It Really is XMAS!Pentax 16-45 DA + EF500 DG Super
Well..it really is xmas! Pentax 16-45 DA Sigma EF-500 DG Super PA-PTTL I finally received my new lens and flash, just in time for chrissy. If all goes well, I'll be able to give them a good test run while I am = off work. Anyone that has any tips for use of the flash or lens, please don't = hesitate to reply. I know its always best to learn from your own practice, but any little tips or hints would be great. This is a great forum to belong to, love reading all the input, Q's and = A's everyone submits. Have a wonderful Christmas all! Best wishes Doc
Re: Problem, mirror of A-3 stays up, how to fix?
I'm not sure i'm right with that model,i hope it's something simple. Try taking the lens off and gently moving the shutter parts up or down (very gently,only if the want to move) That may be where it is jamming. cheers ron -Original Message- From: josvdh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Saturday, November 01, 2003 11:22 PM Subject: RE: Problem, mirror of A-3 stays up, how to fix? >Thanks for your comments Ron, >If you mean, service I have to pay for, that is not economical in my >opinion. >So the future of this camera is to be repaired by me or to be cannibalised >for spare parts! > >> -Oorspronkelijk bericht- >> Van: Ron Chappel [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Verzonden: Saturday, November 01, 2003 1:43 PM >> Aan: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >> Onderwerp: Re: Problem, mirror of A-3 stays up, how to fix? >> >> >> I've seen this so many times with pentaxes- >> It's a symptom of it needing a service basically >> i THINK.Hopefully i'm wrong >> cheers >> ron >> > > >
Re: Problem, mirror of A-3 stays up, how to fix?
I've seen this so many times with pentaxes- It's a symptom of it needing a service basically i THINK.Hopefully i'm wrong cheers ron From: josvdh <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Saturday, November 01, 2003 10:24 PM Subject: Problem, mirror of A-3 stays up, how to fix? > Dear pentaxians, >This morning I wanted to take a picture with an A-3. >Pressing the button made the mirror flip-up and further.. nothing! >Replacing the two penlights did not help. (The battery check light was okay >anyway) >Gentle push on the mirror does not bring it down. >Any suggestions? > >Thanks in advance, Jos > >
Re: LXist
Enough to have the effect of LXativessorry... -Original Message- From: Larry Levy <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Saturday, November 01, 2003 6:23 AM Subject: Re: LXist >Joe asked: >A flock of LXs? >A herd of LXs? >A gaggle of LXs? >An exaltation of LXs? > >Grammarians on the list, please help. > >>From my being a member of this list for only a relatively short time, the >answer is evident: > >A pride of LXes > >Larry > >
Re: Need a K2DMD manual-- willing to pay--
The motor drive is on: http://www.pentax.com/docstore/index.cfm?show=6 good luck! Ron - Original Message - From: "Tim Engel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2002 3:39 PM Subject: Re: Need a K2DMD manual-- willing to pay-- > Sid, > > I'm also looking for Owner's Manuals for the K2DMD and Motor Drive MD. If > you get more leads/offers than you need, I would appreciate it if you would > forward the extras to me. > > I've got two K2DMD's and motor drives, and no manual. It's not a big deal > since I'm fully familiar with their operation. It would just be "nice" > (after almost 24 years) to have an original manual for the cameras. > > Thanks, > Tim Engel > > > - Original Message - > From: "Sid Barras" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2002 6:52 PM > Subject: Need a K2DMD manual-- willing to pay-- > > > > Hi folks, > > I'd like to acquire said manual for my K2DMD; be it photocopy or > > original- if photocopy, I'd pay the same as if an original. Please reply > > off list. > > Thanks, > > Sid B > > - > > 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 . - 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: yeahoooo! (new MX)
Congratulation Mishka. In fact, I love my MX so much that I have just picked up a mint one from eBay ;-), which now makes a total of 3 - with my original rebuilt by Pentax a few years ago, retired and displayed in my wife's china cabinet. Although the winder lever does turn the light meter off. If something keep hitting the shutter release button, the meter will come on then off. Eventually, the battery would be drain. So always turn the lock level to lock which also turns off the meter ;-). Also, I don't know if you noticed that the shutter cocking is racket type, which means you can crank several times until the film is completely advanced to the next frame. I used to get 1/2 superimposed picture and I couldn't figure why until I realized that the film was not completely advanced :-(. It's a lot lighter than and smaller than your LX, isn't it ;-). As my old MX promotional