Re: Wanted to Buy

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

Teach the value of fast lenses early. F2.8 should be the slowest in the bag.
- Original Message - 
From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Sent: Monday, November 21, 2005 1:51 PM
Subject: Re: Wanted to Buy


> Kevin
> Is this the mf or AF model.
> F2.8  is to good for a learner. Now maybe for me:-)
>
> Dave
>
>> This one time, at band camp,
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> >
> > > So, i thought another lens would be inorder for her. She has my
old 35-70 FA and i
> > > thought i
> > > would ask if someone has an F or FA 70-200 or 80-200 AF lens that they
are thinking of
> > > selling.
> > >
> > > Thought i would ask here first, and if not i'll explore ebay. I can
offer MO or
> cheque.
> I
> > > still don't trust
> > > paypal etc.
> >
> > I have a Tokina 80-200 2.8 that is coming up pre xmas.
> > It is in excellent condition and was purchased from another list member.
> >
> > Kind regards
> > Kevin
> >
> >
> > -- 
> > "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch.
> > Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote."
> >
>
>
>
>
>

Re: Outake

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

Good shot! Lots of character even though he's displaying dark side strap.
- Original Message - 
From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Pentax Discuss" 
Sent: Sunday, November 20, 2005 9:58 AM
Subject: Peso: Outake


> I did a group picture of a family I have known for about 30 years last
> night.
> Roy is one of the people who more or less mentored me into making quality
> pictures.
> We would go out and shoot the same locations with each other, sometimes
> shooting every day for weeks on end, then dissapearing into the darkroom
for
> several hours and later meeting for coffee and comparing contact sheets
and
> work prints.
> He got me involved in bothe medium format and large format cameras, and in
> fact, my B&J view camera came from him, as did the 4x5 enlarger I had been
> using up until I shut my darkroom down three years ago.
>
> Quickie grayscale conversion then some levels adjusting was done.
>
> Meet Roy.
> http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/portraits/b_w9902.html
>
> William Robb
>
>
>

Re: Photo Vest

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

Not personally, but these are common in hot industrial environments and work
very well.
- Original Message - 
From: "Feroze" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Sent: Tuesday, November 01, 2005 6:02 PM
Subject: Photo Vest


> Any of you guys tried use this as vest:
>
> http://www.stacoolvest.com/applications/
>
> its 2am here, and its 28°C/82°F already, and
> its not yet proper summer
>
> Feroze
>
>

Re: Forest interior

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

Beautifully done!
- Original Message - 
From: "Jostein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2005 11:58 AM
Subject: PESO: Forest interior


> 
> This is one i'd very much like to hear your opinion on.
> 
> Be warned, the file size is about 270 Kb, and image dimensions is ca. 
> 1000x550 pixels. I've tried to preserve some detail from the original, 
> which is ca. 14 Mpix, stitched from 4 exposures.
> 
> http://www.oksne.net/paw/stitched_skoginterior.html
> 
> Thanks,
> 
> Jostein
> 
> 

Re: how to mark nylon filter wallets?

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

If you have a label printer use black on white tape.Will stick to anything.
Mine is Brother, but there are many out there like P-Touch etc.
- Original Message - 
From: "Tom Reese" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Sent: Saturday, October 15, 2005 7:44 AM
Subject: how to mark nylon filter wallets?


> I have some four-pocket nylon filter wallets that I keep my most used
> threaded filters in (polarizing, ND, enhancing, sky and 81 series). Four
> wallets with different size filters in each. I need to mark the outside of
> the wallets with the filter size so I know which is which. Does anyone
have
> any experience marking nylon fabric? Nail polish? Burning with a soldering
> iron? Some other method?
>
> Thanks for any help you can offer.
>
> Tom Reese
>
>

Re: Pentax winder me II - who had used?

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

Have used MEII winder for 25 years on Super A, very good feel, too loud for
skittish wildlife at close range. Keeping body and winder well lubed helps
noise level.
- Original Message - 
From: "Derek" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: ; 
Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 10:15 AM
Subject: RE: Pentax winder me II - who had used?


> I have had my ME-II winder for about 20 years on my ME Super, and
ergonomically, I don't think any camera fits better in my hand.  The winder
makes the ME Super easy and comfortable to hold.  The only downside is that
while the ME Super is probably the quietest Pentax camera (at least in terms
of shutter) ever made, the ME-II winder will wake the dead.  However, even
with the winder attached and turned on, if you need stealth, just pressing
the shutter release on the ME Super body (as the body shutter release stays
on manual even if winder is on).  The switches for the winder are up by the
trigger button, so it is easy to turn on and off.  I still use the ME Super
just because if fits so well in my hand with the winder.
>
> I have not had any problems with the ME-II winder and would highly
recommend it.
>
> Derek
>
>
> > The ME-II winder works very well with The ME Super and almost all other
> > "M" bodies designed for a winder.
> > Also work well with the Super A/Program.
> > It gives a good feel and grip to the camera.
> > It is however quite loud, sounds just like you'd expect an older winder
to
> > sound.
> > The nice thing though is that you can turn it off and use the camera
> > manually,
> > just using the winder for a grip and to add some weight to the camera.
> > I still own 2 of these but don't use them much anymore, when I need
auto-
> > wind I grab the ZX-5n or one of the PZ bodies.
> >
> > Don
> >
> > > -Original Message-
> > > From: tomecz na o2 [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > > Sent: Tuesday, September 06, 2005 7:12 AM
> > > To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
> > > Subject: Pentax winder me II - who had used?
> > >
> > >
> > > Hallo, i can buy at reasonable price pentax winder me II, but I
> > > do not have possibility to check how me super cooperate with it.
> > > I mean does the system lay in hand well, how about quietness when
> > > it works, ergonomics. Have somebode used it and use it still or
> > > rather do you usually detach winder. thanks
> > >
> >
>
>

Re: A new poll: Your first pentax?

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

ME Super with A50 f1.7, stolen, replaced with Super Program, A50 f1.2, Kiron
24mm f2. Went nuts collecting after that.
- Original Message - 
From: "Sid Barras" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Pentax discussion list Pentax discussion" 
Sent: Friday, July 08, 2005 7:32 PM
Subject: A new poll: Your first pentax?


> The "favorite" pentax poll generated lots of good stuff. Got me to
> thinking about my first pentax.
>
> Mine was a P 30t, but came as a gift, so I don't know if it counts.
> The first one of my own choosing was a spotmatic, a real "user" off
> ebay, and it came with a 20 pound sack full of lenses-- the 28(3.5),
> 50(1.4), 105(2.8), 135(3.5) and 200(4)super taks. The fifty was a
> "user" too, but the others were near mint, with cases. Since then,
> I've been a fan (as described by Bob Blakely) of pentax equipment.
> I've owned nearly every body, and as many lenses as a poor amateur
> can afford.
>
> Sid B in cajunland.
>
>

Re: Camera bags (yet again)

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

Banana Republic photo vest, if you can locate one.
- Original Message - 
From: "Graywolf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Sent: Sunday, June 19, 2005 12:43 PM
Subject: Re: Camera bags (yet again)


> Or a Safari Jacket. Cabelas carries a nice one for under $50.
> 
> http://cabelas.com  Search for Safari Jacket.
> 
> 
> graywolf
> http://www.graywolfphoto.com
> "Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof"
> ---
> 
> 
> William Robb wrote:
> > 
> > - Original Message - From: "Scott Loveless"
> > Subject: Camera bags (yet again)
> > 
> > 
> >>
> >> Any recommendation on a small, easily accessible bag, designed with
> >> mobility in mind?
> > 
> > 
> > A photo vest.
> > I had a nice one, till my wife swiped it.
> > Four individual lens pockets, and enough other pockets to hold a spare 
> > body, loads of film and probably lunch as well.
> > 
> > William Robb
> > 
> > 
> 
> 
> -- 
> No virus found in this outgoing message.
> Checked by AVG Anti-Virus.
> Version: 7.0.323 / Virus Database: 267.7.8/22 - Release Date: 6/17/2005
> 
> 

Re: Where to get a grip for the LX?

