Re: OT: A New Trademark
I thought I WAS being light! BTW, you can use the f-word all you want, but I'd prefer you not take the Lord's name in vain, please. William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola Subject: Re: OT: A New Trademark Let's not start a political argument again! Fer Christ's sake Dan, lighten up. William Robb -- 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: OT: Tripod recommendations please
- Original Message - From: Dan Scott Subject: Re: OT: Tripod recommendations please I have the 3401, too, and like it quite a bit. But, it has lever locks, not twist locks. I think all the Bogen/Manfrotto models have leg locks, or do they have some twist types? 028. Has thumbscrews to lock the upper extensions, teists to lock the lower ones. William Robb
Re: OT: A New Trademark
- Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola Subject: Re: OT: A New Trademark I thought I WAS being light! BTW, you can use the f-word all you want, but I'd prefer you not take the Lord's name in vain, please. I got a response, therefore it was not in vain. HAR!! Bill
Re: PhotoShop Query
The real solution to this problem, of course, is to use fill flash to throw some light into the band members face. Fill flash really is an underutilized feature. It's a lot easier to use a flash than to try to fix the image in photoshop... Vic
OT Polaroid Land Camera SX-70
I recently got a nice Polaroid Land Camera SX-70 from a friend and used it over the holidays. It's great fun and takes pretty good pictures too. I have discovered the usefulness of these cameras when they are matched together with today's high tech scanners etc. Take a picture, out it pops. Put it in the scanner and within seconds you're working with it. In the past, they were limited because you had no negative and no way to easily blow up the images... I am hoping to explore the artistic opportunities with my little polaroid this winter. I'll post some results when and if I get some good ones... If you have never seen what artists can do with one of these, check out this site-- It's fascinating... http://www.cynthiadavis.com/ Vic
Re: OT: A New Trademark
Merry Christmas, William! William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola Subject: Re: OT: A New Trademark I thought I WAS being light! BTW, you can use the f-word all you want, but I'd prefer you not take the Lord's name in vain, please. I got a response, therefore it was not in vain. HAR!! Bill -- 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
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OT: Camcorders
My daughter is thinking of buying a VHS-C camcorder becuase its easy to play back althoguh the longest tapes are only 30 min. Does anyone know anything about this or at least what to avoid. The common brands appear to be Panasonic and JVC. Thanks Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: opto 430
On Wed, 25 Dec 2002, CBWaters wrote: I played with an Opto 430 today for a short time. I can't speak to the quality of the pictures as I didn't get to extract them and only got to see them for a second before the display switched back to live but the camera was very cool. I bought one for my girlfriend this year, well, not the 430, but the 330GS. It's *SMALL* It is tiny. I think I covered the flash a few times with my thumb, though. It seems like a very well featured digi-PS and I would liked to have pocketed it (it would have been easy) but I think my Sister-in-law might have had a problem with that as it belongs to her employer... Its a neat toy, and it was definatly a hit with her as well as her family. I haven't quite gotten a chance to read the manual or figure out what optimum picture settings are, but its neat. She was able to get the hang of its basic operations within seconds, so it doesn't look like there was a big hurdle there, except I do have to say that the software that came with it did sort of turn into a mess on her computer, and I'm just not driven enough to troubleshoot them anymore. I was confused by two things: A) The battery isn't rechargable? (check the website! you say, I will, I reply, I just haven't had a chance when I thought of it, perhaps nowoh, look, its the RS that has a rechargable, whoops.. well, I wanted to invest in a rechargable alkaline kit anyway, looks like now is the time...) (imagine that, RS means rechargable, hmm...) B) There's no TWAIN driver? Just the weird USB disc drive thing? I couldn't seem to locate much in the way of downloads on the pentax site. got lots of picture frames for Christmas but no lenses ;) No frames, no lenses, no monorail 4x5 (one of my suggestions)..but I did give away plenty of framed photos.. Now, I just have to start going to peoples' houses to see if they hung them. :) -- http://www.infotainment.org - more fun than a poke in your eye. http://www.eighteenpercent.com- photography and portfolio.
Re: PhotoShop Query
If it was mine, I might blur the edges of the musician a tiny bit. Q: In Picture Publisher, I can mask a portion of an image, make an object out of it, and paste it in another photo, No big deal. I also use a command called feather in MPP to blend the object into the phot before combingin. What is the equivalent command or set or commands in Photoshop? Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
RE: *Sigh* Unsubscribed again?