literature said, you're now the "captain of your own destiny" (picture taking that is ;-). Ron B[ee] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Mishka Sent: Thursday, June 06, 2002 4:09 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: yeah! (new MX) Just picked it up as I got home from work: it was sitting patiently by my door. After my ME-S is gone, I've been looking for a new home for my pancake lens. So I ebayed it last week (together with M50/2), from down under, for $95, including s/h -- the price seemed right :) Looks great -- a very minor dent on the prism; a bit of paint loss on the back hinge; some green stuff (oxidized) on the sync contacts -- but not much, just needs a bit of cleaning; a bright spot here and there, scratches on the baseplate... Definitely not a museum piece, but overall in excellent shape. The shutter is in agreement with my LX (maybe 10% faster at 1s, but that doesn't bother me). The meter was overexposing a bit, and after I changed the screen to the one for LX (SI-20 -- what a ddifference!), it seems to be consistently showing me 1 stop over. But that much I expected anyway, and that not too much of a problem for me. I love the meter is done -- very clever. It took me a minute to realize that the wind lever turns it on and off, just like in N*** manual cameras. Much better then ME-S. Speaking of ME-S, MX is sooo much louder. I hate the shutter speeds wheel. Much too tight to be convenient. Everything else is just about right. All is left to do is to put some film through it... Just couldn't keep the excitement :) Mishka Yahoo! - Official partner of 2002 FIFA World Cup http://fifaworldcup.yahoo.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - 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: is this person on our list?? mail problems.
If you want to check for the KLEZ virus, go to www.symantec.com , you'll find a small program called "fixklez" (about 136 kb unzipped) Good luck, Ron - Original Message - From: "Nick Wright" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, June 04, 2002 6:52 PM Subject: Re: is this person on our list?? mail problems. > Ann, > > It looks like a mail sent by the Klez virus, very very nasty thing. Get rid > of it. > > Nick Wright > > -- > >From: Ann Sanfedele <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >To: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > >Subject: is this person on our list?? mail problems. > >Date: Tue, Jun 4, 2002, 11:00 AM > > > > > I got the below "bounced" in my mailbox as Undeliverable. > > I don't have any addressee in my sent mail to account for > > this. The bounced mail got truncated (fortunately) and I only "opened' > > part 1 text message to get > > this. did not open the doc. > > > > Do I need to worry? I have been worm and virus free which I attribute > > partly to my never > > opening fowards and attachements and partly because I still use Netscape > > 4.6. > > > > annsan > > _ > >>The following mail can't be sent to [EMAIL PROTECTED]: > > > > > >>From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >>To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >>Subject: document.MM > >>The file is the original mail > > > > - > > 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 . - 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 ME and ME super
Sorry, forgot the URL http://robertstech.com/pentax.htm Succes, ROn - 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 ME and ME super
Here you can find the service manuals for ME and ME-Super. Ron - 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: 35-135 lens
I played with the AF version once. The close focusing distance of over 5 ft is too far to get a good effect at the 35mm settings. I have a 35-105mm f/4-5.6F and its close focusing of 4.6 ft. is a problem too. The newer FA zoom focus down to 1.4ft is joyous to use at wide angle setting (though ugly looking ;-). Ron B[ee] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of HARRY BAUGHMAN Sent: Thursday, May 30, 2002 3:35 PM To: pentax Subject: 35-135 lens Some years ago Pentax came out with the SF bodies. There were some lenses released for them. One of them was a 35-135 f3.5-4.5. Was this lens any good? I am thinking about getting it to replace my Tokina 28-105 f3.5-4.5. Any one have some thoughts on this. - 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: Pentax SF-1
Hi James, I'm afraid you're gonna have to go to the library to get any info. Look for June 1989 issue of Modern Photography magazine; there's a lens test for the 28-80. Seems like the test came out very favorably. I have 4 other F series lens and simply love its looks, the colorful lettering, the charcoal color tone of the barrel, almost like a work of art compare to today's ugly looking FA lenses, which I also have but don't love ;-). You didn't ask but SF1 was reviewed in Oct '87 issue of Modern Photography. Ron B[ee] The Pen(tax) Pal -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of James Adams Sent: Thursday, May 23, 2002 2:07 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Pentax SF-1 Sorry to ask this again, but does anyone have any experience of the Pentax SF-1 and Pentax SMC-F 28-80mm f3.5-4.5 AF Macro Zoom? Where can I find info on SMC-F series lenses? James - 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: ProgramA, problem with aperture read mechanism
