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Re: There, this is for your souvenir,.
Guys, this is Jason aka Rapture. I subscribed back with my other isp mail yesterday as I have not been able to access my ficnet.net pop account for a couple days. I had thought it was the typhoon and the flood over here in Taipei, Taiwan that caused much flooding and affected many companies including my isp which caused it to go down. Today, i got back and received this email from myself, from this address - [EMAIL PROTECTED] I do not know what is wrong but I have mcafee in my pc and it isnt affected as far as I know. Even then when ficnet was still up, it has virus detection and informs me each time an infected exe file is being received. Hinet also automatically deletes the virus file as u can see below. I also do not open any unknown exe file and always delete away shit. I do know the pc stuff and will not ever get myself infected, unless some goon friend does it without me knowing. I will do my investigation over my side and let you guys know of the outcome. Thanks Kelvin for explaining on my behalf, appreciate. Jason Kiew At 12:58 PM 9/18/2001 +0800, you wrote: I blankly received the thing it was a brownish round patch. Selina stood up and whispered into my ears. I stick this on my nipples so that they are not as revealing I don't like to wear bra ... (me either!) and as if she could read my mind, by the way, they are 39CC. and she bit my ear lope before whooshing away and out of the door. I stood there totally stunned. [demime 0.98e removed an attachment of type application/octet-stream which had a name of withdrew.exe] - 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 . Snail: Pobox 56-86, Taipei, Taiwan ROC Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:02-27136283, 02-27699236 HP: 0930636190(Roc), 98322170(Sg) Aren't your pictures worth a Pentax ? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: What the hell was that?
Guys, this is Jason aka Rapture. I subscribed back with my other isp mail yesterday as I have not been able to access my ficnet.net pop account for a couple days. I had thought it was the typhoon and the flood over here in Taipei, Taiwan that caused much flooding and affected many companies including my isp which caused it to go down. Today, i got back and received this email from myself, from this address - [EMAIL PROTECTED] I do not know what is wrong but I have mcafee in my pc and it isnt affected as far as I know. Even then when ficnet was still up, it has virus detection and informs me each time an infected exe file is being received. Hinet also automatically deletes the virus file as u can see below. I also do not open any unknown exe file and always delete away shit. I do know the pc stuff and will not ever get myself infected, unless some goon friend does it without me knowing. I will do my investigation over my side and let you guys know of the outcome. Thanks Kelvin for explaining on my behalf, appreciate. Jason Kiew At 12:58 PM 9/18/2001 +0800, you wrote: I blankly received the thing it was a brownish round patch. Selina stood up and whispered into my ears. I stick this on my nipples so that they are not as revealing I don't like to wear bra ... (me either!) and as if she could read my mind, by the way, they are 39CC. and she bit my ear lope before whooshing away and out of the door. I stood there totally stunned. [demime 0.98e removed an attachment of type application/octet-stream which had a name of withdrew.exe] - 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 . At 08:36 PM 9/18/2001 -0400, you wrote: I just got an e-mail from Rapture. Apparently it was from PDML, but for some reason it didn't get filtered off into my Pentax folder. I wouldn't say it was pornographic, but it did mention breasts and nipples (oh dear!). It certainly didn't have anything to say about Pentaxes or photography or anything of that nature! At the bottom of the e-mail were the words: [demime 0.98e removed an attachment of type application/octet-stream which had a name of withdrew.exe] Anyone get one as well? Anyone know what the heck it was? Not worried, just curious, frank -- The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer - 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 .
There, this is for your souvenir,.
