Re: K10D sample pix and manual

[Peter Smekal]

Olala! Vive la France!
Peter

>cameras&gruppe=digital%20slr&produkt=19095&id=bilder>
>
>or
>
>http://tinyurl.com/km2d6
>
>
>
>Manual:
>
>http://www.pentax.co.uk/downloads/photo/uk/K10D/K10D_ENG.pdf
>
>
>
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Re: Laid Off

[Peter Smekal]

Hey John,

sorry to hear! Let's hope you can find a new job soon.
I hope your old boss is a more trustworthy guy when it comes to our orders!
Peter, Uppsala
Sweden

>Hey everyone.  I just got laid off!
>
>*weeps*
>
>I fear for the future of the company I am leaving.  I thought things were
>turning around, but they just laid me off.  Me, the cheapest graphic artist
>in California.  As far as my boss would tell me, the reason he laid me off
>is entirely due to money.
>
>This is the last post I'll be making from this address, as I will no longer
>have access to it after today.
>
>For those of you who ordered your K10Ds through me, I am most sincerely
>sorry for this.  I truly did not expect it.  In the future, you can e-mail
>my former boss ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) directly about your orders.  I
>know the one order for the black limited lens is with Pentax right now, so
>we're just waiting for them to ship it to us.  Also, the prices that I was
>able to get for the battery and grip are $64.99 and $169.99, respectively.
>Hopefully this is acceptible.  If not, please e-mail Mike and tell him to
>remove those items from your order.
>
>Again, I'm really sorry for this, and feel like I've betrayed your trust.  I
>had no inkling this was going to happen.  I don't think you have any reason
>to worry about your order not being filled, however.
>
>Many thanks to everyone who supported me in my business attempt here.  It
>really meant a lot to me.
>
>See you when I get home.
>
>John Celio
>
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Re: PESO: SMC-FA 2.0 24mm AL IF

[Peter Smekal]

Beautiful Jens!
AFAIK the len was widely criticized for its CA problems on digital SLR's.
Peter, Uppsala

>This lens is amazingly sharp. Widengles are good for repartage because of
>the huge DOF.
>This shot was done at F. 1:4.5:
>http://www.jensbladt.dk/Rhodos-2006/Images/Portraits-3555-web.jpg.
>
>A minimum of edoitong was done, practically none. Skat with a Pentax *ist DL
>Jens Bladt
>http://www.jensbladt.dk
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Re: To anyone who emailed me about ordering

[Peter Smekal]

Good to hear from you John! Well ... IT guys and shipping guys seem to be
the same all over the world. Moving servers or taking a day of.
Peter, Sweden


>A note to everyone who e-mailed me about ordering a K10D or getting a quote
>on other stuff:
>
>The network was down at work yesterday for a complete server move that our
>IT
>guy didn't bother to tell anyone about.  This means I wasn't able to get to
>my pdml mail and take down your orders yet.  I will be e-mailing everyone
>on Tuesday with the info they requested, but I will be doing so from my work
>email, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>
>I'm still foggy on international orders.  I'm sure I can take them, but I
>haven't been able to find out what the costs will look like, since our
>shipping guy isn't in on saturdays.  I'll try to get this info nailed down
>by tuesday.
>
>I forgot to mention, when you place your order there will be a 20% deposit
>required.  This would be refundable on K10Ds and common lenses, but on more
>specialized items it may not be refundable (unless we just can't get the
>item, for some reason).  I'll try to be more specific for each order.
>
>Thanks!
>
>John Celio
>
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Re: K 30/2.8 the poor mans FA 31/1.8

[Peter Smekal]

Thanks so far.
When it comes to the FA28/2.8 I remember some people were critical of the
light fall off wide open.
Peter

>Although the FA31 Limited is a great performer, it's a little wider
>than a "normal" for the *ist D format. The FA35/2 AL, at 1/3 the
>price, is 95% of the same quality and is a near perfect normal. I had
>the 31, didn't like its bulk, weight, or the stupid fixed lens hood
>(which doesn't provide enough flare protection for the 16x24mm
>format) so I sold it. I bought the FA35/2 and find it excellent.
>
>If you prefer a wider normal, the FA28/2.8 AL is another good choice.
>I've come very close to buying one for a long time, but decided that
>the FA20-35/4 AL covered the range satisfactorily and the one stop
>slower speed was not a hindrance. I do wish that Pentax would release
>a nice, compact, DA28/2 Limited.
>
>Godfrey
>
>On Sep 14, 2006, at 4:08 AM, Peter Smekal wrote:
>
>> Hi folks,
>> I am thinking about buying a 'normal' prime lens for my istD. One
>> obvious
>> choice might be the much praised FA 31/1.8. It's quite expensive
>> however. I
>> have the chance to one of those old K 30/2.8-lenses for a good
>> price, but
>> ... Is the FA 31 worth saving and waiting for?
>
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K 30/2.8 the poor mans FA 31/1.8

[Peter Smekal]

Hi folks,
I am thinking about buying a 'normal' prime lens for my istD. One obvious
choice might be the much praised FA 31/1.8. It's quite expensive however. I
have the chance to one of those old K 30/2.8-lenses for a good price, but
... Is the FA 31 worth saving and waiting for?



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Re: Optio S5z?

[Peter Smekal]

Oh my ... and that with the Optio S6 already announced. What is Pentax
thinking about? Peter
>Too new here (USA), barely on sale anywhere.  Bob S.
>
>On 9/5/05, Peter Smekal <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>> Thanks so far, but I get the impression that there is nobo´dy out there who
>> actually has any experience of the S5z. Is it too new or too bad?
>> Peter, Sweden
>>
>>
>>
>>

Re: Optio S5z?

[Peter Smekal]

Thanks so far, but I get the impression that there is nobo´dy out there who
actually has any experience of the S5z. Is it too new or too bad?
Peter, Sweden

Optio S5z?

[Peter Smekal]

I've been considering the Optio S5z for a while now, but I am not quite
sure how usefull the LCD monitor is outdoors in sunny weather. Any comments
out there?
Peter, Sweden

Re: Are Pentax compact digitals really that bad?

[Peter Smekal]

Very interesting. Are there no really independent review sites?
Peter
>
>Youthinks?  I wish it were common knowledge that sites like DPReview are
>partly owned (or at least, in some cases, heavily sponsored by) Canon.
>Alas, more and more people are duped every day by such sites.
>
>John Celio
>
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>
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>
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Re: Are Pentax compact digitals really that bad?

[Peter Smekal]

Some are a bit better. I remember that the Pentax S5i was among the best
>> on that aspect.
>
>I have one, and I agree!
>
>keith whaley
>
What about the Pentax S5z? I'm looking for a real small compact digital.
Peter

Are Pentax compact digitals really that bad?

[Peter Smekal]

Hi folks,
I've been thinking about buying a small pocket digital camera for those
situations when a DSLR is too inconvenient. As old pentaxian (ME-sup, LX,
Pz-1p, *istD) I would of course rather go for a Pentax, but the reviews
(dpreview, imaging-resource, steves digocams, etc) mostly grade Pentax
Optios far behind the Canons, Sonys, Fujis Finepix' etc. espcecially when
it comes to image quality. Is it really that bad? Any experience from ...
let's say the new Optio S5z? It looks nice, is small enough for a shirt
pocket, but what about image quality? Thanks for any advice!
Peter, Sweden

RE: RAW files and Photoshop Elements 2.0

[Peter Smekal]

I tried, but it doesn't work in Mac OS 9.2. It seems that it needs OS X.
Peter

>Use the Pentax RAW plug-in. This works fine with the earlier versions of
>Photoshop and with Elements. Its conversion is not quite as good as ACR,
>but it's certainly usable.
>
>Nick
>
>-Original Message-
>From: "Peter Smekal"<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Sent: 27/04/05 20:45:54
>To: "pentax-discuss@pdml.net"
>Subject: RAW files and Photoshop Elements 2.0
>
>Hi everyone,
>is there any way to open *istD RAW files with Photoshop Elements 2.0?
>Peter
>
>
>

RAW files and Photoshop Elements 2.0

[Peter Smekal]

Hi everyone,
is there any way to open *istD RAW files with Photoshop Elements 2.0?
Peter

Re: Ist D US$709

[Peter Smekal]

Colin,
after reading the comments on this site
http://www.resellerratings.com/seller1988.html

I would not buy anything from them!
Peter

>Colin Miller wrote:
>> I'm interested in buying an ist D and came across this bargin at
>> a&mphotoworld.com.
>>
>> http://www.amphotoworld.com/product.asp?id=pnistdigital&l=PriceArrow
>>
>> Has anyone dealt with this site before?
>>
>> I'm based in Australia and I've not bought a camera
>> over the net before. Are there any problems with
>> this site do you think?

