Re: After K2: Super A/Program or...
Super A/Program is both noisy has greater vibration than most Pentax 135 bodies. Another con is the dim and coarse screen. Those are the only complaint I have. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Meaning the Super A/Program is loud? I have a K2 and was just considering getting a Super A/Program. But there have been so many models after the K2 (which I still deeply love) that I've completely lost my way among them trying to determine which one would be the one for me. My K2 has served me now for 25 years on end without any fault whatsoever. Didn't shoot that much in all those years, maybe some 400 films, but it's a difficult count. So far the K2 has never disappointed me, so why change? Unless you know better... _ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail
Re: Viewfinder magnification 0.8x vs. 0.7x, why ?
This is curious, as I have been unable to manual-focus any 28, 24, or 20mm lens manually at long-to-infinity range, and that's using older cameras (KX, MX, SuperProgram. I just stop down and use hyperfocus at an estimated distance. Anyone else have this problem? A magnifier can greatly solve this problem. However, I would not assume all cameras must focus at infinity just like the lenses shown. What I have found is that many used Pentax cameras focus past infinity because of the missing washers between the front cast and the main body (typical Pentax manual focus camera design). This is due to inexperience repair job. So, for instance, with a 24mm lens, the actual film plane might hit infinity when the lens shows 3m (because the film plane to lens distance is shorter than the specification). And what's even more susprising is that my 3+ years old Z-1p which was purchased brand new and has never been serviced, also suffers from this problem. So I cannot rely on the focus scale alone for hyperfocal, I must focus first. However, the focus screen AF were calibrated according to the actual film plane focus so there is no AF or MF error. Perhaps you guys could try to use your widest lens and see if they focus past infinity (ther reason I suggest widest lenses because they are more likely to show the error). Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan _ The new MSN 8: smart spam protection and 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
Re: OT: Two enlargers and lenses-comments requested
I like Omegas, decent lens to but the best reason is there are tons of parts and accessories for them on ebay and most decent photostores have stuff for them to. --- Lon Williamson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm a ColorNeg/Scanner/Photoshop kind of guy, but my wife likes to enlarge BW in the bathroom. Her first enlarger was a Bogen 22A Special condenser with a metal Voss 50mm f3.5-16 lens with 5 aperature blades made in Japan. Her brother just gave her an Omega C-700 condenser with a (graphite?) Rodenstock El-Omegar 50mm f3.5-16 leens with 6 blades, made in Germany. Any comments on which enlarger/lens she should keep? She's not done a side-by-side comparison. Our son gets the system leftover from this. Appreciate ANH input. -Lon __ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca
Re: FA 28-90/3.5-5.6 - Any Good?
Be guided by its price, compared to (for example) the very good FA 24-90. Joe
Re: Comparison of BW film
I bought some rolls of Tri-X 400 recently, and noticed vendor told me that the emulsion has just been changed. For what its worth, the box the film comes in looks different than it did just a couple of months ago. I feel kind of wary about this. I liked the grain of Tri-X compared to films such as TMax. Martin - Original Message - From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, August 29, 2003 8:49 PM Subject: Re: Comparison of BW film - Original Message - From: Gianfranco Irlanda Subject: Re: Comparison of BW film Hi Bill, You are right, as always! I wasn't aware about the Ilford films, but I forgot that Kodak changed the BW line recently (I had to face a strange way to identify the new films vs. the old ones...). Do you know what kind of changes have been made to the emulsions? What about the Ilford traditional films (HP5 and FP4)? I fear I am woefully ignorant of the actual changes. I bought a piss pot pile of the old stuff while I still could get it, and haven't had to buy much new yet. I think FP4+ has gotten a bit contrastier, and the flesh tone isn't as nice as it used to be, so I expect the red sensitivity also has changed somewhat. William Robb
Re: Comparison of BW film
I don't use BW film, but FWIW there is an article by Kai Yamada in the August/September issue of Camera Arts where he reports he uses Tri-X Pro and learned of the change in emulsion. He reports that whatever tweaking they have done to the film, it hasn't affected the look of the prints . . . Maris Martin Mielke wrote: I bought some rolls of Tri-X 400 recently, and noticed vendor told me that the emulsion has just been changed. For what its worth, the box the film comes in looks different than it did just a couple of months ago. I feel kind of wary about this. I liked the grain of Tri-X compared to films such as TMax.
