Re: HAPPY EASTER!!
That's one of the many things that makes me smile and feel at home in this great pdml-family!! :-)) Best Bernd original message--- From: frank theriault a.. Subject: HAPPY EASTER!! b.. Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2004 10:00:52 -0700 All you regulars know what's coming : http://www.nrg666.com/pdml/portraits/pages/FrankTheriault.htm cheers, frank
Re: Jostein's PAW#4
Hi Jostein, it is a fantastic scenery, really. I like it a little more when it is cropped to a panorama format losing a great part of the dark foreground. Just my 2 cents ... Best Bernd -original message-- a.. From: Jostein b.. Subject: Jostein's PAW#4 c.. Date: Sun, 11 Apr 2004 08:17:02 -0700 In June last year I had a really great photo week-end at Rjukan, a small town about as far inland as you can get in Norway. I decided to stay up until sunrise to get the first light on the mountain Gaustatoppen, which turned out this way: http://www.oksne.net/paw/paw4.html Comments are most welcome. cheers, Jostein
Re: Wind Point Lighthouse
Impressive, almost unbelievable not being merged on the pc. I've never seen a violet sky but i like the pic. And I like 'witches night' , too, it's really dramatic. ---original message--- a.. From: Rfsindg b.. Subject: Wind Point Lighthouse c.. Date: Sat, 27 Mar 2004 07:35:26 -0800 http://members.aol.com/rfsindg/DarkSkys.html Just thought to post a link to some lighthouse photos I had on line. Bob S.
Re: Paw #5 - Pirate Jenny in Concert
a.. >From: frank theriault b.. >Subject: Paw #5 - Pirate Jenny in Concert c.. >Date: Sat, 13 Mar 2004 16:34:01 -0800 --- photo_id=2204988 "Jennifer" ... I can feel for her ... really really expressive Like it more than the paw. photo_id=2204969 "Pirate Jenny" I tried to crop the white area on the right and a little at the bottom just to the beginning of the abandoned guitars. Works better for me. You often trend to place the balance point very high in the picture (was perhaps because you had to look up to the stage). And, furthermore, I feel a need for having some room in front of those who perform. The singer tries to fill that room (you see she uses her hands to create that "energy"- field) and that is the path her information tries to reach the listeners (that we cannot see here! but they exist!). ... do you get what I mean (I am always thinking german ... )? Nice pics!! Best Bernd
Re: 14mm for *ist D
Wait. Tamron has no SMC. Best, Bernd -original message From: cloversan a.. Subject: 14mm for *ist D b.. Date: Sun, 07 Mar 2004 15:16:55 -0800 Hello guys, Do you think it is better to wait for the Pentax one or buy now the Tamron which is full size ? Thanks
Re: those 150s
so you got an exemplar that was produced on monday-morning ... mine was fine, too Best Bernd original message-- From: Shel Belinkoff a.. Subject: Re: those 150s b.. Date: Wed, 03 Mar 2004 07:29:29 -0800 I'd disagree ... terrible distortion and the long and short ends, soft at the extremes as well. It's really more like a 90mm ~ 135mm or so, as far as I'm concerned. Frantisek Vlcek wrote: > > Hi! > > I think a nice alternative to the 150/3.5 or the longer 85-205 zooms > is the M 75-150/4. I had this lens, used it extensively, and it's an > excellent performer even wide open, as good as primes. And it's small. > Only drawback is the push-pull zoom, which is worse for tripod use > when it can slip. > > Frantisek
Re: istD portraits
Take a look at http://www.pentax-fan.jp/sample.asp resp. http://www.pentax-fan.jp/photo/lenslist.asp Nice stuff - in my eyes. Bernd ---original message- From: David Madsen Subject: istD portraits Date: Thu, 19 Feb 2004 14:52:55 -0800 Most of the shots I have seen from the istD are landscape. I was wondering if anyone has an on-line gallery of portraits using that camera. It looks like I will be getting one in a few weeks and I would love to see what others are doing with it while I wait. David Madsen
Re: FA 24-90 & flash coverage
Once I used the built-in flash with my MZ-5N and FA 24/2.0 to take a picture of a clockwork in an old murky tower. The result was quite good. Good enough so that I wouldn't carry a flash with me unless I know I will use it. Best Bernd original message-- Date: Tue, 10 Feb 2004 21:36:46 -0800 From: P Kong <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: FA 24-90 & flash coverage Message-Id: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: text/plain; charset="us-ascii"; format=flowed For those Pentaxians who use the FA 24-90 w/ the built-in flash on the Zx-5n, do you experience vignetting? I don't have a 24-90 (yet) to try for myself. And yes, I do have the ability to use an accessory flash, but thought I'd toss out the question. Thanks. Pat in SF
Re: KOMKON server should be back by tomorrow
It ok. But I don't have paypal. If another member (in germany or netherlands) will send an amount via paypal, I would appreciate to send my share to him/her, for getting it transferred in summation. Would you be so kind, Jan? Please let me know, when the time is there. Regards, Bernd ---original message a.. From: Jan van Wijk b.. Subject: Re: KOMKON server should be back by tomorrow c.. Date: Sun, 25 Jan 2004 11:16:39 -0800 a.. -- On Sun, 25 Jan 2004 18:30:02 +0300, Boris Liberman wrote: >>Just post the account number, Adelheid! >>Jostein > >And/or an e-mail address for PayPal transfers for beyond the pond >people... You can count me in if PayPal is an option! Regards, JvW
Re: PUG - January 11 Comments
Frank, I am happy you tried this eyes-gym and have succeeded! Perhaps it it is a good sort of gym when it is really too cold to do anything outside the house. Thank you for the awards (two awards ... I am almost blushing ...) Best Bernd ---original message a.. From: frank theriault b.. Subject: PUG - January 11 Comments c.. Date: Sun, 11 Jan 2004 08:16:03 -0800 "Bear" by Bernd Scheffler: I DID IT!! Spent several minutes staring at those "two" bears, cursing, crossing my eyes, taking off my glasses off and putting them back on, and then about 6 inches (15cm?) from the screen, it finally locked in. Cool! Well, you get the "Most Unique Shot of the Month" award, just for trying something so different! And, I think you'll get the "Pentax Content of the Month" award too: not just a Pentax body and a Pentax lens, but a Pentax Stereo Adapter as well! A fun shot, Bernd. Thanks.