Re: Hurrah for Shel Disrobing the Emperor

[Peter Smekal]

That's the paradox. You probably have not read H C Andersen :-)
Peter
>If the Emperor of Digital Photography has no clothes, how can anyone
>disrobe her?
>
>Godfrey

Re: Hot pixels

[Peter Smekal]

Interesting. So they just "eliminate" the hot pixels with a program. Do you
think they could do the same with stuck pixels?
Peter

>I sent my Pentax *ist D just before the end of the one
>year warranty to Colorado because of what I thought
>were a high number of hot pixels:
>
>6 hot pixels at 1/60 sec
>7 at 1/15 sec
>13 at 1/4 sec
>37 at 1 sec
>
>It came back after 4 weeks with a note stating that:
>
>"We completed an evaluation of your product and have
>run a program designed to eliminate "hot" pixels.  It
>is not common for a sensor with millions of light
>sensitive areas to have this phenomenon."
>
>I did a quick test last night, and now there are 4 hot
>pixels at 1 sec and none at 1/4, 1/15, and 1/60 sec.
>For your information, I used the "deadpixeltest"
>program.
>
>http://www.starzen.com/imaging/deadpixeltest.htm
>
>
>
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RE: Overexposures with K-lenses on *istD

[Peter Smekal]

Not again, Jens.
I have "exercised" one of my lenses a thousand times. It doesn't help. Just
gives you a sore thumb.
This is not about slow closure. It is about a lens put on wide aperture
(stor bländare), let us say 2.8. Press the green button and voila the *istd
says 4000, but in "M mode" there is no wau of knowing if a shutter speed of
1/4000 will give you an overexposure or not. You can step down to 3.5,
press the green button and voila 4000 again ...  In "Hyper P" the 4000
would at least blink.
Skål
Peter

>Sticky Aperture Syndrom (SAS)!
>If Pentax lenses are left on a camera for a long time or with open aperture,
>they may develop SAS, resulting in too slow closure of the aperture during
>(before) exposure. This means exposures with a too large aperture. This
>explains the overexposed frames.
>
>Remember to always store lenses OFF camera, front elemnet downwards, and
>stoped down to minumum aperture (to avoid tireing of the spring).
>
>When the damage IS done:
>Work/activate the aperture 100 times with your fingers before use - and try
>again. Don't lubricate the aperture blades/mechanism. Some times old oil or
>grease in the aperture mechanism may need to be removed to ensure correct,
>smoothe functionallity.
>
>My (old) K 2.5/135mm, my K 2.8/105mm and my M 2/85mm have all suffered from
>SAS, but are now working perfectly again.
>
>Jens Bladt
>mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt
>
>
>-Oprindelig meddelelse-
>Fra: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Sendt: 11. april 2005 19:36
>Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
>Emne: Re: Overexposures with K-lenses on *istD
>
>
>
>- Original Message -
>From: "Peter Smekal"
>Subject: Overexposures with K-lenses on *istD
>
>
>> With K-lenses on the *istD I sometimes get overexposed pictures at wide
>> open apertures when the subject is too bright. It is a little annoying
>> that
>> there is no exposure warning, at least not in "M mode". The only way to
>> check this is in "Hyper P", where the shutter speed (4000) would blink.
>> Have you found a smarter solution?
>
>Use "A" lenses.
>Or, learn to judge light by eye, so that you will know when you have to stop
>down.
>
>William Robb

Overexposures with K-lenses on *istD

[Peter Smekal]

With K-lenses on the *istD I sometimes get overexposed pictures at wide
open apertures when the subject is too bright. It is a little annoying that
there is no exposure warning, at least not in "M mode". The only way to
check this is in "Hyper P", where the shutter speed (4000) would blink.
Have you found a smarter solution?
Peter

Re: Film enabled!

[Peter Smekal]

oh ... and I thought film is dead :-)
well, I still have a lot of fun with my Zip (PZ-1p) too.
Enjoy your hamster!
Peter
>I am already looking forward to shooting more film!
>
>All the best
>
>Jens Bladt
>mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt

Stuck pixels on the *istD

[Peter Smekal]

Hi folks,
one sometimes reads about 'stuck pixels' (at least I think that's what you
call tiny bright dots that are found on the same place on every image). How
common are they on the *istD?
Peter

*istD macro?

[Peter Smekal]

Hi folks,
do you think the M 50/4 Macro would perform well on an *istD?
Peter

Re: RE *istD overexposure with manual lenses

[Peter Smekal]

Jens, I think I exercised it 1000 times. Didn't make a difference. Off to
Pentax Sweden with the M28/2.8 and yes, they could fix it for 788 SEK,
that's about 110 USD. I think you could have one on ebay for less. the
question is however, how prone old M-lenses are for this kind of disease. I
have at least two with SAS.
Peter

This was what I suggested, wasn't it - slow aperture syndrom?
>Don't clean the blades. Just exersise the aperture mechanism with your
>fingers before use (that is if there's no oil etc. on the blades). 100 times
>usually does it - for a while, anyway :-)
>
>Jens Bladt
>mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt
>
>
>-Oprindelig meddelelse-
>Fra: Peter Smekal [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Sendt: 29. marts 2005 16:54
>Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
>Emne: RE: RE *istD overexposure with manual lenses
>
>
>Yes,
>you'r probably on the right track. Its getting gradually worse with smaller
>apertures. Mmm... I've never cleaned lens blades ... sounds tricky. The
>question is how much Pentax would take for that kind of job.
>Peter
>
>>Peter, I just checked this and the aperture gets a lot
>>more time to respond when the green button is pushed
>>than during actual exposure.
>>I'd bet on a sluggish aperture.
>>Is it worse at smaller apertures?
>>That would be a sure sign.
>>
>>Don
>>
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: Peter Smekal [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 8:35 AM
>>> To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
>>> Subject: Re: RE *istD overexposure with manual lenses
>>>
>>>
>>> Jens,
>>>
>>> its only two of the lenses that behave that way (M28 and M50/1.4). The
>>> other work just fine.
>>>
>>> Peter
>>>
>>> Nope!
>>> >All my old lenses work just fine (A20, A28, M35, M1.7/50, K105, K135,
>>> >M4/200, M*300) - even my two Tamron Adaptall lenses work fine).
>>> >A possible explanation could be that old Pentax "slow aperture
>syndrom" -
>>> >the lenses stop down to slowly - if the have not been used for a
>>> long tim or
>>> >been sitting on a camera.  But I guess it would be impossible for ALL of
>>> >them to act this way??
>>> >You must have a firmware problem!
>>> >Jens
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >Jens Bladt
>>> >mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>> >http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >-Oprindelig meddelelse-
>>> >Fra: Peter Smekal [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>> >Sendt: 29. marts 2005 14:27
>>> >Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
>>> >Emne: *istD overexposure with manual lenses
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >Hi folks,
>>> >I was trying out some of my K and M lenses on the *istD: 24/2.8,
>M28/2.8,
>>> >35/2.8, M50/1.4, M85/2. I was really looking forward to use some of
>these
>>> >old pearls. The strange thing is that I get very overexposed
>>> pictures with
>>> >the M50/1.4 and the M28/2.8. I am using the M mode + the green button.
>>> >Firmware is updated. Any explanation?
>>> >Peter
>>>
>>>
>>>

Re: RE *istD overexposure with manual lenses

[Peter Smekal]

Will try it, Jens,
should be a good workout :-)
Peter

>This was what I suggested, wasn't it - slow aperture syndrom?
>Don't clean the blades. Just exersise the aperture mechanism with your
>fingers before use (that is if there's no oil etc. on the blades). 100 times
>usually does it - for a while, anyway :-)
>
>Jens Bladt
>mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt
>
>
>-----Oprindelig meddelelse-
>Fra: Peter Smekal [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Sendt: 29. marts 2005 16:54
>Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
>Emne: RE: RE *istD overexposure with manual lenses
>
>
>Yes,
>you'r probably on the right track. Its getting gradually worse with smaller
>apertures. Mmm... I've never cleaned lens blades ... sounds tricky. The
>question is how much Pentax would take for that kind of job.
>Peter
>
>>Peter, I just checked this and the aperture gets a lot
>>more time to respond when the green button is pushed
>>than during actual exposure.
>>I'd bet on a sluggish aperture.
>>Is it worse at smaller apertures?
>>That would be a sure sign.
>>
>>Don
>>
>>> -Original Message-
>>> From: Peter Smekal [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>> Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 8:35 AM
>>> To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
>>> Subject: Re: RE *istD overexposure with manual lenses
>>>
>>>
>>> Jens,
>>>
>>> its only two of the lenses that behave that way (M28 and M50/1.4). The
>>> other work just fine.
>>>
>>> Peter
>>>
>>> Nope!
>>> >All my old lenses work just fine (A20, A28, M35, M1.7/50, K105, K135,
>>> >M4/200, M*300) - even my two Tamron Adaptall lenses work fine).
>>> >A possible explanation could be that old Pentax "slow aperture
>syndrom" -
>>> >the lenses stop down to slowly - if the have not been used for a
>>> long tim or
>>> >been sitting on a camera.  But I guess it would be impossible for ALL of
>>> >them to act this way??
>>> >You must have a firmware problem!
>>> >Jens
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >Jens Bladt
>>> >mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>> >http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >-Oprindelig meddelelse-
>>> >Fra: Peter Smekal [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>> >Sendt: 29. marts 2005 14:27
>>> >Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
>>> >Emne: *istD overexposure with manual lenses
>>> >
>>> >
>>> >Hi folks,
>>> >I was trying out some of my K and M lenses on the *istD: 24/2.8,
>M28/2.8,
>>> >35/2.8, M50/1.4, M85/2. I was really looking forward to use some of
>these
>>> >old pearls. The strange thing is that I get very overexposed
>>> pictures with
>>> >the M50/1.4 and the M28/2.8. I am using the M mode + the green button.
>>> >Firmware is updated. Any explanation?
>>> >Peter
>>>
>>>
>>>

