RE: PESO - My Favourite Model
You did good Jens. The pose is excellent, the composition, perfect! It has an exciting dynamic that starts from the lower left of the frame and thrills, and delights all the way up to the top right. The angles made by the hat, tipping down and to the left, is nicely balanced by her shoulders to form a pleasing triangle that fills the frame beautifully. It's not easy to capture such a shot, you excelled IMHO. Regards, Max Jens wrote: What I am looking for is Attitude, Sex Appeal, Expression etc. Not photographic excellence, what ever that is. Photography is often about feelings. Not technical excellence. Even though tecnical excellence is appreciated by some - even by me :-) In this respect I believe I did rather well, cosidering I'm only a beginner in girl photography, photographing real models.This was my second shooting of this kind. How about this: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/228911656/in/set-72157594259168563/ BTW: Most people look at the person IN the picture - not AT the picture. Most people only notice the PICTURE if its' really very bad. I believe I have said so before and I believe this is in fact very often the case. NOTICE - This message and any attached files may contain information that is confidential and intended only for use by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this message in error and that any dissemination, copying or use of this message or attachment is strictly forbidden, as is the disclosure of the information therein. If you have received this message in error please notify the sender immediately and delete the message. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: Was which camera to buy - now: *IstD failure.
Godfrey wrote: The likelihood of failure is quite low anyway, but any sensible photographer who needs his equipment to always be ready should have two bodies anyway. Never a truer word spoken. Here's what happened to me: Covering a new restaurant opening, and after about 30 shots started getting battery depleted error messages. Turning power on and off powered it up again, but only for a few more shots until it got progressively worse and failed completely. I had been using disposable CR V3's in both grip, and body, but after exhausting them, refreshed with new AA lithiums. They should have been just as good as the CRV3's, and I was horrified to see the message in the LCD. Swapped them for some rechargeables I had as back up, and the same thing happened. I never had a back up camera, and lost my fee for that job. Camera is in the repair agency as we speak, and the last report was the technicians have no idea what's wrong with it. I've bought a new DL, and the budget zoom 18-55 as a back up. So hard lesson learnt...if you're doing paid assignments, don't leave home without one! Max.
RE: I Hate Valentines Day
Frank wrote: It reminds me that I'm single, with no prospects, and getting older, more cynical and more bitter. It's a big club Frank...and I feel your pain, but as they say, don't let the bastards get you down. You saw this, the shot of a life time, and you nailed it bro. It is stunning, evocative, stylish, the power of the diagonal working it's magic, and that hand, bent outwards from the wrist, reaching up, seeking, offering, hope - love - tenderness - all that it means to be human. A truly powerful, and touching image...I view it with tears in my eyes. Very few photos do that to me. Thanks for posting...I must have missed it first time around. Max http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5806/2203/1600/haley.jpg cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
RE: new AF system soon (when D2 arrives)?
John Francis wrote: The buffer size is a limitation - I have lost shots because the camera is still writing out earlier images. But I've been able to use AF, even with big, heavy lenses. Agreed, any fast moving event is a problem with capture speed, jpegs are bad enough - don't even think about using RAW. can auto-focus as well as competitive bodies such as the 20D with USM lenses. I've used Pentax, Nikon Canon bodies at events, and I'm firmly convinced that the Pentax AF is neither as fast nor as reliable as the competition; if my livelihood depended on my ability to bring home the results I would have switched by now. But to suggest auto-focus is unusable is overstating the case. For me, it's not so much auto focus per se, it's in low light conditions I've found the greatest problems with unacceptable noise levels at 800 ISO speeds and above. The D is now so hopelessly outdated, compared with the latest offerings from Nikon and Canon, that unless a significantly updated model arrives soon, Pentax can kiss an even greater number of it's die hard supporters goodbye. Such is the digital age we live. Max
RE: *istD and built-in flash
I had my first one replaced in January 2004, for this exact same fault. Repair agents, here in NZ, had it for about two months trying to fix it, but gave up in the end and sent me a new one. Max Reading about Don's problems with his *istD and built-in flash has prompted me to write. My *istD developed a similar problem while using the built-in flash - no charging, coupled with apparent draining of the batteries and refusal to trip the shutter. The flash charging circuitry is obviously damaged and it needs a repair. If this is an unfortunate one-off then so be it, but if this is a common fault I'll try to persuade the retailer to fix it for free (of course, warranty has expired ...). So - how many other *istD owners have had this problem? David
RE: ist D Battery Grip
It was the first thing I bought for mine. Couldn't live without it. Load 'em both up with CR V3 batteries and you have no worries for at least 3000 plus exposures. The only thing I miss on it is the green button ability. It's doable, but a bit awkward with manual lenses. Max.
RE: GESO: IstDS and concert photography - manual focus is the best way!
