Theater Photography

[Matt Kelch]

I've just finished uploading all the [decent] photos which I managed to 
take during the performance of The Odd Couple at my high school.  This 
was my first time doing something like this, but I felt like I was 
beginning to figure some things out by the fourth night.  I found the 
hardest part to be staying out of the way of the audience.  I'm open to 
any feedback, and you can view my gallery at 
http://vulc4n.com/v/Photo/Theater/

Thanks,
Matt

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Re: PESO: First K10D night shots

[Matt Kelch]

Awesome shots. 

David J Brooks wrote:
> Very nice shot.
>
> Did you have to use any noise reduction or is this WYSIWYG
>
> Dave
>
> Quoting "Ralf R. Radermacher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
>
>   
>> It's getting cold at last, over here. A mere three degrees above
>> freezing, biting cold, gusty wind, but what a wonderful December sky,
>> about 20 minutes after sunset. Distance between the foreground and the
>> cooling towers in the far background about 30 km (20 miles).
>>
>> K10D with the SMC-M 4/200 mm at ISO 100, 8 sec at f8.
>>
>> http://www.fotocommunity.de/pc/pc/mypics/770012/display/7414242
>>
>> Comments and suggestions are as always most welcome.
>>
>> Ralf
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Re: OT iMac question

[Matt Kelch]

 From what I have heard boot camp makes it pretty easy to get XP 
installed.  In addition it gives you all the drivers and everything... 
its a really nice solution.  Once it is set up its just a matter of 
selecting your which OS you want on boot, as with any bootloader.  I'm 
going to be heading off to college next year and I'll most likely be 
getting a macbook and will have OSX, XP and Linux.

Dave Brooks wrote:
> Hi mac a doodles.:-)
>
> Am i to believe that the imac has all of its hardware in the screen, no tower 
> to worry about kicking it with feet and knee's.??
>
> Also the dual core 2 intel. Is there anything special you need to do/load to 
> work between Mac and Winblows, or do you need to get boot camp or such.
>
> Dave
>
>
> David J Brooks
> Equine, Pets, Bands, Rural Landscape Photography in York Region
> www.caughtinmotion.com
> Pentax istD, PZ-1, 6x7. Nikon D1 D2H D200
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Re: OT: what I need to do street photography

[Matt Kelch]

Gonz wrote:
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>   
>> Forget about the K10D. Heck, forget even about a Leica M8.
>>
>> This is what I really need:
>>
>> http://red.com/
>>
>> 12 Megapixels, 60 frames per second. 24x14mm sensor.
>> 
>
> Thats one heck of a data rate, what 60 times say 10Mb per frame, that 
> would be 600Mb/sec.  What do disk drives do these days, can they keep up?
>
>   
I think you mean 600MB/s... Thats basically an impossible transfer rate 
for any single hard disk.  The highest maintained transfer rate I have 
seen is around 120MB/s.  I'm not sure how they intend to record data 
when this cam is running at full tilt.

This is an incredible camera... If I was rich I would be getting one of 
these just to play with because it seems it can do just about everything.



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Re: OT: what I need to do street photography

[Matt Kelch]

John Francis wrote:
> On Thu, Oct 12, 2006 at 01:34:50PM -0400, Matt Kelch wrote:
>   
>> Gonz wrote:
>> 
>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
>>>   
>>>   
>>>> Forget about the K10D. Heck, forget even about a Leica M8.
>>>>
>>>> This is what I really need:
>>>>
>>>> http://red.com/
>>>>
>>>> 12 Megapixels, 60 frames per second. 24x14mm sensor.
>>>> 
>>>> 
>>> Thats one heck of a data rate, what 60 times say 10Mb per frame, that 
>>> would be 600Mb/sec.  What do disk drives do these days, can they keep up?
>>>
>>>   
>>>   
>> I think you mean 600MB/s... Thats basically an impossible transfer rate 
>> for any single hard disk.  The highest maintained transfer rate I have 
>> seen is around 120MB/s.  I'm not sure how they intend to record data 
>> when this cam is running at full tilt.
>> 
>
> That's easy.  Note that they already offer a RAID storage system.
> Most people think of RAID in terms of protection against data loss,
> but it also offers the ability to do what is called "striping",
> and distribute data across multiple disk drives to increase the
> bandwidth of the system.  Stripe data across eight 120MB/s drives
> and you can get close to 1GB/s data transfer rates.  Plus you can
> put several GB of buffer cache in the system; that doesn't help
> you in sustained long transfers, but it can allow you to exceed
> the sustained transfer rate for bursts of ten or more seconds.
>
>
>   
Not going to be too portable is it?  haha.  Even then, assuming you had 
8x 750GB drives (6TB) that would only give you somewhere around 800 
minutes of recording time.  Thats a shocking amount of data.