I'm sorry, Cesar. Please don't whip me no more. At 08:14 AM 12/26/02 -0500, you wrote: Taking time off!!! Back into the bowels of the establishment for you!!! I guess the daily whippings will have to increase :') Being the list guy, doesn't that make the rest of the words redundant??? Hmmm, I wonder if that means I am off the list :-P See you at GFM. Hope you had a good quality family time, Cesar Panama City, Florida
OT: Lexmark Z55 vs HP5550 inkjet, Initial Impressions
Well, Lon has read all the drivel on all the websites he could find about inkjet printers and decided to ask Santa for an HP5550 for Christmas to augment the Lexmark, which has taken a sound trouncing from almost all reviewers regarding photo quality. And, Wilhelm slams Lexmark longevity while giving the HP a 73-year rating. I've had the original 3600 DPI Lexmark Z55 since March and have had exactly ZERO problems with it. Even refilling carts is a snap, and yes, I've stooped to using cheap refills more than once. Ink is expensive, and PUG folks have a time-honored tendency to be cheap. Grin. Wifey played Santa this year and on Christmas Evening I spent a cheerful FIVE HOURS coaxing the #*% HP CD-ROM to properly install drivers under Win98. The magic incantation for _this_ particular installation was to uninstall Lexmark, install HP, re-install Lexmark, due perhaps, to both using USB cables. I then printed, on Kodak Premium High Gloss (59 lb), from Elements, a picture of 2 kittens (sharp detail in some fur/whiskers, soft detail elsewhere) using idiot settings: Printer Management, Intent Relative Colorimetric). I'm a fan of idiot settings, BTW. No ICM profiles, monitor calibration with Adobe Gamma only. The HP was using 6 colors in Best Mode, RET. I did not want to force 4800 DPI printing from it because the spooler crashed several times with the HP, something that has never happened with the Lexmark. The Lexmark was using 3 colors in Best Mode. Both were using OEM inks, and both were fed the full 3600 dpi scan (Gold 100 print film, Adobe 98 workspace, levels and mild unsharp mask courtesy of photoshop 5), sized to fit the page. Both prints turned out the exact same size, plus or minus some very small fraction of a millimeter. I gave the prints about 20 minutes to dry, labled the back of each one (which printer), and took them out to the kitchen for judgement by wife, 2 sons and myself. We looked at them for about 5 minutes before making selections. Wife, btw, uses Pentax to create fodder for her BW darkroom, and son #2 is employed in a 1-hour WalGreen photo lab and has a K-1000. All of us picked (gasp) the Lexmark print. Even though one faint pizza wheel mark could be seen if you angled it to the light just right. This was not a color judgement: The colors were about the same in both prints. The Lexmark print appeared to have more contrast and more sharpness. By the way, we did NOT examine the prints with a loupe. What the heck is the point? This may not prove much. One print compared, paper not optimal, etc, etc, etc. But I would have thought, based on what I've read, that the 6-color HP would trounce the 3-color Lexmark on any turf, any shot, any paper. Gonna spend a lot more time the next few days throwing images at both printers. But I know now that I'm not giving the Lexmark away. It spools quicker, is smaller, has a saner paper path, and powers on quicker than the HP. Using the jumbo color cart Lexmark makes available and using third party ink refills, it should be a good proof printer, if nothing else. I'll print to the HP using HP inks and HP Premium Plus paper only when I need longevity, and that's assuming Wilhelm doesn't have his head up his butt as deeply as most of the other experts. -Lon
Re: New Member Introduction
Welcome to PDML, where the men are particular, the women are strong, and the lenses are all above average. -Lon Altaf Shaikh wrote: I just wanted to introduce myself and say happy holidays. I noticed a great many of you signing up to http://www.usefilm.com, where I am the moderator and since I'm also a pentax user I decided to join you here as well. Apparently someone mentioned the site on the digest, I'm glad they did because now I found you too! Best Regards Al Shaikh
Re: What will i need for this
Use an off the shelf two-conductor cord. The PC terminal on the Super Program is a throwback to the 70's. Nice and simple. It simply tells the flash to fire. No chit-chat between camera and flash after that, therefore a two-contact setup is all you need. -Lon David Brooks wrote: Thanks Lon. No cap but no big deal. I found on Henry's web site the F and FG adaptor for Pentax.I assume i'll need one or the other.I remember some posts stating a P5 or something like that for the sync cord.Am i close.? Dave Begin Original Message From: Lon Williamson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 24 Dec 2002 10:36:40 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: What will i need for this Yup. Should have a little rubber cover on it - if it doesn't, no big deal. Porter's sells those little caps if you _must_ have one. -Lon David Brooks wrote: Lon. Is this the socket on the left side of the camera just above the button for the viewer light? Dave Begin Original Message From: Lon Williamson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Mon, 23 Dec 2002 14:34:22 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: What will i need for this The Super Program does have a PC socket, located in roughly the same place that KX/KM/K1000 do. -Lon William Robb wrote: If the SP has a PC socket, then I would get a hotshoe adaptor (goes onto a cold shoe, and plugs into the PC socket), and a longish flash extension cable. I don't recall if the SP has a PC socket, but I suspect it does. The Program Plus has one, on the mirror box opposite the DOF lever.. William Robb 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 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
Question about manual Petaxes.
Hi! I am contemplating (considering?!) buying a used manual focus manual everything Pentax body. My main goal in doing so is to get fully mechanical camera (so that I can use it where I probably wouldn't use my MZ-6) with bright viewfinder (unlike my MZ-6). I hope that after CLA or its equivalent this camera would actually outlive the MZ-6. Currently I am under impression that MX is what would answer my needs. However I wonder whether MX's default focusing screen is as bright/good as that of ME Super. I saw ME Super and liked its screen. Yesterday I saw KX and was amazed by rather dim screen. Pardon my age and hence lack of knowledge, but what is the reason for putting the rather dark circle around the microprism center of the screen? Ultimately, my question is - which fully manual (on meter is operated by batteries) Pentax camera has brightest focusing screen? Alternatively, if MX's default focusing screen is not that good, which replacement focusing screen should I look for? Thanks in advance. --- Boris Liberman www.geocities.com/dunno57 www.photosig.com/viewuser.php?id=38625
Re: has anyone used a pentax stereo adapter?