Re: September PUG favorites
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Albano Garcia - Manuel Moody. Powerful. Vaguely disturbing. I don't have any desire to get to know Manuel. In fact, in real life I'd probably go out of my way to avoid him. Thanks for your comment. Manuel is a great, cool guy, a great friend. The photo makes him look weird. Regards Albano = Albano Garcia El Pibe Asahi __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! SiteBuilder - Free, easy-to-use web site design software http://sitebuilder.yahoo.com
FS: status update on Pentax35mm and 645 gear for sale
See http://home.earthlink.net/~smh645/forSaleLists.pdf for an updated list of what I have for sale. At this point I still have most of the 645 gear (2 bodies, 35mm, 45mm, 75mm, 120mm, and 200mm lenses, misc other items) and some of the Pentax K and M lenses for 35mm K-mount camera. Several lenses, the macro gear, flashes, and the LX and most associated LX gear has gone (except for two finder screens). Given various work and personal commitments, these items will be available only until 12 September. After that point I will stash the remainder away, bring it out for eBay in late October or early November. Stan
Re: Disadvantages of 6X7
- Original Message - From: Alan Chan Subject: Re: Disadvantages of 6X7 Like the Super A/Program... I think the Super Program vibrates more than the 6x7.. William Robb
Re: PUG: September open - suggestions for themes (next year)
Agree! Don ___ Dr E D F Williams http://personal.inet.fi/cool/don.williams Author's Web Site and Photo Gallery Updated: July 31, 2003 - Original Message - From: John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 01, 2003 12:04 AM Subject: Re: PUG: September open - suggestions for themes (next year) Personally I think there are already far too many themed galleries. I wasn't a great fan of the 'Synchronicity' concept when it was first introduced, and by now it's an idea that is more than a little overworked. As can be seen by the way that many of the entrants play fast-and-loose with the themes anyway, it's not a particularly serious restriction. So why bother with it? I can see a few special-concept galleries during the year (maybe 3 or 4), with perhaps more (or less) stringent rules on what is done post-exposure. And the occasional concept them _does_ often force you to think outside your normal photographic habits. But we've already lost 50% of the year to themed galleries - that's more than enough. And while I'm sounding off: I'm strongly opposed to Digital as a theme. I can capture exposures with film, or with a CCD sensor. I can manipulate the image on my computer, or I can perform all sorts of tricks with cross- processing, dodging, burning, and multiple exposures in the darkroom. The end result should be what is judged, not the means used to get there. Not to mention the fact that having a specific Digital gallery rather sends the message that digital images are less welcome in other months.
Re: Disadvantages of 6X7 part 2
- Original Message - From: Juan Diaz Subject: Disadvantages of 6X7 part 2 I have found this rather informative artikel in the meantime. Take a look at what he has to say about shutter-induced vibrations. http://luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/pentax67ii.shtml He's pretty much saying the same thing I guess. What he is saying is that you can't put a big heavy camera onto a wimpy tripod. OTOH, the longest lens I have done extensive shooting with on the 6x7 is 135mm, and I tend to use shorter focal lengths with it. The camera is easier to hand hold than most people would think, and one is better off to hand hold it than put it on a lightweight tripod with any focal length of lens. The only time I have had a vibration spoiled exposure was off a Manfrotto 055 tripod, which in my books is pretty lightweight. I believe that was shutter induced as well, since the blurring was sideways. William Robb
Re: PUG: September open - suggestions for themes (next year)
Agree. Don ___ Dr E D F Williams http://personal.inet.fi/cool/don.williams Author's Web Site and Photo Gallery Updated: July 31, 2003 - Original Message - From: Lon Williamson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, August 31, 2003 11:27 PM Subject: Re: PUG: September open - suggestions for themes (next year) I vote for No Themes. Every gallery open. That means I can submit to any gallery without having to run out and waste a roll just for the Pug. I waste enough rolls as it is. My 2 cents. -Lon
Re: How's the 80-320?
As long-time readers of this list will know, I've taken *my* favourite lens out to the Safari Park, too. See http://www.panix.com/~johnf/gallery/sdwap.html They're nice pictures, especially the gorilla looking right at the camera. Thanks. That was the dominant male in the enclosure - he was beginning to wonder whether he needed to warn me off. Eye contact (or lens contact) is threatening behaviour in gorilla-speak. Fortunately I was far enough away (with a 200mm, I believe) that he decided I wasn't in competition. Is San Diego Safari Park part of San Diego Zoo? If so, next time you go could you get some photos of the Bonobos, please? I don't think the Bonobos were prominent when I visited. The Wild Animal Park is associated with the Zoo, but it's not co-located with it. Not that you'd want to try and do them both in the same day; each warrants at least a whole day, especially if you spring for the photo safari. San Diego isn't exactly local - it's around 500 miles from here. I do get down to Southern California once or twice a year (for the Long Beach race, and sometimes for the Fontana event), and I've been thinking that it's about time I took a little extra time and went back to San Diego, especially as I'm always loaded up with long lenses when I'm down there. But it looks as though I won't be getting to Fontana this year - I'll probably be on a business trip to Singapore. Such a hardship. Maybe I'll persuade my wife to take the trip to Long Beach again next year, although she's thinking about the Surfer's Paradise race (Australia).
Re: PUG: September open - suggestions for themes (next year)
Marnie's words not mine: Wet Big (Huge) Pair or Pairs Curved What is it? (Mystery Shot) Sounds good to me! ;-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk
Re: OT: Survival Kit
A friend went fishing in the tall reeds on vacation. The boat rental firm had an elaborate safety/survival scheme. Boat owner: If the motor won't start, raise this flag on a mast and we'll find you. My friend: Don't worry, I'll just call you. Regards, Bob S. This reminds me of a cautionary tale that some will find useful. Probably not many people on the list go on the water very much. Some, like sailors and fishers will already take precautions. If you do go on the water, even if it's a small pleasure boat or a bit of rafting or whatever, carry in your kit a small plastic sealable container - made for the purpose and available from most watersports stores - large enough to take your car keys. Even if you're not photographing from the water, use it for your keys. You're nodding now and saying hmmm yes, that's pretty smart. There's a couple of reasons. Firstly, modern car keys that include a remote locking device will usually fail if they get wet. Secondly, the larger the container, the better they are at floating... I sailed a Laser for a couple of years, and I used to wrap my car keys in 2 plastic bags and stuff the bundle in the small mesh pocket of the flotation vest. One dunking proved fatal for the remote device and on returning to the car later, I could not disengage the vehicle immobilisation system. The RAC (similar to AAA in the states) rescued me and I needed a new remote unit (used car with only one remote - always have a second unit - d'uh). After that I bought an inexpensive sealable plastic container - a rigid one. I thought about the heavy-duty plastic sealable bags but I didn't trust it not to get ripped or holed somehow. The container I have is only big enough for a bunch of keys. It has a cord attached that I then used to put around the mast of the sailboat. Worked great. However, I never sailed with the cell phone. This has made me think about it again and I'll pick up one big enough for keys and phone soon. The container is in the car and when I film or photograph from the water, the car keys go in it, always. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk
Pentax lens on Canon body?