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Re: Backing up images to DVD

[Matt Kelch]

Try getting a copy of nero and see if that works.


J and K Messervy wrote:
> That's what I plan to do, however I need to convince my wife that the funds 
> need to be spent.  :-/
> - Original Message - 
> From: "John Forbes" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
> Sent: Tuesday, October 31, 2006 8:48 PM
> Subject: Re: Backing up images to DVD
>
>
>   
>> 100GB is nothing.  Buy a few external hard drives, and duplicate all your
>> pics on more than one drive.
>>
>> John
>>
>> On Tue, 31 Oct 2006 08:15:04 -, J and K Messervy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> wrote:
>>
>> 
>>> I give up, I've tried repeatedly to burn image folders to dvd with zero
>>> success.  I have a dvd burner and using cyberlink power dvd, tried to
>>> burn a
>>> few folders of images.  After about half an hour, the disc ejected and
>>> the
>>> program told me it had been burned successfully.
>>>
>>> Of course, when I insert the dvd in the drive and check it with windows
>>> explorer, there's nothing there.  I tried it in Adobe Bridge and, you
>>> guessed it, nothing there.
>>>
>>> Is there some kind of secret to saving data files to dvd?  Using cds is
>>> pointless because I'd rarely fit even one whole folder on one cd.
>>>
>>> Please help!  My 100gb drive is full and I thought I'd burn some dvds to
>>> free up space, but it just won't work.
>>>
>>> James
>>>
>>>
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Re: DPReview taking a new stance?

[Matt Kelch]

Gonz wrote:
> Looks like they took out the AF screw drive for older lenses.  Makes the 
> removal of the aperture simulator seem outright user friendly.
>
> [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
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>> 
>>
>> 
> The target market isn't going to care.  
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Re: matting prints with light edges?

[Matt Kelch]

Why not split the difference and use a gray which will provide enough 
contrast without being too dominating?

P. J. Alling wrote:
> Try mats with a contrasting color core.  I find that a black core works 
> for most occasions..
>
> Mark Erickson wrote:
>   
>> All, 
>>
>> I'm looking for some advice.  I printed a couple of shots from my Bodie 
>> gallery and really like them.  Many of them have very light (almost white) 
>> areas at their edges.  I usually mat prints with archival white mats, but 
>> I'm not sure that's going to work with these prints. 
>>
>> I think straight black would dominate the prints, however, so I'm not sure 
>> what to do. 
>>
>> Advice?  Anyone with gallery experience?  Or anyone with an opinion? 
>>
>> Thanks, 
>>
>> Mark 
>>
>> p.s. the pics are at http://www.westerickson.net/bodiefall2006/
>>
>>   
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Re: new fangled stuff

[Matt Kelch]

Steven Larson wrote:
> Well I went over the edge today and got a digital camera, lol
> It's a little HP no brainer that came with a HP Photosmart 8050
> printer for $79 (printer and camera), bought a 2 gig memory 
> card, and I'm set. The camera is an HP M625 with 6MP.
>  I guess I'm not a luddite anymore, lol.
>
> Steve
>
>
>   
Next thing you know you will be looking at a dSLR.  haha.

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Noob in search of a lens [and hello].

[Matt Kelch]

Hello everyone, My name is Matt and have just recently gotten into 
photography with the purchase of a Pentax *ist DL.  I've been taking 
lots of pictures around town, and having the camera for less than a 
month I've taken over 1500 shots.  Feel free to check my gallery at 
http://vulc4n.com/v/Photo/

Now that I have had the camera for a month I have found that I really 
need a lens with more reach than the 18-55mm kit lens.  I don't have a 
lot of money to spend (maybe around 100.00)  Basically, I want something 
thats reasonably fast (at least f4), is decent optically (something on 
par with my 18-55 Pentax kit lens), and a zoom range somewhere within 
the area of 50-220 mm.  I have been doing a good bit of research and 
have more or less settled on a few lenses.  I have been successful i 
finding two of them, but the third has proven rather hard to find. 

