Re: Need advice for buying MZ-S or MZ-3
I believe the MZ-3 to have the same auto-focus system as the MZ5(n), which is quite fast IF there is enough light. Metering of the MZ5/MZ3 is, in my opinion, excellent. MZ-S should be about the same but then somewhat faster, and the metering is also more advanced. You get what you pay for, Rod. - Original Message - From: "mrlighthouse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 01:39 Subject: Need advice for buying MZ-S or MZ-3 > Hi All, > > I have a PZ-1P which I like a lot except for the autofocus which seems > somewhat slow and not as accurate compared to some of the newer cameras. I > have been looking around for a new camera and have come down to either the > MZ-S or the MZ3. I know there is a big difference in price between the two > of them. > > I'm interested in how much difference there is in the auto focus speed and > accuracy of the MZ-S to the MZ3 and also the Metering accuracy between the > two of them. I shoot mostly landscapes and auto racing so I'm kind of on the > extreme ends. I would appreciate any input. > > Thanks, > Ed Wong >
Vivitar lenses
I have three Vivitar Series 1 lenses. The first a Mint 90-180 Flat Field, a 28-90 2.8-3.5 and a 70-210 3.5. The first I've used with great results to me with the limited experience that I have. The other two aren't tested enough to form an opinion. If someone has a knowledgable opinion about one, or all of these lenses I would appreciate some feedback. They will be used on my MX and Me-Super. Always appreciative; Bruce.
Re: Lens
Very nice for portraits. It's not particularly sharp wide open, but that's ok, it's not bad either, and I think that the images generaly hold together well. I have an 8x10 of my daughter on the wall that I and everyone who sees it really likes it, and it was taken wide open. I've taken my 85 hiking on a few occasions and came back with some nice shots. I prefer a little longer focal lenght (105) for general use but 85 seems to do fine here too. William in Utah. 9/3/2002 12:11:22 PM, "B. Gates" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I need some opinions about a Pentax K-Mount 85 1:2 lens I'm considering >for purchase as a portrait and general use lens. > >Always appreciative; Bruce. > > >
Re: M100/4 macro Vs K105/2.8 for sharp portraitsHello again!
I don't have a macro to compare it to, but the K105/2.8 handles well, and is a nice focal length to work with, and is indeed sharp. Bokeh can be pretty gruesome though, especially with any kind of out of focus specular highlights. More than any other lens I own (or have owned) I have to be careful of how I choose to use it, or it's pretty nigh useless. Closer to infinity or with a very subdued background it's nice enough to use however. William in Utah 9/3/2002 5:53:29 PM, "A K" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > Date: Tue, 03 Sep 2002 23:53:29 + > > From: "A K" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject:M100/4 macro Vs K105/2.8 for sharp portraitsHello again! > > > > I use M100/4 macro and M85/2 for portraits. > When I want more flattering look I use M85/2 wide open > because of it's lower resolution and general softness. > When I want wrinkles and sharp skin pores I use M100/4 macro. > I missed one opportunity to buy a K105/2.8. > It seems that PDMLers like this lens very much. > Does anybody know how does it compare to M100/4 macro in terms of sharpness? > When I use my macro lens for portraits I'm shooting at small apertures to > get greater DOF, > so bokeh is not that important to me since I'm looking for maximum > sharpness. > Thanks, > Aleksandar > > > Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: Click Here
Re: MZ-S WOW!
Robert, Yes, it certainly is very comfortable to hold and use. That was one of the selling points to me. After holding the PZ-1p's for so long, the MZ-S just fit my hand more comfortably - less strain. The focus select is not one of the strong points on the camera. It is quite usable as long as you cradle the lens with your left hand. That puts your middle finger in a reasonable position to reach and push on the lever. Spinning the dial to select is quite easy. The hardest thing for me to discover was to pull with my thumb to spin the dial rather than push. When I push, it is quite stiff, but when I pull, it moves very easily. Bruce Tuesday, September 3, 2002, 6:25:28 PM, you wrote: RW> Dear List, RW> Got to handle an MZ-S with and without the grip on Friday. Wow. The most RW> ergonomic camera I have ever held. I like a lot of things about it which RW> have been discussed extensively on this list. The only gripe I have is the RW> way you select focus points. RW> Regards, RW> Robert
Re: Lens
> I have an 85/2 SMC M. Love it. Small, fast, and sharp. I'm sure > the K 85/1.8 is sharper and the A 85/1.4 is even better. But I > like the size of the M and the fact that it takes 49mm filters. > The 85/2 is much better than some reviewers would have you > believe. Try it. Well, I wouldn't exactly say that the the M 85/2 is "sharp". However, it's a lot better lens than some on this list have given it credit for in the past. It's not my favorite Pentax 85 (the K 85/1.8 and the A 85/1.4 are indeed better), but it does a good job as a compact portrait lens. Fred
Re: M100/4 macro Vs K105/2.8 for sharp portraitsHello again!
