Re: minolta f2900 vs canon fs4000us vs nikon IV ed
>i wish to scan 35mm negatives so i can print photos to A3 and A2 size >16 x 20 inch and 32 x 40 inch > >i am looking at these 3 scanners >any experineces or advice Just bought the F-2900 few weeks ago. I have not used other film scanners so I cannot compare. As far as I can tell, it seems to bring out the detail pretty well, but not on par with Kodak PhotoCD (4000dpi). It is prone to show any flaws on films even the films look perfectly clean with my eyes. ICE works well, but it's not 100%, and it reduces the sharpness a bit, only a bit. Some deep scratches will remain but much less severe, still much better than without ICE. Touch up after applying ICE is much easier and much less time consuming than without it. However, ICE doesn't work with monochrome. I managed to scan them by choosing "colour negative" and then turned the scans into monochrome again n Photoshop. This way, I can still use ICE. Seems to work so far, but I have not done enough monochrome to know if this method works all the time. Consider the amount of time required to touch up the scans without ICE, I scan all my films with it on. Colour correction could be problematic with some negatives, but never a problem with slides. However, some dense slides might appear a bit dark on the scans. The details on shaded areas are there, but you might need to boost the contrast or brightness of the monitor to notice them (I am no expert on calibration). I have not tested the Vuescan much so I do not know if it is much better than the original Minolta software which I am quite happy with so far. But do expect some fine tuning in Photoshop no matter how good the scans are (usually brightness and contrast). 8bit/channel scan with ICE is fast, but 16bit/channel with ICE and multipass (2/4/8/16) could take forever. My scanner comes with Adaptec 2903B SCSI card which I don't know much. The only con is that the front of the scanner should have a dust cover. But then again, it was selling CAD600 only so I am not complaining. >From what I have gathered so far, Canon 27xx film scanners "seem" to be the worst compared to Nikon and Minolta. don't know about their 4000. If you do 300dpi prints, this scanner can do roughly 8.6x13" after chopping. 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 .
28-105 zoom question
On Adorama's web site, they are advertising this lens: SMCP-FA 28-105mm 3.2/4.5 AL Auto Focus Zoom Lens with Hood (http://www.adoramaphoto.com/catalog.tpl?op=details&sid=102789794921181624&sku=PX28105AFN). For availablity, they claim "New Item did not arrive yet, expected shortly" The Pentax USA site does not list this lens. Anyone here know anything about it? An extra half stop of brightness for an extra $10 sounds like a good deal. Thanks! Andrew Robinson - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 70-2x0 zoom question
>Auto focus is the point in this instance. I already have a nice set of >manual >focus lenses. I'm looking to move up to autofocus now. Is the Tamron AF or >MF? Manual focus also. 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: Zenitar fisheye question
Thanks Bill, Mine was built in 2000 also, my friend's was built apparently this year, the sn is 02 ( I can't remember the last 4) . Thanks again, William in Utah. 8/3/2002 9:31:28 PM, "Bill Owens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Mine doesn't. If the usual Russian way of using serial numbers applies to >lenses as well as cameras, mine was built in 2000. Serial # is 004043. > >Bill > >- Original Message - >From: "William Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2002 10:10 PM >Subject: Zenitar fisheye question > > >> Hi, >> >> I have a friend who just got one of these, and has noticed a "rattle" >noise when he shakes it. Mine does not rattle at all, but I've had it for >almost 2 years, so I don't >> know if maybe there was a change in manufacturing or if he got a lemon. >Anyone out there with a Zenitar that rattles? >> >> Thanks, >> >> William in Utah. >> - >> This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, >> 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 .
FS: 135/1.8...
I list these again since I only have a $700 offer on my 135/1.8 in Ex+ condition with caps. I have other lenses to sell in hopes for a Canon D60 outfit, but they all hinge on selling the 135 at a reasonable price ($1,000). 24/2.8Ex. cond 85/1.4 A* Ex. cond ($600 offer so far) w/shade 200/2.8 A* Ex.+ cond 300/4 A* Bgn. cond 2X-AS Ex.+ cond Please e-mail me directly, thanks. Jay - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: please comment on this shot
Big mistake! Never put something where you're sure you'll know where to find it the next time you need it. Bill > I know I put my filters in a safe place somewhere. > > 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
My Saturday ramblings
We went to the local botanical garden today to get some "engagement shots" for my son and his fiancé. Terrible afternoon for photography though. Hot, humid, bright sun, and to top it all off it was mid day sun. The 645 was loaded with Delta 100, but awful contrasty with the high sun. Would like to have used some fill flash, but the AF360 was on the MZ-S loaded with Ilford HP5. The contact print on this roll looks much better since I dialed in -1.5 stops of flash compensation. Hindsight being what it is, I guess I should have put the AF360 on the 645 and used the RTF on the MZ-S. I shot a roll of 160NC in the Kiev 60, and plan on getting is processed tomorrow and hopefully scan some of them and see what gives. Bill KG4LOV [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: Zenitar fisheye question
Mine doesn't. If the usual Russian way of using serial numbers applies to lenses as well as cameras, mine was built in 2000. Serial # is 004043. Bill - Original Message - From: "William Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2002 10:10 PM Subject: Zenitar fisheye question > Hi, > > I have a friend who just got one of these, and has noticed a "rattle" noise when he shakes it. Mine does not rattle at all, but I've had it for almost 2 years, so I don't > know if maybe there was a change in manufacturing or if he got a lemon. Anyone out there with a Zenitar that rattles? > > Thanks, > > William in Utah. > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > 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: please comment on this shot
At 09:37 3-8-2002 -0400, Frank wrote: > It (damn, I can't say "sucks", 'cause Wendy may read this ) isn't very >well designed. Hee hee, and I _was_ reading it too! Been busy moving house over the last month so I could easily have missed it. Off to the badlands and beyond next week so I'll be busy agin the next couple of days trying to locate all the little bits of gear I want to take with me. I know I put my filters in a safe place somewhere. 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: FS: Goodies
Fred wrote: > > > Harmon Kardon A50K tube amp. Old glass... > > Pentax SMC 135/2.5 Old glass... I DO have one, but it's marked ASAHI. I love it! > ...two examples of excellent old glass...enjoy 'em both... Forgot one old one...! > Fred (K1FW) An old HAM! ;^) Used to be a young one! Keith Whaley Ex-WA6GXC - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 weekend is half over.
I am here at the computer after shooting a sprint triathlon. Unfortunately I did not have enough time to take shots other than the swim start and the finish line. Pity. Maybe some Cabernet Sauvignon will let me put it all in perspective :- ) I had prepped some cameras for candid photography on Monday night at a free concert in the park. So, I was carrying... MZ-S and ZX-5 loaded with 100 print film for the race. I used both of them in manul exposure mode using a Sekonic meter. I had an LX with winder as a back-up. Did not need it. I also toted two LX with b&w film (100 and 400). My fourth LX had 100 color slide film - shot two-thirds of a roll. My final camera was my original Pentax - a Super Program with 400 color slide film. Ahhh, it was nice not having to select what camera would carry what film. There is definitely some advantage to having numerous camera bodies. I will have to go out and shoot something tomorrow now with all these cameras loaded. Oh, did I mention it was the first shots with MY 31 Limited, César Panama City, Florida - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 much does it cost to fix a slow diaphragm?
On 4 Aug 2002 at 0:34, Peter Spiro wrote: > I was offered a 50mm A f/1.4 lens in mint condition, but I noticed that the > diaphragm closes slowly. It does not have any oil visible on it, which is the > usual cause of slow diaphragms, so I'm concerned that a simple cleaning won't > fix it, and it may have a more costly mechanical problem. Does anybody have any > experience with this? Peter, It could require a very simple repair, I have bought lenses with similar symptoms. All were fixed by removing the mount then cleaning and re-lubricating the aperture coupling rings which rotate at the rear of the lens and couple to the actual aperture mechanism. 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 .
