitar Series 1 28/1.9 Lens Focusing Hi Steve and all Vivitar users, yes it's normal and due to the floating element. IIRC, the rear element is the floating one. If you turn the focus ring, you can see that from a specific point, the rear element is moving ( or was it the front element ?). As it gets hold in normal position by springs, you have to apply the extra force from the specific point of focussing to stretch this springs. As I openend some time ago my sample, I know a little bit more than one can see from the outside. Bernd H. Steve Larson wrote: Normal. Both of mine do this, and others I`ve handled also do it. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: (2): Cost of Black and White Film Processing?
Hi Frank.I have two choices in my area,one is the Rapid Photo at Markville Mall and the other is Accent Photo 14th Ave and Woodbine(Aaron being the third):) I usually take it to Accent over Rapid as the latter does not do 120 film or E-6,so if i have a roll of each i can do it at one place instead of 2-3 places. Prices and turn around is on par,i think, witrh other labs,and Accent is close to the office. Dave Begin Original Message From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 16:40:45 -0400 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Cost of Black and White Film Processing? Hi, Dave, Just curious, but where do you get your bw done? That's about what my buddy Robert at APO charges, but he'll usually knock off a coupla bucks if I bring in multiple rolls. I got 3 rolls back yesterday, and he charged me a total of $90, tax included, for developing and 4x6 proofs. regards, frank David Brooks wrote: Hi Harald. Just looking at an old bill from May. Process 2 rolls of 36 $10.00 Proofs,4x6 times 72 $46.80 Add taxes $65.32 Total Above are in Canadian funds Us would be about $40.00 Dave Begin Original Message From: harald_nancy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mon, 10 Jun 2002 18:22:08 -0700 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Cost of Black and White Film Processing? Just got back from a trip, and took a few rolls of black and white Tri-X. First time I've used black and white in many years. The sticker shock, Kits Camera wants $16.00 to develop and print a 36 exposure bw roll. Is that a normal price? Last time I used black and white, it was less expensive than color. Does anyone know a more cost effective lab for bw film processing? I'm not planning to develop and print my own bw. Thanks for any info. Harald - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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/ http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses 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 . -- The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . End Original Message Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses 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 .
OT: HIE bad scrathes
Just wondering if this has happened to anyone on the list. Received my latest 2 IR rolls back Tuesday.The second roll(last shot)was all scratched,and badly,like a cat sharpened its claws on the negs.This was a roll i had winding troubles with from frame one. I really had to pull hard on the wind crank and weird noises were made.When i got to about frome 25 or so it would not advance,i rewound a few turns then cranked forward,same thing,very stiff and would stop at the same spots. I finally gave up and rewound but it would not rewind fully so i unloaded in the dark and put it in the can. Just wondering if the can could have been bad.I looked at the interior of the camera(S3)and all looks fine. The HIE roll in it now winds fine. Any one have similar problems. BTW there are 2-3 on the roll that i hope to save in PS they are nice errie images. Dave(sorry for the long one) Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses 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: Re: Pentax 6x7
I say the same auction Garry but the deceased friend thing had me concerned. Dave Begin Original Message From: gfen [EMAIL PROTECTED] That's sort of what I figured, but at the same time, he says that he's selling it for a deceased friend. Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses 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: media philosophy debate
Mike, Do you mean that there is only one way to see a subject/scene? Are you saying that the act of observation doesn't change the subject/scene? Very curious. Bob --- mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Fernando wrote: Sorry, but I couldn't see where the paradox is.. and Bob S. wrote: Think about the opposite. amongst others. My apologies for not making myself clear. The paradox for me is at least two fold. I cannot represent what I see as well as I see it, either because I have to concentrate on a portion of it to try to bring out one of the qualities of what I see or the medium is not capable of reproducing at least one of the qualities I want to show. Secondly, the very act of trying to produce a representation of what I am seeing interferes with my viewing of the scene/phenomenon/whatever. I suspect that the second is the more important; it is certainly the reason a number of people have given to me for not being interested in photography. mike - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . = What boots up must come down. Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.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: Problem with list
Sometimes.If your ISP is off line for repairs etc, the messages bounce back to our list overseer and you'll get unsubscribed.Happens to me with this free account about 3-4 times a year. Dave Begin Original Message From: smcforme [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 11 Jun 2002 18:45:43 -0700 (PDT) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Problem with list I was subscibed to the list a while back, when I suddenly stopped getting messages. I never got a majordomo message saying I was unsubscribed. Does this just happen sometimes? Sign-up for Video Highlights of 2002 FIFA World Cup - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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/ http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses 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: Cool portraiture (what do you think Shel?)
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's OT since it's Rolleiflex TLR, not Pentax, but I think this guy's work is great. Enjoy... http://www.pyke-eye.com/main.html Albano Great portraits. I thought the images were very strong. Made me think though. My husband just came back from a trip abroad with two work colleages. He had made two portrait shots of them in a cafe. He too had lopped the top of their heads off. Perhaps he had done it intentionally after all. (and not just mis-read the frame-marks in the viewfinder) Wendy --- Wendy Beard Ottawa, Canada mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] home page http://www.beard-redfern.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 Shop on Narita Airport
In a message dated 12/06/02 17:18:08 GMT Daylight Time, Bernd writes: Hi all, during a flight to Asia next way, I have a 3 hour stay at Tokyo Airport. Is there a possibilty to buy Pentax stuff in one of the Airport shops? I am looking for Limited lenses, especially the black ones which are not available in Europe. No. In a word. You might be able to buy the digibinos, though. The Airport shop stocks next to nothing for serious Pentaxers. In 3 hours you cannot get to central Tokyo and back, unless you are extremely lucky. Kind regards from sunny Brighton 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 .
APS Film
Just wondering what the general consciences is on APS film format. A few years ago, it was introduced with great fan fare as the next revolution in film. Doesn't seem to have made much of an impact and it is not that easy to get at times. In its defense, I purchased a Canon ELPH Jr. a while back and it uses the APS system and I am impressed. The ELPH is small enough that it can fit into a shirt pocket and the results from the APS are not bad... I like the multiple formats. From what I hear, there have not been any new APS cameras introduced lately so I am wondering what its future is. Cheers, John Nova Scotia Canada - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 Spare (35mm\67) parts on ebay
Oliver, You've got to send along the ebay seller's name. The link you supplied only works from your ebay account. Regards, Bob S. I found some shop that is closing, and is putting MANY spare parts (mostly covers and bodies) for 35mm Spotties and also 67 Pentax bodies. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: What is the most quiet body?
The listed weight difference is a bit less than 300 g (255g). This is without batteries though; the MZ-S uses those little toy ones and the F100 uses AA. With batteries the difference is more. Unless, of course, you don't like little toy batteries, and you get the battery grip for the MZ-S. The the size,weight and cost of the two cameras even up. I still think that comparing the two cameras is an apples ond oranges situation: they are two very different cameras for different types of users. From: Sylwester Pietrzyk ...And F100 has over 300 g of weight more than MZ-S... it costs a solid couple of bucks more, and it still lacks some nice features of MZ-S: wirelles flash as a standard, MRC, leaving film leader out after rewinding, reading exposure information for each frame requires expensive add-ons (software for PC)... - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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: Mercury 625 batteries?
