New K Mount DSLR
http://dp-now.com/archives/000691a.html Don't you just love the RAW format; .RUS Regards, Ziggy
RE:OK time to call a halt was was My own DOF confusion
-Original Message- From: Bob Blakely [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 23 March 2004 23:15 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: My own DOF confusion I kinda like it! Here's my new sig line (stolen from Collin). You may whine and call me names as you are wont to do. It will be amusing! Slapped in the face! Ha! You're so funny with your hyperbole! No, some day when something of real importance needs to be addressed, your exaggerations will have rendered your rhetoric - mundane. Regards, Bob... BSE Two cows were grazing near each other. One says: "Are you worried about the mad cow disease that is going around?" The other replied: "Why should I worry? I'm a squirrel."
RE: My own DOF confusion
-Original Message- From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 23 March 2004 23:00 To: pentax list Subject: RE: My own DOF confusion Being British, I'd just like to apologise. Cheers, Cotty Ok, how about; I apologise for this; LONDON SIGNS IN A LAUNDROMAT: Automatic washing machines. Please remove all your clothes when the light goes out. IN A LONDON DEPARTMENT STORE: Bargain Basement Upstairs IN AN OFFICE: Would the person who took the step ladder yesterday please bring it back or further steps will be taken. IN ANOTHER OFFICE: After the tea break staff should empty the teapot and stand upside down on the draining board. ON A CHURCH DOOR:: This is the gate of Heaven. Enter ye all by this door. (This door is kept locked because of the draft. Please use side entrance) OUTSIDE A SECOND HAND SHOP: We exchange anything - bicycles, washing machines etc. Why not bring your wife along and get a wonderful bargain. QUICKSAND WARNING: Quicksand. Any person passing this point will be drowned. By order of the District Council. NOTICE IN A DRY CLEANER'S WINDOW: Anyone leaving their garments here for more than 30 days will be disposed of. IN A HEALTH FOOD SHOP WINDOW: Closed due to illness. SPOTTED IN A SAFARI PARK: Elephants Please Stay In Your Car SEEN DURING A CONFERENCE: For anyone who has children and doesn't know it, there is a day care on the first floor. NOTICE IN A FIELD: The farmer allows walkers to cross the field for free, but the bull charges. MESSAGE ON A LEAFLET: If you cannot read, this leaflet will tell you how to get lessons. ON A REPAIR SHOP DOOR: We can repair anything (Please knock hard on the door - the bell doesn't work) SPOTTED IN A TOILET IN A LONDON OFFICE BLOCK: Toilet out of order. Please use floor below.
RE: muvo 4gb hitachi drive thingy...
-Original Message- From: Tanya Mayer Photography [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 23 March 2004 12:47 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: muvo 4gb hitachi drive thingy... does anyone know where i can get my hands on one of these? I want one badly! Anywhere in Australia? Anywhere in the US? Can't see them on B&H's website? I am trying to organise my $$$ and shopping list for my GFM trip... TIA, tan. Try http://australia.creative.com/products/portaudio/muvo_2_4gb/ This is how you do it http://www.pcconsultant.com/microdrive.htm Ziggy
RE: Photo Monthly
Subject: Photo Monthly Just thought I'd let you all know about a success. I 've had a picture of bees printed in the UK publication Photography Monthly, April issue. It's as part of a portfolio from Edmonton Camera Club. They should be sending us some films as payment. Woohoo is the right expression I think! Nick. Well done!!! I will take a look in Smiths, hope it's the first of many. Ziggy
PUG is down
http://www.pug.komkon.org/ Been down all afternoon.
RE: *istD, Muvo-2 and Hitachi 4gb Microdrive
I just got my Nomad Muvo 2 and removed its Hitachi 4-gb microdrive according to the instructions at http://www.pcconsultant.com/microdrive.htm It required a simple size No. 0 Philips precision screwdriver to complete the disassembly. Then I put the drive in the *istD, formatted it from the camera menu, and went shooting. Success. Hooray. Everything looks great. 991 pics available on the card in ***L mode, 223 tiff, 282 RAW. Total cost $188 from Dell, which is pretty inexpensive for 4 gb of camera storage. Alas, when I went to buy another yesterday, I could no longer find the Nomad Muvo2 4gb MP3 player on the Dell web site. Rats. Now my D100 is feeling like a second class citizen with its puny little 1 gb card. Note: others wishing to use this drive should review the many messages at dpreview.com storage and media forum. Since my ancient computer hiccupped at upgrading the Muvo firmware, and I was not trying to retain the player itself, I simply bypassed the step of upgrading its firmware, which means any future use of the player may require extra effort to get it back to working order. Also, there is some mention that the D100 formats only 2 gb instead of the full 4 gb. In that case, the drive must be formatted with a Win 98 or 2000 computer rather than in-camera. But the *istD shines with this drive - pop in the drive, hit Format from the Menu, and go shooting with 4 gb of storage. -- John Mustarde www.photolin.com I just did the same, 10 minutes to remove and reassemble the MuVo. The *istD and I are very happy bunnies Now I have a spare battery, might just get another to use as a WMA player, 4GB will get around 80 albums onto this little baby from our collection, will be great for holidays and travelling. Regards, Ziggy
RE: PUG?
http://www.pug.komkon.org/
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From: mapson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 01 March 2004 15:26
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Subject: PUG?
May someone, please, provide the address of PUG. Thanks
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Robert
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RE: How many people do we have on this list
This isn't a state secret. Or is it? Would just like to know about how many other souls are in this community as I'm sure would everybody else. Regards, Ziggy -Original Message- From: Doug Brewer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 24 February 2004 18:35 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: How many people do we have on this list At 01:27 PM 2/24/04, throwing caution to the wind, zoomshot wrote: >Been a long time since this was asked, so how many? > >Regards, > >Ziggy Why?
RE: How many people do we have on this list
Nice and active, lets hope we can go over 1000.. The more the merrier. Regards, Ziggy -Original Message- From: Bill Owens [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 24 February 2004 18:35 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: How many people do we have on this list ~600 Bill - Original Message - From: "zoomshot" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 1:27 PM Subject: How many people do we have on this list > > Been a long time since this was asked, so how many? > > Regards, > > Ziggy > > >
RE: Photographer a Week
Shel, Have you seen this; http://www.taiwaninfo.org/english/newsletter/200301nl/1.htm Regards, Ziggy -Original Message- From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 24 February 2004 17:15 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Photographer a Week Bob's suggestion of posting info about "lesser known" photogs is, of course, a good one. However, not everyone knows about the better known photogs ... someone on the Leica list had, for example, never heard of Salgado or Nachtwey. Still, putting forth the names and perhaps urls of any photog is a Good Thing. A favorite of mine is Chih Hsin Yang. I saw some of his work in a Taiwanese publication, Photographers International (a beautiful magazine, almost booklike in its quality) but have not been able to find any of his work on the net. He was, it seems, unknown even in his own country. The photos published in the magazine in June, 1999, were all about forty years old and the first time any of the work had been published. If anyone knows more about this photographer, please tell us. shel Andre Langevin wrote: > > >Maybe, if others see fit, they can tell us about their favorite > >photographer(s) and post a URL or information about them. Just a > >thought. > > > >shel > > Great idea! > > >Rather than mention all the usual suspects it might be interesting to > >post something about lesser-known photographers. One of my favourites > >is an Italian photographer called Dario Mitidieri: > >http://www.mitidieri.com/ > > I agree but at the same time I think some of the best photographers > are unknown to many of us. For the experienced ones, it's always > refreshing to go back to classics.