> I missed one opportunity to buy a K105/2.8. It seems that PDMLers > like this lens very much. [snip] When I use my macro lens for > portraits I'm shooting at small apertures to get greater DOF, so > bokeh is not that important to me since I'm looking for maximum > sharpness. Not all of us like it that much, Aleksandar. I had one a few months ago but sold it after using it for a bit - I found that the bokeh was very harsh (and bokeh is very important to me). See: http://www.cetussoft.com/pentax/k105f28/ On the other hand, it did seem reasonably sharp (although I think that most 100-ish macro lenses seem to be sharper, even at infinity). So, since you say sharpness is more important to you than bokeh, it might be satisfactory for your purposes. Fred
Re: Lens
> a realy nice comparision test is at > http://www.arnoldstark.de/pentax.htm I also have some 85mm comparisons (including the M 85/2 and several other 85's) at http://www.cetussoft.com/pentax/85compar/ Fred
Re: Lens
> I know it's sharp and has nice bokeh. Great for portraiture. Well, it's fairly sharp stopped down, but is a bit softer than a couple of the other Pentax 85's wide open. It does have fairly decent bokeh, in my opinion. It's not a bad little 85 at all. Fred
Re: Re: [OT] Contax G1/2 vs. Fuji GS645s
They didn't want to guarantee the job. But my only other option was to send the camera to Wiz Camera Repairs in the US. That plus the fact that I purchased a Fuji GSW690III with a defective "T" shutter setting, I finally decided to take both cameras to Fuji Canada. I'm anxiously waiting for the completion of the repairs. Jeff. - Original Message - From: "David Brooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 7:58 AM Subject: Re: Re: [OT] Contax G1/2 vs. Fuji GS645s > I thought they baled on you Jeff. > > Dave > > Begin Original Message > > From: "Jeff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Mon, 2 Sep 2002 20:30:45 -0400 > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: [OT] Contax G1/2 vs. Fuji GS645s > > > I own the GS645 folder. > Optically it's top notch. Mechanically, it has a few issues. It's now > at > Fuji Canada having the bellows replaced. > The GS645S has a fixed lens, so it doesn't suffer from the dreaded > pinholed > bellows. Optcally, it's also excellent. It's not as compact as the > folder, > but still not too large. > > Jeff > > > > > 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 >
RE: thoughts on fuji across
It's Fuji Acros, and it's been out for at least a year. It's pretty good stuff, though I prefer Delta 100. It looks nice in Rodinal. tv > -Original Message- > From: Lukasz Kacperczyk [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 5:54 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: thoughts on fuji across > > > It's a new emulsion. I'm not sure if it's available > everywhere (I don't know > if I can buy it here in Poland either :) > > Lukasz > > -Original Message- > From: Bill Owens [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 11:30 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: thoughts on fuji across > > > > Neither have I! Where/how can I get some and give it a try? > > Bill KG4LOV > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > > What film is this ? > > Never heard of "Fuji Across".. >
Re: K-AF3 lens mount coming at Photokina
Pål Jensen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >So they may be called ISC lenses? In previous patents they have called >it "blur correcting" - BC lenses. I vote for "motion control" - hey, it works for running shoes! ;-) -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.com
Re: MZ-S WOW!
> Dear List, > > Got to handle an MZ-S with and without the grip on Friday. Wow. The most > ergonomic camera I have ever held. I like a lot of things about it which > have been discussed extensively on this list. The only gripe I have is the > way you select focus points. But once you get used to using the middle finger of your left hand to push up the switch and your right thumb to spin the wheel, it's really pretty neat. Bill
MZ-S WOW!
