Looking for: AA battery grip for SFXn/SF1n
Hi, all, Does anyone have an extra AA grip available/for sale for the SFXn/SF1n that gives the camera the ability to take 4 AAs instead of one 2CR5 battery? Thanks, Joe -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS: SMC-A 50mm f/1.2, SMC-M 85mm f/2.0, low-mileage K-5IIs
Looking to offer to PDML members before selling elsewhere! Let me know if interested in these or any others below. I have accumulated too much! :-) Pentax SMC-A 50mm f/1.2, EX Pentax SMC-M 85mm f/2.0 (KEH BGN, but looks fine) Pentax K-5IIs (was EX+ from KEH a few years back, still is and very low mileage: about 3,800 shutter count) Also FS: Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro (EX+) SMC Pentax-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro (EX+) SMC Pentax-FA* 24mm F2 AL [IF] (EX) Prices negotiable and photos available. Joe Wilensky -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
A few lenses FS
Hi, all, I still drop in here from time to time to read posts and view your images! I have amassed a bit too much Pentax gear though, and am looking to thin it out just a bit. Let me know if anyone is interested in the following lenses for sale? Tamron 70-200mm f/2.8 Di LD (IF) Macro (EX+) SMC Pentax-FA 100mm F2.8 Macro (EX+) SMC Pentax-FA* 24mm F2 AL [IF] (EX) Photos available. Thanks, Joe -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Looking for gray-and-white *ist strap
Hi, all, My favorite strap to use with the black-and-chrome K-01 is actually the soft gray/white Pentax strap that came with the 35mm film *ist camera (see reference pic here): https://photos.app.goo.gl/etahXSy92VPu59219 Does anyone have an extra of this strap for sale or trade? I have a LN Pentax 100th anniversary strap available. (https://www.bhphotovideo.com/images/images2500x2500/pentax_38479_100th_anniversary_strap_1712195.jpg) Joe -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS lenses – prefer to sell to list members before eBay
For sale: Pentax SMC Pentax-FA 28mm F2.8 AL, EX condition Includes caps. Photos upon request. $165, includes shipping/insurance within the continental U.S. https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-FA-28mm-F2.8-Lens.html Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC, LN- Includes caps, hood, case, original box/packaging. Photos upon request. $225, includes shipping/insurance within the continental U.S. https://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/sigma-10-20mm-f4-5-6-ex-dc-j.html https://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/sigma-10-20-comparative-review/introduction.html?src=lrdb Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 HD fisheye, LN Manual focus, Pentax mount with A position. Photos upon request. Includes original caps, box, papers, bag, etc. $210, includes shipping/insurance within the continental U.S. https://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/ultra-wide-showdown/introduction.html https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/896942-REG/Rokinon_hd8m_p_8mm_For_3_5_Fisheye.html Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Friday FS lenses
For sale: Pentax SMC Pentax-FA 28mm F2.8 AL, EX condition Includes caps. Photos upon request. $165, includes shipping/insurance within the continental U.S. https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-FA-28mm-F2.8-Lens.html Sigma 10-20mm f/4-5.6 EX DC, LN- Includes caps, hood, case, original box/packaging. Photos upon request. $225, includes shipping/insurance within the continental U.S. https://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/sigma-10-20mm-f4-5-6-ex-dc-j.html https://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/sigma-10-20-comparative-review/introduction.html?src=lrdb Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 HD fisheye, LN Manual focus, Pentax mount with A position. Photos upon request. Includes original caps, box, papers, bag, etc. $210, includes shipping/insurance within the continental U.S. https://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/ultra-wide-showdown/introduction.html https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/896942-REG/Rokinon_hd8m_p_8mm_For_3_5_Fisheye.html Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS Friday: Pentax SMC Pentax-FA 28mm F2.8 AL and Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 HD fisheye
Pentax SMC Pentax-FA 28mm F2.8 AL, EX condition Includes caps. Photos upon request. $175, includes shipping/insurance within the continental U.S. https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-FA-28mm-F2.8-Lens.html FS: Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 HD fisheye, LN, and Pentax SMC Pentax-FA 28mm F2.8 AL, EX Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 HD fisheye, LN Only selling because I also got a Pentax 10-17mm. Photos upon request. Includes original caps, box, papers, bag, etc. Manual focus, Pentax mount with A position. $220, includes shipping/insurance within the continental U.S. https://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/ultra-wide-showdown/introduction.html https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/896942-REG/Rokinon_hd8m_p_8mm_For_3_5_Fisheye.html Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS: Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 HD fisheye, LN, and Pentax SMC Pentax-FA 28mm F2.8 AL, EX
FS: Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 HD fisheye, LN, and Pentax SMC Pentax-FA 28mm F2.8 AL, EX Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 HD fisheye, LN Only selling because I also got a Pentax 10-17mm. Photos upon request. Includes original caps, box, papers, bag, etc. Manual focus, Pentax mount with A position. $220 including shipping to the continental U.S. https://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/ultra-wide-showdown/introduction.html https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/896942-REG/Rokinon_hd8m_p_8mm_For_3_5_Fisheye.html Pentax SMC Pentax-FA 28mm F2.8 AL, EX condition Includes caps. Photos upon request. $175 including shipping to the continental U.S. https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-FA-28mm-F2.8-Lens.html Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS: Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 HD fisheye, LN, and Pentax SMC Pentax-FA 28mm F2.8 AL, EX
FS: Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 HD fisheye, LN, and Pentax SMC Pentax-FA 28mm F2.8 AL, EX Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 HD fisheye, LN Only selling because I also got a Pentax 10-17mm. Photos upon request. Includes original caps, box, papers, bag, etc. Manual focus, Pentax mount with A position. $225 including shipping to the continental U.S. https://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/ultra-wide-showdown/introduction.html https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/896942-REG/Rokinon_hd8m_p_8mm_For_3_5_Fisheye.html Pentax SMC Pentax-FA 28mm F2.8 AL, EX condition Includes caps. Photos upon request. $175 including shipping to the continental U.S. https://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-FA-28mm-F2.8-Lens.html Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS: Rokinon 8mm f/3.5 HD fisheye, LN
Only selling because I also got a Pentax 10-17mm. Photos upon request. Includes original caps, box, papers, bag, etc. Manual focus, Pentax mount with A position. $225 including shipping to the continental U.S. https://www.pentaxforums.com/reviews/ultra-wide-showdown/introduction.html https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/896942-REG/Rokinon_hd8m_p_8mm_For_3_5_Fisheye.html Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS Friday: SMC Pentax-DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 ED AL [IF] DC WR
SMC Pentax-DA 18-135mm f/3.5-5.6 WR lens, EX to EX+ condition with original hood, caps and soft case. I believe I also have the original box and packaging. http://www.pentaxforums.com/lensreviews/SMC-Pentax-DA-18-135mm-F3.5-5.6-ED-AL-IF-DC-WR.html Pictures available upon request. Free shipping/insurance within the continental U.S. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS Friday: Pentax K-5 IIs w/SMC-DA 50mm f/1.8, $375
Pentax K-5IIs, EX to EX+ condition (light scratches on LCD screen, that’s about it), shutter count 4,572, firmware 1.07. Includes original box/packaging, instruction manual, battery, charger, all caps/covers, original strap (an UPstrap is on the camera and also included), along with a Pentax SMC-DA 50mm f/1.8 lens, EX to EX+ condition. Pictures available upon request. Free shipping/insurance within the continental U.S. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS Friday: Pentax K-5 IIs w/SMC-DA 50mm f/1.8, $400
Pentax K-5IIs, EX or EX+ condition (light scratches on LCD screen, that’s about it), shutter count 4,572, firmware 1.07. Includes original box/packaging, instruction manual, battery, charger, all caps/covers, original strap (an UPstrap is on the camera and also included), along with a Pentax SMC-DA 50mm f/1.8 lens, EX or EX+ condition. Pictures available upon request. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS Saturday: Super A with 35/2 SMC-A
Black Pentax Super A, EX+ condition with caps and strap, together with SMC-A 35mm f/2, also EX+ condition. $300 for the bundle, or $125 for the Super A body and $225 for the 35/2 separately. Photos available upon request. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Last chance for this FS Friday: Low-mileage K-5 body with 18-55mm DA WR lens; Super A with 35/2 SMC-A
Will likely be heading to eBay or craigslist sometime next week. For sale: Pentax K-5 body, EX to EX+ condition, very low shutter count (1,048) with strap, battery, battery charger, cables, body cap. Has latest firmware. Serial # 392. I don’t have the manual (there is a freely available pdf). With SMC Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR lens, EX+ condition. $425 for the package/kit, with shipping/insurance included (at least to destinations within the continental U.S.); a bit more to other addresses. Photos available upon request. Also available: Black Pentax Super A, EX+ condition with caps and strap, together with SMC-A 35mm f/2, also EX+ condition. $300 for the bundle, or $125 for the Super A body and $225 for the 35/2 separately. Photos available upon request. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS Friday: Low-mileage K-5 body with 18-55mm DA WR lens
For sale: Pentax K-5 body, EX to EX+ condition, very low shutter count (1,048) with strap, battery, battery charger, cables, body cap. Has latest firmware. I don’t think I have the manual (I have the freely available pdf). With SMC Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR lens, EX+ condition. $430 for the package/kit, with shipping/insurance included (at least to destinations within the continental U.S.); a bit more to other addresses. Photos available upon request. Also available: Black Pentax Super A, EX+ condition with caps and strap, together with SMC-A 35mm f/2, also EX+ condition. $300 for the bundle, or $125 for the Super A body and $225 for the 35/2 separately. Photos available upon request. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS Friday: Low-mileage K-5 body with 18-55mm DA WR lens
For sale: Pentax K-5 body, EX to EX+ condition, very low shutter count (1,048 according to online EXIF reader on the pentaxforums site) with strap, battery, battery charger, cables, body cap. Has latest firmware. I don’t think I have the manual (I have the freely available pdf). With SMC Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR lens, EX+ condition. $450 for the package/kit, with shipping/insurance included (at least to destinations within the continental U.S.); a bit more to other addresses. Photos available upon request. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Image settings for K-5 IIs?