Zenitar fisheye question
Hi, I have a friend who just got one of these, and has noticed a "rattle" noise when he shakes it. Mine does not rattle at all, but I've had it for almost 2 years, so I don't know if maybe there was a change in manufacturing or if he got a lemon. Anyone out there with a Zenitar that rattles? Thanks, William in Utah. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 70-2x0 zoom question
Alan Chan wrote: > >In response to my queries about autofocus telephoto zooms, a couple of > >folks have recommended the Pentax 70-200 f4-5.6 F or FA lenses. Someone > >else instead recommended the Pentax 70-210 zoom. Elsewhere I found a > >comment that the 70-210 zoom is not considered highly. Has anyone got > >the scoop on these two (actually three) lenses? > > If AF was not required, I think the SMC PENTAX-A 70-210/4 (there is one on > eBay now) would be the best choice (excluding the FA* of course). The Tamron > SP 70-210/3.5 is also good. Auto focus is the point in this instance. I already have a nice set of manual focus lenses. I'm looking to move up to autofocus now. Is the Tamron AF or MF? Thanks! Andrew - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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: Goodies
> Harmon Kardon A50K tube amp. > Pentax SMC 135/2.5 ...two examples of excellent old glass...enjoy 'em both... Fred (K1FW) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: The new black and white photo postage stamps in the USA
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > The reason they are scarce is not just their enormous popularity because > > they are so handsome, but because, I was told, "one of the photographers > > complained" since they are all dead, I presume > > my postal friend just misspoke. > > > > So which of the (c) owners was responsible for this? I wonder if they > > will reissue with > > one different photographer in the mix ? Do all you guys already have > > your batches? > > > > Interesting. I had absolutely no problem getting those either time that I > went to buy them. One was yesterday. > > Guess I'd better decide QUICK if I want any more and, if so, visit the PO > bright & early Monday morning. > > ERNR > Where do you live?? I guess I should have pointed out that I live in NYC. It occured to me that more rural areas might be better to try to get more - or just a smaller post office. I was told they were permitted to sell what ever stock was already in any given post office but that there would be no more delivered for distribution. annsan > 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
How much does it cost to fix a slow diaphragm?
I was offered a 50mm A f/1.4 lens in mint condition, but I noticed that the diaphragm closes slowly. It does not have any oil visible on it, which is the usual cause of slow diaphragms, so I'm concerned that a simple cleaning won't fix it, and it may have a more costly mechanical problem. Does anybody have any experience with this? _ 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: Pentax In Print
- Original Message - From: Jim Fellows Subject: Pentax In Print > I just received my September issue of Model Railroader and they have an > article on the basics of Model photography. While the article does not > mention Pentax, there is a nice shot of a K1000 with a M F2 50mm at the > start of the article. Always nice to see free marketing out there. Last I heard, Mike Johnson was editing that magazine. I suspect that, as much as anything is why Pentax is shown in the article. William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Subject: LX repair update
- Original Message - From: Pål Jensen Subject: Re: Subject: LX repair update > Doesn't this rather prove that you are using an unreliable repairing facility? In fact, I discussed this with the Pentax repair man a couple of months ago. I can't remember the details but he claimed that many LX bodies was not in fact repaired properly as some servicing people were not familiar with the quirks of the LX. Often the symptom was fixed but not the underlaying cause. Whether the camera is inherently unreliable or whether I cannot get repairs done reliably is moot. What is germaine (to me, anyway) is that my 3 LX's are going in for service far more often than they should be. I have used both Pentax Canada facilities, and an independant repair company. None have made my cameras what I would call dependable. If Pentax can't make the camera repairs, then they have a problem. If that is what is making my cameras unreliable, then I still have unreliable cameras. My first LX, which I bought new, needed service within 3 years of being purchased. My friends F3 will be 20 this year, and has NEVER seen a repair shop. This is what reliablility is about. For the record. it doesn't matter about the reliability of the camera, it is still, in my estimation, the best 35mm camera I have had the pleasure of owning. If I thought otherwise, I wouldn't have bought 3 of them, and a bunch of dedicated accessories. William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Help with LX repair
Hey gang, I need a bit of a hand with sending off an LX repair. As you know, I'm in Illinois, USA. My LX just decided to break on me. The shutter lock collar will not turn enough to the right to turn the camera on. I need to know where to send it for repair. Those that have used Pentax USA within the past 2 years: Do you think I should send it there (Yes, I've been following recent threads, I want a more direct opinion including RECENT data) . . . . . . or, alternatively, is there another location that others have had good luck with? Also, has anyone experienced this problem with the LX? Thanks, IL Bill - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
minolta f2900 vs canon fs4000us vs nikon IV ed
i wish to scan 35mm negatives so i can print photos to A3 and A2 size 16 x 20 inch and 32 x 40 inch i am looking at these 3 scanners any experineces or advice - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Leica maintenance was: LX repair update
- Original Message - From: Len Paris Subject: Re: Leica maintenance was: LX repair update > The F3 is a great camera but I wouldn't want to step down to a > flash sync speed of 1/60th again. Though I admit that, if I > could get an F3/T, I'd be hard pressed to turn it down. The FM3 > is a very good camera. The F3 flash sync is 1/80, the mechanical release operates at 1/60th. I disliked the placement of the meter readout enough to change camera brands. William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: The new black and white photo postage stamps in the USA
In a message dated 8/3/2002 6:09:47 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > when I tried to get these today at my regular post office the > clerks started giggling. > (I know them all, cause I spend a lot of time there mailing ebay stuff - > so they were not being rude.) > > The reason they are scarce is not just their enormous popularity because > they are so handsome, but because, I was told, "one of the photographers > complained" since they are all dead, I presume > my postal friend just misspoke. > > So which of the (c) owners was responsible for this? I wonder if they > will reissue with > one different photographer in the mix ? Do all you guys already have > your batches? > Interesting. I had absolutely no problem getting those either time that I went to buy them. One was yesterday. Guess I'd better decide QUICK if I want any more and, if so, visit the PO bright & early Monday morning. 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: Leica maintenance was: LX repair update
The F3 is a great camera but I wouldn't want to step down to a flash sync speed of 1/60th again. Though I admit that, if I could get an F3/T, I'd be hard pressed to turn it down. The FM3 is a very good camera. Len --- - Original Message - From: "Bruce Rubenstein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2002 5:37 PM Subject: Re: Leica maintenance was: LX repair update > I'm sure about what's happened to the F3 used market, but I see quite a few > going for under $300 on ebay. Very tempting. Then I remind myself that I've > got to save for that FM3a. > > BR > > From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Hmmm, spend another grand on the LX's, or buy a couple of used > F3s.. > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > 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]: Subject: LX repair update
That makes the F3 wth MD just a tad heavier than a Pentax 67II body only. Somehow I thought thhe F3 with drive would be a bit heavier than that. Len --- - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2002 5:00 PM Subject: Re: Re[2]: Subject: LX repair update > In a message dated 8/3/2002 2:41:29 PM Pacific Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > > If it has the motor drive attached, the F3 is probably heavier. > > Though I guess I could go through my reference material and come > > up with a weight for the F3 with, and without, a motor drive. > > > > > > F3 weight, 715G > MD-4 motor drive, 480G > > -Brendan MacRae > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Leica maintenance was: LX repair update
Well, I think that's the real heart of the problem. There is just about nowhere in North America that you can send a LX to for repair and be confident that it will be done right. It doesn't matter what sort of wonder of reliability the camera was when it came out of the factory 20 years ago. Now it's old and needs a "tune-up" to the "factory", and it comes back either in worse shape than when you sent it in (my personal experience), or a rather temporary repair. The net effect is that for people in N.A. LX's aren't very reliable cameras, and are close to being more trouble than they're worth. Perfect Norwegian LX's don't help us here. From: "Rob Studdert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Leica maintenance was: LX repair update Sounds like you should be questioning the competence of your chosen repair facility? Not good :-( Cheers, - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 new black and white photo postage stamps in the USA