Okay all you gear heads out there, here's a challenge. How can I mount a Pentax lens onto a Canon D60? Did I once read about an EF to screwthread adapter? Is there an EF to K mount adapter? I need to submit to the PUG again. Of course, I could just go and buy a roll of that funny old stuff, now what was it called again? You know, that ancient system for recording an image onto a chemically-coated flexible plasticand use it in my MX. That would be too easy. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk
Re: PUG: September open - suggestions for themes (next year)
And while I'm sounding off: I'm strongly opposed to Digital as a theme. I can capture exposures with film, or with a CCD sensor. I can manipulate the image on my computer, or I can perform all sorts of tricks with cross- processing, dodging, burning, and multiple exposures in the darkroom. The end result should be what is judged, not the means used to get there. Not to mention the fact that having a specific Digital gallery rather sends the message that digital images are less welcome in other months. No worries John, in a couple of years there will be the occasional 'film' gallery :- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk
Re: OT: Survival Kit
Bob Walkden wrote: BW Here's what I take: ... BW coil of rope :o) Actually the coil of 40 meters of 8mm rope and a carabineer always sit at the bottom of may rucksack even if no climbing is in the collimator. Quite a few benefited from it over the years... BW torch May I suggest the Petzl Tikka variety? It's extremely small, led-based and lasts forever. Servus, Alin
Re: How's the 80-320?
John wrote: JF but I seem to recall that the 80-320 was well received when it was JF first released, so I'm thinking of trying one with the *ist-D John, considering the 60 lpmm requirement of the *ist d sensor, the 80-320 will behave remarkably well between 80 and 135, still well at 200 mm, but I'm afraid it'll fail miserably towards 300 mm. Yet I'm under the impression it's performance at 300 improves sensibly at close focus. Servus, Alin
Re: Pentax lens on Canon body?
You can try glue-gun. You know, the one that sets instantly. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Okay all you gear heads out there, here's a challenge. How can I mount a Pentax lens onto a Canon D60? Did I once read about an EF to screwthread adapter? Is there an EF to K mount adapter? _ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
Re: Viewfinder magnification 0.8x vs. 0.7x, why ?
You're looking for a single figue of merit to quantify ability to MF lense on a AF body, and magnification isn't it, because there isn't one. There were differences in the quality of viewfinders with MF cameras and there are with AF cameras. Like many other things, the best correlation between a number and the quality of the viewfinder is the cost of the camera. The highend AF cameras have much better viewfinders. BR Bruce, I am aware of the differences between eyepoint, magnification and coverage. I was specifically asking about modern AF camera that boasts magnification higher than 0.8. You see, what I, personally and humbly, want is an AF camera that allows for reasonable ability to do MF without having to rely on AF confimation light or sound. I think that it would be necessary to have at least 0.8 magnification for that. I think that 0.85 or even 0.9 would be ever better.
Re: PUG: September open - suggestions for themes (next year)
John said: And while I'm sounding off: I'm strongly opposed to Digital as a theme. I can capture exposures with film, or with a CCD sensor. I can manipulate the image on my computer, or I can perform all sorts of tricks with cross- processing, dodging, burning, and multiple exposures in the darkroom. The end result should be what is judged, not the means used to get there. Not to mention the fact that having a specific Digital gallery rather sends the message that digital images are less welcome in other months. I think it was real fun to have that theme once and see what people did with it, but I don't think it should be done again (for the reasons John outlined). I like the idea of more Open months but it is fun to see what we all do with a theme now and then, so count me among those who suggested perhaps 3-4 themed months each year. I liked Marnie's suggestions, especially the Mystery one.
