Re: New Pentax Owner
A scroll of mail from "Donald Ross" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on Tue, 8 May 2001 19:36:54 -0400 Read it? y >Maybe it's an American vs. Canadian thing. I went to a Jays game at the old CNE >Stadium with >my 400-600 reflex on a monopod and got some great shots without being hassled. I remember walking into some venue once with a 6x7 mounted on a monopod and getting hassled about having a tripod. "This isn't a tripod! Count the leg!" The security disappeared in confusion and I parked myself inside. Once you're inside an event, as long as you're not flashing, you're an invisible photographer. dave "it's all 'tude" - 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: New Pentax Owner
A scroll of mail from Ed Dombek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> on Mon, 7 May 2001 20:53:57 -0700 (PDT) Read it? y > I went to the Cubs game on Saturday and took my camera and a couple > of lens. I carried them right in inside a Tamrac messenger-type bag > under my shoulder. Security never even asked me to open the bag. Heh, been there. I walked into a Deep Purple concert recently carrying a very obvious camera pack with FA*80-200/2.8, 400/5.6, Z-1p. (and that ain't a light pack.) Right past someone who was turfed out for having a point'n'shoot in her handbag. dave - 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: New Pentax Owner
Donald Ross wrote: > > Hi Frank > > Maybe it's an American vs. Canadian thing. I went to a Jays game at the old CNE >Stadium with > my 400-600 reflex on a monopod and got some great shots without being hassled. I've never had any problems getting into a Jays game with my stuff...in fact, we went to a game on opening week and on the way in they asked me to open my backpack, which contained an LX, and ME Super on a Winder ME II, an SMC-A* 200mm f2.8, a 2X-S converter and three other shorter lenses, as well as a whack of film. None of that mattered: they were looking for beer. I brought a similar kit to the Air Canada Centre for Leafs vs. Avalanche in February with no hassle other than a lady in our row asking if I thought they were going to kick me out for taking pictures. -Aaron - 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 .
Monopods (was: Re: New Pentax Owner)
--- Mike Steele wrote: > Ed, All I can say isdid the Cubs look like a baseball team through your telephoto? ;););););) Let's see the last time they actually won the World Series was 1908 BP (Before Pentax!). The last two times they were actually in the World Series,1935 and 1945 they lost to my belovated Detroit Tigers! Actually I'm a huge baseball fan and only recently got long lenses, so I haven't actually had the telephoto experience at a MLB ballpark myselfonly the NHL deal! So did you use the handheld approach or monopod? Mike Steele They sure did look like a BB team! They beat the Dodgers 20-1 that day! I took the shots handheld. Which begs the question: What is a good monopod? What features should I look for in one? Anyone? Ed _ - 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: New Pentax Owner
Hi Frank Maybe it's an American vs. Canadian thing. I went to a Jays game at the old CNE Stadium with my 400-600 reflex on a monopod and got some great shots without being hassled. Don - Original Message - From: "Frank Theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, May 08, 2001 5:53 PM Subject: Re: New Pentax Owner > Maybe I'm just lucky, but a couple of years ago I got into the Skydome here > in Toronto to watch the Blue Jays with my 200mm and a monopod. Got a few > okay shots, too. No one stopped me, but I didn't actually ask anyone if it > was okay either. > > I've gotten into all sorts of places with my camera, and later someone > asked, "how the hell did you get in there?" For instance, the subway (for > some reason, they don't like people taking pictures down there!). I think > the secret is to act nonchalant, and when you do take pictures, do your > business quickly and put your gear away and move along. > > As far as the baseball game, though, I had my camera perched atop the > monopod the whole game, and no one said a thing. But maybe I was just > lucky! Geez, as if I'm gonna buy one of their posters if they don't let me > take piccies! They really don't get it, do they? > > -frank > > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > Just for spite, I'd march in there with a 54mm lens on a Pentax 110 (if > > there were such a lens). > > > > Mike Steele <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > > > ...the NHL prohibits long lenses (apparently so does Major League > > Baseball). I went taking my Pentax Spotmatic and a > > 55mm Takumar lens and they still didn't want to let me > > in...saying nothing longer than 54mm!!! > > > > - > > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . > > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to > visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . > - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: New Pentax Owner
Just for spite, I'd march in there with a 54mm lens on a Pentax 110 (if there were such a lens). Mike Steele <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: ...the NHL prohibits long lenses (apparently so does Major League Baseball). I went taking my Pentax Spotmatic and a 55mm Takumar lens and they still didn't want to let me in...saying nothing longer than 54mm!!! - 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: Alternatives to Royal Gold 400 (was: Re: New Pentax Owner)
I concur with the recommendations re: Supra 400, Supra 800, and Fuji NHGII 800. You will be pleased with any of them. Fujipress, from what I have read, is just Superia. Joe - 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 .
