Re: eBay: Huge CANON 800mm/3.8 Lens
My father shot sports PJ in the 60's and I have seen photos of this lens in action at golf tournaments back then. It was indeed used with the Nikon F even though it was a Canon lens. --Mike
Re: Optical or Digital Prints?
My local lab uses an Agfa setup to print everything digitally. I've noticed, especially when getting 120 film printed, that things like pine tree foliage turns "mushy". High contrast subjects remain very sharp , but the trees and bushes in the background often go quite mushy due to the digital compression that occurs when the film is scanned for printing. Getting prints done optically confirms the difference. --mike
RE: Exclusive picture of "new" Pentax D-SLR
At 05:09 PM 10/28/02 +, you wrote: The prosumer £2000 models seem to be more 'normal' sized SLRs without the bulky vertical grip assembly below the lens. The MZ-D had an integral grip like having the BG-10 permanently attached. I don't think this makes sense for a cheaper version aimed at non-pros who don't want a bulky camera. I concur totally with Pal here. The MZ-S is already significantly smaller than many of the prosumer models: MZ-S - 136.5 x 95.0 x 64.0mm (5.4 x 3.7 x 2.5 in) EOS-3 (film) - 161 x 119.2 x 70.8 mm (6.3 x 4.7 x 2.8 in. ) D100 - 144 x 116 x 81 mm (5.7 x 4.6 x 3.2 in) Canon D60 - 150 x 107 x 75 mm (5.9 x 4.2 x 3.0 in) Sigma SD9 - 152 x 120 x 79 mm (6 x 4.7 x 3.1 in) Adding the built-in grip/battery pack to the bottom of the MZ-S adds some to the height of the MZ-D, and maybe something to the depth (but the right hand grip on the MZ-S already sticks out pretty far), but I don't think it would be significantly bigger than any of the models listed above. The Nikon D100 takes a big battery pack, same for the D60. (Don't know if the Sigma has an external battery grip). Maybe the battery grip on the MZ-D will be optional, but I don't see them using a chassis that is smaller than the current MZ-S. --Mike
Re: Which Photo quality printer?
At 05:41 PM 10/23/02 +0200, you wrote: I am considering buying a photo quality printer. I'm a total novice in these matters so I need advice. Needless to say, I want best quality possible at the lower possible price. Any suggestions? Pål The Epson 2200 (aka 2100 outside the US) is the best all-around photo quality inkjet printer at the moment. Street price in the US is $700. 13x19 borderless prints, UltraChrome pigment inks, special matte-black ink option. Just stunning. The Epson 1280 (aka 1290) would be the second choice. Dye-ink instead of pigment, but excellent overall. The advantage of the 1280 over the previous 1270 model is that the 1280 can produce borderless prints. Canon's new S9000 is also highly recommended, but I have no experience with it. I'd avoid getting the narrow-carriage version of these printers, because once you see what their prints look like, you'll want to print big. If I had the cash or a good enough excuse, I'd have the 2200 right now. Michael Nosal "2001 PDML Master Digital Printer" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: Pentax annonces digital SLR
At 02:08 PM 10/16/02 -0500, Dan Scott wrote: >Why would they stick with k mount if the format of the image receiver is >APS sized? Isn't the point of settling on that size to have smaller, >lighter, less expensive bodies and lenses? > >Dan Scott Because they already have a complete line of K-mount lenses for sale? Because folks already have K-mount lenses? Because they might move up to 24mm x 36mm sensors when they become cheaper? --Mike
RE: Re[2]: No Pentax D-SLR on Photokina?
At 10:46 AM 9/4/02 -0400, J. C. O'Connell wrote: >THE FUTURE IS DIGITAL. >... >I still feel somebody is going to come up >with a full frame sensor which will retrofit >to existing film SLRs, especially once the >full frame sensors get cheap enuff. Maybe >not if DSLR bodies get cheap enuff real >fast. > >JCO > Give it up. No manufacturer is going to waste the time or money developing a digital back or insert for 35mm cameras. Digital sensors are power hungry beasts. They require lots of inputs and outputs. You don't want the average consumer to have to deal with the fragile sensor surface, dust issues, etc. There are too many technical and marketing hurdles to overcome for such a solution to be feasible. If you want digital, buy a digital body. --Mike
Re: Re[2]: Next Pentax Flagship Camera?
At 07:45 PM 8/21/02 +0200, Pieter Nagel wrote: >On Wed, 2002-08-21 at 02:24, Bruce Dayton wrote: > > > Ergonomically the MZ-S is much more comfortable to hold, especially > > vertically with the BG-10. > >That feature I really love. > >My personal wish is for a camera that takes vertical pictures when it is >right side up. Let the engineers worry about how to run the film top to >bottom :-P > Rolleiflex + Rolleikin (allows use of 35mm film) - the film travels vertically in the camera, but the film runs "bottom to top" :-) Another option is the Bronica 645RF - it uses 120 film, running side to side, but since the format is 6x4.5, the default orientation is portrait. You need to rotate the camera 90 deg for landscapes. --Mike - 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 gripe and Oly pics from the weekend
At 02:58 PM 7/29/02 -0400, you wrote: >It just so happens that I have in my grubby little paws, a Swiss Army Style >knife with rosewood handles that has Pentax engraved on one side. > >Bill KG4LOV >[EMAIL PROTECTED] Me too! (Well, actually it's in my desk at home) courtesy of Tom Rittenhouse, as first prize in the PDML 2001 Printer Challenge. Mike Nosal - "2001 PDML Master Digital Printer" [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: Need a new digital camera, what now?
At 08:16 PM 7/29/02 +0200, Pål wrote: >I don't think what the consumer wants means no professional standards. It >means something that sell because it is competitive. > > >Pål Unfortunately, with the introduction of the Nikon D100, Canon D60 and Fuji S2, the competition for Pentax has just gotten a lot tougher. Pentax cannot introduce a 6MP camera that costs more than ~$2000. Pentax cannot introduce a $2000 camera with less than 6MP. Leaves them in a difficult spot. --Mike - 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 .
