Re: I Sold One!!
Sure you may ask. I, however, needn't answer. :-) (That's something my father would have said. Remember that post about me becoming my parents? It's happening again g) I'm about 6000 messages behind :-( But seriously, $60 Cdn for an 8x10 signed print alone. That's a very, very low price. That's for an archival Fibre Base print, which for some reason I thought was around $30 to print. Turns out it's $40 to print. So, I'm only making $20 on it. I recall once (either on the list or in person, can't remember), Aaron (late of this list) suggested selling prints for at least twice your cost of printing. So, now knowing that 8x10's are $40 each, I'll raise my price to what I think is a more realistic $80. That's still a very, very low price. Anyway, thanks for the answer - after all, you didn't have to answer ;-) ukasz [EMAIL PROTECTED] === www.fotopolis.pl === internetowy magazyn o fotografii
Re: OT: If frank Had Money-was: Any PMA rumors?
Gianfranco, Of course I knew you and Eleanor were kidding! Not about Leicas, but I knew you were in jest. So was I. Until I started typing about Yuppies. I hate them because: (a) They have money, and (b) I don't. vbg That makes two of us g (not having money, that is vbg) ukasz [EMAIL PROTECTED] === www.fotopolis.pl === internetowy magazyn o fotografii
Re: Faces to names...
Tanya, after seeing your picture, um, maybe we should submit photos of ourselves when we were 27 :) In a year and a half vbg regards, ukasz [EMAIL PROTECTED] === www.fotopolis.pl === internetowy magazyn o fotografii
Re: Faces to names...
Lukasz, are you saying that you are still only 25?! Yeah, at least til the end of March 2004. So you and Katrin are both younger than me! I have no idea how that happened. It wasn't me! Serious! ;-) Woohoo, I'm not the baby! But boy, do I fell old - must be that marragie... ;-D regards, ukasz [EMAIL PROTECTED] === www.fotopolis.pl === internetowy magazyn o fotografii
Re: The morality of taking a photograph
To quote the Soup Nazi, from the infamous Seinfeld episode of the same name: Don't push your luck, little man! Aw - the Soup Nazi... Mmmm - I love this episode :-) ukasz [EMAIL PROTECTED] === www.fotopolis.pl === internetowy magazyn o fotografii
Re: OT - Ilford Gallerie
Hu.I have several prints on Canon paper and Ilford semi gloss and pearl that are well over 1 1/2 years old and now loss in quality with the S800.(My test strips) I offer a 10 year quaranty with all my digital prints,no one has taken me up yet. Is it possible then that there's something wrong with my printer (don't think so) or the inkset that came with the printer? I'm telling you - my, previously, almost neutral bw prints turned red (and I mean_red_) after a few days of laying on the table in my living room. And it's not a colour cast under different light - they really are red. Nothing of that sort with the Tetenal and Epson matte papers. Regards, ukasz [EMAIL PROTECTED] === www.fotopolis.pl === internetowy magazyn o fotografii
FA 50/2.8 Macro
Hi there, I have an opportunity to buy this lens in ex + condition for the equivalent of $188. Is this a good price? And another question - I love 50/55mm lenses. Really liked my M 50/1.7, was very fond of the FA 50/1.4, and now I'm a proud (and happy) owner of one K 55/1.8 and one K 50/1.4. But... Always willing to try something new, I thought I'd a macro 50mm a shot this time. Since I lost an A 50/2.8 auction on ebay last night, I thought maybe the FA 50/2.8 would be a good choice, since I have one available locally. How bulky is this lens compared to e.g. a K 50/1.4? Subjectively speaking - I know their dimentions. How is the manual focus? I love the feel of manual lenses, but can live with what my FA 35/2 can offer. I'll use this lens (i.e. the FA 50/2.8) on a MX. I'm not that much of a macro-shooter, but would like the ability to close focus to 0,19m. Anything else I should know? TIA. Regards, ukasz [EMAIL PROTECTED] === www.fotopolis.pl === internetowy magazyn o fotografii
Re: FA 50/2.8 Macro
The lens has a dampening switch on it so when you use it in manual focus it feels like a manual focus lens. That's one of the most important things for me - it's good to know that I'll have an opportunity to handle this lens before buing, though :-) I knew about the dampening swich, but I've read conflicting reports about it's efficiency, so to speak. It is a bit large for a 50mm, probably twice the length of your 1.7 or 1.4 and has a metal barrel so it is a little heavy for a 50mm as well. I think it is worth the size and weight for a lens so sharp and versatile. Many thanks for your opinion, David - especially since you, like me, are not a regular macro shoter. Regards, ukasz [EMAIL PROTECTED] === www.fotopolis.pl === internetowy magazyn o fotografii
Re: Pancake SMC-M 40mm 2.8
I only used one for a couple of weeks, courtesy of Wendy, and I loved it. Not only does it's size work nicely with the MX, but I liked the fact that it focuses from about 17 inches out (someone correct me if I'm wrong). You called, Frank? g From Boz's site - it focuses down to 0,6 m - that's almost two feet for those metrically challenged :-) And that's exactly what I don't like about it (from reading about it on the internet). I always wondered why my brother's Nikkor 50/1.8 focused down only to 0,6 m. I really love the ability to shoot detail with a Pentax 50 mm - focusing down to 0,45 m. Still, I'd like to own one for some time, if only just to be able to see the 40 mm focal lenght throught the viewfinder - so far my only experience with a 40 mm lens has been with fixed lens rangefinders. Yes, I know - it's in the photos, but still, I'd rerally like to be able to look throught the viewfinder and see exactly what the lens sees_before_ realising the shutter. Regards, ukasz [EMAIL PROTECTED] === www.fotopolis.pl === internetowy magazyn o fotografii
Re: Pancake SMC-M 40mm 2.8
I don't doubt your (or Boz') figures. I thought it was closer, but what do I know? g No more mean comments from me today, so I'll pass :-) My point, I guess, is that for street shooting, hyperfocusing from 2 feet to infinity gives one pretty good focus-free range, and that makes the MX/Pancake combo very good for street shooting or candids. I agree. regards, ukasz concise as usual
Re: M lenses (long)
From: Andre Langevin [EMAIL PROTECTED] I've heard of the F80-210/3.5-4.5 Zoom Are you sure such a lens ever existed? K85-210mm/3.5 did, though. Ekh-um... Not really :-) There was a K 80-200/4.5 though. regards, ukasz [EMAIL PROTECTED] === www.fotopolis.pl === internetowy magazyn o fotografii
Re: An outing with an MX.
Cesar Matamoros II wrote: I had a lot of problem seeing the exposure indications of the MX. Is this normal? That's odd. With LEDs you shouldn't have any problems with seeing them in the dark, though they might be a little less useful in bright sunshine (still, I've never had any problems with seeing the exposure readout in any of my MXs - neither in daylight nor in the dark). Regards, ukasz -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.fotopolis.pl internetowy magazyn o fotografii
my pictures
Hi all, I've just uploaded a few photos, and they're ready to be seen by you on the photo.net :-) Most were shot with Pentax cameras/lenses. Any comments are welcome. Here's a link to one folder: http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=335549 and here's the second one: http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=234446 TIA. Regards, ukasz -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.fotopolis.pl internetowy magazyn o fotografii
Re: Four lenses
Steve Desjardins wrote: I've notice the same thing. I go with three lenses: 20-35 50 1.4 100 2.8 or 135 2.5 or Sigma 100-300 DL I prefer the 100 or 135, but sometimes I need the reach of the zoom. Either way, I still seem to like the 3 lens approach: wide, normal and fast, long. I've only got 4 lenses FA 35/2, K 50/1.4, K 55/1.8, and M 100/2.8. The fifth is my M 35/2.8 that I want to sell. I rarely use the M 100/2.8 and almost consider the 55mm a portrait lens :-) My 2 cents. regards, ukasz -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] www.fotopolis.pl internetowy magazyn o fotografii
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Re: What the...
