Re: Peso Upsala wood church
Beautiful. Composition is very nice, and I really like the muted colour palette. (and it looks COLD there!) -- Kristian David J Brooks wrote: http://picasaweb.google.com/pentkon52/General/ photo#513454392259234 This is an old wooden church, now unused, in Upsala Ontario, about 1 1/2 hours west of Thunder Bay. I tried shooting this about 15 years ago, with film, but never managed a good shot. Its on private land which is gated off. I was hoping to get closer but this is from the road, and cropped a bit to get it closer. K10D, 77LTD minor tweek in PSCS Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT know your place
86% 43 miles, 376 seconds. I do have the excuse of not being from the US though. -- Kristian (...there's a WEST Virginia now too?) On 21 Jun 2007, at 15:27, mike wilson wrote: http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/states_experiment_drag- drop_Intermed_State15s_500.html Place the state. My score 86% Avge error 58miles 644seconds (I was interrupted) - Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT know your place
Europe and Africa won't work on my Mac :-( They should have one for Canada. 10 provinces. 10 nice big easy to place provinces... big?? Canada: 92% 118mi (Prince Edward Island was my downfall) However, I can supply some useless Canadian trivia: The Catholic church records for St John's Newfoundland were, until the 1950s, kept in my home town of Waterford... Ireland :-) -- Kristian On 21 Jun 2007, at 18:34, John Sessoms wrote: From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Only good for USAers, but... 80% 75 miles 485 seconds Cute little game. Marnie aka Doe http://www.sheppardsoftware.com/Geography.php Lets you select from: Africa, Asia, Canada, The Caribbean, Europe, Mexico, Middle East, Oceania, South America, United States and The World. Knock yourself out. I only got about 80% right going directly to level 2 place the country on the map for Africa; 93% for Europe. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Thinking about getting a K10D
Hi Godfrey, I have the grip and find I don't use it at all, I prefer the ergonomics of the camera without it. It's available for sale. If you still have that D-BG2 grip, how much are you looking for (and how much to send it to Ireland)? -- Kristian -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Anyone in Europe still selling the FA 31mm Limited?
Hi, (Long time no post from me) I've decided to bite the bullet and get the 31 Limited. By selling some unused gear, I've scraped together enough to get it, or a K10D, but my feeling was that the K10D will be getting more plentiful as time goes on, and this lens less so. I'd like to get it from within the EU if possible, to avoid being stung with another €80 in import duties and collection fees, but I can't find anyone with a stock. Ebay has no EU sellers, and the only other reliable source I know that has one (Tekade.de) are saying eight weeks, and I'd like to get it before summer is gone as the good weather spends little enough time on these shores! Now I know that those of you who have this lens wouldn't part with it, even on a For Sale Friday :-) ... but does anyone know a good retailer that has one in stock? (oh, and I want a silver one) -- Kristian -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: iLife and Pentax Raw
Hi, As a registered developer, I could log a bug/enhancement request if you want, but I'll need a sample camera to verify and close the bug later ;-) -- Kristian On 19 Jan 2005, at 00:44, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: Cameras supported by iPhoto v5 RAW processing: -- Canon EOS-1D MARK II 1DS EOS 20D EOS 10D EOS D60 EOS Digital Rebel PowerShot Pro 1 PowerShot G5 PowerShot G6 -- Konica Minolta DiMAGE A2 -- Nikon D100 D2H D70 Coolpix 8700 -- Olympus C-8080 Wide Zoom -- Sony DSC-F828 - It's a fairly limited list compared to Adobe Camera Raw or C1, but not bad for a first release of RAW format processing. Remember that RAW format conversion is unique for every camera, it's not brand that matters. I'm sure other makes and models will be added incrementally. Godfrey __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Helps protect you from nasty viruses. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
Re: Beta of Adobe Camera Raw 2.4 available
If it's not in the Beta, it won't be in the release. The term has creeped into common usage, but beta doesn't mean incomplete; it means not fully tested. A beta-test is just a test of the software on the customer's computers. By this stage, features have been decided -- no new features are added to a product after it hits an alpha-test version (alpha-testing being the stage before beta-testing, obviously). So, if you want *istDS support, ask Adobe. Repeatedy. But don't expect it in this release. -- Kristian On 18 Dec 2004, at 03:27, William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: Beta of Adobe Camera Raw 2.4 available Just received this from Marc Pawlinger. He's one of the Adobe developers. You'll find his name on the PS splash screen that appears when the program starts. Conspicuous by its absence is support for the istDS Its a beta, pre release version. Let the Canon users work the bugs out for Adobe. William Robb
Re: MZ-S (a new beginning)
I've been using NiMH batteries in my MZ-S since I got the BG-10 in February 2002, with no ill effects. I leave the battery selector on Alkaline. I also use them in the AF-360 flash, again without troubles. I don't know about older flashes. The only problem with these batteries is that their idle life is shorter than alkalines -- even if unused, NiMH batteries will go flat within a few months; alkalines are good for a couple of years. Not really important, unless you go for long periods without using your camera. A good rule with NiCd/NiMH batteries: put them in the charger the night before you intend to use them. -- Kristian On 7 Dec 2004, at 18:47, Nick Clark wrote: I haven't really gotten on very well with the BG-10 grip. I find the vertical shutter release button is in the wrong place for my fingers; it needs to be at the end of the grip, unless I'm holding it wrong. It's more comfortable using the body release even with the grip attached. The IR is useful, but that should have been built into the body in the first place. As I'm often carrying the MZ-S with the *istD kit the extra bulk and weight of the grip tends to stay at home. Incidentally, does anyone know if NiMh batteries are OK in the grip? I t only mentions alkaline and lithium in the manual. Nick -Original Message- From: Pat White[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 07/12/04 03:13:01 Go for it! The MZ-S is a great camera, and even better with the BG-10 grip. Not so sure about the 360 flash, since the head doesn't swivel. I've been using a Metz 40MZ-3 flash with my MZ-S, with good success.
Re: FA 77 Limited Number 0005344...
They might have had it for a while. My 77 (silver) is serial no. 0003051, and was bought in Dublin (Ireland) in December 2001. Sixty-two lenses in three years seems to be taking the Limited concept a bit far :-) For the record, my 43mm (silver) is numbered 0004035 and was bought second-hand in September 2001. Actually, as nobody has mentioned it: I read somewhere (AOHC website??) that the Limited referred to Pentax limiting monthly production numbers to achieve higher quality (resist, Alan :-) ), rather than limiting the total production run to X-hundred thousand units. -- Kristian On 12 Aug 2004, at 10:29, Derby Chang wrote: My 77 is 0003113, and I bought it from Adorama new in March this year.
Re: hehe, I've been at it again...
Hi Tan, 088 is very nicely lit - particularly like the effect of the red backlight (?) on your hair. If it were my pic, I'd crop it (or move closer when taking) to the top-right corner, and lose the white area at the left, otherwise an excellent portrait. 040 is my favourite of the bunch, but more for the quirky composition. I like the single stray hair across your right eye (viewer's left). Nice pics. -- Kristian
Re: hehe, I've been at it again...
