Mystery Cable
I have never seen one of these before. Cable looks to be around 10 or 15 feet long - one connector is a 5 pin round similar to Motor Drive A - the other I have nae ken. http://members.aol.com/camdir.mystery.jpg Any ideas? Kind regards Peter
Correct filename now
http://members.aol.com/camdir/mystery.jpg
Re: Cheapest -D on ebay I have ever seen
Rob My sentiments exactly. 'A fool and his money are soon parted'. Well, if two hundred of you haven't already mailed the buyer, I suspect that a further hundred of you will. Kind regards Peter
Re: Cheapest -D on ebay I have ever seen
hmm like slashdotting? Eh? What? Peter
KXmotordrive battery grip question
Folks I have a 'question for seller' that I am currently unable to answer. Here goes: I recently got hold of a Pentax KX Motor Drive camera, and since I'm not familiar with the drive, and info on it's accessories is scarce, I'm not asking the right questions. It seems the two grips, Grip I and Grip II, have a different number of contacts between the grip and the motor. Grip I has two, and Grip II has three contacts. There are no identifying numbers. What's not clear to me is how the battery grip that uses AA batteries, the one you have up for auction, interfaces with the motor. I believe it works with both Motor Drive I and Motor Drive II (confused yet?) So unless you know something that I missed, I don't think there's more you can tell me. Which grip do I have? (Unmissable!) Peter
Re: Watch Data Back LX odd case info
You got me, but unless the case is designed to have the FB-1 FC-1 combination mounted on the camera I see no practical way to use it. (I'm sure someone will point out my error). Peter. You got me. Natch the catalog makes no mention of the viewfinder combo this case might have accepted. Plenty of 'dusty boxes' but no special cases. Also listed fyi: 37147 Back Cover for LX w/Dial data 32520 Soft Case for LX w/ Watch data 33919 Blimp Case for LX or M bodies w/finder winder or Motor Drive Battery pack Bet you're glad now:) Peter
A few more good deals
These arrived today: Crumpler bags: Blunderbus £19@ Nad Sac (!) £3@ Sunpak: Rings for DX8R 49/55/58 £2.50@ Zoom head for 622 £25@ IR Head for 622 £25@ HA-2D Hassy Modules £25@ All inc VAT which can be deducted for outside EEC destinations. Cheers Folks Peter Camera Direct 8 Dorset Street Brighton East Sussex BN2 1WA UK Tel 01273 681129 Fax 01273 681135 http://www.camera-direct.com
Nearly forgot
A pretty nice MX chrome, base has ripples (mm tasty) plus a real MX case. Cheers Peter Camera Direct 8 Dorset Street Brighton East Sussex BN2 1WA UK Tel 01273 681129 Fax 01273 681135 http://www.camera-direct.com
Re: Nearly fogot
In a message dated 19/02/04 16:29:57 GMT Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Put DSLRs in their place, eh? ;-) Yup.
Re: Watch Data Back LX
I always thought it was designed to be used in a laboratory setup, with the camera semi-permanently mounted on a stand for recording purposes. Quite possibly, but then ask yourself why did they make a special case for LX and watch data? Catalog number 32522. I may have one in a dusty box somewhere at the back of the shop Kind regards Peter Camera Direct 8 Dorset Street Brighton East Sussex BN2 1WA UK Tel 01273 681129 Fax 01273 681135 http://www.camera-direct.com
Re: Pentax DSLR ? Less or More ?
