Re: Rodenstock 6x loupe
I suspect that they are a US made or Mamiya US labelled product as they are not readily available in Aus, HK or Japan, they are pretty expensive too, mind you I'd really like to peer through the Mamiya 4x to 12x Zoom loupe, that's a range I'd pay for. I am quite certain they were made in Japan (obviousely from the same manufacturer). As I know, the brand Cabin has never been popular in HK. For the Japan market, there is a Japanese site so they must be available in Japan. http://www.cabin-kogyo.co.jp/ regards, Alan Chan _ 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 .
Flash for portrait
Let me say first off that Im new to the forum, asked my first question a few days ago and was amazed at how helpful everyone was. Thanks to all that responded. I have an AF 360 FGZ but I am new to the idea of dedicated flash. I will be using the flash unit on a 645NII. When I took my first portrait photos with straight flash not surprisingly the light was harsh and the shadows (on my makeshift sheet as a backdrop) harsher. I tried using a Photoflex On-Camera XTC II softbox to soften the light. I could tell that it did have some effect but nowhere near as soft as I would like. I dont have the money for a fancy lighting system or the room to set up a studio. Im just trying to find an optimum, inexpensive way to produce well lit photos without the harshness or shadows that professional studios make. Any and all ideas/comments are greatly appreciated. Stephen - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Rodenstock 6x loupe
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's a link to site by a guy trying and rating different loupes including the pentaxes. I saw that one from my web search yesterday. I have a _very_ limited choice down here... Cheers, - Dave http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ (out of date) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Flash for portrait
Hi Steven I hope you get lot's of answers to this one as I'm in the same boat. I've been trying several things with bouncing the flash from various surfaces - with varied success. I have just bought 2 meters of DIY Diffuser and some gold paper. The diffuser is just translucent material from a craft shop. My idea is to line a very large cardboard box with gold paper and crumpled aluminium foil and use the cloth over the opening. I'll poke the flash head into the box and put the flash in manual mode and do the calculations for distance. Any comments from other PDMLers? Cheers Simon -Original Message- From: Stephen Hoffman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Saturday, 29 June 2002 3:19 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Flash for portrait Let me say first off that I'm new to the forum, asked my first question a few days ago and was amazed at how helpful everyone was. Thanks to all that responded. I have an AF 360 FGZ but I am new to the idea of dedicated flash. I will be using the flash unit on a 645NII. When I took my first portrait photos with straight flash not surprisingly the light was harsh and the shadows (on my makeshift sheet as a backdrop) harsher. I tried using a Photoflex On-Camera XTC II softbox to soften the light. I could tell that it did have some effect but nowhere near as soft as I would like. I don't have the money for a fancy lighting system or the room to set up a studio. I'm just trying to find an optimum, inexpensive way to produce well lit photos without the harshness or shadows that professional studios make. Any and all ideas/comments are greatly appreciated. Stephen - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 .
Fuji Provia 100F: great film
Just got a roll of the Provia 100F, pushed to 320. Great film. Grain is visibly bigger than Sensia 100, but the color is truely briliant. Haven't tried it unpushed yet. I always have the Sensia processed by Fuji mailer. The Provia was done by AI. What do other people say about the difference? 1. Provia 100F is much better film? 2. AI processing is much better than Fuji mailer? Tonghang. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax K camera with slow shutter
Hi Bob, Dean is pretty good. http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/cameras/pentax_repair_shops.html Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California Bob S. wrote: Does anybody know a reliable repair service for old screwmount equipment in the USA? I bought an old K camera. It was a bit dirty, but cleaned up OK. It's really a pretty nice camera. The shutter speeds are sluggish, especially at the slow speeds. I worked the shutter some, but I think the slow speeds (at least) will need help. Any suggestions? Recommendations? 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: Pentax K camera with slow shutter
There's a list of repair facilities on Shel Belinkoff's site. Oakland Photographic Repair is listed there. I know they do a good job on screwmount equipment. I think most repair facilities will work on the old cameras and lenses. They're simple and parts are available. Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anybody know a reliable repair service for old screwmount equipment in the USA? I bought an old K camera. It was a bit dirty, but cleaned up OK. It's really a pretty nice camera. The shutter speeds are sluggish, especially at the slow speeds. I worked the shutter some, but I think the slow speeds (at least) will need help. Any suggestions? Recommendations? 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Rikenon P lens lineup (was: FS: XR Rikenon Macro 28-100/4, $90)
