Which 28-to 105 To get
How does the new Pentax 28 to 105 f3.2-4.5 compare to the old power zoom version? How well does the old power zoom balance on the new ZX style bodies? Thanks, Jim - Original Message - From: "wendy beard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, September 10, 2002 8:19 AM Subject: Re: ZX5-N Lens > > >- Original Message - > >From: "Brad Dobo" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Subject: Re: ZX5-N Lens > > > > > I have to agree with Alan, though while I spend money foolishy on camera > > > stuff, you shouldn't! The FA28-70mm 1:4 is a fine lens, and from all I > > have > > > heard so is the FA28-105 1:3.2-4.5 > > I'd like to agree on the FA28-105 1:3.2-4.5 > Well, if I still had it that is. I got to use it for two months, then hubby > swiped it and I can't see me getting that back again! Great lens > http://www.beard-redfern.com/dogport1.html > (1-3 and 5 were taken with the pentax, 4 and 6 in the series were taken > with a Sigma 28-105 and what a difference!) > > Wendy > > --- > Wendy Beard > Ottawa, Canada > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > home page http://www.beard-redfern.com >
Looking for a 300mm cheap
I need a long lens but do not want to spend a how lot of maony. I want something fairly sharp. It does not need to be a fast lens as I will be using a tripod. Thanks in advanced for all recommandations. Jim Fellows
Re: Meteor time again
Any suggestions on shooting them (with a Pentax of course) I have ME Super, A Super Program and a K-1000. For lenses I have a 24mm 2.8 (Sigma) 28 M 2.8, 35 M f2.8, 50A f1.7, 135 M3.5 and A 2.8. I also have some zooms but I don't think they would work to well. What kind of film is good for something like this? What f stop and length of exposure is best? I do have a locking cable release. Thanks, in advanced, Jim Fellows - Original Message - From: "Brendan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, August 09, 2002 4:43 PM Subject: Meteor time again > Look up in the sky this monday thru thursday just > before dawn the perseids are back and this years > shower should be very good. > > __ > Post your ad for free now! http://personals.yahoo.ca > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - 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 In Print
I don't see Mike's name any where on the mast head or as the author of the article. Maybe he is on a different publication. Jim Fellows - Original Message - From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2002 8:48 PM Subject: Re: Pentax In Print > ----- Original Message - > From: Jim Fellows > Subject: Pentax In Print > > > > I just received my September issue of Model Railroader and > they have an > > article on the basics of Model photography. While the article > does not > > mention Pentax, there is a nice shot of a K1000 with a M F2 > 50mm at the > > start of the article. Always nice to see free marketing out > there. > > Last I heard, Mike Johnson was editing that magazine. I suspect > that, as much as anything is why Pentax is shown in the article. > 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 .
In Search of spare parts
I hope somebody on the list maybe able to help me out. I am looking for the folling parts to put back to gather one and possibly two Super Programs. I need the spring and small metal rod used under the mode or exposer selector dial. The one that sets the camera to off, program, manual, X, and B. I would like to get two of each if possible. The second item I need is the ASA and exposer compensation dial. I need the lwer, lager section of the assembly, but would prefer the whole thing if anybody has it. I would be very willing to buy a whole prts camera if it contained these peices. Feel free to contact me off list if you wish: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks Jim Fellows - 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: sticky aperture ring - a-50/1.7
I was able to fix my 107 with my train tools as well:) - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, August 01, 2002 8:00 AM Subject: Re: sticky aperture ring - a-50/1.7 > Bill, > I've done my share of mechanical repairs/rebuilds. > You want to see my connecting rods? > (My '61 Sunbeam Alpine that became a flowerpot around '71.) > But for the lens repairs, I dragged out the HO train tools. > Fine motor skills vs the more gross motor skills, I suppose. > Regards, Bob S. > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > << I tried to repair a sticky aperture ring on an A 50mm f/1.7, > after reading Alan Chan's very lucid description of how to do > it. > The lens mount is now doing time as a 35mm to view camera > adapter, the rest of the lens is now in the City of Regina > landfill. > I can strip and rebuild a BMW 3.0 liter inline 6, I can balance > the carbs on a 12 cylinder E-type Jaguar by ear, and I can > diagnose and repair almost any photo lab problem, but those > darned A series lenses don't like me at all. > 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 .