would think any source within Japan unless it was direct from inside the Pentax boardroom would be suspect, these people are better at keeping secrets than most governments. Japanese most popular word is 'tabun' - maybe. Cheers kameraya shacho Peter
Re: A few more good deals
Rob. When is a scrote not a nad sac? Answers on a postcard please. Peter
Re: pentax-discuss-d Digest V04 #315
"To be fair, it is pretty hard to stabilize 800mm, no matter what is (Bbehind it. (BFor myself, I wouldn't use a metal tripod at all for that much focal (Blength." (B (BFolks. If I can locate it, I will show you a shot taken with the Nikon 800mm F5.6 on a (Bmonopod. Lubbly jubbly. (B (BPeter (B (B (B-- (BCAMERA DIRECT (B8 DORSET STREET (BBRIGHTON (BEAST SUSSEX (BBN2 1WA (BUK (BTEL 44 1273 681129 (BFAX 44 1273 681135 (Bhttp://www.camera-direct.com
Re: OT Not sure about this one
"I'm one of the ones that doesn't particularly like this shot. Why? (B Because the cyclist is a blurred double image. (B (BAnother option may be to pan and use flash with a rear curtain sync (B (BKevin" (B (BAnother one of my specialties. Wanna see? (B (B (B-- (BCAMERA DIRECT (B8 DORSET STREET (BBRIGHTON (BEAST SUSSEX (BBN2 1WA (BUK (BTEL 44 1273 681129 (BFAX 44 1273 681135 (Bhttp://www.camera-direct.com
Re: pentax-discuss-d Digest V04 #315
Indeed - the Beattie tweezers are truly "hopeless" - g. (B (B Then get yourself a proper fine pair of metal tweezers. Eyebrow (B pluckers work too. (B (BOr, if you get hold of one of the Pentax tweezers - at least the (Bones that come with the LX and MX screens are quite good. (B (BI believe I may have an empty screen box somewhere with a tweezer still in place. (BYours for the cost of the postage. (B (BPeter (B (B (B-- (BCAMERA DIRECT (B8 DORSET STREET (BBRIGHTON (BEAST SUSSEX (BBN2 1WA (BUK (BTEL 44 1273 681129 (BFAX 44 1273 681135 (Bhttp://www.camera-direct.com
Flash Brackets
Folks. I have come into possession of a bunch of Sunpak 6x6 flash brackets. As you may know, Sunpak and Pentax are interchangeable as regards the majority of the generic flash accessories. These are new and boxed. Listed at Adorama $27.95@ UK PDMLers £9.99@ + £2 recorded delivery European PDMLers £9.99@ + £3 air uninsured US/Canada PDMLers £8.51 (no VAT)@ + £4 air uninsured NZ/Australia/Far East £8.51@ +£5 air uninsured Also one only Sunpak clamp (same as AF400T clamp) £6 inc VAT no extra to post with a bracket. No VAT outside EEC. Kind regards from sunny Brighton Peter Camera Direct 8 Dorset Street Brighton East Sussex BN2 1WA UK Tel 01273 681129 Fax 01273 681135 http://www.camera-direct.com
For sale Friday
Folks I have few bits available on ebay and so should promote them here, I believe. ME2 Winder Mint- 100mm F4 Dental macro 'A' series Some new 6x7 body caps An LX box! Some other bits A couple of interesting flashes: Cokin Creative Flash Sunpak 120J Bare Bulb kit http://www.stores.ebay.co.uk/cameradirectbrightonest1998/plistings/list/all/de pt4/index.html?dir=1col=4sotimedisplay=2 Kind regards from sunny Brighton Peter Camera Direct 8 Dorset Street Brighton East Sussex BN2 1WA UK Tel 01273 681129 Fax 01273 681135 http://www.camera-direct.com
Re: For sale Friday
A couple of interesting flashes: Cokin Creative Flash Sunpak 120J Bare Bulb kit Have any of you ever used a bare bulb strobe? I know Greywolf has a Norman, but that doesn't count. I once had a Vivitar 5600 with bare bulb head, was obsessed with the idea of fill-in for ultrawides, but never got down dirty with it. Besides, iirc, the Vivitar's output was puny. Coitty, no I am not looking for any kind of digital at the moment. Cheers Peter
New Year goodie bag
I inadvertently managed to receive some 6x7 body caps (4). I don't normally carry 6x7 whatsoever so GBP4 @ posted in UK or GBP5@ anywhere else. Get 'em while they're hot. PP balance transfer preferred or whatever. Peter Camera Direct 8 Dorset Street Brighton East Sussex BN2 1WA UK Tel 01273 681129 Fax 01273 681135 http://www.camera-direct.com
Re: *istD North America Warranty
n way of a comparison, I work at a reasonably small, family-owned camera store where the salespeople (well, most of them, anyway g) have a fair amount of knowledge about cameras and photography. I hate people who buy cameras from places like Costco or Best Buy to save a few bucks (without checking to see if we'd match prices), and then come into our store and expect me to spend an hour showing them how to use their camera. If you want service, buy from the company you plan on bringing the camera back to for servicing. Ok, where did you buy the camera from? This store? Can you bring your receipt in? No? Oh you bought it at Walmart...I se. I can offer you advice and assistance, but since you did not even have the common courtesy to ASK us if we would be your preferred supplier, I will have to charge you the industry standard rate for advice and assistance. Which is $50/hour. OR Here is Walmart's 'customer service' number, best of luck sunshine. Have a wonderful Christmas Peter
Re: PayPal's new policy
and not removed and turned into cold cash. I know a man. Cheers Peter
Re: OT: PayPal alternative