Re: PUG: September open - suggestions for themes (next year)
A workable compromise might be to have a challenge theme for every PUG but also have an area in every PUG submission that is open. The PUG page would show the theme category in the first half and the open in the bottom. That way if you did not get around to shooting the theme you can submit in the open category. Everyone is happy. Vic
Re: PUG: September open - suggestions for themes (next year)
great idea! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A workable compromise might be to have a challenge theme for every PUG but also have an area in every PUG submission that is open. The PUG page would show the theme category in the first half and the open in the bottom. That way if you did not get around to shooting the theme you can submit in the open category. Everyone is happy. Vic -- 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: Survival Kit
Interesting story, Cotty. I have often wished I had a remote for my vehicle. Now, I am rethinking that because when I go off into the woods, water, whatever, I usually stash the keys in the vehicle and just carry the door key on a cord around my neck. That way I always figured that if I lost everything else (as I once almost did on a solo canoe trip) I would still be able to get into the car. Ciao, Graywolf -- - Original Message - From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 01, 2003 4:22 AM Subject: Re: OT: Survival Kit A friend went fishing in the tall reeds on vacation. The boat rental firm had an elaborate safety/survival scheme. Boat owner: If the motor won't start, raise this flag on a mast and we'll find you. My friend: Don't worry, I'll just call you. Regards, Bob S. This reminds me of a cautionary tale that some will find useful. Probably not many people on the list go on the water very much. Some, like sailors and fishers will already take precautions. If you do go on the water, even if it's a small pleasure boat or a bit of rafting or whatever, carry in your kit a small plastic sealable container - made for the purpose and available from most watersports stores - large enough to take your car keys. Even if you're not photographing from the water, use it for your keys. You're nodding now and saying hmmm yes, that's pretty smart. There's a couple of reasons. Firstly, modern car keys that include a remote locking device will usually fail if they get wet. Secondly, the larger the container, the better they are at floating... I sailed a Laser for a couple of years, and I used to wrap my car keys in 2 plastic bags and stuff the bundle in the small mesh pocket of the flotation vest. One dunking proved fatal for the remote device and on returning to the car later, I could not disengage the vehicle immobilisation system. The RAC (similar to AAA in the states) rescued me and I needed a new remote unit (used car with only one remote - always have a second unit - d'uh). After that I bought an inexpensive sealable plastic container - a rigid one. I thought about the heavy-duty plastic sealable bags but I didn't trust it not to get ripped or holed somehow. The container I have is only big enough for a bunch of keys. It has a cord attached that I then used to put around the mast of the sailboat. Worked great. However, I never sailed with the cell phone. This has made me think about it again and I'll pick up one big enough for keys and phone soon. The container is in the car and when I film or photograph from the water, the car keys go in it, always. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.514 / Virus Database: 312 - Release Date: 8/28/03
Re: OT: Survival Kit
A lot of places I've parked, I would have had to walk home. For some reason people trust those magnetic key boxes, car thieves love them too. As an aside I once met a guy who just left his keys in the ignition of his convertible even when he parked it top down. I thought he was crazy, but then if you can afford a new Cadillac Convertible every year you probably consider the price pocket change. Ciao, Graywolf -- - Original Message - From: Dr E D F Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 01, 2003 6:15 AM Subject: Re: OT: Survival Kit All wrong! You don't take your car keys with you when you - climb rock, hike, sail, dive, swim, fly-fish, fish-fish, glide, bird-watch, girl-watch, walk on the beach, lie on the beach, make sand castles, walk about with a camera, walk about without a camera, walk about with two or more cameras, parachute jump, bungee jump, ice-fish, hunt big game, climb trees, collect butterflies and the rest. You hide them carefully somewhere near the car making - sure no one sees you do this. I often put them under one of the wheels, covering them with grass and dirt or whatever. Under a rock is good. A small zip-lock bag is a good idea when doing this. I would never take my keys onto the water. Also ... if you have a key attached to the underside of the car with one of those magnetic gadgets, take it off and put it inside. Don ___ Dr E D F Williams http://personal.inet.fi/cool/don.williams Author's Web Site and Photo Gallery Updated: July 31, 2003 - Original Message - From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 01, 2003 11:22 AM Subject: Re: OT: Survival Kit A friend went fishing in the tall reeds on vacation. The boat rental firm had an elaborate safety/survival scheme. Boat owner: If the motor won't start, raise this flag on a mast and we'll find you. My friend: Don't worry, I'll just call you. Regards, Bob S. This reminds me of a cautionary tale that some will find useful. Probably not many people on the list go on the water very much. Some, like sailors and fishers will already take precautions. If you do go on the water, even if it's a small pleasure boat or a bit of rafting or whatever, carry in your kit a small plastic sealable container - made for the purpose and available from most watersports stores - large enough to take your car keys. Even if you're not photographing from the water, use it for your keys. You're nodding now and saying hmmm yes, that's pretty smart. There's a couple of reasons. Firstly, modern car keys that include a remote locking device will usually fail if they get wet. Secondly, the larger the container, the better they are at floating... I sailed a Laser for a couple of years, and I used to wrap my car keys in 2 plastic bags and stuff the bundle in the small mesh pocket of the flotation vest. One dunking proved fatal for the remote device and on returning to the car later, I could not disengage the vehicle immobilisation system. The RAC (similar to AAA in the states) rescued me and I needed a new remote unit (used car with only one remote - always have a second unit - d'uh). After that I bought an inexpensive sealable plastic container - a rigid one. I thought about the heavy-duty plastic sealable bags but I didn't trust it not to get ripped or holed somehow. The container I have is only big enough for a bunch of keys. It has a cord attached that I then used to put around the mast of the sailboat. Worked great. However, I never sailed with the cell phone. This has made me think about it again and I'll pick up one big enough for keys and phone soon. The container is in the car and when I film or photograph from the water, the car keys go in it, always. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.514 / Virus Database: 312 - Release Date: 8/28/03
Not quite OT: Kodak colour IR film Zenitar lens
Hi, I have some Kodak Colour IR film and a Zenitar lens. Does anyone know if the yellow filter supplied with the lens is similar to the recommended Wratten 12 (yellow) filter? Or is there a Cokin type equivalent, for my other lenses? Any possibilities of invisible flash type photography with this film, as is possible with the HIR BW? TIA, mike
What's the best Pentax 50mm?