Charles wrote: I tried to take some photos at a show with my kit lens and figured out after about 5 minutes that it was a hopeless disaster. Too dark, the focus would take forever. remainder snipped I had exactly the same problem on the weekend trying to photograph dancers in a hall lit only with spots. I wasn't allowed to use flash, so had to use 1600 ISO, keep my 2.8 Sigma 70 -200 wide open, and override the shutter to read 1/250th to try and stop movement. What a joke...I took over 1000 exposures and 99% are complete junk. The auto focus on the *IstD is hopelessly inadequate for this kind of low light work. I lost a lot of money on this shoot, so I'm looking to buy a camera that will do the job...possibly a Canon D20. Any advise out there welcomed. Max EOM NOTICE - This message and any attached files may contain information that is confidential and/or subject of legal privilege intended only for use by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this message in error and that any dissemination, copying or use of this message or attachment is strictly forbidden, as is the disclosure of the information therein. If you have received this message in error please notify the sender immediately and delete the message.
RE: Are your photos too good?
Rooster eh? Queer bird and no mistake! -Original Message- From: Kenneth Waller [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, 23 June 2005 11:52 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Are your photos too good? Here's another A rooster lays an egg on a pitched roof that runs exactly north/south. The question is ready for this Will the egg roll off the roof on the east or west side? A 1000 pixels to the one with the correct answer. EOM NOTICE - This message and any attached files may contain information that is confidential and/or subject of legal privilege intended only for use by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this message in error and that any dissemination, copying or use of this message or attachment is strictly forbidden, as is the disclosure of the information therein. If you have received this message in error please notify the sender immediately and delete the message.
*IstD default resolution settings
Guys, been thinking... Wouldn't it be nice to have the ability of dialing in your own preferred ppi resolution, instead of being limited to the 72ppi for JPeG, and 250ppi for RAW? Neither of those figures work for me, and I wonder why that option wasn't offered as part of the specs. What do you do to get round this problem...Photoshop action? Regards, Max. EOM NOTICE - This message and any attached files may contain information that is confidential and/or subject of legal privilege intended only for use by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this message in error and that any dissemination, copying or use of this message or attachment is strictly forbidden, as is the disclosure of the information therein. If you have received this message in error please notify the sender immediately and delete the message.
RE: Hello and Sensor cleaning
John Forbes mentioned: As an ex-diver, I would say that it wouldn't be a good idea to use the air from that compressor for diving either. I'd rather have oil on my sensor than oil in my lungs. In normal circs, air from a diving compressor should be pretty damn clean. Yes, your right of course John, but I only use the tank to fill a precharged pnuematic air rifle, and had just had the fittings and hose assembled to enable me to do that. It was this hose that I thought would double nicely as a dust remover. Even so I was suprised to learn that the shop where I got the work done had left the contaminant in the hose. I was told that it would be done to food quality standards, so expected total cleanliness. Regards, Max
RE: Hello and Sensor cleaning
Mark Cassino inquired: Who was it who posted about a problem trying to clean his sensor with scuba gear (a flow of compressed air from his scuba tank.) I missed the posts with the conclusion of that situation (if any ever appeared), but it sounded like he had a problem on his hands. That would be me... Actually the problem was easily fixed by the Pentax importer's repair division. What had happened was that there had been some sort of contaminant in the hose that I used to decant from the tank. I think it was a lubricating oil of some sort that had been used when the hose assembler attached the fittings. This residue was cleaned off, and it was returned to me as good as new. The cost was minimal too, so a good outcome all round. Not recommended to use scuba tanks on digital cameras...not even underwater ones! Max
Disaster cleaning CCD.
I have a tale of woe to tell: I have a scuba tank with a decant valve and hose that I thought would be ideal to clean my dusty *istD sensor with. I set the valve so that the air pressure from the hose sprayed what I thought was a soft and gentle stream, and proceeded to wave it over the sensor for a few seconds. Went off to cover an event and came home with a Gigabyte of images. To my horror, all the images looked like they had been taken through a sheet of very wet, and crazed glass. Had a look at the sensor and saw the surface had been bubbled and creased. I'm at a loss as to how this could happen. The air is breathing quality, free from impurities, and contaminants. The pressure was low, now more than you could expect from a hand blower, although continuous and finely focused. I'm hoping it's just a protective film that has been damaged and it can be replaced. What is worrying is that the repair agents have had it for a week now and still no word from them yet. Hard lesson learnt here people. Max. EOM NOTICE - This message and any attached files may contain information that is confidential and/or subject of legal privilege intended only for use by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this message in error and that any dissemination, copying or use of this message or attachment is strictly forbidden, as is the disclosure of the information therein. If you have received this message in error please notify the sender immediately and delete the message.
RE: Disaster cleaning CCD.