Tanya Mayer on photo.net
If folks here remember Tanya Mayer (fairy) from the PDML, she's still updating her folder on photo.net. She's posted some self-portraits and examples of her work. She's gotten quite good. You can see her work at http://www.photo.net/photodb/user?user_id=312585 Cheers, Mike Nosal - 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: Carry-on inspection of film -- and an unfortunate incident
At 12:58 PM 7/1/02 -0400, you wrote: >Mike Nosal wrote: > > My photo lab has a sign up warning customers that they've experienced > > problems with APS film being fogged by X-ray security machines, but not > > other film types. I'll ask them for more info next time I'm there. > > > Could it have something to do with the magnetic layer on APS films? > >Hi Mike, > >Thanks for the information. Is this a pro lab or a mini-lab? Hmmm, more like a "prosumer" lab - they are way better than most mini-labs, but they really aren't a pro lab either. >That's an >interesting thought about the magnetic stripe. Have you had a chance to see >any examples of fogged APS film, and if so, does it appear that fogging is >worse along the part of the emulsion closest to the stripe? I just saw the sign up the last time I was there, but I didn't have a chance to talk to them about it. I'll see what they say. --Mike - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: ZX-L Advice
At 10:59 PM 6/25/02 -0400, you wrote: >Hello, >... >My friend is on a budget and the ZX-L seems to be in the right range in the >cost/benefit department. I would like some input especially from group >members who have direct experience with this unit. > >Thanks, > >Robert I use the ZX-7, the predecessor to the ZX-L, and find it a very good camera for my needs. One of the things I really like about the ZX-7 are the program modes. MOST of the time, I'm shooting metered manual, but when conditions start changing too rapidly to keep up, then I can switch it to one of the program modes (there are several, but I usually just use two - the sports mode will open the lens wide and choose a fast shutter, or the landscape mode, which will close the lens down and choose the slowest shutter speed for acceptable handholding). This I find very convenient. The additional features of the ZX-L over the ZX-7 make it an even better camera: * DOF preview * 1/4000 shutter * 1/125 flash sync (vs 1/100 on the ZX-7) * 11 custom functions * HSS and wireless flash with the FGZ360 * auto-bracketing I would not hesitate to recommend this camera. I also strongly recommend the battery grip. --Mike - 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: Big announcement coming up
At 03:55 PM 6/4/02 -0400, you wrote: >Here are the "big announcements" I'd like to see: > >FA*17-35mm f2.8 or f3.5 >(with 77mm filter thread like Canon/Nikon/Minolta, not 82mm like Sigma) The new Contax N-mount 17-35mm f2.8 zoom has a 95mm filter! How about: MZ-S available in black AND silver outside Japan Limited lenses available in black AND silver outside Japan 28-80mm / f2.8 without Powerzoom 70-200mm / f4 MZ-S+ (or MZ-Sn or whatever) adding the following: aperture priority from the body 1/3 stop exposure adjustment 1/8000 sec top shutter speed 1/250 sync speed 3fps (if the little Dynaxx/Maxxum 5 can do it, so can the MZ-S) MZ-S-D (Same features as MZ-S+ but with a 6Mp chip to match Canon and Nikon for $2K) 645N-D 645 to take digital backs, like the Mamiya 645AFD and Contax 645. --Mike - 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 Digital or Film source?
At 01:21 AM 4/27/02 +1000, you wrote: >See if you can guess which images are film and which are direct digital >captures? > >http://www.home.aone.net.au/audiobias/1.jpg >http://www.home.aone.net.au/audiobias/2.jpg >http://www.home.aone.net.au/audiobias/3.jpg > >A free new LX Soft release for the first correct answer :-) 1 - digital 2 - film 3 - digital --Mike - 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: Paradigm Shift
From the Foveon website: "The unique design of Foveon X3 image sensors enables them to handle both functions without compromise. To capture full-color images at video rates (typically 30 frames per second), simply reduce the resolution. And since the sizing of pixels can be done in an instant, a Foveon X3 image sensor can capture a high-resolution still photo in the midst of recording video. " --Mike At 01:13 PM 3/27/02 -0500, Mark Roberts wrote: >Then again, the Foveon ises CMOS technology and CCDs are faster (which is >why the Canon EOS-1D uses a CCD). Wonder which will be faster in real life. > >-- >Mark Roberts >www.robertstech.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 .
Re: Limited Lens Pool
I'll guess 110mm/f2.0 lens. And I'll contribute one roll Portra, any flavor the winner likes. --Mike >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 . - 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: Body matching Limited lenses (WAS: Where's Pentax?)
At 03:10 PM 2/27/02 +0100, Pål wrote: >Bruce wrote: > >>I still can't understand why Pentax doesn't sell matching versions of the >>MS-S >>and Limited lenses in North America (black lenses or silver bodies). > >None of us can understand that either. The only viable explanation I can >come up with is that the MZ-S was never intended to match the Limited >lenses and that an upcoming body has that function. > >Pål But the silver MZ-S (only in Japan) does match the silver limited lenses. And the limited lenses are available in black (only in Japan) and they match the black MZ-S. This strategy would seem to encourage sales in Japan (where one can get an MZ-S with matching limited lenses) and discourage sales outside of Japan (where one cannot get an MZ-S and limited lenses in matching colors, silver or black). Mike Nosal [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: Portraits?