Actually, it was #5098 I was talking about, not 88. Bad fingers. I guess the red fringe is partly from fooling the white-balance? -- Kristian On 14 Jun 2004, at 19:01, TMP wrote: Hi Kristian! Thanks so much for your very CONSTRUCTIVE comments... Just wanting to clarify the first shot you mentioned - #088 - I *think* we are meaning the same shot here, but I'm not totally sure... The reason for my uncertainty is that if it is the shot that I think it is ( http://www.tanyamayer.com/tan/_igp5088_std.jpg ). Then there is no backlighting at all. In fact, the redness that you see is just the colour of my hair, and possibly some warmth from the tungsten lighting. I lit this shot using only the modelling light in my monobloc, through a large softbox that was really close to my face (in fact, it was barely out of frame). I totally agree about the cropping suggestion, and will do that shortly. What I love about this shot, is the weird angle and low depth of field, resulting in my hair appearing soft as it falls. Also, the general concensus from most has been that the makeup appears to be too dark or red in that particular shot. However, this is the effect that I love! I wanted COLOUR in these shots, with the makeup being the main feature (hence, lack of accessories/and or colour in the background etc). It isn't to every body's taste, but hey, that's what makes it fun! As for 040 being your favourite - I have had many varied reactions to this shot. I am actually quite ambivalent about it myself, not really knowing if I like it or not. What I DO like about it however, is the low depth of field with only the strands of hair being in focus, and my eyes not. I agree with you about the strand of hair over the eyes, and it took me many shots to get that hair to fall just where I wanted it to! lol. Thanks for commenting! tan. -Original Message- From: Kristian Walsh [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, 15 June 2004 2:02 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: hehe, I've been at it again... Hi Tan, 088 is very nicely lit - particularly like the effect of the red backlight (?) on your hair. If it were my pic, I'd crop it (or move closer when taking) to the top-right corner, and lose the white area at the left, otherwise an excellent portrait. 040 is my favourite of the bunch, but more for the quirky composition. I like the single stray hair across your right eye (viewer's left). Nice pics. -- Kristian
Re: Flat Histograms
Hi Dave, The histogram only tells you how many pixels fall into each possible brightness level. Sometimes this can be misleading, because you see in colour, whereas the histogram plot only takes account of brightness (remember how blue sky and clouds appear on BW film?) Your first example sounds like a typical image: widely distributed tones. The second example seems to be saying that there is a large number of image pixels at the same brightness level. I would guess that the blue sky is accounting for nearly half of the total pixels in the image - all of these are bunched around the same brightness, so out of your 6 million pixels, half are roughly the same brightness as the sky; the remaining 3 million pixels are spread out amongst all the other possible grey levels, so it's going to look like a very low level overall with a huge peak around the average sky brightness. Typical studio shots could easily have a huge histogram peak at the grey level of the backdrop sheet, and yet be perfectly exposed for the subject. As long as the peak isn't off the left (under-exposed) or right(over-exposed) of the graph, your exposure should be okay. The real question is: does one image appear to be worse than the other? If not, you don't have a problem. You're producing an image, so trust your eyes, not the readings. -- Kristian On 14 Jun 2004, at 19:58, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wonder if any one can offer a suggestion on my flat histograms. One picture shot this past weekend had a treed background, brown horse and semi colourfull jumps and the histogram has a nice wave to it and takes up about 80% of the graph.(1250 at f 4) Another has about 50% blue sky and brown horse and very colourfull jump, yet the histogram is flat, barely off the bottom and a high end midtone spike between the 3rd and 4th column.(1250 at f6.7) Day was full sun and some wind. Both shot in Matrix mode. Do you think the excess sky may be hindering. I have a mode button I can push for CW metering when I press it. Do you think CW might be better in that case or at least lock the AE/AF. I dont really have time to play with exposures as they jump fast IYKWIM.:-) I can post the pics if you need to see them. Dave
New Optios
Okay, on features, spot the difference between the Optio S40 and the Optio S4i (in some accents, these could sound identical - way to go Pentax!). As far as I can see, the 40 is a revised 4, and the 4i is a new camera. http://www.dpreview.com/news/0402/04020206pentaxoptios4i.asp http://www.dpreview.com/news/0402/04020205pentaxoptios40.asp http://www.dpreview.com/news/0402/04020204pentaxoptio30.asp -- Kristian
Re: Ok I finally got to ask why LXen
Bob W said: [...] So I made a list of words from some web dictionaries, stripped out everything except the nouns, took out compounds like 'tuckerbox', leaving 'box', and removed those which I know to be already plural (gateaux etc.). Although it's far from complete as a list of words it does seem to suggest that ox/oxen is unique. http://www.web-options.com/x-nouns.html Now let's have a discussion about more than one 'fellatrix'. Fellatrices for the latin inclined; alternatively, something that doesn't belong in a family list like this ;-) In a similar anatomical area, it's good to see that well-known term of endearment bollix on the list, but banjax doesn't belong: it's a verb. Okay, maybe I should go back to talking about camerae now ;-) -- Kristian
My own little *ist D review (fwd)
On Friday, Sep 19, 2003, at 20:49 Europe/Dublin, Lon wrote: Mark, I think this is crap. Pentax has been screwing with DLSRs for 4 years. That's enough time to hatch, say, WindowsME. And cameras ain't as hard as operating sytems. Pentax may need to hire some more SW engineers. Mebbe they can find some in Pakinstan. Writing the code is less than 20% of a project's time. The rest is debugging the stuff, and getting it to conform to the original requirements. WindowsME is a bad example to compare against, because like a lot of MS software, it's written and released with as little testing as the customers will tolerate. If anyone made a camera (or car, or cell phone, or TV) with as high level of bugs in it as a typical windows release, they wouldn't be in business to make a follow-up model... Adding stop-down metering to the *ist-D would have required re-validation of the camera firmware, just as manufacturing was about to ramp up. Not a clever move, given the small number of customers who would even notice. I wouldn't rule out this feature turning up in a future firmware upgrade, though, once the development team have some time to play with. -- Kristian
Re: pentax-discuss-d Digest V03 #966
How 'bout a PDML-meet in Ireland? :-) Jostein -- Sounds cool to me. I recommend Cork, 'cos it's where I live :-) Although, I'd wait until after they've finished digging up every single street. -- Kristian PS. For the curious, the pronunciation of Siobhán is something like Sh'vAWn (emphasis on the second, longer syllable). Niamh is neev. Obvious, really ;-)
*ist D street price
Hi all, just got a quote from my local dealer here -- *ist-D plus the 16-35 FAJ lens for 2000 retail (that includes a 21% sales tax if you want to work it back to dollars) For comparison the Canon 10D sells for 2200 body only. They have a couple of *ist-Ds on order, delivery in September. -- Kristian
Re: Pentax *ist D Sample better than Canon 10D Sample?
For a start, you should use Photoshop -- QuickTime will interpolate images at large magnifications. Well, I just had a look at the Canon pic (their example #2), and... how can I say this... did they not notice that the camera focussed well forward of the model? (Look at the sharpness of her elbow compared with her eyes) Maybe the stories about the 10D's AF are true ;-) Actually, why they used AF for a portrait shot is a mystery - the model must have been *delighted* about how sharp the hairs on her arm came out... On the actual topic - the two pics are too different to compare much: I'll wait for the famous DPReview studio scene before I make any decisions about image quality. -- Kristian I must say, after I downloaded both the .jpg and the .tiff images taken with the 10D, I am suitably impressed! I opened the images with Apple's QuickTime Player and the quality of the image is awesome! I blew up the image sizes to at least 3 or 4 times what actual life size would be, and the detail is most incredible! It simply doesn't wash out or pixelate as the image gets larger... That's with the 10D. Now I have to go look for the *ist-D images, but I know that's just going to be an exercise. This quite clearly shows the quality imagery available with digital today... keith whaley
Re: *ist-D official picture samples!
Am I correct in guessing that banner ad says 6. September is the Japanese release date? -- Kristian
*istD price rumours...
Hi, Very quick note. Was in one of the local camera shops today (trying to get a go of a new Optio S, but it hadn't arrived yet). One thing I did hear was the expected price of the *istD. According to the Pentax rep, the price is going to be under EUR 1600 (based on a UK price of ... £999 ! ) For comparison, the EOS 10D costs just under EUR 2300 here, body-only. -- Kristian
a real advantage of the D*ist!
Hi all, Never mind the 6 megapixels, or the small size, or the newest AF system in any DSLR... here's the biggest advantage of the D*ist --- it takes ORDINARY AA BATTERIES... you know, the kind you can buy in just about any small shop, anywhere in the world :-) This simple thing could get more working photographers interested the Pentax than anything else. (that and something about lenses... ;-) ) -- Kristian
Re: Is Pentax dying?
