Re: All pentax manuals on 1 CDROM
Copyright is only meaningful if it's defended. If it's not defended, it's abandoned. We must have a real lawyer on board here who can settle this. Len - Original Message - From: "Mark Roberts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, March 08, 2002 3:03 PM Subject: Re: All pentax manuals on 1 CDROM > T Rittenhouse wrote: > > >There is only a copyright violation if the holder of the > >copyright complains. > > Well, no. A copyright violation has taken place whether or not the copyright > owner complains, but the guy's not going to get in *trouble* unless they > do. Of course, if they tried to take him to court, they can only really > claim actual damages, and since the only thing Pentax is losing is downloads > from their web site (which are free) and he's only charging 8-9 dollars > per disc it probably isn't worth the time :-) Pentax could probably get > him booted of eBay but I don't know why they would. He's clearly not doing > this for profit; even if he's shipping 1st class mail he's only making 6-7 > bucks per disc. Given the time involved, he's probably making about minimum > wage. Seems like no biggie to me. > > > -- > Mark Roberts - 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: Silly Photo.net thread
It's silly, all right. Stuff like that is why more stores don't carry Pentax in the U.S.A. :-( Len --- - Original Message - From: "Pål Audun Jensen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, March 08, 2002 3:23 AM Subject: Silly Photo.net thread > Here: > > http://www.photo.net/bboard/q-and-a-fetch-msg?msg_id=0021wu > - > 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: manuals online
Opening them is OK. Acrobat reader has a save button of its own that you can use to save it after you've opened and looked at it. It doesn't take any longer, the file has to download to their machine either way. Len --- - Original Message - From: "Frits J. Wüthrich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, March 07, 2002 5:56 PM Subject: manuals online > I discovered I have more webspace then I first thought, so if anyone wants > me to make a pdf file of a manual and post it, let me know. Best is to send > me the manual, so I can scan it directly into a pdf. > > Also I was informed the download of the manuals for the AF280T flash and the > PZ-1 camera didn't allow to save them, only to open them, so you might to go > to my website first and download them by following the link. Goto > http://www.wuthrich.cc and choose 'Photo links'. You see the two manuals > under the heading 'miscellaneous links'. > > Frits Wüthrich > - > 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: 'dat Hat'
Very good! Thanks! Len --- > >How can you tell what the hat size is? I only know my size is 7 > >1/4. Is that small, medium, large, or what? > > > http://www.villagehatshop.com/hats_head_size.html > > for sizing info. > > ___ > Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Check out the UK Macintosh ads > http://www.macads.co.uk > - - 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: Slideshow Program
Has anybody suggested LviewPro yet? It's shareware and will do what you want it to do. Len --- - Original Message - From: "William Kane" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax Discuss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, March 05, 2002 7:18 PM Subject: OT: Slideshow Program > Hey guys, > >I know this is off-topic, but does anyone know of a GOOD program that > will take pictures of any size (preferably jpg), and show a full screen > slidewho of them? > >I'm looking for something that I can use for teaching with. I (and > other teachers in the department) like to hook up the computer to TV > and show pictures of various things. > >We know about powerpoint (I've suggested this, but many people want > EASIER, and they wouldn't mind a program that gave a preview page that > would let you doulbe click on a thumbnail). > > Bill Kane - 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]: An Autofocus Automatic Lens Question
H'lo Bob, I experimented with those modes for awhile after I bought the PZ-1p, just to see how they worked. They do work as described in the manual but, I haven't used them since. They are not really needed if a guy has a bit of knowledge. They would be pretty good for a beginner to use until he figures out what they are doing and then just does it on his own. Len --- > Hi, > > I've always thought of this as a classic example of pointless > automation. On the older series of prime lenses the optimal aperture > was marked in a different colour from the others. In conjunction with > the depth-of-field scale on the lens this did everything that the MTF > programme does, and all it requires is paint and a fine brush. A nice simple > solution. > > --- > > 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 .
Re: Pentax "what is it?"
I just found one of these for sale for $10.00 at: http://www.audiovisionsinc.com/usedstuff/usedstuff.html It's some sort of a lens adapter. Len --- - Original Message - From: "Nitin Garg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, March 03, 2002 7:29 PM Subject: Pentax "what is it?" > http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=133669514 2 > > what is that ? > - > 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 "what is it?"
I'm not sure, but what if it is incomplete in some way? Guys that have that many ebay transactions always make me nervous when they claim to not know what they have. Len - - Original Message - From: "Nitin Garg" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, March 03, 2002 7:29 PM Subject: Pentax "what is it?" > http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=133669514 2 > > what is that ? > - > 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: An Autofocus Automatic Lens Question
Yes. The PZ-1p has an MTF mode that reads the chip info in an FA (and maybe an F) lens and uses the best aperture. It has another setting that will select the best DOF, too. Not to mention a third setting that will choose the highest possible shutter speed. Len --- - Original Message - From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, March 03, 2002 7:22 PM Subject: An Autofocus Automatic Lens Question > Hey gang ... it's my understanding that some new camera-lens > combinations, when used in certain modes, will try to set the lens at > its optimal f-stop for sharpness and quality. Is this correct? So, if > the lens is best @ f8.0 and the camera has a choice of using several > shutter speed/f-stop combinations, it will choose the one that will give > f8.0. > -- > 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 .
Re: Shutter Speed when not using Camera...
OK, so I guess it's *always* wrong to leave a mechanical shutter uncocked. I can't see where my advice would have hurt anyone, but I've been wrong before. Len --- - Original Message - From: "T Rittenhouse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2002 7:50 PM Subject: Re: Shutter Speed when not using Camera... > Actually, the keep the shutter uncocked is left over from the day when steel > springs didn't how such good temper like before WWI. Old advice never dies > it just becomes redundant. > > Ciao, > Graywolf - 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: Shutter Speed when not using Camera...
I guess it just depends on how many pictures you are going to take with the camera in the bag. If you store the camera in the "viewfinder-to-eye" position, you'll find it dificult to get a night's rest. ;-) Of course we were NOT talking about "when going out to shoot", we were talking about putting the camera away. Please keep this reasonable, Paul. Of course, I think you knew this all along but just wanted to make a comment. Len --- - Original Message - From: "Paul F. Stregevsky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2002 5:12 PM Subject: Re: Shutter Speed when not using Camera... > I respect, but don't understand, the advice to "store your camera > uncocked." Aren't we also told, "When going out to shoot, keep your camera > cocked at all times?" What are we to do if (as usually happens) we don't > take that final hoped-for shot: blow a shot just to extend the life of the > spring? > > Paul Franklin Stregevsky > 13 Selby Court > Poolesville, Maryland 20837-2410 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > H (301) 349-5243 > - - 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: as promised, more from the SMCP-67 75mm f2.8
You'll have to type in the 'jpg' after you paste in the rest of the URL. Len --- - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2002 5:03 PM Subject: Re: as promised, more from the SMCP-67 75mm f2.8 > The url isn't working for me. Are you sure it's correct? > Paul > > Aaron Reynolds wrote: > > > Vanessa's parents were dressing up for a retro costume party last week > > when it was decided that a portrait was needed. Luckily, I had the 67, > > the 75mm and a roll of Delta 3200 in my bag. > > > > Here's my favourite: > > > > http://homepage.mac.com/aaronreynolds/.Pictures/sgt%20%26%20mrs% 20pepper%20at%20home. > > jpg > > > > Here's a closer view of a section of it: > > > > http://homepage.mac.com/aaronreynolds/.Pictures/sgt%20%26%20mrs% 20pepper%20close. > > jpg > > > > These were shot handheld at 1/30 f5.6, lit just by the lamps in the > > living room. The top left corner has been slightly burned in. > > > > -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 .
