Re: Pentax poster.... (for Aussies)
Rob Studdert wrote: > I'd be happy to act as Aussie distributor given some commitment from > locals. Any takers? How about NZ 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 Cheers, - Dave http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ (out of date) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.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: About the "1952-2002 - 50 years of Pentax SLR cameras" poster
Dario Bonazza 2 wrote: > Ok, this said, here are the news about the "1952-2002 - 50 years of Pentax > SLR cameras" poster. What happens if Pentax releases a new SLR during this year? Will you update the poster? :) Seriously, I may be interested in one of these. I assume the price to send to NZ is about the same as Australia... Cheers, - Dave http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ (out of date) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.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: FS: Pentax 300mm 4.5 A autofocus telphotozoom
wayne master of jelly wrote: > Purchased this one and the 400mm FA as well found i was using the 400 more > so sadly it has to go it is a very sharp and crisp lens for sale here > first then in about 10 days ebay i want $700 australian (350-380 american) > for it plus postage or nearest offer What do you think of the 400, Wayne? I just got one but I can't give it a lot of exercise right now due to the dull winter light (why is it always cloudy at the weekend?). Cheers, - Dave http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ (out of date) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.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: Equipment Insurance
Stephen Moore wrote: > I'm not a pro shooter, hope but never expect to be -- but if somebody > wants to buy a print, or offers me money to go shoot some event (and I > think I can handle it), I'm certainly not going to say no. I'm in much the same situation as you there. The easiest thing you can do is to ask the company to define "pro" (don't ask us, we can't decide). I'd love to start selling big framed prints but since I haven't even finished organising last years slides, that dream's a long way off yet... > So is the best strategy simply to lie to the agent? ;-) No. If you're caught you won't get insurance. > The extent of coverage also varied from company to company. Worst > case was the actual price paid for the specific covered item. > The rest would pay actual cash value of a comparable item, e.g., > if I paid KEH $200 for a used item 4 years ago, and it now goes > for $300, it should be insured for the higher amount. So what > does one do in cases where the (used) item comes available > infrequently, seldom, or rarely? With my insurance company I had to insure my gear in my household contents. They would not allow me to create a separate policy just for my photographic equipment. I had to upgrade to the "premier" policy to get replacement value cover. Anything worth more than NZ$2,000 has to be specifically declared, so I had to get some written replacement-value quotes from the camera shop. A lot of my gear is not replaceable so it was quoted with the nearest- equivalent new product, eg FA300/4.5 for A*300/4, MZ-S for Z-1p. Despite the replacement gear being newer I still couldn't bear to think of losing my old manual focus lenses. When I insured my gear early this year, my policy was out of date anwyay. Even though the total insured value more than doubled, plus upgrading to a better policy, it only costs me a few dollars more per month. And I now have a little more peace-of-mind. 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 .
FS Friday: For Your Consideration Prior to E*ay
As mentioned earlier.. here goes nothing :( FS: K1000 body - in KEH EX to EX+ condition - small mark on external top of prism BUT other than that everything is bang on and in perf condition. Also has all the little do-dads that cover up the sync connectors and comes with body cap. Asking $80 US plus shipping or decent fair offer :) SMC-M 135mm f3.5 - Yep.. it's the same one that everyone raves about on Stan Halpin's site. Comes in KEH EX+ to LN- condition with both caps.. I'll be kicking myself for letting it go.. but now that I have the 35-105 zoom the 135 seems a bit too close for comfort to the 105 top end. Asking $60 US plus shipping. Nothing below $50. SMC-M 28 f2.8 - Ya... it's not "as good" as say the f3.5 that everyone talks about but it's 28mm.. what more do you want ? :) Ok.. it's fast too.. there.. and clean.. and in the same KEH EX+ condition but with a wee bit of brassing on it. Asking $65 US plus shipping. Nothing below $55 s'il vous plait :) (yes yes.. I know.. it's not on topic here BUT) Leica CL with 40mm f2 Summicron Lens - It's in "user" condition - KEH BGN to EX condition - a fair amount of brassing, one ding (no affect on range finder focussing), meter is bang on, and the glass is perfect. Comes with rubber lens shade, and Hoya filter which lives on the little lens and a Canon strap.. ya.. I know.. weird.. but hey.. that's how I got it :) Asking $525 US plus shipping Interested ? If so, contact me off list. I should have pics if required by tomorrow/today sometime and I plan on posting these on Ebay sunday evening so y'all got till then ya hear ? :) 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: KX (was: Re: Pentax MX)
From a 1979 special number of Chasseur d'Images. Total number of cameras surveyed: about 15,000 ModelAB C D N*k*n f 9 78 0,7 0,37 pentax kx 10 32 0,7 1,30 N*k*n el26 24 1,8 0,63 leica all 20 129 2,4 1,10 C*n*n f113 42 2,6 0,47 pentax sp5/1000 24 111 2,9 0,53 N*k*n ft42 120 3,0 0,20 C*nt*x rts 17 16 4,2 0,20 N*k*n f213 32 4,4 1,27 K*n*c* tn3 20 50 4,5 0,17 Etc... Almost 100 models or groups of models. A: Number of cameras returned per 100 cameras. Note: Older cameras have more chance to have been returned more frequently (than newer cameras). So this number does not tell us a lot about toughness. But readers gave the number of months they have had the camera (column B) and the number of photographs taken with their camera. A somewhat meaningfull measure of toughness is then possible (column C). B: Average age of camera (months). C: Number of returns (for service) per 100,000 clicks (rounded to .1) Average for all cameras is 16,6 (not 11 as I reported earlier) D: Share (%) of all cameras own by readers. If you multiply this % by approx. 15,000, you get, for example, that 56 Nikon F and 195 Pentax KX have been considered in the survey. Models with less than 25 cameras surveyed are grouped (i.e. all leica, all topcon, all mamiya etc.) Global results (average number of returns per 100,000) for a few brands: N*k*n 7 Pentax9,6 Ol*mp*s 15,8 K*n*c* 15,8 F*j*c* 15,8 AVERAGE 16,6 M*n*lt* 17,5 Pr*kt*c* 28,7 There are many comments in the text (for example, most common types of repairs are mentionned for many models). Also average cost of repair and average delay (not interesting as it relates to one country and back then). >I seriously doubt the survey's methodology. If not >knowing numbers which they wouldn't know (number of total cameras in >use of that particular type compared to defect ones), it's >meaningless. The methodology itself seems OK. If we believe that these 15000 cameras behaved in a "typical" way... but it's not a question of believing... Is 15,000 enough? Is the margin of error too high? Andre >Or did they use different methodology? Please dig out the >article, so we can be sure :) > >Frantisek > >P.S.: thanks! > >Thursday, July 11, 2002, 5:43:55 AM, andre wrote: >a> The KX was found to be as tough as N*k*n F in a huge survey made by >a> Chasseur d'Image in... 1979 if I remember. I have the issue >a> somewhere and will post the results if I can find it. > >a> N*k*n F had 0,69 breakdown every 100,000 shots >a> Pentax KX had 0,70 > >a> I just found a file with the first ones: > >a> N*k*n f,69 >a> pentax kx,70 >a> N*k*n el2 1,8 >a> L**c* all 2,4 >a> C*n*n f1 2,6 >a> pentax sp5&1000 2,9 >a> N*k*n ft 3,0 >a> C*nt*x rts 4,2 >a> N*k*n f2 4,4 >a> K*n*c* tn3 4,5 > >a> Average of all cameras reported (by thousands of readers) is around 11. > >a> Andre -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Equipment Insurance
Stephen, I put mine on a "Schedule" as part of my Homeowner's Policy, and it covers all risks. I specify the value of the equipment, pay a premium based on that dollar value (about $1.15 per $100 valuation) and if something should happen, I get reimbursed for that dollar value. I provide the insurer with a spreadsheet of all my equipment and it's current replacement value. Much of it was bought and can be replaced with used equipment, so report the used value. If I want new equipment, I have to specify the value of the new equipment, and pay a premium based on that. I pay the amateur rate, the professional rate is about double. You have to earn a substantial portion of your income to be considered pro, or at least hold yourself out to the public as working for money. If you shoot for your own enjoyment, but occasionally someone is willing to buy your efforts, you're still an amateur. Your agent should be able to provide you with the carrier's definition of "pro" as it must be specifie! d somewhere in the contract (policy). By necessity, insurance companies define all terms. One concern I have currently is how to insure my newest acquisition, an A* 600mm f5.6. I paid $2400 used from KEH. I made certain it was covered during shipping by faxing the "receipt" to my agent/broker as soon as the transaction was finalized. I pay a premium based on the declared value of $2400, and if it should be broken or stolen, I get reimbursed $2400. But it is not a lens one sees often on the used market, so I might get the money, but not be able to replace my loss. B&H still lists this old lens, new, for about $5800. If I want replacement value, I have to pay a premium based on this price, not what I paid. I suspect I will advise the agent of the "new" price, and pay the additional premium on that, for the peace of mind. Hope this adds some clarification. Much of this I learned from John Mustarde of this list (John, are you still out there - we haven't heard from you in quite some time.) > -Original Message- > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Stephen Moore > Sent: July 11, 2002 2:33 PM > > Hello PDML -- > > May I get some feedback from the group on the ins and outs of > insuring one's equipment against damage and theft? (The archive > hits on the word "insurance" are mostly about shipping insurance.) > > I've made some preliminary calls to agents, including the one who > handles my homeowner insurance. The first question they all ask > is, "Is it for personal or business use?" I don't know how to answer > this question truthfully. > > I'm not a pro shooter, hope but never expect to be -- but if somebody > wants to buy a print, or offers me money to go shoot some event (and I > think I can handle it), I'm certainly not going to say no. Especially > with my racing stuff, when I'm at the track I tend to think of it as > shooting "on spec," and the business part -- when it happens at all -- > happens after the fact. So is the best strategy simply to lie to the > agent? ;-) > > The extent of coverage also varied from company to company. Worst > case was the actual price paid for the specific covered item. > The rest would pay actual cash value of a comparable item, e.g., > if I paid KEH $200 for a used item 4 years ago, and it now goes > for $300, it should be insured for the higher amount. So what > does one do in cases where the (used) item comes available > infrequently, seldom, or rarely? > > How do *you* handle your equipment insurance? Are you happy with it, > have you gotten burned, and if so, how? All feedback and advice > appreciated. > > Regards, > Stephen Moore > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Back Online
DOH!!! Next time Pat :) I'm DEFINITELY going back to Victoria soon :) I've got at least 4 people there I know (now a potential 5) :) Cheers, Dave Original Message: - From: Pat White [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 17:51:30 -0700 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: Back Online Dave, if I'd known you were in town (Victoria), I could have shown you around. This place is beautiful. Former TOPDMLer 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 . mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax poster.... (for Aussies)
On 11 Jul 2002 at 14:28, Dario Bonazza 2 wrote: > Unfortunately, as you can see the postage for such a large and heavy poster is > also heavy. Some time ago, somebody thought it could better to ship a bunch to > some PDML'er in N. America for distribution there, rather than many separate > posters being airmailed from Italy. What do you think now? I'd be happy to act as Aussie distributor given some commitment from locals. Any takers? Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 135/1.8s in screwmount (was: Re: Drool, screwheads!)