Here is my lens list:
1. Vivitar Series One 70-210mm f/2.8-4.0 (v3 made by Komine) [with A 
appature mode]
2. Pentax SMC A 70-210mm f.4.0
3. Vivitar Series One 70-210mm f/2.8-4.0 (v4 made by Cosina)

The last two lenses are relatively easy to come by, as is the first 
without the A appature mode [can it be found with the A appature 
mode?].  The question is, if the first cannot be found, which of them is 
going to perform better?  The primary use for the lens other than 
shooting random stuff around town will be taking pictures at sporting 
events.  So, lots of use for high speed action in relatively bad 
lighting.  This makes me think that the Cosina made 70-210mm might be 
the right way to go if the Komine made lens cannot be found.  Has anyone 
compared the Pentax lens to the Cosina lens?  I'm curious how much worse 
the Cosina lens is optically.  For that matter, how much worse is the 
Cosina than the Komine? 

Also, if anyone has another lens that fits the bill please let me know.  
I'm a noob and know next to nothing about pentax lenses. 

Thanks,
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Re: Noob in search of a lens [and hello].

[Matt Kelch]

Adam Maas wrote:
> Matt Kelch wrote:
>   
>> Hello everyone, My name is Matt and have just recently gotten into 
>> photography with the purchase of a Pentax *ist DL.  I've been taking 
>> lots of pictures around town, and having the camera for less than a 
>> month I've taken over 1500 shots.  Feel free to check my gallery at 
>> http://vulc4n.com/v/Photo/
>>
>> Now that I have had the camera for a month I have found that I really 
>> need a lens with more reach than the 18-55mm kit lens.  I don't have a 
>> lot of money to spend (maybe around 100.00)  Basically, I want something 
>> thats reasonably fast (at least f4), is decent optically (something on 
>> par with my 18-55 Pentax kit lens), and a zoom range somewhere within 
>> the area of 50-220 mm.  I have been doing a good bit of research and 
>> have more or less settled on a few lenses.  I have been successful i 
>> finding two of them, but the third has proven rather hard to find. 
>>
>> Here is my lens list:
>> 1. Vivitar Series One 70-210mm f/2.8-4.0 (v3 made by Komine) [with A 
>> appature mode]
>> 2. Pentax SMC A 70-210mm f.4.0
>> 3. Vivitar Series One 70-210mm f/2.8-4.0 (v4 made by Cosina)
>>
>> The last two lenses are relatively easy to come by, as is the first 
>> without the A appature mode [can it be found with the A appature 
>> mode?].  The question is, if the first cannot be found, which of them is 
>> going to perform better?  The primary use for the lens other than 
>> shooting random stuff around town will be taking pictures at sporting 
>> events.  So, lots of use for high speed action in relatively bad 
>> lighting.  This makes me think that the Cosina made 70-210mm might be 
>> the right way to go if the Komine made lens cannot be found.  Has anyone 
>> compared the Pentax lens to the Cosina lens?  I'm curious how much worse 
>> the Cosina lens is optically.  For that matter, how much worse is the 
>> Cosina than the Komine? 
>>
>> Also, if anyone has another lens that fits the bill please let me know.  
>> I'm a noob and know next to nothing about pentax lenses. 
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Matt
>>
>> 
>
> My recommendation is to spend the little bit extra for the 50-200 DA, 
> which is superb, much smaller and lighter, and AF. Otherwise I'd get the 
> SMC-A 70-210, which is optically on par with the Series 1 lenses, but 
> features Pentax's better SMC coatings. The Cosina 70-210 would be my 
> last choice, most of the Cosina-built Series 1 lenses were not up to the 
> performance of the earlier ones, especially teh Komine and Kiron production.
>
> -Adam
>
>   
Thanks for the response.

So, even taking into consideration the inteded usage (sports in 
relatively bad lighting), the slower 50-200mm is what you think I should 
get? 