After 2 weeks of waiting, my MX was finally ready to be pick up this afternoon. Consider they asked C$190 for labour C$35 for parts, they must did hell of a job to ask that much. I attached my FA24 and brought the camera outside the service centre and see if it focused at infinity. Shocking, totally shocking!!! Sorry to hear that. Sorry I have to vent here, I feel better now... Good. Still, I guess you should save some of that anger for later so that you'd be*really* convincing when you talk with the manager. Regards, ukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii
Anyone uses the FA 35/2 AL on a manual body?
Well, the subject says it all. Any thoughts, suggestions, etc.? I want to use this lens (if I buy it) on a MX. I've searched the archives but want more :-) TIA. regards, ukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii
Re: [OT] Good shops with used photo gear in Paris?
You just got married and your hanging around here. Me? Nah... ;-) Get ya but outta here! :) I'm already gone (I've got around 2000 unread PDML messages now) - had no time before the wedding, won't have time immediately after, but I'm lurking, and obviously have the time to ask questions :-))) Anyway, thanks to all who've responded. Regards, ukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii
[OT] Good shops with used photo gear in Paris?
Hi there, I'm going to spend a week in Paris (it's my honeymoon - I got married yesterday :-) Anyone knows any good used Pentax gear sources there? TIA. Regards, ukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii
[VERY OT] Anyone used the Rates To Go accomodation service?
Hi there, I know this is very OT, but I've nowhere else to ask :-) I've found some really nice last minute deal for hotels in Paris on a Rates To Go website (www.ratestogo.com), and was wondering if they're trustworthy. Anyone's ever used their services? TIA. Best regards, ukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii
Re: D-ist blurb in American Photo magazine
No, I don't get it. I guess I haven't been paying attention. How, if it will use manual and AF lenses, is it NOT backward compatible? There are manual lenses and manual lenses - an A series lens is a manual lens that should work on the *ist D, while plain K-mount lenses probably won't. Regards, ukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii
Re: SV: Future Pentax e-bay classics
Time to have a nice holiday in Japan and stock up every silver MZ-S you can. This baby is even less common than black Limited. But it sure looks much worse than black ltds. Regards, ukasz
Re: Pentax advertising (was Re: Canon 50mm and flare, part deaux)
That's really the flaw of the regional offices. There are constant ads in Japanese magazines. Here in Poland, we have a very peculiar situation. On the one hand, there's lots of Pentax advertising in photographic magazines (of the MZ-S, now the Optios - and I mean BIG advertisements, like a full page, or back cover), but on the other hand these products are rarely available in stores. I guess that's what you get for having a distributor that deals mainly in wrist watches :-( Regards, ukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii
Re: Agfa Competition
Or, if they don't, why should we listen to liars anyway. grin not a big grin, because there is a little tinsey winsey bit of seriousness in what I said. Why liars? ukasz
Re: Agfa Competition
A? Jokes are a little hard to explain. Especially so when you delete the first part. You think? ;-) Sorry - rough day today. Regards, ukasz
[OT] Has anyone heard from Mark Cassino?
Hi there, I wondered if anyone knows what's happening with Mark Cassino. I tried to contact him via email, but he didn't reply, and his latest post on the PDML was sent a few days ago. Anyone knows if he's on vacation or something? TIA Regards, ukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii
Re: Agfa Competition
Hmmm Can any digital print be called a Photograph? Perhaps a Digital Image would be more appropriate! Maybe. But for me, if it looks like a photograph and feels like a photograph it is a photograph for me. ukasz
Re: Agfa Competition
But for me, if it looks like a photograph and feels like a photograph it is a photograph for me. Sorry for my convoluted syntax - that's what you get for not reading before hitting the send button :-) ukasz
Re: Super Takumar 85/1,9 vs SMC M100/2,8
Think I would choose 85 for slightly shorter working distance, especially indoor. If I had this lens, my choice would be the same, but, as I only have the 100/2.8... :-) Regards, ukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii
Re: F24-50mm F70-210mm
the F 24-50mm f4.0 and the F 70-210mm f4.0-5.6 have caught my attention. Paul - I don't know anything about the long lens, and not much more about the short zoom, but I'll tell you anyway. I've recently bought a SMC A 24-50/4 lens that's optically identical to the F autofocus version. Haven't had the time to develop the first negatives, but from what I've noticed just by shooting with it - don't be surprised 'cause the lens flares like hell. It was the first time I had problems with it on any SMC lens. OTOH, I like to use flare creatively and sometimes get very frustrated with my inability to cause it with my primes :-) My 2 cents. Regards, ukasz
photo stores in Lyon
Hi there, My best friend is currently in Lyon. He comes home for Easter and asked me if I wanted him to buy there something for me that's not easily available in Poland (it's my birthday tomorrow :-) Do any of our French PDMLers know of any interesting photo stores in Lyon? TIA ukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii
Re: photo stores in Lyon
Merci beaucoup, CYril :-) It depends if your friend looks for used Pentax gear, or new equipment. And which stores are best for used and which for new equipment? Here's a list Bertorello's store is kind; they gave me a pentax poster during my last tr ip to Lyon last october... Once again, thanks. ukasz
new toy :-)
I think that finally I got a good deal on something :-) SMC A 24-50/4 in exc++/mint- condition for $92.5 including shipping. I guess this is quite a good price. The lens is really nice - it doesn't have that plasticky feel that some A lenses have. It's solid and looks to be all metal. I've heard that it's not a stellar performer, but I think that a 24mm focal lenght with SMC for under $100 is pretty good. Can't wait to shoot with this baby - and 24mm is sooo much wider than a plain 28mm :-) Regards, excited ukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii
opinions on A 24-50/4 needed quick!!!
The subject says it all. I really need this info quick - I found only one opinion on Stan's site. TIA. Regards, ukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii
Re: opinions on A 24-50/4 needed quick!!!
Also, does the price of $90 seem fair/bairgain or not that good (I don't think so)? ukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii - Original Message - From: ukasz Kacperczyk [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 19, 2003 1:06 AM Subject: opinions on A 24-50/4 needed quick!!! The subject says it all. I really need this info quick - I found only one opinion on Stan's site. TIA. Regards, ukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii
Re: opinions on A 24-50/4 needed quick!!!