K-mounters have a seat. I need the screwheads on this one. What in your opinion is the best screwmount 50mm (or thereabouts) *with* SMC ? Is the 55mm f/2 SMC Takumar worth a look? Any and all answers gratefully received. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk
Re: PUG: September open - suggestions for themes (next year)
I, for one, (and I'm not being particularly passionate) like the alternating theme/no theme months. That way the we need structure and the opposing we need more freedom camps are both appeased. Well I'm not going to stand for that! Cheers, Cotty Anti-Appeasement Movement ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk
Re: After K2: Super A/Program or...
- Original Message - From: Lon Williamson Subject: Re: After K2: Super A/Program or... There are a lot of SPs out there. Pick one up some time and see how well you like it. My SPs are not much louder than my KXs, but at least one person here (William Robb) has convinced himself that the SP has more mirror/shutter vibration than many other bodies. I don't know about compared to a lot of other bodies, but it does have significant shutter/mirror bounce. William Robb
Re: Not quite OT: Kodak colour IR film Zenitar lens
- Original Message - From: mike wilson Subject: Not quite OT: Kodak colour IR film Zenitar lens Hi, I have some Kodak Colour IR film and a Zenitar lens. Does anyone know if the yellow filter supplied with the lens is similar to the recommended Wratten 12 (yellow) filter? Or is there a Cokin type equivalent, for my other lenses? The Zenitar yellow filter should be close enough to a Wratten #12 for it to not matter. Any possibilities of invisible flash type photography with this film, as is possible with the HIR BW? Hard to say. It is actually an extended red film, and doesn't have a heck of a lot of IR speed. Really wonky curves actually. If you are going to try, I would recommend getting an 850nm cut filter for the flash, as that is where the cyan layer sensitivity falls into the sewer. William Robb
Re: After K2: Super A/Program or...
Lon Williamson a écrit: My guess is that you would only see 3 real advantages to the SP. Shutter is 15 to 1/2000, it has TTL flash capabilities, and it can accept a winder or drive. (It also has shutter priority and a program mode - both of which I regard as not much different from aperature priority). I don't think the SP's finder is as nice as any in the K-series, but it does offer more eye relief. There are a lot of SPs out there. Pick one up some time and see how well you like it. My SPs are not much louder than my KXs, but at least one person here (William Robb) has convinced himself that the SP has more mirror/shutter vibration than many other bodies. The Super Programm (SuperA in Europe) is only a improved version of the ME/MEsuper, just more electronic and a faster shutter. These shutters more recent than the K2 and present less vibrations and noise. Michel
Re: Not quite OT: Kodak colour IR film Zenitar lens
- Original Message - From: William Robb Subject: Re: Not quite OT: Kodak colour IR film Zenitar lens Hard to say. It is actually an extended red film, and doesn't have a heck of a lot of IR speed. Really wonky curves actually. If you are going to try, I would recommend getting an 850nm cut filter for the flash, as that is where the cyan layer sensitivity falls into the sewer. Yikes!!! I should actually read this tripe before sending it off.. Make that a 700nm cut to take advantage of what little IR speed the stuff has. William Robb
Re: After K2: Super A/Program or...
- Original Message - From: Michel Carrère-Gée Subject: Re: After K2: Super A/Program or... The Super Programm (SuperA in Europe) is only a improved version of the ME/MEsuper, just more electronic and a faster shutter. These shutters more recent than the K2 and present less vibrations and noise. Are you sure? The K2 was still a horizontal shutter. Vertical shutters tend to be more vibration prone. The ME shutter seems quite smooth. William Robb
Re: Disadvantages of 6X7
Yes, all but the earliest Pentax 6x7s have mirror lockup. Of course the shutter mechanism is fairly hefty as well and can cause vibration at speeds around 1/30 and 1/60, particularly when shooting on a somewhat flimsy tripod. However, I've never experienced a vibration problem. I use a big tripod and push down firmly on the camera when shooting at those speeds. Handheld at 1/250 or 1/125, the camera is perfect. I've even had success handholding at 1/60 and 1/30. Paul On Sunday, August 31, 2003, at 10:38 AM, Juan Diaz wrote: As I read Danny Gonzales articles about the medium format cameras at his site, I find it worring that under the description of disadvantages of the 6x7 format he says: Mirror slap becomes a real problem as compared to most 66/645's As I understood the 67II should also have a mechanism that holds the mirror up if you want it to. So where's the big problem anyhow? Juan Diaz http://medfmt.8k.com/mf/go1.html#pentax67
New member
Hello everybody, just a little introduction of a new member. I' ve been reading this list (at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/) since a few months now, and since I'm a Pentax fan, I finally decided to join the list (especially since I've been building up an MX-set latelly) I've learned a lot since I started to read your mail. My name is Hans Beumer, and I'm from Holland. Shooting an MZ-5 since 5 years now (before that, a Ricoh KR10 super), and, with much pleasure, an MX since may this year. Greetings, Hans Beumer. mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Pentax lens on Canon body?
Cotty, I bought an adapter for my EOS-RT (a pellicle mirror body) that will allow me to use my SMC Takumar lenses on it. It's been awhile but I think I got it from Adorama in NYC. Don't know about a K to EF. Jim A. From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 1 Sep 2003 09:36:14 +0100 To: Pentax List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Pentax lens on Canon body? Resent-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Resent-Date: Mon, 1 Sep 2003 04:36:35 -0400 Okay all you gear heads out there, here's a challenge. How can I mount a Pentax lens onto a Canon D60? Did I once read about an EF to screwthread adapter? Is there an EF to K mount adapter? I need to submit to the PUG again. Of course, I could just go and buy a roll of that funny old stuff, now what was it called again? You know, that ancient system for recording an image onto a chemically-coated flexible plasticand use it in my MX. That would be too easy. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk
Re: What's the best Pentax 50mm?
