Re: 28-70 F4 SMC FA AL
Ok, great, keep us informed. Thanks gt;From: Billy Abbott lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]gt; gt;Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] gt;To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] gt;Subject: Re: 28-70 F4 SMC FA AL gt;Date: Wed, 22 Sep 2004 08:12:30 +0100 (BST) gt; gt;On Tue, 21 Sep 2004, Christien Bunting wrote: gt; gt;gt;Would a Cokin P system work also ? Or does the front of the lens gt;gt;rotate ? gt; gt;The front of the lens does rotate. I've got a P system but no gt;filters, so i can;t actually comment if it works yet :) (all i need gt;is a gel holder and then the patience to try out this ilford gt;sfx..then i'll know) gt; gt;billy gt; gt;-- gt;quot;My doctor says now I have enough silicone in my gt;body to kill a small elephant! Isn't that cool?quot; gt; Billy Abbott billy at cowfish dot org dot uk gt; _ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail
Re: 28-70 F4 SMC FA AL
I don't mindgetting a thin filter. Though expensive I'd give it a go. Thanks gt;From: quot;Nenad Djurdjevicquot; lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]gt; gt;Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] gt;To: lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]gt; gt;Subject: Re: 28-70 F4 SMC FA AL gt;Date: Tue, 21 Sep 2004 10:58:14 +0800 gt; gt;Christien Bunting wrote: gt; gt; gt; I just came across this lens and I have a few questions. gt; gt; 1) Is it sharp wide open ? gt; gt; 2) How does it compare to the 28-80 F3.5-5.6 FA AL ? (which I have at the gt;moment) gt; gt; 3) Are there any quirks I should be looking out for with this lens ? gt; gt; I currently have a 70-210 F4 Rikon lens that I love. F4 is nice. Should I gt;trade in my 28-80 for the constant aperture F4? gt; gt; Thanks gt; gt; ps. By chance is there a 70-210 F4 FA anywhere ? gt; gt;I had the 28-70f4 and I thought it was a great lens. I would still have it gt;if its focal length was useful on the *istD. People have complained about gt;the build quality but while it is certainly not up to the standards of the gt;original F series (that khaki coloured ones) and earlier lenses (A, M, gt;etc) - it is no worse than other FA lenses. It is very light and compact, gt;sharp, has well controlled distortion, and is one of the only consumer zooms gt;with constant f4. gt; gt;I don't know personally how it would compare optically to the 28-80 F3.5-5.6 gt;FA AL but it is said to be much better and it is obviously one stop faster gt;at the long end (where it matters most). gt; gt;The 28-70f4 has one quirk and that is that it needs filters with extra-thin gt;frames as normal thickness filter rings cause it to vignette at the 28mm gt;setting (causing a slight darkening of the corners). I would guess that gt;even the thinnest polarising filters would be out of the question. gt; gt;As an aside: gt;When I first bought the lens I didn't know thin filters were available and gt;suffered some frustration as I agonised over whether to use a protective gt;filter (and suffer vignetting) or use the lens unprotected. In the end I gt;discovered and bought an (expensive) UV Hoya Pro-1 filter which also had the gt;benefit of a 12 layer multicoating. It was just as well that I got the gt;filter as an ostrich I was photographing rushed over and pecked the lens gt;putting a small mark on the filter that no amount of cleaning could remove. gt;It is possible that Hoya's multi-coating is quite soft as I wouldn't have gt;thought an ostrich's beak was very hard. Perhaps the Pentax multi-coating gt;(which is supposedly very hard) would have not suffered any damage. gt; _ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail
Re: 28-70 F4 SMC FA AL
Would a Cokin P system work also ? Or does the front of the lens rotate ? gt;From: quot;William Robbquot; lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]gt; gt;Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] gt;To: lt;[EMAIL PROTECTED]gt; gt;Subject: Re: 28-70 F4 SMC FA AL gt;Date: Mon, 20 Sep 2004 23:31:16 -0600 gt; gt; gt;- Original Message - gt;From: quot;Nenad Djurdjevicquot; gt;Subject: Re: 28-70 F4 SMC FA AL gt; gt; gt; gt; gt; The 28-70f4 has one quirk and that is that it needs filters with gt;extra-thin gt; gt; frames as normal thickness filter rings cause it to vignette at the gt;28mm gt; gt; setting (causing a slight darkening of the corners). I would guess gt;that gt; gt; even the thinnest polarising filters would be out of the question. gt; gt;You can workaround this by using a step-up ring and a larger filter gt;size. A 52-58mm step up should be ample. gt; gt;William Robb gt; gt; _ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/featuredemail