Paul, Will a Ricoh P series lens work in program mode on an A series Pentax such as a Super Program? Thanks, Jim Fellows - Original Message - From: Paul F. Stregevsky [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2002 12:39 AM Subject: Rikenon P lens lineup (was: FS: XR Rikenon Macro 28-100/4, $90) Jim Apilado [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Do you know what primes Ricoh made that the the P setting? Ricoh K-mount lenses before the P were called XR Rikenon. P lenses dropped the XR and are called simply Rikenon P. Ricoh's muticoating began to be applied before the P series; the MC on my 28-100 and my 300/4.5 is a beautiful purple-blue. Off the top of my head, the P (program) lineup included the following: Primes: 24/2.8P 28/2.8P 35/2.8P (some say the same design as Pentax M and A) 50/1.4P (a different design as its predecessor, and now multicoated) 50/2P (same design as its predecessor, still single-coated) 55/1.2P 100/2.8P 105/2.8P (105?) 1:1 macro 135/2.8P I don't think Ricoh's XR Rikenon 18/2.8 was converted to a P version. I'm nearly certain the XR Rikneon APO 300/4.5 was not. Before converting to the K mount, Ricoh made a wide series of screwmount lenses; I don't know how good they were. I believe a 20mm was among them. Not that you asked, but the P zooms included: 24-40/2.8 P zoom (evidently made by Tokina and identical except that Tokina's also works in Program setting for Pentax; thanks, Peter) 28-100/4 P 28-105 f/3.5-4.5 P 35-70 f/3.4-4.5 P (replacing the 3.5-4.5; I had the 3.4 vs. 3.5 backward a week ago) 70-210/3.9 P probably more (a slow 60-300? a slow 100-300?) Since Ricoh introduced its program bodies about the same time as Pentax (about 1983-84), many K-mount third-party lenses made after that included the P setting for Ricoh bodies as well as the A setting for Pentax. I believe that later specimens of the Vivitar 105/2.8 macro is one example. Such lenses make great sense for those wishing to mix up their body lineup with a P-type Ricoh. But beware, as has been stated here many times: Never put a Rikenon P lens on a Pentax autofocus body; the P pin will lock into the Pentax AF hole, and you may never get the lens off. 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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: Can a cracked body be fixed?
1002 uses now:) Begin Original Message From: David A. Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED] 6) Duct tape :) Cheers, 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: IT HAS BEEN LAUNCHED
Send the address to Paul Jones and he will add it to the PDML website ,site. 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: Fuji Provia 100F: great film
I have shot 1 roll of this and i like it,although i'm not a big chrome user just yet.I also just recieved a roll of Agfa RSXII 100 back from the lab and i think the colours are very good.Jump right out at ya. I took about 6 horse jumping pic's and they are very vibrant. Conclusion,i like the fuji AND agfa 100.To bad enlargements are going to be more than i anticipated.Will have to wait until a really good shot comes along. Dave Dave Begin Original Message From: Tonghang Zhou [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 03:08:10 -0700 (PDT) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Fuji Provia 100F: great film Just got a roll of the Provia 100F, pushed to 320. Great film. Grain is visibly bigger than Sensia 100, but the color is truely briliant. Haven't tried it unpushed yet. I always have the Sensia processed by Fuji mailer. The Provia was done by AI. What do other people say about the difference? 1. Provia 100F is much better film? 2. AI processing is much better than Fuji mailer? Tonghang. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Fuji Provia 100F vs Velvia ? Comments ?
Hmm.. this makes me think: What's the color like compared to Velvia which is ISO 50 ? It seems that people are either Velvia lovers or Velvia haters - I don't mind the film but if the colors on the Provia 100 are a little more subtle, it may be the film for me when it comes to chromes. Anyone ever try or use both ? Curious as always, Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of David Brooks Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2002 9:02 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Fuji Provia 100F: great film I have shot 1 roll of this and i like it,although i'm not a big chrome user just yet.I also just recieved a roll of Agfa RSXII 100 back from the lab and i think the colours are very good.Jump right out at ya. I took about 6 horse jumping pic's and they are very vibrant. Conclusion,i like the fuji AND agfa 100.To bad enlargements are going to be more than i anticipated.Will have to wait until a really good shot comes along. Dave Dave Begin Original Message From: Tonghang Zhou [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 03:08:10 -0700 (PDT) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Fuji Provia 100F: great film Just got a roll of the Provia 100F, pushed to 320. Great film. Grain is visibly bigger than Sensia 100, but the color is truely briliant. Haven't tried it unpushed yet. I always have the Sensia processed by Fuji mailer. The Provia was done by AI. What do other people say about the difference? 1. Provia 100F is much better film? 2. AI processing is much better than Fuji mailer? Tonghang. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