And by the way, if a seller is charging you extra to accept PayPal or a Credit card he is cheating you as it is against the law (not just the credit card company's or PayPal's rules). US laws, sure. In the UK it's legal. But not fantasically attractive to buyers, imho. Personally, I'd embrace it with open arms if I could get a PayPal debit card (US residents only grrr). Have a wonderful weekend. Peter
For Sale Friday
Hello Folks I am selling quite a bit of stuff on commission on eBay. http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=29982item=2965531641 ..amongst others. Kind regards from sunny Brighton Peter
Re: Henry's Camera very annoying
Spivs. Yep I would go along with Chris on this one. Seems Canon are in spiv overdrive, trying to cancel the opposition from first base. All in raise. Don't give them the chance to outdraw you. Sales Person Incentive Voucher. Henrys don't seems to have handled this very sensitively, or their sales personnel are morons. You decide. The bottom line is, the margins for retailers will be very low. So have to shift much product to make up for that. My guess is Pentax' incentives and margins fall below those of Canon. Peter -- CAMERA DIRECT 8 DORSET STREET BRIGHTON EAST SUSSEX BN2 1WA UK TEL 44 1273 681129 FAX 44 1273 681135 http://www.camera-direct.com
Re: Lens compatibility
Has anyone ever reported how long-time Pentax users in Japan reacted to the change that Pentax did with compatibility? It would certainly be interesting to know their reactions. Unfortunately it seems that most of our Japanese listers aren't around these days otherwise it a pretty difficult task. Peter from allegedly Sunny Brighton have any comments? Sorry, I don't read enough Japanese to be able to say. You want a good translation of Asahi Camera (magazine). All I can say is that they were flying out when I sourced the first couple. And I am having problems getting any more at present! Toodle pip! Peter
Re: OT: eBay Plagiarism
Ann. Yes, that's right. Ooops! Well, it might have worked. Cheers Peter
Re: *ist D Survey
September 6th, Japan
OT: Nice bird, nice car
've been shooting all week on a short series about famous motion picture locations in our area and today we were up at Stowe school and gardens in Buckinghamshire. We had a James Bond double (works with Shaun Connery a lot) UK folks might like to hear a younger Sean on 01273 697272. Check it out, I swear they sampled him. Peter
Re: If Pentax were like an automobile company ...
See: http://www.caterham.co.uk/ See:http://www.old-jalopies-I-have-owned.com/rusty-jap.htm
Re: OT: eBay Plagiarism
Don. If you hosted the pix off eBay, the easiest way to do something is change the original pix to something a little different, and change your URL in the auction (possible as long as you have no bids currently). Personally I don't think complaining to eBay is any good; by complaining to the perp you are just tipping him off to your little ruse. When you relocate the URL of your pix, make sure you overtype picture author in a strategic place. I don't generally bother overtyping on used items unless they are considered unusual; used is rarely homogenous and the perp will simply be running the risk of shooting themselves in the foot. Cheers Peter
1000mm K series tripod No Reserve
Peter, I think the consensus is that it is ok to mention your own listings. I think an occasional reminder is also ok, but not an hourly or daily status report on how close the auction is to closing. With thousands of Pentax items on eBay at any time, much of it with questionable provenance from unknown persons, I appreciate knowing when there are items listed by a known source. In which case, folks, this is your one and only warning: http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=2954860123category=4688 I don't employ a gardener, but may be forced to call in an airstrike. I know you won't let me down Kind regards Peter
Top eBay photo searches OT
http://www.ebay.com/newsletter/Photo_information.html#dmiss1 Purely for your edification. Peter
Re: Top eBay photo searches OT
Interesting. I see that Sonly made it into the top brands. Must be an up-and-coming company... :) Aah yes, that would be the search under ' it sonly a Praktica but golly does it take nice pictures - the last time I used it Peter
Only of interest to UK folks and sl OT again hookey stuff
Stolen Fuji Digital apparently all from local burglaries although the police report also notes that the majority of these things are not yet available in the UK.and stranger still all boxed in perfect condition. How odd. F401 # 2HL06032 # 23L04336 #23L04360 F402 #24L09689 #24L09684 F410s with UW housing x2 #32A60149 F601 # 2ML06153 F700 # 33A10396 S5000 # 33L06092/5/6/7 F700 # 33L03574/6/9 A203 # 24A00653/659
Re: Evaluating Photographs
However, one of the most successful musicians of our time could not read a note of music. I'm sure you all know who that was. Errr...Bob Dylan? (A cultural imbecile writes) Peter
Re: UK Street Price of *ist D
In a message dated 17/09/03 18:57:25 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Lets' go for it. Holga on the home page and Nikon/Pentax are both 'other brands'. Chinon, surely. Which brings us neatly to another delicate question Shi-non or Chi-non? Oh Paul Stradivarius, champion of the 3rd part cult lens and underdog camera-maker, where art thou?
