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I sold my Multiblitz flash outfit (3 strobes) a few years back, since I hardly ever used it. My camera club has a nice cieling mounted 6 strobe Courtnay/VISATEC outfit. Now, I SEMM TO BE GETTING "on location" assignments quite often. So, today I bought an old, quite simple Broncolor Flash strobe outfit - three Broncolor Impact 41's (300Ws) and one Impact 21 (with a skew "snoot" for background lighting). It's very old (the ones with the blue bracket for mounting). I phoned a Danish Broncolor representative, who told me, that they still sell parts for these old strobes. And that the softboxes etc. are compatible with the current ones. I'm doing a brochure for a local language school next week - can't wait to try ot out for real ;-). Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk
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Got my 300 USD Visatec Soloflex 80x80 softbox today. (That's actually quite cheap - a Lastolite or Elinchrome would cost a bit more). For my Broncolor Impact strobes. It's very nice. Not as noce a the Elinchrom I recently rented for an assignment, though. But it's very nice and easy to assemble. It's nice to know, that when my 20 years old Impact strobes begin to die off, I can replace them with Visatec SOLO or LOGO strobes and still use the same refelctors, softboxes, filters etc. These share the same bayonet mount and other accessories with the (since 1994) discontinued Impact's. Broncolor is known as the Rolls Royce of flash strobes. I can see why ;-) Regards Jens Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.385 / Virus Database: 268.2.4/283 - Release Date: 03/16/2006
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I just won an auction for a Metz 60 CT-2! I alwasys wanted at real powerful flash. I intend to use it as the main light in my "home made" Metz-strobe outfit. The 60 CT-4 would have been able to do TTL with the *ist D (with the right adapteres), but the 60CT-4 (two flash tubes) is much more expensive. So I settled for the CT-2, which can be purchased for app. 150 USD. Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Jens Bladt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 8. marts 2005 12:40 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: RE: *ist-D discovery?? So it does, PJ. I may be a little stupid, but I fail to see how this can be useful? The shutter speed can be changed by using the shutter speed wheel anyway! My *ist D doesn't show any apertuere value indication in the display, when turning the aperture ring. However, annother feature might be quite useful: After pressing the green button (using M og K lens), stop down aperture with index finger wheel (beside the srelease button). If I turn the aperture ring on the lens, while still holding down the stop down wheel, the bar graph in the viewfinder will indicate the relative deviation from the just determined Exposure Value. Regards Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Peter J. Alling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 7. marts 2005 17:50 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: *ist-D discovery?? I haven't been able to find this documented anywhere and I don't remember reading this on the list so maybe I'm the first here to figure this out. * Put an M or K class lens on your *ist-D * Set the mode selector to M * Switch on the camera. * Stop down the aperture (The meter stays on). * Adjust the Aperture ring (No surprise the exposure indicator displays the change). * Adjust the Aperture Wheel... (The shutter speed changes!) It would be a PITA to use full stop down metering mode if you had to change the shutter speed with the front hand grip wheel, Pentax cleverly changed the function of the rear wheel to modify shutter speed in this mode! It makes stop down metering almost a joy to use. -- I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime. --P.J. O'Rourke
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My best spent 7$ so far. A set of +1 reading specs. Now I'm able to see whats at my monitor :-) I'm aging ... -- MaritimTim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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hi, i've been thinking of getting a good p&s to take with me on my once-a-year, long motorcycle rides. because of space constraints and the terrain through which we ride, it is usually near impossible to take more than one lens. last year i took the DA 16-45mm. now i have the sigma 10-20mm for that purpose. but, in addition, having a 'pocketable' p&s, i thought, would be nice to cover a range of other situations. so just got myself a canon g2. ;-) 2001 vintage but it's in very good condition, got it cheap second-hand and for a camera introduced in 2001, it's got some pretty nifty features: a relatively large sensor for a p&s, extensive manual controls (aperture and shutter priorities), dedicated buttons for a range of functions, a nice 34-102/f2-2.5 lens, an lcd display *and* it shoots RAW. i think these are amazing features for a camera of that vintage. i will get my hands on it only next week or so...but any of you got any experience with this camera you'd like to share? TIA, regards, subash -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Got my self a rather nice Leica CL today. Along with a 40mm, 90mm and 135mm M-lenses. It's SMALL!! And it seems to work rather well - after thirty-something years! http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/437903488/ The 135mm has it's own hot-shoe view finder with parallaxe correktion. I don't suspect I'll ever use the 135mm at all. Anyone misses one of these nice Leica-M lenses? Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.20/736 - Release Date: 03/27/2007 16:38 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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I finally got a good deaa on a Konica Auto S3 rangefinder. Anyone owns this camera? It's a very nice, small camera. I can't wait to try it. However, I need to get the MR44 adapter-kit (replacement for the PX675 batterey, it was designed for). I have ordered this from the UK - the Small Battery Company: http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/sets/72157594526519995/ Regards Jens Bladt Nytarkort / Greeting Card: http://www.jensbladt.dk/godtnytaar2007/lydshow.html http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.441 / Virus Database: 268.17.32/677 - Release Date: 02/08/2007 21:04 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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My new job has me traveling quite a bit. The last three weeks were spent in Miami, Florida. The next two weeks will be New York City and then I'll have a two week break before spending another two weeks in Paris. With all this travel to interesting locations I decided to enable myself with a new P&S camera. After much deliberation I chose a Canon G11. I wish Pentax made a camera with the features and controls of the G11, but they don't so I didn't choose a Pentax... The G11 is small enough to travel with but has a real optical viewfinder and extensive controls so that it handles more like a "real" camera. I'd travel with a KX because of it's small size and excellent image quality but the lenses add bulk and make it less pocketable and easy to carry. My work involves 12 hour days in a datacenter with very little free time so I just wanted something to have in a belt pouch and be ready for any photo ops that caome up. Something else I like about the G11 is the exgtensive number of accessories available including third-party underwater housings and strobe setups. Again something that's never available for poor Pentax cameras. I've only had it for one day but so far I'm happy with the control layout and usage. As I shoot more I'll see how image quality holds up. -- Christian - http://404notfound.blogspot.com http://birdofthemoment.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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G;'day all Knowing my interest in old cameras, my brother-in-law presented me with his old SLR. I've always wanted to play with one of these: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370864/_IGP0567om.jpg Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Choose from over 50 domains or use your own -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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I was visiting a friend tonight, and his wife had mentioned having an old film nikon she no longer used and wanted to give to me. Turns out it was an FG. It also turns out that it has something wrong with it. The mirror is stuck in the up position, and the shutter won't cock. However, it also came with an AIS mount Nikkor 50/1.8. The one Nikon lens I was seriously missing was a fast standard. Even cooler, she also gave me a micro Nikkor 55/2.8 1:1 macro lens. At this point, I can't help but wonder what a used D7000 would go for. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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So, as it turns out, my trip to South Dakota has been canceled due to unexpected family events relating to my niece and her daughter that will prevent us from traveling. Consequently, all the money I'd saved up has been freed to put toward another use. Having weighed my priorities with regard to my future in photography, it occurred to me that my greatest need at the moment was to get something approaching a modern computer. So, I went out and plunked down some cash for an Acer Aspire: AMD dual-core E-450 17.3" HD+ LED LCD display AMD Radeon HD 6320 4 GB DDR3 500 GB HDD DVD-Super Multi DL It's Windows 7, of course -- which experience has taught me to hate compared to XP, but waddaygonnado. But, I figure I'm going to need it soon, as my desktop is /extremely/ old and starting to have all the tell-tale issues of a computer on its last legs. I thought about buying a new lens, but decided it would be pretty useless to me if I didn't have an operable computer to work on my images with. So, yeah -- I'm going to have to put off the trip to the Black Hills until spring, but at least I'll have something reliable to work with in the interim. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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I sent the K-5 for cleaning and focus adjustment along with the DA40 for repairs, and when the part for the lens finally appeared they found that the K-5 had "stains" and the sensor should be changed. So it will be gone for three more weeks. We are going for a holiday and although they offered me a preproduction K-r I bought a Fujifilm x100 instead as a backup camera (I don¨t need another system camera). The x100 is really nice. Compact and light, sharp lens and it looks very similar to my first camera, Olympus 35RC from the 70s. Aperture ring around the lens, shutter speed dial on top and even a threaded hole in the shutter button for the old fashioned cable release. The most interesting part for me is the viewfinder. For those who don´t know the x100 view finder is a mixture where you can choose between the old type glass viewfinder with frame and some information, and an EVF. I find that I like the EVF a lot, even if it lags a bit on this camera. It is nice to see the effect of the exposure compensation in the viewfinder. I think the focus screens of the K-5 (and most other new cameras) is not very good with large aperture lenses as you neither are able to get an impression of the out of focus background nor the precise focus. So actually I´m starting to hope for an EVF K-3. What-you-see-is-what-you-get finder and maybe even more compact, and the same great lenses. DagT -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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I just found this software - works great for watermarking photographs for the internet etc. It can put in you own logo and text etc. and there's quite a lot of editing posibilities. It can resample and rename the images at the same time as well. All in batch conversion, naturally. It can do even more, if you are a Mac-user (like IPICT data), which I'm not. Best of all - it's just 20 USD. http://www.scriptsoftware.com Regards Jens -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 267.15.11/264 - Release Date: 02/17/2006
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Hi Tim: You might want to get your eyes checked because there is computer viewing distance & reading distance. It might not be a good idea to use dedicated reading glasses for computer monitor distance viewing. When I accidently have my dedicated reading glasses on and try to look at the computer monitor, the glasses give the monitor a concave distortion, which isn't good for long time viewing--or even short-term viewing--very bad for the eyes. I have 3 pairs of glasses: bifocals, dedicated computer monitor distance, and dedicated reading distance. It's a drag to be sure, but it's necessary. Just thought I'd mention it. Hope you don't mind :-) Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Tim Øsleby" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 1:28 PM Subject: OT Enablement My best spent 7$ so far. A set of +1 reading specs. Now I'm able to see whats at my monitor :-) I'm aging ... -- MaritimTim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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+1 correction! A mere stripling in the Land of Presbyopia, to be sure. Another alternative, Christine, is progressive bifocals--a bit expensive, but they give me reading glasses, computer glasses, and distance glasses in one pair of glasses. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Thu, 1/8/09, Christine Aguila wrote: > Hi Tim: You might want to get your eyes checked because > there is computer viewing distance & reading distance. > It might not be a good idea to use dedicated reading glasses > for computer monitor distance viewing. When I accidently > have my dedicated reading glasses on and try to look at the > computer monitor, the glasses give the monitor a concave > distortion, which isn't good for long time viewing--or > even short-term viewing--very bad for the eyes. I have 3 > pairs of glasses: bifocals, dedicated computer monitor > distance, and dedicated reading distance. It's a drag > to be sure, but it's necessary. Just thought I'd > mention it. Hope you don't mind :-) Cheers, Christine > > > > > > - Original Message - From: "Tim Øsleby" > > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > > Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 1:28 PM > Subject: OT Enablement > > > > My best spent 7$ so far. > > A set of +1 reading specs. > > Now I'm able to see whats at my monitor :-) > > > > I'm aging ... > > > > -- MaritimTim > > > > -- > > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > > PDML@pdml.net > > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link > directly above and follow the directions. > > > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link > directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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I have progressive bifocals, but I get neck strain trying to find the Holy Grail Sweet Spot in the middle of the lens. After a while I said screw this & ordered the dedicated mid-range. Life has been better since I did this :-). Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Rick Womer" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 3:32 PM Subject: Re: OT Enablement +1 correction! A mere stripling in the Land of Presbyopia, to be sure. Another alternative, Christine, is progressive bifocals--a bit expensive, but they give me reading glasses, computer glasses, and distance glasses in one pair of glasses. Rick http://photo.net/photos/RickW --- On Thu, 1/8/09, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Tim: You might want to get your eyes checked because there is computer viewing distance & reading distance. It might not be a good idea to use dedicated reading glasses for computer monitor distance viewing. When I accidently have my dedicated reading glasses on and try to look at the computer monitor, the glasses give the monitor a concave distortion, which isn't good for long time viewing--or even short-term viewing--very bad for the eyes. I have 3 pairs of glasses: bifocals, dedicated computer monitor distance, and dedicated reading distance. It's a drag to be sure, but it's necessary. Just thought I'd mention it. Hope you don't mind :-) Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Tim Øsleby" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 1:28 PM Subject: OT Enablement > My best spent 7$ so far. > A set of +1 reading specs. > Now I'm able to see whats at my monitor :-) > > I'm aging ... > > -- MaritimTim > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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So far, what I know is that +1,5 (it was not +1) may not be perfect, but they makes it less tiresome to sit in front off the screen. It also reveals a lot of details I have missed before. But thanks, I'll look into it. -- MaritimTim 2009/1/8 Christine Aguila : > Hi Tim: You might want to get your eyes checked because there is computer > viewing distance & reading distance. It might not be a good idea to use > dedicated reading glasses for computer monitor distance viewing. When I > accidently have my dedicated reading glasses on and try to look at the > computer monitor, the glasses give the monitor a concave distortion, which > isn't good for long time viewing--or even short-term viewing--very bad for > the eyes. I have 3 pairs of glasses: bifocals, dedicated computer monitor > distance, and dedicated reading distance. It's a drag to be sure, but it's > necessary. Just thought I'd mention it. Hope you don't mind :-) Cheers, > Christine > > > > > > - Original Message - From: "Tim Øsleby" > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 1:28 PM > Subject: OT Enablement > > >> My best spent 7$ so far. >> A set of +1 reading specs. >> Now I'm able to see whats at my monitor :-) >> >> I'm aging ... >> >> -- >> MaritimTim >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. >> -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Tim, I used + 2 and then +3 to check the focus on the ground glass when I had a 4x5. Sold the 4x5, but the glasses remain - as soldering aid, or when I have to use really small screwdrivers. But if you're using more than once in a while it's best to use good quality ones, that really fit you. Good as the generics may be, there is no replacement to good lenses... ;-) LF Tim Øsleby escreveu: So far, what I know is that +1,5 (it was not +1) may not be perfect, but they makes it less tiresome to sit in front off the screen. It also reveals a lot of details I have missed before. But thanks, I'll look into it. -- MaritimTim 2009/1/8 Christine Aguila : Hi Tim: You might want to get your eyes checked because there is computer viewing distance & reading distance. It might not be a good idea to use dedicated reading glasses for computer monitor distance viewing. When I accidently have my dedicated reading glasses on and try to look at the computer monitor, the glasses give the monitor a concave distortion, which isn't good for long time viewing--or even short-term viewing--very bad for the eyes. I have 3 pairs of glasses: bifocals, dedicated computer monitor distance, and dedicated reading distance. It's a drag to be sure, but it's necessary. Just thought I'd mention it. Hope you don't mind :-) Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Tim Øsleby" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 1:28 PM Subject: OT Enablement My best spent 7$ so far. A set of +1 reading specs. Now I'm able to see whats at my monitor :-) I'm aging ... -- MaritimTim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Luiz Felipe luiz.felipe at techmit.com.br http://techmit.com.br/luizfelipe/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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I had my eyes checked yesterday. My vision seem to be better than what I expected. The guy saw no reason for staying away from generic glasses for me. Now I've bought myself a pair of +1 replacing the first +1,5. That's better. I don't have to sit with my nose glued to the screen anymore. For thed moment I'm sattisfied with tem, but I will probably go back to the optic guy, and buy me tailored glasses at some stage. 2009/1/8 Christine Aguila : > Hi Tim: You might want to get your eyes checked because there is computer > viewing distance & reading distance. It might not be a good idea to use > dedicated reading glasses for computer monitor distance viewing. When I > accidently have my dedicated reading glasses on and try to look at the > computer monitor, the glasses give the monitor a concave distortion, which > isn't good for long time viewing--or even short-term viewing--very bad for > the eyes. I have 3 pairs of glasses: bifocals, dedicated computer monitor > distance, and dedicated reading distance. It's a drag to be sure, but it's > necessary. Just thought I'd mention it. Hope you don't mind :-) Cheers, > Christine > > > > > > - Original Message - From: "Tim Øsleby" > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 1:28 PM > Subject: OT Enablement > > >> My best spent 7$ so far. >> A set of +1 reading specs. >> Now I'm able to see whats at my monitor :-) >> >> I'm aging ... >> >> -- >> MaritimTim >> >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. >> > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. > -- MaritimTim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Glad things worked out for you, Tim. Now if I can only get my husband to go to the ear doctor to get his hearing checked ;-). Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Tim Øsleby" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 8:41 AM Subject: Re: OT Enablement I had my eyes checked yesterday. My vision seem to be better than what I expected. The guy saw no reason for staying away from generic glasses for me. Now I've bought myself a pair of +1 replacing the first +1,5. That's better. I don't have to sit with my nose glued to the screen anymore. For thed moment I'm sattisfied with tem, but I will probably go back to the optic guy, and buy me tailored glasses at some stage. 2009/1/8 Christine Aguila : Hi Tim: You might want to get your eyes checked because there is computer viewing distance & reading distance. It might not be a good idea to use dedicated reading glasses for computer monitor distance viewing. When I accidently have my dedicated reading glasses on and try to look at the computer monitor, the glasses give the monitor a concave distortion, which isn't good for long time viewing--or even short-term viewing--very bad for the eyes. I have 3 pairs of glasses: bifocals, dedicated computer monitor distance, and dedicated reading distance. It's a drag to be sure, but it's necessary. Just thought I'd mention it. Hope you don't mind :-) Cheers, Christine - Original Message - From: "Tim Øsleby" To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 1:28 PM Subject: OT Enablement My best spent 7$ so far. A set of +1 reading specs. Now I'm able to see whats at my monitor :-) I'm aging ... -- MaritimTim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- MaritimTim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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What? :-) 2009/1/17 Christine Aguila : > Glad things worked out for you, Tim. Now if I can only get my husband to go > to the ear doctor to get his hearing checked ;-). Cheers, Christine > > > > - Original Message - From: "Tim Øsleby" > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Sent: Saturday, January 17, 2009 8:41 AM > Subject: Re: OT Enablement > > >> I had my eyes checked yesterday. >> My vision seem to be better than what I expected. The guy saw no >> reason for staying away from generic glasses for me. >> >> Now I've bought myself a pair of +1 replacing the first +1,5. That's >> better. I don't have to sit with my nose glued to the screen anymore. >> For thed moment I'm sattisfied with tem, but I will probably go back >> to the optic guy, and buy me tailored glasses at some stage. >> >> 2009/1/8 Christine Aguila : >>> >>> Hi Tim: You might want to get your eyes checked because there is >>> computer >>> viewing distance & reading distance. It might not be a good idea to use >>> dedicated reading glasses for computer monitor distance viewing. When I >>> accidently have my dedicated reading glasses on and try to look at the >>> computer monitor, the glasses give the monitor a concave distortion, >>> which >>> isn't good for long time viewing--or even short-term viewing--very bad >>> for >>> the eyes. I have 3 pairs of glasses: bifocals, dedicated computer >>> monitor >>> distance, and dedicated reading distance. It's a drag to be sure, but >>> it's >>> necessary. Just thought I'd mention it. Hope you don't mind :-) Cheers, >>> Christine >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> >>> - Original Message - From: "Tim Øsleby" >>> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" >>> Sent: Thursday, January 08, 2009 1:28 PM >>> Subject: OT Enablement >>> >>> >>>> My best spent 7$ so far. >>>> A set of +1 reading specs. >>>> Now I'm able to see whats at my monitor :-) >>>> >>>> I'm aging ... >>>> >>>> -- >>>> MaritimTim >>>> >>>> -- >>>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>>> PDML@pdml.net >>>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >>>> follow the directions. >>>> >>> >>> >>> >>> -- >>> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >>> PDML@pdml.net >>> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >>> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >>> follow the directions. >>> >> >> >> >> -- >> MaritimTim >> -- >> PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List >> PDML@pdml.net >> http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net >> to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and >> follow the directions. > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. -- MaritimTim -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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- Original Message - From: "Christine Aguila" Subject: Re: OT Enablement Glad things worked out for you, Tim. Now if I can only get my husband to go to the ear doctor to get his hearing checked ;-). Cheers, Christine My wife would like me to do the same thing, but it is so peaceful now... I was talking to a customer one day, and zoned out a bit. When I asked her to repeat herself, I said something to the effect of "you must sound like my wife". William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On Wed, Mar 28, 2007 at 10:56:33PM +0200, Jens Bladt wrote.. > Got my self a rather nice Leica CL today. Along with a 40mm, 90mm and 135mm > M-lenses. > It's SMALL!! And it seems to work rather well - after thirty-something > years! Of course it does, it is a Leica ;) Mind you, my Pentax SV, S1a, SP and SP1000 also "just worked" once I gently gave their shutters a workout. Waiting anxiously for a Pentax K to arrive, that will be the oldest one of the whole collection for now. > http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/437903488/ > > The 135mm has it's own hot-shoe view finder with parallaxe correktion. > I don't suspect I'll ever use the 135mm at all. Nice toy! Wilko -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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On Mar 28, 2007, at 1:56 PM, Jens Bladt wrote: > Got my self a rather nice Leica CL today. Along with a 40mm, 90mm > and 135mm > M-lenses. > It's SMALL!! And it seems to work rather well - after thirty-something > years! > http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/437903488/ > > The 135mm has it's own hot-shoe view finder with parallaxe correktion. > I don't suspect I'll ever use the 135mm at all. > Anyone misses one of these nice Leica-M lenses? I had the Leica CL for a couple of years. Lovely little camera, too bad Leica nearly lost the farm selling it. I used it with Summicron-C 40/2 and Heliar 15/4.5 ASPH lenses. It's a near perfect-size camera for me... that kit fit beautifully into a small bag (then the 10-20 rolls of film filled it up...). My understanding is that Leica deemed the rangefinder insufficiently accurate for anything longer or faster than a 90mm f/4 lens due to the short baseline and viewfinder magnification. Be interesting to see what you get with the 135mm, if you use it. G -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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Very nice, Wilko, to hve these old Pentax'es. I never had one older than a K1000 (I was stupid enoug to sell my fine sample). Actually the CL was designed by Leitz, but made by Minolta 1973-76. Rumours has it, that the CL was dicontinued, because it was a huge success! The sales of German made Leica's (M4 - I guess) took a dive because of the competition from the CL. The CL was initially introduced to provide an afforable student's camera - and to make up for the increasingly lower sales figures for M-Leicas, naturally. Later Minolta made a up-dated version - the Minolta CLE, featuring AE and an electronic shutter. The CL will work without a battery. The CLE won't. But I want a camera to carry with me all the time. Not a digital one, because this will probably be out of batttery, when I really need it :-) I believe the Leica CL is a nice choice for this purpose. http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/sets/72157600033344431/show/ The oldest Pentax I own also has a cut-away corner - the P50. Very nice camera, but - as oppsed to the even older model "Super A" - it is missing the TTL-flash and manually adjustable film speed. I sold most of my Pentax'es to finance my *ist D. I am not really a camera collector (even thoug I gues I own more than 25 cameras). I just want cameras, that I am actually using. Hopefully I will be using the Leica. If not, I'm going to have to let it go :-) Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af Wilko Bulte Sendt: 28. marts 2007 23:51 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Re: OT: Enablement On Wed, Mar 28, 2007 at 10:56:33PM +0200, Jens