If you're talking about crossing your eyes, there is an easy way to do this. Arrange the stereo pair normal to your line of vision and hold a pencil about 12 inches from your nose and focus on it. Now move it slowly either forward or backwards, which, depends on how far you have the pictures from your eyes, until they merge. After a few seconds you can take the pencil away and even move your eyes about the virtual image, which ought to occupy the white space between the pair. Make sure you have enough space between the pairs and also be sure they are aligned properly. As a rule, if the pictures are say 10 x 10 cm then you need exactly 10 cm between them. It takes a few minutes to learn to do this. Even wives with built in taciturnity can do it. The space must be white. I hope you all had a good Christmas, Don 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: U+B Scheffler [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2002 12:58 PM Subject: Re: has anyone used a pentax stereo adapter? I only can support that. I have some pictures on my homepage www.bienenbernd.de - Photographie - Stereo-Photos (the first three are not made with the adapter). I have learned to look at pictures with the cross-over-method so I can take prints like I usually do and don't need slides and the viewer. But my wife has difficulties to look in that way (maybe it is better :-) ), so I am the only one to enjoy. In summary to take stereo pictures stayed in an experimental state for me. --- Jan, do you project your *real* stereo slides like Don said in his mail? Regards, Bernd --original message- From: Jan van Wijk Subject: Re: has anyone used a pentax stereo adapter? Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2002 04:43:36 -0800 Hi Tom, They work pretty well, but I agree with Leon about it being more of a fun thing. The biggest disadvantage is that the format forces you to use portrait orientation instead of landscape. The stereo effect works best when there is some foreground subject 4 to 6 feet from the camera. Too close won't work well for your eyes, to far away lessens the stereo 'feel'. A big advantage on the other hand is that it uses the regular filmformat and the slides can be mounted in ordinary frames. I have used it for a while on the MX with the 1.7 50mm with great success. You can attach the stereo adapter for just a few shots on a roll of film if you like. Later on I got me a real stereo camera that makes two landscape-oriented images. It is a russion make called FED stereo. It requires special mounts which take a lot of work to get the slides in properly, but the results are amazing. Regards, JvW On Tue, 24 Dec 2002 06:29:19 +1100, Leon Altoff wrote: I'm intrigued by these gizmos. I guess I suffered some sort of mental damage from looking through those Viewmaster things when I was a kid. How well do they work? Tom, I have one and used it a bit when I got it (I haven't had time since). It is more a fun thing than a serious stereo photography device. It is good enough to get those who are interested caught and spending more money on stereo equipment (be warned). It works best on subject 5 to 30 feet in front of the camera and is set to work only with a standard lens. I've tried it on scenics, pets and people all with good results. It will also not work with a central sensor autofocus camera like the Z1p as the divide of the 2 halves is down the middle of the sensor. I am yet to try it with autofocus on the MZ-S. -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery
Re: OT: Camcorders
Hi Steveen. I have the Panosonic PVL 859 VHS-C amcorder.This one actually replaces the model i bought first as (l759 i think)as it was going to be to long to fix the problem i had with it(some pixels were burnt out leaving a white dot on the tape)I complained and they gave me the next model up as compensation. Any way i digres. I like this model,which is now obsolete(bought in Nov 1999)and paid somewere in the $900.00 Can for it.We bought the VHS-C as you can use an adaptor to play the tape back.At the time,non of our TV's wanted to play back from the corder. It has a colour viewer which i can take or leave.Lots of effects,fadding,titles etc.Good fast zoom. You are correct that tapes are 30 min,although i beleive a 40 min tape is (was) available.I use it 99% of the time to tape rounds of jumping or dressage tests and i keep it at SLP which gives me 90 min. Out doors the quality is good.Indoor i take advantage of a very good back light feature Panasonic has.Its a 3 step system.I like it a lot.Beats the heck out of the one step systems by far. The view screen is big,4 and colour.Very handy when playing back a tape for a rider out doors.They can actually see it:) It also has a digital still camera for about 10-12 pictures around 740 x 980 or some thing like that.Dont use it very much. Extra batteries i use the Optex ones withno memoryI get 1 1/2 hours out of a 2 hour battery,better than what i get from the Panosonic one. I dont know much about the JVC's but i can recommend the Panosonics.I'd buy another one. Hope that helps Dave My daughter is thinking of buying a VHS-C camcorder becuase its easy to play back althoguh the longest tapes are only 30 min. Does anyone know anything about this or at least what to avoid. The common brands appear to be Panasonic and JVC. Thanks Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: OT: Tripod recommendations please
And here's what's wrong with it: It's a knuckle-bruising finger bleeder. The centerpost is too long. I use mine, but prefer the Slik 300 DX (not the flimsier 330) for everything but telephoto work. If I were 5' 2, eyes of blue the 300 would be my only tripod. -Lon Jostein wrote: Cotty, the Manfrotto 055 comes with a 3-way head as standard also. I've got one as a spare for my Sachtler. There are at least three variants of the 055. One plain, one with camo colours and padded grip areas on the legs, and one with an option to attach the center column sideways (great for macros). It's a very popular tripod in this country amongst nature photographers, because it gives a reasonably good performance at an acceptable weight. Jostein - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 24, 2002 3:43 PM Subject: Re: OT: Tripod recommendations please 190D is like the more famous big 055 but : - a bit smaller :1.82m max. - about 0.55m compacted (maybe less than 2 feet) - a bit lighter (1.7kg versus 2.3 kg). - twist release legs with screw/unscrew mechanism. It is really a sturdy tripod but if you are taller than 1.85m the bigger 055 will fit you better. Hopefully this is not the case for me. Good luck, Thibault Grouas. Hi folks, Would anyone like to recommend a decent tripod to me? Requirements: must be fairly sturdy must extend to about 5 feet in height without extending any central mech. must have twist-release legs (eg not pull out clasps etc) must compact to about 2 feet in length head not important 3-way/pan and tilt/ whatever. No balls! All thoughts considered. Thanks, Cotty Free UK Macintosh Classified Ads at http://www.macads.co.uk/ Oh, swipe me! He paints with light! http://www.macads.co.uk/snaps/
Re: MX Light Meter
The MX may have this problem, but remember it is a fully manual camera. Use a brimmed hat to set exposure, and then do anything you want. Nothing will change once you set aperature and shutter. Not a big deal, as far as I'm concerned. William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Dr E D F Williams Subject: Re: MX Light Meter Sounds like bad design to me. I once tried the Alpa by shining a small penlight into the viewfinder beside my eye - no difference. It's a bad design shared by a lot of camera makers. Pretty much any camera that reads light off the focusing screen shares this problem. The Nikon F3 and I believe the Canon F1 had eyepiece blinds that could be closed to keep light out of the viewfinder specifically to overcome this issue. Alpa's method of overcoming this sounds interesting, though neither it nor the brand seemed to catch on. William Robb
Re: HELP,HELP
Ummm, are you shooting at a speed faster than a 60th of a second? That's your top speed for flash on a K1000. william Donovan wrote: HELLO- I AM NEW TO THISWELL BEEN 25 YEARS OR SO AND THIS PENTAX K1000 IS CAUSING ME A PROBLEM ONLY WHEN USING FLASH, IT CUTS OUT-OVER EXPOSES THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE PIC. MUST BE A LEAK I THINK---IS THIS A SHUTTER OR MIRROW LEAK, OR THE BACK DOOR FILM LOAD SEAL--YOU GUYS ARE THE PROS. ATTACHED IS A PIC WITH THE PROBLEM---YOU MIGHT HAVE TO MOVE THE PIC AROUIND A LITTLE TO LINE IT UP TO SEEYOUR HELP WOULD BE GREAT---XMASS TOMORROW,,, IM BUMMING WITH CAMERA PROBS.THANKS BILL,,, ALSO ANY QUICK FIX HELP WOULD BE GREAT _ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 3 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virusxAPID=42PS=47575PI=7324DI=7474SU= http://www.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/getmsgHL=1216hotmailtaglines_eliminateviruses_3mf -- Name: Baby.jpg Baby.jpgType: JPEG Image (image/pjpeg) Encoding: base64
Re: Question about manual Petaxes.