thanks for your assistance
a big special thankyou to the gropup all those people who have answered my desperate pleas for lens advice thankyou - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Battery grip
Hello all, Just a question. I am trying to build a battery grip for my PZ1-p but, instead of do it from scratch I was wondering if it is possible to cut a slot in the Pentax FDP Grip to hold 4 AA batteries. I don't have the grip so, before I buy it and try I would like to know from you guys who have it what is the material (plastic, metal?) and if there is space for 4 AA batteries. I am tired to wait for the http://www.wdcamengineering.com/pentax.htm battery grip they are promissing for a long time Regards Alex -- Alexandre A. P. Suaide, Ph.D. mailto::[EMAIL PROTECTED] Wayne State University - Detroit, MI - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
World Cup
Are there any photographers use Pentax equipment in World Cup? I can only see N and C from TV. == ¦ôÁɪG¾Æ¤â¾÷¡Ghttp://wc2002.sina.com.hk/game/ ³Ì·s¤â¾÷¹aÁn¡Ghttp://sms.sina.com.hk/cgi-bin/showringtone.cgi ¥@¬É¬×µu°T§Ö»¼¡Ghttp://sms.sina.com.hk/cgi-bin/subscription.cgi - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Flash for portrait
Stephen, I have used the Lumiquest Soft Box (not the mini) on several weddings and portraits with good success. It is relatively inexpensive (US $25.00) and will fit on your flash (uses velcro). The other thing to consider is the film. If you are not using portrait film, things may be stronger/harsher than you desire. Bruce Saturday, June 29, 2002, 12:18:38 AM, you wrote: SH Let me say first off that Im new to the forum, asked my first question a SH few days ago and was amazed at how helpful everyone was. Thanks to all that SH responded. SH I have an AF 360 FGZ but I am new to the idea of dedicated flash. I will be SH using the flash unit on a 645NII. When I took my first portrait photos with SH straight flash not surprisingly the light was harsh and the shadows (on my SH makeshift sheet as a backdrop) harsher. I tried using a Photoflex On-Camera SH XTC II softbox to soften the light. I could tell that it did have some SH effect but nowhere near as soft as I would like. I dont have the money for SH a fancy lighting system or the room to set up a studio. Im just trying to SH find an optimum, inexpensive way to produce well lit photos without the SH harshness or shadows that professional studios make. Any and all SH ideas/comments are greatly appreciated. SH Stephen SH - SH This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, SH go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to SH 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]: Fuji Provia 100F: great film
David, I feel about the same. Both films are wonderful. I could use either one but haven't been able to pick a clear winner. Perhaps price and availability would end up being the deciding factor. Bruce Saturday, June 29, 2002, 6:01:40 AM, you wrote: DB I have shot 1 roll of this and i like DB it,although i'm not a big chrome user just DB yet.I also just recieved a roll of Agfa RSXII DB 100 back from the lab and i think the colours DB are very good.Jump right out at ya. DB I took about 6 horse jumping pic's and they are DB very vibrant. DB Conclusion,i like the fuji AND agfa 100.To bad DB enlargements are going to be more than i DB anticipated.Will have to wait until a really DB good shot comes along. DB Dave DB Dave DB Begin Original Message DB From: Tonghang Zhou [EMAIL PROTECTED] DB Sent: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 03:08:10 -0700 (PDT) DB To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] DB Subject: Fuji Provia 100F: great film DB Just got a roll of the Provia 100F, pushed to DB 320. DB Great film. Grain is visibly bigger than DB Sensia 100, DB but the color is truely briliant. Haven't DB tried it DB unpushed yet. I always have the Sensia DB processed DB by Fuji mailer. The Provia was done by DB AI. What DB do other people say about the difference? DB 1. Provia 100F is much better film? DB 2. AI processing is much better than Fuji DB mailer? DB Tonghang. DB - DB This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail DB List. To unsubscribe, DB go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the DB directions. Don't forget to DB visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at DB http://pug.komkon.org . DB End Original Message DB Pentax User DB Stouffville Ontario Canada DB http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ DB http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses DB Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail DB - DB This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, DB go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to DB visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Fuji Provia 100F vs Velvia ? Comments ?