Kelvin Lee of Yahoo's Club M42 bought one of these clones, a Computar, in March. At my request, today he provided his impressions: "It's turned out pretty ok. Colour and contrast are good, bokeh at f1.8 is good ... sharpness is good at the plane of focus when wide pen (but I can't be sure because I have only used it hand-held)... no visable signs of vignetting. The Computar is the same as the Porst 135/1.8 ... and mine was last used on a TV camera. [EMAIL PROTECTED] mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Back Online
Oh, yeah. I couldn't remember what the "other thing" was we discussed about "what to do". Dave B. is shooting horses in Pickering. We offered to "help" him, but he never replied. I wonder why? ;-) -frank Jeff wrote: > > > Frank and I are considering Saturday July 20th for the next TOPDML. Need to > hear from you and Brendan. > Dave B is busy in Pickering (we could go and bug him). > -- "The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Back Online
Hi, Dave, What about the Series 1 19mm? Haven't heard from Aaron since forever. Now that he's married, he seems so busy all the time! -frank "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" wrote: > Woo... > Sounds good... > and I've left my fridge open and the windows open all throughout the condo > to hopefully extinguish the odour by late this evening (I'm not at home now > and I'm hoping I don't have to go purchase any incense to take care of the > foul odour). > > Keep your eyes peeled.. I gotta start selling some of my K mount stuff - > the K1000, the 135mm M f3.5 and the 28mm M f2.8. > > Next weekend should be ok... is Aaron back yet ? > -- "The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: another Vivitar 283 question
Sunpak makes a product called a "Basic Grip" that has a grip where you can place a shoemount flash, a synch cord that runs from the grip to a pc connector on the camera, and a bracket to hold a 35mm camera and grip. I use mine with a Sunpack and Pentax shoe mount flash. Works great. Jim A. > From: ?ukasz Kacperczyk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 23:42:29 +0200 > To: "pentax" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: another Vivitar 283 question > > Isn't it a bit dangerous to use a flash off-camera when holding it in your > hand? Isn't it dangerous to touch this tiny little metal thingy on the > bottom of the flash? > I'm completely new to flash photography, so please forgive me if it's a daft > question :) > ?ukasz > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > 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: Anybody interested in getting the Pentax poster?
Ditto for me, too. Jim A. > From: Jeff Post <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 19:29:17 -0400 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED], [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Anybody interested in getting the Pentax poster? > > If someone is starting a how many from the USA we are considering put me > down for 2. Just let me know a final price, how you want to be paid, and > where to send payment. > > Jeff > At 04:33 PM 7/11/2002 -0400, you wrote: >> Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 10:36:32 -0400 >> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Subject: Re: Anybody interested in getting the Pentax poster? >> >> Dario, >> >> I'll check shipping cost via US Government Priority Mail. >> I think it would be cheaper to send a batch of 20+ posters to the USA, >> and then mail them from here at $3.80 each + 1/20th of Italy-USA changes. >> I'll check. >> >> Regards, Bob S. >> >> In a message dated Thu, 11 Jul 2002 14:26:06 +0200, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >> >>> Ok, this said, here are the news about the "1952-2002 - 50 years of Pentax >>> SLR cameras" poster. >>> >>> First, for those among you which are also AOHC members, please note >> that all >>> AOHC members will receive one poster for free, shipped together with >>> Spotmatic magazine No.33 next August (sorry, it will be shipped folded in >>> envelope). Extra copies can be ordered at $2.00 each (AOHC members) or >> $4.00 >>> each (non-members), plus package and postage. >>> >>> However, during this year 2002 celebrating such an important anniversary, >>> I'll be happy to extend to all PDML members the reduced cost per poster >>> ($2.00 each). Then non-members will pay $4.00 each poster. >>> >>> I checked the cost of carton tubes and postage for shipping it worldwide >>> from Italy (priority mail). For the full details following the link: >>> http://digilander.libero.it/pentaxday/postere.htm >>> >>> Unfortunately, as you can see the postage for such a large and heavy poster >>> is also heavy. >>> Some time ago, somebody thought it could better to ship a bunch to some >>> PDML'er in N. America for distribution there, rather than >>> many separate >>> posters being airmailed from Italy. What do you think now? >>> >>> Dario Bonazza > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > 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: Back Online
Welcome back Dave, Tough luck with your fridge. Good excuse to eat out though. Frank and I are considering Saturday July 20th for the next TOPDML. Need to hear from you and Brendan. Dave B is busy in Pickering (we could go and bug him). Jeff - Original Message - From: "David Chang-Sang" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2002 9:27 AM Subject: OT: Back Online > Hi folks, > > Back from a lovely time in Vancouver/Victoria BC > > The LX performed fine :) > Too bad my refridgerator didn't :( > > I've never smelled a rotting corpse before BUT I'm guessing that the reek > that's eminating from my now defunct freezer/fridge is probably pretty darn > close... > > 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Pentax 300mm 4.5 FA autofocus telphotozoom (ignore first post)
Purchased this one and the 400mm FA as well found i was using the 400 more so sadly it has to go it is a very sharp and crisp lens for sale here first then in about 10 days ebay i want $700 australian (350-380 american) for it plus postage or nearest offer wayne - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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'm digitally enabled!
My wonderful fiance came home tonight with a Pentax Optio 230 for me! I think the 230 was just released this past June. It's 2 megapixels. We were looking at them online the other night. I told him I wanted a digital camera but I didn't need more than 2 megapixels for my first camera. The Optio 230 has a plastic body, not metal like the other Optios, but it feels sturdy enough to me. And the back screen flips out in case you want to take pictures of yourself, I guess. I've taken a couple of test shots and it works great so far. I'll take some fun pictures with it this weekend and post them. --Amita - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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: Back Online
Dave, if I'd known you were in town (Victoria), I could have shown you around. This place is beautiful. Former TOPDMLer 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: OT: Back Online
Woo... Sounds good... and I've left my fridge open and the windows open all throughout the condo to hopefully extinguish the odour by late this evening (I'm not at home now and I'm hoping I don't have to go purchase any incense to take care of the foul odour). Keep your eyes peeled.. I gotta start selling some of my K mount stuff - the K1000, the 135mm M f3.5 and the 28mm M f2.8. Next weekend should be ok... is Aaron back yet ? Cheers, Dave Original Message: - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 17:47:12 -0400 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: Back Online Hi, Dave, Welcome back!! You know, with the garbage collectors in Toronto currently on strike, I'm sure your fridge smells no worse than the streets do! Ain't it great to be back? BTW, there have been rumblings about a topdml meeting next weekend (ie: the 20th or 21st). Some suggestions so far: Beaches Jazz Festival or Mel Lastman Square (to get us out of downtown, and prove to me that "culture" exists north of Eglinton). I'm hoping that I have my Series 1 24-48 by then. ciao, frank David Chang-Sang wrote: > Hi folks, > > Back from a lovely time in Vancouver/Victoria BC > > The LX performed fine :) > Too bad my refridgerator didn't :( > > I've never smelled a rotting corpse before BUT I'm guessing that the reek > that's eminating from my now defunct freezer/fridge is probably pretty darn > close... > > 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 . -- "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 . mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Questions: MZ-S, MZ-6/ZX-L, MZ-60, AF360FTZ
Hi Bojidar, The MZ-6/ZX-L does have AF Assist. Cheers, Simon -Original Message- From: Bojidar Dimitrov [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, 11 July 2002 11:35 PM To: PDML Subject: Questions: MZ-S, MZ-6/ZX-L, MZ-60, AF360FTZ Hi all, I am trying to bring up the bodies and flashes KMP pages up to speed. I do not own an MZ-S, MZ-6, or the AF360FGZ, so I have to rely on your answers. I have updated as much as I can based on Pentax brochures, not I need real-world owners to fill up the last spaces. Please take a look at http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/bodies/MZ-ZX/ and http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/flashes/AF/ and help me with all the white "unknown"s. TIA, Boz -- _\\|//_ Imagination is more important than knowledge... 0(` O-O ')0 A. Einstein ===ooO=(_)=Ooo=== Bojidar D. Dimitrov author and editor, Pentax K-Mount web page [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://kmp.BDimitrov.de/ = <__> <__> - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Questions: MZ-S, MZ-6/ZX-L, MZ-60, AF360FTZ
Hi -Original Message- From: Bojidar Dimitrov [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, 11 July 2002 11:35 PM To: PDML Subject: Questions: MZ-S, MZ-6/ZX-L, MZ-60, AF360FTZ Hi all, I am trying to bring up the bodies and flashes KMP pages up to speed. I do not own an MZ-S, MZ-6, or the AF360FGZ, so I have to rely on your answers. I have updated as much as I can based on Pentax brochures, not I need real-world owners to fill up the last spaces. Please take a look at http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/bodies/MZ-ZX/ and http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/flashes/AF/ and help me with all the white "unknown"s. TIA, Boz -- _\\|//_ Imagination is more important than knowledge... 0(` O-O ')0 A. Einstein ===ooO=(_)=Ooo=== Bojidar D. Dimitrov author and editor, Pentax K-Mount web page [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://kmp.BDimitrov.de/ = <__> <__> - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 .