Ryan Brooks answered: Is it possible you froze it? There's no protective film, just a coating, which likely means replacing the sensor. I guess I must have, what other explanation can there be. Although it's high summer here in NZ, and the air did not feel very cold, when I tried it on my hand. What's the cost of a new sensor I wonder? Max EOM NOTICE - This message and any attached files may contain information that is confidential and/or subject of legal privilege intended only for use by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this message in error and that any dissemination, copying or use of this message or attachment is strictly forbidden, as is the disclosure of the information therein. If you have received this message in error please notify the sender immediately and delete the message.
RE: Disaster cleaning CCD.
Oh god...I really didn't wanted to hear that. From: Herb Chong [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 12:59 PM Subject: Re: Disaster cleaning CCD. there is no protective film on the sensor. it is a glass IR filter over the sensor and that sounds like what is damaged. in any event, it is a sensor replacement that is required. unless you have a replacement warrantee, that means about the price of a new camera. since the glass is thick and strong though, i think you have managed to get something on the sensor. it may be very hard to remove. EOM NOTICE - This message and any attached files may contain information that is confidential and/or subject of legal privilege intended only for use by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this message in error and that any dissemination, copying or use of this message or attachment is strictly forbidden, as is the disclosure of the information therein. If you have received this message in error please notify the sender immediately and delete the message.
RE: flash for *ist D
Mark Roberts wrote There's a third option, but it's non-Pentax: Get the new Sigma 500 DG Super. The latest version supports P-TTL. I just bought one for my ist-D and it's brilliant (in every sense of the word!) Mark, does this new Sigma flash have an auxiliary power inlet jack like the Pentax FTZ 500? Max EOM NOTICE - This message and any attached files may contain information that is confidential and/or subject of legal privilege intended only for use by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this message in error and that any dissemination, copying or use of this message or attachment is strictly forbidden, as is the disclosure of the information therein. If you have received this message in error please notify the sender immediately and delete the message. EOM NOTICE - This message and any attached files may contain information that is confidential and/or subject of legal privilege intended only for use by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this message in error and that any dissemination, copying or use of this message or attachment is strictly forbidden, as is the disclosure of the information therein. If you have received this message in error please notify the sender immediately and delete the message.
RE: ZX5-N/MZ-S flash compensation
Title: RE: ZX5-N/MZ-S flash compensation David wrote: I have noticed that on my ZX5-N MZ-S Camera's, the exposure compensation dial becomes a flash compensation dial if either the on-camera flash is popped up or an external flash unit is attatched--that is, setting the exposure compensation dial no longer changes the camera's shutter speed or the aperture setting, it only changes the flash output--this is true in program mode, shutter priority, and aperature priority mode. Pentax does not include this information in their manuals and from what I understand this is not how most camera's exp. comp. dials work. Has anyone else noticed this? I am just looking for some confirmation that I am not crazy. I think this is a wonderful feature because it in effect allows me to control the fill flash ratio. Hmmm, that's very interesting David. Tell me what you did to test it. I find it very hard to believe, but would be delighted if it were true. Max. EOM NOTICE - This message and any attached files may contain information that is confidential and/or subject of legal privilege intended only for use by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this message in error and that any dissemination, copying or use of this message or attachment is strictly forbidden, as is the disclosure of the information therein. If you have received this message in error please notify the sender immediately and delete the message.
Speaking of turkeys...
Title: Speaking of turkeys... Turkeys were introduced to New Zealand as domesticated birds with the English settlers, and inevitably some escaped and formed feral, self maintaining flocks all over the country. Just yesterday, I stopped on my way home from work to shot a flock on a dairy farm that were close enough to the road for me to get at. As I was getting a few shots off the farmer pulls up in his car and asks me what I'm doing. He sees my camera and immediately realises I'm a photographer and asks me if I was an ornithologist. I explained I'm interested in birds and was trying for a shot of the gobbler displaying. He very kindly invited me to drive into his property where I could approach the birds from a better angle. I had seen these birds earlier in the week so I had my MZs with a 300mm Tamron SP 2.8 coupled with a Sigma 7 element doubler, and a monopod all prepared in the car. The birds proved quite difficult to get really close to and I never got my male in full display before they all wandered off under a fence into another property. A fascinating creature the turkey...hideously ugly and yet compellingly attractive. The feather texture is quite exquisite and they make excellent subjects to add to a collection. The farmer gave me permission to film them from his property, so I'm hoping I can get something worthy to put up on the PUG. Regards, Max Auckland NZ EOM NOTICE - This message and any attached files may contain information that is confidential and/or subject of legal privilege intended only for use by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this message in error and that any dissemination, copying or use of this message or attachment is strictly forbidden, as is the disclosure of the information therein. If you have received this message in error please notify the sender immediately and delete the message.
Grip strap for the MZ-s
Guys, Did I read an earlier post where somebody knew of a grip strap that could be fitted to the MZ-s? This camera sorely needs the stabilising effects of a decent grip strap. It just don't feel comfortable in my hands without one. I tried modifying the Z1p strap, but it just don't fit no matter what I do to it. My kingdom for a grip strap... Max EOM NOTICE - This message and any attached files may contain information that is confidential and/or subject of legal privilege intended only for use by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this message in error and that any dissemination, copying or use of this message or attachment is strictly forbidden, as is the disclosure of the information therein. If you have received this message in error please notify the sender immediately and delete the message. - 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: Next Pentax Flagship Camera?
