Re: Pentax LX Battery Cover
Aren't LX's great like that. Try Pentax in Colorado, if you call their 800 number they have a parts department selection, I'm sure that's one they will have. Geoff > Does any one know where I can get a replacement battery compartment cover for > my LX? (There's one on the ground somewhere in the Bronx Zoo, but I've > already looked and can't find that one. At least the day was not ruined, > because the LX still worked). > > Thanks for your help. > > Steve >
RE: Math term
I am not sure what you are looking for when you say class of number, if you mean from a mathematical sense, then: Numbers that can be expressed as fractions (ratios) are called Rational numbers. Numbers that cannot be expressed as fractions (non repeating, non terminating decimals) like PI and the square root of 2, etc. are called Irrational numbers. The set that includes both are called Real numbers. That may be more math than you were looking for, hope it helps. Geoff > I don't really understand what you mean by more accurate? > > In fact EVERY number is a fraction - 1 is just 1/1, 2 is just 2/1, 0.231 > is 231/1000 > > Decimal just means base ten, so 5 is a decimal number too! > > I guess the word you want might be 'mean' as in average, but then you > had that word already... > > > -Original Message- > > From: Mike Johnston [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Sent: 19 February 2003 16:15 > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: Math term > > > > > > I need a little help with terminology. If a guy has a batting > > average of, say, .231, what kind of number is that? Would you > > call it a fraction? Is it called a decimal fraction? Is there > > some other term that's more accurate for this class of number? > > > > If you can help, thanks-- > > > > --Mike > > > > >
SG-60 Question
Sorry to get off the topic politics. But I was wondering about the SG- 60 screen, I recently acquired an extra with a body and was thinking of selling because I like very wide angle lenses. I tried it with my 17mm f4 fish-eye and it looks fine. Boz's site (BTW Thanks and sorry to hear about your decision) says that it is recommended for lenses greater than 28 and wider than 3.5, has anyone else had this experience? Thanks, Geoff
FS Friday (LX, Lenses, etc)
Hi, Im doing a little house cleaning. Lenses Pentax K 24/f2.8 $200 Pentax M 50/f2 $20 Pentax A 135/f2.8 $100 Pentax 17/4 fish-eye $325 Pentax A 28-135/f4 zoom - $250 Pentax A 28-80/3.5-4.5 zoom $115 Takumar-A 28-80 $80 LX and LX related Pentax LX 523xxx Ex++ condition FA-1 finder $425 Pentax LX 532xxx Body only, user condition, no finder or cap, scratched focusing screen, works but needs CLA, sold as is, $235 LX screen SA-23 new in box $22 LX screen SD-11 $20 LX screen SE-20 has small mark $9 LX grip B $35 Misc Filters Hoya 49mm orange - $7 Tiffen 62mm orange - $9 Tiffen 62mm red - $9 Tiffen 62mm polarizer - $15 Hoya 62mm polarizer - $15 Hoya 49mm Sky $5 Vivitar 55mm Polarizer $10 Tiffen 52mm haze $9 Bargain items Pentax M 50/f2 internal dust No caps $5 Pentax M 50/f1.7 internal dust No caps dust $10 Please email me off list with any questions, photos available by request. Will consider any serious offer. Everything I dont sell here will eventually go to ebay. Geoff
RE: Sold Out - GFM, Just made it
After contemplating it and seeing some of the discussion about GFM, I've been too busy to read it all. I decided to register at the last minute, I think I was one of the last as the email I received said you are registered and the event is now sold out. I am looking forward to it. Its sounds like lots of fun. BTW I was planning on bringing my SO, will there be others she can hang out with? Geoff -Original Message- From: Cesar Matamoros II [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2004 9:22 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Sold Out But we will not turn a PDMLer away from enjoying our company Cesar Panama City, Florida -Original Message- From: Bill Owens [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2004 2:31 PM This year's GFM Nature Photo Weekend is sold out. Bill
RE: Sold Out - GFM, Just made it