FS/WTD/TRADE Friday
Hi, I have for sale: FA28-70/4 Zoom, in excellent condition with the Proper Hood and caps. $100us (lense and hood) KM Body, Body is rough, no dints though, meter works when it wants too :). $25us (As Is) Sigma Aspherical 28-80 Zoom. $40us M50/1.4, in excellent condition, $80us 2 x MX Every Ready Cases, both in rough condition, but not splitting. Make an offer. 2 x LX Strap Lugs. Make and offer Wanted: LX FA-1 or FA-2 Finder, not really worried if it has brassing (or a lot), but i dont want one with dints or scratched glass. Please email me off list if you are interested in any of these items. Email Thanks, Paul Jones - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: How do you beat the blahs?
I'd agree with everything that's been said to date, but the definitive answer is... Have a baby. :-) Simon I've been in a blah mood photographically speaking these days. Nothing I seeing seems interesting enough to take a picture of. Last year I couldn't find the time to take all the pictures I wanted to. This year I can't figure out why I should snap the shutter on anything. Anyone else ever had a similar bout of the blahs? What did you do to "beat the blahs"? thanks, patbob ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Pentax 300mm 4.5 A autofocus telphotozoom
Purchased this one and the 400mm FA as well found i was using the 400 more so sadly it has to go it is a very sharp and crisp lens for sale here first then in about 10 days ebay i want $700 australian (350-380 american) for it plus postage or nearest offer wayne - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Always at the ready - OT
Paul, How does the Konica Auto S3 compare to the Canonet GIII QL17? Just wondering since I have one of the latter. If the former is a lot better then I think it's time to hit ebay and find out for myself. Thanks. Francis M. Alviar Paul Stregevsky wrote: Date: Wed, 10 Jul 2002 19:48:47 -0400 From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Always at the ready - OT Ryan K. Brooks wrote: I take a Konica Auto S3 to work everyday, with TMY loaded. Thanks a lot, Ryan. Now you've got me hankering for the most satisfying pro-quality autoexposure rangefinder I never bought. I did buy a Vivitar 35 ES copy, but it was turned out to be broken. I carried the Vivitar in my belt pouch for a week anyway, peering through its viewfinder and fiddling with its controls, thinking, "Finally, a no-excuses rangefinder small and light enough to take anywhere." For those unfamiliar with the Auto S3, Modern Photography found its lens to be among the sharpest they'd ever tested on a fixed-lens rangefinder at every aperture, center and edge. It fetches $200 or so on U.S. Ebay--no thanks to CameraQuest, whose tribute page has made its charms known to one and all (including me). [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sign up for SBC Yahoo! Dial - First Month Free http://sbc.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 .
July Pug part 1
I figured I had better start now since so many turn my eye. Hopefully I will find time to comment on more. I am not ignoring the rest of the PUG, I just ran out of time tonight. Where a shot falls on the list and/or category does not mean I liked it more or less then another shot. Lack of mention does not mean I did not like it and these views are from an individual. No comments good or bad should be construed as an attack, etc. etc. legalese etc. California Adventure by Steve Larson. Wow. This just blows me away. I love the colors and the perfect reflection. Schloss Charlottenburg by Joseph Tainter. Sharp. Crisp. The cloud formation adds a great intensity to the shot. Fall Patriotism by Ray Ford. Even without the flag this would have been a great shot. The flag is a bonus. I love the contrast between the leaves and the white fence. Ambience by Toni Lankerd. This shot makes want to go out to dinner at an old cafe. The wood bar (I hope it is wood) just extrudes warmth and hominess. Before Sunset by Matjaz Osojnik My eye winces in pain from the sun. Talk about conveying an image. A scene that makes me want to relax. Creels by Facit. I think the reason I like this shot is the irony, at least in my mind, of the traps (I am assuming they are traps) and then the net, and then what looks like traps under (hence trapped!) the netting. Traps upon traps upon traps. Not a good day to be a fish or crab. Boat at Old Harbor by Ed Keeney. The condition of the boat helps convey the long and loving use of the area. The wooden slats give the impression of years of waves crashing into them. Window Hood by Daniel Loader. To answer your question, I would not have put someone in the window reflection. I like it the way it is. The hood seems out of place on a building that has siding like that. It seems like someone with a creative touch came along and said ugh, we need to soften this. Irish Memory by Frits J. Wüthrich, (sorry, that was the best I could do for the ü) This shot makes me think of rolling fields just out of sight. I love the yellow flowers through the wagon wheel and the color of the window frame. Sturgeon River by Martin Mielke. Trees encased in ice give off such majesty, yet are brittle and easily broken. You have managed to capture the turbulence of the river and the serenity of the woods. View from Goulding's by Ann Sanfedele. A poignant reminder that beautiful skylines can be found without skyscrapers. Michigan Splendor by Ken Waller. A great fall shot. The brown of the bark sets off nicely from the fall leaves. Oak Meadow Early Spring by James Donnellan. A nice soft shot that appears to fade into a morning fog. Rural Life by Satish Kumar. The description sounds like it is a great picture, yet I can not make it out from the size. Comet Ikeya-Zhang by Antti-Pekka Virjonen. Beautiful shot with out the customary circular pattern from the stars thanks to the tracking mount. No title by G. Fenstermacher. Surreal. I like it. Enough said. IR Pond by David J Brooks. Another gorgeous IR shot. I love what it does to the trees over the boat. Cape May Victorian by Chris Niesmertelny. Where the other IR shots seemed warm and inviting, this one seems very harsh in spots. It seems like the sun is reflecting off the house making harsh bright spots. While I love the house itself, I would have liked to seen a warmer shot. Rocks, Water by William Robb. I love slow exposure water shots. Here it makes the path of the water very evident as it snakes through the rocks. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Question: P-TTL and Digital SLR
"Ryan K. Brooks" writes: >Speaking of which, it seems that P-TTL is a requirement for decent flash >metering on digi-SLRs. I imagine the MZ-D (rip) is the reason we have >this. Um.. did I miss something? Why is this a requirement for flash on a digital camera? Can't they use the equivalant to OTF sensing too? thanks, patbob ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Anybody interested in getting the Pentax poster?
If someone is starting a how many from the USA we are considering put me down for 2. Just let me know a final price, how you want to be paid, and where to send payment. Jeff At 04:33 PM 7/11/2002 -0400, you wrote: >Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 10:36:32 -0400 >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: Anybody interested in getting the Pentax poster? > >Dario, > >I'll check shipping cost via US Government Priority Mail. >I think it would be cheaper to send a batch of 20+ posters to the USA, >and then mail them from here at $3.80 each + 1/20th of Italy-USA changes. >I'll check. > >Regards, Bob S. > >In a message dated Thu, 11 Jul 2002 14:26:06 +0200, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > Ok, this said, here are the news about the "1952-2002 - 50 years of Pentax > > SLR cameras" poster. > > > > First, for those among you which are also AOHC members, please note > that all > > AOHC members will receive one poster for free, shipped together with > > Spotmatic magazine No.33 next August (sorry, it will be shipped folded in > > envelope). Extra copies can be ordered at $2.00 each (AOHC members) or > $4.00 > > each (non-members), plus package and postage. > > > > However, during this year 2002 celebrating such an important anniversary, > > I'll be happy to extend to all PDML members the reduced cost per poster > > ($2.00 each). Then non-members will pay $4.00 each poster. > > > > I checked the cost of carton tubes and postage for shipping it worldwide > > from Italy (priority mail). For the full details following the link: > > http://digilander.libero.it/pentaxday/postere.htm > > > > Unfortunately, as you can see the postage for such a large and heavy poster > > is also heavy. > > Some time ago, somebody thought it could better to ship a bunch to some > > PDML'er in N. America for distribution there, rather than > > many separate > > posters being airmailed from Italy. What do you think now? > > > > Dario Bonazza - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: camera strap
- Original Message - From: "£ukasz Kacperczyk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Any thoughts on using a metal camera strap? The previous owner of my LX used a metal "dog chain" on the camera. The damage it did to the corners was significant. The camera, when I got it, had been used very little and the rest was excellent and verified by Pentax. Bob - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Question: P-TTL and Digital SLR
Speaking of which, it seems that P-TTL is a requirement for decent flash metering on digi-SLRs. I imagine the MZ-D (rip) is the reason we have this. On another topic: 31mm x 1.6 = 50mm Food for thought. R - Original Message - From: "Lawrence Kwan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PDML" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2002 4:59 PM Subject: Re: Question: P-TTL > All 4 of the questions have similar answers. > > On Thu, 11 Jul 2002, Bojidar Dimitrov wrote: > > What does P-TTL stand for? > > Not sure about the official term; one of the manual describes it as > Pre-fire flash TTL - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 283
Thursday, July 11, 2002, 12:19:20 PM, £ukasz wrote: £K> Hi all, £K> I've just bought my first flash - a Vivitar 283, and as usual I have some £K> questions. First of all - where can I find an online manual for it? £K> The "light emiting thing" of this particular specimen is a bit yellowish - £K> is it normal, or will my color photos have a yellow cast? £K> Thanks in advance, £K> £ukasz The lens on my Metz is yellow too. Never really though about it before. Glad someone has an enquiring mind! 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: camera strap
That's exactly why I asked this question - I'm one of those hairy guys, but liked the look of a metal strap. I guess I was right, unfortunatelly. Now I'm off to find another gadget :) Lukasz -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 12, 2002 12:35 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: camera strap [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Any thoughts on using a metal camera strap? It will pull those little hairs right off the back of your hand. 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: camera strap
>Any thoughts on using a metal camera strap? > >I'm going crazy - this must be my fifth question today! Could it be because >I didn't have access to the internet for the last five days, forgot to >unsubscribe, came back and read (or scanned) 620 messages? Did you say METAL? Do you mean something like a chain or ...??? @_@ 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: camera strap
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Any thoughts on using a metal camera strap? It will pull those little hairs right off the back of your hand. 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 .