Digital Links
More useful links; Digital Pentax http://www.pentaxuser.co.uk/forum/forum2.html&sid=53a603648a70c0df64bac5240d 6e4fa7 Digital Photography FAQ http://www.cs.duke.edu/~parr/photography/faq.html#sharpening USE ICC PROFILES FOR AN EPSON PRINTER http://www.photoexpert.co.uk/UK/EXPERTISE/how_to_icc_page1.htm Digital Imaging Resources for Photographers by Photographers http://www.drycreekphoto.com/ The Histogram Exposed http://www.bayphoto.com/Instructions/Histogram.htm Adobe forums, you can login as guest http://www.adobeforums.com/cgi-bin/[EMAIL PROTECTED]@
Making fine prints in your digital darkroom
Just been sent this url, probably been posted before but worth bookmarking; http://www.normankoren.com/printer_calibration.html#TestPrint Lots of good stuff here. Regards, Ziggy
RE: Too much mail
Yes, there is too much mail, we now have over 400 per day coming in, that might be ok for the people that don't work and have time to download and go through all the posts. I work and in the past week just don't have the time to go through my email. Just a download, quick look and delete all. With this volume coming in, if you don't download most days then mail will be bounced and you will get unsubscribed. Two solutions; 1 - go modern, get rid of the list and use a www forum and you can have sections for whatever topic you choose and easy access from anywhere. 2 - mark email headings with OT, DIGITAL, PAW, GENERAL, LENS, BODY, FILM, etc, so that you can filter incoming email into appropriate folders. Then if you don't want to see OT or PAW you don't have to look just periodically delete the contents of the folder. HTH Ziggy
RE: Pentax DA 16-45 mm Lens
-Original Message- From: Rob Brigham Sent: 10 February 2004 18:00 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Pentax DA 16-45 mm Lens I know - I was waiting to see how price compares elsewhere - they seem to be the only ones who have it. I still need to work out how to get the Flashtrax into the house unnoticed first though! I guess a lens might be easier as she probably (hopefully) wouldn't notice that it is new amongst all the other lenses. Think I may have to wait till dividend time at the end of our financial year an suggest we each have a little spending spree... Rob, I got a old customer deal for 320GBP, very pleased with that. Flashtrax is on my list but now not until the summer... SWMBO has noticed the number of lenses, must get rid of some. Ziggy
RE: Photoshop performance (was: Re: Used DSLR prices
Bill, There is nothing wrong with the PC interface...lets not have a PC war Version 8.0 is fine, as Cotty said, certainly 7 and 8 run ok with two disks. In version 8.0 make sure that the level of detail is set to low in the browser. You should run with 512Mb as a minimum for reasonable performance. HTH Regards, Ziggy -Original Message- From: Bill D. Casselberry [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 16 January 2004 16:56 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Photoshop performance (was: Re: Used DSLR prices Cotty wrote: > As I understand the way Photoshop works, this is not correct. It is > not the user that decides if Photoshop has to swap to disk, it is > Photoshop. And it will readily do so depending on a number of factors > including levels of history vs file size etc. I am prepared to stand > corrected, but I am pretty certain that it works this way. Hard drive > speed is not as important as some indicate; Photoshop craftily > utilises the Scratch > Disk(s) to enable optimum performance. Using a second drive is very > important - selecting the startup disk as a Scratch Disk will slow > performance. ah, but Cotty! just because PhotoShop for Macintosh has such elegant interface w/ the hardware is certainly no guarantee that an equally graceful operation is possible on all other computer platforms !;^DBill - Bill D. Casselberry ; Photography on the Oregon Coast http://www.orednet.org/~bcasselb [EMAIL PROTECTED] -
FlashTrax - Pentax *ist D RAW
Got this from their support people; " The new version of our firmware 1.6.1 which was posted on our download site yesterday allows you to view Pentax raw images. So in short if you buy a FlashTrax you will need to download the update firmware from the site and then you can view these images. " Regards, Ziggy
RE: version 1.1
I'm curious about the high end baby... Ziggy -Original Message- From: Steve Desjardins [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 09 January 2004 15:20 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: version 1.1 Funny, but someone (or several folks) actually suggested the use of the DOF feature for the use of M/K lenses. I wonder if someone at Pentax picked up on this, or if they had already thought to do this and had simply rushed the camera to market before they could implement this feature. You know, with these fixes and at $1350 (B&H) this is a pretty nice camera. I'm now deeply curious at the proposed "low end" Baby D. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 01/09/04 03:58AM >>> > > Friends, we have improved K-mount compatability. > Now, with the lens off "A", putting the camera into manual and pressing the > green button will give the "correct" shutter speed. > EV comp im manual is a nice touch. > The ist D camera just got a whole lot better. Pretty much exactly what I predicted would be the best we could hope for, back when the camera was first released. I'm favourably impressed; while it was apparent that these capabilities were technically feasible, I still thought that the hyper manual stop-down metering was too much to expect.
RE: firmware update
Cotts, I know that you never left. Just a wind up. I'm glad that you still have the MXs, great camera. I nearly went your way but now same as you, digital, will never go back. Left with an LX, MZ£ and MZS. We have a monthly competition at work, winner picks subject, all vote, all nice and friendly just like PUG. Had to take pictures of Coke cans, left it until one day before submission, yesterday. Got some coke from the super market, on my desk, out with the D on tripod, seventy raw shots later, about forty minutes, loaded on my pc and processed. Could never have done that with film, one very happy bunny. Regards, Ziggy -Original Message- From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 09 January 2004 15:36 To: pentax list Subject: RE: firmware update On 9/1/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: >Hey Cotts, > >Come back and join the gang. > > >Ziggy My dear Ziggo, I never left. I still have a pair of MXs and a 3 Pentax lenses, one of which I use often ;-) If you mean that I could sell up the Canon stuff and get an *ist D, I can't. The financial loss would be too great to stomach - as purchasers of the *ist D will find out. Besides, it was a very considered decision and I have no regrets. Envy, but no regrets. I'm happy where I'm at. I'll pick up a used *ist D in 2 years for a song ;-) Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk
RE: firmware update
Hey Cotts, Come back and join the gang. Ziggy -Original Message- From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 09 January 2004 15:13 To: pentax list Subject: Re: firmware update On 9/1/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: >I walked right into that one, didn't I :-) Let's put it this way - would you like a band-aid? Actually, I am secretly very envious now and I have to say that if I had some spare money, I would actually be swayed into picking up an *ist D as a another body! Having 2 camera systems isn't uncommon, but in the same format if you can call it that)? Seriously. Cheers, Cotty
RE: The "Toughest" Pentax
MX - mine was dropped at lest three time on stone and marble surfaces from at least three feet, just had a few dents, it always survived.. Ziggy -Original Message- From: Malcolm Smith [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 06 January 2004 17:35 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: The "Toughest" Pentax > So, which Pentax body do you feel is the toughest ... the one you'd > take through the rain and the mud and the Atacama desert, and toss > into the back of your rattling old pickup and not worry about it > getting the crap knocked out of it? 1. 6x7 - pickup truck will expire first. 2. K1000 3. MX No placing for my favourite, the LX, it's too delicate. Malcolm
RE: OT: While we're on language, have a collective noun won't ya..