Anything less then 28mm in a zoom is going to cost you the big bucks.better buy it before I do...and if you don't email me the link off list ok? Too late, Taz - couldn't stand the pressure and bought it :-) The lens was listed on a Polish auction site with a BIN price of the equivalent of $90. Seller has no negatives (and lotsa positives), and the lens on the picture looks really good and is described as like new with most points one would want to ask listed. It's 2.20 AM here in Poland and the lens was listed recently, so nobody chad the chance to see it (despite me of course :-) I couldn't wait til morning because by then it would be gone I'm sure (I tend to get up at noon). Regards, ukasz
standard MX screen (SC-1) vs standard LX screen (SC-21)
Hi there, Is the latter brighter? I could use a brighter screen in my MX, and I could get this one (the SC-21) fairly easy. TIA. ukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii
Re: standard MX screen (SC-1) vs standard LX screen (SC-21)
Yes... The LX SC-21 screen is a little brighter than the standard MX SC-1 screen. Is the difference significant? I did have the meter adjusted on my MX to compensate for the slightly brighter screen. How big the difference is? Is it possible to compensate for it by adjusting the ISO dial? The new LX SC-69 screen is even brighter than the SC-21, but they do cost more... I know, but I have an opportunity to get it from a fellow PDMLer (quite cheaply I hope - Micha, are you reading this? ;-)) and LX screens are impossible to find in Poland. Best regards, ukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii
OT: URGENT: number of digicams sold in the 2002 needed
Hi Gang, I really need this info quick, but don't know where to look. Any pointers? I'm mostly interested in the number of digicams with the sensor bigger than 640 x 480. TIA. Regards, ukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii
Re: New toy
Dave(not buying anything else this year)Brooks g C'mon Dave - it's march :-) ukasz --r-e-k-l-a-m-a- Szukasz banku bez prowizji ? mBank - za konto http://epieniadze.onet.pl/mbank
AF Adapter 1.7X on a manual body
Hi all, I've just bought an AF Adapter 1.7X from a fellow PDMLer, and it seems there's something wrong with it (the adapter, not the man :-) It seems the adapter is focusing closer than it should (from 0.5 cm to a few cm - that's 1/5 of an inch, and then a few inches for those not so familiar with the metric system). The difference is smaller with shorter distances and bigger with longer distances. I'm using a FA 50/1.4. Focus confirmation indicates the subjet's in focus, but it's not. Some of you may remember that some time ago I asked about possible problems with my MZ-S's autofocus, but after shooting a roll of slides I determined that everything was fine. And then the differences between what the AF indicated and what my eye claimed was sharp were really minimal - with the adapter they're much greater, and therefore I tend to think that it's the adapter's fault. And now to my question. I have only one AF body - my second camera is an MX, so I have no way to check it on another AF camera (at least today). Does the adapter work on a manual focus body as a regular teleconverter and I should be able to focus from short distances to infinity? Thanks in advance, ukasz PS. And yes - I'll shoot a test roll of slides with the adapter anyway. === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii --r-e-k-l-a-m-a- Szukasz banku bez prowizji ? mBank - za konto http://epieniadze.onet.pl/mbank
Re: Position: *ist-D D10
now. By July this camera may be uncompetitive. Price of the *ist D is Huh??? Canon's EOS 10D just announced is not that different from *ist D. But it's supposed to ship in March. Regards, ukasz PS. I'm not dissing the *ist D, just clarifying things. --r-e-k-l-a-m-a- Tanie bilety lotnicze! http://samoloty.onet.pl
Af 1.7 adapter + FA 50/1.4 as a portrait combo
Anybody uses such a combination? How's the picture quality? Any other coments? Thanks in advance. Regards, ukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii --r-e-k-l-a-m-a- Tanie bilety lotnicze! http://samoloty.onet.pl
Opinions on FA 100/3.5 Macro
Hi all, I'm looking for opinions on the FA 100/3.5 Macro lens. I'm planning to use it as a portrait lens. How good/bad is the manual focus ring? What kind of bokeh does this lens have? How sharp is it? And the last thing - how much is it worth? Thanks in advance. Regards, ukasz PS. Anyone has a nice 135/2.8 F or FA for sale? === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii --r-e-k-l-a-m-a- Tanie bilety lotnicze! http://samoloty.onet.pl
Re: Opinions on FA 100/3.5 Macro
- Original Message - From: tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 24, 2003 5:13 PM Subject: RE: Opinions on FA 100/3.5 Macro Hey there, I have one of these. If Pentax doesn't get the DSLR to market pretty soon it'll belong to Bruce. snip between, but there's no click. In summary, it's got nice optics, crappy build. tv Wow - thanks, Tom! That's what I call an exhaustive answer. ukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii --r-e-k-l-a-m-a- Tanie bilety lotnicze! http://samoloty.onet.pl
WTB: F/FA 135mm f/2.8
The subject pretty much says it all. Thanks, ukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii --r-e-k-l-a-m-a- Tanie bilety lotnicze! http://samoloty.onet.pl
Re: Where do I find pictures of the new lens for the 645IIn?
Hmm.. that's odd. But here is the link to the image directly: http://www.pentax.co.jp/japan/news/2003/gif/200309.gif Many thanks, Lawrence. I still can not acess the picture from the first link you gave me, but the second one worked. Thanks again, ukasz --r-e-k-l-a-m-a- Tanie bilety lotnicze! http://samoloty.onet.pl
Probably MZ-S focusing problem
Hi gang, I think my MZ-S may have a focusing problem. Everytime I use autofocus the object isn't criticaly sharp. I mean, when I switch to manual focus and turn the focusing ring a bit (maybe a milimeter) to the right (i.e. set a bit longer distance) it is noticeably sharper. It's a small yet visible difference. I happens with all my three lenses of which two are autofocus (FA 50/1.4 and FA 28/2.8). The same thing happens when I use the manual lens and use the focus confirmation. I use the central sensor and do not recompose (I know, I know... I'm saying that just in case someone asks). I tried to mess with the diopter correction, but still can't make the image to be critically sharp when autofocused. For now the diopter correction thingy is set to its central position, because it seems I see the viewfinder info a bit more clearly than when its set to the adjacent positions. Anyone has an idea what can be the problem? The camera is new - never dropped, kicked, etc. Thanks in advance, ukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii --r-e-k-l-a-m-a- Tanie bilety lotnicze! http://samoloty.onet.pl
Re: Probably MZ-S focusing problem
Just an idea, but...try setting the diopter while looking at a blank subject, such as the sky or a plain wall and using the diopter setting to get the AF and spot circle indicators sharp. And that's the problem - they *are* sharp! The info in the viewfinder (aperture, shutter, etc.) is also sharp. ukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii --r-e-k-l-a-m-a- Tanie bilety lotnicze! http://samoloty.onet.pl
Tokina AF 70-210mm f4.5
Any thoughts on this lens? Anyone uses it? How good/bad optically is it? Thanks in advance. regards, ukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii --r-e-k-l-a-m-a- Tanie bilety lotnicze! http://samoloty.onet.pl
Re: Where do I find pictures of the new lens for the 645IIn?
Here: http://www.pentax.co.jp/japan/news/2003/200309.html Maybe it's just me, but I don't see any *pictures* there. Needless to say, I don't speak Japanese, so I only clicked any link I could find there (namely - one), but didn't find any. Regards, ukasz --r-e-k-l-a-m-a- Tanie bilety lotnicze! http://samoloty.onet.pl
Where do I find pictures of the new lens for the 645IIn?