Re: Questions: M 50/2.0 - any good?
My first Pentax was a MX with the M-50/1.7 because it was cheaper than the 50/1.4. I had it for almost 20 years. Two years ago I sold my M-50/1.7 and buyed a used M-50/1.4 . It gives - in my eyes - a nicer rendition than the M-50/1.7 which seems to be quite "scientific". Some time ago I purcheased a camera with a M-50/2.0 .Of course I tried the lens, it wasn't bad, but I simply like the M-50/1.4 more. So it had to go. Conclusion: When I read your text I would recommend a M-50/1.4 - a wonderful combination with a MEsuper (I have one, too.) Regards Bernd original message From: Boris Liberman a.. Subject: Re: Questions: M 50/2.0 - any good? b.. Date: Tue, 13 Jan 2004 06:27:02 -0800 Hi! Kostas (and others), a bit of clarification. I have FA 50/1.7 lens that I bought new along with ZX-L and Sigma zoom. However I want to have more than one normal lens. I think that mostly I will keep FA 50 attached *all the time* to ZX-L and M 50/2.0 will be used on ME Super along with other (manual focus) lenses. But thanks for your responses. In fact, I am looking forward for more... Thanks. Boris
Re: JanEweAviary Pug Comments (all photos, long post)
Lon Williamson wrote: >" Bear " by Bernd Scheffler >I tried crossing my eyes for about 5 minutes and got a headache. >Didn't see the super stereo. Anyone else have more luck than me? I thought it would be worth to remind of stereoscopis photography and picked the pic of this old teddy matching perfectly the theme ... Didn't want to make anyone headaches!! Sorry. Here I caught a link where the cross-eyed viewing is explained quite nice: http://www.stereoeye.jp/howto/cross_e.html When you have grasped it it will be a good eye-gym, too. Good luck! Regards Bernd
RE: Update on website status, plus sample page....
I often consult your site (and the site of Boz, too) while searching on ebay. And I have saved the detailed comments on my pc so it was no problem recently while your site was not online. What I wanted to say: I like the detailed comments more than the short overwiews. Just have to second what Joe says. BTW: nice and clearly arranged design. Seems to become a good thing. Regards Bernd --- Hi, Stan, The page does look good. One question: Now that each lens has its own page, is there any reason to keep up separate pages of detailed and brief comments? I always prefer the detailed comments, since the brief comments just make me wonder what else people said in their posts about the lens in question or in what context a comment was made. Perhaps just the detailed comments? If I want a brief overview, I usually just skim the detailed comments. Joe
OT: PDML - Meeting in Germany?