Should be fun, what's the transport plan? How many people are riding with you? Should we plan on a DC-PDML Convoy? Geoff -Original Message- From: tom [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2004 10:43 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Sold Out - GFM, Just made it > -Original Message- > From: Geoff Moes [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > I think I was one of the last as > the email I received said you are registered and the event is > now sold out. Awesome. tv
RE: Sold Out - GFM, Just made it
Tom, Joining your van-pool sounds good, we will have camping & photo gear and a big cooler. Also tell #7 that she should come, Wendy will be riding down as well. Geoff
RE: Sold Out - GFM, Just made it
Cesar, That is completely unacceptable; in order to maintain your honorary DCPDML status you must fly up here and ride down with us. ;-) Geoff -Original Message- From: Cesar Matamoros II [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2004 11:05 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Sold Out - GFM, Just made it Geoff, You understand if I, as honorary DCPDMLer, do not make the convoy? Traveling from the south, Cesar Panama City, Florida -Original Message- From: Geoff Moes [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2004 5:14 PM Should be fun, what's the transport plan? How many people are riding with you? Should we plan on a DC-PDML Convoy? Geoff -Original Message- From: tom [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2004 10:43 AM > -Original Message- > From: Geoff Moes [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > I think I was one of the last as > the email I received said you are registered and the event is > now sold out. Awesome. tv
GFM - thanks. etc
Wendy and I really enjoyed meeting everyone at GFM. We also wanted to say thanks to Tom V. for driving the whole way down and back, Bill and Phyllis Owens for their hospitality and the use of their "Kitchen" facilities and to all the people who gave Wendy and I transport (Mark, Stan, Bill, Cory, Bob S., Graywolf, and any one I forgot). Also I'd like to convey a special thanks to Nico (the meta-Lurker) for letting me play with his *istD not to mention trusting me with it after a few beers, it is great fun and now I want one, he was also nice enough to burn me a copy of the images I shot, which I will have create a site for them. Also I would like to thank Mark for the use of his F100/2.8 Macro a truly great lens. I hope every one had a safe and pleasant trip back, ours seemed to go by pretty fast. We had good company on our trip; it was fun hearing stories from our commonwealth brethren. Of course all the things that I needed to do before I left are still undone and I am back to my routine. Hope everyone else had good safe trips back. Geoff
RE: DC PDML #9
I wish I could but I'm heading out on vacation for two weeks, maybe next time. Geoff > The more the merrier! It always is a great time. > > Hope you can make it, > > César > > -- -Original Message- > -- From: Ed Mathews [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > -- Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2003 9:59 PM > -- To: 'tom'; 'pdml'; Matamoros, Cesar A.; 'Christian Skofteland'; > -- '[EMAIL PROTECTED] Net'; 'Geoff Moes'; '[EMAIL PROTECTED] com'; 'Jason Vick'; > -- 'Mark Lindamood'; 'Paul Stregevsky'; 'Stephen Moore'; 'Steve > -- Desjardins' > -- Subject: RE: DC PDML #9 > -- > -- > -- I might be up for this. I'll let you know for sure in the > -- next day or > -- so. Sounds like fun. > -- > -- Ed > -- > -- > -Original Message----- > -- > From: tom [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > -- > Sent: Wednesday, July 23, 2003 7:14 PM > -- > To: pdml; Cesar Matamoros; Christian Skofteland; > -- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] Net; Ed Mathews; Geoff Moes; [EMAIL PROTECTED] com; > -- > Jason Vick; Mark Lindamood; Paul Stregevsky; Stephen Moore; > -- > Steve Desjardins > -- > Subject: DC PDML #9 > -- > > -- > > -- > When: Monday July 28th, 7:30 p.m. > -- > Where: Hard Times College Park > -- > http://www.hardtimes.com/collegepark.htm > -- > Who: So far it's me, Christian and Cesar. > -- > > -- > tv > -- > > -- > > -- > > -- > > --
Re: OT Virus warning (no hoax beleive me) :-(