OT: Cybercrime - Auctions - URL
I don't know how many folks here participate in online auctions, ebay & others, but here's something of interest to read from TechTV/Cybercrime. http://www.techtv.com/cybercrime/internetfraud/story/0,23008,336 1520,00.html Len --- - 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: KMP Copyright Infringement(s)
Boz, it's very expensive to go after folks that copy web pictures. If you try legal action, the defending lawyer has a right to ask you to prove that the images are actually yours. You'd have to produce negatives or slides to prove it. If you acquired the images from friends that sent them to you, you'd have to prove that too. Of course, if you could produce the object itself, with the same serial number as the image, that would probably work, too. You could also send e-mails to eBay and the folks bidding on the lens and explain to them that the advertised lens does not belong to the seller, it belongs to you and it is not for sale. Just a few ramblings from snowy, southern Illinois. Len --- - Original Message - From: "Bojidar Dimitrov" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 26, 2002 7:27 AM Subject: Re: KMP Copyright Infringement(s) > I wrote: > > > What can I do against this: > > http://cgi.ebay.de/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1334153963 > > I have gotten in touch with the "seller", and he assures me that he took > the image from the web page of a professional photo dealer I > will try to locate the dealer now. > > Cheers, > Boz > - - 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: Shutter Speed when not using Camera...
Wow! Rough question. There will probably be as many answers as there are people. My opinion, and it's just that, *my opinion*, is that it is never wrong to leave a mechanical shutter un-cocked. And, if it's left un-cocked, there is no better or worse shutterspeed. Un-cocked is un-cocked. Len --- > Is there a correct shutter speed to adjust a mechanical > camera to when you are not using it 1/60, 1/125 or whatever. > > I thought I once read a long time ago that there are speeds you > should not leave it on, on account of the tension on a mechanical > shutter spring. > I use Pentax MX and KX mechanical cameras. > > thanks in advance > Denny B - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MX question
Relax, nobody said that it was "needed", only that it worked. Len --- - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2002 11:51 PM Subject: Re: MX question > In a message dated Sat, 23 Feb 2002 5:41:14 PM Eastern Standard Time, Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> writes: > > > *The mirror lock-up trick works on the MX, and the KM/KX/K1000 > > Why should you need a "trick" to lock the mirror up on a KX? It has a control specifically designed to do that. > - - 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: Kind of FS, LX and SMC 100/4
Dave, that Roman clock is a real hoot! Accurate, too. The "half past" rather than "XXX" was amusing, too. Len --- > Hmm, a camera with roman numbers everywhere would be really cool. > Check out the roman clock I did earlier this year as part of a > bigger project (I just had to show this off!): > http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/cgi-bin/rclock.cgi > > 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 .
Re: SMC Takumar 1:1.8/55
This only happens to people that are obsessed with eBay, and usually results in paying too much for the item to prevent someone else from getting it. Len --- - Original Message - From: "Paul F. Stregevsky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2002 9:31 AM Subject: SMC Takumar 1:1.8/55 > Has anyone else noticed that when you set your heart on buying a certain > lens or body, you are suddenly afflicted with the paranoid notion that > EVERYONE ELSE is after the same item, no matter how obscure? - 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: Oh-Oh - A "Who" Alert
I hope you are right! I still have my "who" filters in place and can easily modify them for a new incarnation. Len --- > Seems a little opinionated and overly erudite to be our dear > lost Gregory. > > 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 .
Re: PMA News
Well, I think Pentax needs to target the connoiseur with a nice titanium body, autofocus, film SLR that will match beautifully with limited lenses. If they followed up with a matching digital SLR of at least 4MP and similar features to the Canon D30, I'd buy both of them! I'm really hooked on titanium bodies, can't you tell? Len --- - 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: Tamron 70-210 zoom - does adaptal 2 adapt to OUR cameras?
Yes, you can get Adaptal mounts that fit Pentax cameras. Beyond that much, I can't say. I have never owned a Tamron Adaptal of any series. A friend of mine regularly buys and sells Tamron Adaptal stuff, so I would say that it's not too hard to get the adapters. Len > Got one from a friend who wants to sell it either to me > or to someone. The adapter that is on it now is a bayonet > but definitely not for pentax. Any experience with this lens > pro and con? Or how easily acquired the adapter is? > > night night > annsan - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Am I Really a Dinosaur?
> >Zachariah Yeidel wrote: > > > > > > My biggest 2 objections to digital cameras is (1) that perceptible lag time > > > between pressing the shutter release and the actual moment of capture > > > (sometimes as long as a second!) I haven't seen lag times like that. The digital cameras I have used are no worse than autofocus film SLR's, and some are better because there is no mirror that needs to flip up out of the way in order to make an exposure. Of course, I haven't used all models of digital cameras, so you may have found one with a one-second delay between shutter press and exposure. Are you sure you aren't measuring from shutter press until the image is diplayed on the LCD viewing screen? This usually includes the time necessary to write the image to the media you are using but the actual image capture is much faster than that. I'd be interested in knowing which brand(s) of digital cameras have a lag of a second before image capture. I know that how you use an autofocus camera can make a large difference in the lag time. Perhaps you haven't found the best technique yet. Len --- - 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: Am I Really a Dinosaur?
> While it is true that you are never really committed to anything having > an unlimited supply of retries would seem to me to lead to what I would call > a sloppy attitude. Instead of trying to your best capture to a decisive > moment if you > fail just try again. It doesn't really matter, except that the moment you > want to capture may never come again. (I won't mention, because others > will, that > the moment may be missed due to that capture delay). Oh no! Are we now to be castigated because of a "sloppy attitude"? Trying again is a fault, and we should always be successful on the first press of the shutter button? A 36 exposure roll of fim must result in 36 keepers? Well you're obviously holier than I. Horsefeathers! Len --- - 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: flight advice
My little comment was made only to point out that security people are not known for taking criticism very well. Apparently my intent (though subtle) seems to have gotten the point across. Remember that, unless you are some kind of public, or well recognized, authority figure, you will put your freedom at risk by saying anything critical when they have complete control of your destiny. They seem to enjoy exercising the control they have. It's pretty much the same the whole world over. Len --- - Original Message - From: "Peter Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, February 18, 2002 9:54 AM Subject: Re: flight advice > Never volunteer information to Airport security. They have > no sense of humor, most have a sense of inferiority, and they > will make your life miserable. > > At 07:57 PM 2/16/2002 -0600, you wrote: > >Perhaps you should have told them that. > > > >Len > >--- > > > > > > > I boarded a plane in Detroit last week with a big lead bag > >full of film. They > > > opened the top and peeked in, but didn't look under the three > >or four rolls of > > > film they could see through the top of the bag. I could have > >had anything > > > under them. > > > 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 . - 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: Now this is one fast lens!
And I thought the Canon 50mm f/0.95 was fast! Len --- - Original Message - From: "Collin Brendemuehl" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, February 16, 2002 7:55 PM Subject: Now this is one fast lens! > http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=133346400 9 > > 65mm / 1:.075! > > * > "Get over it." > Dr. Laura - 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: flight advice
Perhaps you should have told them that. Len --- > I boarded a plane in Detroit last week with a big lead bag full of film. They > opened the top and peeked in, but didn't look under the three or four rolls of > film they could see through the top of the bag. I could have had anything > under them. > 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 .
Re: A little 6x7 enabling
Took just a few seconds. Len --- - Original Message - From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, February 15, 2002 5:57 PM Subject: A little 6x7 enabling > Warning, this is about a 500kb download. > http://www.komkon.org/~wrobb/6x7_Enable/ > - > 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: unsubscribe pentax-discuss g.pender@shaw.ca
The instructions for unsubscribing are in every message. None of us guys can follow them for you. Len --- - Original Message - From: "Gordon Pender" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, February 13, 2002 9:43 PM Subject: unsubscribe pentax-discuss [EMAIL PROTECTED] > unsubscribe pentax-discuss [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 . - 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: Held a new MZ-S Today.....