Hi Petter, You went to Africa with you friend didn't you ;-)? The aperture is *never*, repeat *never* shown in the PentaxA, SuperA, ProgrammedPlus or SuperProgramm body. This was one of the weakest design of the A-series lens (the lack of appropriate contact and info). The aperture is shown only in programmed mode or shutter priority AE (on the bodies that have this function). This was always the reason when it came time for me to divorce one ;-), my Pentax MX won! I'd be more worry that the aperture mechanism stop down properly. If you have another body, use slide film and take picture of the gray card (or a scene ;-) in manual mode and see if the mechanism stop down correctly by comparing slides. Good luck, Ron B[ee] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Petter Jarbo Sent: Tuesday, May 21, 2002 10:38 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: ProgramA, problem with aperture read mechanism Hi! My trustworthy ProgramA is ill. I mounted a thirdparty 2X converter (APK?) and made a wrong move somewhere. The 2X converter got stuck and I had to use some force to get it off (bad idea). I saw that the aperture read mechanism, that is, the lever thats situated to the right in the lens mount if you look at the mount from the front of the camera (please correct me if Im wrong), was bent. I bent it back very gently and everything looked fine. Until now. I can no longer get a correct reading of the aperture. If I, in aperture priority mode, turn the aperture ring, nothing happens to the time. It is as the camera no longer is aware of the aperture and are stuck at the smallest aperture at all times. I do a very gentle bending on the mentioned lever and all is fine for some days/months. And then the problem comes back. I have another camera now, but I would hate to throw away my old beloved backup. Any help would be appreciated. Petter Skene, Sweden - 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: Pentax SF10
Ola, Oscar. Que tal? I used to own a Pentax SF10, my first Pentax AF camera. At the time, I was intrigued by the two-segment metering and PROCES metering (a fancy marketing term for automatic exposure compensation ;-). I didn't like the SF1/SF1n center-weighted *only* metering. I thought the AF was good, the built-in RTF was good. Shutter speed below 1/15 goes blinking orange, but that's fine. Lack of depth-of-field preview didn't bother me as much as I had thought. The PROCES metering can be fooled if the subject isn't in the center, but the memory lock comes in handy for this. Using memory lock or in metered manual, only the central area which is larger than the spot meter area of the PZ-1 is used which I thought was nice (sort of a poorman spot-center weighted metering ;-). I got many, many good well-exposed pictures from the SF10. But the straw that broke the SF10 back for me ;-) was the lack of exposure compensation. Thus, when using flash (RTF or TTL external), it was totally out of control when I need to be in control! It was the reason I finally sold it and use my MF bodies (MX and SuperProgram) for a while. Later got the PZ-1. Ron B[ee] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pentax Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2002 3:41 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Pentax SF10 Hello all. Although I am not new in the list (I have participated a while ago), I introduce myself again. I am photographer semi professional, more art than money. I have used Pentax for several years. PENTAX MZ-50. Now that I have introduced myself I want to ask for an opinion about the Pentax sf10 and which is the current price? Thank you, Oscar Stanchi La Plata, Argentina - 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: ZX5n-MZ3 (wasRe: MZ-Sn petition)
I would be a lot easier to have 1/125 X sync. This way the X can just be marked besides 1/125 and I don't have to twist the dial unsequentially to the 1/100 X. This is exactly how the K2 and K2DMD was designed. Ron B[ee] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Chris Brogden Sent: Friday, May 10, 2002 9:49 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: ZX5n-MZ3 (wasRe: MZ-Sn petition) On Fri, 10 May 2002, gfen wrote: > I just tend to not want to go below 1/100 for fear of shake, and it > would be much easier for me.. but just me, I suppose. :) So you need the MZ-5g, with shutter speeds from 1/100 and up. In that case, they could probably mark them in half-stops on the dial for you. :) chris - 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: ZX5n-MZ3 (wasRe: MZ-Sn petition)