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

Not reasonable!
- Original Message - 
From: "Tom Reese" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Sent: Monday, June 20, 2005 10:06 AM
Subject: Re: Where to get a grip for the LX?


> Don Sanderson asked:
>
> "Anyone know of anywhere, preferably in the US, that
> still stocks the A or B grip for the LX."
>
> KEH has a used excellent condition B grip for $59.00.
>
>
http://www.keh.com/shop/product.cfm?bid=PK&cid=18&sid=newused&crid=11293894
>
> I have no idea whether that price is reasonable.
>
> Tom Reese
>
>

Re: SuperA/ProgramA and MotorA

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

Like to know how to respond off list when no mail or link is offered?
- Original Message - 
From: "Thibouille" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2005 6:21 AM
Subject: FS: SuperA/ProgramA and MotorA


> * SuperA in good shape. Has brassing but no other problem. 120 euros.
> * MotorA in very good state. Comes with BatteryPack A. 100 euros.
> 
> Will go to Ebay if no one's interested.
>  
> --
> Thibouille
> --
> *ist-D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX and KR-10x ...
> 
> 

Re: PESO - Mom at 90 - More Hands

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

More hands! Close to sacred capture, show us more!
- Original Message - 
From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Sent: Thursday, May 26, 2005 6:21 PM
Subject: PESO - Mom at 90 - More Hands


> A little depressed about the gas pump, which I have discovered I have
> absolutely no desire to reshoot, here's one more before I bow out for a
couple of
> weeks.
>
> Mom at 90 - More Hands
>
> http://members.aol.com/eactivist/PAWS/pages/morehands.htm
>
> No more PESOs for 2-3 weeks. Busy, busy, here.
>
> Comments accepted, naturally. I may or may not agree. :-)
>
> Later, Marnie aka Doe
>
>

Re: Enablement of LXen Proportions

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

Wow! We have true romance on the list!
- Original Message - 
From: "Andre Langevin" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Sent: Monday, April 25, 2005 12:48 PM
Subject: Re: Enablement of LXen Proportions


> >It came with the prism with no hotshoe, but upon
> >switching prisms with my old one, flash engagement is now a reality
> >again.  And, I have a second body (my old one) that does everything
> >but flash.
> >
> >frank the happy boy
> 
> Good news.  I was to suggest trying to find a FA-2 (no hot-shoe) for 
> your first LX.  Now, you know how good-looking is the LX with the 
> clean-cut head.
> 
> Andre
> 
> 

Re: Refconverter A and a MX

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

Perhaps the MX and RefA might have a compatability problem? RefM would be of
the same manufacturing period as MX. Have only the RefM so can't be sure but
your posting would suggest just that.
- Original Message - 
From: "Pawel Bartuzi" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Sent: Thursday, February 10, 2005 7:08 PM
Subject: Refconverter A and a MX


> I would like to ask refconverter A owners here on the list: does your
> refconverter stay at 90 angle in relation to a camera back or does it go
> down a little? Mine looks as if it looked into viewfinder a little from
> under the center of a viewfinder (like in
> www.pentax.ca/support/manual_pdfs/accessories/REFConverter.pdf
> 
> - I _think_ I can see that the bottom of the refconverter is not at 90
> angle with the MX back). Also, when looking with x2 magnification I see
> that the center of a frame (the split image) is not centered in the
> refconverter but rather in a lower part of the refconverters field of
> view. Is it normal?
>
> Pawel
>
>

Re: Finally - enabled

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

You have a very nice body. Get the data back if you need it, or the ME2
winder(if you need it). This is a Pentax "keeper".
- Original Message - 
From: "Alexandru-Cristian Sarbu" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: 
Sent: Tuesday, January 18, 2005 8:52 AM
Subject: Finally - enabled


> Hi,
> I just wanted to tell somebody... well, few hundred people are enough

> I've just took back my ME Super from the repair shop. It's cleaned
> mostly (but now the focusing screen is dirty , some foam goo
> managed to get there), foam replaced and it seems to work.
> Unfortunatelly that screen will have to remain dirty (well, it's only
> a corner, but still... ).
> I couldn't stop thinking how small it is... smaller than my MZ6+BG-FG;
> yet it feels good and it have a nice viewfinder. It looks nice paired
> with my FA 50mm f/1.7.
> I will try to shoot a roll those days... after I'll figure out how to
> load/unload it 
> Alex Sarbu
>
>

Re: Z1 grip

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

Does anyone know how to contact WPCamEngineering? The address on the site
won't go for us.
- Original Message - 
From: "Trevor Bailey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, December 12, 2004 5:25 AM
Subject: RE: Z1 grip


> http://www.wdcamengineering.com/pentax.htm
>
> Try This
>
> Hooroo.
> Regards, Trevor
> Australia
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Thibs [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Sunday, 12 December 2004 10:07 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Z1 grip
>
>
> Any idea where to find an FDP grip? Seems hard to find on Ebay.
>
> BTW, didn't someone come up with a home made battery grip for his Z1? I
> could be much interested.
>
> ---
> Thibouille
>
>
>
>

Re: eBays new "Questions from other buyers" thingy.

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

Have watched this happen often since the change. This is becoming
inflationary! Contact Greenspan!
- Original Message - 
From: "Don Sanderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "PDML" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, December 08, 2004 7:44 AM
Subject: eBays new "Questions from other buyers" thingy.


> So, a guy has a "Takumar" lens for sale on eekBay.
> I ask him whether it's Auto, Super or SMC.
> He responds SMC, great.
> But now ALL the buyers can see this on the auction page.
> The price'll go way up.
> Don doesn't get his super, devious, informed, clever, good deal.
> Poor, poor me.  :-(
> Has anyone discovered a "super, devious, informed, clever" way
> around this?
> I'm not sure I like the idea of an informed person raising the
> price for sellers just by asking the right questions.
>
> Perhaps instead, I should have asked for a better pic of the
> front of the lens? (Doh!)
>
> Don (Sulking now, not nearly as clever as I thought.)
>
>

Re: One Last Film Body Survey

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

Body in black anodized aluminum or magnesium, feels like Super A with Motor
Drive A attached except lighter weight, LX FB/FC finder, or interchangeable,
TTL, DX, databack, digital back, 5 fps, "A" mode.
- Original Message - 
From: "Collin Brendemuehl" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, October 20, 2004 9:03 AM
Subject: One Last Film Body Survey


> If Pentax were to produce one last new film cameras, what would you want
it to be?
>
> My choice would be something like the LX but cut cost by eliminating the
removable finder and use a different mirror bumper system that doesn't need
regular maintenance (sticky mirror).  Add the other modes, "A" interface,
and a spot meter & we're set.  Probably a $500 body.  But built to last a
lifetime.
>
> Personally, the AF cameras of Pentax haven't excited me.  They're either
too plasticky (ZX/MZ) or too difficult to hold (PZ/Z).  But I've not having
held the MZ-S yet.  Maybe a scaled-down, affordable MZ-S would be useful as
well.
>
> Sincerely,
>
> C. Brendemuehl
> 
> 'Politics is supposed to be the second oldest profession. I have come to
realize that it bears a very close resemblance to the first.'   Ronald
Reagan
>
>
>
>
>
> 
> Sent via the WebMail system at mail.safe-t.net
>
>
>
>
>
>