At 10:55 PM 1/10/02 +, Cotty wrote: >P - a - t - i - e - n - t. I can spell it but I sure as heck don't know >what it means! > >Er, when's the PMA?? > >Cotty Feb 24-27, 2002 in Orlando, Florida. -- Michael Nosal [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: Scanner questions
At 11:09 PM 1/5/02 -0500, you wrote: >1. Are ther any reasonable priced scanners out >there that will do up to 6X7? > You might want to consider the Epson 2450. This is a flatbed scanner that can handle slides and negs at 2400dpi. For a review: http://www.virtualtraveller.org/epson2450.htm The street price on the Epson 2450 is around $350. --Mike - 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: 28-80 range zooms. Which One?
At 05:16 PM 12/28/01, you wrote: >I am looking for a zoom for my Zx-7 in the 28-80 range. Price range is $200 >- $400 New. Fast if possible. anyway, a good value. I can't afford the >Pentax 28-80 2.8. actually I could buy it but I could not eat for a few >months... > >So many choices so few bucks... > >Thanks >Philippe Fixed aperture zooms in this range include: Mfg.LensApprox. Price (USD) Pentax 28-70/f4$150 Sigma 28-70/f2.8 EX $280 Tokina 28-70/f2.6-2.8 $370 Sigma 28-70/f2.8 EX DF$380 Sigma 24-70/f2.8 EX DF$380 Variable-aperture zooms include a lot more: Pentax 24-90/f3.5-4.5 $399 Pentax 28-80/f3.5-5.6 $89 Pentax 28-80/f3.5-4.7 PowerZoom (discontinued but available ~ $100-$150) Pentax 28-105/f4-5.6$200 Pentax 28-105/f4-5.6 PowerZoom $360 Pentax 28-90/f3.5-5.6 ??? (This is a new one and might not be shipping yet. I used one at a show, but I could have *sworn* the one I used was a 28-80. It is a very light, plasticky lens, with noticable distortion at the wide end. It goes to f38 at the tele end! DOF preview is like putting a lens cap on - the screen goes black!) Pentax 28-105/f3.2-4.5 $480 (japan only? Anybody have a chance to use this lens?) Sigma 28-80/f3.5-5.6 $80 Sigma 28-105/f2.8-4 $200 Sigma 28-105/f3.8-5.6 $110 Sigma 28-70/f2.8-4$140 Tamron 28-80/f3.5-5.6 $90 Tamron 28-105/f4-5.6 $140 Tamron 24-135/f3.5-5.6 $400 Kodak(!) 28-80/f3.5-5.6 $80 Sigma and Tamron also offer 28-200mm zooms, and even a 28-300mm zoom! Cosina, Phoenix and Vivitar offer some cheap zooms in this range, too. Cheers, Michael Nosal [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: Pop Photo Winners
At 06:39 PM 12/20/01 -0800, you wrote: >Well, now, amazing as it must seem, the grand prize winner in popular >photograpy's annual contest is a pentax user. I personally can't stand this >type of overmanipulated montage but someone must enjoy it. Anyone on the >list have an opinion on this picture? This is not what I would call a photograph - the end result is so far removed from "photography". A montage, a collage, etc. but no longer a photograph. I also don't find it particularly interesting. Last year's grand prize winner was another over-manipulated digital collage. Bleah. >What about the glamour first prize winner? What is this, james bond >circa 1974? If I see one more composition with chrome spheres in a flat sea from Bryce (or similar program), I'm gonna barf. > >On the other hand, the candid/humor winner is really piglishes and the >photojournalism winner, the world beaten faces of those girls is just right. >I won't even get into what is written on that pole! I think the cheerleaders should have been the grand prize winner. Excellent photojournalism. --Mike Nosal - 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 SMC-FA* 85mm/1.4 IF on E-bay
At 11:08 AM 12/12/01 -0800, you wrote: >Personally, I'd like to see a comparison of the FA*85's "exotic" bokeh along >side that of a more "typical" lens. Anyone have something handy? > >t Posted earlier on this list: http://www.t3.rim.or.jp/~azuma/html/camera/lenses_test/001123/wakana.html Among the short tele's it includes the 77mm, M85/2, 85/1.8, A85/1.4 and FA85/1.4, also the A135/1.8. Don't try to judge the pictures in your browser. They are compressed JPGs and you'll see some pretty ugly banding of colors in your browser, esp. in the smooth out-of-focus areas in the image. Download the images and use a decent image browser to look at them. You can see more sample images at the Pentax-fan website: http://www.pentax-fan.jp/20010715wakana/wakana.html http://www.pentax-fan.jp/20010610kimiyo/kimiyo.html Michael Nosal [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: Night Photo of Earth
At 07:24 AM 12/12/01 -0600, you wrote: >Here's one of those "I wish I took that" photos: > >http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/image/0011/earthlights_dmsp_big.jpg > >-- >John Mustarde Save this photo and check it the next time you want to find a good place to watch your meteor showers :-) Michael Nosal [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: Variable aperture zoom question
At 03:36 PM 12/5/01 EST, Mafud wrote:
>In a message dated 12/5/01 12:03:46 PM Eastern Standard Time,
>[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>
>> "The replies to my original query seem to agree with what I was told - that a
>> variable aperture zoom lens will vary the amount of light admitted as you
>> zoom in and out, no matter what I set the aperture ring to."
>>
>Not true. The variable aperture function happens only with PK/A lens in the
>"A" position. Your question specifically stated: "when ~I~ set the aperture".
>**Otherwise, you could not choose your apertures for lighting or depth of
>field.
>
That's precisely the point - that because the zoom lens is variable
aperture, I cannot be guaranteed that the amount of light admitted through
the lens will be constant over the zoom range of the lens.
I *thought* this phenomena applied to variable aperture zooms only when set
wide open. I'm trying to determine if this applies to *all* aperture
settings of the lens.
Depth of field is *usually* desired in relative amounts ("more depth of
field" or "less depth of field" than it is in absolute amounts ("I want 3.5m
of acceptable focus") so having an effective aperture change of about 1 stop
probably won't screw up your desired depth of field. But it will mess up
your exposures.