I came back from vacation and found that my computer was acting funny, after suspecting that my house sitter had installed something I figured out that it was this virus. It was really just an annoyance under Windows 2000. Here's a site I found that has a nice step by step and links to the appropriate places for each os version. http://www.bigblackglasses.com/Article.aspx?Article=342 Geoff > Dave, > Go to Symantec's site and go to "Security Response". The very first virus > listed "Blaster Worm" should link to an analysis page and give you links > regarding how to combat the virus etc. > > Remember that this virus was built for and targets WindowsXP but can also > attack any other Windows O/S in time. > > Good luck, > Dave > > Original Message: > - > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Date: Tue, 12 Aug 2003 13:32:05 US/Eastern > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: OT Virus warning (no hoax beleive me) :-( > > > Thanks Don. > I updated Norton last week,Wednesday/Thursday.I'll check for something when > i get home. > I went to the link Mark supplied but there are a number of patches > there.Which one did you > load up.Is it > the MS patch or something from Norton.??? > I wonder if this is why i am also having one hell of a time connecting to > inter.net.Keeps > telling me it > cannot resolve the server,but it also gives a 1-800 # to call. > > Dave(panic mode)Brooks > > > I read that booting is one of the things this new > virus does. I updated my > > anti-virus definitions and got the patch today. > > > > Don > > ___ > > Dr E D F Williams > > http://personal.inet.fi/cool/don.williams > > Author's Web Site and Photo Gallery > > Updated: July 31, 2003 > > > > > > > > > > > mail2web - Check your email from the web at > http://mail2web.com/ . > > >
Re: LX Rebuild (was Re: LX on eBay -- worth buying?)
Did you request this as a rebuild or did you specify each thing you wanted them to do to it? Geoff > At 05:24 PM 10/25/2001 -0400, Geoff Moes wrote: > >What exactly is a rebuild, what does it include and how much does it > >run? > > When I sent this LX back to ebay they basically replaced almost every > mechanical component in the camera related to the mirror and shutter so I > ended up with the latest shutter curtain, new mirror box, etc. It was about > $130 on top of the cost of the CLA.. I don't have the invoice handy but > IIRC it was less than $300 and more than $250 :-) > > David< > - > 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 .
300mm Lens
Hi, I was contemplating getting a 300mm Lens. I use LXs and MXs so I was thinking of getting a manual focus lens. There is an SMC M 300mm f4 on ebay right now that I was thinking of bidding on. I was also thinking of getting a 2x tele-converter to use in conjunction with it. I wanted to get some opinions on the variations of 300mm lenses (excluding the the f2.8, too big and too expensive), what is the best and how much do they go for? Is the A better then the M? Are they compatible with a 2x converter and can you get good results with that combination. Also a 300mm sold on ebay a while back, it was listed as a Greenstar, what is Greenstar? Thanks, Geoff - 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: Attention CANADIANS (MZ-s)
B&H in New York has them for $799 last time I checked. They have a 14day return policy as long as the item is mint and returned with all the packaging. They ship by Fed Ex. Also as for Baltimore, the stores here in the DC Metro area seem to have them, although I haven't looked lately, but I know Penn Camera in Tysons had one every time I was in there. Geoff Date sent: Wed, 31 Oct 2001 23:20:53 -0800 Subject:Re: Attention CANADIANS (MZ-s) From: Stan Halpin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Send reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > I had expressed an interest in the MZ-S, the independent local corner photo > store got one in and the owner called to let me know. I put it on lay-away a > few weeks later, then bought it after about a month. That was in Late July? > In mid-September he had another in his showcase, along with a 645n. So > everything IS up to date here in Kansas City. [price was/is $960.] > > Stan > > > From: "Ed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Date: Tue, 30 Oct 2001 14:41:03 -0500 > > Subject: RE: Attention CANADIANS (MZ-s) > > > > No, that's not it. No store in Baltimore has ever had even one. When I > > wanted to see one, I had to call the rep and meet him at a store. I'd > > like to try one again since they've upgrade the firmware, and there is > > not one to be found anywhere. Nobody's ever