Re: Pentax SMC-M 35mm f/2.0 lens

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

Please send your address for payment for the F28/2.8. Hal Davis
- Original Message - 
From: "Joe Wilensky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, July 28, 2004 9:14 AM
Subject: FS: Pentax SMC-M 35mm f/2.0 lens


> I finally, finally found an A series 35mm f/2 lens on eBay, so I'm 
> putting my M series one up for sale.
> 
> I originally purchased it in bargain condition from KEH, which as 
> usual means the glass is beautiful and there's only a bit of visible 
> external wear on the sharp edges of the lens barrel (aperture ring, 
> etc.). Includes front and rear caps. A beautiful compact lens that 
> gives you all the speed you need for available light shooting!
> 
> $125 plus shipping.
> 
> Joe
> 
> -- 
> 
> Joe Wilensky
> Staff Writer
> Communication and Marketing Services
> 1150 Comstock Hall
> Cornell University
> Ithaca, NY 14853-2601
> 
> e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> tel: 607-255-1575
> fax: 607-255-9873
> 
> 

Re: Beautiful SF1n kit w/lens choice and Voigtlander Perkeo 120 folder

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

We mage an offer and asked for an address. Please advise if we have a deal
and where to send payment(SFXn entire kit).
- Original Message - 
From: "Joe Wilensky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 22, 2004 12:30 PM
Subject: FS: Beautiful SF1n kit w/lens choice and Voigtlander Perkeo 120
folder


> I'll post these again Friday, but here's the early notice:
>
> Pentax SF1n, beautiful condition. I can't tell this one from new.
> Perfect working condition -- definitely a low-mileage body. Includes
> eyecup cover, hot shoe cover, cable release cover, along with
> everready case, strap and extra AA battery grip. Also includes
> original manual. Choice of SMC-F 50mm f/1.7 lens or SMC-F 28-80 zoom
> (the SMC one, not the Pentax F/Takumar F version), or both. I'll
> include a battery as well.
>
> Price: $150 body alone, $180 with 50mm lens, $200 with 28-80, or $225
> with both lenses.
>
>
> Also for sale, a very pretty Voigtlander Perkeo I folder 120 camera,
> with the more desireable Color Skopar 80mm f/3.5 lens (a
> four-element, highly regarded design). I had this camera CLA'd last
> year. This model has no rangefinder or meter. Operating very well and
> takes beautiful images -- folds down into a size that's barely taller
> than a Kodak Retina. Includes most of the everready case (only
> missing the snap flap on the rear that holds it closed. But you may
> find it more pocketable without the case and with a strap that screws
> into the tripod socket.
>
> Price: $75.
>
>
> Joe
> -- 
>
> Joe Wilensky
> Staff Writer
> Communication and Marketing Services
> 1150 Comstock Hall
> Cornell University
> Ithaca, NY 14853-2601
>
> e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> tel: 607-255-1575
> fax: 607-255-9873
>
>

Re: What battery for the Spotmatic F

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

Last time we looked for SpotF batteries the only option was the Wein Air
batteries. please update if any of you have found atternatives.
- Original Message - 
From: "Keith Whaley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 6:38 AM
Subject: Re: What battery for the Spotmatic F


>
>
> Lewis Matthew wrote:
>
> >> Hello,
> >>
> >> what kind of battery does the Spotmatic F require?
> >>
> >> Arnold
> >>
> >
> > Accoirding to my reference, the Spotmatic F requires an EPX625 or EPX13.
> > These are mercury batteries. Funny, I don't recall that my years ago
> > SP-F used these. Is my reference sheet right?
> >
> > Best,
> > Lewis
>
> Hi Lewis,
>
> This has been thoroughly covered many times before on this list, but
> since I don't know what "reference" you are using, in looking at my
> Spotmatic F factory-issued owner's manual, it says, on page 10, titled
> "Mercury Batteries" -- "For replacement, use Mallory PX-625 or Everady
> [sic] E-625N or equivalent."
>
> While I cannot speak about any EPX batteries, from lack of personal
> experience, the various alkaline batteries recommended earlier in this
> thread are certainly okay for replacement use in the Spotty F.
>
> keith whaley
>
>

Re: Traveller's questions

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

Great rig! But Where are you going?
- Original Message - 
From: "Boris Liberman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "PDML" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, June 15, 2004 2:19 PM
Subject: Traveller's questions


> Hi!
> 
> Later this summer I am going to be travelling. I have some questions
> (how can I not? )
> 
> 1. Is photography officially allowed inside the airport buildings?
> 2. Is photography officially allowed on the planes?
> 
> I am thinking of likes of ME Super, M 50/1.4 for possible low light
> and some 400 ASA film, probably b/w
> 
> What d'you say?
> 
> BOris
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 

Re: Flowers

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

Canot find your posting? Page cannot be displayed, etc?
- Original Message - 
From: "William M Kane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, April 24, 2004 11:36 AM
Subject: Flowers


> Hey gang,
> 
> Took some pictures this week of the flowering things in Illinois . . 
> . here's my page to share:
> 
> http://www.kanescience.com/personal/flowers/index.html
> 
> comments always appreciated
> 
> IL Bill
> 
> 

Re: AF500 FTZ

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

Getting "Invalid Item" on this post. Is this AU or GB only?
- Original Message - 
From: "Shaun Canning" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 3:27 AM
Subject: AF500 FTZ


> Hi Gang, 
> 
> Just listed my AF 500 FTZ if anyone is interested? No reserve.
> 
> http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=15240&item=381
> 1091089&ssPageName=STRK:MESSE:IT
> 
> Unit is in perfect shape!
> 
> Cheers
> 
> Shaun
> 
> 
> 
> 
> 

Re: Interesting Cloud Photo on APOD

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

Can't find your photo! Is this big brother watching?
- Original Message - 
From: "Daniel J. Matyola" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2004 7:54 AM
Subject: Re: Interesting Cloud Photo on APOD


> Sorry, I cut off part of the link:
> 
> http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html
> 
> Daniel J. Matyola wrote:
> 
> > http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.htm
> 
> 
> 
> 

Re: right angle finder

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

For M42 bodies, $30, refconverter M, $100, ref A, $115.
- Original Message - 
From: "Frits Wüthrich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Pentax-Discuss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, April 13, 2004 6:48 AM
Subject: right angle finder


> What is a reasonable price for a right angle finder on eBay?
> -- 
> Frits Wüthrich <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
>

Re: Infamous UPS

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

Many of their packages arrive crushed.
- Original Message - 
From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, April 01, 2004 9:34 PM
Subject: Re: Infamous UPS


> Leon posted:
> > UPS is wonderful.  In America.  Once you go beyond that you have
> > problems.  ...
> 
> Their reputation IN the USA isn't great
> either.
> 
> 

Re: Scenic drives in California (was Re: Ssssssh, It's beeerrry quiet around here...)

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

If your timing is good you might catch a Druid ceremony on the beach at Half
Moon Bay, at sunrise or so.
- Original Message - 
From: "John Francis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 11:40 AM
Subject: Scenic drives in California (was Re: Ssh, It's beeerrry quiet
around here...)