>Remember: other than setting depth of field, the aperture has little to do
>with flash photography (assuming you lights/strobes are capable of producing
>f/22 [f/32 for medium, f/45 for large format] lighting).
>
Aperture has everything to do with flash photography. I cannot adjust the
shutterspeed more than 1 stop. Too slow and I get camera shake, too fast and
it won't sync with the flashes. 1/60th, or 1/100th are my choices (on a ZX-7).
Adjusting studio strobes can be tricky - sometimes your strobes only adjust
1 stop up or down, sometimes you can adjust in .1 stop increments. Sometimes
you cannot physically move the lights to adjust their intensity.
Film speed is also fixed - 100 or 160.
That leaves adjusting the aperture to match your lighting.
Except that a variable zoom lens can give a perfect exposure at 50mm,
overexposed at 35mm and underexposed at 80mm, even though the aperture ring
is set to f8 the entire time.
>Though you didn't say so, on PENTAX camera bodies with the "AE" function,
>~if~ your shutter is set on manual, and your lens is on "A," you're in
>shutter priority mode. But it seems you're describing manual studio
>operation, both shutter and aperture being ~set by you~. If so, and since you
>didn't mention using a light meter, the presumption is you're using the
>camera meter. In such a studio situation, what you describe is full manual
>operation.
>That is: you've manually set the camera to "X" speed (or slower), then set
>the aperture for depth of field. In that situation, zooming only frames your
>subject (again, depending on the power of your lighting).
This is metered with a handheld meter, full manual mode on the camera.
Now, it *MIGHT* be possible, for the camera to adjust for this effect. If I
set the aperture on the BODY, and I use a FA lens, the camera could detect
the focal length of the zoom, and compensate automatically when closing down
the aperture.
That is, if the lens does truly let less light in at the tele end than it
does at the wide end, then the camera could close down the aperture a little
bit less, to maintain consistent exposure.
Anybody know of any systems that do this?
--Mike
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Fixed aperture AF zooms
At 12:13 PM 12/5/01 -0500, you wrote: >Try fixed aperture ones from Sigma, Tamron, and Tokina. All make some good >lenses with fixed F2.8 or F4 apertures. >Kent Gittings > I can only find the Sigma 24-70/f2.8, 28-70/f2.8 and a 28-70/f2.8 DF and Tokina 28-80/f2.8 (and the older 28-70/f2.6-2.8 which is close enough to a fixed aperture for most occasions) Tamron's 28-105/f2.8 doesn't seem to be available in Pentax mount. The only f4 zoom is the Pentax 28-70/f4. Nobody else seems to make a constant aperture AF zoom (for Pentax mount, in the 28-80mm range - there is the recently mentioned Sigma 100-300/f4, and the 80-200/f2.8's but I don't think that those will work too well in a studio :-) So the available zooms look like: Mfg.LensApprox. Price (USD) Pentax 28-70/f4$150 Sigma 28-70/f2.8 EX $280 Tokina 28-70/f2.6-2.8 $370 Sigma 28-70/f2.8 EX DF$380 Sigma 24-70/f2.8 EX DF$380 Tokina 28-80/f2.8 $600 Pentax 28-70/f2.8 $980 Any others? --Mike Nosal - 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: Variable aperture zoom question
At 10:14 AM 12/5/01 +0100, Boz wrote: >Hi, >That's not an easy task. The aperture markings usually correspond to >the widest aperture. So, if you set the focal length to 50 and the >aperture ring to where "8" is marked, you will have f/8 @ 28 and >something like f/13.5 @ 80 mm. >The trouble with the variable apertures comes in play when you >use manual flash, studio flash, etc. > >Cheers, >Boz Okay, so using a variable aperture zoom is fairly hit or miss when metering manually. So a fixed aperture zoom is what is required if one wants to be certain about matching exposure to your metering, correct? Will I be able to set f8 on a fixed aperture zoom and know it is going to be f8 if I zoom in or out? (My choices among Pentax autofocus are rather limited - the wicked expensive 28-70/f2.8 or the very inexpensive 28-70/f4) --Mike - 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 .
Variable aperture zoom question
Could you help settle a debate? Suppose I have a variable aperture zoom lens, say 28-80mm f3.5-f5.6 If I set the zoom at 28mm, and set the aperture wide open, it should be f3.5. If I then zoom to 80mm, the effective aperture goes down to f5.6, right? And if I zoom to 50mm, the aperture will be somewhere in between, say f4 maybe. Now suppose I set my zoom to 50mm @ f8. If I zoom out to 28mm, will the effective aperture stay at f8? If I zoom in to 80mm, will the effective aperture stay at f8? In other words, how can I tell if I'll really get f8 when I set it to f8? Thanks, Mike Nosal - 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: Which body would you BUY today?