RE: *istD overexposure with M50/1.4, but not M50/1.7

[Peter Smekal]

That's what everybody thinks. And it seems to be the only reasonable
explanation.
Peter

>Sticky aperture on the 1.4?
>
>Nick
>
>-Original Message-----
>From: "Peter Smekal"<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Sent: 29/03/05 14:43:35
>To: "pentax-discuss@pdml.net"
>Subject: *istD overexposure with M50/1.4, but not M50/1.7
>
>This time I only tested two lenses. *istD M mode + the green button.
>Aperture 8 in both cases. Same scene. M50/1.7 works just fine, M50/1.4
>gives totally washed out overexposures. Any clue?
>Peter
>
>
>

RE: RE *istD overexposure with manual lenses

[Peter Smekal]

Yes,
you'r probably on the right track. Its getting gradually worse with smaller
apertures. Mmm... I've never cleaned lens blades ... sounds tricky. The
question is how much Pentax would take for that kind of job.
Peter

>Peter, I just checked this and the aperture gets a lot
>more time to respond when the green button is pushed
>than during actual exposure.
>I'd bet on a sluggish aperture.
>Is it worse at smaller apertures?
>That would be a sure sign.
>
>Don
>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Peter Smekal [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 8:35 AM
>> To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
>> Subject: Re: RE *istD overexposure with manual lenses
>>
>>
>> Jens,
>>
>> its only two of the lenses that behave that way (M28 and M50/1.4). The
>> other work just fine.
>>
>> Peter
>>
>> Nope!
>> >All my old lenses work just fine (A20, A28, M35, M1.7/50, K105, K135,
>> >M4/200, M*300) - even my two Tamron Adaptall lenses work fine).
>> >A possible explanation could be that old Pentax "slow aperture syndrom" -
>> >the lenses stop down to slowly - if the have not been used for a
>> long tim or
>> >been sitting on a camera.  But I guess it would be impossible for ALL of
>> >them to act this way??
>> >You must have a firmware problem!
>> >Jens
>> >
>> >
>> >Jens Bladt
>> >mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> >http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt
>> >
>> >
>> >-Oprindelig meddelelse-
>> >Fra: Peter Smekal [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> >Sendt: 29. marts 2005 14:27
>> >Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
>> >Emne: *istD overexposure with manual lenses
>> >
>> >
>> >Hi folks,
>> >I was trying out some of my K and M lenses on the *istD: 24/2.8, M28/2.8,
>> >35/2.8, M50/1.4, M85/2. I was really looking forward to use some of these
>> >old pearls. The strange thing is that I get very overexposed
>> pictures with
>> >the M50/1.4 and the M28/2.8. I am using the M mode + the green button.
>> >Firmware is updated. Any explanation?
>> >Peter
>>
>>
>>

Re: RE *istD overexposure with manual lenses

[Peter Smekal]

Jens,

its only two of the lenses that behave that way (M28 and M50/1.4). The
other work just fine.

Peter

Nope!
>All my old lenses work just fine (A20, A28, M35, M1.7/50, K105, K135,
>M4/200, M*300) - even my two Tamron Adaptall lenses work fine).
>A possible explanation could be that old Pentax "slow aperture syndrom" -
>the lenses stop down to slowly - if the have not been used for a long tim or
>been sitting on a camera.  But I guess it would be impossible for ALL of
>them to act this way??
>You must have a firmware problem!
>Jens
>
>
>Jens Bladt
>mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt
>
>
>-Oprindelig meddelelse-
>Fra: Peter Smekal [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Sendt: 29. marts 2005 14:27
>Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
>Emne: *istD overexposure with manual lenses
>
>
>Hi folks,
>I was trying out some of my K and M lenses on the *istD: 24/2.8, M28/2.8,
>35/2.8, M50/1.4, M85/2. I was really looking forward to use some of these
>old pearls. The strange thing is that I get very overexposed pictures with
>the M50/1.4 and the M28/2.8. I am using the M mode + the green button.
>Firmware is updated. Any explanation?
>Peter

*istD overexposure with M50/1.4, but not M50/1.7

[Peter Smekal]

This time I only tested two lenses. *istD M mode + the green button.
Aperture 8 in both cases. Same scene. M50/1.7 works just fine, M50/1.4
gives totally washed out overexposures. Any clue?
Peter

RE: *istD overexposure with manual lenses

[Peter Smekal]

Maube, but why don't I have this problem with all the lenses, then?
Peter

>Could it be because with K and M lenses you get center weighted
>metering,
>compared to the matrix metering with the FA and newer?
>
>Antti-Pekka
>
>
>Antti-Pekka Virjonen
>Estera Oy Turku
>
>www.estera.fi
>www.computec.fi
>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Peter Smekal [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> Sent: Tuesday, March 29, 2005 3:27 PM
>> To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
>> Subject: *istD overexposure with manual lenses
>>
>> Hi folks,
>> I was trying out some of my K and M lenses on the *istD: 24/2.8,
>M28/2.8,
>> 35/2.8, M50/1.4, M85/2. I was really looking forward to use some of
>these
>> old pearls. The strange thing is that I get very overexposed pictures
>with
>> the M50/1.4 and the M28/2.8. I am using the M mode + the green button.
>> Firmware is updated. Any explanation?
>> Peter
>>

Re: *istD overexposure with manual lenses

[Peter Smekal]

The test scene is outside, buildings, the sky and few shadows. It really
should be the other way around, i.e. slightly underexposed due to the
relatively bright sky.

Peter

>What are you metering? If your scene includes a lot of shadow area and
>no sky, you'll probably overexpose somewhat.
>Paul
>On Mar 29, 2005, at 7:26 AM, Peter Smekal wrote:
>
>> Hi folks,
>> I was trying out some of my K and M lenses on the *istD: 24/2.8,
>> M28/2.8,
>> 35/2.8, M50/1.4, M85/2. I was really looking forward to use some of
>> these
>> old pearls. The strange thing is that I get very overexposed pictures
>> with
>> the M50/1.4 and the M28/2.8. I am using the M mode + the green button.
>> Firmware is updated. Any explanation?
>> Peter
>>
>>

*istD overexposure with manual lenses

[Peter Smekal]

Hi folks,
I was trying out some of my K and M lenses on the *istD: 24/2.8, M28/2.8,
35/2.8, M50/1.4, M85/2. I was really looking forward to use some of these
old pearls. The strange thing is that I get very overexposed pictures with
the M50/1.4 and the M28/2.8. I am using the M mode + the green button.
Firmware is updated. Any explanation?
Peter

Protection foil advice

[Peter Smekal]

Hi folks,
a local store sells Crocfol's LCD-monitor protection foil for the *istD.
However, in order to adjust it on the display you have to dip the foil into
water. Would you recommend to do that? Couldn't some of the water on the
foil penetrate into the camera at the edge of the monitor?
Is this kind of display protection useful at all?
Peter

Re: Another Venue for Enablement

[Peter Smekal]

Thanksfor your help Marco,

sound like the perfect pastime for the Easter holidays!!
Peter

>On Mar 15, 2005, at 11:07 PM, Peter Smekal wrote:
>
>> Hhhmmm ... how did you get registered? ... just curious
>
>Persistence. For those interested in actually registering and bidding,
>the following may be of help.
>
>-Marco
>===
>
>- You do not have to live in Japan to register as a user. Some
>persistent trial and error with a web translator will do the trick.
>
>- Although most auctions specify "Seller will not ship
>internationally," in fact, many will if you ask them politely in
>Japanese (close to 80% of the sellers I ask say yes).
>
>- "Yikes!" you may be thinking, "How do I ask in Japanese?" Well, with
>the help of a Japanese-speaking friend, I created a communication
>construction kit that will handle virtually all of the communications
>necessary to bid, win and negotiate the payment and delivery of an
>item. You can find it here:
>
>http://www.alpert.com/yahoo_auction_kit.html
>
>You'll need to have your browser set up to display Japanese characters
>to
>see it properly.
>
>- Pretty much everyone who says yes will accept an International Postal
>Money Order for payment.
>
>A note on translating the registration pages: Page-based translators
>won't work on pages that require log-in or are generated by scripts.
>(this includes the later pages you will encounter in the auction
>registration process). For those sorts of pages you have to manually
>paste the hunks of text into a text translator. The one I use is here:
>
>http://www.excite.co.jp/world/text/
>
>Paste the Japanese characters into the left hand box, click the bottom
>of the two sets of characters with an arrow in the middle box (that
>selects Japanese to English translation), and click the button with the
>orange border. The translated text will appear in the right hand box.
>
>Also, don't try inputting your data into a page displayed in a page
>translator. Keep two browser windows open: one the original Japanese
>page and the other the translated page. Read from the translated page,
>but enter your data into the original page.
>
>There's a fair amount of trail and error involved (especially when you
>get to the pages where you input an address and other assorted stuff),
>but persistence will pay off.
>
>One thing to keep in mind is that you have to have a credit card # on
>file with them in order to bid. They charge the card about $2.90 a
>month for months in which you make bids. This was supposed to increase
>security for auction participants, but personally I think it was a
>response to Yahoo!'s then-sagging revenues.