>
> graywolf offered, on the US 1 or California SR 1 discussion
> (describing the coastal route from Los Angeles to San Jose):
>
> > US 101, I believe. But then I have only been in California twice,
> > so could be mistaken.
>
>  Not the same.  California SR 1 (also known as Pacific Coast Highway
> for the section just north of L.A.) hugs the coast.  For a small part
> of the route between L.A. and San Francisco SR 1 is coincident with
> US 101, but for much of the way 101 is one or two valleys inland,
> so there isn't a view of the Pacific ocean.  Not as far inland as
> Interstate 5 (the shortest route between L.A. & S.J., mind you).
> [Yes, the US has three distinct road numbering schemes.  The main
> transport routes, or Interstates - limited-access highways rather
> like the Motorways or Autobahns; the national US highway system
> for major roads, and the state numbering system for anything else]
>
> I'd definitely recommend taking more than a day for the scenic route.
> You start off with Malibu (which has wonderful beaches; a great way
> to start the day is breakfast at one of the beach-front restaurants).
> Then on past the channel islands and Santa Barbara.
>
> At this point you lose sight of the ocean for a while, until you
> get to Grover City and San Luis Obispo.  Fill your fuel tank here;
> there's only one place to fill up your car in Big Sur, and prices
> are routinely 50% higher than in the rest of central California.
> Then on to Morro Beach - another nice place for beachfront shots.
>
> A little further north is Cambria.  This bills itself as an artist's
> community, and also has some excellent arts and crafts stores for
> finding nice hand-made souvenirs.  Then comes San Simeon - a great
> example of how American press barons spend their money.  It's worth
> taking at least one of the many different tours - you can probably
> find one that shows you the parts you want to see, and skips over
> the parts that interest you less.
>
> Also around here, at the right time of year, you can see elephant
> seals covering the beaches.  Don't get too close.
>
> Then on through Big Sur itself.  A hundred miles of almost unspoilt
> coastline, with some of the most picturesque seafront in the world.
> With 2500' mountains just a few miles from the ocean, sweeping sandy
> beaches, and geologically recent upheavals (courtesy of the San
> Andreas and other earthquake faults) leaving interesting-shaped
> boulders everywhere, it's a (landscape) photographer's dream.
>
> At the north end of this wonderful stretch you come to the Monterey
> peninsula and Carmel - another good spot for the arts.  And also a
> very good spot for expensive designer outlets - Monterey is home to
> the Pebble Beach golf course (and Carmel, of course, is the community
> where Clint Eastwood served as mayor for a while).  It's definitely
> worth taking the famed 17-mile drive round the pebble beach and other
> golf courses; these private roads are the only way to get to some of
> the best viewpoints.
>
> Then, just up the coast, is Santa Cruz.  Very much a university town
> (lots of cheap restaurants, music venues, etc.), and the renowned
> beach boardwalk (not as good as Atlantic City, but worth a visit).
>
> Then it's either turn inland and head to San Jose, or carry on up
> the coast to Half Moon Bay, and on to San Francisco.
>
>

Re: LX in Indian Red

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

I think Cesar has created the new trend on the list. Leather forever! (until
the next new twist). Whatever happened to the guy who was selling the exotic
wood grips for LX?
- Original Message - 
From: "Cesar Matamoros II" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 31, 2004 7:15 AM
Subject: RE: LX in Indian Red


> -Original Message-
> From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Tuesday, March 30, 2004 2:01 PM
>
>
> >> > I got my venerable LX dressed up in Indian Red goat leather. Its a
> >> > pity there isn't an internet protocol for smell...this
> >> leather smells
> >> > great when you bring it up to your face to take a pic.
> >> >
> >> > http://homepages.ihug.com.au/~derbyc/CameraLeather/lx_indian_red.htm
>
> That is hideous! I am truly sorry.
>
>
> Cheers,
>   Cotty
>
>
> ___/\__
> ||   (O)   | People, Places, Pastiche
> ||=|www.macads.co.uk/snaps
> _
>
> Cotty,
>
> Just wait until you see mine in person at GFMtn, you will sing a different
> tune.
>
> I should be getting back to work,
>
> Cesar
> Panama City, Florida
>
>

Re: Pentax Products

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

When you tell us to contact "off list" and your mail isn't included, how is
this done?(Newbe)
- Original Message - 
From: "Kenneth Waller" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, March 28, 2004 11:55 AM
Subject: FS: Pentax Products


> An good acquaintance of mine has the following 35mm lens he's looking to
> sell.
> If interested, contact me off list.
>
> SMCP-A 400mm f2.8 ED IF, new in box.
>
> Kenneth Waller
>
>

Re: LX and M*300 f4

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

How do we contact you off list?
- Original Message - 
From: "wendy beard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "pentax-discuss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, March 25, 2004 7:24 AM
Subject: FS: LX and M*300 f4


> Busy this weekend, so posting a day early
> No takers the last time so feel free to make me an offer
>
> For Sale:
> Excellent condition SMC-M* 300mm f4 lens. 77mm filter size. Built in
> retractable lens hood. Original caps.
> A real bargain at US$300 or CDN$400 plus shipping (probably around $15-ish
> with insurance)
> When I say excellent condition, I mean excellent. Really.
>
> LX. $300 or CDN$400 plus shipping (see above)
> It has the FA-1 finder and I replaced the SB21 screen with a brighter SE60
> (bought from Peter of Sunny Brighton). It's definitely been used. It has a
> fair amount of scuffs and scratches and the leatherette is lifting
slightly
> in a couple of places but it's not actually showing any brassing. A couple
> of bright spots on the top edges of the prism. Serial number is 52
> something and film speed goes to 3200. I also have a brand new user manual
> for it. Speeds were checked about a year ago and it had sticky-mirror
fixed
> with a service about three years ago and it's been fine ever since.
>
>
> Wendy Beard,
> Ottawa, Canada
> http://www.beard-redfern.com
>
>
>

LX Service

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

Have three LX bodies in need of CLA, 2 sticky mirror, and a fourth that
needs minor parts(lower film spindle?). Is Pentax the best source for the
maintenance, or is there a lower cost option that works?
- Original Message - 
From: "Tanya Mayer Photography" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, March 23, 2004 4:50 PM
Subject: RE: Toward positive resolution


> LOL! Sweet dreams mike!
>
>
>
> -Original Message-
> From: mike wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Wednesday, 24 March 2004 8:23 AM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: Re: Toward positive resolution
>
>
> Bob W wrote:
> >
> > I know one like that.
> >
> > Towards the end of his life the English Poet Laureate John Betjeman
> > was asked if he had any regrets.
> >
> > "Yes", he said. "I should like to have had more sex".
>
> Oh God, now we're talking about sex.
>
> Damn, I mentioned religion.
>
> And swore.
>
> Goodnight..
>
>
>

Re: Travel Tips - Japan

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

Be sure to see Katsura and the many other gardens and temples in Kyoto. You
could spend weeks photo'ing that city.
- Original Message - 
From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, March 22, 2004 5:52 AM
Subject: OT: Travel Tips - Japan


>
> Hello everybody...
> Something I wanted to do for several years now is travelling to Japan...
> well finally it comes true... I'm flying in 9 days ^_^
> We're staying mainly in Tokyo, but will also make some daytrips (Hakone)
> and will spend a few days in Kyoto. When we are lucky we will even see
> the hanami (cherry blossoms)
> Does anybody have some tips?  on equipment, motives, films, what
> gadget to get *g*...
> bye Katrin
>
>

