Re: K-01 shutter sound? (was Re: FYI - Fiscal Cliff for K-01, > prices)

[Don Guthrie]

Derby, I have not heard it but I have read it is quieter than the K-5 
without the slapping of the mirror. I'll let you know next week if 
Amazon comes through on their shipping. Yes I am weak and have given in 
at the $350 price point.


It is gaining some adherents as a street camera as quiet & inconspicuous 
with pancake lens and or innocuous with the gaudy yellow color. I went 
with black.



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Date: Thu, 15 Nov 2012 18:06:50 +1100
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My interest is rising.

Does anyone have a K-01 and a K-5 and can compare the shutter sound? Is
the K-01 quiet?



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Re: K-01 shutter sound? (was Re: FYI - Fiscal Cliff for K-01 prices)

[Derby Chang]

Thanks Bong

That's a good point about the weather sealing.

The shutter actuates when it comes on? So when the camera is off or 
asleep, the shutter is closed? Interesting, because the M4/3 cameras 
leave the shutter open when it is off.


D

On 15/11/2012 7:23 PM, Bong Manayon wrote:

On Thu, Nov 15, 2012 at 3:06 PM, Derby Chang  wrote:

My interest is rising.

Does anyone have a K-01 and a K-5 and can compare the shutter sound? Is the
K-01 quiet?

Hi Derby,

They're almost the same despite the fact that the only sound produced
by the K-01 is the aperture actuation since the shutter is open before
hand (make the sound of the shutter opening when you turn in on or
wake it up after it times out).  With a WR (18-55) lens, the K-5 is
the quietest with the K-01 perhaps just a wee bit louder; with a DA L
35, the sound becomes louder for both with the K-01 being
distinctively noisier than the K-5.  I suspect the WR seal dampens the
noise of the aperture actuation and the general weather sealing of the
K-5 also dampening the sound despite the fact it has a mirror and
shutter making a racket.

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Re: K-01 shutter sound? (was Re: FYI - Fiscal Cliff for K-01 prices)

[Bong Manayon]

On Thu, Nov 15, 2012 at 3:06 PM, Derby Chang  wrote:
> My interest is rising.
>
> Does anyone have a K-01 and a K-5 and can compare the shutter sound? Is the
> K-01 quiet?

Hi Derby,

They're almost the same despite the fact that the only sound produced
by the K-01 is the aperture actuation since the shutter is open before
hand (make the sound of the shutter opening when you turn in on or
wake it up after it times out).  With a WR (18-55) lens, the K-5 is
the quietest with the K-01 perhaps just a wee bit louder; with a DA L
35, the sound becomes louder for both with the K-01 being
distinctively noisier than the K-5.  I suspect the WR seal dampens the
noise of the aperture actuation and the general weather sealing of the
K-5 also dampening the sound despite the fact it has a mirror and
shutter making a racket.

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K-01 shutter sound? (was Re: FYI - Fiscal Cliff for K-01 prices)

[Derby Chang]

My interest is rising.

Does anyone have a K-01 and a K-5 and can compare the shutter sound? Is 
the K-01 quiet?


D


On 14/11/2012 4:13 PM, Igor Roshchin wrote:

Prices for K-01 are slashed at B&H and Adorama:
camera only, - $347, with 40mm lens - $447.

That must be what everybody is calling a "fiscal cliff"!

Cheers,

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Re: FYI - Fiscal Cliff for K-01 prices

[John Sessoms]

Costco offers a K-30 "bundle" with a "BONUS" WG-1 Waterproof Camera.

Also an Optio WG-2 bundle.

Both on-line, haven't seen it in the local store.

From: Igor Roshchin

Oops.. Sorry, - it looks like it's an old news...
.. and a bunch of stores have had it at about those prices for
about 2 weeks (including Amazon, Walmart [black body only],
Pentaxwebstore.com, and even Bestbuy).

BTW, for those who are concerned about brick-and-mortar stores selling
Pentax equipment, - Bestbuy came close: it's a brick-and-mortar store
that sells Pentax equipment online (only).
But it's probably a good sign anyway...

Igor



Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:33:35 -0500 (EST)
From: Igor Roshchin


Prices for K-01 are slashed at B&H and Adorama:
camera only, - $347, with 40mm lens - $447.

That must be what everybody is calling a "fiscal cliff"!