> I think for CAD $1600 I will buy more 6x7 lenses instead - > but Pentax does seem to have brought out a rather nice > piece of equipment. Any idea how it stands up to rather > heavy use? > > Cheers! > Brian > - It's a new camera. It hasn't been around for years, yet. What's your definition of heavy use? Len --- - 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: Zenitar K-Mount Fish-Eye
Ted, There are several people here that have this lens. I have one that I am very satisfied with. Images made using it are very good and flare is fairly well controlled. It's a great buy at the price. The main reason I bought it was because I didn't think I'd use a fish-eye enough to justify spending the money for a premium fish-eye. I use it fairly often but still not enough to invest the larger amount of money to buy a Pentax, Tamron, or Sigma equivalent. Len --- > Hello All, > > Anyone have any experience with the 2.8/16mm Zenitar Fish-Eye (K-Mount) > lens. It is absurdly cheaper than any other fish-eye I have encountered > (Ive seen it for as little as $145US online.) Since I am a lowly underpaid > IT-Helpdesk guy, $145 is alot of cash for me. > > How is the picture quality of this lens? How is the light flare? Do any of > you use a fish-eye regularly, or does the gimmick of a fish-eye get old > after time. Any opinions or experiences would be greatly appreciated. > > Ted > San Diego, 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 .
Re: Sunpak 433D, how dedicated?
Just from memory, I'd have to say that the Sunpak 433D will not work TTL with the SP. I believe that the dedication with Pentax , for the 433D, is limited to a flash ready indication in the viewfinder, but that's all. Len --- > Just won an ebay auction for a 433D dedicated to Pentax TTL. > How dedicated is it with the SP? > I'm concerned because it has only 2 contacts, as oppose to 3 on the SP. > > TIA, Jeff - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Sheesh..!
So, what's up? Are you the high bidder? Just retract it. A change in the description is reason enough, even for eBay. Otherwise, if someone wants to pay the price, what difference should that make to you? "Get over it." - Dr. Laura. Len --- - Original Message - From: "Malcolm Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, February 10, 2002 8:14 AM Subject: RE: Sheesh..! > True, he has changed the description, but the price? The subject title above > is still correct. > > Malcolm - 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:I Need More Speed
Nope it's all about level discipline and what constitutes voice-grade service. The phone companies aren't interested in providing any more than they have to in order to meet their legal requirements. It's not all bad, though. They are upgrading things as they need replacement but they have a schedule for replacing equipment and they have an obligation to show profits for their stockholders as well as paying all of their employees. We are not quite at the point where the state owns the utilities, yet. Len --- > > So the US is full of sub-standard equipment? Or is it a ploy to sell > more ISDN lines? If you or any other technical person knows the reason > please let me know why 56k modems are limited by law to 53k in the US. > > Oh, and I never really thought I'd be arrested :) > > > Leon - 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:I Need More Speed
- Original Message - From: "gfen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2002 5:44 PM Subject: Re: OT:I Need More Speed > I missed alot of this, but allow 3 years of internet tech support > geekiness to give you your answers: > Geeky? Perhaps. But absolutely correct. My main field of endeavor is telecommunications, and you have stated the facts clearly. I won't comment more than this once because I have been flamed for this kind of stuff in the past. Len (Who is a telecomm specialist for the DoD in his day job) --- - 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: Ann's "Butterfly Near Phoenix"
Annsan, To make a living, you have to shoot pictures that are in demand. They are not always fun to do. There are sure-fire formulas to make a living in photography. I could list some but I'm sure that you already know them and you probably would not enjoy doing them. Most are too cliché, and far from fine art photography. You have a very good eye for art. An article I read last year in a photography magazine explained it another way. It was written by an editor. He differentiated pictures into two categories. Those that were shot for people, and those that were shot for photographers. He said that the ones that sold magazines were shot for people. You can see that photographers really appreciate your work. Len --- - Original Message - From: "Ann Sanfedele" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2002 5:36 PM Subject: Re: Ann's "Butterfly Near Phoenix" > I've tended to say thanks and aw shucks privately to those > who like > my stuff but I'm allowing my self a public aw shucks now. I > can't tell > you all how much this means to me right now. I wish I could > make a living > at this! > > ann - 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: Why do my photos appear in PUG full of artifacts?
Shel, Very nice scans. I've been lusting for that scanner since they hit the shelves. I've read some really good reviews of it. I've been seriously considering acquiring one of them to archive my negs to CD-ROM, and from what I have read, it's probably the best available scanner for the price range within my grasp (using plastic). They all look pretty much identical in quality, mainly because they all exceed the resolution capabilty of the Internet media being used, which includes everything between the website and my monitor. I'd like to see the full resolution scan, with no resizing for the web but, I'm sure you don't want to upload the whole multi-megabyte file. Er, if you do, pass along the URL. Len --- > Here's the page ... and without going into some photo editing software, > and just by looking at the images on the screen, can you honestly see > any significant difference between them. If there is any, it's not > noticeable on my monitor, nor on the monitors af three other people to > whom I've sent the page. Take a look and tell me what you think. - 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: Send a Kiwi To Camp
Yeah, yeah, yeah. Len --- - Original Message - From: "tom" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, February 02, 2002 9:50 AM Subject: Re: Send a Kiwi To Camp > Oops, that wasn't supposed to go to the list... - 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-1 dead battery film rewind problem
OK. Then, when the battery dies, the camera doesn't remember where it was and the only way to handle it is to put in a new battery and do a forced rewind, or open it in a darkroom if you don't have a spare battery. Len --- > Leonard, I'm pretty sure there is no such battery in the Z-1 (PZ1). > Ken Waller - 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: Confused by Ebay
You can always send the seller e-mail and ask what his reserve is. Sometimes he'll tell you. Len --- > It up's it to the reserve price if you bid that high. Your $380 bid is still below reserve. So they simply put your bid up high > enough to outst the highest bidder (if any) or until the person who is on it outbids you. But the reserve stays hidden until > someone reaches it. > > ppro - 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: Pre-PMA?
Fuji uses a lot of interpolation (read that as creating pixels based on the pixels around them) I'm interested in reading the full specs and seeing the hands-on reviews when the camera is actually available to be tested. APS sized CCDs or, CMOS in the case of the EOS D30, are not that big of a problem in my opinion. To me, the most important factor is noise. The D30 is perfectly usable at ISO 1600. Others get pretty noisy at or above ISO 320. Len --- > So, fuji is making releases pre-pma on their new DSLR: > > http://www.dpreview.com/news/0201/02013003fujifilms2pro.asp > > Those must be damn small pixels! C'mon pentax, give us some news! > > Personally, I hope that Pentax makes something with a chip that's at least > this big. 1.6x is kinda crazy (a la D30) IMHO. > > -Ryan Brooks http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=172402 - 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: Somewhat amusing....
And which page was that? Len --- - Original Message - From: "gabriel bovino" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, January 28, 2002 5:36 PM Subject: Somewhat amusing > I don't know how I found this page... > > But it gives an illustrated step-by-step procedure on how to repair you > screwmount lens... > > Have fun! > > Gabe - 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: Is it digital or is it film?
I made a mistake when I said that there was no Canon 16-35mm zoom lens, just a 17-35. I was wrong. B&H lists both. The 16-35mm sells for about $1500 and the 17-35mm sels for about $1225. That's a lot of price difference for 1mm greater range. I wonder if they just build them and then figure out what the focal length is? Kind of like, "Hey boss, this one measures at 16mm! We can charge more for it!". Len --- - 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: How Do YOU Differentiate Between Bodies?
I think you need to play them like aces on the blackjack table. Make one good before you go to the next. Go over it with a fine tooth comb, magnifier, whatever, and list everything that you want corrected. Then pack that body along with a copy (or two copies, if you're as paranoid as I am) and ship it out for repairs. Check it against your list when you get it back, run a roll of film through it and, if satisfied, start on the next body. If you send them all together, you can't be sure that the repair guy won't get the instructions mixed with the bodies. Another thought is to call and talk to the person that does the work and mark the package for his/her attention. Then, if all is well on the first camera, send them to the same person. Just a couple of thoughts. I kind of agonize over who works on my gear. Maybe too much. Len --- > Yup. Right now, I am just trying to decide if I will pack em all > into one box and ship em off, or spread the risk a bit by > shipping them separately. > > 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 .
Re: How Do YOU Differentiate Between Bodies?
