Re: PZ-1p : First Impressions
Tiger Moses wrote: My PZ-1p arrived yesterday, along with a Tamron 90mm Macro. All I can say is I am glad I got each item! Great I bought this camera a few months ago and it is really amazing the stuff this camera can do. Last week I was visiting BH and I went for the first time to the Nikon stand and asked for a F100. I hold it, play a little with the focus exposure, etc etc etc and I felt very happy I bought my PZ-1P for 1/3 of the price and almost the same characteristics. What I miss so much in this camera is a decent data back to print exposure information between prints congratulations for the camera Alex -- --- Alexandre A. P. Suaide, Ph.D. mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Physics Department University of Sao Paulo - BrazilPhone: 1-313-577-5419 Wayne State University - MI -USAICQ number: 78139605 --- - 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: PZ-1p : First Impressions
At 02:37 PM 1/23/01 -0800, you wrote: Tiger Moses wrote: Saturday is a Civil War re-enactment in my area, which I broke in my Tamron 300 2.8f on last year. How do you like the Tamron 300/2.8? I've been considering that lens since it seems that no one besides Pentax makes one in Pentax AF mount. Excellent example on ebay #1208652938 it has everything there are 3 of them actually, all under the Nikon section! Looks like $1000 is average top price recentlyone guy paid $1500, but new from BH is $2368 BH AF Pentax 4699but SMCP-A (manual focus) $5152 so ebay is less than 1/2 price Ask if black model, guess that is latest generation paint Who knows when Sigma will release their Pentax AF, guess you could call them! I like minegot from KEH for around $1400 so I knew I could return in 14 days if not pleased. Make sure you get the 112mm UV filter, or add that to your cost. I wore mine for a few hours last week at the zoo witha extra wide neck strap...No real problems, I was suprised. With my pentax 1.7aAF Telecon, this makes an awesome 510mm autofocus f5 lens!!! If you were in the Houston area, I'd let you try mineand when you got it with the hood on it, people move out of your way when they see you coming!!! - 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: PZ-1p : First Impressions
Mark Roberts wrote: Tiger Moses wrote: Saturday is a Civil War re-enactment in my area, which I broke in my Tamron 300 2.8f on last year. How do you like the Tamron 300/2.8? I've been considering that lens since it seems that no one besides Pentax makes one in Pentax AF mount. I used to own the Tamron(MF) until I got a good deal on an A* 300/2.8. It's almost as good as the Pentax - the only way to tell them apart is to use them wide open, and even then you really need to use TCs to see any differences. The main reason I decided to hang on to the Pentax lens was because of the inconvenience of fitting and removing TCs on the Tamron - it's not as easy a hookup as simply fitting the Pentax TCs. -- John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] Silicon Graphics, Inc. (650)933-82952011 N. Shoreline Blvd. MS 43U-991 (650)932-0828 (Fax) Mountain View, CA 94043-1389 Hello. My name is Darth Vader. I am your father. Prepare to die. - 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: PZ-1p : First Impressions
Saturday is a Civil War re-enactment in my area, which I broke in my Tamron 300 2.8f on last year. How do you like the Tamron 300/2.8? I've been considering that lens since it seems that no one besides Pentax makes one in Pentax AF mount. I have hte manual focus version, in Adaptall mount. I figured that would be easiest to resell any time in the future. It is a serious lens, and works great on auto aperature with my KA2 stuff. I have used it very successfully at Houston Astro baseball games during the daytime with the Pentax 1.7x AF telecon to make a outstanding 510mm f4.5ish. Thats is a nice autofocus!!! Two weekends ago, I wore the lens with a fatter than usual neckstrap for a few hours at the San Antonio Zoo, and it wasn't uncomfortable. I think mine was around $1400 from KEH, in Excellent (my definition) condition! I don't regret that purchase at all either. With the In Focus Indicator on the modern cameras, you get a little help with your manual focus! If you get a used one, be sure it includes the HOOD and a Skylight or UV filter, or price a 112mm filter, becuase you want to protect that glass! And I tell you one thing, when I am toting that lens with the hood on, I get respect! The only think I really don't like is the color! Its like a milatary drab type thing, whcih may be great for nature. I saw one once that was camo colored, don't know if that was a custom one from factory or not, but it looked cool! Also, you need a worth tripod and a worth case (like a pelican) for storing and transporting this monster! - 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: PZ-1p : First Impressions
I know the feeling too! Once you get used to the sound of the PZ-1p shutter, the MZ series cameras begin to sound like a toy... Cheers, Jeff From: Tiger Moses [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 23 Jan 2001 13:12:19 -0600 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: PZ-1p : First Impressions The shutter or mirror or combo of both, on the PZ-1p give me a rush when it fires. - 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: PZ-1p : First Impressions
I personally like the ZX-5n better, since I can choose zones, but the PZ-1p seems to realy move the lens faster. I have trained myself not to bullseye my subjects, but now I have to get back to focusing in the exact center, a little retraining! Now depending on what I am shooting, I may get spoiled by the server focus option on the PZ-1p in the future. So I assume the MZ-S(?) will have both options!!! At 07:54 PM 1/23/2001 -0500, you wrote: So how do you rate the AF as compared to the ZX5N? Thanks, Ed - Original Message - From: "Tiger Moses" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, January 23, 2001 2:12 PM Subject: PZ-1p : First Impressions My PZ-1p arrived yesterday, along with a Tamron 90mm Macro. All I can say is I am glad I got each item! I shot a roll of 36 today to break the team in. The shutter or mirror or combo of both, on the PZ-1p give me a rush when it fires. A friend was showing off his medium format Auto focus camera to me a few months ago and said "fire it once, you have to feel it". Well, I got that same feeling in a smaller body with this. Feels solid. I look forward to finding the grip, I can see where I would like it, if I want to shoot without a neck strap. I still am a little confused by some of the exposure modes, but I knew how to adjust shutter and aperature, so I think I should come out ok. I did read the manual, just haven't memorized it all. I tried a double exposure and a triple exposure and look forward to seeing the results. Couldn't ask for that to be any easier to do. When you set the drive mode into multiple and hold that shutter down...wow! I found it of course is heavier than the ZX-5n or SF-10, but its not unmanageable in any way. The LED tell you everything you need to know and I am already getting used to most of the dial buttons. With the body selling for under $500, I think this is a powerful machine. If you have invested in Pentax glass, this will be the ultimate counter part. I didn't use, but can see the servo focus mode coming in handy at my next sporting event! The macro feel great and performs wonderfully. It talks to the PZ-1p perfectly. It gets you almost to close! When I was near the 1:1, I really wished for the tripod as I was shaking so much (from the excitement?) the camera had to keep refocusing because of my movements! Saturday is a Civil War re-enactment in my area, which I broke in my Tamron 300 2.8f on last year. I'll be burning some film with my new tools this year. If you are in the Houston area, and having nothing planned for Saturday morning, let me know and we can hook up and shoot together. Great costumes, scenery and wonderful people! - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org. Tiger Moses - 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.
