Re: Favourite K mount normal lens poll
> Once floating element IF designs started it was possible for the > first time to have ideal performance at any distance. Most, if not > all the Pentax dedicated macro lenses are not IF designs > however I wonder if the "FREE" focusing system used on the A 100/2.8 Macro and the A* 200/4 Macro serve the same purpose as do floating elements. (???) Both are very sharp at macro range, but both are also quite sharp at infinity, in my experience. Fred
Re: SEPTEMBER PUG favorites.
Thanks for the kind comment Bob. Really made my day! William in Utah. 9/10/2002 7:29:45 PM, "Bob Poe" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >I got a chance to view this month's PUG and several >pics stood out for me: >Petr Pazour's "Skyey Wavelets" is such an >intense combination of color, movement, and the >heightened awareness of scale, the kind of qualities >usually seen at the ocean's edge. Well done! >Dan Matyola's "Vigeland Park". The graphic >qualities of the sculpture work very well in contrast >to the soft depth of the masses of figures carved in >the distance. >William Johnson's "Haircut". Of all the >portraits I see this month, this one was the most >infectious for me. This face is so full of spirit. >Martin Mielke's "Peggy's Cove". I really >enjoyed watching this one download...each level >revealed a new color, a new shape, a new space. What >I thought was going to be a cliche pic, slowly turned >into a personal experience. >Shawn Canning's "Wildoats" exhibits a strong, >simple graphic essence which I found to be as musical >as it is meditative. >Gerald Lewis's "Red Umbrella" is also a simple >but elegant statement about color and light. >Thanks to everyone who keeps the PUG alive... >Bob > > >= >What boots up must come down. > >__ >Yahoo! - We Remember >9-11: A tribute to the more than 3,000 lives lost >http://dir.remember.yahoo.com/tribute > > >
RE: Favourite K mount normal lens poll
I'm not saying it's not a really good lens, but it sounds to me what they have done is made it the highest possible quality WIDE RANGE MAGNIFICATION lens. i.e. general purpose AND macro. BUT a true macro will probably beat it at close range, especially at 1:1 where a relatively simple symmetrical design kicks ass but of course sucks at infinity As far as IF goes, I'm not sure if the rear element has to be the one moving. it could be like a zoom where the middle elements are shifting. In fact some fixed focal length IF designs actually focus closer by shortening the focal length the way a zoom does. Is the focal length still 125mm @ 1:1? (not really sure how you could measure this...). JCO > -Original Message- > From: Rob Studdert [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 10:54 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: Favourite K mount normal lens poll > > > On 10 Sep 2002 at 22:19, J. C. O'Connell wrote: > > > I THINK YOU HAVE BEEN "HAD". What you have is a long lens > > with a "macro" feature, not a true macro lens. Like I said, > > I've read many articles on optical design and true macro > > lenses are optimized for closeup magnifications not infinity. > > Hi Jon, > > Well I've been "HAD" then, it focuses to 1:1 without tubes, it is > sharper and > has better contrast than any of my "true" Pentax macro lenses (A*200f4, > A100f.2.8 and A50f2.8) or any of the CZ Macro lenses I've owned > over the years > In fact it is visibly more crisp when viewed though a good > finder. So I'm glad > to have been "HAD" in this case and will continue to be with > enthusiasm :-) > > If you had checked the URLs you would have seen that the lens is > constructed of > 11 lens elements, it's rear group doesn't move whilst focussing > either, just > like the A100f2.8 and the A*200f4. A fixed rear element can't > recover lost > resolution however hard it tries. > > In any case my experience bears out the theory that I sited. Have > you actually > used any of these lenses? > > I have an associate off list who is a keen macro shooter and has good > experience with Pentax macro glass of various genres, he has > recently purchased > the Lanthar based on my recommendation. I'll try to find out for > you if he > feels that he's been "HAD". > > Cheers, > > > Rob Studdert > HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA > Tel +61-2-9554-4110 > UTC(GMT) +10 Hours > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html >
RE: Favourite K mount normal lens poll
On 10 Sep 2002 at 22:19, J. C. O'Connell wrote: > I THINK YOU HAVE BEEN "HAD". What you have is a long lens > with a "macro" feature, not a true macro lens. Like I said, > I've read many articles on optical design and true macro > lenses are optimized for closeup magnifications not infinity. Hi Jon, Well I've been "HAD" then, it focuses to 1:1 without tubes, it is sharper and has better contrast than any of my "true" Pentax macro lenses (A*200f4, A100f.2.8 and A50f2.8) or any of the CZ Macro lenses I've owned over the years In fact it is visibly more crisp when viewed though a good finder. So I'm glad to have been "HAD" in this case and will continue to be with enthusiasm :-) If you had checked the URLs you would have seen that the lens is constructed of 11 lens elements, it's rear group doesn't move whilst focussing either, just like the A100f2.8 and the A*200f4. A fixed rear element can't recover lost resolution however hard it tries. In any case my experience bears out the theory that I sited. Have you actually used any of these lenses? I have an associate off list who is a keen macro shooter and has good experience with Pentax macro glass of various genres, he has recently purchased the Lanthar based on my recommendation. I'll try to find out for you if he feels that he's been "HAD". Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html
RE: Favourite K mount normal lens poll
I THINK YOU HAVE BEEN "HAD". What you have is a long lens with a "macro" feature, not a true macro lens. Like I said, I've read many articles on optical design and true macro lenses are optimized for closeup magnifications not infinity. Enlarging lenses are all designed this way for a reason Also, I mentioned before that floating element (IF) designs make it possible to optimize for both near and far distances. maybe the lens you mention has this type of design?? But even if it was it probably couldnt compete with a non IF designed for macro only at it would probably have more elements to get the speed and IF capability... JCO > -Original Message- > From: Rob Studdert [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 9:50 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: Favourite K mount normal lens poll > > > On 10 Sep 2002 at 20:27, J. C. O'Connell wrote: > > > Is the APO 125 f2.5 a true macro lens? If it is and it's performance > > is better at infinity than close up something is dreadfully wrong. > > If it's not a macro lens, then what you say makes sense... > > Like I said before, non floating (non- IF) lenses have to be > > optimized at a given reproduction ratio, they are not equal > > performance at all subject distances. Seems a little fast to be a true > > macro... > > Yep, lens design sure has moved on since the screw mount era hey? > > http://www.cosina.co.jp/sllenses/125.html > > http://www.cosina.co.jp/sllenses/spec.html > > And for more macro lens MTF graphs see: > > http://www.zeiss.de/de/photo/home_e.nsf/3187a822cd4605b7c125670900 > 704e24/8c1f493 > d03703833c12567a80044f090/$FILE/MakroPlanar_2_8_60_e.pdf > > http://www.zeiss.de/de/photo/home_e.nsf/3187a822cd4605b7c125670900 > 704e24/f27a4db > 51c93e9efc12567a80044efea/$FILE/MakroPlanar_2_8_100_e.pdf > > Lens resolution is always lost as the magnification is increased. > it's just the > law of physics. There is an optimum repro-ratio where the edge > aberrations are > lost (due to the magnification of the image circle) however the > resolution is > always reduced. Macro lenses most often seem to have better controlled > chromatic aberrations probably due to their relatively small > diameter lenses, > the Lanthar however is a true APO design so the f2.5 speed isn't > compromising. > > The Lanthar kicks most lenses butts (in techo-speak :-) > > Cheers, > > Rob Studdert > HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA > Tel +61-2-9554-4110 > UTC(GMT) +10 Hours > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html >
Re: Has the MZ-S already a new mount?
Damn, I hate it when I'm wrong! :) Brad Dobo - Original Message - From: "Lukasz Kacperczyk" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 9:58 PM Subject: RE: Has the MZ-S already a new mount? > Well, yes - you're wrong :) > The Z1p uses an 8-segment metering, while the MZ-S has 6-segments. > > Lukasz > > -Original Message- > From: Brad Dobo [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2002 3:47 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Has the MZ-S already a new mount? > > > I could be wrong, but isn't it 6-segment metering? > > > Doesn't the Z1p do this for the 8-segment metering via the FA lenses > > >
Re: favorite portrait lens (was Re: Orgin Myths)
On 10 Sep 2002 at 16:19, Fred wrote: > >> Also, I am curious as to the lighting used for #21 - #24. Were > >> you using a reflector of some sort? > > > There were clouds and the light changed - the images need to be > > fixed. As I said, I put up all those I took and only two are > > 'keepers' as far as I'm concerned. > > OK, Don, so now I'm curious as to which two you think are the > "keepers" - . My guess: 130802-017.jpg and maybe 130802-009.jpg ? Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html
RE: Has the MZ-S already a new mount?
Which goes to show that more isn't necessarily better. tv > -Original Message- > From: Lukasz Kacperczyk [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 9:58 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: Has the MZ-S already a new mount? > > > Well, yes - you're wrong :) > The Z1p uses an 8-segment metering, while the MZ-S has 6-segments. > > Lukasz > > -Original Message- > From: Brad Dobo [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2002 3:47 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Has the MZ-S already a new mount? > > > I could be wrong, but isn't it 6-segment metering? > > > Doesn't the Z1p do this for the 8-segment metering via > the FA lenses > >
RE: SEPTEMBER PUG favorites.
Thanks for your very kind words Bob... Shaun Canning PhD Student Department of Archaeology School of European and Historical Studies La Trobe University, Bundoora, Vic, 3086. Phone: 0414-967644 e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: Bob Poe [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, 11 September 2002 11:30 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: SEPTEMBER PUG favorites. I got a chance to view this month's PUG and several pics stood out for me: Petr Pazour's "Skyey Wavelets" is such an intense combination of color, movement, and the heightened awareness of scale, the kind of qualities usually seen at the ocean's edge. Well done! Dan Matyola's "Vigeland Park". The graphic qualities of the sculpture work very well in contrast to the soft depth of the masses of figures carved in the distance. William Johnson's "Haircut". Of all the portraits I see this month, this one was the most infectious for me. This face is so full of spirit. Martin Mielke's "Peggy's Cove". I really enjoyed watching this one download...each level revealed a new color, a new shape, a new space. What I thought was going to be a cliche pic, slowly turned into a personal experience. Shawn Canning's "Wildoats" exhibits a strong, simple graphic essence which I found to be as musical as it is meditative. Gerald Lewis's "Red Umbrella" is also a simple but elegant statement about color and light. Thanks to everyone who keeps the PUG alive... Bob = What boots up must come down. __ Yahoo! - We Remember 9-11: A tribute to the more than 3,000 lives lost http://dir.remember.yahoo.com/tribute
Re: Has the MZ-S already a new mount?
z1p is 8 segment, mz-s is 6 segment - Original Message - From: "Brad Dobo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 6:47 PM Subject: Re: Has the MZ-S already a new mount? > I could be wrong, but isn't it 6-segment metering? > > > Doesn't the Z1p do this for the 8-segment metering via the FA lenses > > > > >
RE: Has the MZ-S already a new mount?