I've deleted and skimmed a lot on this list so I may not be telling you guys anything you didnt know, but when I tried to get these today at my regular post office the clerks started giggling. (I know them all, cause I spend a lot of time there mailing ebay stuff - so they were not being rude.) The reason they are scarce is not just their enormous popularity because they are so handsome, but because, I was told, "one of the photographers complained" since they are all dead, I presume my postal friend just misspoke. So which of the (c) owners was responsible for this? I wonder if they will reissue with one different photographer in the mix ? Do all you guys already have your batches? Anyway, I went to the main post office philatetic window - as suggested by my clerk friend - bought 5 sheets of them - 2 for presents, one for me, 2 to retire on later :) Anyone with the whole story on this or a place on the web for me to read about it? For those of you not in the USA - our postal rates just went up so they went out of their way to make particularly lovely stamps to make the transition less painful, I think. The photogs included are Weston, Strand, "St. Ainsel", Lange,Steichen, Steiglitz, Man Ray , Gene Smith, Evans.. and more. No Bourke-White tho. pout pout. annsan who continues to procrastinate 3 days before departure. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re[2]: Subject: LX repair update
The F3 is about 5oz heavier than the LX. They were both intended for the same use and market. Maybe Nikon has a better idea of what kind of reliability is expected of this class of camera. From: Peter Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: I think that the comparison to the F3 is a bit unfair by the way. It is much bigger, almost as large and heavy as a Pentax 67. If you can't build in reliability by using bigger heavier parts then you're doing something wrong. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Leica maintenance was: LX repair update
I'm sure about what's happened to the F3 used market, but I see quite a few going for under $300 on ebay. Very tempting. Then I remind myself that I've got to save for that FM3a. BR From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hmmm, spend another grand on the LX's, or buy a couple of used F3s.. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: K 200mm F4
This is a mint or realy close to mint lens. It has the origional caps. I would like $125 Or your best resonable offer. Steve KC8TPR - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re[2]: Subject: LX repair update
Alan, No meter coupling chain anymore and the frame advance was reworked. I suspect the 67II is more reliable in those particular areas. Bruce Saturday, August 3, 2002, 2:18:59 PM, you wrote: >>I had 2 P67 break, in both the meter aperture coupling chains failed, they >>are unreliable. AC> I wonder if P67II was more reliable. AC> regards, AC> Alan Chan AC> _ AC> MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: AC> http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx AC> - AC> This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, AC> go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to AC> 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]: Subject: LX repair update
In a message dated 8/3/2002 2:41:29 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > If it has the motor drive attached, the F3 is probably heavier. > Though I guess I could go through my reference material and come > up with a weight for the F3 with, and without, a motor drive. > > F3 weight, 715G MD-4 motor drive, 480G -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Re[2]: Subject: LX repair update
If it has the motor drive attached, the F3 is probably heavier. Though I guess I could go through my reference material and come up with a weight for the F3 with, and without, a motor drive. Len --- - Original Message - From: "Alan Chan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2002 4:13 PM Subject: Re: Re[2]: Subject: LX repair update > >I think that the comparison to the F3 is a bit unfair by the way. It is > >much bigger, > >almost as large and heavy as a Pentax 67. If you can't build in > >reliability by using bigger heavier parts then you're doing > >something wrong. > > Perhaps you mixed up the F3 with F4 or F5. I don't see how the Nikon F3 can > be as big or heavy as P67. > > 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Vs: Vs: Subject: LX repair update
>Look here: > >http://www.cameraquest.com/voigtBR2.htm > >The Bessa R2 does accept the M series Leica lenses. > >TEMPTING!! And unlike other Bessa, this one is metal. 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: Subject: LX repair update
>The trouble is that often the focus will be out slightly too and it gets >worse >progressively. And that means no more super sharp pictures. :( regards, Alan Chan _ Join the worlds largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Subject: LX repair update
>I had 2 P67 break, in both the meter aperture coupling chains failed, they >are unreliable. I wonder if P67II was more reliable. 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: Subject: LX repair update
>Doesn't this rather prove that you are using an unreliable repairing >facility? In fact, I discussed this with the Pentax repair man a couple of >months ago. I can't remember the details but he claimed that many LX bodies >was not in fact repaired properly as some servicing people were not >familiar with the quirks of the LX. Often the symptom was fixed but not the >underlaying cause. This is possible. 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: OT:Web page check
"David Brooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Thanks Mark. >I wrote this sort of by the seat of my pants,so >to speak.I did the tutorial on inter.net and >have been adjusting the code slightly each time >i upload pictures.This may be the problem as >i'm just "piece meal"ing the thing with no >flow David, I just checked your home page with the HTML validator in Alaire HomeSite and it came up with 60 errors (and I have the validation sst just to show actual arrors rather than minor stuff). I'd recommend getting an HTML validator like "A Real Validator" (http://arealvalidator.com/) I think it costs $25.00 but you can download a 30-day trial version for free. Sticking to valid code will not only make your page more compatible with different browsers, it'll help it render quicker too (especially important in the case of visitors with slow dial-up connections - they don't call it the "world wide" web for nuthin'). Also get Elizabeth Castro's book "HTML 4 for the World Wide Web". There's a web page for the book at http://www.peachpit.com/vqs/html4 For general usability information there's no better source than Dr. Jakob Nielsen, who is *the* authority on web usability. His web site is at http://www.useit.com/alertbox/ See in particular: Top Ten Guidelines for Homepage Usability http://www.useit.com/alertbox/20020512.html Ten Good Deeds in Web Design http://www.useit.com/alertbox/991003.html (This page links to several other excellent pages of his, "the original top-ten mistakes of Web design", "the top-ten new mistakes of Web design" and "the top-ten mistakes of Web project management" Stuck With Old Browsers http://www.useit.com/alertbox/990418.html I particularly subscribe to Dr. Nielsen's belief that lack of support for old browsers should be proportional to your willingness to turn away potentially useful visitors. Most people are quite reluctant to upgrade browsers and surveys show that this tendency is *growing*, not decreasing, as the web matures. The #1 page on the net (in terms of traffic), yahoo.com, makes sure its page works with browsers back to versions 3.0. -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Re[2]: Subject: LX repair update
>I think that the comparison to the F3 is a bit unfair by the way. It is >much bigger, >almost as large and heavy as a Pentax 67. If you can't build in >reliability by using bigger heavier parts then you're doing >something wrong. Perhaps you mixed up the F3 with F4 or F5. I don't see how the Nikon F3 can be as big or heavy as P67. 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: blank fire
Well, shxt things happened. Luckily you didn't shoot with your friends. :) regards, Alan Chan >Today I was shooting with my new Ricoh XR-8 Super at a park nearby. >Altimately the frame counter reached 36. I thought that I may be able to >squeeze out 2 more at least and went ahead, 38 now. But hey! I can advance >it further. I was over joyed. Took one more, 39 now. To my surprise, I >found that I can get one more. I grew suspicious. This is impossible. I >replaced the lens cap on the lens, adjusted the aperture to minimum >aperture setting (f/22), adjusted the shutter speed to the fastest and >depressed the shutter to avoid any multiple exposure if frame no 39 is >really there and had been exposed. I found that it was possible to >'advance the film' further and further. I didn't noticed whether the film >rewind knob is rotating or not. >Has the film snapped? >Or is it a faulty body? >The next moment, I rushed to the shop from where I purchased it. He >checked it and said,"probably you have not loaded the film correctly" >"What? What are you saying?" >"Plese let me check." >He inserted the camera in a changing bag and confirmed that he was right. > >Boy, oh boy! I blank fired 40 bullets. :-(( >First time in my life. > >Cheers, >Ayash. _ Join the worlds largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: TOPDML Piccies
Leica/Minolta "CL". Gorgeous! Jeff - Original Message - From: "Keith Whaley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2002 11:39 AM Subject: Re: TOPDML Piccies > Is that a Leica C1? I can find no CL on the Leica site, and they list > way back to beyond the IIIa. > Or, was that a short-lived unit that was only made for a time and withdrawn? > Or, maybe it's brand new and Leica doesn't have it on their site yet! > Curious... > > keith > > frank theriault wrote: > > > > Hi, Keith, > > > > Sorry about the Lcica :-( > > > > But, in my defence, there's a pic of a Pentax in each shot! :-) Just to > > keep it topical... > > > > Actually, those were the first couple of shots I took with the CL, having > > bought it from Dave, a couple of days before. So I just couldn't resist > > "showing it off" to Jeff. > > > > One thing I've noticed about that Leica, now that I've put several rolls > > through it, is that the metering system (I wouldn't call it "spotmetering"; > > it only meters a smallish spot, in the centre of the frame, but not small > > enough an area to call true spotmetering) is great for the types of > > situations just like the pic of Dave and his LX. That is to say, where the > > subject is much brighter or darker than the background. > > > > And, you've already figured out that TOPDML is "TorontO Pentax Discuss Mail > > List", which at this point is about 6 of us who get together on a > > semi-regular basis, for drinks and photo talk. There's a get together next > > weekend, but I'll be on vacation, which is too bad, because the meet will be > > at a Beer Tasting Festival. > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > 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 .