In a message dated 6/11/2002 10:32:55 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've heard that they don't last very long? That I'm not sure about. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: APS Film
John, My guess is that digital is killing APS off much faster than it is killing off 35mm. I believe that the biggest benefit to the smaller format is size of body and lens. So you can get a fairly compact camera that produces reasonable PS pictures. Some of the digital models are equally small and have the digital benefits (no film cost, instant feedback). Both of my daughters have an APS camera and love them because of the small size. They are willing to take them many places that they just wouldn't bother with an SLR. They are very willing to compromise the image quality for the convenience. I believe the future is grim for APS. As demand goes down, the prices for film and developing will rise and then digital will seem like a no brainer. Bruce Wednesday, June 12, 2002, 9:46:27 AM, you wrote: BJ Just wondering what the general consciences is on APS film format. BJ A few years ago, it was introduced with great fan fare as the next BJ revolution in film. Doesn't seem to have made much of an impact and it is BJ not that easy to get at times. In its defense, I purchased a Canon ELPH Jr. BJ a while back and it uses the APS system and I am impressed. The ELPH is BJ small enough that it can fit into a shirt pocket and the results from the BJ APS are not bad... I like the multiple formats. BJ From what I hear, there have not been any new APS cameras introduced lately BJ so I am wondering what its future is. BJ Cheers, BJ John BJ Nova Scotia BJ Canada BJ - BJ This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, BJ go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to BJ 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: APS Film
Minolta has stopped producing cameras for APS. Our minilab (totally outdated Konica) can only 35mm and 110. Customers who wish to have APS processed, nearly all complain about the $8.99 charge from Qualex. I'd say give it 5 years at the most before it goes the way of Discfilm. Bill KG4LOV [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Bowman, John [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax Discussion Group (E-mail) [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2002 12:46 PM Subject: APS Film Just wondering what the general consciences is on APS film format. A few years ago, it was introduced with great fan fare as the next revolution in film. Doesn't seem to have made much of an impact and it is not that easy to get at times. In its defense, I purchased a Canon ELPH Jr. a while back and it uses the APS system and I am impressed. The ELPH is small enough that it can fit into a shirt pocket and the results from the APS are not bad... I like the multiple formats. From what I hear, there have not been any new APS cameras introduced lately so I am wondering what its future is. Cheers, John Nova Scotia Canada - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Re[4]: What is the most quiet body?
- Original Message - From: Sylwester Pietrzyk Subject: Re: Re[4]: What is the most quiet body? I must concur with Brother Bruce on this. Have you looked that the Nikon F100 and the Nikkor lens line. Much better AF than the PZ1p, and much faster operation than the MZ-S. And F100 has over 300 g of weight more than MZ-S... it costs a solid couple of bucks more, and it still lacks some nice features of MZ-S: wirelles flash as a standard, MRC, leaving film leader out after rewinding, reading exposure information for each frame requires expensive add-ons (software for PC)... I recall from the thread that these features on the Pentax were not considered important. What was important was high drive speed and fast AF. 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: APS Film
John, It will probably end up like disc, 110, and other formats. I, too, have used APS. I have used the N Pronea APS SLR. It hase autofocus (of course) and uses interchangeable lenses, albeit only zooms. I was very impressed with the photos got with the camera but at the same time wouldn't dream of owning this camera. Looks like it's been discontinued already so I doubt other makes will soon be turning out APS SLR's. There's just very little market for them. However, for someone like my wife's cousin who owns the camera, it's a nice introduction to manual focusing (you can switch between man/auto), fill flash, and experimenting with composition at different focal lengths. She loves that camera, so for her it's a really good fit. It's a step up from point and shoots and more user-friendly than a true SLR. -Brendan - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Agfa RSX II
As most of you know, I'm somewhat of an Agfa fanatic. In my last order from BH, I had them send me a roll of the RSX II ISO 50. Has anyone else tried it, and if so, what's your opinion? Thanks Bill - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Eclipse Photo
I wonder what calculations the photographer used to get the nearly pefect spacing of each exposure? Daniel J. Matyola [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is a great photo of this week's eclipse on today's Astonomy Picture of the Day: http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html -- Daniel J. Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Stanley, Powers Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Suite203, 1170 US Highway 22 East http://danmatyola.com Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (908)725-3322 fax: (908)707-0399 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . Sign-up for Video Highlights of 2002 FIFA World Cup - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Tips on Film Development temps
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Delano Mireles With the onset of summer here in Texas I find myself having a difficult time controlling the temperature of my developing chemicals and so I come to y'all (Like I said - I'm from Texas) for any tips on keeping your soup at a consistent temp. Well, first thing you need is a tempering bath, and maybe a good supply of ice cubes. 2nd thing would be an air conditioner. Or do you have swamp coolers down there? #rd, increase your processing temperature. The standard temp is 68, don't be afraid to move up to 75. That's 7 degress you don't have to worry about. tv -- Thomas Van Veen Photography www.bigdayphoto.com 301-758-3085 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: RE: HIE bad scrathes
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of David Brooks Tom.I only wish.It was scracthed from frame 1 to were i stopped at frame 25 or 26.There were about 10 to 15 horizontal lines through out from 1 to 25. So it was evenly scratched from the start to where it jammed? Thanks.When i looked at the camera after removing the cannister all seemed ok.I had no idea this was going on until development. BTW there was N/C from the lab on proccess and proofs. Do the scratches show up on the prints? Sometimes little scratches don't. Now I'm wondering if the cannister wasn't damaged. I've had a similar problem when the lip on the can gets a little crushed...that little extra pressure builds up until you can't advance anymore. 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: Tips on Film Development temps
- Original Message - From: Delano Mireles With the onset of summer here in Texas I find myself having a difficult time controlling the temperature of my developing chemicals and so I come to y'all (Like I said - I'm from Texas) for any tips on keeping your soup at a consistent temp. I presume you are processing BW, as colour goes pretty warm. The best way for tropical processing is to cool the chemistry to processing temperature in a refrigerator and use a water bath to keep the temperature constant during processing. Ice can be used in the water bath to cool it, as required. This may not help much for paper processing, but temperature is not quite so critical for paper as it is for film. 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: Re[4]: What is the most quiet body?
To me high drive speed and fast AF are really not that important unless your covering sports or other high speed action. DG At 11:32 AM 6/12/02 -0600, you wrote: - Original Message - From: Sylwester Pietrzyk Subject: Re: Re[4]: What is the most quiet body? I must concur with Brother Bruce on this. Have you looked that the Nikon F100 and the Nikkor lens line. Much better AF than the PZ1p, and much faster operation than the MZ-S. And F100 has over 300 g of weight more than MZ-S... it costs a solid couple of bucks more, and it still lacks some nice features of MZ-S: wirelles flash as a standard, MRC, leaving film leader out after rewinding, reading exposure information for each frame requires expensive add-ons (software for PC)... I recall from the thread that these features on the Pentax were not considered important. What was important was high drive speed and fast AF. 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: Eclipse Photo
From: Daniel J. Matyola [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Eclipse Photo There is a great photo of this week's eclipse on today's Astonomy Picture of the Day: http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html That is a brilliant photo! Wish I'd got to see it :-( There are a couple of good ones in the Spaceweather gallery too http://science.nasa.gov/spaceweather/eclipses/gallery_10june02.html One thing that puzzles me; The picture of the day in Daniels's link looks like it was taken normally without any filters - otherwise how else would the golden gate bridge appear on the photo? I thought that this was an absolute no-no and dangerous to the eyes to do this. Obviously I must be mistaken. Also a few of the other photos I have seen also appear to have been taken without filters. Are there any solar eclipse photographers on the list? How do you do it? Wendy wendy beard ottawa, canada http://www.beard-redfern.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[6]: What is the most quiet body?