Or even a battery. Ziggy -Original Message- From: Bob W [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 06 January 2004 17:13 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: While we're on language, have a collective noun won't ya.. Hi, > I quite like: > a bokeh of photographers. I'm sure the correct expression is a sweat of photographers. Or perhaps a whiff. -- Cheers, Bob
RE: January PUG Comments Part III
Frank, Your comments are much appreciated. I watched him for about an hour, will post the rest of the series when I get the time. Many thanks, Ziggy -Original Message- From: frank theriault [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 04 January 2004 16:12 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: January PUG Comments Part III "Fishy Thoughts" by Zoomshot: See, now ~this~ is why you don't stick the subjects in the middle of the frame! A terrific shot, it has everything going for it. Over to the right, looking to the left, with a ~very~ serious look on his face, we get the feeling this bird means business! Love the composition. Beautiful bokeh - I think that background makes the subject look even sharper than it might otherwise look. However, nice sharp subject, great colours. Overall, a terrific photograph, IMHO. Thanks.
A Happy New Year - Your Wishes for 2004
May I wish all of you and your families a very happy new year. What are your Pentax wishes for 2004? Ziggy
RE: AutoPug decision needed (was Re: More Months, Please)
Here are the options: 1. One image per gallery, in either the themed or the open section of the gallery. 2. One image in each section of the gallery. I vote for one image per gallery. Ziggy
December PUG Theme
Gone from the schedule page ( http://pug.komkon.org/general/themes.html ), what is it? Regards, Ziggy
RE: Cotty's November PUG Comments PART 1
"Border Delight " by Zoomshot, UK Another all digital capture, and what a stunner. Flowers on black background always look great, the very direct light playing on the petals creating interesting patterns. A closer square crop would add rather than detract, for me. A closer crop would look better but I wanted to post full frame. Thanks for your comments. Ziggy
RE: *ist D new firmware 1.1
-Original Message- From: Michel Carrère-Gée [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 21 October 2003 08:26 To: Pdml Subject: *ist D new firmware 1.1 A French page (from my friend Clover): http://www.pentaxiste.org/article.php3?id_article=36 I don't know the original source. Michel Where is it? Ziggy
Autopug confirmation
Autopug email confirmation is working again. Ziggy
*ist D another review
This time in Digital Camera Magazine; Rated as a best buy. Snip 'this camera's features and design set new SLR standards' 'Features 97% Images 90% Build 92% Value 92% Final score 94%' Copyright Future Publishing Ltd 2003 Regards, Ziggy
RE: Nice review for istD
-Original Message- From: Rob Brigham Sent: 15 October 2003 13:50 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Nice review for istD http://www.megapixel.net/reviews/pentax-ist/pentaxist-review.html They don't seem to report the aberrations that Jostein found with the 100mm macro. Is this a lens sample issue, or have they just not looked close enough? Hard to tell from the examples they give... Good writeup for Pentax though! Rob, List is going mad, this turned up after I posted the same review. Ziggy
RE: List hiccups
Same here, just seen one from Rob about another review after I posted the same URL Ziggy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 15 October 2003 11:51 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: List hiccups I seem to not be getting some of the newer threads,like the fall colour one and several others. I have responded to the responses.:-) Dave > If you are getting all the messages twice you are probably double subscribed. > > If you are getting all the messages from a particular person twice > they are probably double subscribed. > > If you are getting a few messages here and there, it could be a list > problem, or a problem at the senders end, or a problem with deleting messages on your mail server (in order of increasing probability). > > Boris Liberman wrote: > > > Hi! > > > > PDML has a flu. It seems to re-send some (all) of the messages from > > the > > most recent past. Anyone else experiencing it? > > > > Boris > > > > > > -- > graywolf >
*ist D cards and rechargeable batteries
There was a question about which to use, most will do, I ended up getting; Lexar 1GB WA 40X Pro card, this give 243 high quality JPEG and 70 RAW ANSMANN DIGISPEED 4 Charger (1 hour) with ANSMANN 2200mAh NiMH batteries. Regards, Ziggy
*ist D yet another review
www.megapixel.net/reviews/pentax-ist/pentaxist-review.html Regards, Ziggy
*ist D another review
This time in Digital Camera Magazine; Rated as a best buy. Snip 'this camera's features and design set new SLR standards' 'Features 97% Images 90% Build 92% Value 92% Final score 94%' Copyright Future Publishing Ltd 2003 Regards, Ziggy
*ist D and Adobe colour space
Changed the colour format on the camera to AdobeRGB for the first time and the image will not load in Photoshop7. There is a way to get by this, go to Colour settings and for AdobeRGB(98), untick profile mismatches and missing profile. This only works if your monitor has been calibrated. Looks like a firmware fix! Regards, Ziggy
*ist D Survey
So how many do we actually have? Please state when and where obtained; 19th September - London Ziggy
RE: R.I.P. II
Doug, I know your loss, please accept our deepest sympathies. Ziggy
RE: My own little *ist D review (fwd)