Bladt wrote.. > Got my self a rather nice Leica CL today. Along with a 40mm, 90mm and 135mm > M-lenses. > It's SMALL!! And it seems to work rather well - after thirty-something > years! Of course it does, it is a Leica ;) Mind you, my Pentax SV, S1a, SP and SP1000 also "just worked" once I gently gave their shutters a workout. Waiting anxiously for a Pentax K to arrive, that will be the oldest one of the whole collection for now. > http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/437903488/ > > The 135mm has it's own hot-shoe view finder with parallaxe correktion. > I don't suspect I'll ever use the 135mm at all. Nice toy! Wilko -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.20/736 - Release Date: 03/27/2007 16:38 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.20/736 - Release Date: 03/27/2007 16:38 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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On 28/3/07, Jens Bladt, discombobulated, unleashed: >Got my self a rather nice Leica CL today. Along with a 40mm, 90mm and 135mm >M-lenses. >It's SMALL!! And it seems to work rather well - after thirty-something >years! Had a CL and the 40 a few years ago, loved it. Frank'll big it up also. Here's a good resource: -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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Congratulations. Now you have something I've been dreaming about ;-). Boris Jens Bladt wrote: > Got my self a rather nice Leica CL today. Along with a 40mm, 90mm and 135mm > M-lenses. > It's SMALL!! And it seems to work rather well - after thirty-something > years! > http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/437903488/ > > The 135mm has it's own hot-shoe view finder with parallaxe correktion. > I don't suspect I'll ever use the 135mm at all. > Anyone misses one of these nice Leica-M lenses? > > Regards > Jens Bladt > > http://www.jensbladt.dk > +45 56 63 77 11 > +45 23 43 85 77 > > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.20/736 - Release Date: 03/27/2007 > 16:38 > > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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Thanks, Cotty. Nice to know I'm not the onely PDML member, occationally using a Leica :-) I'm pleased that Pentax cameras are so much more convenient to use :-) Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af Cotty Sendt: 29. marts 2007 01:04 Til: pentax list Emne: Re: OT: Enablement On 28/3/07, Jens Bladt, discombobulated, unleashed: >Got my self a rather nice Leica CL today. Along with a 40mm, 90mm and 135mm >M-lenses. >It's SMALL!! And it seems to work rather well - after thirty-something >years! Had a CL and the 40 a few years ago, loved it. Frank'll big it up also. Here's a good resource: -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.20/736 - Release Date: 03/27/2007 16:38 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.22/739 - Release Date: 03/29/2007 13:36 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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Thanks Boris. I'm looking foward to see if it actually takes nice photographes - Now I can sell all my "poor mans Leica rangefinders" - like thje Konica Auto S3, Olumpus XA, Rollei 35 XF, Aires 35-V and others. I think I'll keep the primitive clut camera - the Petri Racer which is cheap and quite good - it's really "corney": http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/sets/72157594377661456/ Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af Boris Liberman Sendt: 29. marts 2007 06:54 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Re: OT: Enablement Congratulations. Now you have something I've been dreaming about ;-). Boris Jens Bladt wrote: > Got my self a rather nice Leica CL today. Along with a 40mm, 90mm and 135mm > M-lenses. > It's SMALL!! And it seems to work rather well - after thirty-something > years! > http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/437903488/ > > The 135mm has it's own hot-shoe view finder with parallaxe correktion. > I don't suspect I'll ever use the 135mm at all. > Anyone misses one of these nice Leica-M lenses? > > Regards > Jens Bladt > > http://www.jensbladt.dk > +45 56 63 77 11 > +45 23 43 85 77 > > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.20/736 - Release Date: 03/27/2007 > 16:38 > > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.20/736 - Release Date: 03/27/2007 16:38 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.22/739 - Release Date: 03/29/2007 13:36 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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There are plenty of us here who use Leicas more than occasionally. -- Bob > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On > Behalf Of Jens Bladt > Sent: 29 March 2007 20:25 > To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List > Subject: RE: OT: Enablement > > Thanks, Cotty. > Nice to know I'm not the onely PDML member, occationally > using a Leica :-) > I'm pleased that Pentax cameras are so much more convenient to use :-) > Regards > > Jens Bladt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
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[...] > > I've only had it for one day but so far I'm happy with the > control layout and usage. As I shoot more I'll see how image > quality holds up. > A friend of mine has a G9 and the optical quality is excellent. The optical viewfinder is too small for my taste. Earlier today I looked through an electronic viewfinder for the first time and was favourably impressed. Bob -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 17/4/10, Christian Skofteland, discombobulated, unleashed: >The G11 is small enough to travel with but has a real optical viewfinder Hi Christian, what's that viewfinder like, usable? -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 28 June 2011 11:35, Brian Walters wrote: > G;'day all > > Knowing my interest in old cameras, my brother-in-law presented me with > his old SLR. I've always wanted to play with one of these: > > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370864/_IGP0567om.jpg Very nice, I have an old OM 10 here, is a bit like the comparison of an LX to a SuperProgram -- Rob Studdert (Digital Image Studio) Tel: +61-418-166-870 UTC +10 Hours Gmail, eBay, Skype, Twitter, Facebook, Picasa: distudio -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Olympus always made such nice small cameras. On Mon, Jun 27, 2011 at 9:35 PM, Brian Walters wrote: > G;'day all > > Knowing my interest in old cameras, my brother-in-law presented me with > his old SLR. I've always wanted to play with one of these: > > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370864/_IGP0567om.jpg > > > > > Cheers > > Brian > > ++ > Brian Walters > Western Sydney Australia > http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ > -- > > > -- > http://www.fastmail.fm - Choose from over 50 domains or use your own > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. > -- Steve Desjardins -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On Mon, 27 Jun 2011 22:52 -0400, "Steven Desjardins" wrote: > Olympus always made such nice small cameras. Still do, in fact. Interestingly, that camera originally came to me with a Tokina 35-105 zoom which redefines the terms 'heavy' and 'bulky'. It weighs in at about 850 grams and, with it mounted, the camera/lens combination certainly doesn't qualify for the 'small' tag. I thought the body deserved a standard lens so I picked up the 50/1.8 from a UK seller at a good price. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ > > On Mon, Jun 27, 2011 at 9:35 PM, Brian Walters > wrote: > > G;'day all > > > > Knowing my interest in old cameras, my brother-in-law presented me with > > his old SLR. I've always wanted to play with one of these: > > > > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370864/_IGP0567om.jpg > > > > > > > > > > Cheers > > > > Brian > > > > ++ > > Brian Walters > > Western Sydney Australia > > http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ > > -- > > > > -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - One of many happy users: http://www.fastmail.fm/docs/quotes.html -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 27/06/2011 11:54 PM, Brian Walters wrote: Interestingly, that camera originally came to me with a Tokina 35-105 zoom which redefines the terms 'heavy' and 'bulky'. It weighs in at about 850 grams and, with it mounted, the camera/lens combination certainly doesn't qualify for the 'small' tag. I had one of those. It was the first zoom lens I ever bought, and the first zoom lens to turn me off to the entire concept of zoom lenses, and started a loathing for the things that I carry to this day. -- William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:05 -0600, "William Robb" wrote: > On 27/06/2011 11:54 PM, Brian Walters wrote: > > > Interestingly, that camera originally came to me with a Tokina 35-105 > > zoom which redefines the terms 'heavy' and 'bulky'. It weighs in at > > about 850 grams and, with it mounted, the camera/lens combination > > certainly doesn't qualify for the 'small' tag. > > I had one of those. It was the first zoom lens I ever bought, and the > first zoom lens to turn me off to the entire concept of zoom lenses, and > started a loathing for the things that I carry to this day. I actually have two of them now. A previous donation from my brother-in-law was a Spotmatic II fitted with the M42 version. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Email service worth paying for. Try it for free -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Sometimes a zoom is just a zoom. -Original Message- From: William Robb Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2011 00:05:16 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT Enablement On 27/06/2011 11:54 PM, Brian Walters wrote: > Interestingly, that camera originally came to me with a Tokina 35-105 > zoom which redefines the terms 'heavy' and 'bulky'. It weighs in at > about 850 grams and, with it mounted, the camera/lens combination > certainly doesn't qualify for the 'small' tag. I had one of those. It was the first zoom lens I ever bought, and the first zoom lens to turn me off to the entire concept of zoom lenses, and started a loathing for the things that I carry to this day. -- William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On Jun 27, 2011, at 6:35 PM, Brian Walters wrote: > G;'day all > > Knowing my interest in old cameras, my brother-in-law presented me with > his old SLR. I've always wanted to play with one of these: > > http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370864/_IGP0567om.jpg Very cool. When they came out, I was very intrigued by the thought of a camera much smaller and lighter than my SRT-101. I've got a friend with an OM-1. Are there any DSLRs that can use the lenses? Or do they only work with the micro 4/3 and a fotodiox adapter? She has two lenses, a 50/1.4 and a (IIRC) Vivitar 24/2.8, so it's probably not worth too much effort trying to find a body to use the lenses with. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 28/06/2011 12:37 PM, Larry Colen wrote: She has two lenses, a 50/1.4 and a (IIRC) Vivitar 24/2.8, so it's probably not worth too much effort trying to find a body to use the lenses with. The Oly-OM 50/1.4 is an awesome lens. -- William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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43 system and m43 system cameras with adapters are the only ones I know of. I read somewhere that most classic OM system lenses were uncoated, but I highly doubt that, most were probably single or double coated. They preform rather well, flare wise, for optics with minimal coatings. On 6/28/2011 2:37 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Jun 27, 2011, at 6:35 PM, Brian Walters wrote: G;'day all Knowing my interest in old cameras, my brother-in-law presented me with his old SLR. I've always wanted to play with one of these: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370864/_IGP0567om.jpg Very cool. When they came out, I was very intrigued by the thought of a camera much smaller and lighter than my SRT-101. I've got a friend with an OM-1. Are there any DSLRs that can use the lenses? Or do they only work with the micro 4/3 and a fotodiox adapter? She has two lenses, a 50/1.4 and a (IIRC) Vivitar 24/2.8, so it's probably not worth too much effort trying to find a body to use the lenses with. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- Where's the Kaboom? There was supposed to be an Earth-shattering Kaboom! --Marvin the Martian. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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They will also work on the Sony Nex system with the appropriate adapters: APS-C sensor in the Sony. Paul On 28 Jun 2011, at 21:07, P. J. Alling wrote: > 43 system and m43 system cameras with adapters are the only ones I know of. > I read somewhere that most classic OM system lenses were uncoated, but I > highly doubt that, most were probably single or double coated. They preform > rather well, flare wise, for optics with minimal coatings. > > On 6/28/2011 2:37 PM, Larry Colen wrote: >> On Jun 27, 2011, at 6:35 PM, Brian Walters wrote: >> >>> G;'day all >>> >>> Knowing my interest in old cameras, my brother-in-law presented me with >>> his old SLR. I've always wanted to play with one of these: >>> >>> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370864/_IGP0567om.jpg >> Very cool. When they came out, I was very intrigued by the thought of a >> camera much smaller and lighter than my SRT-101. >> >> I've got a friend with an OM-1. Are there any DSLRs that can use the >> lenses? Or do they only work with the micro 4/3 and a fotodiox adapter? >> >> She has two lenses, a 50/1.4 and a (IIRC) Vivitar 24/2.8, so it's probably >> not worth too much effort trying to find a body to use the lenses with. >> >> >> >> -- >> Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est >> >> >> >> >> > > > -- > Where's the Kaboom? There was supposed to be an Earth-shattering Kaboom! > > --Marvin the Martian. > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. Paul Dunderdale dund...@mcb.net pauldunderd...@mac.com http://www.flickr.com/photos/dunders/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On Tue, Jun 28, 2011 at 1:07 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: > 43 system and m43 system cameras with adapters are the only ones I know of. > I read somewhere that most classic OM system lenses were uncoated, but I > highly doubt that, most were probably single or double coated. They preform > rather well, flare wise, for optics with minimal coatings. Olympus OM system lenses are easily adapted to Olympus and Panasonic FourThirds, Olympus and Panasonic Micro-FourThirds, Sony NEX, and Canon EOS lens mounts. They work well on everything from FourThirds format to "full frame". The Olympus Pen F system lenses from the 1960s were mostly single coated, but OM System (first introduced in the 1972-1973 time period) were almost all multicoated optics like most SLR lenses post 1970 or so. Some of the OM lenses are highly sought after and carry big price tags even today, like the 21mm f/2. I had a kit of Olympus OM equipment for a period of time circa 1975 to 1977. Olympus lenses were always very high quality and the OM-1n and OM-2 were very compact and nicely made. -- Godfrey godfreydigiorgi.posterous.