My answer to the below-mentioned message comes a little late ... There are some more pentaxians from northern germany and from netherlands, too. So Munich (it is a very nice town, no doubt) may be a little southerly for a meeting. Arnold wohnt in Hamburg, Bojidar auch (soweit ich weiß), ich wohne in Hude (zwischen Oldenburg und Bremen), Frits und Jan in NL - aber einen Überblick und genauere Informationen habe ich eigentlich nicht. Der Wunsch meinerseits wäre schon da, sich mal zu treffen. Vorschlag: Sammelst du die Adressen aller Interessenten? Die tauschen wir dann aus und könnten uns vielleicht irgendwo in der Mitte arrangieren. Meine Mail-Adresse ist auf meiner Homepage zu finden ... Viele Grüsse Bernd www.bienenbernd.de ---original message From: Katrin Subject: Re: Faces to names... Date: Thu, 04 Dec 2003 15:34:40 -0800 hm, I just don't have the impression that there are many germans on this list and I'm not very good in organising such things... but maybe I should just give it a try... *waveswithbothhands* anybody here who would be interested in a Southern Germany PDML meeting anytime soon? *lookshopefullyaround*^_- bye Katrin
Re: AutoPug decision needed (was Re: More Months, Please)
1 image per month -> I like that the images are very selected and everyone tries to send only a very special image. Other galleries that allow all the stuff photogs just want to show can be boring sometimes ... PUG isn't so yet: it is exiting every month and I hope it will stay exiting! regards Bernd
Dec-PUG comment
A wonderful cloudy gallery! Spontaneous I like most the pic of Ken Waller - it's so "zen". And the entry of Alan Chan (nice pic, too) shows what his comment on the 31mm-limited means - supersharp (should I buy one instead of saving the money for an *ist-D?) Regards Bernd
Re: Silly Digital Survey
>2) How many are in the process of doing so (like Bruce, who is actually >selling equipment) as opposed to "thinking about it," which doesn't >count in this survey. Hmm, I think that I belong to the second group because I am looking for getting more compatible to the *ist-D with my recent buy-and-sell-transactions. For example I caught a A-100/4.0 macro though it was very expensive compared to the price of the M-version. I hope that the price of the *ist-D will decrease next year. Wait and see. Best regards Bernd
RE: Tele-converter, Pentax, Pentax or Vivitar, at wich price?
Hello Hans , if you haven't got one, I could sell a Pentax T6-2x to you. I found that in reality I do not take pictures with more than 200mm so I am not in need for it any more. Please email me oof the list. Best regards Bernd ---original massage- From: Hans Beumer Subject: RE: Tele-converter, Pentax, Pentax or Vivitar, at wich price? Date: Sun, 14 Sep 2003 08:34:57 -0700 I actually just would like to use the tele converter function, since I've got a A 100mm/4 macro-lens. So the macro-function is just an extra. greetings, Hans B.
Re: New member
Welcome, Hans, and restrain your wallet. There are so many good suggestions for good equipment! Spending money for a MX is only the beginning ... ;-) Enjoy the list and perhaps we see some of your pictures? Regards Bernd www.bienenbernd.de --original message--- Date: Mon, 1 Sep 2003 18:56:19 +0200 From: "Hans Beumer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Hello everybody, just a little introduction of a new member. I' ve been reading this list (at http://www.mail-archive.com/[EMAIL PROTECTED]/) since a few months now, and since I'm a Pentax fan, I finally decided to join the list (especially since I've been building up an MX-set latelly) I've learned a lot since I started to read your mail. My name is Hans Beumer, and I'm from Holland. Shooting an MZ-5 since 5 years now (before that, a Ricoh KR10 super), and, with much pleasure, an MX since may this year. Greetings, Hans Beumer.
Re: K 18mm f/3.5 Horror Story with Happy End (long)
Hi Gianfranco, so you have won a little war ... That could make me more distrustful in ebay-transactions. At least you had the chance to see the item. So, strange guy, you have possibly learned to act a little more on a gut level. Have a nice weekend Bernd
Re: Views on the F 70-210
I like the bokeh definitely better on the SMC-M 4,5/80-200 (1st version) than on the SMC-F 70-210. No sloppy feeling, of course. Stable image quality throughout the range. You will have fun, Kostas. Regards Bernd ---original message- Date: Tue, 19 Aug 2003 22:24:54 +0100 (BST) From: Kostas Kavoussanakis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Views on the F 70-210 Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Content-Type: TEXT/PLAIN; charset=US-ASCII On Tue, 19 Aug 2003, Mark Roberts wrote: > "Robert & Leigh" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > >Two shortcomings: > >1) Sloppy MF feel. > >2) Filter ring rotates making use of a circular polarizer challenging. > > I'll add a third shortcoming: Slow AF. > > But it's still an amazingly good lens. I'd say almost the equal of the > legendary FA*80-200/2.8 and I've owned both. How do these compare to the K/early M80-200/4.5 in terms of build and optics? Kostas (just bought one, you see :-) --
Re: voigtlander bessa/wides
Hi Clive, have a look at http://www.pgallery.net/image-libraries.html to see lots of pictures taken with various voigtlaender lenses, and with the 15mm, too. I have a Bessa R and the pancake 35/2,5 (got on ebay for half the price of new). I am quite satisfied but I like a ME or MEsuper with the 43mm limited or a 28mm/3.5 a little more. As quiet as the Bessa. Will get a 21mm perhaps (or sell the stuff.). The superwideangles seem to be very interesting for a non-slr because they can be constructed very small. >From what I have seen/read the 15mm is very more useful than the 12mm because the range of aperture, where the quality is quite good, is larger. And less problems with vignetting. Do you have any pictures online taken with your 21mm? Regards Bernd www.bienenbernd.de -original message- Date: Fri, 8 Aug 2003 08:14:47 -0400 From: Clive evans [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all More heresy I have recently bought a voigtlander bessa with 35, 50 and 21mm lenses. Thinking about the 15mm and/or 12mm, anyone out there own/have experience of these? Best Clive Antibes France ps If Voigtlander produces the bessaflex in Kmount will REALLY be worth a look. --