Cameron Hood wrote with intelligence and decisiveness:huge snip I reiterate, their new camera better be bloody good, or there will be a LOT of nice FA* lenses on the market. And they had better introduce a decent flash or two to match, because a guide number of 30 (barely) just doesn't cut it for me, or for anyone who is serious. Not two mention the gaps in their high end lens lineup. Right on Cameron...my thoughts exactly! Roll on Photokina. Max EOM NOTICE - This message and any attached files may contain information that is confidential and/or subject of legal privilege intended only for use by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this message in error and that any dissemination, copying or use of this message or attachment is strictly forbidden, as is the disclosure of the information therein. If you have received this message in error please notify the sender immediately and delete the message. - 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: Tall Ships Challenge 2002
James wrote: BTW, the New Zealand R. Tucker Thompson won the race from Yokohama to Richmond. R Tucker Thompson...Hmmm..I wonder who he is..the name's not familiar to me. NZ defends the America's Cup later this year. Just about the same time Pentax will announce the digital back I shouldn't wonder. Know a thing or two about boats duz us Kiwi's. But not me in particular you understandor digital backs for that matter. I've no idea why I responded to this post actually. Pentax can do that... Max EOM NOTICE - This message and any attached files may contain information that is confidential and/or subject of legal privilege intended only for use by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this message in error and that any dissemination, copying or use of this message or attachment is strictly forbidden, as is the disclosure of the information therein. If you have received this message in error please notify the sender immediately and delete the message. - 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]: MZ-S gripe and Oly pics from the weekend
Pål wrote: It's almost incredible that so many people don't understand the MZ-S interface. Then Bob wrote: I don't know anything about the MZ-S interface, but I do know something about user interfaces in general because it's part of my job. Yours is a strange sentence to write in defence of an interface, because if it is so misunderstood by so many people then it has failed, by definition. In retrospect I think Pentax has made a bad mistake by not refining and retaining the Z1p interface for the MZ-S. I own both cameras and the Z1p is the one I reach for first when I have a job to do. I find it's interface easy to use and bullet proof under pressure, where as the MZ-S is a jumble of confusing dials and buttons that is far from intuitive and frankly APITA. And don't get me started on it's flash capabilities. I own two AF500FTZ's and I was devastated to learn I had to buy the less powerful and less versatile flash, the AF360FGZ, just to get auto fill flash! Is that dumb or what!!! Why they didn't professionalise the Z1p by including the extra features of the MZ-S is a huge mistake IMO. A Z1p with a battery grip, the upgraded SAFOX system, better sealing, data imprinting, etc would have made it a camera to die for. No, I'm sorry I much prefer my Z1p's, for me, it's ergonomics (with the grip straps) make this camera a joy to use. I thought I would have enjoyed using the portrait release on the MZ-S with the battery grip, but in fact I find it too uncomfortable and unbalanced to be used successfully, and it's overall ergonomics just don't compare for me. And I will be disappointed if they base their DSLR on the MZ-S chassis. Regards, Max EOM NOTICE - This message and any attached files may contain information that is confidential and/or subject of legal privilege intended only for use by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this message in error and that any dissemination, copying or use of this message or attachment is strictly forbidden, as is the disclosure of the information therein. If you have received this message in error please notify the sender immediately and delete the message. - 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: Need a new digital camera, what now?
Steve wrote: Well I wrote Pentax, and the reply I got was not very promising regarding a DSLR. Because the market is demanding more popular-priced digital cameras, PENTAX has decided to postpone indefinitely the six-megapixel SLR project shown at PMA and to redirect our resources toward developing more new consumer-level products, which are receiving widespread popular support in the marketplace. Pål wrote: Huh? You don't find it promising that they will manufacture a digital slr that doesn't cost $7000? Their own words: Additionally, the knowledge and experience we have gained through development of the six-megapixel SLR concept will be used in developing other SLR-type digital cameras, which we expect will be priced more competitively, will address consumer needs more directly, and will be brought to the market in a more timely manner. So what may we glean from all this: Forget a DSLR based on anything the opposition has. Expect a radical new body with redesigned lenses to match. Don't expect it any time soon. Don't expect it to be up to professional standards. Frankly, not what I wanted to hear. Regards, Max EOM NOTICE - This message and any attached files may contain information that is confidential and/or subject of legal privilege intended only for use by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this message in error and that any dissemination, copying or use of this message or attachment is strictly forbidden, as is the disclosure of the information therein. If you have received this message in error please notify the sender immediately and delete the message. - 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: Need a new digital camera, what now?