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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The E5 is four thirds and should work. I thought Godfrey had one of these. Also, my BlackBerry wants to change Godfrey to Cadaver. -Original Message- From: "P. J. Alling" Sender: pdml-boun...@pdml.net Date: Tue, 28 Jun 2011 16:07:40 To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Reply-To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: OT Enablement 43 system and m43 system cameras with adapters are the only ones I know of. I read somewhere that most classic OM system lenses were uncoated, but I highly doubt that, most were probably single or double coated. They preform rather well, flare wise, for optics with minimal coatings. On 6/28/2011 2:37 PM, Larry Colen wrote: > On Jun 27, 2011, at 6:35 PM, Brian Walters wrote: > >> G;'day all >> >> Knowing my interest in old cameras, my brother-in-law presented me with >> his old SLR. I've always wanted to play with one of these: >> >> http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370864/_IGP0567om.jpg > Very cool. When they came out, I was very intrigued by the thought of a > camera much smaller and lighter than my SRT-101. > > I've got a friend with an OM-1. Are there any DSLRs that can use the lenses? > Or do they only work with the micro 4/3 and a fotodiox adapter? > > She has two lenses, a 50/1.4 and a (IIRC) Vivitar 24/2.8, so it's probably > not worth too much effort trying to find a body to use the lenses with. > > > > -- > Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est > > > > > -- Where's the Kaboom? There was supposed to be an Earth-shattering Kaboom! --Marvin the Martian. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On Tue, 28 Jun 2011 13:29 -0700, "Godfrey DiGiorgi" wrote: > On Tue, Jun 28, 2011 at 1:07 PM, P. J. Alling > wrote: > > 43 system and m43 system cameras with adapters are the only ones I know of. > > I read somewhere that most classic OM system lenses were uncoated, but I > > highly doubt that, most were probably single or double coated. They preform > > rather well, flare wise, for optics with minimal coatings. > > Olympus OM system lenses are easily adapted to Olympus and Panasonic > FourThirds, Olympus and Panasonic Micro-FourThirds, Sony NEX, and > Canon EOS lens mounts. They work well on everything from FourThirds > format to "full frame". The Olympus Pen F system lenses from the 1960s > were mostly single coated, but OM System (first introduced in the > 1972-1973 time period) were almost all multicoated optics like most > SLR lenses post 1970 or so. Some of the OM lenses are highly sought > after and carry big price tags even today, like the 21mm f/2. One of the reasons something like the Olympus E-PL2 is on my 'next camera' radar is that I'd like to be able to use some of the legacy lenses that I have hanging around. I have several Konica Hexanons and a Minolta or two that would be nice to bring out of retirement. I even have a couple of primes from the original Canonflex that might just work with a FD adapter. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - Same, same, but different... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 28/06/2011 03:35, Brian Walters wrote: G;'day all Knowing my interest in old cameras, my brother-in-law presented me with his old SLR. I've always wanted to play with one of these: http://dl.dropbox.com/u/1370864/_IGP0567om.jpg Whilst on a course at the ancient city of Eboracum this week, I happened upon a market trader whose stall consisted entirely of film camera stock. He had two Oly manual adaptors as well as numerous lenses and a couple of bodies. There was a solitary Program A and a Winder II ME. He reckoned that there was a reasonably brisk trade in such things - certainly enough to keep him in business. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 07/05/2013 12:31 AM, Larry Colen wrote: I was visiting a friend tonight, and his wife had mentioned having an old film nikon she no longer used and wanted to give to me. Turns out it was an FG. It also turns out that it has something wrong with it. The mirror is stuck in the up position, and the shutter won't cock. FG was an acronym for Fucking Garbage. It is the absolutely worst camera Nikon put their name onto. You can try putting a couple of batteries into it, and then smack the base of the camera into the palm of your hand HARD to make the mirror drop. You might fix the mirror lock up, but you might also break the flex board that runs from the shutter button over the prism and to the electronics on the other side. (if the board isn't already snapped. However, it also came with an AIS mount Nikkor 50/1.8. The one Nikon lens I was seriously missing was a fast standard. Is it the AIS or the Series E? Even cooler, she also gave me a micro Nikkor 55/2.8 1:1 macro lens. Nice lens. bill -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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>FG was an acronym for Fucking Garbage. It is the absolutely worst camera >Nikon put their name onto. >You can try putting a couple of batteries into it, and then smack the >base of the camera into the palm of your hand HARD to make the mirror drop. >You might fix the mirror lock up, but you might also break the flex >board that runs from the shutter button over the prism and to the >electronics on the other side. (if the board isn't already snapped. The Cosina-made FM-10 and FE-10 were worse -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On Tue, May 07, 2013 at 10:32:28AM -0600, Bill wrote: > On 07/05/2013 12:31 AM, Larry Colen wrote: > >I was visiting a friend tonight, and his wife had > >mentioned having an old film nikon she no longer > >used and wanted to give to me. Turns out it was > >an FG. It also turns out that it has something wrong > >with it. The mirror is stuck in the up position, > >and the shutter won't cock. > FG was an acronym for Fucking Garbage. It is the absolutely worst > camera Nikon put their name onto. > You can try putting a couple of batteries into it, and then smack > the base of the camera into the palm of your hand HARD to make the > mirror drop. Or I can set it to m90, at which point it no longer needs the battery to take a photo. The battery was just dead. > You might fix the mirror lock up, but you might also break the flex > board that runs from the shutter button over the prism and to the > electronics on the other side. (if the board isn't already snapped. > > > > >However, it also came with an AIS mount Nikkor 50/1.8. > >The one Nikon lens I was seriously missing was a fast > >standard. > Is it the AIS or the Series E? I'm not aware of the difference, though one of my 100 or 105s has an "e" in the description (105e/2.8?) This is a Nikkor 50mm 1:1.8 4057598 It's about twice the size of my DA 40 ltd and about half the size of my DA 35 macro. > > > >Even cooler, she also gave me a micro Nikkor 55/2.8 > >1:1 macro lens. > Nice lens. > > bill > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com http://red4est.com/lrc -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Sorry about the missed trip Walt. Even more sorry you did not take the opportunity to switch over to the the bright side. On Sep 9, 2012, at 19:53 , Walt Gilbert wrote: > So, as it turns out, my trip to South Dakota has been canceled due to > unexpected family events relating to my niece and her daughter that will > prevent us from traveling. Consequently, all the money I'd saved up has been > freed to put toward another use. Having weighed my priorities with regard to > my future in photography, it occurred to me that my greatest need at the > moment was to get something approaching a modern computer. > > So, I went out and plunked down some cash for an Acer Aspire: > > AMD dual-core E-450 > 17.3" HD+ LED LCD display > AMD Radeon HD 6320 > 4 GB DDR3 > 500 GB HDD > DVD-Super Multi DL > > It's Windows 7, of course -- which experience has taught me to hate compared > to XP, but waddaygonnado. But, I figure I'm going to need it soon, as my > desktop is /extremely/ old and starting to have all the tell-tale issues of a > computer on its last legs. > > I thought about buying a new lens, but decided it would be pretty useless to > me if I didn't have an operable computer to work on my images with. So, yeah > -- I'm going to have to put off the trip to the Black Hills until spring, but > at least I'll have something reliable to work with in the interim. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Sorry to disappoint, Joe. I just got the most I could for under $400 and didn't have a lot of freedom beyond that amount. -- Walt On 9/9/2012 11:49 PM, Joseph McAllister wrote: Sorry about the missed trip Walt. Even more sorry you did not take the opportunity to switch over to the the bright side. On Sep 9, 2012, at 19:53 , Walt Gilbert wrote: So, as it turns out, my trip to South Dakota has been canceled due to unexpected family events relating to my niece and her daughter that will prevent us from traveling. Consequently, all the money I'd saved up has been freed to put toward another use. Having weighed my priorities with regard to my future in photography, it occurred to me that my greatest need at the moment was to get something approaching a modern computer. So, I went out and plunked down some cash for an Acer Aspire: AMD dual-core E-450 17.3" HD+ LED LCD display AMD Radeon HD 6320 4 GB DDR3 500 GB HDD DVD-Super Multi DL It's Windows 7, of course -- which experience has taught me to hate compared to XP, but waddaygonnado. But, I figure I'm going to need it soon, as my desktop is /extremely/ old and starting to have all the tell-tale issues of a computer on its last legs. I thought about buying a new lens, but decided it would be pretty useless to me if I didn't have an operable computer to work on my images with. So, yeah -- I'm going to have to put off the trip to the Black Hills until spring, but at least I'll have something reliable to work with in the interim. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On Sep 10, 2012, at 10:03 PM, Walt wrote: > Sorry to disappoint, Joe. I just got the most I could for under $400 and > didn't have a lot of freedom beyond that amount. If you were geeky enough, you could always turn it into a hackintosh. > > -- Walt > > On 9/9/2012 11:49 PM, Joseph McAllister wrote: >> Sorry about the missed trip Walt. Even more sorry you did not take the >> opportunity to switch over to the the bright side. >> >> On Sep 9, 2012, at 19:53 , Walt Gilbert wrote: >> >>> So, as it turns out, my trip to South Dakota has been canceled due to >>> unexpected family events relating to my niece and her daughter that will >>> prevent us from traveling. Consequently, all the money I'd saved up has >>> been freed to put toward another use. Having weighed my priorities with >>> regard to my future in photography, it occurred to me that my greatest need >>> at the moment was to get something approaching a modern computer. >>> >>> So, I went out and plunked down some cash for an Acer Aspire: >>> >>> AMD dual-core E-450 >>> 17.3" HD+ LED LCD display >>> AMD Radeon HD 6320 >>> 4 GB DDR3 >>> 500 GB HDD >>> DVD-Super Multi DL >>> >>> It's Windows 7, of course -- which experience has taught me to hate >>> compared to XP, but waddaygonnado. But, I figure I'm going to need it soon, >>> as my desktop is /extremely/ old and starting to have all the tell-tale >>> issues of a computer on its last legs. >>> >>> I thought about buying a new lens, but decided it would be pretty useless >>> to me if I didn't have an operable computer to work on my images with. So, >>> yeah -- I'm going to have to put off the trip to the Black Hills until >>> spring, but at least I'll have something reliable to work with in the >>> interim. It is usually best to improve the weakest link in the system, and it sounds like that was your computer. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On 26/9/12, DagT, discombobulated, unleashed: >We are going for a holiday and although they offered me a preproduction >K-r I bought a Fujifilm x100 instead as a backup camera (I don¨t need >another system camera). > >The x100 is really nice. Compact and light, sharp lens and it looks very >similar to my first camera, Olympus 35RC from the 70s. Aperture ring >around the lens, shutter speed dial on top and even a threaded hole in >the shutter button for the old fashioned cable release. > >The most interesting part for me is the viewfinder. For those who don´t >know the x100 view finder is a mixture where you can choose between the >old type glass viewfinder with frame and some information, and an EVF. I >find that I like the EVF a lot, even if it lags a bit on this camera. It >is nice to see the effect of the exposure compensation in the >viewfinder. I think the focus screens of the K-5 (and most other new >cameras) is not very good with large aperture lenses as you neither are >able to get an impression of the out of focus background nor the precise >focus. I've briefly handled Bob W's X100 and it feels so good in the hands. I am seriously considering a black X100 to go with my X10 :) -- Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche -- http://www.cottysnaps.com _ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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I bought the x100 when it first came out. Lovely camera, but focal length didn't suit most of what I was shooting. I would have preferred for it to be just a touch longer. I sold it and bought the x10 instead Wendy On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 4:55 PM, Steve Cottrell wrote: > On 26/9/12, DagT, discombobulated, unleashed: > >>We are going for a holiday and although they offered me a preproduction >>K-r I bought a Fujifilm x100 instead as a backup camera (I don¨t need >>another system camera). >> >>The x100 is really nice. Compact and light, sharp lens and it looks very >>similar to my first camera, Olympus 35RC from the 70s. Aperture ring >>around the lens, shutter speed dial on top and even a threaded hole in >>the shutter button for the old fashioned cable release. >> >>The most interesting part for me is the viewfinder. For those who don´t >>know the x100 view finder is a mixture where you can choose between the >>old type glass viewfinder with frame and some information, and an EVF. I >>find that I like the EVF a lot, even if it lags a bit on this camera. It >>is nice to see the effect of the exposure compensation in the >>viewfinder. I think the focus screens of the K-5 (and most other new >>cameras) is not very good with large aperture lenses as you neither are >>able to get an impression of the out of focus background nor the precise >>focus. > > I've briefly handled Bob W's X100 and it feels so good in the hands. I > am seriously considering a black X100 to go with my X10 :) > > -- > > > Cheers, > Cotty > > > ___/\__ > || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche > -- http://www.cottysnaps.com > _ > -- Wendy Beard Carp, Ontario Canada -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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I should second that. I've got electronic viewfinder for my Ricoh GXR and although it's not showing correct colors, the rest is really nice. It has additional property of having no ill effects on camera batteries whereas manual focusing (with peaking assist) is easy. On Wed, Sep 26, 2012 at 4:02 PM, DagT wrote: > I sent the K-5 for cleaning and focus adjustment along with the DA40 for > repairs, and when the part for the lens finally appeared they found that the > K-5 had "stains" and the sensor should be changed. So it will be gone for > three more weeks. > > We are going for a holiday and although they offered me a preproduction K-r I > bought a Fujifilm x100 instead as a backup camera (I don¨t need another > system camera). > > The x100 is really nice. Compact and light, sharp lens and it looks very > similar to my first camera, Olympus 35RC from the 70s. Aperture ring around > the lens, shutter speed dial on top and even a threaded hole in the shutter > button for the old fashioned cable release. > > The most interesting part for me is the viewfinder. For those who don´t know > the x100 view finder is a mixture where you can choose between the old type > glass viewfinder with frame and some information, and an EVF. I find that I > like the EVF a lot, even if it lags a bit on this camera. It is nice to see > the effect of the exposure compensation in the viewfinder. I think the focus > screens of the K-5 (and most other new cameras) is not very good with large > aperture lenses as you neither are able to get an impression of the out of > focus background nor the precise focus. > > So actually I´m starting to hope for an EVF K-3. What-you-see-is-what-you-get > finder and maybe even more compact, and the same great lenses. > > DagT > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