New form of pentax-discuss-d Digest ??!!! Some help needed, please
Hello! Obviously the form of the digest-mails has changed: On my screen I see a nice frame without any text and all the mails are attachments in that very small line "subject" where I can see two titles at the time and I have to scroll to click on all of them one by one ... (I am using outlook express 6). Changing to non-digest mails is no solution because that will cause an overflow in the patience of my well beloved wife. How can I get back the old form of digest functionality? Regards - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, August 29, 2002 4:47 AM Subject: pentax-discuss-d Digest V02 #7
Re: 300 f/4 A *
I think the price is fine and there is no risque if you would resell it on ebay. Salutations Bernd -original message >Date: Mon, 12 Aug 2002 21:39:05 +0200 From: "=?utf-8?Q?[EMAIL PROTECTED]?=" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: =?iso-8859-1?Q?300_f/4_A_*?= Hello all, I always have a look in small shops in France when I'm out of Paris, because their is a chance to find second hand bodies or lenses at interesting prices. This time, I have found a 300 f/4 A* lens in a very good shape to put on my P30 or my MZ-5N. The price is 410 euros (the same in dollars). I took the lens which is quite heavy, well, let say constructed in a robust way ! It looks really great ! The focusing ring (I don't know how to translate this !) is very smooth and permits a precise focusing. Still, 410 euros is a sum for me and I wonder what I should do. Is it a bargain yes or no ? I guess that for enthusiastic people I should run to the store and buy it and shoot one hundred time before to think, but still, did anybody experienced this lens ? Could somebody give me a feedback on it. Thanks a lot (and sorry for my english). David. - -- Faites un voeu et puis Voila ! www.voila.fr - 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: OT:Web page check
using IE 6.0.26: (only mentioning what does not work) cannot open Black&white cannot open colour & landscapes missing thumbnails of 6783 6774 6885 6926 little red horse is running -- ... Request is:Can a few of you out there go to the page below and let me know what is happening please. Thanks Dave http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj - 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: An interesting thought on the PUG.
Nice shot! And really hits the theme. I think, it's not given to everyone to "think around the corner" (don't know the correct expression in english), therefore everybody first thought of reflections of light. Oh, where has true creativity gone ... ---original message--- Date: Thu, 1 Aug 2002 14:38:14 -0400 From: "Cesar Matamoros II" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: An interesting thought on the PUG. I perused the PUG quickly last night. Excellent images! Commentary will come when I get a chance. One thing that caught my attention is that overall it is not what I expected to see. My first thought was of an image I took back in 1986. I could not duplicate it in time for the deadline nor locate it. Anyway, after viewing the PUG I began looking for the slide. Voila! Found it! You can view it at http://cesar_abdul.homestead.com/rdc13.html This is along the lines of what I expected to see more of in the gallery. The PUG usually shows a lot of different views of the assignment. Let me know what you think, César - 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: AF zoom?
There is one ... http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1369531890 If you don't like that item (no information about the seller ...), I would be ready to sell mine for 100 â¬. It is in condition like new, because I prefer using my 24/2.0 or my 77/1.8 Regards Bernd ---original message-- Date: Sun, 28 Jul 2002 00:04:12 +0200 From: "Jacek Sokolowski" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re[2]: AF zoom? Saturday, July 27, 2002, 11:32:15 PM, Sylwester Pietrzyk ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) wrote: SP> Welcome to PDML Jacek! We are growing, I mean PDMLers from Poland :-) well, nice to see you all here :-)) SP> Take Pentax SMC-FA 28-70/4 AL - you can find one on e-bay for about 100$. yeah, I keep looking - but it seems quite hard to find where I am (i. e. in Germany). Only new ones for about 230 euro. How about SMC Pentax-F 3,5-4,5/35-135 and Tamron AF 28-80/3,5-5,6 ASF or Sigma 28-105/ 3,8-5,6 UC III aspherical IF? best regards J - 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: Cosina 20/3.8
Lukasz, you can find three photos at http://member.nifty.ne.jp/mafujita/lens/c20.html Regards Bernd - Original Message - Anybody used this lens (it's a manual focus version), or heard anything good or bad about it? It's quite inexpensive, especially for a new lens. Thanks in advance, £ukasz - - - - 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: Always at the ready - OT
Thank you so much, Frank, for your warm words. Perhaps you are right, I need to be a little more lighthearted. I think my P30t with 50/1.4 (or 28/2.8 ?) could take place in my bag ... BTW I have never had a pancake for my MX (before it went to my cousin) and I think it is quite overprized on ebay, so am waiting for a good occasion to assemble it - just for fun. Talking about 40mm-lenses: I noticed that Voigtlaender brings out a 40mm/2.0 Heliar, for PK, too. Look at http://www.voigtlaender.de/voigtlaender.nsf/pages/frameset?Open I am looking forward to the first reviews. Regards Bernd - original message - Date: Fri, 12 Jul 2002 17:57:29 -0400 From: frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Always at the ready - OT Hi, Bernd, Funny, but for all the talk about an MX with 2.8 40mm "pancake" being pocketable (which I guess it is - in a big pocket), it's just not ~quite~ small enough for me. And, I want something cheap and dirty to throw in a bag or pocket for those times when I don't want to hang a camera around my neck; hence my choice of a little Minolta HiMatic F rangefinder. But your observation of the lack of Pentax product mentioned in this thread is well taken. I for one would have expected to see the Pentax 110 mentioned more than once - which it wasn't. Funny you should mention that your daily commute is boring and that there's nothing of interest to photograph. I find that having a camera with me makes me look at the world in a different way. I'm sure there are plenty of things for you to take pictures of each day. Of course, you'd run the risk of being "that strange man who stands at the end of the train station platform with the camera", to all the other commuters! I bet taking a camera with you would make your commute a bit more interesting. Sounds like you need it! regards, frank - 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: Always at the ready - OT