Re: Another Venue for Enablement

[Peter Smekal]

Hhhmmm ... how did you get registered? ... just curious
Peter

>So, a few years ago, in the pursuit of a different hobby, I managed,
>through a lot of trial-and-error, to get registered on Yahoo! Japan
>Auctions (I speak no Japanese). Shortly after getting my DS I decided
>to see what Pentax stuff was there. Oops! Within a week I had bid on
>and won a beautiful mint black 77mm Limited (it arrived yesterday -
>what a gorgeous lens). Anyway, in the spirit of sharing, I thought I 'd
>provide links to the Pentax lens listings for anyone interested in
>seeing what's available and what's considered valuable there (forgive
>me if this is already common knowledge).
>
>Text list:
>
>http://list3.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/2084044794-category-leaf.html
>
>With thumbnail pics:
>
>http://list3.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/2084044794-category-leaf.html?
>f=&alocale=0jp&mode=1
>
>Camera and accessories:
>
>http://list3.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/2084044787-category-leaf.html?
>f=&alocale=0jp&mode=1
>
>Enjoy! (heh, heh, heh...)
>
>-Marco

Re: Flexhoods for Pentax? (was: FA 31/1.8 Limited Enabled)

[Peter Smekal]

Look here:
http://www.flexhood.com/

Peter

>What's a flexhood?
>
>Thanks
>
>Frantisek

Flexhoods for Pentax? (was: FA 31/1.8 Limited Enabled)

[Peter Smekal]

>And is really only designed to complement a full 35mm frame, integrated hoods
>on 35mm full frame lenses aren't really suitable for use with APS sized
>sensors.
>
>http://www.flexhood.com/
>
>
>Rob Studdert

That's bad news for all of us who want to use some of the "old" lenses on
the *istD. What about the A15/3.5 with its integrated hood for instance.
There is not even a flexhood for Pentax.
Peter

Re: Firmware updating

[Peter Smekal]

Rob Studdert wrote:

>... however a corrupt file could be a problem if the camera isn't smart enough
>to verify the file before updating its ROM ...

How common is that kind of problem? Does it depend on where the update is
downloaded from?

Peter

Re: Firmware updating

[Peter Smekal]

Thanks for the advice Keith,
it seems to be a good idea to use an AC-adapter then, and not just a sales
argument from Pentax.
Peter

Peter Smekal wrote:
> > Pentax recommends to use the AC adapter K-AC10 when updating Firmware to
> > the *istD. Is that really necessary? Would new CR-V3 lithium batteries be
> > enough? Any other advice what to think about when updating is welcome
> > Peter
>
>Hi Peter!
>Let me step in where I don't necessarily belong...
>I don't own a *istD, but I am familiar with the use of AC adapters to
>save battery life.
>
>I do have a digital camera that has a very short internal capacitor
>charge-holding life, and it will lose the date and time settings while
>you change the batteries. So, I hook up the AC adapter while doing this
>job. That works.
>
>Secondly, I have an otherwise normal digital camera (another brand and
>model) that either 1) depletes the internal battery during the course of
>uploading the memory card's contents to the computer (5 minutes!) or 2)
>falsely tells me the battery is depleted.
>
>Since I don't know which it is, all I know is that I hate to recharge
>the battery every time I upload some memory card images to my computer!
>In this instance, I find that if I first take the battery out of the
>camera, and attach the AC cord for power, the battery stays charged and
>I avoid that "depletion" conundrum.
>
>All of which leads to the advise I'm about to give.
>Updating firmware is a critical operation. It has to be done right, or
>you stand a chance of messing up the camera's internal computer, and you
>might even make it inoperative from then on!
>This is why some manufacturers will not give out instructions to camera
>owners to upgrade their firmware themselves.
>
>Part two of this advise is, if you depend on the camera's internal
>battery to provide the power source during this firmware upgrade, and
>the battery runs out of sufficient power to finish the job, what will
>you do then? Will a partial firmware installation be the same as an
>improperly done installation, where you make a mistake or two?
>Either way, you take a chance that something bad might happen to your
>camera.
>I say don't take a chance, and do attach your AC power line to the
>camera, and assure you have an uninterrupted firmware installation.
>
>That way, if something does go wrong with the installation, you can't
>blame it on bad or depleted batteries!  
>
>keith whaley

Re: Firmware updating

[Peter Smekal]

The text-file that comes together with the updating-file says it would take
approximately 90 seconds to complete update. On a Mac that is.

Peter
>
>
>> Pentax recommends to use the AC adapter K-AC10 when updating
>> Firmware to
>> the *istD. Is that really necessary? Would new CR-V3 lithium
>> batteries be
>> enough? Any other advice what to think about when updating is
>> welcome
>
>Just make sure the batteries are reasonably fresh before starting the
>upgrade.
>It takes less that 5 minutes to complete, so you need enough battery
>power to reliably run the camera (including the screen) for that
>length of time.
>
>William Robb

Firmware updating

[Peter Smekal]

Pentax recommends to use the AC adapter K-AC10 when updating Firmware to
the *istD. Is that really necessary? Would new CR-V3 lithium batteries be
enough? Any other advice what to think about when updating is welcome
Peter

Re: Screen protection

[Peter Smekal]

On eBay they constantly sell Crocfol. Would that be of comparable quality?
Peter

>Peter,
>
>On my *istD I use Hoodskins by Hoodman. They are self sticking covers
>that protect from scratching. I have heard that the Pro SLR Cap also by
>Hoodman is a good product (I haven't used it yet but intend to). It is a
>plastic cover that sticks to the body and protects against knocks to the
>screen as well. Both can be had at B&H and other online dealers.
>
>Larry
>
>>In case you use LCD-monitor protection foil on your digital, is their any
>>brand you recommend?
>>Thanks
>>Peter
>>

Screen protection

[Peter Smekal]

In case you use LCD-monitor protection foil on your digital, is their any
brand you recommend?
Thanks
Peter

Re: RE: French on-line dealers

[Peter Smekal]

Well, just admit it ... nobody knows anyting about it! To quote your president:
"France enjoys a rich history, a picturesque and varied landscape and a
temperate climate. In short, it would be a very nice country if French
people didn't inhabit it, and it weren't still radioactive from all the
nuclear tests they run..  The best thing that can be said for it is that it
is not Spain. "
Peter

Re: RE: French on-line dealers

[Peter Smekal]

Utterly correct, but ... let's say Technikdirekt (Germany) or B&H sell
cameras, lenses, cases, tripods, studio gear, flash equipment, memory
cards, editing gear, software ... What about a French equivalent?

Peter

>Sure, but there's lots of different kinds of photo "stuff."

Re: RE: French on-line dealers

[Peter Smekal]

Thank you John, for your Gallic response, in between bottles of Beaujolais.
May I congratulate you on your choice of interpreter.
Peter

>As this is a photographic list, a reasonable assumption would be
>photographic equipment.  Of course, the words "dealer" and "stuff" might
>refer to something very different, though I doubt it.
>
>John
>
>On Sat, 5 Feb 2005 09:11:51 -0800, Shel Belinkoff
><[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>
>> "Stuff" encompasses a very large group of "things."  What kind of stuff?
>>
>> Shel
>>
>>
>>
>>> From: Peter Smekal
>>>
>>> Has anyone any experience of ordering stuff on-line from France. My
>>> impression is that they do not bother answering mail in English. Any
>> dealer
>>> you could recommend?
>>> Peter
>>>
>>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
>
>--
>Using Opera's revolutionary e-mail client: http://www.opera.com/m2/

RE: French on-line dealers

[Peter Smekal]

Well, I thought about Mousse de Saumon et Câpres, Boeuf Bourguignon, a
bottle of Corton des Clos Faiveley 2002, Crêpes aux Poires, and some
Calvados du Pays d'Auge 8 ans d'âge ...
no just kidding, actually a Pentax *istDs 2004.
Peter

French on-line dealers

[Peter Smekal]

Has anyone any experience of ordering stuff on-line from France. My
impression is that they do not bother answering mail in English. Any dealer
you could recommend?
Peter

Re: Ken Rockwell's Mom's Passat

[Peter Smekal]

And what about Steve's Subaru (which used to belong to mom), or Ken's
scooter or Ken's old college crash pad? And where is Barbie?

Ken Rockwell's Mom's Passat

[Peter Smekal]

What do you think: http://www.kenrockwell.com/passat/index.htm
Nice Eh'?
Peter

Re: PESO: Steady scores again

[Peter Smekal]

This guy? Paul, is it a "hackspett"?
Peter, Sweden

>I shot this guy hand held withthe *istD, the A 400/5.6, and the A2XS.
>That's the same FOV as a 1200mm lens on 35mm frame.
>http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3079129&size=lg

Re: *ist DS interface

[Peter Smekal]

Thanks for the clarification!
Peter

*ist DS interface

[Peter Smekal]

According to the specifications on the Pentax website, the *ist DS needs an
USB 2.0 port. If that's correct I couldn't connect it to my almost 2 year
old iMac, which has USB 1.5.8 ports. In that case I would have to buy a new
computer too, when buying the *ist DS. What a splendid digital world!
Or have I got it wrong?