OT: Enablement (of sorts)
Hi all One of my closest friends is also a photographer. I try to overlook the fact that he shoots Canon.. Anyway, on the occasion of my recent birthday he presented me with a new camera. A fairly extravagant gift even for a close friend, you may wonder. Here's a photo: http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/dscf1998z.jpg OK, so it's not Pentax and it's not state of the art. But it does take photos. Here's one of my wheelbarrow. http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/barrow.jpg (careful - it's at full resolution) In case you're wondering, a) why did I photograph my wheelbarrow? and b) why did I only photograph half of it? Well a) It's a beautiful wheelbarrow. b) The viewfinder isn't state of the art either. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney, Australia http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ -- -- http://www.fastmail.fm - IMAP accessible web-mail -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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On Mar 29, 2007, at 14:29, Jens Bladt wrote: > Thanks Boris. I'm looking foward to see if it actually takes nice > photographes - Now I can sell all my "poor mans Leica rangefinders" > - like > thje Konica Auto S3, Olumpus XA, Rollei 35 XF, Aires 35-V and others. If you find anyone interested in an XA or XA2, I've got one of each just rotting here in a file cabinet drawer. -Charles -- Charles Robinson - [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org I am riding in the MS-TRAM this summer. Please consider sponsoring me! http://charles.robinsontwins.org/mstram.htm -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
OT: Enablement (Minolta Maxxum)
Hi all, So, last night a friend of mine from the local Fraternal Order of Eagles aerie, where I was taking pictures of kids having fun and hunting for Easter eggs, walked up and handed me a Minolta Maxxum 7000 with a Minolta AF 50/1.7 and a Sigma 75-200 f/2.8-3.5 along with a Promaster 5200 flash unit, a few filters and a couple of rolls of Fuji Superia X-tra -- for nothing. The camera body doesn't appear to work -- at least not with the Kodak rechargeable AAA's I put in it. But the flash does (which is great because I haven't had a flash 'til now) and the lenses both appear to be in excellent condition. So now, I just wonder what I ought to do with the camera and lenses given the fact that you apparently can't adapt them to a K-mount. Any thoughts? -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT- Enablement ReStart
From: "Bruce Dayton" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Enablement ReStart Congratulations! It only took me about 4 months starting this past February to find a new job after a political squeeze from company aquisitions and mergers. I do know the feeling. ~~~` > Collin Brendemuehl wrote: > > > Well, after 6 1/2 months (6.5 for you decimal freaks!) > > I've finally gotten a job! (Yes, I was actually unemployed for > > that period of time.) > > > > That menans one thing: e* profits now go into my vices (that's > > glass, film, & processing) instead of the family budget. > > > > So, what's cheap out there ... :) == HAH Beat ya both. I "used" to be a Floor Supervisor at GM's Metal Fab Division in Flint, MI. They laid off 400 hourly & 28 Supervisors (where the AVERAGE hourly seniority was 32yrs)... in January. Then proceded to gut the bldg. I dunno that there IS work considering that was just ONE plant out of... who knows that did the same thing. Michigan is so depressed right now that it's going to switch it's title from "Great Lakes Wonder" to "Prozak Capitol"... beating Kalifornia. I dunno that I am going back to work... my g/f is 24yrs younger than me & makes almost as much as I did when I got laid off. She even wants me to get her a PENTAX for her B-day! Now all I need is a red "Boxster" & hair to blow in the wind. lol Besides, work would interfere with my Aikido 4 times a week. AND... I just got a new 36" TV/Monitor I have to "burn in". To quote Maynard G. Krebs [of "Dobie Gillis" fame] "WORK???" [Maynard was later sued by Mary Ann for 3 counts of bastardy after they were rescued from the island] ;-) I wonder if "Wendy's" needs a Journeyman Tool & Die maker that builds computers?? lol Scoot - 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: Enablement (of sorts)
> b) The viewfinder isn't state of the art either. Typical - blaming the tools ;-) MaritimTim 2008/3/28, Brian Walters <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > Hi all > > One of my closest friends is also a photographer. I try to overlook the > fact that he shoots Canon.. > > Anyway, on the occasion of my recent birthday he presented me with a new > camera. A fairly extravagant gift even for a close friend, you may > wonder. > > Here's a photo: > > http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/dscf1998z.jpg > > > OK, so it's not Pentax and it's not state of the art. But it does take > photos. > > Here's one of my wheelbarrow. > > http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/barrow.jpg > > (careful - it's at full resolution) > > In case you're wondering, a) why did I photograph my wheelbarrow? and b) > why did I only photograph half of it? Well > > a) It's a beautiful wheelbarrow. > > b) The viewfinder isn't state of the art either. > > > Cheers > > Brian > > ++ > Brian Walters > Western Sydney, Australia > http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ > > -- > > > -- > http://www.fastmail.fm - IMAP accessible web-mail > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Enablement (of sorts)
> > From: "Brian Walters" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Date: 2008/03/28 Fri PM 12:09:52 GMT > To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" > Subject: OT: Enablement (of sorts) > > Hi all > > One of my closest friends is also a photographer. I try to overlook the > fact that he shoots Canon.. > > Anyway, on the occasion of my recent birthday he presented me with a new > camera. A fairly extravagant gift even for a close friend, you may > wonder. > > Here's a photo: > > http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/dscf1998z.jpg My father-in-law gave my (sub 2year old) daughter one of those to play with. Unfortunately, it does not appear to work as a normal USB drive. Could you email me a copy of the driver for it? - Email sent from www.virginmedia.com/email Virus-checked using McAfee(R) Software and scanned for spam -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Enablement (of sorts)
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Re: OT: Enablement (of sorts)
That camera looks quite High Quality, bein' silver and all. I've seen the same thing in pink, (flesh), colored plastic selling for as little as 5 bucks in Wal-Mart and as much as $99.00 in Brookstone, (which used to be a fine tool store,but now sells a collection of over price high tech junk). I must say that's the best picture I've seen taken with one. Hell it's the only picture I've ever seen taken with one. Brian Walters wrote: > Hi all > > One of my closest friends is also a photographer. I try to overlook the > fact that he shoots Canon.. > > Anyway, on the occasion of my recent birthday he presented me with a new > camera. A fairly extravagant gift even for a close friend, you may > wonder. > > Here's a photo: > > http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/dscf1998z.jpg > > > OK, so it's not Pentax and it's not state of the art. But it does take > photos. > > Here's one of my wheelbarrow. > > http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/barrow.jpg > > (careful - it's at full resolution) > > In case you're wondering, a) why did I photograph my wheelbarrow? and b) > why did I only photograph half of it? Well > > a) It's a beautiful wheelbarrow. > > b) The viewfinder isn't state of the art either. > > > Cheers > > Brian > > ++ > Brian Walters > Western Sydney, Australia > http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/SL/ > > -- Vote for Cthulhu. Why settle for a lesser evil... -- Dr. Jerry Pournelle -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Enablement (of sorts)
On Fri, Mar 28, 2008 at 11:09:52PM +1100, Brian Walters wrote: > Hi all > > One of my closest friends is also a photographer. I try to overlook the > fact that he shoots Canon.. > > Anyway, on the occasion of my recent birthday he presented me with a new > camera. A fairly extravagant gift even for a close friend, you may > wonder. > > Here's a photo: > > http://members.westnet.com.au/brianwal/dscf1998z.jpg Hmm. Look as though the disk with the associated software is larger than the camera. Not something Canon users experience ... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
OT: Enablement - Aires 35-V
Got one of these 1958 rangefinders - Aires 35-V - today. A poor mans Leica! It's not perfect, but it works - after 49 years! Funny camera. Never really successfull. http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/sets/72157594579418175/ Anyone here got one too? Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 - -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.8/714 - Release Date: 03/08/2007 10:58 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
OT: Enablement - Monolta AL-F
I have a weekness for old rangefiinders. I just got a Minolta AL-F - for 20 USD. Introduced in 1967 but it looks like new. After adjusting the rangefinder and supplying it with a battery, it works perfectly. It has a funny flash system: You must dial in the Guide Number of the flash you are using, which must be set to Manual. The the camera will set the apperture accordingly and furthermore adjsust it corresponding to the focusing distance. Quite clever.. The only draw back is that the slowest shutter speed is 1/30 sec's. And no manual override. Nevertheless, this camera i s capable of producing sharp results: http://www.flickr.com/photos/heather/39997899/in/set-907116/ (not my photograph) Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.25/744 - Release Date: 04/03/2007 05:32 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Disenablement and an OT enablement
Walked into my local pusher yesterday with all my Pentax kit except the K-x itself (which needs a trip to Pentax before it gets sold). Walked out with a Sony A33. This gets me down to a single SLR system in each of MF and 35mm, Mamiya and Sony/Minolta respectively. I'll miss the K-x somewhat, and my SMC-M 85/2, but I really do prefer the Maxxum 7 to any of the Pentax 35mm film cameras I've owned. As to the A33? It's the best of the Panasonic G1 and the Pentax K-x in one package, with better AF added. The viewfinder's superb and easy to focus, with 1.1x magnification at 100% view, much better than the K-x's small OVF. It's got better refresh than the G1 unit, but is a bit smaller and has more tearing. High ISO is far better than the G1 and trails the K-x slightly based on my tests. ISO 6400 on the A33 is about midway between 12,800 and 6400 on the K-x for noise and I can live with that (that's still better than the G1 at 1600 btw) Overall ergonomics are a bit behind the K-x, better button layout and thumb grip but the front grip isn't as deep. Flip-twist LCD and a level are nice additions and it's got most of the upgrades the K-r has too (6fps, proper battery, AF point highlighting). The use of a LiIon battery makes it noticeably lighter than the K-x. Kit lens is cheap and plastic, a small step down from the DA L kit lens due to rotating front element, but looks pretty good optically for the money. AF is excellent, manual focusing is even better. It has AF confirm and it reacts nearly instantly (unlike on the K-x). Other AF points are both visible and usable. It meters in A (Av) and M modes with adapted lenses, the SMC Tak 28/3.5 works pretty well on it (without SR) based on my limited testing. SSS is definitely better than the K-x's SR with a 50/1.4, but the K-x's SR was noticeably worse than the K10D or K100D in my experience, it was barely worth a stop, SSS is about as useful as the K10D's SR. -- M. Adam Maas http://www.mawz.ca Explorations of the City Around Us. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Enablement (Minolta Maxxum)
On Apr 8, 2012, at 7:29 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: > Hi all, > > So, last night a friend of mine from the local Fraternal Order of Eagles > aerie, where I was taking pictures of kids having fun and hunting for Easter > eggs, walked up and handed me a Minolta Maxxum 7000 with a Minolta AF 50/1.7 > and a Sigma 75-200 f/2.8-3.5 along with a Promaster 5200 flash unit, a few > filters and a couple of rolls of Fuji Superia X-tra -- for nothing. > > The camera body doesn't appear to work -- at least not with the Kodak > rechargeable AAA's I put in it. But the flash does (which is great because I > haven't had a flash 'til now) and the lenses both appear to be in excellent > condition. So now, I just wonder what I ought to do with the camera and > lenses given the fact that you apparently can't adapt them to a K-mount. > > Any thoughts? I think that Mark has a camera that'll use those lenses. You could give Mark those lenses, or you could buy a full frame Sony, to make use of them yourself. Just think of all the money you'd be saving by already having the glass. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Enablement (Minolta Maxxum)