I just scrolled through several answers of this thread in my digest-mails. I am surprised at so many girls/guys using non-pentax cameras. Pentax equipment seems to be not too much useful for briefcase or pocket (except MX, ME ... with 40/2.8 pancake). No recommendation for handy Pentax viewfinder cameras? Personally I don't have a camera with on way to work. I walk to the station, mount into the train, arrive, walk to the headquarters ... and the same every day, and mostly see the same people. Somewhat annoying, no camera needed up to now. Regards Bernd - 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: H3V
H3V ? Found out, that it will be some sort of Honeywell-Pentax. Yesterday I stumbled over a Honeywell Spotmatic F with one year shop-guarantee on german ebay. I really know less about Pentax screwmount cameras. One thing got on my mind already yesterday: Why "Honeywell"? Was it another producer of Pentax cameras in recent times? Are Honeywell-cameras something special? Regards Bernd - 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: My web page
I can't critizise your photos - I simply like them because of their composition. Regards Bernd - 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 .
Fw: Pour les curieux
Pentax lenses technical pictures - Original Message - From: "Clover" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 10:24 AM Subject: Pour les curieux > > un petit aperçu du coeur des Pentax... > > http://www.photim.net/nci/discu.php3?code=20020530095307clover - 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:RE: 200/4 and 200/2.5 vs. 70-210/4 (was--oh, who cares what it was)
The SMC-M 80-200/4.5 is as good as the SMC-M 200/4.0 wide open, but that was not your special qauestion ... -original message Date: Wed, 22 May 2002 15:45:20 -0400 From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: RE: 200/4 and 200/2.5 vs. 70-210/4 (was--oh, who cares what it was) Bill Peifer wrote: Also, anyone know how the slower Pentax 200's -- say the 200/4 - - -- stack up against the A70-210/4 at 200mm? That is, does it make sense to get, e.g., a K, M, or A 200/4 rather than using the A70-210/4 at 200mm and wide open? Answer: Two or three list members have written that the 7-210/4 is so good at 200 that they can't justify getting a 200/4 prime. I don't know spefically whether this comment applies wide open, but I'd bet only the SMC K 200/4, with its 58mm filter size, might be better wide open. - - 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 .
gladness and disappointment
Hi! I just shot an SMC Pentax-F Zoom 70-210 mm from ebay. I was surprised and glad that it arrived yesterday. Just in time for Whitsuntide - time to try it out. But the disappointment followed when I unwrapped it: it had fine hairs of fungus on an inner lens, wonderful enlarged by the front lens. Don't know how to open such a zoom. The lens was described on ebay as to be optically and mechanically very good. So I mailed to the seller and he will take it back. Have to wait for the next one ... (sigh) Question: Would there have been a real chance to clean the fungus out or is it possible that he leaves traces on the lens surface? And what's about losing the adjustment in such an intervention? Best regards Bernd - 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: Portrait of a Frog
Thank you Frank for the explanation. That part of PDML is very exciting for me: the international facet. Increases the overarching sense for Mother Earth. Best regards Bernd >Date: Sat, 11 May 2002 08:05:59 -0400 >From: frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: Portrait of a Frog > >Hi, Bernd, > >"Frog" is a derogatory term for a francophone. When I was a kid growing up in >Montreal, we anglos would get beat up if we dared call any french speaking kids >frogs (well, I did, anyway) . > >Actually, I'm glad that Andre has a sense of humour about it. > - 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: Portrait of a Frog
>Date: Fri, 10 May 2002 03:42:43 -0400 >From: andre <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Portrait of a Frog > >Since march, I kind of slip a comment here and there without having >presented myself until now. (My english is kind of slippery too.) I >live in Quebec City. I've been on Pentax since '83. >.. [cut] Hello Andre, your story is quite interesting I think, and your English is better than mine and much better than my French. Seems there is a lot of experience waiting for being exchanged. One thing I don't understand: What's about the subject -frog-? Regards Bernd - 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: Website Update
I really enjoyed your new styled website! The pictures are very nice, but they take long to be loaded although I have a quick connection (DSL). Do you use jpg format with 100% quality? Regards Bernd original meesage- Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 00:53:53 -0400 From: Mark Cassino <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Website Update Earlier this month I did a complete re-write of my website, and last night moved the project a little nearer to completion by adding a couple more galleries. I really tightened up on the rather ramshackle nature of the earlier site, and have been more vigorous in editing images and have greatly reduced the number of photos, hopefully showing just the best of each category. I still have one more gallery to add - general wildlife images (mostly squirrels, frogs, and a few deer) but otherwise the page is pretty complete. Except for a handful of images shot with a CP990, everything is done with Pentax gear. So - take a look. I'd appreciate any feedback about the layout and content. (I took Shel's advice and changed the background to an ~18% grey, which works pretty good I think.) The URL is: http://www.markcassino.com Tally-ho - MCC - - - - - - - - - - - - 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 .
