Re: Vivitar lenses
I had a S1 70-210/3.5. I sold because I liked my SMCA 70-210/4 better. The Vivitar is quite sharp, maybe sharper wide open. But it's color rendition didn't seem to match my other lenses, which are mostly Pentax. But if you do most or all of your shooting with Vivitar's this won't be a problem for you. Steven. -- __ Sign-up for your own FREE Personalized E-mail at Mail.com http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup
Re: ??? on SMC M 120/2.8 and street candids
Much thanks for all the advice. I now fear my query might have increased the interest in the lens I'm after! Steven. -- __ Sign-up for your own FREE Personalized E-mail at Mail.com http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup Get 4 DVDs for $.49 cents! plus shipping processing. Click to join. http://adfarm.mediaplex.com/ad/ck/990-1736-3566-59 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
??? on SMC M 120/2.8 and street candids
Hi all, I am looking for a compact medium tele whose main use would be available light street photography and candid portraits. From looking at tech info and user comments the best (perfect?) canidate I can find in the Pentax line up is the M120/2.8. The only problem is I can't seem to find one for sale. I also fear that when I do it will be priced out of my range due to rarity. I'm wondering first off if some of you who have used this lens would agree that it is right for the job. If so, what would be a fair price for one in good optical/mechanical condition? And finally, can anyone suggest an alternative lens, maybe a 3rd party? What appeals to me is the small size and weight for the focal length and speed of the lens. It would see a lot of use on a MX at wide aperatures. I currently have a zoom and a macro prime covering the focal range, neither of which meets both my size and my speed criteria. Thanks for listening, Steven. -- __ Sign-up for your own FREE Personalized E-mail at Mail.com http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup Get 4 DVDs for $.49 cents! plus shipping processing. Click to join. http://adfarm.mediaplex.com/ad/ck/990-1736-3566-59 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: ??? on SMC M 120/2.8 and street candids
Thanks for the suggestion, Lukasz. If I can't track down a M 120/2.8 at a reasonable price I will probably go for either a SMC-M 100/2.8 or 135/3.5. Can somebody tell me about these lenses when used wide open or close to it? I'm mainly interested in their performance when focused from 15 feet and farther. I really would like something a little longer than 100mm as I already have a macro in that length and a 35-105/3.5 zoom. I know nobody likes the SMC-A 135/2.8 or the Tak-A 135/2.5, but the faster SMC 135s are too $$$ and really bigger than what I want. Was there a Ricoh or Vivitar S1 135/2.8 (non-macro)? Steven. -- __ Sign-up for your own FREE Personalized E-mail at Mail.com http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup Get 4 DVDs for $.49 cents! plus shipping processing. Click to join. http://adfarm.mediaplex.com/ad/ck/990-1736-3566-59 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Carry everywhere toy
I have one too. I stopped using it because I got sick of people thinking it was a mini camcorder and trying to perform in front of it. But it does pack a mess of features in. I thought the best thing about it was the way you can operate everything with only one hand on it. If yours doesn't have it, look on eBay for the action grip which makes this even easier when biking or whatever else. Steven. -- __ Sign-up for your own FREE Personalized E-mail at Mail.com http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup Save up to $160 by signing up for NetZero Platinum Internet service. http://www.netzero.net/?refcd=N2P0602NEP8 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Always at the ready - OT
I do the same as Tom; Stylus Epic in my pocket. It's usually loaded with some kind of 400 color print. It's fast, durable and reliable and I bought it especially for this purpose. I actually wanted a Rollei Prego Micron, but at over twice the price I couldn't justify it for an emergency camera. If I am going somewhere for non-photographic reasons but want a camera just in case I take my Super Program with a 35-105/3.5A attached to it and a faster prime in my pocket. BTW, does anyone know of an ever-ready type case that will fit the SP/35-105 combo? Steven. -- __ Sign-up for your own FREE Personalized E-mail at Mail.com http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup Save up to $160 by signing up for NetZero Platinum Internet service. http://www.netzero.net/?refcd=N2P0602NEP8 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: limiting DOF for macro???
Allright, I guess I'll be shopping for extension tubes. Thanks to all for your help. Steven. -- ___ Sign-up for your own FREE Personalized E-mail at Email.com http://www.email.com/?sr=signup - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
OT: limiting DOF for macro???
I need advice on how to severly limit DOF for macro work. I realize that most (all?) macro equipment tends to reduce DOF. I want to limit the sharp area to a few millimeters on a (35mm) frame filling shot of a 5 inch subject. What is the best set up for this? Tubes, reversing ring, close-up filters, dedicated macro lens? I have no true macro equipment now so I will be buying whatever it is that I need so cost is a factor. I do have a 35-105/3.5 and 80-200/4 macro zooms plus 28/2.8, 50/1.4, 135/3.5 and 200/3.5 primes if any of these can be worked to the set up. Thanks in advance for all replies Steven. -- ___ Sign-up for your own FREE Personalized E-mail at Email.com http://www.email.com/?sr=signup - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: limiting DOF for macro???