Well, yes - you're wrong :) The Z1p uses an 8-segment metering, while the MZ-S has 6-segments. Lukasz -Original Message- From: Brad Dobo [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, September 11, 2002 3:47 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Has the MZ-S already a new mount? I could be wrong, but isn't it 6-segment metering? > Doesn't the Z1p do this for the 8-segment metering via the FA lenses
RE: Favourite K mount normal lens poll
On 10 Sep 2002 at 20:27, J. C. O'Connell wrote: > Is the APO 125 f2.5 a true macro lens? If it is and it's performance > is better at infinity than close up something is dreadfully wrong. > If it's not a macro lens, then what you say makes sense... > Like I said before, non floating (non- IF) lenses have to be > optimized at a given reproduction ratio, they are not equal > performance at all subject distances. Seems a little fast to be a true > macro... Yep, lens design sure has moved on since the screw mount era hey? http://www.cosina.co.jp/sllenses/125.html http://www.cosina.co.jp/sllenses/spec.html And for more macro lens MTF graphs see: http://www.zeiss.de/de/photo/home_e.nsf/3187a822cd4605b7c125670900704e24/8c1f493 d03703833c12567a80044f090/$FILE/MakroPlanar_2_8_60_e.pdf http://www.zeiss.de/de/photo/home_e.nsf/3187a822cd4605b7c125670900704e24/f27a4db 51c93e9efc12567a80044efea/$FILE/MakroPlanar_2_8_100_e.pdf Lens resolution is always lost as the magnification is increased. it's just the law of physics. There is an optimum repro-ratio where the edge aberrations are lost (due to the magnification of the image circle) however the resolution is always reduced. Macro lenses most often seem to have better controlled chromatic aberrations probably due to their relatively small diameter lenses, the Lanthar however is a true APO design so the f2.5 speed isn't compromising. The Lanthar kicks most lenses butts (in techo-speak :-) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html
Re: Has the MZ-S already a new mount?
I could be wrong, but isn't it 6-segment metering? > Doesn't the Z1p do this for the 8-segment metering via the FA lenses
Re: Favourite K mount normal lens poll
Yes, my FA 100mm 1:2.8 Macro gives wonderful results at infinity. - Original Message - From: "Rob Studdert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 7:53 PM Subject: Re: Favourite K mount normal lens poll > On 10 Sep 2002 at 16:03, Fred wrote: > > > > A50 2.8 MACRO IS NOT A "NORMAL" LENS. > > > > > IT WILL NOT PERFORM AT INFINITY AS > > > WELL AS THE OTHERS LISTED WILL. IT'S > > > COMPROMISED AT INFINITY FOR BETTER > > > CLOSEUP PERFORMANCE. > > > > I haven't found that to be true, JCO. My A 50/2.8 seems to do quite > > well at infinity (at least up to a 5 x 7 - 13cm x 18cm - sized > > print, which is the biggest photo taken near infinity with the > > 50/2.8 that I can lay my hands on here right now). > > I have also found that most macro lenses perform better at infinity, in fact > MTF diagrams for many lenses will bear this out. I have the diagrams for some > CZ lenses and my new APO 125f2.5 Lanthar. The lanthar MTF graphs cover > infinity, 1m, 1:2 and 1:1 and the results are best at infinity and poorest at > 1:1, this stands to reason as the image circle is being enlarged as the lens > magnification is increased, ie it's moving further from the mount, so all > errors are magnified. > > The SMCPA50f2.8 macro is a pretty nice little lens, if the FA version is better > as is suggested I'd be pretty impressed. > > My selection would be the same as Freds for lenses of "normal" AOV ie > > 1 SMCPA50f1.2 > 2 SMCPA50f1.4 > 3 SMCPA50f2.8 Macro > > However my defacto standard lens has become the SMCPFA31f1.8 Ltd :-) > > Cheers, > > Rob Studdert > HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA > Tel +61-2-9554-4110 > UTC(GMT) +10 Hours > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html >
SEPTEMBER PUG favorites.
I got a chance to view this month's PUG and several pics stood out for me: Petr Pazour's "Skyey Wavelets" is such an intense combination of color, movement, and the heightened awareness of scale, the kind of qualities usually seen at the ocean's edge. Well done! Dan Matyola's "Vigeland Park". The graphic qualities of the sculpture work very well in contrast to the soft depth of the masses of figures carved in the distance. William Johnson's "Haircut". Of all the portraits I see this month, this one was the most infectious for me. This face is so full of spirit. Martin Mielke's "Peggy's Cove". I really enjoyed watching this one download...each level revealed a new color, a new shape, a new space. What I thought was going to be a cliche pic, slowly turned into a personal experience. Shawn Canning's "Wildoats" exhibits a strong, simple graphic essence which I found to be as musical as it is meditative. Gerald Lewis's "Red Umbrella" is also a simple but elegant statement about color and light. Thanks to everyone who keeps the PUG alive... Bob = What boots up must come down. __ Yahoo! - We Remember 9-11: A tribute to the more than 3,000 lives lost http://dir.remember.yahoo.com/tribute
Which 28-to 105 To get
How does the new Pentax 28 to 105 f3.2-4.5 compare to the old power zoom version? How well does the old power zoom balance on the new ZX style bodies? Thanks, Jim - Original Message - From: "wendy beard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 8:19 AM Subject: Re: ZX5-N Lens > > >- Original Message - > >From: "Brad Dobo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Subject: Re: ZX5-N Lens > > > > > I have to agree with Alan, though while I spend money foolishy on camera > > > stuff, you shouldn't! The FA28-70mm 1:4 is a fine lens, and from all I > > have > > > heard so is the FA28-105 1:3.2-4.5 > > I'd like to agree on the FA28-105 1:3.2-4.5 > Well, if I still had it that is. I got to use it for two months, then hubby > swiped it and I can't see me getting that back again! Great lens > http://www.beard-redfern.com/dogport1.html > (1-3 and 5 were taken with the pentax, 4 and 6 in the series were taken > with a Sigma 28-105 and what a difference!) > > Wendy > > --- > Wendy Beard > Ottawa, Canada > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > home page http://www.beard-redfern.com >
RE: photokina rumors
I would say that by 12MP any advantage that film has is mostly theoretical. One would have to have a top grade lens, tripod and fine grained film to get a resolution advantage. I'm not saying that the Dimage is great, but with effective optical ranges of 28-200mm most people would be quite satisfied (look at the number of 28-200 film lenses that have been sold). From: "Rob Studdert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Yeah I'm keen to see a sample image out of the new 12MP SLR, I think at this point the advantages of film WRT quality will become pretty marginal in normal light. The new Dimage is heading in the right direction however won't knock the E series Olys off their perch just yet as the images sensors are much smaller.
