Re: PDML Digest, Vol 13, Issue 206
Hmm, I wonder if the vast majority of mid to low tier camera Pentax K100\K110, Cannon 30D\Rebel, Nikon D200\D50) users ever move the selector dial off automatic. Don't get me wrong, I shoot RAW images with my wife's digital SLR, but it is on rare occasion she ever moves the selector to manual or any setting without a little picture (and if she does then she shoots with whatever settings I last shot with.) I seem to remember with film SLR cameras the general feeling was people used them as glorified point and shoot cameras. I doubt this has changed with the move to digital. So, while testing a jpeg may not reflect real-world SLR performance, I believe it does reflect how a majority of DSLR mid to low tier digital camera owners shoot. Don't read to much into the above. It is based on my belief, not any hard facts. Jeff From: Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Amazon buys dpreview.com Date: Mon, 14 May 2007 22:58:26 -0400 The major issue I have with Phil is his insistence on testing primarily in JPEG mode. His tests are designed for, and quite good for, PS cameras. They do not adequately reflect real-world SLR performance. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: MZ-S/MR-52 Reserected as K1!
This site, http://www.estiasis.com/modules.php?name=Newsfile=articlesid=630 has the same pictures with the English text explaining this was the unreleased full frame DSLR of yesteryear. So basically what everyone else has said. This is the old DSLR that Pentax canned. Jeff -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re:Photoshop Lightroom 1.0 sale and shipping date
Support and Product of Adobe CS2 is the same in the retail and academic versions. The only difference is the box, and even then I seem to recall it is just a sticker that says Academic. I would bet the serial numbers are on a list that let's Adobe know it is an academic version. Jeff -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax TC Question
I thought the rule of thumb was the x-L teleconverter was recommended for any long lens that could fit the added depth. I use the 1.4x-L. I have never used (and do not own) a x-s series teleconverter so I can't give you a first hand comparison. Jeff -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO- merge to HDR (OT-Surreal phot)
I actually like it. Printed out on watercolor paper I bet it would look spectacular, but not as a photograph per say. It makes the photo look more like a painting and less like a photo. Jeff -- Message: 1 Date: Wed, 15 Nov 2006 17:20:09 +0200 From: Don Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PESO- merge to HDR (OT-Surreal phot) To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=windows-1252; format=flowed Then my taste has to be in my mouth. I think the colours are incredible and the lighting amazing. Of course it isn't real but that's what makes it so interesting -- to me. There are paintings on some Vatican walls that have a similar range of colour and intensity. I'll try to find one or two and post them to illustrate what I mean. I think the picture is great. D Tim ?sleby wrote: How about Photography Of Offensive Purpose? We should both wash our mouth now, shame on us. I was holding back because I didn't want to disrespect the photographer. He is an *ist user, and a nice guy ;-) What struck me, is that there is a thin line between HDR used for a photographic purpose, and where it is just a bad taste effect. Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of William Robb Sent: 15. november 2006 14:56 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: PESO- merge to HDR (OT-Surreal phot) - Original Message - From: Tim ?sleby Subject: RE: PESO- merge to HDR (OT-Surreal phot) BTW. I just saw an interesting, but terrible IMO, semi HDR picture. http://www.photosight.org/photo.php?photoid=44863ref=author The light looks surreal. Kind of funny effect, but tiresome to the eye. There is a thumb below to the original. I'd like to hear some opinions on this. Fred Picker would have called it a Computer ReAdjusted Picture. William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PDML Digest, Vol 5, Issue 156
We have the Optio 550. We were happy with it, but when our son entered the picture it was just too long a lag between pushing the shutter release and taking the picture. My wife picked up a Canon 30D this summer and absolutely loves it. Her old SLR is a Canon A2 so it was a no brainer for her. I have to admit, the 30D is a very nice camera. That said, she was impressed with the stats in the Pentax K10D. The internal shake reduction and sensor dust cleaning impressed her, especially in a sub $1000 camera body. Just like you I am glad I have waited for a Prosumer body from Pentax. I look forward to hearing from those early adopters on the list about how the camera performs. Jeff Message: 7 Date: Wed, 13 Sep 2006 08:51:14 +0300 From: Antti-Pekka Virjonen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: The K10D Has Arrived! To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii Really nice! I will definitely get one. It has everything I have been looking for (well, except full frame, but that's another story) and all my fantastic A* lenses will work nicely. I've been very close to jumping the ship many times but I am glad I waited (all these years, heh). Why I did I stay so long? I have been shooting pictures, film or digital, well, they are just different kind of tools for the job. Lately I have been just waiting in silence :-) . The Optio 555 we have has been fun though! Looking forward for the ultrasonic motor lenses as well (I have only one AF lens right now, the FA 100/2.8 macro) so I can finally go AF. The weather sealing of the body sounds great too. The LX has it (I have two of those) and while none of the current Pentax lenses have sealing, there has never been a problem with my lenses. The body (especially DSLR) has a lot more sensitive components than any (mechanical) lens so... I see no problem. If the new lenses have sealing and USM, well, just great! My daughter is close to 1 and 1/2 years and the 555 is getting way too slow to get any good images of her... The 10D fits in just nicely. Antti-Pekka ___ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