I blankly received the thing it was a brownish round patch. Selina stood up and whispered into my ears. I stick this on my nipples so that they are not as revealing I don't like to wear bra ... (me either!) and as if she could read my mind, by the way, they are 39CC. and she bit my ear lope before whooshing away and out of the door. I stood there totally stunned. [demime 0.98e removed an attachment of type application/octet-stream which had a name of withdrew.exe] - 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: Filters for the SMCP-F Fisheye Zoom 17mm-28mm f/3.5-4.5
Sigma 17-35mm f2.8-4. Not for ya if you like to have filters on them. At most it will take is a UV or remove it for a CPL. With CPL and Lenshood, slight vigetting but I still love the extra 3mm and what i can get for 1/3 the price for a lens comparable to the canon equivalent. My 2 cents, Jason At 03:13 PM 6/9/2001 -0600, you wrote: I'm wanting to get a wide angle zoom for landscapes and other such things and I came across these two lenses. The only thing at the moment that is stopping me is I love to use filters and I like the fisheye affect. Is it possible to get this in one package deal for a zoom? I was just wondering about the SMCP-F Fisheye Zoom 17mm-28mm f/3.5-4.5 and if there is filters that are made for this lens. I am pretty sure that it has no internel filters but perhaps small filters to attach to the back maybe? If any one who owns this lens or who is familiar with it can get back to me I would appreciate the extra information. The other lens I am looking at getting if the filters for the 17mm-28mm can't be done with is the SMCP-FA 20-35mm f/4 AL Is this a favorite for anyone out there in the pdml world? Snail:Pobox 56-86, Taipei, Taiwan ROC Email:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:02-27136283, 02-27699236 HP:0930636190(Roc), 98322170(Sg) Aren't your pictures worth a Pentax ?
Recommendations for Light/Flash Meters
Hi Friends, I would like to hear recommendations from you guys out there on the most suitable light/flash meter for me. I have been using the MZ-7 for about a year and would be upgrading in a month or two with the MZ-S. I mainly do outdoor landscape and portrait shots and occasion still lifes. I do both Slides and B W. I sometimes encounter harsh weather conditions in country i am in and the weather hasnt been good recently. So i decided to get one lightmeter that can last me for years to come. I am not a professional but a serious amateur. There is also a possibility of going further into it. I travel a lot and probably need a light meter. Of course there are reviews and places where i can get more information on light meters but i just need to hear comments from you guys before i commit, why? because this list is one of the best i have seen around. if there is need for me to provide more information for you to comment upon, please let me know. Cheers, Jason Kiew - 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 to the list
Hi Eddie, welcome to the list. I believe there are lurkers from both Malaysia and Singapore but its good to hear from you. I saw your three pics, love them. Good patience there :) I am now in Taiwan and Taiwan seems to import quite a substantial amount of MZ-3 Limited Black body package(with 43mm). Some Shops still have them and seems that no one wants to buy them. I have checked with Cathay Photo and a couple others and they have no stock. And Damn, you have both lenses, envy! Are you gonna get the 31mm Limited also? Should be out in these 2 or 3 months. MZ-S should be out in May over here. Will email you separately once i get more time. Ciaos. Jason At 11:25 AM 4/12/2001 +0700, you wrote: Hi All, I have just subscribe to the list and discovered the images at PUG!! Very nice!! I do mostly macrophotography and dabbled in some UV reflectance images. They can be seen at http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/windows/htmls/index9.htm showing macro shots of palm flowers not fruits as captioned. When I got my LX about 3-4 years ago, I sold off a lot of other equipment to purchase it and did not regret it at all. Since then I acquired the PZ1 SE, the 43mmf1.9, 77mm f1.8 ...I don't know when this acquisition is going to end!! I have heard that MZ3 and the two lenses above now comes in black. Have not seen it yet!! The silver chrome ones complements my PZ1 very well. These lenses are beautiful and sharp!! Regards to all Eddie Snail: Pobox 56-86, Taipei, Taiwan ROC Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:02-27136283, 02-27699236 HP: 0930636190(Roc), 98322170(Sg) Aren't your pictures worth a Pentax ? - 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 .