Well, the subject pretty much says it all. Thanks in advance, ukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii --r-e-k-l-a-m-a- Tanie bilety lotnicze! http://samoloty.onet.pl
Re: News on FAJ lens - translation needed
Don't get so excited guys :-) It's my article and it's entirely based on the info from the list, the infamous manual, etc. There's nothing you didn't know there. Anyway, I'm glad those search engines work :-) regards, ukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii - Original Message - From: Iren Henry Chu [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, February 16, 2003 2:29 PM Subject: News on FAJ lens - translation needed Dear all, Any body here can translate some Polish news on FAJ lens? http://www.fotopolis.pl/index.php?gora=2lewa=1e=813 Regards, Henry Chu 16/2/2003 _ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail --r-e-k-l-a-m-a- Tanie bilety lotnicze! http://samoloty.onet.pl
Re: Sigma 24/2.8 Super Wide II
Thanks Alan, I guess I'll strick to Pentax, then. Regards, ukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii - Original Message - From: Alan Chan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 03, 2003 7:06 AM Subject: Re: Sigma 24/2.8 Super Wide II Anybody has this lens? How good/bad is it? I'm tempted by the 24 mm, but I'm not sure about the quality. How is the manual focus? I'm thinking about buying either this Sigma or a FA 28/2.8 AL. Is the Pentax lens significantly better? I had these Sigma 24mm and 28mm few years back, both manual focus. Optically, both are great imho. However, both suffers from flare problem and substandard mechanical design, particularly the aperture ring assembly. The 24mm even had worse rubber, aperture ring material and electrical contacts (all 3 wore noticably faster than the even older 28/2.8). The satin finish was a joke and the 10 years old shiny surface is better. Both hoods were useless to guard again flare, although they were well made. I don't know much about the FA28/2.8AL. But if you can afford the extra, either go for the FA*24/2 (which I am very happy with) or A24/2.8. regards, Alan Chan _ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail --r-e-k-l-a-m-a- OnetPoczta: dua, szybka, bezpieczna! http://poczta.onet.pl/oferta/
Sigma 24/2.8 Super Wide II
Hi there, Anybody has this lens? How good/bad is it? I'm tempted by the 24 mm, but I'm not sure about the quality. How is the manual focus? I'm thinking about buying either this Sigma or a FA 28/2.8 AL. Is the Pentax lens significantly better? Thanks in advance. Regards, ukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii --r-e-k-l-a-m-a- OnetPoczta: dua, szybka, bezpieczna! http://poczta.onet.pl/oferta/
Re: My Exciting Evening
Congrats, Glenn! ukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 26, 2003 7:07 AM Subject: My Exciting Evening When I and the friends mentioned in my previous message went into a coffee shop, I noticed local-artist art on the walls with prices next to each piece. So I asked our waitress whom I'd ask about getting my photos on their walls, and she said that their art director wasn't in, but she'd give him my contact info. When she brought our order, she told me the art director had come in and was upstairs, so one of my friend and I went to fetch my portfolio out of my car a few blocks away (which I'd tossed into the car on a random whim), and I asked him to look at it. Now I've had show my portfolio to a gallery or a restaurant on my to-do list for about two years, but I'm _shy_[1]. I'm also insecure. You see, I know that I've made some photos I can feel proud of, and I'm used to hearing my friends tell me in impressed-sounding voices that I've got great photos, and I've started getting accustomed to strangers and vague acquaintances saying, Hey, these are pretty good! when I show off my work (but never buying anything). But an art director, or a gallery-owner, or someone like that? Whole different level of ego-issues; whole different bundle of stress and insecurities; and complete lack of confidence regarding how to _approach_ someone like that (which is where the shyness comes in). The art director at Xando (31st Charles, for folks who know Baltimore) looked at my photos. He made the expected noises that I interpreted as, Yeah, that's okay, and That's nice enough, but didn't seem _impressed_ at first. Then he got to a photo that he reacted to by changing his body language. (It's one that I consider _pretty_ but kind of cliche -- the Baltimore Aquarium on a sunny day.) Then a few more that seemed merely ok, and another that he looked at a little longer and said, That's nice, a few where he asked where they were shot, and another that seemed to get a reaction from him ... and so on to the end of the binder. Then he said, My first available slot is September. I was expecting, I'll keep you in mind. No, he was telling me my photos would go up in September and asking whether I wanted the whole restuarant or only part of it (I opted for just downstairs). He also said that if I wanted to hold a reception, that'd be cool. #blink# *pause* BOUNCE Looks like I've got my first public showing lined up several months from now! Big step for me. The art director said that the photographer who has nine photos grouped together downstairs now is making a lot of sales; I hope I manage to sell a few this Fall. Now I get to: drive myself and my friends crazy trying to decide which photos to show at what sizes and changing my mind every time I start to second-guess my own judgement; come up with money to frame enough prints and get a few printed at larger sizes than what I've got; and try to figure out how I should price my work. WHEE! Advice and pointers from those of you who already know how to play the fine-art game Extremely Welcome. This is water I've been trying to work up the nerve to dip my toe into for a long time, but it's all unfamiliar territory. (Now to go dig through my archived mail for what folks said when I first said I was interested in going in this direction...) September. Looks like a long time from now, but it's probably a good thing I have that long to prepare. -- Glenn [1] Yeah, yeah, I know, I hear it a lot: How can somebody with the guts to wear a skirt and heels with a beard in public be shy? I am; I just managed to conceptualize that as a Different Matter than my shyness -- it doesn't involve _approaching_ people, or calling them on the telephone. In fact, since folks sometimes approach me to talk to me because of how I dress, it even helps to _compensate_ for my shyness a little. I talk easily to strangers if they start the conversation or if there's a BIG conversation-starter to comment on, and I do fine in the spotlight (including public-speaking), so most folks think that's the whole story and don't see where I have trouble; but I'm not making this up -- I really am shy about approaching people. Less so than a dozen years ago, thank God, but it's still a problem. ***r-e-k-l-a-m-a** Chcesz oszczdzi na kosztach obsugi bankowej ? mBIZNES - konto dla firm http://epieniadze.onet.pl/mbiznes
multiple emails
I seem to be getting multiple emails from the PDML - from 2 to 4 of the same one. Is it me (I mean - my PC :) or is the list having hickups? ukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii ***r-e-k-l-a-m-a** Chcesz oszczdzi na kosztach obsugi bankowej ? mBIZNES - konto dla firm http://epieniadze.onet.pl/mbiznes
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Fw: Z-1p shutter and mirror noise
How noisy is the Z-1p? I'm mostly interested in the shutter and mirror noise, but if you know something interesting about it's film transport - let me know too ;-) What about vibrations caused by the mirror slap? Is it damped enough? How does it compare to the MZ-S in this respect? I'm considering buying either a MZ-S or a Z-1p. If I chose the former, I wouldn't have enough money for an autofocus lens. If I bought the latter I may be able to affor two not so bad lenses or one really good. I can live with the slower autofocus of the Z-1p and it's bulkier size, but I'm concerned about the noise it makes and the mirror slap. Thanks a lot in advance. Best regards, ukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii ***r-e-k-l-a-m-a** Chcesz oszczdzi na kosztach obsugi bankowej ? mBIZNES - konto dla firm http://epieniadze.onet.pl/mbiznes
Fw: some Pentax (but not only) stuff for sale
Hi there, To raise funds for my-to-be Z-1p or MZ-S I need to sell some stuff. I'm afraid that because of the shipment price my offer could only be attractive to our Polish members, but who knows. Vivitar Series 1 70-210 f/3.5, the first version with the 67 mm filter thread. A few dust specs inside, otherwise almost perfect. $100 Winder MX. Like new but for the foam inside the battery chamber - it deteriorated with time so I scrubbed it off. Doesn't affect functionality. Box and manual. $70 Black Super A. Doesn't look good - lotsa brassing (previous owner probably repainted the whole thing). CLA'ed and 100% functional, but immediatelly after the CLA the shutter release button started behaving oddly - sometimes it seemed as if it had been blocked. After a while the problem vanished and never came back, but I though this had to be clear. $100 SMC M 75-150 f/4. Very minor signs of use on the barrel, but otherwise perfect. I like this lens so much that I may not sell it after all, but you can get me now when I'm weak :-) $120 Contax G1 + 45/2. Like new save for very minor scratches on the back (of the camera of course :) caused by the previous owner's glasses. Boxes, papers, manuals, lenshood, caps. $500 And that's about it. If you have any questions, don't hesitate to ask. Best regards, ukasz PS. Sorry I didn't wait till friday, but I could have changed my mind by then :-) === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] === internetowy magazyn o fotografii ***r-e-k-l-a-m-a** Chcesz oszczdzi na kosztach obsugi bankowej ? mBIZNES - konto dla firm http://epieniadze.onet.pl/mbiznes
Odp: MY GOD!