28-70 F4 SMC FA AL
Hi all, I just came across this lens and I have a few questions. 1) Is it sharp wide open ? 2) How does it compare to the 28-80 F3.5-5.6 FA AL ? (which I have at the moment) 3) Are there any quirks I should be looking out for with this lens ? I currently have a 70-210 F4 Rikon lens that I love. F4 is nice. Should I trade in my 28-80 for the constant aperture F4? Thanks ps. By chance is there a 70-210 F4 FA anywhere ? _ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk mail protection with MSN 8. http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail
Availability of the new Pentax smc-D 100mm F2.8 macro
Hi all. Does anyone know when this lens will be available in the US ? Thanks. Chris
zx-l
Does anyone have any views on this Camera?
Re: zx-l
Or save for ist ? Does anyone have any views on this Camera?
RE: zx-l
See, im very temped to get a Maxxum 70, seeing that I have a 70-210F4 lens for it. However I have 4 Pentax lenses and 2 bodies(ZX-50 and a Ricoh XR-10 super-which I love). Waiting on the new 100mm F2.8 macro really. Now if it's worth it ( the mz-6/zx-l ) I'll spring for it ( it's $189 at Adorama.com - plus a $30 rebate would bring it to $159 ). They both cost the same. If the new 100mm macro is around $500, then I may have to wait. Thanks Guys. Chris _ Protect your PC - get McAfee.com VirusScan Online http://clinic.mcafee.com/clinic/ibuy/campaign.asp?cid=3963
Pentax 645 SMC A 150mm F3.5 vs SMC FA 150mm F2.8
Hi are there any comparisons out there for the Pentax 645 SMC A 150mm F3.5 vs SMC FA 150mm F2.8 I'm currently looking to get the Pentax 645NII and I am looking at these as my main portrait lens. A used SMC A 150mm F3.5 can be had for a very reasonable price. What are the options and your opinions? Thanks Chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 67II grip on 645n II
Yes that is what I was thinking of. - Original Message - From: Pål Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2002 6:15 PM Subject: Re: 67II grip on 645n II Christien wrote: Is it possible ? No. Would really like to get a grip with the 645N II. Why on Earth would you want to do that for? The 645 already has a grip. Du you need two so that you can hold it with both hands? Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
67II grip on 645n II
Is it possible ? Would really like to get a grip with the 645N II. Thanks - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax 645NII
My wife and I are gong to setup a small yet unique business and I we would be doing alot of landscape and nature shots. I really want to be prepared for when a customer asks for a large print or a high definition print. The camera will be bought in conjunction with the Minolta Dimage Multi Pro Medium format scanner so we will get something like a 80Mege Pixel image which should make for some nice sized prints and also some really nice panoramas when the negative is cropped. So I'm really looking forward to it. Are there any necessary accessories I should be looking at ? - Original Message - From: tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2002 2:15 AM Subject: RE: Pentax 645NII -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Christien Bunting Hi all, I'm currently looking to get one of these lovely creatures. Also my lense lists will include 75mm ,45mm, 200mm Lenses to go with it. Does anyone have any fields experience with this camera and lenses ? Sharp lenses, big negs. What exactly did you want to know? tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax 645NII
Check check check We have 2 systems 1) 2.4 GHz P4 with 1.5GB ram and 120GB HD 2) my old Dual 800 P3 with 1GB ram and 2x 72GB U160 Scsi HD The DVD-R is what we don't have. Thanks - Original Message - From: Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2002 8:46 AM Subject: Re: Pentax 645NII On Tue, 23 Jul 2002 07:52:29 -0400, Christien Bunting wrote: [...] Minolta Dimage Multi Pro Medium format scanner so we will get something like a 80Mege Pixel image [...] Are there any necessary accessories I should be looking at ? 1) MEMORY MEMORY MEMORY ... an 80 Mpixel image will consume most of 256MB of memory at 24-bit color, and the best part of 512MB at 48-bit. I'd say 1GB of memory is the lowest level you'd want to look at. 2) A bloody great hard drive, for the same reasons. A 40GB drive will only hold about 150 80Mpixel images at 24-bit color, half that at 48-bit color. 3) A DVD-R or DVD-RW drive for archiving the raw scans, if you're going to do that. A CD will only hold about five 4,000 dpi scans of 35mm negative film at 48-bit color. TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax 645NII