Dear List, Got to handle an MZ-S with and without the grip on Friday. Wow. The most ergonomic camera I have ever held. I like a lot of things about it which have been discussed extensively on this list. The only gripe I have is the way you select focus points. Regards, Robert
Re: M135/3.5 Vs K135/3.5
for that much, i would grab it, and then, if i don't like it, sell it on ebay. best, mishka - Original Message - From: "A K" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 7:44 PM Subject: M135/3.5 Vs K135/3.5 > Hi, > I have a perfectly clean M135/3.5. > I can buy a K135/3,5 in great condition, except for one tiny cleaning > mark in center of front element. The price would be 50 US$. > I've heard somewhere that K version is better than M. Should I buy this lens? > Thanks, > Aleksandar > > > -- -- > Join the world's largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. Click Here > > > >
M100/4 macro Vs K105/2.8 for sharp portraitsHello again!
I use M100/4 macro and M85/2 for portraits.When I want more flattering look I use M85/2 wide open because of it's lower resolution and general softness.When I want wrinkles and sharp skin pores I use M100/4 macro.I missed one opportunity to buy a K105/2.8.It seems that PDMLers like this lens very much.Does anybody know how does it compare to M100/4 macro in terms of sharpness?When I use my macro lens for portraits I'm shooting at small apertures to get greater DOF, so bokeh is not that important to me since I'm looking for maximum sharpness. Thanks, AleksandarSend and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: Click Here
Need advice for buying MZ-S or MZ-3
Hi All, I have a PZ-1P which I like a lot except for the autofocus which seems somewhat slow and not as accurate compared to some of the newer cameras. I have been looking around for a new camera and have come down to either the MZ-S or the MZ3. I know there is a big difference in price between the two of them. I'm interested in how much difference there is in the auto focus speed and accuracy of the MZ-S to the MZ3 and also the Metering accuracy between the two of them. I shoot mostly landscapes and auto racing so I'm kind of on the extreme ends. I would appreciate any input. Thanks, Ed Wong
M135/3.5 Vs K135/3.5
Hi,I have a perfectly clean M135/3.5.I can buy a K135/3,5 in great condition, except for one tiny cleaning mark in center of front element. The price would be 50 US$. I've heard somewhere that K version is better than M. Should I buy this lens? Thanks, AleksandarJoin the worlds largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. Click Here
K28/3.5 & P30 for 120 US$
Hello!Just run into a P30 (P3) with K28/3.5 in some sort of pawnshop.I was looking for this lens for a long time to replace my A28/2.8. The camera is in perfect working condition, very clean inside,some paint is missing on the edges of metal bottom plate.The lens is surprisingly totally dust free inside - it was very dusty outside and had some goo from some sticky tape.There is some paint missing on the aperture ring.It is perfect mechanically; it only has couple of cleaning marks on front elementthat are so tiny, that at first, I thought that they were some dust particles. I paid 120 US$ for everything.Was the price OK and how much these things go for? I was thinking of selling P30 with my old A28/2.8.Or maybe I'll keep them as a cheap point&shoot camera for some rough trips! AleksandarJoin the worlds largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. Click Here
Re:Interesting article from PIR
>>you know that copying the entire article breaks a lot of copyright rules<< I guess if Herb puts a hit on me, I'll say that I will no longer subscribe to PopPhoto, LOL! Thanks, Albert
Re: Michael Reichmann's take on current marketplace (inc stuff on Pentax digital)
David wrote: > Everyone keeps saying that Pentax is used exclusively in the field... No. Almost exclusively... > Everyone I've talked to has told me that the 6x7 (67, 67II) are used almost > exclusively by fashion photographers. How many fashion photographers are there? If the 67 had been used almost exclusively by fashion photographers, there wouldn't have been a Pentax 67. Pål
Re: FA 24-90mm compared to ATX 28-70
>From: andre <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >I was thinking about buying the Pentax FA zoom 24-90mm. Now I am looking >at the Tokina ATX 28-70 2.6-2.8 which is a rebadged Angenieux. Will I >regret it if I buy the Tokina or (better said) if I don't buy the >Pentax. The FA lens (from Dario's test in Spotmatic) has high contrast >and resolution, very low flare level. > >How is this Tokina (colour balance, flare level etc.)? (I know it's a lot >bigger...) > >Andre Difficult choice - buy them both! (I did!) If you want the slightly longer/shorter reach then get the Pentax. This is also the lighter of the two and may feel better on a lighter body than the Tokina would. The build of the Tokina is absolutely amazing. I did manage to get some strange flare effects with a polarizer on the Tokina (b+w - cost an arm and a leg for a filter of that size!) and I haven't managed to get the same effects with the pentax lens. Do a lot of low light shooting that requires a faster lens? Get the Tokina. Likely to meet muggers down a dark alley? Get the Tokina. btw, they both sit beautifully on an MZ-S :) Wendy --- Wendy Beard Ottawa, Canada mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] home page http://www.beard-redfern.com
RE: Strange goings-on
<< Anyone else having strange problems with the list? >> None so far, but the traffic seems unusually light (so maybe I AM having so problems?). Lukasz
RE: thoughts on fuji across
It's a new emulsion. I'm not sure if it's available everywhere (I don't know if I can buy it here in Poland either :) Lukasz -Original Message- From: Bill Owens [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 11:30 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: thoughts on fuji across Neither have I! Where/how can I get some and give it a try? Bill KG4LOV [EMAIL PROTECTED] > What film is this ? > Never heard of "Fuji Across"..