Re: Refconverter M

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

Refconverter is defective.
- Original Message - 
From: "keller.schaefer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2004 8:51 AM
Subject: AW: Refconverter M


> Yes manual is wrong or yes refconverter is defective??
>
> Thank you anyway - now I at least know it is either of those two
> possibilities ;-)
>
> Sven
>
>
> -Ursprüngliche Nachricht-
> Von: Hal & Sandra Davis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Gesendet: Samstag, 13. März 2004 14:22
> An: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Betreff: Re: Refconverter M
>
>
> Yes!
> - Original Message -
> From: "keller.schaefer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Saturday, March 13, 2004 2:29 AM
> Subject: Refconverter M
>
>
> > The postman yesterday brought a nice Refconverter M to my door.
> >
> > A cute little thing...
> >
> > The manual says that once the diopter is set to match your eyes, the
> setting
> > does not need to be altered when magnification is switched between 1x
and
> > 2x. This I think is either a mistake in the manual or the one I have is
> not
> > as mint as it looks... I have to turn the diopter A LOT to get a sharp
> > picture in both settings.
> >
> > Does anybody use this accessory and can confirm?
> >
> > Thanks,
> >
> > Sven
> >
> >
>
>

Re: more stuff from fairygirl...

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

Some very nice shots! Please explain how you select lenses i.e. 90mm through
200mm seem to produce good portraits in the right situation. You mention
200mm for safe distance. Which others did you use?
- Original Message - 
From: "Tanya Mayer Photography" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, March 11, 2004 3:14 AM
Subject: more stuff from fairygirl...


>
>
> hi guys,
>
> just posting a link to a gallery of kid portraits that I shot yesterday
for
> those who asked about portraits and the *istD.  The lighting was ideal for
> this shoot and the results were much, much better than the couple that I
> posted the other day.
>
> This little girl is a very unusual looking child, and it was hard to make
> her look "cute".  PLUS, boy does she ever have an attitude, she DID NOT
want
> to be photographed and is very intense and totally precocious!  She is two
> years old and was telling her mum to "Get Lost"!  So initially, I had to
> shoot without flash using a 200mm lens to keep a "safe" distance from her
to
> capture her candidly.  Toward the end, she relaxed a little and I
distracted
> her by bribing her with lollies and picking some lillies out of the water
> for her to play with, so she became a little easier to work with.
>
> Her mum is a good friend of mine who I have shot many times in the past
> (whilst she was pregnant and when the little girl was a newborn), but this
> time she insisted on paying me "properly" and on me treating her as I
would
> a true client as she felt "sick of getting freebies" from me all the time.
> It was really nice to be appreciated by a friend!
>
> So, she is over the moon with the results, and I was quite happy too, I
can
> definitely see my work with the *ist D improving as I get to know it
> better...
>
> Still, I think there is a bit too much flash on some of those shots toward
> the end - still learning about flash in a major way, so I expect that this
> will improve over time...
>
> Here's the link:
>
>
> http://www.tanyamayer.com/avagallery/index.html
>
> I love this one...
>
> http://www.tanyamayer.com/avagallery/pages/IMGP1398.html
>
> Does anyone have any suggestions as to how I may "soften" the effect of
the
> flash?  I do have a diffuser over it, but I'm not getting hotspots
anyways,
> which is a great thing.  I am just wanting to soften so that it doesn't
> appear to dominate the entire picture, such as in this shot:
>
> http://www.tanyamayer.com/avagallery/pages/IMGP1386.html
>
> Obviously, I can't bounce it when I am shooting on location such as these.
> Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.
>
> Ok, so I am off to Brisbane again in the morning, so may be a bit quiet
> until Monday - will check my emails in my motel tomorrow night though, so
> don't go talking behind my back, ok?!? lol...
>
> Have a great weekend all!
>
> tan.
>
>

Re: Oh no...

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

Is there anyone out there that can remove fungus and retain or restore SMC
coating?
- Original Message - 
From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, March 05, 2004 3:38 PM
Subject: Re: Oh no...


> Most independent repair shops can service lenses. You have to find one
> in your area. In Michigan, I use Oakland Photographic Repair. Shel has
> a list of recommended repair facilities on his website.
> Paul
> On Mar 5, 2004, at 10:19 AM, Stephen Moore wrote:
>
> > O List --
> >
> > Earlier this week I visited the Pentax USA website,
> > preparing to send my LX off for CLA and sticky-mirror
> > fix. On the Discontinued Service page I found this,
> > which I don't remember being quite so comprehensive:
> >
> > > Until recently, we provided service on some discon-
> > > tinued cameras, lenses, and accessories that are 15
> > > to 20 years old. However, because parts for many older
> > > products are no longer manufactured, we can no longer
> > > service the following items:
> > >
> > > [...]
> > >
> > > LENSES
> > > All Screwmount Lenses
> > > All SMCP Lenses
> > > All SMCP-M Lenses
> > > Most SMCP-A Lenses
> > > Most SMCP-F Lenses
> > > Auto 110 Lenses
> > > 6x7 90mm F2.8 L.S. (Leaf Shutter problems only)
> >
> > Looks like we old-glass hoarders already might be in
> > a spot of trouble, with more coming down the road.
> >
> > Do y'all know any independent repair shops that are
> > especially good with lenses?
> >
> > Regards,
> > Stephen Moore
> >
> >
>
>

Re: Veteran radio host Cooke retires

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

He has already been sorely missed by many viewers and listeners. An example
for us all!
- Original Message - 
From: "Malcolm Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, March 03, 2004 11:19 AM
Subject: OT: Veteran radio host Cooke retires


> Deep admiration:
>
>  Veteran Radio 4 broadcaster Alistair Cooke is retiring
>  after 58 years at the helm of his show Letter From America.
>
>  The 95-year-old joined the BBC in 1934 as a film critic
>  before starting up US current affairs and historical
>  programme Letter From America in 1946.
>
>  The show is the world's longest-running speech radio programme.
>
>  Cooke, who was absent from the show last week due to
>  illness, will not record any new shows but Radio 4 will air
>  archive shows for several weeks.
>
>  The BBC said Cooke had decided to sign off following advice from
>  doctors Cooke said: "I can no longer continue my Letter From America.
>
>  "Throughout 58 years I have had much enjoyment in doing these talks
>  and hope that some of it has passed over to the listeners,
>  to all of whom I now say thank you for your loyalty and goodbye." ...
>
> Full story at:
> http://news.bbc.co.uk/1/hi/entertainment/tv_and_radio/3525135.stm
>
> Malcolm
>
>
>

Re: FS-various pentax gear

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

What is your address?
- Original Message - 
From: "Nenad Djurdjevic" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2004 10:32 PM
Subject: FS-various pentax gear


> Pentax (P)Z1 Camera: with dateback and operating manual, exc cond.
> Pentax (P)Z-1(P) gripstrap, boxed, exc cond.
> Pentax FA28-70 f4, boxed, as new, with Hoya Pro-1 52mm filter (12 layer
> coating)
> Tokina 19-35 f3.5-4.5, boxed, as new, with optional accessory flower
shaped
> hood and 67mm filter
> Pentax AF280T flash, TTL, auto and manual, swivel and tilt, boxed, as new
> cond.
> Pentax M75-150 f4 lens, exc. cond, professionally modified for use with
> matrix metering, with 49mm filter
> Pentax AF1.7x adaptor/teleconverter, exc. cond.
> Pentax A501.4 with Pentax hard case, as new cond. with 49mm filter
> Makinon (K-mount) zoom slide duplicator, exc cond.
> Lowepro Orion waistbag
>
> and also (I know it's not Pentax so sorry if I offend anyone)
> Olympus XA and A11 flash in Olympus Hard case with instructions, mint
cond.
>
> If anyone is interested in any of the above please contact me off list for
> prices and bear in mind that I am in Australia.
>
>
>