It works better than XP, just try it... And XP is very stable. Ziggy -Original Message- From: graywolf [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 20 September 2003 00:20 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: My own little *ist D review (fwd) Gee, I sure hope the istD works better than WinME. Lon Williamson wrote: > Mark, I think this is crap. > Pentax has been screwing with DLSRs for 4 years. > That's enough time to hatch, say, WindowsME. > And cameras ain't as hard as operating sytems. > Pentax may need to hire some more SW engineers. > Mebbe they can find some in Pakinstan. > > > > Mark Roberts wrote: > >> "whickersworld" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >> >> >>> Chris Brogden wrote: >>> So if the Nikon D100 will stop down an MF lens in manual mode (no meter), then it's actually a step ahead of the *istD, which won't even stop down an MF Pentax K-mount lens. That's sad. >>> >>> >>> Yes, it is sad. In each case, the necessary engineering would have >>> cost only a nominal amount of money. >> >> >> >> In the case of stop-down metering in the *ist-D I suspect that money >> wasn't as much of a factor as time. Even with the lack of the >> aperture simulator, stop-down metering certainly could have been >> implemented in software (using the DOF preview) but would have >> required more software coding, and the attendant debugging and >> hardware testing. Given the lateness of the DSLR project as a whole >> (just look at how much complaining there still is about having to >> wait) it was a predictable corner to cut simply to get the camera to >> market quicker. >> > > > -- graywolf http://graywolfphoto.com
RE: Uk *istD has arrived - Update
-Original Message- From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 19 September 2003 20:24 To: pentax list Subject: Re: Uk *istD has arrived - Update On 19/9/03, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged: >Just got back, no time to play tonight as we are out to dinner, I hope >that will come tomorrow and the day after. I will post an update when I >can. Priorities Ziggy, priorities! Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk Hey Cotts, Just back, she who must be obeyed is now in bed, a little bit late top play with it, tomorrow, must get some sleep, been dreamining about *istD last two nights, must be a sad git, but it is here, sweet dreams to you all. Ziggy
Uk *istD has arrived
My dealer just called, this happy bunny is off to Cameraworld. It will be in my hands in an hour or so. Ziggy
RE: Stop Press: *ist D UK pricing
From: Cotty Sent: 02 September 2003 21:58 To: pentax list Subject: RE: Stop Press: *ist D UK pricing >I know Ziggy has confirmed UK pricing on the *ist D but for the record, >Pricing in the UK will be as follows: > >For your info, official prices are: > >Pentax *ist D camera body £1400 including VAT > >Pentax *ist D camera body with smc 18-35mm f/4-5.6 FA AL J lens >£1529.99 [27-53mm equivalent] > >Pentax *ist D camera body with smc 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 FA AL J lens >£1499.99 [42-120mm equivalent] > >Pentax *ist D camera body with smc 20-35mm f/4 FA AL lens £1899.99 >[30-53mm equivalent] > >Pentax *ist D camera body with smc 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5 FA AL lens >£1799.99 [36-135mm equivalent] > >Apparently there will be little delay on receiving supplies so if >you've ordered one, it should be on time. > > >Cheers, > Cotty > > >Did you get this from Pentax UK? Hi Ziggo, Yes. Cheers, Cotty Just as I thought but pricing is still under review this week and will not be confirmed until launch day. The first batch in the UK will be going to CameraWorld and I already have one reserved. They are very impressed by the camera. Accessories will follow a month later and I am told that there is to be a new flash. Ziggy
RE: Stop Press: *ist D UK pricing
From: Cotty Sent: 02 September 2003 16:28 To: Pentax List Subject: Stop Press: *ist D UK pricing I know Ziggy has confirmed UK pricing on the *ist D but for the record, Pricing in the UK will be as follows: For your info, official prices are: Pentax *ist D camera body £1400 including VAT Pentax *ist D camera body with smc 18-35mm f/4-5.6 FA AL J lens £1529.99 [27-53mm equivalent] Pentax *ist D camera body with smc 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 FA AL J lens £1499.99 [42-120mm equivalent] Pentax *ist D camera body with smc 20-35mm f/4 FA AL lens £1899.99 [30-53mm equivalent] Pentax *ist D camera body with smc 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5 FA AL lens £1799.99 [36-135mm equivalent] Apparently there will be little delay on receiving supplies so if you've ordered one, it should be on time. Cheers, Cotty Did you get this from Pentax UK? Ziggy
UK *istD Price
See http://www.dpreview.com/ Regards, Ziggy
RE: UK pricing for *istD!
-Original Message- From: Harold Owen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 30 August 2003 10:22 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: UK pricing for *istD! > Gotta remember that the SRP of the 10D is £1500 - STREET price is > £1250. Once initial demand has passed (possibly even before), I can > see the istD selling for £1200 or maybe even less... > It is just that the SRP of £1,400 appeared to be a lot higher than many UK photo magazines had been suggesting! I am waiting to see what the online dealer who sold me the *ist SLR at a great price is going to sell the *istD at. The *ist SLR camera was being discounted as soon as it was available for sale and I am hoping the same thing will happen with the *istD, although if it is going to be in short supply this might not be likely. In addition I am checking on a number of German online retailers to see what their prices are going to be, Harry Harold Owen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Guys, The price war will be very interesting and Pentax may already be dead in the water, look at the prices, body only; *istD 1400 GBPrecommended Olympus E-1 1400 GBPrecommended Nikon D100 1399 GBPstreet Canon D10 1299 GBPstreet Canon EOS 300D 899 GBPexpected ( 1000 GBP plus lens advertised ) The street price has to be no more than 1100 GBP or else it will be a dead duck. Has anyone out their placed an order for one? Regards, Ziggy
FW: Will all be revealed
Evening all, Time in the Uk is 23:10 and in Japan almost morning, today is the big day for all of us, the official launch (according to Pentax UK) of *istD. Ziggy It doesn't appear to be today, I'm waiting of Pentax UK to confirm. Can someone please confirm whether it says 06/09/2003 on http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp/ja/ist-d/index.html to right of the camera. Ziggy
RE: UK pricing for *istD!
From: Harold Owen Subject: UK pricing for *istD! It would appear that the Pentax *istD body only is going to cost £1,400 here in the UK. See this link:- http://www.ephotozine.com/news/fullnews.cfm?NewsID=1327 It will be interesting to see what the discounted price will be. Harry That is the same price as the Olympus E-1 which is now official, I wonder if it is fiction? Regards, Ziggy
RE: UK pricing for *istD!