Wondering what those of you with the K-5 IIs have found to be the best default image settings (at least for jpgs) … do you dial up or down the sharpness settings at all? Without an anti-aliasing filter, do you find that sharpness/fine sharpness/extra sharpness makes a particularly good match with this sensor? Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: FS Friday: SMC-FA 35mm f/2, Super A and SMC-A 35mm f/2, Tamron SP 24-135mm
The SMC-FA 35mm f/2 lens has sold. Joe On Dec 6, 2013, at 8:53 AM, Joe Wilensky wrote: > Several items for sale: > > Pentax SMC-FA 35mm f/2 lens, EX+ condition with hood, caps, soft case, > original box & papers. $250. > > Black Pentax Super A, EX+ condition with caps and strap, together with SMC-A > 35mm f/2, also EX+ condition. $325 for the two together, or $150 for the > Super A body and $250 for the 35/2 separately. > > Tamron SP 24-135mm f/3.5-5.6 macro AF aspherical (IF) lens, includes front > and rear caps and Tamron soft zippered case, EX condition. I don't have the > hood. This is a film-era, full-frame lens. Filter size: 72mm. Balances well > on Pentax DSLRs, though it isn't weatherproof. $110 includes > shipping/insurance in the continental U.S.; a bit more for shipping to other > areas. > > Photos available upon request. > > Joe Wilensky > > > > > > -- > > Joe Wilensky > Managing editor, Ezra: Cornell's quarterly magazine > > The Cornell Chronicle > Ezra: Cornell's quarterly magazine > Ezra Update: Cornell's monthly newsletter for alumni & friends > Cornell Chronicle weekly digest > > 312 College Ave. > Ithaca, NY 14850 > > jj...@cornell.edu > (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail > (607) 255-5373 fax > > http://ezramagazine.cornell.edu/ > http://www.news.cornell.edu/ > > > > -- Joe Wilensky Managing editor, Ezra: Cornell's quarterly magazine The Cornell Chronicle Ezra: Cornell's quarterly magazine Ezra Update: Cornell's monthly newsletter for alumni & friends Cornell Chronicle weekly digest 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 jj...@cornell.edu (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax http://ezramagazine.cornell.edu/ http://www.news.cornell.edu/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS Friday: SMC-FA 35mm f/2, Super A and SMC-A 35mm f/2, Tamron SP 24-135mm
Several items for sale: Pentax SMC-FA 35mm f/2 lens, EX+ condition with hood, caps, soft case, original box & papers. $250. Black Pentax Super A, EX+ condition with caps and strap, together with SMC-A 35mm f/2, also EX+ condition. $325 for the two together, or $150 for the Super A body and $250 for the 35/2 separately. Tamron SP 24-135mm f/3.5-5.6 macro AF aspherical (IF) lens, includes front and rear caps and Tamron soft zippered case, EX condition. I don't have the hood. This is a film-era, full-frame lens. Filter size: 72mm. Balances well on Pentax DSLRs, though it isn't weatherproof. $110 includes shipping/insurance in the continental U.S.; a bit more for shipping to other areas. Photos available upon request. Joe Wilensky ------ Joe Wilensky Managing editor, Ezra: Cornell's quarterly magazine The Cornell Chronicle Ezra: Cornell's quarterly magazine Ezra Update: Cornell's monthly newsletter for alumni & friends Cornell Chronicle weekly digest 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 jj...@cornell.edu (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax http://ezramagazine.cornell.edu/ http://www.news.cornell.edu/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS Friday: Tamron 24-135mm f/3.5-5.6 lens
FS: Tamron SP 24-135mm f/3.5-5.6 macro AF aspherical (IF) lens, includes front and rear caps and Tamron soft zippered case, EX condition. I don't have the hood. This is a film-era, full-frame lens. Filter size: 72mm. Balances well on Pentax DSLRs, though it isn't weatherproof. $110 includes shipping/insurance in the continental U.S.; a bit more for shipping to other areas. It's this lens, for reference: http://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/tamron-sp-af-24-135mm-f-3-5-5-6-ad-aspherical-if.html Photos available upon request. Joe Wilensky ------ Joe Wilensky Managing editor, Ezra: Cornell's quarterly magazine The Cornell Chronicle Ezra: Cornell's quarterly magazine Ezra Update: Cornell's monthly newsletter for alumni & friends Cornell Chronicle weekly digest 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 jj...@cornell.edu (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax http://ezramagazine.cornell.edu/ http://www.news.cornell.edu/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Found a Pentax mistake in the Super Tak 50mm f1.4
The earlier 8-element version was sought after by collectors for a while because it didn't yellow with age, as the 7-element lens did. The 7-element 50/1.4 Takumar used thorium in (one?) rare-earth glass element, as did a couple of other Takumars of the time. I think the earlier lens was worse wide open and took longer to improve by stopping down, though it gave a dreamy effect when wide open that was sometimes desirable. The earlier lens' rear element may have also protruded more -- in fact, when it was released, it couldn't be used on earlier Pentax SV/H3v, S3/H3, S1a/H1a, etc. cameras because of the mirror box design. The SV/H3v mirror box was tweaked to allow this lens to be mounted without damaging the rear element (those later SV/H3v cameras had the green "R" marking the rewind lever rather than an orange one. Joe > Oh I see. Reading a bit on this there appears to be little quality > difference in pictures between the two optical formulas and that the 8 > element is rare, and obviously more valuable. Pretty much as much as I > assumed. I guess if hybrids existed they would be rare yet and worth a > bit more. > > On Tue, Aug 13, 2013 at 10:01 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: > > I'm going to be the dumb guy here and ask is there any real major > > differences between the 7 and 8 element version optically? IIRC the > > earlier version is more desirable? Or do I have it the wrong way > > around? I never got what the big deal was over the Takumar 50/1.4. I > > have a M50/1.4 and its very, very good for portraits with delicious > > smooth bokeh. From some sources, I heard the takumar is slightly > > softer. So what's the deal with this lens? > > > > On Tue, Aug 13, 2013 at 4:32 PM, Darren Addy wrote: > >> That's true, J.C. but that is the part you are least likely to see > >> when looking at photos (online auctions, etc.) > >> The lens will either be on the camera or they will have a cap on the > >> back. Unless the seller knows what they actually have, in which case > >> somebody else can buy it. > >> : ) > >> > >> > >> > >> On Tue, Aug 13, 2013 at 3:25 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: > >>> FWIW, > >>> > >>> The easiest way to tell a true 8 element is the rear glass element > >>> protrudes unprotected. On the later 7 element versions the rear > >>> element glass has a metal rim protecting it. > >>> jco > >>> -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS Friday: Tamron 24-135mm f/3.5-5.6 lens
FS: Tamron SP 24-135mm f/3.5-5.6 macro AF aspherical (IF) lens, includes front and rear caps and Tamron soft zippered case, EX condition. I don't have the hood. This is a film-era, full-frame lens. Balances well on Pentax DSLRs, though it isn't weatherproof. $110. It's this lens, for reference: http://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/tamron-sp-af-24-135mm-f-3-5-5-6-ad-aspherical-if.html Photos available upon request. Joe Wilensky ------ Joe Wilensky Managing editor, Ezra: Cornell's quarterly magazine The Cornell Chronicle Ezra: Cornell's quarterly magazine Ezra Update: Cornell's monthly newsletter for alumni & friends Cornell Chronicle weekly digest 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 jj...@cornell.edu (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax http://ezramagazine.cornell.edu/ http://www.news.cornell.edu/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS: Tamron 24-135 lens
FS: Tamron SP 24-135mm f/3.5-5.6 macro AF aspherical (IF) lens, includes front and rear caps and Tamron soft zippered case, EX condition. This is a film-era lens and is therefore technically full frame. Balances well on the current Pentax DSLRs, though it isn't weatherproof. $125. It's this lens, for reference: http://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/tamron-sp-af-24-135mm-f-3-5-5-6-ad-aspherical-if.html Photos available upon request. Joe Wilensky ------ Joe Wilensky Managing editor, Ezra: Cornell's quarterly magazine The Cornell Chronicle Ezra: Cornell's quarterly magazine Ezra Update: Cornell's monthly newsletter for alumni & friends Cornell Chronicle weekly digest 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 jj...@cornell.edu (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax http://ezramagazine.cornell.edu/ http://www.news.cornell.edu/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens
FS: Pentax K-7 body, low shutter count (2,295), EX- condition. Purchased from a list member (but I don't remember who!). Includes printed manual, original box, strap, new non-Pentax battery and non-Pentax charger. $225. Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR lens, EX+ condition. I had bought this lens new and sent it back to Pentax before the warranty was up because of sub-par performance. They calibrated it to factory specs and it now performs very, very well for this kit lens! A weather resistant lens, it's a great match on the weather-resistant K-7. $100. Tamron SP 24-135mm f/3.5-5.6 macro AF aspherical (IF) lens, includes front and rear caps and Tamron soft zippered case, EX condition. This is a film-era lens and is therefore technically full frame. Balances well on the K-7 body though it isn't weatherproof. $125. It's this lens, for reference: http://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/tamron-sp-af-24-135mm-f-3-5-5-6-ad-aspherical-if.html Combine the K-7 with one or both lenses for a package deal and price. Photos available upon request. Joe Wilensky ------ Joe Wilensky Managing editor, Ezra: Cornell's quarterly magazine The Cornell Chronicle Ezra: Cornell's quarterly magazine Ezra Update: Cornell's monthly newsletter for alumni & friends Cornell Chronicle weekly digest 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 jj...@cornell.edu (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax http://ezramagazine.cornell.edu/ http://www.news.cornell.edu/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS: Low-mileage K-7 body, WR kit zoom, Tamron 24-135 lens
FS: Pentax K-7 body, low shutter count (2,295), EX- condition. Purchased from a list member (but I don't remember who!). Includes printed manual, original box, strap, new non-Pentax battery and non-Pentax charger. $250. Pentax DA 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL WR lens, EX+ condition. I had bought this lens new and sent it back to Pentax before the warranty was up because of sub-par performance. They calibrated it to factory specs and it now performs very, very well for this kit lens! A weather resistant lens, it's a great match on the weather-resistant K-7. $100. Tamron SP 24-135mm f/3.5-5.6 macro AF aspherical (IF) lens, includes front and rear caps and Tamron soft zippered case, EX condition. This is a film-era lens and is therefore technically full frame. Balances well on the K-7 body though it isn't weatherproof. $150. It's this lens, for reference: http://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/tamron-sp-af-24-135mm-f-3-5-5-6-ad-aspherical-if.html Photos available upon request. Joe ------ Joe Wilensky Managing editor, Ezra: Cornell's quarterly magazine The Cornell Chronicle Ezra: Cornell's quarterly magazine Ezra Update: Cornell's monthly newsletter for alumni & friends Cornell Chronicle weekly digest 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 jj...@cornell.edu (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax http://ezramagazine.cornell.edu/ http://www.news.cornell.edu/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Eye-fi Mobi Card