Strange goings-on
Last week I was somehow unsubscribe from the list, without any action on my part. I resubscribed, and it seemed to work normally for a day or so, although traffic was light. Then, all messages stopped again. This afternoon, I received two emails, which appeared to be digests of the list messages, although I never subscribed to the digest. I unsubscribed from the digest and subscribed again to the mail list. Let's see if this works. Anyone else having strange problems with the list? Dan -- Daniel J. Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Stanley, Powers & Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Suite203, 1170 US Highway 22 East http://geocities.com/dmatyola/ Bridgewater, NJ 08807 (908)725-3322 fax: (908)707-0399
Re: thoughts on fuji across
Neither have I! Where/how can I get some and give it a try? Bill KG4LOV [EMAIL PROTECTED] > What film is this ? > Never heard of "Fuji Across"..
Re: Lens
> >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 09/03/02 02:11PM >>> >I need some opinions about a Pentax K-Mount 85 1:2 lens I'm >considering >for purchase as a portrait and general use lens. > > >Always appreciative; Bruce. It's great. That's my opinion and I'm sticking to it! Compact, well built, a joy to use. I've had one for 3 years and wish I'd discovered it earlier. Wendy --- Wendy Beard Ottawa, Canada mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] home page http://www.beard-redfern.com
Re: thoughts on fuji across
On Tue, 3 Sep 2002, Brendan wrote: > I just fired off 2 rolls of this stuff and I'm > mimpressed alot, just very long wash time, ( purple > tinge for 20 min ) but it's nice. Anyone have other opinions? > I just shot two rolls of Across 100. What developer did you use? I havn't developed mine yet, and I am still debating which one to use. Of course no one locally has the fuji developers (if they even exist beyond the inside of the box). I currently have T-Max, HC-110, and DD-X. Not sure which to choose from. I havn't decided which one I want to try yet :) Maybe I should go get another roll and try all 3! - Chris -- Chris Murray /"\ [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ / ASCII RIBBON CAMPAIGN http://apeman.org/ XAGAINST HTML MAIL Cell: 604.861.8307 / \/
Re: Michael Reichmann's take on current marketplace (inc stuff on Pentax digital)
--- "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Everyone keeps saying that Pentax is used > exclusively in the field... > Everyone I've talked to has told me that the 6x7 > (67, 67II) are used almost > exclusively by fashion photographers. I haven't used my 67 in a field yet. I did take it up a rather big mountain though. (As for fashion - what's that?) Wendy --- Wendy Beard Ottawa, Canada mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] home page http://www.beard-redfern.com
Re: E-Bay Question
Shaun Canning wrote: > > Without meaning to start some full scale inter-continental feud, > can someone please tell me why German sellers on e-bay almost > invariably wont post outside Germany? In eBay.de the default auction "setting" is shipping to Germany and the EU. A seller needs to actually read all the "blabber" and decide to change the setting. > Is it something to do with customs or GST/VAT restrictions? No. > I have a German seller who has just told me it would be more to > ship an AF500FTZ and TR200 battery pack to Australia than the auction > price. This is odd. Shipping is expensive, but not that bad. See http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/for_sale/ Cheers, Bojidar
RE: thoughts on fuji across
I haven't tried it, but I read that in order to fully benefit from the fine grain and smooth tones one has to process it very carefully and in a particular combination of the chemistry used. There was a test of this film in a British magazine Black & White Photography if anyone's interested I could dig this out and post some results. Lukasz -Original Message- From: Brendan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 10:18 PM To: Pentax Subject: thoughts on fuji across I just fired off 2 rolls of this stuff and I'm mimpressed alot, just very long wash time, ( purple tinge for 20 min ) but it's nice. Anyone have other opinions? __ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca
RE: thoughts on fuji across
What film is this ? Never heard of "Fuji Across".. Neopan yes.. Across nope... Dave Original Message: - From: Brendan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 3 Sep 2002 16:17:55 -0400 (EDT) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: thoughts on fuji across I just fired off 2 rolls of this stuff and I'm mimpressed alot, just very long wash time, ( purple tinge for 20 min ) but it's nice. Anyone have other opinions? __ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ .
Re: Lens
Nothing but good things what I've heard about it. I know it's sharp and has nice bokeh. Great for portraiture. If I'd encounter one for a good price, I'd take it. Rod. - Original Message - From: "B. Gates" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 20:11 Subject: Lens > I need some opinions about a Pentax K-Mount 85 1:2 lens I'm considering > for purchase as a portrait and general use lens. > > Always appreciative; Bruce. >
Re[2]: Kiron 28/2 vs. Pentax M 28/2.8
Łukasz wrote: ŁK> OK - I'm a nuisance, so what? ;)) ŁK> Here's my earlier post again - I really want to know what you think about it Oh well, it looks like no Kiron owner is on the list anymore so here's what they used to say some time ago: Kiron 28/2 is the same as Vivitar 28/2, it's quite compact and has excellent resolution and minimum distortion. Now if you find the contrary, don't shoot the messenger. ;o) Servus, Alin
RE: Applied SciFi blooper
This is interesting - is this in commercial use now? I remember hearing of a techology which could scan film without developing, but destroyed the film in the process - is this the very same? > -Original Message- > From: Mike Ignatiev [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: 03 September 2002 16:11 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: OT: Applied SciFi blooper > > > Just spotted one in a CVS dowstairs. Looks like... well, > applied scifi. You insert a roll of film, in 10 minutes it > develops the negs and then you can print it, you can get the > scanned CD. > > Almost wanted to try it, until... "to ensure your privacy, > your negatives will be delivered on a CD, and the film will > be unusuable and recicled." > > Ooops... I guess the 1hr lab around the corner will still > handle my film for a while. > > Mishka > >
RE: Kiron 28/2 vs. Pentax M 28/2.8
OK - I'm a nuisance, so what? ;)) Here's my earlier post again - I really want to know what you think about it :) Hi all, do I really want to replace my M 28 with this Kiron lens? :) How big is the Kiron (I like the compactness of the M and its 49mm filter ring)? How does it behave wide open? How does it handle flare? Does it focus the right (Pentax) way? Well, that's about it. I seem to ask a lot of questions lately, but haven't bought anything yet, hope this tendency changes :) Regards, Łukasz
Re: Looking for a 300mm cheap
Sigma ... I have the 400 mm internal focus Apo. It's sharp and easy to focus. Best medium telephoto I've used. Dr E D F Williams http://personal.inet.fi/cool/don.williams Author's Web Site and Photo Gallery Updated: March 30, 2002 - Original Message - From: "Christian Skofteland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 5:41 PM Subject: Re: Looking for a 300mm cheap > On Monday 02 September 2002 22:25, Jim Fellows wrote: > > I need a long lens but do not want to spend a how lot of maony. I want > > something fairly sharp. It does not need to be a fast lens as I will be > > using a tripod. > > > > Thanks in advanced for all recommandations. > > > > Jim Fellows > > Jim, > > What's "cheap"? I am extremely happy with my Sigma 300mm F4 APO macro. It's > sharp, has a rotating tripod collar and focuses close. I think I paid about > US$300 for it. Don't bother with the non-APO non-Macro Sigma. > > Christian >
Re: Looking for a 300mm cheap
In a message dated 9/2/02 9:18:23 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: << I need a long lens but do not want to spend a how lot of maony. I want something fairly sharp. It does not need to be a fast lens as I will be using a tripod. Thanks in advanced for all recommandations. Jim Fellows >> Consider the Tokina 400 ATX lens. It's a decent performer at a decent price... Vic
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PDMLUK II
Hi, Having endured John Paul II in Krakow, I now inflict UKPDML II on those who wish to pay penance for their addiction to "possibly the finest glass in the world". THE PLAN: Spend the weekend of 19/20th October in a log cabin near Kielder reservoir in Northumberland. Arrive Friday, leave Monday for those who can, with various combinations in between. (The cabins sleep between 6-10, usually in double/twin rooms) Go to various photogenic locations and stare at the fog or try vainly to stop your tripod and camera whirling away across the moors in the force 10 gale. Sample a small proportion of the innumerable local beverages. Reflect on the stupidity of mankind and become better persons for it. Go home. COST: About £10/night/person for accommodation. If we need to hire transport, about another £100 - £150 divided between the users. Food and other sustenance should come to no more than £50/person, even if we eat out all the time. Or you can be subjected to the delights of pernackelty, stotties and other, stomach deadening epicurean delicacies. Finer details can be worked out nearer the time and between those who are involved. For now, I need confirmation that you will attend and, in the very near future, the cost of your accommodation. This will vary according to the number and type of cabins we need to book but should be about £30. Contact me OFF LIST (I did mean to shout there) for my personal contact details. mike