Re: sticky aperture ring - a-50/1.7
Those little ball bearings a very easy to use. Pentax in Colorado is currently out with more do in 30 to 40 days. I checked today. Jim Fellows - Original Message - From: "Alan Chan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 5:11 PM Subject: Re: sticky aperture ring - a-50/1.7 >My trusty A-50/1.7's aperture ring is so sticky it will not go over >f8/f11...have anybody seen this before? and what to do or is it time to let >a professional fix it? >Between f1.7 - f8/f11 it seems to be OK. I had two A50/1.7 and both had poor aperture rings. Clean and relubrication didn't work. I believe it was a design flaw associated with some plastic F and A lenses (plastic-to-plastic surface). regards, Alan Chan _ Join the world's largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Rikenon P lens lineup (was: FS: XR Rikenon Macro 28-100/4, $90)
Paul, Will a Ricoh P series lens work in program mode on an A series Pentax such as a Super Program? Thanks, Jim Fellows - Original Message - From: "Paul F. Stregevsky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, June 29, 2002 12:39 AM Subject: Rikenon P lens lineup (was: FS: XR Rikenon Macro 28-100/4, $90) > Jim Apilado <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Do you know what primes Ricoh made that the the P setting? > > Ricoh K-mount lenses before the P were called XR Rikenon. P lenses dropped > the XR and are called simply Rikenon P. Ricoh's muticoating began to be > applied before the P series; the MC on my 28-100 and my 300/4.5 is a > beautiful purple-blue. > > Off the top of my head, the P (program) lineup included the following: > > Primes: > 24/2.8P > 28/2.8P > 35/2.8P (some say the same design as Pentax M and A) > 50/1.4P (a different design as its predecessor, and now multicoated) > 50/2P (same design as its predecessor, still single-coated) > 55/1.2P > 100/2.8P > 105/2.8P (105?) 1:1 macro > 135/2.8P > > I don't think Ricoh's XR Rikenon 18/2.8 was converted to a P version. I'm > nearly certain the XR Rikneon APO 300/4.5 was not. > > > Before converting to the K mount, Ricoh made a wide series of screwmount > lenses; I don't know how good they were. I believe a 20mm was among them. > > Not that you asked, but the P zooms included: > > 24-40/2.8 P zoom (evidently made by Tokina and identical except that > Tokina's also works in Program setting for Pentax; thanks, Peter) > 28-100/4 P > 28-105 f/3.5-4.5 P > 35-70 f/3.4-4.5 P (replacing the 3.5-4.5; I had the 3.4 vs. 3.5 backward a > week ago) > 70-210/3.9 P > probably more (a slow 60-300? a slow 100-300?) > > Since Ricoh introduced its program bodies about the same time as Pentax > (about 1983-84), many K-mount third-party lenses made after that included > the P setting for Ricoh bodies as well as the A setting for Pentax. I > believe that later specimens of the Vivitar 105/2.8 macro is one example. > Such lenses make great sense for those wishing to mix up their body lineup > with a P-type Ricoh. But beware, as has been stated here many times: Never > put a Rikenon P lens on a Pentax autofocus body; the P pin will lock into > the Pentax AF hole, and you may never get the lens off. > > > > Paul Franklin Stregevsky > - > 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: Can I gloat ? :-)
A great buy. I paid more for mine via KEH but never regret it as it is my favorite zoom. Jim - Original Message - From: "David Chang-Sang" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2002 7:54 AM Subject: Can I gloat ? :-) > Well.. > a recent Ebay auction ended with me being the winner. > > I have been hunting for the elusive Pentax 35-105 f3.5 SMC-A zoom lens for > quite a while. After careful consideration it was going to be the only zoom > lens I would want to own (I did think that perhaps I could have lived with > the 35-70 f4 SMC-A but decided against it). I have spotted a few pop up on > Ebay and they usually end up going at or around the $175-190 US mark > minimum. Some have gone even higher (one recent dealer had a BIN for $279.95 > US!!). > > I was able to hunt down a local copy but it was pricey even after trying to > talk the guy down ($425.00 CDN = $275.00 USD). I was floored then to win the > auction and even more so when I picked up the lens yesterday. Beautiful > lens, smooth zoom and focussing and great snappy aperture clicks. I've > already run a roll of Portra VC 400 through it and hope to develop those > today. It looks as though it will be practically living on the LX for > family events. I'm hoping the resolving power is as good as I've read on > Stan's site. Man.. I'm a happy camper :) Now onto the Limiteds :) > > > Oh.. the cost to me ? $224.00 CDN plus $19.00 Taxes :) ( $158.00 USD ) > which, after seeing the recent auctions and price in at a local retailler I > was more than happy to cough up :) > > > Cheers, > Dave > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Good MF Zoom in 80-200 range?