George, It's all or nothing, though, right? That is, it sends all photos -- there's no way to only send select ones from the camera to the iOS device? Any chance that might change in the future? Joe Wilensky > I've been using the Eye-fi Mobi card for a couple of days. Unlike the > Eye-fi pro, it won't transfer raw files and it only sends the jpgs > directly to an iOS or Android device. > > The big feature is that it doesn't need a computer or network for > set-up or use. It establishes it's own little wi-fi network to > transfer the photos directly to the phone or tablet. > > I've tried it with an SLR and a point-n-shoot and it worked well. > Setup was quick and easy. And using it is simple. You view and mange > the photos with a free app. Turn on the camera, select the Eye-fi > card network and any photos that haven't already been transferred are > sent to the phone. If both devices are powered up while your > shooting, the photos transfer as soon as they are shot. > > The photos are saved in the iOS camera roll so they can be used by > other apps. I edited a couple of test shots in Snapseed. > > This is a relatively inexpensive way to use a tablet as a "tethered" > monitor. When I tested the card with an iPad there was one minor > inconvenience. I had to remember not to turn off the camera. When the > camera was turned off, the iPad would revert to my home wi-fi network. > After turning the camera on again, it was necessary to re-select the > Eye-fi network, on the iPad, to re-establish the connection. This has > more to do with the iPad than the Mobi. I haven't found a way to > prioritize network selection on the iPad so it would automatically > switch to the Eye-fi network when detected. I don't know if Android > is similar. > > Battery life may be reduced. I didn't notice a drastic difference, > but there will be some battery power drawn by the Mobi card. > > The specs say that the Mobi card has a range of up to 45 feet indoors > and 80 feet outdoors. There was never more than about 15 feet between > my camera and phone or tablet so I can't comment on that. > > The Mobi cards aren't horribly expensive given what they do. The 8Gb > card is $49.95 and the 16Gb card is $79.95. > > It's most likely going to find it's home in my point-n-shoot camera > for casual use. Now and then I'll probably move to the SLR when I > want to use the iPad as a monitor. Long term, I don't see myself > using it regularly in the SLR. > > I think it will be a lot of fun at family gatherings. I can also see > possibly using it in the classroom. I currently tether my camera to > the computer and mobility is limited by the length of cable. This > could eliminate the cable. I'll try that when classes start again in > August. > > gs > > George Sinos > > www.GeorgesPhotos.net > www.GeorgeSinos.com Joe Wilensky Managing editor, Ezra: Cornell's quarterly magazine The Cornell Chronicle Ezra: Cornell's quarterly magazine Ezra Update: Cornell's monthly newsletter for alumni & friends Cornell Chronicle weekly digest 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 jj...@cornell.edu (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax http://ezramagazine.cornell.edu/ http://www.news.cornell.edu/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Time lapse
I've done some with the Pentax K-01 and the WG-2 (the K-01 has more time-lapse time/sequence options). This video isn't terribly fancy, but I did use both cameras for it: https://vimeo.com/55700128 Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: FS: Two Sigma 24mm f/2.8 Super-Wide II lenses (one AF, one MF)
These lenses are still available -- photos available on request. If interested, email me at jj...@cornell.edu. Thanks for the discussion about these lenses sparked by this posting last week! Two lenses in excellent condition -- the AF Sigma 24mm f/2.8 Super-Wide II and the MF (with Pentax-A contacts) Sigma 24mm f/2.8 Super-Wide II lenses in Pentax mount. The AF lens seems to need a -1.0 EF adjustment on most Pentax digital bodies; the MF lens needs -1.3 EF or so (this seems to be typical of Sigma lenses from the film era on current Pentax bodies?) These are nice compact prime lenses and the AF version is not something Pentax has ever had in its own lineup (only the very large and expensive 24mm f/2.0). See a decent selection of comments and reviews on these two lenses here: http://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/sigma-24mm-f2-8-af-super-wide-ii.html http://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/sigma-24mm-f2-8-super-wide-ii.html Both are multicoated, have 52mm filter threads and I believe I have two copies of the clip-on "Sigma perfect hoods" that go with them. The AF lens focuses in the "correct" Pentax direction; the MF lens is opposite. F-stop ring is the correct Pentax direction on both lenses. They both focus down to 0/6 ft./0.18 m. Asking $135 for the AF lens, $85 for the MF. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS: Two Sigma 24mm f/2.8 Super-Wide II lenses (one AF, one MF)
Two lenses in excellent condition -- the AF Sigma 24mm f/2.8 Super-Wide II and the MF (with Pentax-A contacts) Sigma 24mm f/2.8 Super-Wide II lenses in Pentax mount. The AF lens seems to need a -1.0 EF adjustment on most Pentax digital bodies; the MF lens needs -1.3 EF or so (this seems to be typical of Sigma lenses from the film era on current Pentax bodies?) These are nice compact prime lenses and the AF version is not something Pentax has ever had in its own lineup (only the very large and expensive 24mm f/2.0). See a decent selection of comments and reviews on these two lenses here: http://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/sigma-24mm-f2-8-af-super-wide-ii.html http://www.pentaxforums.com/userreviews/sigma-24mm-f2-8-super-wide-ii.html Both are multicoated, have 52mm filter threads and I believe I have two copies of the clip-on "Sigma perfect hoods" that go with them. The AF lens focuses in the "correct" Pentax direction; the MF lens is opposite. F-stop ring is the correct Pentax direction on both lenses. They both focus down to 0/6 ft./0.18 m. Asking $135 for the AF lens, $85 for the MF. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Enablement/Replacement!
I also have a Pentax K10D kit that I would be happy to sell at a below market value price to list members -- due to the fact that I recently purchased a terrific Pentax K-7 from a list member for a very good deal! Let me know if anyone is interested: Pentax K10D body, cheapie version of the standard zoom, two batteries, charger, original box and other materials. Joe Wilensky > Walt > Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:32:37 -0800 > > That's just great, Frank! > > I'm elated for you. > > And, yes, it is a wonderful community. Couldn't agree more. > > -- Walt > > > On 11/13/2012 10:17 PM, knarftheria...@gmail.com wrote: > > On Friday a package arrived in the post. In it was a K10D with 18-55 WR zoom. > > As a result of a below market value transaction made with a list member I > have > secured a replacement for my old K10D lost last month. In fact, this is more > than a replacement; the body is in spectacular condition and the zoom is the > WR > version. As I don't shy away from shooting in soggy conditions this will be a > real plus for me. > > As much as I love my venerable *istD, it is nice to have the more extensive > feature set of the K10D. > > I should mention that several approached me with kind offers of below market > value equipment. Thanks to each of you. This is certainly a wonderful > community! > > cheers, > frank > > "If the world were clear, art would not exist." -- Albert Camus > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
WTB: Pentax Pz-1p
Does anyone have a Pz-1p / Z-1p body available for sale? Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: WTB: SMC Pentax-FA 24-90/3.5-4.5 AL
It's one I haven't really tried as a walkaround lens in the digital era. No info on FF Pentax, though I still do have a good number of full-frame lenses ... Joe > Mon, 08 Oct 2012 09:06:13 -0700 > > Mmmm... > > Any insights on the future Pentax FF that you want to share with us? > > (once you get the lens, of course...) > > > ;-) > > Regards, > Jaume > > > > - Mensaje original - > > De: Joe Wilensky > > Para: "pdml@pdml.net" > > CC: > > Enviado: Lunes 8 de octubre de 2012 16:35 > > Asunto: WTB: SMC Pentax-FA 24-90/3.5-4.5 AL > > > > Does anyone have a good copy of this lens available for sale? > > > > Joe Wilensky > > > > > > -- > > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > > PDML@pdml.net > > > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > > > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > > follow > > the directions. > > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
WTB: SMC Pentax-FA 24-90/3.5-4.5 AL
Does anyone have a good copy of this lens available for sale? Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS: Sigma 24mm f/2.8 Super Wide II A lens
I finally found the AF version of this lens, so the manual-focus A version is for sale. Very nice on the digital bodies! Correct Sigma tulip hood (not pictured) is included. Filter size is 52mm. $150 USD includes shipping/insurance in the continental U.S. Photos at <http://gallery.me.com/wilensky#101094> (first four photos are of this lens). Also available (inquire if interested): Pentax SMC-M 28mm f/2 lens, BGN condition; Pentax P5 camera body, EX condition; Pentax black KX body with split image screen, BGN condition and wonky meter. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Overnight snow time lapse (Pentax W90)
The W90 lets you do it in camera -- set interval (one photo every five minutes) and total duration (I think this was 7.5 hours) and then shutter button to take the first photo and start the process. Result when finished is an .avi file (size/framerate based on the movie settings the camera was already set to). On tripod, of course. Screen stays off and camera is in powersave between shots. It will let you check on progress (time remaining) by pressing the power button (this also gives you an option to end the interval shoot early). Joe > Subject: Overnight snow time lapse (Pentax W90) > Message-ID: > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > > Overnight snow time lapse of my back porch in Ithaca, N.Y. I think we had 8 > inches or so already at the time I started the time lapse around 11 p.m. > We've > ended up with 18 inches or so, though it's hard to tell with all the drifting > ... > > My Pentax W90 is the first digital camera I've owned that has a movie time > lapse function. Not bad! > > > http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=868685674785 > > > (video should be viewable to anyone at this link, I think) > > Joe Wilensky > > > > Well that was fun to watch. Details on how you did that? > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
RE: Overnight snow time lapse (Pentax W90)
Sorry, here's a non-Facebook link: http://gallery.me.com/wilensky#101211 Joe > On 3/7/2011 3:25 PM, Joe Wilensky wrote: > > (video should be viewable to anyone at this link, I think) > > Joe, it is asking me to log in to FB, whereas I don't an account there. > > Boris > > > -- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Overnight snow time lapse (Pentax W90)
Overnight snow time lapse of my back porch in Ithaca, N.Y. I think we had 8 inches or so already at the time I started the time lapse around 11 p.m. We've ended up with 18 inches or so, though it's hard to tell with all the drifting ... My Pentax W90 is the first digital camera I've owned that has a movie time lapse function. Not bad! http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=868685674785 (video should be viewable to anyone at this link, I think) Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS: LX body (BGN), AF Sigma DC 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 (EX+), more
LX body: BGN or user condition, definitely, with wear and some marks, but really quite nice for a user LX. No sticky mirror syndrome; see pics at link below and/or e-mail for more details. I do have the standard screen installed and an additional SA-23 screen for more precise focusing with large-aperture lenses. Lenses available too if you're interested. Body, strap, caps, with standard and SA-23 focusing screen, $200. Sigma DC 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5: This is the older version of this lens, the one without image stabilization (though on the Pentax bodies, you don't need it)! EX+ condition, includes original caps and hood. $250, includes shipping & insurance in the continental U.S. Outside the U.S. will be slightly more with shipping. Photozone review at <http://www.photozone.de/pentax/147-sigma-af-17-70mm-f28-45-dc-pentax-k-review--test-report> Photos of LX and lens at <http://gallery.me.com/wilensky#101094> Also available (inquire if interested): Pentax SMC-M 28mm f/2 lens, BGN condition; Pentax P5 camera body, EX condition; Pentax black KX body with split image screen, BGN condition. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS: LX body (BGN), AF Sigma DC 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 (EX+), more
LX body: BGN or user condition, definitely, with wear and some marks, but really quite nice for a user LX. No sticky mirror syndrome; see pics at link below and/or e-mail for more details. I do have the standard screen installed and an additional SA-23 screen for more precise focusing with large-aperture lenses. Lenses available too if you're interested. Body, strap, caps, with standard and SA-23 focusing screen, $200. Sigma DC 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5: This is the older version of this lens, the one without image stabilization (though on the Pentax bodies, you don't need it)! EX+ condition, includes original caps and hood. $250, includes shipping & insurance in the continental U.S. Outside the U.S. will be slightly more with shipping. Photozone review at <http://www.photozone.de/pentax/147-sigma-af-17-70mm-f28-45-dc-pentax-k-review--test-report> Photos of LX and lens at <http://gallery.me.com/wilensky#101094> Also available (inquire if interested): Pentax SMC-M 28mm f/2 lens, BGN condition; Pentax P5 camera body, EX condition; Pentax black KX body with split image screen, BGN condition. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS: LX body (BGN), AF Sigma DC 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 (EX+)