camera strap
Any thoughts on using a metal camera strap? I'm going crazy - this must be my fifth question today! Could it be because I didn't have access to the internet for the last five days, forgot to unsubscribe, came back and read (or scanned) 620 messages? £ukasz - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: another Vivitar 283 question
>Isn't it a bit dangerous to use a flash off-camera when holding it in your >hand? Isn't it dangerous to touch this tiny little metal thingy on the >bottom of the flash? >I'm completely new to flash photography, so please forgive me if it's a >daft >question :) I don't think the charge from the flash shoe would hurt anybody. However, you don't want to cover the flash bulb by your hand or too close to your eyes when fired. 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: OT: Back Online
Hi, Dave, Welcome back!! You know, with the garbage collectors in Toronto currently on strike, I'm sure your fridge smells no worse than the streets do! Ain't it great to be back? BTW, there have been rumblings about a topdml meeting next weekend (ie: the 20th or 21st). Some suggestions so far: Beaches Jazz Festival or Mel Lastman Square (to get us out of downtown, and prove to me that "culture" exists north of Eglinton). I'm hoping that I have my Series 1 24-48 by then. ciao, frank David Chang-Sang wrote: > Hi folks, > > Back from a lovely time in Vancouver/Victoria BC > > The LX performed fine :) > Too bad my refridgerator didn't :( > > I've never smelled a rotting corpse before BUT I'm guessing that the reek > that's eminating from my now defunct freezer/fridge is probably pretty darn > close... > > 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 . -- "The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Question: P-TTL
All 4 of the questions have similar answers. On Thu, 11 Jul 2002, Bojidar Dimitrov wrote: > What does P-TTL stand for? Not sure about the official term; one of the manual describes it as Pre-fire flash TTL. It uses the flash pre-fires and multi-segment metering, instead of the off-the-film TTL flash sensor to determine the optimal exposure. So the flash output is pre-determined before the exposure, instead of controlling the flash output during the exposure in standard TTL. Apart from allowing the use of mult-segment metering, the P-TTL system also makes wireless TTL flash possible. Regarding P-TTL, Flash exposure compensation, High-speed sync and Wireless Flash sync: >Is it a function of the body or of the flash, or both? Both. >Which items support it: MZ-S, MZ-L, AF360FGZ? Yes, only MZ-S and MZ-L/MZ-6/ZX-L support it. And it only works with AF360FGZ. >Does it work with, say, AF360FGZ and MZ-5n? Or MZ-S and AF500FTZ? No and no. For flash exposure compensation feature of AF360FGZ, no, it will not work with other MZ/ZX series cameras. The function is only selectable when P-TTL mode is available. (PZ-1p's flash exposure compensation is built into the camera and will work with any TTL flash). -- --Lawrence Kwan--SMS Info Service/Ringtone Convertor--PGP:finger/www-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence/ -Key ID:0x6D23F3C4-- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
another Vivitar 283 question
Isn't it a bit dangerous to use a flash off-camera when holding it in your hand? Isn't it dangerous to touch this tiny little metal thingy on the bottom of the flash? I'm completely new to flash photography, so please forgive me if it's a daft question :) £ukasz - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Tamrac 5603 System 3 bag - pros, cons, anything
The subject says it all. £ukasz - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: SMC point & shoots?
>Does anyone know if Pentax either now or in the past has made a P&S with >SMC optics? I would prefer a non-zoom model. > >After the recent discussions about what people carry as a "just in case" >camera and one a few weeks back about the "look" of photos from different >lens brands (SMC vs. Series 1, etc.) I got to thinking it would be nice to >have a P&S with similar optice to my SLR lenses. I have bought my father the original 928 which has SMC zoom lens. However, the optical performance isn't very good. For great results, I still prefer compact with fixed lens. regards, Alan Chan _ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Question: flash compensation
- Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Question: flash compensation > This isn't what you asked, but I've noticed that your site does not mention that all MZ series bodies can do flash >compensation in full manual mode only. I have only tried this with my 5n and the RTF, but it definately works and I have >heard others say that is works on other MZ series bodies as well (except the MZ-M of course). I have an AF500FTZ and a Sunpack MZ440AF and often use flash compensation in Manual mode of my MZ-5n. However, it seems not to work with my wife's MZ-7. The whole idea is to manually set exposure parameters metered for ambient light and then apply ordinary exposure compensation, which will affect only the flash output and not the parameters. It means that the camera must allow user to use its exposure compensation feature in Manual mode. The MZ-5n and 3 do that since they are controlled manually (by rings and switches). The MZ-7, on the other hand, is controlled "electronically" and its exposure compensation feature DOESN'T WORK in Manual mode. Thus, one cannot apply "manual flash compensation" with this body and most probably with any other one that is controlled in the same way (MZ-50, MZ-30, MZ-10 etc.). Correct me if I'm wrong... I wonder, however, if the flash compensation (the "real" one, NOT the one described above) is possible with AF360FGZ and any MZ camera other than MZ-S and MZ-6, as the flash has this feature "built-in". Greetz Artur - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re[4]: Ansel Adams and Snoopy
Hi, same general area, different galleries. The Dali exhibition is permanent, as far as I know, and is in & around the old County Hall building (I don't know if this has been renamed - everyone still calls it County Hall I think) next to the London Eye. This is about 1km upstream from the Hayward Gallery. The Hayward is in the neo-Brutalist complex which includes the Queen Elizabeth Hall, National Film Theatre, Royal Festival Hall and so on. --- Bob mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Thursday, July 11, 2002, 9:30:41 PM, you wrote: > Is that where the Dali exhibition is/was? > Jostein > - Original Message - > From: "Bob Walkden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: "Frits J. Wüthrich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 10:01 PM > Subject: Re[2]: Ansel Adams and Snoopy >> Hi, >> >> it's at the Hayward Gallery in London until September the somethingth. >> The Hayward Gallery is in the South Bank complex, on the south-west >> end of Waterloo Bridge, nearest tube = Waterloo. >> >> http://www.hayward.org.uk/ >> >> --- >> >> Bob >> >> mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> >> Wednesday, July 10, 2002, 8:44:16 PM, you wrote: >> >> > Bob, >> >> > Do you know where the exhibition is, and for howlong? >> > Or do you have a weblink to it? >> >> > On Wednesday 10 July 2002 20:03, Bob Walkden wrote: >> >> Hi, >> >> >> >> the exhibition "Ansel Adams at 100" opens here in London soon, >> >> tomorrow I think, and of course I intend to see it. There has been a >> >> flurry of Ansel-related reviews in the press here, of course. In the >> >> review section of today's "Independent" newspaper is this article, in >> >> which the author says a number of interesting things: >> >> >> >> http://news.independent.co.uk/people/profiles/story.jsp?story=313763 >> >> >> >> Cheers, >> >> >> >> Bob >> - >> This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, >> go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to >> visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > 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]: Ansel Adams and Snoopy
Is that where the Dali exhibition is/was? Jostein - Original Message - From: "Bob Walkden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Frits J. Wüthrich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, July 10, 2002 10:01 PM Subject: Re[2]: Ansel Adams and Snoopy > Hi, > > it's at the Hayward Gallery in London until September the somethingth. > The Hayward Gallery is in the South Bank complex, on the south-west > end of Waterloo Bridge, nearest tube = Waterloo. > > http://www.hayward.org.uk/ > > --- > > Bob > > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Wednesday, July 10, 2002, 8:44:16 PM, you wrote: > > > Bob, > > > Do you know where the exhibition is, and for howlong? > > Or do you have a weblink to it? > > > On Wednesday 10 July 2002 20:03, Bob Walkden wrote: > >> Hi, > >> > >> the exhibition "Ansel Adams at 100" opens here in London soon, > >> tomorrow I think, and of course I intend to see it. There has been a > >> flurry of Ansel-related reviews in the press here, of course. In the > >> review section of today's "Independent" newspaper is this article, in > >> which the author says a number of interesting things: > >> > >> http://news.independent.co.uk/people/profiles/story.jsp?story=313763 > >> > >> Cheers, > >> > >> Bob > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Equipment Insurance
We tacked my stuff on to our homeowner's insurance, just like my daughter's musical instruments, for replacement value. For this, it's just another thing that we own that has a certain value, and we pay a rate based on the total amount of stuff we're insuring. Since my wife pays the insurance bills, I have no idea how much this is. Steve - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Equipment Insurance
Hello PDML -- May I get some feedback from the group on the ins and outs of insuring one's equipment against damage and theft? (The archive hits on the word "insurance" are mostly about shipping insurance.) I've made some preliminary calls to agents, including the one who handles my homeowner insurance. The first question they all ask is, "Is it for personal or business use?" I don't know how to answer this question truthfully. I'm not a pro shooter, hope but never expect to be -- but if somebody wants to buy a print, or offers me money to go shoot some event (and I think I can handle it), I'm certainly not going to say no. Especially with my racing stuff, when I'm at the track I tend to think of it as shooting "on spec," and the business part -- when it happens at all -- happens after the fact. So is the best strategy simply to lie to the agent? ;-) The extent of coverage also varied from company to company. Worst case was the actual price paid for the specific covered item. The rest would pay actual cash value of a comparable item, e.g., if I paid KEH $200 for a used item 4 years ago, and it now goes for $300, it should be insured for the higher amount. So what does one do in cases where the (used) item comes available infrequently, seldom, or rarely? How do *you* handle your equipment insurance? Are you happy with it, have you gotten burned, and if so, how? All feedback and advice appreciated. Regards, Stephen Moore - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 283
Thursday, July 11, 2002, 12:19:20 PM, Łukasz wrote: ŁK> Hi all, ŁK> I've just bought my first flash - a Vivitar 283, and as usual I have some ŁK> questions. First of all - where can I find an online manual for it? ŁK> The "light emiting thing" of this particular specimen is a bit yellowish - ŁK> is it normal, or will my color photos have a yellow cast? ŁK> Thanks in advance, ŁK> Łukasz It's normal, in fact, it's good - flash is normally TOO much blue especially for fill flash. Most photogs use warm filter gel over the flash head. Check if the 283 is the earlier high voltage synch version or the later safe version, it wouldn't matter on mechanical cameras but could ruin your eletronic or TTL flash camera. Check with voltmeter the flash terminals on flash. 6V or so is safe. The earlier was about 60 -200V... 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: KX (was: Re: Pentax MX)