-Original Message- From: Stephanie Stiavetti [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] I'm actually very disappointed in the state of this list. Me too, but it will pass. It always does. tv I, for one, am quite happy ;-) You see - I haven't had much free time to read the list recently, so I'm a bit terrified whenever I approach my PDML folder and see 300 new messages there, but... Two minutes later, after deleting 150 posts of ranting, it looks muuuch better :-) Regards, Lukasz
Odp: VS1 35-85/2.8 Lens Images
Read Fred's follow-up post, or change slashes. Regards, Lukasz - Original Message - From: Keith Whaley [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: Fred [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2002 4:39 PM Subject: Re: VS1 35-85/2.8 Lens Images Fred, In all of these site cites, my browser says, Netscape is unable to locate the server. None of them will open for me. Has anyone else reported that problem? Wait a minute...I find that if I change the backslashes to forward slashes, it works! Hah! Thanks, keith whaley Steve Larson wrote: Fred, Thanks for all the data! Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Fred [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 11, 2002 7:42 AM Subject: VS1 35-85/2.8 Lens Images Prompted by a recent thread involving the Vivitar Series 1 35-85/2.8 lens and its modification for newer K-mount bodies, I'm providing some images involving this lens: Here are two VS1 35-85/2.8's, the left one of which shows the extra baffle, while the right one has been modified: http://www.cetussoft.com\pentax\v358528\1ofeach.jpg; It is important, of course, to mask off completely the rest of the lens when the extra baffle is being removed: http://www.cetussoft.com\pentax\v358528\lensmod.jpg; It is also possible to remove the K-mount flange and then remove the extra baffle after masking off only the flange: http://www.cetussoft.com\pentax\v358528\flangmod.jpg; A description of the VS1 35-85/2.8 in a 1976 Vivitar Series 1 brochure: http://www.cetussoft.com\pentax\v358528\brchdscr.jpg; Specifications for and a photo of the VS1 35-85/2.8 in the same Vivitar Series 1 brochure:: http://www.cetussoft.com\pentax\v358528\brchspcs.jpg; An ad for the VS1 35-85/2.8 from 1975: http://www.cetussoft.com\pentax\v358528\ad7510mp.jpg; An ad for the VS1 35-85/2.8 from 1976: http://www.cetussoft.com\pentax\v358528\ad7607po.jpg; An ad for the VS1 35-85/2.8 from 1979: http://www.cetussoft.com\pentax\v358528\ad7904mp.jpg; Another ad for the VS1 35-85/2.8 from 1979: http://www.cetussoft.com\pentax\v358528\ad7907mp.jpg; Fred
Odp: LX for sale in UK AP
You sure about the price? That's about $225 and that would make it a steal. Now, if only I had tese $225 in my pocket... sigh Lukasz - Original Message - From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 11, 2002 8:27 PM Subject: LX for sale in UK AP Spotted for sale in AP 'Pentax LX plus FA/1W prism finder, grip, perfect working order, used regularly. 150 GBP 01429 422058 (UK phone number)
Odp: Odp: vivitar 35-85mm 2.8 lens
Maybe he thought he was seinding it off-list. Lukasz - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2002 1:31 PM Subject: Re: Odp: vivitar 35-85mm 2.8 lens I couldn't have said it better! g -frank [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Czesc! Wiesz cos na temat adapterow Tamrona KA?mOzna ich uzywac z nowymi puszkami? Alek U¿ytkownik £ukasz Kacperczyk [EMAIL PROTECTED] napisa³: -- The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer
Odp: Odp: vivitar 35-85mm 2.8 lens
Not really. And I think you should know not all of us on this list understand Polish g and may be a bit puzzled when they see a post like yours so the general consensus is to use English. Anyway, welcome to the list (I assume this is your first post?) ukasz - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2002 10:52 AM Subject: Re: Odp: vivitar 35-85mm 2.8 lens Czesc! Wiesz cos na temat adapterow Tamrona KA?mOzna ich uzywac z nowymi puszkami? Alek Uytkownik ukasz Kacperczyk [EMAIL PROTECTED] napisa: 1. flare- how do i control it-it flares worse than smc lens Now, that's surprise ;-) 3. was that a good price 0- i think so the last two on ebay went for around 180-200 us or 320-350 australian You already got your answer. Sorry, nothing constructive here :-) Regards, Lukasz
Odp: vivitar 35-85mm 2.8 lens
1. flare- how do i control it-it flares worse than smc lens Now, that's surprise ;-) 3. was that a good price 0- i think so the last two on ebay went for around 180-200 us or 320-350 australian You already got your answer. Sorry, nothing constructive here :-) Regards, Lukasz
Odp: for 6x7 fans: 2003 Pirelli calendar shot with Pentax
I've seen the pictures, and I'm not thrilled. Out of 24 photos I think only about 5 are great and 4 more very good. IMHO, too many look like thousands of pictures I've already seen. Still, that doesn't change the fact that Bruce Weber is a great photographer, and the 67 is a great great camera (or so I hear :-) Regards, Lukasz - Original Message - From: MPozzi [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2002 11:15 AM Subject: for 6x7 fans: 2003 Pirelli calendar shot with Pentax 6x7 fans, FYI... bruce Weber, the photographer who shot the just released 2003 Pirelli calendar, has done so using a number of 6x7. There was a report on it on Itlaian TV last night Ciao __ Do you Yahoo!? U2 on LAUNCH - Exclusive greatest hits videos http://launch.yahoo.com/u2
Odp: for 6x7 fans: 2003 Pirelli calendar shot with Pentax
Sorry Dario for not responding but I got your two emails at the same time. Enjoy the photos - some are really great. Lukasz - Original Message - From: Dario Bonazza 2 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2002 4:19 PM Subject: Re: for 6x7 fans: 2003 Pirelli calendar shot with Pentax Found the pictures: http://www.it.pirelli.com/it_IT/this_is_pirelli/communication/calendar/2003/ game_cal_it.jhtml?_DARGS=/common/calendario/gameNavigator2003.jhtml Dario Bonazza http://www.dariobonazza.com - Original Message - From: Dario Bonazza 2 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2002 4:01 PM Subject: Re: for 6x7 fans: 2003 Pirelli calendar shot with Pentax £ukasz Kacperczyk wrote: I've seen the pictures, Where? Any link? I've found the press release, but no pictures there: http://www.pirelli.com/en_42/this_is_pirelli/press_room/newsTitle.jhtml?s1=4 200019s2=4200060display=4272start=1 Thanks, Dario Bonazza http://www.dariobonazza.com
Odp: Lenshood for FA 50mm
I use a metal rectangular made for a standard lens for Practicas - recently I saw one sell on ebay for $30! They're very nice, well made hoods, but I got mine for the equivalent of $0.75 :-) You see, there's plenty of'em here and (need I add?) the ebay seller was Polish :-) (not me) Regards, Lukasz - Original Message - From: Brad Dobo [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2002 8:03 PM Subject: Re: Lenshood for FA 50mm I have a $2 rubber hood for mine :) - Original Message - From: gfen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, November 07, 2002 11:13 AM Subject: Re: Lenshood for FA 50mm On Thu, 7 Nov 2002, Paul Eriksson wrote: Do you use lenshoods on your 50mm lenses? Yes. I have a generic metal hood on. -- http://www.infotainment.org - more fun than a poke in your eye. http://www.eighteenpercent.com- photography and portfolio.