Re: Star lenses (was: Re: Reputable dealer?)
As far as I am aware Pentax lenses with * designations mean nothing specific apart from being an indication that they offer premium performance for their class. So are we generally of the opinion that *ist-D is offered by the maker as giving premium performance for its' class? Given that the humble * has been resurrected. Peter
Re: That was fast! or Posting of interesting KEH items?
I know of a K 1000mm f/8 for sale here, including case wooden tripod. Shipping might be a bit of a killer though. Wasn't that one missing something important though? BTW this one will be offered on ebay end of this month if it doesn't sell at Wolverhampton (camera show 28th September). IIRC the tripod comes in at 12kg on it's own.yikes! Peter Peter
Re: UK Street Price of *ist D
It doesn't bother me, but it could be seen as almost an insult to Pentax that they are insignificant compared to Nikon, and it certainly makes it less easy to find for people visiting your homepage. Exactly! Less easy to find, so when you _do_ find it, oh much rejoicing and Pimms all round. Naaah, I know you are right - Fred's been harping on about this for ages. Lets' go for it. Holga on the home page and Nikon/Pentax are both 'other brands'. Cheers Peter
Re: UK Street Price of *ist D
So Park camera is GBP1199.99 = $1920.58 = Eur 1703.32 Anyone knows what our Peter from Sunny Brighton charges? Sorry, I haven't a clue. Eh?? Rob can tell you. Cheers Peter CAMERA DIRECT 8 DORSET STREET BRIGHTON EAST SUSSEX BN2 1WA UK http://www.camera-direct.com TEL 44 1273 681129 FAX 44 1273 681135
Re: *istD works with classic TTL flashes!
So I can use my old flash with the *istD but I'll have to tote an external meter to use my older lenses, strange priorities? :-( _you_ don't need a meter Rob. C'mon, who are you kidding? Out there now, it's 1/500th at F4 off that bit of the wall - sorry old sports pjs tend to measure everything at 1/500th. Cheers Peter
Re: OT: Way OT: Safety Shoes
DMs? Maybe they no longer make the grade Peter
Re: pentax-discuss-d Digest V03 #984
In a message dated 14/09/03 23:56:31 GMT Daylight Time, Frank writes: Looking at it that way, no *ist D has been sold to date - at least not outside of Japan, where someone on this list says a camera store that is out of stock says that they've sold some. Frank. We ordered 4, got two, and sold both of 'em. One to a list member and one to another Pentax nut. I don't anticipate receiving any more until early October, at least. Toodle pip! Peter
Re: when will it be?
Now? Only from my twisted perspective! Peter
Re: some more *ist D samples
It appears to be the poor man's house, hence 8mm required. Guess at a 1 or 2DK. OPeter
Re: Cripple your K M lenses for the Cripple Mount
Any photographer worth his/her salt frankly shouldn't need a hand held meter. Outside, now, 1/250th at F2.8, 100asa. Bright sunny day in England - never more than 1/500th at F8, 100asa. Inside the shop, 1/30th at F2.8, 100asa. Yeah, ok so long exposures and stuff, I'll give you that. Now where's my Nomex suit... Peter
Re: blackout
I know you can develop 35 mm film in urine. Of course the results are not much use since there is no image. There is no equal to this list. Praise the Lord. Probably the first time that the good doctor has caused a guffaw in these quarters. Peter
Re: blackout
You think you've got it tough: According to the 'Daily Express', an English 'newspaper', the whole of the United Kingdom will run out of electricity before Christmas. I have very reasonable prices on batteries, and hamster-operated dynamos. Kind regards Peter
For sale Friday
I am afraid I am becoming tired of this ornament: 1000mm SMC K F8 , case, tripod, best offer over £99. BTW, shipping anywhere is £300. No collection :) Kind regards Peter
Re: For sale Friday
Have you tried eBay? It sells near 1000 US $ over there if I remember well. What's ebay? Only kidding. It's late and I am tired, having shipped over 100 items this week; posted 10 or so NPBs, etc etc etc. Kind regards Peter
Re: LX winder battery trays
While we at it, anyone know of a good place to rebuild LX motor drive NiCad packs [I have one on my MX motor]. Good to see Pentax USA keeping up old traditions. Nicad Services in Poole. About £55 from what I remember. At one time Henry's (Canuck ebay photodealer) had a bunch of LX winder bits?? BTW, a delivery just arrived and we have a few more LX fastener straps if anyone needs 'em; also Eyecup M (several). And more SG60, SC69. Cheers Peter
DA???