Babelfish certainly sucks! The translation should read: Regular live chats on the subject of digital photography take place here. Professional photographer Thomas Haltner shares his tips and tricks, cheats and little secrets, so you can get better pictures Chat with us, meet other Pentax fans, and discover more about the fascinating world of pixels The next chat is on September 27 from 20.00 to 22.00. The theme this time is: News from Photokina Hope this helps, -- Kristian On Wednesday, Sep 25, 2002, at 17:46 Europe/Dublin, gfen wrote: On Wed, 25 Sep 2002, Rob Brigham wrote: here take place regelmabig live chats approximately around the digital photography. To professional photographer the Thomas' haltner betrayal tipps cheat, tricks and small secrets, as they come to better pictures. if they chatten also, they learn others pentax befriended do know and experience them more from the fascinating pixel world. the nachste is chat to 27.09th, of 20-22 o'clock. The topic is this time: new approximately around photokina. Can someone translate the Pidgin German into Pidgin English? :) -- http://www.infotainment.org The destructive character is cheerful. - Walter Benjamin
Re: Introduction and MZ-S data imprinting question
Mine has that halo, but only on negative film; on transparency film it's perfectly sharp. -- Kristian On Monday, Sep 23, 2002, at 19:11 Europe/Dublin, Pål Jensen wrote: Tim wrote: The imnprinting seems to be surrounded by a sort of 'halo' or smudge which tends to make it very difficult to read. Is this normal, or has my camera got some sort of fault in the imprinting device? Mine does not have a halo. It's very easy to read. Try a different film to make sure. Pål
Re: Has the MZ-S already a new mount?
In answer to Rüdiger's question, 43mm/1.9 shows as F 1.9 on the MZ-S, but as F2.0 on the MZ-M (definitely) and also on the MZ-5n (from memory) 73mm/1.8 shows as F 1.8 on the MZ-S, but as F1.7 on the MZ-M and MZ-5n (again the 5n is from memory) The MZ-S spec sheet and manual both say K-AF2 mount, though. -- Kristian On Sunday, Sep 8, 2002, at 20:33 Europe/Dublin, Pål Jensen wrote: Rüdiger wrote: when I used lenses with odd f-stops like 1.9, 1.8 oder 3.2 I noticed that the MZ-S gives the exact number in the display. The Z-1p and the MZ-5n are giving the 2 oder 3.5 instead. The only lense where the f-stop in the display of the MZ-S is wrong is the old FA 3.5-4.7 28-80. (It shows 4.5) Could that be a hint of a new data transfer between lens and body? You could be onto something, although I'm sceptical. Doesn't the MZ-S specification list say KAF2 mount? Pål
Re: Need advice for buying MZ-S or MZ-3
The MZ-3 doesn't have picture modes, Michael. I think you're thinking of the MZ-7. I had a 5n, which shares the autofocus and casing of the MZ-3, and I now have an MZ-S. It comes down to whether you want to spend the extra. If you can spare the extra cash, the MZ-S is far superior. The autofocus is much smarter -- it isn't fooled by dust, smoke or dirt for a start. The build quality of the MZ-S is unmatched at its price. Hold it and see :-) -- Kristian On Wednesday, Sep 4, 2002, at 17:35 Europe/Dublin, Michael Cross wrote: Actually the MZ-3 does have servo focus. However, it is only available in the action auto picture mode. Switch the main dial to action and you are automatically in servo mode. Bruce Dayton wrote: Ronald, There is a big difference in price between these two models. Also, there is a big difference in build quality and some features. On the AF front, the MZ-S has 6 selectable sensors and has the most advanced AF algorithms of any Pentax camera. The MZ-3 has only 3 sensors selectable between spot and wide area. Also the MZ-S has true servo based focus mode while the MZ-3 does not. This means that you can hold down the shutter button all the while panning on your subject and the camera will continuously focus. Just fire at the desired moment. On the MZ-3 you will have to constantly press/release the shutter button to achieve the same capability. Bruce Wednesday, September 4, 2002, 12:19:25 AM, you wrote: RdL I believe the MZ-3 to have the same auto-focus system as the MZ5(n), which RdL is quite fast IF there is enough light. Metering of the MZ5/MZ3 is, in my RdL opinion, excellent. MZ-S should be about the same but then somewhat faster, RdL and the metering is also more advanced. You get what you pay for, RdL Rod. RdL - Original Message - RdL From: mrlighthouse [EMAIL PROTECTED] RdL To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] RdL Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 01:39 RdL Subject: Need advice for buying MZ-S or MZ-3 Hi All, I have a PZ-1P which I like a lot except for the autofocus which seems somewhat slow and not as accurate compared to some of the newer cameras. I have been looking around for a new camera and have come down to either the MZ-S or the MZ3. I know there is a big difference in price between the two of them. I'm interested in how much difference there is in the auto focus speed and accuracy of the MZ-S to the MZ3 and also the Metering accuracy between the two of them. I shoot mostly landscapes and auto racing so I'm kind of on RdL the extreme ends. I would appreciate any input. Thanks, Ed Wong
Re: No Pentax D-SLR on Photokina?
Really?
I hear Nikon will have a fifty-foot high F5 carved out of cheese,
despite the objections of neighbouring standholders.
--
Kristian
On Wednesday, Sep 4, 2002, at 15:59 Europe/Dublin, Rubenstein, Bruce M
(Bruce) wrote:
No, but I hear there will be private showings of their new fiber optic
guided buggy whips.
BR
(Doug, you gotta fix the Digests!)
-Original Message-
From: Sylwester Pietrzyk [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, September 04, 2002 4:47 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: No Pentax D-SLR on Photokina?
Photokina pages were updated, and it seems there is no D-SLR on Pentax
exposition :-(
http://www.ausstellerliste-koelnmesse.de/besuchsplanung/index.
php?CLSID={3d7
5c7b3e03ec-15-50586}
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Best Regards
Sylwek
Re: K-AF3 lens mount coming at Photokina
Like Jostein, I kind of had the idea that this was for 645 lenses, but as you say, a TC already projects a wider image circle than the attached lens. The only downside is that you'd lose resolution and speed. Speed wouldn't be much of a problem for the applications you'd use a tilt/shift lens in, as the subject generally isn't going anywhere ;-), but resolution would be. However, starting with a really sharp lens like the 24/2 it wouldn't be too bad... I was tempted by a second hand 28/2.8 shift once, but I wouldn't have used it nearly enough to justify the cost. An adaptor for my 24/2 would be a different story altogether (at 1.4x, you get a 35/2.8, which is still very useful) - or you could just get silly and see what a 280/5.6 shift lens can do ;-) A converter for the 645 lenses still seems like the most likely prospect, though. From a marketing point of view, it even makes sense- as it gets 35mm users into the 645 system without them having to buy a 645 body ;-) -- Kristian On Monday, Sep 2, 2002, at 07:29 Europe/Dublin, Rob Studdert wrote: On 1 Sep 2002 at 15:39, Jostein wrote: A converter for which lenses? t/s demands that the lens can cover a larger negative size than what's inside the camera. Maybe this is a converter for using 645 or 67 lenses on 35mm. Interesting prospect, I'd guess that MF lenses wouldn't be necessary to afford T/S as a TC can be engineered to project a larger image circle, its effect is magnification after all. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html
Re: 5n Gripe, I guess
Hi Cory, In a similar situation, I used the cable release and self timer in combination. Just lay the cable out in front of the camera, take your place, lean forward and pick up the cable-release and push the button, then sit back and wait. Okay, it's not the ideal solution, but it avoids the mad scramble between camera and group ;-) -- Kristian On Monday, Sep 2, 2002, at 12:54 Europe/Dublin, CBWaters wrote: So far I've had a very enjoyable time with my MZ-5n. I've had only that one worrisome time when I thought the film advance motor was toast. (Turned out that it was some poorly packed film cartridges from Kodak.) I've found something I wish it would do though. A few times recently I've been in a position to use the self-timer to take family photos with myself in the shot. These shots included several family members who are together only once in a couple years. I wanted to use the self-timer in conjunction with the auto-bracket function so I cold hit the button and run to the group and watch the camera take three pictures. This would avoid my having to recompose because everybody moved when the camera flashed and I got up. The whole process would be over quickly so the children could get on with their running amuck. AND it would also eliminate the shot I have of several family members looking quite disheveled because I slipped on some sand trying to get back to my position and crashed into the group ;) Any thoughts? Am I missing something simple? Cory Waters Everyone liked the pictures even if nobody wanted to be IN them...