From: Harold Owen Subject: UK pricing for *istD! It would appear that the Pentax *istD body only is going to cost £1,400 here in the UK. See this link:- http://www.ephotozine.com/news/fullnews.cfm?NewsID=1327 It will be interesting to see what the discounted price will be. Harry I have checked with Cameraworld and they don't yet know what the price will be. Regards, Ziggy
RE: Will all be revealed
-Original Message- From: zoomshot [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 28 August 2003 23:13 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Will all be revealed Evening all, Time in the Uk is 23:10 and in Japan almost morning, today is the big day for all of us, the official launch (according to Pentax UK) of *istD. Ziggy It doesn't appear to be today, I'm waiting of Pentax UK to confirm. Can someone please confirm whether it says 06/09/2003 on http://www.digital.pentax.co.jp/ja/ist-d/index.html to right of the camera. Ziggy
RE: Will all be revealed
From: Rob Brigham Subject: RE: Will all be revealed Who in Pentax UK told you this? I thought it was Sept 6th in Japan? > From: zoomshot > Subject: Will all be revealed > > > Evening all, > > Time in the Uk is 23:10 and in Japan almost morning, today is > the big day for all of us, the official launch (according to > Pentax UK) of *istD. > > Ziggy > You don't expect me to reveal my contact do you? That was the last email communication I had with them. It looks like the 6th of September on the Japan site. I have asked Pentax UK to confirm launch and shipping dates in UK. Will post as soon as I get a reply. Regards, Ziggy
RE: *Ist D
-Original Message- From: Sylwester Pietrzyk [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 29 August 2003 09:00 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: *Ist D on 29.08.03 9:51, zoomshot at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Is there a price for it? Go to the www.bhphoto.com and check it yourself... -- Best Regards Sylwek Thanks for the link, 1699.95 USD. Which makes 1,077.96 GBP or 1,560.15 EUR, I will have one at that price. Cheers, Ziggy
RE: OT: Survival Kit
-Original Message- From: Bob Blakely [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 28 August 2003 23:13 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: OT: Survival Kit My man I know had a mountain lion stalk him. He was glad to have his side arm to scare the creature off. A well placed shot just to the side of the big cat did the trick. 1. Water. 2. Buddy. 3. First aid kit. 4. Water. 5. Compass. 6. 7.5 minute map(s) of area. 7. A GPS receiver is good. 8. Water. 9. Whistle (for three blasts). 10. Candy bars. 11. Strong, light weight, serviceable knife. 12. Water. 13. Poncho - Green on inside, orange on outside is good. 14. Some parachute line. 15. Matches/lighter. 16. MagLight. 17. Boy Scout Handbook. 18. Water. What was number 19? Ziggy
Will all be revealed
Evening all, Time in the Uk is 23:10 and in Japan almost morning, today is the big day for all of us, the official launch (according to Pentax UK) of *istD. Ziggy
RE: any news?
-Original Message- From: Frits Wuthrich [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 21 August 2003 16:07 To: Pentax-Discuss Subject: any news? I have been un-subscribed due to my move since 27 July. Is there any news since then? How about the *ist D ? Frits Official release date 29/08/12, shipping to UK around 12/09. No price set. Ziggy
RE: *istD supports FAT32 and more...
From: Sylwester Pietrzyk Sent: 12 August 2003 17:19 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: *istD supports FAT32 and more... http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1060694374.html Seems that comunication of *istD with the newest memory cards will be as modern as possible! -- Best Regards Sylwek That is indeed very good news. Ziggy
RE: Pentax UK still know nothing...
From: Rob Brigham All Pentax Uk can tell me is that they do not have a confirmed price yet but expect this to be £1000 - £1500. This shall be available from mid September and dealers can place preliminary requests for them at this time. So, not very helpful then! To be fair I don't think they are hiding the information, I don't think they have a clue! Sounds like dealers can at last start taking pre-orders though... Rob, I have been told that they expect the first shipments from around the 12th September. Ziggy
*ist D Preview
At last here it is http://www.dpreview.com/news/0308/03080802pentaxistd.asp Ziggy
Another *ist D Preview
Another preview http://www.imaging-resource.com/NEWS/1060322400.html Ziggy
RE: Pentax *ist D price and availability (was OT: Olympus 4/3premiere)
on 24.06.03 14:39, Mark Roberts at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >> Hmmm... 1800 Euro. Canon 10D has street price about 1890 Euro. I hope >> real street price for *ist D in Europe will be slightly lower >> (1600-1700 Euro?) - then it will help Pentax to sell DSLR well. > > You can be sure the Pentax DSLR will be almost exactly the same as the > Canon 10D. They're expected to be on back order almost immediately. So the only advantage of *ist D over EOS 10D would be size, weigth and more advanced AF. I hope that will be enough to sell enough *ist D's to convince Pentax to produce new DSLR. -- Best Regards Sylwek Pentax UK have told me that availability in Europe and UK will be late August and price will be in the range 1000 GBP to 1500 GBP. Watch this space.. Ziggy
RE: Too many posts!
Collin wrote: Y'all should be out shooting! REPLY: We have. The last few days I've been shooting fox puppies (incredibly cute!) and birds. I've been on montain rising through the clouds photographing mountain scenery bathed in the midnight sun. Tonight its another mountain top. Pål Where are you? Are you shooting for gain or pleasure? Ziggy
RE: No so way off topic Re: *ist D revisited/Al alloys
-Original Message- From: Dr E D F Williams [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 10 June 2003 18:17 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: No so way off topic Re: *ist D revisited/Al alloys $20 000 -- try $200 000 old boy. Don Don't forget to take into account the GBP to Euro conversion rate
Favourite Body
Ok, we haven't had a survey for a long time so, which one is it and why?
Favourite Lens
Ok, we haven't had a survey for a long time so, which one is it and why?
Looking for a K mount
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0306/03061002sonyqualia016.asp You could super glue the lens to one of these, no body, fits anywhere..
RE: ist
-Original Message- From: Caveman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 10 June 2003 18:21 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: ist -ist 1. a suffix of nouns, often corresponding to verbs ending in -ize or nouns ending in -ism, that denote a person who practices or is concerned with something, or holds certain principles, doctrines, etc.: apologist; machinist; novelist; socialist; Thomist. Compare -ISM, -ISTIC, -IZE. [ME -iste < L -ista < Gk -istes; in some words, repr. F -iste, G -ist, It -ista, etc., < < L < Gk] Note the first example. cheers, caveman You forgot to add "Sh" to the front"shist"
RE: No so way off topic Re: *ist D revisited/Al alloys
-Original Message- From: Caveman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 10 June 2003 17:44 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: No so way off topic Re: *ist D revisited/Al alloys Th. Stach wrote: > To get this on topic again: > I've got an old K-1000 body attached to my electron microscope > (Camscan CS4 SEM with EDX & WDX). Would it be a wise idea to replace > this with an *ist-D ? > :-) Yes, especially if you need to replace the whole microscope with a new Kaf3 mount one. cheers, caveman One of those microscopes would cost at least $20,000 dollars, better get a pistD..
RE: *ist on US web site
-Original Message- From: Keith Whaley [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 10 June 2003 17:59 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: *ist on US web site No, it wouldn't. It would be asterisk-ist. There is no such word as "asterist" in spite of several trying their own spellings of it... keith whaley T Rittenhouse wrote: > > Would not that be, Asterist-Ist? > > Ciao, > Graywolf > http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto > > - Original Message - > From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > > > The Canadian reps are calling it an Asterist. Why not call it the asterpist?
RE: K mount stop-down metering (was: Re: K on *ist D compatible without meterin
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 10 June 2003 17:45 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: K mount stop-down metering (was: Re: K on *ist D compatible without meterin Your meanderings have caused my brain to actually start working. Canon FD system, at one point, had some tiny plastic part used for manual diaphragm activation, did they not? Used for reversed lenses, as FD lenses not mounted revert to F5.6 diaphragm opening. Why is it not possible to create such a part to mount temporarily in the back of K mount lenses which are mounted on the *ist line? Obviously the Canon part did not suffer any particular space limitations, given that it was intended for reversed lenses. Am I going mad? Kind regards Peter Do we have to answer that question?