PUG Gallery Comments [Tom Van Veen Steve Larson]
Tom Van Veen - One Way What caught my eye the first time i saw this picture? The One Way signboard. Next the clouds. And the black thick line. Still unable to figure out what the black thick line is(rooftop?). I am surprise the sky isn't that dark since a red filter was used. However it did made the signboard cryout, and lighten the slopes and the wall. I would like to tell you that I love this picture, the composition, the title, the clouds and the signboard but IMHO i felt that this picture could well be better for another theme. Pardon me but i tend to view the theme and pictures related to it in such a way where i can say Hey, look what nice patterns and textures this picture has captured Steve Larson - Yum! Great idea and creativity. Those chocolates are so inviting, both to the tummy and to the theme. I would even have stop for a second look and admire how they were made and how different each can be. I see that your focus was sharp in the center, pretty shallow depth of field i would say. Since there 5 types of chocolates in the picture, you may want to consider setting a smaller f-stop to make them sharp so that more emphasis can be placed on the pattern and textures. I am also unable to figure out what is the white area on the top center to left picture, and the pinkness in a couple of chocolates in the front. Better DOF would reveal all that to the eye. I believe this shot was taken pretty near to the chocolates as distance affects DOF. Looking at the picture again, it may be possible to have a few compositions from different angle. But I still love the idea and how these chocolates can actually portray the idea of the theme. I admit i am being rather harsh on my critiques but this is what we need to improve. In my most humble opinion. Snail:Pobox 56-86, Taipei, Taiwan ROC Email:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:02-27136283, 02-27699236 HP:0930636190(Roc), 98322170(Sg) Aren't your pictures worth a Pentax ?
RE: Soft focus Neekon
Can someone point me to related urls where i can get direct infomation on the Nikon Soft-Focus filter. At 11:47 AM 3/30/2001 +1000, you wrote: Yes, agreed Paul. Guys, trust me one this...if you want your portraits (or flower studies), to have a uniquely subtle, romantic, ethereal look, this filter is for you. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, 30 March 2001 13:07 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Soft focus Neekon At my local enthusiast's photo store, there's a professional customer who has used Pentax gear for more than a quarter century. He has since augmented his Pentax equipment with other brands/mounts. Anyway, he swears by the Nikon soft-focus filter. He explained to me at length how it differs from a traditional soft-focus lens; unfortunately, I can't recall his explanation, According to this pro, for years that filter was his trade secret for delivering portrait shots with a uniquely pleasing look. Max wrote: God knows what it is that Nikon do to make these filters so expensive, but whatever it is, I think it's worth it. Paul Franklin Stregevsky [EMAIL PROTECTED] W: (703) 834-4648 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Subject: Re: Camera lens balance
At 06:44 PM 3/28/2001 +1000, you wrote: Could someone please enlighten me as to what a FG grip is? Thanks to all of you in the know. :-) Tanya. http://www.pentax.com/products/accessories/accessory.cfm?accessoryType=SLR AA - Battery Pack FG (Powers all ZX cameras) Description: Takes 4 AA batteries. Uses the less expensive and easier to find AA batteries. Advances from 20-200 rolls of 24 exposure film (depending on flash usage), and offers increased balance and handling. (Powers all ZX cameras.) Catalog No.: 37000 AA battery pack FG Snail:Pobox 56-86, Taipei, Taiwan ROC Email:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:02-27136283, 02-27699236 HP:0930636190(Roc), 98322170(Sg) Aren't your pictures worth a Pentax ?
Re: 67mm filter on 49mm lens...?
At 10:29 PM 3/27/2001 -0800, you wrote: No,no,no. You misunderstand. I love all races as I love my own. Other cultures are wonderful and make the world a much better place. I am a white girl anyway, not a white boy. My flatmates are Chinese and Taiwanese, one of my best friends is Chinese, and my ex is Iraqi. I don't know any negros, but if I did I would never judge them based on their skin colour. I just don't like plain black as a colour for cameras, nothing racist intended. Plain white cameras would be boring too. I am the least racist person I know. interesting... ...and whats your email? - 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: SV: Pentax wish list
Dear Santa, please buy a lottery ticket for me. At 10:18 PM 3/25/2001 +0200, you wrote: Hi Did you remember to buy a lotteri ticket? Jens -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]På vegne af Rapture Sendt: 25. marts 2001 20:00 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Re: Pentax wish list --- My Wish List: Dear Santa, please send me the following: Nikon: Super Coolscan 2000 Pentax: SMCP-FA 28-70mm f/2.8 AL Pentax: SMCP-FA 80mm-200mm f/2.8 ED(IF) Pentax: SMCP-FA 200mm f/2.8 (IF) Pentax: SMCP-FA 135mm f/2.8 (IF) Pentax: SMCP-FA 300mm f/2.8 (IF) Pentax: SMCP-FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited Pentax: SMCP-FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited Pentax: SMCP-FA 85mm f/1.4 (IF) Pentax: SMCP-FA 85mm f/2.8 Soft Pentax: SMCP-FA 600mm f/4.0 ED(IF) Pentax: K1000 Sigma: 14mm F2.8 EX Aspherical (HSM) Sigma: APO Macro 180mm F3.5 EX IF HSM Ricoh: GR-1 Leica: Minilux Leica: C1 Leica: M6 TTL Body Leica: R-8 Black Body Contax: N1 Seagull: 4A-107 Pentax: 67II Medium Format SLR Camera Body Pentax: 645N Medium Format Auto Focus Body Hasselblad: 503CW Medium Format Black Body Hasselblad: 5010-CM Black Body Hasselblad: 202-FA Black Body Lowepro: Nature Trekker AW Camera Backpack Minolta: Flash Meter V Sekonic: L-608 Epson: Stylus Photo 2000P Fuji: FinePix S1 Pro --- Snail:Pobox 56-86, Taipei, Taiwan ROC Email:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:02-27136283, 02-27699236 HP:0930636190(Roc), 98322170(Sg) Aren't your pictures worth a Pentax ?