dick, That is exactly what the original poster said was important. That is why the whole discussion occurred. The MZ-S was ruled out in favor of the PZ-1p because of high drive speed. Then I said that Pentax is not strong in this venue. The PZ-1p has winder speed but single sensor AF and the MZ-S has slow winder speed. No pentax glass has the equivalent of USM motors in the lenses, which helps with speed on big glass. Since the poster was going to buy body and lenses for it, I suggested he look to other brands also as they might meet his needs better. Bruce Wednesday, June 12, 2002, 10:55:23 AM, you wrote: dg To me high drive speed and fast AF are really not that important unless dg your covering sports or other high speed action. dg DG dg At 11:32 AM 6/12/02 -0600, you wrote: - Original Message - From: Sylwester Pietrzyk Subject: Re: Re[4]: What is the most quiet body? I must concur with Brother Bruce on this. Have you looked that the Nikon F100 and the Nikkor lens line. Much better AF than the PZ1p, and much faster operation than the MZ-S. And F100 has over 300 g of weight more than MZ-S... it costs a solid couple of bucks more, and it still lacks some nice features of MZ-S: wirelles flash as a standard, MRC, leaving film leader out after rewinding, reading exposure information for each frame requires expensive add-ons (software for PC)... I recall from the thread that these features on the Pentax were not considered important. What was important was high drive speed and fast AF. 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 . dg - dg This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, dg go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to dg 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: Eclipse Photo
An interval timer that took a picture every n seconds. Len --- -Original Message- From: smcforme [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2002 12:47 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Eclipse Photo I wonder what calculations the photographer used to get the nearly pefect spacing of each exposure? Daniel J. Matyola [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is a great photo of this week's eclipse on today's Astonomy Picture of the Day: http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.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: APS Film
Brendan wrote: It will probably end up like disc, 110, and other formats. Driving around on vacation recently, I noticed sereral touristy sort of places stocked 35mm film but no APS...but they *did* have some 110 film! (I got excited when I first saw the boxes because I thought it might be 120 medium format!) For an interesting study of the phenomenon of denial, see the rec.photo.equipment.aps newsgroup ;-) -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.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: Agfa RSX II
Bill. I have only tried 1 roll of 100 and 1 roll of 200.As i'm shooting slide film for the first time in a while,these are just my opinions. Using only a light table and no loupe,i see little differences but am impressed with the colour.It seems accurate to what i shot. My second roll of 100 will be viewEd Thursday,more comments to come??So far i like the Fuji Provia F400 and the Agfa rsx II 100/200. FWIW:Aaron recommended the 200 when i was at his shop last,when i asked about 120 slide film. Dave(Probably not answering the quiry :)) Begin Original Message From: Bill Owens [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 13:31:30 -0400 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Agfa RSX II As most of you know, I'm somewhat of an Agfa fanatic. In my last order from BH, I had them send me a roll of the RSX II ISO 50. Has anyone else tried it, and if so, what's your opinion? Thanks Bill - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . End Original Message Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses 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: RE: RE: HIE bad scrathes
Begin Original Message Dave scribed Tom.I only wish.It was scracthed from frame 1 to were i stopped at frame 25 or 26.There were about 10 to 15 horizontal lines through out from 1 to 25. Then Tom So it was evenly scratched from the start to where it jammed? Yes.First few were light but very noticable. Then Dave Thanks.When i looked at the camera after removing the cannister all seemed ok.I had no idea this was going on until development. BTW there was N/C from the lab on proccess and proofs. Then Tom Do the scratches show up on the prints? Sometimes little scratches don't. Yes,some not as strong as others but they are there. Now I'm wondering if the cannister wasn't damaged. I've had a similar problem when the lip on the can gets a little crushed...that little extra pressure builds up until you can't advance anymore. Thats what i'm hoping.I have put through about 4-5 colour rolls and 5-6 BW rolls and now 4 rolls of IR.This is the only problem so far. I cannot see it being dust or dirt,if it is i got one big motha of a hole somewere :) I was just wondering if others have had bad cannister days too?? tv Dave - Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses 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: Eclipse Photo
I wasn't refer to the consistency of the spacing, but the degree of spacing. As in how did he/she know how long to make each exposure so that each image of the sun did not overlap or be too far apart. Paris, Leonard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: An interval timer that took a picture every n seconds. Len --- -Original Message- From: smcforme [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2002 12:47 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Eclipse Photo I wonder what calculations the photographer used to get the nearly pefect spacing of each exposure? Daniel J. Matyola wrote: There is a great photo of this week's eclipse on today's Astonomy Picture of the Day: http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.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 . Sign-up for Video Highlights of 2002 FIFA World Cup - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Tips on Film Development temps
Thanks, Tom. I have the bath but I just have a difficult time dialing it in at around 68 degrees. Sometimes I overshoot and get it down to 62 and then have a hard time getting it back up without overshooting. Then again, I'm probably not being patient enough :-) Thanks again, Delano on 6/12/02 12:03 PM, tom at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Delano Mireles With the onset of summer here in Texas I find myself having a difficult time controlling the temperature of my developing chemicals and so I come to y'all (Like I said - I'm from Texas) for any tips on keeping your soup at a consistent temp. Well, first thing you need is a tempering bath, and maybe a good supply of ice cubes. 2nd thing would be an air conditioner. Or do you have swamp coolers down there? #rd, increase your processing temperature. The standard temp is 68, don't be afraid to move up to 75. That's 7 degress you don't have to worry about. tv -- Thomas Van Veen Photography www.bigdayphoto.com 301-758-3085 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Are all Pentax filters SMC?
Nearly all modern Pentax filters are SMC, and marked accordingly, although I found an old non-SMC 49mm Pentax flood filter (looks like an 80A, maybe for floodlights at sports events?) at a yard sale. However, I read somewhere that polarizing filters are usually not multi-coated. Does someone else know for sure? In my opinion, go with Pentax, and don't be in doubt! Part 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: Tips on Film Development temps
Bill, Thanks for the suggestion. I had not thought about using the fridge to cool the chemistry. Now I just need to get clearance from my wife :-) Delano on 6/12/02 12:57 PM, William Robb at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Delano Mireles With the onset of summer here in Texas I find myself having a difficult time controlling the temperature of my developing chemicals and so I come to y'all (Like I said - I'm from Texas) for any tips on keeping your soup at a consistent temp. I presume you are processing BW, as colour goes pretty warm. The best way for tropical processing is to cool the chemistry to processing temperature in a refrigerator and use a water bath to keep the temperature constant during processing. Ice can be used in the water bath to cool it, as required. This may not help much for paper processing, but temperature is not quite so critical for paper as it is for film. 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: RE: RE: HIE bad scrathes
If the scratches continued past where you had stopped shooting, I would say it was very possible that the photo lab had scratched your film. Possible from dirty racks in the film processor. However, since only the section of the film you ran through the camera is damaged, I would agree that it's probably the canister. Original Message Follows From: David Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: RE: RE: HIE bad scrathes Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 14:35:18 -0400 Begin Original Message Dave scribed Tom.I only wish.It was scracthed from frame 1 to were i stopped at frame 25 or 26.There were about 10 to 15 horizontal lines through out from 1 to 25. Then Tom So it was evenly scratched from the start to where it jammed? Yes.First few were light but very noticable. Then Dave Thanks.When i looked at the camera after removing the cannister all seemed ok.I had no idea this was going on until development. BTW there was N/C from the lab on proccess and proofs. Then Tom Do the scratches show up on the prints? Sometimes little scratches don't. Yes,some not as strong as others but they are there. Now I'm wondering if the cannister wasn't damaged. I've had a similar problem when the lip on the can gets a little crushed...that little extra pressure builds up until you can't advance anymore. Thats what i'm hoping.I have put through about 4-5 colour rolls and 5-6 BW rolls and now 4 rolls of IR.This is the only problem so far. I cannot see it being dust or dirt,if it is i got one big motha of a hole somewere :) I was just wondering if others have had bad cannister days too?? tv Dave - Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses 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 . _ Join the worlds largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.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: Are all Pentax Filters SMC?