I must have blinked: DA? Dodgy *rseh*les? Dubious Ancestry? Dave's Antithesis? Peter
Re: Pentax *istD Swedish prices
How much in coin of the realm? Peter
Re: Nikon help - apologies for OT
Seemed to be a card issue. Not concerned about images per se, more worried that the whole thing wasn't writing to the card. Trying a microdrive this evening. Peter
Nikon help - apologies for OT
Folks. Can you assist? I have here a generally lovely D1H with a tiny image corruption problem. Figured it may have been a card reader problem so copied the images by Olympus E10 to SM - still corrupted. Other SM cards from other cameras are fine. The Fuji 256 card has been formatted in both the E10 and D1H since it may have been shared between the two cameras (same owner). Mail me off list . Cheers Peter
OT request
I am looking for someone in the US who would be willing to accept a package on my behalf, sent from one of those stupid retailers who won't ship outside the US. I can pay shipping back to UK and any incidental expenses. It's something for my car. Kind regards Peter
Re: *ist-D news
In a message dated 29/07/03 18:25:00 GMT Daylight Time, Mark writes: Pentax USA's national sales meeting is next week. Reps will get their *ist-D sales training there. There are RUMOURS about them getting *ist-D samples but they're only rumours, at this point. remarkably clued-up, Mark. D'ya fancy infiltrating the reps' conference, then? Kind regards Peter
Another OT post....
Not being very clued up about His Bushness, can someone advise the names of his 'cousins'? Kind regards Peter
Question for seller
Well, I suppose there are _some_ justifications Hi Could you please let me know why you are selling this item ? and why the price is so low ? Is the silver model flimsier than the Black Model? Would I be correct in saying this is so ?. If not what accounts for this vey good price when 2nd hand MZSs are in great demand.Has it dents or dings etc ? In the words of the great BR if you paid for your education, you should demand a refund Cheers Peter
FAJ 18-35 in stock
First impressions: The lens feels nicely put together although appearance does resemble a lot of the budget eos lenses. The hood has the polarizer cut-out. At first I thought the hood would just drop off but then realised there is a detente at which point it clicks into place. The manual focus ring is not fantastically useable being only 9mm or so deep, however the feel is good with imho just the right degree of stiction. There is no dof scale. Later today I will post a couple of pix. Kind regards Peter CAMERA DIRECT 8 DORSET STREET BRIGHTON EAST SUSSEX BN2 1WA UK http://www.camera-direct.com TEL 44 1273 681129 FAX 44 1273 681135
Re: New toys!
'Of course! It is really not much! Once again, and I will put your name in my killfile ;-)' I should just put it in now if I were you I had a lot of other stuff to buy! Ho hum. Peter -- CAMERA DIRECT 8 DORSET STREET BRIGHTON EAST SUSSEX BN2 1WA UK TEL 44 1273 681129 FAX 44 1273 681135 http://www.camera-direct.com
OT Laptop cooling?
So far I have considered a Zalman NK360? - the flat pad thing with 3 fans, and some PCMCIA slot mounted fan by Titan?? Any opinions or others to consider? Yeah, I could always borrow the bottom half of one of Paul S' racesuits I suppose. Kind regards Peter -- CAMERA DIRECT 8 DORSET STREET BRIGHTON EAST SUSSEX BN2 1WA UK TEL 44 1273 681129 FAX 44 1273 681135 http://www.camera-direct.com
Can someone in the US do me a favor?