Re: pentax keepers

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

Correction! Insert "vintage Pentax" as we quit with PZ-1P when the 'DU' fell
upon the photography buffs(Digital Uncertainty).
- Original Message - 
From: "Hal & Sandra Davis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2004 6:21 PM
Subject: Re: pentax keepers


> Thanks for the info on the K2. It is the only Pentax we have not owned or
> used. Will have to get one!
> - Original Message - 
> From: "Mark Roberts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Friday, February 20, 2004 4:00 PM
> Subject: Re: pentax keepers
>
>
> > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> >
> > >> From: "Hal & Sandra Davis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > >> Pentax keepers: Spot F, ME Super, Super A, MX, LX, SFXn, PZ1P.
> > >> ElectroSpotmatic, K2-DMD for collectors.
> > >
> > >I'm surprised not to see KX or K1000 on this list.  K1000 is, for all
> > >practical purposes, a Spot F with a K mount (at least until they
started
> > >making them out of cardboard spray-painted chrome color).
> > >
> > >I don't hear much about the KX or KM.  Perhaps they are as (un)reliable
> > >as the K2 by now and of course they are big and heavy for Pentaxes.
> >
> > The KM is identical to the K1000 electrically and mechanically, except
> > for the addition of a self-timer and depth-of-field preview. Actually,
> > the KM came first and Pentax stripped off the timer and DOF preview to
> > create the K1000.
> >
> > The KX is identical to the K1000 mechanically except for the addition of
> > DOF preview and self-timer, as in the KM, plus mirror lock-up. The KX
> > has different electronics: A silicon photodiode meter instead of the CdS
> > cell meter of the KM/K1000.
> >
> > The meter of the KX is slightly more likely to fail, in my experience,
> > than that of the KM/K1000. Mechanically they're all identical in terms
> > of reliability.
> >
> > >From what I know of the ElectroSpotmatic and K2-DMD, I'd agree that
> > >they are better suited to collectors than photographers due to
> > >reliability issues.
> >
> > I have had three K2s and found them pretty much indestructible I still
> > have two of them). Nary a mechanical or electronic problem. The shutter
> > on the K2 is great: Much more robust than the latest equipment. Of
> > course that's because the new stuff goes to 1/2000, 1/4000 or 1/8000
> > second and so everything has to be much lighter and thus more delicate.
> > I think the shutter on the K2 could lop your finger off!
> >
> >
> > -- 
> > Mark Roberts
> > Photography and writing
> > www.robertstech.com
> >
> >
>

Re: pentax keepers

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

Thanks for the info on the K2. It is the only Pentax we have not owned or
used. Will have to get one!
- Original Message - 
From: "Mark Roberts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2004 4:00 PM
Subject: Re: pentax keepers


> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>
> >> From: "Hal & Sandra Davis" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >> Pentax keepers: Spot F, ME Super, Super A, MX, LX, SFXn, PZ1P.
> >> ElectroSpotmatic, K2-DMD for collectors.
> >
> >I'm surprised not to see KX or K1000 on this list.  K1000 is, for all
> >practical purposes, a Spot F with a K mount (at least until they started
> >making them out of cardboard spray-painted chrome color).
> >
> >I don't hear much about the KX or KM.  Perhaps they are as (un)reliable
> >as the K2 by now and of course they are big and heavy for Pentaxes.
>
> The KM is identical to the K1000 electrically and mechanically, except
> for the addition of a self-timer and depth-of-field preview. Actually,
> the KM came first and Pentax stripped off the timer and DOF preview to
> create the K1000.
>
> The KX is identical to the K1000 mechanically except for the addition of
> DOF preview and self-timer, as in the KM, plus mirror lock-up. The KX
> has different electronics: A silicon photodiode meter instead of the CdS
> cell meter of the KM/K1000.
>
> The meter of the KX is slightly more likely to fail, in my experience,
> than that of the KM/K1000. Mechanically they're all identical in terms
> of reliability.
>
> >From what I know of the ElectroSpotmatic and K2-DMD, I'd agree that
> >they are better suited to collectors than photographers due to
> >reliability issues.
>
> I have had three K2s and found them pretty much indestructible I still
> have two of them). Nary a mechanical or electronic problem. The shutter
> on the K2 is great: Much more robust than the latest equipment. Of
> course that's because the new stuff goes to 1/2000, 1/4000 or 1/8000
> second and so everything has to be much lighter and thus more delicate.
> I think the shutter on the K2 could lop your finger off!
>
>
> -- 
> Mark Roberts
> Photography and writing
> www.robertstech.com
>
>

Re: OT: Scotland

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

In Scotland it is difficult to find any place that isn't photogenic.
Edinburgh's Royal Botanical and Holyrood(sp?) are worth a stop.
- Original Message - 
From: "Lewis Matthew" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, February 20, 2004 5:43 AM
Subject: RE: OT: Scotland


> >From: "Mark Erickson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> >Thinking about going to Scotland in May for a week or two.  I've been to
> >Edinburgh for a day, through the Grampians over a weekend, and to
Aberdeen
> >on business once.  Any tips on particularly photogenic places to visit
> >would
> >be most welcome.
> >
> >Of course I'll have a Pentax or two with me
> >
> >Thanks,
> >
> >Mark
>
> Pitlochry and the surrounding area.
>
> Lewis
>
> _
> Dream of owning a home? Find out how in the First-time Home Buying Guide.
> http://special.msn.com/home/firsthome.armx
>
>

Re: SMC Pentax 400/5.6

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

What series is your 400/5.6, M, A, ?
- Original Message - 
From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tuesday, February 10, 2004 9:19 PM
Subject: FS: SMC Pentax 400/5.6


> I'm very fond of this lens, but I have to sell it to fund the purchase 
> of other equipment I need. It's a manual aperture lens, which means you 
> have to stop down to meter, but I've never found that to be much of an 
> inconvenience I shot with it on the *ist D last weekend and had a great 
> time. It has a built in hood and is cosmetically excellent. The glass 
> looks great to my eye. No fungus, no flaws, clean inside and out. I've 
> had a great time shooting with it, and find it to be very sharp with 
> excellent color and contrast -- even when used at 800mm with the A2X-S 
> converter. The first $300 takes it. If it doesn't sell by Thursday, it 
> goes on ebay. A few examples of shots I've taken with this lens follow. 
> (All but the first and last were in combination with the A 2X-S 
> converter. The last was with the *ist D, so the angle of view is that 
> of a 600mm lens on a 35mm film camera.) Big glass at a budget price. 
> Shipping and insurance is ten bucks in the US, actual cost elsewhere.
> Paul Stenquist
> 
> http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=800901&size=lg
> http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=971445&size=lg
> http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=971474&size=lg
> http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=1223558&size=lg
> http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2121552&size=lg
> 
> 

Re: Flash bracket for the 500FTZ (question for Eleanor)

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

Don't buy this stuff, it will collapse in a house of cards!
- Original Message - 
From: "Christian Skofteland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2004 6:31 PM
Subject: Re: Flash bracket for the 500FTZ (question for Eleanor)