RE: Favourite K mount normal lens poll
> -Original Message- > From: Rob Studdert [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 7:54 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Favourite K mount normal lens poll > > > On 10 Sep 2002 at 16:03, Fred wrote: > > > > A50 2.8 MACRO IS NOT A "NORMAL" LENS. > > > > > IT WILL NOT PERFORM AT INFINITY AS > > > WELL AS THE OTHERS LISTED WILL. IT'S > > > COMPROMISED AT INFINITY FOR BETTER > > > CLOSEUP PERFORMANCE. > > > > I haven't found that to be true, JCO. My A 50/2.8 seems to do quite > > well at infinity (at least up to a 5 x 7 - 13cm x 18cm - sized > > print, which is the biggest photo taken near infinity with the > > 50/2.8 that I can lay my hands on here right now). > > I have also found that most macro lenses perform better at > infinity, in fact > MTF diagrams for many lenses will bear this out. I have the > diagrams for some > CZ lenses and my new APO 125f2.5 Lanthar. The lanthar MTF graphs cover > infinity, 1m, 1:2 and 1:1 and the results are best at infinity > and poorest at > 1:1, this stands to reason as the image circle is being enlarged > as the lens > magnification is increased, ie it's moving further from the mount, so all > errors are magnified. > Is the APO 125 f2.5 a true macro lens? If it is and it's performance is better at infinity than close up something is dreadfully wrong. If it's not a macro lens, then what you say makes sense... Like I said before, non floating (non- IF) lenses have to be optimized at a given reproduction ratio, they are not equal performance at all subject distances. Seems a little fast to be a true macro... JCO
Re: Vs: Orgin Myths
Graywolf last updated his page 9/3/02, for anyone interested. He's had some adventures this summer. William in Utah. http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto/ 11:48:51 AM, "gfen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >On Tue, 10 Sep 2002, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > >> You guys are really depressing me with all this age talk. Anyone else over 60? > >Where's Graywolf when you need him? ;) > >(Upon checking the page he mailed ou;when he left, there's been no update >since late May) > >-- >http://www.infotainment.org > "The destructive character is cheerful." - Walter Benjamin > > >
Re: Favourite K mount normal lens poll
1.) K50/1.4 and M50/1.4 (tie) 2.) FA50/1.4 William in Utah 9/10/2002 11:29:18 AM, "Arnold Stark" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Hi everybody, > >please take a little time and imagine the following >situation: > >1.) All your normal lenses have been stolen, and you >have no insurance. >2.) Your husband or wife wants to give you a new normal >lens as a present >3.) He/she asks you to name your favourite 3 Pentax >K-mount normal lenses (1st, 2nd and 3rd choice), >so that it is not too difficult for him/her to find at >least one of the 3. >4.) To make your spouse happy you will have to use your >new normal lens often. And of course, you will never be >allowed to sell the lens. Thus, your choices should >only take into account optical and mechanical quality, >features and joy of posession and of use. The price >should not be considered, as your spouse just has won >sufficient money for 100 normal lenses in a lottery. > >Please name your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choises: > >( ) M40/f2.8 >( ) FA43/f1.9 Limited >( ) K50/f1.2 >( ) A50/f1.2 >( ) K50/f1.4 >( ) M50/f1.4 >( ) A50/f1.4 >( ) F50/f1.4 >( ) FA50/f1.4 >( ) M50/f1.7 >( ) A50/f1.7 >( ) F50/f1.7 >( ) FA50/f1.7 >( ) M50/f2 >( ) A50/f2 >( ) A50/f2.8 Macro >( ) F50/f2.8 Macro >( ) FA50/f2.8 Macro >( ) K50/f4 Macro >( ) M50/f4 Macro >( ) K55/f1.8 >( ) K55/f2 > >Have fun with this poll !!! I will collect your >answers for 3 days. If this poll is a success, then >more polls like this will follow. > >Arnold > >www.arnoldstark.de > > >
Re: Answered my own question (re: canon full-frame)
yeah, right. to get a better flash and backward compatibility. Mishka - Original Message - From: "Jim Apilado" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Canon sure knows how to make their customers happy. Makes you want to dump > all the Pentax stuff, doesn't it? > > Jim A. > > > From: "Ryan K. Brooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > Canon Consumer Imaging <...>
RE: MZ-S durability
Hi Andrea: On Tuesday, September 10, 2002 11:32 PM, Andrea Rocca [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: > Hallo everyone, > As I am seriously considering buying an MZS mainly because of its > low weight and magnesium shell - I was wondering if some current user > could clarify a few points for me. The first is the built quality. I'm the one who's MZ-S fell two metres onto a concrete floor and was unscathed! I reckon it's pretty tough. It's also been knocked against walls and doors a couple of times with no damage. > The other point is the lack of in- body flash exposure compensation, > which means no compensation for the built- in flash. If the MZS is set to > manual, and exposure compensation is applyed, will this only affect the flash > output? I haven't formally tested exposure compensation, but I have had many spot-on exposures where I used the built-in flash as a fill-in, simply by setting the shutter speed to lower than the formal sync speed and letting the aperture fall where it will. >This is how my Olympus OM3 Ti works, and would be fine for me. > Or, if not, does the built-in flash provide some sort of automatic > fill-in in one of the modes, and if so is if effective? See above, and there are no "modes" on the MZ-S other than program. >Also is there any way of setting the built in flash to second curtain sync? No > I hope this is not too much, and thank you very much in advance. > You're welcome > Andrea Rocca > London, UK > John Coyle Brisbane, Australia
Re: Answered my own question (re: canon full-frame)
Canon sure knows how to make their customers happy. Makes you want to dump all the Pentax stuff, doesn't it? Jim A. > From: "Ryan K. Brooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 14:05:59 -0500 > To: pentax-discuss <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Answered my own question (re: canon full-frame) > Resent-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Resent-Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 15:03:16 -0400 > > Canon Consumer Imaging > > Photokina marks the 15-year anniversary of EOS as a brand. Canon is > announcing two new EOS models at the show - the world's highest > resolution Pro-camera, the EOS 1Ds and the EOS 300V, which is predicted > to become the world¹s number 1 selling SLR camera. > > The EOS-1Ds features the first ever full frame 35mm CMOS sensor with > 11.1 million effective pixels. The EOS-1Ds capture astounding detail & > colour, almost doubling the resolution ordinarily considered state of > the art for a digital SLR camera in the world today.* > > Also new this year are three digital still cameras, all featuring the > new high performance DIGital Imaging Core (DIGIC) processor. One of the > trio, the Digital IXUS v3, is claiming the position as the world¹s > smallest 3.2 Megapixel digital camera with optical zoom and LCD monitor.* > > Along with the new additions to the camera line up, Canon is announcing > Canon Imaging Gateway (CIG), a digital imaging web site, which Canon > Europe sees as the vital missing link in Customer Relationship > Management (CRM) by creating a one-on-one communication channel to > consumer users. > > The online solution will allow users to download updates for their > digital cameras, in much the same way that mobile phone users download > personalised ring-tones. CIG also offers other services online, such as > photo albums, photo-printing. > > >
Re: MZ-S durability
On Tue, 10 Sep 2002 14:31:45 +0100 Andrea Rocca <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: My main body took a small bump on a stone wall as I > was running (this wasn't a major impact, just a clip) last year in India: > the top LCD display's plastic cover flew off and the mirror locked up. > How much better is the MZS built? I rummaged throught th archives and found this mail. http://www.mail-archive.com/pentax-discuss@pdml.net/msg49602.html This is the crux of it... So, there I was photographing Moon rise over the ocean and decided to move to a better vantage point as the moon got higher in the sky. I had the MZ-S on a Manfrotto tripod and moved it onto the concrete drive, but I had failed to properly extend one of the legs properly. I took a step back and was talking with a friend when they excalaimed "THE CAMERA"!! I turned just in time to see it topple and hit the concrete with a sickening thud... Immediatly my heart rate trebled, I rush to my fallen comrad and began inspection. Apart from a few scratches near the handle, everything seems to fine, all functions still appear to work OK. The height that it fell from was approximatly 6 feet (2 meters). After shaking off the last waves of relief, I was able to reflect on the robust build of the unit. I am sure it will gain more battle scars in its journey, but, I wonder if these units were designed to last forever ;) According to the achives that was # Date: Tue, 01 Jan 2002 The camera still works fine I put through about 4 rolls per week and it has not missed a beat. It has taken several other 'bumps' since then but still it continues to keep on keeping on. Kind regards Kevin -- Please avoid sending me Word or PowerPoint attachments. See http://www.fsf.org/philosophy/no-word-attachments.html Kevin Waterson Byron Bay, Australia
Re: Data Imprinting - Roll Number
Look really really carefully. With a loupe. If you know what you are looking for you can probably see it without a loupe but you wouldn't be able to read it anyway. If it is not there, maybe you have the function turned off? I think the default setting is on, but believe you can (accidentally?) turn it off. stan > From: "Steve Desjardins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 08:58:24 -0400 > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Data Imprinting - Roll Number > Resent-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Resent-Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 09:01:39 -0400 > > Where is the roll number on the negative's when using the MZ-S > imprinting feature? I can't seem to find it. > > > Steven Desjardins > Department of Chemistry > Washington and Lee University > Lexington, VA 24450 > (540) 458-8873 > FAX: (540) 458-8878 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >
Re: Has the MZ-S already a new mount?
"It is so. Eg. the MZ-S use distance information provided by the lens for AF while the Z-1p does not." Doesn't the Z1p do this for the 8-segment metering via the FA lenses >From: Pål Jensen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: Has the MZ-S already a new mount? >Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 23:00:30 +0200 > >Bojidar wrote: > > > It easy to imagine that all lenses send very detailed information > > about distance, aperture, size, etc. and the MZ-S is the first body to > > decode all of it. > >It is so. Eg. the MZ-S use distance information provided by the lens for AF >while the Z-1p does not. > > >Pål _ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com
Re: Favourite K mount normal lens poll
On 10 Sep 2002 at 16:03, Fred wrote: > > A50 2.8 MACRO IS NOT A "NORMAL" LENS. > > > IT WILL NOT PERFORM AT INFINITY AS > > WELL AS THE OTHERS LISTED WILL. IT'S > > COMPROMISED AT INFINITY FOR BETTER > > CLOSEUP PERFORMANCE. > > I haven't found that to be true, JCO. My A 50/2.8 seems to do quite > well at infinity (at least up to a 5 x 7 - 13cm x 18cm - sized > print, which is the biggest photo taken near infinity with the > 50/2.8 that I can lay my hands on here right now). I have also found that most macro lenses perform better at infinity, in fact MTF diagrams for many lenses will bear this out. I have the diagrams for some CZ lenses and my new APO 125f2.5 Lanthar. The lanthar MTF graphs cover infinity, 1m, 1:2 and 1:1 and the results are best at infinity and poorest at 1:1, this stands to reason as the image circle is being enlarged as the lens magnification is increased, ie it's moving further from the mount, so all errors are magnified. The SMCPA50f2.8 macro is a pretty nice little lens, if the FA version is better as is suggested I'd be pretty impressed. My selection would be the same as Freds for lenses of "normal" AOV ie 1 SMCPA50f1.2 2 SMCPA50f1.4 3 SMCPA50f2.8 Macro However my defacto standard lens has become the SMCPFA31f1.8 Ltd :-) Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html
RE: photokina rumors
On 10 Sep 2002 at 14:48, Rubenstein, Bruce M (Bruce) wrote: > Not a rumor. Canon Europe put the press release (dated 9/24/02) on their web > site early, and pulled it very soon afterwards. The text from the announcement > is in a photo.net thread. My take on the high end digital is that > interchangeable lens DSLRs will be aimed at pros and come in Canon or Nikon > mounts (no I didn't forget Contax). The rest will be fixed lens cameras like the > Olympus E-20. Ya'll see the newest Minolta Dimage 7Hi (?) with an optical zoom > equivalent to 28-200mm? Yeah I'm keen to see a sample image out of the new 12MP SLR, I think at this point the advantages of film WRT quality will become pretty marginal in normal light. The new Dimage is heading in the right direction however won't knock the E series Olys off their perch just yet as the images sensors are much smaller. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html
Re: Who are you?