Boris. I'm partial to the K1000,some are partial to the ME,SP or KX.K2 etc.The SP is a bit more than just manual,but if you liked the ME you might like the SP.Someone else can assist with the screens,i dont know. Dave Hi! I am contemplating (considering?!) buying a used manual focus manual everything Pentax body. My main goal in doing so is to get fully mechanical camera (so that I can use it where I probably wouldn't use my MZ-6) with bright viewfinder (unlike my MZ-6). I hope that after CLA or its equivalent this camera would actually outlive the MZ-6. Currently I am under impression that MX is what would answer my needs. However I wonder whether MX's default focusing screen is as bright/good as that of ME Super. I saw ME Super and liked its screen. Yesterday I saw KX and was amazed by rather dim screen. Pardon my age and hence lack of knowledge, but what is the reason for putting the rather dark circle around the microprism center of the screen? Ultimately, my question is - which fully manual (on meter is operated by batteries) Pentax camera has brightest focusing screen? Alternatively, if MX's default focusing screen is not that good, which replacement focusing screen should I look for? Thanks in advance. --- Boris Liberman www.geocities.com/dunno57 www.photosig.com/viewuser.php?id=38625
Re: OT: Camcorders
Steve, I had a JVC for many years. Certainly on the plus side is the ability to play it back easily. Minuses are that tape cost per minute is higher than 8mm, image quality is worse and sound quality is worse. This is a dead end field where all advancements are being put into DV type cameras. I eventually switched to a Hi8 camcorder and the sound quality improved dramatically. At this stage I finally moved on to DV. Looking back, I don't think I would choose VHS-C again. Sound and image quality are more important to me than playback convenience. Just my opinion. HTH, Bruce Thursday, December 26, 2002, 6:13:56 AM, you wrote: SD My daughter is thinking of buying a VHS-C camcorder becuase its easy to SD play back althoguh the longest tapes are only 30 min. Does anyone know SD anything about this or at least what to avoid. The common brands appear SD to be Panasonic and JVC. SD Thanks - Introducing NetZero Long Distance 1st month Free! Sign up today at: www.netzerolongdistance.com
Re: HELP,HELP
Then your shutter needs a CLA. It's no longer accurate. Try 1/15 or 1/30 and see if they work. william Donovan wrote: hI- IT WAS SET ON 60X--LOOKS TO ME LIKE A LEAK SOME WERE. A STRAIGHT LINE AND BLACK ON ONE SIDE OF PRINT LIKE OVER EXPOSED---THE PIC I UPLOADED WAS SCANNED ON A SCANNER AND THE PIC DOES NOT LOOK GOOD SCANNED BUT FINE HERE- ITS JUST THE SIDE OF THE PIC THAT LOOKS LIKE IT GOT LIGHT FROM A LEAK IN THE CAMERATOTAL BLACK...HUM From: Gary L. Murphy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: HELP,HELP Date: Tue, 24 Dec 2002 17:26:48 -0600 On Tue, 24 Dec 2002 18:04:38 -0500, william Donovan wrote: See private email. Try setting your shutter speed to the proper sync for the K1000, 1/60th Gary HELLO- I AM NEW TO THISWELL BEEN 25 YEARS OR SO AND THIS PENTAX K1000 IS CAUSING ME A PROBLEM ONLY WHEN USING FLASH, IT CUTS OUT-OVER EXPOSES THE LEFT HAND SIDE OF THE PIC. MUST BE A LEAK I THINK---IS THIS A SHUTTER OR MIRROW LEAK, OR THE BACK DOOR FILM LOAD SEAL--YOU GUYS ARE THE PROS. ATTACHED IS A PIC WITH THE PROBLEM---YOU MIGHT HAVE TO MOVE THE PIC AROUIND A LITTLE TO LINE IT UP TO SEEYOUR HELP WOULD BE GREAT---XMASS TOMORROW,,, IM BUMMING WITH CAMERA PROBS.THANKS BILL,,, ALSO ANY QUICK FIX HELP WOULD BE GREAT _ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 3 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virusxAPID=42PS=47575PI=7324DI=7474SU= http://www.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/getmsgHL=1216hotmailtaglines_eliminateviruses_3mf
Re: Sent the MX back (sigh) and Happy Holidays all...
Sorry about the MX. The general feeling around here is that used MXen have often really been USED... a lot. -Lon, who has been luckier buying MXen but will not buy them sight unseen. I like to fondle before purchasing. No smart remarks, please grin. Bob Keefer wrote: Hi folks: Well, the bargain MX from KEH proved not such a bargain after all -- the meter was all over the map, the shutter lock didn't work, and the shutter fired if you looked at it funny. So I sent it back. Still a nice camera, in less trashed versions. I hope everyone out there in Pentax land is having a wonderful Christmas. I don't contribute as much as I would like to this discussion, but I truly enjoy reading people's posts. It's an odd, eclectic, and international group, the likes of which you seldom find anywhere. Bob Keefer
Re: Dumb Newbie Q - How do reflex lenses Work?