> not necessarily the "digital" stuff (and here I'm assuming you are
referring
> to the flash control); it's really the off-camera-TTL stuff that drives ya
> nuts and is expensive!
>
> Looking at B&H it's about US$100 for the 5P cord the off-camera-adapter F
> and the hot shoe adapter Fg.
>
> If you were going for the old 4P (mechanical?  analog?) it would cost
about
> the same.
>
> Christian Skofteland
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>
> - Original Message - 
> From: "mike wilson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Saturday, February 07, 2004 7:19 PM
> Subject: Re: Flash bracket for the 500FTZ (question for Eleanor)
>
>
> > Sorry, it's late and I'm half asleep.  You _will_ need another adaptor
> > for the camera.  This digital stuff is _really_ expensive 8-)
> >
> > m
>
>

Re: bird ID

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

You are correct!
- Sir, a wet one! Original Message - 
From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 7:10 PM
Subject: Re: bird ID


> Tom,
> 
> Looks a lot like this one, a Red Tailed Hawk that lives near the office.
> 
> http://pug.komkon.org/02may/rthawk.html
> 
> Regards,  Bob S.
> 
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> 
> > Can someone ID this guy for me?
> > 
> > http://www.bigdayphoto.com/tom/images/hawk.jpg
> > 
> > tv
> 
> 

Re: bird ID

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

This looks like a wet redtail to me.


- Original Message - 
From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, February 06, 2004 7:10 PM
Subject: Re: bird ID


> Tom,
> 
> Looks a lot like this one, a Red Tailed Hawk that lives near the office.
> 
> http://pug.komkon.org/02may/rthawk.html
> 
> Regards,  Bob S.
> 
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> 
> > Can someone ID this guy for me?
> > 
> > http://www.bigdayphoto.com/tom/images/hawk.jpg
> > 
> > tv
> 
> 

Re: Another Bike Photo

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

He's carrying a couple potatoes back there.
- Original Message - 
From: "graywolf" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Monday, January 19, 2004 2:06 PM
Subject: Re: Another Bike Photo


> You are not a serious cyclist, I take it?
>
> --
>
> Tanya Mayer Photography wrote:
> > erm Ryan, what IS that in his pants?!?!?  It looks mighty unnatural to
have
> > a butt shaped like that! lol...
>
>
> -- 
> graywolf
> http://graywolfphoto.com
>
> "You might as well accept people as they are,
> you are not going to be able to change them anyway."
>
>
>

Re: Excellent+ PZ-1p kit, 28-105 powerzoom, AF 500 FTZ flash

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

Do you have manuals for everything?
- Original Message - 
From: "Joe Wilensky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, January 09, 2004 9:03 AM
Subject: FS: Excellent+ PZ-1p kit, 28-105 powerzoom, AF 500 FTZ flash


> FS: PZ-1p, purchased last year from KEH in EX+ condition. I'm 
> offering it together with the original instruction manual, a full 
> case and a bottom half of a case, and the grip strap (grip strap in 
> EX condition -- just the lettering "PENTAX" is slightly worn). Kit 
> will ship with a couple of new 2CR5 batteries. Camera works 
> beautifully, has all its covers, and is in beautiful condition.
> 
> The package also includes an EX+ condition FA 28-105 power zoom lens 
> with a hard case (generic brand) and an AF 500 FTZ flash (good 
> condition, works fine) with instruction manual.
> 
> http://people.clarityconnect.com/webpages/wilensky/eBay/PZ-1p.jpg
> http://people.clarityconnect.com/webpages/wilensky/eBay/PZ-1p_front.jpg
> http://people.clarityconnect.com/webpages/wilensky/eBay/PZ-1p_top.jpg
> http://people.clarityconnect.com/webpages/wilensky/eBay/PZ-1p_grip.jpg
> 
> Prices include shipping/insurance in the continental U.S., and I'll 
> kick in a bit toward shipping costs overseas. Prices: $425 for PZ-1p 
> with grip strap/batteries/case, $125 for the 28-105 zoom. $125 for 
> the flash if other parts of the kit are purchased.
> 
> Joe
> 
> -- 
> 
> Joe Wilensky
> Staff Writer
> Communication and Marketing Services
> 1150 Comstock Hall
> Cornell University
> Ithaca, NY 14853-2601
> 
> e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> tel: 607-255-1575
> fax: 607-255-9873
> 

Re: Excellent+ PZ-1p kit, 28-105 powerzoom, AF 500 FTZ flash

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

I may be interested in your Z1P kit. Do you have any photos to show us
condition? How much i.e. rolls of film shot etc.?
- Original Message - 
From: "Joe Wilensky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, January 09, 2004 9:03 AM
Subject: FS: Excellent+ PZ-1p kit, 28-105 powerzoom, AF 500 FTZ flash


> FS: PZ-1p, purchased last year from KEH in EX+ condition. I'm
> offering it together with the original instruction manual, a full
> case and a bottom half of a case, and the grip strap (grip strap in
> EX condition -- just the lettering "PENTAX" is slightly worn). Kit
> will ship with a couple of new 2CR5 batteries. Camera works
> beautifully, has all its covers, and is in beautiful condition.
>
> The package also includes an EX+ condition FA 28-105 power zoom lens
> with a hard case (generic brand) and an AF 500 FTZ flash (good
> condition, works fine) with instruction manual.
>
> http://people.clarityconnect.com/webpages/wilensky/eBay/PZ-1p.jpg
> http://people.clarityconnect.com/webpages/wilensky/eBay/PZ-1p_front.jpg
> http://people.clarityconnect.com/webpages/wilensky/eBay/PZ-1p_top.jpg
> http://people.clarityconnect.com/webpages/wilensky/eBay/PZ-1p_grip.jpg
>
> Prices include shipping/insurance in the continental U.S., and I'll
> kick in a bit toward shipping costs overseas. Prices: $425 for PZ-1p
> with grip strap/batteries/case, $125 for the 28-105 zoom. $125 for
> the flash if other parts of the kit are purchased.
>
> Joe
>
> -- 
>
> Joe Wilensky
> Staff Writer
> Communication and Marketing Services
> 1150 Comstock Hall
> Cornell University
> Ithaca, NY 14853-2601
>
> e-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> tel: 607-255-1575
> fax: 607-255-9873
>

Re: Is there an analog only Pentax list?

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

Thanks for the information. We are new to the list and trying to learn more
about our favorite Pentax stuff. Have several hundred bodies, lenses,
flashes, and accessories collected over past 40 years, and just 2-3 years of
looking back.
- Original Message - 
From: "Paul Ewins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2004 5:24 PM
Subject: RE: Is there an analog only Pentax list?


> There are, however, two versions of the K50/1.2 and on the later version
> the lens information on the front ring has been been changed to match
> the style of the M lenses. The old one had "SMC PENTAX 1:1.2/50" while
> the newer one has "smc PENTAX 1:1.2 50mm" in a different typeface. So it
> looks like an M lens but it is just the old K lens in drag.
>
> Paul Ewins
> Melbourne, Australia
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Hal & Sandra Davis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
> Thanks for the correction. My 50/1.2 is K.
> - Original Message - 
> From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >
> > There is no M 50mm f/1.2.
> > There is a K version, which is highly regarded, and an A version,
> which is
> > quite nice.
>
>
>
>

Re: Is there an analog only Pentax list?

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

If you are looking for A1 prime lenses, suggest starting with 50mm f1:1.2 M
or A. Price was always a deterent for me, bought an LX outfit on eBay, and
was surprised to see the lens in the bag when the kit arrived(a bonus). It
certainly is worth the price.
- Original Message - 
From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, January 09, 2004 6:36 PM
Subject: Re: Is there an analog only Pentax list?