David, I lean toward the hater side, I suppose. Actually, it is more that I think it is a great film when the colors lose saturation (usually due to diffused or low light), to bring things back to normal. What I don't like is when it is used when the colors are already saturated and punchy. Then the results look too unreal. If you are a chrome shooter, Velvia is one to keep in the bag and use when the situation is right. Provia 100F or Agfa RSX 100 are both much better general purpose films. I think you would really like both of them. Provia is slightly lower contrast than RSX but great color. Try them both and see if you can pick a clear winner for you. Bruce Saturday, June 29, 2002, 6:52:09 AM, you wrote: DCS Hmm.. DCS this makes me think: DCS What's the color like compared to Velvia which is ISO 50 ? DCS It seems that people are either Velvia lovers or Velvia haters - I don't DCS mind the film but if the colors on the Provia 100 are a little more subtle, DCS it may be the film for me when it comes to chromes. DCS Anyone ever try or use both ? DCS Curious as always, DCS Dave DCS -Original Message- DCS From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] DCS [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of David Brooks DCS Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2002 9:02 AM DCS To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] DCS Subject: Re: Fuji Provia 100F: great film DCS I have shot 1 roll of this and i like DCS it,although i'm not a big chrome user just DCS yet.I also just recieved a roll of Agfa RSXII DCS 100 back from the lab and i think the colours DCS are very good.Jump right out at ya. DCS I took about 6 horse jumping pic's and they are DCS very vibrant. DCS Conclusion,i like the fuji AND agfa 100.To bad DCS enlargements are going to be more than i DCS anticipated.Will have to wait until a really DCS good shot comes along. DCS Dave DCS Dave DCS Begin Original Message DCS From: Tonghang Zhou [EMAIL PROTECTED] DCS Sent: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 03:08:10 -0700 (PDT) DCS To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] DCS Subject: Fuji Provia 100F: great film DCS Just got a roll of the Provia 100F, pushed to DCS 320. DCS Great film. Grain is visibly bigger than DCS Sensia 100, DCS but the color is truely briliant. Haven't DCS tried it DCS unpushed yet. I always have the Sensia DCS processed DCS by Fuji mailer. The Provia was done by DCS AI. What DCS do other people say about the difference? DCS 1. Provia 100F is much better film? DCS 2. AI processing is much better than Fuji DCS mailer? DCS Tonghang. DCS - DCS This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail DCS List. To unsubscribe, DCS go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the DCS directions. Don't forget to DCS visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at DCS http://pug.komkon.org . DCS End Original Message DCS Pentax User DCS Stouffville Ontario Canada DCS http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ DCS http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses DCS Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail DCS - DCS This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, DCS go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to DCS visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . DCS - DCS This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, DCS go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to DCS 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: Flash for portrait
- Original Message - From: Stephen Hoffman Subject: Flash for portrait I have an AF 360 FGZ but I am new to the idea of dedicated flash. I will be using the flash unit on a 645NII. When I took my first portrait photos with straight flash not surprisingly the light was harsh and the shadows (on my makeshift sheet as a backdrop) harsher. I tried using a Photoflex On-Camera XTC II softbox to soften the light. I could tell that it did have some effect but nowhere near as soft as I would like. I don't have the money for a fancy lighting system or the room to set up a studio. I'm just trying to find an optimum, inexpensive way to produce well lit photos without the harshness or shadows that professional studios make. Any and all ideas/comments are greatly appreciated. The trick is to make the light source as large as possible. If the photoflex isn't big enough, try making a largish bounce reflector out of white foamcore. The foamcore is attached to the flash head (elastic bands), and the flash is fired straight up into it. Bend the foamcore at a 45ºangle over the head and it will bounce the light to the subject. I have seen some very large reflectors made with this method. 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 .
FA* Lenses: Do you think we will see any more...
...or do you think they were finished with the 200mm macro? I must say, they are far from being a complete 'pro' lens series, with nothing wider than a 24, no fast 50's, and no primes larger than 85 till the 2 - 200's. Seems a shame, but I wonder if this limited lens philosophy of connoiseurism has stopped progress on this very fine line of lenses that I have invested a lot of money in. I guess the deal was the 28-70, the 80-200, and the 250 - 600 should cover it all, along with the 24, 85, and 200 macro, as well as a few supertelephoto primes. The limiteds are lovely but limited. I for one hope the FA* series continues, especially WITH powerzoom. Cameron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Battery grip
Alex, The FDP grip is plastic and at least 2 piece, a moulded exterior and a plastic bottom plate that fits against the camera bottom. 4 or 6 screws hold this piece to the exterior. I think the grip is thick enough for batteries and long enough too, covering the entire bottom of the PZ-1p. You would have to take it apart to see if you could remove stuff and put the batteries in. There is room for batteries depending on the internal structures. There is the big wheel that holds a screw for the tripod socket (this is how the grip attaches). There is also a metal base plate on FDP grip for the new tripod socket. And finally, the grip strap attaches to a metal bar embedded in the bottom of the moulded plastic base. I think you've got to take one apart to tell. Regards, Bob S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Just a question. I am trying to build a battery grip for my PZ1-p but, instead of do it from scratch I was wondering if it is possible to cut a slot in the Pentax FDP Grip to hold 4 AA batteries. I don't have the grip so, before I buy it and try I would like to know from you guys who have it what is the material (plastic, metal?) and if there is space for 4 AA batteries. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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: Fuji Provia 100F vs Velvia ? Comments ?
David Chang-Sang [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What's the color like compared to Velvia which is ISO 50 ? It seems that people are either Velvia lovers or Velvia haters - I don't mind the film but if the colors on the Provia 100 are a little more subtle, it may be the film for me when it comes to chromes. Anyone ever try or use both ? Hi Dave, I've been a Velvia user since its introduction. In the past the results I could obtain from that film were not to my expectations. More than excessively saturated, the colours were unreal... I tink there was some kind of problem about its compatibility with some processing labs. Now I like it a lot and it's my film of choice when I travel. What I still do not like about it is its excessive tendency to let the shadows go completely black if you underexpose. It's not the kind of film I like to use in a bright sunny day, even if its speed makes this statement a sort of nonsense... When I discovered the Provia 100F, though, I thought I had found MY slide film. The colours are more 'real' and the contrast is a lot more manageable. Its colour rendition is so neutral that compared to the Velvia it seems a bit (a tiny bit) dull. I use extensively the Provia 100F in 120 format, for paid assignments, when I shot in mixed light conditions (I mean very mixed: daylight plus flashlight plus neon light...): that's where it is really unbeatable. I really like its ability to keep a lot of detail in the shadows. Hope this helps. Gianfranco = 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 .