I'd like to buy a circular polarizing filter, and had a few questions: 1. BH sells the Pentax Circular Polarizer, but doesn't specify that it is multi-coated. Does Pentax sell non-SMC filters? I don't think the Pentax polarizers are multicoated, at least the Japanese web site doesn't say so. 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: Agfa RSX II
Hi, Bill. In my experience, the RSX II 50 will behave differently when processed by different labs. From two labs here in Oslo, I have received images with a noticeable magenta cast which was not at all nice. However, I have also found a lab that do a decent job on this film. Last winter I tried it side by side with a Provia 100f on ice motifs. Ice is an ideal subject for testing colour casts. Both films were developed by the lab I knew to produce decent results with Agfa. Compared to the provia, the Agfa produced a slight magenta cast. The provia, however, produced a slight cyan cast. Don't think I would have noticed either without doing the comparison, but there it was. I also noticed that the RSX II is slightly more grainy than is Provia 100, and less contrasty. However, the RSX seem to have a half to one stop more latitude than the Provia. In my shots, this was noticeable in the highlights. In the ice there were more shades of white with the Agfa. Did my test with a Pentax 645 and A-120/4 macro on tripod. Exposure times were ca. 1-4 seconds. Jostein http://oksne.net - Original Message - From: Bill Owens [EMAIL PROTECTED] As most of you know, I'm somewhat of an Agfa fanatic. In my last order from BH, I had them send me a roll of the RSX II ISO 50. Has anyone else tried it, and if so, what's your opinion? Thanks Bill - - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: APS Film
You don't have to go that far. Just stay right here and read about digital. You'll get all the denial you can handle. Len --- -Original Message- From: Mark Roberts [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2002 1:29 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: APS Film For an interesting study of the phenomenon of denial, see the rec.photo.equipment.aps newsgroup ;-) -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.com - - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Re: RE: RE: HIE bad scrathes
Hi Jenny. I looked at the neg's and the scratching stops at the last frame shot.Both rolls were done together so the lab felt it was a camera problem. I was going to mention to them about the stiff winding but thought it should not matter.I will advise them in the future and hopfully IR roll number 4 will be clean. If daughter lets me on the computer tonight,i'll scan one and throw it on my tripod site. Dave Begin Original Message From: Jenny Wallace [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 15:09:29 -0400 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: RE: RE: HIE bad scrathes If the scratches continued past where you had stopped shooting, I would say it was very possible that the photo lab had scratched your film. Possible from dirty racks in the film processor. However, since only the section of the film you ran through the camera is damaged, I would agree that it's probably the canister. Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses 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: Eclipse Photo
Wendy Beard wrote: The picture of the day in Daniels's link looks like it was taken normally without any filters - otherwise how else would the golden gate bridge appear on the photo? [Snip] How do you do it? Hi Wendy, The picture on the NASA site is described in the caption as a time-lapse sequence. Typically, shots like these are taken through a very strong filter (typically an optical density of 5 or so, corresponding to a filter factor of ~100,000). To make things interesting, photographers sometimes take an additional exposure (on the same frame) without a filter, when the Sun is not in the field of view. Not sure if there was the typical late afternoon fog coming in off the ocean that day or not. If there was, then the exposure of the water and bridge was probably taken in the late afternoon, well before the start of the eclipse. 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: Agfa RSX II
bill, i have shot a few rolls of iso 100 film (120 roll), and liked it very much. cannot say anything negative about it. in fact, after the first roll was out, i went back to that store and bought two dozen more, so now it is what i shoot exclusively. oh, yes: it was a few months past expiration date, so i got it on the cheap. still, nothing negative. color's great, don't know about grain -- just haven't looked at large enough magnification, but i found absolutely nothing to complain. mishka From: Bill Owens Subject: Agfa RSX II Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 10:31:09 -0700 As most of you know, I'm somewhat of an Agfa fanatic. In my last order from BH, I had them send me a roll of the RSX II ISO 50. Has anyone else tried it, and if so, what's your opinion? Thanks Bill Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.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: media philosophy debate
There is no paradox. Although it's impractical to fully record any event as experienced (sight, sound, smell, temperature, cultural connections, emotional connections, etc.), an acceptable approximation would be a video or film record (with stereo binaural sound) made with a movie camera (digital or film) with a field of view matching the angle of view of your eyes (disregarding the binocular/stereo vision aspect). To match the experience of looking around to see the scene in its entirety, the camera would be attached to your head or, with a small videocam (lipstick camera), attached to your eyeglass frames. If it ran continuously during the event, and wasn't large or weird-looking enough to distract bystanders, you'd have a fair record of the event. If the camera was light enough and quiet enough, it wouldn't intrude on your reality. Photography, however, is quite different, in that it captures an instant selection of part of the scene, possibly with a visual or temporal perspective unavailable to naked human eyes, and reproduces that selection on a piece of paper or film, possibly with altered or reduced (bw) colors. It may even be a scene that only existed in the photographer's mind, his inner reality. A photograph is not reality, just as a statue of a person is not a person, nor is a painting of a person. Photography is a skill, an art, and a craft, and very enjoyable, which is why we're all here. 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: Eclipse Photo
You'll notice that the actual image of the sun is completely blown. So no filter needed if you don't mind that. As far as eye protection, you could easily compose the photo by shielding the sun with your hand in front of the lens. It also appears to be a fairly wide angle lens. So if you did get a peak of the sun it would not be much if any worse than if you did so without a lens. I probably would hesitate to do so with the 400mm however! PLEASE BE CAREFUL WITH YOUR EYES! wendy beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: From: Daniel J. Matyola Subject: Eclipse Photo There is a great photo of this week's eclipse on today's Astonomy Picture of the Day: http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html That is a brilliant photo! Wish I'd got to see it :-( There are a couple of good ones in the Spaceweather gallery too http://science.nasa.gov/spaceweather/eclipses/gallery_10june02.html One thing that puzzles me; The picture of the day in Daniels's link looks like it was taken normally without any filters - otherwise how else would the golden gate bridge appear on the photo? I thought that this was an absolute no-no and dangerous to the eyes to do this. Obviously I must be mistaken. Also a few of the other photos I have seen also appear to have been taken without filters. Are there any solar eclipse photographers on the list? How do you do it? Wendy wendy beard ottawa, canada http://www.beard-redfern.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 . Sign-up for Video Highlights of 2002 FIFA World Cup - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: MX