Carry a card (or a set of cards) with you in your gadget bag. I like to put the camera info and a grey card in the first frame, when I know I will probably use the whole roll in the same lighting conditions. When I'm just going walk about, I don't do that. Len --- - Original Message - From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2002 1:17 PM Subject: How Do YOU Differentiate Between Bodies? > Hi ... > > Many of use have several bodies that we use frequently. How do you > determine which roll of film went through which body? > > I've started to shoot the first frame on each roll with a picture of a > card on which the body information is written, but, when in the field, > ot's not always possible to do that. So, what's your solution? > -- > Shel 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 .
Re: Start-up B/W kit
Geez, David! Isn't there some other e-mail system that you can use other than Excite? Look at all the trash that comes along with your e-mail! Len --- - Original Message - From: "David Weiss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2002 10:43 AM Subject: Re: Start-up B/W kit > Mike Johnston said:It certainly agrees with > my anecdotal evidence. I once brought home from the store five brand-new > lenses--an El-Nikkor 50/2.8, a Schneider Apo-Componon-S 45mm, a > Componon-S 50/2.8, a Rodagon 50/2.8, and an Apo-Rodagon-N 50/2.8--and > tested them all directly against each other. The Apo-Rodagon-N was the > clear winner, and the Schneider 45mm was so decentered that it was > obvious it was flawed even without careful testing. It was the second > sample I'd used of that lens and both samples were, in Ctein's terms, > "real dogs." Mike, > Can you tell me how you could tell the Schneider was decentered? Are you > saying the lens elements were not aligned and not that the lens was not > aligned with the rest of the enlarger? Any > other tips on how to check an englarging lens? > thanksdave (the lurker) > Schneider has since replaced that lens > altogether. I'm a real fan of the > Apo-Rodagon-N's, although the 105mm I tested was not any > particular standout. I only sold my Apo-Rodagon-N 50/2.8 when I replaced > it with the Carl Zeiss S-Orthoplanar 60/4, a lens which was > about eight times more expensive when it was new. > > The other thing is that some lenses > perform better, and are designed for > optimum performance, > at certain magnifications or distance from the > baseboard. > So you might want to compare the lenses with that in mind. > > You might find one works best for smaller prints and the other for /> > larger prints. The big problem > here is that most darkroom workers--certainly beginners--are /> not capable of employing enlarging technique good enough to see the > differences. Hell, most darkroom workers stop their > enlarging lenses way down, well past the optimum f-stop, so > the grain is mush anyway. I'm sure you've done this, Shel, > but for the benefit of others: if you take a very good > grain focuser like the Omega/Peak #1 and simply look at the film grain > as you stop the enlarging lens down, there's usually a very > obvious optimum f-stop--starting at wide open in the center > of the projected image the grain might go from indisctinct > to crisp to very crisp to less crisp to mushy to very mushy > as you stop down. Diffraction is a MUCH > bigger problem in the enlarging system than in camera > lenses. The only reason to buy "apo" enlarging lenses is that they are > diffraction-limited half a stop or a full stop wider open. > Any lens that allows you to print wider open will be > better--Ctein and Arthur Kramer, the lens guru from _Modern > Photography_ who started all this lens-testing business way > back when, used to have a running argument about which was > better--Arthur's Apo-El-Nikkor 105mm, which was diffraction limited wide > open at f/5.6, or Ctein's garden-variety but tested and > hand-picked Rodagons, which were diffraction-llimited at > f/4.5. Arthur actually won that argument when Ctein finally > got to test an Apo-El . But Ctein had a good point. >My S-Orthoplanar is diffraction limited wide open. > It beats the Apo-Rodagon-N by half a stop. Awesome lens. > - -- Mike "Ain't > photography grand. The more you know the less you know." (Shel /> Belinkoff) * * * Find out > about Mike Johnston's unique photography newsletter, "The 37th /> Frame," at http://www.37thframe.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: Non favourite lens
If he's using Yahoo e-mail, then Yahoo puts that on the end of all the e-mail he sends, not him. The only way he could get rid of it is to use someone else's free e-mail. Then he'd get another free e-mail service's ad in there. That's just the way it is when you don't want to use your own ISP's e-mail address for stuff like the PDML. Len --- - Original Message - From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, January 26, 2002 10:47 AM Subject: Re: Non favourite lens > Hi Martin ... > > Why do you advertise Yahoo! Auctions along with your messages to the > list. It's annoying to read advertisements along with my morning email. > > martin tammer wrote: > > > > A Kalimar 28-200 Zoom. I picked it up very cheap but while it will fit on my old Ricoh, it doesn't on my ZX-10 or ZX-M. > > Yahoo! Auctions Great stuff seeking new owners! Bid now! > > -- > 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 .
Re: Wha'pen?
Massive compared to what? I Mean they aren't an inch thick, are they? Larger things have been cross-threaded before. Ask any auto mechanic. Len --- > It's impossible to "cross-thread" M42 lenses > as the threads are too massive to start"wrong". > JCO - 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: Wha'pen?
Cross-threaded in poor light, perhaps, but always recoverable. Len --- > This is another reason I love my spotmatics. I have never > had any lens get stuck... > JCO - 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: The Digital Arena--long-awaited Coolpix 5000 review out
Well then, just hang in there till it does. Len --- - Original Message - From: "Bob Blakely" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, January 21, 2002 12:51 PM Subject: Re: The Digital Arena--long-awaited Coolpix 5000 review out > I don't expect a 6x7 format CCD to appear real soon. > > Regards, > 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 .
Re: Cleaning Micro-Fibre Cloths
I've had no problems with just following the instructions included on the package it came in. It says: "Cloth is machine washable, Wash, cold water, gentle cycle. Use low heat cycle in dryer. Ironing not recommended, but can be ironed at a very low temperature." Now it doesn't address use of a detergent but I use one. I assume it was meant to throw in the washer with other things that require similar treatment. The rinse cycle gets rid of the detergent. Of course, you can always just buy a new microfiber cloth, rather than agonizing over doing the right thing. ;-) Len > What's the best way to clean these? Will just washing in warm water > sans soap or detergent be sufficient? > -- > 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 .
Re: Lens Test Results
> Also, how many people on this list test their film, lenses and cameras, > before they use them for a serious project? > > -- > Kenneth Archer + San Antonio, Texas > [EMAIL PROTECTED] ICQ #24980801 > Powered by Linux ++ Mailed by Kmail I do. Len --- - 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: Travelling and Photography
> If I can't read text on a webpage I just highlight it. The browser turns it into a > sort of "reverse-video" which is a lot easier to read. > > Cheers, > > > - Dave When I am after information, I do that too. Ctrl A, Ctrl C, and then pop up my text editor and use Ctrl V. Shades of WordStar! :-) Len --- - 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 Program manual online?
They are hoping that they won't even have to spend the four bucks, I guess. Must get their cameras and film free, too. Len --- > Why in the world would someone spend 10-12 bucks for a manual that they could obtain from Pentax for > $4.00? > Later, > Gary - 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: MF or MF: was: Anyone shoot MF exclusively?
Artur, I think that, in this case, where there probably wasn't room to spell out the words, the context makes the meaning perfectly clear. After all, you can always Read The Friendly Manual (RTFM) if you are not sure. We have had some messages here where there was no clue in the context, in which case all we can do is assume the widely accepted meaning. I've never been too lazy to spell things out when I think there may be doubt or confusion. If a person's point is worth communicating, it's worth being sure that everyone understands what he, or she, meant. Len --- > Hmmm... perhaps producers should should be informed about this, since they > confuse the matter placing the "AF" and "MF" marks on their 35mm babies, > near focus mode switches...:) > Greetz > Artur - 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: Music in the Darkroom
There was a brand name of audio gear, including tape recording equipment, made in Japan that carried the name Denon. It was, if memory serves me, a contraction of Denki Onkyo. Is that the Denon under discussion? Len --- - 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 .
Test Message - Please Ignore This
It's just a test message to see if this list is broken or if my e-mail system is broken. I cant believe that there's no new messages in two hours. Len --- - 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: How many 35mm lenses do you own?