I like the Pentax A 70-210 F4. But is a one touch zoom. Jim Fellows - Original Message - From: "Paul Jones" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, June 23, 2002 6:50 AM Subject: Good MF Zoom in 80-200 range? > Hi, > > I'm after a some info on a MF zoom lense in the 80-200 range. Preferably a > two touch lense. Also preferably a fixed aperture lense, although i can live > with out this. > > I'm not fussed about it not being a pentax brand lense. I would consider an > AF lense, if the MF feel was good. > > Any reccomendations? This info is for a friend. > > Regards, > Paul > - > 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: any pdmlers in boston area?
I live in Derry, NH and work in Needham, Ma. Jim Fellows - Original Message - From: "Mishka" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, June 11, 2002 12:56 PM Subject: any pdmlers in boston area? > subj. -- just curious > 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 . - 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 .
Replacement foam
Now that my meter is funtioning properly on my Super A, I need to replace the foam. I have seen kits on E-bay, has anybody used them or have a good source for the material? The foam is completly gone and needs replacement soon. Thanks, Jim Fellows - 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: Super A Meter
That was an easy fix. The meter now turns on like it should. Thanks for the help. Stay tuned for more requests for help as this is my "project Comers". Jim Fellows - Original Message - From: "Fred" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, June 01, 2002 2:23 PM Subject: Re: Super A Meter > > This is smarter, Fred. TV Contact cleaner usually works better > > and is cleaner (from my experience with electronic components > > ..um, quite some time ago :-) ) than WD40. I'd forgotten about > > using that, but I would recommend a trip to Radio Shack for anyone > > wanting to try this. > > Yes, it's pretty good stuff. (It's not a panacea, though, of > course, and squirting it into the innards of a camera body is indeed > a little risky - .) > > Coincidentally, I recently bought a new can of the stuff, to use > while restoring a BC-348-Q WWII-era receiver (from a B-17 or B-24). > > Fred > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Super A Meter
I need help with what I hope will be a simple repair. I can not activate the shutter by pushing down on the shutter release button with out firing the camera. Is there an easy (I hope) fis for this? I do have an extra body I can use as a part donor. Thanks, Jim Fellows - 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 Super acting strange
I had no intention of "ripping off" anybody. I was going to use some parts off of the camera to clean up mine and only through batteries in to see if the meter worked. I have decided to see if I can find the original owner (even before I turned on my PC this morning to see the responses on the list). I did not get her name but the camera store owner may have it. By the way the store is an authorized Pentax repair center. Jim Fellows - Original Message - From: "Mishka" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2002 7:02 AM Subject: RE: ME Super acting strange > I was being sarcastic. > From what I understand, the guy who bought ME-S wasn't a repairman. He > made an honest ofer for camera that was just evaluated as dead by > someone who ought to be more knowledgeable than both, the seller and > the buyer. That's it. There's nothing wrong with it. > > > From: John Coyle > > Subject: RE: ME Super acting strange > > Date: Thu, 23 May 2002 00:16:57 -0700 > > > > > > Mishka, if you refer to a recent thread that I may have started, > > please bear in mind that it was a straightforward transaction with a > > knowledgeable seller and a knowledgeable buyer > > In the circumstances quoted, I too would have felt I had to try to > > trace the owner of the ME-S. > > > > John Coyle > > Brisbane, Australia > LAUNCH - Your Yahoo! Music Experience > http://launch.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 . - 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 .