Peter, Sweden

D lenses on film cameras

[Peter Smekal]

Old Pentax lenses can be used on the *ist D/DS. What about the other way
around? Could the DA 14/2.8 be an alternative to the A 15/3.5 (on film
cameras)?
Peter, Sweden

D lenses on film cameras

[Peter Smekal]

Old Pentax lenses can be used on the *ist D/DS. What about the other way
around? Could the DA 14/2.8 be an alternative to the A 15/3.5 (on film
cameras)?
Peter, Sweden
2nd attempt to post

Re: *istD-flaws

[Peter Smekal]

Graywolf wrote
"the istDS fixes that notorious lenses falling off
>problem of the istD"
... huuh ... what was that?
Peter

Re: *istD-flaws

[Peter Smekal]

Another argument not to get the *ist D blown into the wind ...gggrrr ...
thank you guys ... :-)
Peter

RE: *istD-flaws

[Peter Smekal]

Here's the link, just in case:
http://luminous-landscape.com/reviews/cameras/pentax-istd.shtml

*istD-flaws

[Peter Smekal]

A Luminous Landscape review from 2003 maintains the following:

"Regrettably Pentax has missed the mark with the *ist D ... they can't
ignore the two serious flaws that I've pointed out ‹ a highly problematic
card compartment and the lack of a histogram and highlight alert in
post-exposure review mode. ... The latter can probably be fixed with a
firmware upgrade. The CF card eject problem likely needs a body redesign"

Has Pentax fixed these problems in later-produced bodies or through
firmware upgrades?
Peter Sweden

*istD-flaws

[Peter Smekal]

A Luminous Landscape review from 2003 maintains the following:

"Regrettably Pentax has missed the mark with the *ist D ... they can't
ignore the two serious flaws that I've pointed out ‹ a highly problematic
card compartment and the lack of a histogram and highlight alert in
post-exposure review mode. ... The latter can probably be fixed with a
firmware upgrade. The CF card eject problem likely needs a body redesign"

Has Pentax fixed these problems in later-produced bodies or through
firmware upgrades?

*istD-flaws

[Peter Smekal]

A Luminous Landscape review from 2003 maintains the following:

"Regrettably Pentax has missed the mark with the *ist D ... they can't
ignore ... two serious flaws ‹ a highly problematic card compartment and
the lack of a histogram and highlight alert in post-exposure review mode
(only on subsequent image playback, but not right after taking the shot)
... The latter can probably be fixed with a firmware upgrade. The CF card
eject problem likely needs a body redesign"

Has Pentax fixed these problems in later-produced bodies or through
firmware upgrades?
Peter Sweden

Re: PZ-1p Grip Strap NIB FS

[Peter Smekal]

>I hate using ebay when a captive audience exists here.  For sale, new in
>box PZ-1p grip strap, $55.00 includes shipping.  Several of you have
>purchased fom me before.  Hello, guys.  I'm back.   Mark

Re: ist Ds impressions

[Peter Smekal]

What about image quality? Some claim that the images of the ist D are
rather soft compared to the ist DS.
Peter

>I'm checking out the ist Ds and comparing it to my ist D. Just in case
>anyone is considering both cameras, here are my impressions:
>
>At first glance, the deeper handle seems odd, kind of holding a Canon.
>Although I think it could grow on me, I'm just too used to the ist D.
>
>The display is gorgeous comapred to my ist D. The increase in
>resolution is noticeable. Size too. The font used in the menues seems
>a bit crummy and badly rendered, though.
>
>The side door (for usb, power and remote) is much better than the
>clumsy rubber business of the ist D.
>
>The little joystick is usable, as opposed to the one on the ist D
>(which, as I said already, might as well be painted in, it would make
>little difference.)
>
>Changing settings through the main display and the "fn" button is
>easier than I thought it would be. It's a Pentax after all, ergonomics
>are above average.
>
>Shutter sounds different. Maybe a little bit louder, maybe a little
>bit less smooth or more plasticky. Maybe that's the sound of $400...
>
>Hyper program would be great, but the Av and Tv modes are easy to set
>and use, I don't think that's a big problem.
>
>The 18-55 is what it is, a little consumer zoom. Seems OK as a first
>SLR lens, but I expect my gf will outgrow it at some point.
>
>All in all, it seems like a really nice camera. I'm happy with the
>istD, but I'd probably get an istDs if I were shopping today.
>
>BTW, she's putting black tape on it, she says my istD looks much
>better with it... :-)
>
>j
>
>--
>Juan Buhler
>http://www.jbuhler.com
>blog at http://www.jbuhler.com/blog

Digital wide angle lens

[Peter Smekal]

Has anyone used the K or A 15/3.5 as an ultra-wide lens on the *ist D or
DS? Maybe it's a too 'nose-heavy lens-camera combination' (?)
Peter

Re: Travelling *istD/DS (was:Digital anguish)

[Peter Smekal]

Hi Paul,
interesting to read. This is really new terrain for me. Do you think the
*ist DS is as practical to use and travel with as the D?
Peter

>I get 2000 exposures on my *ist D on one set of lithium batteries --
>four in the battery grip and four in the camera. I've shot in the surf
>in Malibu and standing under a waterfall in La Jolla Canyon. No
>problems yet. I carry 3 1/2 gigs of CF cards, so a day's shooting is
>easily accommodated. I plan to add another 2 gigs soon. I have my
>little i-book in the hotel room and download the cards at night. I
>can't imagine ever traveling without the *istD again.
>Paul
>On Jan 25, 2005, at 3:16 AM, Peter Smekal wrote:
>
>> Well, that was enlightening Jens.
>> It seems to be better after all to stick to film cameras as serious
>> travelling gear.
>> Peter
>>
>>> For travelling (long trips) I'm not shure I'd want to bring a
>>> digital. A few
>>> years back I went to South Africa and didn't even bring my PZ-1. I
>>> brought
>>> my Super A. Mostly because it's light and small - and because of the
>>> crime
>>> rate in S.A. Tree weeks in South Africa and I didn't chaage batteries
>>> even
>>> once.
>>>
>>> If I should travel with the *ist D, I'd make sure to have:
>>> Sufficient Insurance
>>> Vosonic P300 card-reader/hard-drive
>>> Extra batteries for harddrive and camera as well as battery chargers.
>>> That's the big problem with digital - it's very battery consuming.
>>>
>>> And it doesn't handle moisture/wet weather very well. When I lived in
>>> Irealnd, I did a lot of hillwalking, which meant I'd be walking from
>>> 8 AM to
>>> 8 PM - in the wind, sunshine and rain. I'd hate to see my digital
>>> camera
>>> spoiled by moisture. If you are travelling by car it's a different
>>> story, of
>>> course.
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Jens Bladt
>>> mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>> http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt
>>>
>>>
>>> -Oprindelig meddelelse-
>>> Fra: Peter Smekal [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>> Sendt: 23. januar 2005 15:12
>>> Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
>>> Emne: Digital anguish
>>>
>>>
>>> Hi all,
>>> it funny how one can get affected by everyone going digital, and by
>>> all
>>> talk about film being dead, or at least dying. So lately I've been
>>> thinking
>>> about trying to get an *ist D as long as some still are on the
>>> market. It
>>> seems to be not so unlike the PZ-1p/Z-1p with its Hyperprogram which
>>> I like
>>> and use a lot. One never knows what the next Pentax DSLR will look
>>> like,
>>> but probably (?) less like the PZ-1p/Z-1p than the *ist D.
>>> But then again I wonder if the *ist D is that practical when you are
>>> travelling (which is when I'm doing most of my photographing). My LX,
>>> ME
>>> Super and PZ-1p/Z-1p have been rather trustworthy travel companions.
>>> And then I see all the slides, colour and b+w films I've shot during
>>> the
>>> years in different parts of the world, and start to wonder if it
>>> wouldn't
>>> be better to go digital by scanning and work on the best of all those
>>> pics
>>> to begin with.
>>> Well, maybe its just sad to put some great gear into retirement (I'm
>>> pretty
>>> sure once I've managed to get a *ist D I will be toying around with
>>> it most
>>> of the time).
>>> Any advice?
>>> BTW What would you recommend as a good Mac-compatible scanner?
>>> Peter, Sweden
>>
>>
>>

RE: Travelling *istD/DS (was:Digital anguish)

[Peter Smekal]

Well, that was enlightening Jens.
It seems to be better after all to stick to film cameras as serious
travelling gear.
Peter