What is the most quiet body?
Lately David Brooks wrote: " ... Super Program ...is a lot noisier than my K1000 or Spotties..." and Ken Archer "...Super Program. There was so much mirror slap and shutter noise that I replaced the mirror pad which was about gone and the light seals. That didn't help. Compared to my ME Supers and Spotmatics, the Super Program is a real "klunker", at least that is what it sounds like. You lose stealth mode after the first shot." I just caught a P30t on ebay and used it first yesterday. The noise is ugly. Making photos of people in front of the railway station I feared someone would mention it, feel disturbed by me taking photos -probably of him- and snatch it off. I mentioned the K1000 is quite loud, too. My MX (I don't own any more) had a nicer noise. The MZ-5N makes some sound because of the motor. I have never used any other camera body. Which camera body would you recommend for doing rather quiet work? Regards Bernd - 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 .
portrait samples (was:Interesting camera setups)
If someone is interested: I surfed along from that japanes site (Link given by JamesRel. 18 Apr 2002 20:51:51 ) to the pentax-fan site. There are some nice galleries on portraits done with our beloved lenses. http://www.pentax-fan.jp/sample.asp Have a nice sunday! Bernd - 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: Your desert-island kit?
That's not easy The last 20 years my MX + M28/2.8 + M100/2.8 have been my most used equipment. Now in a process of having replaced the MX with the MZ-5N and buying some new lenses I think it could be the MZ-5N + 77mm/1.8 lim. (If I could I would srew back to MX + 77mm/1.8 lim.) Regards Bernd --original message-- Date: Mon, 15 Apr 2002 12:09:53 -0400 From: "Mark Erickson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Your desert-island kit? Ok, here's a new question for you on this bright and happy Monday. Say you have to pare your camera gear down to one body and one fixed-focal-length lens for the next couple of years. The body and lens to come from your current gear selection. What will it be, and why? I'll go first: My MZ-S and SMC-A 50mm F2.8 Macro. Why? I love the MZ-S user interface. The 50 is wide enough for at least some people shots, works well as a landscape lens, and is a reasonable macro lens. I'll miss a telephoto lens, but this setup covers most of my productive shooting. --Mark - - - 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: Significant others and Pentax (was: pro or hobby)
In january my wife bought a Pentax optio 430 (from her own money). So I thought it would be the right time to spend my money for the 77mm limited the PDML had me made lust after. There was no serious discussion. (Just a grin now every time I am thinking about what equipment I would like lugging around ) Bernd ---original message--- Date: Thu, 11 Apr 2002 13:31:54 -0400 From: Fred <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Significant others and Pentax (was: pro or hobby) > My EX-wife never "allowed" me freedom or free time to pursue > photography so I was languishing for several years in the mid > nineties. Now she is my EX My current wife supports and > encourages me to have creative outlets. She is my current subject > (semi-willing) for my experimentation with portraiture in my > low-budget home studio (basement). She encouraged me to bid on a > $700+ lens on eBay and was disappointed when I lost but happy when > I won the "consolation prize" of another lens for less money 5 > minutes later. So, in response to your question, I have nothing to > "manage" and have no need to sneak around to purchase lenses, etc. > I feel that I am one of the lucky ones. Christian, if you could clone your wife, you could make a fortune selling copies of her to PDML list members - . Fred - - - 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: pro or hobby
I do it as a hobby. I get my money from working in accounting specially concerned with information-systems. So photography makes a creative part in my life. Regards Bernd >I was wondering how many people on this list are doing photography for a >living and how many are doing it as a hobby. - 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: Stereo Adapter
There are chinese stereo adaptors similar to Pentax ... http://www.pauck.de/marco/photo/stereo/stereo_world/stereo_world.html - 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 .
non-pentax normal lens f=1.2
Hello and HappyEaster! Does anyone know whether the REVUENON 55/1.2 does a suitable quality at f=1.2? The seller in the ebay-item believes the lens was made by Ricoh or Cosina - is it true? I remember that Yoshihiko Takinami likes Ricoh's Rikenon 55mm/1.2 . Are there any comparisons in non-pentax normal lenses with f=1.2 fitting PK-bayonet? Regards Bernd http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1341964288 and another item http://cgi.ebay.de/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1342398910 - 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:My plastic is fantastic!!