LX body: BGN or user condition, definitely, with wear and some marks, but really quite nice for a user LX. No sticky mirror syndrome; see pics at link below and/or e-mail for more details. I do have the standard screen installed and the SA-23 screen for more precise focusing with large-aperture lenses. Lenses available too if you're interested. Body, strap, caps, and extra focusing screen, $200. Sigma DC 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5: This is the older version of this lens, the one without image stabilization (though on the Pentax bodies, you don't need it)! EX+ condition, includes original caps and hood. $250, includes shipping & insurance in the continental U.S. Outside the U.S. will be slightly more with shipping. Photozone review at <http://www.photozone.de/pentax/147-sigma-af-17-70mm-f28-45-dc-pentax-k-review--test-report> Photos of LX and lens at <http://gallery.me.com/wilensky#101094> Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS: Sigma DC 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5, EX+
I'll post this again Friday, but in case anyone wants an earlier look (and a look at the lowered price) ... This is the older version of this lens, the one without image stabilization (though on the Pentax bodies, you don't need it)! EX+ condition, includes original caps and hood. $275 includes shipping & insurance in the continental U.S. Outside the U.S. will be slightly more with shipping. Photos at http://gallery.me.com/wilensky#101094 Photozone review at http://www.photozone.de/pentax/147-sigma-af-17-70mm-f28-45-dc-pentax-k-review--test-report Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS Saturday: Sigma DC 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5, EX+
This is the older version of this lens, the one without image stabilization (though on the Pentax bodies, you don't need it)! EX+ condition, includes original caps and hood. $300 includes shipping & insurance in the continental U.S. Outside the U.S. will be slightly more with shipping. Photos at http://gallery.me.com/wilensky#101094 Photozone review at http://www.photozone.de/pentax/147-sigma-af-17-70mm-f28-45-dc-pentax-k-review--test-report Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS Friday: Sigma 30mm f/1.4, Pentax SMC-FA 50mm f/1.7, K100D kit with 18-55 zoom
For sale: Pentax K100D kit with original SMC-DA 18-55mm lens. All hoods, caps, straps, covers included. Both in EX condition, with some discoloration of the rubber handgrip on the camera body. Original boxes/cables/manual included (plus original software if desired). $220. Sigma 30mm f/1.4 EX DC lens for Pentax. EX+ condition; includes caps, hood and original Sigma zippered case. $275. Pentax SMC-FA 50mm f/1.7 lens, EX condition, with front and rear caps. $220. Photos of all available at http://gallery.me.com/wilensky#101094 Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS Friday: PZ-1p body, great user condition, $125
This body would likely get a BGN rating on KEH, but it operates wonderfully and has signs of average use. I think this is my favorite autofocus-era Pentax body; see the specs at <http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/bodies/film_Z-PZ/zpz1p.html>. All caps and covers (plus strap and a battery) included; there is a slight mark on the top LCD (near top center; see photo) and the common crack on the bottom plate by the battery door (see photo) that doesn't affect operation in any way. $125, includes Priority Mail shipping with insurance in the continental U.S., additional for shipping elsewhere. http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/PZ-1p_front.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/PZ-1p_flash.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/PZ-1p_top.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/PZ-1p_open.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/PZ-1p_bottom.jpg Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS Friday: PZ-1p body, great user condition
This body would likely get a BGN rating on KEH, but it operates wonderfully and has signs of average use. I think this is my favorite autofocus-era Pentax body; see the specs at <http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/bodies/film_Z-PZ/zpz1p.html>. All caps and covers (plus strap and a battery) included; there is a slight mark on the top LCD (near top center; see photo) and the common crack on the bottom plate by the battery door (see photo) that doesn't affect operation in any way. $125, includes Priority Mail shipping with insurance in the continental U.S., additional for shipping elsewhere. http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/PZ-1p_front.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/PZ-1p_flash.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/PZ-1p_top.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/PZ-1p_open.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/PZ-1p_bottom.jpg Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS Friday: Pentax Limited SMC-DA 21mm f/3.2, $300
EX+ to LN- condition; all original caps, box, case, papers, etc. $300, includes USPS Priority Mail shipping with insurance in the continental U.S. Will also ship internationally. I had this lens checked by Pentax a couple of years ago when I was trying to improve its focusing performance with my K100D body. The lens was checked out and adjusted as per Pentax specs; I have the receipt for this and can include it. Ultimately, I improved the focusing performance (a back focusing issue) by adjusting the focus correction on the Pentax K100D body itself. http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/21_kit.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/21_front_1.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/21_front_2.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/21_side.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/21_rear.jpg Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Optio i-10
I really wanted to like this camera, but what a disappointment ... this is the review I put up on amazon.com. I'm surprised there's nothing else out there yet on this camera at all, considering the interest it sparked around the Web when the design and images of it were released back in January. But there's only my review on the black one and (oddly and separately) one person's review on the white one at amazon.com ... "Wow, I wanted to love this camera ... the aesthetics/design got me as soon as I saw the first images released back in January. I have enough old Pentaxes (including an Auto 110 Super) to really appreciate the retro look, styling and old-style logo. The form factor was actually quite nice, with a good balance, small but really nice right-hand grip, and a pleasant grippy texture. It was a bit light (plasticky) for its size. But the picture-taking experience -- slow, slow, slow, at least by 2010 standards. I think the 2004 PowerShot I have is faster. Flash photos were terribly slow because of the preflash, which seemed to add an extra second and a half to the process. And images were soft overall, but softer as you zoom anywhere near the telephoto end. Noise and speckling was apparent at nearly all ISO speeds. As far as positives about image quality, in bright daylight, at 80 ISO (the sensor's base speed), images weren't bad and the lens did show good flare resistance. Videos were technically HD, but at quality poor enough that it didn't seem to be worth the higher spec. Zoom in video mode is only available as digital zoom, which degrades image quality immediately. Sliding battery cover was very fragile and seemed prone to become misaligned and I was very, very careful with it; I would always worry about its durability. I didn't get to check out any of the really fancy features like pet face recognition. Human face recognition seemed to work reasonably well, though the photos weren't necessarily better exposed because of it. In fact, basic flash photos/snapshots seemed washed out, with very muted colors. All in all, a very big disappointment. I knew it had fairly average camera specs (fairly run-of-the mill point-and-shoot specs for a 2010 p&s) with a cool design, but the photo quality was such a step backward from anything else I'm using today that I had to return it." Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: FS: Two F series fast 50s
Both lenses have sold (very quickly!) Joe On Mar 19, 2010, at 12:02 PM, Joe Wilensky wrote: For sale: Pentax SMC-F 50mm f/1.4 Pentax SMC-F 50mm f/1.7 Both in EX- condition. Some internal dust visible. Diaphragm blades clean and clear. Fully functional with minimal exterior wear to aperture ring, lens barrel, etc. Front and rear lens caps included (front caps are generic). $125 for the f/1.4, $100 for the f/1.7. Take both for $200. Shipping + insurance included (within the continental U.S.) Photos available on request. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS: Two F series fast 50s
For sale: Pentax SMC-F 50mm f/1.4 Pentax SMC-F 50mm f/1.7 Both in EX- condition. Some internal dust visible. Diaphragm blades clean and clear. Fully functional with minimal exterior wear to aperture ring, lens barrel, etc. Front and rear lens caps included (front caps are generic). $125 for the f/1.4, $100 for the f/1.7. Take both for $200. Shipping + insurance included (within the continental U.S.) Photos available on request. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS: Low-mileage K200D body, also with lens options
I'm thinking about the K-X, and since I have both the K100D and the K200D, it's the 200D that I'd sell to begin this upgrade path. K200D body, LN- condition, only 650 exposures or so. All original box/ manuals/cable/covers. Images available upon request; also, I can sell body only, or with the 18-55 II lens, or one of two versions of the Pentax 28-105 film era zoom -- the Tokina rebadge or the later f/3.2 model, both in all black. $350 for body only, or $380 with one of the zooms. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS: K200D, body or with lens options
I'm thinking about the K-X, and since I have both the K100D and the K200D, it's the 200D that I'd sell to begin this upgrade path. LN- condition, only 650 exposures or so. Images available upon request; also, I can sell body only, or with the 18-55 II lens, or one of two versions of the Pentax 28-105 film era zoom -- the Tokina rebadge or the later f/3.2 model, both in all black. $375 for body only, or $425 with one of the zooms. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS Friday: Pentax Limited SMC-DA 21mm f/3.2, $325
EX+ to LN condition; all original caps, box, case, papers, etc. $325, includes USPS Priority Mail shipping with insurance in the continental U.S. Will also ship internationally. I had this lens checked by Pentax a couple of years ago when I was trying to improve its focusing performance with my K100D body. The lens was checked out and adjusted as per Pentax specs; I have the receipt for this and can include it. Ultimately, I improved the focusing performance (a back focusing issue) by adjusting the focus correction on the Pentax K100D body itself. This lens also focuses correctly on my K200D body (no adjustments to the camera body needed). http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/21_kit.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/21_front_1.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/21_front_2.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/21_side.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/21_rear.jpg Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS Friday: Pentax Limited SMC-DA 21mm f/3.2, $350
EX+ to LN condition; all original caps, box, case, papers, etc. $350, includes USPS Priority Mail shipping with insurance in the continental U.S. Will also ship internationally. I had this lens checked by Pentax a couple of years ago when I was trying to improve its focusing performance with my K100D body. The lens was checked out and adjusted as per Pentax specs; I have the receipt for this and can include it. Ultimately, I improved the focusing performance (a back focusing issue) by adjusting the focus correction on the Pentax K100D body itself. This lens also focuses correctly on my K200D body (no adjustments to the camera body needed). http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/21_kit.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/21_front_1.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/21_front_2.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/21_side.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/21_rear.jpg Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS: Pentax Limited SMC-DA 21mm f/3.2
EX+ to LN condition; all original caps, box, case, papers, etc. $380, includes USPS Priority Mail shipping with insurance in the continental U.S. Will also ship internationally. I had this lens checked by Pentax a couple of years ago when I was trying to improve its focusing performance with my K100D body. The lens was checked out and adjusted as per Pentax specs; I have the receipt for this and can include it. Ultimately, I improved the focusing performance (a back focusing issue) by adjusting the focus correction on the Pentax K100D body itself. This lens also focuses correctly on my K200D body (no adjustments to the camera body needed). http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/21_kit.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/21_front_1.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/21_front_2.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/21_side.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/21_rear.jpg Joe Wilensky Joe Wilensky Managing Editor, Ezra: Cornell's Quarterly Magazine The Cornell Chronicle * The Cornell Chronicle (weekly) * Chronicle Online (daily) * Ezra: Cornell's Quarterly Magazine * Cornell e-News * Chronicle e-mail lists 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 jj...@cornell.edu (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax http://ezramagazine.cornell.edu/ http://www.news.cornell.edu/ To subscribe to one of our e-mail lists, go to http://www.news.cornell.edu/subscribe.shtml -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS: SMC-A 24mm f/2.8, SMC-M 24-35/3.5 zoom, SMC-M 28/2, + bodies PZ-1p, KX, more