K-AF3 lens mount coming at Photokina
Hi all, I've been looking through those recent patent applications, and I've come to the conclusion that something big is coming at Photokina: By big, I mean a new family of lenses including Image stablising lenses and silent focussing motors. Also on the cards looks to be an image-stabilising teleconverter for use with existing lenses :-) (Incidentally, Pentax seems to use the term Image Shake Compensation to describe their version of IS) There is also an intriguing mention of a tilt/shift rear converter, but I suspect this is speculation rather than a real product (I'd buy one, though). However, unlike Alan Chan, I don't believe Pentax is abadoning the K mount. I am very confident that the new lens range will be mechanically compatible with the existing K mount: one of these patents even goes so far as to give the new lens mount the name K-AF3, which only confirms my suspicions. The communications system described in these patents is backwards compatible with the K-AF2 mount used in the current FA- series lenses, meaning that current FA- lenses (and thus, F, A, M and K lenses too) will work with the new mount. However, going by the round-about way that the new lenses identify themselves to the camera, it seems that the new series of lenses will also work with older K-AF mount cameras like the MZ-5 and PZ-1p :-) [Going into the realm of speculation, now]. There seems to be no mechanical difference between the current K-AF2 mount and the proposed new lens (all of these new patents deal with electrical and data-communication issues), which leads me to suspect that some of the existing cameras already support the new lens features: the MZ-S and MZ-6/ZX-L/MZ-L are my candidates, as they clearly use a new family of controller electronics in the bodies. Many patents take a long time to be filed, and even longer to be granted. Typically a product is actually in production by the time the patent paperwork is done. These patents are US filings of original Japanese patents. The Japanese patents date from February 2001, which is before the MZ-S entered production. Just as the FA lenses existed before a camera that took advantage of their digital features (MTF, focus distance, etc.), it is equally possible that Pentax has already released a camera body which can support the new family of lenses. (Of course, as I just bought an MZ-S I sincerely hope that this is the case ;-) ) I know that many companies file patents on products that never arrive, but the three patents posted are so detailed, even down to the level of specifying contol commands sent between the lens and camera that I believe that this is a new lens mount. Also, the three patents are very closely related, and cover different aspects of the same product. This is something which has got to the stage of a late prototype or has entered production already. This new development could also be the reason why we haven't seen a new FA* lens in quite a while... Okay, that's enough speculation for now. -- Kristian
Re: More interesting new Pentax US patent applications
Hi, All the pieces required to digitally control a USM or IF lens are already in place in the K-AF2 mount. The power contacts for PZ lenses are present, and there is already a data link between lens and body (for MTF/focal-length/focus-point info from FA lenses). It is conceivable that this could already be a two-way connection, or that we're going to get just another contact on the existing mount for body-to-lens transfers -- Kristian On Saturday, Aug 31, 2002, at 09:57 Europe/Dublin, Lawrence Kwan wrote: On Fri, 30 Aug 2002, Alan Chan wrote: From: Henry Chu [EMAIL PROTECTED] I think Pentax did try to their best maintain the K-mount but they have admitted defeat finally. That's why suddenly they decided to carry out so much RD effort to move forward. On the contrary, the patent described a lot of details in backwards compatibility of KAF mount lenses. So it looks more likely to me that it is a evolution of the K mount. BTW, there is one more patent application I found relating to the proposed convertor for the new lens mount to the existing mount: There is also a description of a rear converter; could this be the image stabilization convertor for existing lenses? No. 20020118963 Camera system having a communication system between a camera body and a photographing lens The main function for this patent is the control of image stabilized lenses. On related notes, there were also recent patents of image stabilized binoculars, mirror box design for digital SLR and camera controls/interface on the back cover of the camera. -- --Lawrence Kwan--SMS Info Service/Ringtone Convertor--PGP:finger/www-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence/ -Key ID:0x6D23F3C4--
Re: More interesting new Pentax US patent applications
From the existing art section of the controller patent, it seems that the PZ lenses already use a two-way data link. The new patent application seems to be just an extension of functionality of the existing KAF2 mount; it may not physically be a new mount -- IF TRUE, this would mean that the MZ-S (and others?) could be capable of using the new lenses either straight off or after a software upgrade. ;-) ;-) ;-) -- Kristian On Saturday, Aug 31, 2002, at 13:08 Europe/Dublin, Kristian Walsh wrote: Hi, All the pieces required to digitally control a USM or IF lens are already in place in the K-AF2 mount. The power contacts for PZ lenses are present, and there is already a data link between lens and body (for MTF/focal-length/focus-point info from FA lenses). It is conceivable that this could already be a two-way connection, or that we're going to get just another contact on the existing mount for body-to-lens transfers -- Kristian On Saturday, Aug 31, 2002, at 09:57 Europe/Dublin, Lawrence Kwan wrote: On Fri, 30 Aug 2002, Alan Chan wrote: From: Henry Chu [EMAIL PROTECTED] I think Pentax did try to their best maintain the K-mount but they have admitted defeat finally. That's why suddenly they decided to carry out so much RD effort to move forward. On the contrary, the patent described a lot of details in backwards compatibility of KAF mount lenses. So it looks more likely to me that it is a evolution of the K mount. BTW, there is one more patent application I found relating to the proposed convertor for the new lens mount to the existing mount: There is also a description of a rear converter; could this be the image stabilization convertor for existing lenses? No. 20020118963 Camera system having a communication system between a camera body and a photographing lens The main function for this patent is the control of image stabilized lenses. On related notes, there were also recent patents of image stabilized binoculars, mirror box design for digital SLR and camera controls/interface on the back cover of the camera. -- --Lawrence Kwan--SMS Info Service/Ringtone Convertor--PGP:finger/www-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence/ -Key ID:0x6D23F3C4--
Re: Next Pentax Flagship Camera?
Ah Bruce, Much as I would love to let this little political attack go unanswered, I feel compelled to point out that in the UK and most of Europe, Nikon equipment is actually LESS expensive than Pentax. Besides, any consultant worth his yacht would be buying Leica ;-) -- Kristian The real reason that Pentax is more popular in the UK is because of socialized medicine. In the US doctors make enough to afford Nikons. - 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 .
M50/1.4 fungus remedies?
Hi, Firstly, thanks to all for the tips on the Leica. It turned out to have a messed up shutter (1sec varied between 1 and 2 seconds, and above 125 the shutter didn't fully open). I'm waiting for a quote on a CLA before I put my cash into it. Oh, and the lens had fungus. Speaking of which, the shop had a lovely M50/1.4 (or maybe a K -- don't know how to tell them apart, but it wasn't an A. Minimum focus was 0.48m, and there were 8 aperture blades - the casing felt like plastic over metal). I had a quick try on their MZ-5n body and I was very impressed. I know these questions come up occasionally, so here are some answers to look up in future: - Auto-focus confirmation works (!!) - I was surprised at this, but I suppose there's no reason why it wouldn't. - The metering seems to work fine. I couldn't be entirely sure, but I think spot and centre-weighted metering both work. - The focus feel is fantastic ;-) ... so, why don't I have a nice 50/1.4 now? Well, it had not one but two tiny fungal colonies. Does anyone know how to get rid of these, or is the lens doomed forever? -- Kristian PS. The shop had actually received, and sold, a Contax N Digital, so there must me some around somewhere. Price was 9500, but I think that was with two zoom lenses. Can you imagine Pentax trying to get that kind of money for a body? - 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 .
OT: Advice on used Leica M2?
Hi, I know this is almost completely non-Pentax(*), but I know there are a few Leica M users lurking here, so here's the question: Is 250 (~$250) a good price for a working M2, or is it too good to be true? Cosmetically, the body is quite battered: the leather cover is a bit torn, the top plate is quite brassy, and there are several dents. The body comes with a 35/f2.5 Summaron lens, and the body serial number is around 106,900. I've popped the shutter and 1/4 and 1/1000, and seems to work. Anything else to look for? I don't want this to collect - I just like the idea of a compact, quiet, 35mm camera that I could bring around with me. Website addresses also gratefully received. -- Kristian (*) A desparate attempt to bring this post back on topic: has anyone ever seen the Pentax 43mm in M mount? - 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: Photokina comments...