Birdees with a mirror lens is a crap shoot: Them critters twitch and bounce too much. A mirror lens, is, however, workable on bunnies and critters like them that tend to freeze. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 12/24/2002 6:49:26 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The older long lenses just don't focus that close; real big glass is often just too expensive; so that leaves us with a few options (a) inexpensive but donut-funky mirror lenses, or (b) some 300mm with a teleconverter, or (c) go where the subject is accustomed to humans nearby so long lenses are not needed, or very soon (d) a 300mm plus 1.4 TC and the FOV crop of a DSLR which shoots just like a 600/5.6. Interesting. Thanks. In the long run, I'll probably go with b. There is a tree cluster right next to my patio that is visited by tons of birds. I already know using a bad 80-200 zoom that 200mm will not be enough to get some good bird shots. I'd like to try some next spring. Maybe a good 300 or 400 prime would be enough. We shall see. Or maybe by then I'll have tons of money to blow on a good DSLR. Doe aka Marnie ;-) Unlikely.
Re: Here's another thing that's bugging me.
You're right of course. Sometimes the best critics are those who can step back and look at something subjectively. However, there are some rather mean spirited observers on PhotoNet who seem to delight in trashing the work of others. But I guess that just goes with the territory. Cesar Matamoros II wrote: I would have to disagree. I can talk about a painting that dislike - based on my preferences, yet I have no drawing or painting skills. Likewise, my photo skills are not great but that does not prevent me from rating a photo. Just because I cannot do something well does not mean I cannot discuss it. In a matter of speaking. Cesar Panama City, Florida -- -Original Message- -- From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] -- Sent: Wednesday, December 25, 2002 10:10 PM -- -- I post some photos on Photo.net, because I like to get as -- much feedback -- as I can. Every once in a while, someone really bombs me, -- rating a photo -- with a pair of deuces or something thereabouts. When I click on their -- name, I almost always find that they have zero photos -- posted. Doesn't it -- figure? Doesn't it suck? If you're going to torpedo someone -- else's work, -- shouldn't you subject your own work to scrutiny? -- Paul Stenquist --
Re: Rubber pentax eyepieces
Boris, there is no discernable mark on the eyecup. I purchased it from EBay, and just looked through my EBay mail folder and was unable to find the seller's name. I _seem_ to recall that the seller was a photo dealer, not an individual. The eyecup is round and came with a built-in rectangular clear bit of plastic that protects (?) the viewfinder. Sorry I can't tell you more. -Lon Boris Liberman wrote: Lon, Could you please indeed look up the name and the price of this item. I think I might be needing at list this information and probably some real eyepieces in near future. --- Boris Liberman www.geocities.com/dunno57 www.photosig.com/viewuser.php?id=38625
Re: OT: Camcorders
I agree. We own a Sharp Hi8. But aside from the fact that she wanbts here own camera, she's just intimidated by having to connect the camera to the VCR using the RCA plugs. It has been an intersting insight into the problems of consumer electronics. I suddenly have more sympathy for the Digtial behind the counter thread. Nice to hear that both a JVC and a Panasonic owner has a reasoanble experience, however. I eventually switched to a Hi8 camcorder and the sound quality improved dramatically. At this stage I finally moved on to DV. Looking back, I don't think I would choose VHS-C again. Sound and image quality are more important to me than playback convenience. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Here's one thing that's buggin me.
Respectfully disagree. The web is huge, learning what's available and what's not is a frightening waste of time. Seeing what you need on Ebay for a few bucks can be worthwhile even if free elsewhere. -Lon Gary L. Murphy wrote: On Wed, 25 Dec 2002 22:07:15 -0500, Paul Stenquist wrote: Well, if they do bid on it, I would guess that Barnum was correct... Every time I peruse the Pentax offerings on ebay I see this: Pentax 6x7 instruction manuals. Wow! Must see! Or Pentax LX manual or Pentax MX manual. All from the same guy fashiondejavu. It just pisses me off to no end. He's charging people good money for manuals that Pentax provides for free. All he does is send the Acrobat pdf file. The same file you can download on the Pentax site. I'm starting to watch to see if people actually bid on this crap. If they do, I'm going to e-mail them and tell them where to get it for free. I hope you'll do the same.
RE: OT: Tripod recommendations please
Lon, There are two centerposts for the x55 series; the standard and a shorter one. The latter has saved me of half a hand, at least! Also, I discovered a bit late that the rubber cup for the bottom of the centerpost gives a slight protection against the worst fingersqueezes. They are available as spare parts though... Jostein -Original Message- From: Lon Williamson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] And here's what's wrong with it: It's a knuckle-bruising finger bleeder. The centerpost is too long. I use mine, but prefer the Slik 300 DX (not the flimsier 330) for everything but telephoto work. If I were 5' 2, eyes of blue the 300 would be my only tripod. -Lon
Re: Question about manual Petaxes.
Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! Yesterday I saw KX and was amazed by rather dim screen. Pardon my age and hence lack of knowledge, but what is the reason for putting the rather dark circle around the microprism center of the screen? JUst to annoy people ;) You can change the focusing screen - I've forgotten who makes the wonderfully bright one.. I love the KX, the K-1000 doesn't have mirror lock up, but it is very good and reliable. I've always found the ciricles that are meant to help you focus troublesome and distracting, as having your main subject dead center is often poor composition, too. Sorry I cant remember who makes the extra bright focusing screens. Someone here will know. ann
Re: Sent the MX back (sigh) and Happy Holidays all...
Hi! Hmmm, so KEH actually sold a camera that was essentially inoperable, didn't they? Is it against their basic policy? I thought that all equipment listed on KEH was operational unless __explicities__ said otherwise... What am I missing? --- Boris Liberman www.geocities.com/dunno57 www.photosig.com/viewuser.php?id=38625
RE: Sent the MX back (sigh) and Happy Holidays all...