> I use an MX's and LX's, and a range of K-mount lenses from 18.mm to
> 200mm.
> Which 50/1.4 do you have?
>
> I'm not crazy about the K35/2.0 ... oh, it's a fine optic when stopped
> down a bit, and i even like it wide open, but it's a little large for my
> taste.  Much prefer the smaller size of the K35/3.5.  If you can find
> one, the K30/2.8 is a great compromise between size and weight and
> aperture, and, IMO, a better lens all around than the K35/2.0 ... since
> I've gotten the 30mm I rarely use the 28 or either of the 35's.
>
> The K24/2.8 is another fine lens, although methinks it's a bit wide for
> good "street photography," but I guess that depends on your definition of
> the practice and your shooting style.
>
> I've had numerous 85mm lenses and settled on the K85/1.8 for its size,
> sharpness, speed, and weight.  I loved the M85/2.0, and I'd have it yet
> had not a lady friend talked me out of it ... damn!
> However, as much as I liked the lens (it's nice and small and more than
> adequate in sharpness) the K85/1.8 was the lens I almost always reached
> for.
>
> If you get an 85mm, you might want to make the jump to the K120/2.8.
> It's a very nice lens, yes siree!, and while it has a similar optical
> formula to the K105/2.8 (which I've loved since the 1960's version in
> Super Takumar screw mount format), I think the bokeh is a little better,
> perhaps because of the longer focal length.
>
> A good all-around kit for street photography might be the 30mm, 50mm,
> 85mm, and the 120mm.  Those are ny choices, anyway.
>
> Well, welcome to the list ... have phun.
>
> Pentax wrote:
>
> > I've got an MX. Mostly I'm interested in just seeing what people have
> > to say about lenses. I've found some lens review sites around on the
> > web and many of them are compilations of comments from this list so I
> > figured I'd go right to the source and see what was going on.
> >
> > Just started shooting with the MX again after a year of shooting
> > exclusively with a Rolleicord V and wanted to get a coupla lenses to
> > compliment the 50/1.4. Probably something shorter and something
> > longer with the same build quality and a similiar look and feel to
> > photos (good bokeh, mostly shooting at or near wide open). Something
> > that goes well with Tri-X for handheld, available light, street and
> > travel photography. Maybe the 24/2.8 and one of the 85's or 100's.
> > Three seems like the perfect number. Can bring them all without much
> > overlap. Though the K 35/2 is also appealing...
>
>

Re: Is there an analog only Pentax list?

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

Have the SFXn with ERC, and the back accomodates the data back on the
camera. With the front cover removed, this setup makes a very comfortable
handfull.
- Original Message - 
From: "Chris Brogden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, January 11, 2004 11:39 AM
Subject: Re: Is there an analog only Pentax list?


>
> Pentax still makes NRCs (Never Ready Cases) for the MZ-series, but I'm not
> sure about the *ist.  As Frank points out, I imagine leaving room to view
> the screen and dials on the back could be tricky.  The problem with NRCs
> for most modern cameras isn't their unusual shapes, though... it's the
> fact that today's plastic bodies need more padding than the older metal
> bodies.  It's tough plastic, but not that tough.
>
> chris
>
>
> On Sun, 11 Jan 2004, frank theriault wrote:
>
> > I think that "modern" cameras wouldn't work well with "ERC's".  Their
bodies
> > are have irregular shapes.  Not like slab-sided Spotties and the like.
> > Besides, with all the control surfaces sticking out from every surface
of
> > the bodies these days, designing a workable one that would not destroy
the
> > usability of those interfaces would be near impossible.
> >
> > cheers,
> > frank
> >
> > "The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds.  The
pessimist
> > fears it is true."  -J. Robert Oppenheimer
> >
> >
> >
> >
> > >From: "Nick Clark" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > >Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> > >To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > >Subject: Re: Is there an analog only Pentax list?
> > >Date: Sat, 10 Jan 2004 22:09:39 -
> > >
> > >Unfortunately Pentax seem to have given up making close fitting ERCs.
Too
> > >many combinations now I suppose.
> > >
> >
> > > >
> > >
> > >
> >
> > _
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> >
>
>

Re: grip for PZ-1P

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

Did Pentax make a AA battery grip for Z1P? You are talking about the
grip-strap attachment??
- Original Message - 
From: "greg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2004 3:03 PM
Subject: Re: grip for PZ-1P


> I have one and I love it.
> Greg Cooper
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "Ian bromehead" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2004 11:36 AM
> Subject: FILM: grip for PZ-1P
>
>
> > Anyone heard of a grip accessory for PZ-1P ? It was mentioned in a short
> > thread in a older user club pdml, but I never heard of this. T'would be
> good
> > to know if one exists since the trusty beast gets a little unwieldy in
> some
> > cases.
> > Thanks
> > Ian
> >
>
>

Re: Vivitar Lens

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

Speaking of Vivitar Series 1 lenses, I have a 70-210mm f3.5 with fungus on
the front group. I sent it to an outfit in Colorado that advertises lens
repair in Shutterbug. They quoted $75 for the front group, and $125 for
cleaning the entire barrel(where they found more) and recoating. Three
questions; has anyone had this successfully done, is the price
reasonable(seems to be at about used lens price), and can the lens be as
good as new after the rehab(this was a super VS1, hand picked from several).
- Original Message - 
From: "Mr. William M Kane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2004 2:14 PM
Subject: Vivitar Lens


> Hey gang,
>
> Putting together a bag for my ist D (this may be interesting to
> those with film & vivitar lenses), and was trying out various lenses.
> Trying to put on my Vivitar Series 1 90-180mm Flat Field, I found the
> flange at the back of the lens to be too long.
>
> I know someone had cut this flange down, but don't remember who, and
> don't remember their description/web page on doing it.  Can anyone give
> me a hand here?
>
> IL Bill
>
>

Re: Unusual subjects to photograph.

[Hal & Sandra Davis]

You would probably do well to get in touch with 'Old House Journal' in the
USA. They have done a great job with helping preserve neighborhoods in the
US, or , at least, keeping exteriors in character whilst the interiors are
renewed!
- Original Message - 
From: "John Coyle" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, January 09, 2004 7:36 PM
Subject: Re: Unusual subjects to photograph.


> Gentrification and 'urban renewal' are something that I have been working
> with other local people to try and control in my suburb.  Many fine old
> 'Queenslander' houses have been knocked down and either modern rubbish or
> 'Tuscan' monstrosities have taken their place.  Worse than the loss of
> character is the loss of affordable housing and diversity in the suburb,
> which I moved to because of it's character.
> In order to make the point, another photographer and I have recorded over
> 300 images of places under threat or (now) gone.  Unfortunately, property
> prices here have increased by 300% in the last ten years, so it's hard to
> convince people not to realise their property's value.
>
> John Coyle
> Brisbane, Australia
> - Original Message - 
> From: "Malcolm Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Sent: Saturday, January 10, 2004 8:05 AM
> Subject: RE: Unusual subjects to photograph.
> 
> >
> > I have recorded the changes in my local area for the better part of
three
> > decades now, and the number of beautiful buildings and Victorian and
> > Edwardian houses that have met the demolition ball over the years is a
> > scandal. The hideous monstrosities that have replaced them is making the
> > area featureless and anonymous.
> >
> > Is anyone else recording anything that we can show to our grandchildren
> and
> > say 'our generation ruined or destroyed (choose appropriate word) this
for
> > you'.
> >
> > Malcolm
> >
> >
>
>