had one or even seen one, > > and I don't like the thought of having to call the rep again just > > because nobody's got one. It's pathetic. If only Caesar's batteries > > hadn't been dead. > > > > Thanks, > > Ed > > http://lightandsilver.com > > > >> -Original Message- > On Behalf Of Bill Owens > >> Sent: Tuesday, October 30, 2001 9:22 AM > >> Subject: Re: Attention CANADIANS (MZ-s) > >> > >> > >> AFAIK, I got the only one in Charlotte when I got mine in > >> August. Could it be that sales have exceeded expectations? > >> > >> Bill, KG4LOV > >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >> > >>> That's amazing. I live near a major metropolitan area in > >> the US and > >>> there's not an MZ-S in any store within 50 miles. > >>> > >>> Thanks, > >>> Ed > >>> http://lightandsilver.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: Light Boxes & Loupes
I recently purchased a Fuji 4x loupe, which is very crisp and clear. It was about $70-80 locally at Penn in Vienna VA (A store that seems to come up a lot on this list). I compared it with a few others including a Schnieder, I thought the Fuji had less distortion at the edges and I do believe that the lens is glass. I am very happy with it. I have also recently tried my LX FE-1 finder as a Loupe, I wanted more than 4x and the FE-1 was sitting there so I tried it. It actually seems to work OK, has anyone else tried this? The coating does seem to give colors a cooler appearance. Im guessing its something like 6x (I dont know) As for light tables I recently acquired the Porta-trace 5K 11x18 for about the same price as the loupe from B&H, its OK, it seems to get a little dimmer on the sides, but I am happy with it plus you can fit a full 36+ roll of slides in two slide pages on it. Or more realistically in my case, I can have one side stacked with slide pages and use the other for viewing. BTW the two stores I mentioned are my film buying stores. Geoff - 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: MX Focusing Screens
I've heard that in order to use LX screens in an MX you need to have the meter recalibrated since the screens are brighter and the meter reads from behind the screen. This could probably be confirmed through experimentation. It also raises the question are the LX screens consistent in there brightness or the recalibration only be valid for certain screens? Geoff Date sent: Thu, 22 Nov 2001 03:20:56 -0800 From: Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Pentax List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject:MX Focusing Screens Send reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > It's been said that the LX screens are interchangeable with the MX > screens, except that they are somewhat "brighter". Will the readings > taken with an MX meter result in under or over exposure when using the > LX screens? Under, right? > -- > Shel Belinkoff > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/pow/enter.html > http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/cameras/pentax_repair_shops.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 . - 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: Which 100 mm Macro ?
I'm glad to here that. I have been contemplating buying the A 100 2.8, if I am ever lucky enough to find it. What should I expect to pay for one in good condition? Geoff Date sent: Sun, 02 Dec 2001 07:48:07 -0800 From: Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:Re: Which 100 mm Macro ? Send reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Hi Dave ... > > The Pentax A 100/2.8 is a real jewel ... a joy to use, remarkably sharp, > very nice bokeh based on a couple of tests. A little spendy, perhaps, > when compared to the off-brands and slower, more plastic lenses, but, > IMHO, worth every penny. Others may be satisfactory, but I've no > experience with them. If you can, try a few and compare the results. > > Dave Weiss wrote: > > > > C'mon, now pdml'ers, one opinion on macros? Do we only talk about digital, > > gruesome deaths, taxes, etc. anymore? > > -- > Shel Belinkoff > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/pow/enter.html > http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/cameras/pentax_repair_shops.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 . - 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: Which 100 mm Macro ?