Pål Jensen wrote: Pentax is working on a digital slr but nothing has leaked out about it's specifications. The Pentax distributors expect it at Photokina. There has been rumors posted on PDML that it will be released now in July but I have not been able to get this confirmed by Pentax people. Quite the opposite in fact; nobody is expecting anything major until Photokina in september. Rob Studdert wrote: This repetition is getting a little tedious (not the fault of the listers) Maybe it's time that we should consider harvesting Pentax email addresses from all over the world and start a mini avalanche of DSLR development queries via the members PDML and various other news groups? I agree...Pentax's complete lack of information regarding it's DSLR is fast becoming an intolerable situation. I'll also give them until Photokina, but that's as long as I'm prepared to wait. A great pity, I certainly don't want to change marques, but enough is enough. How they could stand idly by and let Sigma (for god's sake), and Fuji film (for god's sake), Canon and Nikon, all pass them as major players in the digital SLR stakes is beyond me. We need some direction now as to what the company is doing. I just wish they could put everyone out of their misery by admitting they won't be competing in the pro digital stakes or they give us some indication they will. The longer we wait, the more their credibility erodes. Regards, Max (Auckland NZ) EOM NOTICE - This message and any attached files may contain information that is confidential and/or subject of legal privilege intended only for use by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this message in error and that any dissemination, copying or use of this message or attachment is strictly forbidden, as is the disclosure of the information therein. If you have received this message in error please notify the sender immediately and delete the message. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Sigma 70-200 vs. Tokina 80-200 f2.8
Joe agonised thusly: Specifically, how do they perform wide open? Truly I sayeth unto you young man - go forth and invest your ducats in either of these contrivances and disenheartnment shall not be your companion, all the days of your life. In short, they are both top of their respective lines and equally as good as each other. I bought Sigma, mainly because of better after-sales service here in New Zealand (Aotearoa), and have been delighted with it. The whole point of a fast 2.8 zoom in this range is to be used wide open. If price difference is not a big deal, ask your dealer what his choice would be, and be guided about what he says about each respective distributor. But do buy one, it will fast become one of your most favourite lenses...as it has mine. Max (Auckland NZ) EOM NOTICE - This message and any attached files may contain information that is confidential and/or subject of legal privilege intended only for use by the intended recipient. If you are not the intended recipient or the person responsible for delivering the message to the intended recipient, be advised that you have received this message in error and that any dissemination, copying or use of this message or attachment is strictly forbidden, as is the disclosure of the information therein. If you have received this message in error please notify the sender immediately and delete the message. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: MZ-S Review: Part 1
tv: Why are my palms itching...? You should check for hair. Yeah, and my tongue's hanging out too :)- tv - 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 . EOM NOTICE - This message contains information intended only for the use of the addressee named above. It may also be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are hereby notified that you must not disseminate, copy or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this message in error please notify [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: MZ-S Second Impression
Darryl Lafferty wrote: Pentax may have created a couple of classics. Huge snip Both the MZ-S and the 24-90 were a pleasure to work with. This camera works for me! Great news Darryl, thanks for that. I aim to buy the 24-90 when I take delivery of mine, and I use the Portra VC films as well, so your review is just what I wanted to hear. Things just seem to be getting better and better. Max. EOM NOTICE - This message contains information intended only for the use of the addressee named above. It may also be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are hereby notified that you must not disseminate, copy or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this message in error please notify [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: FTZ 500 flash question...
Quoc Bao Raphael Tran wrote: i'm using a pocket bounce flash by lumiquest on my FTZ 500. the recycle times are quite horrible in my opinion. could anybody point me to good AND not-so-expensive battery pack options? and what connectors connect to it? answer me off list (or on-list if u feel ppl are going to appreciate it!) Hi Raph, I use a Quantum Turbo Z with my FTZ and find it excellent. Recycle times, even at full power, are less than 2 seconds. The unit is quite small and light and fits easily in the breast pocket of my photographer's jacket. It has a set of 4 little lights that all light up when it's fully charged and then go out one by one as the charge is used up. The recharger takes about a hour to fully restore the pack from an exhausted state. The cable for the flash is a curly cord type and the connector to the flash is very snug fitting, and well designed. The Quantum wasn't cheap, I think I paid nearly NZ$800.00 for mine, but I have never regretted it. I do a lot of flash work and the Quantum has more than enough power for me to do a wedding of 20+ rolls of 36exp. and still have power left over. I agonised over paying out all that money, but now that I have it, I look forward to doing jobs like weddings, knowing that not only do I look like a professional, I can do a professional job as well. Regards, Max Auckland, NZ EOM NOTICE - This message contains information intended only for the use of the addressee named above. It may also be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are hereby notified that you must not disseminate, copy or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this message in error please notify [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: MZ-S First use
Bruce wrote: The body does not have any flash compensation - I'm hoping that the new flash has it. This is one area where I prefer my PZ-1p. It worked just fine with my FTZ500. This is a major loss for me also. Flash compensation is a must for weddings. Looks like I'll have to fork out for the new flash as well. Can anyone confirm that the new flash can do compensation? Max Auckland, NZ EOM NOTICE - This message contains information intended only for the use of the addressee named above. It may also be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are hereby notified that you must not disseminate, copy or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this message in error please notify [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: MZ-S questions
Brilliant! Thanks Darryl. The answer to your question is yes to allow easy viewing with glasses. I have no problem seeing the entire viewfinder with the MZ-S with my glasses on. Where the I could not see the entire frame of the viewfinder on the PZ1. EOM NOTICE - This message contains information intended only for the use of the addressee named above. It may also be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are hereby notified that you must not disseminate, copy or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this message in error please notify [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: OT: Graphics Pad?