>For travelling (long trips) I'm not shure I'd want to bring a digital. A few
>years back I went to South Africa and didn't even bring my PZ-1. I brought
>my Super A. Mostly because it's light and small - and because of the crime
>rate in S.A. Tree weeks in South Africa and I didn't chaage batteries even
>once.
>
>If I should travel with the *ist D, I'd make sure to have:
>Sufficient Insurance
>Vosonic P300 card-reader/hard-drive
>Extra batteries for harddrive and camera as well as battery chargers.
>That's the big problem with digital - it's very battery consuming.
>
>And it doesn't handle moisture/wet weather very well. When I lived in
>Irealnd, I did a lot of hillwalking, which meant I'd be walking from 8 AM to
>8 PM - in the wind, sunshine and rain. I'd hate to see my digital camera
>spoiled by moisture. If you are travelling by car it's a different story, of
>course.
>
>
>
>Jens Bladt
>mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt
>
>
>-Oprindelig meddelelse-
>Fra: Peter Smekal [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>Sendt: 23. januar 2005 15:12
>Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
>Emne: Digital anguish
>
>
>Hi all,
>it funny how one can get affected by everyone going digital, and by all
>talk about film being dead, or at least dying. So lately I've been thinking
>about trying to get an *ist D as long as some still are on the market. It
>seems to be not so unlike the PZ-1p/Z-1p with its Hyperprogram which I like
>and use a lot. One never knows what the next Pentax DSLR will look like,
>but probably (?) less like the PZ-1p/Z-1p than the *ist D.
>But then again I wonder if the *ist D is that practical when you are
>travelling (which is when I'm doing most of my photographing). My LX, ME
>Super and PZ-1p/Z-1p have been rather trustworthy travel companions.
>And then I see all the slides, colour and b+w films I've shot during the
>years in different parts of the world, and start to wonder if it wouldn't
>be better to go digital by scanning and work on the best of all those pics
>to begin with.
>Well, maybe its just sad to put some great gear into retirement (I'm pretty
>sure once I've managed to get a *ist D I will be toying around with it most
>of the time).
>Any advice?
>BTW What would you recommend as a good Mac-compatible scanner?
>Peter, Sweden

Re: Camera Lust!

[Peter Smekal]

That's the digital anguish ...
what could you do with  ...
well, I guess there must be some bloody *ist D's out there fore sale ...
as for the bread I'll have some bite in a moment ... and Paul there even
might be a slight rest of julskinka left (I have to admit we still have a
christmas tree)
Peter

>Peter,
>Show us the pics. I would love to see your wife with newly baked bread.
>Seriously. If you filmed it, you ought to post it.
>Paul
>
>
>> Well, what do you say ... my wife has newly-baked bread (is that the word?)
>> with well  ... I guess Swedish (sorry) cheese ... I filmed it ... outside
>> the snow is falling ... deeper.
>>
>> >> I could be wrong, but my understanding is that the "guidelines" (I
>> >> hesitate to call them rules) suggest that it's inappropriate to post
>> >> ongoing eBay auctions of Pentax gear, the operative words being "ongoing"
>> >> and "Pentax".  AFAIK, we are more than welcome to post closed auctions,
>> >> or auctions of non-Pentaxia. Anyone else have any thoughts on this?
>> >
>> >Just my opinion, but I would hope that the "prohibition" would also include
>> >3rd-party lenses with Pentax mounts.
>> >
>> >Fred
>>
>>
>>

Re: ConZoom'er lenses

[Peter Smekal]

well, at least against Denmark!
>
>> ... thats's why we always win in ice hockey!
>> ;-)
>> Peter Sweden
>
>Ummm, I don't think so.
>
>William Robb
>Canada.

Re: PESO:nLet's Bar B Q

[Peter Smekal]

Well Paul, that sounds like a delicious meal ...was it pig or cattle meat?
and then turnips ... that is a delicacy ... in Sweden we have a dish called
"rotmos" which is potatoes and turnips mashed with pork ... a good beer ...
yeah  it is winter meal, making winter acceptable.
Peter

I spent most of yesterday and today finishing about a bathroom remodeling
job. New countertop, two new sinks, two new faucets.
>
>Not much time for photography, but the sun came out today and yesterday's
>snow was quite pretty. I opened the patio doors and snapped my bar-b-q
>grill and outdoor table. We'll hold off on the cookout. Tonight, it's a
>pot roast that's been simmering in red wine, tomatoes, turnips, and onions
>for about five hours. A nice winter meal.
>
>But here's the bar-b-q:
>http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3060408&[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>et
>
>Shot with the *ist D and a lens that has quickly won a place in my most
>favored lsit -- the DA 16-45/4.
>Paul

Re: Digital anguish

[Peter Smekal]

Thanks Rob,
you're probably right ... thanks for a straight answer ... life is going on
at  least, as will the visual arts
Peter
>On 23 Jan 2005 at 15:11, Peter Smekal wrote:
>
>> But then again I wonder if the *ist D
>> is that practical when you are travelling (which is when I'm doing most
>>of my
>> photographing).
>
>More practical from my couple of years experience, and probably a lot less
>costly for me given that I always had films processed before subjecting
>them to
>x-rays between flights.
>
>> My LX, ME Super and PZ-1p/Z-1p have been rather trustworthy
>> travel companions. And then I see all the slides, colour and b+w films
>>I've shot
>> during the years in different parts of the world, and start to wonder if it
>> wouldn't be better to go digital by scanning and work on the best of all
>>those
>> pics to begin with.
>
>I'm all for scanning existing material but it's a laborious process and
>doesn't
>always provide the results you may expect even when the best equipment is
>employed. I have found that I can achieve far better consistency and accuracy
>using a work-flow originating with direct digital capture.
>
>> Well, maybe its just sad to put some great gear into
>> retirement (I'm pretty sure once I've managed to get a *ist D I will be
>>toying
>> around with it most of the time). Any advice?
>
>It is sad to retire perfectly good equipment, I'm feeling similarly about
>some
>old audio visual equipment that will eventually be laid waste as digital
>broadcast services become the norm. However I see these services as of
>dubious
>benefit whereas the switch from film to digital image capture for me has been
>quite advantageous. I suspect once you acquire a DSLR with at least the
>capabilities of the *ist D it will surprisingly rapidly become your primary
>photographic tool.
>
>Cheers,
>
>
>Rob Studdert
>HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA
>Tel +61-2-9554-4110
>UTC(GMT)  +10 Hours
>[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/
>Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998

Re: More Dog Stuff

[Peter Smekal]

Yeah ... this Xmas my brother had a hunting dog that really frightened my
grand-daughter all the time ... coming up under the table  while we were
eating our roe deer  ... so I'm not so sure about that.

>>Woo, woo! WTG (way to go)!
>
>>Boy, I want a dog.
>
>>Marnie aka Doe :-(  Not possible right now.
>=
>Of course, I am not sure what breed. I am not dog-conversant. I had a cocker
>spaniel mutt when I was a kid and he only lasted about a year before he got
>hit by a car. No dogs since. (I think I'm over it now.)
>
>Thinking ahead... I was thinking border collie -- right size, smart. I like
>smart. But a dog-conversant friend told me they are fairly high maintenance
>since they get bored easily. So if you can't find some way to work them
>(rescue
>or something) they can be hyperactive. Or maybe hyperactive all the time,
>since
>they aren't really working if they are a pet.
>
>Oh, well, a long way off (getting a dog).
>
>Marnie aka Doe  (I wouldn't mind a dog thread, rather than a coffee thread.
>Hehehehe.)

Re: Camera Lust!

[Peter Smekal]

Well, what do you say ... my wife has newly-baked bread (is that the word?)
with well  ... I guess Swedish (sorry) cheese ... I filmed it ... outside
the snow is falling ... deeper.

>> I could be wrong, but my understanding is that the "guidelines" (I
>> hesitate to call them rules) suggest that it's inappropriate to post
>> ongoing eBay auctions of Pentax gear, the operative words being "ongoing"
>> and "Pentax".  AFAIK, we are more than welcome to post closed auctions,
>> or auctions of non-Pentaxia. Anyone else have any thoughts on this?
>
>Just my opinion, but I would hope that the "prohibition" would also include
>3rd-party lenses with Pentax mounts.
>
>Fred

Re: MZ-S: what is a good price ?

[Peter Smekal]

Well  yeah I know, and all the goood leses ... what  DO YOU think? I think
the zip is be the best so far ... almost if not better than the MZ-S which
well ... you know keep the zip and wait for the *ist!