Lithium bats and Motor Drive A
Hey gang... I've tried Lithium AA's in my Motor Drive A and while making it a lot lighter (the only reason I chose these bats) they don't seem to have the same power output as good alkalines. After about 28 frames or so they want to give out. What's the deal? Is the current output lower in these babies? -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: TOPDML Piccies
> I was fine with the blades and the LX, it offered me maneuverability and > such. Also allowed me to get shots like this: > http://www.usefilm.com/showphoto.php?id=19397 :-) > > Cheers, > Dave > Please help. I have to scan my 6x9 Provia 400 of the same shot. I think I can make out the reflection of a couple of drunk photographers in the chrome of the exhaust pipes. Jeff. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Subject: LX repair update
Pal, I have to agree with most of your comments. Most LX's are older cameras now. The fact that there are so many still being used and enjoyed is a good measure of their sound design and reliability. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: please comment on this shot
Very nice pic. Very good light and nice composition. I'd like to try that lens. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Vs: Vs: Subject: LX repair update
In a message dated 8/3/2002 2:34:21 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > That´s what I thought when Bessa R2 was introduced - but now I think that it > has to be a model which does *not* accept Leica lenses Raimo, Look here: http://www.cameraquest.com/voigtBR2.htm The Bessa R2 does accept the M series Leica lenses. TEMPTING!! -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: SMC K 45-125
>...few zooms can be used wide open and produce photos with good >sharpness AND contrast. I was meaning "good DEFINITION and contrast" as sharpness is an impression based on the relation between resolution and contrast. The concept of "acutance" is also in the vicinity, according to Arthur Cox. 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: OT:Web page check
I realize I am a weirdo. I keep my IE browser up to date and, though I don't currently use it, I order Netscape on CD whenever they offer the latest and greatest. I just pre-ordered Netscape 7.0, so they'll send me a CD-ROM copy as soon as they make it available. The reason I do this sort of thing is because a lot of my friends rely on me to keep their computers up and running for them. I am an old fart, 66-years old, and I've been involved in home computers from the beginning, unlike most of my peers. I don't get anything out of doing it except for the satisfaction and bragging rights, which are, in actuality, a lot. :-) I believe that, whenever we start to have trouble displaying websites, it's time to upgrade our browser. Computer languages, like HTML, XML , et al, are evolving. Syntax should evolve towards the simple, not the complex. Opening tags should remain in effect until a new opening tag is used, which should make closing tags unnecessary, or mostly so, anyway. There are always special cases. I look forward to the day that I can enter into an oral, conversational dialogue with my PC and have it execute my commands without need for keyboard or mouse. That day is coming, just not as quickly as I would like. Len --- - Original Message - From: "Mark Roberts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2002 11:58 AM Subject: Re: OT:Web page check > "David Brooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >Thanks William and Steve.I'll check with the > >people who are having problems and see if the > >are using NS 4ish. > > Try an HTML validator. If you write to valid HTML 4 transitional you'll be > pretty safe. As of now you should still be supporting 4.x generation browsers. > > -- > Mark Roberts > www.robertstech.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: SMC K 45-125
Robert, this might be the best non-pro zoom Pentax ever built. A test in Camerart (a Japanese magazine written in english) showed that it is good wide open, something uncommon then, except for some of the best C*n*n and N*k*n zooms. I don't know if this is still true for the latest non-pro zooms, but few zooms can be used wide open and produce photos with good sharpness AND contrast. It is a bit long and feels better on a bigger K body than on M bodies. Newer bodies with grips and M bodies used with a winder handles very well with this lens. I would call it a portrait lens as you can take someone from head to foot at 45mm and "head'n shoulders" at 125mm. The ones that were used very little tend to have a slightly stiff zoom ring but it may get smoother with use as I have seen a few used ones with a quite smooth ring (but still feeling perfect mechanically). Stiffness is a question of taste anyway. Its hood consists of a step-up ring 58-67 and a shallow hood that screws in. Why? If you put a 58mm filter on it, it will vignette at the minimum focusing distance with the zoom set at 60-70mm. No big deal. I wouldn't bother getting (or using) the hood and 67mm filters. The hand is a better hood at longer settings (the thumb supporting the end of the lens at the same time) because the hood does only the job for the shortest setting (45mm). And 58mm filters are cheaper and fit many other Pentax lenses. If you buy it, please tell us about the results. Andre >Hi all, > >I am considering purchasing this lens. What are your thoughts and opinions >on it: bokeh, versatility, resolution, contrast, build quality, etc. > >Thanks, > >Robert >- >This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, >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:Web page check
"David Brooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Thanks William and Steve.I'll check with the >people who are having problems and see if the >are using NS 4ish. Try an HTML validator. If you write to valid HTML 4 transitional you'll be pretty safe. As of now you should still be supporting 4.x generation browsers. -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: TOPDML Piccies
Thanks... I see the CL is covered very well in there... Now, if I could just afford one! keith [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > In a message dated 8/3/2002 10:39:40 AM Central Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > Is that a Leica C1? I can find no CL on the Leica site, and they list > > way back to beyond the IIIa. > > Or, was that a short-lived unit that was only made for a time and > > withdrawn? > > Or, maybe it's brand new and Leica doesn't have it on their site yet! > > Curious... > > > > HREF="http://www.cameraquest.com/leicacl.htm";>http://www.cameraquest.com/leicacl.htm > > (Pentax-related content -- there's also an article about the Pentax Limited > lenses on that site, as I recall) > > 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Shots from tonight
On 2 Aug 2002 at 18:16, Artur Ledóchowski wrote: > It seems that NGH II 800 nicely compensates for different color temperature of > the available light. It's grain and sharpness seems to be really good, too. I > definitely have to give it a try... I especially like the pic of the woman > looking up. It's a nice portrait. Hi Artur, I too like NGH II 800 very much for its wide latitude and low contrast, it's great for many high contrast applications. The pics that I presented were however shot with my Oly E-10. On 2 Aug 2002 at 18:36, Lukasz Kacperczyk wrote: > I too like the portrait of the woman best. IMHO it's the only one of these > photos that doesn't need cropping. But otherwise they are very good - I love > blurred pictures (I'm in the "bokeh- blurry-slow-shutter" period now :) > > BTW - as Artur has already mentioned, very natural skin colors (well, > bearing in mind indoor lighs of course). Hi Lukasz, I just wish the effective ISO of the Oly was higher, as the light was very poor so the exposure was 0.5s and the subject moved. I set the colour balance for warm tungsten light I didn't white balance but if I had the skin colour would have been near perfect. On 2 Aug 2002 at 13:37, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Rob. > > I wonder, does your Olympus have slow speed flash sync? > I have found that these smaller gigs with their limited lighting ie no white > follow spots, often benefit from a slow speed with fill approach - around 1/8th > or so often works. I know we are "not supposed to" use flash but Frits has a > nice example of what I mean - unless he has dumped it?? (It's on my broken > drive). Also the predominantly reddish lighting doesn't help; switching to > tungsten like a lot of photo magazine features suggest is simply ghastly. I > will await your LXen pix with bated breath. Hi Peter, The Oly has SS Sync and full FS to 1/640th however I flash wasn't appropriate in this instance. (+Paul) The LXen pix may be a while away, have to sell some gear on the Bay before I can afford a new LS8000 scanner, that is of course unless the Pentax DSLR doesn't come first (I think I'm safe). On 2 Aug 2002 at 16:02, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > UGH! I've done this myself! > Rob, I totally sympathize with your plight here. It's a tricky environment to > shoot in. I've been doing a lot of shooting of bands lately and it's definately > a harrowing experience. I have had good luck simply pushing 800 color neg and, > of course, pushing Tri-X. There is no excuse however .it was reaalllyyy loud and I would normally have heard the camera also since it was dark I couldn't really see indicators in the finder too well plus they only played for one short set so it was pretty rushed