Three primary photographic activities: a) forensic engineering -- accounts for 80 to 90 per cent of my photos where clear sharp images are quite important, b) record of my travels, c) record the family history/evolution, so to speak. No attempt at the art, but enjoy continually working on my skills. Otis Wright Glen O'Neal wrote: > Okay, I am not new to the PDML; just came back around after a time away. I > have found the discussion lively, interesting, sometimes offensive, but > always challenging and informative. I have learned things here I would never > have learned elsewhere so easily and completely. My questions are answered > by knowledgeable and experienced photographers who care whether I have the > information I need to achieve my photographic objectives. My hat is off to > all of you for putting in your two cents worth. > > I want to have a chance to get to know just a little more about those of you > whose names I see day in and day out as I read your emails and hear your > thoughts and opinions. I have seen your images and knowing the emotional and > artistic side of photography I know that each of you has shared a piece of > yourself in sharing your art. I would like to ask something and please try > ever so much to leave humility aside for a brief moment and talk about your > current vocation and your involvement in photography. Are you a photographer > by trade or do you have another vocation and what kind of photography are > you into and why? Perhaps mention where you live. > > I will (of course) begin for everyone. I am a software systems engineer by > trade for a software firm in New Jersey. But I live just outside of Kansas > City, Missouri. Photography has been a long time hobby of mine as with most > of us. I have shot pictures for a local newspaper in Florida, a women's > magazine, and three wedding photographers. I am currently working part-time > as a wedding photographer here in this area and hope to go full time with > the new career within a year. I know some don't think much of wedding > photographers (like shooting fish in a bowl I've heard), but I love > capturing emotion on film and making other people happy with the images I > produce. I shoot mostly photojournalistic wedding coverage and love other > kinds of photography as well to broaden my horizons and stretch my artistic > wings. > > So now everyone, please, tell me about you.! > > Glen O'Neal > > profiles.yahoo.com/glen_oneal
Re: Pentax flashes / changing platforms
On 10 Sep 2002 at 14:49, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > So I do think I have some valid reasons to consider switching to EOS. And it's > not because Canon is "cooler"; it's because the Canon system seems to be a > better tool for me. Pentax gear is generally excellent for use in available light, you need to use flash with the Canon glass to counter the poor contrast :-) Jump before you get too encumbered otherwise you may become bitter and twisted. Good luck, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html
RE: Favourite K mount normal lens poll
On Tue, 10 Sep 2002 19:26:48 -0400, tom wrote: > > -Original Message- > > From: Doug Franklin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > > > FA* 200/2.8 > > I'm not a huge tele guy, but this might be the best-built non-limited > lens Pentax makes. [...] It's no slouch optically either. I've shot a few rolls with it, but I haven't had any of them developed yet, so I don't know how well they came out. It does handle and work beautifully with the MZ-S with BG-10 attached ... without the grip it still works beautifully, but the combination is a little nose heavy. Gotta love those KEH "bargain" grade deals. :-) The one I got was "bgn" with no caps, case, or hood. They had the next grade higher with hood and caps for $100 more. I just ordered the hood and rear cap from other pages for a total of less than $50. :-) BTW: 200 is just barely telephoto for me ... you're not even approaching huge until you get to 400mm ... then throw a couple of 2X-S t/c's behind it! If it wasn't the price of a Spec Miata for the track, I'd buy an FA* 400/2.8 and/or an FA* 600/4 in a heartbeat. I'm gonna buy the Miata first, though. :-) BTW2: If anybody knows where I can get a cap for the FA* 200/2.8 (77mm FA series) I'd sure like to hear about it. TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ
RE: Favourite K mount normal lens poll
> -Original Message- > From: Doug Franklin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > > Not so much my favorites as the ones I'd want first: > > FA* 200/2.8 I'm not a huge tele guy, but this might be the best-built non-limited lens Pentax makes. It's no slouch optically either. tv
Re: Favourite K mount normal lens poll
1) SMC PENTAX 1:1.2/50 2) SMC PENTAX-A 1:1.4 50mm 3) SMC PENTAX 1:1.4/50 2 and 3 are tied, depends on what I`m shooting. If there was only one normal I could have, it would be a Super-Multi-Coated Takumar 50/1.4 Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California
Re: Web site update
>Just selected 5 hours to fit the "Pine Roots" image. LOL. 'Norwegians Trek for Hours Hours to Discover Their Pine Roots' - Oslo Chronicle BTW, had a look at the site. It's really coming on leaps and bounds. Your landscapes are considered and fabulous. I wish I could shoot like that! Really. I see the high pressure you've been hogging for a while is drifting this way to warm us all up here in Britcom :-) Better rev up the old BBQ again - I thought winter had set in already. Oops, midnight. Better check out the back of the old eyelids or there'll be hell to pay tomorrow. TTFN Cot Oh, swipe me! He paints with light! http://www.macads.co.uk/snaps/ Free UK Macintosh classified ads at http://www.macads.co.uk/
RE: Orgin Myths
> -Original Message- > From: Chris Murray [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > > Heh, I'm only 21! > - chris (youngest PDML'er so far? Cesar is only 16, I think. tv
Re: Pentax flashes / changing platforms
On Tue, 10 Sep 2002, Christopher Lillja wrote: > Read "When a 'USM" motor is not a 'USM' motor on Photo.net... Do you have a link? I couldn't find it. chris
Re: Orgin Myths
Will he be posting to the board? :) Brad Dobo - Original Message - From: "Treena Harp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 5:43 PM Subject: Re: Orgin Myths > Not for long. :) My 10-year-old son's getting a Pentax for Christmas ... > > - Original Message - > From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 8:07 AM > Subject: Re: Orgin Myths > > > > I think I'm the youngest pdmler with 23 years old. > > > > Albano Kid > > >
Re: Has the MZ-S already a new mount?
Bojidar wrote: > BTW, to me, the idea of an IS-USM teleconverter sounds like a > technologically-sound one. Such a device could be built, and I don't > see a better-suited company for that than Pentax. It could even take > manual-focus lenses. !!! I'm not so sure this product is viable. It depends if the abberations created by the moving elements are determined by those elements alone or by the combination of glass in the lens. If the latter, it will be virtually impossible to design an IS converter with adequate correction elements that fit "all" lenses. At least without significant deterioration of optical quality. I fear, but is not sure, that IS has to be taylored for a particular lens. Anyway, the patents related to the KAFIII mount that mention converters are not dealing with IS converters but ordinarily converters. These maintan AF and tell the camera the corrected aperture of the lens and that a converter is mounted. Pål
Re: Has the MZ-S already a new mount?
- Original Message - From: "MPozzi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 8:49 AM Subject: Re: Has the MZ-S already a new mount? > Hi, > I noticed that noise too...I attributed to 2 possible > causes, > 1-the batteries in their compartment > 2-the metal rod on the Grip (BG-10) where you fasten > the strap to...(I seem to hear it mainly with the grip > on). It is neither. I don't have the grip amd it's not the batteries. I believe it's for determining the cameras orientation to help matrix metering. Besides, according to the newer patents the vibration sensors for image stabilization is now located in the lenses. Pål
Re: New Pentax patents
Mike wrote: > It is interesting that X & Y image shake motors are mentioned. > I understand from reviews I have read that "other brands" only > compensate in one axis. > > Correct? No. Both horizontal and vertical movements. Pål
Re: Has the MZ-S already a new mount?
Bojidar wrote: > It easy to imagine that all lenses send very detailed information > about distance, aperture, size, etc. and the MZ-S is the first body to > decode all of it. It is so. Eg. the MZ-S use distance information provided by the lens for AF while the Z-1p does not. Pål
Re: Vs: Favourite K mount normal lens poll
>Yes, but by how much? I used the 4/100 SMC-M macro as a short >telephoto for years and noticed no ill effects. >All the best! >Raimo I've never used any 50/4 at infinity, but I've also seen that the 100/4 does perform nicely at infinity. Andre > >A50 2.8 MACRO IS NOT A "NORMAL" LENS. >> >>IT WILL NOT PERFORM AT INFINITY AS >>WELL AS THE OTHERS LISTED WILL. IT'S >>COMPROMISED AT INFINITY FOR BETTER >>CLOSEUP PERFORMANCE. >> > >JCO --
RE: Favourite K mount normal lens poll
up until IF lens designs came out all lenses were optimized for a given reproduction ratio. This was usually near infinity as most photos were taken that way. As you focus these lenses closer, the performance drops. That why many early lenses dont focus very close as it was the MFGRs way of keeping the performance high even though they could have easily designed the barrel to focus closer. Most MACRO lenses are optimized for 1:10 or greater repro rations and thus arent as good at infinity as their regular lenses are. Once floating element IF designs started it was possible for the first time to have ideal performance at any distance. Most, if not all the Pentax dedicated macro lenses are not IF designs however JCO > -Original Message- > From: Fred [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 4:04 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Favourite K mount normal lens poll > > > > A50 2.8 MACRO IS NOT A "NORMAL" LENS. > > > IT WILL NOT PERFORM AT INFINITY AS > > WELL AS THE OTHERS LISTED WILL. IT'S > > COMPROMISED AT INFINITY FOR BETTER > > CLOSEUP PERFORMANCE. > > I haven't found that to be true, JCO. My A 50/2.8 seems to do quite > well at infinity (at least up to a 5 x 7 - 13cm x 18cm - sized > print, which is the biggest photo taken near infinity with the > 50/2.8 that I can lay my hands on here right now). > > I do know that older macro lenses may have favored macro over > infinity, but I have not myself noticed this with the A 50/2.8, F > 50/2.8, A 100/4, A 100/2.8, or A* 200/4 macros, all of which I have > (or my wife has) used at one time or another at or near infinity. > > (Note that I am not saying this is not true, JCO - I am merely > saying that I have never noticed it.) > > Since I often pack the A 50/2.8 Macro (since it's so nice and > compact, even though I prefer the bulkier A 100/2.8 Macro when I > know I am going to do some macro shooting), and sometimes do have to > press it into service as "the only 50mm lens in the bag", I will > have to look more carefully at infinity focus images taken with it - > as I've said, though, I haven't noticed any "crummy" shots yet > (judging for sharpness, not for composition - ). > > Fred > >
50/4 K or M (was: Favourite K mount normal...)