>Well I already own quite a few bodies (at least for an amateur, I
>really do not have much experience) and I really dunno if I should
>spend money on an MZ-S.
>
>I use (some are own by my brother but as he do not use them anyway...)
>
>P30t
>Z1 (not -p)
>Super-A + MotorA
>KX
>
>Is a fifth one really worth it? Of course it would give me nearly up
>to date AF, advanced flash functions and such. I think it depends on
>price. After all, is the price is surprisingly good and I do not
>really need it, I'm sure some PDMLers would be interested :)
>
>An IST-Ds is 1000 Euros without lens here. And I'm sure in a year I'll
>want to upgrade to the  latest digital Pentax. The MZ-S is the best
>Pentax film body, period.
>
>Mmm really, I dunno.
>
>--
>Thibouille

Re: Digital anguish

[Peter Smekal]

Well, thanks for a constructive-minded answer very much!!
Peter, Sweden

>In a message dated 1/23/2005 12:59:05 PM Pacific Standard Time,
>[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
>> well, thanks for all your enthralling answers!
>> >BTW What would you recommend as a good Mac-compatible scanner?
>> >Peter, Sweden
>=
>I have the Epson 2400. There are higher models numbers than that now. I
>didn't need a dedicated film scanner. It works fine for me -- although it
>will only
>do four at a time. I have done both negatives and slides and been quite happy
>with the results. Probably Mac compatible. Probably most Epsons are. No idea.
>
>With a DSLR now, I don't scan anymore.
>
>Marnie aka Doe

Re: ConZoom'er lenses

[Peter Smekal]

Well Jens, we knew that ... thats's why we always win in ice hockey!
;-)
Peter Sweden

>I've been testing my consumer zooms today.
>Pentax-F 4-5.6/35-80mm (AF)
>Tamron 3.5-5.6/28-80mm (AF)
>Tokina 2.8-4.3/28-70mm, Aspherical (MF)
>
>And the winner is...
>The Pentax lens is the best, at least at medium to long focal lengths
>The Tokina is the best at short focal lengths
>The Tamron lens performs pretty poorly at any focal length
>
>Have a look for your selves:
>http://gallery37564.fotopic.net/p11054077.html
>Please note that the images shown are crops. The first sections (35mm) is
>apr. 1/4 - 1/3 of the frame.
>No editing, like sharpening or anything but "Autolevels".
>
>Jens Bladt
>mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt

Re: PAW: Lay-Z-Boy

[Peter Smekal]

NO ... I think the new breafast box was much nicer than the old islandic
way to throw it all away
>
>The old beat up recliner was either being aired out or thrown away.
>I do believe the latter rather than the former :)
>
>Cheers
>Dave

Re: OT: Let it Snow, Let it Snow, Let it Snow

[Peter Smekal]

Tamron makes a pretty good 350/5.6 that's only about 3 inches long
>Glad you got home alright Bob.
>
>Down here in Boone where they think they have bad winters we got freezing
>drizzle Friday, 2 inchs yesterday and the sun is out today but it was 5F
>at 6am
>and up to nearly 10 now.
>
>--Not real bad by the standards of a guy that grew up in Detroit, and has
>lived
>in places like Denver, and Topeka Kansas (by the time that suff blows down
>there
>from Wheatfield Willy's back yard it has picked up some real cold (-40 wasn't
>unusual when I was stationed there).--
>
>Now this was such bad weather that a guy across the parking lot wouldn't even
>come out to shut off his car alarm which has been going off about every half
>hour or so since 6pm yesterday. The horn is getting pretty soft by now. I
>just
>hope he asks me for a jump when he has to go to work tomorrow (hee, hee).
>
>graywolf
>http://www.graywolfphoto.com
>"Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof"
>
>
>--
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>Version: 7.0.300 / Virus Database: 265.7.2 - Release Date: 1/21/2005

Re: Instant Chimping - Do You Do It?

[Peter Smekal]

Yes, I THINK he's the great hamster!
LOL!
>
>Hail Cesar!
>
>graywolf
>http://www.graywolfphoto.com
>"Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof"
>---
>
>
>Cesar wrote:
>> Cotty wrote:
>>
>>> On 11/1/05, Cesar, discombobulated, unleashed:
>>>
>>>
>>>
>> I am definitely showing up in England this year.  I hope to be
>> laden with film cameras.
>>
>>
>
> Whoa! I'll inform Buckingham Palace right away!
>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
 Hmmm, just how am I supposed to take that ? :-D

 You will have to translate for me though,

>>>
>>>
>>> Well, it's naturally a state occasion so they'll want to get the gee-
>>> gee's out for starters, and then there's all that trooping of the guard
>>> and so on. Better book a banquet hall for what? 300 ?
>>>
>>> Hey it's a big deal when Cesar's in town!
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>>
>>> Cheers,
>>>  Cotty
>>>
>>>
>>> ___/\__
>>> ||   (O)   | People, Places, Pastiche
>>> ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com
>>> _
>>>
>>>
>>
>> I just hope you don't cheer when I leave ;-)
>>
>> César
>> Panama City, Florida
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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Re: British Columbia

[Peter Smekal]

yes, well ...  thanks, German channel ZDF shows a very nice Inga Lindstrom
film ... the music is Swedish and it is very romantic ... and it might be
shot from helicopter.
>The INHD2 channel is currently showing "Aerial British Columbia".  It is
>filmed from a helicopter with very little narration, but some fine music.
>I'm envious of those of you who live in that area, it looks to be absolutely
>beautiful, and full of photo ops.
>
>Bill

Re: MZ-S: what is a good price ?

[Peter Smekal]

but what about colour. Z-1p is ... well .. nicer
>
>There again, size (within reason) was never a primary factor for me.
>Most of the time the camera will be stuck on the back of large, heavy
>glass; at least an 80-200/2.8, and usually something even larger.

Re: More Dog Stuff

[Peter Smekal]

Well, thanks  Karbon's Solom Vow!!
>Congratulations. I hope she appreciates it.
>Paul
>
>
>> A small celebration in Regina.
>> I put a title on Leica this morning.
>>
>> Her official name is now...
>>
>> Karbon's Solom Vow; CD.
>>
>>
>> William Robb
>>

Re: carrying cameras in London

[Peter Smekal]

Yes, i think it would be because of the Norwegian foxes. They are ... well
dangeroues ..  many teeth
>In Norway, apparently you only have to be worried about being shot
>if you are a wolf. . .
>
>-- Original Message --
>From: Jostein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
>Date: Sun, 23 Jan 2005 17:49:41 +0100
>
>>
>>- Original Message -
>>From: "Mark Roberts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>> You don't really need to worry about getting robbed at gunpoint in
>>> London, but in Oxford I believe you should be concerned that
>someone
>>> might shoot you with their Canon :-P
>>
>>Tell me about it...:-)
>>
>>Jostein
>>
>>
>
>
>
>Sent via the KillerWebMail system at stanleypmlaw.com
>
>
>
>

Re: Digital anguish

[Peter Smekal]

well, thanks for all your enthralling answers!
>BTW What would you recommend as a good Mac-compatible scanner?
>Peter, Sweden

Digital anguish

[Peter Smekal]

Hi all,
it funny how one can get affected by everyone going digital, and by all
talk about film being dead, or at least dying. So lately I've been thinking
about trying to get an *ist D as long as some still are on the market. It
seems to be not so unlike the PZ-1p/Z-1p with its Hyperprogram which I like
and use a lot. One never knows what the next Pentax DSLR will look like,
but probably (?) less like the PZ-1p/Z-1p than the *ist D.
But then again I wonder if the *ist D is that practical when you are
travelling (which is when I'm doing most of my photographing). My LX, ME
Super and PZ-1p/Z-1p have been rather trustworthy travel companions.
And then I see all the slides, colour and b+w films I've shot during the
years in different parts of the world, and start to wonder if it wouldn't
be better to go digital by scanning and work on the best of all those pics
to begin with.
Well, maybe its just sad to put some great gear into retirement (I'm pretty
sure once I've managed to get a *ist D I will be toying around with it most
of the time).
Any advice?
BTW What would you recommend as a good Mac-compatible scanner?
Peter, Sweden

Re: *istDS - first thoughts

[Peter Smekal]

Really nice shots, Derby. I like the portrait. BTW did you ever consider
buying the *istD instead?
Peter, Sweden

>Popped up some random thoughts about my first weekend with the *istDS.
>
>http://homepages.ihug.com.au/~derbyc/1st_DS/first_shots.htm
>
>D

RE: Pentax Z-1

[Peter Smekal]

Tom, do you normally use matrix metering or center-weighted averaging as
some others on the list seemed to prefer for better results?
Peter, Sweden
>
>Not knowing how you shoot, I can tell you how I normally shoot with it.
>Almost always in the Hyper Program mode.  One dial controls aperture
>(assuming you're using a lens with an 'A' setting), other dial controls
>shutter.  Meter choices are easy.  EV +/- is easy.  If you don't want to
>change custom settings or do bracketing, that's all there is to it.
>
>I can categorically state that if you run through changing a custom setting
>per the menus and repeat it a couple of times, you'll quickly catch on.
>Within an hour or two this camera will feel like an old friend.
>
>Tom C.
>
>
>
>>From: Kostas Kavoussanakis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>>Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
>>To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
>>Subject: RE: Pentax Z-1
>>Date: Thu, 20 Jan 2005 10:24:58 + (GMT)
>>
>>On Thu, 20 Jan 2005, Trevor Bailey wrote:
>>
>> > knowledgeable list members. I feel that the Z-1 may be more complex to
>> > drive than the Pentax bodies that I currently use. However, it seems
>> > that perseverance may pay off.
>>
>>I think (without owning one) that it needn't be more complex that the
>>other bodies; only if you want to use it to its full potential do you
>>need to worry much.
>>
>>I sit to be corrected,
>>
>>Kostas
>>

Strange

[Peter Smekal]