Just make some nice pictures of those people with your new lenses and they will like you (I hope). Happy Easter! Bernd >Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 19:01:34 +0100 >From: "Maciej Marchlewski" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: My plastic is fantastic!! > >So now, in addition to my previously owned equipment I'm a happy owner of >M85/2 and M28/2.8. >The tough part is that I have to convince some people that they are happy >with their easter gift - two great lenses :-) >Maciej - 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: Unenable me, please!
When I first thought about what lenses I would like to have I read in some CANON-magazines (for I could get them for no money - that was 25 years ago) and found a report of someone only using a 20mm, 100mm and 200mm lens. At that time I bought three other lenses to complete my stuff. For a very long time I only had 28 - 50 - 100 - 200, just four lenses and I believed to be happy. Then, last year - I went to read the mails of PDML... Now I am getting more and more lenses ... But deep inside there is a little voice that says: You don't need so much stuff but you have to go out and do nice pictures! Regards Bernd (PS: I don't want to miss my FA 24/2.0 and my very new 77/1.8 limited!!!) Date: Mon, 25 Mar 2002 13:45:03 -0500 From: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Unenable me, please! To streamline my gear, I've been shedding lenses and accessories until I have essentially nothing more to shed. Today I sent off my SMC 24/2.8K and my 1.4X-L. That leaves me with 4 bodies, 10 primes (16 fisheye, 20, 28, 35, two 50s, 105 macro, 135, 200, 400), and 1 zoom (a 90-180 1:2 macro). I have one flash, which works on my three TTL bodies. I have no teleconverters. I've decided that I like seeing the aperture in the viewfinder of my KX and XR-P, and I'd have to give that up with a TC. Two bodies have a 2X flip-up magnifier. I wouldn't mind two more 2Xs. I have two cheap ($60-range) Yashica rangefinders. I have a lightweight tripod and a serious tripod, each with a decent head. I have a heavy-duty monopod with a fine head. I have a single quick-release system across all my gear. All that I could conceivably sell is the Refconverter A, since I'll be using my KX for any tripod macro work. I could sell the Kiron 105 macro, but that would leave a big hole between 50 and 135. Anyway, I find myself still scouring the Web for deals on holes in my lineup, real or imagined. I've decided I don't need an 8mm circular fisheye. But I still have no 300. Or a practical zoom, like the Ricoh 28-100/4 that just got away--something to take to the fair or amusement park. Driving in to work today, I heard an ad for a site called Choose to Save. It made me realize how discretionary all these new purchases are, and how I've neglected savings and other family obligations to acquire each "just this once" find. Maybe my wife is wrong that I should get by with just one body and one lens. But Surely I already own an embarrassment of riches. Do I really need a 300/4 or 4.5? Of course not. It's too dim for indoor use anyway, and right now my girls aren't into outdoor team sports. Of course, they probably will be in a year or two, and the 300 I want is scarce but available now. I have no trouble resisting items that are readily available. It's the elusive, buy-me-now-or-lose-me-forever deals that I find hard to pass up. And while forever may be an exaggeration, I can name you a handful of lenses that come around less often than once a year, in all my 100+ links. Will someone help me appreciate what I have and STOP ALREADY? [EMAIL PROTECTED] - mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.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 Users Gallery / march: Tiger!
Hi! nice shot, almost unreal! What kind of teleconverter do you use? Pentax? I recently asked myself what quality KENKO makes. Regards Bernd - 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 70-300mm 4-5.6 DL macro lens.
Hi! While thinking over M80-200 ore F70-210 Zoom I looked for an article from 'photomagazin' 04/99 in the library two days ago. The dates in that test may not show how it is in daily life but I decided that I wouldn't like it because it seems to have evident light-fall-off to the edges and will suffer with flare. Regards Bernd - 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 .
SMC-M 80-200/4.5 vs F 70-210/4-5.6
Hi! I just found a Pentax zoom F 70-210/4-5.6 on german ebay. But I have already a Pentax SMC-M 80-200/4.5 (version 2) I bought last summer. It has nice color rendition but it seems to be not very useful for handheld photos with relative long shutter speeds. And it is so long that my case almost cannot be closed. On bdimitrov-page I noticed that the F 70-210/4-5.6 is only two thirds of the barrel-length. Now I cannot decide: Should I get rid off the M 80-200 and bid for the F 70-210? I would like to know: 1. Is the F 70-210/4.5-5.6 as good or better in optical qualitiy as the M 80-200/4.5 ? (The statements on Stan's page don't allow me to compare the two zooms). 2. How good is manual focusing on the F 70-210/4.5-5.6 ? 3. Is the F 70-210/4.5-5.6 easier to hand held? Please can you help me to anwer these questions or do some recommendation? (ebay runs for five days ...) Regards Bernd - 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-5n -- AutoBracketing?