Looking at the pricing of the 50-200 it is probably out of my budget a 
the moment.  Being back to school means I can't work many hours.  I'd be 
happy with manual focus, though the option of autofocus would be nice.  
Can you be more specific on how the Cosina lens compares perfomance wise 
to other lenses, considerign it can be had for around 50.00.  I'm 
thinking that it will serve the purpose for now until I can geta few 
hundred dollars to spend on better glass.

Thanks again,
Matt

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Re: Noob in search of a lens [and hello].

[Matt Kelch]

I'm not very familiar with the limitations I will have to deal with 
using a K mount lens.  Could you or someone explain them to me? Also, 
why is it I'm having such a hard time finding the Komine lens in a KA 
mount?  I'm pretty sure they were made, but all the ones I have found 
lack the 'A' apperature mode. 

Thanks.

P. J. Alling wrote:
> Of the series one lenses the Komine lens is the way to go.  The Cosina 
> version doesn't have nearly the same reputation.  The Pentax lens is 
> actually better than either of the Vivitar lenses, though not as fast.  
> So I guess I would recommend the Pentax over the 4th version of the 
> series one lens.  If you don't think you need the A capability and can 
> live with the limitations of a K mount on the *ist-DL then you might 
> look for a the second version of the Series 1.  It's about a 1/3rd stop 
> faster.  I have one and it's very good.  The first version is very good 
> as well but very heavy in comparison.
>
>
> Matt Kelch wrote:
>
>   
>> Hello everyone, My name is Matt and have just recently gotten into 
>> photography with the purchase of a Pentax *ist DL.  I've been taking 
>> lots of pictures around town, and having the camera for less than a 
>> month I've taken over 1500 shots.  Feel free to check my gallery at 
>> http://vulc4n.com/v/Photo/
>>
>> Now that I have had the camera for a month I have found that I really 
>> need a lens with more reach than the 18-55mm kit lens.  I don't have a 
>> lot of money to spend (maybe around 100.00)  Basically, I want something 
>> thats reasonably fast (at least f4), is decent optically (something on 
>> par with my 18-55 Pentax kit lens), and a zoom range somewhere within 
>> the area of 50-220 mm.  I have been doing a good bit of research and 
>> have more or less settled on a few lenses.  I have been successful i 
>> finding two of them, but the third has proven rather hard to find. 
>>
>> Here is my lens list:
>> 1. Vivitar Series One 70-210mm f/2.8-4.0 (v3 made by Komine) [with A 
>> appature mode]
>> 2. Pentax SMC A 70-210mm f.4.0
>> 3. Vivitar Series One 70-210mm f/2.8-4.0 (v4 made by Cosina)
>>
>> The last two lenses are relatively easy to come by, as is the first 
>> without the A appature mode [can it be found with the A appature 
>> mode?].  The question is, if the first cannot be found, which of them is 
>> going to perform better?  The primary use for the lens other than 
>> shooting random stuff around town will be taking pictures at sporting 
>> events.  So, lots of use for high speed action in relatively bad 
>> lighting.  This makes me think that the Cosina made 70-210mm might be 
>> the right way to go if the Komine made lens cannot be found.  Has anyone 
>> compared the Pentax lens to the Cosina lens?  I'm curious how much worse 
>> the Cosina lens is optically.  For that matter, how much worse is the 
>> Cosina than the Komine? 
>>
>> Also, if anyone has another lens that fits the bill please let me know.  
>> I'm a noob and know next to nothing about pentax lenses. 
>>
>> Thanks,
>> Matt
>>
>>  
>>
>> 
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Re: Noob in search of a lens [and hello].

[Matt Kelch]

Thanks for the link, but through my research I actually found the page.  
That is how I became aware of the various versions of the lens. 