SMC Pentax 35mm f/3.5 K lens on eBay
Somebody mentioned a while back that they were looking for this. It does seem to be fairly rare. There have been none on eBay recently, and KEH doesn't have one. I have put one up for sale at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1362889643 and it really is a very good lens. _ 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: Re[2]: Fuji Provia 100F: great film
I think the prices of them in this area are very close within a few cents each per roll.Some times the local lab near work runs out of the Fuji,thats why i tried the Agfa. I have a few rolls of the Agfa in 120 format.Now those are nice neg's :) Dave Begin Original Message From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 08:31:47 -0700 To: David Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re[2]: Fuji Provia 100F: great film David, I feel about the same. Both films are wonderful. I could use either one but haven't been able to pick a clear winner. Perhaps price and availability would end up being the deciding factor. Bruce Saturday, June 29, 2002, 6:01:40 AM, you wrote: DB I have shot 1 roll of this and i like DB it,although i'm not a big chrome user just DB yet.I also just recieved a roll of Agfa RSXII DB 100 back from the lab and i think the colours DB are very good.Jump right out at ya. DB I took about 6 horse jumping pic's and they are DB very vibrant. DB Conclusion,i like the fuji AND agfa 100.To bad DB enlargements are going to be more than i DB anticipated.Will have to wait until a really DB good shot comes along. DB Dave DB Dave DB Begin Original Message DB From: Tonghang Zhou [EMAIL PROTECTED] DB Sent: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 03:08:10 -0700 (PDT) DB To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] DB Subject: Fuji Provia 100F: great film DB Just got a roll of the Provia 100F, pushed to DB 320. DB Great film. Grain is visibly bigger than DB Sensia 100, DB but the color is truely briliant. Haven't DB tried it DB unpushed yet. I always have the Sensia DB processed DB by Fuji mailer. The Provia was done by DB AI. What DB do other people say about the difference? DB 1. Provia 100F is much better film? DB 2. AI processing is much better than Fuji DB mailer? DB Tonghang. DB - DB This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail DB List. To unsubscribe, DB go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the DB directions. Don't forget to DB visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at DB http://pug.komkon.org . DB End Original Message DB Pentax User DB Stouffville Ontario Canada DB http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ DB http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses DB Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail DB - DB This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, DB go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to DB visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . End Original Message Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ 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:Ricoh P Lenses
Ricoh P lenses will not work in program mode of Pentax cameras. HOWEVERmost 3rd party manual focus lenses (with the PK-A/R mount) from Sigma and Tokina, plus Tamron adaptall, will work with both in program mode. By the way, the Ricoh 105/2.8 Macro is Ricoh only and absolutely greatVivitar 105/2.8 Macro is PK-A ONLYnot a PK-A/R. Robert James In a message dated 6/29/02 9:07:03 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Date: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 08:20:56 -0400 From: Jim Fellows [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Rikenon P lens lineup (was: FS: XR Rikenon Macro 28-100/4, $90) Paul, Will a Ricoh P series lens work in program mode on an A series Pentax such as a Super Program? 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: Battery grip
PZ!-p will not work correctly with 4 AA batteries in any case because of specific electronic. It is same with Canon EOS-5 which also have dummy grip. Andreas Wirtz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello all, Just a question. I am trying to build a battery grip for my PZ1-p but, instead of do it from scratch I was wondering if it is possible to cut a slot in the Pentax FDP Grip to hold 4 AA batteries. I don't have the grip so, before I buy it and try I would like to know from you guys who have it what is the material (plastic, metal?) and if there is space for 4 AA batteries. I am tired to wait for the http://www.wdcamengineering.com/pentax.htm battery grip they are promissing for a long time Regards Alex -- Alexandre A. P. Suaide, Ph.D. mailto::[EMAIL PROTECTED] Wayne State University - Detroit, MI - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Rikenon P lens lineup (was: FS: XR Rikenon Macro 28-100/4, $90)
Jim Fellows [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Paul, Will a Ricoh P series lens work in program mode on an A series Pentax such as a Super Program? Jim, No. 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 .