The 50/1.4 Super Multi Coated Takumar is probably the best of the screwmounts and one of the all-time best Pentax lenses. Paul On Monday, September 1, 2003, at 11:40 AM, Cotty wrote: K-mounters have a seat. I need the screwheads on this one. What in your opinion is the best screwmount 50mm (or thereabouts) *with* SMC ? Is the 55mm f/2 SMC Takumar worth a look? Any and all answers gratefully received. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk
Re: What's the best Pentax 50mm?
The 55 f/2 us virtually identical to the 55 f/1.8 both optically and mechanically, the only difference being a ring introduced to keep the Max aperture to 2.0. It may be available for less money and it's a bit more of a rarity from what I can gather if you're into that sort of thing. I personally like the SMC-T 50 1.4 more but then I'm still shooting film and that may make a difference. I think the center sharpness of the 55 may be a bit better when stopped down to f/8.0 or so. At 04:40 PM 9/1/03 +0100, you wrote: K-mounters have a seat. I need the screwheads on this one. What in your opinion is the best screwmount 50mm (or thereabouts) *with* SMC ? Is the 55mm f/2 SMC Takumar worth a look? Any and all answers gratefully received. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk To grasp the true meaning of socialism, imagine a world where everything is designed by the post office, even the sleaze. O'Rourke, P.J.
Re: After K2: Super A/Program or...
The Super Programm (SuperA in Europe) is only a improved version of the ME/MEsuper, just more electronic and a faster shutter. Not really. The Super Program also offers shutter priority (and full program) modes, when used with the A lenses. That's a little more than just more electronics. I don't think the shutter is any faster than that of the ME Super, either; aren't they both the same (Seiko?) 1/2000 vertical-run metal blade unit?
Re: OT: Survival Kit
Firstly, modern car keys that include a remote locking device will usually fail if they get wet. No - they are normally sealed well enough to prevent that. Just as well, too - the first week we had our new car my keys ended up going through the washing machine. So what's the technology in those, anyway? What's the power source? Will the key eventually stop working (except as a purely mechanical key)?
Re: How's the 80-320?
John wrote: JF but I seem to recall that the 80-320 was well received when it was JF first released, so I'm thinking of trying one with the *ist-D John, considering the 60 lpmm requirement of the *ist d sensor, the 80-320 will behave remarkably well between 80 and 135, still well at 200 mm, but I'm afraid it'll fail miserably towards 300 mm. Yet I'm under the impression it's performance at 300 improves sensibly at close focus. Servus, Alin Thanks - I think I've decided to get one as a 'walking around' lens when I don't want the weight of the 80-200. I suspect that hand-induced camera shake will be more of a problem at longer focal lengths than the optical performance of the lens. And let's face it - it's performance above 200mm, while not stellar, is better than anything my 80-200 manages at that range :-)
Re: After K2: Super A/Program or...
John Francis: I don't think the shutter is any faster than that of the ME Super, either; aren't they both the same (Seiko?) 1/2000 vertical-run metal blade unit? I have two ME:s and one SuperA and they all have 1/1000 as their fastest shutter speed. anders - http://anders.hultman.nu/
Re: New member
Welcome aboard Hans! Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Hans Beumer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 01, 2003 9:56 AM Subject: New member Hello everybody, just a little introduction of a new member. I' ve been reading this list (at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/) since a few months now, and since I'm a Pentax fan, I finally decided to join the list (especially since I've been building up an MX-set latelly) I've learned a lot since I started to read your mail. My name is Hans Beumer, and I'm from Holland. Shooting an MZ-5 since 5 years now (before that, a Ricoh KR10 super), and, with much pleasure, an MX since may this year. Greetings, Hans Beumer. mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: What's the best Pentax 50mm?
Hey Cotty, I agree with Paul, the early 50/1.4. It`ll say on it Super-Multi-Coated. I say early because the early one was all metal, the later one had a rubber focusing grip. They are VERY sharp at 1.4. It is also better than the 50/2 at f1.4 ;) Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 01, 2003 8:40 AM Subject: What's the best Pentax 50mm? K-mounters have a seat. I need the screwheads on this one. What in your opinion is the best screwmount 50mm (or thereabouts) *with* SMC ? Is the 55mm f/2 SMC Takumar worth a look? Any and all answers gratefully received. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk
Re: After K2: Super A/Program or...
On Monday, September 1, 2003, at 01:58 PM, Anders Hultman wrote: I have two ME:s and one SuperA and they all have 1/1000 as their fastest shutter speed. ...but my ME Super goes to 1/2000. As for the Super Program, I should be able to tell you later this week ;-) Some may remember my flash questions from some time ago, I decided on the SP/AF280t combo. I've got the SP on the way, but I keep missing out on the flash - I'm either too slow to email when someone sells one here or too fast to bid on ebay and I get sniped in the last 10 sec. Maybe someday... -matt
Re: A Contest-was: I went shopping for a *ist D today.