Re: 5n Gripe, I guess
Which I did, actually, and it makes the whole group photo thing much easier! t On 9/2/02 8:32 AM, gfen wrote: > On Mon, 2 Sep 2002, CBWaters wrote: >> That's good thinking! But no such luck. >> Well, the two functions are actually initiated by the same dial-switch so I >> don't think it's possible. If you've got the timer activated, the >> bracketing isn't. > > Good point. I don't have mine in front of me, and I'm not thinking too > clearly this AM. > > Well, the other side is you build yourself a 30' cable release! :) >
OT: Applied SciFi blooper
Just spotted one in a CVS dowstairs. Looks like... well, applied scifi. You insert a roll of film, in 10 minutes it develops the negs and then you can print it, you can get the scanned CD. Almost wanted to try it, until... "to ensure your privacy, your negatives will be delivered on a CD, and the film will be unusuable and recicled." Ooops... I guess the 1hr lab around the corner will still handle my film for a while. Mishka
Re: FA 24-90mm compared to ATX 28-70
andre <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I was thinking about buying the Pentax FA zoom 24-90mm. Now I am >looking at the Tokina ATX 28-70 2.6-2.8 which is a rebadged >Angenieux. Will I regret it if I buy the Tokina or (better said) if >I don't buy the Pentax. The FA lens (from Dario's test in Spotmatic) >has high contrast and resolution, very low flare level. > >How is this Tokina (colour balance, flare level etc.)? (I know it's >a lot bigger...) I don't think these are really comparable lenses. The Tokina is much bigger, much heavier, faster and has a lesser zoom range. OTOH, the Pentax has a much greater zoom range and is much lighter and more compact. If you need/want the speed and constrution (the Tokina is built like a tank) and can do without the zoom range, the 28-70/2.6-2.8 is a teriffic lens (I have one and it's wonderful). If you need the zoom range and light weight and can do without the speed, get the Pentax. -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.com
FA 24-90mm compared to ATX 28-70
I was thinking about buying the Pentax FA zoom 24-90mm. Now I am looking at the Tokina ATX 28-70 2.6-2.8 which is a rebadged Angenieux. Will I regret it if I buy the Tokina or (better said) if I don't buy the Pentax. The FA lens (from Dario's test in Spotmatic) has high contrast and resolution, very low flare level. How is this Tokina (colour balance, flare level etc.)? (I know it's a lot bigger...) Andre --
Re: Looking for a 300mm cheap
On Monday 02 September 2002 22:25, Jim Fellows wrote: > I need a long lens but do not want to spend a how lot of maony. I want > something fairly sharp. It does not need to be a fast lens as I will be > using a tripod. > > Thanks in advanced for all recommandations. > > Jim Fellows Jim, What's "cheap"? I am extremely happy with my Sigma 300mm F4 APO macro. It's sharp, has a rotating tripod collar and focuses close. I think I paid about US$300 for it. Don't bother with the non-APO non-Macro Sigma. Christian
Re: Michael Reichmann's take on current marketplace (inc stuff on Pentax digital)
- Original Message - From: "Paul Ewins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, September 02, 2002 11:31 PM Subject: Re: Michael Reichmann's take on current marketplace (inc stuff on Pentax digital) > > But the Pentax 67 can't take any backs, and the ones on the Pentax 645 > > are inserts, not full backs. > > So what. All Pentax needs to do is introduce a digital only body that will > take the 645 lenses (and via the adapter, 67 lenses) and that is taken care > of. A digital only body would be a clean sheet of paper apart from the lens > mount. Naturally a modified 645 is most likley, but there is no need to try > and cater for film AND digital when a digital body would be not that much > more expensive than a digital back. > If it was a "back" configuration, other folks could introduce backs and we could have a third party market as well. In addition, this would keep us up to date more than a single-source solution. You could buy whatever back you could afford/need. > The one thing that I think they should introduce is an interface cable that > lets you talk to the firmware, and perhaps a little static RAM so that you > can add to it. Then you could download the latest nifty PF from the net and > install it. I'm sure that there a lot of nerds out there who would buy an > open-source camera, just so that they could play with the software. Likewise > there are probably third party companies that would happily sell you useful > updates, just like the replacement scanner drivers that you can buy now. > Wasn't that kodak's idea? R
Re[2]: Michael Reichmann's take on current marketplace (inc stuff on Pentax digital)