-Original Message- >I haven't heard anything and frankly don't expect to. I guess it's >reasonable to expect an MZ-5n/MZ-3 replacement but then the MZ-5n is a >camera that could stay long in the line-up. Perhaps the main reason for an >upgrade will be compatibility with the new flashes and remote releases. >Pål - I'm hoping that this speculative upgrade would bump up the X sync speed to 1/125 as well as illuminated external LCD panel. The 1/100 reminds me too much of the very original ME. Ron B[ee] - 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: ZX5n-MZ3 (wasRe: MZ-Sn petition)
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of MZ3_fella _ Sent: Friday, May 10, 2002 1:47 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: ZX5n-MZ3 (wasRe: MZ-Sn petition) >The MZ-3 was originally intended for the Japanese domestic market only where >they were going to sell the MZ-5 and the MZ-3, but not the MZ-5N. The -5N >was meant for export. Pentax Corp. in the US made the decision not to sell >the MZ-3 in the US because of the price. This was a sales/marketing >decision. However, because of the number of requests from European >distributors, Pentax Europe added the MZ-3 to their stock assortment - >selling it (initially) as a kit with the 43mm. >Pat - I've always been puzzled by some of Pentax global marketing decision. Why not just simply import MZ-3 into the US when the MZ-5 was going to be replaced. Simpler marketing and production model, one manufacturing line (i.e. why the difference in the shutter). Ron B[ee] - 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 .
Has anyone order/purchase a non-USA Pentax?
Hi, Short of traveling to Europe or Japan, has anyone in the US bought a Pentax camera from a dealer outside the US? Does B&H or Adorama do special order? If so, any specific dealer you would recommend? I'm talking about models that are imported into the US by Pentax Corp. Thanks, Ron B[ee] - 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: Exposure Lock on ME Super?
Hi Shel, The Pentax MX is totally manual, no aperture priority. The exposure is always locked, but it may not be what you want ;-). I've always wondered which is the most often used by photographer and if he/she can pick only one what would it be: AE lock or exposure compensation. Well, at least the AF bodies seem to have both ;-). Ron B[ee] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Shel Belinkoff Sent: Monday, May 06, 2002 7:46 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Exposure Lock on ME Super? Thanks, Chris ... Sounds like a good, quick workaround . So, if I wanted to use a manual focus camera, which Pentax has aperture priority and exposure lock ... besides the MX . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: MZ-S (WAS: how good)
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pål Audun Jensen Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2002 3:51 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MZ-S (WAS: how good) Ron wrote: >o 1/180 flash sync speed - I can't understand how Pentax could go backward > on this! The PZ-1 has a nice 1/250! The reason for the MZ-S max shutter speed of 1/6000s, flash synch of 1/180s and max FPS rate at 2,5 is that Pentax wanted to make a compact camera. In order to make a compact camera Pentax needed to use a compact power source - the CR2 batteries. Faster shutter and faster film transport would have made the life span of the batteries unacceptable; perhaps well below 10 rolls of film on set of batteries. This is the tradeoffs of a compact camera. Pål - Thanks Pal (sorry, I don't have the right font for your name :-() for the explanation. I'm a little slow at calculation; so please bear with me ;-). I follow you so far regarding higher shutter speed using more batter power. But I don't understand how the *flash sync* shutter speed can influence battery usage. When I use ISO 400 film outdoor in my PZ-1 in programmed mode, it is often that a shutter speed of 1/250 or 1/500 is selected. Perhaps the RTF itself uses a lot more battery than the shutter. Please clarify. Thanks, Ron B[ee] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: MZ-S (WAS: how good)