RE: Pentax's future
-Original Message- From: tom [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 10 June 2003 17:39 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Pentax's future Well, there aren't that many DSLR's out there, just about every one in production made the list, including the Sigma. They did leave out the D1X and H, as well as the 1D, probably because they're a bit long in the tooth and their resolution isn't all that impressive. It's notable (to them) due to the claim that's it's the smallest DSLR and it takes Pentax Af and MF lenses. They also mention the good viewfinder. Tv They must have had another pre-production model, lets just wait and see...
RE: Re: To Pentax in Japan (does anybody have their email
From: Ryan Charron Sent: 10 June 2003 17:13 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Re: To Pentax in Japan (does anybody have their email Here is Pentax new e-mail address: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ryan I thought it was http://www.pentax.co.jp ..
RE: Rather more than the usual replacement roll...
-Original Message- From: Peter Alling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 10 June 2003 17:17 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Rather more than the usual replacement roll... So much for your paying attention. We all seem to know why. (Except for the few who keep holding out for some technological marvel to make it right). The argument is about if it's a good idea. What argument? Whether you like crutches or you don't? It is as you quote, "Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read", just about sums up all the ramblings here for the past two weeks.. At 05:00 PM 6/10/03 +0100, you wrote: >From: mike wilson >Sent: 10 June 2003 15:55 >To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >Subject: Re: Rather more than the usual replacement roll... > > >Greetings all, > >After a spell in the Mail Archive wilderness, I have decided to >subscribe normally and see what happens - I'll probably get fired for >overloading our mail server. > > >Well the archive is completely up the creek so the only subject you >have missed is the never ending bickering with regard to the crippled >mount on the Asterix (both varieties). The general gist is, why won't >my twenty year old lens work on either. The analogue one is crippled >but who knows about the digital. > >Which way is the wind blowing today > >Ziggy > Outside of a dog, a book is man's best friend. Inside of a dog, it's too dark to read. --Groucho Marx
RE: Some new GFM photos
From: Mark Roberts Sent: 10 June 2003 17:14 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Some new GFM photos BTW: I'd be interested in hearing if anyone has a preference between Stream shot "A" and Stream shot "B" as they're basically the same shot with different lighting (it kept changing all afternoon). http://www.robertstech.com/temp/ Stream "A" shot, wonderful texture in the greens and don't you just love the slow motion of the water. Ziggy
RE: "Digital lenses"
From: Thomas Haller Sent: 10 June 2003 16:43 To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: RE: "Digital lenses" Me no camera engineer, But doesn't the smaller size of the digital array sensor in the DSLRs compared to 35mm film mean that the array is only looking at the center portion of a normal lens's optical cone, normally the sweet spot? Kinda like using a medium format lens on a 35mm camera? Dumb 'ol Tom Or not so dumb Tom
RE: Rather more than the usual replacement roll...
From: mike wilson Sent: 10 June 2003 15:55 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Rather more than the usual replacement roll... Greetings all, After a spell in the Mail Archive wilderness, I have decided to subscribe normally and see what happens - I'll probably get fired for overloading our mail server. Well the archive is completely up the creek so the only subject you have missed is the never ending bickering with regard to the crippled mount on the Asterix (both varieties). The general gist is, why won't my twenty year old lens work on either. The analogue one is crippled but who knows about the digital. Which way is the wind blowing today Ziggy
RE: Rather more than the usual replacement roll...
-Original Message- From: mike wilson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 10 June 2003 15:55 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Rather more than the usual replacement roll... Greetings all, After a spell in the Mail Archive wilderness, I have decided to subscribe normally and see what happens - I'll probably get fired for overloading our mail server. T Rittenhouse wrote: > > Interesting, because these kinds of settlements usually have a > non-disclosure agreement attached. In other words, "take the money and > shut up". On topic, I think there is a non-disclosure clause in this instance. The _amount_ is only "guesstimated" The last one of these I remember in the UK was an "academic" who had sent his pictures from and Antarctic expedition to the local pharmacy for processing. He wanted £30,000 to remount the expedition. Guess what he got? mike The cost of the film
RE: *ist on US web site
From: Steve Desjardins "Aster-ist" flows better than "star-ist". ;-) And the French version will be called Asterix
*ist on UK web site
http://www.pentax.co.uk/cgi-bin/pentax.storefront/3ee499dd0404996e273fc2d886 f006ff/Catalog/1015
RE: Various and sundry
-Original Message- From: Doug Brewer Sent: 09 June 2003 16:55 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Various and sundry SNIP Gee, remember when it was okay on the list to enjoy using your Pentax gear? I know it's not the popular view, but I like my Pentax stuff. I don't spend my time worrying about what might or might not happen in the future. That won't help my photos one little bit. What does help is burning a little film. Try it. You might like it. Doug Well said. Whatever will be, will be.. So get out there and fire off a few rolls of film Ziggy
RE: Al barrel (was: *ist D revisited )
On 03.6.8 8:42 AM, "frank theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > even though he doesn't know how to spell it . When I was in the islands in the orient once upon a time, I always spelled aluminium. Since I came to this continent, I see aluminum everywhere. So, I began to use aluminum to avoid embarrassment. The funny thing is, as I write this in MS Entourage (Outlook equivalent), aluminum is flagged and the spell checker (if I ever use :-) would correct it to aluminium. OTOH, when I write aluminum in MS Word, it does not flag but it does when I spelled aluminium. Is aluminum some kind of "American" spelling, or aluminum and aluminium indicates any subtle difference, or no distinction at all? The bottom line question is "which is correct"? Thank you, Ken In US and Canada it is Aluminum. In the rest of the world it is Aluminium. Take your pick. Ziggy
RE: *istD price rumours...
From: tom [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 02 April 2003 18:08 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: *istD price rumours... > -Original Message- > From: zoomshot [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > > The latest price in the UK for the D10 is 1245 GBP so *istD must come > in around 900 GBP or hopefully less. Why must it be 25% less? It must be 900 pounds so you can afford it, or so Pentax can sell it? tv So that it is competitive and Pentax can sell it in the UK. Just compare the products if you can. Ziggy
RE: *ist D and FA J mounts
-Original Message- From: zoomshot [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 02 April 2003 17:26 To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: RE: *ist D and FA J mounts -Original Message- From: Dario Bonazza 2 [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all, For those who can be interested, here are some pictures and comments on new Pentax cameras as seen at PhotoShow: http://digilander.libero.it/aohc/pshow03e.htm Also, some more pictures and discussion about the mount variations in *ist, *ist D and FA-J lenses: http://digilander.libero.it/aohc/pshw2003/monte.htm Bye, Dario Bonazza http://www.dariobonazza.com An excellent set of information on the new products. Many thanks, Ziggy
RE: *istD price rumours...