AFAIK, p67 is used mostly in field. assuming this is so, now, if one decides to lug all that glass and metal with him (along with a big tripod), instead of 35mm gear, the reason must be (unless the person is out there to get some fitness excercise) to get the maximum quality on the film, short of carrying a view camera. are you suggesting that that same person would happily pack all the same weight and settle for, what? -- 16MPixel picture? when all they relly needed to do achieve the same result is to grab an MX with a couple of small primes and save a bundle on backpain medicine? if i was the head of r&d department at pentax, i wouldn't lose any sleep over making digital backs for 6x7 (and even 645) bodies. at least, until there are 60MPix. chips anyway. best, mishka > > But the Pentax 67 can't take any backs, and the > > ones on the Pentax 645 are inserts, not full backs.
Re: Michael Reichmann's take on current marketplace (inc stuff on Pentax digital)
> But the Pentax 67 can't take any backs, and the ones on the Pentax 645 > are inserts, not full backs. So what. All Pentax needs to do is introduce a digital only body that will take the 645 lenses (and via the adapter, 67 lenses) and that is taken care of. A digital only body would be a clean sheet of paper apart from the lens mount. Naturally a modified 645 is most likley, but there is no need to try and cater for film AND digital when a digital body would be not that much more expensive than a digital back. Same deal for the 35mm version. Make it whatever shape you want. Make it from clip together modules if you want, like a hifi system. So long as the buyer can mount the Pentax glass, they're still in the camera business. The one thing that I think they should introduce is an interface cable that lets you talk to the firmware, and perhaps a little static RAM so that you can add to it. Then you could download the latest nifty PF from the net and install it. I'm sure that there a lot of nerds out there who would buy an open-source camera, just so that they could play with the software. Likewise there are probably third party companies that would happily sell you useful updates, just like the replacement scanner drivers that you can buy now. Paul Ewins Melbourne, Australia
Re: Interesting article from PIR
I do agree that Olympus could be a real player in the DSLR game. The E-10/20 was a bigger hit that many (including me) thought it would be, and they do have considerable SLR/Lense making ability, assuming it can be revived. Unfortunately the comments about Nikon and Canon also ring true. We have to realize that those on this list are not typical precisely because we have continued to use the Pentax system and have not fallen for the siren call of the those other systems. Right or wrong, I'm afraid that our reaction to this is simply not typical of the bigger market. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Best 400 speed CN film
J. C. O'Connell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Whats the opinions on the finest > c-41 400 speed color in terms of > film grain (or lack of it). I'm not > so concerned about saturation or > contrast. Hi JCO, Well, I'm a strong 400 film user (well, at least I was until a couple of years ago). I can say I used in the past almost every 400 speed film and for a long time my choice was... the Kodak Gold 400! The choice was mostly due to price vs. quality reasons, but it was not really the best film in its class. Now my default 400 speed film is the Kodak Supra, a winner when it comes to lack of grain, apart from the other good qualities. I did use the Portra 400 NC not long ago, but it seemed to me not really as good as the Supra in terms of grain (but it could be a matter of different shooting environments...). > I've been using Fuji superia 400 > lately which is excellent for a 400 > film, but I'm wondering if theres > something even better. I've had a side by side shooting situation in Siena, when I switched to a Superia 400 (the 4-layer one) after a Supra 400. I prefer the Supra shots of that evening, but it can be that the Superia ones were not as good under other respects, so I could be leaning towards the Supra for 'compositional' reason... I've been told that a great 400 film is the Fuji NPH, but I've never had the chance (nor the will) to try it yet. > Also what gives finest grain: > > Rated film speed? > Slight underexposure? > Slight overexposure? A slight overexposure can give you finer grain, but you should not exaggerate or you would have a shifted rendition of colors (but then, why rate a 400 film at i.e. 200 when you can use a 160 film that gives you better results?). Back to the Kodak Gold 400, once I made a mistake and loaded a roll of it after a Royal Gold 25 without changing the Iso setting on the camera. I was used to overexpose of 1/2 a stop on that camera (a K-1000) so I shot five or six frames at something like 16 Iso... Needless to say, the pictures were all usable, although not the best negative in the world for sure... Hope this helps. Ciao, Gianfranco = __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Finance - Get real-time stock quotes http://finance.yahoo.com
RE: September PUG is open
Damn - missed it again. Why do I always forget?