P. J. Alling wrote:
> I forgot to mention this, but Mark Roberts, a member of this list has 
> put together a comparison page of the manual focus Vivitar Series One 
> 70-210 lenses.  All the relevant information including resolution 
> information on the first three versions.  I guess he didn't think the 
> last two version were worth having resolution data on.
>
> http://www.robertstech.com/vivitar.htm
>
> P. J. Alling wrote:
>
>   
>> Of the series one lenses the Komine lens is the way to go.  The Cosina 
>> version doesn't have nearly the same reputation.  The Pentax lens is 
>> actually better than either of the Vivitar lenses, though not as fast.  
>> So I guess I would recommend the Pentax over the 4th version of the 
>> series one lens.  If you don't think you need the A capability and can 
>> live with the limitations of a K mount on the *ist-DL then you might 
>> look for a the second version of the Series 1.  It's about a 1/3rd stop 
>> faster.  I have one and it's very good.  The first version is very good 
>> as well but very heavy in comparison.
>>
>>
>> Matt Kelch wrote:
>>
>>  
>>
>> 
>>> Hello everyone, My name is Matt and have just recently gotten into 
>>> photography with the purchase of a Pentax *ist DL.  I've been taking 
>>> lots of pictures around town, and having the camera for less than a 
>>> month I've taken over 1500 shots.  Feel free to check my gallery at 
>>> http://vulc4n.com/v/Photo/
>>>
>>> Now that I have had the camera for a month I have found that I really 
>>> need a lens with more reach than the 18-55mm kit lens.  I don't have a 
>>> lot of money to spend (maybe around 100.00)  Basically, I want something 
>>> thats reasonably fast (at least f4), is decent optically (something on 
>>> par with my 18-55 Pentax kit lens), and a zoom range somewhere within 
>>> the area of 50-220 mm.  I have been doing a good bit of research and 
>>> have more or less settled on a few lenses.  I have been successful i 
>>> finding two of them, but the third has proven rather hard to find. 
>>>
>>> Here is my lens list:
>>> 1. Vivitar Series One 70-210mm f/2.8-4.0 (v3 made by Komine) [with A 
>>> appature mode]
>>> 2. Pentax SMC A 70-210mm f.4.0
>>> 3. Vivitar Series One 70-210mm f/2.8-4.0 (v4 made by Cosina)
>>>
>>> The last two lenses are relatively easy to come by, as is the first 
>>> without the A appature mode [can it be found with the A appature 
>>> mode?].  The question is, if the first cannot be found, which of them is 
>>> going to perform better?  The primary use for the lens other than 
>>> shooting random stuff around town will be taking pictures at sporting 
>>> events.  So, lots of use for high speed action in relatively bad 
>>> lighting.  This makes me think that the Cosina made 70-210mm might be 
>>> the right way to go if the Komine made lens cannot be found.  Has anyone 
>>> compared the Pentax lens to the Cosina lens?  I'm curious how much worse 
>>> the Cosina lens is optically.  For that matter, how much worse is the 
>>> Cosina than the Komine? 
>>>
>>> Also, if anyone has another lens that fits the bill please let me know.  
>>> I'm a noob and know next to nothing about pentax lenses. 
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Matt
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>   
>>  
>>
>> 
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Re: test

[Matt Kelch]

I seem to have gotten this message okay.

:-)

John Graves wrote:
> Tim
>
> Tusen Takk for your patience.  I appear to have set off whatever they 
> use for blocking.  I am not sure if anything I send is getting onto the 
> list now.
>
> John Graves
>
> Tim Øsleby wrote:
>   
>> I've ignored the test for 14 hours, will that do?
>>
>>
>> Tim
>> Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian)
>>  
>>
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>> Graves
>> Sent: 5. september 2006 03:18
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Re: Firmware updates!

[Matt Kelch]

Anyone know where I might be able to find release notes?  I'm curious to 
know what else has been changed for the *ist DL.

Shel Belinkoff wrote:
> Great!  Thanks Mike ;-))
>
> Shel
>
>
>
>   
>> [Original Message]
>> From: Mike Hamilton 
>> 
>
>   
>> SDHC for everyone!
>>
>> http://www.pentax.co.jp/english/support/
>> 
>
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Re: K10D Weight

[Matt Kelch]

Mark Roberts wrote:
> Charles Robinson wrote:
>
>   
>> I detest lame NiMh batteries that self-discharge at such an alarming  
>> rate that I always have to reach for the charger to "top off"  
>> batteries before heading out to something I'm going to shoot.
>> 
>
> Try the Maha Powerex 2700's. I was absolutely amazed by them.
>  
>   
I'm using the same ones.  I've been equally amazed.  They seem to las 
forever, in fact I haven't managed to actually run them down in the 
camera despite taking 700+ pictures at one point.  I have not seen any 
issues with discharge while my camera sat for a few about a week.  Also, 
why nto get a decent smart charger (like the ones Maha makes and two 
sets of batts?  If you leave the batts on the charger they won't discharge.