Hi, Well, some of these are not new products, Inkjet printers... These are small ones for laptop users (I think they're on www.pentax.com somewhere) Viewfinder cameras with autofocus (k mount?)... VIEWfinder cameras with autofocus == Espio series. But never mind those, what about... K mount Digital SLR... WOOHOO! ! ! ! ;-) - 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 .
New camera speculation (yes, again)
Something that didn't get to the list - Well, the weather featured that particular variety of insidious misty rain we like to call a soft day, thank God here in Ireland, so the camera was idle today. And as there's some saying or other about idle hands and devils' work, I have decided to try to spawn another diabolical speculative camera thread (cue maniacal laughter, bats fly into night, lightning strikes, etc. etc.). Anyway... At the moment there's a large price gap in Pentax's lineup between the MZ-5n/MZ-3, and the MZ-S. I expect it to be filled with another camera, which I imaginatively call the MZ-2 or MZ-4, with MZ-4 being more likely. Most of the electronics and software from the MZ-S, which are by now tried and tested, could be re-used inside a cheaper body, so a speculative feature set would be like: - Shutter up to 1/6000, flash sync at 1/125, or 1/6000 with AF360-FGZ - Digital two-dial control (compensation/PF and shutter speed) like MZ-S. No picture modes. - 6-point AF (with selectable point) identical to MZ-S. - Similar viewfinder coverage and magnification to MZ-5n. - Spot, centre-weighted and pattern metering directly selectable on a dial, like MZ-S (and 5n/3) - Auto-bracketing (but maybe with half- or one stop selected on a PF, not on a direct dial) - P-TTL flash, but no wireless flash control, except in conjunction with AF360-FGZ flash (as opposed to MZ-S's use of the pop-up flash as a controller) - DOF preview and shutter release/power on separate switches for no particular reason except to preserve continuity with MZ-5n and maintain a difference between this camera and the MZ-S - IR shutter release (as in MZ-6) - unlimited multiple exposure facility - leader-out rewind via a PF, but no go to frame N when loading film. - cheap injection-moulded metallic-effect plastic shell around an aluminium frame - little sticker on the bottom saying Made in Vietnam ;-) (meaning no slur - just stating that the MZ-S is currently made in Japan by relatively expensive labour) To justify the continued higher price of the MZ-S, this new camera would NOT have : - Hand-finished magnesium-alloy body and slanted top-plate, carefully filed, sanded and hand-painted by highly-paid Japanese workers ;-) - Data imprinting on film. - MLU self-timer mode - go to frame on film change (which has allowed me to build up a collection of partially-used film rolls ;-) ) - studio flash socket on side - wireless flash control via popup flash. - handy focus now! button on rear ;-) - illuminated lens mount indicator, illuminated display - professional black finish (now I'm kidding! -- I really wanted a silver one myself) - BG-10 grip and vertical shutter release. I think Pentax could make this camera, make it in bigger numbers than the MZ-S, sell it for about US$300 less than the MZ-S, and still earn a nice return on each one, without cannibalising the MZ-S's market segment very much. comments? -- Kristian - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MZ-S and IR film (was Re: ZX-50 and IR film.)
Hi, 30 euro is about US$28, but it's not quite this expensive: the film (Kodak HIE) is 14, and the processing another 12 Now I know it'll get exposed properly, I'll use the MZ-M and give it a go... ;-) Thanks for the info, -- Kristian On Wednesday, June 5, 2002, at 03:57 am, gfen wrote: On Tue, 4 Jun 2002, Timothy Sherburne wrote: 30 euro? Yikes. The ZX-M will work fine with Kodak HIE, which, from what I What's a Euro compared to an American dollar? I pay $12.50 a roll here at my local camera shop. I did take the extra step of putting a piece of black electrical tape over the little window in the door of the ZX-M; I'm not sure if it was necessary or not, but I was paranoid about it. Have fun! I did the same thing with my ZX-50. And, in case anyone is interested: I tried scanning in my HIE negs today, and out of 36 shots. I was only able to pull worthwhile images from about 10, and of those 10, none were any good, anyways. -sigh- Next roll, I guess. Can't wait to try again... -- http://www.infotainment.org The destructive character is cheerful. - Walter Benjamin - 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 .
MZ-S and IR film (was Re: ZX-50 and IR film.)
To jump in here... Has anyone definitively got IR film to work on an MZ-S without fogging? How about an MZ-M/ZX-M? I'd love to try some mono IR, but if the camera is just going to fog the roll on me, I might as well drink the thirty euro and look at my existing BW prints instead ;-) -- Kristian On Tuesday, June 4, 2002, at 07:58 pm, gfen wrote: On Tue, 4 Jun 2002, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: However, I didn't think DOF would be an issue with the 16mm. Uh, yeah, I guess it wouldn't be an issue with that. Yow. What better way to get those sweeping vistas with funny looking trees? :) Ah -- found it: http://pug.komkon.org/01/jan/ir1.html Interesting. Now I know when I take self portraits to only use EIR, so I look that much cleaner. -- http://www.infotainment.org The destructive character is cheerful. - Walter Benjamin - 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: Limited Lenses I'd Like to See ...
Maybe the first and last one. I don't know about 44-88mm, as most of that is covered by the 43, various 50s and the 77. Standard-length zooms don't really grab me anyway. I'd consider buying the 88-176, although only until I saw the price ;-) -- Kristian On Tuesday, June 4, 2002, at 09:57 pm, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Since Photokina is only a few weeks (ok months) away, here is my dream list of Limited lenses I'd like to see: SMC Pentax-FA 22-44mm f/2.8 AL Limited zoom lens SMC Pentax-FA 44-88mm f/2.8 AL Limited zoom lens SMC Pentax-FA 88-176mm f/2.8 ED IF Limited zoom lens I'm basing these optics on the belief that a 2:1 zoom range can deliver excellent image quality in a small package. Plus, no one to my knowledge has EVER used these lens lengths before. And aren't these the characteristics of a Limited lens? Alexander Grigolia Arlington, Virginia - 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: MZ-Sn petition?
On the other hand, I don't feel that the MZ-S needs much improvement. Pål I'd second that, with the exception of a 100% viewfinder (magnification wouldn't be an issue to me, just coverage). The MZ-S is a great camera - it's nice to see a manufacturer who's willing to invest in build quality instead of filling out a huge checklist of features most users won't need. The MZ-S is probably the best built camera you can get new for under 1000 euro... -- Kristian - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Contax N Digital - spec changes
Now it's supposed to come out on my birthday! Hey, that's my birthday -- give it back! ;-) Any Vegas oddsmakers here want to give me numbers on the likelihood of it actually arriving this time? No... they might actually do it this time. The change of sensitivity and resolution makes me think that maybe it's a different sensor. Can you imagine the flak we'd be giving Pentax if they didn't come clean and can the thing last November? -- Kristian - 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 and Pentax Metering
The MZ-6 (ZX-6/ZX-L) is a replacement for the MZ-7, just as the MZ-60 is a replacement for the MZ-30 (btw, does anyone know if the MZ-60 adds the aperture coupling required to properly use non-FA lenses?) The MZ-5n and MZ-3 are still being produced, and feature centre-weighted and spot metering. As the MZ-3 is not available in the US, that leaves you with a choice between the ZX-5n and MZ-S. I suspect that there may be a replacement for the 5n coming soon, as it's now the oldest model in the range. To my mind, the MZ-6 is not that replacement, though... -- Kristian On Sunday, May 5, 2002, at 09:43 pm, Joseph Tainter wrote: Shutterbug describes the ZX-L as a 5n replacement. Peterson's reviews it in their current issue and calls it a ZX-7 replacement. Huh? Of course, it comes only with program metering. No center-weighted or spot. Peterson's, who never say anything bad about a product, noted that their review ZX-L tends slightly to overexpose slide film. On a hopeful note they said that they had a pre-production model, and maybe the production models would get it right. It sounds to me like the continuing overexposure problem that has plagued Pentax's program metering for slide film. I'd like to be able to recommend Pentax to others. But the MZ-S is the only model now in production that includes other metering modes. How can I recommend Pentax to those who want a moderately-priced body knowing that, when the person eventually tries some slide film, the meter will overexpose? Why won't Pentax fix this? I always use the PZ-1p and MZ-S on center-weighted, and almost never get a badly exposed shot. Joe - 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: Rare lens cap?? HAR!