William Robb wrote: circles when I am using the mouse. This leads to great confusion. That must be where the photographic term circles of confusion comes from Rob :) Always wondered 'bout that. Max Auckland, NZ EOM NOTICE - This message contains information intended only for the use of the addressee named above. It may also be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are hereby notified that you must not disseminate, copy or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this message in error please notify [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: MZ-S Report
Burt wrote: REPORT:huge snip In one word, GREAT! Fast low learning curve with 19 functions that serve you well. Burt, Can you tell us exactly what those 19 functions are please? Or does anyone have a URL where I can read up on them? Dying to know.. Max EOM NOTICE - This message contains information intended only for the use of the addressee named above. It may also be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are hereby notified that you must not disseminate, copy or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this message in error please notify [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: OT: seeking advice on shooting a live music show in a bar.
Stan Halpin answered Jody's question thusly:
One additional variation. Instead of attaching camera to monopod, add a head
of some sort. I use a Bogen/Manfrotto 3262QR ball head on the top of my
monopod. For normal horizontal shots, this is meaningless, but it makes a
huge difference if you want to shot vertical format! I can quickly loosen
the tension on the ball, flop the camera over to vertical, and retighten.
Exactness is not important as final front-to-back and side-to-side leveling
is handled by moving the monopod. And be choosing a head with a
quick-release rather than a direct connection to the camera, I can both
switch among different cameras and/or just more easily move one camera on
and off the monopod (on for photos, off for walking down the trail to the
next spot . . .)
I use similar set up, but with the addition of the Manfrotto Flash Extension Bracket
screwed onto the monopod first. This allows me to fix my AF500FTZ on the right hand
side
of the bracket and have the ball head on the other, which means I have the flash fixed
in a
portrait light position no matter what angle I rotate the camera on the ball head.
The bracket has an all way adjustable arm that allows you to raise or lower the flash
as desired,
This is helpful for eliminating red-eye, while giving some degree of a modelling
effect at the same time.
It's perfect for use with the Z1p's RTF and 500FTZ in contrast control mode as well.
You could say it's a portable studio on a stick... {8-D
Max
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RE: HELP! - Have I ruined my PZ-1p's shutter curtains by touching them?
- Original Message - From: Chaso DeChaso Subject: HELP! - Have I ruined my PZ-1p's shutter curtains by touching them? snip Suck it up big boy!! It ain't that serious. Compared to what happened to one of my Z1p's the other day, you got nothing to worry about! I had mine eaten by my pet Sulphur Crested Cockatoo. I wasn't going to tell anybody but your story's changed my mind. The bird has his wings clipped but he occasionally gets down on the ground and walks about the garden. This day I had one of my camera bodies in a polystyrene chilly bin on a table in my garage and had gone away and left the door open. The bird walks into the garage, climbs the leg of a chair and hops on to the table. Showing impeccable taste, he naturally goes straight for the bin and eats him way into that, drags the camera out, prises of the lens opening cap and dines on prime mirror assembly, shutter curtain, all the switches, and any thing else he can get his mandibles around. The repair agents have given me a letter to say it's a total write off, and I'm in deep discussion with my insurance compony as we speak. Parrot's fine though... Max EOM NOTICE - This message contains information intended only for the use of the addressee named above. It may also be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are hereby notified that you must not disseminate, copy or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this message in error please notify [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: HELP! - Have I ruined my PZ-1p's shutter curtains by touching them?
Gary L. Murphy wrote: That's one lucky bird! I'm not so sure the above would have been true if the bird was mine. :-) Yeah, I thought hard about making parrot pie for tea that night, but my partner loves the critter much more than me. and she doesn't eat meat either. Max EOM NOTICE - This message contains information intended only for the use of the addressee named above. It may also be confidential and/or privileged. If you are not the intended recipient of this message you are hereby notified that you must not disseminate, copy or take any action in reliance on it. If you have received this message in error please notify [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: hi all!