From: zoomshot [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 28 March 2003 15:50 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: *istD price rumours... And even if it is a little over add my name... Ziggy From: Rob Brigham Sent: 27 March 2003 17:23 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: *istD price rumours... Man, if this is under £1000 then get me an order form... The latest price in the UK for the D10 is 1245 GBP so *istD must come in around 900 GBP or hopefully less. Ziggy
RE: *ist D and FA J mounts
-Original Message- From: Dario Bonazza 2 [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi all, For those who can be interested, here are some pictures and comments on new Pentax cameras as seen at PhotoShow: http://digilander.libero.it/aohc/pshow03e.htm Also, some more pictures and discussion about the mount variations in *ist, *ist D and FA-J lenses: http://digilander.libero.it/aohc/pshw2003/monte.htm Bye, Dario Bonazza http://www.dariobonazza.com An excellent set of information on the new products. Many thanks, Ziggy
RE: *istD price rumours...
And even if it is a little over add my name... -Original Message- From: Rob Brigham [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 27 March 2003 17:23 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: *istD price rumours... Man, if this is under £1000 then get me an order form...
RE: Good-bye Pentax (was: Pentax needs USM and IS)
Hi Boz, Any system is not the be all and end all, just like with many other things, when you feel it doesn't perform then you are free to change. What is more important is that you are still a photographer. Many thanks for the KMP site, which has given me and many others an invaluable source of Pentax information. I'm glad to hear that you will keep it going. Just keep on taking those pictures. Good Luck. Ziggy
RE: 78 Days and counting
Tell us more Ziggy >Only 78 days til the start of this year's Grandfather Mountain Nature >Photo Weekend. Any "newbies" coming? We'll miss Tom this year, so we >need someone else to be "gate boy" and maybe get a free breakfast. I am definitely a no-show :-( BUT the Mrs has just landed a job, and if all goes well, I will be first in line for GFM 2004. So for me it's 443 days and counting Cotty Oh, swipe me! He paints with light! http://www.macads.co.uk/snaps/ Free UK Macintosh Classified Ads at http://www.macads.co.uk/
RE: 50/1.4 lens comparisons
Colin, Try here; http://www.takinami.com/yoshihiko/photo/lens_test/pentax_normal.html Anyone done resolution tests comparing the K 50/1.4 to the A/M optics? Results? TIA, Collin
RE: *ist and the lens mount
Lets see what we have; *ist lens description, multi country, this way or that. *ist D lens description Some duff pictures of a lens mount And we may have KAF3or we may have a mount, give me that grey steed, what a ride... My source says it is but my source says it doesn't Does that really matter Is there life after death? Give me a * Ziggy
RE: Our Cat - OT
Gary, I know your loss, Sam was also with us for 16 years and his sister Maxine for 15, they were family and will never be forgotten. There photos bring back fondest memories. Please accept our deepest sympathies. Kindest regards, Ziggy We had to put Luckie, our baby, to sleep today. She had been with us for 15 years and was really a HUGE part of our family. Looking back, I'm so thankful I found the PDML and was able to place a photo of her in one of the PUG galleries. (Labled "The Boss") If you would like to pay "tribute" to her, please visit her Residency page at the "Rainbow's Bridge" website. The link below will take you right to it. http://www.rainbowsbridge.com/residents/Lucki002/resident.HTM -- Later, Gary
RE: The Mistery of Fuji 250T
I forgot to add If you want to know about ECN-2 processing then this is a useful starting point; http://www.geocities.com/gselinsky/ Ziggy Does this help http://www.fujifilm.com/JSP/fuji/epartners/bin/F-250.pdf ? This stuff is for movie cameras, motion picture stills taken on 35mm cameras use ECN-2 processing. Ziggy
RE: The Mistery of Fuji 250T
Does this help http://www.fujifilm.com/JSP/fuji/epartners/bin/F-250.pdf ? This stuff is for movie cameras, motion picture stills taken on 35mm cameras use ECN-2 processing. Ziggy Hi, gang Some days ago, a friend was given a bulk of Fuji 250T film, exp. date unknown. She loaded some rolls, and gave me a couple to test. I did some web research but the only info I found about this film was obscure references to 35mm and 16mm negative movie film. So, knowing only it was tungsten neg film I exposed it and sent it to develop. My dear photofinisher almost kills me. The film went out with a layer of a dark substance wich sticks to the fingers like laser-toner dust. He thought I ruined the developer and filter of his machine, but luckily not. The image is there but covered by this dark layer. He thinks it's another process film, maybe the previous to C41, or something more obscure. Somebody knows what da hell this film is? Regards and thanks in advance = Albano Garcia "El Pibe Asahi"
RE: *ist and the lens mount.
In the PDF for the *ist D it says compatible with K-, KA-, KAF- and KAF2 lenses. Ziggy Hi Arnold, I saw it. It is in the PDF-File. So the *ist is not compatible with K- and M-lenses. Hopefully the *ist D is! Best regards, Hans. --- Arnold Stark <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >I can see the page and have seen it before but I can see no such >information. > >Arnold
RE: The really difficult question
collinb said: > How many of you think you have enough equipment? > You may upgrade or transition to another medium or format, but the > quantity and class of hardware suits you. > > Who will face the hardest question of all? > :) A lens or two more would do me very nicely. Ziggy
RE: Limited camera user interface
Is this coming from the kidnapped Pål? Well all current lenses are made to match any of our series of our cameras, so what point are you making? Ziggy Just tell me one thing, why does the camera have to match the lens, > are we talking about colour, you know the sexy thing? No idea why but Pentax have always made lenses to match certain bodies or series of cameras. Pål
RE: Limited camera user interface
Steve, It doesn't matter, I stick a 200mm FA2.8IF on to my MZ-S and I have black and silver, so what, I can shoot my targets, don't care about the colour scheme. Ziggy It has not effect on function, but if you are spending that much on a lens and they make the matching kind, it's frustrating not to be able to get it. Certainly we care about colors for cars, although it doesn't effect mileage. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 03/07/03 10:25AM >>> Just tell me one thing, why does the camera have to match the lens, are we talking about colour, you know the sexy thing? Ziggy Provided that there will be a camera matching the Limited lenses, what kind of interface would you like to see? Pentax have been all over the place regarding interface for their cameras the last decade. All of them have basically been great but for different usage and preferences. Eg. to my mind theres no doubt that the traditional dial interface is best for working on a tripod whereas the newer wheel interface is better for settings when your cameras is held up to your eyes. I suggest the following interface for a Limited camera wich I assume is the closest thing to an "LX with AF", a nomenclature used by Pentax camera division boss, we will ever seen. The new fad of having large LCD panels on the back of the camera, like on the *ist, makes room for traditional controls on the top plate of the camera. I suggest a Limited lens focus ring finished metal shutter speed dial on top. This dial should have an "A" setting addition to the shutterspeed. The camera have two wheels, like on the *ist D. Some may think that this is overkill but I think it adds flexibility because it gives you both manual and hyper manual with no need for "hold" switch like on the MZ-S. In A, both lens and camera, the camera give hyper program like on the Z-1p. When lens is off the A setting, the camera varies between hyper manual and aperture priority auto like on the MZ-S. Switches for metering modes and drive modes should be placed like on the MZ-S. AF system interface like on the *ist D. A large LCD panel on the back would detract from the camera traditional look and finish, matching the Limited lenses, while it may give room for a host of features, perhaps via custom fuctions, without cluttering the interface. Such a camera have the potential of appelaing to a lot of advanced Pentax users whether they come from the Z-1p, MZ-S, LX or any of the medium format cameras. Pål