> > 1st choice - 50mm f1.4 SMC-M >> 2nd choice - 40mm f2.8 SMC-M >> 3rd choice - 50mm f4 SMC-M macro > >> K50 f/1.4 >> M50 f/1.4 >> K50 f/4.0 Macro > >A couple of you chose the M 50/4 Macro, rather than the A 50/2.8 >Macro. I'm curious as to the reason(s). Build quality, perhaps? >(I would have to admit that the f/4 is just a tad nicer in build and >in feel.) Still... I've had two M 50/4 macro and one of them was a bit "loose". It is a very light lens. The original K-series 50/4 weights a lot more and feels very sturdy (like all K-series lenses). If you compare the weight of "same" K and M lenses, the M 50/4 is the one that benefited the most from going to an M construction (in terms of weight). The price (in yen, from a japanese site) of the K lens was also much higher than the M lens price. The M lens is, of course, a perfect hiking macro ; the K lens with its much longer barrel is an easier to handle studio macro, especially with a ring flash on it. I've never used any 50/4 at infinity, but the 100/4 does perform nicely at infinity. Andre --
Vs: Favourite K mount normal lens poll
Yes, but by how much? I used the 4/100 SMC-M macro as a short telephoto for years and noticed no ill effects. All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho -Alkuperäinen viesti- Lähettäjä: J. C. O'Connell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Vastaanottaja: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Päivä: 10. syyskuuta 2002 20:40 Aihe: RE: Favourite K mount normal lens poll >A50 2.8 MACRO IS NOT A "NORMAL" LENS. > >IT WILL NOT PERFORM AT INFINITY AS >WELL AS THE OTHERS LISTED WILL. IT'S >COMPROMISED AT INFINITY FOR BETTER >CLOSEUP PERFORMANCE. > >JCO > >> -Original Message- >> From: Chris Brogden [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] >> Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 2:44 PM >> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Subject: RE: Favourite K mount normal lens poll >> >> >> >> 1. K50/1.2 >> 2. K50/1.4 >> 3. A50/2.8 macro >> >> >> chris >> >
Re: Favourite K mount normal lens poll
1. 50mm F2.8 A macro 2. 50mm F4 M Macro 3. 50mm F1.2A - just think of all the differential focus (drool) Peter
Re: Orgin Myths -- The Finale? :)
On Tue, 10 Sep 2002, Peter Alling wrote: > But she manages a Ritz. You should get some satisfaction from remembering that > now that you've broken up. She's a nice girl, I don't wish that much torture on her, or any soul..Besides, she introduced me to the Fuji Frontier, so its not all bad. -- http://www.infotainment.org "The destructive character is cheerful." - Walter Benjamin
Re: Who are you?
On Tue, 10 Sep 2002, Peter Alling wrote: > So how tall are you, just wondering based on you shoe size > Of course last time I asked a question based on a pair of shoes in this forum > I got way too much information back. A mere 6'3"... I think that qualifies me for the Brotherhood, though. ;) -- http://www.infotainment.org "The destructive character is cheerful." - Walter Benjamin
Candid portraits
So, I've got to play photog at an upcoming wedding reception (they already know they get what they pay for), and while I'm not willing to buy lots of new gear for something like this, it IS an opporunity to slip something past the lady who controls the purse strings... I was originally going to do the bulk of it via an A50/1.4 and the AF35-70/2.8 (the softer aspects that this lens is reputed to have was a nice plus), but I'm now considering something in a longer range, if possible. Would one of the 135 in either 2.5 or 3.5 be acceptable? I'm limited to used, but I see some of those come up in the used section of B&H or Adorama a few times, and I'm now considering either. So, does the general population think a good plan, or stick with what I know? Oh, and as I said, I'm supposed to just do candids, and since I have no flash (and couldn't use one correctly if I did), I figured I'd stick to available light, and big fstops for small DOF. However, I'm starting to figure that perhaps 70mm might not be long enough... My only other lens is a cheap Quantaray 70-300 (which would be f4 up to abou;t 100mm or so). Obviously, a fast (and cheap!) lens is what I'm looking for. -- http://www.infotainment.org "The destructive character is cheerful." - Walter Benjamin
Re: Who are you?
So how tall are you, just wondering based on you shoe size Of course last time I asked a question based on a pair of shoes in this forum I got way too much information back. At 12:57 PM 9/10/2002 -0400, you wrote: >On Mon, 9 Sep 2002, Glen O'Neal wrote: > > yourself in sharing your art. I would like to ask something and please try > > ever so much to leave humility aside for a brief moment and talk about your > >I'm not sure if I'm ever humble... ;) > > > current vocation and your involvement in photography. Are you a > photographer > > by trade or do you have another vocation and what kind of photography are > > you into and why? Perhaps mention where you live. > >I'm a sysadmin for an ISP in Pennsylvania which shall remain nameless. I >curse my job and my managment every chance I get, and I regret having to >show up every morning.. I'm not a professional photographer, and I've >sworn I never will be (I used to love working with computers, until it >became my job: I'll never ruin another hobby again). I actually live in >Bethlehem, PA, which is next to Allentown (who's name has been >immortalized in that rather poor Billy Joel song, and the song itself is >actually about Bethlehem). > >Photography is clearly my form of escape, and while I'm not very good, I >think sometimes I get something pretty darned right. I've also noticed >that with each day, my photography gets a little more basic, with the >cameras becoming stripped down more and more (I now love my 4x5 pacemaker, >and use it at every possible chance, and adore the complete lack of >automation it comes with!). > >When it comes to the photos themselves, I've noticed that almost >everything I feel comes out best seems to evoke loneliness or some other >similar emotion. I'm OK with that. I love taking photos of people, but I'm >never, ever, happy with my results. I also wish I had some sweeping >landscapes here in PA, but that's not really happening either. > >I'd really like to put the darkroom together, but its on hold with lack of >equipment and even if it gets here, I'll never have the drive to do the >physical labour to ready the space. > >So, in the last few days I've posted how I got started in photography, >with Pentax, and who I am? What's left? > >Oh, my shoe size is 14. That's it! Now you know EVERYTHING! :) > >(seriously, if anyone really cares about me, my ego-driven website is >below, and has a fascinating FAQ all about me!) > >(well, I think its fascinating) > >(but then, I wrote it) > >(about me) > >(so its bound to fascinate me) > >(still reading?) > >(i'm hungry) > >(brought no lunch) > >(sigh...) > >-- >http://www.infotainment.org > "The destructive character is cheerful." - Walter Benjamin
RE: Favourite K mount normal lens poll
JCO WROTE: >A50 2.8 MACRO IS NOT A "NORMAL" LENS. > >IT WILL NOT PERFORM AT INFINITY AS >WELL AS THE OTHERS LISTED WILL. IT'S >COMPROMISED AT INFINITY FOR BETTER >CLOSEUP PERFORMANCE. > >JCO sh! some of us are trying to sleep here... wendy beard ottawa, canada http://www.beard-redfern.com
Re: favorite portrait lens (was Re: Orgin Myths)
>> Also, I am curious as to the lighting used for #21 - #24. Were >> you using a reflector of some sort? > There were clouds and the light changed - the images need to be > fixed. As I said, I put up all those I took and only two are > 'keepers' as far as I'm concerned. OK, Don, so now I'm curious as to which two you think are the "keepers" - . > I find it very hard to do groups - very hard indeed. I don't have > a forceful enough approach perhaps. As I said to Raimo - when he > was here a few weeks ago - I can do portraits and I can do macros, > but I'll be damned if I can do groups. I also do better with both portraits and macros (and I've used 100-ish macro lenses for portraits on many occasions - ). I just don't usually ~care~ to do groups. Maybe it is also because "I don't have a forceful enough approach", at least to attempt to arrange "forced" group shots. (And group candids just don't do much for me, as a general rule.) However, I simply usually do not wish to intrude on any group having a good time, to get the subjects to stop having a good time, in order that I can get some photos of some people that were having fun right up until I interrupted them - . Fred
Re: Favourite K mount normal lens poll
> A50 2.8 MACRO IS NOT A "NORMAL" LENS. > IT WILL NOT PERFORM AT INFINITY AS > WELL AS THE OTHERS LISTED WILL. IT'S > COMPROMISED AT INFINITY FOR BETTER > CLOSEUP PERFORMANCE. I haven't found that to be true, JCO. My A 50/2.8 seems to do quite well at infinity (at least up to a 5 x 7 - 13cm x 18cm - sized print, which is the biggest photo taken near infinity with the 50/2.8 that I can lay my hands on here right now). I do know that older macro lenses may have favored macro over infinity, but I have not myself noticed this with the A 50/2.8, F 50/2.8, A 100/4, A 100/2.8, or A* 200/4 macros, all of which I have (or my wife has) used at one time or another at or near infinity. (Note that I am not saying this is not true, JCO - I am merely saying that I have never noticed it.) Since I often pack the A 50/2.8 Macro (since it's so nice and compact, even though I prefer the bulkier A 100/2.8 Macro when I know I am going to do some macro shooting), and sometimes do have to press it into service as "the only 50mm lens in the bag", I will have to look more carefully at infinity focus images taken with it - as I've said, though, I haven't noticed any "crummy" shots yet (judging for sharpness, not for composition - ). Fred
Re: Favourite K mount normal lens poll
> 1st choice - 50mm f1.4 SMC-M > 2nd choice - 40mm f2.8 SMC-M > 3rd choice - 50mm f4 SMC-M macro > K50 f/1.4 > M50 f/1.4 > K50 f/4.0 Macro A couple of you chose the M 50/4 Macro, rather than the A 50/2.8 Macro. I'm curious as to the reason(s). Build quality, perhaps? (I would have to admit that the f/4 is just a tad nicer in build and in feel.) I've owned both (and still own the f/2.8), and I have found them to be very similar optically (except, of course, the difference in speed), at least at close distances (I'm not sure if I've ever used the f/4 at or close to infinity). Fred
Re: Favourite K mount normal lens poll
Not quite sure of the order, after all, I don't know which bodies have been stolen.. 1 FA 43mm f1.9 2 M 40mm f2.8 3 M 50mm f1.7 wendy beard ottawa, canada http://www.beard-redfern.com
Re: Origin Myths