Odp: Kudos to Kominek Camera - 35-105 A f3.5 update
I received a call today from Russ Kominek and the lens now holds it's focus throughout the zoom range. I'm extremely impressed by Kominek's service!! Pulling off what Pentax Canada could not! Russ stated that Pentax equipment is one of their specialties so I would hope that they never lose the tech they have who's working on the Pentax gear. I'm happy to hear that :-) P.S. Unfortunately, I've gotten rid of my LX body and don't have any more K mount bodies so the lens, although fixed, will have to go up for sale. OK - now what's that all about? ;-) Lukasz
Odp: Pentax Upgrade
This probably isn't the answer you're looking for, but if it were me (and I know it isn't g) You sure about that? I saw you wearing a bunny outfit, you know... ;-) Lukasz
[OT] I'm back :)
Hi there, due to a sudden failure of my computer I've been unable to receive and answers emails (and not only that) from saturday morning until now, but now I'm back. Are you as happy as me? ;) Regards, ukasz
Odp: [OT] I'm back :)
The 950 messages in my inbox say otherwise, but what the heck - I forgive you ;-) ukasz - Original Message - From: Brad Dobo [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2002 4:17 PM Subject: Re: [OT] I'm back :) Yes, we were so lost without you that Doug temporarily shut down the PDML until you overcame your technical difficulties ;-) - Original Message - From: ukasz Kacperczyk [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PDML [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2002 9:28 AM Subject: [OT] I'm back :) Hi there, due to a sudden failure of my computer I've been unable to receive and answers emails (and not only that) from saturday morning until now, but now I'm back. Are you as happy as me? ;) Regards, ukasz
[OT] Maytani's signature
Hi folks, does any know of a web page where I could find mr. Maytani's signature? Thanks, ukasz PS. Sorry for thew off-topicness
RE: [OT] Maytani's signature
Many thanks, James :) I've come across an OM-1n with a strange engraving on the prism housing (looks like a professional job) that could be taken for Japanese ideograms (or whatever they're called - apologies to those who know and might feel offended by my ignorance, hope there aren't any, er... um, offended that is :) and I thought it might be Maitani's signature, but I guess it isn't. Thanks again, ukasz -Original Message- From: James Adams [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Saturday, November 02, 2002 1:07 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: [OT] Maytani's signature Lukasz, Try http://zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright/archives/1998/msg09209.html James - Original Message - From: ukasz Kacperczyk [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 01, 2002 3:18 PM Subject: [OT] Maytani's signature Hi folks, does any know of a web page where I could find mr. Maytani's signature? Thanks, ukasz PS. Sorry for thew off-topicness
RE: I Need lenses to match my Fujica ST 901-- Anybody have one??
Run a search on ebay - the last time i checked there was plenty of fujica stuff. Hope this helps. Regards, Lukasz -Original Message- From: Sid Barris [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, October 28, 2002 1:05 PM To: pentax list Subject: I Need lenses to match my Fujica ST 901-- Anybody have one?? HI, I bought a very nice Fujica ST 901 last year. A very nice, advanced camera for pentax screw mount. It has features years ahead of Pentax' most advanced M42-- the ES II. But, it requires lenses with a special coupler arm on the mounting plate to take advantage of its open aperture metering. I found a 200mm brand new Soligor made for the fujica ST system, but as yet have not found any other focal lengths-- I bought a fujica 55/1.8 thinking surely any Fuji would have the feature, but no. Sort of a situation like super taks and SMC taks. So, I need the Fuji version of the SMC tak in all focal lengths except 200. (28, 50 135 would be nice) If anyone has these, I'd really like to hear from you. Sid B
RE: Favorite Poll
You see, the French claim she was... (surprise, surprise) French :) Lukasz (a poll himself ;) -Original Message- From: Mark Roberts [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, October 28, 2002 7:41 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Favorite Poll Norm Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd just like to take a poll to see what your favorite poll is... Norm Marie Curie. -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.com Photography and writing
RE: I'm Back
Hi Paul, would like to say that you've missed lotsa inneresting disscussions, but that wouldn't be true. The bickering is still going strong :( Anyway, welcome back. Lukasz -Original Message- From: Paul Jones [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, October 25, 2002 8:19 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: I'm Back Hi, I'm back subscribed, if any one actualy cares:) and looking through the emails i'm glad i missed a lot of it! I've got a new email i'm using for the pdml now, as my old ones were getting spammed to much and the pdml doesn't like hotmail accounts. I'll also be updating both the pdml sites i maintain in the next week or so, so for everyone who's sent me pictures, URLs or notifications of errors will have to wait a little longer. Regards, Paul
RE: Travel Kit
I'd leave the zoom at home (too heavy, not so useful focal range, and despite the fact that it's said to be very good lens, it's a zoom and you've got all the focal lenghts you really need in the primes you list), and would put the 50mm on one body and the 105mm on the other. Hope this sentence is lear :) Regards, Lukasz -Original Message- From: Francis Alviar [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, October 24, 2002 6:23 PM To: Pentax Discuss List Subject: Travel Kit Would you be happy with the following lenses for a travel kit? 4 are primes and 1 is a zoom 28mm f/3.5 50mm f/1.4 105mm f/2.8 macro 200mm f/4 45-125mm f/4 Couple that with 2 bodies. Any lens you would leave home? Any redundancy? Thanks. Francis M. Alviar __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Autos - Get free new car price quotes http://autos.yahoo.com
RE: How many bodies? - a sad tale