Although I don't doubt the toughness of KX (it's based on spotmatic after all!), I seriously doubt the survey's methodology. If not knowing numbers which they wouldn't know (number of total cameras in use of that particular type compared to defect ones), it's meaningless. Or did they use different methodology? Please dig out the article, so we can be sure :) Frantisek P.S.: thanks! Thursday, July 11, 2002, 5:43:55 AM, andre wrote: a> The KX was found to be as tough as N*k*n F in a huge survey made by a> Chasseur d'Image in... 1979 if I remember. I have the issue a> somewhere and will post the results if I can find it. a> N*k*n F had 0,69 breakdown every 100,000 shots a> Pentax KX had 0,70 a> I just found a file with the first ones: a> N*k*n f,69 a> pentax kx,70 a> N*k*n el2 1,8 a> L**c* all 2,4 a> C*n*n f1 2,6 a> pentax sp5&1000 2,9 a> N*k*n ft 3,0 a> C*nt*x rts 4,2 a> N*k*n f2 4,4 a> K*n*c* tn3 4,5 a> Average of all cameras reported (by thousands of readers) is around 11. a> Andre Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MZ-S
Jason wrote: > On another note, I have had my MZ-S for about a year not and have also > experienced problems with over exposure in the 6-segment metering mode. > (Spot and center weighted are dead on all the time) This was confirmed with > a hand held light meter. However, the overexposure is not consistent, it > varies from 0 to 1.5 stops depending on . Has anyone had experience > sending their MZ-S back to Pentax for a calibration check (presumably it > would be covered under warranty) This is not normal. The MZ-S has a very precise multipattern meter. If anything, it slightly underexposes. However, Pentax matrix metering may run into problems with certain lenses. It works best with Pentax FA lenses since these transfer information about possible vignetting of the lens to the camera and this info is used in exposure measurement. I had problems with my Z-1p and two A-series lenses; the A 24/2.8 and the A 35/2.8. The 24mm gave about 2/3 stops overexposuire when in matrix mode whereas the 35mm would yield 0.5 stop overexposure. All other A lenses worked fine but they where telephotos. I figured out that light fall-off at the corners of the wide-angle lenses affected the matrix metering. This may also occur with zoom lenses where the effect could vary with focal length. Are you using non FA lenses? Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 - New Directions (now getting longer)
Chris wrote: > Uh... not exactly. Photographers can never learn how multipattern > metering systems work. Weird. I know how my Pentax multipattern metering works. >The algorithms are extremely complex; some Nikons, > for example, have a database of tens of thousands of sample scenes that > the camera will consider when choosing an exposure. This is a long lived myth. The camera manufacturers may well use thousands of images to find an agorithm for the matrix metering but the camera does not scan through thousands of images when it meters. >The photographer has > no idea whatsoever which of these scenes the camera will select. Matrix > metering does a good job with print film for the most part, but the point > is that the photographer, no matter how much they use it, will never be > able to know for sure how much importance the meter is attaching to each > individual segment in any given (and changing) lighting situation. At > least with CW metering you know exactly how much weight the camera gives > to the segments. This is a misunderstanding. The matrix metering will give you closer reading to the correct (here meant as 18% reflectance) than centerweighted metering. The difference in the real world is that matrix metering will compensate to some extent for backlit subjects. That's about the extent of it. Otherwise matrix metering will be equally fooled by scenes dominated by tones far off from medium; eg. like snow. I've checked matrix metering agains spot metering for several years now. Not once has the matrix meter suggested a weird or unpredictable exposure. Pål > > I'm sure that, given enough time and experimentation, a photographer can > learn how their camera weights the segments in some very common lighting > conditions, but this is almost impossible to assess because of the sheer > number of segments and variety of lighting conditions. And it's only good > until you switch cameras (most of the MZ series, for example, use > different algorithms to decode the same six segments). > > chris > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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]: MZ-S
Alin wrote: > Still, in my experience over-exposures of +1 to +2.5 EV are to be > expected from the multisegment and this gives a high hit rate with > negative film. Sorry, but if this is to be expected then the camera can be considered defective and should be in for an adjustment. Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 and Accessories (long-winded)
David wrote: > Are these problems in Gitzo aluminum tripods, Gitzo carbon fiber tripods or both >types of Gitzo tripods? I've only used Gitzo aluminium tripods. Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Question: flash compensation
Hi Boz, This isn't what you asked, but I've noticed that your site does not mention that all MZ series bodies can do flash compensation in full manual mode only. I have only tried this with my 5n and the RTF, but it definately works and I have heard others say that is works on other MZ series bodies as well (except the MZ-M of course). Oh, btw I love the site, especially the section describing how the mechanisms in the various K-mounts work. -Scott -Original Message- > Date: Thu Jul 11 08:26:30 PDT 2002 > From: Bojidar Dimitrov <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Question: flash compensation > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Hi all, > > I am trying to bring up the bodies and flashes KMP pages up to speed. I > do not own an MZ-S, MZ-6, or the AF360FGZ, so I have to rely on your > answers. > > Is this a function of the body or of the flash, or both? Which items > support it: MZ-S, MZ-6, AF360FGZ? Does it work with, say, AF360FGZ and > MZ-5n? Or MZ-S and AF500FTZ? > > TIA, > Boz > > -- > _\\|//_ Imagination is more important than knowledge... >0(` O-O ')0 A. Einstein > ===ooO=(_)=Ooo=== > Bojidar D. Dimitrov author and editor, Pentax K-Mount web page > [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://kmp.BDimitrov.de/ > = ><__> <__> > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > 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 .
135/1.8s in screwmount
Hi Paul Had a look ... it's the same animal. Sometimes also called the "Formula 5". Thanks for your lead the last time! I love the hunk of glass. It's quite well built too... and the coating is nice just to look at. Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 07:18:53 -0400 From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: 135/1.8s in screwmount (was: Re: Drool, screwheads!) I've saved the photo to compare later, for I'm off to work. I can't tell from the angle shown. I'd be surprised if it turns out to differ from other third-party 135/1.8s that took an 82mm filter and are commonly available on German EBay (Porst, Revuenon, CompuStar). I still believe that the Vivitar Series 1 135/2.3 (thogh single-coated in M42) or Soligor CD 135/2.0 or 1.8 (same lenses, different baffling) would perform better. Steve Larson wrote: I think that lens is the same as a couple other 135/1.8`s. Maybe Paul Str. will jump in and clarify. I wouldn`t mind having it. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1365860336 [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Questions: MZ-S, MZ-6/ZX-L, MZ-60, AF360FTZ
Re the MZ-S Auto pop-up flash - No AF assist - Yes, using the RTF if necessary, not sure about when the AF360 is attached. When I get a chance, I'll get the AF360 out and try and answer those questions. Bill KG4LOV [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: "Bojidar Dimitrov" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PDML" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2002 11:34 AM Subject: Questions: MZ-S, MZ-6/ZX-L, MZ-60, AF360FTZ > Hi all, > > I am trying to bring up the bodies and flashes KMP pages up to speed. I > do not own an MZ-S, MZ-6, or the AF360FGZ, so I have to rely on your > answers. > > I have updated as much as I can based on Pentax brochures, not I need > real-world owners to fill up the last spaces. Please take a look at > http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/bodies/MZ-ZX/ and > http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/flashes/AF/ and help me with all the white > "unknown"s. > > TIA, > Boz > > -- > _\\|//_ Imagination is more important than knowledge... >0(` O-O ')0 A. Einstein > ===ooO=(_)=Ooo=== > Bojidar D. Dimitrov author and editor, Pentax K-Mount web page > [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://kmp.BDimitrov.de/ > = ><__> <__> > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > 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: Pentax MX
On Thu, 11 Jul 2002, Lawrence Kwan wrote: > > > Not as it stands now! There are still too many problems with the surgery > > Could you please let me know the nature of the after effect of that surgery? > > You may check out this web site: > http://www.surgicaleyes.org/ > > Admittedly, it is a bit biased as it is a support group for those with > failed surgery. But it does contain a lot of info of potential > complications. And it gives you a useful different point of view from > that of the laser eye clinic's sales talk Hi Lawrence! Many thanks for the website. With regards, Ayash. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Back Online
Hi folks, Back from a lovely time in Vancouver/Victoria BC The LX performed fine :) Too bad my refridgerator didn't :( I've never smelled a rotting corpse before BUT I'm guessing that the reek that's eminating from my now defunct freezer/fridge is probably pretty darn close... 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: Always at the ready - OT
For me its either the Ricoh gr1 or the Yashica T5 (T4 super in the US) Great optics and rugged little cameras... Michele v Sign up for SBC Yahoo! Dial - First Month Free http://sbc.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: 67II test
funny, I had the same problem... Doug At 01:19 AM 7/11/02 -0400, tv wrote: > > > >I developed a couple of rolls I put through the 67II at GFM, and found > >that the last frame is cut off on each roll. > > > >How many frames should I have gotten from a roll of 120? I got 9 and > >1/2. > > > >I think I'll send the 1/2-frame to Doug in appreciation to him for > >showing me how to load the 67II. > > > >tv >-- >Douglas Forrest Brewer >Ashwood Lake Photography >[EMAIL PROTECTED] >http://www.alphoto.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Vivitar 283
On Thu, 11 Jul 2002, [iso-8859-2] £ukasz Kacperczyk wrote: > Hi all, > I've just bought my first flash - a Vivitar 283, and as usual I have some > questions. First of all - where can I find an online manual for it? > The "light emiting thing" of this particular specimen is a bit yellowish - > is it normal, or will my color photos have a yellow cast? It is absolutely normal and it is not meant to give a yellow cast on the photographs. It is meant to reduce the colour temperature towards of too bluish light of flash. -Ayash. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Always at the ready - OT
In a message dated 7/11/2002 4:16:22 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > This goes in my very small Domke bag along with the necessary > >gear for moving around -- wallet > > Hey Eleanor, > > You're not a guy, but you carry a wallet... > > ;-) > ... and I used to carry that very same trifold wallet in my back pocket before I accumulated all the other junk and needed a bag. Still no lipstick in the bag though. ERNR My photographs hang on the virtual walls at http://members.aol.com/ernreed - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 220 Film Questions ...