While not an official release K10D info
Google searching for the Pentax K10D brought me to this site. http://stock-photo.blogspot.com/2006/09/news-pentax-k10d-has-arrived.html While I won't be buying one of the first ones off the line, I should have one by next summer (if not sooner. December is starting to sound like a good month.) Jeff -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re:Selling Pentax 35mm gear (WAS RE: Beautiful SF1n kit, Voigtlander
Hi Jens, I have only one lens worth much. I have four Pentax lenses, but the sale of my 300 might fund a jump to another camera format. I mainly shoot nature and landscapes. I do zero people photography. My brother in law tried to convince me that people add scale to the shot. I think they ruin my landscape shots. I printed a 35mm slide out to 16x24, but I would think a bigger negative would make a better print. I have my sensors confused. I knew Sony made a 8 meg sensor, but I was thinking of the canon sensor. Yes, I know it is an evil word, but in a year I would be surprised if that canon 8 meg sensor isn't in a camera at the 10D price point. This is what makes Canon so tempting. I can replace my wife's 35mm canon A2 with the 10D and start to get a few high quality lenses. When the 8 meg sensor comes into a camera I can afford, then I could buy it, having already procured the lenses for my wife. This is what is so frustrating about Pentax. There is no pentax path of this kind. Ah, and before you say why not just buy the *istD for the wife, she would look at me like I had three heads if I tried to get her to shoot with it. Even though she loves the output of my LX, she knows. and loves, the EOS system (you know, turn the dial to the running guy so she can shoot a tennis match.) This is where Pentax has, and is continuing, to miss the boat. How many of us who love to shoot with Pentax gear jump ship because either the product we want isn't available or we don't have faith that they will ever produce the product we need until 1 to 2 years after it has been produced by other manufacturers? I know an avid Pentax fan who sold all his Pentax 35mm gear a couple of years ago and bought a D30. He couldn't wait anymore. His next digital camera purchase will most likely be Canon's 1Ds. Pentax lost a dedicated user because they didn't make the product he needed. Okay, my ranting is finished for tonight. Hopefully Pentax will surprise me and prove me wrong. Jeff At 05:54 PM 6/29/2004, you wrote: Jeff If you have one lens and the LX - keep it it you want to use it (film) occationally. Don't buy MF unless you shoot HUGE prints of landscapes and Portraits. Buy a digtal. I haven't used my 6x6 outfit (camera and 5 lenses, 3 viewfinders etc.) since I got my 5 MP SONY. It's very convenient, and in some ways better than 35mm. Very clear photographs with no grain and no hazzle and better DOF. This (not mine) was done at open aperture 2.0 and 1/40 sec (!) with a Canon G5 (5MP): http://www.fotokritik.dk/visstort.html?pic=81895 What more do you want, really? The Canon 10D is remakabley good (judging from photgraphs posted on many websites). So is the *ist D, really! I have app. 20 lenses for 35mm Pentax, Bellows A, winders, refconverter, tele concerters etc. as well as 6 bodies. If I didn't, I wouldn't hesitate to buy a Canon 10D or a similar (Pentax) camera. But I love my Pentax gear - and all I really need is a digital Petnax body. You are free to do what ever you want. If we wait for det Baby D, the film gears may have lost even more market value...perhaps... All the best Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Jeff Post [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 29. juni 2004 20:07 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Selling Pentax 35mm gear (WAS RE: Beautiful SF1n kit, Voigtlander Perkeo 120 folder) Jens, I am wrestling with that same question, although it sounds as if you have far more gear then me. My largest investment is in a single lens. Since the *istD works with A* lenses, I do not expect them to depreciate considerably. The value of my LX I expect to drop like a rock, if it hasn't already. The questions become, do I buy an *istD, do I sell all my 35mm gear and buy a cannon 10D, do I sell my 35mm gear and buy a 645 or 67? If I thought the *istD was going to evolve into yearly updates with either bigger sensor size or greater megapixel sensors I would not consider anything else. With all the talk of a babyD I would be surprised to see anything above the *istD (even if it was only the Sony 8 megapixel sensor slapped in) for a couple of years. Jeff
Re: a family photo