ME Super acting strange
I was at my local camera shop dropping off my 35mm f2.8 M series lens to have the diarphram cleaned, as it is very sluggish. I was checking out the used gear when a woman came in with an ME-S that the shutter whould not trip. Yoou could use the advance lever but the shutter would not fire and the mirror had been stuck up. The owner agreed that the shutter was damaged and he did not offer repairs for the camaer. She decided to buy a K-1000 from the used case to use with her lenses. I offred to buy the the ME-S from here (plus the everready case) for $25.00 US to use as parts for my ME-S that looks a bit tatered. The meter did not work but I did not really care about that. I brought the camera home and through a set of batteries in it to see if ht old ones were dead and if the meter worked. Low and behold the cmera workd great. All the shutter speeds seam to work well and the meter is also working. I always thaough that the ME-S would fire at 1/125 of a second with out betteries. My old one does. I did get a bargin. Jim - 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: Camera bags- advice needed
I have the off trail one. I replaced one of the side lens carriers with a street and field # 2 lens case to hold my 70-240 f4 or my 100-300 F. I cannot fit either one of those lenses in the main compartment mounted to either my Super Program or Z-5. My 35-105 f3.5, superprogram and ME II winder will fin but its tight. Same with my Z-5 with the old power zoom 28-105 mounted. Jim fellows - Original Message - From: "Bruce Dayton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "TM" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2002 8:02 PM Subject: Re: Camera bags- advice needed > Taka, > > My wife has an Off Trail 1 for his setup. I suspect it will be too > small for what you are wanting. In the main compartment, the ZX-10 > with Tokina 28-105/3.5-4.5 zoom fits nice. In one side compartment > the Pentax 80-320 zoom barely fits. In the other compartment goes a > 280T flash (barely) and batteries/film. If the 80-320 is on the > camera, it won't fit the main compartment. I gotta believe that the > 80-200/4 is going to be a bit big. > > > Bruce Dayton > > > > Wednesday, April 17, 2002, 3:37:13 PM, you wrote: > > T> Hi all- > T> Now that I have access to an SLR, I'm all set to get back > T> into photography and need some help w/ camera bags. > > T> I made the mistake of getting a Lowepro Mini-Trekker backpack, > T> which is a great bag but a bit too small when you're trying to > T> carry a bunch of junk- 3 bodies, 5 lenses, 2 flashes, 2 P&Ses, > T> a digital P&S and God knows what else. I should have gotten the > T> Trekker. :-) > > T> Anyway, that said, I need a bag to use as an everyday carry-along > T> bag for when I'm using the camera. My requirements are that I can > T> carry an 80-200 zoom (f4 not the big 2.8 monster) mounted on the > T> camera, along with a 24-28mm wide angle prime, possibly a flash as > T> well, and some film, filters, etc. > > T> I thought the Lowepro Off Trail 2 would be the ticket, but wonder if > T> the Off Trail 1 might work well enough. Anyone here use this bag or > T> its brethren? I need to know if I can fit the aforementioned 80-200mm > T> f4 zoom in the Off Trail 1, otherwise, I'll have to order the next size > T> up Off Trail 2. I might see if the local shop will let me try putting > T> something like a Nikon N65 into the bag with a zoom attached. > > T> Anyone have the dimensions of the Pentax M or A 70-210mm f/4 zoom? > T> That's the one I want to get. > > T> Nice thing about these bags is that the extra lens cases are detachable, > T> making the bag really small when that's wanted as well as the > T> interchangeability > T> between the waist belt and the shoulder strap. > > T> Thanks, > T> Taka > T> - > T> This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > T> go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > T> 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: Pentax Super Program
I picked up my like new SP at a pawn shop. $200.00 including a 50/1.7 a, Talkumar A 28mm 2.8 and a Sigma 70-210 UC. I was able to get all the correct lens caps to after search the case for a few minutes. I sold the 28mm for $30 or $40, so it was a pretty good deal. Jim Fellows - Original Message - From: "James Adams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2002 6:14 PM Subject: Re: Pentax Super Program > I suppose I was only really interested in pricing the Super Program and A > 50/1.7, the other stuff is worthless junk. I've had two bags, four flashes > over the past while, and most are worn out or not practical. Filters and > gizmos are cheap at best, so I don't count those when considering a buy. A > couple of times I've told the guy not to send the 'junky' stuff, it does cut > down postage. > James > - > 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 Deal Ever?