Hello all, I am looking for a fully functional MX, with or without winder. Please contact me off list if you have something for sale. Thanks, Eric - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Eclipse Photo
Well, Since the apparent motion of the sun is constant, all the photographer had to do was take a picture every X minuites. He took 18 frames (counting the number of suns in the picture), and the eclipse in San Fransiscio took T time. All he had to do to find X is simple math: T/18 = X Calculating exposure must have been tough though . . . he had to decide what the exposure should be, then divide it up so that all 18 exposures equalled the final exposure he needed. IL Bill smcforme wrote: I wonder what calculations the photographer used to get the nearly pefect spacing of each exposure? Daniel J. Matyola [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is a great photo of this week's eclipse on today's Astonomy Picture of the Day: http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html -- Daniel J. Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Stanley, Powers Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Suite203, 1170 US Highway 22 East http://danmatyola.com Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (908)725-3322 fax: (908)707-0399 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . Sign-up for Video Highlights of 2002 FIFA World Cup - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re[2]: Eclipse Photo
Hi, I read up on this stuff before the total eclipse of 1999 in Pasachoff's book, and although I didn't get any decent photos of my own I did learn a few things. The book includes examples similar to this one. The moon and the sun move at reasonably constant speeds relative to the earth, so we know how long it takes for the sun to travel its own diameter. It's also quite easy to work out the how much of the frame the sun will occupy for a given focal length. Since the start and end times of the eclipse are predictable, this information allows you to calculate when to start shooting, and how long the interval between exposures needs to be. It also lets you plan in advance roughly whereabouts in the frame the line of suns will be. That photo with the Golden Gate bridge must have taken an awful lot of planning and experience of eclipse photography. The Cambridge Eclipse Photography Guide by Jay Pasachoff and Michael Covington is full of information. Unfortunately there are no details of exlipses after 1999, but the technical photography information is very comprehensive. --- Bob mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Wednesday, June 12, 2002, 7:44:32 PM, you wrote: I wasn't refer to the consistency of the spacing, but the degree of spacing. As in how did he/she know how long to make each exposure so that each image of the sun did not overlap or be too far apart. Paris, Leonard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: An interval timer that took a picture every n seconds. Len I wonder what calculations the photographer used to get the nearly pefect spacing of each exposure? Daniel J. Matyola wrote: There is a great photo of this week's eclipse on today's Astonomy Picture of the Day: http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.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: Pentax Spare (35mm\67) parts on ebay
Whoops! the ebay ID of the seller is is jpd19 - or to go there copy all lines of the following URL into your browser: including the 'lude...25 bit :) http://cgi6.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItemsuserid=jpd19 inc lude=0since=-1sort=3rows=25 Enjoy! Oliver - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2002 12:44 PM Subject: Re: Pentax Spare (35mm\67) parts on ebay Oliver, You've got to send along the ebay seller's name. The link you supplied only works from your ebay account. Regards, Bob S. I found some shop that is closing, and is putting MANY spare parts (mostly covers and bodies) for 35mm Spotties and also 67 Pentax bodies. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Are all Pentax Filters SMC?
Wednesday, June 12, 2002, 3:31:15 PM, Antti-Pekka wrote: APV At 06:17 12.6.2002 -0700, Jeff wrote: I'd like to buy a circular polarizing filter, and had a few questions: 1. BH sells the Pentax Circular Polarizer, but doesn't specify that it is multi-coated. Does Pentax sell non-SMC filters? APV I have a 49mm Pentax Circular Polarized which is APV not SMC coated. So yes, Pentax makes (or made) them APV with and without SMC. Also the older Pentax filters are not SMC - when it's SMC, it says so. I think SMC is better than Hoya's HMC or SuperHMC by a bit, but it still reflects green back on the image if light source is in the frame. Just slightly less so than HMC, which is already very good in this regard. Use a ghostless filter for no secondary image of light source (of course not poss. with polariser). Also, most polarisers are less prone to flare due to the polarised light, I think. At least it looks so with my uncoated (or singlecoated) BW top-pol filter shot straight into the sun - look at www.volny.cz/fotof/scapes/autumn see drunken land pic - it's with this filter and 20mm lens. Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
100mm 2.8 Macro vs. 100mm 2.8
Hey gang... I currently have the M version of the 100mm f2.8. I really enjoy the results this lens produces. However, I'm in the market for a macro lens and I want to know how the f2.8 100mm Macro does for non-macro/portrait work. Is it as sharp or sharper that the m and a series lenses? Thanks. Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: any pdmlers in boston area?
I live in Derry, NH and work in Needham, Ma. Jim Fellows - Original Message - From: Mishka [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:56 PM Subject: any pdmlers in boston area? subj. -- just curious Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 100mm 2.8 Macro vs. 100mm 2.8
Aside from the bulk, the 100 f2.8 macro is a much sharper lens. Macro requires high correction, low distortion and flatness of field. The end result is a fantastic general purpose lens. Bob - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] However, I'm in the market for a macro lens and I want to know how the f2.8 100mm Macro does for non-macro/portrait work. Is it as sharp or sharper that the m and a series lenses? Thanks. Brendan MacRae - - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 100mm 2.8 Macro vs. 100mm 2.8
- Original Message - From: Brendan MacRae Subject: 100mm 2.8 Macro vs. 100mm 2.8 Hey gang... I currently have the M version of the 100mm f2.8. I really enjoy the results this lens produces. However, I'm in the market for a macro lens and I want to know how the f2.8 100mm Macro does for non-macro/portrait work. Is it as sharp or sharper that the m and a series lenses? Are you talking about the A100mm f/2.8 macro or the autofocus one? My PUG picture this month is a portrait shot with the A100mm f/2.8 macro. It's a pretty good portrait lens, actually. Until I got the 77mm, I hadn't seen a lens with higher resolution and contrast than the A100mm f/2.8 macro. The 77 may be sharper/contrastier. 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: 100mm 2.8 Macro vs. 100mm 2.8
brendan, one thing for sure: it's a hell of a lot more (1) heavier (2) expensive (i'd gess ~$700) (3) difficult to find i don't own it, but i used to have m100/2.8 and i'd guess any decent macro lens would be sharper. there are tons of very good used 3rd party macro lenses (i personally have a pka vivitar ser. 1 100/2.5 -- terrific glass, terrific build, does 1:1, and $135 is hard to beat; my only complain is that it focuses the wrong way). unless you are a collector, or have tons of spare cash and time, i see no reason whatsoever to lust for macro a*100/2.8 mishka From: Bmacrae Subject: 100mm 2.8 Macro vs. 100mm 2.8 Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 14:25:49 -0700 Hey gang... I currently have the M version of the 100mm f2.8. I really enjoy the results this lens produces. However, I'm in the market for a macro lens and I want to know how the f2.8 100mm Macro does for non- macro/portrait work. Is it as sharp or sharper that the m and a series lenses? Thanks. Brendan MacRae Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.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: film in the fridge?