Those guy's were pirates. On the bright side the winder motor on the Z70 was strong at least. At 10:31 AM 9/10/2002 -0600, you wrote: > >From: Peter Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Subject: Re: Origin Myths > > >Why did you just look at the bottom of the line Pentax AF gear, those > >bodies are the _only_ one's that > >you couldn't use all, (well at least all of the genuine Pentax), of your > >old lenses on. Just a question > >not a criticism really. > >Unfortunately, bottom of the line Pentax gear is all some shops seem to >stock. I like the idea of being able to go into a shop and have the >immediate pleasure of making a purchase and coming out clutching shopping >bags (sad, eh). >There's a much longer tale behind all this - ready for it? > >I actually bought the MZ-50 because the assistant had said that I could >use my lenses on it. Naturally I tried them all out straight away and >found out otherwise. Went back to shop, other assistant says "oops, sorry >made a mistake assistant #1 should have known better". Tell you what, >we've a lovely used Z-70 here, it should do everything you want and more. >I wandered off clutching more new goodies. >Fast Forward to France where I went off to work for 6 weeks soon after. >First roll of film, eager to get developed, went into a photoprocessing >shop and dropped off canister. One hour later, went back. "eeuuuh, there >is a problem" says the assistant. Shows me empty film canister. Flip open >back of camera - oops film's been pulled right out of cannister. Take >camera out back, salvage film, process, happy again. >Some more weeks later, now in England for godson's first holy communion. >Take some photos, same thing happens. Film pulled right out of canister. >Swear a lot, take camera back to shop. SHop happy to send off for repair. >Parting shot to shop "I don't suppose you have any second hand 500mm >lenses do you?" >Wrong question. >"no - wait, yes a minolta AF 500mm mirror" >"but I have Pentax" >"No worries, we'll just swap this Z70 for a 700i and we'll swap your zoom >for a new one in a different mount and I'll throw in a little minolta >flash gun " >"err, okay" >So that's salesmanship. >(you did ask) > >wendy beard >ottawa, canada >http://www.beard-redfern.com
Re: Vs: Orgin Myths
"Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: > >> You guys are really depressing me with all this age talk. Anyone else over 60? >> >> I still have two cameras older than I am, a Leica and a Speed Graphic! >> >> 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 > > Well I had a Crown Graphic outfit which I sold much to my eternal regret now. My three Series 3a Leices I sold because for me at any rate they were not as versatile as the S1a I acquired. I still use two Spotmatics but I must also be honest and say my Nikon F (see- everything is so old- what hope has Pentax of selling me anything new hey?) is a much nicer camera to use. Oh yes, I'll be sixty in a few months time. Tempus Fugit they say. Conrad Samuels Kirstenhof SA
Re: Orgin Myths -- The Finale? :)
But she manages a Ritz. You should get some satisfaction from remembering that now that you've broken up. At 01:21 PM 9/10/2002 -0400, you wrote: >On Tue, 10 Sep 2002, Steve Desjardins wrote: > > fun, of course, is when you know someone that uses N* or C* for > > prestige reasons and you refuse to acknowledge their obvious > > superiority. > >HAH! Try dating that someone, and then putting her to work managing a Ritz >camera... > >You quickly learn to not bring up photography > >(thankfully, the new girl only owns a PnS, and doesn't even use that!) > >-- >http://www.infotainment.org > "The destructive character is cheerful." - Walter Benjamin
Re: Orgin Myths
Well not any more... At 08:30 AM 9/10/2002 -0500, you wrote: >On Mon, 9 Sep 2002, Brad Dobo wrote: > > > By the way, I seem to be really young here :) Everyone is talking > > about Pentax cameras I never heard nor seen. I'm 27, anyone here > > around that age or am I hangin' with a bunch of old farts? :) > >Just turned 26 a couple months ago, so I'm not the youngest. OTOH, my >current g/f just turned 20 at about the same time, so I'd be scared if too >many people had a younger one. ;) > >chris
RE: Orgin Myths
>Are you saying that you started using the ME Super when you were a >1-year-old? :) Sounds like a caring father who managed to find an excuse to buy himself a Pentax (of course it's a gift for his loving 1-year-old child). :) regards, Alan Chan _ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx
RE: New Pentax patents
>"Well, the MZ-S makes a noise when shaking it. It sounds like >a small metal ball that moves when shaking the camera. It's >located somewhere in the prism according to my ears. >Interestingly, according to the Pentax Image stabilization >patent, the camera, not the lenses, have vibration sensors. >Could this be what makes a noise when shaking the camera? >Most likely it's something entirely different, though; maybe >its just a sensor for determining whether the camera is held >vertically of horizontally used for metering. >I believe my former MZ-S also had the same "noise". I think the Canon EOS5 employed the same technology to identify vertical and horizontal orientation. Or was it EOS10? regards, Alan Chan _ Join the worlds largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com
Re: Favourite K mount normal lens poll
- Original Message - From: "Arnold Stark" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > ( ) M40/f2.8 > ( 2 ) FA43/f1.9 Limited > ( ) K50/f1.2 > ( ) A50/f1.2 > ( ) K50/f1.4 > ( ) M50/f1.4 > ( ) A50/f1.4 > ( ) F50/f1.4 > ( 1 ) FA50/f1.4 > ( ) M50/f1.7 > ( ) A50/f1.7 > ( ) F50/f1.7 > ( 3 ) FA50/f1.7 > ( ) M50/f2 > ( ) A50/f2 > ( ) A50/f2.8 Macro > ( ) F50/f2.8 Macro > ( ) FA50/f2.8 Macro > ( ) K50/f4 Macro > ( ) M50/f4 Macro > ( ) K55/f1.8 > ( ) K55/f2 >
RE: MZ-S durability
>It is definitely better built than the Z1P, although it has not been >around long enough to judge if it is more reliable long term. As for >plastic LCD covers, and perhaps switches being 'snapped' off, I suspect >if you catch any camera at the wrong angle this could happen. Several >list members have posted about dropping theirs from as much as 6ft onto >solid floors and they are unmarked. I think Pål often compares the >build to the F100. I believe lighter bodies are likely to suffer less impact damage. >I know the feeling, when my old Sigma flash keep cycling through the >zoom range (non-stop back and forward) while mounted on the MZ-S, I >wanted to test another flash on it - the shopkeeper was not keen to let >me do this! I guess the AF360FGZ is the only choice at the moment with MZ-S. regards, Alan Chan _ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com
Re[3]: photokina rumors
I can't believe I wrote this... of course I meant 50MP at... probably the same measly $50K -Original Message- From: "Mike Ignatiev" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 23:25:25 +0400 Subject: Re[2]: photokina rumors > > If true, that's one hell of a way to boost the resolution. Especially if it scales >up for larger sizes (just imagine: > 144MP full frame sensor for 6x6 Hassy for mere $50K...) > > Best, > Mishka
RE: Re[2]: photokina rumors
Nevermind ! :) There's rumor of a digital back that's actually affordable for the Blad.. apparently with that Foveon sensor. Now.. that being said; I have yet to see anything CONSUMER related produced by Foveon that's available NOW. Earlier we saw the Sigma D9 - everyone's still waiting on this one... and before that the big bruhaha about the 16mp sensor.. still haven't seen diddly on that either. I always take Foveon announcements with a grain of salt the size of a small boulder. So I'm not holding my breath on that one. And as for the Minolta.. the zoom range is no big deal on the 7Hi.. it's been around since the Dimage 7. Cheers, Dave Original Message: - From: Mike Ignatiev [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 23:25:25 +0400 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re[2]: photokina rumors If true, that's one hell of a way to boost the resolution. Especially if it scales up for larger sizes (just imagine: 144MP full frame sensor for 6x6 Hassy for mere $50K...) Best, Mishka mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ .
Re: favorite portrait lens (was Re: Orgin Myths)
Although not taken by any 135mm, I have uploaded some pictures taken by the FA77/1.8. All without filter or flash, just available light on Sensia 100. http://www3.telus.net/wlachan/ regards, Alan Chan _ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx
Re: Favourite K mount normal lens poll
FA 50 1.4 FA 43 1.8 limited (I image I'd like it. I don't actually have one). M40 2.8 Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Vs: Orgin Myths
On Tue, 10 Sep 2002, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: > Fenstermacher has a Graphic as well & I have a Busch Pressman > (along-side my MX and ZX-M). But, alas, I'm only 46. Y'know, not under my wildest dreams could I spell Brendemuehl without an aid! In other news, I'm hoping to sell my ZX-50 and a pair of lenses to fund the ZX-M or KX any day now. Yay! g. -- http://www.infotainment.org "The destructive character is cheerful." - Walter Benjamin
Re: Vs: Orgin Myths
Yup. Otis Wright "Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: > You guys are really depressing me with all this age talk. Anyone else over 60? > > I still have two cameras older than I am, a Leica and a Speed Graphic! > > Dan > > > > >I think I'm the youngest pdmler with 23 years old. > > > >But I know all the cameras commented here, and in fact I use a ME Super, > > > >from 1980, and used a lot of seventies gear, and also own an old Pentax 6x7 > > > >and a 1958 Rolleiflex. I like old equipment, superb, built to last and > > > >that's a tactile pleasure, and affordable. > > > >Albano Kid > > -- > 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
Cheap pentax telezooms, any comment?
Goodday, Since I don't have a telezoom, besides my MF Tokina SD 70-210 f4-5.6, which I don't really like because it's very soft, I'm looking for something different, with autofocus, for little money. I've encountered various lenses, but at the moment I would settle with a range of up to about 200mm. I would generally want to use it indoors, with flash, for snapshot portraitures and animals, and outside, also for snapshot portraiture and maybe some skyshooting and even more beasties. On photodo the SMC F 70-210mm f4-5.6 has an awesome score of 3.5, and my question is, is it indeed a nice lens, or should I look out for something else? I'm able to get one for between $70 and $100. Thanks for comment and advice, take care, Rod.