SMC F 100-300/4.5-5.6 doesn't focus to infinity
My SMC F 100-300/4.5-5.6 doesn't focus to infinity even on the most left position of focus knob. Problem is same on my 5 manual and autofocus cameras. Even lens will go to service on monday I want to get information if anyone of you noticed same problem and how to fix it. Lens has no visible sign of any damage outside and inside. Thanks for answer, Andreas Wirtz 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: Battery grip
And what about the grip those guys are building? (see link below) They claim it works. Have you tested it? Alex -- Alexandre A. P. Suaide, Ph.D. mailto::[EMAIL PROTECTED] Wayne State University - Detroit, MI - Original Message - From: Andreas Wirtz [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2002 2:49 PM Subject: Re: Battery grip PZ!-p will not work correctly with 4 AA batteries in any case because of specific electronic. It is same with Canon EOS-5 which also have dummy grip. Andreas Wirtz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello all, Just a question. I am trying to build a battery grip for my PZ1-p but, instead of do it from scratch I was wondering if it is possible to cut a slot in the Pentax FDP Grip to hold 4 AA batteries. I don't have the grip so, before I buy it and try I would like to know from you guys who have it what is the material (plastic, metal?) and if there is space for 4 AA batteries. I am tired to wait for the http://www.wdcamengineering.com/pentax.htm battery grip they are promissing for a long time Regards Alex -- Alexandre A. P. Suaide, Ph.D. mailto::[EMAIL PROTECTED] Wayne State University - Detroit, MI - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Re[2]: Fuji Provia 100F: great film
You can get the Agfa Portrait 160 for $3.99 CDN a roll at Henry's. It's not a bad film for portraits, but I found the background color a bit murky (maybe it's the extra grain I see). The Fuji NPS, while not as nice for portraits, has much better overall performance. At $5.50 CDN it's pretty decent. There's a Fuji lab at Denison and Woodbine. Their prices on Fuji film is great, but you have to buy in 5 lots Jeff - Original Message - From: David Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2002 1:11 PM Subject: Re: Re[2]: Fuji Provia 100F: great film I think the prices of them in this area are very close within a few cents each per roll.Some times the local lab near work runs out of the Fuji,thats why i tried the Agfa. I have a few rolls of the Agfa in 120 format.Now those are nice neg's :) Dave Begin Original Message From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 08:31:47 -0700 To: David Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re[2]: Fuji Provia 100F: great film David, I feel about the same. Both films are wonderful. I could use either one but haven't been able to pick a clear winner. Perhaps price and availability would end up being the deciding factor. Bruce Saturday, June 29, 2002, 6:01:40 AM, you wrote: DB I have shot 1 roll of this and i like DB it,although i'm not a big chrome user just DB yet.I also just recieved a roll of Agfa RSXII DB 100 back from the lab and i think the colours DB are very good.Jump right out at ya. DB I took about 6 horse jumping pic's and they are DB very vibrant. DB Conclusion,i like the fuji AND agfa 100.To bad DB enlargements are going to be more than i DB anticipated.Will have to wait until a really DB good shot comes along. DB Dave DB Dave DB Begin Original Message DB From: Tonghang Zhou [EMAIL PROTECTED] DB Sent: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 03:08:10 -0700 (PDT) DB To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] DB Subject: Fuji Provia 100F: great film DB Just got a roll of the Provia 100F, pushed to DB 320. DB Great film. Grain is visibly bigger than DB Sensia 100, DB but the color is truely briliant. Haven't DB tried it DB unpushed yet. I always have the Sensia DB processed DB by Fuji mailer. The Provia was done by DB AI. What DB do other people say about the difference? DB 1. Provia 100F is much better film? DB 2. AI processing is much better than Fuji DB mailer? DB Tonghang. DB - DB This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail DB List. To unsubscribe, DB go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the DB directions. Don't forget to DB visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at DB http://pug.komkon.org . DB End Original Message DB Pentax User DB Stouffville Ontario Canada DB http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ DB http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses DB Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail DB - DB This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, DB go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to DB visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . End Original Message Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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:Ricoh P Lenses
Just purchased a Vivitar Series I 19-35/3.5-4.5. I also own a Series I 28-105/2.8-3.8. Both lenses are of the PK-A/R variety. I use them on my SP and my XR-X. Jeff - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2002 2:11 PM Subject: Re:Ricoh P Lenses Ricoh P lenses will not work in program mode of Pentax cameras. HOWEVERmost 3rd party manual focus lenses (with the PK-A/R mount) from Sigma and Tokina, plus Tamron adaptall, will work with both in program mode. By the way, the Ricoh 105/2.8 Macro is Ricoh only and absolutely greatVivitar 105/2.8 Macro is PK-A ONLYnot a PK-A/R. Robert James In a message dated 6/29/02 9:07:03 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Date: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 08:20:56 -0400 From: Jim Fellows [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Rikenon P lens lineup (was: FS: XR Rikenon Macro 28-100/4, $90) Paul, Will a Ricoh P series lens work in program mode on an A series Pentax such as a Super Program? 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Battery grip
This was official information from Pentax service. Mostly camera will work, but from time to time there would be malfunctions. I believe this information, because Pentax really don't have any other reason not to put AA batteries in grip. Andreas Wirtz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And what about the grip those guys are building? (see link below) They claim it works. Have you tested it? Alex -- Alexandre A. P. Suaide, Ph.D. mailto::[EMAIL PROTECTED] Wayne State University - Detroit, MI - Original Message - From: Andreas Wirtz To: Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2002 2:49 PM Subject: Re: Battery grip PZ!-p will not work correctly with 4 AA batteries in any case because of specific electronic. It is same with Canon EOS-5 which also have dummy grip. Andreas Wirtz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hello all, Just a question. I am trying to build a battery grip for my PZ1-p but, instead of do it from scratch I was wondering if it is possible to cut a slot in the Pentax FDP Grip to hold 4 AA batteries. I don't have the grip so, before I buy it and try I would like to know from you guys who have it what is the material (plastic, metal?) and if there is space for 4 AA batteries. I am tired to wait for the http://www.wdcamengineering.com/pentax.htm battery grip they are promissing for a long time Regards Alex -- Alexandre A. P. Suaide, Ph.D. mailto::[EMAIL PROTECTED] Wayne State University - Detroit, MI - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 . 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: FA* Lenses: Do you think we will see any more...