My best deal was for my ME Super with a 50 f2, with everready case, af200s with case, and off brand 28mm with case, an off brand 80-200 with case. The manual for the camera and flash was also included. I got it all for $70.00. I later traded the long zoom for a Pentax A 35-70 3.5-4.5 Jim Fellows - Original Message - From: "Steve Pearson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax Mail List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, April 12, 2002 11:26 PM Subject: Best Deal Ever? > OK now that I've mentioned my missed deal (ME Special > Edition w/ 40mm pancake for $50), as well as the > recent steal of the 67 on Ebay, how about your best > deal ever on Pentax equipment? Either purchased or > missed out on like me? > > Maybe you're too proud to tell us the truth? > > > This could be interesting??? > Yahoo! Tax Center - online filing with TurboTax > http://taxes.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 . - 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 .
MX Meter repair
I may have a chance to pick up an MX with a meter that does not work. Does anybody have any idea what a repair would cost and if it is even possible. Everything else seems to work fine. What whould be a decent price for one that shaws moderate wear with the broken meter? Thanks, Jim Fellows - 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: Winders
I picked up an MDA off of ebay last week for $76.00. It works greet. (takes 8 AA batteries) Jim Fellows - Original Message - From: "Alan Chan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, April 12, 2002 3:33 PM Subject: Re: Winders > >Sorry for the incessant questions- one more and I'll be > >good to go for a while. :-) > > > >Which winder/motor drive would you get- Winder MEII or > >the Motor Drive A, for a Super A? With these bits being > >out of production, I'm concerned about durability. > > > >Granted I can buy nearly two MEIIs for the price of one > >MD A. > > I would properly buy the MDA which gives better handling. However, it's also > heavier (not a major concern) and really loud. 2 things can be boken on MDA > is the switch on the Battery Pack A, and a piece of rubber inside the MDA > could be aging. Pentax might not have parts anymore but you can custom made > one (I did that without problem). > > regards, > Alan Chan > > > _ > Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Light Table
Depending on how big of one you want, try printing or pre press companies. Wit computer to plate technology being used, many shops are willing to give away many of there old light tables. Jim Fellows - Original Message - From: "frank theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, April 12, 2002 9:43 AM Subject: WTB: Light Table > Anyone have one they're looking to get rid of? I'm interested. Contact > me off list with details. Thanks. > > regards, > frank > > -- > "The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The > pessimist fears it is true." -J. Robert > Oppenheimer > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Great deal
I tried, but my fingers were not fast enough.. Jim Fellows - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, April 05, 2002 6:37 PM Subject: Re: Great deal > Illinois Bill, > > I think someone on the list needs to confess. > But it wasn't me! > > Regards, Bob S. > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > << For most of the bidding, I had the high bid on this LX. The FB1 and > action finder alone are worth half the price of the final bid! > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1342820915 > > Too bad I didn't get it, although I don't really need ANOTHER camera >> > - > 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: ZX-L
While the interface is different, the ZX-L has all the features of the ZX-5n, with the possible exception of center weight metering, plus a bunch of new stuff, including some interesting flash options with the new AS 360Z flash, higher shutter speed, remote control, multiple exposure. Jim Fellows Jim Fellows - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 10:35 PM Subject: Re: ZX-L > In a message dated 4/3/2002 7:30:15 PM Pacific Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > > I also down loaded abrochure on Pentax's entire film > > camera line, and the ZX-5n was not listed. Looks like the ZX-5n is on the > > way out, replaced by the ZX-L. > > > > Surely the new one replaces the ZX-7 ... I would hope that if they replace > the -5n it would be a model with an interface similar to the -5n. > > Well, if my -5n dies I still have my LX ... > - > 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: ZX-L