I've seen a Pentax F-zoom 70-200 4-5.6 lens for sale, but I can't find any
information about it. Bojidars comprehensive site shows a F-zoom 70-210
4-5.6, and a FA-zoom 70-200 4-5.6, but not a F-zoom 70-200. The same for
Stan Halpin's site. Is the F-zoom 70-200 4-5.6 a hoax, or ... has anybody
seen it?
Peter, Sweden

Re: Last minute advice

[Peter Smekal]

Understandable .. but what was the "function" then for all the 28's around?
Wasn't there a time when 28-50-135 was a normal combo for at least advanced
amateur?
Thanks for your input.
Peter, Sweden


>Some folks do not even consider a 28mm to be truely wide angle. I have always
>considered it to be a comprimise between a 24 and 35. Can't aford two lenses?
>Buy the 28. I feel the same way, though not as intensely, about the 100/105mm
>and the 85mm and 135mm.
>
>graywolf
>http://www.graywolfphoto.com
>"Idiot Proof" <==> "Expert Proof"
>---
>
>
>
>
>Peter Smekal wrote:
>> Today my daughter came up with a last minute Christmas wish. She has a MZ5n
>> and M50/1.4 lens and has taken some pretty nice pictures with that. Now she
>> "kind of would like to have a wide angle lens". So, what's daddy going to
>> do .. shops are closing for the holidays in two hours or so .. well, I
>> might give her one of my beloved short primes, either the K24/2.8, which is
>> a little obsolete since I bought Joe's FA24/2, or the M28/2.8. Which one
>> would you consider more "educational", i.e. good for learning wide angle
>> photography. I almost would say the M28, because it's not so extreme, but
>> maybe I only think so because I like that K24 so much ,-)
>> Thanks and have nice holidays all of you!
>> Peter, Sweden
>>
>>
>>
>>
>
>
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Last minute advice

[Peter Smekal]

Today my daughter came up with a last minute Christmas wish. She has a MZ5n
and M50/1.4 lens and has taken some pretty nice pictures with that. Now she
"kind of would like to have a wide angle lens". So, what's daddy going to
do .. shops are closing for the holidays in two hours or so .. well, I
might give her one of my beloved short primes, either the K24/2.8, which is
a little obsolete since I bought Joe's FA24/2, or the M28/2.8. Which one
would you consider more "educational", i.e. good for learning wide angle
photography. I almost would say the M28, because it's not so extreme, but
maybe I only think so because I like that K24 so much ,-)
Thanks and have nice holidays all of you!
Peter, Sweden

Re: PESO - A Walk in the Woods

[Peter Smekal]

Must have been a nice walk, looks like springtime in Sweden, but Merry
Christmas nonetheless!
Peter


>I'm not working today and hey I actually got off my butt and went for a
>walk. A wet and misty morning had given way to a bright but cold
>afternoon - sunset at 4.30pm or thereabouts and the light was kind to me.
>1D with 70-200 on shoulder, K15 and A*85 in pockets. I haven't submitted
>to the coming PUG, so here's a tree or two.
>
>
>
>
>
>
>Cheers,
>  Cotty
>
>
>___/\__
>||   (O)   | People, Places, Pastiche
>||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com
>_

Re: Pocket camera?

[Peter Smekal]

Thanks Frantisek,

would you consider the Ricoh and the Canonet as "pocket cameras"?
Peter
>
>Better would be Ricoh GR1v - even better lens, aperture priority,
>faster, and what's best, normal ergonomic controls - switches for
>everything. Like aperture, flash use, all are controlled by hard
>switches. It even shows the chosen speed in the finder. 28mm lens
>though. More expensive :-(
>
>Or, better yet, get one of the old rangefinders. Canonet QIII with the
>40/1.7 lens is very very good.
>
>Good light!
>   fra

Re: Pocket camera?

[Peter Smekal]

Is that comparable to the Yashica T4super/t5?
Peter

>Pentax:
>Espio Mini , or UC-1
>http://perso.wanadoo.fr/krg/collection/espiomini.htm
>
>Michel

RE: Pocket camera?

[Peter Smekal]

Don, is that the one thats called "mu" or something in Europe?

Peter

>I didn't see your original post but for film it's hard
>to go wrong with an Olympus Stylus Epic.
>Tiny, light and has a top quality, razor sharp lens.
>Also comes in zoom models but the lenses aren't as good,
>or as fast.
>
>Don
>
>> -Original Message-
>> From: Peter Smekal [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 7:28 AM
>> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
>> Subject: Re: Pocket camera?
>>
>>
>> Primarily I was thinking about film. (Is that necrophilia?)
>>
>> Peter
>> >
>> >You didn't say if you were thinking about film or digital.
>> >My pocket camera is an Optio 550. I'd recommend it.
>> >
>> >ERNR
>>
>>
>>

Re: Pocket camera?

[Peter Smekal]

Primarily I was thinking about film. (Is that necrophilia?)

Peter
>
>You didn't say if you were thinking about film or digital.
>My pocket camera is an Optio 550. I'd recommend it.
>
>ERNR

Pocket camera?

[Peter Smekal]

Hi all,
I am thinking about a small (pocket) camera as a christmas present. Any
recommendations? It doesn't necessarily have to be a Pentax though. Built
and optical quality is more important.
Peter, Sweden

pdml@pdml.net

[Peter Smekal]

Hi all,
just wanted to hear your opinion about B&H. Is their service comparable
with KEH's (which I think is very, very good when it comes to reliability,
speed, friendlyness and the like)?
Peter, Sweden

Re: Is Pentax Broken? Is it time for a Eulogy

[Peter Smekal]

What do think, is Pentax "listening" to this list (to get an in-put from
the aficionados?)
Peter, Sweden

>Last month, the Pentax rep was at the Wolf multi-rep show in Dallas. She
>enabled me to side-by-side compare the istD & DS and helped in my deciding
>to go with the D. However, when I went back there this week to thank my
>salesman and make sure that he got his commission (he wasn't there when I
>actually bought it), he said that he's got two more customers waiting for a
>D (back-ordered from Pentax) and still did not have any DSs to display or
>sell.
>
>In my life as a consultant, I would try to explain to my client that this
>type of behavior is quite fine if you are attempting to enter chapter 11
>(reorganization aspect of business bankruptcy) but a really poor way to
>actually make money. Making a good product is only the beginning of being
>successful.
>
>Maybe, this is based on the Pentax history of making a great product (SP)
>that placed them sufficiently ahead of their competition, that the product
>drove sales, and people would willingly wait to obtain it. (Probably lots of
>people on this list weren't even alive when this was true.) The world
>changed, but apparently the Pentax culture never really changed.
>
>We're all members of this list because of distinct affinities toward Pentax.
>We are the core of their quality market, yet I doubt if any of us can
>delineate concisely what Pentax is and what it is trying to become in five
>years. Usually, when your key customers don't know these key attributes,
>it's because you as a company don't know. If you don't know where you are
>and where you're going, how do you choose what to do and where to invest
>your money to get there? There is nothing wrong with a few mistakes on the
>journey, but having an absence of direction decisiveness is a prescription
>for disaster.
>
>So, I guess Pentax has a critical, but curable, disease, which, if they
>don't take action will mean that we'll only be able to buy old inventory or
>used equipment.
>
>Larry in Dallas
>
>
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FA 100/2.8 MACRO problem

[Peter Smekal]

Hi all,

I found a dealer in Germany, who's selling a used FA 100/2.8 MACRO in good
condition. The price is ok because it has (according to the shop) a problem
with the focus range limiter. When the knob is on "FULL" and you focus at
close distance it locks the focus range to the close-distance side. You
have to unmount the lens to have full focus range again. Would you consider
this a serious problem? What could the problem be? Do you think it could be
easily fixed?

Thanks,
Peter Sweden

Re: SV: Next Pentax DSLR?

[Peter Smekal]

Hi Joakim,
>I hope your source is correct, I need a new camera very soon (my old Z1p is
>slowly dying).
What does "slowly dying" mean. Just wondering as I own a Z1p myself.
Peter, Uppsala

Filter question

[Peter Smekal]

Hi all,
my father gave me some photographic odds and ends he isn't using any more.
Among other things a Tiffen Haze-1 filter. It looks clean, but is it a good
one? Is it usefull? What is your general opinion about filters. Some
recommend the use of filters to protect the lenses, others say that its
better not to use filters at all, or only in special situations.

Peter, Sweden

Re: Pentax Samurai

[Peter Smekal]

Well,
I like the attitude, but where is the Meiji?
*PENTAX SAMURAI*

>Hey you guys, just thought I would toss out one my random and rather
>infrequent posts, have fun :o)
>
>Just for starters, so you know what I am talking about, in the movie The
>Last Samurai, Japan is going through its industrial revolution but the
>Samurai think it is a bad idea to have so much technology because everyone
>is forsaking the old traditional values of honor.
>
>Therefore, I think that all of us here on the Pentax discussion list who
>refuse to switch over to the digital world should call ourselves the Pentax
>Samurai, because we still believe in the old ways of true art and honor.  If
>you agree with me I think it would be AWESOME if you put Pentax Samurai at
>the bottom of your emails as a signature.
>
>Just a thought.
>
>rg2
>
>*a day without sunshine is like, you know, night*
>
>*PENTAX SAMURAI*