Prime lenses are a single focal length. Lenses that cover a range of focal lengths are called "zoom" lenses. Len --- - Original Message - From: "Kevin Waterson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2002 12:43 PM Subject: Re: How many 35mm lenses do you own? > Len Paris wrote: > > > In that case, I guess Shel's is the longest. So far. > > > > I have seen here several references to prime lenses and others. > What is the difference? > > Kevin - 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: What Have You Learned Here?
I don't know why. In the last 24-hours I've only received 278 messages from the list. That's not much to keep up with. ;-) Len --- > I have to learn to read faster if I am going to keep up with the list! > Alan > - - 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: How many 35mm lenses do you own?
All K-Mount 16mm f/2.8 Zenitar FA 20-35 f/4 FA 28-80 f/3.5-4.7 FA 35 f/2 F 50 f/1.7 A 50 f/1.2 FA* 85 f/1.4 FA 100 f/2.8 Macro FA 28-200 f/3.8-5.6 6 primes 3 zooms 7 AF and 2 MF (That's Manual Focus, in this case) Len --- - 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: How many 35mm lenses do you own?
In that case, I guess Shel's is the longest. So far. Len --- > Welcome to Phallic Photo. > > Regards, > 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 .
Re: How many 35mm lenses do you own?
So what's this? My "list" is longer than yours. Or what? Len --- - 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: Kinda OT: MF Enabled
Bill, The 124G is a very good camera. You should be happy with it. Len --- > Thanks (I guess) to those of you who helped me get enabled into MF. The > Yashica 635 arrived today, but I haven't shot anything yet. Why, you ask? > Because I also drove up the road to Salisbury today and picked up a > Yashicamat 124G, complete with case, cap and some old, outdated film. So > far I've shot 2 of the outdated rolls of Tri-X (ASA 320) and processed them > both. The first roll was somewhat overexposed but the second looks good. > (Too much of a hurry with the first). All of this film was supposedly > frozen and there are 2 I'm really anxious to try. 1 roll of Ilford PannF > 50, and 1 of what I've heard many of you lament the passing of; Ektar 25. I > really hadn't planned on the 124G, but the price was right. Also, the > previous owner shoots Pentax 35 and I gave him the link to join us. > > Bill KG4LOV > [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: Exposure Computers and so forth
> I used to practice all this by carrying around a spot meter. Whenever I had > a spare moment, I'd pick an object or surface at random from my > surroundings, guess its EV, "place" it as a target tone a la the ZS, > translate to camera settings, and, finally, check myself with the spotmeter > to see how close I had come. > > You do get awfully good at this relatively quickly. Interestingly, though, > it's not a function of training your eyes to "meter" light--turns out that's > almost impossible, according to tests done at NIMH--but rather learning what > amount of reflectance is likely in certain lighting conditions. _That_ you > can get good at. I guess that this means that we can learn to be our own incident light meter. I'd have to agree with that. Len --- - 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: Old slides ... Now: The 126 Instamatic
I remember owning and using a Kodak Pony 135 in the 1950's. It was a fully manual 35mm camera and I either had to guess the focussing distance or use an external rangefinder. I used the sunny 16 rule for exposure extensively back in those days. Len --- - Original Message - From: "Joe Wilensky" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, January 14, 2002 1:50 PM Subject: Was: Old slides ... Now: The 126 Instamatic > Has anyone ever read "Glass, Brass & Chrome: The American 35mm > Miniature Camera" by Kalton C. Lahue and Joseph A. Bailey? > > It lovingly and technically traces the American 35mm camera industry, > framing it in perspective with Leica and Contax, telling the story of > Argus, Univex, Perfex, Kodak, and more, and closing with what they > were sure was the imminent demise of the 35mm format. The copyright > date? 1972, by the University of Oklahoma Press. > > Here's what their perspective was as they put this book together in > the late '60s and early '70s: > > Engineering design of the Kodak Instamatic, under the name Project > 13, was completed in 1961, with production beginning in 1962. It was > probably Kodak's best-kept secret of the century; few even within > Kodak were aware of its existence. > > The Kodak Instamatic, while not a genuine scientific or technological > breakthrough, was a masterful example of engineering ingenuity and > packaging (even the cheapest Instamatic camera was fitted with an > f/3.5 plastic lens, which was physically and permanently stopped down > to f/11 or f/16 for better definition, a practice the Ansco Memo had > used in the '30s. > > The cartridge, known briefly as the Kodapak, was made of a special > polystyrene stable enough to hold the film flat (or reasonably so, I > guess), but it was also inexpensive enough for mass production. > > Designers decided on a square format to utilize the full covering > power of a lens with a short focal length, which allowed the camera > to be slimmer wtihout the need for a collapsible front. > > Within the first two years of the Instamatic's introduction, more > than 7.5 million cameras were sold (in seven models) -- almost half > of which were sold overseas. > > Surveys at the time showed that while owners of other cameras used an > average of four rolls a year, Instamatic users used eight rolls. > Kodak sold 50 million cartridges of film in the first 21 months after > the format's introduction -- which, of course, was the primary goal > it set to achieve: increased film sales. > > The introduction of the Kodak 126 Instamatic cartridge was > devastating to the Japanese photographic industry, which only > survived by forming a cartel to restrict production during 1965-66. > > The high-end Kodak Instamatic X-90, featuring an Ektar f/2.8 lens and > some sort of exposure computer that allowed for nearly program > exposure, alone outsold all the rest of the world's "quality > rangefinders" combined. > > Kodak's Instamatic Reflex, which was manufactured in Germany by Kodak > A.G., replaced the famed Retina line. > > No American manufacturer produced a camera using 35mm film at the time. > > Within four years after its introduction, the Instamatic had cut > total 35mm sales nearly in half, from 600,000 to 325,000. "And while > 1971 sales figures showed the 35mm camera holding its own, it stands > no chance of ever catching up to its brother with the plastic > cartridge," the authors boldly stated. "The 35mm cameras once > manufactured in America died and are now half-forgotten, but the > rectangular negative took on new life in a square shape and is firmly > established today as the format of the future." > > Without automation, acrylic-lens technology, and Yankee ingenuity, > there would probably be no American camera industry today, the > authors said. > > > Any comments? This is at least partially on topic, as Asahi certainly > was affected by the 126 format's popularity, as were all Japanese > manufacturers. > > And they do have at least one Pentax mention: In a photo (the small > book is very nicely illustrated) showing the Exakta, the Asahi > Pentax, the Alpa Alnea, and the Edixa Reflex, the caption states: > "Four reasons for the decline of quality American cameras are these > products produced by foreign manufacturers in the 1950s. Left to > right: The dated but popular Exakta, the Asahi Pentax (later to > become the very popular Honeywell Pentax) ..." > > Joe > > >I had no idea anyone ever offered any kind of quality cameras for 126; all > >I ever saw were thos Instamatics. That's why I was surprised that there > >was slide film in 126 format: I couldn't imaging an Instamatic getting the > >exposure close enough to make it worth while. > > > >I'll bet you're right about the film flatness issues being the achilles > >heel of this format. Keeping the film flat and sufficiently perpendicular > >to the lens axis would seem to be almost impossible in those cheap plastic > >cartridges. And the 25
Re: Re[4]: getting LX - worth it? (repairs,...)
> > It is, however, sensitive to the reflectivity of the film itself > > which seems to vary somewhat from film to film. > > > > Len > Plus the reflectivity of the subject can "fool" it too. > JCO Yep. That's why when I'm in doubt I whip out my trusty Gossen for an incident reading. I will grant that multi-segment meters in cameras are a lot better than single area meters because they try to integrate the light differences and give an exposure that attempts to cover the range in the scene, but they can still be fooled by a large imbalance and skew the overall exposure. I have to believe that the Nikon F5, with its 1024 (IIRC) segments has a pretty good track record for not being fooled. But, if you want the middle gray parts of a scene to actually register as middle gray on film, I don't think anything is more accurate than an incident meter. I usually use the meter in the PZ-1p, tempered with a bit of judgement from experience, but the Gossen is always within reach when I need to be sure. Len --- - 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: B&W negative scanning
Try it both ways and see how it works for you. Len --- - Original Message - > I've got a back-log of negatives and slides to scan so I started messing > around with the B&W negatives. My scanner only allows 1500 ppi resolution on > B&W negatives but it goes up to 2400 for color negatives. Is there anything > wrong with scanning the B&W as color and converting the scan to grey-scale? > The results look good and the higher resolution scans are more to my liking. > > Thanks in advance for any advice. > > By the way, I've got a lot to learn about Black and White Tri-X seems > very nice though! > > Christian Skofteland > [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: Re[4]: getting LX - worth it? (repairs,...)