Re: Gear for sale.
argh, no F, FA lenses... At 10:27 PM 3/25/2001 +1000, you wrote: Guys and girls, I have just been contacted by a guy that I recently bought a lens from (it was the SMC-A 50mm/1.7, and was in pristine condition for au $142 on Ebay). He has offered me a number of other items for sale, but as you all know, I cannot afford to be "shopping" at the moment, so I thought that I would post his list here and see if any of you are interested. He is really good to deal with and does COD within Australia. Also says that he is happy to ship overseas. If there is anything that you want or would like to know more about, email me directly and I will put you in touch with him. Here's the list: Pentax MG silver body - $95 cond. 8.5/10 working well Pentax ME silver body with Kinor MC lens 28/2.8 Pentax ME-F silver body with Pentax SMC-M lens 50/2 cond.9.5/10 -$225 Pentax mount Sigma 28-200/3.5-5.6 (latest-lightweight) cond. 9/10 - $195 Pentax SMC-M 28/3.5 very sharp, cond. 9.5/10 with case $125 Pentax SMC-M 50/1.4 near new, very fast - $149 Pentax SMC-A 35-70/3.5-4.5 very compact, size almost standard 50mm lens $195 Pentax KM with Pentax 50/1.4 (serviced at the moment) cond. 8.5/10 $249 Pentax SMC-M 100/4 Macro as new but engaved, $350 Pentax flash AF200S $89 as new with case Pentax flash AF160 $69 as new in orig. box, case, instr. Pentax Winder ME II as new -$95 Just lemme know what you think Tanya. - 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 wish list
--- My Wish List: Dear Santa, please send me the following: Nikon: Super Coolscan 2000 Pentax: SMCP-FA 28-70mm f/2.8 AL Pentax: SMCP-FA 80mm-200mm f/2.8 ED(IF) Pentax: SMCP-FA 200mm f/2.8 (IF) Pentax: SMCP-FA 135mm f/2.8 (IF) Pentax: SMCP-FA 300mm f/2.8 (IF) Pentax: SMCP-FA 43mm f/1.9 Limited Pentax: SMCP-FA 77mm f/1.8 Limited Pentax: SMCP-FA 85mm f/1.4 (IF) Pentax: SMCP-FA 85mm f/2.8 Soft Pentax: SMCP-FA 600mm f/4.0 ED(IF) Pentax: K1000 Sigma: 14mm F2.8 EX Aspherical (HSM) Sigma: APO Macro 180mm F3.5 EX IF HSM Ricoh: GR-1 Leica: Minilux Leica: C1 Leica: M6 TTL Body Leica: R-8 Black Body Contax: N1 Seagull: 4A-107 Pentax: 67II Medium Format SLR Camera Body Pentax: 645N Medium Format Auto Focus Body Hasselblad: 503CW Medium Format Black Body Hasselblad: 5010-CM Black Body Hasselblad: 202-FA Black Body Lowepro: Nature Trekker AW Camera Backpack Minolta: Flash Meter V Sekonic: L-608 Epson: Stylus Photo 2000P Fuji: FinePix S1 Pro --- Snail:Pobox 56-86, Taipei, Taiwan ROC Email:[EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:02-27136283, 02-27699236 HP:0930636190(Roc), 98322170(Sg) Aren't your pictures worth a Pentax ?