I don't know what to say. This is so unexpected. I'd like to thank the Academy . . . [EMAIL PROTECTED] 09/01/03 08:44AM YES!! You, Steve, win the prize for thinking of the prize to give to the winner of the contest.. Unfortunately, your prize is simply the satisfaction of a job well done, and knowing that you are the envy of your peers. Well done. I envy you. g cheers, frank Steve Desjardins wrote: A can of tuna (the brand is obvious). ;-) -- Jazz is about capturing the moment -Herbie Hancock
RE: New member
Welcome to the club.
Re: Pentax lens on Canon body?
Did I once read about an EF to screwthread adapter? Is there an EF to K mount adapter? According to a Canon web page (actually made by an Internet acquaintance of mine from another realm) the only Pentax lenses that will work on a Canon (with an adapter) are screwmount. Nothing else. Anyway that's what I remember -- I haven't read it recently -- but here is the article. http://photonotes.org/articles/eos-manual-lenses/ HTH, Marnie aka Doe
Re: UK pricing for *istD!
Harold Owen wrote: It would appear that the Pentax *istD body only is going to cost £1,400 here in the UK. See this link:- http://www.ephotozine.com/news/fullnews.cfm?NewsID=1327 The more it changes, the more it remains the same. Long live Rip-Off Britain.:-( John
Enlarger accessaries for 645
Looking through the BH site, I couldn't find any reference to 645 negatives. Can use a 75 mm lens and a 6x6 negaive carrier?
Re: Disadvantages of 6X7 part 2
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I find that most of the noise and vibration appera on the dropping of the mirror,after the shutter has closed. --- This will imply that at that moment the film has allready been exposed anyway? Juan Diaz
Re: After K2: Super A/Program or...
John Francis: I don't think the shutter is any faster than that of the ME Super, either; aren't they both the same (Seiko?) 1/2000 vertical-run metal blade unit? I have two ME:s and one SuperA and they all have 1/1000 as their fastest shutter speed. But I wasn't talking about the ME - I was talking about the ME Super, which added the 1/2000 speed (and manual speed selection override). You might want to check your SuperA again, too. My Super Program definitely has a 1/2000 top speed.
Re: What's the best Pentax 50mm?
I have the 55 f2 on my SP500. I regularly use the FA50 1.4 on my MZ-S, and I really dio think the 55 is sharper. To be honest, I've been pleasantly surprised with the results of this lens. If you can pick it use cheaply, don't hesitate. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Didn't make the PUG but...
Hadda use _fast_ autofocus to snag these critters! I like the shot, Cory. -Lon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Once again I didn't get off my duff to get a photo in the PUG. I did, however get out to the Zoo and got a few interesting shots. It's easier to shoot these wild beasts when they are cooped up...not unlike my kids actually :) Anyway, here's one I like: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=1723105
Re: PUG: September open - suggestions for themes (next year)
Much too tame. We need: X-Rated Assasins I have known Car Wreck Victims Cadavers Now _thar's_ 4 months of themes that'll perk up interest from outsiders. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I liked Marnie's suggestions, especially the Mystery one.
Re: Enlarger accessaries for 645
Steve Desjardins [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looking through the BH site, I couldn't find any reference to 645 negatives. Can use a 75 mm lens and a 6x6 negaive carrier? What enlarger are you working with? I can't imagine not having 645 carriers and other appropriate accessories. The Saunders I bought from Tom Van Veen has 645 carriers available (TV included one with mine). I use an 80mm lens with it. -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com
Re: Didn't make the PUG but...
Yeah, well THESE beasts in particular weren't moving that fast ;) Cory - Original Message - From: Lon Williamson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 01, 2003 3:03 PM Subject: Re: Didn't make the PUG but... Hadda use _fast_ autofocus to snag these critters! I like the shot, Cory. -Lon [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Once again I didn't get off my duff to get a photo in the PUG. I did, however get out to the Zoo and got a few interesting shots. It's easier to shoot these wild beasts when they are cooped up...not unlike my kids actually :) Anyway, here's one I like: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=1723105 --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.514 / Virus Database: 312 - Release Date: 8/28/2003
Re: What's the best Pentax 50mm?
~If~ you can pick one up cheaply? Kripes, what are they, like $10 on eBay? Okay, maybe a few bucks more, but they go for a song and a dance. I have two, both of which were on Spotties that I bought. I also have a Super Takumar 1.4 50mm. I think the 2.0 55mm is a bit sharper. Although, as Steve Larson astutely points out, at f1.4, the 1.4 50mm blows the 2.0 55mm out of the water. g But seriously, don't overlook the 55mm, Cotty. It's an excellent lens, just a buttery feel, sharp as hell, and real cheap. cheers, frank Steve Desjardins wrote: I have the 55 f2 on my SP500. I regularly use the FA50 1.4 on my MZ-S, and I really dio think the 55 is sharper. To be honest, I've been pleasantly surprised with the results of this lens. If you can pick it use cheaply, don't hesitate. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Jazz is about capturing the moment -Herbie Hancock
Re: Viewfinder magnification 0.8x vs. 0.7x, why ?