I think we can safely say you have moved into the realm of collector. That is a lot of Pentax gear. Reminds me of the poster I bought a couple of years ago. Hope you have fun with them. Jeff At 05:34 PM 6/28/2004, you wrote: Date: Mon, 28 Jun 2004 22:09:40 +0200 From: keller.schaefer [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: a 'family' photo Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain Content-Disposition: inline Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I had this idea of taking them all out on a bright day - for a family photo of Pentax gear. Here is the result: www.mynetcologne.de/~nc-kellersv2/19.JPG Only one member could not be present, a 2,0/35 Tak that is currently curing yellow disease. Obviously, it was impossible to capture this with a Pentax ;-) Sven
Re: pentax-discuss-d Digest V03 #658
Hi Lon, I have the Pentax A*300 2.8. I use it with a Bogen 444 Carbon One tripod, so I would assume the 3221 would be fine. I also have Pentax 1.4XL teleconverter for it. While it comes with a nice metal case, I recently bought a backpack style camera bag so that I can get more use out of it. I was leaving the lens home a lot of times since it was not convenient to carry through the woods. This is not light lens. According to the KMount equipment page it is 6.5 pounds. (I never put mine on a scale to verify it.) Make sure you want to carry this extra weight around with you at the zoo. While I love the pictures I get from it, I will be the first to admit, it is not a very versatile lens. Make sure the tripod head can handle it. I have a Giotto MH 1001 (I think, as my gear is not in front of me. It is definitely a giotto ball head though) which is a little undersized. While it is rated for the weight, I think the length of the lens makes it a bit unwieldy on that ball head. Even with that drawback, which would probably be solved by me buying a better ball head (someone here will comment I shouldn't be using a ball head with this setup,) I still love the lens. It has enabled me to get shots that were not possible in the past. For zoo shots remember you more then likely would not be walking around with this beast on the camera, so figure on extra time to get the tripod setup, mount the lens, and then attach the camera. Jeff At 03:20 PM 7/11/2003 -0400, you wrote: Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 15:15:08 -0400 From: Lon Williamson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PDML Pentax Discuss [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: My first long telephoto prime: advice sought Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii; format=flowed Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit I'm a sucker for zoo shots. My Sigma 70-300 is a tad short at the long end. I've compensated with 500mm f8 mirror lenses (Lentar and Spiratone), but am thinking about faster primes combined with TCs. I do NOT need a birdie lens. I don't think I want to mess with something as long as a 600mm. That leaves me with 300mm and 400mm primes from Pentax. Just how impossible/heavy/awkward is the A 400mm f2.8? Will a Bogen 3221 tripod be adequate for it? And how about the 300mm f2.8 lenses? -Lon
Re: dumb computer question\electrical surge
I am on the side that does not consider surges or spikes rare, nor do I think they only happen on power lines. I lost 3 48 port Cisco Switches, 5 Nortell Hubs, and 1 Cisco 48 port line card to a surge that went through the network wiring. Two weeks ago I had a surge that destroyed one of my UPSes (well my employers, but I think of them as mine :) ) but protected $30,000 USD worth of networking gear that powered up fine once connected to a functional UPS. The cost of a UPS and or surge protector is pocket change compared to the cost of what they protect. Jeff At 08:16 PM 10/13/2002 -0400, you wrote: Date: Sun, 13 Oct 2002 19:24:27 -0400 From: Brad Dobo [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Dumb computer question Message-ID: 043701c2730f$ad07abe0$0200a8c0@brad Content-Type: text/plain; charset=iso-8859-1 Content-Transfer-Encoding: 7bit As a real computer and internet junkie, and part-time tech, I *always* leave my stuff on. On thing is I turn of monitors at night. Running XP Pro on 2 computers, on with Win98SE, one Windows 2000 Corporate Server, and one laptop networked running NT4. I've never had anything fail on me, I keep strict maintenance, and consider the chance of a power surge to be an overrated experience and rare. I rarely have to reboot ANY of the machines. On UPS, they are an invaluable tool for those occasional brown-outs.
Re: pentax-discuss-d Digest V02 #8
Some viruses simply look for open shares to connect to. If the computer can write to the camera then it could be vulnerable. Will it destroy the camera? Probably not. It wouldn't (hopefully) be able to get into the firmware, but it could fill your memory card with gibberish. The easier it is for a camera to interface with a computer, the more likely it is a virus can infect or affect it in some way. When they make cameras that can email the picture straight from the camera, then it will be even more vulnerable. Jeff At 04:58 PM 10/9/2002 -0400, you wrote: From: Rubenstein, Bruce M (Bruce) [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2002 11:22 AM Subject: RE: DSLRs and viruses Viruses attack via the operating system. These cameras aren't running under Windows, or any other high level OS. This whole thing makes as much sense as giving a microwave oven a virus. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] What about when you take the memory card out and download to a computer? Dave
Re: Anybody interested in getting the Pentax poster?