Larry Colen wrote: >On Apr 8, 2012, at 7:29 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: > >> Hi all, >> >> So, last night a friend of mine from the local Fraternal Order of Eagles >> aerie, where I was taking pictures of kids having fun and hunting for Easter >> eggs, walked up and handed me a Minolta Maxxum 7000 with a Minolta AF 50/1.7 >> and a Sigma 75-200 f/2.8-3.5 along with a Promaster 5200 flash unit, a few >> filters and a couple of rolls of Fuji Superia X-tra -- for nothing. >> >> The camera body doesn't appear to work -- at least not with the Kodak >> rechargeable AAA's I put in it. But the flash does (which is great because I >> haven't had a flash 'til now) and the lenses both appear to be in excellent >> condition. So now, I just wonder what I ought to do with the camera and >> lenses given the fact that you apparently can't adapt them to a K-mount. >> >> Any thoughts? > >I think that Mark has a camera that'll use those lenses. It's true! Probably the flash, too, if it uses that goofy proprietary Minolta flash shoe. -- Mark Roberts - Photography & Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Enablement (Minolta Maxxum)
Not so fast on the Sigma 75-200 f/2.8-3.5. Google it and you'll find lots of reports of a compatability issue with at least some Sony models. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Enablement (Minolta Maxxum)
On Apr 8, 2012, at 7:36 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: > Larry Colen wrote: > >> On Apr 8, 2012, at 7:29 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: >>> >>> Any thoughts? >> >> I think that Mark has a camera that'll use those lenses. > > It's true! Probably the flash, too, if it uses that goofy proprietary > Minolta flash shoe. I bet that if you give them to Mark, he won't make up any embarrassing and incriminating quotations by you for next years quote file. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Enablement (Minolta Maxxum)
The lenses are in greater demand than the camera body, it's less expensive to find a working camera than to have the Maxim fixed. The Minolta 50 is supposed to be very nice, I know they old Minolta 50's in MC and MD mount were. The Sigma I have no idea but its from the era when Sigma was known for Sig[nificant] Ma[lfunctions], there used to be a web site dedicated to Sigma horror stories but that's long gone now. Lastly doesn't that flash have a propitiatory, (Minolta/Sony) foot? I would think it would if it was used with a Minolta Maxxum. On 4/8/2012 10:29 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: Hi all, So, last night a friend of mine from the local Fraternal Order of Eagles aerie, where I was taking pictures of kids having fun and hunting for Easter eggs, walked up and handed me a Minolta Maxxum 7000 with a Minolta AF 50/1.7 and a Sigma 75-200 f/2.8-3.5 along with a Promaster 5200 flash unit, a few filters and a couple of rolls of Fuji Superia X-tra -- for nothing. The camera body doesn't appear to work -- at least not with the Kodak rechargeable AAA's I put in it. But the flash does (which is great because I haven't had a flash 'til now) and the lenses both appear to be in excellent condition. So now, I just wonder what I ought to do with the camera and lenses given the fact that you apparently can't adapt them to a K-mount. Any thoughts? -- Walt -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Enablement (Minolta Maxxum)
On 4/8/2012 9:38 PM, Larry Colen wrote: On Apr 8, 2012, at 7:36 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Larry Colen wrote: On Apr 8, 2012, at 7:29 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: Any thoughts? I think that Mark has a camera that'll use those lenses. It's true! Probably the flash, too, if it uses that goofy proprietary Minolta flash shoe. I bet that if you give them to Mark, he won't make up any embarrassing and incriminating quotations by you for next years quote file. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est Ha! That's pretty tough to resist! I could probably do that, but it may take just a little while to get it in the mail. Tips were /extremely/ meager this week, so I may not even have enough cash to pay for the shipping. Maybe I can get it out sometime in the next couple of weeks, but I'm seriously scraping by at the moment. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Enablement (Minolta Maxxum)
Alas, it appears the flash does have a proprietary foot on it. Dammit. Welp! So much for that! -- Walt On 4/8/2012 9:42 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: The lenses are in greater demand than the camera body, it's less expensive to find a working camera than to have the Maxim fixed. The Minolta 50 is supposed to be very nice, I know they old Minolta 50's in MC and MD mount were. The Sigma I have no idea but its from the era when Sigma was known for Sig[nificant] Ma[lfunctions], there used to be a web site dedicated to Sigma horror stories but that's long gone now. Lastly doesn't that flash have a propitiatory, (Minolta/Sony) foot? I would think it would if it was used with a Minolta Maxxum. On 4/8/2012 10:29 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: Hi all, So, last night a friend of mine from the local Fraternal Order of Eagles aerie, where I was taking pictures of kids having fun and hunting for Easter eggs, walked up and handed me a Minolta Maxxum 7000 with a Minolta AF 50/1.7 and a Sigma 75-200 f/2.8-3.5 along with a Promaster 5200 flash unit, a few filters and a couple of rolls of Fuji Superia X-tra -- for nothing. The camera body doesn't appear to work -- at least not with the Kodak rechargeable AAA's I put in it. But the flash does (which is great because I haven't had a flash 'til now) and the lenses both appear to be in excellent condition. So now, I just wonder what I ought to do with the camera and lenses given the fact that you apparently can't adapt them to a K-mount. Any thoughts? -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Enablement (Minolta Maxxum)
Quoting Walt Gilbert : Alas, it appears the flash does have a proprietary foot on it. Dammit. That's odd. The Minolta 7000 had a standard hot shoe. The proprietary shoe was introduced later (with the 7000i, If I recall correctly). It seems odd that the flash you were given would have a shoe that doesn't match the accompanying camera. If the flash has the Minolta proprietary shoe, it is possible to get cheap adapters on EBay that will convert it to a standard shoe mount. However, before you connect it to your DSLR, you should check that the trigger voltage isn't too high. You wouldn't want to fry the circuitry in your new K20D. The camera probably would cost more than it's worth to repair but it is a landmark. It was the first truly workable autofocus SLR. Pentax's ME-F came earlier but its 35-70 AF lens could not really be described as workable. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ Welp! So much for that! -- Walt On 4/8/2012 9:42 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: The lenses are in greater demand than the camera body, it's less expensive to find a working camera than to have the Maxim fixed. The Minolta 50 is supposed to be very nice, I know they old Minolta 50's in MC and MD mount were. The Sigma I have no idea but its from the era when Sigma was known for Sig[nificant] Ma[lfunctions], there used to be a web site dedicated to Sigma horror stories but that's long gone now. Lastly doesn't that flash have a propitiatory, (Minolta/Sony) foot? I would think it would if it was used with a Minolta Maxxum. On 4/8/2012 10:29 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: Hi all, So, last night a friend of mine from the local Fraternal Order of Eagles aerie, where I was taking pictures of kids having fun and hunting for Easter eggs, walked up and handed me a Minolta Maxxum 7000 with a Minolta AF 50/1.7 and a Sigma 75-200 f/2.8-3.5 along with a Promaster 5200 flash unit, a few filters and a couple of rolls of Fuji Superia X-tra -- for nothing. The camera body doesn't appear to work -- at least not with the Kodak rechargeable AAA's I put in it. But the flash does (which is great because I haven't had a flash 'til now) and the lenses both appear to be in excellent condition. So now, I just wonder what I ought to do with the camera and lenses given the fact that you apparently can't adapt them to a K-mount. Any thoughts? -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Enablement (Minolta Maxxum)
Also, the flash may work perfectly well in a manual slave mode, or even just triggered with a cable off the pc jack. > -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Enablement (Minolta Maxxum)
Actually, after looking again, it does appear to be a standard hot shoe. When I first looked at it before, it appeared that one of the electronic contacts on the flash was off-set a little more than the contacts on the camera hot shoe. But, after looking at it again, it looks like they do line up after all. As for the discharge voltage, that I don't know. The only documentation that came with it is repair and service receipts for the camera. I'll have to see if I can find it somewhere on the web. Thanks for the heads-up! -- Walt On 4/9/2012 2:34 AM, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting Walt Gilbert : Alas, it appears the flash does have a proprietary foot on it. Dammit. That's odd. The Minolta 7000 had a standard hot shoe. The proprietary shoe was introduced later (with the 7000i, If I recall correctly). It seems odd that the flash you were given would have a shoe that doesn't match the accompanying camera. If the flash has the Minolta proprietary shoe, it is possible to get cheap adapters on EBay that will convert it to a standard shoe mount. However, before you connect it to your DSLR, you should check that the trigger voltage isn't too high. You wouldn't want to fry the circuitry in your new K20D. The camera probably would cost more than it's worth to repair but it is a landmark. It was the first truly workable autofocus SLR. Pentax's ME-F came earlier but its 35-70 AF lens could not really be described as workable. Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ Welp! So much for that! -- Walt On 4/8/2012 9:42 PM, P. J. Alling wrote: The lenses are in greater demand than the camera body, it's less expensive to find a working camera than to have the Maxim fixed. The Minolta 50 is supposed to be very nice, I know they old Minolta 50's in MC and MD mount were. The Sigma I have no idea but its from the era when Sigma was known for Sig[nificant] Ma[lfunctions], there used to be a web site dedicated to Sigma horror stories but that's long gone now. Lastly doesn't that flash have a propitiatory, (Minolta/Sony) foot? I would think it would if it was used with a Minolta Maxxum. On 4/8/2012 10:29 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: Hi all, So, last night a friend of mine from the local Fraternal Order of Eagles aerie, where I was taking pictures of kids having fun and hunting for Easter eggs, walked up and handed me a Minolta Maxxum 7000 with a Minolta AF 50/1.7 and a Sigma 75-200 f/2.8-3.5 along with a Promaster 5200 flash unit, a few filters and a couple of rolls of Fuji Superia X-tra -- for nothing. The camera body doesn't appear to work -- at least not with the Kodak rechargeable AAA's I put in it. But the flash does (which is great because I haven't had a flash 'til now) and the lenses both appear to be in excellent condition. So now, I just wonder what I ought to do with the camera and lenses given the fact that you apparently can't adapt them to a K-mount. Any thoughts? -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Enablement (Minolta Maxxum)
It seems the flash requires a dedicated module according to the brand of camera it's used on. So, while it does actually fit the regular hot shoe, apparently it won't communicate with the camera unless I have the PX module rather than the ML that's on it. And I'm not sure how to go about using it as a slave flash -- something I'll have to do some reading up on. -- Walt On 4/9/2012 3:46 AM, Larry Colen wrote: Also, the flash may work perfectly well in a manual slave mode, or even just triggered with a cable off the pc jack. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Enablement (Minolta Maxxum)
Quoting Walt Gilbert : Actually, after looking again, it does appear to be a standard hot shoe. When I first looked at it before, it appeared that one of the electronic contacts on the flash was off-set a little more than the contacts on the camera hot shoe. But, after looking at it again, it looks like they do line up after all. As for the discharge voltage, that I don't know. The only documentation that came with it is repair and service receipts for the camera. I'll have to see if I can find it somewhere on the web. Thanks for the heads-up! According to this page: http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html the Promaster has a trigger voltage of 4-5 volts. Based on this discussion, that's probably OK - but it's your camera :-)> http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-flashes-lighting-technique/87679-flash-trigger-voltage-pentax-official-answer.html -- Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia http://lyons-ryan.org/southernlight/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Enablement (Minolta Maxxum)
On 4/9/2012 7:39 AM, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting Walt Gilbert : Actually, after looking again, it does appear to be a standard hot shoe. When I first looked at it before, it appeared that one of the electronic contacts on the flash was off-set a little more than the contacts on the camera hot shoe. But, after looking at it again, it looks like they do line up after all. As for the discharge voltage, that I don't know. The only documentation that came with it is repair and service receipts for the camera. I'll have to see if I can find it somewhere on the web. Thanks for the heads-up! According to this page: http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html the Promaster has a trigger voltage of 4-5 volts. Based on this discussion, that's probably OK - but it's your camera :-)> http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-flashes-lighting-technique/87679-flash-trigger-voltage-pentax-official-answer.html Thanks, Brian! Yeah, that looks safely within the voltage range of the K20D. I guess the issue at this point is getting the correct dedicated module for it. I've found a little info on that and so far the cheapest I've been able to find is $40. Gonna have to do some cogitatin' on this. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Enablement (Minolta Maxxum)