At 07:00 PM 11/8/01 -0800, Shel Belinkoff wrote: >Hi Bob ... > >That sounds appealing. In black, of course, and built in the tradition >of the early Pentaxes ... no plastic, lots of nice gears to advance the >film, a quiet mirror return, MLU, DOF ... > You know, Cosina has done a great job with their Voigtlander lineup. Very nicely made, very nicely finished. Pentax should contract this job out to them. Get them to build some high-quality, retro Spotmatics with modern meters. Maybe in a couple of "collectable" finishes - a satiny silver, glossy black and a "special edition". Pentax gets milage out of the beloved Spotmatic name, for minimal investment. Cosina gets to sell more cameras (through Pentax's contract). Voigtlander can sell more screwmount lenses to fit the new Spotmatics. Shooters get nice new bodies to use all their glorious Pentax screw mount lenses on. Heck, Pentax could even release their limited lenses in screw-mount for this camera. Collectors get another camera to hoard and drool over. (Like the Leica O-serie or the Nikon S3 remake) Everybody wins! Michael Nosal [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: 2001 Tokyo Motor Show
At 11:20 AM 11/2/01 -0800, you wrote: >Jeff Tsai wrote: >> >> Finally got my digital pix from the 2001 Tokyo Motor Show processed and >> posted for those interested in the car scene. >> >> http://www.lumine.net/driving/motorshow/2001/ > >Wow. Makes me want to go to a car show. > >tv http://www.lumine.net/driving/motorshow/2001/girls01/ Makes me want to go to a car show :-) --Mike - 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-L
At 08:54 PM 10/25/01 -0400, you wrote: >> I feel confident that the PZ form-factor and build quality will not be >seen >> again. > >IMHO the build quality of the MZ-S is much better than that of the PZ-1p > >Bill, KG4LOV >[EMAIL PROTECTED] Ah. I meant to say "the PZ form-factor and *plasticky* build-quality will not be seen again *on the top of the line model* The MZ-S has set a new standard for Pentax's high end models, in terms of build quality. A high-spec replacement for the PZ-1p would certainly have the solid build of the MZ-S. I've handled the Contax N1, but not the Pentax MZ-S. Can anyone compare the feel of the two? The N1 is a big tank, even without the battery grip. --Mike - 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-L
At 05:18 PM 10/25/01 -0400, Isaac Crawford wrote: >Brendan wrote: >> >> But for all we know S is Stop-gap and L is Less, it >> does show that an MZ-2 and MZ-1 are left available, as >> is MZ-X. Pentax does seem to be upgrading the enitre >> line now so maybe, just maybe there is still a Pz-1p >> replacement in the wind > > Why would Pentax update a camera that didn't sell very well? I don't >think that it is in Pentax's best interest to release another PZ related >anything... I'm willing to bet that the PZ1-P was the last of the PZ >type and they are now concentrating on things that sell. I personally am >looking forward to more ZX derivatives... > >Isaac I think he meant a camera that would clearly take over for the PZ-1p at the top of Pentax's lineup. The MZ-S, while an excellent camera, falls short of the PZ-1p in some areas, such as shutter speed, flash sync. and winder speed. I feel confident that the PZ form-factor and build quality will not be seen again. --mike - 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: New products and No-production
At 02:33 PM 10/24/01 -0700, you wrote: >Bruce Dayton wrote: >> >> Maybe L as in LX? > >List price is about $US550, it's got a lower shutter speed and flash >sync, plus smiley-face mode. > >This ain't the big one. Sounds like it might be a successor to the MZ-7. That would make the MZ-S a successor to the MZ-3/MZ-5. That leaves room at the top for a PZ-1p replacement. --Mike - 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: Manual Focus Bodies & Lenses
At 07:15 AM 10/19/01 -0700, you wrote: >Does Pentax now make any manual focus bodies and lenses that can be >purchased new? > >On a similar note, besides Leica, Olympus, and Contax, does any other >manufacturer produce manual focus cameras and lenses? >-- >Shel Belinkoff >mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >- There's lots of new manual focus 35mm stuff being made, by practically everybody. You can still buy many manual focus Pentax lenses new, from 15mm to the 1200/8. Amazon.com even lists a bunch in their photo dept. The ZX-M is their only current manual focus 35mm SLR. Nikon just released the new FM3A, and a 45mm manual-focus pancake lens for it. Minolta still lists the X-370, though I don't know if it is currently being produced or not. Phoenix has two manual focus models, the P1 and P2. Vivitar has several manual focus models. Konica has the Hexar RF with manual focus. Voightlander is making big business with their new rangefinders and manual focus lenses. They are even releasing new lenses for the original Nikon rangefinders! The Minox GT's are manual focus, 35mm cameras. The Hasselblad Xpan is a 35mm, manual focus rangefinder. This is based on the Fuji TX-1. They will do 24mmx36mm AND 24mmx65mm *on the same roll*. Ricoh makes the KR-5 and Kalimar makes the KX7000. Samsung makes the SR4000, with Schneider lenses. Then there's all sorts of low-end stuff made in China (including the multitude of K1000 clones out there). Michael Nosal Sr. Engineer for Content Centre - <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Open Market Inc. Burlington, MA <http://www.openmarket.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 .
Re: When was the last time?
At 11:37 PM 9/14/01 -0500, you wrote: >Bob H. wrote: > >> Total deaths for USSR during the war, military and civilian, about 20 >> million. >> >> Bob Harris >> New York > > >Speaking of history, Bob, do you know the last time five thousand or more >U.S. citizens died on North American soil? I'm guessing it must have been >one of the brutal battles at the end of the Civil War (Spotsylvania, >something like that) 136 or 137 years ago. > >Would that be right? I can't think of anything since then that has claimed >so many lives. > >--Mike Try the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 - over 6,000 dead. For more info, see http://www.1900storm.com/ Michael Nosal [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: A very good weekend
At 11:33 AM 8/28/01 -0400, Bill Peifer wrote: >Michael Nosal wrote about his father's birthday celebration: >> He opens the boxes to find a complete Nikon F system - body, 6 >> lenses, caps, filters, hoods. Even the original instruction manual. >> All of the correct vintage. All in mint condition and perfect working >> order. > >> For the first time in twenty years, dad is holding a Nikon F. He is >> overwhelmed with emotion and disbelief. > >Hi Michael, > >This is a very touching story -- thanks for sharing... >... >So the natural question is this: did you get any pictures? > >Bill Peifer >Rochester, NY Yes! Taken with my ZX-7, of course. It is also the reason I won't be getting an MZ-S anytime soon...but it was worth it. He was totally blown away. Michael Nosal [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: Two Thumbs Up!