Alternatives to Royal Gold 400 (was: Re: New Pentax Owner)
Ed Dombek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I went to the Cubs game on Saturday and took my camera and a couple of lens. > (snip) > I used Kodak Royal Gold 400. The weather was kind of overcast. Anyone recommend anything else for next time? Try Kodak Supra 800; you can also try Supra 400, it should have a better color rendition than the Royal Gold in overcast days. I really like them both. Gianfranco Get free email and a permanent address at http://www.netaddress.com/?N=1 - 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: New Pentax Owner
I went to the Cubs game on Saturday and took my camera and a couple of lens. I carried them right in inside a Tamrac messenger-type bag under my shoulder. Security never even asked me to open the bag. I saw quite a few people with cameras and lenses that appeared to be in the 200-300mm range. I was sitting on the right field side about 8-10 rows from the field even with Sosa. I was able to focus in on all of the action at the plate and at second pretty well with a 80-320 zoom. I should get the pictures back Wednesday so I'll let you know how it went. I used Kodak Royal Gold 400. The weather was kind of overcast. Anyone recommend anything else for next time? (P.S. Collin B.: I can't believe the Cubbies either! It is shaping up to be a long summer of holding our collective breath!) > Mike Steele wrote: Before you go out and spend gobs and gobs of money on a 200mm or 400mm lens make sure that the "venue" you want to use it on will allow you to use it there! I recently went to a Detroit Red Wings hockey game and was telling my boss that I was going to take a big telephoto lens to get some "close-ups". He tipped me off that the NHL prohibits long lenses (apparently so does Major League Baseball). I went taking my Pentax Spotmatic and a 55mm Takumar lens and they still didn't want to let me in...saying nothing longer than 54mm!!! --- Daniel Suarez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm also thinking of purchasing a larger lens. I am > thinking either maxing at 200 or 400mm. Not sure. > I'd like to shoot sports events (baseball, > hockey, soccer) and I am not usually near the > action. I'm thinking I should go for the 400mm > lens. All I know is that I am getting a fish eye > lens. _ - 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: New Pentax Owner
- Original Message -
From: "Daniel Suarez" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: New Pentax Owner
> Hello list!
>
> This will be my first posting to the group. I am also new to Pentax. Just
on
> Thursday I received my new Pentax MZ-7 with 35-80mm FA Lens. I've already
> gone through 3 rolls of 36 exposures. I am very happy with it.
Hello from another MZ-7 user:))
Just remember it sometimes tends to overexpose a bit :)
>
> My experimenting with the camera and its various features has lead me to
> timed exposures. I've been trying to practice on a waterfall near my work
> place but I can't figure it out. Is anyone familiar with the camera? I am
> not using a remote to minimize camera movement for the timed exposure as
> recommended since I've yet to purchase one (this is next on the list -
along
> with a tri-pod).
Instead of using the remote control you can use timer (as I do:)) or buy a
release cord...
Having a tripod is a must, anyway...
>
> The manual explains how to do it. It said to put the camera in manual mode
> and press the button for as long as you want the exposure for. But, I am
> obviously missing something since this is not working.
As mentioned in other postings, use "B" time. To do this, set the camera to
the manual mode M and then select the proper shutter speed ("bu") with the
swich under the shutter release button. You'll need, however, an external
timer to measure time...
>
> I'm also thinking of purchasing a larger lens. I am thinking either maxing
> at 200 or 400mm. Not sure. I'd like to shoot sports events (baseball,
> hockey, soccer) and I am not usually near the action. I'm thinking I
should
> go for the 400mm lens. All I now is that I am getting a fish eye lens. I
> love those effects/shots.