It is, however, sensitive to the reflectivity of the film itself which seems to vary somewhat from film to film. Len --- - Original Message - From: "Bob Blakely" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, January 11, 2002 10:54 AM Subject: Re: Re[4]: getting LX - worth it? (repairs,...) > Because the LX meters off the film plane and not through the focus screen, it is not > sensitive to the "brightness" (translucence) of the focus screen as is the MX or any other > camera that has to meter through the screen. This allows the use of many different types > of screens without having to compensate separately for each screen (or no screen at all in > special circumstances). It also makes possible the use of a myriad of finders (or no > finder at all!) while maintaining the ability to meter in a consistent manner. > > Regards, > Bob... > > "Let us contemplate our forefathers, and posterity, > and resolve to maintain the rights bequeathed to us > from the former, for the sake of the latter. > The necessity of the times, more than ever, calls > for our utmost circumspection, deliberation, fortitude, > and perseverance. Let us remember that 'if we > suffer tamely a lawless attack upon our liberty, > we encourage it, and involve others in our doom.' > It is a very serious consideration that millions yet > unborn may be the miserable sharers of the event." > - Samuel Adams, 1771 > > From: "Bruce Dayton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > Bob, > > > > Ok, I read through it. I still say, compared to modern cameras, that > > outside of low light readings, there doesn't appear to be anything > > overly special about using the meter in the LX. I understand it reads > > from the film plane, but outside of long exposures, I don't think that > > is much, if any, advantage over meters in the viewfinder. I'm trying > > to think where else it would have an advantage - fireworks, lightning. > > > > I think the lack of spot metering is a big take-away that has to be > > balanced against the low-light capability. > > > > Bruce Dayton > > > > Friday, January 11, 2002, 6:22:02 AM, you wrote: > > > > BB> http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/pentaxlx / > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 300/4 A* Questions
> If I use the extention tubes, what are the other effects. Do I loose the > ablility to focus to infinity, does it increase magnification of the lens? > > Thanks, > > Geoff Yes, when you use an extension tube you lose the ability to focus to infinity; and yes it does increase the magnification of the lens. But, if you want to focus closer than the lens is capable of doing without the extension tube, another way of doing it is with a close-up lens. Given the large filter diameter of the 300/4 A*, this could be hard to find and pretty expensive, too. The only cheaper option would be to really stop down the lens to f/16 or smaller, and use a tripod, so depth of field has a chance to cover closer than you can actually focus. Len --- - 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: : 280T-Got It
I went back and checked Boz's K-Mount pages and confirmed that the LX was the first Pentax released with TTL flash. For some reason, I thought the A-series came before the LX and that the OTF SPD TTL metering system was an evolution from the TTL in the Super Program. It could have been, I guess, but the LX was released before the Super Program. Len > Len, > Either the Super Program or the LX was first with TTL flash. The LX may have > been released first, but I couldn't afford one so it made no difference > Regards, Bob S. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: My First impressions - P67
I don't like neckstraps either, but, they can save the camera from a fall so I usually use a neckstrap at its longest extension and always hold the camera in my hands, as you do. That way the weight of the camera is never on my neck unless something or someone causes me to drop it. It becomes a camera safety belt that way. Shooting at weddings and the associated receptions can be jostling events, the drunker folks get. Len --- > I find it easiest to handle the camera like an overgrown 35mm. Right hand > gripping the body with the finger over the shutter, and the left hand cradled > under the lens (for support and focussing). I would only use the wooden grip > for carraige, which is why I want to get one as its near-impossible to > comfortably carry this camera without at least a strap. And I don't really want > to attach a strap to it. > - Dave > > David A. Mann, B.E. (Elec) - 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: : 280T-Got It
You are correct. I, for some reason, thought the A-series came before the LX. My thinking has been corrected. The LX is older than I thought. What is unusual then, is that TTL flash was not included in a body, after the LX, until the Super Program/Super A. I guess Pentax wanted that as a selling point exclusive to the LX prior to that. It was a great pro selling point, I admit. It's a shame that the OTF SPD TTL couldn't have been carried on in the Super Program and all subsequent bodies, as well. Len --- - Original Message - From: "Fred" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 10:23 PM Subject: Re: : 280T-Got It > > I believe the Super Program was the first Pentax to offer TTL flash > > capability, wasn't it? > > Actually, I believe the LX was first, but the Super Program and > Super A were second. > > Fred > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Portraits w/hot lights
I would have thought the unfiltered white sweater shot was shot under lights considerably closer to daylight than 3200K. That means my monitor is really off, towards the blue side. I love my LCD monitor because it doesn't make my hair stand on end when I turn it on, and there's no harmful X-Rays being blasted through my head. However, it appears to be hampering my photographic capabilities. I'm going to have to spend some money and time getting it calibrated. Len --- > It's hard to tell, but the white sweater shot is unfiltered, while the dark > top shot was taken with an 80A filter on the lens, a Sigma 70-200 2.8 mounted > on an MZ-5n. Manfrotto 190 tripod, exposure probably in the 1/4-1/15 range > (wish I'd had the MZ-S so I'd know for sure). Since my monitor's not > calibrated, often the inkjet print is quite different from the original print. > One more thing to learn. > > They're at www.nrg666.com/pat > > Pat White - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: LX and Grip B
Shel, Type winamp into your browser. It's a free download and one of the best MP3 (and a lot of other formats) available. Windows Media Player (sometimes called WiMP) can handle them too. Len --- - Original Message - From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, January 10, 2002 7:59 PM Subject: Re: LX and Grip B > Hi Rob ... > > I don't know what I can do with an MP3 file. I don't think I have any > software that can play it. Are they big files? - 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: Halogen lighting
It can't be done. A little program called "demime" strips away all attachments. I'd like to see the results you got using that lighting. If you'd send the picture directly to me: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Len --- - Original Message - From: "Pat White" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, January 09, 2002 1:43 AM Subject: Re: Halogen lighting > Well, I don't have a website, so I thought I'd give it a try. What is the way > to post a picture to the list, wise guy? > > Pat White > - > 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: Dave Thomas -- Wendy's founder <- off topic ???
Some of us stop in at Wendy's for burgers when we are out using our Pentax cameras. Len --- > I really feel sympathy for Thomas's family, but I just wonder what does > this do with pentax ??? > Andy - 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: What did we shoot this weekend?
It's a far better lens than its price would seem to indicate. I use mine quite frequently. I'll use it a lot more when the Pentax interchangeable lens digital camera makes it's appearance on the shelves. Unless the Pentax digital can only use FA lenses. That would be a pity, but not insurmountable. I still will have my PZ-1p and my Super Program to use the older K-mount lenses on, in any event. Glad you could arrange the loan of the lens. You should like it. The addition of a Sto-Fen Omnibounce will cover its whole field of view, too. A powerful flash won't hurt. :) Len --- > Turns out a list member has a Zenitar 16/2.8 that he can lend me, so > I'll give it a try. Thanks for the tip! > > Len Paris wrote: > > > > Why not borrow a Zenitar 16mm f/2.8 in Pentax K-mount? Or do > > you need to stay rectilinear all the way? > > -- > Shel 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 .
Re: What did we shoot this weekend?
Why not borrow a Zenitar 16mm f/2.8 in Pentax K-mount? Or do you need to stay rectilinear all the way? Len --- - Original Message - From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, January 07, 2002 5:49 PM Subject: Re: What did we shoot this weekend? > The widest, fastest lens that I > have is a 20mm/4.0, although there's a 20mm coming that's a stop > faster. I'm kinda kicking myself for not getting the Olympus Zuiko > 21/2.0 a while back, but it would have required buying a separate camera > or having the lens expensively modified for the Pentax. I'd love to get > hold of a 18mm or a 15mm to capture a somewhat broader expanse into > which I can place the subject, but then there's the tradeoff between > speed and view. - 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]: What did we shoot this weekend?