If someone is starting a how many from the USA we are considering put me down for 2. Just let me know a final price, how you want to be paid, and where to send payment. Jeff At 04:33 PM 7/11/2002 -0400, you wrote: Date: Thu, 11 Jul 2002 10:36:32 -0400 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Anybody interested in getting the Pentax poster? Dario, I'll check shipping cost via US Government Priority Mail. I think it would be cheaper to send a batch of 20+ posters to the USA, and then mail them from here at $3.80 each + 1/20th of Italy-USA changes. I'll check. Regards, Bob S. In a message dated Thu, 11 Jul 2002 14:26:06 +0200, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Ok, this said, here are the news about the 1952-2002 - 50 years of Pentax SLR cameras poster. First, for those among you which are also AOHC members, please note that all AOHC members will receive one poster for free, shipped together with Spotmatic magazine No.33 next August (sorry, it will be shipped folded in envelope). Extra copies can be ordered at $2.00 each (AOHC members) or $4.00 each (non-members), plus package and postage. However, during this year 2002 celebrating such an important anniversary, I'll be happy to extend to all PDML members the reduced cost per poster ($2.00 each). Then non-members will pay $4.00 each poster. I checked the cost of carton tubes and postage for shipping it worldwide from Italy (priority mail). For the full details following the link: http://digilander.libero.it/pentaxday/postere.htm Unfortunately, as you can see the postage for such a large and heavy poster is also heavy. Some time ago, somebody thought it could better to ship a bunch to some PDML'er in N. America for distribution there, rather than many separate posters being airmailed from Italy. What do you think now? Dario Bonazza - 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 .
July Pug part 1
I figured I had better start now since so many turn my eye. Hopefully I will find time to comment on more. I am not ignoring the rest of the PUG, I just ran out of time tonight. Where a shot falls on the list and/or category does not mean I liked it more or less then another shot. Lack of mention does not mean I did not like it and these views are from an individual. No comments good or bad should be construed as an attack, etc. etc. legalese etc. California Adventure by Steve Larson. Wow. This just blows me away. I love the colors and the perfect reflection. Schloss Charlottenburg by Joseph Tainter. Sharp. Crisp. The cloud formation adds a great intensity to the shot. Fall Patriotism by Ray Ford. Even without the flag this would have been a great shot. The flag is a bonus. I love the contrast between the leaves and the white fence. Ambience by Toni Lankerd. This shot makes want to go out to dinner at an old cafe. The wood bar (I hope it is wood) just extrudes warmth and hominess. Before Sunset by Matjaz Osojnik My eye winces in pain from the sun. Talk about conveying an image. A scene that makes me want to relax. Creels by Facit. I think the reason I like this shot is the irony, at least in my mind, of the traps (I am assuming they are traps) and then the net, and then what looks like traps under (hence trapped!) the netting. Traps upon traps upon traps. Not a good day to be a fish or crab. Boat at Old Harbor by Ed Keeney. The condition of the boat helps convey the long and loving use of the area. The wooden slats give the impression of years of waves crashing into them. Window Hood by Daniel Loader. To answer your question, I would not have put someone in the window reflection. I like it the way it is. The hood seems out of place on a building that has siding like that. It seems like someone with a creative touch came along and said ugh, we need to soften this. Irish Memory by Frits J. Wüthrich, (sorry, that was the best I could do for the ü) This shot makes me think of rolling fields just out of sight. I love the yellow flowers through the wagon wheel and the color of the window frame. Sturgeon River by Martin Mielke. Trees encased in ice give off such majesty, yet are brittle and easily broken. You have managed to capture the turbulence of the river and the serenity of the woods. View from Goulding's by Ann Sanfedele. A poignant reminder that beautiful skylines can be found without skyscrapers. Michigan Splendor by Ken Waller. A great fall shot. The brown of the bark sets off nicely from the fall leaves. Oak Meadow Early Spring by James Donnellan. A nice soft shot that appears to fade into a morning fog. Rural Life by Satish Kumar. The description sounds like it is a great picture, yet I can not make it out from the size. Comet Ikeya-Zhang by Antti-Pekka Virjonen. Beautiful shot with out the customary circular pattern from the stars thanks to the tracking mount. No title by G. Fenstermacher. Surreal. I like it. Enough said. IR Pond by David J Brooks. Another gorgeous IR shot. I love what it does to the trees over the boat. Cape May Victorian by Chris Niesmertelny. Where the other IR shots seemed warm and inviting, this one seems very harsh in spots. It seems like the sun is reflecting off the house making harsh bright spots. While I love the house itself, I would have liked to seen a warmer shot. Rocks, Water by William Robb. I love slow exposure water shots. Here it makes the path of the water very evident as it snakes through the rocks. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: pentax-discuss-digest V1 #2875