I need to obtain some English Language manuals for Fuji S1 and Fuji S2, Nikon D1. The UK distributors want STUPID prices for these things. Since the USA distributors probably will not ship outside the US, I was wondering if someone might devote a few minutes stuck in an automated telephone system to discover how much these things are and if they can get two or three of each. And then post them to me. I have a few bucks kicking around in a PP account. Preferably new manuals, but photocopies would do at a pinch. Cheers Peter
OT Poker
Any of you guys playing? I have an amusing mail that I can share with you off list. Entitled Bad Beat City. Cheers Peter
Re: Online compulsive disorder
In a message dated 09/07/03 21:15:10 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: To give those who may not be familiar with the glories of civilisation, here is an illustration of the part Pimms plays in English life: A couple of weeks ago I spent an evening watching the sun go down behind Richmond Bridge. The pub had the normal run of optics behind the bar, with 1 litre bottles of all the usual stuff. But they had 2 bottles of Pimms on the optics, each of which contained 10 litres of Pimms. Bob. That would be upstream and more than likely Mr. Jagger's local? How convivial. Toodle pip! Peter
LX available
Yes, I know it's not Friday. Just in: LX FA1, with LX dial Data. It has sticky mirror, slightly. Obvious signs of use. With strap fasteners. Version 2. Prism very clean. Since I don't have a spare back, if you want the LX Dial Data only, you will have to supply a back in the deal. As is the whole shebang £190. With mirror fixed and 12 month gtee £275. Dial data - let's haggle! Kind regards Peter
Re: Praising the MX (was Re: On cheerleading)
While there, anybody knows if the N*k*n blimp case would fit an LX (or an MX with motor)? Andre. Since CS15 was designed for F3 + MD4, yes it would accept either. The MX might be a little lost in there. The only problem I can think of is that there is a little flap on the back which lifts up to access the finder. Presumably the distance relationship between this flap and the hole for the lens is a little different with Pentax. Probably less error with the LX? Would you like me to try to find a #33919 LX blimp case when I in Japan? Yikes! The old retail of these was over $200! Kind regards Peter
Re: WANTED
Hi I could never find one on ebay, 'cause it's useless to search for 35 mm: That will give you anything in 35mm photography!!! Any ideas? All teh best Jens I have studiously avoided buying stuff on ebay. It's either too expensive, or too knackered, or possibly both. Apart from my stuff, of course, which is downright lovely:) Looks like I ain't getting any, then. Damn. Toodle pip! Peter
Re: Olympus E-1 in NYT
Check this: http://www.olympusamerica.com/oai_HeadlinesDetails.asp?pressNo=249 From $2,199 to $847.17 (street price)? I don't think so... or maybe this is quite common, and street prices are usually less than half of the list prices? That is body only. The strap is an extra $100. The battery - you can't afford it. Even the instruction book is $50 Sir. It was the New York 'times', right? Peter
Re: Who's buying DSLR's?
From my perspective: A couple of local pjs being harassed into picking something up. (Nikon in both cases since they already have the lenses). A wannabe pj looking to pick up some extra income (Nikon again). An art student from the local University (most likely Nikon again, could be Pentax). A wedding photographer (Fuji this time but you can pronounce it Nikon). My website guy (Olympus now but could be persuaded into the Kodak 14mp thing, or maybe a Fuji/Nikon if the price is right). Just my tuppence ha'penny. Peter
*ist-D 'reviewed' on AP website
In the 'Pentax Forum' section, someone from Dunne Randle has something to say. Kind regards
Friday already??
So I suppose it's ok to say: We have some more of those elusive SG60 screens. Plus SE60, SC69, and Grip A. No LX fastener straps but Clive Evans suggested looking at the Op/Tech series - they have a fastener which looks like it should fit the LX posts - only fits the Op/Tech straps with the fastex buckle but hey, it's a bouncy strap. And everyone needs one of those. Oh, and a couple of new toys: A nice wooden tripod to hold up the 1000mm, so that is now complete again. And a gorgeous 24mm F2.8 A lens. Cheers Peter CAMERA DIRECT 8 DORSET STREET BRIGHTON EAST SUSSEX BN2 1WA UK http://www.camera-direct.com TEL 44 1273 681129 FAX 44 1273 681135
Re: The Myth of the *ist is entry level
on 20 Jun 03 you wrote in pentax.list: smaller than maximum were ever possible using pre A lenses on an *ist. Don't say the last three words too quickly };-) ROTFL! Cheers, Heiko What, the *ist is aimed at winkers? Peter -- CAMERA DIRECT 8 DORSET STREET BRIGHTON EAST SUSSEX BN2 1WA UK TEL 44 1273 681129 FAX 44 1273 681135 http://www.camera-direct.com
Re: Why Pentax *ist (35mm) isn't good?