At 03:38 PM 7/21/01 -0400, Mark Cassino wrote: >... > >There are not many weak points, IMO. I'd list the following: > >- I miss the ability to set aperture via the body. If you use "A" >lenses, turning the aperture ring means you lose the display of the >aperture setting in the finder. The PZ-1p lets you get around this by >locking the lens in the A position and controlling aperture via the body, >but this hinders DOF preview (it will always stop down to the smallest >aperture.) Not an issue for F and FA lenses on either the Mz-S or Pz bodies. This seems to be my sticking point about the MZ-S. I like being able to set the aperture via the body on my ZX-7. It seems really strange that Pentax would leave this feature off the MZ-S. All the mechanics are there, they just need to program this ability into the firmware. Could we have this feature added to the next update of the MZ-S? Mike Nosal - 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: Initial Thoughts on My New MZ-S, Part 1
At 01:49 PM 7/21/01 EDT, Alexander Grigolia wrote: > A number of members have contributed their initial thoughts on the MZ-S. >(...stuff deleted...) >My FA* 24mm f/2.0 and 85mm f/1.4 lenses DO NOT look "right" on the >MZ-S. They look, well, bulky. And the 85mm is downright front heavy. You >have to hold the MZ-S body - FA* lens combination a little differently but >once you find a comfort level the combination balances quite well. I'm not surprised, the FA*24 and FA*85 ARE bulky lenses. If you want to make the FA*85 look really huge, stick it on a ME Super. --Mike Nosal - 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: Philips infos about the Pentax 6 Meg pixel body
tom wrote: >Michael Nosal wrote: >> With the competition from Canon, Nikon and Kodak on the high end ($3K-$7K), >> and the new 4MP cameras from Casio, Toshiba and Sony on the low end, I don't >> see how Pentax could get away with pricing this above the $3000-$4000 range >> when it comes out in the fall. > >Do any of these cameras have a full frame 6 meg sensors? I'm assuming >the Casio, Toshiba and Sony don't have interchangeable lenses. > Only Kodak has 6MP cameras right now (560,660,760). They are based on the F5 and EOS bodies. The 760 goes for $7K. True, they are not full-frame, but a 1.3x focal-length multiplier isn't quite so bad. Nikon's D1X is right around $5K. If Pentax tries to price the MZ-S Digital around $7K, they are going to be going head to head against the Kodak F5-digitals. Pro's will choose the F5 and EOS-based Kodaks over the Pentax MZ-S based digital. And Kodak is being aggressive about dropping the prices on the DCS models. Canon's selling *lots* of D30's at $3000, and they've let folks know an upgrade is coming soon. Fuji's S1 Pro is also around $2800. Feature-wise, a MZ-S digital is more similar to the D30 and S1 Pro than to the D1X and DCS-x60 cameras. The 6MP sensor would make it stand out in this price range without having to gob on lots of new features. True, the low-end 4MP cameras don't have interchangeable lenses, but they are also selling for around $1200 right now. It would be extremely hard to convice these folks to spend 4x-5x for their digital camera. >As far as I know, and I don't pay too much attention, the only >competitor is the Contax that uses the same chip that's due out. Contax can charge big bucks because they are Contax, and they don't have to sell as many cameras as Pentax. The "Zeiss tax" if you will. > >Of course, only the Pentax takes Pentax lenses, and is the only one I'd >consider. But Pentax won't be able to base their sales on folks who are willing to pay a $2K-$4K premium just to be able to use their Pentax lenses on a digital body. There was lots of speculation about the price of the film MZ-S before it was released. Now, in only its first month, its holding steady at about US$850, lower than most folks thought. I think we'll be surprised by the price of the MZ-S Digital when it's finally released. Michael Nosal [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: Philips infos about the Pentax 6 Meg pixel body
At 07:29 AM 6/27/01 -0600, William Robb wrote: > >Does anyone know if it really will be a fraction of the price of >other 6MP cameras? >William Robb > With the competition from Canon, Nikon and Kodak on the high end ($3K-$7K), and the new 4MP cameras from Casio, Toshiba and Sony on the low end, I don't see how Pentax could get away with pricing this above the $3000-$4000 range when it comes out in the fall. --Mike - 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: My fine art/ photography exhibition/ 15 minutes of fame adventures
At 08:23 PM 6/12/01 +0200, Norman Baugher <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >"Better to dare mighty things, even though checkered by failure, >then to join ranks with those poor souls who neither suffer much >nor enjoy much because they live in the twilight that knows neither >victory or defeat." -- unknown >Congrats Sid, >Norm > This quote is actually from Theodore Roosevelt, United States President: "In the battle of life, it is not the critic who counts; nor the one who points out how the strong person stumbled, or where the doer of a deed could have done better. The credit belongs to the person who is actually in the arena; whose face is marred by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short again and again, because there is no effort without error and shortcoming; who does actually strive to do deeds; who knows the great enthusiasms, the great devotion, spends oneself in a worthy cause; who at the best knows in the end the triumph of high achievement; and who at worst, if he or she fails, at least fails while daring greatly. Far better it is to dare mighty things, to win glorious triumphs even though checkered by failure, than to rank with those timid spirits who neither enjoy nor suffer much because they live in the gray twilight that knows neither victory nor defeat." --mike nosal [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: EB: 500/1.8 !?
You're right. Searching for "Kimunor" in completed auctions shows it is a 500mm f8 telephoto, not a mirror lens. try http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1238482939 The last three went from $36 to $100. --Mike At 08:49 AM 5/25/01 -0500, you wrote: >14 inches is a little long for a mirror lens, > >Cy Galley - Bellanca Champion Club >Newsletter Editor & EAA TC >www.bellanca-championclub.com > >- Original Message - >From: "Michael Nosal" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: Re: EB: 500/1.8 !? > > >Hmmm, my guess is that it is actually a 500mm f8 mirror lens. Lots of folks >confuse 1:n with 1.n when specifying apertures. > >--mike > - 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: digital cameras
>Imagine the technology in 10 to 20 yearssensors that give huge >resolution at ridiculously low light levels. Grainless photos in light >you can barely see to focus in I'd expect this in 3-4 years. I also expect digital cameras to do 30 frames per second at full 2-3 megapixel resolution within this time. Not cheaply, or for more than a few seconds at a time, but doable. > >Any comments? Sarnoff Corp. just announced a sensor that can do 17 stops of dynamic range. See: http://www.dpreview.com/news/0105/01051003blincdigitalcamera.asp --Mike Nosal [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >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 .