I can only guess that there is no way to check all features of all cameras. Only once did I get a camera from them that was faulty. They took it back and gave me the option of getting it back once it was repaired, exchange for some other item (they had no more of that model), or return of my money. They do provide a warranty for the items they sell other than as is. They are reputable, but human. Cesar Panama City, Florida -- -Original Message- -- From: Boris Liberman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] -- Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2002 11:51 AM -- -- Hi! -- -- Hmmm, so KEH actually sold a camera that was essentially inoperable, -- didn't they? Is it against their basic policy? I thought that all -- equipment listed on KEH was operational unless __explicities__ said -- otherwise... -- -- What am I missing? -- -- --- -- Boris Liberman -- www.geocities.com/dunno57 -- www.photosig.com/viewuser.php?id=38625 --
Re: OT: A New Trademark
- Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola Subject: Re: OT: A New Trademark Merry Christmas, William! Merry Christmas, Dan!!
Re: Unsubscribe
No. You don't get away that easy. We aren't going to unsubscribe you. Len --- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Unsubscribe Date: Thu, 26 Dec 2002 15:13:31 +0100 Bye! Alek ***r-e-k-l-a-m-a** Masz do¶æ p³acenia prowizji bankowi ? mBank - za³ó¿ konto http://epieniadze.onet.pl/mbank _ MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection and 3 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmailxAPID=42PS=47575PI=7324DI=7474SU= http://www.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/getmsgHL=1216hotmailtaglines_advancedjmf_3mf
Please take my advice
This may not prove much. One print compared, paper not optimal, etc, etc, etc. But I would have thought, based on what I've read, that the 6-color HP would trounce the 3-color Lexmark on any turf, any shot, any paper. Lon, Two thoughts: Papers make a huge difference. You probably optimize your files for the printer you've been using. Oh, and a third thought: sometimes the printer-computer interface is pure necromancy. Little spirits flit from one to the other invisibly, untraceably. I once brought home an Epson C80 which I couldn't get a halfway decent print out of no matter what I tried or what I did. I mean nothing close to acceptable, not just slightly worse. I was comparing it to an ultra-cheapie Lexmark Z22 I got as a freebie when I bought my computer. Who knows why? I never figured it out. My Canon S800 works just fine. Easily surpasses the old Lexmark. So if the HP doesn't work for you, don't bang your head against the wall too long. Just take it back, and put a tickmark in the win column for the gremlins. --Mike
RE: Please take my advice
Yo. What was the Breeder's song? -- Thomas Van Veen Photography www.bigdayphoto.com 301-758-3085
Re: PhotoShop Query
Did you scan the negative or print? If you spot metered the band members, they should be fine on the negative. When working with color negative film, I never scan the lab prints. Even from the good labs, they're doo-doo. Scan the neg. Paul Stenquist Paul Jones wrote: Hi Vic, I had actualy been asked not to use fill flash in this case, as i would have preferred to have used it. Instead i just spot metered for the band members and hoped the background would have enough detail. Regards, Paul - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2002 5:47 AM Subject: Re: PhotoShop Query The real solution to this problem, of course, is to use fill flash to throw some light into the band members face. Fill flash really is an underutilized feature. It's a lot easier to use a flash than to try to fix the image in photoshop... Vic
Re: Fw: [Leica] Pentax 67 for sale
It's no bargain. The prices are on the high side. Paul Stenquist Paul Jones wrote: This email was sent to Leica list today, for there for sale friday. I have absolutely no connection with the seller at all. Regards, Paul - Original Message - From: Geir Bugge-Olsen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2002 3:09 PM Subject: [Leica] Pentax 67 for sale For sale: Pentax 67 m/ttl meter kr.6000 -USD 820 90/2.8 med sentrallukker kr.3000 -USD 410 200/4 kr.3000 -USD 410 105/2,4 kr.2000 -USD 275 135/4 macro kr.2000 -USD 275 55/3,5 Kr 3000 -USD 410 Telecon 2X kr.1000 -USD 137 Mellomringer 3 stk. Kr. 1000 -USD 137 Pentax lupe søker Kr.1000 -USD 137 Pentax v søker Kr.1000 -USD 137 Batt kab 400 -USD 55 Bag-backpack large with wheels USD 150 All items are in full working order all glas have no cleaning marks.The body have some paint loss. I am selling this equipment because i need a Nikon D1X for work. Price for all USD 2999.00 + shipping from Norway Regards Geir -- To unsubscribe, see http://mejac.palo-alto.ca.us/leica-users/unsub.html
Re: OT: Tripod recommendations please
Ya know, I like my 3046. Very, very stable, like that of the old wooden tripods. I added three small blocks of wood to eliminate small, high frequency vibration that may happen if you accidentally twang a center leg. They just press fit between center legs and side legs. I also have a surveyor's tripod with a thread converter. It's seriously stable but very heavy. Regards, Bob Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy! - Benjamin Franklin From: Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED] On 26 Dec 2002 at 10:05, Lon Williamson wrote: And here's what's wrong with it: It's a knuckle-bruising finger bleeder. The centerpost is too long. I use mine, but prefer the Slik 300 DX (not the flimsier 330) for everything but telephoto work. If I were 5' 2, eyes of blue the 300 would be my only tripod. -Lon My original 055 had a split centre post so you could shorten it to around 6 and my current 441 tripod (Carbon version of the current 055Pro) has a little plate with thread for mounting a head which will allow the centre post to be removed completely when weight is a concern.
RE: Here's one thing that's buggin me.
On Thu, 26 Dec 2002 20:03:49 -0600, Len Paris wrote: Yeah, you are right but still you'd think folks would check the Pentax website before they went to eBay, wouldn't you? I know that the first place I look, when I'm looking for owners manuals is the manufacturer's website. It's almost a no brainer. Me too, Len. But we all know what the second most common element is in the universe... :-) Later, Gary
RE: Sent the MX back (sigh) and Happy Holidays all...