I'm looking for information of these two new lenses. Can you point me to some. Thanks - Original Message - From: Pål Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 23, 2002 1:21 PM Subject: Re: Pentax 645NII Christien wrote: Hi all, I'm currently looking to get one of these lovely creatures. Also my lense lists will include 75mm ,45mm, 200mm Lenses to go with it. Does anyone have any fields experience with this camera and lenses ? I've using the 645N for four years now. It's a great camera. I suggest you look into the two new zoom lenses: the 33-55 and the 55-110. I'm expecting my 33-55 by the end of the week. Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Pentax 645NII
Hi all, I'm currently looking to get one of these lovely creatures. Also my lense lists will include 75mm ,45mm, 200mm Lenses to go with it. Does anyone have any fields experience with this camera and lenses ? Thanks Chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MZ-S price drop?
Where ? I think I'll pic up the mag today - Original Message - From: Tiger Moses [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2002 8:04 AM Subject: MZ-S price drop? Got the April issue of PopPhoto Mag last night in the mail. Quite a few places listed Pentax Kits with the MZ-S for a low as $719, for the body, lense (28-80), battery, roll of film and maybe a strap. One place had the body listed at $649.00 (but their website said $724). I'm going to call today and see if I can order one at $649 - wish me luck! - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MZ-S for under $700
I think I want my Manual in English. hehe I wonder if it beeps in a foreign language also haha - Original Message - From: Tiger Moses [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 14, 2002 8:45 PM Subject: MZ-S for under $700 Its legit - more or less. Camera City 800-896-2626 Says its an import version, so manual probably wont be in English No warranty beside the 21 day satisfaction guaranteed kind of thing. $649.99 available for immediate ship with a 'green warranty' for $724 normal US version is $849 So what country is selling them below $649 to these guys that they are going to make a decent profit? Aren't they all made in the same factory in japan, just put in different boxes with different manuals? Or is my FA button going to have Japanese characters? Quite a dilemma! Any advice? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
MZ-S and Focusing Screens
Does and one have an MZ-S and the GG-60 focusing screen ? Is it a hassle to install or should you let a dealer change them for you. I noticed the kit comes with a klippers or teasers of the sort. What other Focusing screens are there ? Thanks - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MZ-S and Focusing Screens
True. I believe It's a tasks I would rather do now. I think I'll have the grid screen on full time. Thanks - Original Message - From: Alan Chan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 12, 2002 9:23 PM Subject: Re: MZ-S and Focusing Screens Does and one have an MZ-S and the GG-60 focusing screen ? Is it a hassle to install or should you let a dealer change them for you. I noticed the kit comes with a klippers or teasers of the sort. What other Focusing screens are there ? Based on the brochure that I have, only GF-60 (standard with the camera) and GG-60 (grid screen) are available. You can change the screens yourself, but be very careful not to drop or touch the surfaces of the screens. Don't even attempt to wipe/clean it without anything. Having it done by a careless saleman will be your worst nightmare. regards, Alan Chan _ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.msn.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Pentax 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5
Is this a good general purpose lens ? Travelling lens perhaps ? Opinions and Reservations please. Thanks - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: PMA News