What's worse is that it's mis-advertised: the K-mount lenscap is not really suitable for an A lens, because it doesn't have a lip to cover the electrical contacts. I must remember to thank Peter in Brighton... the 43/1.8 I bought from him last year had one of these precious items on the back of it. Naturally I sold the lenscap immediately and bought a car with the proceeds. Oh I'll bet he's rueing the day he let that little beauty go out the door... ;-) -- Kristian - Original Message - From: Bob Rapp [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 22, 2002 10:32 AM Subject: Re: Rare lens cap?? HAR! From: Norman Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] He's still trying to flog this thing... Norm - Does it come complete with a Certificate of Authenticity? Now that would be rare indeed. 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MZ-S Best Features
A Contax Aria will set you back around 900 euro; an RX, 1400 euro; and if you feel the need, an RTS III is 2600 euro. All prices are body only. The MZ-S can be had for just under 1000 euro. Interestingly enough, the UK magazine Amateur Photographer reviewed the new Contax NX autofocus N-mount body this month, and at the end, the reviewer cited the MZ-S as its main competitor as he felt both were aimed at the serious enthusiast market. The NX is cheaper, but lacks a metal body, data imprinting, multiple exposure, and the ability to couple with a Pentax Limited lens ;-) -- Kristian On Wednesday, March 6, 2002, at 02:23 pm, Shel Belinkoff wrote: I guess Ouch! is subjective. Have you priced a new, plain LX lately (there are still a few around g). Last year, just before officially going out of production, they cost over $1300 in Japan, and I think that may have been without a finder. I don't think many people realize what a bargain the MZ-S is ... The last denizens of high-quality manual-focus cameras were all almost twice the price of an MZ-S, or more. I don't have figures for the Contax, but the Leicas are $2000 or so, maybe more for the R8, Olympus prices were in the $1400 - $1600 range. Consider the MZ-S a bargain, if that's the kind of camera you like. Robert Woerner wrote: Can't wait to put an MZ-S in the line-up...$800.00 ouch! -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/darkroom-rentals/index.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: APRIL LAUNCH FOR CONTAX N DIGITAL SLR
Nope, it makes eight ludicrously expensive ones, and seven expensive ones ;-) 35, 45, 80, 120, 140, 210 (and two more) in 645 and 50, 100 macro, 17-35, 24-85, 28-80, 70-200, 70-300 in 35 mm (the 645 to 35mm adaptor is about 400 euro, by the way) Odd that there are no primes below 35mm, when one of the advantage of full-frame was being able to use wide-angles as wide angles. I have no doubt that this camera will sell, however, and sell well at that. If you have a product that's the best on the market, or (more importantly) perceived to be the best, you can pretty much hold your customers to ransom. Contax -- or rather Carl Zeiss -- have exactly that kind of product... I nearly was talked into buying an RX last year... then I looked at the price of a 24mm lens! -- Kristian On Wednesday, March 6, 2002, at 02:32 pm, Rob Brigham wrote: From dpreview: Contax will argue that you can use your excellent Contax N System lenses (seven total) as well as all eight Contax 645 system lenses using an adapter. Plus this digital SLR is the only one (at this time) with a 1x focal length multiplier (it uses the 36 x 24 mm Philips 6 mp chip). To my mind it's simply 12 to 18 months too late and overpriced. So that makes 15 lenses! -Original Message- From: Aaron Reynolds [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 06 March 2002 14:14 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: APRIL LAUNCH FOR CONTAX N DIGITAL SLR On Wednesday, March 6, 2002, at 06:55 AM, Pål Audun Jensen wrote: I've heard May. Anyway, I think their are suicidal for releasing this camera. It's way too late. It cost twice as much as 6mpix Nikon and Canon full frame sensor not withstanding. And there are the enormous selection of seven lenses available for it, all at prices twice or more the price of any competitors. Good luck. Does it take their 645 AF lenses? I'd think that would be a drawing point, if slight. -Aaron - 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: Sigma SD9 w/Foveon Chip
The Contax camera is only arriving now, in March. It was supposed to be on the market last November, and now it's also going to be a really tough sell (even for Zeiss fans with deep pockets) when compared to 6Mp cameras from the Japanese (Pentax excluded, naturally :-( ). Personally, I think Pentax were right not to proceed with the MZ-D as specified. Sure, it would have been nice to have the camera, but wouldn't we be here complaining that it cost four times as much as the Canon D-60 if Pentax had gone ahead with it...? That said, I won't be looking at digital until I can get a full-frame one, and that's always going to be expensive (in IC production, the physical size of the device is the biggest cost, not the number of transistors or sensors or whatever on it). Okay, I might be tempted to settle for a 1.2x multiplier if the price was right, but that's still a way off.. When's Photokina? -- Kristian On Tuesday, February 26, 2002, at 06:53 am, Shel Belinkoff wrote: And your point is? ryan brooks wrote: And the 6mp Contax full-frame is real: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0202/02022505contaxndigitalinhand.asp The Pentax ad above the Sigma photos is kinda cute ... http://www.dpreview.com/news/0202/02022503sigmasd9shots.asp -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ You can't have everything. Where would you put it? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - 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: TuTu - Who-Who?
Unless there's another, he's probably referring to Archbishop Desmond Tutu, the South African churchman who campaigned for years to release Nelson Mandela from prison. (Hey, two posts, and both off topic...) -- Kristian On Monday, February 25, 2002, at 07:02 pm, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 25/02/02 18:42:14 GMT Standard Time, Brandon writes: So I butchered the poor man's name... I was refering to Desmond TuTu... Sorry - still none the wiser. Kind regards Peter - 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: Re[2]: English English speakers--OT
Bedsit = Bed/Sitting room. A type of one-roomed, (very) cheap apartment with a bed in one corner and a couple of chairs in the other. Maybe a kitchenette in the third. Toilet (Restroom to Americans) facilites are often shared. Think of a prison cell with bad wallpaper that you have to pay to live in. Bedsits feature prominently in When I were a lad... type conversations concerning college days. -- Kristian To anyone who speaks English English--can you please enlighten me as to what a bedsit is?? - 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: ERC for MZ-S
The soft-case is CF-10. There's a common back, CF-10, and three different fronts: S, M and L. The Japanese accessory catalogue I have has a table in it showing the lens compatibility for the hoods, as follows: SMALL, CF-10 (S): FA Zoom 35-80 A Zoom 35-80 FA 20/2.8 A 20/2.8 FA 28/2.8 AL FA 35/2AL[1] FA 43/1.9 Ltd A 50/1.2 FA 50/1.4 [2] FA 50/1.7 [2] FA 77/1.8 Ltd MEDIUM, CF10 (M): FA Zoom 20-35/4 AL [1] FA Zoom 24-90/3.5-90 AL,IF [1] FA Zoom 28-70/4 AL FA Zoom 28-80/3.5-5.6 FA Zoom 28-105/3.2-4.5 AL, IF [1] FA Zoom 28-105/4-5.6 IF [1] FA* 24/2.0 AL, IF [1] FA 31/1.8 AL Limited FA*85/1.4 IF FA 135/2.8 IF FA Macro 50/2.8 FA Macro 100/3.5 LARGE, CF10 (L): FA* Zoom 28-70/2.8 AL FA Zoom 28-105/4-5.6 FA Zoom 28-200/3.8-5.6 AL,IF [1] FA Zoom 70-200/4-5.6 FA Zoom 80-200/4.7-5.6 A Zoom 80-200/4.7-5.6 FA Macro 100/2.8 There are two notes on the table, which I can't read, but I've marked them [1] and [2] in the list. [2] only applies to the two FA 50mm lenses, and says something (I think) about a filter (firuta) or rubber hood (or rabaahuudu in the katakana ;-) ). Note [2] says something about filter and hood, but again, I can't decipher the kanji. German mail-order site Technik Direkt (www.technikdirekt.de) lists the CS-10 fronts for 40, 45 and 50 euro for the S, M and L respectively. The back, part CS-10 costs 35 euro. Shipping not included Hope this helps, -- Kristian On Monday, January 14, 2002, at 02:17 am, wendy beard wrote: Do any of you have an ever-ready-case for the MZ-S? Has anybody seen one? I have seen it listed in the user manual as an accessory, but can't find any specific details on the Pentax website. Apparently available in S,M or L. Obviously choose the size according to the lens it's used with - but what lens does S fit, or M fit etc. My local shop don't have details either but will ask the rep for me when he comes into the shop. Just wondered if any of you had one. - 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 MZ-S questions and some observations