Hum, it seems I was incorrect, never having seen a Maxxum 7000, the first alpha mount Minolta I handled was a 7000i which had the "new" flash shoe as well as the new lens mount. Sorry about the incorrect information. On 4/9/12, Walt Gilbert wrote: > On 4/9/2012 7:39 AM, Brian Walters wrote: >> Quoting Walt Gilbert : >> >>> Actually, after looking again, it does appear to be a standard hot >>> shoe. When I first looked at it before, it appeared that one of the >>> electronic contacts on the flash was off-set a little more than the >>> contacts on the camera hot shoe. But, after looking at it again, it >>> looks like they do line up after all. >>> >>> As for the discharge voltage, that I don't know. The only >>> documentation that came with it is repair and service receipts for >>> the camera. I'll have to see if I can find it somewhere on the web. >>> >>> Thanks for the heads-up! >> >> >> According to this page: >> >> http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html >> >> the Promaster has a trigger voltage of 4-5 volts. >> >> >> Based on this discussion, that's probably OK - but it's your camera :-)> >> >> http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-flashes-lighting-technique/87679-flash-trigger-voltage-pentax-official-answer.html >> >> >> >> > Thanks, Brian! > > Yeah, that looks safely within the voltage range of the K20D. I guess > the issue at this point is getting the correct dedicated module for it. > I've found a little info on that and so far the cheapest I've been able > to find is $40. > > Gonna have to do some cogitatin' on this. > > -- Walt > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Enablement (Minolta Maxxum)
That's quite alright. I think I may have found the correct AF module on the (very) cheap from Mike's Camera. I'm waiting to hear back from them via email as I type. -- Walt On 4/9/2012 8:55 AM, p. j. alling wrote: Hum, it seems I was incorrect, never having seen a Maxxum 7000, the first alpha mount Minolta I handled was a 7000i which had the "new" flash shoe as well as the new lens mount. Sorry about the incorrect information. On 4/9/12, Walt Gilbert wrote: On 4/9/2012 7:39 AM, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting Walt Gilbert: Actually, after looking again, it does appear to be a standard hot shoe. When I first looked at it before, it appeared that one of the electronic contacts on the flash was off-set a little more than the contacts on the camera hot shoe. But, after looking at it again, it looks like they do line up after all. As for the discharge voltage, that I don't know. The only documentation that came with it is repair and service receipts for the camera. I'll have to see if I can find it somewhere on the web. Thanks for the heads-up! According to this page: http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html the Promaster has a trigger voltage of 4-5 volts. Based on this discussion, that's probably OK - but it's your camera :-)> http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-flashes-lighting-technique/87679-flash-trigger-voltage-pentax-official-answer.html Thanks, Brian! Yeah, that looks safely within the voltage range of the K20D. I guess the issue at this point is getting the correct dedicated module for it. I've found a little info on that and so far the cheapest I've been able to find is $40. Gonna have to do some cogitatin' on this. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Enablement (Minolta Maxxum)
I managed to find the correct dedicated module for $18.99 shipped. The cheapest otherwise was $40.00 + shipping. I had enough in my PayPal account to get it, and since I don't have an external flash, I figure it's a good idea to go ahead and get the module. Here's what the product info on the module states: PRO2708 PROMASTER FTA 5000 AF TTL FL MODULE/PENTAX PROMASTER 5000 Series FTA modules allow for TTL, fully automatic, and manual operation* with auto focus SLR cameras. It also features an infrared focusing assist lamp to help you get sharp crisp pictures in low light. The FTA module works on ANY PROMASTER 5000 series flash including the 5750DX and 5550DX digital flashes. *Features are limited to those supported by your particular camera model. Pentax AF - Code # 2708 Pentax AF1/SFX, SF1N, SF10/SF7, etc. Anybody know of any reason why this shouldn't work on my K20D? I'm having a hell of a time finding anything about the compatibility. -- Walt On 4/9/2012 8:55 AM, p. j. alling wrote: Hum, it seems I was incorrect, never having seen a Maxxum 7000, the first alpha mount Minolta I handled was a 7000i which had the "new" flash shoe as well as the new lens mount. Sorry about the incorrect information. On 4/9/12, Walt Gilbert wrote: On 4/9/2012 7:39 AM, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting Walt Gilbert: Actually, after looking again, it does appear to be a standard hot shoe. When I first looked at it before, it appeared that one of the electronic contacts on the flash was off-set a little more than the contacts on the camera hot shoe. But, after looking at it again, it looks like they do line up after all. As for the discharge voltage, that I don't know. The only documentation that came with it is repair and service receipts for the camera. I'll have to see if I can find it somewhere on the web. Thanks for the heads-up! According to this page: http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html the Promaster has a trigger voltage of 4-5 volts. Based on this discussion, that's probably OK - but it's your camera :-)> http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-flashes-lighting-technique/87679-flash-trigger-voltage-pentax-official-answer.html Thanks, Brian! Yeah, that looks safely within the voltage range of the K20D. I guess the issue at this point is getting the correct dedicated module for it. I've found a little info on that and so far the cheapest I've been able to find is $40. Gonna have to do some cogitatin' on this. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Enablement (Minolta Maxxum)
From: Walt Gilbert Alas, it appears the flash does have a proprietary foot on it. Dammit. Welp! So much for that! -- Walt There are reasonably inexpensive adapters to fit that flash to a regular hot-shoe. http://www.meritline.com/sony-sc-6-flash-hot-shoe-adapter---p-39231.aspx -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Enablement (Minolta Maxxum)
I have a couple of promaster flashes, they work fine. When I killed the pentax module of one, I picked up another off ebay reasonably inexpensively. On Apr 9, 2012, at 6:00 AM, Walt Gilbert wrote: > On 4/9/2012 7:39 AM, Brian Walters wrote: >> Quoting Walt Gilbert : >> >>> Actually, after looking again, it does appear to be a standard hot shoe. >>> When I first looked at it before, it appeared that one of the electronic >>> contacts on the flash was off-set a little more than the contacts on the >>> camera hot shoe. But, after looking at it again, it looks like they do line >>> up after all. >>> >>> As for the discharge voltage, that I don't know. The only documentation >>> that came with it is repair and service receipts for the camera. I'll have >>> to see if I can find it somewhere on the web. >>> >>> Thanks for the heads-up! >> >> >> According to this page: >> >> http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html >> >> the Promaster has a trigger voltage of 4-5 volts. >> >> >> Based on this discussion, that's probably OK - but it's your camera :-)> >> >> http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-flashes-lighting-technique/87679-flash-trigger-voltage-pentax-official-answer.html >> >> >> > Thanks, Brian! > > Yeah, that looks safely within the voltage range of the K20D. I guess the > issue at this point is getting the correct dedicated module for it. I've > found a little info on that and so far the cheapest I've been able to find is > $40. > > Gonna have to do some cogitatin' on this. > > -- Walt > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Enablement (Minolta Maxxum)
You should be able to use it as a manual flash even if you don't get the dedicated module. You'll learn more about flash photography that way to boot. To you it as a slave you have to get some kind of remote trigger, the least expensive would be an optical slave, Wein peanuts are available for less than $10 and are very reliable. They may not work properly with your flash, I believe you need either a Male PC connector or the propitiatory Vivitar, (some use the intermediate audio plug and that won't work). plug. There are others that attach directly to the hot foot on the flash, and are often less expensive than the Wein. Be careful when you purchase an optical slave, you don't always get what you pay for, but with cheap camera accessories especially flash accessories you can pay a lot more for a fancy looking piece of crappy equipment that doesn't work reliably, while a much better yet simpler option may even sell for less. On 4/9/2012 8:40 AM, Walt Gilbert wrote: It seems the flash requires a dedicated module according to the brand of camera it's used on. So, while it does actually fit the regular hot shoe, apparently it won't communicate with the camera unless I have the PX module rather than the ML that's on it. And I'm not sure how to go about using it as a slave flash -- something I'll have to do some reading up on. -- Walt On 4/9/2012 3:46 AM, Larry Colen wrote: Also, the flash may work perfectly well in a manual slave mode, or even just triggered with a cable off the pc jack. -- Larry Colen l...@red4est.com sent from i4est -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Enablement (Minolta Maxxum)
From: Walt Gilbert Actually, after looking again, it does appear to be a standard hot shoe. When I first looked at it before, it appeared that one of the electronic contacts on the flash was off-set a little more than the contacts on the camera hot shoe. But, after looking at it again, it looks like they do line up after all. As for the discharge voltage, that I don't know. The only documentation that came with it is repair and service receipts for the camera. I'll have to see if I can find it somewhere on the web. Thanks for the heads-up! Handy-dandy strobe trigger voltage reference: http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html Promaster FTD 5200 lists at 4-5V -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Enablement (Minolta Maxxum)
On 4/9/2012 12:15 PM, Walt Gilbert wrote: I managed to find the correct dedicated module for $18.99 shipped. The cheapest otherwise was $40.00 + shipping. I had enough in my PayPal account to get it, and since I don't have an external flash, I figure it's a good idea to go ahead and get the module. Here's what the product info on the module states: PRO2708 PROMASTER FTA 5000 AF TTL FL MODULE/PENTAX PROMASTER 5000 Series FTA modules allow for TTL, fully automatic, and manual operation* with auto focus SLR cameras. It also features an infrared focusing assist lamp to help you get sharp crisp pictures in low light. The FTA module works on ANY PROMASTER 5000 series flash including the 5750DX and 5550DX digital flashes. *Features are limited to those supported by your particular camera model. Pentax AF - Code # 2708 Pentax AF1/SFX, SF1N, SF10/SF7, etc. Anybody know of any reason why this shouldn't work on my K20D? I'm having a hell of a time finding anything about the compatibility. -- Walt On 4/9/2012 8:55 AM, p. j. alling wrote: Hum, it seems I was incorrect, never having seen a Maxxum 7000, the first alpha mount Minolta I handled was a 7000i which had the "new" flash shoe as well as the new lens mount. Sorry about the incorrect information. On 4/9/12, Walt Gilbert wrote: On 4/9/2012 7:39 AM, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting Walt Gilbert: Actually, after looking again, it does appear to be a standard hot shoe. When I first looked at it before, it appeared that one of the electronic contacts on the flash was off-set a little more than the contacts on the camera hot shoe. But, after looking at it again, it looks like they do line up after all. As for the discharge voltage, that I don't know. The only documentation that came with it is repair and service receipts for the camera. I'll have to see if I can find it somewhere on the web. Thanks for the heads-up! According to this page: http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html the Promaster has a trigger voltage of 4-5 volts. Based on this discussion, that's probably OK - but it's your camera :-)> http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-flashes-lighting-technique/87679-flash-trigger-voltage-pentax-official-answer.html Thanks, Brian! Yeah, that looks safely within the voltage range of the K20D. I guess the issue at this point is getting the correct dedicated module for it. I've found a little info on that and so far the cheapest I've been able to find is $40. Gonna have to do some cogitatin' on this. It says it's TTL not P-TTL. If that's true and it doesn't support P-TTL, unless it has a built in sensor or some sort of manual control you'll get full power on automatic, or full power on manual. In that case you might just as well use it with the Minolta foot as a fully manual flash. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- Don't lose heart! They might want to cut it out, and they'll want to avoid a lengthily search. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Enablement (Minolta Maxxum)
Hi Walt, Not sure if this particular question was answered already, I am a bit behind on my PDML messages, but anyway ... On Mon, 09 Apr 2012 11:15:02 -0500 Walt Gilbert wrote: > >Here's what the product info on the module states: > >>PRO2708 PROMASTER FTA 5000 AF TTL FL MODULE/PENTAX PROMASTER 5000 Series FTA >>modules allow for TTL, fully automatic, and manual operation* with auto focus SLR cameras. It also features an infrared focusing assist lamp to help you get sharp crisp pictures in low light. The FTA module works on ANY PROMASTER 5000 series flash including the 5750DX and 5550DX digital flashes. *Features are limited to those supported by your particular camera model. Pentax AF - Code # 2708 Pentax AF1/SFX, SF1N, SF10/SF7, etc. > >Anybody know of any reason why this shouldn't work on my K20D? I'm having a >hell of a time finding anything about the compatibility. Well there was a big change in TTL/PTTL flash control when going to digital bodies with Pentax, taking the flash control from an analog to a digital protocol as well. And while the first DSLRs still could do both (IstD etc) the later ones only support the digital flash protocol (PTTL). So that makes it quite likely that the module above, created for the filmbodies of the early 1990's does analog TTL only, and can only work in manual or 'auto' where the flash measures itself. (if the promaster has that capability) That said, although I don't use flash that often anymore (K5), I often had more consistent results with manual/auto flashes than with PTTL :-) Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; http://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Enablement (Minolta Maxxum)