and I was sharing the lens set amongst two bodies. I kicked myself for not double checking like I should have. :-( > Here's a couple I got recently of a group in San Francisco. These were taken > with the LX (with the SC-69), 85mm f1.4, on consumer 800 rated 1600 and pushed. > I didn't use any color correction: > I was able to get some fairly quick speeds out of the LX (1/125?) as I recall > that night. Most of the shots were wide open on aperture-priority. It appears as > though your group didn't have nearly the same amount of light on them. I was > lucky enough to put the word out that I needed more light so the guy I knew in > the band had the tech leave the house lights at 50% for the whole show. This > made all the difference. That allowed me to go from a 1/8 to a 1/30 at center > stage. I figured as long as they don't jump around too much I'd be OK. I still > managed to shoot mostly at 1/60 sec or slightly faster as the lights changed > throughout the show. Hi Brendan, Great shots, I hope I get out of it that well, you're quite right too the lights were crappy old style spots all gelled and the lighting guy had had one too many tokes I suspect :-) When I was with it and aware I was seeing shutter speeds of 1/30 and 1/60th on occasions. They are a pretty active bunch so I'm just hoping that they're recognizable, I would have like to have been shooting at 1600 as it would have given me a little more latitude. I used all the lenses wide open, I shot sitting on the ground, standing and resting lightly on the fold back speakers (24mm straight up), it looked pretty interesting in the finder. 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: Subject: LX repair update
On 2 Aug 2002 at 16:50, William Robb wrote: > Don't get me wrong, I don't dislike the camera (I am the guy who > insisted on the LX Gallery, after all), but I am not going to > kid myself thinking that it is more reliable than crack addict. > You can kid yourself all you like. I had 2 P67 break, in both the meter aperture coupling chains failed, they are unreliable. My M6 cameras have been very reliable however I expect that they would need to have the RF aligned after the types of knocks that my LXs have received and survived. I have had only stick mirror, bent rewind cranks and ISO resistor problems with my LX, nothing more than I would expect. 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: Subject: LX repair update
On 3 Aug 2002 at 0:52, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I've had very few real problems with my LXs (four and counting) (I know, it's a > sickness). One thing I notice on the PUG that I don't really agree with is the > quick suggestion by everyone to have a CLA on an LX every time it acts up. I > think it's like a car, the less you send them in for repair, the less chance you > are going to have any problem with them. Take care of them, use them, and you > should be okay. Even a little sticky mirror is no big deal. It usually only > sticks for the first shot. I suggest you use the mirror lockup once or twice and > shoot away. Only if it becomes a real problem do I send them in for CLA. The trouble is that often the focus will be out slightly too and it gets worse progressively. 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: Leica maintenance was: LX repair update
On 2 Aug 2002 at 16:56, William Robb wrote: >> > In Canadian Dollar terms (I'm not sure how much in CDN this is > costing > > William.. but I'm guessing.. you can't put a cash value on his > frustration > > and wasted time) a Leica M6 CLA is about $400.00 via a local > (Toronto) > > company that specializes in Leica. > > For the record: LX#2 was serviced 20 months ago, and then again > 2 months ago. This time was just a tad over Can$300.00. > LX#3 was serviced 18 months ago, and again 2 months ago, this > sime as a bit over Can$300.00. > LX#1 was serviced about 2 1/2 years ago, and is in the shop > again, with a repair estimate of around 400.00, but then again, > they don't have the right parts, so I suppose it could change. > > Hmmm, spend another grand on the LX's, or buy a couple of used > F3s.. Sounds like you should be questioning the competence of your chosen repair facility? Not good :-( Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT:Web page check
On Sat, 03 Aug 2002 09:33:44 -0400, Peter Alling wrote: > I looked at the html source and It looks to me that your > table isn't formed correctly. Netscape 4.x is very sensitive to malformed table structures. In particular, make absolutely sure _every_ table, tr, and td tag has a proper closing tag. TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: TOPDML Piccies
In a message dated 8/3/2002 10:39:40 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Is that a Leica C1? I can find no CL on the Leica site, and they list > way back to beyond the IIIa. > Or, was that a short-lived unit that was only made for a time and > withdrawn? > Or, maybe it's brand new and Leica doesn't have it on their site yet! > Curious... > http://www.cameraquest.com/leicacl.htm";>http://www.cameraquest.com/leicacl.htm (Pentax-related content -- there's also an article about the Pentax Limited lenses on that site, as I recall) 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: havent left quite yet - one quick question cause you guys are smart
I haven't really got any good advice about the answering machine except to say the in my experience AT&T machines have very limited software options and no documentation that I know of. (Get another answering machine, at least that's the Microsoft answer ;) ). I wouldn't mention that I'm taking my LX across country if I didn't want to get a rant about using such an unreliable piece of equipment for my valuable photographs from certain people on the list. (A word to the Wise). And Please Please Please don't mention the OS you're using. I've tried so hard to keep out of this and it's really been very difficult. P. S. Have a wonderful time. At 11:24 AM 8/3/2002 -0400, you wrote: >Boy, you have to work hard sometimes to get your mail read on here in >the middle of >an OT fight :) > >I'll unsubscribe on Monday - please do reply to me privately about this. > >If you know anything at all about AT&T answering machines or where I can >actually get >a person to pick up a phone to answer me or I can see a manual on the >web please read further > >Question is simply: How do you delete messages on an model 1314 when you >are away ? >I call in to pick them up with a code provided in the inside of the >machine - a 2 digit number that >I punch in while my message is playing. I tried using that number at >the end of the messages >left but that didnt work. Any ideas or real info guys? > >Obligatory Pentax content - My LX is ready to accompany me across the >country. > >Thanks for any help. >annsan > >p.s. Dell Pentium III, windoze 98. The hardware is fine - the software >can make me crazy. >and I still use DOS for some stuff, too. >- >This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, >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: please comment on this shot
frank theriault wrote: > (snip) > Now this has nothing to do with the shot, but I don't like that site. The image > loads right on top of the technical info, so I can't see what camera/lens > combination was used. Is that just me and my server, or same for everyone > else? It (damn, I can't say "sucks", 'cause Wendy may read this ) isn't very > well designed. > It isn't jsut your server, or browser, Frank - I said much the same thing but you said it more precisely - it S***'s , big time :) ) annsan damn - I'm supposed to be doing before-i-leave chores! - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: TOPDML Piccies
Is that a Leica C1? I can find no CL on the Leica site, and they list way back to beyond the IIIa. Or, was that a short-lived unit that was only made for a time and withdrawn? Or, maybe it's brand new and Leica doesn't have it on their site yet! Curious... keith frank theriault wrote: > > Hi, Keith, > > Sorry about the Lcica :-( > > But, in my defence, there's a pic of a Pentax in each shot! :-) Just to > keep it topical... > > Actually, those were the first couple of shots I took with the CL, having > bought it from Dave, a couple of days before. So I just couldn't resist > "showing it off" to Jeff. > > One thing I've noticed about that Leica, now that I've put several rolls > through it, is that the metering system (I wouldn't call it "spotmetering"; > it only meters a smallish spot, in the centre of the frame, but not small > enough an area to call true spotmetering) is great for the types of > situations just like the pic of Dave and his LX. That is to say, where the > subject is much brighter or darker than the background. > > And, you've already figured out that TOPDML is "TorontO Pentax Discuss Mail > List", which at this point is about 6 of us who get together on a > semi-regular basis, for drinks and photo talk. There's a get together next > weekend, but I'll be on vacation, which is too bad, because the meet will be > at a Beer Tasting Festival. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: please comment on this shot
Nice patterns in the foreground -- looks like some vignetting up top. However, I'd get myself a better place to display it if you can. the site is cluttered and totally distracts from your image. (with NEtscape 4.6 the picture unfolds across a background of writing. annsan newbee wrote: > http://www.photosig.com/viewphoto.php?id=191170 > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > 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 .