Re: (1): September PUG is open
I was to late.Submitted it for Nov instead.:( Dave Begin Original Message From: frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Mon, 02 Sep 2002 21:19:55 -0400 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: September PUG is open Thanks to both Jostein and Adelheid for getting mine in there for me. Truly, above and beyond the call of duty... thanks and regards, frank Jostein wrote: > It's now also included in the September PUG. > Adelheid & Jostein > -- "The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer 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
Re: Re: [OT] Contax G1/2 vs. Fuji GS645s
I thought they baled on you Jeff. Dave Begin Original Message From: "Jeff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Mon, 2 Sep 2002 20:30:45 -0400 To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: [OT] Contax G1/2 vs. Fuji GS645s I own the GS645 folder. Optically it's top notch. Mechanically, it has a few issues. It's now at Fuji Canada having the bellows replaced. The GS645S has a fixed lens, so it doesn't suffer from the dreaded pinholed bellows. Optcally, it's also excellent. It's not as compact as the folder, but still not too large. Jeff 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
RE: Looking for a 300mm cheap
I am also looking for a tele so got interested in the post. Any idea how does this Tamrom compare against the Pentax 80-320 shot at longest range? Thanks, Gaurav > -Original Message- > From: Sas Gabor [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, September 03, 2002 1:19 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Looking for a 300mm cheap > > > > Hi, > > On 2 Sep 2002 at 22:25, Jim Fellows wrote: > > > I need a long lens but do not want to spend a how lot of maony. I want > > something fairly sharp. It does not need to be a fast lens as I will be > > using a tripod. > > > > Thanks in advanced for all recommandations. > > The Tamron (Adaptall2) 5.6/300 seems to be a good choice for you. > > > Gabor > Want to sell your car? advertise on Yahoo Autos Classifieds. It's Free!! visit http://in.autos.yahoo.com
Re: Interesting article from PIR
This is just in case someone from Pentax cares to monitor this list, otherwise I wouldn't bother any of you with such obvious truths: from Herbert Kepple's article: AF> ... With the possibility of AF> electronic viewfinders, pentaprisms should vanish along with the need for AF> rapid return mirrors. I would certainly *not* buy a camera without an optical, TTL viewfinder. Period. AF> ... AF> AF> Why no Minolta or Pentax interchangeable lens digital SLRs? Because as good AF> as Minolta and Pentax lenses are, their lens systems are inadequate in AF> variety to satisfy the pros and advanced amateurs camera makers see as the AF> prime customers. The incredible scopes of the Canon and Nikon lens systems AF> are indeed prime reasons for every electronic camera to use them. Virtually AF> all present and many past Canon and Nikon lenses plus those from independent AF> lens makers can and will fit the new breed of digital SLRs. I'm neither a pro nor an advanced amateur, at least not judging by the size of my investment in Pentax gear. Yet I would consider buying a $1000, 8 MPixel, full frame (24x36) sensor. Food for thought, Pentax. AF> ... AF> coverage. But is such a large sensor really needed at all? Nikon and Canon AF> have found that their considerably smaller format sensors can produce pro AF> quality results to six megapixels and probably beyond. In other words, AF> unlike film, the bigger sensor area does not necessarily produce needed AF> higher resolution. Given my scientific formation, I am convinced that 4/3 inches and smaller sensors lack the resources, both electronic and optical, to provide film resolution in the foreseeable future. Servus, Alin
Re: Looking for a 300mm cheap
Hi, On 2 Sep 2002 at 22:25, Jim Fellows wrote: > I need a long lens but do not want to spend a how lot of maony. I want > something fairly sharp. It does not need to be a fast lens as I will be > using a tripod. > > Thanks in advanced for all recommandations. The Tamron (Adaptall2) 5.6/300 seems to be a good choice for you. Gabor