Rob, Stan, Thanks for the info. That's exactly what I was looking for. Great detail, Rob. Looks like $500 is the min (Ouch). I monitor ebay in the same way but I never write anything down, maybe I should start. Geoff Date sent: Sun, 02 Dec 2001 21:24:59 -0600 Subject:Re: Which 100 mm Macro ? From: Stan Halpin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Send reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Last spring or early summer someone on this list laughingly pointed out one > of these lenses available on a store's web site at an absurd (?) price. I > immediately went and bought the lens (it was either $500 or $600) and have > had it pretty much permanently mounted on one of my cameras every since. If > it was $500 I was at the low end of the current price range, if it was $600 > I was toward the high end. In either case, money well spent. > > Stan > > > From: "Rob Studdert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Organization: AudioBias Systems Engineering > > Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Date: Mon, 3 Dec 2001 10:58:07 +1000 > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Subject: Re: Which 100 mm Macro ? > > > > On 2 Dec 2001 at 15:37, Geoff Moes wrote: > > > >> I have never seen one for sale, so I am trying to gage what price I > >> should pay, if I luck out. Can any one tell me what they have payed > >> or what price they have seen it listed at? > > > > Hi Geoff, > > > > As a guide, I kept the following details from recent eBay auctions of the > > A100/2.8 macro: > > > > 3/04/2000 $870.00 > > 12/03/2001 $554.41 > > 23/04/2001 $500.00 > > 23/05/2001 $626.00 > > 25/05/2001 $528.27 > > > > > > Cheers, > > > > > > > > > > > > Rob Studdert > > HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA > > Tel +61-2-9554-4110 > > UTC(GMT) +10 Hours > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.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 . > - > 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: $ of LX finder (standard)
I've seen a few on ebay, I don't track the actual values like some of the other PDML'ers. But I think the FA-1 goes for about $75 and up depending on condition, box, etc. Also try an ebay search on completed items, always a good way to see what has sold recently, although they get dropped fairly quickly. Geoff Date sent: Sun, 9 Dec 2001 22:24:48 +0100 From: Frantisek Vlcek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:$ of LX finder (standard) Send reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Hi, >what is the used price (I WTB) a normal LX finder? I have an >opportunity to buy an LX body without a finder for a reasonable >price, but I know the finders are harder to get locally. Anybody >selling one? (preferably in or near Europe) > >Thanks > > Good light, > Frantisek Vlcek > - > 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: LX located
Thanks! Just snagged the 300. I've been looking for the A*300 for a while. It was $375 in case w/caps for an 8+, seems like a very reasonable price. Well see when I get it, I bought an MX there a while ago but it was broken. They were great about taking back and reimbursing me though. I think they might have done themselves a disservice by not listing it as the Greenstar on their website, hopefully that is the reason for the low price. Geoff Date sent: Wed, 2 Jan 2002 13:18:42 -0500 From: "Collin Brendemuehl" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PDML" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject:LX located Send reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > At my fequent lunch-stop, www.mpex.com, > there's a Pentax LX and Winder. Body could > definitely use a cleaning. A bit dusty, > and some corrosion on the shoe contacts (FA-1). > Appears to be a bit of bumper wear as well. > > Winder is in nice shape. > > They also still have an A* 300/4 in case, and > a KX with a dead meter. > > Collin > - > 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 .