Items for sale, prices include shipping/insurance in the continental U.S. Lenses: Pentax SMC-A 24mm f/2.8 lens, EX condition, includes front & rear caps, plus a Sigma clip-on hood that worked well on this lens (on full- frame 35mm, anyway). See http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/lenses/primes/ultra-wide/A24f2.8.html for specs. Very nice on digital. $180. Photos: http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/24_kit.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/24_front.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/24_rear.jpg Pentax SMC-M 24-35mm f/3.5 lens, EX+ condition, includes front & rear caps. See http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/lenses/zooms/short/ M24-35f3.5.html for info. $150. Photos: http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/24-35_side.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/24-35_front.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/24-35_rear.jpg Pentax SMC-M 28mm f/2, BGN condition (Some signs of wear, slight filter ring dent, one bright mark/circular spot on front element. See http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/lenses/primes/wide-angle/M28f2.html for info/specs. There is a serial number engraved on the rear mount. $125. http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/28_2_kit.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/28_2_front.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/28_2_side.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/28_2_rear.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/28_2_surface.jpg Bodies: Black Pentax PZ-1p: EX+, no crack by battery door. Includes strap, body cap, all covers, battery. See http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/bodies/Z-PZ/zpz1p.html for specs. $175. Also available: Black Pentax KX, bargain condition, split image finder screen installed (no microprism collar), fully functional; Pentax P5, EX condition, with front grip and Pentax SMC-A 35-70mm variable aperture push-pull zoom; Pentax SFXn, EX condition, includes the often- missing eyecup. Photos available upon request. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS: PZ-1p, KX, SMC-M 24-35mm f/3.5 zoom, SMC-M 28mm f/2
Bodies: Black Pentax PZ-1p: EX+, no crack by battery door. Includes strap, body cap, all covers, battery. See http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/bodies/Z-PZ/zpz1p.html for specs. $175. Also available: Black Pentax KX, bargain condition, split image finder screen installed (no microprism collar), fully functional; Pentax P5, EX condition, with front grip and Pentax SMC-A 35-70mm variable aperture push-pull zoom; Pentax SFXn, EX condition, includes the often- missing eyecup. Photos available upon request. Lenses: Pentax SMC-M 24-35mm f/3.5 lens, EX+ condition, includes front & rear caps. See http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/lenses/zooms/short/ M24-35f3.5.html for info. $150. Photos available upon request. Pentax SMC-M 28mm f/2, BGN condition (Some signs of wear, slight filter ring dent, one bright mark/circular spot on front element. See http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/lenses/primes/wide-angle/M28f2.html for info/specs. There is a serial number engraved on the rear mount. $125. http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/28_2_kit.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/28_2_front.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/28_2_side.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/28_2_rear.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/28_2_surface.jpg Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS: Black MZ-3, PZ-1p, SMC-M 24-35mm f/3.5 zoom, SMC-M 28mm f/2
A couple of the best 1990s-era autofocus film bodies and a couple of late '70s M-series lenses. Photos available on request. See below: Bodies: Black Pentax MZ-3 body: A step up from the MZ-5n/ZX-5n (one stop higher shutter speed, tweaked autofocus). Condition: EX to EX+, only odd flaw is that the paint has been removed from the plastic shutter release button (it's a translucent amber/off-white color now). It could easily be repainted, or, leave as is. Full working condition, clean. See http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/bodies/MZ-ZX/mzzx3.html for specs. This model looks great in black! (http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/bodies/MZ-ZX/MZ-3_black.gif ) $150. Includes strap, batteries, body cap, all covers. Black Pentax PZ-1p: EX+, no crack by battery door. Includes strap, body cap, all covers, battery. See http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/bodies/Z-PZ/zpz1p.html for specs. $175. Lenses: Pentax SMC-M 24-35mm f/3.5 lens, EX+ condition, includes front & rear caps. See http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/lenses/zooms/short/ M24-35f3.5.html for info. $150. Pentax SMC-M 28mm f/2, BGN condition (Some signs of wear, one bright mark/circular spot on front element 3/4 way to edge. Doesn't appear to affect photos).See http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/lenses/primes/wide-angle/M28f2.html for info/specs. $125. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS: SMC-M 24-35mm f/3.5 zoom, EX+
FS: Pentax SMC-M 24-35mm f/3.5 lens, EX+ condition, includes front & rear caps. Photos available upon request. $150. Specs and additional info: http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/lenses/zooms/short/M24-35f3.5.html Joe Wilensky Joe Wilensky Managing Editor, Ezra: Cornell's Quarterly Magazine The Cornell Chronicle * The Cornell Chronicle (weekly) * Chronicle Online (daily) * Ezra: Cornell's Quarterly Magazine * Cornell e-News * Chronicle e-mail lists 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 jj...@cornell.edu (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax http://ezramagazine.cornell.edu/ http://www.news.cornell.edu/ To subscribe to one of our e-mail lists, go to http://www.news.cornell.edu/subscribe.shtml -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS: (price lowered!) Pentax *ist D kit w/18-55 lens, grip, 2GB card
Original Pentax *ist D in EX condition, all original packaging/box/ strap/caps/manual. Firmware updated; no issues. Was sent to Pentax once for focus calibration/check. Includes Pentax SMC-DA f/3.5-5.6 18-55mm lens, also EX condition, and battery grip D-BG1, also EX condition. Includes a 2GB Lexar Professional CompactFlash card, 133x, more than fast enough for this camera. Photos available upon request. $210, includes USPS Priority Mail shipping with insurance in the continental U.S. Will also ship internationally. Joe Wilensky Joe Wilensky Managing Editor, Ezra: Cornell's Quarterly Magazine The Cornell Chronicle * The Cornell Chronicle (weekly) * Chronicle Online (daily) * Ezra: Cornell's Quarterly Magazine * Cornell e-News * Chronicle e-mail lists 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 jj...@cornell.edu (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax http://ezramagazine.cornell.edu/ http://www.news.cornell.edu/ To subscribe to one of our e-mail lists, go to http://www.news.cornell.edu/subscribe.shtml -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS: Pentax *ist D kit w/18-55 lens, grip, 2GB card
Original Pentax *ist D in EX condition, all original packaging/box/ strap/caps/manual. Firmware updated; no issues. Was sent to Pentax once for focus calibration/check. Includes Pentax SMC-DA f/3.5-5.6 18-55mm lens, also EX condition, and battery grip D-BG1, also EX condition. Includes a 2GB Lexar Professional CompactFlash card, 133x, more than fast enough for this camera. Photos available upon request. $225. Joe Wilensky Joe Wilensky Managing Editor, Ezra: Cornell's Quarterly Magazine The Cornell Chronicle * The Cornell Chronicle (weekly) * Chronicle Online (daily) * Ezra: Cornell's Quarterly Magazine * Cornell e-News * Chronicle e-mail lists 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 jj...@cornell.edu (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax http://ezramagazine.cornell.edu/ http://www.news.cornell.edu/ To subscribe to one of our e-mail lists, go to http://www.news.cornell.edu/subscribe.shtml -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS: SMC Pentax-DA Fish-Eye f/3.5-4.5 10-17mm lens, LN
Not getting enough use by me -- someone who will use it more should have this lovely lens. Includes all original packaging/box/case, photos available upon request. $290. Joe Wilensky Joe Wilensky Managing Editor, Ezra: Cornell's Quarterly Magazine The Cornell Chronicle * The Cornell Chronicle (weekly) * Chronicle Online (daily) * Ezra: Cornell's Quarterly Magazine * Cornell e-News * Chronicle e-mail lists 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 jj...@cornell.edu (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax http://ezramagazine.cornell.edu/ http://www.news.cornell.edu/ To subscribe to one of our e-mail lists, go to http://www.news.cornell.edu/subscribe.shtml -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Stop all email
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Question -- best mail order film processing option?
Question to all still shooting film (whether often or not) who no longer have a local lab and who don't do the processing themselves -- what's the best option for mail-order processing if what I really want are pretty good prints, the negatives, and a CD or the ability to download decent scans of the images? (In the continental U.S.) Years ago I used Mystic and then Ofoto, but what would you recommend now? I think some of the online printing/photo upload services (i.e. Shutterfly, etc.) that may also offer film processing/development do so as an afterthought; I'm looking for one where they're likely to continue processing film and therefore take some pride in it. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Pentax sighting: Shutter movie trailer
Just saw this on TV last night and took a screen grab from the trailer online. I saw a different TV trailer, though, that showed the Pentax twice. A Hasselblad, a Leica and some digitals can also be seen in the trailers and online gallery from the movie. http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/Pentax_sighting.jpg Anyone want to share any stories about "spirit photography"? The movie makes it seem that ghosts or spirits can show up on both film and digital capture, though film gets a plug in the synopsis: "A newly married couple discovers disturbing, ghostly images in photographs they develop after a tragic accident. Fearing the manifestations may be connected, they investigate and learn that some mysteries are better left unsolved." ... Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Canon JPG files changed by Photoshop?
I don't know if it matters if this is Mac or PC, but I think just opening it Photoshop makes a thumnail icon or a "Photoshop" jpg icon that "goes with" the file rather than the generic jpg icon it had ... even without saving it, that might be enough for the camera not to like it. Maybe someone else has a better technical explanation? Joe On Feb 8, 2008, at 11:58 PM, Derby Chang wrote: > Sort of OT, but this puzzles me. > > My friend as a little Canon P&S. She recently took a few pics that she > wanted to print straight away. So she pulled the card out, opened a > few > of the pics from the card (knowing she shouldn't do this, but she > was in > a rush) in Photoshop, and printed them. Didn't save, and the Date/Time > Modified of the files on the card are still the same as the Create > Date. > But sticking the card back into the Canon, she gets an "Unrecognized > file format" error on just the JPGs she opened. > > We copied the files back onto her laptop, and the JPGs are fine. > What's > going on there? > > D > > -- > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above > and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS: Pentax SMC-FA 28mm f/2.8
For sale: Pentax SMC-FA 28mm f/2.8 EX+ to LN- condition. Beautiful compact prime lens that gives a very pleasing field of view on the digital SLRs. Very good compromise of focal length, lens speed, price and compactness, resulting in a moderately wide normal on the digitals. I sent this lens in to Pentax for checking and cleaning in December 2006; it was cleaned and calibrated to Pentax specs. I'll include the original Pentax front and rear caps and an S80-80 soft case. http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/FA28_kit.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/FA28_side.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/FA28_rear.jpg Price: $200 includes U.S. domestic shipping/insurance via USPS Priority Mail. Joe -- Joe Wilensky Managing Editor, Cornell Chronicle The Cornell Chronicle * The Cornell Chronicle (weekly) * Chronicle Online (daily) * Cornell Chronicle Magazine * Cornell e-News * Chronicle e-mail lists 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax http://www.news.cornell.edu/ To subscribe to one of our e-mail lists, go to http://www.news.cornell.edu/subscribe.shtml -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: K100D shutter sound like...