This warning would be a tad late for me now since my film often stays in the camera a week or three...if it's not good to do this with frozen film, I'm in a heap o trouble... Cory - Original Message - From: Frantisek Vlcek [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2002 5:53 PM Subject: Re: film in the fridge? I was told it's paramount to shoot and process freezed film as soon as possible after getting it out of the fridge Is that true :) ? Thanks Frantisek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 100mm 2.8 Macro vs. 100mm 2.8
Use one ... compare the results to the $135.00 lens. Then tell us what you think. Oh, make a print larger than 4x6 ... Mishka wrote: there are tons of very good used 3rd party macro lenses (i personally have a pka vivitar ser. 1 100/2.5 -- terrific glass, terrific build, does 1:1, and $135 is hard to beat; my only complain is that it focuses the wrong way). unless you are a collector, or have tons of spare cash and time, i see no reason whatsoever to lust for macro a*100/2.8 scb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Mystic Color Lab does BW now Re: Cost of Black and White Film Processing?
harald_nancy wrote: Last time I used black and white, it was less expensive than color. Does anyone know a more cost effective lab for bw film processing? I'm not planning to develop and print my own bw. Back on May 21, I received an email from Mystic Color Labs that included this bit: Summer is also a great time to try our new classic black and white print service. When you send your true black and white film* to Mystic, youll get hand-crafted prints with a classic white border that will really make your photos stand out! (* Borders not available on C-41 Black White film) The email included a savings certificate good for $1.50 off each roll, good until July 1. Alas, I can't find their BW processing price on their website (http://www.mysticcolorlab.com/), but they do list this item for $11.95: #F036 1 Roll Agfa Classic Black and White Film and 1 Pre-Paid Processing Mailer... $11.95 I don't know what size prints you get, but the $11.95 for a roll+processing is a lot less than the processing-only prices other posters have quoted. I've never used mystic for BW, but I'm quite happy with the occasional print roll they process for me. (90% of my work are slides processed by Kodalux.) -- --Chris Webster, P.E. www.speakeasy.org/~cwebster -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: The elusive K 35mm f3.5
On Wed, 12 Jun 2002, smcforme wrote: I have been casually looking out for a SMC 35/3.5 in K-mount for months, and have not seen hide nor hair of it. I bought one in M42, and have seen 3 others for really decent prices. But in K-mount this thing must be fairly rare. Same story for the SMC 85/1.8. I just bought one of those in M42 as well. I was intending to start assembling a K-mount kit, but it would appear I'm getting pretty entrenched in the screw mount stuff. A while ago I saw one of these in a shop in San Luis Obispo, CA. I don't remember the name of the shop, but it's the one on the main street (I think it's Higuera St?). Anyway, it would be a matter of making a couple of calls to find out whether the lens is still there... j -- -- Juan J. Buhler | Lead FX Animator PDI | Photos at http://www.jbuhler.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: 100mm 2.8 Macro vs. 100mm 2.8
Bob, The pictures are gorgeous. But that shows how good the photographer is. At this resolution it tells next to nothing about the lens (except that it focuses really close :) But then again, for $300 (as was the target price), I would be tempted... Mishka From: Rfsindg Subject: Re: 100mm 2.8 Macro vs. 100mm 2.8 Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 17:34:48 -0700 From: Mishka unless you are a collector, or have tons of spare cash and time, i see no reason whatsoever to lust for macro a*100/2.8 William Robb replied: Obviously, you have never used one..g Bill, I looked at my PUG contributions... Lots with the A100/2.8 Macro. http://pug.komkon.org/01sep/Stail.html http://pug.komkon.org/01jul/bfly36.html http://pug.komkon.org/01jan/pointsettia.html http://pug.komkon.org/00sep/00sept/diamond.html http://pug.komkon.org/00marc/tulipb.html This is truly one of my favorite lenses. Regards, Bob S. Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.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: Two IR samples on my site
I actually like the effect of the sratches on Moon and Stars. Sign-up for Video Highlights of 2002 FIFA World Cup - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Are all Pentax Filters SMC?
Did the ghostless filters come in any sizes except for 49mm? all the ones i've seen are 49mm. - Original Message - From: Frantisek Vlcek [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Antti-Pekka Virjonen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, June 13, 2002 12:16 AM Subject: Re: Are all Pentax Filters SMC? Wednesday, June 12, 2002, 3:31:15 PM, Antti-Pekka wrote: APV At 06:17 12.6.2002 -0700, Jeff wrote: I'd like to buy a circular polarizing filter, and had a few questions: 1. BH sells the Pentax Circular Polarizer, but doesn't specify that it is multi-coated. Does Pentax sell non-SMC filters? APV I have a 49mm Pentax Circular Polarized which is APV not SMC coated. So yes, Pentax makes (or made) them APV with and without SMC. Also the older Pentax filters are not SMC - when it's SMC, it says so. I think SMC is better than Hoya's HMC or SuperHMC by a bit, but it still reflects green back on the image if light source is in the frame. Just slightly less so than HMC, which is already very good in this regard. Use a ghostless filter for no secondary image of light source (of course not poss. with polariser). Also, most polarisers are less prone to flare due to the polarised light, I think. At least it looks so with my uncoated (or singlecoated) BW top-pol filter shot straight into the sun - look at www.volny.cz/fotof/scapes/autumn see drunken land pic - it's with this filter and 20mm lens. Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: APS Film
At 15:41 12-6-2002 -0400, you wrote: Wednesday, June 12, 2002, 9:46:27 AM, you wrote: BJ Just wondering what the general consciences is on APS film format. BJ A few years ago, it was introduced with great fan fare as the next BJ revolution in film. Doesn't seem to have made much of an impact and it is BJ not that easy to get at times. In its defense, I purchased a Canon ELPH Jr. BJ a while back and it uses the APS system and I am impressed. The ELPH is BJ small enough that it can fit into a shirt pocket and the results from the BJ APS are not bad... I like the multiple formats. BJ From what I hear, there have not been any new APS cameras introduced lately BJ so I am wondering what its future is. BJ Cheers, BJ John BJ Nova Scotia BJ Canada A year or three back I bought a Canon Ixus (Elph?) in APS because of the small size and gorgeous looks. When the Digital Ixus came out I bought that because I loved the size and the design of it. I have since sold the APS Ixus (while I could still get some money for it!) The appeal of the small size of the APS cameras is there, it has just been superceded by digital. Once the digital Ixus came out, I had no more need for the APS as they both served the same purpose. My feeling is that a lot of other people will be thinking the same. Wendy --- Wendy Beard Ottawa, Canada mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] home page http://www.beard-redfern.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: 100mm 2.8 Macro vs. 100mm 2.8
Mishka [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bob, The pictures are gorgeous. But that shows how good the photographer is. At this resolution it tells next to nothing about the lens (except that it focuses really close :) But then again, for $300 (as was the target price), I would be tempted... I bought my SMC-F 100/2.8 macro from KEH for $269.00 It was listed as bargain condition because a tiny hole had been drilled through the filter ring, presumably to mount a ring flash. Filters still screw on and off just fine. The F version, by the way, is identical to the FA version except for cosmetics and the replacement of the focus limit switch with a focus friction control. -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.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: any pdmlers in boston area?
Cantabridgian myself. -Jeff --- John Mullan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, 12 Jun 2002 18:07:37 -0400, Jim Fellows wrote: I live in Derry, NH and work in Needham, Ma. Jim Fellows - Original Message - From: Mishka [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:56 PM Subject: any pdmlers in boston area? subj. -- just curious Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . I was born in Needham, and am now in Northern California. I was first bitten by the Pentax bug at Scorby's in 1969. I don't know the status of Scorby's, but the Greens are both gone now, nice people that took good care of their customers. John Mullan - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.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 .
Can you read German?