I do not know if anyone stated this before, but here goes, you should check the voltage of the flash as it may be too high for the digital bodies.If it is you still use it remotely.Joe I managed to find the correct dedicated module for $18.99 shipped. The cheapest otherwise was $40.00 + shipping. I had enough in my PayPal account to get it, and since I don't have an external flash, I figure it's a good idea to go ahead and get the module. Here's what the product info on the module states: PRO2708 PROMASTER FTA 5000 AF TTL FL MODULE/PENTAX PROMASTER 5000 Series FTA modules allow for TTL, fully automatic, and manual operation* with auto focus SLR cameras. It also features an infrared focusing assist lamp to help you get sharp crisp pictures in low light. The FTA module works on ANY PROMASTER 5000 series flash including the 5750DX and 5550DX digital flashes. *Features are limited to those supported by your particular camera model. Pentax AF - Code # 2708 Pentax AF1/SFX, SF1N, SF10/SF7, etc. Anybody know of any reason why this shouldn't work on my K20D? I'm having a hell of a time finding anything about the compatibility. -- Walt On 4/9/2012 8:55 AM, p. j. alling wrote: Hum, it seems I was incorrect, never having seen a Maxxum 7000, the first alpha mount Minolta I handled was a 7000i which had the "new" flash shoe as well as the new lens mount. Sorry about the incorrect information. On 4/9/12, Walt Gilbert wrote: On 4/9/2012 7:39 AM, Brian Walters wrote: Quoting Walt Gilbert: Actually, after looking again, it does appear to be a standard hot shoe. When I first looked at it before, it appeared that one of the electronic contacts on the flash was off-set a little more than the contacts on the camera hot shoe. But, after looking at it again, it looks like they do line up after all. As for the discharge voltage, that I don't know. The only documentation that came with it is repair and service receipts for the camera. I'll have to see if I can find it somewhere on the web. Thanks for the heads-up! According to this page: http://www.botzilla.com/photo/strobeVolts.html the Promaster has a trigger voltage of 4-5 volts. Based on this discussion, that's probably OK - but it's your camera :-)> http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/pentax-flashes-lighting-technique/87679-flash-trigger-voltage-pentax-official-answer.html Thanks, Brian! Yeah, that looks safely within the voltage range of the K20D. I guess the issue at this point is getting the correct dedicated module for it. I've found a little info on that and so far the cheapest I've been able to find is $40. Gonna have to do some cogitatin' on this. -- Walt -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
OT: Enablement - the new Monitor
Got an HP S1933 display model at PC Richard for $92 with a 2 year warranty. It is pretty much plug and play but a couple of little annoyances which I'm hoping my friend Ted will help me resolve. for one thing, as I type this, it doesnt goe all the way across the new wide screen. The good news is the aspect ratio is correct - automatically picks up what is right. It destroyed my display color settings... I kinda got them back but not fully . can't figure out how to adjust brightness and contrast with the buttons on the monitor... the menu comes up and says what it is doesnt respond to mouse. Anyone got info about this? As it was a display model I didnt get an isntruction manual - I got the display monitor becaue someone bought the display computer and didnt want the screen. Just lucky that I stopped by to see it - I had gone in to check out one that was on line for $179.. ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
OT: Enablement - the new Monitor
From: Ann Sanfedele Got an HP S1933 display model at PC Richard for $92 with a 2 year warranty. It is pretty much plug and play but a couple of little annoyances which I'm hoping my friend Ted will help me resolve. for one thing, as I type this, it doesnt goe all the way across the new wide screen. The good news is the aspect ratio is correct - automatically picks up what is right. It destroyed my display color settings... I kinda got them back but not fully . can't figure out how to adjust brightness and contrast with the buttons on the monitor... the menu comes up and says what it is doesnt respond to mouse. Anyone got info about this? As it was a display model I didnt get an isntruction manual - I got the display monitor becaue someone bought the display computer and didnt want the screen. Just lucky that I stopped by to see it - I had gone in to check out one that was on line for $179.. Manuals for just about anything computer related are available as PDF files on-line now-a-days. Here's what I found with a quick Google for "HP S1933 Manual": http://h2.www2.hp.com/bizsupport/TechSupport/DocumentIndex.jsp?lang=en&cc=us&contentType=SupportManual&prodTypeId=382087&prodSeriesId=4290107&docIndexId=3124&printver=true That URL is so long I don't think it's going to wrap properly, so I made a custom TinyURL for you: http://tinyurl.com/hp-S1933 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
OT: Enablement - Bron IR flash trigger
For what it's worh. This Bron IR trigger (The Cube) is a very good flash trigger. It works better than anything I ever tried before. I have Prolinca (Elincrome) as well, which isn't quite as effecient You must point direvctly at the strobe. The Cube works every time, no matter where (almost) I point it ad. Regards Jens Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk - -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.375 / Virus Database: 268.2.1/279 - Release Date: 03/10/2006
Re: OT: Enablement - Monolta AL-F
Face it Jens, you've started collection. You're doomed... Jens Bladt wrote: > I have a weekness for old rangefiinders. > I just got a Minolta AL-F - for 20 USD. Introduced in 1967 but it looks like > new. > > After adjusting the rangefinder and supplying it with a battery, it works > perfectly. > It has a funny flash system: > You must dial in the Guide Number of the flash you are using, which must be > set to Manual. > The the camera will set the apperture accordingly and furthermore adjsust it > corresponding to the focusing distance. > Quite clever.. > > The only draw back is that the slowest shutter speed is 1/30 sec's. > And no manual override. > Nevertheless, this camera i s capable of producing sharp results: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/heather/39997899/in/set-907116/ (not my > photograph) > > Regards > > Jens Bladt > > http://www.jensbladt.dk > +45 56 63 77 11 > > -- > No virus found in this outgoing message. > Checked by AVG Free Edition. > Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.25/744 - Release Date: 04/03/2007 > 05:32 > > > -- Entropy Seminar: The results of a five yeer studee ntu the sekend lw uf thurmodynamiks aand itz inevibl fxt hon shewb rt nslpn raq liot. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Enablement - Monolta AL-F
I remember selling those cameras when I had a job at a camera shop in my first couple of years of college... ! The auto-flash-by-coupled-GN was popular on a number of cameras at the time as auto-flash units (with light sensors and quench circuits built in) didn't become common or popular for another few years. Nikon even made a neat little lens, the Nikkor-GN 45/2.8, that did this for their SLR line. It is a very effective way to get good flash exposure. My Olympus Pen E series cameras all have this system as well. Fun stuff. Now load up some fast film and go low light shooting. It's amazing what can be done with 1/30 second, ASA400 film and an f/2.8 lens... G On Apr 3, 2007, at 7:10 AM, Jens Bladt wrote: > I have a weekness for old rangefiinders. > I just got a Minolta AL-F - for 20 USD. Introduced in 1967 but it > looks like > new. > > After adjusting the rangefinder and supplying it with a battery, it > works > perfectly. > It has a funny flash system: > You must dial in the Guide Number of the flash you are using, which > must be > set to Manual. > The the camera will set the apperture accordingly and furthermore > adjsust it > corresponding to the focusing distance. > Quite clever.. > > The only draw back is that the slowest shutter speed is 1/30 sec's. > And no manual override. > Nevertheless, this camera i s capable of producing sharp results: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/heather/39997899/in/set-907116/ (not my > photograph) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Enablement - Monolta AL-F
Hi Jens That flash system sounds a bit like the "Flashmatic system" on my old Olympus Auto Eye - set the flashgun's Guide Number on the lever next to the lens mount, then set camera to subject distance and the camera selects an appropriate aperture. I think the Auto-Eye dates from about 1960. I have a weakness for old rangefinders as well - unfortunately the rangefinder on the Olymous doesn't work :-( Cheers Brian ++ Brian Walters Western Sydney Australia Quoting Jens Bladt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > I have a weekness for old rangefiinders. > I just got a Minolta AL-F - for 20 USD. Introduced in 1967 but it > looks like > new. > > After adjusting the rangefinder and supplying it with a battery, it > works > perfectly. > It has a funny flash system: > You must dial in the Guide Number of the flash you are using, which > must be > set to Manual. > The the camera will set the apperture accordingly and furthermore > adjsust it > corresponding to the focusing distance. > Quite clever.. > > The only draw back is that the slowest shutter speed is 1/30 > sec's. > And no manual override. > Nevertheless, this camera i s capable of producing sharp results: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/heather/39997899/in/set-907116/ (not > my > photograph) > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: OT: Enablement - Monolta AL-F
Thanks, Godfrey, I'll remember this. Regards JENS Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk +45 56 63 77 11 +45 23 43 85 77 Skype: jensbladt248 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af Godfrey DiGiorgi Sendt: 3. april 2007 16:40 Til: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Emne: Re: OT: Enablement - Monolta AL-F I remember selling those cameras when I had a job at a camera shop in my first couple of years of college... ! The auto-flash-by-coupled-GN was popular on a number of cameras at the time as auto-flash units (with light sensors and quench circuits built in) didn't become common or popular for another few years. Nikon even made a neat little lens, the Nikkor-GN 45/2.8, that did this for their SLR line. It is a very effective way to get good flash exposure. My Olympus Pen E series cameras all have this system as well. Fun stuff. Now load up some fast film and go low light shooting. It's amazing what can be done with 1/30 second, ASA400 film and an f/2.8 lens... G On Apr 3, 2007, at 7:10 AM, Jens Bladt wrote: > I have a weekness for old rangefiinders. > I just got a Minolta AL-F - for 20 USD. Introduced in 1967 but it > looks like > new. > > After adjusting the rangefinder and supplying it with a battery, it > works > perfectly. > It has a funny flash system: > You must dial in the Guide Number of the flash you are using, which > must be > set to Manual. > The the camera will set the apperture accordingly and furthermore > adjsust it > corresponding to the focusing distance. > Quite clever.. > > The only draw back is that the slowest shutter speed is 1/30 sec's. > And no manual override. > Nevertheless, this camera i s capable of producing sharp results: > http://www.flickr.com/photos/heather/39997899/in/set-907116/ (not my > photograph) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 268.18.25/744 - Release Date: 04/03/2007 05:32 -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.5.446 / Virus Database: 269.4.0/759 - Release Date: 04/12/2007 19:58 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
OT - Enablement of the fluffy kind
He's only 4 weeks old so we don't get to bring him home until February 27th. We're naming him MaX in keeping with naming things after favorite cameras and to keep things on-topic (my daughter's name is aLeX). http://404mohawknotfound.blogspot.com/2011/02/new-puppy-part-i.html -- Christian http://404mohawknotfound.blogspot.com http://birdofthemoment.blogspot.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Enablement - the new Monitor
Ann, you should go to www.hp.com, type S1933 in the search box and look for the link that says support and driver package. You can download the Windows drivers with ICC profile. To get the manuals look for the link "Manuals" on the left, click it and type S1933 in the "What for" box. You can get quick start and user manuals. Cheers! On Tue, Sep 25, 2012 at 7:50 PM, Ann Sanfedele wrote: > Got an HP S1933 display model at PC Richard for $92 with a 2 year warranty. > It is pretty much plug and play but a couple of little annoyances which I'm > hoping my friend Ted will help me resolve. > for one thing, as I type this, it doesnt goe all the way across the new wide > screen. The good news is the aspect ratio is correct - automatically picks > up what is right. > > It destroyed my display color settings... I kinda got them back but not > fully . > > can't figure out how to adjust brightness and contrast with the buttons on > the monitor... the menu comes up and says what it is doesnt respond to > mouse. > > Anyone got info about this? As it was a display model I didnt get an > isntruction manual - I got the display monitor becaue someone bought the > display computer and didnt want the screen. Just lucky that > I stopped by to see it - I had gone in to check out one that was on line for > $179.. > > ann > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. -- -bmw -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT: Enablement - the new Monitor
Ann, Press MENU you bring up the menu, use the +/- keys on the monitor to move up and down to select the menu item you wish to change. Press the OK button to select that and a new menu should pop up for that setting, again arrows change the value, use OK to step to the save or return, and OK to select. When done use MENU to exit. John Mullan -Original Message- From: Ann Sanfedele Sent: Tuesday, September 25, 2012 7:50 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: OT: Enablement - the new Monitor Got an HP S1933 display model at PC Richard for $92 with a 2 year warranty. It is pretty much plug and play but a couple of little annoyances which I'm hoping my friend Ted will help me resolve. for one thing, as I type this, it doesnt goe all the way across the new wide screen. The good news is the aspect ratio is correct - automatically picks up what is right. It destroyed my display color settings... I kinda got them back but not fully . can't figure out how to adjust brightness and contrast with the buttons on the monitor... the menu comes up and says what it is doesnt respond to mouse. Anyone got info about this? As it was a display model I didnt get an isntruction manual - I got the display monitor becaue someone bought the display computer and didnt want the screen. Just lucky that I stopped by to see it - I had gone in to check out one that was on line for $179.. ann -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