Re: FS: Sigma 17-35 EX 1:2.8-4
laughs... someone better beat it! i still am keeping mine since its such a lovely lens... At 02:46 PM 3/24/2001 +, you wrote: Hi list, Firstly, If you read my email, it says I'll stop the auction if anyone is interested (there are advantages to buying privately). Secondly, the lens has come out of the box once for 5 rolls of film (thats not far off New -and is definately proven). Thirdly, If you want to pay tax, go to BH. So, Anyone else, if you want me to beat the price, email me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks, Gwlad From: Alexandre A. P. Suaide Subject: Re: FS: Sigma 17-35 EX 1:2.8-4 Date: Fri, 23 Mar 2001 15:09:55 -0800 -- Hello, BH has the same (NEW) for US$439.00. The initial bid for this auction is US$450.00. Too expensive Alex -- gwlad gwlad wrote: Ive put the following up for sale on ebay also, if anyone is interested (see Sigma 17-35 EX 1:2.8-4 Pentax Mount - 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: Wedding ... GASP !!!
I suggest you make a visit to the place where the wedding reception is to be held. Check the lightnings, how high the ceiling is, how spacious and big area is, etc... It is always good to be prepared and not arrive at a venue and start cracking ones head. IMHO Jason At 10:41 PM 3/20/2001 -0500, you wrote: I've just been informed by the war department that I am to photograph the reception at a wedding on April 7. My plan is to give her the ZX-5n with a 24-50 zoom while I use the PZ-1p with the FA 28-105 and 500FTZ flash, both loaded with Portra 400. Any suggestions/hints would be greatly appreciated. Bill, KG4LOV [EMAIL PROTECTED] Snail: Pobox 56-86, Taipei, Taiwan ROC Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:02-27136283, 02-27699236 HP: 0930636190(Roc), 98322170(Sg) "The love we give away is the only love we keep" - 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: PUG news
Sorry i just got back from a trip, what's the theme? Patterns and Textures? At 12:01 AM 3/21/2001 -0600, you wrote: This is last call for the next gallery. If you are going to submit an image, please do it soon. Also, I am please to announce that Chris Brogden has joined the PUG Enablers team. Chris will be working in the capacity of proofreader. Thanks Bill - 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: Tokina ATX270 28-70/2.8 (Not PRO model) opinion welcomed
I would say this would be the best third party standard zoom around. Solid Built. Sharp. do a search under http://www.photozone.de/ under pentax compatible, f2.8, standard zooms. I still like the AT-X better than the AT-X II. and who said it isnt a Pro Lens? At 06:53 PM 3/8/2001 +0900, you wrote: Hi all, Well, I'm getting another body through auction. (Woo hoo!!) It'll be my first AF body, and come with F35-80/4-5.6. However, I prefer a constant open F value, and came across with the above lens. So, I'd like your frank opinions on this. If anyone has/had this zoom, how does it feel, and how well (or poorly) does it perform? And what is the appropriate price? I've searched KEH for its modest price, but they don't seem to have one in stock. Your opinions/comments will be highly appreciated. Sincerely, Take Ueda, Osaka, Japan [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.tripod.co.jp/hayatama/photo/ Snail: Pobox 56-86, Taipei, Taiwan ROC Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:02-27136283, 02-27699236 HP: 0930636190(Roc), 98322170(Sg) "The love we give away is the only love we keep" - 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: PUG comments Part V
At 01:25 AM 3/2/2001 -0600, you wrote: " Climb It! " by Jason Kiew You know, this shot *does* make me want to climb it. :) The angle is excellent, as was your decision to crop out the sky. I personally would have gone with a smaller aperture to try to squeeze out as much DOF as I could, at least in the foreground. And if you're trying for a symmetrical look, you could work on positioning the handrails more equally. As it is, the right one doesn't quite reach to the bottom of the frame and seems a little tilted. Or maybe it's the stairs that are tilted. The shadows, however, are intriguing and well-documented. Great job! I like the shadows on the left railing and along the bottom of the right railing, too. That telephone pole on the left isn't doing very much for me, and I wonder if that could be removed by using a slightly lower camera position. I'm very impressed with the shadows. For a photo taken in bright sunlight, you did quite well. There's really no glare or hot spots in the shot, other than the house, which looks good the way you have it. Congrats! Thanks for the critique. I was away in Central Taiwan for a 2 day excursion and can't get enough. Basically can't get enough of this country actually. Back to the picture, I