Hi, Are there any listers who read german that i could send a couple of lines of german text to, so they could tell what it means? The online translators are making a mess of it. Please contact me offlist at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 100mm 2.8 Macro vs. 100mm 2.8
Mishka wrote: According to photodo.com the MTF ratings are Grade: 4.6 35mm/MF Tokina AT-X 90/2,5 macro Grade: 3.9 35mm/AF Pentax SMC-FA Makro 100/2,8 Grade: 4.3 35mm/AF Pentax SMC-F 100/2,8 macro Grade: 4 35mm/MF Vivitar 105/2,5 Macro Series 1 so, yes, pentax has a lens that is a tad better than Vivitar. and still behind Tokina. Actually, the Tokina AT-X 90/2.5 is the same as the Vivitar 90/2.5 Macro (1:2). That Vivitar, as has been stated here before, boasted the highest resolution score in Popular Photography's tests for many years. I agree with Mishka entirely on this one. I have several quotes from Nikon users who say the Vivitar/Kiron 105 macro is as sharp as the Nikon; one sold his Nikon, seeing no point in keeping it. In a blind comparison, I doubt the Pentax would consistently be picked over the third-party macros as the winner. But then, I sold my SMC 28/2K and kept my Vivitar 28/1.9; sold my Pentax 50/1.4A and 50/1.2A and kept my Rikenon 50/2. For a photographer like me, who shoots primarily at ISO 400 and higher, ultimate sharpness isn't everything; I'll take sharp enough + great color (Vivitar 28/1.9) or fidelity (Rikenon, which happens to be sharper than the Pentaxes from f/2 to f/4.5). Paul Franklin Stregevsky - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 100mm 2.8 Macro vs. 100mm 2.8
Mishka, I agree about the resolution. You can't tell much over the internet. Still, I was surprised at how many of my PUG shots were with the macro. I believe that I chose these photos because the slides were special. They were exceptionally sharp, and drew my attention. ...And some of us bought this lens a long time ago, close to your price. Regards, Bob S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Bob, The pictures are gorgeous. But that shows how good the photographer is. At this resolution it tells next to nothing about the lens (except that it focuses really close :) But then again, for $300 (as was the target price), I would be tempted... Mishka From: Rfsindg Subject: Re: 100mm 2.8 Macro vs. 100mm 2.8 Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 17:34:48 -0700 From: Mishka unless you are a collector, or have tons of spare cash and time, i see no reason whatsoever to lust for macro a*100/2.8 William Robb replied: Obviously, you have never used one..g Bill, I looked at my PUG contributions... Lots with the A100/2.8 Macro. http://pug.komkon.org/01sep/Stail.html http://pug.komkon.org/01jul/bfly36.html http://pug.komkon.org/01jan/pointsettia.html http://pug.komkon.org/00sep/00sept/diamond.html http://pug.komkon.org/00marc/tulipb.html This is truly one of my favorite lenses. Regards, Bob S. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 200/2.5K deal at Adorama
I bought this lens several years ago and really enjoy it. One of the real joys of the lens I found was that it had a beautifully finished aluminum tripod mount custom-made for the lens. It really adds to the value and the usefulness of the lens.. Vic In a message dated 6/11/02 11:19:39 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Having had the good fortune recently to stumble upon, and acquire, this lens, I'd suggest that it's one sweet piece of glass. It's a wonderful focal range, not too big and not too small, so it handles well. I'll be getting the first roll of film back from the lab in a few days so I might be able to comment on the color aspects of it, but tonight I developed a roll of D 100, the last few frames taken with this lens. Very nice, sharp negatives. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: The elusive K 35mm f3.5
I stumbled across mine at a local camera shop several years ago. I think I paid 35-40 Cdn. About $20 American. And it's mint... Good luck in your search... In a message dated 6/12/02 3:17:17 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have been casually looking out for a SMC 35/3.5 in K-mount for months, and have not seen hide nor hair of it. I bought one in M42, and have seen 3 others for really decent prices. But in K-mount this thing must be fairly rare. Same story for the SMC 85/1.8. I just bought one of those in M42 as well. I was intending to start assembling a K-mount kit, but it would appear I'm getting pretty entrenched in the screw mount stuff. Oh well, long live Spotmatics I guess. Sign-up for Video Highlights of 2002 FIFA World Cup - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 Shop on Narita Airport
On my two passes through Narita, I was able to find Pentax gear in the duty free shops. As Peter says, not much for serious Pentaxers. Also, the prices are a bit higher than U.S. retail, about 40% over BH on the few items I looked at closely. Stan From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 12 Jun 2002 12:42:26 EDT Subject: Re: Pentax Shop on Narita Airport In a message dated 12/06/02 17:18:08 GMT Daylight Time, Bernd writes: Hi all, during a flight to Asia next way, I have a 3 hour stay at Tokyo Airport. Is there a possibilty to buy Pentax stuff in one of the Airport shops? I am looking for Limited lenses, especially the black ones which are not available in Europe. No. In a word. You might be able to buy the digibinos, though. The Airport shop stocks next to nothing for serious Pentaxers. In 3 hours you cannot get to central Tokyo and back, unless you are extremely lucky. Kind regards from sunny Brighton Peter - - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 100mm 2.8 Macro vs. 100mm 2.8
Little bit of a cheap shot here. I'm with Mishka. A Vivitar or Tokina is going to give you just as good results as the Pentax. The feel might be different but the end result is not. The vivitar Series One, Tokina ATX and the Kiron 105mm macros were all excellent lenses in their day and they still are today. Macro lenses are so good that most films don't do them justice. Guys, I love Pentax lenses too but there are plenty of other lenses that are just as good - some even better. Theses other lenses just don't hold their value the way the big name camera lenses do so they are always a better deal, unless you want to sell them. Vic In a message dated 6/12/02 5:30:40 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Use one ... compare the results to the $135.00 lens. Then tell us what you think. Oh, make a print larger than 4x6 ... Mishka wrote: - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: APS Film
- Original Message - From: wendy beard Subject: Re: APS Film A year or three back I bought a Canon Ixus (Elph?) in APS because of the small size and gorgeous looks. When the Digital Ixus came out I bought that because I loved the size and the design of it. I have since sold the APS Ixus (while I could still get some money for it!) The appeal of the small size of the APS cameras is there, it has just been superceded by digital. Once the digital Ixus came out, I had no more need for the APS as they both served the same purpose. My feeling is that a lot of other people will be thinking the same. I really do agree with this (laitm). The APS target market is the same one that is attracted to digital, and for that market, digital is more appealing than film. I give APS 5 years at most, until all industry support for it ceases. 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: Are all Pentax Filters SMC?