Quoc Bao Raphael Tranwrote: hiit's been a while since i've been on herebut i've got a question for y'all. a girl i met while photographing this year's chinese new year parade in san francisco (she admired my big f/2.8 zoom lens) asked me i could do some photography for a fashion show she and her friend are putting together. i would be taking pictures of subjects with my PZ-1p and FTZ-500. i know that close up shots with a direct flash are kinda harshso i was wondering, what would fit the FTZ-500 to diffuse the light? i looked at the Lumiquest Softbox...but wasn't sure if it would fit (haven't been to the store with my FTZ-500 and credit card in hand). oh yah, i'm using a Lindahl Specialites off camera flash bracket too--that should help too. anybody using a diffuser on the FTZ-500? Idid something similar a few months ago, with a similar lens and never usedanything on my 500ftz. I used a professional Manfrotto monopod withthe Manfrottoextendable flash arm bracket that raises the flash high enough to eliminate the red eye problemand still allowed me to mount my camera on asimple ball head fitting for portrait or landscape orientation. Simple, effective, and a pleasure to use. I used an off camera cable of course, and a Quantum Turbo Zbooster to allow for quick recycling. I was a fair way away from the cat walk so I stood on a chair against a wall and balanced everything on that while using the wall for support and safety and just waited for the models to momentarily pause as they strode down the run way and snapped them when I thought I had a good composition. It was so much fun..photographing beautiful, gracious, elegant ladies is so cool. oh yah, one more question. the Lumiquest Softbox sez that 1 1/2 stops would be loss due to the diffuser...does that mean i set the exposure comp to - or + 1 1/2 on my PZ-1p? No, it simply means the flash will have to pump out 1 + 1/2 more stops of light to get correct exposure. The TTL circuitry will automatically take care of this if you have the Pentax Function 7 set to off. All the more reason not to use a diffuser if you are shooting from afarpower consumption and recycle times will be that much slower. please send any comments directly to mei don't wanna clutter the list Hey, that what this list is all aboutsharing and learning. thanks for your time! Your welcome, Regards...Max quoc bao raphael tran psst. the "big" f/2.8 zoom lens in question is a Tokina ATX f/2.8 80-200mmso not tooo great...albeit big =)
RE: Wimberly Sidekick
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am curious if anybody has used the Wimberly Sidekick with a large telephoto lens of about 300mm f/2.8 or larger. If you have, what did you think of it? I've just bought the Manfrotto (AKA Bogen) monopod/tripod heavy lens support bracket which is designed to be used like a gimball head. (Sorry can't remember the article number, but easy to find on their web site) It's brilliant! Doesn't need a separate ball head like all the others, it just screws straight on the head mounting. Comes with variable, friction dampened adjustment for pan and tilt, and 3 separate height settings. It is made of steel and the engineering is up the usual high standard you expect from this company Excellent value at NZ $350.00 which is about US $150.00. Apparently designed by an Italian fashion photographer who needed something to use with big glass and a monopod when shooting down from above the catwalk. Frankly, I'm amazed nobody's mentioned it before. Could it be Manfrotto's best kept secret? Regards, Max - 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: F.S Tamron SP 500mm f8.0 CF Tele Macro Mirror lens
Ken wrote: Subject: Re: F.S Tamron SP 500mm f8.0 CF Tele Macro Mirror lens Before I sell this to KEH, I thought I'd see if anyone on the PDML list is interested. A lightweight and super compact way to get 500mm. It is fixed aperature @ f8.0. Has all the original accessories (instructions, hard case w/strap, 4 - 30.5mm filters with their own case), with original box. Needs Tamron Adaptal -2 mount to be used. I have several Tamron Adaptall mounts for screw and bayonett Pentax that are available. Also available is a companion Tamron 2X SP BBAR MC converter. Can be used on a wide range of SLRs. The current KEH catalog lists three of these in EX+ to BGN condition for between $119 to $179US. I would place this lens @ LN- to LN. If interested please contact me off list. Ken Waller I, too, bought a used version of this lens, and after having it cleaned and serviced, I found it over exposed everything by about one and a half stops. Very weird, but I solved this problem by manually overriding the film speed setting by a corresponding amount. I have seen an explanation of why this happens to this type of lens, but you need to be an optical engineer to understand it. Suffice to say, I consider mine to be a fixed f4.5 instead of the designated f8. It's main advantages are it's light weight, and size, allowing you to use it with a monopod and, or, a flash, to get critters that you would normally have no chance to capture with conventional gear of equivalent size. Resolution is not great, but then, neither is it's price. I'm pleased I bought mine..only cost me NZ $100.00 :-D Max. - 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 SP 35-135 F2.8 manual focus