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pål Audun Jensen Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2002 4:00 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: MZ-S (WAS: how good) Ron wrote: >Last but not least, can you tell us which features of the MZ-S got your >sold? Apart from the features mentioned by others, one of the best features on the MZ-S is how well aperture priority and manual mode are integrated. I believe many Pentax users use aperture priority and manual as their main exposure modes because these are the modes common on some of the Pentax most popular models. When I'm in aperture priority mode and want to change the cameras setting I just turn the main dial until I get the desired exposure value; the cameras goes automatically into manual mode. When I want the camera to automatically set shutter speed again I just press the green button on the front of the camera. In addition, all metering modes are available with the turn of a switch. Hence, all modes i want to use are instantly available without the need to scroll through menus. Pål - Ah, Pal, I believe as you do too. I think advance user probably uses Av and Manual mode more often (except those action shooter ;-). I myself prefer to use the HyperProgram of the PZ-1 for quick or snap shooting but switch to HyperManual by setting the aperature ring and set the exposure with IF button. I guess I call this Manual Aperture Priority ;-). I use HyperManual very often. BTW, is there HyperManual in the MZ-S? You're right about having to scroll through the menu on the PZ-1. This is why I only use the two modes mentioned above :-(. Ron B[ee] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: ZX-L and Pentax Metering
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Nitin Garg Sent: Sunday, May 05, 2002 2:09 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: ZX-L and Pentax Metering On Sun, May 05, 2002 at 02:43:51PM -0600, Joseph Tainter wrote: >> Shutterbug describes the ZX-L as a 5n replacement. Peterson's reviews it >> in their current issue and calls it a ZX-7 replacement. Huh? >> >> Of course, it comes only with program metering. No center-weighted or >> spot. >This has been said before and everytime somebody corrected it to the >contrary. It has both center and spot. Well, I've read the manual and it appears that the ZX-L can have multi-segment or spot metering. Worse off, it can only be switched by using the customed function to program the AE lock. This means that when I use AE lock, I can only have multi-segment or spot. Also, there seems to be no way to switch to center-weighted metering unless I use a non FA, F, or A lens, i.e. older M and K lenses! This is bad news for an old center-weighted timer like me :-(. Umm, another control taken away from the user. I suppose the tyro doesn't use or need the various metering modes :-(. I just check the ZX-7 user manual and it appears that there is no metering modes selection at all. Fortunatley, the ZX-5n (and MZ-3?) has all three metering modes, as well as the MZ-S and the good old PZ-1p ;-). Please correct me if I'm wrong. Ron B[ee] - 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: Program Plus Batteries
The Program Plus uses two 1.5V silver-oxide or alkaline button cell or one 3V equv. You should be able to find them in most drug stores. Ron B[ee] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 03, 2002 1:27 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Program Plus Batteries This is from James Adams, whose messages to PDML don't seem to be getting through: Can anyone tell me what batteries I need for the Program Plus. The Ebay seller forgot to re-fit the batteries before shipping it. The Prog. Plus is supposed to be arriving by UPS today. James mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Re[2]: how good
Thank you Bruce for the info you've supplied. First of all, I suggest that we refrain from making remarks about the poster and concentrate on the facts. This will be more helpful to the originator of this thread in helping him/her decide. I'm not writing a review of the MZ-S which is why there's no detail of any positive remarks. I assume the person can find those positive quality he/she likes. I'm only offering my opinion of some of what I considered a negative quality of the MZ-S. Please keep in mind that I'm not an SLR designer :-(. RB> o 1/180 flash sync speed - I can't understand how Pentax could go backward RB> on this! The PZ-1 has a nice 1/250! 1/180 is in nowhere land, like the RB> 1/100 RB> sync that came down all the way from the ME! B> On the one hand you applaud the smaller size and weight and then B> critizice it for making minor concessions to achieve it. The shutter B> determines both top speed and top flash synch. The shutter in the B> PZ-1p is bigger, heavier, louder and more bouncy. What Pentax has B> done is used a refined, quieter, better damped shutter at the expense B> of about 1/2 stop. I have used both and there is really not much B> difference. Perhaps, but please bear in mind that the PZ-1 (same shutter as the PZ-1p) was introduced back in 1991. I sincerely hope that material science and mechanical engineering has advanced a lot in 10 years! RB> o 0.75X viewfinder magnification. I don't understand why less magnification RB> is better. I understand the high eyepoint, etc. When I look through my MX RB> (0.98X magnification) with my 24mm lens, I can really see the perspective RB> effect (near-far, etc.). On my old SuperProgram with 0.82X, it was