Re: Web site update
Cotty is inspiring company, that's what he is! ;-) It was also a new and pleasant experience for me to be able to do some real landscape shooting (tripods and patience) _combined_ with a social family event. A great time opts for good shots, doesn't it? Glad you liked my site, Wendy. Jostein - Original Message(s) - Wendy: > >tsk,tsk. > >Cotty has a lot to answer for. > > > >Wendy Cotty: > > Can't think what she means!! > > ;-)
Re[2]: photokina rumors
If true, that's one hell of a way to boost the resolution. Especially if it scales up for larger sizes (just imagine: 144MP full frame sensor for 6x6 Hassy for mere $50K...) Best, Mishka -Original Message- From: "Rubenstein, Bruce M (Bruce)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 14:48:54 -0400 Subject: RE: photokina rumors > > Not a rumor. Canon Europe put the press release (dated 9/24/02) on their web site >early, and pulled it very soon afterwards. The text from the announcement is in a photo.net thread. > My take on the high end digital is that interchangeable lens DSLRs will be aimed at >pros and come in Canon or Nikon mounts (no I didn't forget Contax). The rest will be fixed lens cameras like the Olympus E-20. Ya'll see the newest Minolta Dimage 7Hi (?) with an optical zoom equivalent to 28-200mm? > > From: Brendan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Looks like C$%^# used some super glue to stick two 1/2 > frame 6mp sensors to make a 12 mp almost full frame > dslr. Twice the resolution at twice the price. > > >
Re: Favourite K mount normal lens poll
(sorry to disturb the list) ( 1) 31/1.8 ( ) M40/f2.8 ( ) FA43/f1.9 Limited ( ) K50/f1.2 ( ) A50/f1.2 ( ) K50/f1.4 ( ) M50/f1.4 ( 2) A50/f1.4 ( ) F50/f1.4 ( 3) FA50/f1.4 ( ) M50/f1.7 ( ) A50/f1.7 ( ) F50/f1.7 ( ) FA50/f1.7 ( ) M50/f2 ( ) A50/f2 ( ) A50/f2.8 Macro ( ) F50/f2.8 Macro ( ) FA50/f2.8 Macro ( ) K50/f4 Macro ( ) M50/f4 Macro ( ) K55/f1.8 ( ) K55/f2
Re: Pentax flashes
- Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, September 09, 2002 11:37 PM Subject: Re: Pentax flashes > It's mentioned in the description for the 201 that it's a good flash to use with the ZX-M. If what I've found out is correct, it's a good flash IF your lenses are KA. If not, then it's check the flash range and set the aperture. Ray, Pentax makes a flash that will meet your needs, the AF200T. It is very small, quite poweful for its size, has two auto modes, a TTL mode and a full manual mode plus adjustable power levels. You can pick one up from www.keh.com, or off eBay much cheaper.I paid $25 for mine off eBay a few years ago. I've since replace it with the AF280T, which came from KEH for only $49. > > I'm disappointed with Pentax. I've spent too much time trying to find basic info online. Their flash model designations are confusing (e.g., AF means auto-flash, not auto-focus) and their instruction manuals and product descriptions are next to useless. No more confusing than anyone else's flash designation. The Suffixes are the keys to Pentax flashes, F being digitial flash, T being TTL, Z being zoom head, etc. What does the E in Canon's designation mean, or the EZ or the EX? > > I like my Pentax cameras up to a point. I'm reaching that point and instead of changing all of my lenses over to KA to take advantage of a low-priced flash, I think it's time to sink money into the Canon EOS system. At least info on EOS isn't as obscure as what Pentax semi-translates from Japanese. And there doesn't seem to be any great confusion in regards to EOS flashes and their compatibilities with various EOS cameras. Nope, that's because EOS flashes will only work with EOS cameras. Try to mount an EOS flash on an A-1 and see what happens..nothihg as the EOS flash will not even talk to older manual bodies. At least Pentax still makes a few flash guns which are compatible with their entire range of cameras. John
Re: Vs: Orgin Myths
Fenstermacher has a Graphic as well & I have a Busch Pressman (along-side my MX and ZX-M). But, alas, I'm only 46. Collin :) *** From: "Daniel J. Matyola" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> You guys are really depressing me with all this age talk. Anyone else over 60? I still have two cameras older than I am, a Leica and a Speed Graphic! Dan ***
Re: Web site update
- Original Message - From: "Glen O'Neal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > The first time I have visited your site and viewed your work. Very nice to > say the least > Thanks a lot, Glen. Jostein
Re: Web site update
Humble thanks, Rob. You're right, there's a lot of good scenery in Norway. :-) However, all but two of the landscapes are taken at places more than 5 hours drive from Oslo... Jostein - Original Message - From: "Rob Brigham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 12:41 AM Subject: RE: Web site update > Fantastic. I love the new landscapes! This is really inspiring stuff, > and make me just wish I had scenery that good nearby... You really have > a gift ther Jostein.
Re: MZ-S durability
My ZX-5n has swung, pendulum like, into our metal skinned entry door a few times and has also fallen off a half-wall (about 3 1/2 feet) on to a laminate floor with no damage. FWIW, the 77/1.8's front element is an, apparently, frosting-proof design. Dan Scott (if I were only as resilient...)
Re: Favourite K mount normal lens poll
(1 ) K50/f1.2 (2 ) M50/f1.7 (3 ) M50/f1.4 Regards Albano Kid (the surveys boy ;-)
Re: favorite portrait lens (was Re: Orgin Myths)
There were clouds and the light changed - the images need to be fixed. As I said, I put up all those I took and only two are 'keepers' as far as I'm concerned. Elsa had just been confirmed and was the centre of attraction. All the other pictures are of folk eating, drinking, jostling each other, laughing, drinking, grinning, drinking, getting in and out of focus, playing with rubber-powered model planes, falling about and drinking. I find it very hard to do groups - very hard indeed. I don't have a forceful enough approach perhaps. As I said to Raimo - when he was here a few weeks ago - I can do portraits and I can do macros, but I'll be damned if I can do groups. For Elsa's mother I shall get all the pics of her darling looking the same, with Photoshop, and have them printed on an Epson in the city. I've given up on my own Epson. It eats cartridges - using more for the cleaning process than for printing. I must say, however, some of the prints I made two summers ago were spectacular. But the cost is just too high. The messing about is frustrating and makes me mad as hell. I almost threw the printer out of the window after it had used three quarters of a colour cartridge and still hadn't cleared the ing jets. Best, D 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: "Fred" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 6:33 PM Subject: Re: favorite portrait lens (was Re: Orgin Myths) > > If anyone is interested I put up some pictures - taken a couple of > > weeks ago for the family. They are all there (link below) > > including the imperfect ones. Everyone wanted to see them all. My > > wife's family is spread over Northern Europe and only get together > > once in a while. > > Don: > > Some nice portraits of "Elsa" (once I changed the ".com" to ".htm" - > ). However, were there to be some other portraits of some other > members of the family? > > Also, I am curious as to the lighting used for #21 - #24. Were you > using a reflector of some sort? > > Fred > >
Answered my own question (re: canon full-frame)
Canon Consumer Imaging Photokina marks the 15-year anniversary of EOS as a brand. Canon is announcing two new EOS models at the show - the world's highest resolution Pro-camera, the EOS 1Ds and the EOS 300V, which is predicted to become the worlds number 1 selling SLR camera. The EOS-1Ds features the first ever full frame 35mm CMOS sensor with 11.1 million effective pixels. The EOS-1Ds capture astounding detail & colour, almost doubling the resolution ordinarily considered state of the art for a digital SLR camera in the world today.* Also new this year are three digital still cameras, all featuring the new high performance DIGital Imaging Core (DIGIC) processor. One of the trio, the Digital IXUS v3, is claiming the position as the worlds smallest 3.2 Megapixel digital camera with optical zoom and LCD monitor.* Along with the new additions to the camera line up, Canon is announcing Canon Imaging Gateway (CIG), a digital imaging web site, which Canon Europe sees as the vital missing link in Customer Relationship Management (CRM) by creating a one-on-one communication channel to consumer users. The online solution will allow users to download updates for their digital cameras, in much the same way that mobile phone users download personalised ring-tones. CIG also offers other services online, such as photo albums, photo-printing.
Re: Favourite K mount normal lens poll
K50 f/1.4 M50 f/1.4 K50 f/4.0 Macro keith whaley Arnold Stark wrote: > > Hi everybody, > > please take a little time and imagine the following > situation: > > 1.) All your normal lenses have been stolen, and you > have no insurance. > 2.) Your husband or wife wants to give you a new normal > lens as a present > 3.) He/she asks you to name your favourite 3 Pentax > K-mount normal lenses (1st, 2nd and 3rd choice), > so that it is not too difficult for him/her to find at > least one of the 3. > 4.) To make your spouse happy you will have to use your > new normal lens often. And of course, you will never be > allowed to sell the lens. Thus, your choices should > only take into account optical and mechanical quality, > features and joy of posession and of use. The price > should not be considered, as your spouse just has won > sufficient money for 100 normal lenses in a lottery. > > Please name your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choises: > > ( ) M40/f2.8 > ( ) FA43/f1.9 Limited > ( ) K50/f1.2 > ( ) A50/f1.2 > ( ) K50/f1.4 > ( ) M50/f1.4 > ( ) A50/f1.4 > ( ) F50/f1.4 > ( ) FA50/f1.4 > ( ) M50/f1.7 > ( ) A50/f1.7 > ( ) F50/f1.7 > ( ) FA50/f1.7 > ( ) M50/f2 > ( ) A50/f2 > ( ) A50/f2.8 Macro > ( ) F50/f2.8 Macro > ( ) FA50/f2.8 Macro > ( ) K50/f4 Macro > ( ) M50/f4 Macro > ( ) K55/f1.8 > ( ) K55/f2 > > Have fun with this poll !!! I will collect your > answers for 3 days. If this poll is a success, then > more polls like this will follow. > > Arnold > > www.arnoldstark.de
Re: photokina roumors
And these are the CMOS sensors used in the D60/D30? If so, wow.Do you have a source for this rumor? R Brendan wrote: > Looks like C$%^# used some super glue to stick two 1/2 > frame 6mp sensors to make a 12 mp almost full frame > dslr. Twice the resolution at twice the price. > > __ > Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca >
Re: Vs: Orgin Myths
"Daniel J. Matyola" wrote: > > You guys are really depressing me with all this age talk. Anyone else over 60? > > I still have two cameras older than I am, a Leica and a Speed Graphic! > > Dan Hah! Just wait until you have NO cameras older than you! I started out just out of diapers (so it seems) with a Retina 1a folder. Even THAT was not as old as I was! keith whaley ;^) ~ jes' lovin' it! > > > >I think I'm the youngest pdmler with 23 years old. > > > >But I know all the cameras commented here, and in fact I use a ME Super, > > > >from 1980, and used a lot of seventies gear, and also own an old Pentax 6x7 > > > >and a 1958 Rolleiflex. I like old equipment, superb, built to last and > > > >that's a tactile pleasure, and affordable. > > > >Albano Kid > > -- > Daniel J. MatyolaÝ