I went to the Pentax USA web site to see if they had a brochure to down load on the ZX-L, no luck, I was able to down the manual and the camera is pretty impressive. I also down loaded abrochure on Pentax's entire film camera line, and the ZX-5n was not listed. Looks like the ZX-5n is on the way out, replaced by the ZX-L. Jim Fellows - Original Message - From: "Steven Brendemuehl" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, April 03, 2002 5:58 PM Subject: ZX-L > I saw my first zx-l today. It is on ebay right now. > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1343797518 > > Cool camera! > > --- > [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] > - > 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: 6x7 repair cost
I live about 15 minuets from Apex up in New Hampshire, they are an authorized Pentax repair facility. They wont touch much of anything in the 35mm world for much under $200.00. That usually includes a full CLA, plus replacement of any needed parts within reason. Anything they can't handle goes to Pentax in Colorado. They also don't usually work on anything unless they know parts are available. Jim Fellows - Original Message - From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, March 31, 2002 7:23 PM Subject: Re: 6x7 repair cost > - Original Message - > From: Mike Ignatiev > Subject: 6x7 repair cost > > > > To the brothers: > > I just received a quote for film transport repair from > ApexPhoto (Pentax > > authorized service) and KEH. > > KEH states $135 and Apex -- $400 (US dollars). Any idea what > the reasonable > > price for this kind of repair is? > > I appreciate any input. > > Thats quite a range. I would hope that for 400 bucks, they are > doing a lot more than some minor adjustments. I think I would > query both places as to exactly what you are getting for your > money and go from there. > > 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 .
Sigma Lens
Does anybody know if there is a compatablidy issue with a Sigma 24/2.8 Super wide angle II with PZ-1 or PZ-1P. I have an opportunity to pick one up very cheaply and I want it to work with my new to me Z-5 Jim Fellows Manufacturing Manager Prentice Hall School Phone: 781-455-1306 Fax: 781-455-1220 e-mail: [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: Z-5 vs. PZ-1
The KEH one is the one I am looking at. Actually I expect to receive it any day know. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, June 22, 2001 9:03 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Z-5 vs. PZ-1 From: Bucky <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To the original poster: I've never even seen a Z-5 in real life; my > impression was that they didn't make it to the American market. What is > attracting you to that body? As opposed to, say, the Z1p? I saw one posted for sale at KEH a while back. It was priced pretty well too. Mark - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - 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: Z-5 vs. PZ-1
I have a chance to pick one up for about $200.00. It seems to be in good condition. I was hoping to have some insight on how it works. It looks like a PZ-1 but with a top plate and bottom plate that is silver. Jim Fellows -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, June 22, 2001 7:20 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Z-5 vs. PZ-1 If I remember correctly Pentax introduce the Z5 for the Japanese market only. Which could be the reason that you can't find an English manual for the camera for the camera. Darryl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > I have checked Boz's sight and these to bodies are very similar. Other than shutter >priority and user set Pentax Functions, the camera's seem the same. Does anybody on >the list have any experience with the Z-5 and how do you like it? Where can I get a >copy of the users manual in English? Or can I use one from a PZ-1 and ignore the >functions that the Z-5 does not use. > > Thanks in advance. > > Jim Fellows > > - > 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 .