Hi Aleksandar, Congratulations on finding a second-hand MZ-S! 2) When using old screw mount Takumars with original Pentax screw mount adapter, I don't have focus confirmation at all - why is that? I can't remember where I read it, but I think that the focus confirmation only works with lenses faster than f/5.6. With a true K-mount lens, the body uses the aperture lever to open up the diaphragm while focusing, so the focusing works regardless of what you set the aperture at. However, I imagine that if you use an adaptor without aperture coupling, and stop down below 5.6, the camera sees a fixed aperture lens that's slower than f/5.6, and focus confirmation system doesn't work. AF is louder, hunts more and sometimes (rarely, but it happens) when it says it is in focus, it actually is way off If the focus seems way off in the finder, shoot a couple of pictures anyway and see how they come out. You could have a misaligned mirror or a faulty dioptre correction. Also have a look at what PF 8 is set to, as this controls AF fallback (1= use neighbouring sensor, 2 = don't use neigbour if can't lock on selected sensor). The AF could be failing on your selected sensor, falling back to the neigbouring one, and focusing on whatever's in that. Hope you enjoy the camera, -- Kristian - 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 MZ-S questions and some observations
Hi Aleksandar, Congratulations on finding a second-hand MZ-S! 2) When using old screw mount Takumars with original Pentax screw mount adapter, I don't have focus confirmation at all - why is that? I can't remember where I read it, but I think that the focus confirmation only works with lenses faster than f/5.6. With a true K-mount lens, the body uses the aperture lever to open up the diaphragm while focusing, so the focusing works regardless of what you set the aperture at. However, I imagine that if you use an adaptor without aperture coupling, and stop down below 5.6, the camera sees a fixed aperture lens that's slower than f/5.6, and focus confirmation system doesn't work. AF is louder, hunts more and sometimes (rarely, but it happens) when it says it is in focus, it actually is way off If the focus seems way off in the finder, shoot a couple of pictures anyway and see how they come out. You could have a misaligned mirror or a faulty dioptre correction. Also have a look at what PF 8 is set to, as this controls AF fallback (1= use neighbouring sensor, 2 = don't use neigbour if can't lock on selected sensor). The AF could be failing on your selected sensor, falling back to the neigbouring one, and focusing on whatever's in that. Hope you enjoy the camera, -- Kristian - 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: Spot Metering
Hi, Spot metering seems to be in the enthusiast/professional feature list for most manufacturers. The MZ-7 is an entry level camera, so it has picture modes instead. From a technical point of view, there is very little reason for the MZ-7 not to have spot metering, because it already has a multi-segment meter. The spot meter on the MZ-5n appears to just use the central meter segment, so it should be possible for the MZ-7 to do the same... but if it did, few would pay the extra for the MZ-5n ;-) The spotmeter was the main reason I got an MZ-5n to go with my MZ-M: I seem to use the spotmeter more than I use the autofocus ;-) The MZ-6 due soon seems to have spot metering (via the AE-lock button?), but you need to go to a custom function to enable it. The MZ-6 is set to be priced a little higher than the MZ-7, but less than the 5n. -- Kristian On Friday, January 4, 2002, at 05:26 pm, Chris Gligoris wrote: I am trying to figure out which Pentax bodies offer spot metering, because I don't have an external spot meter and I do need an extra body, so I thought I could combine these . From what I have found out (mainly from Bojidar Dimitrov's page), Pentax bodies can be divided into two categories: the bodies in which you can choose spot metering dependless of the exposure mode and the ones that can use spot metering only in manual (or hypermanual) mode. So the two groups are as follows: First group Z1, Z1p Z5, Z5p MZS MZ3 MZ5 MZ5n Second group SF7/SF10 Z10, Z10p Z20, Z20p Z50, Z50p Is the above correct or I am missing something here? (to be honest I can't understand why the flagship of the SF series, the SFXn, doesn't offer spot metering, and the same applies to the MZ7, which is one of the more recent Pentax bodies...) Thanks in advance Chris - 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 .
VAT on imports (was: Re:FS: Soliglor CD 100/2 PK in England)
VAT can only be deducted if an item is: 1. New 2. Being shipped to a customer outside of the EU. If you live in one EU member country and buy from another, your VAT/MOMS/MWSt (or whatever it's called locally) is paid at source -- that is, the country in which the item was sold. If you live outside the EU and buy from an EU member, then you can ask for the tax to be deducted. You are still liable to any import duties applied by your own government though. This of couse applies only to non VAT-registered private citizens. The rules for businesses are far more complex... Happy imports, -- Kristian On Thursday, January 3, 2002, at 04:35 pm, Shel Belinkoff wrote: I've purchased several items from the UK, from several sources, and at no time did I have to pay the VAT. However, it just occurred to me that maybe the tax requirements are different for used items. There's a vague recollection of that in a dusty corner of my memory. So, you may be right. I've only purchased new items. Paul Pondered: Are you sure about this? Shel wrote: No VAT if the lens is being shipped outside of the UK. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - 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 .
OT: help with old Disc films
Hi, Remember the argument against digital which said that in 20 years, nobody would be able to read the images ;-) Over the Christmas, I unearthed three old disc films (One Fuji, two Kodak), which had been taken sometime in the mid 1980's, and then left undeveloped. As they were stored in a cool dark environment inside their cases, I guess there's still something left on them A quick trip around the local photo processors lead to some humourous, but not very useful exchanges. It seems that disc fim predates the staff in most 1-hour shops -- one told me first that they don't print from digital ;-). As it's C41 film, I don't think the development is the problem, just finding someone with a printer which still accepts the disc films. Anyway, if anyone knows any way to recover the pictures from these three films, I would be very grateful. -- Kristian - 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 New Year's Predictions?
Bliain nua shona dhuitse go léir, or happy new year to everyone on the PDML --- even those of you still, for the moment at least, living in 2001 ;-) My only prediction -- apart from the 10 megapixel full-frame MZ-D being launched at a price of $100.00, of course ;-) -- is that I will at some stage during the year submit a picture to the PUG. Need to get my hands on that scanner first, though... ;-) 7. Few who buy anything new or used, will find that it actually improved their photography. There's a lot to be said for living up to good equipment. There's also the impetus to take more pictures that having a nice new (or new to me) lens or body to play with brings. Sadly, a good set of lenses really takes away your excuses for bad pictures, but that just gives another kick in the direction of taking better pictures. My 0.02 Euro worth, -- Kristian - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: help with old Disc films
It seems that the march of progress has left Disc film behind (some might say with good reason)... I reckon that because it's just C-41, a mini-lab with a set of tanks should be able to do the developing. That leaves me with the more difficult problem of finding somewhere that can print from a disc film... Maybe I should try Kodak themselves, as it was their bright idea in the first place... -- Kristian On Tuesday, January 1, 2002, at 01:55 am, Rob Studdert wrote: Hmm, I agree, I missed the undeveloped bit :-( - 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: 85mm vs 77mm, and 43mm
Bob S. said: [The FA*24/2]'s price is cheaper than the limited lenses, but it's performance is just as notable. Well at the moment, a new 43/1.8 Ltd can be had for GBP 289.00 via mail order from the UK, while a new FA*24/2.0 is still around GBP 350. I have both the 43 and 24 and use both, but I wouldn't use them interchangeably -- I tend to use the 43 for normal subjects (my 50mm is a macro lens, and a such is a bit heavy for general use), and the 24/2.0 for the sweeping landscape stuff. I would second Bob S's praise of the 24 lens - if only it had a better lens hood -- I find the hood on my 24 very awkward to fix onto the lens quickly. Jim replied: I admit to finding the 50 annoyingly long sometimes If this is the case, the 43 could be the lens for you - it's narrow enough to use as a normal lens, but wide enough to get a bit of perspective into your pictures. I find a use for both a 50mm and 43mm lens. At the other end, if I already had an 85mm, I couldn't see much benefit in getting a 77, and would put the cash to a 24/2.0 instead. -- Kristian - 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 .