more RB> difficult but still useable. Same goes for 0.8X of the PZ-1 which I think RB> is at the limit, but 0.86X would be nicer. B> Viewfinders are always a land of compromise. I would love to hear B> from someone with knowledge about what decisions went in to the design B> of this particular finder. Moving from the PZ-1p to the MZ-S has not B> caused me to long for the PZ-1p. In fact, I really didn't notice any B> negative differences. Compromise? Agreed with you 100%. But put yourself in my shoes, I'm coming from a MX with 0.98X magnification ;-). RB> o Still no flash compensation! B> There you are wrong my friend. Pentax changed the nature of flash B> compensation. They now work like Nikon, Canon and Minolta - that is - B> the flash compensation is built into the flash rather than the body. B> The new AF360FGZ has full flash compensation and high speed synch (up B> to 1/6000) to boot. Most uses of fill flash in bright light are for B> portraits - shadow filling and eye catchlights. The MZ-S is an B> improvement over the PZ-1p. Thank you very much for pointing out this info. The 360FGZ is a new flash to me and I don't have much info about it yet. Much obliged. RB> If the MZ-S price tag was $500, perhaps I could live these RB> RB>shortcomings. But at $900, well it's certainly a cause for a pause. RB>So I've been thinking that perhaps I should wait for an "MZ-Sn" and RB>get a lightweight ZX-L (with all its short comings) in the meantime. B> I don't know where you got $900 from. I paid $800 for both of mine. I B> guess the funny thing about your post, is you failed to note any of B> the positives of the MZ-S over the PZ-1p. If nothing about the new B> camera is important, you would do best to stay with what you have. My apology. You're right; the price is $799.95 from B&H. B> Sorry for sounding a little ornery, but your post came across as very B> uninformed and you only compared a few features. Very biased, in my B> opinion. What I can tell you is that the style and philosophy of B> these two cameras are different. In most of the discussions those who B> like the Canon Robo style of interface (spinning dials - all control B> in the body) prefer the PZ-1p. Those who like the more retro B> interface (LX, SuperProgram, ZX-5n) prefer the MZ-S. Relax, Bruce. I wasn't trying to criticize your MZ-S, only offering my opinion. I'm entitled to an opinion, right ;-)? B> You really should try using one to see what you really think. I would, but at $800, I must be a little more cautious at my hard earned dough ;-). When the PZ-1 came out, there was not doubt that it was the SLR I wanted (despite its size and weight at the time). Last but not least, can you tell us which features of the MZ-S got your sold? Remember, some features that you like may be unimportant to others. I certainly like the height of the RTF, 24mm coverage with red-eye reduction. Having the DOFP when the lens is set to A is a big plus. The mirror lock is a big plus. MOre info i
ZX-L question
Does anyone know if the new ZX-L uses a plastic lens mount or metal lens mount? Thanks, Ron B[ee] - 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: Wide angle lenses
Same here Paul. Vice versa, I've found using MF lens on AF body "cognitive dissonance" (LOL, may I borrow this phrase ;-). For example, I was using my SMC Pentax-M 100mm f/2.8 and my Pentax-F 24-50mm f/4 zoom combo for while. After a while, I gave up on using the 100mm because I found it much slower to get focus right than on my old split-image/microprism screen of my ancient MX! Call it the "idiot-light" focusing if you will :-(. Also, those old MF lenses (M or A) annoyingly fail to show the aperture settings in the viewfinder (in aperture priority AE and manual) on the AF bodies :-(, something I've gotten totally spoiled since the MX ;-). Ron B[ee] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 01, 2002 2:53 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Wide angle lenses Optically, the 24/2 wins. But some of us find that using an AF lens on a manual-focus body gives us cognitive dissonance. It just doesn't "feel" right. Taka wrote: Considering the comments on the site you linked, it sounds like the new 24mm f2.0 is the best out of the 24mm lenses. ... [EMAIL PROTECTED] mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - 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: LX screen in MX
Hi Collin, You can also take it in to your local camera store and have the light meter recalibrated. I did it on my chrome MX when I slip in the LX screen and the meter matches the gray card reading exactly (from my new SuperProgram at the time). Ron B[ee] The Pen(tax) Pal I replaced my screen and have found that the meter is off by almost exactly 1 stop. Close enough to simply adjust the ISO to that point and call it "good enough". - 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 .
Need advice - 24/85 or 24/100 combo?