300/4 A* Questions
I just got it today, thanks again to Collin. It seems like it is a pretty decent one, although the shade is kind of beat up. You also solved the mystery of how you knew so much about mpexs stock beyond what they post on their site. I am sorry to hear about Dave Thomas it sounds like he was the decent guy he portrayed. The questions are: What is the deal the focus beyond infinity? Also I have heard thee are some issues about the lens being sharp wide open. At what aperture is the lens sharper, is there any info on the web that someone can direct me to? Thanks, Geoff - 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: 300/4 A* Questions
Fred, I will be curious to hear what you come up with. One of the main features I wanted was smaller size and lighter weight, and I believe this is one of the smaller 300mm lenses. I was planning on traveling with this lens, even though taking it goes against my travel light philosophy. Geoff > > Also I think I heard the 300/4.5 was sharper wide open. I guess > > you gain sharpness by loosing a half stop. > > Geoff: > > I recently picked up an F* 300/4.5 in great shape, but I still > haven't gotten around to comparing it to the M*/A* 300/4. From what > I have heard here on the PDML, the 300/4.5 might indeed be sharper > wide open than the 300/4 wide open - time will tell. (And the > tripod mount on the F* is a real plus.) However, sometimes that > extra half-stop of light can be significant, especially when > hand-holding a 300mm lens in less than ideal light. And, the 300/4 > must be infinitely better at f/4 than the 300/4.5 would be at f/4, > right? > > 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 . - 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: Sending LX's to Reform School - US or Canada?
Fred, I asked this same question of the list a while back. Several people remarked that due to the lists complaints that Colorado has gotten their act together. As for things to ask, I just boxed up my LX to put in the mail to Colorado, havent mailed it yet. It is my oldest (to me) and most beat up, bought as demo model back when I couldnt afford a new one, I should have held out for a new one. I am asking them to do a CLA/Rebuild to bring the camera up to spec and asking them if they can do some cosmetic repairs like replace the top and base plates and DOF Preview button. I even asked if I could get the hollow shutter lock. If they do everything I ask it will be like a new camera. That is if I dont suffer from sticker shock when I get the estimate. I didnt ask for the new mirror box or new shutter, but now I wonder if I should. Good thing I havent sent it yet. Thanks Fred. Pentax Colorados address, from there website is: Pentax Corporation Attention: Service 35 Inverness Drive East Englewood CO 80112 Geoff > OK, it's finally time to get a couple of the older LX's repaired. > Both now suffer from sticky mirror syndrome (although both had > worked well for a long time before taking ill), so they obviously > need a CLA, as a minimum. I've been putting off rejuvenating them, > but I suppose I really should get them fixed before any of the other > LX's misbehave. > > The question is this, though: Should I send them to Pentax in > Colorado, or to Pentax in Mississauga, or to Pentax in Vancouver? > I'm located in the US of A, so Denver (Englewood, actually, I think) > would be the "logical" choice. However, having heard various tales > of variable service there, and having (I think) heard better reports > from one or the other Canadian shops, I wouldn't mind sending the > LX's back and forth across the friendly American/Canadian border, if > that resulted in better service for a couple of ol' friends. > > So, just before I put the destination address on the shipping box, > just where should I address it to? Thanks in advance for your usual > helpful PDML advice. > > 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 . - 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: getting LX - worth it? (repairs,...)
The LX is a fine camera. However, It is not the most modern camera and cannot do many automatic things. I personally like manual cameras; the only SLRs I own are MXs and LXs. The question to buy one or not should be based on what you can afford and what your needs are. The LX has some distinct draw backs, if you need a quiet camera you may no want the LX, on the other hand if you are shooting a lot of low light stuff then you might want it. I personally love it, if you want a good mostly manual camera and can afford it and the repairs, if necessary, then get it. I think people, especially Americans suffer from the me too mentality. They all have X so I should buy X. If you do decide to get one, either buy one that has been recently CLAd or a later model with serial numbers 533 or 535, if a 538 exists it is probably worth it, although I have seen a lot of people make mistakes with the serial numbers. So I wouldnt be surprised that it was a 528 or a 533, I have a 523 that I though was a 529 for a while. Geoff - 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: 300/4 A* Questions