Welp!! On that note I think I'll save my money. :) What about the Canon D60 ? - Original Message - From: Rob Brigham [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 22, 2002 6:52 AM Subject: RE: PMA News The new Nikon 6MP digital SLR, the D100 could sell for as little as £1500 according to sources! -Original Message- From: Pål Audun Jensen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 21 February 2002 09:53 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PMA News Nothing much Pentax :-( A Nikon D100 6mp digital slr. - Where is Pentax? Nikon AF-S 70-200/2.8 VR (image stabilization) Pentax MZ-60 (who actually needs this?) Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
user gallery posting
Can I post to the Gallery images I have created with a Ricoh KR-10 Super and a Rikenon 70-210 F/3.9 lens ? I do use a Pentax Mz-M and frequently interchange lenses with it. Thanks. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: user gallery posting
I get yuh. Can I transplant the metering from the Ricoh KR-10 Super into the MzM then?? lol No problem I'll start using the Rikenon lens on the MZM. - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 19, 2002 7:00 PM Subject: Re: user gallery posting Oh God, Brendan, don't say that! Don't you remember the flame war maybe 6 months ago on this very subject, when someone said something very similar? Aaaarrrgh! But, seriously, someone please correct me, but was the consensus not that Pentax equipment had to be used on themed months, but that some latitude was available for non-themed months? And that for themed months, it wasn't necessary for the whole set-up to be Pentax, but at least a major component had to be Pentax? (just so someone couldn't, say, put a Pentax filter on their N lens, or put a Pentax neck strap on their C and qualify). I don't see it as a big huge deal in any event, but I ~think~ that's what was more or less settled upon. regards, frank Brendan wrote: Just say it was done on the MZ-M and no one will notice. --- Christien Bunting [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can I post to the Gallery images I have created with a Ricoh KR-10 Super and a Rikenon 70-210 F/3.9 lens ? I do use a Pentax Mz-M and frequently interchange lenses with it. Thanks. - __ Web-hosting solutions for home and business! http://website.yahoo.ca - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . -- The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Sigma 20mm F/1.8
Any problems with this lens on Pentax AF and MF SLRs. Anyone using it with an MZ-S ? Thanks Chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
MZ-S Manual Online
Does anyone know where i can get a look at the MZ-S manual. If there's an online PDF version that would be great. Thanks Chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MZ-S Manual Online
Ok. I'm in the misted of probably buying it this week. What I really wanted to know from the manual is the handling of manual focus lenses, more importantly none pentax lenses. How will the metering adapt to them and also what infomation will be printed on the film. But of course if you are willing to scan the entire manual for the rest of the pentax memebers, I'll be most thankful. I'm unable to afford an AF lens with the body right now, but I believe if I don't make a move soon I'll never get the MZ-S. Thanks - Original Message - From: Mick Maguire [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, January 25, 2002 10:49 AM Subject: RE: MZ-S Manual Online If you are looking for particular parts I can scan a page or two from mine, but the manual is over 1/4 inch thick in it's entirety! Regards, /\/\ick... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Christien Bunting Sent: Friday, January 25, 2002 9:28 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MZ-S Manual Online Does anyone know where i can get a look at the MZ-S manual. If there's an online PDF version that would be great. Thanks Chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
A, K , F , FA
What are the differences between these various lenses ? I'm looking at a used Pentax 400mm A F/5.6 for 549usd. Is this a good buy ? I already have : 50mm F/2 35-80mm F/4-5.6 70-210mm F/3.9 28-105mm F/2.8 - 3.8 I'm looking at the 400mm for nature shots. I dont have an AF body. I'm thinking of getting the 1.4 teleconverter also sometime in the near future. I do have a Vivitar x2 btw. Thanks Chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Ricoh KR10-Super
Hi folks. Does anyone have a ricoh camera of this type ? To the front of the Camera next to the lens release button there's a tiny red bulb and a button under it. I was wondering if anyone knew what this was for. Thanks Chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Ricoh KR10-Super