Minolta 7 - 0.8x Z-1p - 0.8X MZ-S - 0.75X N1 - 0.73X Minolta 9 - 0.73X EOS 1V - 0.72X EOS 3 - 0.72X EOS 7 - 0.7X F100 - 0.7X F5 - 0.7X Alan Chan Going back a generation: SF1/SF1n with 0.81x SF7/SF10 with 0.82x Unlike Z-1p, SF1 and SF1n appear to have coated glass outer eyepieces. Mark Rofini
Re: New member
Welcome to the list, Hans. I think you'll find that we have a lot of MX owners here. It's a great camera and a favorite of many here, including myself. Paul Stenquist Hans Beumer wrote: Hello everybody, just a little introduction of a new member. I' ve been reading this list (at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/) since a few months now, and since I'm a Pentax fan, I finally decided to join the list (especially since I've been building up an MX-set latelly) I've learned a lot since I started to read your mail. My name is Hans Beumer, and I'm from Holland. Shooting an MZ-5 since 5 years now (before that, a Ricoh KR10 super), and, with much pleasure, an MX since may this year. Greetings, Hans Beumer. mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: New member
Welcome aboard, Hans. This group is (mostly) well-behaved. Hans Beumer wrote: Hello everybody, just a little introduction of a new member. I' ve been reading this list (at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/) since a few months now, and since I'm a Pentax fan, I finally decided to join the list (especially since I've been building up an MX-set latelly) I've learned a lot since I started to read your mail. My name is Hans Beumer, and I'm from Holland. Shooting an MZ-5 since 5 years now (before that, a Ricoh KR10 super), and, with much pleasure, an MX since may this year. Greetings, Hans Beumer. mail to: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: After K2: Super A/Program or...
The SuperA/Program goes to 1/2000 Matt Bevers wrote: On Monday, September 1, 2003, at 01:58 PM, Anders Hultman wrote: I have two ME:s and one SuperA and they all have 1/1000 as their fastest shutter speed. ...but my ME Super goes to 1/2000. As for the Super Program, I should be able to tell you later this week ;-) Some may remember my flash questions from some time ago, I decided on the SP/AF280t combo. I've got the SP on the way, but I keep missing out on the flash - I'm either too slow to email when someone sells one here or too fast to bid on ebay and I get sniped in the last 10 sec. Maybe someday... -matt
Re: After K2: Super A/Program or...
The K2 was still a horizontal shutter. Vertical shutters tend to be more vibration prone. On his site, Boz claims it has a vertical shutter. Regards, Lukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii
Re: New member
Actually, Hans, don't listen to Lon. We're not well behaved at all. g Like you, I own an MX, and it's a little gem. I love mine. Hope you contribute to the Pentax Users' Gallery: http://pug.komkon.org/ The deadline is the 20th of the month, and next month's theme is Professional or Pro, or something like that. Anyway, just click on submission information to find that out. Welcome aboard! cheers, frank, Toronto, Canada cheers, frank Lon Williamson wrote: Welcome aboard, Hans. This group is (mostly) well-behaved. -- Jazz is about capturing the moment -Herbie Hancock
Re: After K2: Super A/Program or...
I can confirm that the Super A is quite a loud camera - i.e. the combimed sound of mirror and shutter is much louder than that of the ME Super, which is very well damped, and even louder than that of the K2. For this reason I like the ME Super better than the Super A, but the ME super is known for more frequently developing electronic problems. The ME Super as well as the Super A/Super Program feature vertical run metal blade shutters (just like the K2) but with 1/2000 second as the shortest shutter speed (as opposed to 1/1000 on the K2). The Super A/Super Program also features TV and program modes with A/F and FA lenses as well as TTL flash. Another upgrade option for the K2 would be the K2 DMD which has the same great (for good lighting conditions) viewfinder, and which adds not only data and motor drive options but also the following features: - display of the aperture in the viewfinder - a warning in the viewfinder if an exposure factor is selected - memory lock. - viewfinder blind for correctly exposed self-timer operation in AV mode. Xtra class cameras which I would also consider are the KX and the MX - both highly reliable fully manual mechanical bodies with full information viewfinders, with the MX being smaller and quieter - and the LX, of course, which in my opinion is the best of the non-AF Pentax 35mm bodies - but only if it does not have a sticky mirror (servicing of the LX is quite expensive but at least it is still available). Arnold Paul Delcour schrieb: Meaning the Super A/Program is loud? I have a K2 and was just considering getting a Super A/Program. But there have been so many models after the K2 (which I still deeply love) that I've completely lost my way among them trying to determine which one would be the one for me. My K2 has served me now for 25 years on end without any fault whatsoever. Didn't shoot that much in all those years, maybe some 400 films, but it's a difficult count. So far the K2 has never disappointed me, so why change? Unless you know better... :-) Paul Delcour PS anyone else from Holland?
Re: After K2: Super A/Program or...
John Francis: I have two ME:s and one SuperA and they all have 1/1000 as their fastest shutter speed. But I wasn't talking about the ME - I was talking about the ME Super, which added the 1/2000 speed (and manual speed selection override). Ok. My ME:s are just plain ME:s. No Super there. You might want to check your SuperA again, too. My Super Program definitely has a 1/2000 top speed. I checked again, and it has indeed 1/1000 as top speed. The text on the body says ProgramA, though. Not SuperA. Maybe that's why. anders - http://anders.hultman.nu/
Re: New member
Like you, I own an MX, and it's a little gem. I love mine. Many of us do. In fact I decided, a few years ago, that I'd better pick up another one as a spare in case my old faithful gave up. So when I was in Sam's in LA in 2000, I looked in the 'used equipment' case, and there was a nice black MX sitting there. Because the meter wasn't working, they only wanted $100 for it. So one $75 CLA repair at my local camera store later, everything is working just fine.