Cotty, I only have the step. It looks like I am missing the rubber bumper that goes on here, and thus my mirror is slightly out of whack. When I look into the opening I can see a slight lip on the right side of the step where it looks like it is supposed to attach to the rubber bumper. Interesting enough, if I put a thin piece of card stock (ie a cut up business card) on this rest and gently lower the mirror onto it, It is even further off then when it is simply the metal step. Of course since it is the wrong size and shape, this most likely doesn't prove a thing. In any event it is at minimum a trip to the local camera shop to see if they can do anything, if not it off to Pentax Colorado with it. :( I'm not looking forward to not having it for month. Guess I'll have to un-retire my ME Super. Thanks everyone for their help on this. Jeff At 08:09 PM 7/6/2002 -0400, you wrote: Date: Sat, 6 Jul 2002 16:36:26 +0100 From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pentax LX focus to infinity problem Okay, let's get this cleared up, as I am now confused. Looking at the camera from the front, with mirror locked up, on the right is a small circular rubber bumper, correct? On the left in about the same place in relation to where the mirror comes to rest in the 'down' position is a small metal step, angled to the same orientation as the mirror at rest, and on this step is a slightly smaller rectangular rubber bumper, correct? Jeff, on the left, do you have the rubber bumper on top of the angled 'step'? Or do you just have the step? Cotty - - Original Message - From: Jeff Post Subject: Pentax LX focus to infinity problem You are missing the rubber mirror bumper. William Robb The only suspicious thing I see is on the left side of the mirror box. The rest is metal. No rubber, no foam, just metal. It is a little piece that the side of the mirror comes to rest on. Can those of you with LXs confirm what is supposed to be on the mirror rest on the left side (looking into the lens mount.) If there is something there, is this something a local camera shop should be able to fix, or do I need to this off to Pentax in Colorado. I'm pretty sure the camera had a CLA before it was sold to me, hench the new foam and bumper. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Pentax LX focus to infinity problem
So here I was last week, reading the focus to infinity problem thread, when a little light went off. My brain suddenly flashed hey, you have this same problem. It developed a couple of weeks ago on my Pentax LX. All my lenses (SMC-M 50 2.0, SMC-M 135 3.5, SMC-A 28 2.8, SMC A* 300 2.8) seem to want to focus a little bit before infinity. The 300 seems to have a range line for infinity and it focuses at the beginning of that range line. The manual states that it can focus at infinity anywhere in that range, but since my other three lenses are not focusing correctly, I'm not confident this one is either. Of course the net result tends to be that the focus point in a bit off from where I wanted it. So I removed then lens, locked the mirror up and took a look. All my foam seems fine, the round rubber bumper that the mirror rests on in the down position on the right side (looking into the camera) looks great. It is not sticky or mushy, in fact it and all the foam looks relatively new. The only suspicious thing I see is on the left side of the mirror box. The rest is metal. No rubber, no foam, just metal. It is a little piece that the side of the mirror comes to rest on. Can those of you with LXs confirm what is supposed to be on the mirror rest on the left side (looking into the lens mount.) If there is something there, is this something a local camera shop should be able to fix, or do I need to this off to Pentax in Colorado. I'm pretty sure the camera had a CLA before it was sold to me, hench the new foam and bumper. Thanks a bunch, Jeff - 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: Leaf shutter with 6x7 to 35mm adapter
But does the leaf shutter lens have a separate shutter trip? If it does why couldn't you get a locking cable for the 35mm, set it to B, trip and lock the release, then trip the leaf shutter which would be set to the speed you want. At this point I may be talking out my you know what. Can you set a shutter speed on the leaf shutter? Are saying no matter what you do it won't work because with out something to trip the aperture lever, the leaf shutter will never trip? At 08:46 PM 6/25/2002 -0400, you wrote: Date: Tue, 25 Jun 2002 18:02:33 -0600 From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Leaf shutter with 6x7 to 35mm adapter - - Original Message - From: Jeff Post Subject: Leaf shutter with 6x7 to 35mm adapter Not having a 6x7 or a 645 (or a leaf shutter lens for that matter) I may be totally wrong, but wouldn't it work like the bellows. You would need the dual release cable. One end goes to the leaf shutter, one goes to the camera. Or does the lead shutter not have a seperate release? It becomes an issue of timing. The LS goes through a pretty complex set of motions, as the lens shutter has to be closed before the focal plane shutter opens, then it has to be closed before the focal plane shutter closes. On the 6x7 (and I presume the 645), the lens shutter is actuated by the aperture coupler. Unfortunately, with no aperture coupler in the adaptor, there is no way of making the thing work on a 35mm camera. The timing tolerances are just too close to do reliably without a timing mechanism. 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 .