Thanks guys. It's a fantastic little guy btw. - Original Message - From: Christien Bunting [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2001 2:32 PM Subject: Ricoh KR10-Super Hi folks. Does anyone have a ricoh camera of this type ? To the front of the Camera next to the lens release button there's a tiny red bulb and a button under it. I was wondering if anyone knew what this was for. Thanks Chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Quietest AF body
Which of the AF bodies is the quietest and has mirror lockup. Quietest : 1) Shutter 2) Film Load and Rewind 3) Mirror 4) AF Thanks Chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Epson Stylus Photo 890 Inkjet
I just saw the Ilford Inject paper question and had to ask this one. What are your views? I'm thinking for doing postcards, greeting cards and some 8x10 prints. I've read tonnes of treads on message boards that talk about how long the quality of the image will last etc , etc. To me 25 years is a long time especially for greeting cards and 8x10s. Though if the person erally wanted a long lasting photo I'd have a print made from the slide at the photolab. Right now, I just want to get started. Are there things I should know before starting ? Thanks. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MZ-S Data imprinting (WAS: RE: MZ-S Film-rewind Problem) - SOLVED
Great!!. Another good reason to get the MZ-S :) [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is why the MZ-S has the dial-in the first frame number feature. If it didn't and you used the conventional lens-cap-on, 1/6000th at f/22 technique, the original imprinting would be overwritten with the above data. Regards Jim Christien Bunting [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks for sharing. Worrysome that it imprints on rewind. What happens if you change the film using MRC ? Does it imprint there up to the last frame shot on that role ?? Does it continue when the role is reused ? Things to think about. Chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Just got my Kodak RFS 3600 scanner working - WOW!
Got any comparative images to show us ?? I'm just getting into the Photography gig and I got myself a Scan Dual II in nov. At the moment 2820 dpi seems a bit for me. Would be very interested to see how it compares to the Kodak. Thanks. Chris - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 13, 2001 8:40 PM Subject: Just got my Kodak RFS 3600 scanner working - WOW! I didn't think going from the 2820dpi of my Minolta Scan Multi up to the 3600dpi of the Kodak scanner would be that big a jump in quality. Wow, was I wrong! I just did my first scan and it's absolutely amazing! The level of detail revealed in a 35mm slide has to be seen to be believed. I'm doing a small exhibition of my running photos in February and I'll definitely be scanning everything on this baby. In fact, everything I intend to print (other than medium format, of course) is going to get scanned on this from now on. I'm very impressed. It's kind of overpriced in the current market (around $900.00 I think) because it doesn't have the digital ICE dust scratch removal and it's construction is decidedly flimsy. On the plus side, it comes with 10 36-exposure rolls of Kodak Supra 400 and until Jan 31, it comes with a coupon for 100 free rolls of Kodak professional film. Yep, 100 rolls. That brings the effective price down by a lot! (I expect when the rebate offer runs out they'll lower the price of the scanner to a more reasonable level.) -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Good, cheap Pentax loupe
Thanks Mike Johnston wrote: pentax-discuss-digest at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now for the Loupe. What goes into the selection process for a Loupe ? I see some cheap ones in the under 10USD range and then some rather expensive blokes in the more than 100USD and this is for the same magn. 8x. What really is needed ? I'd concider once I get my desired magn. 8x and I can see the entire frame from a 35mm slide I'm happy. Like always something tells me there's much more to this. Please enlighten me. Best store-bought loupes are Rodenstocks. If you want a good one for almost no money, go to eBay and look for a Pentax 55mm screwmount lens (SMC Takumar 55mm f/1.8). I use one of these as a loupe and it's better than any of the cheaper loupes I have. No distortion, very sharp. It won't show a whole slide at once, though. You can get one for peanuts. And it's Pentax! I find it's all the loupe I ever need. --Mike - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Selecting a Loupe.