Re: PC Sync via hotshoe adapter
Matjaz, I'll bet you're right. Hmmmf. I'll give it a try. Thanks, Mike At 07:09 PM 5/16/01 +0200, you wrote: >But Michael, >MZ-7's sync speed is at 1/100 and slower, not at 1/125. Mybe that's >it. > >Matjaz >> >> Sorry, should have mentioned this was all in manual mode. f8 @ 1/125. >> >> Mike Nosal >> [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 .
PC Sync via hotshoe adapter
I'm taking a class and we're using a variety of studio strobes. I'm using my Pentax ZX-7, which doesn't have a PC sync socket. I purchased a hotshoe adapter from Hama, which worked fine the past two weeks, but yesterday, I couldn't get the studio strobes to fire. Others in the class had no problems with the same setup. I tried swapping sync cords, tried a different hotshoe adapter, tried reversing the polarity on the sync cord (A PC to household cord), tried reversing the hotshoe adapter, turned the camera off and on again lots of times. Nothing. I can't think of anything that I did differently yesterday compared to the last two weeks. Just to check my hotshoe wasn't fried, I plugged in my TTL flash cable to my Sigma 430 flash and that worked just fine. So what's going on here? Michael Nosal [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: Nasty Kodak rumor, or the sloppy truth: the dumbing down of North America??
At 09:10 AM 5/10/01 -0400, you wrote: > > >Shel Belinkoff wrote: > >> We're >> used to a "standard" roll being 36 exposures, a short roll at 24 >> exposures, and with few exceptions, that's the way it's been. > >Actually, the sales figures show us that in consumer films, 24s outsell >36s and 12s by a country mile, which, I suppose, makes a 24 a "standard" >roll. It's already happenning, Shel! :( > >-Aaron Well, yeah, because that's often the only thing they sell. I mean, my supermarket carries a good supply of consumer films, but they are all 24 exp rolls. Now if there are no 36 or 12 exp rolls available, I've got no choice but to buy a 24 exp roll. --mike nosal [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: Nasty Kodak rumor, or the sloppy truth
More information can be found at: http://www.kodak.com/US/en/corp/pressReleases/pr20010502-02.shtml Note that Kodachrome 25 and Royal Gold 1000 are being discontinued this year. --Mike Nosal [EMAIL PROTECTED] At 07:25 AM 5/9/01 -0700, you wrote: >My Gawd! Is it true that we're a nation of morons and imbeciles, or >is it that corporate America just thinks we are? > >"Peifer, William [OCDUS]" wrote: > >> <> Eastman Kodak Co. today will announce a complete packaging makeover for its >> most recognizable and profitable products -- consumer film and single-use >> cameras. [..] The new design has self-explanatory goof-proof >> names such as "Kodak Bright Sun" for 100 speed and "Kodak Max Versatility" >> for 400 speed. "We think this will be a lot more relevant to consumers than >> it is to be talking about film speed", said Glenn Patcha, Kodak's vice >> president of film for the United States and Canada. >-- >Shel Belinkoff >mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >"Grain is the brushstroke of photography." - Man Ray >- >This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, >go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to >visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . > > - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: ZX-7 autofocus probs.
Alin Flaider wrote: > > Besides technique, I strongly suspect Mike's problem is multiple >moving subjects - the acknowledged ZX autofocus weakness. He should >try to isolate a single runner - AF will do much better then. I've >been shooting single skiers this winter with ZX-5N and FA 80-320, and >all pictures were perfectly focused despite the tight framing. > > Servus, Alin > Well, I had this problem with single runners (and wheelchair athletes) as well. Getting the first focus on the runner at about 30' away was never a problem, the camera would focus and fire. However, as they came closer the camera would often end up 'hunting' for focus, and I could hear the lens stuttering as the runner approached and eventually passed, without ever firing off the next shot. Sometimes releasing the shutter button completely and pressing again would cause the camera to get a focus lock and fire. Most times this wouldn't work. By the time the runner had passed and was about 20' away, their relative motion to the camera had diminished enough that it could then get the focus and shoot again. It seems like the predictive autofocus just wasn't fast enough at close quarters. I could get the runners as they were approaching, but not as I started to pan with them as they went by. I tried using the lens in manual focus mode, but I couldn't switch between the zoom and focus rings fast enough to be effective. The focus ring on the F 80-200 is, like on most AF lenses, quite narrow and there's no ridges or bumps to let your fingers know when they've got it. Mike Nosal [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 .
ZX-7 autofocus probs.
Monday I went to watch the Boston Marathon and took my ZX-7. I wanted to take action shots of the runners as they went by, but I actually ended up missing several great shots. Here's what happened: As the runners approached, I was zoomed out to 200mm on the F 80-200mm zoom. The camera focused and I fired off a shot. As the runners neared me though, the camera was unable to focus on them, and the shutter simply wouldn't fire. Sometimes I would release the shutter button completely, then press it down again to try to get the camera to focus and fire. Again, the camera failed to get a focus lock and the shutter would not fire. As the runners passed by, eventually they would get far enough away that the camera could get a focus lock and then it would fire the shutter. Lots of shots of the backs of people's heads. Other times, I would pull the zoom back out to the 80mm end, as the runners got closest to me, and the camera did manage to get a new focus lock, but as soon as I zoomed back out to 200 for the next runner, it would again fail to focus and I could not fire the shutter. Using a two-touch zoom manually is a real pain for action shots. Is the ZX-7 simply ill-suited to this kind of action shooting? Would a faster lens have helped? (It was sunny, and shutter speeds were ~1/350 in the shade to 1/750 in direct sun) The F80-200 is f5.6 at the 200mm end. Would a one-touch manual focus zoom just be easier than worrying about auto-focus block? Some of the pictures might not be in complete focus, but at least I know the shutter would fire and I'd get something. What are other folk's experiences with this kind of action shot? Mike Nosal [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: Manual for Sekonic L-408?