Re: Favourite K mount normal lens poll
>(1) K50/f1.4 > >(2) M40/f2.8 > >(3) A50/f2.8 Macro
Re: MZ-s & 28-70 f2.8
> A few observations Thanks for the very thorough review, Mike - much more extensive and more well composed than most of us ever seem to manage to contribute - . Fred
Re: Favourite K mount normal lens poll
> Please name your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choises: A 50/1.2 A 50/1.4 A 50/2.8 Macro Fred
photokina roumors
Looks like C$%^# used some super glue to stick two 1/2 frame 6mp sensors to make a 12 mp almost full frame dslr. Twice the resolution at twice the price. __ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca
Re: Re: Favourite K mount normal lens poll
My Three Dave Begin Original Message --- Arnold Stark <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi everybody, > > please take a little time and imagine the following > situation: > > 1.) All your normal lenses have been stolen, and you > have no insurance. > 2.) Your husband or wife wants to give you a new > normal > lens as a present > 3.) He/she asks you to name your favourite 3 Pentax > K-mount normal lenses (1st, 2nd and 3rd choice), > so that it is not too difficult for him/her to find > at > least one of the 3. > 4.) To make your spouse happy you will have to use > your > new normal lens often. And of course, you will never > be > allowed to sell the lens. Thus, your choices should > only take into account optical and mechanical > quality, > features and joy of posession and of use. The price > should not be considered, as your spouse just has > won > sufficient money for 100 normal lenses in a lottery. > > Please name your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choises: > > ( ) M40/f2.8 > ( ) FA43/f1.9 Limited > ( ) K50/f1.2 > ( ) A50/f1.2 > ( ) K50/f1.4 > ( ) M50/f1.4 > ( ) A50/f1.4 > ( ) F50/f1.4 > ( ) FA50/f1.4 > ( 1 ) M50/f1.7 > ( 2 ) A50/f1.7 > ( ) F50/f1.7 > ( ) FA50/f1.7 > ( ) M50/f2 > ( ) A50/f2 > ( ) A50/f2.8 Macro > ( ) F50/f2.8 Macro > ( ) FA50/f2.8 Macro > ( ) K50/f4 Macro > ( 3 ) M50/f4 Macro > ( ) K55/f1.8 > ( ) K55/f2 > > Have fun with this poll !!! I will collect your > answers for 3 days. If this poll is a success, then > more polls like this will follow. > > Arnold > > www.arnoldstark.de > __ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca 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: Orgin Myths
-Original Message- From: Dan Scott Sent: Monday, September 09, 2002 10:34 PM On Monday, September 9, 2002, at 07:43 PM, Michael Cross wrote: > I'm 37 and, believe it or not, I am just starting out with Pentax. As > far as I > know a Spotmatic is a washing machine. > > I just bought a ZX-L body. Now I just need one of you PDMLer's to tell > which > prime lens I ought to buy first for people photography. > > Michael Cross My most frequently used "people" lens is my FA 35/2.I use it on groups, environmental portraits, and on up to half-length individual portraits. If you have the dough and don't mind the extra weight, the FA 31/1.9 is an even better lens (at least, Cesar's 31/1.9 is better than my 35/2). Of my other Pentax lenseslengths of 50mm, 77mm, 100mm, and 135mmthe 135mm most comfortably handles what 35mm can't. I find it a great length for head shotsthe physical distance between me and my subject is close enough to be sociable but not so close as to be invasive. Perfect for shooting across a table. I originally bought an M 135/3.5 just to try the length, figuring on getting the FA 135/2.8 if it worked out. I picked up an Ex+ example for $40 and shipping about a year and a half ago and still haven't moved up to the FA 135/2.8it is definitely one of the great bargains of the Pentax lineup. Good luck choosing, Dan Scott (42 1/12 years old) -- I used to carry a 24/2.8 and my 77/1.8 around for my street photography. I now find myself foregoing the wider angle and carrying my 31/1.8 with the 77. As Dan has mentioned the 31 is a big lens though. It has taken a bit to get used to, but it is worth it in my opinion. The 77 is remarkably small. The 31 still allows me to get close to my subject and I get the look of the Limited lenses. The 77 is used for close-ups of people. Unlike Dan, I did not like using the 135. It put me too far away from my subjects. By using the 77 it forces me to get closer. I also tend to have a 50 in the mix, especially when I will expect to be shooting later into the day. Then I usually carry the 50/1.2, even though it is a big beast. I hope this helps, César (41 3/4 - though can wear out 20-somethings playing 2v2 beach volleyball) Panama City, Florida
Re: Vs: Orgin Myths
On Tue, 10 Sep 2002, Brendan wrote: > Actually where's Shel? I've been trying to reach him, and I'm actually pretty concerned at this point. I'm going to send out a letter to his post office box this week and see if I get contact. -- http://www.infotainment.org "The destructive character is cheerful." - Walter Benjamin
Re: Favourite K mount normal lens poll
On Tue, 10 Sep 2002, Arnold Stark wrote: > 3.) He/she asks you to name your favourite 3 Pentax > K-mount normal lenses (1st, 2nd and 3rd choice), I haven't had the pleasure of using the various lenses I want, but I would probably want the A50/1.2, FA50/1.4, and then A50/1.4 (what I currently use). Why oh why can't I have an FA50/1.. Where's that "dream lens" thread, damnit, I'll even accept an FA50/1 USM, but only if it has a clutch for optimum manual focussing... ;) -- http://www.infotainment.org "The destructive character is cheerful." - Walter Benjamin
Re: Vs: Orgin Myths
Actually where's Shel? --- gfen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Tue, 10 Sep 2002, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > > You guys are really depressing me with all this > age talk. Anyone else over 60? > > Where's Graywolf when you need him? ;) > > (Upon checking the page he mailed ou;when he left, > there's been no update > since late May) > > -- > http://www.infotainment.org > "The destructive character is cheerful." - > Walter Benjamin > __ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca
Re: Vs: Orgin Myths
On Tue, 10 Sep 2002, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > You guys are really depressing me with all this age talk. Anyone else over 60? Where's Graywolf when you need him? ;) (Upon checking the page he mailed ou;when he left, there's been no update since late May) -- http://www.infotainment.org "The destructive character is cheerful." - Walter Benjamin
Re: Favourite K mount normal lens poll
M40/2.8 (for MX -- this is a killer combo) A50/1.7 (can't live with this one) A50/1.2 (lust -- besides, won't have another chance :) basically, what I have right now, except M50/1.4 instead of A50/1.2 Mishka
Re: MZ-S durability
Andrea wrote: >Hallo everyone, >As I am seriously considering buying an MZS mainly because of its low >weight and magnesium shell - I was wondering if some current user could >clarify a few points for me. The first is the built quality. >Here the Z1P, lovely as it is, has failed me in terms of reliability to the >point that I've decided it is not for me. (Obviously this is a completely >subjective judgement). My main body took a small bump on a stone wall as I >was running (this wasn't a major impact, just a clip) last year in India: >the top LCD display's plastic cover flew off and the mirror locked up. >How much better is the MZS built? My MZ-S got into scrap with my 67. They were both vying for space in my camera rucksack. The 67 came off best, but the MZ-S escaped with only a little scrape. It's a pretty tough character. I haven't banged it off a wall though. wendy beard ottawa, canada http://www.beard-redfern.com
Re: Favourite K mount normal lens poll
Does this mean you can buy the favorite normal lens 100 time for list members :-) 1 fa 43mm f1.9 2 fa 50mm f1.4 3 f 50mm f1.7 --- Arnold Stark <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi everybody, > > please take a little time and imagine the following > situation: > > 1.) All your normal lenses have been stolen, and you > have no insurance. > 2.) Your husband or wife wants to give you a new > normal > lens as a present > 3.) He/she asks you to name your favourite 3 Pentax > K-mount normal lenses (1st, 2nd and 3rd choice), > so that it is not too difficult for him/her to find > at > least one of the 3. > 4.) To make your spouse happy you will have to use > your > new normal lens often. And of course, you will never > be > allowed to sell the lens. Thus, your choices should > only take into account optical and mechanical > quality, > features and joy of posession and of use. The price > should not be considered, as your spouse just has > won > sufficient money for 100 normal lenses in a lottery. > > Please name your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choises: > > ( ) M40/f2.8 > ( ) FA43/f1.9 Limited > ( ) K50/f1.2 > ( ) A50/f1.2 > ( ) K50/f1.4 > ( ) M50/f1.4 > ( ) A50/f1.4 > ( ) F50/f1.4 > ( ) FA50/f1.4 > ( ) M50/f1.7 > ( ) A50/f1.7 > ( ) F50/f1.7 > ( ) FA50/f1.7 > ( ) M50/f2 > ( ) A50/f2 > ( ) A50/f2.8 Macro > ( ) F50/f2.8 Macro > ( ) FA50/f2.8 Macro > ( ) K50/f4 Macro > ( ) M50/f4 Macro > ( ) K55/f1.8 > ( ) K55/f2 > > Have fun with this poll !!! I will collect your > answers for 3 days. If this poll is a success, then > more polls like this will follow. > > Arnold > > www.arnoldstark.de > __ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca
Re: Orgin Myths
no I get the kiddie chair ;-) --- gfen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Tue, 10 Sep 2002, Brendan wrote: > > Several years ago, I was the youngest in here at > 25 > > and the PDML kid ( Still the Tpdml kid ). Now at > 29, > > I'm just a pdml teenager :-) > > Do they put you at the little table at the TOPDML > meets? :) > > -- > http://www.infotainment.org > "The destructive character is cheerful." - > Walter Benjamin > __ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca
Re: Orgin Myths
On Tue, 10 Sep 2002, Brendan wrote: > Several years ago, I was the youngest in here at 25 > and the PDML kid ( Still the Tpdml kid ). Now at 29, > I'm just a pdml teenager :-) Do they put you at the little table at the TOPDML meets? :) -- http://www.infotainment.org "The destructive character is cheerful." - Walter Benjamin
Favourite K mount normal lens poll
Hi everybody, please take a little time and imagine the following situation: 1.) All your normal lenses have been stolen, and you have no insurance. 2.) Your husband or wife wants to give you a new normal lens as a present 3.) He/she asks you to name your favourite 3 Pentax K-mount normal lenses (1st, 2nd and 3rd choice), so that it is not too difficult for him/her to find at least one of the 3. 4.) To make your spouse happy you will have to use your new normal lens often. And of course, you will never be allowed to sell the lens. Thus, your choices should only take into account optical and mechanical quality, features and joy of posession and of use. The price should not be considered, as your spouse just has won sufficient money for 100 normal lenses in a lottery. Please name your 1st, 2nd and 3rd choises: ( ) M40/f2.8 ( ) FA43/f1.9 Limited ( ) K50/f1.2 ( ) A50/f1.2 ( ) K50/f1.4 ( ) M50/f1.4 ( ) A50/f1.4 ( ) F50/f1.4 ( ) FA50/f1.4 ( ) M50/f1.7 ( ) A50/f1.7 ( ) F50/f1.7 ( ) FA50/f1.7 ( ) M50/f2 ( ) A50/f2 ( ) A50/f2.8 Macro ( ) F50/f2.8 Macro ( ) FA50/f2.8 Macro ( ) K50/f4 Macro ( ) M50/f4 Macro ( ) K55/f1.8 ( ) K55/f2 Have fun with this poll !!! I will collect your answers for 3 days. If this poll is a success, then more polls like this will follow. Arnold www.arnoldstark.de