I'm not too sure that powerzoom would work well with an FA*50mm f/1.2, but I'd be happy to have one even without powerzoom. ;-) Len --- The limiteds are lovely but limited. I for one hope the FA* series continues, especially WITH powerzoom. Cameron - - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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: Fuji Provia 100F vs Velvia ? Comments ?
Fuji Provia F and Ektachrome 100VS are both more subtle than Velvia. Yet both are quite saturated and brilliant. I prefer the Kodak. Paul David Chang-Sang wrote: Hmm.. this makes me think: What's the color like compared to Velvia which is ISO 50 ? It seems that people are either Velvia lovers or Velvia haters - I don't mind the film but if the colors on the Provia 100 are a little more subtle, it may be the film for me when it comes to chromes. Anyone ever try or use both ? Curious as always, Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of David Brooks Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2002 9:02 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Fuji Provia 100F: great film I have shot 1 roll of this and i like it,although i'm not a big chrome user just yet.I also just recieved a roll of Agfa RSXII 100 back from the lab and i think the colours are very good.Jump right out at ya. I took about 6 horse jumping pic's and they are very vibrant. Conclusion,i like the fuji AND agfa 100.To bad enlargements are going to be more than i anticipated.Will have to wait until a really good shot comes along. Dave Dave Begin Original Message From: Tonghang Zhou [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sat, 29 Jun 2002 03:08:10 -0700 (PDT) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Fuji Provia 100F: great film Just got a roll of the Provia 100F, pushed to 320. Great film. Grain is visibly bigger than Sensia 100, but the color is truely briliant. Haven't tried it unpushed yet. I always have the Sensia processed by Fuji mailer. The Provia was done by AI. What do other people say about the difference? 1. Provia 100F is much better film? 2. AI processing is much better than Fuji mailer? Tonghang. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 .
what is the filter size of the tamron 80-200mm f2.8 zoom
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PENTAX TO TOTALLY REVAMP ITS DIGITAL LINEUP IN JULY!
I have it on good authority that Pentax will be revamping its digital cameras. The Optio 330/430 will be gone, moving up to 5 6 megs respectively, possibly in a whole new camera, and we will quite probably see the long awaited digital SLR. They are not going to wait for Photokina in the fall. Remember, you heard it here first. A Canadian leak. Cameron. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
LX question
Hi, I bought an LX recently but haven't had much chance to use until yesterday. One thing I noticed is that the back is difficult to close. My other cameras (MXs, MZ5n etc) will all snap shut just by pressing the back, but on this one I have to hold the back shut and then pull the rewind crank out and back in again (i.e. same as for opening the back) for the lock to click into place. Is this the normal behaviour of the LX's superior sealing or does something need adjusting? I plan to put it in for a CLA soon, but don't want to make a fool of myself complaining about something which may be normal. thanks, Paul Ewins - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Any experience with Rikenon P 28mm 1:2.8 ?