Yes, you can load 220 in the daylight. There's no more risk than with 120. The only real concern I would have with 220 and doing outdoor loading is the dust/dirt issue. You can ruin (scratch) a whole roll with a piece of dust on the pressure plate. With 120, the paper backing is your protection. From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: 220 Film Questions ... I'm thinking of trying 220 film with my 645. It has the obvious advantage of doubling the number of shots per roll. And it supposedly has a flater film plain. But can 220 film be loaded safely in daylight? (Particularly if loaded in the shade.) Alexander Grigolia -- Collin Brendemuehl, KC8TKA --- "Get over it." Dr. Laura -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: How do you beat the blahs?
On Wed, 10 Jul 2002, Patrick White wrote: > Anyone else ever had a similar bout of the blahs? What did you do to "beat > the blahs"? I can't drive, which cuts down the available things to photograph. Especially when you've done your best to take a picture of everything you can find around you of remote interest. So, last weekend I started using my 4x5 to take macro shots of things in the backyard. This weekend I'm going to pick up some paper and additional chemicals, and begin doing contact prints. I think my new thing is to do a series of contacts, mount them all together (which'll be a whole new thing to learn and spend money on, sigh), and give them away as little, uhm what to call them, photo essays? Maybe try and pick things I know family members like or would like, and give them 4 4x5 contacts in a frame. That sort of thing. In other words, same old junk, but whole new way to look at them. -- http://www.infotainment.org "The destructive character is cheerful." - Walter Benjamin - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Anybody interested in getting the Pentax poster?
Hello, This is a strange period of my life, where I resigned from my work after twenty years, and now I'm trying to setup my own business. Maybe you'll undertand I'm pretty puzzled and busy now. Ok, this said, here are the news about the "1952-2002 - 50 years of Pentax SLR cameras" poster. First, for those among you which are also AOHC members, please note that all AOHC members will receive one poster for free, shipped together with Spotmatic magazine No.33 next August (sorry, it will be shipped folded in envelope). Extra copies can be ordered at $2.00 each (AOHC members) or $4.00 each (non-members), plus package and postage. However, during this year 2002 celebrating such an important anniversary, I'll be happy to extend to all PDML members the reduced cost per poster ($2.00 each). Then non-members will pay $4.00 each poster. I checked the cost of carton tubes and postage for shipping it worldwide from Italy (priority mail). For the full details following the link: http://digilander.libero.it/pentaxday/postere.htm Unfortunately, as you can see the postage for such a large and heavy poster is also heavy. Some time ago, somebody thought it could better to ship a bunch to some PDML'er in N. America for distribution there, rather than many separate posters being airmailed from Italy. What do you think now? Dario Bonazza www.aohc.it - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 2:11 PM Subject: Re: Anybody interested in getting the Pentax poster? > Like most people on the list I would LOVE one of the posters! > > Alex Grigolia > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > 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: Anybody interested in getting the Pentax poster?
Hello, This is a strange period of my life, where I resigned from my work after twenty years, and now I'm trying to setup my own business. Maybe you'll undertand I'm pretty puzzled and busy now. Ok, this said, here are the news about the "1952-2002 - 50 years of Pentax SLR cameras" poster. First, for those among you which are also AOHC members, please note that all AOHC members will receive one poster for free, shipped together with Spotmatic magazine No.33 next August (sorry, it will be shipped folded in envelope). Extra copies can be ordered at $2.00 each (AOHC members) or $4.00 each (non-members), plus package and postage. However, during this year 2002 celebrating such an important anniversary, I'll be happy to extend to all PDML members the reduced cost per poster ($2.00 each). Then non-members will pay $4.00 each poster. I checked the cost of carton tubes and postage for shipping it worldwide from Italy (priority mail). For the full details following the link: http://digilander.libero.it/pentaxday/postere.htm Unfortunately, as you can see the postage for such a large and heavy poster is also heavy. Some time ago, somebody thought it could better to ship a bunch to some PDML'er in N. America for distribution there, rather than many separate posters being airmailed from Italy. What do you think now? Dario Bonazza www.aohc.it - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2002 5:43 AM Subject: Re: Anybody interested in getting the Pentax poster? > In a message dated 5/3/2002 10:42:35 PM US Eastern Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > > I would like one and I would gladly pay the extra shipping to get it > > "unfolded." > > > > Me, too. > Ed M. > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > 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: Anybody interested in getting the Pentax poster?
Hello, This is a strange period of my life, where I resigned from my work after twenty years, and now I'm trying to setup my own business. Maybe you'll undertand I'm pretty puzzled and busy now. Ok, this said, here are the news about the "1952-2002 - 50 years of Pentax SLR cameras" poster. First, for those among you which are also AOHC members, please note that all AOHC members will receive one poster for free, shipped together with Spotmatic magazine No.33 next August (sorry, it will be shipped folded in envelope). Extra copies can be ordered at $2.00 each (AOHC members) or $4.00 each (non-members), plus package and postage. However, during this year 2002 celebrating such an important anniversary, I'll be happy to extend to all PDML members the reduced cost per poster ($2.00 each). Then non-members will pay $4.00 each poster. I checked the cost of carton tubes and postage for shipping it worldwide from Italy (priority mail). For the full details following the link: http://digilander.libero.it/pentaxday/postere.htm Unfortunately, as you can see the postage for such a large and heavy poster is also heavy. Some time ago, somebody thought it could better to ship a bunch to some PDML'er in N. America for distribution there, rather than many separate posters being airmailed from Italy. What do you think now? Dario Bonazza www.aohc.it - Original Message - From: "Eduardo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2002 5:52 AM Subject: Re: Anybody interested in getting the Pentax poster? > I would like one and I would gladly pay the extra shipping to get it > "unfolded." > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > 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: Anybody interested in getting the Pentax poster?
Hello, This is a strange period of my life, where I resigned from my work after twenty years, and now I'm trying to setup my own business. Maybe you'll undertand I'm pretty puzzled and busy now. Ok, this said, here are the news about the "1952-2002 - 50 years of Pentax SLR cameras" poster. First, for those among you which are also AOHC members, please note that all AOHC members will receive one poster for free, shipped together with Spotmatic magazine No.33 next August (sorry, it will be shipped folded in envelope). Extra copies can be ordered at $2.00 each (AOHC members) or $4.00 each (non-members), plus package and postage. However, during this year 2002 celebrating such an important anniversary, I'll be happy to extend to all PDML members the reduced cost per poster ($2.00 each). Then non-members will pay $4.00 each poster. I checked the cost of carton tubes and postage for shipping it worldwide from Italy (priority mail). For the full details following the link: http://digilander.libero.it/pentaxday/postere.htm Unfortunately, as you can see the postage for such a large and heavy poster is also heavy. Some time ago, somebody thought it could better to ship a bunch to some PDML'er in N. America for distribution there, rather than many separate posters being airmailed from Italy. What do you think now? Dario Bonazza www.aohc.it - Original Message - From: "Bojidar Dimitrov" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, May 29, 2002 8:26 AM Subject: Re: Anybody interested in getting the Pentax poster? > Hi Dario, > > Just a very quick note (I am leaving for a 10-day trip today)... > > I am definitely interested, and probably I will take a few extra and > distribute them in Germany to whose who wish to have one. However, I > have no feeling as to how many would be wished by German members. For > me personally, I would like 2. > > Thanks and best wishes, > Boz > > -- > _\\|//_ Imagination is more important than knowledge... >0(` O-O ')0 A. Einstein > ===ooO=(_)=Ooo=== > Bojidar D. Dimitrov author and editor, Pentax K-Mount web page > [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://kmp.BDimitrov.de/ > = ><__> <__> > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > 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: Anybody interested in getting the Pentax poster?
Hello, This is a strange period of my life, where I resigned from my work after twenty years, and now I'm trying to setup my own business. Maybe you'll undertand I'm pretty puzzled and busy now. Ok, this said, here are the news about the "1952-2002 - 50 years of Pentax SLR cameras" poster. First, for those among you which are also AOHC members, please note that all AOHC members will receive one poster for free, shipped together with Spotmatic magazine No.33 next August (sorry, it will be shipped folded in envelope). Extra copies can be ordered at $2.00 each (AOHC members) or $4.00 each (non-members), plus package and postage. However, during this year 2002 celebrating such an important anniversary, I'll be happy to extend to all PDML members the reduced cost per poster ($2.00 each). Then non-members will pay $4.00 each poster. I checked the cost of carton tubes and postage for shipping it worldwide from Italy (priority mail). For the full details following the link: http://digilander.libero.it/pentaxday/postere.htm Unfortunately, as you can see the postage for such a large and heavy poster is also heavy. Some time ago, somebody thought it could better to ship a bunch to some PDML'er in N. America for distribution there, rather than many separate posters being airmailed from Italy. What do you think now? Dario Bonazza www.aohc.it - Original Message - From: "Mick Maguire" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2002 4:24 PM Subject: RE: Anybody interested in getting the Pentax poster? > > I would like one and I would gladly pay the extra shipping to get it > > "unfolded." > > Likewise! > > Regards, > /\/\ick... > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > 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: Pentax poster....