Alex. The Kenko tubes have the AF 'screwdriver' connection. Plus all the electrical connections. And they are available in PAF. Kind regards Peter
Re: Cost of cameras (WAS Re: Lens Mount Progress)
IMHO, in the overall scheme of things, a Pentax cannot command the same price as a Nikon. When comparing like with like. Unpalatable though that may seem. But look on the bright side - your cameras are going to cost you less so you can spend more on film, beer, and gas. Kind regards Peter CAMERA DIRECT 8 DORSET STREET BRIGHTON EAST SUSSEX BN2 1WA UK http://www.camera-direct.com TEL 44 1273 681129 FAX 44 1273 681135
Re: OT: Jazz Club (was Re: VERY OT - the Eagles-was:unsubscribe
very influential on the early Southern Bavarian jazz/Kylie crossover scene Sharply defined humour, Mr W. Kind regards Peter -- CAMERA DIRECT 8 DORSET STREET BRIGHTON EAST SUSSEX BN2 1WA UK TEL 44 1273 681129 FAX 44 1273 681135 http://www.camera-direct.com
Re: Fun Friday: typo awards
Conjures up images of a buffoonish constable singing Hello, Hello, Hello, what's going on here then? in the style of Gilbert Sullivan or Nessun Dorma - in my airport! by some privatised goon. I've only met Mike twice but I have a vision of Harry Secombe. Breastfed on 'Rommel - Gunner who?' and 'AH my part in his downfall'. Toodle pip! Peter
Toys for grabs
In case you had not noticed, I am selling some shiny Pentax toys on ebay. http://cgi6.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItemsinclude=0userid =shatcho%40aol.comsort=2rows=25since=-1rd=1 Most are lovely, one or two are exceptional, best of all they are all very reasonable. Kind regards Peter
Re: Fun Friday: typo awards
Spike was quite a photographer, on the quiet. I seem to remember a series of ads 's [Nikon/Pentax?] where his comparatively new model had had all of the horrible black paint removed (apparently with a nail file or such) to show the lovely brass underneath. Wonder where it is now? Not in my shop. (Sadly). Now that would be a coup. Or is it a coupe? I do have some of Tim Page's gear here though. A 300mm F2.8 (that looks like it went to the Vietnam conflict). Kind regards Peter
Re: Purchasing Film for Holiday in the UK
Oh, they have a sense of humor all right. I has to do with you bending over stark naked and them running fingers into your body cavities. Tom, yes these are the amateur proctologist plod to whom I was referring. Kind regards Peter
Re: OT Paris pics
Paul Thanks for the link. I tried to pick my favourite, but concluded that they were all my favourite. Kind regards Peter
Re: Purchasing Film for Holiday in the UK
My puerile side often considered some extremely high lead content paint (can't buy it any more can we?) marking out an interesting message on the inside of your hardshell hand baggageanswers on a postcard please Kind regards Peter
Re: Purchasing Film for Holiday in the UK
I've heard that in many cases, if they see a lead-lined bag, they just turn up the power of the (new and more powerful) x-ray scanner to see through it, which then subjects the film to more radiation than it would have seen if it had gone through without a bag. Is this true? Joe, I have no idea but can envisage a number of the airport security plods going ha! caught you, you crafty little so so. I'll teach you to upset the apple cart - and turning it up to 11 (because it's 1 more than ten) It's something I've always wanted to ask them but that might be misconstrued and I end up in a cell for a few hours with some laughing amateur proctologist plod. Kind regards Peter
Re: Purchasing Film for Holiday in the UK
I'm wondering if there is some way in the UK to have a letter/package sent to a post office and then pick it up? Because if i order it a couple of days before i leave for the UK, then it should be there by the time i arrive. Paul. I believe you can activate a 'poste restante' facility. However almost certainly there are forms to be filled prior. Whether they need your actual physical presence in the PO I don't know. Since I visit the PO every day I shall ask. www.royalmail.com The other variable to consider is the rather poor record of ontime deliveries that 7DS have, apparently. Kind regards Peter
Re: Some new GFM photos
I've just put up a page of photos from Grandfather Mountain. The first shot is the summit shot of myself Jerome and Cesar on McRae Peak from last year's Camera Clinic Weekend in August. Mark. That was some hike, eh? Some of you are even steaming:) The wet self portrait - yeech -wet rock, don't you just hate it? Much admiration for even thinking about taking your gear out in those conditions. Kind regards Peter
Re: K mount stop-down metering (was: Re: K on *ist D compatible without meterin
Your meanderings have caused my brain to actually start working. Canon FD system, at one point, had some tiny plastic part used for manual diaphragm activation, did they not? Used for reversed lenses, as FD lenses not mounted revert to F5.6 diaphragm opening. Why is it not possible to create such a part to mount temporarily in the back of K mount lenses which are mounted on the *ist line? Obviously the Canon part did not suffer any particular space limitations, given that it was intended for reversed lenses. Am I going mad? Kind regards Peter
Re: Purchasing Film for Holiday in the UK
I learned that one can activate a 'poste restante' facility, but all the paperwork is held by Royal Mail Headquarters, and I have no idea at the moment if they will send paperwork out ot non UK addresses. I think there is a webform on the Royal Mail site www.royalmail.com; the response time varies from a couple of hours to, er , well, still waiting actually. A lot of dealers won't send stuff to the non-card registered address, especially when the card originator is from outside the UK. Mathers seem to be human beings, where others may simply be robots. Kind regards from sunny Brighton Peter
A curio
http://members.aol.com/camdir/hector.jpg The aperture rings (remember them?), focus, and zoom rings, are linked. The body is not dissimilar to a cut shut Vivitar V2000 (?). Base plate looked all original. How odd. Kind regards Peter
Re: OT Tokina Hood Reference required
Excellent, Rob , thanks. I'll cut you in for a share of the huge profits:) Peter
Re: First 6x7 lessons learned
Subject: Re: First 6x7 lessons learned Pentax 6x7 f22 @ 1/30th. Hand held of course. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=1069827 2 comments if you want them: Is that Velvia? Background! Peter Ps imagine same with rear-curtain fill - put a smile on my face
Re: OT: He came back...