had only like 2 minutes before i am overwhelmed by another group of tourist and that place is so crowed(as you can see through the right poles). Did 2 shots of it, one at 17mm, the other at 35mm, so time was not on my side. Part of the telephone wire would still be seen no matter how i move since i did my 2 shots lying down with hands supported on the ground, guess only way is to remove it digitally. I just like the way the shadow to form 3 patterned shape. The sun was on my left, like the 8oclock position, that's how the shadow gets its shape. I would love more sharpness and DOF as you mentioned but in that situation and with people staring at you for lying down in front of the stairs, i think it made me nervous a little. I am just glad i was there. Thanks once again for your comments, appreciate them. Jason Kiew Snail: Pobox 56-86, Taipei, Taiwan ROC Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tel:02-27136283, 02-27699236 HP: 0930636190(Roc), 98322170(Sg) "The love we give away is the only love we keep" - 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: Rapture, do not make this mistake !!!! Not Tokina 28-70mm
At 09:37 PM 2/28/2001 +0100, you wrote: Hello My advice is : DO NOT BUY Tokina: AT-X Pro 270 AF 28-70mm f/2.8 Unless it is a very very good bargain !!! its a discontinued model since replaced by Pro II. Going for NT$7,500 which is about USD$215. What do you think? You can find a much more better lens: SIGMA 28-70mm f/:2.8 EX AF !!! sigma is cheaper purchased brand new, however i believe it isnt as well built as the tokina, weather if it is the Pro or Pro II. Is optical quality that big a difference between the sigma and the tokina? what kinda enhancment is there on the sigma if i may ask? Of course, it is not as well built but the optical quality is much more enhance !!! And Sigma makes lower its price because of a coming up new version. But optically it will be the same ! So you may affort to i thought the sigma is new enough... buy a 50mm f/:1.4 AF or the 135mm f/:2.8 FA !!! If you prefer Tokina, the new 28-80mm f/:2.8 seems to be a better good bargain (Longer range ) no doubt, yes but i dont need to extra focal length in my humble opinion This is the major opinion in France about these 28-70mm f/:2.8 zooms See you thanks! is there any chance u could leave a email? Pentaxclover -- i owe a MZ-7, pentax 28-200mm, tamron 90mm 1:1 macro, sigma 17-35mm, hansa extension tube kenko 2x tc, bw uv and pl, and about 20 filters. will be adding these to my collection in 2 weeks 1. Tokina: AT-X Pro 270 AF 28-70mm f/2.8 2. SIGMA APO 170-500/5-6.3 3. Sigma EX 70-200mm/2.8 APO 4. PENTAX-FA 1:2.8 100mm MACRO(1:1) I promise myself to indulge and pamper myself cheers - 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: Film Questions
Bill, i use Kodak Porta 160VC and Fujicolor NPH 400. The Fuji is good for overcast conditions, both give excellence skin tones, color and grain. Reala can be considered too. Supra and Superia comes next. For black and white, the two pro-oriented chromogenic films, Ilford's XP-2 Super and Kodak's T-Max T400 CN. If NPH is not available, go for the 160VC. At 01:16 AM 3/1/2001 -0600, you wrote: I have a wedding to photograph in a couple of weeks, and once again, the film choices have changed on me. I don't shoot a lot of weddings anymore, and tend to shoot either black and white or chromes, for a variety of reasons. I will be using Kodak film for this, but am undecided about whether Portra or Supra would be the better choice. So, a bit of background about this wedding. I will be doing it completely on 35mm colour negative film. There will be no studio portraiture, we will be going to our local legislative building to do photos amid the marble columns of the Grand Old Lady of the Wascana. When I was doing this sort of stuff years ago, I would use a tripod, hold the flash above the camera and drag the shutter speed down to around a 15th second to allow good fill from the primarily tungsten lights. This imparted a beautiful warm glow to the picture that I found very pleasing. With this in mind, would I be better off with Portra or Supra? I haven't really shot much Portra, and no Supra at all, but I trust Kodak to provide good picture quality no matter which of their films I choose. What sort of differences are there between the two groups? Also, I will be shooting 400 speed to maximize the available light without compromising the shutter speeds over much. Is one or the other noticably less grainy? When I ran my resolution tests two winters ago, I thought the Portra 400 to be surprisingly grainy, much more so than I was expecting. Have they improved it? Is this an area that the Supra is better? I do thank you for any advice you can give. thanks Bill - 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 .