Hello, This is a strange period of my life, where I resigned from my work after twenty years, and now I'm trying to setup my own business. Maybe you'll undertand I'm pretty puzzled and busy now. Ok, this said, here are the news about the "1952-2002 - 50 years of Pentax SLR cameras" poster. First, for those among you which are also AOHC members, please note that all AOHC members will receive one poster for free, shipped together with Spotmatic magazine No.33 next August (sorry, it will be shipped folded in envelope). Extra copies can be ordered at $2.00 each (AOHC members) or $4.00 each (non-members), plus package and postage. However, during this year 2002 celebrating such an important anniversary, I'll be happy to extend to all PDML members the reduced cost per poster ($2.00 each). Then non-members will pay $4.00 each poster. I checked the cost of carton tubes and postage for shipping it worldwide from Italy (priority mail). For the full details following the link: http://digilander.libero.it/pentaxday/postere.htm Unfortunately, as you can see the postage for such a large and heavy poster is also heavy. Some time ago, somebody thought it could better to ship a bunch to some PDML'er in N. America for distribution there, rather than many separate posters being airmailed from Italy. What do you think now? Dario Bonazza www.aohc.it - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, June 19, 2002 4:12 AM Subject: Pentax poster >Hi Guys... > Are we gonna get access to the PENTAX POSTER ?..Love to have one (or two). > I'd be happy to depot some if we have to buy in bulk...How do we proceed ? > Regards, > Bob >in New Hamsphire > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > 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: Anybody interested in getting the Pentax poster?
Hello, This is a strange period of my life, where I resigned from my work after twenty years, and now I'm trying to setup my own business. Maybe you'll undertand I'm pretty puzzled and busy now. Ok, this said, here are the news about the "1952-2002 - 50 years of Pentax SLR cameras" poster. First, for those among you which are also AOHC members, please note that all AOHC members will receive one poster for free, shipped together with Spotmatic magazine No.33 next August (sorry, it will be shipped folded in envelope). Extra copies can be ordered at $2.00 each (AOHC members) or $4.00 each (non-members), plus package and postage. However, during this year 2002 celebrating such an important anniversary, I'll be happy to extend to all PDML members the reduced cost per poster ($2.00 each). Then non-members will pay $4.00 each poster. I checked the cost of carton tubes and postage for shipping it worldwide from Italy (priority mail). For the full details following the link: http://digilander.libero.it/pentaxday/postere.htm Unfortunately, as you can see the postage for such a large and heavy poster is also heavy. Some time ago, somebody thought it could better to ship a bunch to some PDML'er in N. America for distribution there, rather than many separate posters being airmailed from Italy. What do you think now? Dario Bonazza www.aohc.it - Original Message - From: "Gary L. Murphy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, May 27, 2002 2:55 PM Subject: Re: Anybody interested in getting the Pentax poster? > On Mon, 27 May 2002 08:11:09 EDT, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > >Like most people on the list I would LOVE one of the posters! > > Same goes for me!! > > > > > > Later, > Gary > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > 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: Anyone interested in getting the Prntax poster?
Hello, This is a strange period of my life, where I resigned from my work after twenty years, and now I'm trying to setup my own business. Maybe you'll undertand I'm pretty puzzled and busy now. Ok, this said, here are the news about the "1952-2002 - 50 years of Pentax SLR cameras" poster. First, for those among you which are also AOHC members, please note that all AOHC members will receive one poster for free, shipped together with Spotmatic magazine No.33 next August (sorry, it will be shipped folded in envelope). Extra copies can be ordered at $2.00 each (AOHC members) or $4.00 each (non-members), plus package and postage. However, during this year 2002 celebrating such an important anniversary, I'll be happy to extend to all PDML members the reduced cost per poster ($2.00 each). Then non-members will pay $4.00 each poster. I checked the cost of carton tubes and postage for shipping it worldwide from Italy (priority mail). For the full details following the link: http://digilander.libero.it/pentaxday/postere.htm Unfortunately, as you can see the postage for such a large and heavy poster is also heavy. Some time ago, somebody thought it could better to ship a bunch to some PDML'er in N. America for distribution there, rather than many separate posters being airmailed from Italy. What do you think now? Dario Bonazza www.aohc.it - Original Message - From: "Butch Black" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax discussion group" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 12:10 AM Subject: RE: Anyone interested in getting the Prntax poster? > If you can keep the price at $10 or under for an unfolded copy, count me > in. > > BUTCH > > "Each man had only one genuine vocation - to find the way to himself" > Hermann Hesse (Demian) > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Anybody interested in getting the Pentax poster?
Hello, This is a strange period of my life, where I resigned from my work after twenty years, and now I'm trying to setup my own business. Maybe you'll undertand I'm pretty puzzled and busy now. Ok, this said, here are the news about the "1952-2002 - 50 years of Pentax SLR cameras" poster. First, for those among you which are also AOHC members, please note that all AOHC members will receive one poster for free, shipped together with Spotmatic magazine No.33 next August (sorry, it will be shipped folded in envelope). Extra copies can be ordered at $2.00 each (AOHC members) or $4.00 each (non-members), plus package and postage. However, during this year 2002 celebrating such an important anniversary, I'll be happy to extend to all PDML members the reduced cost per poster ($2.00 each). Then non-members will pay $4.00 each poster. I checked the cost of carton tubes and postage for shipping it worldwide from Italy (priority mail). For the full details following the link: http://digilander.libero.it/pentaxday/postere.htm Unfortunately, as you can see the postage for such a large and heavy poster is also heavy. Some time ago, somebody thought it could better to ship a bunch to some PDML'er in N. America for distribution there, rather than many separate posters being airmailed from Italy. What do you think now? Dario Bonazza www.aohc.it - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, May 04, 2002 2:43 AM Subject: Re: Anybody interested in getting the Pentax poster? > Dario, > > I expect mailing within the US would cost $3.50 per poster, > add to that the cost of the mailing tube, plus the cost of > production on your side and mailing to the US. > What do you think this would run on a per poster basis. > > If this all is not too expensive, we can find a way to work it out. > I'd be happy to pay for such a poster. > > Regards, Bob S. > > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > << Anybody interested in getting the "50 years Pentax" poster > from outside Italy? > In case I'll be happy to find a good way to do that. The problem will be the > postage cost, also depending on the way you'll want me to mail you the > poster. > Being it 100x50cm wide, I'll have the choice between mailing it folded many > times inside a standard envelope or shipping it rolled up. I bet that will > cost a lot more. > > As Greg suggested, it's probably better I'll ship 100 (say) to some PDML'er > in N. America for distribution there. Rather than 100's of separate posters > being airmailed from Italy. > > So, anybody interested in it? Please give me an idea of the quantity I'll > have to ship. Now my idea is to print 500 copies: 300 for AOHC members and > 200 > more for others. > > Bye, > > Dario Bonazza >> > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > 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 .
About the "1952-2002 - 50 years of Pentax SLR cameras" poster
Hello friends, This is a strange period of my life, where I resigned from my work after twenty years, and now I'm trying to setup my own business. Maybe you'll undertand I'm pretty puzzled and busy now. Ok, this said, here are the news about the "1952-2002 - 50 years of Pentax SLR cameras" poster. First, for those among you which are also AOHC members, please note that all AOHC members will receive one poster for free, shipped together with Spotmatic magazine No.33 next August (sorry, it will be shipped folded in envelope). Extra copies can be ordered at $2.00 each (AOHC members) or $4.00 each (non-members), plus package and postage. However, during this year 2002 celebrating such an important anniversary, I'll be happy to extend to all PDML members the reduced cost per poster ($2.00 each). Then non-members will pay $4.00 each poster. I checked the cost of carton tubes and postage for shipping it worldwide from Italy (priority mail). For the full details following the link: http://digilander.libero.it/pentaxday/postere.htm Unfortunately, as you can see the postage for such a large and heavy poster is also heavy. Some time ago, somebody thought it could better to ship a bunch to some PDML'er in N. America for distribution there, rather than many separate posters being airmailed from Italy. What do you think now? Dario Bonazza www.aohc.it > I apologize for not replying to you earlier, since I'm still so busy in > setting up some details for the upcoming Pentax Day, to take place > next weekend in Florence. > See: http://digilander.iol.it/pentaxday/pday71e.htm > > In that same page, you'll also see a preview of the "Pentax 50 years" > poster, just released. > > AOHC will distribute it starting next June 2nd in Florence. AOHC members > will get a copy for free (paying only shipping). Extra copies for AOHC > members (and copies for PDML'ers) will cost you $2.00 each (plus postage), > while other people will pay $ 4.00 each copy. > Once I'll be back home from Pentax Day I'll arrange a proper way for > shipping a single lot of posters to USA, so that an American friend could > then relay ship the posters to anybody wanting them at US rates. > > About AOHC membership, please note that I can hardly cash US checks over > here in Italy, not to speak of bank fees in case I'll find a way to get that > cash. Why don't consider a Paypal payment? It works well! > Please see: http://digilander.iol.it/aohc/memberse.htm > > Hope to get in touch with you soon. > > Bye, > > Dario Bonazza > > http://digilander.iol.it/aohc/ > > > I too would enjoy having such a poster, Dario. Rolled, not folded. You > would > > find it a lot less expensive to either have your printer pack and dropship > > the needed quantity to a US distributor, preferably a PDML member with > easy > > acces to the time and facility to repack and reship the poster within > North > > America. > > > > Alternatively, if your printer has any ties with a US of A or Canadian > Print > > shop, the file could be sent here and printed here. If the finances > balanced > > out, that is. > > > > If you'd send me your address, Dario, I would like to favor you (or the > > current treasurer) with a check for the renewal of my AOHC membership. > I've > > moved twice in the past 24 months, and nothing is to be found. Except my > > cameras, of course! > > > > 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 > > > > > > Joseph McAllister > > 3810 - 36th Ave SW > > Seattle, WA 98126 > > - > > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > > 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 .