havent left quite yet - one quick question cause you guys are smart
Boy, you have to work hard sometimes to get your mail read on here in the middle of an OT fight :) I'll unsubscribe on Monday - please do reply to me privately about this. If you know anything at all about AT&T answering machines or where I can actually get a person to pick up a phone to answer me or I can see a manual on the web please read further Question is simply: How do you delete messages on an model 1314 when you are away ? I call in to pick them up with a code provided in the inside of the machine - a 2 digit number that I punch in while my message is playing. I tried using that number at the end of the messages left but that didnt work. Any ideas or real info guys? Obligatory Pentax content - My LX is ready to accompany me across the country. Thanks for any help. annsan p.s. Dell Pentium III, windoze 98. The hardware is fine - the software can make me crazy. and I still use DOS for some stuff, too. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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:Web page check
David, I just went to the site. It opens fine. I could also open the "More 2002 CE pictures" link. However once in that page, the bottom row of thumbnails do not display. I can display the full size images but not see the thumbnails. Bruce Saturday, August 3, 2002, 5:15:44 AM, you wrote: DB> Hi all.I uploaded some more hores related DB> pictures to my site recently,and some of the DB> riders are telling me they cannot open the DB> site,or they can open but the link for "more DB> 2002 CE pictures " is not working. DB> It works ok on my machine,other than ,for some DB> reseon,the thumbnails are not being DB> displayed.The pictures opo up when you click DB> them though. DB> Request is:Can a few of you out there go to the DB> page below and let me know what is happening DB> please. DB> Thanks DB> Dave DB> http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj DB> Pentax User DB> Stouffville Ontario Canada DB> http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ DB> http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses DB> Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail DB> - DB> This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, DB> go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to DB> visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT:Web page check
I guess that HTML evolves and we have to upgrade our browsers to evolve with it. Len --- - Original Message - From: "William Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2002 7:59 AM Subject: Re: OT:Web page check > To be more specific, everything works fine (thumbnails, etc.) except with Netscape 4.5, where *some* links show up, just not the one you mention along with a few > others. > > William in Utah. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Subject: LX repair update
That should be B52 At 10:51 AM 8/3/2002 -0400, you wrote: >Well at least I got a rise out of you. Yes I know I overstated the case and >when I described the F3 as being as big as a 67. I kept away from any numbers >because well it's impression that seems to be counting here and my >impression of >the F3 is that it's huge. > >I have to take exception to the airplane analogy. The apex of mechanical >camera >design camera design was in the mid to late 1980's I doubt that there is >much different >in the FE3 mechanically from a medium duty Nikon of that era. The >difference is in the >electronics. More a difference between a B53A and a B52G. Unfortunately >the LX development >was frozen around the E upgrade. > >At 11:42 PM 8/2/2002 -0600, you wrote: >>- Original Message - >>From: Peter Alling Subject: Re: Re[2]: Subject: LX repair update >> >> >> > I think you missed my point. William said that the use of >>mixed >> > electronics and mechanicals in the >> > shutter mechanism was a hodgepodge, and one of the reasons for >>the LX's >> > supposed un-reliability. I pointed >> > out that Nikon would probably not have used a similar setup if >>that was >> > true. (I kind of like the FM3 by the way). >> >>Actually, I called it a bastard marriage. For the most part, the >>exposure system of the LX seems pretty reliable, keeping in mind >>that the heart of it is prone to rusting away. >> >>I don't think comparing the LX to the FM3 is valid, as they are >>from entirely different eras of manufacturing technology. >>You are comparing a Sopwith Camel to a Hawker Hurricane. >> > >> > I think that the comparison to the >> > F3 is a bit unfair by the way. It is much bigger, >> > almost as large and heavy as a Pentax 67. If you can't build >>in >> > reliability by using bigger heavier parts then you're doing >> > something wrong. >> >>Who are you trying to kid? >>The Nikon F3HP is: >>(W x H x D) : approx 148.5 x 101.5 x 69 mm. Body weight: Nikon >>F3HP: 760g approx. >> >>The 6x7 with the meter prism attached is: >>(W x H x D) 177 x 208 x 91mm, and weighs 2270g approx. >> >>The comparison is between top of the line cameras that are >>contemporaneous to each other from competing companies. It is a >>perfectly valid comparison. >>If making it bigger makes it more reliable, Pentax had the >>option of doing it with the LX, and the 6x7 would be their most >>reliable camera body. >> >>I do expect that if the 6x7 is in fact a less reliable camera, >>it is because it is actually used by pro photographers, and is >>subject to more wear and tear. >>I don't believe that statement for a minute, and no proof was >>given to back it up. >> From my own experience, the 6x7 is a very reliable product. I >>have known 4 of them that were used day to day by pro >>photographers, and they were all as reliable as a one piece >>hammer. >>My own 6x7 has been in the shop twice, once to cure T-Maxitus, >>which I don't hold against the camera, and once to repair a PC >>terminal that I broke right off the body. >> >>William Robb >>- >>This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, >>go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to >>visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . >- >This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, >go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to >visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Vs: Subject: LX repair update
IMHO the plain ME is very reliable. All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho -Alkuperäinen viesti- Lähettäjä: Pål Jensen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Vastaanottaja: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Päivä: 03. elokuuta 2002 13:46 Aihe: Re: Subject: LX repair update >Alan wrote: > > >> But that doesn't explan why some bodies have received much more complains >> than others. > >It certainly does. The Pentax ME bodies that "receive more complaints than others" >are put out of circulation into a closed or into the garbage. Thats why you don't >hear much about them. > > >>My sister's lecturer (engineer) once said, "No matter how reliable >> certain products are in general, if yours was a lemon, you would never have >> the same faith on that brand anymore." This is especially true when you >> bought their top of the line products, just turned out to be a nightmare to >> fix. It's not just money, but endless frustration. > > >I've yet to hear about a single LX body that qualifies as a lemon. No reports of >constantly breaking NEW LX bodies has surfaced. THAT would qualify as a lemon. The >LX that are reported as lemons are 15-20 years old, most of them bought used with an >unknown history. When a camera needs service after 15-20 years of use it certainly >have done its intended job. If camera need repeated service then its the service >people that doesn't do a good enough job. > > >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: OT:Web page check
using IE 6.0.26: (only mentioning what does not work) cannot open Black&white cannot open colour & landscapes missing thumbnails of 6783 6774 6885 6926 little red horse is running -- ... Request is:Can a few of you out there go to the page below and let me know what is happening please. Thanks Dave http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Subject: LX repair update