Their return policy is what you're missing. Those people are reputable. If they do make a mistake, they don't argue with you. They either replace the item or refund your money. I've dealt with them a lot and I've never found better people to do business with. BH and Adorama are just as reputable. I recommend them all without reservations. Len --- -Original Message- From: Boris Liberman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2002 10:51 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Sent the MX back (sigh) and Happy Holidays all... Hi! Hmmm, so KEH actually sold a camera that was essentially inoperable, didn't they? Is it against their basic policy? I thought that all equipment listed on KEH was operational unless __explicities__ said otherwise... What am I missing? --- Boris Liberman www.geocities.com/dunno57 www.photosig.com/viewuser.php?id=38625
RE: Question about manual Petaxes.
Beattie (spelling?) Intenscreen and Maxwell, two name a couple of bright screen makers. Len --- -Original Message- From: Ann Sanfedele [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2002 10:37 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Question about manual Petaxes. Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! Yesterday I saw KX and was amazed by rather dim screen. Pardon my age and hence lack of knowledge, but what is the reason for putting the rather dark circle around the microprism center of the screen? JUst to annoy people ;) You can change the focusing screen - I've forgotten who makes the wonderfully bright one.. I love the KX, the K-1000 doesn't have mirror lock up, but it is very good and reliable. I've always found the ciricles that are meant to help you focus troublesome and distracting, as having your main subject dead center is often poor composition, too. Sorry I cant remember who makes the extra bright focusing screens. Someone here will know. ann
A Mamiya Pentax
Okay guys, I'm gonna break the rules and point out an ebay auction. But this one is special, very special. It's a Mamiya Pentax camera :-). Hey, I started with one of these. Everyone should have one. Paul
RE: OT: Tripod recommendations please
Does anybody carry along a pie pan and a jug of water? If you are shooting near a highway, it's nice to know when the ground is NOT vibrating. Len --- -Original Message- From: Bob Blakely [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2002 8:45 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: Tripod recommendations please Ya know, I like my 3046. Very, very stable, like that of the old wooden tripods. I added three small blocks of wood to eliminate small, high frequency vibration that may happen if you accidentally twang a center leg. They just press fit between center legs and side legs. I also have a surveyor's tripod with a thread converter. It's seriously stable but very heavy. Regards, Bob
Re: Sent the MX back (sigh) and Happy Holidays all...
I should point out I'm not at all unhappy with KEH. This camera appeared to be well within the range of what they describe as bargain condition; its defects required shooting a couple rolls to discover. Their return policy is, in any case, completely no-fault, so I don't anticipate any problems. I've bought plenty of bargain equipment at KEH in the past and will again in the future.
Re: lens hoods (shades)--cool site
Hi Len, I had no problem downloading the PDF Bob - Original Message - From: Len Paris [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 27, 2002 1:23 PM Subject: RE: lens hoods (shades)--cool site A nice reference Paul. Thanks. The PDF IRL returns Access denied but I just saved the whole page from IE. Len --- -Original Message- From: Paul Franklin Stregevsky [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2002 7:16 PM To: 'Pentax-Discuss' Subject: lens hoods (shades)--cool site I came across a nice illustrated discussion of lens hood geometry: http://www.vanwalree.com/optics/lenshood.html or in PDF at http://www.vanwalree.com/optics/lenshood/lenshood.pdf [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: A Mamiya Pentax
Where is the link {;-)
Bob
- Original Message -
From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Pentax Discuss [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, December 27, 2002 2:02 PM
Subject: A Mamiya Pentax
Okay guys, I'm gonna break the rules and point out an ebay auction. But
this one is special, very special. It's a Mamiya Pentax camera :-). Hey,
I started with one of these. Everyone should have one.
Paul
Re: A Mamiya Pentax
No reference or URL... Regards, Bob Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy! - Benjamin Franklin From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] Okay guys, I'm gonna break the rules and point out an ebay auction. But this one is special, very special. It's a Mamiya Pentax camera :-). Hey, I started with one of these. Everyone should have one. Paul
RE: A Mamiya Pentax
So OK, point it out already! :-) Len --- -Original Message- From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2002 9:03 PM To: Pentax Discuss Subject: A Mamiya Pentax Okay guys, I'm gonna break the rules and point out an ebay auction. But this one is special, very special. It's a Mamiya Pentax camera :-). Hey, I started with one of these. Everyone should have one. Paul
Re: A Mamiya Pentax
I wouldn't bother if I were you. The meter doesn't work. ;-)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=11720item=1947943340
On Friday 27 December 2002 03:18 am, Bob Rapp wrote:
Where is the link {;-)
Bob
- Original Message -
From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Pentax Discuss [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, December 27, 2002 2:02 PM
Subject: A Mamiya Pentax
Okay guys, I'm gonna break the rules and point out an ebay auction.
But this one is special, very special. It's a Mamiya Pentax camera
:-). Hey, I started with one of these. Everyone should have one.
Paul
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Business Is Going To The Dogs
RE: Question about manual Petaxes.
Jeez! I don't know how that w got in there. Len --- Beattie (spelling?) Intenscreen and Maxwell, two name a couple of bright screen makers. Len ---
Re: A Mamiya Pentax
Now we know that the Pentax clip-on accessory shoe fits the Mamiya Spotmatic
clone.
Bob
- Original Message -
From: Ken Archer [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, December 27, 2002 8:30 AM
Subject: Re: A Mamiya Pentax
I wouldn't bother if I were you. The meter doesn't work. ;-)
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=11720item=1947943340
On Friday 27 December 2002 03:18 am, Bob Rapp wrote:
Where is the link {;-)
Bob
- Original Message -
From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Pentax Discuss [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, December 27, 2002 2:02 PM
Subject: A Mamiya Pentax
Okay guys, I'm gonna break the rules and point out an ebay auction.
But this one is special, very special. It's a Mamiya Pentax camera
:-). Hey, I started with one of these. Everyone should have one.