RE: Vivitar 283
It's normal for quite a few brands of electronic flashes. Electronic flashes tend to be a bit too cool (blue) and a little warming is needed to give more pleasing results, hence the slight yellow color of the flash unit's lens. Len --- -Original Message- From: Łukasz Kacperczyk [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, July 11, 2002 5:19 AM To: pentax Subject: Vivitar 283 Hi all, I've just bought my first flash - a Vivitar 283, and as usual I have some questions. First of all - where can I find an online manual for it? The "light emiting thing" of this particular specimen is a bit yellowish - is it normal, or will my color photos have a yellow cast? Thanks in advance, Łukasz - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Always at the ready - OT
I forgot to give the specifics. I usually carry a Ricoh GR1 loaded with Superia 400. It's a nice pocketable camera with a very sharp 28mm f/2.8 lens. On the digital side, I have a little Fuji DX10 that gives nice, sharp 1024 X 768 pictures that print very good at 4 X 6 inches. The Fuji is close to the same size as a GR1. I have a little, very portable, HP Photosmart 100 printer that produces great 4 X 6 prints without need of a computer. Sometimes I carry the printer along with me, too. The only drawback is that the printer requires a nearby electrical outlet to run it. Len --- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
135/1.8s in screwmount (was: Re: Drool, screwheads!)
I've saved the photo to compare later, for I'm off to work. I can't tell from the angle shown. I'd be surprised if it turns out to differ from other third-party 135/1.8s that took an 82mm filter and are commonly available on German EBay (Porst, Revuenon, CompuStar). I still believe that the Vivitar Series 1 135/2.3 (thogh single-coated in M42) or Soligor CD 135/2.0 or 1.8 (same lenses, different baffling) would perform better. Steve Larson wrote: I think that lens is the same as a couple other 135/1.8`s. Maybe Paul Str. will jump in and clarify. I wouldn`t mind having it. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1365860336 [EMAIL PROTECTED] mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
polarizer on a 28mm
Do I need a slim polarizer filter for my M 28mm f/2.8? £ukasz - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Always at the ready - OT
I carry an Optio with me every where but I have started carrying an other camera with me as well. Either a Ricoh 500g or an MG/ME-s. Just cant beat film! Alan >That would make a good excuse for buying an Optio. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Vivitar 283
Hi all, I've just bought my first flash - a Vivitar 283, and as usual I have some questions. First of all - where can I find an online manual for it? The "light emiting thing" of this particular specimen is a bit yellowish - is it normal, or will my color photos have a yellow cast? Thanks in advance, £ukasz - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Drool, screwheads!
Seems like he's had problems like card fraud from Indonesia, too. 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: How do you beat the blahs?
For me this is very simple. It's a bit like cooking - which I also enjoy very much, but as we all know can be impossible to do when it really needs to get done. If I've got the Cooking Blahs, I pick up a book of, or watch an ancient VHS tape of a once-famous UK cook called Keith Floyd. Notorious for slurping the vino while he threw together the most amazing delicacies, his exuberant series of shows on the subject instantly gets the culinary juices going, and before you can say 'moules marinieres', I'm in that kitchen like a rat up a drainpipe. Similarly, with the Photo Blahs, I reach for one of my books by Jeanloup Sieff, Arnold Newman, Jane Bown, and hey presto. Especially the Jeanloup Sieff, where I instantly get a craving to be slinking around the streets of 1950s Paris, Gitane in mouth, Leica in hand, on my way to photograph a nice 'bum in the sun'... My life as a holodeck character :-) But at least it gets the old juices flowing, and it's only by studying the work of accomplished masters I find that I am spurred into some sort of action. HTH Cotty ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://www.macads.co.uk - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
220 Film Questions ...
I'm thinking of trying 220 film with my 645. It has the obvious advantage of doubling the number of shots per roll. And it supposedly has a flater film plain. But can 220 film be loaded safely in daylight? (Particularly if loaded in the shade.) Alexander Grigolia - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Always at the ready - OT
>Well, I'm not a guy, I'm a housewife/mother but I do carry a camera with me >every time I leave the house. Usually a Pentax SLR with normal lens or a >digital ZLR, sometimes a fixed-lens rangefinder or occasionally a Pentax >point & shoot. This goes in my very small Domke bag along with the necessary >gear for moving around -- wallet Hey Eleanor, You're not a guy, but you carry a wallet... ;-) S'alright. I carry a purse. Really. Cotty ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://www.macads.co.uk - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Always at the ready - OT
Francis Alviar <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello to all, > > How many of you guys bring your camera equipment to > work if you have a primary means of employment and > photography is your hobby? ... That would make a good excuse for buying an Optio. -- http://members.chello.nl/~j.schoone\\|// Registered Linux user #78364 - The Linux Counter - http://counter.li.org Assume nothing, expect anything. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: How do you beat the blahs?
Yes Pat, for about 10 years! Then I joined the PDML, and the discussions and the PUG opportunity revived it for me. Working to an assignment is s much better than just waiting for it to happen. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia On Thursday, July 11, 2002 8:53 AM, Patrick White [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: > I've been in a blah mood photographically speaking these days. >Nothing I > seeing seems interesting enough to take a picture of. Last year I > couldn't > find the time to take all the pictures I wanted to. This year I > can't > figure out why I should snap the shutter on anything. > Anyone else ever had a similar bout of the blahs? What did you do to > "beat > the blahs"? > > thanks, > patbob ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Always at the ready - OT
Like Rob Studdert, I work mainly from home, but on my daily outing to collect the mail I will usually carry a camera - sometimes the MZ-S, sometimes the MZ-5, just recently the newly-acquired Spotty. With the AF cameras, I will have either the 28-105 or the 18-35 zooms attached - with the SP, the 50/1.4 (which is BTW, a fantastically good lens even today). Going out evenings and week-ends, it's rare for me not to throw the bag with just about everything in it in the boot, and to have at least one camera with me in the car. And no, I've never had that once-in-a-lifetime opportunity come up when I've had a camera with me either! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia On Thursday, July 11, 2002 1:24 AM, Francis Alviar [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: > Hello to all, > > How many of you guys bring your camera equipment to > work if you have a primary means of employment and > photography is your hobby? And also how much gear do > you carry? I've been carrying a small camera bag to > work with an extra lens on almost a daily basis "just > in case the photo opportunity show up". Ever since I > took hold of my MX with the three lenses I've > substituted bringing that to work instead. It's quite > a big bag. I'm just wondering if it's overkill or > what. Never hurts to be prepared for anything. > > Thanks. > > > Francis > Sign up for SBC Yahoo! Dial - First Month Free > http://sbc.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: Always at the ready - OT
Like Rob Studdert, I work mainly from home, but on my daily outing to collect the mail I will usually carry a camera - sometimes the MZ-S, sometimes the MZ-5, just recently the newly-acquired Spotty. With the AF cameras, I will have either the 28-105 or the 18-35 zooms attached - with the SP, the 50/1.4 (which is BTW, a fantastically good lens even today). Going out evenings and week-ends, it's rare for me not to throw the bag with just about everything in it in the boot, and to have at least one camera with me in the car. And no, I've never had that once-in-a-lifetime opportunity come up when I've had a camera with me either! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia On Thursday, July 11, 2002 1:24 AM, Francis Alviar [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: > Hello to all, > > How many of you guys bring your camera equipment to > work if you have a primary means of employment and > photography is your hobby? And also how much gear do > you carry? I've been carrying a small camera bag to > work with an extra lens on almost a daily basis "just > in case the photo opportunity show up". Ever since I > took hold of my MX with the three lenses I've > substituted bringing that to work instead. It's quite > a big bag. I'm just wondering if it's overkill or > what. Never hurts to be prepared for anything. > > Thanks. > > > Francis > Sign up for SBC Yahoo! Dial - First Month Free > http://sbc.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: Always at the ready - OT
Like Rob Studdert, I work mainly from home, but on my daily outing to collect the mail I will usually carry a camera - sometimes the MZ-S, sometimes the MZ-5, just recently the newly-acquired Spotty. With the AF cameras, I will have either the 28-105 or the 18-35 zooms attached - with the SP, the 50/1.4 (which is BTW, a fantastically good lens even today). Going out evenings and week-ends, it's rare for me not to throw the bag with just about everything in it in the boot, and to have at least one camera with me in the car. And no, I've never had that once-in-a-lifetime opportunity come up when I've had a camera with me either! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia On Thursday, July 11, 2002 1:24 AM, Francis Alviar [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: > Hello to all, > > How many of you guys bring your camera equipment to > work if you have a primary means of employment and > photography is your hobby? And also how much gear do > you carry? I've been carrying a small camera bag to > work with an extra lens on almost a daily basis "just > in case the photo opportunity show up". Ever since I > took hold of my MX with the three lenses I've > substituted bringing that to work instead. It's quite > a big bag. I'm just wondering if it's overkill or > what. Never hurts to be prepared for anything. > > Thanks. > > > Francis > Sign up for SBC Yahoo! Dial - First Month Free > http://sbc.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: Pentax MX
On Thu, 11 Jul 2002, Ayash Kanto Mukherjee wrote: > > > 3. If the power of your eye has not changed for the past 8 years or more, > > >please think of undergoing a lasic surgery which will reduce the power > > >of your eyes to 0 precisely. I must say this is a bit extreme for the purpose of using the viewfinder :-) > > Not as it stands now! There are still too many problems with the surgery > Could you please let me know the nature of the after effect of that surgery? You may check out this web site: http://www.surgicaleyes.org/ Admittedly, it is a bit biased as it is a support group for those with failed surgery. But it does contain a lot of info of potential complications. And it gives you a useful different point of view from that of the laser eye clinic's sales talk. -- --Lawrence Kwan--SMS Info Service/Ringtone Convertor--PGP:finger/www-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence/ -Key ID:0x6D23F3C4-- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