RE: Limited camera user interface
Well all current lenses are made to match any of our series of our cameras, so what point are you making? Ziggy -Original Message- From: Pål Jensen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 07 March 2003 16:39 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Limited camera user interface Just tell me one thing, why does the camera have to match the lens, > are we talking about colour, you know the sexy thing? No idea why but Pentax have always made lenses to match certain bodies or series of cameras. Pål
RE: On Topic or Seeking some advise
Go where the natives are friendly and just start shooting, a busy shopping street, a popular park, a funfair, a place popular with tourists, busy market. Don't be afraid to shoot and it will come to you. Noisy cameras have never bothered me but in some circumstances they can help. For many people it is a case of mind over matter, just don't think that all around you are looking at you, they are not. Ziggy -Original Message- From: Boris Liberman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 05 March 2003 16:46 To: Bruce Rubenstein Subject: Re: On Topic or Seeking some advise Hi! BR> Bruce Davidson did street photography in, I think, the 1960's, in BR> Harlem with a view camera. It's about how you work, rather than the BR> equipment that matters. Bruce, with all due respect, but I am afraid you misunderstood me. I was asking for some practical, let me underline it, practical, advise. Perhaps I should've put word practical into my question. Of course, any tool that can take pictures can be used for any photographic assignment. But I am neither Bruce Davidson, nor it is 1960's, nor I intend to practice in Harlem, nor I have a view camera. My humble request remains... Please, could you give me some practical advise as to how to start in street photography? Thanks in advance (again). --- Boris Liberman www.geocities.com/dunno57 www.photosig.com/viewuser.php?id=38625
RE: On Topic or Seeking some advise
An interesting set of photos; http://www.magnumphotos.com/c/htm/FramerT.aspx?V=CDocT&E=2K7O3RNC780&Page=1&; Total=70&DT=ALB&Pass= Ziggy -Original Message- From: Bruce Rubenstein [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 05 March 2003 16:30 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: On Topic or Seeking some advise Bruce Davidson did street photography in, I think, the 1960's, in Harlem with a view camera. It's about how you work, rather than the equipment that matters. BR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >Hi! > >The idea of (candid/stealth) street photography keeps crossing my mind >more and more often. Since I never did this, I am asking those of you >who are experienced in such a thing for advise. Namely, would ME Super >and 50/1.7 lens be a good way to start. I really think that AF and film >advance noise of ZX-L is a bad thing here. > >So what could I start with? > >I would appreciate any hints/help/advise, etc... > >Thanks in advance. > >--- >Boris Liberman >www.geocities.com/dunno57 www.photosig.com/viewuser.php?id=38625 > > > >
RE: We have overlooked Optio33L! (where the hell did that come from?)
Well, must be those Canon agents again. -Original Message- From: Rob Brigham [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 05 March 2003 16:05 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: We have overlooked Optio33L! (where the hell did that come from?) I posted this on 19th FEB!!?? > -Original Message- > From: Rob Brigham > Sent: 19 February 2003 16:24 > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: RE: We have overlooked Optio33L! > > > Unless engaging MLU enabled preview? > > > -Original Message- > > From: Bruce Dayton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > Sent: 19 February 2003 16:07 > > To: Rob Brigham > > Subject: Re: We have overlooked Optio33L! > > > > > > Rob, > > > > It is my understanding (I could be wrong) that D-SLR's don't have > > the ability to preview the image the way a digicam does. The reason > > is because of the SLR design (mirror box, pentaprism). So the LCD > > can only show you post shooting and settings. Kind of makes a > > swiveling screen rather useless - except easier to break. > > > > > > Bruce > > > > > > > > Wednesday, February 19, 2003, 7:36:03 AM, you wrote: > > > > RB> At last, a picture of it! I have been looking forward to this, > > RB> since I was dissapointed to find that the 330GS didn't > > swivel up or > > RB> down!!! > > > > RB> What I don't believe, but am hoping for, is that the DSLR > > WILL have > > RB> one. Here is my (delirious) thinking: > > > > RB> Why did the reverse the film loading of the *ist? > > RB> This puts the hinge mounts on the left hand side of the body, > > RB> perfect for a screen which hinges out to the left > > side(ala 330GS)!! > > RB> That way the screen wouldn't get in the way of your right handed > > RB> grip on the camera. Phil Askey hints that the screen is > > bigger on > > RB> the DSLR than the LCD on the FSLR, so perhaps half the film back > > RB> dimension becomes a hinges screen!! > > > > RB> Add the grip onto the bottom for storage/batteries and > > you can keep > > RB> much of the same generic chassis/body! > > > > RB> Also - other benefits include the screen could be stored > > facing in, > > RB> so that it doesn't get greasy when not in use (just like > > RB> camcorders). > > > > RB> Now this really would make it 'Stunning looking' eh paal!?!?!?!? > > > > >> -Original Message- > > >> From: Iren & Henry Chu [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >> Sent: 19 February 2003 14:46 > > >> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > > >> Subject: We have overlooked Optio33L! > > >> > > >> > > >> Dear all, > > >> > > >> I have just discovered an interesting picture of the new > Optio 33L > > >> from digitalkamera.de > > >> > > RB> http://images.digitalkamera.de/Kameras/PentaxOptio33L-M.jpg > > > > RB> It has the first 360 degree rotational LCD monitor on the > > back of a > > RB> digital P&S camera. I really find the similar LCD monitor on my > > RB> friend's Canon G2 very useful, especially when the camera is > > RB> mounted on a tripod. > > > > RB> If Pentax put this rotational LCD on the back of the > > coming D-SLR, > > RB> it is > > > > RB> going to be a big hit. In fact, I don't understand why > > Canon didn't > > RB> do so on their D-SLR. > > > > RB> Regards, > > > > RB> Henry Chu > > RB> 19/2/2003 > > > > RB> > _ > > RB> Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* > > RB> http://join.msn.com/?page=features/junkmail > > > > > >
RE: Message from Mike Johnston
Agents, can you see agents? -Original Message- From: Sylwester Pietrzyk [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 05 March 2003 16:00 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Message from Mike Johnston on 05.03.03 16:57, [EMAIL PROTECTED] at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Why the sudden departure? > > First Pal disappears, then Bruce becomes Pal, now Mike is abducted by > aliens.. > > weird.. really weird. > I see here work of Canon's agents in faaa. ups, they tried to do this to me too ;-) -- Best Regards Sylwek