Well at least I got a rise out of you. Yes I know I overstated the case and when I described the F3 as being as big as a 67. I kept away from any numbers because well it's impression that seems to be counting here and my impression of the F3 is that it's huge. I have to take exception to the airplane analogy. The apex of mechanical camera design camera design was in the mid to late 1980's I doubt that there is much different in the FE3 mechanically from a medium duty Nikon of that era. The difference is in the electronics. More a difference between a B53A and a B52G. Unfortunately the LX development was frozen around the E upgrade. At 11:42 PM 8/2/2002 -0600, you wrote: >- Original Message - >From: Peter Alling Subject: Re: Re[2]: Subject: LX repair update > > > > I think you missed my point. William said that the use of >mixed > > electronics and mechanicals in the > > shutter mechanism was a hodgepodge, and one of the reasons for >the LX's > > supposed un-reliability. I pointed > > out that Nikon would probably not have used a similar setup if >that was > > true. (I kind of like the FM3 by the way). > >Actually, I called it a bastard marriage. For the most part, the >exposure system of the LX seems pretty reliable, keeping in mind >that the heart of it is prone to rusting away. > >I don't think comparing the LX to the FM3 is valid, as they are >from entirely different eras of manufacturing technology. >You are comparing a Sopwith Camel to a Hawker Hurricane. > > > > I think that the comparison to the > > F3 is a bit unfair by the way. It is much bigger, > > almost as large and heavy as a Pentax 67. If you can't build >in > > reliability by using bigger heavier parts then you're doing > > something wrong. > >Who are you trying to kid? >The Nikon F3HP is: >(W x H x D) : approx 148.5 x 101.5 x 69 mm. Body weight: Nikon >F3HP: 760g approx. > >The 6x7 with the meter prism attached is: >(W x H x D) 177 x 208 x 91mm, and weighs 2270g approx. > >The comparison is between top of the line cameras that are >contemporaneous to each other from competing companies. It is a >perfectly valid comparison. >If making it bigger makes it more reliable, Pentax had the >option of doing it with the LX, and the 6x7 would be their most >reliable camera body. > >I do expect that if the 6x7 is in fact a less reliable camera, >it is because it is actually used by pro photographers, and is >subject to more wear and tear. >I don't believe that statement for a minute, and no proof was >given to back it up. > From my own experience, the 6x7 is a very reliable product. I >have known 4 of them that were used day to day by pro >photographers, and they were all as reliable as a one piece >hammer. >My own 6x7 has been in the shop twice, once to cure T-Maxitus, >which I don't hold against the camera, and once to repair a PC >terminal that I broke right off the body. > >William Robb >- >This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, >go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to >visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: LX Reliability poll
- Original Message - From: Pål Jensen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2002 5:49 AM Subject: Re: LX Reliability poll > William wrote: > > And what exactly are you going to achieve with this? Do you want to participate? William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Windoze 2000 features: End of Rant
Where would Lindows fit into that lineup? Len --- - Original Message - From: "Mishka" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 6:37 PM Subject: Re: OT: Windoze 2000 features: End of Rant > That's pretty close to my point: > you want kick ass graphics -- get an SGI > you want stability -- get an IBM or DEC (er.. HP Tru64) > you want to pretend you are a big guy -- get Linux > > Too bad Linux is irrelevant for me since there's no Photoshop, GIMP > doesn't work with 16bit color and Nikon4000 scanner isn't supported > even by VueScan. That's teh single virtue of both Win and Mac: they > have just enough software written for them to make them usable. > > Best, > Mishka. > > > > From: Frits J. Wí²'í¸²ich > > Subject: Re: OT: Windoze 2000 features: End of Rant > > Date: Fri, 02 Aug 2002 14:16:59 -0700 > > > > - > > > > Amusing discussion really, reading this from the stable system that I > > > use. If I can help it I don't use MAC or M$. Just Linux. > > -- > > Frits J. Wí²'í¸²ich > > (Sent with Kmail) > - > Yahoo! Health - Feel better, live better > http://health.yahoo.com > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
blank fire
Hallo all! Today I was shooting with my new Ricoh XR-8 Super at a park nearby. Altimately the frame counter reached 36. I thought that I may be able to squeeze out 2 more at least and went ahead, 38 now. But hey! I can advance it further. I was over joyed. Took one more, 39 now. To my surprise, I found that I can get one more. I grew suspicious. This is impossible. I replaced the lens cap on the lens, adjusted the aperture to minimum aperture setting (f/22), adjusted the shutter speed to the fastest and depressed the shutter to avoid any multiple exposure if frame no 39 is really there and had been exposed. I found that it was possible to 'advance the film' further and further. I didn't noticed whether the film rewind knob is rotating or not. Has the film snapped? Or is it a faulty body? The next moment, I rushed to the shop from where I purchased it. He checked it and said,"probably you have not loaded the film correctly" "What? What are you saying?" "Plese let me check." He inserted the camera in a changing bag and confirmed that he was right. Boy, oh boy! I blank fired 40 bullets. :-(( First time in my life. Cheers, 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: OT:Web page check
Hi! It works just fine for. The thumbnails are all there. I use internet explorer 5. - Ayash. On Sat, 3 Aug 2002, David Brooks wrote: > Hi all.I uploaded some more hores related > pictures to my site recently,and some of the > riders are telling me they cannot open the > site,or they can open but the link for "more > 2002 CE pictures " is not working. > It works ok on my machine,other than ,for some > reseon,the thumbnails are not being > displayed.The pictures opo up when you click > them though. > > Request is:Can a few of you out there go to the > page below and let me know what is happening > please. > > Thanks > Dave > http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj > > > Pentax User > Stouffville Ontario Canada > http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ > http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses > Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: SMC K 45-125
I havent tried the K version ( even though I have one) but I have tried the screwmount 45-125. The sharpness and contrast is superb (rivals primes). Build quality is excellent too. Cant speak for the bokeh, didnt use it wide open enuff to see much. JCO > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Robert Woerner > Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2002 9:57 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: SMC K 45-125 > > > Hi all, > > I am considering purchasing this lens. What are your thoughts > and opinions > on it: bokeh, versatility, resolution, contrast, build quality, etc. > > Thanks, > > Robert > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > 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: Subject: LX repair update
Excellent points Pal. vic In a message dated 8/3/02 6:51:16 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: < Early R series cameras can be very unrelibale, but the R7, R8, R6 and R6.2 > are reliable and built like a tank. The R8 had plenty of problems that are probably solved by now. If I remember correctly, the guy who tested the R8 for Photo.net (or was it elsewhere?) switched to Nikon due to it's low reliability. I'm sure Leicas are well made. So are Mercedes Benzes, but a Toyota is probably more reliable. > I dont think any camera in maintenance free, being a mechanical piece of > machinery things wear and need to be serviced. I would think that an M4 or > M6 is very reliable camera. Remember that a Leica rangefinder are hugely simple devices compared to a complex camera like the LX. 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 .
SMC K 45-125
Hi all, I am considering purchasing this lens. What are your thoughts and opinions on it: bokeh, versatility, resolution, contrast, build quality, etc. Thanks, Robert - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Mac vs PC = neither is 'better' SHOCK! (was: Re: OT: Windoze 2000 features)
What I have a problem with is silly people like you saying such nonsense. Your ridiculous post is frankly, a joke. I HAVE used both machines and in my opinion Macs are not "superior" machines. Also, I have never had to bring any machine of mine to a shop to have it worked on and thinking that PC user's need to do this as a matter of course is utterly ridiculous. You're living in a dream world. I won't respond because this can go on forever... Vic - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Fixing the pz1p back
Congratulations on a successful repair ! :-) Robert - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: M50/1.4 fungus remedies?