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Re: OT Why CF is still viable storage media

[Matt Kelch]

David Savage wrote:
> At 10:18 AM 12/09/2006, Adam Maas  wrote:
>   
>> Digital Image Studio wrote:
>> 
>> http://www.digitimes.com/Backgrounders/ArtReview.asp?datePublish=2006/09/11&pages=PR&seq=204&Cat=1
>> 
>>> http://tinyurl.com/puph6
>>>
>>> >From a dpreview post
>>>
>>>   
>> And apart from some pictures, what has that to do with the viability of
>> CF? These devices will work just fine in SD cards too.
>>
>> -Adam
>> 
>
> Check the capacities they're talking about Adam.
>
> 64GB is pretty impressive. Considering the audio & video applications, CF 
> isn't a dead format.
>
> Cheers,
>
> Dave 
>
>
>   
Doesn't CF use a modified IDE interface?  That might be a large part of 
why its still around.

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Re: PESO - Snowbird in the Sun

[Matt Kelch]

Mitch Conant wrote:
> I Like it, but I always liked the stuff that borders on the ethereal 
> (sp?)...
>
> Nice shot!
>
> Mitch
>
> Adam Maas wrote:
>
>   
>> I just got my film back from the 13 rolls I shot at the Canadian 
>> International Air Show on Labour Day. This is by far the best frame from 
>> the airshow
>>
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/mawz/246978599/
>>
>> And larger for non-Flickrites:
>>
>> http://static.flickr.com/98/246978599_8fcecda000_b.jpg
>>
>> 'twas with my Nikon F3 though.
>>
>> -Adam
>>
>>  
>>
>> 
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>
>   
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Still in search of that telephoto zoom

[Matt Kelch]

Well, I managed to nab two of the elusive Pentax 70-210 f4 lenses, and 
received one of them today.  I was pretty shocked by how much it 
weighed.  Unfortunately this lens in particular is going to be going 
back, it appears to have fungus and the guy described the glass as being 
totally clean.  Its also full of dust.  Hopefully the other lens is in 
better condition. 

However, I was thinking about picking up a DA 50-200mm lens (is the 
older non 'DA' 50-200mm just as light?), despite it being slower.  The 
weight will end up being about 1/3 of what these lenses are, so I will 
atleast have a chance at using it without a tripod.

Thanks,
Matt

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Re: Still in search of that telephoto zoom

[Matt Kelch]

The SMC-F 70-210 is what I was thinking of.  I take it its pretty heavy 
and I'd be better off with the DA 50-200mm?

> On Thu, 21 Sep 2006 07:50:38 +0100, Thibouille <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>  
> wrote:
>
>   
>> AFAIK the DA 50-200 is the only 50-200 from Pentax.
>> You could look at the SMC-F 70-210 but it really is a tank ^^
>> 
>
> A damn fine tank.
>
> John
>
>
>   
>> 2006/9/21, Matt Kelch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
>> 
>>> Well, I managed to nab two of the elusive Pentax 70-210 f4 lenses, and
>>> received one of them today.  I was pretty shocked by how much it
>>> weighed.  Unfortunately this lens in particular is going to be going
>>> back, it appears to have fungus and the guy described the glass as being
>>> totally clean.  Its also full of dust.  Hopefully the other lens is in
>>> better condition.
>>>
>>> However, I was thinking about picking up a DA 50-200mm lens (is the
>>> older non 'DA' 50-200mm just as light?), despite it being slower.  The
>>> weight will end up being about 1/3 of what these lenses are, so I will
>>> atleast have a chance at using it without a tripod.
>>>
>>> Thanks,
>>> Matt
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Re: Stupid DSLR question - protecting LCD screens

[Matt Kelch]

I've never had any issue with scratches on my *ist DL or my previous 
Fuji Digital which I had for 5+ years.
> No scratches on my D screen. And I've used it for about 2 1/2 years.
> Paul
>  -- Original message --
> From: "Scott Loveless" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>   
>> On 9/26/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> 
>>> I think with protective coverings, the cure is worse than the ailment. I 
>>> just 
>>>   
>> clean mine with a microfiber cloth and lens cleaning spray. Looks good as 
>> new.
>> 
>>> Paul
>>>   
>> Thanks, Paul.  That's what I've been doing.  Have you noticed any
>> scratches on yours?
>>
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>> http://www.twosixteen.com
>> Shoot more film!
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Re: tap tap tap

[Matt Kelch]

Kevin Waterson wrote:
> is this thing on?
>
>   
yep

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Re: Need help: Photoshop molested children portraits?