Leaf shutter with 6x7 to 35mm adapter (Was Re: The brotherhood advantage)
Not having a 6x7 or a 645 (or a leaf shutter lens for that matter) I may be totally wrong, but wouldn't it work like the bellows. You would need the dual release cable. One end goes to the leaf shutter, one goes to the camera. Or does the lead shutter not have a seperate release? Jeff At 01:54 AM 6/25/2002 -0400, you wrote: Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 16:49:27 -0700 From: Jim Apilado [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: The brotherhood advantage I have a 75mm LS for my Pentax 645. If there were such an adapter for that lens as with the 6 X 7 I wonder how I would trip the LS in the lens and the focal plane shutter in my LX so that they both would synch? There's something flawed in your logic, I think. Jim A. From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Mon, 24 Jun 2002 11:44:10 -0600 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: The brotherhood advantage I just recieved a 6x7 to 35mm lens adaptor. It occured to me while looking at it that I can now do flash sync up to 1/500 second on 35mm with 90mm (great portrait length) or 165mm focal lengths. I love this system. 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 . - 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: June PUG comments
It's not that I need to make them out, it is that they are just fuzzy enough to be mysterious and keep my attention on the photo. I'm sorry to hear they closed the cinema. Jeff At 08:35 PM 6/21/2002 -0400, you wrote: Date: Sat, 22 Jun 2002 00:43:00 +0200 From: Maciej Marchlewski [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: June PUG comments - - Original Message - From: Jeff Post [EMAIL PROTECTED] At the Movies by Maciej Marchlewski While being initially drawn to the shot of Ania, my eyes linger as I try to make out the movie titles on the posters. Thanks for a kind comment. I'm not sure if I can make out all the titles. I don't have anything with greater DOF and the cinema is closed now so I can't go there ang have another look. The building is going to be taken apart soon but there is a chance for a new movie theater in the new building. Don't know which ones you've allready got but if something bugs you there I can try to sort it out for you. Maciej - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: AF280T flash: recycle, power,...
I used mine for the first time two weeks ago. Two sets of NiMh lasted friday night through saturday night shooting 9 rolls of film. Most discharges were full or close to full since it was dark and a soft box was used. (off camera grip with TTL sync cord). The second set still had power in them when I was done. If I have a chance (I have 10 sets of slides to start labeling) I will put in a charged up pair of NiMh in my flash and set off a couple of full power manual bursts to time the recycle time. Mine is definitely more then 1 second. I would say 5 or 6 seconds if memory serves me from that weekend. While I think my meter may do flash metering, I have no idea how to use it as such (Gossen Luna Star F) since I do not have a manual with it. Jeff At 08:22 AM 6/18/2002 -0400, you wrote: Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 12:01:54 +0100 From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: AF280T flash: recycle, power,... Hi, Frantisek Vlcek wrote: 1) Does it accept NiCds? Yes. I've used them for years. Don't know about other rechargeables. 2) What's the coverage and GN(m)? 28mm 28m@100ASA 3) What's the recycle time with fresh rechargable batteries, at FULL power burst? Takes mine about 1sec or less. This will depend on the condition of individual units. Anything else I should know about the flash? It's no longer serviced by Pentax, right? Any problems that show with age? Very adaptable - you can use it with the hotshoe grip for off camera flash TTL. I think it will be serviced by Pentax as it is still being sold as new (old) stock. No serious mechanical faults as long as it is not operated by Hamfist the Barbarian(tm) and only the expected electronic faults, such as tired cpapacitors. 4) Please, if anybody's got a flashmeter, IF I could find my meter and IF I could get batteries for it, I would be happy to do this for you. Unfortunately.. THANKS A LOT! Pleasure. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Pentax ME / ME SE / ME Super
The Pentax ME has no manual shutter speed The Pentax ME SE is an ME Special Addition. I believe it has a different focusing screen The Pentax ME Super is an ME with the addition of manual shutter speeds. These are obtained by moving the selector dial to m and using two push buttons on the top of the camera. One increments the shutter speed up, the other down. The light meter on all three is LEDs on the right side of the finder. Jeff At 08:39 PM 6/18/2002 -0400, you wrote: Date: Tue, 18 Jun 2002 13:45:09 -0700 (PDT) From: Francis Alviar [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Pentax ME / ME SE / ME Super What are the similarities and differences between these three camera models? Thanks. Francis M. Alviar Irvine, CA Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.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 .
Re: Weekend shootings
I am (or maybe that should be was) planning on shooting the Balloon festival in Quechee, VT. Unfortunately it has been more it less rained out. I get a some shots Friday night before the rain came, but the night glow, Saturday morning, and Saturday evening launches were cancelled. Jeff At 07:31 PM 6/14/2002 -0400, you wrote: Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2002 18:34:22 -0400 From: CBWaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Weekend shootings I want to burn some film this weekend and don't really have anything going on so figure I will wander around the yard or possibly a local park. There's always the family get-together on Father's Day (happy day to all the PDMLDads!) What's everyone else planning to capture this weekend? Cory Waters Technology isn't perfect but it sure beats a wig full of angry bunnies -- The announcer from Sheep in the BIG City on Cartoon Network - - 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: best sounding shutter?