I've found that it sounds much louder than the *ist D (I don't have the *ist DS or *ist DL to compare). It reminds me of the difference between the Super Program and the ME Super, for instance, or between the PZ-1p and the ZX-5n, with the *ist D being the significantly quieter of the two. K100D is a slightly muffled "clack," whereas the *ist D is a subtle "snick." I find that the K100D shutter isn't _objectionably_ loud, but it is a _significant_ shutter sound. Joe On Jan 22, 2008, at 11:59 PM, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > On Jan 22, 2008, at 8:25 PM, John Bailey wrote: > >> Does the K100D shutter sound like the other Pentax >> digitals, like the istD and DS? > > It's pretty similar, a little less 'clacky' then the *ist DS was, > probably because of the larger, heavier body. > > Godfrey > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above > and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Manual for D-BG1 grip for *ist D?
Thanks -- that's good to know; I wouldn't have thought of it. Joe On Jan 9, 2008, at 4:50 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote: > well, there is one thing to be aware of - if the dials are in between > click detents, then the main dials can have problems. Basically make > sure the the dials on both the body and grip click into place as you > use them. Sometimes it seems like one of the dials is unresponsive - > it is normally because the opposite one (grip or body) is not clicked > into a detent. > > -- > Best regards, > Bruce > > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Manual for D-BG1 grip for *ist D?
Thanks -- that's what it seems like; I just wanted to know if there were any functions not immediately apparent from attaching it and trying it out. Joe On Jan 9, 2008, at 1:23 PM, Adam Maas wrote: > It did have one of those little paper manuals like what lenses come > with. Essentially no info beyond how to attach it > > -Adam > > On 1/9/08, Thibouille <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> I dot remind having a munual for it. >> If youhave any quesion I'm sure we all will tell you what you >> wanna know. >> >> -- >> Thibault Massart aka Thibouille >> -- >> Photo: K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... >> Thinkpad: X23+UB,X60+UB >> Programing: D7 user (trying out D2007) >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above >> and follow the directions. >> > > > -- > M. Adam Maas > http://www.mawz.ca > Explorations of the City Around Us. > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above > and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Manual for D-BG1 grip for *ist D?
Does anyone have a link to a pdf version (or the file itself) of the instruction manual for the D-BG1 grip for the *ist D? It doesn't seem to be on any of the official or unofficial Pentax manuals sites. Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS: Pentax SMC-M 85mm f/2, SMC K 35mm f/2
For sale: Two of Pentax's stellar prime lenses in EX condition: • Pentax SMC-M 85mm f/2 I bought this originally from a list member. Includes front and rear caps (original) and original Pentax clip-on hood. Really nice glass! I'll include a Pentax hard case as well. http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/85_kit.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/85_side.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/85_rear.jpg Price: $200 including shipping/insurance with USPS Priority Mail shipping in the continental U.S. • SMC 35mm f/2 This is the pre-M version of this lens -- 52mm filter thread and a nice chunky feel. I believe it is optically identical to the SMC Takumar version it replaced. Excellent condition. One minor surface scratch near the "22" on the aperture ring and minor interior dust visible that shouldn't affect photos. Includes original front and rear caps. http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/35_kit.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/35_side.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/35_rear.jpg Price: $160, includes shipping/insurance with USPS Priority Mail shipping in the continental U.S. Interested in both? $350 with shipping/insurance included. Joe -- Joe Wilensky Managing Editor, Cornell Chronicle The Cornell Chronicle * The Cornell Chronicle (weekly) * Chronicle Online (daily) * Cornell Chronicle Magazine * Cornell e-News * Chronicle e-mail lists 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax http://www.news.cornell.edu/ To subscribe to one of our e-mail lists, go to http://www.news.cornell.edu/subscribe.shtml -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Who here is using the oldest DSLR?
I purchased an *ist D last March when the price of the body only dropped to $400 on Amazon (through Cameta). I already had a K100D, my first DSLR, purchased in September 2006. I picked the *ist D up to use as a second body and to keep at work -- I also had the idea that while I may someday replace the K100D, there might be some historical and collector satisfaction in having Pentax's first DSLR. As per John's note below, does anyone else use the FA 28/2.8 as the main lens or one used most often on the Pentax DSLRs? I often choose it for the slightly wider field of view than the 35/2 even though it's a stop slower (I have the 21/3.2 as well). I thought having the 21 and the 35 would mean that I wouldn't use the 28 as much, but I often find it's either the perfect choice (or the perfect compromise). Joe On Dec 10, 2007, at 4:11 AM, John Whittingham wrote: > On Sun, 9 Dec 2007 13:55:13 EST, Eactivist wrote >> In a message dated 12/9/2007 10:14:46 A.M. Pacific Standard Time, >> [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: >> I'm still pretty happy with my *ist-Ds purchased in the spring of >> 2005. >> Anyone here still using a(n) *ist-D? >> >> --Mark > > I'm still using the *ist D from time to time, makes a good > lightweight solution with either FA 28/2.8 or > FA 35/2. > > John > > -- > -- > > The information transmitted is intended only for the person to whom > it is addressed and may contain > confidential and/or privileged material. If you have received an > email in error please notify Carmel College > on [EMAIL PROTECTED] then delete all copies of it from your systems. > > Although Carmel College scans incoming and outgoing emails and > email attachments for viruses we cannot > guarantee a communication to be free of all viruses nor accept any > responsibility for viruses. > > Although Carmel College monitors incoming and outgoing emails for > inappropriate content, the college cannot > be held responsible for the views or expressions of the author. > The views expressed may not necessarily be those of Carmel College > and Carmel College cannot be held > responsible for any loss or injury resulting from the contents of a > message. > > -- > -- > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above > and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: Diopters needed for P30T
Do you know what strength diopter you need? I have a few around. Joe On Dec 9, 2007, at 7:13 AM, Polyhead wrote: > I'm trying, but just can't make it work for me without one. I'm > only slightly near sighted but making instintual focus adjustments > just seems impossible, the ;microprism just doesn't do it for me, > especially in low light. The thing is, i can't find the damn > things anywhere, nobody has them. > > I guess the other solution is to just put the P30T to wrest, but > replace it with what? > > -- > Ben 'Polyhead' Smith > KE7GAL > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above > and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS: Excellent Super A body, SMC-A 24-50/4 lens
I haven't eBayed them yet, but this might really be my last try here before putting them up ... * Pentax Super A body. EXC+ condition. This camera feels and operates like new. It's technically the exact same camera as the Super Program, but it somehow feels like a Super Program "Limited" in all black. I will include a standard Pentax strap, along with the deluxe "European Camera of the Year 1983" strap that was available. Front finger grip, body cap, original Pentax case (fits even with the front finger grip on) and instruction manual included. http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/Super_A_kit.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/Super_A_front.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/Super_A_top.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/Super_A_rear.jpg Price: $110 including shipping/insurance in the continental U.S. • Pentax SMC-A 24-50mm f/4 lens. KEH bargain condition, but closer to a real-life EX as far as I can tell; no major blemishes, dust or marks. More solid-feeling than some of the other A-series zooms like the 35-70 and more metal in the construction than the A 50/1.7 or 50/2. http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/24-50.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/24-50_side.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/24-50_rear.jpg Includes Pentax front and rear caps. $110, includes shipping/handling/insurance with USPS Priority Mail shipping in the continental U.S. Interested in both? $200 will take them together. Joe -- Joe Wilensky Managing Editor, Cornell Chronicle The Cornell Chronicle * The Cornell Chronicle (weekly) * Chronicle Online (daily) * Cornell Chronicle Magazine * Cornell e-News * Chronicle e-mail lists 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax http://www.news.cornell.edu/ To subscribe to one of our e-mail lists, go to http://www.news.cornell.edu/subscribe.shtml -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
FS: SMC-A 24-50/4, SMC 24/2.8 lenses
Two lenses for sale: • Pentax SMC-A 24-50mm f/4 lens. KEH bargain condition, but closer to EX as far as I can tell; no major blemishes, dust or marks. http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/24-50.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/24-50_side.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/24-50_rear.jpg Includes Pentax front and rear caps. $110, includes shipping/handling/insurance with USPS Priority Mail shipping in the continental U.S. • Pentax SMC 24mm f/2.8 lens. Also KEH bargain condition, with some dust specks visible between a couple of the front elements (see second photo referenced below). They don't seem significant enough to affect photos. Includes original plastic clip-on hood, which has a slight crack but would still work fine (though there are better hood alternatives out there for this lens). http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/24_kit.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/24_front.jpg (a small cluster of dust specks is visible left of center in this photo) http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/24_rear.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/24_element.jpg $110, includes shipping/handling/insurance with USPS Priority Mail shipping in the continental U.S. Joe -- Joe Wilensky Managing Editor, Cornell Chronicle The Cornell Chronicle * The Cornell Chronicle (weekly) * Chronicle Online (daily) * Cornell Chronicle Magazine * Cornell e-News * Chronicle e-mail lists 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax http://www.news.cornell.edu/ To subscribe to one of our e-mail lists, go to http://www.news.cornell.edu/subscribe.shtml -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS: EX+ Super A body, 50/1.4 A lens, 35-105/3.5 A lens
A few items for sale. Photos available on request. * Pentax Super A body. EXC+ condition. This camera feels and operates like new. It's technically the exact same camera as the Super Program, but it somehow feels like a Super Program "Limited" in all black. I can include a standard Pentax strap, along with the deluxe "European Camera of the Year 1983" strap that was available. Front finger grip, body cap, original Pentax case and instruction manual included. Price: $125 including shipping/insurance in the continental U.S. * Pentax SMC-A 50mm f/1.4, EX condition. Focusing is smooth without feeling mushy like some A lenses sometimes tend to get. Clear class, beautiful coatings. Original front and rear caps included. Price: $95 including shipping/insurance in the continental U.S. Purchase the Super A with the 50/1.4 for a $200 kit. Also available: * Pentax SMC-A 35-105mm f/3.5, EX condition. Pentax front and rear caps included. Price: $110 includes shipping/insurance in the continental U.S. Joe -- Joe Wilensky Managing Editor, Cornell Chronicle The Cornell Chronicle * The Cornell Chronicle (weekly) * Chronicle Online (daily) * Cornell Chronicle Magazine * Cornell e-News * Chronicle e-mail lists 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax http://www.news.cornell.edu/ To subscribe to one of our e-mail lists, go to http://www.news.cornell.edu/subscribe.shtml -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS: 24-50 (F) & 35-105 (A) zooms
A couple of lenses still for sale, prices reduced! Photos available on request. * Pentax SMC-F 24-50mm f/4 lens. EX condition. Pentax front and rear caps included. Price: $115, includes shipping/insurance in the continental U.S. * Pentax SMC-A 35-105mm f/3.5, KEH EX+ condition. Pentax front and rear caps included. Price: $115 includes shipping/insurance in the continental U.S. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS: 24-50 & 35-105 zooms, Super A & P5 bodies