[Matt Kelch]

Its still scary.

The eyes are the worst... All of them have the exact same stare.

Paul Stenquist wrote:
> They can. But this lady serves a limited market. It's weird, but  
> she's apparently making money. That's not weird.
> Paul
> On Sep 30, 2006, at 7:18 PM, J and K Messervy wrote:
>
>   
>> Absolutely hideous.  Why can't kids look like kids?
>>
>> - Original Message -
>> From: "David Savage" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
>> Sent: Sunday, October 01, 2006 3:31 AM
>> Subject: Re: Need help: Photoshop molested children portraits?
>>
>>
>> Is this the one?
>>
>> 
>>
>> 
>>
>> Dave
>>
>> On 10/1/06, Jostein Øksne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> 
>>> A while back, someone posted a link to the work of a children's
>>> portrait photographer who thoroughly mashed up the portraits to look
>>> like some kind of glam shots.
>>>
>>> Does anyone still remember, and have a link?
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Loose lens mount on used SMC Pentax-A Zoom...

[Matt Kelch]

I recently picked up a used SMC Pentax-A 1:4 70-210mm zoom for around 
40.00.  Its in absolutely great condition, but the bayonet mount is a 
bit loose where it is mounted to the rest of the lens.  I'm not sure how 
to go about fixing it if it can be fixed.  Anyone have experience with this?

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Re: Loose lens mount on used SMC Pentax-A Zoom...

[Matt Kelch]

William Robb wrote:
> - Original Message - 
> From: "Matt Kelch"
> Subject: Loose lens mount on used SMC Pentax-A Zoom...
>
>
>   
>> I recently picked up a used SMC Pentax-A 1:4 70-210mm zoom for around
>> 40.00.  Its in absolutely great condition, but the bayonet mount is a
>> bit loose where it is mounted to the rest of the lens.  I'm not sure 
>> how
>> to go about fixing it if it can be fixed.  Anyone have experience with 
>> this?
>> 
>
> There are 5 or so screws attaching the mount to the lens.
> Use a small phillips screwdriver (jewelers screwdriver), try to tighten 
> them. If that doesn't fix it, it probably needs more help than the 
> average person can give it.
>
> William Robb 
>
>
>
>   
I was thinking those were it, but I was unable to tighten or loosen any 
of them.  I need to get a screw driver that fits better I guess.  In any 
case, I don't think its a big problem at this point and for 40.00 I 
can't complain.

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Need some help with lens reasembly...

[Matt Kelch]

In trying to disassemble a lens I accidentally dislodged a few parts 
without getting a good look at how they went together and where they 
went.  I would greatly appreciate any help.  BTW, it is a SMC PENTAX-A 
70-210mm lens.

http://www.vulc4n.com/images/lens1.jpg
http://www.vulc4n.com/images/parts.jpg

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Re: Need some help with lens reasembly...

[Matt Kelch]

I've found the ball bearing, the spring is in the picture I believe. 
(Its partially inside of the piston looking thing)  I'm just lost at 
this point how it all goes together.

Bob Sullivan wrote:
> Matt,
> look for a little ball bearing and a small spring that I don't see.
> They make the 'click stops' on the lens.
> Regards,  Bob S.
>
> On 10/4/06, Matt Kelch <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>   
>> In trying to disassemble a lens I accidentally dislodged a few parts
>> without getting a good look at how they went together and where they
>> went.  I would greatly appreciate any help.  BTW, it is a SMC PENTAX-A
>> 70-210mm lens.
>>
>> http://www.vulc4n.com/images/lens1.jpg
>> http://www.vulc4n.com/images/parts.jpg
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