Further to this, here is the shops answer: The lens is a TAMRON SPECIAL PERFORMANCE 35-105MM F2.8 LENS So your right Paul I had the wrong zoom length. I'll look up your URL below and see what the performance is like.but then again my eyes aren't what they used to be and I do like auto focus decisions, decisions -Original Message- From: McRae, Max MS Sent: Friday, 30 March 2001 13:34 To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: RE: Tamron SP 35-135 F2.8 manual focus Hmmm that's interesting Paul. I'll email the camera shop immediately and have them tell me the exact description of the lens. But I'm certain what I originally wrote is correct. I'll let you know when they let me. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, 30 March 2001 12:42 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Tamron SP 35-135 F2.8 manual focus Someone is probably mistaken, Max. No such lens is listed in the definitive list of third-party lenses of the 60s through 80s (http://www.smu.edu/~rmonagha/third/table1.txt). If such a lens had been introduced in the 90s, it's more than likeliy I would have taken note of it during the three years over which I've been building my table of figures, prices, and comments about every serious K-mount lens. And finally, such a beast would be prohibitively massive and weighty. Tamron introduced a 35-135 f/3.5 (constant aperture, I think) in 1985 for a list price of $325 U.S. (1985 dollars; about $530 today). My records don't show that it was part of Tamron's SP (Super Performance) line, but such a lens could well have been, particularly if the aperture was a constant f/3.5. But then, I wouldn't have believed a report of a Vivitar Series 1 55/1.2K...until I bought it in January! -- Date: Wed, 28 Mar 2001 13:08:13 +1000 From: "McRae, Max MS" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Tamron SP 35-135 F2.8 manual focus). Hi all, I have just seen this used lens for sale at a local camera shop. It has an adaptall KA mount and is going for $799.00. It's quite rare in my country, and seems an ideal portrait lens. It's nice and compact and seems in excellent order. Who's got one, and shall I buy it? Regards, Max - - Paul Franklin Stregevsky [EMAIL PROTECTED] W: (703) 834-4648 - 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: Cokin soft filter in Australia
FWIW I have tried them all... vaseline on a UV filter, black and white tulle jobs stretched over cardboard and stuck with glue, 3 different Cokin diffusers, and one Jessop's and was disappointed with the lot. But it all depends on how fussy you are I guess. I did have a lot of fun making the cardboard ones, but those Cokins..yeeach! -Original Message- From: Treena Harp [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, 30 March 2001 15:17 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Cokin soft filter in Australia I haven't yet had occasion to try this myself, but I've heard of numerous techniques that can provide good results without having to resort to buying an expensive specialty filter. One involves a thin coat of vaseline on a skylight filter (leaving a clear spot somewhere so you can have the face/eyes sharp, or you could do the same thing with a spritz of hair spray. I've also seen it highly recommended to stretch a piece of black tulle (fine netting found at fabric stores) over the lens. Black is supposed to better than white because it provides softening without the flare white netting supposedly gives. Like I said, I haven't had a chance to try any of these, but they might provide you with interesting results for not a lot of cash. e - 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: Subject: Re: Cokin filters
Speaking of filters, I've just ordered a screw on Nikon Softar #1 diffusion filter in 62mm. I aim to use it with a step ring for my Pentax FA 100 f2.8 macro for portraiture. The cost was horrendous, NZ $390.00, but the effect from this filter is just fabulous. God knows what it is that Nikon do to make these filters so expensive, but whatever it is, I think it's worth it. It's the old story... no one ever regrets buying quality. Max - 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: 500mmf4.5 Pentax lens modified for Nikon f-mount]
Yep, love mine...in normal K mount of course. Just bought the Manfrotto heavy gimbal lens support for it. (Art.# 393) Need something like that to steady the thing...it weighs 10lbs. -Original Message- From: Todd Stanley [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, 29 March 2001 14:02 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: [FS: 500mmf4.5 Pentax lens modified for Nikon f-mount] Spotted in rec.photo.marketplace Certainly sounds like an interesting lens! http://groups.google.com/groups?oi=djqas_ugroup=rec.photo.marketplace Todd Subject: FS: 500mmf4.5 Pentax lens modified for Nikon f-mount Date: 27 Mar 2001 03:13:49 GMT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Badnam1) Organization: AOL http://www.aol.com Newsgroups: rec.photo.marketplace This is a RARE fast telephoto lens for Nikon. I have used it for bird photography with my N90s (on manual focus of course). It is super sharp and comes with its own case with strap. Asking $900. I will pay for shipping. It is a heavy lens and built like a tank. - 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 .
Multiple Burst with AF500 FTZ
Hi All, Been exploring the multiple flash setting on the AF500 FTZ, and wondered if anybody has any tips on this feature. I'll be using mine with a Quantum Turbo Z and a flash meter to record just one of the multiple bursts to get the aperture setting. (I'll quickly covered the flash head to prevent the light meter receiving any more than just a single flash). I intend to set the aperture one stop less than the meter indicates to allow for the accumulative effect of the multiple flashes when I'm shooting for real. I have worked out a setting, (with the battery pack) that I can get 10 nicely spaced pulses at F5.6 at the distance I'll be working, over the time period I want to work within. I intend to go to my local dance school and shoot the ballerinas practising their routines in the hope I can capture some interesting imagery. Am I on the right track do you reckon? Any advise gratefully accepted. Regards, Max. - 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 .