Question about 70-200 f4-5.6 (power zoom)
Howdy, I recently (ie., today) picked up a used FA 70-200 power zoom lens, and I was wondering if anyone here knew something about it, as it doesn't seem to be in the current lens catalogue. There's a push button and sliding switch on the side of the barrel just forward of the zoom ring that I can't figure out. The switch has three positions, marked P A - AS. The switch will click between between P and A, but can only be pushed from the A to AS position briefly before it springs back. Has anyone any idea what these controls do? They don't seem to have any effect on the operation of the lens with my MZ-5n. Any info or pointers would be appreciated, -- Kristian - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MZ-5n and grip
Hi, .Does the grip help make it FEEL like the older bigger AF/MF cameras.I'v grown used to the grip on the SF-1,nice and big. I have a battery grip on the MZ-5n. It adds a bit of weight and bit of height (around 1/2.5cm) to the camera, which I find more comfortable with my big hands. Against that, there is a tendancy for the camera to tip forward when it's placed down on a flat surface. Plus, AA batteries are about a tenth of the price of CR2's ;-) -- Kristian - 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: Does Size Matter?
Same thing on MacOS X/ Internet Explorer 5.1 - the right image is below. If you want it to stay to the right, regardless of whether it stays on screen or not, then use a table split into a row of three cells. -- Kristian On Monday, November 19, 2001, at 07:42 am, David S. wrote: Shel Belinkoff wrote: In trying to set up some web pages, it's come to my attention that some pages don't fit on some screens, and that either an image or text is pushed from a location alongside a picture to a location below the picture. I'm guessing that this is a result of the viewing monitor being too small, or having the resolution set to a size that won't completely display the page. If anyone is using a monitor with a resolution of 800 in width, can you please tell me if all three pics from this page fit across your screen. Thanks! http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/temp/thumbnails-nobuttons.html I normally use mine at 1024*768 which is ok, but if I resize the display to 800*600 then the image on the right side is displayed under the large image. I use Netscape 4.78 Windows 98. David 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 . - 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: Second Body
Hi Ed, The ZX-M was my first camera, and the 5n is my second, so I'm going the other way from you :-), but here's my .02 euros worth: 1. The mount is fine. I wouldn't hang a 600mm lens off it, but I have used it with my 24mm/f2.0 (around 400g) without any trouble. Okay it's polycarbonate, but so is bullet-proof glass: I don't believe Pentax would sell the camera with a plastic mount to save costs if it generated more returns because it wasn't able to hold their heavier lenses. Perversely, I think my 43mm/1.9 mates more snugly with the plastic mount on the MZ-M than the 5n's metal mount, but then I'm weird... 2. The M is a manual focus camera, so it doesn't need a circular polariser. If you don't have any polariser at all, get a circular to use on the M and/or 5n; if you want one for the M only, then a linear polariser is fine, and will produce better results. 3. The MZ-M's viewfinder is brighter than the 5n's, as it has a fully-reflective mirror sending light to it. The shutter and aperture info in the viewfinder can be hard to see in bright light, but is no worse than on the 5n. -- Kristian - 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 .
35mm lens info on Pentax Japan site.
Hi, While looking around Pentax Japan to see if there were any pictures of the MZ-6, I came across an interesting PDF. It's the 35mm lens range catalogue, and I wonder why one of the regional sales companies hasn't translated it into English -- I think it would be very useful: http://www.pentax.co.jp/japan/product/catalog/pdf/35_lenses.pdf Okay, it's all in Japanese, but the facts and figures at the end are easy to pick out. There are pictures of each lens along with an optical diagram. It may be the only place you'll see some of the more exotic lenses... Also, the recommeded prices are given for each lens - up to a massive 1,300,000 Yen for the FA*250-600 monster zoom... I wonder does it come with its own car for that...? ;-) -- Kristian - 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: Macintosh Owners
Hi Shel, On my OS 10.1 machine, it's Arial black on a grey background. This is with Opera 5.0b3 and IE 5.1. In other words, no problems. -- Kristian On Sunday, November 4, 2001, at 06:58 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/cameras/lx/questions.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Getting better lenses for my MZ5?
Hi Rob, At a normal focal length, try to get a 43mm/1.9 second hand: it's been out for 4 years, so there are a few around. I've seen them for around GBP 160-250 depending on condition. In fact, some shops in London were selling the 43mm new (divorced from an MZ-3 kit, no doubt) for GBP 299. I think it's well worth it. My 24/f2 tests as sharper than the 43, but there's something about the quality of the 43's focus that's more pleasing to the eye. The 24/f2 is also a lovely lens, but only if you'd like a wideangle, of course. I have no experience of the 77 or 31 limiteds, but some of the other replies make me want to try the 77... ;-) -- Kristian Rob Geraghty wrote, in part: So far, the Pentax f3.5 100mm lens and the Pentax f1.7 50mm lenses look like good value. Maybe for wide angle, the Pentax f2.8 28mm or f2 24mm? - 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: Autofocus on MZ5 (ZX5)
Hi, If the focus is still wrong on the film, it's probably the lens. But did you check the dioptre setting on the viewfinder? I had a similar experience until I realised what had happened. Best way to find out is to take half a roll on AF, and the other half on MF, and compare the results. -- Kristian On Monday, November 5, 2001, at 03:40 AM, Rob Geraghty wrote: I've noticed that the autofocus on my MZ5 seems less accurate now than when I first got it. Has anyone else had problems with this? The AF seems to often settle on a focus that I can easily see is wrong in the viewfinder. But when I first bought the camera, this didn't happen. The lens is a Sigma 28-80 f3.5-5.6. I suspect the contacts between the lens and camera may need cleaning, but I'm not sure how to do that. I also have to check whether it is certain filters making the problem worse. Circular polarisers don't seem to help. It makes AF a bit pointless because I end up manually focussing. Rob - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: any Mac OS X users using Mail.app for PDML?
Hi, I've been using it for a while. The only thing I can say is that the filtering sucks. You can just about get it to move stuff around, (Preferences, Rules) based on sender, but it's a lot less sophisticated than Eudora (which I think has the best filtering around) or Outlook/Entourage. Avoid AddressBook like the foetid carbuncle it is. Also Dock gets very annoying very quickly - have a look at DragThing for X (www.dragthing.com) which is far far more useful, and I'm not just saying that because I know the author ;-) And finally, to drag this kicking and screaming back on-topic, my 43mm 1.9 arrived yesterday evening ;-). By then it was too dark to go shooting, but today is a different matter ;-) -- Kristian On Wednesday, October 3, 2001, at 05:12 PM, Aaron Reynolds wrote: I'm installing OS X on the iBook here, and I was just wondering if anyone had used the bundled mail.app for PDML...anyone know of any issues I should be aware of? Thanks ahead, -Aaron - 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: Preparing for a Day of Photography
[... good advice deleted...] When all this is done I'm ready to go. Have I missed anything? You forgot to make sure the cameras were in the bag ;-) (Sorry, couldn't resist!) -- Kristian - 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 .
Good dealers in London?
(England, that is ;-) Hi, This is my first list post, so Hello everyone! I'm taking a trip to London in the next couple of weeks, and I was looking to pick up either an MZ-5n, a 43 f/1.9 ;-) -- or both while I'm there. So, to save my soles, can anyone recommend a good Pentax dealer (i.e, one that would have both of these at a good price) in the city? Ta, -- Kristian - 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 .