> 6 : What are the ponderation that the multizone metering system uses and > where are the zones that are measured ? Your manual should contain the pattern of the matrix segments. A complete list of the ponderation you mentioned knows the Asahi Opt. Co., I guess:) The camera should recognize backlight scenes and bright skies for example and compensate for them. It doesn't compensate for the scenes that have large bright or dark areas - it acts in accordance with the 18% gray rule. Therefore the exposure compensation is necessary in such cases. In case of doubts - bracket the exposure. Fortunately you get the easy-to- use AutoBracketing feature with the MZ-5n... Hi Artur, would you like to explain "bracketing" and 18%-rule and "AutoBracketing feature", please?! I suppose there is something I should know because it seemed difficult to me making pics with super-wide-angle-lens and getting low and high light not turning into black and white without tonality. Regards, Bernd - 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-5n
>> 5 : Do you have a trick to use the Snap-in focus feature with >an FA lens ? > >I don't and AFAIK this feature is only possible with manual >focus lenses and a cable release It is only possible with manual focus lenses that's right but you don't need a cable. First I thought there would be something wrong as the camera did not trigger using an MF lens. But then I realized I had not hit the right distance the camera expected. Now I turn off AF-mode when using my SMC-M-lenses. Regards Bernd - 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: M 100 2.8
I have used mine for 20 years on the MX. In combination with a M28 /2.8 it was the sufficient equipment on my tours biking from one youth-hostel to the other. The two lenses produce the same nice pictures giving a certain harmony in a photoshow. Regards, Bernd - 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: Why do you choose or stay in Pentax ?
My first Camera was an Exa Ia, when I joined a "Foto AG" in school (13 years old). I thought of an Agfa non-SLR and my parents and I went off the store with the Exa. After all an SLR! Seven years later I had the money to buy a better camera: the MX. I went into the store thinking of Minolta and got out with a Pentax. Never heard before. But was a nice little thing looking better than Minolta. And I never regretted it! Two years ago I sold the MX to my cousin whos MX made difficulties transporting more than 20 pictures. At this time I had had my MX repaired by Pentax in Hamburg -misfunction of the trigger- and they had changed the bayonet, too (I didn't think it was necessary but they repaired all they could find). It was somewhat heavy to change lenses then. And my cousin only has two lenses and changes seldom so it doesn't matter. In the meantime I had bought the MZ-5N and it feels better in my hand than the MX. And if I want the feeling of metal I go back to my K1000 I chased for a low price in the nineties as reserve. And I never want to change because I am totally satisfied with Pentax using old and new lenses how I want! Bernd - 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: FA 28-70 f/4
To have a constant 4.0 can be an advantage when you use an old non-computer-flash (like I do). So I don't have to think twice on controlling the aperture while changing the focal length. Taking pictures on a wedding for example would be enervating otherwise. Best regards Bernd Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 21:55:36 -0600 From: "Gary Murphy" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: FA 28-70 f/4 I recently acquired the above lens and would like to ask what may be one of those "stupid" questions. I know this lens uses the diaphragm to keep the constant f/4 aperture and was noticing it looks as though if Pentax would have kept it in the full-open position, it would be a f/2.8-f/4. (Or really close to that) My question is, why did Pentax choose to use the diaphragm to have a constant f/4 lens rather than a f/2.8-f/4, which they could, I think, sold for a higher price, or am I missing something? (Wouldn't be the first time) :-) Later, Gary - 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: wide-angle: pictures made with FA*24/2.0 and one example for flare
>> The actual link is: >> http://www.bienenbernd.de >> isn't it? >> (there is a 'n' less than the one you said) >> It doesn't work well with Netscape. Sorry for that. I will install Netscape to test it and to work on that. (The first version of my homepage was made by my son. Now I am trying to loosen from his help. I regret, he has no intention to think of people using Netscape.) >> Were you using the big hood supplied with the lens? Where was the sun? Well, before you asked I was sure I used the big lenshood. But now ... The pictures was taken on the old cementory in Salzburg/Austria, and the sun came from the left from above the trees. Regards, Bernd - 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 .
wide-angle: pictures made with FA*24/2.0 and one example for flare
Hello, I mounted ten pictures made with the FA*24/2.0 on my homepage in a new gallery www.bienenbnernd.de --->>"Galerie" --->> 4th and least gallery The pictures No 5 (with red frame) shows some unexpected flare. In the moment I took this shot I didn't mention it. Who would think of flare when the sun doesn't appear in the picture?! By the way: concerning 'Subject: This List Should Have Warning Labels...': I never thought so much on cameras, lenses, and so on for the last 20 years (when I gave up my own dark-room) since I began looking at the PUG and homepages of its members and at least reading the PDML. Thanks god my wife has her own intensive hobby in sports so she understands emotions in those things. best wishes Bernd - 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 .
ebay endet not quite cheap: A* 85/1.4
Subject: A* 85/1.4 at Ebay Germany http://cgi.ebay.de/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1324841058 EUR 1.110,0027.01.02 16:00:19 MEZ EUR 1.100,0027.01.02 15:59:32 MEZ EUR 890,00 27.01.02 15:06:53 MEZ EUR 500,00 (Start) 23.01.02 13:19:15 MEZ Endet with 1.110 Euro!!! Incredible or normal? I think I better buy the 77/1.8. It's cheaper (perhaps corresponding to the weight ...?) regards Bernd - 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 .