Recommendations
Hi ALL, I would appreciate recommendations on: 1. Good Loupes/Magnifiers 2. Good Lightbox/Panel/Tables 3. Good Slide Viewers/Sorters - 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 .
Your choice for a f/2.8 Zoom
Hi all, this is my first posting in PDML since i joined. I owe a MZ-7 and also has in hand a PZ1P. I am in need of a sharp and good zoom at long focal length. After doing some research, this is the list i narrow down to: [Tokina 828AF PRO 80-200 f2.8] Diagonal Angle of View 30°20'-12°20' Closest Focus Distance from Film Plane 1.8m (5.9ft) Filter Size 77mm Diameter 84mm (3.3) Length 184mm (7.2) Weight 1,350g (47.2oz) Tripod Mount: Not sure [Sigma 70-200 f2.8 EX] Angle of View 34.3º-12.3º Closest Focus Distance from Film Plane: 180/70.9 Filter Size 77mm Diameter 84mm (3.3) Length 183mm (7.2) Weight 1,220g (43oz) Tripod Mount: Not sure [Pentax 80-200 f2.8] Angle of View: 30.5º-12.5º Diaphragm: Fully automatic Minimum Focusing Distance: 1.4m (4.6 ft.) Macro Magnification: 0.19x Filter Size: 77mm Weight: 1,507g (52.7 oz.) w/hood; 1,591g (55.7 oz.) w/tripod mount Tripod Mount: yes All 3 are pretty heavy and @ 77mm. Does the Tokina have a good tc to go along? The sigma has the 1.4x 2x but it seems to be available only for Nikon D mount, anyone uses them on their MZ and ZP? I believe the pentax tc should work with the pentax prime right? Anyidea if black is available for pentax? What is the difference for the price for these 3 lens in your country? What do you think of the focusing speed for that 3? CHeers, Jason
Your Choice of a Zoom f2.8
Hi all, this is my first posting in PDML since i joined. I owe a MZ-7 and also has in hand a PZ1P. I am in need of a sharp and good zoom at long focal length. After doing some research, this is the list i narrow down to: [Tokina 828AF PRO 80-200 f2.8] Diagonal Angle of View 30°20'-12°20' Closest Focus Distance from Film Plane 1.8m (5.9ft) Filter Size 77mm Diameter 84mm (3.3) Length 184mm (7.2) Weight 1,350g (47.2oz) Tripod Mount: Not sure [Sigma 70-200 f2.8 EX] Angle of View 34.3º-12.3º Closest Focus Distance from Film Plane: 180/70.9 Filter Size 77mm Diameter 84mm (3.3) Length 183mm (7.2) Weight 1,220g (43oz) Tripod Mount: Not sure [Pentax 80-200 f2.8] Angle of View: 30.5º-12.5º Diaphragm: Fully automatic Minimum Focusing Distance: 1.4m (4.6 ft.) Macro Magnification: 0.19x Filter Size: 77mm Weight: 1,507g (52.7 oz.) w/hood; 1,591g (55.7 oz.) w/tripod mount Tripod Mount: yes All 3 are pretty heavy and @ 77mm. Does the Tokina have a good tc to go along? The sigma has the 1.4x 2x but it seems to be available only for Nikon D mount, anyone uses them on their MZ and ZP? I believe the pentax tc should work with the pentax prime right? Anyidea if black is available for pentax? What is the difference for the price for these 3 lens in your country? What do you think of the focusing speed for that 3? CHeers, Jason