I just became the proud owner of a Rikenon P 28mm 1:2.8 . I assume it will outperform my current Vivitar 28mm 1:2.8 . Anyone had any experience with this lens? Can I expect the same kind of great results I get from my 50mm 1:1.7 ? Did I get a good buy at $40.00? Thanks for the info. -Jeff - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Linear Polarizers and PZ-1P Autofocus
I recently bought a used Polarizer at a local camera shop. N***n brand. The filter itself just says Polar 52mm N***n Japan. It came with a N***n Filter case marked CP-4 I bought it thinking it could come in Handy with my Ricoh KR-30SP. I was shocked the the autofocus on my PZ-1p seems to work fine with the filter on in whichever orientation I put it. Did I score a Circular polarizer for $5.00? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Rodenstock 6x loupe
I checked out the loupe today. Its not too bad at all - a little bit of barrel distortion and the sharpness contrast looked good, although I didn't have anything to compare it with. The eye relief wasn't quite as good as I anticipated, and because I wear glasses I lose a little bit off the extreme corners and get just a touch more distortion. Having thought a bit more about my needs I will probably stick with my 3x loupe for previewing slides, and the 10x for checking sharpness. I do have a projector for when I want a big full-frame image :) Cheers, - Dave http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ (out of date) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Battery grip
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Just a question. I am trying to build a battery grip for my PZ1-p but, instead of do it from scratch I was wondering if it is possible to cut a slot in the Pentax FDP Grip to hold 4 AA batteries. I don't have the grip so, before I buy it and try I would like to know from you guys who have it what is the material (plastic, metal?) and if there is space for 4 AA batteries. Its plastic so there's no problem machining it. I am not sure if you would be able to fit 4 AA's in there. You just reminded me that I wanted to buy a better set of jewellers screwdrivers to take mine to bits :) Regardless of that, the grip really does improve the handling of the Z- 1p. If you have large hands it gives your little finger something to rest on as well. Cheers, - Dave http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ (out of date) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Fuji Provia 100F vs Velvia ? Comments ?
David Chang-Sang wrote: What's the color like compared to Velvia which is ISO 50 ? Much less saturated. Probably on-par with Kodak's E100S (I use SW quite a lot but have not tried plain S yet). I am also quite fond of Provia 400F. From the couple of rolls I tried out once, It has a nice palette. Cheers, - Dave http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ (out of date) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: LX question
- Original Message - From: Paul Ewins Subject: LX question Hi, I bought an LX recently but haven't had much chance to use until yesterday. One thing I noticed is that the back is difficult to close. My other cameras (MXs, MZ5n etc) will all snap shut just by pressing the back, but on this one I have to hold the back shut and then pull the rewind crank out and back in again (i.e. same as for opening the back) for the lock to click into place. Is this the normal behaviour of the LX's superior sealing or does something need adjusting? I plan to put it in for a CLA soon, but don't want to make a fool of myself complaining about something which may be normal. That is not normal. 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: A* 600mm f5.6
I bought the KEH lens after much deliberation, and with the help of this post. Hey, congratulations, William. Welcome to the Baby 600 Club. (Well, the 600/5.6 is a mere baby, compared to the larger and heavier 600/4 - g.) It came today, and I'll send my initial impressions (hopefully something more erudite than my present WOW!!) later, I'm looking forward to your feedback. but I'm wondering where you got the manuals. Mine did not come with any manual, and I'd like to get a hold of one. I'll check the Pentax site in a minute, I think I remember the 4-in-1 manual being there in .pdf format, but not the dedicated one. My lens came from KEH with the 4-in-1 manual, and that's all that I thought was available for some time (and I think that's all that is available for this lens on the Pentax USA site). However, the dedicated A* 600/5.6 manual popped up on eBay and I quickly BINned it. However, I really don't think that there's anything in the dedicated manual that isn't also in the 4-in-1 manual (except that it's not cluttered with extra text and images related to the other three big A* lenses). I've got plans to scan and publish (as PDF files) a number of my not-so-common manuals. When I do, I'll put 'em on my web site. Now you've gotta get hold of the A 1.4X-L and A 2X-L TC's, too - g. Enjoy that lens - it's a good one, and you'll get some good shots with it. Fred - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: LX question
Paul, That's not normal. Regards, Bob S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I bought an LX recently but haven't had much chance to use until yesterday. One thing I noticed is that the back is difficult to close. My other cameras (MXs, MZ5n etc) will all snap shut just by pressing the back, but on this one I have to hold the back shut and then pull the rewind crank out and back in again (i.e. same as for opening the back) for the lock to click into place. Is this the normal behaviour of the LX's superior sealing or does something need adjusting? I plan to put it in for a CLA soon, but don't want to make a fool of myself complaining about something which may be normal. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: LX question
Is this the normal behaviour of the LX's superior sealing or does something need adjusting? I plan to put it in for a CLA soon, but don't want to make a fool of myself complaining about something which may be normal. It's definitely not normal, Paul, so you probably should report it when you send it for the CLA. Fred - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Fuji Provia 100F vs Velvia ? Comments ?
this makes me think: What's the color like compared to Velvia which is ISO 50 ? It seems that people are either Velvia lovers or Velvia haters - I don't mind the film but if the colors on the Provia 100 are a little more subtle, it may be the film for me when it comes to chromes. Anyone ever try or use both ? There is no comparsion. For landscape shots, everything just looks better on Velvia. regards, Alan Chan _ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: LX question
It indicates your LX haven't been serviced for quite some time and need an overhaul. If you keep using it without CLA, the contacts on the back would wear out. 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 .