...and this time I was ready and waiting for him... http://www.macads.co.uk/snaps/photoessays/owl.html I was going to suggest a submission of the first one to a nh agency, but these guys usually only accept submissions of 100+ images. Plus publishing it on the web is generally a bad idea for selling, in that any old bod can copy it. Cracking stuff. Eric Hosking watch out! Cotty's about Cheers Peter
Re: *ist in stock
Yes, that would be great. BRG with tan leather. And, don't forget the wirewheels with knockoff hubs. Tom. You old romantic. Cheers Peter -- CAMERA DIRECT 8 DORSET STREET BRIGHTON EAST SUSSEX BN2 1WA UK TEL 44 1273 681129 FAX 44 1273 681135 http://www.camera-direct.com
*ist in stock
Not sure of the price as yet as the invoice has not yet arrived. http://members.aol.com/junk2cash2002/ist.jpg First impressions - why doesn't it weigh anything? Kind regards Peter
*ist in stock
Our retail will be GBP255 inc VAT for the silver color body. Kind regards Peter
Re: *ist in stock
In a message dated 04/06/03 20:34:33 GMT Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Our retail will be GBP255 inc VAT for the silver color body. Kind regards Peter Which is cheaper than some of the mail order specialists advertising in Amateur Photographer magazine. Well, it's UK stock. What can I say? I'm not going to play with it as it then won't be new. Hope the -D weighs a little bit more. BTW we don't sell Canon but I know what you mean. Kind regards Peter CAMERA DIRECT 8 DORSET STREET BRIGHTON EAST SUSSEX BN2 1WA UK http://www.camera-direct.com TEL 44 1273 681129 FAX 44 1273 681135
Re: *ist in stock
C'mon Peter - balls to the *ist - everyone knows that film is dying - how much will you be asking for the *ist D ? Steve I will be asking our supplier in Japan that very same question shortly. Cheers Peter
Photo Foire Bievres
Mention of the Mir 20mm brings me to relive a particular memory of that hectic weekend: 2 sellers, both of eastern european extraction, both selling the 16mm in Pentax mount. First guy shows me the lens, front element a bit spotty new lens, 2 for 120euro each - ok - what's next, another table new, in case, 180 euro, no discount, only one here - the front element on this one is also covered in grease marks. (Me) new is it? Why's it covered in shit then? What's the French for 'I wasn't born yesterday'? The good thing about this show is you only have to see these people once a year so you can be as obnoxious as you like. Didn't fancy any of these rejects. A real new one for 120 euro, yes. Cheers Peter
OT BA offers for UK PDMLers
Tomorrow ONLY, Wednesday, 4 June book return flights from London to the following locations: + Washington Dulles from £189 + Abu Dhabi from £199 + Denver from £209 + San Diego from £209 + Bermuda from £329 + Mexico City from £349 Fares are return from London and include all taxes, fees and charges. For travel periods and to book, visit http://www.ba.com/specialtime Wednesday 4 June only. Denver £209 anyone? Peter
Re: Semi-OT: A little stealth project
I concur with the Caveman. And to even attempt to prove something, wouldn't you have to be able to id not only the perp but also the target? Hanging's too good for 'em etc cont. p94 Kind regards Peter
Re: 2004 PUG Themes
Ooooh! I could do that one - we have a safari park with all of those just outside town ... I had the misfortune of attending such an 'attraction' recently. In the rain. What's attractive about a bunch of monkeys holding umbrellas and asking each other when the weather will improve? I did 'think' to pack a camera - unfortunately it was a Nikon D1 outfit minus the body - doh! What a jerk Kind regards Peter