OK, Bob - now tell which part is sad? Lukasz -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Saturday, October 19, 2002 5:24 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: How many bodies? - a sad tale Well, I can't seem to part with a Pentax. I started with a new ME that I used for many years. Then added a new Super Program and later thought I needed another, back-up Super Program (I love 'em!) Then reading Shutterbug bought a Yashica GSN rangefinder ($50 w/1.7 lens) I thought the wife needed an A3000 so she could take some pictures. And how about a Minolta PS with 2 lens settings 40mm 60mm, (just for the times when you didn't want to lug the Pentax gear or to loan the kids) Then a PZ-1, a very different experience that I liked Then got a AF35 point-n-shoot at a camera show (couldn't be seen with a Minolta) Then a Yashica half-frame (Shutterbug reading again!) In the meantime, I had begun collecting M series lenses, so I bought a brassy black MX to be a companion for my old chrome ME. Then I found a Mint Black MX in the box... And how about that cute Black ME, why didn't I buy one of those to start. And how about a P5 or two (they still don't match-up to a Super Program). It has been all down hill from there... More Super Programs cause I love 'em - honest dear, their for the kids! People on this list started talking about KM's and KX's and K2's so I had to get some. The KM was easy, the K2's not difficult, and the KX's hard. They all seem to have dents at the top of their pentaprisms And ME Supers. They are so popular with you folks so let's try some. Fred sold me a MEF. I remember looking at one before buying the Super Program. Then he told me about the elusive Black MEF... and that took another 18 months. And then there are the LX'es. With so much praise, I had to have one. Have I lost track of one, or was that the cleaning lady walking off with one? My daughter shows some interest in Photography, so an SF1 joined the household. Stan sold me a PZ-1p for just that extra boost to 3.5 fps over the PZ-1. And as appeasement, the wife got a new Yashica T5 Super for her photos. Then JCO started talking screwmount so I got a Spotmatic at a show. Just to try some lenses, I picked up another complete kit with a H3. And to complete the set, I found a good deal on a K so I bought it. And that's my sad tale of how I became a Pentax collector. As to what I 'need'? I find myself carrying an LX and the PZ-1p when looking to take general pictures. The autofocus is useful, the LX classic... two different feels and two different ways of working, but easy to keep separate on those two bodies. And I still love those Super Programs. I can shoot them in my sleep! But hey, the ME Super is pretty good too with that big viewfinder and quite shutter. And have you ever tried an H3. It's a 40 year old mechanical camera and still delivers high quality pictures. Well, I'm addicted... Regards, Bob S.
RE: how many bodies do you own
Anyway, I will have to send it to the only licensed Pentax shop in Poland and it may take some time - I hate waiting for my cameras! :( Lukasz -Original Message- From: Fred [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Saturday, October 19, 2002 5:16 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: how many bodies do you own does the SUper A have a mechanical speed? Nope - batteries are needed for all speeds. (I think that the Super Program/A may have been the first Pentax body to go all-battery.) Fred
RE: How many bodies? - a sad tale
Errr... tell me of course :) ukasz -Original Message- From: ukasz Kacperczyk [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Saturday, October 19, 2002 2:00 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: How many bodies? - a sad tale OK, Bob - now tell which part is sad? Lukasz
RE: The flagship is coming! The flagship is coming!
I for one have noticed, but unfortunatelly it's not available in Poland :( -- By the time this camera comes out, digital will be in an even stronger position than it is now, digital sensors will all be full frame at 20 - 30 megs, You mean this spring? Wow - that's quite a lot to happen during such a short period of time :) Lukasz
RE: RE (2): Poll: 3rd party prime lenses for k-mount
I didn't say it's not worth my kidneys. What I meant was that sometimes when I want to buy a new lens I'd actually like not to reduce the number of my innner organs in order to able to afford it. I'm not complaining about the price of * glass. Hell, I'm not complaining at all :) I'm just saying that sometimes third party is the only way to go if your name is not Gates (*that* Gates of course) Regards, ukasz PS. I'm not old, nor am I a heavy drinker, so I guess I actually could afford that 135/1.8! ;) -Original Message- From: Robert Soames Wetmore [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, October 18, 2002 6:35 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE (2): Poll: 3rd party prime lenses for k-mount Cause sometimes if you want to buy a certain lens, you really have no choice - you either sell your kidney and buy Pentax * glass or you get a third party lens (plus there's more of them on the market). ukasz The * glass is worth my kidneys, so maybe it's worth yours. Or maybe more if you are old or a heavy drinker. Rob _ Internet access plans that fit your lifestyle -- join MSN. http://resourcecenter.msn.com/access/plans/default.asp
RE: Shade for 31 limited?
Does anyone know if the lens shade can be used on, let's say the 30mm/2.8.. What's the filter size? It's not removable. But what if you really tried? ;) Lukasz
RE: Shade for 31 limited?
After all - it's not mine, or is it? :) ukasz -Original Message- From: tom [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, October 18, 2002 7:41 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Shade for 31 limited? -Original Message- From: ukasz Kacperczyk [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Does anyone know if the lens shade can be used on, let's say the 30mm/2.8.. What's the filter size? It's not removable. But what if you really tried? ;) You'd be really irritated. tv
RE: how many bodies do you own
I was asking to make myself feel less miserable. I'm a bit paranoid about having a backup. That's why I bought a beat-up Super A (but working fine). BUT, when it returned from the CLA it was certainly looking better, but sometimes the shutter didn't fire. So I returned it to the technician who did the CLA. He said there was nothing wrong with the camera, but he cleaned it again anyway and said it should work fine. And what happened? Now the camera thinks the batteries are low (and they're new, I mean a couple of sets I've put in the camera to check) and it fires only at the mechanical speed (i guess, does the SUper A have a mechanical speed?). So now I'm left with only a MX (but still have a Contax G1, a Rolleiflex, and a small Yashica rangefinder, so it's not that bad :) Regards, ukasz -Original Message- From: gfen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, October 18, 2002 9:12 PM To: pentax Subject: Re: how many bodies do you own On Fri, 18 Oct 2002, [iso-8859-2] ukasz Kacperczyk wrote: I'm just curious how many 35mm slr (or maybe not necessarily slr) you own. And what is the lowest number that makes you feel safe. I only own one 35mm SLR, currently. I just sold my ZX-50 to a coworker. I also own a P645, YashicaMat 124G TLR, and a Speed Graphic Pacemaker which I suppose could've been considered a rangefinder before I took everything off to make it a field camera. At some point, I'm still compelled to add a KX to the collection.
RE: how many bodies do you own
I have 13 SLRs AAaaarrrgghh Um, sorry for that... :) ukasz
RE: Now that's advertising. . .
Nice :) BTW - how come I got the reply to this post earlier than the original (which hasn't arrived yet anyway)? Lukasz -Original Message- From: Fred [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, October 18, 2002 9:22 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Now that's advertising. . . http://digilander.libero.it/aohc/pkin2002/cool_1.jpg They just look like film canisters to me... ;-) Fred
RE: Test, but please read and respond off list.