Paul
--
Ken Archer Canine Photography
San Antonio, Texas
Business Is Going To The Dogs
RE: lens hoods (shades)--cool site
That's amazing, Bob! I went back and tried a couple of more times with IE and it still denied me access. So I tried my alternate browser, Netscape 7, and it downloaded it without any problem. Gets a guy to thinking, doesn't it? I've run into some sites that deliberately code to hinder IE users and I know some that do the same for Netscape users but it could still have been something accidental. I use IE 6.0, BTW. Len --- -Original Message- From: Bob Rapp [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2002 9:18 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: lens hoods (shades)--cool site Hi Len, I had no problem downloading the PDF Bob - Original Message - From: Len Paris [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 27, 2002 1:23 PM Subject: RE: lens hoods (shades)--cool site A nice reference Paul. Thanks. The PDF IRL returns Access denied but I just saved the whole page from IE. Len
RE: A Mamiya Pentax
Gosh, Paul. I'd say that you have our undivided attention. Len (live and in realtime for a change) -Original Message- From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2002 9:03 PM To: Pentax Discuss Subject: A Mamiya Pentax Okay guys, I'm gonna break the rules and point out an ebay auction. But this one is special, very special. It's a Mamiya Pentax camera :-). Hey, I started with one of these. Everyone should have one. Paul
Re: lens hoods (shades)--cool site
Hi Len, I use IE 6.0 as well. Bob - Original Message - From: Len Paris [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 27, 2002 2:42 PM Subject: RE: lens hoods (shades)--cool site That's amazing, Bob! I went back and tried a couple of more times with IE and it still denied me access. So I tried my alternate browser, Netscape 7, and it downloaded it without any problem. Gets a guy to thinking, doesn't it? I've run into some sites that deliberately code to hinder IE users and I know some that do the same for Netscape users but it could still have been something accidental. I use IE 6.0, BTW. Len --- -Original Message- From: Bob Rapp [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2002 9:18 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: lens hoods (shades)--cool site Hi Len, I had no problem downloading the PDF Bob - Original Message - From: Len Paris [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 27, 2002 1:23 PM Subject: RE: lens hoods (shades)--cool site A nice reference Paul. Thanks. The PDF IRL returns Access denied but I just saved the whole page from IE. Len
Re: OT: Tripod recommendations please
Good idea! We can also tell when Tyrannosaurus Rex is prowling nearby! No, really, good idea! Regards, Bob Beer is proof that God loves us and wants us to be happy! - Benjamin Franklin From: Len Paris [EMAIL PROTECTED] Does anybody carry along a pie pan and a jug of water? If you are shooting near a highway, it's nice to know when the ground is NOT vibrating. Len --- From: Bob Blakely [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Ya know, I like my 3046. Very, very stable, like that of the old wooden tripods. I added three small blocks of wood to eliminate small, high frequency vibration that may happen if you accidentally twang a center leg. They just press fit between center legs and side legs. I also have a surveyor's tripod with a thread converter. It's seriously stable but very heavy. Regards, Bob
RE: lens hoods (shades)--cool site
Wow! Score another one for the gremlins! Len --- -Original Message- From: Bob Rapp [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, December 26, 2002 9:46 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: lens hoods (shades)--cool site Hi Len, I use IE 6.0 as well. Bob
Re: OT: Tripod recommendations please
On Thursday, December 26, 2002, at 09:06 PM, Len Paris wrote: Does anybody carry along a pie pan and a jug of water? If you are shooting near a highway, it's nice to know when the ground is NOT vibrating. Len Good tip. Thanks. Dan Scott
Re: *Sigh* Unsubscribed again?
On Wednesday, December 25, 2002, at 11:11 PM, Doug Brewer wrote: Doug useless bastard list guy What a minute I thought this was the 'incompetent bastard list', not the 'useless bastard list'. Hmm, how did I manage that? Dan Scott
Re: Question about manual Petaxes.
There are 2 issues here - viewfinder brightness screen brightness. The MX screen is good in its own era, and still bright if you use fast primes (like I do). However, f4 or slower lenses will start to make manual focus difficult without split image. On the other hand, the viewfinder magnification of ME Super and MX are the highest. If you want the brightest and easiest manual focus viewfinder, install the F?-6? screens which were released along with LX2000, in MX and you have the highest magnification and brightest viewfinder of any Pentax 135 cameras. However, be prepared a CLA for any used MX you newly purchased. regards, Alan Chan I am contemplating (considering?!) buying a used manual focus manual everything Pentax body. My main goal in doing so is to get fully mechanical camera (so that I can use it where I probably wouldn't use my MZ-6) with bright viewfinder (unlike my MZ-6). I hope that after CLA or its equivalent this camera would actually outlive the MZ-6. Currently I am under impression that MX is what would answer my needs. However I wonder whether MX's default focusing screen is as bright/good as that of ME Super. I saw ME Super and liked its screen. Yesterday I saw KX and was amazed by rather dim screen. Pardon my age and hence lack of knowledge, but what is the reason for putting the rather dark circle around the microprism center of the screen? Ultimately, my question is - which fully manual (on meter is operated by batteries) Pentax camera has brightest focusing screen? Alternatively, if MX's default focusing screen is not that good, which replacement focusing screen should I look for? _ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 3 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virusxAPID=42PS=47575PI=7324DI=7474SU= http://www.hotmail.msn.com/cgi-bin/getmsgHL=1216hotmailtaglines_eliminateviruses_3mf
Re: SMC-M 40-80 /2.8 Zoom
Does anyone have eperience/opinion with the Pentax SMC-M 40-80 2.8 Zoom lens? I can't find anything in the test archives on the 'net. Thanks, Bill Lawlor
Re: A Mamiya Pentax
Paul Stenquist wrote: Okay guys, I'm gonna break the rules and point out an ebay auction. But this one is special, very special. It's a Mamiya Pentax camera :-). Hey, I started with one of these. Everyone should have one. Paul Paul, so did I - it was my ex husband's back in 1966 - mama mia! :) ann