Clicks and buzzes eh. The best description I have heard is kachunk whirr, kachunk whirr. Then there was someone telling me theirs sounded like a tractor trailer going up a steep hill. I have to agree with both of those descriptions. With the winder LX the shutter definitely does not just go click. At 02:02 PM 6/14/2002 -0400, you wrote: Without doubt: the Pentax MX with Motor Drive. It's THE archetypal pro still camera sound. The LX just clicks and buzzes a bit. The MX clicks and swoshs... (!) Cotty - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
ebay ID Pentaxer
Is anyone on the list the ebay id pentaxer? They had a Pentax A 1.4X-L teleconverter up for auction. Long story short, My high bid was below the reserve. I was wondering what they would be willing to sell it for. Thanks, Jeff - 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: Cost of Black and White Film Processing?
Where I get my film developed here is Massachusetts, USA, it is $5.00 to develop and then $0.30 a print. Basically $15.80 to develop and print a roll of 36. Jeff At 11:11 PM 6/10/2002 -0400, you wrote: Date: Mon, 10 Jun 2002 18:22:08 -0700 From: harald_nancy [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Cost of Black and White Film Processing? Just got back from a trip, and took a few rolls of black and white Tri-X. First time I've used black and white in many years. The sticker shock, Kits Camera wants $16.00 to develop and print a 36 exposure bw roll. Is that a normal price? Last time I used black and white, it was less expensive than color. Does anyone know a more cost effective lab for bw film processing? I'm not planning to develop and print my own bw. Thanks for any info. Harald - - 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: ME-F Bodies...Why so little mention?
I never felt the need to look at the ME-F. I think there is only one lens that takes advantage of the early auto focus, and that lens is a bit on the heavy side. While I like my ME-Super, when the light meter started acting up I tried to get it fixed and then placed it on the shelf. Actually, I think it is fixed now, but since it let me down so many times before I just don't trust the meter. Getting back to your question, I think anyone looking for an auto focus Pentax looks at one with a wider selection of compatible auto focus lenses. Someone who is collecting Pentax cameras and wants to put it on display next to the ME and ME Super would be more interested then the general buying public. Jeff At 07:00 AM 6/7/2002 -0400, you wrote: Date: Thu, 6 Jun 2002 23:08:00 EDT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: ME-F Bodies...Why so little mention? Hi Guys... Is the ME-F a rare bird ?..With pretty much identical specs to the -Super plus the rudimentary focus-confirmation, I'd think there would be more demand...I just picked-up one on e-Bay, very nice shape, for $38.50 + $ 8 with only 3 bidders...There's another one (near mint) parked there with a $ 75 BIN and no takers (e-Bay 1357549923 ) ..Albano's latest body survey shows 148 ME-Supers on list and only 1 ME-F...If they are rare I would think there'd be a little more enthusiam..Whats' up ? Perplexed, Bob - 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 .
manual for Pentax Flash AF280T
Does anyone have a PDF of the Pentax Flash AF280T manual that they can Email me or that I can download? Also, is there any advantage to using the new high powered alkaline batteries as opposed to normal alkaline batteries in the flash unit? Thanks, Jeff - 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 .
Flash batteries
Here is a simply question for a Friday. Do those new high drain alkaline AA batteries provide any benefit over standard alkaline AA batteries? Do they recharge a flash faster, do they last longer? Jeff - 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:Grandfather Mountain
I hear all this talk about Grandfather Mountain on the list, so I have a question. Exactly where is this fabled Grandfather Mountain. Jeff - 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: Statue of Liberty Recommendations
I believe you want to be in Liberty State Park in Jersey City, New Jersey. Here is the web link that should help you out. http://www.libertystatepark.com Jeff At 08:33 AM 5/7/2002 -0400, you wrote: Date: Mon, 06 May 2002 22:49:14 -0500 From: Tiger Moses [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Statue of Liberty Recommendations Guys, where do I need to go to get a view of Lady Liberty with a nice view of NYC behind her, you know the classic image. Do I need to be in Newark or what? Trying to plan a summer roadtrip - - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Pentax Winder LX
Having just bought a winder LX, I have a question. Does anyone else find it extremely loud, or do I possibly have a bad one. The winder itself (the gearing and motor) sound loud. I would imagine whatever I am shooting would get startled after the first shot and bolt. Jeff - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: pentax-discuss-digest V1 #2473