Hi guys. So I've taken up photography seriously now. And I mostly shoot slides. Got me a filmscanner, etc. I've decided to get a Lightbox , which I've already choosen. Now for the Loupe. What goes into the selection process for a Loupe ? I see some cheap ones in the under 10USD range and then some rather expensive blokes in the more than 100USD and this is for the same magn. 8x. What really is needed ? I'd concider once I get my desired magn. 8x and I can see the entire frame from a 35mm slide I'm happy. Like always something tells me there's much more to this. Please enlighten me. Chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Selecting a Loupe
Hi guys. So I've taken up photography seriously now. And I mostly shoot slides. Got me a filmscanner, etc. I've decided to get a Lightbox , which I've already choosen. Now for the Loupe. What goes into the selection process for a Loupe ? I see some cheap ones in the under 10USD range and then some rather expensive blokes in the more than 100USD and this is for the same magn. 8x. What really is needed ? I'd concider once I get my desired magn. 8x and I can see the entire frame from a 35mm slide I'm happy. Like always something tells me there's much more to this. Please enlighten me. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: How sealed is the MZ-S ?
Anyone wants to share there views on the build of the MZ-S ? Why isnt it tropicalised ? Chris - Original Message - From: Christien Bunting [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 10, 2001 12:15 PM Subject: How sealed is the MZ-S ? Planning on getting an MZ-S in the near future. How sealed is it's body against dust and moderate wettings ? If there any other Pentax model which does a better job at sealing ? Thanks Chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Sigma 100-300 F/4
I guess im a little unlucky. Hehe http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1306976483 Still searching though. Chris - Original Message - From: Kent Gittings [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 07, 2001 12:46 PM Subject: RE: Sigma 100-300 F/4 Or a good used Tokina ATX I or II 100-300/4. Kent Gittings -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Joseph Tainter Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2001 9:19 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Sigma 100-300 F/4 I do currently have a Ricoh 210-70 f/3.9 though. I'm looking for something a little bigger. Anyone with a 300mm or 400mm manual at f/4 ? or even 400mm at 5.6. Look for a used (because it is discontinued) Tokina ATX-AF 400 f5.6. It is a good, sharp lens for a moderate price. It is also lightweight. It is a bit soft at f5.6, but quite good after that. Joe - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . ** This email and any files transmitted with it are confidential and intended solely for the use of the individual or entity to whom they are addressed. If you have received this email in error please notify the system manager. This footnote also confirms that this email message has been swept by MIMEsweeper for the presence of computer viruses. www.mimesweeper.com ** - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Sigma 100-300 F/4
Are you by chance using it with and MZM ? Or manual pentax ? Trying to make sure that there will be no problems because of the lack of AF on the MZM. Christien. ps got pics btw ? - Original Message - From: Michael Perham [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 05, 2001 10:05 AM Subject: Re: Sigma 100-300 F/4 I assume you are referring to the Sigma EX series with the constant f4 aperture. This is an excellent lens, I have one and am very pleased with it; it has also received very good reviews in several photo mag's, including Pop Photo. It is a substantial piece of glass if you are used to consumer grade lenses in this focal length with variable apertures. However, if you can handle the price and the weight, this is a high quality lens both optically and mechanically, and one of the very few with this focal length in a pro grade lens. Cheers, Mike. Christien Bunting wrote: Hi all. This is my first post here. I'm very much interested in getting the Sigma 100-300 f/4 or a lens of this type. As for now I have a Pentax MZM. The MZM does wonders for a little guy. Has anyone had experience with Sigma Lens on the MZ-M. Especially the new AF lens of constant aperture. Hopefully later on I'll move up to the upcomming MZ-6 or even the MZ-S. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Sigma 100-300 F/4
Hi all. This is my first post here. I'm very much interested in getting the Sigma 100-300 f/4 or a lens of this type. As for now I have a Pentax MZM. The MZM does wonders for a little guy. Has anyone had experience with Sigma Lens on the MZ-M. Especially the new AF lens of constant aperture. Hopefully later on I'll move up to the upcomming MZ-6 or even the MZ-S. Christien Bunting http://linux.co.tt/pics - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