Hi, I have an all manual SLR, the tiny Pentax MX. I've been using my Pentax 35mm f/2 and 100mm f/2.8 combo with great success. This combination amazingly does the job most of the time for all sort of picture taking! Although dubious at first, the 100mm has an amazing reach and yet still leave me far enough from the subject (I can even enlarge and crop to get a *virtual* 135mm or even 200mm range ;-). So as you can see, my camera and I travel extremely light ;-). I do use zoom lens almost exclusively on my PZ-1 body (currently either my SMC Pentax-F 35-105mm or my funky SMC 28-80 FA Taiwanese made.) A few years ago, I started to use my Pentax 24mm f/2.8 as my standard lens more and more. I've recently coupled it with the 100mm. I'm now wondering if the range between 24mm and 100mm might be too far apart, though I haven't used this combo enough to encounter any problem yet. Would the 85mm f/2 makes a better pair for general purpose photography? I'm only afraid that 85mm might be a wee-bit too short? Or perhaps, the 15mm difference isn't something to worry about. Someone suggested a 28mm instead of 24mm. I have a mint Pentax-A 28mm f/2 that I would never part it, but is currently retired in the closet :-(. Years ago, I found it neither fish or fowl when using by itself. I still use it for existing light photo now and then (the last time being in Hearst Castle). Should I reconsider? I'm **not** considering a zoom with this question as I use prime lenses only on my MX. Thanks for your combo advices ;-). Ron B[ee] - 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: Wide Angle lenses
I was faced with these sort of similar question many years ago, Taka. First ask yourself. Do you have an AF body? If not, you do yet one in your future? If so, I'd get an AF lens; it can be use on both bodies. If $$$ is no object, then what the heck, get both MF and AF lenses ;-). There's a subjective feel to the MF focusing ring that you can't get in the AF focusing ring, IMHO. For your Super Program, unless size and weight is unimportant, I'd go with the SMC Pentax-A 24mm f/2.8 if MF lens is what you want. You'll be able to use the lens in programmed and shutter priority mode. I have one that I use on my MX body that I'll be buried with ;-). It's incredibly small and light and fit in my small waste bag. I find myself setting the aperture first with this lens and shutter speed later (i.e. aperture priority AE) anyway since controlling depth is most often what I want. Keeping checking eBay. It took me 10 years to find mine (mint condition) at a photo show (before eBay that is)! Personally, I don't like using zoom on my MF body and all of my zoom goes onto my PZ-1 body. But if you consider a zoom, how about the new 24-90mm? I'm drolling all over one thinking about it ;-). Just one of my 24 opinions, Ron B[ee] The Pen(tax) Pal -- Hi all- What do you all recommend for a good wide-angle lens? The only new lens I can find wider than 28mm that isn't really expensive is the 24mm f2.0 SMCP-FA IF lens that B&H sells for $350. Any experience w/ this lens? I'll be using it on a MF camera (Super A, Super Program), so if the focus ring has a super-short travel, I'm in trouble. Taka - - 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: Winder LX Question
I have an mx winder that has the same lever on the left side, and it is for the film release for rewind. Ron WhitmoreCentral New York[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: OT: autofocus motor
Did the tele-converter have a feed thru for the autofocus, or were you perhaps just turning the af pin against the teleconverter? Just a thought Ron
ZX-5n and accessories for sale
Hi All, I am considering selling my entire ZX-5n rig so that I can get deeper into Digital Photography. Can anyone tell the best way to sell all of the items listed below? I have used eBay in the past, and considered doing so for this package. Should I sell the whole thing as a package deal, or should I piece it out. I know what I paid new for all of this stuff, but what does everyone thing the proper values of each item, or the whole kit, would be? I know everything works great. I just ran a roll of film through it a month ago when my son was born and the results were great. As for scratches or other blemishes, there arent any. In all honesty, I probably have run only about 20-25 rolls through since I bought it. Any ideas on pricing and/or forums to have the best luck selling this rig would be greatly appreciated. ZX-5n Body with the Quartz Date Back Fg AA Battery Grip Pentax Cable Release Tamron 28-80mm Zoom Lens with 58mm UV Filter Tamron 70-300mm Zoom Macro Lens with 58mm UV Filter ProMaster FTD2000 Auto Zoom Flash 58mm Circular Polarizing Filter 58mm Cokin P-series Filter Holder and Grad Blue Filter Set of 3 - 58mm Hoya Close-Up lenses All Original Boxes, Books, Lens Caps, Packing A Camera Bag Thanks, Ron __ Get personalized email addresses from Yahoo! Mail - only $35 a year! http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