I didn't know that I was the cause of so much trouble :) Never received such an attachment myself (despite those from Brad which I deleted immediately for my anti-virus software is down temporarily and I don't want to take risks). Regards and sorry for the inconvenience :) Lukasz -Original Message- From: John Coyle [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, October 18, 2002 12:49 AM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: RE: Test, but please read and respond off list. I'm replying to this on-list because it may be interesting in clearing up why some people's messages appear as if they were attachments, when viewed in MS Outlook, and possibly in Outlook Express. I believe it may be because of the use of various international character sets in the Windows world. For example, many of gfen's (real name?) messages and those from Lukasz Kacperczyk, together with replies to them, appear as attachments in the form ATTx.txt Charset = X-UNKNOWN. This is because I use the standard English (both US and elsewhere) PC-8 character set, and do not have the other sets loaded on my systems. This is probably true for most of us. Solution? Load every known character set for presentation purposes! In practical terms. recognise genuine attachments (which I think the list server now strips automatically) from this particular band-aid from Microsoft. HTH John Coyle Brisbane, Australia On Friday, October 18, 2002 12:17 AM, gfen [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: CC'd to pentax-discuss.
RE: OT-Favourite medieval kings-was: Want to play?
Personally, I like Pepin the Short. I think he had a cool name. C'mon, Frank - we're trying to be serious here! ;)) Lukasz
Panagor Macro 55/3
Anyone has any experience with this lens or at least heard something about it? Thanks, ukasz
RE: Re[2]: List news (don't read this, Mr Brewer)
I could send some money in an envelope (no credit card here), but it would take forever to reach you, and would probably never reach you anyway (the money, not the envelope). Lukasz -Original Message- From: Bruce Dayton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2002 7:11 PM To: Glen O'Neal Subject: Re[2]: List news (don't read this, Mr Brewer) OK, I've got the list of contributors started. Keep 'em coming. Once I get full list then we'll decide how best to reward Doug. Thanks, Bruce Wednesday, October 16, 2002, 9:51:55 AM, you wrote: GON Count me in too. I think Doug has done a superb job in spite of recent GON problems. GON -Original Message- GON From: Stephen Moore [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] GON Sent: Wednesday, October 16, 2002 11:43 AM GON To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] GON Subject: Re: List news (don't read this, Mr Brewer) GON Dan Scott wrote: I don't want to coordinate it, but I'll contribute for sure. GON Count me in GON Stephen GON _ GON Programmer who creates truth table writes Boole sheet
RE: List news (don't read this, Mr Brewer)
I thought the point was for Doug to actually *get* something ;)) Lukasz -Original Message- From: frank theriault [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, October 17, 2002 12:16 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: List news (don't read this, Mr Brewer) We could start a get Doug a Pentax DSLR fund. That should give us lots of time to get the money in! g -frank Bruce Dayton wrote: So if I coordinate, does that mean everyone sends me money first? Gotta like it. :) As an appreciation to Doug, I would be willing to do some coordination on this. What did you have in mind. Bruce Wednesday, October 16, 2002, 8:11:50 AM, you wrote: mw Oh well, I did warn you. mw Any of our members in the good old US of A wish to co-ordinate mw donations for a present for our list guy? I think on (at least) mw this occasion he has done enough for us to put our hands in our mw pockets. mw mike -- The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer
RE: Well, in an effort to bring around additional topics...
What a refreshing thread - no mention of a non-existant Pentax DSLR :-) Good luck with the camera club - it should be nice to have some themes imposed on you, so that you would shoot something you wouldn't otherwise. Cheers, Lukasz
RE: Well, in an effort to bring around additional topics...
Read Mike Johnston's Sunday Morning Photographer column from yesterday. http://www.luminous-landscape.com/columns/sm-10-06.shtml It's a very interesting read on the difference between a pro and an amateur, and the importance of careful editing. But maybe I like it so much, because it seems the author somehow entered my head and stole his ideas from there ;) I have yet to enter a picture for the PUG gallery, but hope to try soon :) Regarding the yearly self-portraits, I think it's an interesting idea. ukasz -Original Message- From: gfen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Monday, October 14, 2002 10:10 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Well, in an effort to bring around additional topics... On Mon, 14 Oct 2002, [windows-1250] ukasz Kacperczyk wrote: What a refreshing thread - no mention of a non-existant Pentax DSLR :-) I tried. Good luck with the camera club - it should be nice to have some themes imposed on you, so that you would shoot something you wouldn't otherwise. I figure if I activly try to shoot for the Pug and for that, it should be nice. I'd been thinking for awhile of trotting out my old highschool assignments and reshooting them, just to have some drive and push. I guess the next meeting they'll pick next year's themes, as well. You know, I do wish that the PUG would've put in a self-portrait theme for every year, it'd be interesting to see how people have changed from the old ones...
RE: Primes that we wish Pentax had built
Lens name: SMC M/A/Limited 1:2.8 75-150mm Length: Diameter: Weight: Filter Thread: 49mm-55mm Other: focusing down to 0.7 m Regards, ukasz
RE: Re[2]: Well, in an effort to bring around additional topics...
I feel the same. You can't make good pictures being interested only in photography - you can't make good portraits if you're not interested in people, etc. Something has got to make you leave home (or enter the studio). Well, OK - you could make nice pictures of your cameras, but that's really a niche activity :) Lukasz -Original Message- From: Bob Walkden [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2002 12:05 AM To: gfen Subject: Re[2]: Well, in an effort to bring around additional topics... Hi, No, that's nothat I mean.. I don't know how to explain it.. People who know what they want, though, in a photograph and drive themselves to it, rather than people who just take pretty pictures and like to share. David Hurn explains what I think you mean in the chapter about choosing a subject in 'On being a photographer' - it's available on the web somewhere - Google will find it. In it he suggests that being a photographer is secondary to other interests, and it is the pursuit of these interests, of course coupled with technical and visual skills, that often produces the best photographs. --- Bob
RE: New lens got me thinking
Well, if portability is an issue I'd opt for the 100mm and the 200mm. I wouldn't bother with the 85 or 120, cause they're too close to the 100. I'd go for the zoom if flexibility was most important (and in overt photojournalism - i.e. when you're not bothered that your subject knows you're there). Still, if you don't have the need for autofocus and the 2.8 speed, the Series 1 Vivitars 70-210/3.5 should do well - the second one (with the 62mm filter thread) is supposed to be smaller than the first one, but even the latter isn't that big (sure it's not an M135/3.5 but not a Tokina ATX 2.8 either). Just my two cents, Łukasz -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, October 10, 2002 5:12 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: New lens got me thinking Just picked up a mint SMC M100/2.8 and it got me thinking. (Anything to get my mind off this Digital discussion) I've always had a craving for an 80-200/2.8. They are certainly convenient and very high quality lenses. Problem is, they are big, heavy and very expensive. So I was thinking. Would I rather go out with my miniature 100/f2.8, my 200/f2.5, and maybe the 120/f2.8 or the 80/f2, as opposed to lugging out the 80-200/f2.8. Certainly there would be less changing of lenses with the zoom. But, if you're like me, you often end up using the zoom more or less at its two extremes most of the time — At the 80 end or the 200 end. Not a lot of in between stuff. In fact, I usually end up at the long end wishing for more. The zoom seems like overkill if you're mostly using it at around 80 or 100, surely the 80/f2 or the 100/f2.8 is a better choice. And it's even pretty big at the 200 end compared to say the 200A*/f2.8 or the older 2.5. Maybe I'm better off without the 80-200/f2.8. Just some food for thought. What do you think? Vic
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