Ok, let me try this again. I do realize that I don't need specialized macro equipment to get the framing I want. But what I have does not limit the depth of field to the level I'm looking for. I have tried this shot with both the 35-105 and the 50 wide open. So maybe I don't need macro equipment to get the effect I want, I only asked about it because I know that true macro set-ups tend to have very limited DOF. So, I'll ask again this way: What lens set-up, macro or not, will give me the narrowest DOF when photographing a 5 inch subject filling a 35mm frame? Thanks again, Steven. -- ___ Sign-up for your own FREE Personalized E-mail at Email.com http://www.email.com/?sr=signup - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax Super Program
Did all of you saying that this is a bad deal actually look at the auction? I don't think $182.50 is so bad for a SP, A 50/1.7, filters, bag, etc. If you don't want/need the extras you might find the body/lens combo for less, but you could easily pay more than this to buy it all separately. -- ___ Sign-up for your own FREE Personalized E-mail at Email.com http://www.email.com/?sr=signup - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Fast film recommendations?
I need recommendations for relatively fast print films for taking available room light shots of a baby mother. Both bw and color, either 800 or a pushable 400. Thanks in advance, Steven. -- ___ Sign-up for your own FREE Personalized E-mail at Email.com http://www.email.com/?sr=signup - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
WTB MX winder socket cover
Hey, does anyone have a MX parts camera with a cover for the winder/motordrive socket on it that they could strip off and sell to me? Or does anyone know of somewhere else that I could get one? If so, please contact me off-list. Thanks. Steven. -- ___ Sign-up for your own FREE Personalized E-mail at Email.com http://www.email.com/?sr=signup - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Vivitar S1 70-210 vs. SMC-A 70-210 opinions please
I am thinking about upgrading the long zoom I keep for my travel kit. I currently use a Sears 80-200/4 Macro. The 2 best options seem to be the SMC-A and S1. I'd be interested to hear what anyone with experience with both of these lenses has to say. Or if anyone has a suggestion on another lens they like in this class. Too be honest I have no huge complaints with the Sears. It's sharpness and flare resistance are decent, although it does lack contrast. Where would I notice improvements? This lens would be used on MF bodies for outdoor street/nature photography and occasional sports events. I am not concerned with any macro or portait abilities as I have that covered with other lenses. -- ___ Sign-up for your own FREE Personalized E-mail at Email.com http://www.email.com/?sr=signup Win the Ultimate Hawaiian Experience from Travelocity. http://ad.doubleclick.net/clk;4018363;6991039;n?http://svc.travelocity.com/promos/winhawaii/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: More KX ?s, please help
I plan on dropping both the MX and K1000se. I really don't need more than 2 bodies. I want to keep my SP to use my A series lenses and TTL flash, and I want one manual backup with as many features as possible. The KX has a true mirror lock-up which the MX lacks, and I like the fell of the larger body and spacing around the controls on the top panel better. But I am still wondering how the screen brightness of the KX compares to the K1000se. Any comments? Find the best deals on the web at AltaVista Shopping! http://www.shopping.altavista.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
More KX ?s, please help
I had recently decided to replace my MX and K1000SE with a KX to complement and back up my Super Program. I prefer the K series body size to the M, but I would like the extra features that the K1000 lacks. But from recent discussions here it seems as if the KX has a dim viewfinder. So I'm wondering: 1. Is the KX viewfinder significantly darker than the K1000SE? 2. Can it be replaced/upgraded? 3. Are there any other full featured all manual k-mount bodies that have a bright viewfinder? Maybe a Ricoh? (No, I can't afford a LX) Find the best deals on the web at AltaVista Shopping! http://www.shopping.altavista.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Medium format? Large format? What?
Here is a link to a very comprehensive MF sight: http://people.smu.edu/rmonagha/mf/cameras.html Find the best deals on the web at AltaVista Shopping! http://www.shopping.altavista.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
OT: help me rate a camera for sale
I know this is difficult without actually seeing it, but I have a camera/lens package that I am planning on selling and I would like some opinions on how to rate it. It is a Canon L1 Rangfinder with a 50mm 1.8 and original eveready case. The camera and lens are in full working order, including all shutter speeds. There are no dings or deep scratches on the metal or leather, but they are not as shiny as a true collector would probably want. The lens glass is clean and scratch/scuff free and I have the original cap. The aperature ring seems a little stiff (compared to my Pentax lenses) and a little of the paint has worn off the focus ring. The case has some scuffing on the outside and the stiching is pulling on one of the seams in the cover. I also have the original manual. but the binding has desintagrated and it is poor shape. I'd be happy if somebody could give a 1-10 rating or a bargain-excellant-mint type. I'd be grateful if someone could recommend where I would get the most interest in a camera like this. I inherited it from my grandfather and have shot a few rolls, but don't really find it has an advantage over my MX, which I'm more comfortable with. Thanks in advance, Steven. Find the best deals on the web at AltaVista Shopping! http://www.shopping.altavista.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT:Travel Tripod question
Has anyone tried the Velbon Maxi 343? I've only read about in Pop Photo, but it sounds to good to be true. I still don't know about a 300mm with no mount, but for anything else. If someone can give me favorable report on one, I'll probably buy one. I think they go for about $80 from BH. Find the best deals on the web at AltaVista Shopping! http://www.shopping.altavista.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