At 08:06 AM 4/11/01 EDT, you wrote: >I apologize in advance for writing off topic. I'm just not certain where to look for a manual for a Sekonic L-408. Can anyone help? >- Try: http://www.sekonic.com/sek_orderbklts.html Mike Nosal [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 .
Winder without grip for ME Super?
Was there ever a winder, from any company, for the ME Super, that did not have the handgrip? Something that just attached to the bottom of the ME Super? I've seen two third-party winders that are compatible with the ME Super but they also have the handgrip/shutter release on them, just like the Winder ME/Winder ME II. --Mike - 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: Photo Expo Japan
At 11:36 AM 3/28/01 -0600, you wrote: >If one goes to the Mother Ship web site in Japan and clicks on the second >line down under What's New and scroll down one will see a new product >listed amongst the empty blocks: 35mm 34-107 mm. I'm aware of the 28-105 >newbie but have not heard of this one. As it is impossible for us American >retards to read the info maybe some one accross the Pacific pond can >illuminate us about these apparent new lenses. > >DG > Not a new 35mm lens - rather it is the 'effective' focal length of the zoom lens on the EI-3000 (upgrade to the EI-2000 digital camera). --mike - 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: darkroom pics
>I may try it again, reducing the exposure for the lightbox another stop. > >You can tell I was in the middle of a session by all the discarded paper >on the floor... > What's the camera and lens next to the lightbox? --mike - 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 .
28-70/f4 at BH Photo
I just noticed BH Photo is listing the 28-70/f4 for $139. Pentax Zoom Wide Angle 28-70mm f/4.0 AL FSMCP-FA Auto Focus Lens [USA] B&H Catalog # PE28704ALFA Mfg Catalog # 27531 In Stock $139.95 List Price: $345.00 Compare with a 28-70/f4 on eBay: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1222549920 Opening bid of $185. Michael Nosal [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: remote control
According to the manual, the ZX-7 uses the Remote Control D. I purchased the Remote Control E and it works just fine. I bought mine from the Pentax booth at Hunt's Photo & Video Expo in Boston last year for $19.95. Any Pentax dealer should be able to get it for you. It is about 2cm wide by 5 cm long and 5mm thick. It fits neatly into the little 'magic pocket' that is built into the Pentax camera strap that came with my ZX-7, which is great since I'd probably lose it otherwise. My Remote Control E has a second button with a picture of pine trees next to it. It has no effect on my ZX-7, but it must do something on a different body. It is really useful when taking self-portraits and group portraits, as you don't have to run around after starting the self timer. I have used it from 15 feet away. Really, the only downside is that you have to be able to see the front of the camera to use it, since that is where the IR sensor is, whereas you can use a cable release while standing behind the camera. It is also a 'vibration-free' cable release. :-) --mike nosal At 01:47 PM 3/16/01, you wrote: > >Good Friday to all (finally Friday), > >I have a Zx-7 and read something about a remote control for it. I have a >cable release (that electric/electronic cable) but the remote might take >less room in a bag and take less time to set up (I hesitate to leave my >cable plugged in). > >Do you know where I could get it? >How much does it cost? >How big it is? >Can it be used on other bodies? >etc > >Any opinions about it would be welcome > >Thanks >Have a good weekend >Philippe > - 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: Nice LX body with grip BIN $425
At 10:44 PM 3/15/01 -, you wrote: > >for you LX fans > >http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1222335651 > >Peter > > I've seen this guys auctions before, but I'm not sure what to make of him. Almost everything he sells gets bought through Buy It Now, often at a really good price, below what an open auction is likely to bring for the item. A quick Google search doesn't yield any hits for him, yet he does a lot of business in some quality merchandise. Does anyone have experience with this seller? Michael Nosal [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: Candy
At 12:07 PM 3/15/01 -0600, you wrote: >On Thu, 15 Mar 2001, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > >> Are there any other M&M-type candies out there that have more and >> brighter, more saturated colors? > >Have you tried Smarties? > Be aware there are different candies with the same name. Smarties can mean a chocolate button candy with a hard, glossy shell, similar to M&M's. I remember them as having more pastel colors than M&M's. They are popular outside the US. Smarties can also mean small, tart button candies, with the texture of chalk or aspirin, wrapped in groups of 15-20 in clear cellophane. These are the junior cousins to Sweetarts, which come wrapped in a foil stick (or a box if you buy in bulk). Other good candies to try: Runts - small hard candies, with bright, glossy colors. They are shaped vaguely like miniature fruit (well, at least you can recognize the banana shape). In fact, most of the Wonka brand candies are pretty colorful - Gobstoppers, Tart 'n' Tinies. Spree - these are closely related to the Sweetart family, but they come with a glossy shell, also in bright colors. --Mike - 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: Check out brochure info on new SLR and lenses.
At 10:37 PM 2/15/01 -0500, you wrote: > On my way home I stopped by the photo shop. They had just received >an envelope from Pentax USA with the information on the new stuff. I will >not be in town this weekend so I figured the next best thing was to use my >digital camera to take shots of the 35mm SLR and 35mm lens info. > Hmm, check out custom function 14: "F14: Sets the self-timer delay time (sets self-timer function for 12 second delay or 2 second delay with mirror lock-up)" --Mike - 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 .