A few items for sale. Photos available on request. * Pentax Super A body. EXC+ condition. This camera feels and operates like new. It's technically the exact same camera as the Super Program, but it somehow feels like a Super Program Limited in all black. I can include a standard Pentax strap, along with the deluxe "European Camera of the Year 1983" strap that was available. Front finger grip, body cap, original Pentax case and instruction manual included. Price: $150 including shipping/insurance in the continental U.S. * Pentax P5/P50 body, EX condition, fully functional, includes front grip: $60 including shipping/insurance in the continental U.S. I also have the very small SMC-A 35-70mm f/3.5-4.5 push/pull zoom lens to go with this camera if desired for an additional $40. * Pentax SMC-F 24-50mm f/4 lens. EX condition. Pentax front and rear caps included. Price: $125 includes shipping/insurance in the continental U.S. * Pentax SMC-A 35-105mm f/3.5, KEH EX+ condition. Pentax front and rear caps included. Price: $125 includes shipping/insurance in the continental U.S. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS: EX+ Super A body, 35-105mm SMC-A lens
A couple of items for sale. Photos available on request. * Pentax Super A body. EXC+ condition. This camera feels and operates like new. It's technically the exact same camera as the Super Program, but it somehow feels like a Super Program Limited in all black. I can include a standard Pentax strap, along with the deluxe "European Camera of the Year 1983" strap that was available. Front finger grip, body cap, original Pentax case and instruction manual included. Price: $150 including shipping/insurance in the continental U.S. * Pentax SMC-A 35-105mm f/3.5, KEH EX+ condition. Pentax front and rear caps included. A gorgeous piece of glass, simply put. Price: $125 includes shipping/insurance in the continental U.S. -- Joe Wilensky Managing Editor, Cornell Chronicle The Cornell Chronicle * The Cornell Chronicle (weekly) * Chronicle Online (daily) * Cornell Chronicle Magazine * Cornell e-News * Chronicle e-mail lists 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax http://www.news.cornell.edu/ To subscribe to one of our e-mail lists, go to http://www.news.cornell.edu/subscribe.shtml -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS: Vivitar Series 1 28mm f/1.9 for Pentax K
FS: Pentax K version of Vivitar Series 1 28mm f/1.9 VMC lens. Original wide-angle hood by Vivitar is included. Lens is in bargain condition by KEH standards, but still quite nice. Glass is very nice, no nicks/scratches, only a little minor dust between elements. Some definite wear to edges of aperture ring, and a nick here and there is visible on the outer edge of the focusing ring. Hood is also in bargain condition with some wear, but intact and threads are fine. Benefits of the f/1.9 lens, as opposed to the Vivitar 28mm f/2 lens, is that it is an actual Series 1 lens (dating to the late 1970s, I believe) and that it has the "floating" group of elements that kick in at close focusing distances to improve image rendition, sharpness across the frame. You can feel the floating elements engage at a point on the focusing ring, which is normal. Price: $75 including shipping in the continental U.S. Photos of the lens for sale: http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/28_1.9_kit.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/28_1.9_front.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/28_1.9_side.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/28_1.9_rear.jpg And here is a scan of a magazine ad for the lens (I probably got the image of the ad from a list member at some point, but can't remember who): http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/v28f19ad.jpg Joe -- Joe Wilensky Managing Editor, Cornell Chronicle The Cornell Chronicle * The Cornell Chronicle (weekly) * Chronicle Online (daily) * Cornell Chronicle Magazine * Cornell e-News * Chronicle e-mail lists 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax http://www.news.cornell.edu/ To subscribe to one of our e-mail lists, go to http://www.news.cornell.edu/subscribe.shtml -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS: SMC-A lenses, more
A few items for sale. Photos available on request. * Pentax SMC-A 35mm f/2, KEH EX condition. Pentax hard case and front and rear caps included. I sold this lens a few months ago to a PDML member but it was returned because of a significant amount of dust between the elements. I have since had the lens cleaned, and all is clean except a very minor amount of dust between two elements. My repair guy said getting between these two elements to clean would have marred part of the innards of the lens holding the elements together. The remaining amount of dust should not affect photos. This is a beautiful A-series prime lens that shows up fairly rarely. Same optical formula as the SMC-M version, I believe, but with the improved coatings. Absolutely perfect on a Super A, Super Program, P5, Pentax autofocus bodies, etc., or even a digital Pentax SLR. Price: $150 includes shipping/insurance in the continental U.S. * Pentax SMC-A 35-105mm f/3.5, KEH EX+ condition. Pentax front and rear caps included. A gorgeous piece of glass, simply put. Price: $135 includes shipping/insurance in the continental U.S. * Pentax P5/P50 body, EX condition, fully functional, includes front grip: $60 including shipping/insurance in the continental U.S. Joe Wilensky -- Joe Wilensky Managing Editor, Cornell Chronicle The Cornell Chronicle * The Cornell Chronicle (weekly) * Chronicle Online (daily) * Cornell Chronicle Magazine * Cornell e-News * Chronicle e-mail lists 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax http://www.news.cornell.edu/ To subscribe to one of our e-mail lists, go to http://www.news.cornell.edu/subscribe.shtml -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Prettiest/Ugliest Pentax Equipment (was RE: New Sony)
There seems to be an almost lovely clunky functionality to the SFX series now -- they seem so wedded to their time, a late-1980s, funky LCD-and-switches style. I initially thought the PZ-1/PZ-1p series were ugly bulbous plastic blobs but I later came to love their form factor, ergonomics and size -- and this is from someone who has a huge appreciation for the older Pentaxes as well, from the SV through the K series, LX and Super A. I just consider the more modern bodies a different animal. Joe >Hi Thibouille > >I share your taste with the SFX series but to be fair, these ugly bodies >have served me very well over the last years. >Maybe it was it's look and size and weight that made them unwanted and >available very cheap second hand. But >the SFXn has some "inner qualities". > > >If we talk about ugliness, I strongly vote for the F-series lenses, I really >hate how they look and feel. >The most beautiful lenses must be some of the M42 Takumar series, I vote for >the SMC 85mm 1.8! > >greetings >Markus > > > >-Original Message- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Behalf Of >Thibouille >Sent: Friday, March 09, 2007 9:03 AM >To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List >Subject: Re: New Sony > > >No way Ken, not a Z1P. I wouldn't call it a pretty camera but noway is it >ugly. >I'd vote for A3000 or SFX, not sure. > >We should make a poll: prettiest and ugliest Pentax camera :) > >2007/3/9, K.Takeshita <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: >> On 3/08/07 6:43 PM, "K.Takeshita", <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> > You are not the only one who thinks so, of course. Why do you think >others >> > won't think that way? What's wrong in chatting about the shape or >anything >> > else. >> >> BTW, the "ugliest" camera I encountered so far (at the time) was PZ-1p but >> it gave me what I wanted and I loved it. Even though we joke around what >> looks to be an old style pentaprism in steroid of Sony's mockup, I am sure >> anyone in this list would pick it up if it offers what he wants. So, >> please.. :-). >> >> Ken >> >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> > > >-- >Thibault Massart aka Thibouille >-- >K10D,Z1,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ;) ... > >-- >PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >PDML@pdml.net >http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > > >-- >PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >PDML@pdml.net >http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: For PZ1p / Z1p users
I as well used the PZ-1p for quite a while and never used the User Set feature. But I know it's useful to some photographers, though I would certainly say he should get to know the camera and most of its functions quite well before using the "User Set" functions at all. By then, he'll have a pretty good idea of what particular set of shooting conditions and settings he'd most like to have available as a quick memorized setting. Joe >It looks to me as though "initializing" the User Set >Functions means clearing them. > >I used a PZ-1p for 10 years and at least 500 rolls of >film, and never used the "User Set" feature. > >Rick > >--- Dario Bonazza <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > >> Hi, >> >> A friend of mine is going crazy with his newly >> purchased secondhand Z1p and >> rings me all the time to get explanations. Today the >> main question is what's >> the difference between: >> >> 1 - USER SET FUNCTION procedure explained on page 74 >> of the user manual. >> >> and >> >> 2 -Initializing the USER SET FUNCTION as explained >> on page 75. >> >> My guess is that the procedure on page 74 tells you >> how to customize the >> USER position of the main switch, while the so >> called "Initialization" on >> page 75 is how to reset to default settings. >> Unfortunately I don't have a >> Z1p at hand and the Z1p owner is not smart enough to >> understand what's going >> on with his camera, as he is only accustomed to >> classic mechanical SLR's >> interface, while the Z1p is apparently too much a >> step for him at all at >> once. >> >> Any comments? Thanks a lot. >> >> Dario >> >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> > > >http://www.photo.net/photos/RickW > > > > >Need a quick answer? Get one in minutes from people who know. >Ask your question on www.Answers.yahoo.com > >-- >PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >PDML@pdml.net >http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS: Pentax SMC-A 35-105mm f/3.5
For sale: Pentax SMC-A 35-105mm f/3.5, KEH EX+ condition. Pentax front and rear caps included. A gorgeous piece of glass, simply put. Price: $135 includes shipping/insurance in the continental U.S. Photos available upon request. Joe Wilensky -- Joe Wilensky Managing Editor, Cornell Chronicle The Cornell Chronicle * The Cornell Chronicle (weekly) * Chronicle Online (daily) * Cornell Chronicle Magazine * Cornell e-News * Chronicle e-mail lists 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax http://www.news.cornell.edu/ To subscribe to one of our e-mail lists, go to http://www.news.cornell.edu/subscribe.shtml -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS: Pentax SMC-FA 80-320mm f/4.5-5.6
For sale: An EX condition all-black version of the SMC-FA 80-320mm f/4.5-5.6. Includes original Pentax front and rear caps. Specs at Boz's page: http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/lenses/zooms/long/FA80-320f4.5-5.6.html Photos available on request. Price: $125 includes shipping and insurance in the continental U.S. Joe -- Joe Wilensky Managing Editor, Cornell Chronicle The Cornell Chronicle * The Cornell Chronicle (weekly) * Chronicle Online (daily) * Cornell Chronicle Magazine * Cornell e-News * Chronicle e-mail lists 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax http://www.news.cornell.edu/ To subscribe to one of our e-mail lists, go to http://www.news.cornell.edu/subscribe.shtml -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS: Pentax SMC-A 35mm f/2
For sale: Pentax SMC-A 35mm f/2, KEH EX condition. Pentax hard case and front and rear caps included. A beautiful A-series prime lens that shows up fairly rarely. Same optical formula as the SMC-M version, I believe, but with the improved coatings. Absolutely perfect on a Super A, Super Program, P5, Pentax autofocus bodies, etc., or even a digital Pentax SLR. Price: $200 includes shipping/insurance in the continental U.S. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS: Pentax SMC-A 35-105mm f/3.5
For sale: Pentax SMC-A 35-105mm f/3.5, KEH EX+ condition. Pentax front and rear caps included. A gorgeous piece of glass, simply put. Price: $140 includes shipping/insurance in the continental U.S. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS: Pentax SMC-DA 16-45/4 AL ED
For sale: Pentax SMC-DA 16-45/4 AL ED. Like new, all original box, packaging, lens caps, lens hood. The UPC symbol on bottom was cut out because I redeemed the rebate. It's a beautiful lens, and one I purchased just before I bought my K100D last summer because I was sure I would miss the equivalent of a 24mm wide angle on the digital. I had planned to buy the K100D body only, but I found a good deal on the body and kit lens and they didn't have any body only in stock at the time. As it turns out, I find I reach for the kit lens more often for general zoom work and snapshots because the 16-45 is significantly larger, especially when zoomed to wide angle. Price: $275 includes shipping/insurance in the continental U.S. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Hi I'm new + KX/MX question