Then there's no problem. The correct exposure using ISO 800 film (or ISO 400, for that matter) can be obtained by leaving the lens cap on the lens. Or, if you can't do that, leave the camera in the box while shooting. :) Len - Original Message - From: "Bob Walkden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Paris, Leonard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, January 07, 2002 2:18 PM Subject: Re[2]: What did we shoot this weekend? > Hi, > > > Just how many stops > > is "grossly"? ;-) > > 144. > > --- > > Bob > > mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Monday, January 07, 2002, 12:20:35 PM, you wrote: > > > I guess that if ISO 800 was grossly overexposed, then ISO 400 should just be > > overexposed, right? It's only one stop less, isn't it? Just how many stops > > is "grossly"? ;-) > > > Len (G,d, and r) > > --- > - > 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: Scanner questions
Or, as in my case, if Epson hasn't released the XP drivers for your Epson 1200, you'll be hard pressed to get what you see on the screen printed correctly, as well. :-( Len, struggling with that now. --- > If your workstation has been properly colour calibrated, yes. If not, what you > see on your screen is not what you will get from the printer :) > > Cheers, > > > - Dave > > David A. Mann, B.E. (Elec) - 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: Duh! Pentax
I fail to see a problem here. Just enter the contest on or after 31 January. Nobody's been hurt by this. Len --- - Original Message - From: "Mark Erickson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2002 3:20 PM Subject: Re: Duh! Pentax > Nick, > > You're right about the ad being in the Feb issue, > but it's pretty well-known that monthly magazines > typically make it to newsstands and mailboxes several > weeks before their printed dates. > > If the Marketing Professionals at Pentax USA don't > know that, then they don't know their own industry and > should be fired. > > More likely it was an internal communication issue > within Pentax (e.g., between the print guys and > the web guys or something). > > Either way, it makes them look pretty unprofessional. > On the other hand, I don't use Pentax gear because > their marketing staff is good. > > Have I told the list lately how much I love my MZ-S? > What a great camera! > > --Mark > > --- Nick wrote - > > You said it yourself, the ad is in the ~February~ > issue. It is not Pentax's fault that Peterson's > doesn't know when February is. All Ptx knows is that > they bought an ad in the Feb issue of the zine. > > Nick > > --- frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > wrote: > > If it were me, I'd just write it on my Audrey > > Hepburn calendar! -Sorry, > > wrong thread. :-) > > > > -frank > > > > Joseph Tainter wrote: > > > > > The February 02 issue of Petersen's Photographic > > says you can go to > > > www.pentaxusa.com/petersens and resister to win a > > ZX-7. Guess what? Dead > > > link. Reading the very fine print in the ad I find > > that the contest > > > starts on 1/31. Fair enough, but why advertise it > > in a magazine that > > > reached my mailbox on January 3? By January 31 > > I'll have forgotten this. > > > > > > 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: A Z-1p manual
About $4.00 U.S. will get you a brand new manual from Pentax. Len --- - Original Message - From: "Artur Ledóchowski" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PDML" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2002 1:37 PM Subject: A Z-1p manual > Hi, > I desperately need a copy of a Z-1p manual, because I've got a chance to buy > this camera for a nice price (used but in decent condition) and I'd like to > check all of its functions bfeore... Does any one of you have it (scanned) > or can send me a link to a site, where I could download it from? I need an > English (or Polish) version... > Thanks in advance > Artur > - > 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: Duh! Pentax
Because it's the February issue, maybe? :) Len --- - Original Message - From: "Joseph Tainter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, January 06, 2002 12:53 PM Subject: Duh! Pentax > The February 02 issue of Petersen's Photographic says you can go to > www.pentaxusa.com/petersens and resister to win a ZX-7. Guess what? Dead > link. Reading the very fine print in the ad I find that the contest > starts on 1/31. Fair enough, but why advertise it in a magazine that > reached my mailbox on January 3? By January 31 I'll have forgotten this. > > 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: Z1-p-flash and M-lenses
Well, now you are going to drive me back to the books because my PZ-1p was always selecting 1/60 sec and I had to find a setting to make it choose 1/250 sec. Which I did, and now it chooses 1/250th every time. Len --- - Original Message - From: "Peter Smekal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, January 05, 2002 12:16 PM Subject: Re: Z1-p-flash and M-lenses > Thanks Len, but Pentax function 7 controls the performance of the if-button > in the hyper-manual mode only. The problem (if it is one) I was referring > however concerns not only the hyper-manual-model. The shutter speed is set > to 1/250 (and not 1/60 as the manual says) also in Hp, P, Av modes. > Well, maybe its a misstake in the manual after all. It would be helpfull > though if any Z1-p-user with an english manual could check the > corresponding part (how to use the in-built or an external flash with > M-lenses). > > >No, the Z1-p does not have a problem. Pentax Function 7 > >controls that, if I'm not mistaken. I don't have the book > >handy. Perhaps someone else can expand on this. > > > >Len > >--- > - > 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]: Vs: Vs: Re[2]: MZ5 and MZ5n Z1p Question
It's a measure of reliability. Mean Time Between Failures. Len --- > Excuse me, but what is MTBF? > All the best! > Raimo > Personal photography homepage at http://personal.inet.fi/private/raimo.korhonen - 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: Didya miss me?
Hi Jody, Welcome back! I hope you have a great new year. Jeepgirl pretty much surprised everyone. Your schedule sounds like you're not going to have much time for shooting pictures. The LX isn't deteriorating from not being used enough, is it? Sounds like it's time for a CLA. Len --- - 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: Odp: SFXn Manual
I downloaded the Super Program manual from there and it is in English. It's a .pdf that is Zipped. Len --- - 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: Song reference to Pentax
Wow, that's amazing! It must be in very low-fi MP3. My MP3 is MegaBytes. Len --- - Original Message - From: "Christian Skofteland" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2002 2:58 PM Subject: Re: Song reference to Pentax > no choking. it's only 400k. > > thanks Lon. > > Christian > > - Original Message - > > > Christian wanted it, so I choked his In Box today. > > My good dead for the New Millenium. Grin. > > -Lon > > > > Len Paris wrote: > > > > > > It's a big file. I doubt if anyone wants you to e-mail it to > > > them. ;-) > > > > > > Len > > - > > 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: January PUG apology
Apology isn't necessary. Especially from a Wes Mongomery fan. Keep 'em comin' in. Len --- > Please accept my apology for my woeful attempt this month. It appears I > submitted the wrong version of the photo I wanted on the PUG. > > Especially compared to exceptional submissions throughout the PUG, and to > add insult to injury, being sandwiched between Cotty's most recent work of > art and the lovely submission by Kathleen Leickly, I'm even more embarrased. > > Adelheid, I promise next month I'll have something worthy of your time! > > Hope you all have a peaceful and prosperous New Year! > > > Best regards, > 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 .
Re: 2002 Printer Challenge (RATINGS)
The only problem in this whole thing is that you are the only person that gets to see all of the prints. All the submitters get to see are their own prints. Not that you aren't a good judge, only that quality, like bokeh and beauty, are in the eye of the beholder. Two or three more judges would help to average out matters of individual taste. I suggest that you work out specific criteria to judge and use a point scale in judging the quality of the prints. Then send the prints to the other judges, in turn, who will assess the prints using the same criteria and point scale. Then, all judges post their results and we can average the results to pick the winner(s). Prizes are nice but the bragging rights should be enough for most. This way, we could all feel safe in using the results to determine our next printer purchase. Len --- - Original Message - From: "Tom Rittenhouse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax Discussion Malling List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2002 5:32 PM Subject: 2002 Printer Challenge (RATINGS) > If your printer is not on this list, or you think you can do better, please > send me a print so I can add it to the ratings (address at end of post). > > Even prints from your older printer are useful.. I, for one, would like to > know if better quality is possible from my existing printer than I am > getting. I would bet that others of you would like to know that also. > > Please use the word "challenge" in your posts on this subject so it will be > sorted into the appropriate folder where I won't miss it. > > Maybe we can come up with prizes for 2002 (our friendly Pentax Rep has > indicated and interest in seeing this challenge continue), maybe not; but > many of you have indicated that you think these ratings are useful. Without > your participation there can be no ratings. If we do have prizes same rules > will apply: has to be your original photo, and has to be printed by you to > be considered for a prize. All prints received will be used in rating > printers. Please do not send photo prints, because I don't want to have to > return them. - 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: 43mm Limited on Ebay...