Are you looking for just a print, or do you want to keep the digital file of the slide? There is a place by me in Massachusetts that charges $8 for an 8x10 or 8X12, but I do not know if they do mail order. They use a Fuji Frontier printer so the slide gets scanned and then printed, but I do not know if there is a way for them to write the scanned file to a CD, or what that would cost if it is possible. Jeff At 12:41 PM 4/9/2002 -0400, you wrote: Date: Tue, 9 Apr 2002 09:23:32 -0700 From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re[6]: Scanning with Epson 2450 Aaron, Actually, the negatives are sharper. Go figure? I'm guessing that it is due to flatness. I had a scan/print to 8X10 done on one of my slides by The Slideprinter in Denver, and then did the same thing here. There is a world of difference in the sharpness of the two. I don't profess to be the most skilled digital manipulator, but it was dramatic. Funny that when the print came from The Slideprinter, I initially thought it was a bit soft compared to the slide. Everytime I do slides, I end up with this problem. I have yet to find an reaonable priced ($6-$15 per 8X10) place to produce prints for me. If I only had one, it would be fine. But I have quite a few and the cost could end up being hundreds. My local lab that I use here will charge me $9.00 to scan and $6.50 to print. That is the high end of reasonable. I will probably have them try it just to see how good they can do. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Pentax Manuals
It appears that Pentax has added a lot of new manuals today to their site. Jeff http://www.pentax.com/docstore/index.cfm?show=6 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re Pentax A* 300 2.8
Never mind. Found the manual on Pentax's site. I could have sworn this wasn't there a week ago when I was looking. Anyway, it appears to have a Pentax SMC 49mm skylight stuck on the removable filter ring. Any tips for removing it? Jeff Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2002 15:19:43 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] From: Jeff Post [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Pentax A* 300 2.8 Well, my new toy arrived today here at work. Since it did not come with a manual I have a couple of questions I hope someone can answer. Is the Pentax smc 49mm dropin skylight removable, or do I just screw my filters on to this? Did the 112mm Pentax PF SMC filter normally come with the lens? What is the PF filter? Does anyone know where I can find an online or PDF version of the manual? As for the condition of the lens, there is a small black smudge on the rubber ring of the hood and a scratch in front of the tripod screw. It is a really sweet lens. Jeff - 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: 300/2.8 curiosity
As of this monday (It is going to be a mighty fine monday for a change!) Pentax A* 300/2.8 Jeff - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Pentax 300mm A 2.8 questions
Having just sent a large amount of money to KEH for an Ebay auction for a Pentax A* 300mm 28 lens I have a question for the list What is a good teleconvertor to go with this lens? Does the quality degrade substantially at 600 56? I can't help but wonder if this lens is worth what I paid For me this is a rather large purchase Anyone have a good price figure for what this lens should cost I didn't see any thing out on the internet when I tried searching Thanks, Jeff - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe, go to http://wwwpdmlnet and follow the directions Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pugkomkonorg
Re: Tamron 70-210 zoom - does adaptall 2 adapt to OUR cameras?
The Tamron Adaptall 2 for the minolta should remove from the lens and you can replace it with one for the Pentax K mount. I don't think it will pass aperture information back to the camera. Jeff At 02:41 PM 2/20/2002 -0500, you wrote: Date: Wed, 20 Feb 2002 13:19:41 -0500 From: Peter Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Tamron 70-210 zoom - does adaptall 2 adapt to OUR cameras? I think it's Minolta. At 11:14 AM 2/20/2002 -0500, you wrote: Paul F. Stregevsky wrote: Ann, If it's the Tamron Adaptall SP Macro Close Focus 70-210 f/3.5 with a 62mm filter ring, grab it. Introduced 1984, it's the only non f/2.8 zoom that may be sharper than the Pentax 70-210/4 PKA. Alas, 'tis not. (see reply to mike w) However this one is half the weight of the one you mentioned and filter size is 52mm The adapter that is on there now is a M-MD (finally looked at with a magnifier to see that.) No clue what camera that is for. annsan - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Ebay LX Thingie
The only thing I could think of as I was looking at it was that it was to do the same function as the roller that is in that spot in newer LX cameras. That way, as the motor drive is chugging along, it is keeping the film taunt for the takeup spools. Jeff At 02:26 PM 2/19/2002 -0500, you wrote: Date: Tue, 19 Feb 2002 19:47:38 +0100 From: Peter Smekal [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Ebay-LX-thingie Well, well ... what could that thingie be: http://cgi.ebay.de/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1333936328 Peter Smekal Uppsala, Sweden [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: pentax-discuss-digest V1 #2030
Tom, The person Bob is thinking of is Klaus. Here is his email address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] He did a CLA on my MESuper, although I did not have a sticky mirror. All the seals were replaced and everything was lubricated. I forget what the shipping costs were, but the price was $40 plus shipping. Jeff At 02:21 PM 1/28/2002 -0500, you wrote: Date: Mon, 28 Jan 2002 11:06:46 -0700 From: aimcompute [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Price for Fixing Sticky Mirror or CLA Thanks Bob. I appreciate the response. Tom C. - - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, January 28, 2002 10:00 AM Subject: Re: Price for Fixing Sticky Mirror or CLA Can someone tell me a ballpark price for fixing a sticky mirror problem and/or a CLA on an ME Super? Tom, A guy on ebay was offering $40 CLA's by mail. Perhaps somebody kept the link to his email. California - Chula Vista maybe? Regards, Bob S. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