Hi- I've just arrived here! I have no previous Pentax experience other than borrowing my sister's Spotmatic in the 70s and briefly handling an MX that I bought to give to someone (and probably should have kept for myself ). I like this vintage of film SLR and have several older bodies and lenses from other manufacturers, alongside modern equipment. I'm somewhat drawn to Pentax now because I keep reading about the bokeh of Pentax lenses (an important consideration for me) and now they make a DSLR that accepts the old lenses AND has antishake. For now I'm thinking of getting either an MX or a KX. I know the basic specs of both. Is there any reason I should be avoiding either of these- or looking for any particular problems with either model? Are there any technical issues arising nowadays after 30 odd years of use- for example, is the smaller MX nowadays considered to be any less solid or reliable than the KX? Does one have a noticeably better viewfinder/screen than the other? Any other such issues would be of interest. Thanks for any help, Joe B. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS: Film bodies PZ-1p, Super Program, P50
I have ordered the K100D, which should be arriving today! In the meantime, I will be holding on to a number of other film bodies and lenses, but it is certainly time to offer for sale a couple of what are certainly extras (or directly replaced by the K100D's arrival). Pentax PZ-1p body and grip strap, EX++ condition, functions perfectly: $225 Pentax Super Program body, EX+ condition, fully functional, includes front grip: $75 Pentax P50 body, EX condition, fully functional, includes front grip: $60 Photos available on request. Joe -- Joe Wilensky Managing Editor, Cornell Chronicle The Cornell Chronicle * The Cornell Chronicle (weekly) * Chronicle Online (daily) * Cornell Chronicle Magazine * Cornell e-News * Chronicle e-mail lists 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 [EMAIL PROTECTED] (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax http://www.news.cornell.edu/ To subscribe to one of our e-mail lists, go to http://www.news.cornell.edu/subscribe.shtml -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: ZX-5n
Hi, Walt, How's the condition, and what kind of price were you thinking of? Joe On Jul 18, 2006, at 6:06 PM, Walter Hamler wrote: > I am considering selling my only film camera body as I am so happy > with > digital. If anyone is interested I will give you a good price. > > Walt > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
extra *istDL camera to computer cable
Adorama backordered me on the *istDL camera to computer cable and I canceled and got it from a Pentax distibutor $4.00 more than Pentax sells it for (yeah! I know!) Adorama shipped today anybody need the extra one for $10.00 in the US? --- John Bailey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Mark, > > Thanks for posting the firewire card reader link. I > didn't know that was a multi reader available. I've > only seen the CF kind. > > John > > > > > downloading - especially with an eye toward a > couple > > of jobs coming up > > - so I decided to look into getting an IEEE1394 > card > > reader. And with > > the prospect of the new K10D and SD cards > (g...) > > in the near > > future, a multi-format, or at least CF and SD, > > reader seemed the way > > to go. Surprisingly enough, there aren't a lot of > > them around. > > I ended up ordering an Addonics AESDMD2FW "Mini > > Digidrive". > > It arrived yesterday and though I don't have > another > > Firewire card > > reader with which to compare it, I can certainly > > tell that it's much > > faster than my current USB2 card reader. (Over > twice > > as fast, which > > leads me to suspect that my old card reader isn't > > operating at full > > USB2 speed, but that's another story...) > > > > Here's the buy.com link for this item: > > > http://www.buy.com/prod/Addonics_Mini_Digidrive_7_In_1_Flash_Reader_Firewire_2_Slots/q/loc/101/10341066.html > > They aren't kidding when they say that this item > > sells out quickly: I > > went through a lot of on line shops and couldn't > > find *any* that had > > it when I originally ordered it. It was > back-ordered > > about a week > > before it shipped. > > > > -- > > Mark Roberts Photography & Multimedia > > www.robertstech.com > > 412-687-2835 > > > > > > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > Yodar Words MEAN things. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Cockerill Ougree
What are we looking at? I missed the beginning. The latitude of your color film at that lighting situation is excellent! I am amazed at the detail I see in the foreground while the industrial situation in the background is exposed well too. You were asking miracles from your film and you got it. I would never have attempted that shot with the dramatically differring lighting. I am a chicken I guess. Maybe as a new digital user I can try to break some rules I think the shot is excellent...but that's just ME Yodar --- "Ralf R. Radermacher" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > I think the foreground on > > this one needs just a hair of adjustment ... the > dark tones are > > running a little too close together. > > That better...? > > http://www.photosight.ru/photo.php?photoid=1533574 > > Ralf > > -- > Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, > Germany > private homepage: http://www.fotoralf.de > manual cameras and photo galleries - updated Jan. > 10, 2005 > Contarex - Kiev 60 - Horizon 202 - P6 mount lenses > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > Yodar Words MEAN things. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: just stopping by
I have a small stable of Pentax lenses and they are not described as "old" they are "classic" My spotties's meters WORK and I prefer my Sekonic L-28C incident light meter. Yeah, I DO use the Pentax spotmeter for casual work, but My Sekonic has save me' arse too many times to disregard. besides, it needS NO BATTERIES! Tell me, does Yorkshire have PUBS older then the US? One of my friends is a Yorkshireman who rubbed that salt in my wounds once when I served him barbequed roast TURKEY...He and his family stripped it to the carcass. Best regards! Yodar in orlando > On Jul 11, 2006, at 4:08 AM, jim kerslake wrote: > > > Just saying Hi, from Yorkshire UK. Thought I might join your rather prolific list for so long as my mailbox can stand it. I have been taking photos for a couple of months - no idea what brought it on. Some kind of madness. > > I mostly enjoy using my father's old Pentax Spotmatic F with a broken lightmeter. I have another Spotmatic (not F) which actually works, but I really don't enjoy fiddling about with that black metering switch on the side. I'm more of a film type I think. I only really enjoy using the D-SLR when I stick old M42 Asahi Super Multi Coated Takumar lenses onto it. So I consider the results of that to be at least half-Pentax. I am obsessed with old Takumar lenses, since they seem to have magical qualities of sharpness mixed with smoothness that I can't get any other way. They almost seem to "melt" things, like the brickwork here: > http://www.jimkerslake.uklinux.net/pentax/oiljug.jpg > > So - well - Hi then :-) > > > > -- jim > Yodar Words MEAN things. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Harvest Shower
Jack, That is an excellent picture. Is it available commercially ? It would make an excellent LARGE print to mount for display in one's home I'd love to order a high quality print or down load a high rees image. Yodar --- Jack Davis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Generous remarks. Thanks, Bruce! > > Jack > Yodar Words MEAN things. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Spotmatics, Was Re: New K bodies listed on B
Is Kodak Universal M/Q developer still out there in single use packets? --- Adam Maas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Joe Strain wrote: > > >I have an F and a Ricoh Singlex with the self timer > >and the 50mm f 1.4 lens that looks exactly like my > 50 > >f 1.4 super takumar. > > > > > > Great lens, I've got the 50/1.4 Super Takumar as > well. > > >Will using most of my lenses with M42 to K adapter > on > >my *istDL > > > > > Worked really nicely on my D when I had it. > > >I used to soup my own color reversal and direct > >positive B & W film but prefer the convenience of > >digital > > > >Yodar > > > > > I like digital for colour work, but prefer film for > B&W (which is a > significant portion of my work). I soup my own B&W, > but use a lab for > the rare time I shoot colour film (I also shoot with > Nikons, and my > current digi is a D50). > > -Adam > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > Yodar Words MEAN things. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT canon pro-1 and viewfinder comparisons
There's an *istDL on EBAY whose bid currently is half that (19 hours) I got mine (a body)for $330 yodar --- Ann Sanfedele <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote: > > > > Happened into the local Micro Center electronics > store and found they > > had one Canon Pro-1 camera left. It's an in-case > demo unit. If Ann or > > anyone else would like it, I found they would let > me have it for $610 > > plus tax. > > > > --- > > > > > > Godfrey > > thanks for the thought, Godfrey -- I do recommend > the camera > highly... > I got my "new" one from KEH for $379 total. It was > the > camera only, > no memory card, booklet or battery charger ro > batteries - > but I had all those > things. > > I listed my dead one on craigslist with the note > "this > camera is definitely dead" > > It does seem to me remarkable that something that > looks so > healthy could have been totally > murdered by on drowning... I keep hoping someone > would like > to fiddle with it > for amusement or get it to work or use some parts. > sigh. > > ann > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > Yodar Words MEAN things. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Spotmatics, Was Re: New K bodies listed on B
I have an F and a Ricoh Singlex with the self timer and the 50mm f 1.4 lens that looks exactly like my 50 f 1.4 super takumar. Will using most of my lenses with M42 to K adapter on my *istDL I used to soup my own color reversal and direct positive B & W film but prefer the convenience of digital Yodar --- Adam Maas <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > We'll be on-topic shortly. Thread drift happens (in > this case, because I > used a bad source on air freight numbers). > > So, which Spotmatics do you use? I'm an M42 > afficianado, and I shoot > with a Spotmatic SP, as well as a Chinon CM-3 and > M42 adaptors in my LX, > MX and Ricoh KR-5sv. My main bodies are the CM-3 and > LX though as the > meter is broken on my SP and I don't like > Match-needle much anyways. > (the MX is out on loan at the moment) > > -Adam > > > Joe Strain wrote: > > >I just joined the list today from a SPOTMATIC group > >having chosen to use my Pentax optics on a new > *istDL > > > >My interests are in technical and macro phorography > >using f 4.5 Pentax Macro 50 mm, 100 mm (or > >thereabouts) bellows takumar > > > >So far I havent learned a thing and will be keeping > my > >responses OFF till I see the this list going back > ON > >THEME > > > >Best wishes and silently lurking here in Winter > garden > >Fl. > > > >Yodar > > > >--- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > > > > > >>In a message dated 7/9/2006 1:42:39 PM Pacific > >>Daylight Time, > >>[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > >>You are a moron, my friend, plain and simple. > >> > >>John > >>=== > >>Sometimes you just have to love PDML. > >> > >>Sling some name calling around here, sling some > name > >>calling around there. > >> > >>Definitely not boring. > >> > >>Marnie aka Doe ;-) > >> > >>-- > >>PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > >>PDML@pdml.net > >>http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > >> > >> > >> > > > > > >Yodar > >Words MEAN things. > > > > > > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > Yodar Words MEAN things. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: New K bodies listed on B
I just joined the list today from a SPOTMATIC group having chosen to use my Pentax optics on a new *istDL My interests are in technical and macro phorography using f 4.5 Pentax Macro 50 mm, 100 mm (or thereabouts) bellows takumar So far I havent learned a thing and will be keeping my responses OFF till I see the this list going back ON THEME Best wishes and silently lurking here in Winter garden Fl. Yodar --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In a message dated 7/9/2006 1:42:39 PM Pacific > Daylight Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > You are a moron, my friend, plain and simple. > > John > === > Sometimes you just have to love PDML. > > Sling some name calling around here, sling some name > calling around there. > > Definitely not boring. > > Marnie aka Doe ;-) > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > Yodar Words MEAN things. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