Very true. And why should we expect anyone to settle for less than the best price he can get for his stuff? Personally, I know the max price I can afford to offer for the stuff I want to buy, and that's as high as I will go. That's why I don't have a whole lot of items behind my eBay ID. I don't win very often. Len --- - Original Message - From: "Tom Rittenhouse" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, January 01, 2002 3:00 PM Subject: Re: 43mm Limited on Ebay... > Why should you appologise? Actually, I like to think that we at least have a > chance to get it cheaper off of ebay than if we gave you an honest price for > it . No matter what one does, someone is going to not like it. > > Ciao, > graywolf > [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: Winners (PDML 2001 Printer Challenge)
Yeah, same here. I guess you'll need to edit the URL a bit. Len --- > Weird, I clicked on the "submit" button on that Xerox link, and the > web page disappears into thin air, poof! > Steve Larson > Redondo Beach, California - 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: realy ot
Yep, Excel. And, if you want to use the chart on the web I believe it's simple to get an HTML output, too. Len --- - Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, December 31, 2001 5:52 PM Subject: Re: realy ot > Microsoft Excel. > > HARRY BAUGHMAN wrote: > > > since every one on the list has a computer i would like to ask a question. > > what is a good program to create a column and line type chart? > > - > > 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: The brute force school of photography
Now this reminds me of a while back on the list when I said that a photographer had to know something about photography and his/her equipment to be able to claim to be a photographer. At that time, it was determined by a bunch of people that a photographer is a person that takes pictures. Everyone that takes pictures is a photographer. Where are all of those people now? Or was that just the practice of "Len bashing" Len --- - Original Message - From: "Kent Gittings" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, December 31, 2001 1:13 PM Subject: RE: The brute force school of photography > The motordrive outside the parameters I mention is just an autowinder. > Admittedly a fast one but an autowinder none the less. Unless I'm at an > event or I stumble on a some story I think the newspaper will want photos of > my motordrives stay in the single frame mod. I still like to compose shots > when I have the time. I personally don't know anybody who keeps their camera > on continuous fire all the tire. > If there are such people I agree they aren't likely to be photographers. > Kent Gittings - 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: Copying old photos / Essential items 2
Around here, we call that "self-enablement". :-) Len --- - Original Message - From: "Malcolm Smith" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, December 31, 2001 12:48 PM Subject: Copying old photos / Essential items 2 > Shel, > > I would most certainly agree that peoples views vary about photography, but > to myself, whether or not you like the subject, you can admire the execution > of the photo by a good photographer. I will try and get a website up and > running and display some pictures for creative criticism. > > It could well be the case that I never need a copy stand again, but I can > think of some uses for one. Or am I trying to justify its purchase? - 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: My eBay Pentax garage sale
Yeah, it's not really shilling. It's just trying to get some folks to bid and drive the price up. Don't we all like to sell to the highest bidder? Len --- - Original Message - From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, December 31, 2001 12:36 PM Subject: Re: My eBay Pentax garage sale > I tend to agree with Kent on this one, if, as has been said many times, > this list is something of a community or a neighborhood comprised of > people with similar interests. > > To offer an item to your friends first - at a price that's acceptable to > you - seems like the thing to do, but that's just my POV. However, I > won't denigrate someone for not following that route, but I probably > won't bid on the item, either. I don't consider it "shilling". - 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: Another Bowwow 20mm? (I've been slumming again)
I don't think it's anywhere near the high quality of the Bow Wow Tak 20mm. The Spiratone lenses I've come across in my life were all very soft. I haven't used all of them by any means, so this one may be different. You may want to submit the info for your lens to the folks that run this website: http://people.smu.edu/rmonagha/third/table1.txt they don't include it in their table of third party lenses. Len - Original Message - From: "Lon Williamson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PDML Pentax Discuss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, December 31, 2001 10:20 AM Subject: Another Bowwow 20mm? (I've been slumming again) > Recently purchased: > > Spiratone A 20mm f2.8 PleuraCoat, SerNo.216974, 58mm threads. > > Ah, camera swaps. I've rummaged through PDML trying to find > some info on this lens. I have NO other 20mm to compare it to, > and it cost me under $100. > > So, the usual whining question from those of us just trying > to get ANY kind of lens kit in place: > > "Is it any good?" Specifically, can it match, say, Cassleberry's > BowWow Tak 20mm? > > Other lenses purchased at the same time: > M 28mm f2.8 (Yeah, I know it's s'posed to be weak compared to the K 28mm > f3.5) > M 35mm f2.8 (I can't find ANY references to this lens, only the f2's) > > BTW, Joe Wilensky sold me his KX recently and it's sweet. > I want to thank you in front of the PDML gods, Joe. > > Replies appreciated. > -Lon - 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: Yellow be GONE!
Nice tip about the new light bulbs! Thank you! The ones in my house are all going to change, and I'm going to stick a package or two of them into my wedding shooting kit. You can never tell when they'll come in handy. I have a pretty big bag of stuff that I carry in the trunk of the car when I shoot a wedding, or portrait assignment. Inludes a whole bunch of stuff that makes things go easier. The camera and flash gear goes in two other bags. Len --- > I urge you to try fitting your light sockets with Geneal Electric's new blue-tinted lightbulbs and floodlights, Reveal (http://www.gelighting.com/na/home/index.html). Reveal was designed to imitate sunlight and in my opinion does an excellent job. For the sake of natural photos, I'd love to put a Reveal in every light socket in my house. But the rest of my family claims not to see the difference. - 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: 50/1.2 Variations
Well, that allays that fear. The A50 1.2 has been disassembled and nothing but metal was found in the lens body. The elements are all glass. I guess the difference in weight could be in the metals used, then. Does the K perform better than the A? Is the focussing smoother? Does the aperture ring of the K feel better than the A? Of course these are pretty much matters of individual taste and opinion. I haven't had any problems with my A, and it is a very satisfactory performer to me. Of course my needs may not be as critical as the needs of someone else. I only use it for available light shooting at, or very close to wide open. I'm happy with the results, so far. Where there's more light, I usually use my SMC F 50mm f/1.7 because I happily employ autofocus whenever I can, eyes are getting older all the time. Len --- > Tamron calls that stuff "optical acrylic". However I've never seen a single > example of a real Pentax lens (excluding rebadges) that had anything but > optical glass, quartz, or fluorite elements. > Kent Gittings - 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: Two Sigma Zooms
Sigma EX lenses are usually high quality. They are usually pretty expensive, too. I think that's what EX means, EXpensive. ;-) They are money savers compared to OEM glass of the same (or better) quality, usually. Personally, I prefer the Tokina Pro glass, though sometimes, for the cost difference, you might as well go with good Pentax glass. My rule of thumb is, if the difference in price is 25% or less, I buy the Pentax glass. If the difference is more than 25%, I have to do more research before I buy the higher priced lens. Other opinions may vary. Len --- - 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: 50/1.2 Variations
Do you think it may have plasic lens elements in it? Len --- > I noticed on Boz's site that the A50/1.2 weighs less than the K50/1.2. > I recently received both models of this lens, and after weighing them on > an accurate and calibrated scale, it was clear that the A lens weighed > less by (if I recall) 1.6 ounces. That's a big difference for what > otherwise are identical lenses. > > I'm curious to know where the weight went. My initial guess is that the > A lens contains more plastic. > > Comments? > -- > Shel 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 .