Sounds like I picked the right one for the weight/size requirement. I have heard the focusing distance issue before. Why does that matter to so many people. I bought this lens to shoot things that are far away not close. Geoff > You will barely find a lighter all-metal made 300mm > lens. The major disadvantage of the A/M*300/4 is the > minimum focusing distance of only 4m. I would > recommend adding a K50mm extension tube or a > 'helicoic' (adjustable) extension tube K. This will > decrease the minimum focusing distance to 2.8m or so. > Alexander > Send FREE video emails in Yahoo! Mail! > http://promo.yahoo.com/videomail/ > - > 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: 300/4 A* Questions
If I use the extention tubes, what are the other effects. Do I loose the ablility to focus to infinity, does it increase magnification of the lens? Thanks, Geoff - 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: LX Meter Readout
Does anyone know what the maximum shuter length is on the LX on auto. I have read somewhere (the manual I think) that it is 250 seconds, however, I also remember reading on the web some one sayingthat they did a 45 minute exposure on auto. Also is this something that changed over course of production. Thanks, Geoff From: "Skofteland, Christian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject:RE: LX Meter Readout Date sent: Thu, 18 Oct 2001 09:14:48 -0400 Send reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > From everything I've read on the LX I've only found that the indicated > shutter speed when you are in "Automatic" is an approximation since the > speeds are "stepless". I rarely use the automatic mode but recently I > decided to test the limits in rapidly changing light. If anyone is > interested I threw this web page together this morning: > http://photography.skofteland.net/lx_meter.htm > > Christian Skofteland > - > 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: manual k-mount body
I would highly recommend the MX, its an extremely compact and fully mechanical semi-pro model. Its simple and has some nice features. Its my favorite camera (after the LX). You can get a decent one on ebay for about $150. You wont regret it. I have several, I even dropped down some concrete stairs, it looked like hell, but still worked. Just beware that the light seal foam on the lens mount and back door deteriorate and need to be replaced. Geoff From: "Emmanuel Ingelsten" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject:manual k-mount body Date sent: Sat, 20 Oct 2001 18:33:37 +0200 Send reply to: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > hi! > > i'm looking into getting a manual k-mount backup body and i wonder if anyone has a >suggestion which to get. if you have a link to a site with descriptions of pentax >k-mount bodies streangths and weaknesses that would also be very helpful! > > i havn't yet made up my mind as to how much i'm willing to pay. but defenitley not >more than 200$, preferbly not more than 100$. when i've been browsing ebay.com i've >seen several ME & ME super as well as K-1000 around 100$ so maybe that's what I >should get. > > any suggestions and comments are welcome! > > e-man > > -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- -- > http://eman.sphosting.com - my website > - > 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: debating on buying an mx....
The mirror box foam light seals and back door light seals degrade also. Not an expensive fix. Also check the view finder (focusing screen and mirror) for the greasy black deposits from the degraded foam. If these problems occur, the shop selling it may fix them for you or adjust the price. Also the flash hot shoe often won't work sometimes. You might want to bring your own lens and flash to test it out, one advantage over ebay. They are great cameras when they are in good working order. Geoff > - Original Message - > From: "Paul C" > Subject: debating on buying an mx > > > > Hi all, > > > > Today I came across a used black MX at a local camera store, > and I'm > > debating on whether to buy it or not. Its pretty beat up, lots > of brassing > > and missing one of the screw-in covers on the bottom(not the > battery cover), > > but no dents, they're asking $175 CAN. To me, this seems like > a pretty good > > deal from what I've seen on ebay, but then again, most of the > bodies on ebay > > were in pretty good condition. Does anyone know of anything to > watch out for > > when buying a used MX? Any advice would be much appreciated! > > Watch out for the meter not working, the film advance not > working, the shutter not working (unfortunately, this will pass > casual inspection), and the meter (if it works) not shutting > off. > > According to my repair guy, the MX meters are failure prone > based on age. Apparently the electronics don't age well. The > shutter curtain threads are prone to stretching and falling off > their pulleys. The film advance mechanism can get loose > (sometimes an easy fix, just pull the bottom plate and tighten > the bolt on the bottom of the film take up spool). The meter not > shutting off is a bit more of a job, as the front cover under > the shutter button needs to be pulled off and the length of the > shutter actuator bar has to be adjusted. > William Robb > - > 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 .