- Original Message - From: Paul Jones Subject: Re: Are all Pentax Filters SMC? Did the ghostless filters come in any sizes except for 49mm? all the ones i've seen are 49mm. I recall asking this a while back. I am pretty sure the answer was only 49mm. 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: 100mm 2.8 Macro vs. 100mm 2.8
I'm with you Paul. I have both the Pentax 100mm F4 macro and the Tokina ATX 90 F2.5. Both are excellent lenses but the Tokina gets more use primarily for its speed. Vic In a message dated 6/12/02 9:18:29 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Actually, the Tokina AT-X 90/2.5 is the same as the Vivitar 90/2.5 Macro (1:2). That Vivitar, as has been stated here before, boasted the highest resolution score in Popular Photography's tests for many years. I agree with Mishka entirely on this one. I have several quotes from Nikon users who say the Vivitar/Kiron 105 macro is as sharp as the Nikon; one sold his Nikon, seeing no point in keeping it. In a blind comparison, I doubt the Pentax would consistently be picked over the third-party macros as the winner. But then, I sold my SMC 28/2K and kept my Vivitar 28/1.9; sold my Pentax 50/1.4A and 50/1.2A and kept my Rikenon 50/2. For a photographer like me, who shoots primarily at ISO 400 and higher, ultimate sharpness isn't everything; I'll take sharp enough + great color (Vivitar 28/1.9) or fidelity (Rikenon, which happens to be sharper than the Pentaxes from f/2 to f/4.5). - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 100mm 2.8 Macro vs. 100mm 2.8
Bob: I think there are lots of reasons photographers gravitate to one or two lenses. It's not necessarily that the lens is better than the other lenses in their arsenal, it's often because they feel comfortable with that lens. A 100 F2.8 is a great lens whether it's a macro or not. I'll bet you like its feel, it's speed and the sharpness of the pictures keep you coming back to it. In a message dated 6/12/02 9:25:40 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Mishka, I agree about the resolution. You can't tell much over the internet. Still, I was surprised at how many of my PUG shots were with the macro. I believe that I chose these photos because the slides were special. They were exceptionally sharp, and drew my attention. ...And some of us bought this lens a long time ago, close to your price. Regards, Bob S. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
FS:SMC-M 150/3.5
I have a Pentax M 150mm F3.5 SMC lens that I would like to sell. It is beautiful condition. I can confidently say rate it as EX+. Even the inspection sticker looks good. The coating on this lens is amazing as expected. I'd like $145.00. If you're interested I can E-mail you a some pics tomorrow. Thanks! Marcus Sign-up for Video Highlights of 2002 FIFA World Cup - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: FS:SMC-M 150/3.5
Uh... I've got to start proof reading my messages. Sorry to anyone who had to wade through the grammer of my last message! smcforme [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a Pentax M 150mm F3.5 SMC lens that I would like to sell. It is beautiful condition. I can confidently say rate it as EX+. Even the inspection sticker looks good. The coating on this lens is amazing as expected. I'd like $145.00. If you're interested I can E-mail you a some pics tomorrow. Thanks! Marcus Sign-up for Video Highlights of 2002 FIFA World Cup - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . Sign-up for Video Highlights of 2002 FIFA World Cup - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
anyone knows about this lens?
Revuenon 55mm 1.2 lens, from description: This lens was made in Japan, most likely at the glass foundry of Tomioka that has also produced high-quality lenses for Yashica, Contax and Chinon. It was sold in Germany by the photo retail chain of Photo Quelle under their brand name Revuenon. Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.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: MLU trick: SP-F?
can't get mine to do it -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: FS:SMC-M 150/3.5
- Original Message - From: smcforme Subject: FS:SMC-M 150/3.5 I have a Pentax M 150mm F3.5 SMC lens that I would like to sell. It is beautiful condition. I can confidently say rate it as EX+. Even the inspection sticker looks good. The coating on this lens is amazing as expected. I'd like $145.00. If you're interested I can E-mail you a some pics tomorrow. FWIW, I've said it before, and I will say it again, this is one hell of a nice little lens. 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: 100mm 2.8 Macro vs. 100mm 2.8
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2002 8:52 PM Subject: Re: 100mm 2.8 Macro vs. 100mm 2.8 Little bit of a cheap shot here. I'm with Mishka. A Vivitar or Tokina is going to give you just as good results as the Pentax. The feel might be different but the end result is not. The vivitar Series One, Tokina ATX and the Kiron 105mm macros were all excellent lenses in their day and they still are today. Macro lenses are so good that most films don't do them justice. Guys, I love Pentax lenses too but there are plenty of other lenses that are just as good - some even better. Theses other lenses just don't hold their value the way the big name camera lenses do so they are always a better deal, unless you want to sell them. Vic Hell Vic, take a few more cheap shots!! Thats OK. The end result is different. The bokeh of the A 100mm f/2.8 is friggin amazing. I had one of those Vivitar 90mm f/2.5 macro lenses that went 1:1 with no extenders. Reputed to be a fine lens. I thought it was, to. Problem was, it had sucky bokeh. So much for art!!. Add to that the feel of the Pentax lens and the A 100mm f/2.8 macro is unbeatable. BTW, Photodo has proven themselves time and again to have worse that useless lens tests. They fall into the sky is pink, I read it on the internet category. 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: MLU trick: SP-F?
Mine just did it three times in a row. On Wednesday 12 June 2002 11:34 pm, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: can't get mine to do it -- Kenneth Archer, San Antonio, Texas [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Pentax-A 20mm f2.8...ohhh, ahhh
Well, I lucked out. My b-day present came today and this one is no paperweight! My source rated this one an 8+...it's more like a 9+! Almost perfect...what a gem. I'm thrilled. I saw that Richard Tillis was selling one for $549 not long ago. Mine was only $269 plus shipping. I love wides. Can't wait to shoot with this bad boy. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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-A 20mm f2.8...ohhh, ahhh
- Original Message - From: Brendan MacRae Subject: Pentax-A 20mm f2.8...ohhh, ahhh Well, I lucked out. My b-day present came today and this one is no paperweight! Welcome to the Brotherhood of the Glass... 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 .
165 Leaf Shutter lens
Just got back from shooting a family portrait. Outdoors in somewhat shady surroundings. I debated between the 90 or 165 leaf shutter so I could do some fill flash. I ended up using only the 165 for 5 rolls (50 frames). I can say that after working some with the 90 and now the 165, that the 165 design is much more foolproof. Having the shutter stay closed after the shot is a surefire reminder to cock the leaf for the next frame. On the 90, I tend to forget once in awhile. Also, sometimes my thumb hits the U/S switch on the bottom of the lens, causing it not to fire when I press the shutter release. Much more fiddley. I'm hoping things turn out well with it. Bruce - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
wasn't with my Pentax though!
Got second place! http://www.fotoforum.com/assignwinner.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 .
Agfa Portrait 160
I just got back some rolls shot at my daughter's 8th grade graduation. All in all, I shot 1 roll of Kodak Portra 800, 2 rolls of Agfa Portrait 160, 1 roll of Fuji NHG II and one 220 roll of Konica Portrait 160. I shot this variety due to changing light conditions and wanting to test the Agfa and Konica portrait films. I was somewhat surprised to see that the Agfa portrait roll shot indoors with flash showed major shine on all faces. No blown out highlights, more like shiny makeup that really showed up. One shot had a guy in it that had no makeup on and he still had some shiny areas. I have been shooting lots of Kodak Portra and some Fuji portrait films and have not really seen this. The outdoor fillflash Agfa looked fine, just this indoor roll where flash was the main light looked bad. Has anyone else heard of or experienced this with Agfa Portrait before? I still have a couple of rolls to test with. Bruce - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 Spare (35mm\67) parts on ebay
on 07/10/02 13:01, Oliver Raymond shared with me: Whoops! the ebay ID of the seller is is jpd19 - or to go there copy all lines of the following URL into your browser: including the 'lude...25 bit :) http://cgi6.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItemsuserid=jpd19 inc lude=0since=-1sort=3rows=25 Enjoy! Oliver Except that he/she has nothing for sale at this time, eh? What happened there? - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 12, 2002 12:44 PM Subject: Re: Pentax Spare (35mm\67) parts on ebay Oliver, You've got to send along the ebay seller's name. The link you supplied only works from your ebay account. Regards, Bob S. I found some shop that is closing, and is putting MANY spare parts (mostly covers and bodies) for 35mm Spotties and also 67 Pentax bodies. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 . JoMac, Pentaxian Pentax, Quadraphonic, Betamax, Macintosh and above the rest. k t, s e n Living life aw o almost parallel to, r yet ever so slightly o u t --- f - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