Consider carefully all the pros and cons... A really good 400mm prime costs
a fortune and it's almost impossible to get sharp pics if handheld. Will you
be able to shoot from the tripod (or monopod) being among the crowd?
Greetz
Artur
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Re: New Pentax Owner
Hi Daniel, Welcome to the list! Before you go out and spend gobs and gobs of money on a 200mm or 400mm lens make sure that the "venue" you want to use it on will allow you to use it there! I recently went to a Detroit Red Wings hockey game and was telling my boss that I was going to take a big telephoto lens to get some "close-ups". He tipped me off that the NHL prohibits long lenses (apparently so does Major League Baseball). I went taking my Pentax Spotmatic and a 55mm Takumar lens and they still didn't want to let me in...saying nothing longer than 54mm!!! (They relentedbut check it out first!) I'm sure amateur and minor league events don't have this prohibitionI can only guess that they want you to buy souvenir posters, rather than take your own quality photos! Welcome again! Mike Steele --- Daniel Suarez <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello list! > > This will be my first posting to the group. I am > also new to Pentax. Just on > Thursday I received my new Pentax MZ-7 with 35-80mm > FA Lens. I've already > gone through 3 rolls of 36 exposures. I am very > happy with it. > > My experimenting with the camera and its various > features has lead me to > timed exposures. I've been trying to practice on a > waterfall near my work > place but I can't figure it out. Is anyone familiar > with the camera? I am > not using a remote to minimize camera movement for > the timed exposure as > recommended since I've yet to purchase one (this is > next on the list - along > with a tri-pod). > > The manual explains how to do it. It said to put the > camera in manual mode > and press the button for as long as you want the > exposure for. But, I am > obviously missing something since this is not > working. > > I'm also thinking of purchasing a larger lens. I am > thinking either maxing > at 200 or 400mm. Not sure. I'd like to shoot sports > events (baseball, > hockey, soccer) and I am not usually near the > action. I'm thinking I should > go for the 400mm lens. All I now is that I am > getting a fish eye lens. I > love those effects/shots. > >C. Daniel Suarez > *** > Wishbone Systems, Inc. > 619 Palisade Avenue > Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 > [EMAIL PROTECTED] > 201.541.7000 Ext. 456 > 201.541.6583 > http://www.WishboneSystems.com/ > *** > > __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Auctions - buy the things you want at great prices http://auctions.yahoo.com/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Time exposures on the MZ-7...Re: New Pentax Owner
- Original Message - From: "Daniel Suarez" < Subject: New Pentax Owner > My experimenting with the camera and its various features has lead me to > timed exposures. > The manual explains how to do it. It said to put the camera in manual mode > and press the button for as long as you want the exposure for. But, I am > obviously missing something since this is not working. Put the camera in manual mode, and set the shutter speed to "B". The shutter will then be held open for as long as the shutter button is depressed. This is best done with the camera on a tripod and using a remote release, as otherwise you will get camera movement. William Robb - 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 .
New Pentax Owner
Title: New Pentax Owner Hello list! This will be my first posting to the group. I am also new to Pentax. Just on Thursday I received my new Pentax MZ-7 with 35-80mm FA Lens. I've already gone through 3 rolls of 36 exposures. I am very happy with it. My experimenting with the camera and its various features has lead me to timed exposures. I've been trying to practice on a waterfall near my work place but I can't figure it out. Is anyone familiar with the camera? I am not using a remote to minimize camera movement for the timed exposure as recommended since I've yet to purchase one (this is next on the list - along with a tri-pod). The manual explains how to do it. It said to put the camera in manual mode and press the button for as long as you want the exposure for. But, I am obviously missing something since this is not working. I'm also thinking of purchasing a larger lens. I am thinking either maxing at 200 or 400mm. Not sure. I'd like to shoot sports events (baseball, hockey, soccer) and I am not usually near the action. I'm thinking I should go for the 400mm lens. All I now is that I am getting a fish eye lens. I love those effects/shots. C. Daniel Suarez *** Wishbone Systems, Inc. 619 Palisade Avenue Englewood Cliffs, NJ 07632 [EMAIL PROTECTED] 201.541.7000 Ext. 456 201.541.6583 http://www.WishboneSystems.com/ ***