Hi all, This has been a useful discussion. On cleaning an old lense today, I discovered some fungus. The now is, how do you pull the lense apart to clean it? Any tips and pointers appreciated Cheers John - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Fixing the pz1p back
A few days ago, you'll remember that I asked the list about how difficult it was to replace the back cover of the pz1p. Since Pentax does/would not sell a complete unit, I had to buy just the back cover and move all the parts from the old back to the new back (ie- pressure plate, buttons, etc). And I thought I'd post my thoughts for all else who might need to perform such an operation. 1. It's really easy. The part is 10usd plus 5usd for shipping, and there are simply a few screws to remove and the pressure plate to change everything over. Unless you damage it, you do not need the 60¢ relacement foam for the film window that they say you do. 2. Keep track of the screws. This is the hardest part... those things are ~tiny~!!! The tiny screwdriver that I used was not magnatized and that would've been very helpful while putting the screws back in. Even with my small fingers there simply is not enough room to hold and drive it. 3. After you get all the parts off the old back but ~before~ you put them in the new make sure to take the film window out of the old and put it into the new. I took all the parts off the old and had them all installed into the new before I realized that I forgot the film window. The design is such that you cannot put the film window in while all the rest of the parts are there. And if you don't want to spend 10 minutes trying to figure out exactly how to place the window in the socket, take careful note of it's orientation whilst removing it. 4. Hinge pins. The top one is easy, this is the spring loaded one. Unscrew that screw holding it in (keep your finger on it unless you want to be looking for it... spring loaded you know) and take it out. The other one I had to use needle nose Vise-Grip pliars. It's knurled on part of it's shaft so it's a bugger to get out. So there you have it... from a newfound camera repairman! ;) Not! Nick Wright Yahoo! Health - Feel better, live better http://health.yahoo.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT:Web page check
I can't even see the link to "More Central East 2002 Pictures" When using Netscape Communicator 4.79. I looked at the html source and It looks to me that your table isn't formed correctly. This may lead to odd behavior in different browsers. I did try looking at the page using Opera which shows all of the links. However Black&White and Color Landscapes do not work, could be that your server is case sensitive if the files linked to are there. I've seen that html that is incorrect will sometimes give more or less expected results on most browsers then fail to display correctly on another. Tables _have_ to be correct to work right on most Netscape versions. At 08:15 AM 8/3/2002 -0400, you wrote: >Hi all.I uploaded some more hores related >pictures to my site recently,and some of the >riders are telling me they cannot open the >site,or they can open but the link for "more >2002 CE pictures " is not working. >It works ok on my machine,other than ,for some >reseon,the thumbnails are not being >displayed.The pictures opo up when you click >them though. > >Request is:Can a few of you out there go to the >page below and let me know what is happening >please. > >Thanks >Dave >http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj > > >Pentax User >Stouffville Ontario Canada >http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ >http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses >Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail >- >This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, >go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to >visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: RE: Web page check
Thanks for the reply Lukasz.I am having a problem with displaying them.When i transfered them to the site viw the FTP program some were renamed with capitols and from.jpg to .JPG. i had to keep resending those.I'm working on it though. Dave Begin Original Message From: "Lukasz Kacperczyk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sat, 3 Aug 2002 14:59:04 +0200 To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: Web page check Works for me (IE 6), but the thumbnails from the bottom row are not being displayed. Lukasz - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . End Original Message Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Re: OT:Web page check
Thanks William and Steve.I'll check with the people who are having problems and see if the are using NS 4ish. Dave Begin Original Message From: "William Johnson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sat, 03 Aug 2002 06:56:10 -0600 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT:Web page check Hi Dave, Works fine for me with Windows 2000, and Opera 6.04, Internet Explorer 6.0, and Netscape Navigator 6.2. However, it doesn't come up (the links don't even show) with Netscape 4.5. Hope this helps, William in Utah. 8/3/2002 6:15:44 AM, "David Brooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Hi all.I uploaded some more hores related >pictures to my site recently,and some of the >riders are telling me they cannot open the >site,or they can open but the link for "more >2002 CE pictures " is not working. >It works ok on my machine,other than ,for some >reseon,the thumbnails are not being >displayed.The pictures opo up when you click >them though. > >Request is:Can a few of you out there go to the >page below and let me know what is happening >please. > >Thanks >Dave >http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj > > >Pentax User >Stouffville Ontario Canada >http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ >http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses >Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail >- >This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, >go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to >visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . End Original Message Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Web page check
Works for me (IE 6), but the thumbnails from the bottom row are not being displayed. Lukasz - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: TOPDML Piccies
Jeez.. what is this... the PODML (Pick On Dave Mailing List) ? :-) I was fine with the blades and the LX, it offered me maneuverability and such. Also allowed me to get shots like this: http://www.usefilm.com/showphoto.php?id=19397 :-) Cheers, Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Jeff Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2002 12:58 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: TOPDML Piccies - Original Message - From: "frank theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 10:50 PM Subject: TOPDML Piccies > Here are a couple of pics from the TOPDML meeting of a couple of weeks > ago. The first is a shot of Jeff's Fuji 6x9 "Texas Leica". Yes, it is > that big! Look at it compared to my MX and the pint of beer in the > background! Frank, my negative is bigger than your MX. > > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=921572&size=lg > > And here's Dave Chang Sang, trying to figger out his LX > > http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=921599&size=lg I have that same shot of Dave. Looking at it under (Aaron's) 5.5x Pentax loupe, you can see the tiny hair follicles growing on his bald head (sorry Dave, the lens doesn't lie). > > regards, > frank > Cheers, Jeff. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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:Web page check
To be more specific, everything works fine (thumbnails, etc.) except with Netscape 4.5, where *some* links show up, just not the one you mention along with a few others. William in Utah. 8/3/2002 6:15:44 AM, "David Brooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Hi all.I uploaded some more hores related >pictures to my site recently,and some of the >riders are telling me they cannot open the >site,or they can open but the link for "more >2002 CE pictures " is not working. >It works ok on my machine,other than ,for some >reseon,the thumbnails are not being >displayed.The pictures opo up when you click >them though. > >Request is:Can a few of you out there go to the >page below and let me know what is happening >please. > >Thanks >Dave >http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj > > >Pentax User >Stouffville Ontario Canada >http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ >http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses >Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail >- >This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, >go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to >visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT:Web page check
Hi Dave, Works fine for me with Windows 2000, and Opera 6.04, Internet Explorer 6.0, and Netscape Navigator 6.2. However, it doesn't come up (the links don't even show) with Netscape 4.5. Hope this helps, William in Utah. 8/3/2002 6:15:44 AM, "David Brooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Hi all.I uploaded some more hores related >pictures to my site recently,and some of the >riders are telling me they cannot open the >site,or they can open but the link for "more >2002 CE pictures " is not working. >It works ok on my machine,other than ,for some >reseon,the thumbnails are not being >displayed.The pictures opo up when you click >them though. > >Request is:Can a few of you out there go to the >page below and let me know what is happening >please. > >Thanks >Dave >http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj > > >Pentax User >Stouffville Ontario Canada >http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ >http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses >Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail >- >This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, >go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to >visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: TOPDML Piccies
Ok.. that's it.. diet time for this big kahuna :-) Nice pics Frank :-) Cheers, Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of frank theriault Sent: Friday, August 02, 2002 10:51 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: TOPDML Piccies Here are a couple of pics from the TOPDML meeting of a couple of weeks ago. The first is a shot of Jeff's Fuji 6x9 "Texas Leica". Yes, it is that big! Look at it compared to my MX and the pint of beer in the background! http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=921572&size=lg And here's Dave Chang Sang, trying to figger out his LX http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=921599&size=lg regards, frank -- "The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