Cheers,

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Re: FYI - Fiscal Cliff for K-01 prices

[Igor Roshchin]

Oops.. Sorry, - it looks like it's an old news...
.. and a bunch of stores have had it at about those prices for
about 2 weeks (including Amazon, Walmart [black body only],
Pentaxwebstore.com, and even Bestbuy).

BTW, for those who are concerned about brick-and-mortar stores selling 
Pentax equipment, - Bestbuy came close: it's a brick-and-mortar store
that sells Pentax equipment online (only).
But it's probably a good sign anyway...

Igor


> Date: Wed, 14 Nov 2012 00:33:35 -0500 (EST)
> From: Igor Roshchin 
>
>
> Prices for K-01 are slashed at B&H and Adorama:
> camera only, - $347, with 40mm lens - $447.
>
> That must be what everybody is calling a "fiscal cliff"!
>
> Cheers,
>
> Igor
>

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Re: FYI

[eckinator]

2010/4/24 Keith Whaley :
>>>
>>> (It fly's in the face of everything I've been taught but it would be cool
>>> if true).
>>
>> It just had to be a fly in your face, time's fun if you're having
>> flies after all.
>
> Not if they’re “circle flies.”  

You mean flies caught and smashed in the LHC?
That is how the particles the concept is based on were created in first place.
They call them "Timefly Smithereens" or "Smith Flysons"

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Re: FYI

[P. J. Alling]

On 4/24/2010 4:16 AM, Bob W wrote:

Apparently there's new data that shows that time travel is
actually possible..

(It fly's in the face of everything I've been taught but it
would be cool if true).

 

We're all time travellers. Trouble is, we can only go in one direction.

Bob
   


Yea, but the new experiment shows that a return ticket may be possible, 
I expect that the reality will probably turn out to be like worm hole 
travel, only sub atomic particles need apply.  Or worse the universe's 
bias towards causality will cause the sun to nova just before a working 
time machine is competed.




   



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Re: FYI

[Keith Whaley]

eckinator wrote:

2010/4/24 P. J. Alling :

(It fly's in the face of everything I've been taught but it would be cool if
true).




It just had to be a fly in your face, time's fun if you're having
flies after all.



Not if they’re “circle flies.”  

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Re: FYI

[eckinator]

2010/4/24 P. J. Alling :
>
> (It fly's in the face of everything I've been taught but it would be cool if
> true).

It just had to be a fly in your face, time's fun if you're having
flies after all.

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RE: FYI

[Bob W]

> 
> Apparently there's new data that shows that time travel is 
> actually possible..
> 
> (It fly's in the face of everything I've been taught but it 
> would be cool if true).
> 

We're all time travellers. Trouble is, we can only go in one direction.

Bob


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Re: FYI

[P. J. Alling]

On 4/23/2010 8:02 PM, Miserere wrote:

On 23 April 2010 18:52, Christine  Aguila  wrote:
   

I just spend the afternoon doing stage one of my exhibit invites, and I
thought you good folks might like to know, I've invited the grand son of a
previous United States President.  I don't guarantee he'll come, but if he
does, I'll introduce you.  Cheers, Christine
 

Christine,

I would have been even more impressed (and surprised) had you invited
the grandson of the current US President  ;-)

I only invited my in-laws  :-\

I am but your humble servant, Christine, unworthy to even stand in
your shadow, let alone your strobe.


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Apparently there's new data that shows that time travel is actually 
possible..


(It fly's in the face of everything I've been taught but it would be 
cool if true).




   



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Re: FYI

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On 23 April 2010 18:52, Christine  Aguila  wrote:
> I just spend the afternoon doing stage one of my exhibit invites, and I
> thought you good folks might like to know, I've invited the grand son of a
> previous United States President.  I don't guarantee he'll come, but if he
> does, I'll introduce you.  Cheers, Christine

Christine,

I would have been even more impressed (and surprised) had you invited
the grandson of the current US President  ;-)

I only invited my in-laws  :-\

I am but your humble servant, Christine, unworthy to even stand in
your shadow, let alone your strobe.


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Re: FYI

[Christine Aguila]

- Original Message - 
From: "Bob W" 

To: "'Pentax-Discuss Mail List'" 
Sent: Friday, April 23, 2010 6:14 PM
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I just spend the afternoon doing stage one of my exhibit 
invites, and I thought you good folks might like to know, 
I've invited the grand son of a previous United States 
President.  I don't guarantee he'll come, but if he does, 
I'll introduce you.  Cheers, Christine 



It would be awfully nice of him to sign my book and maintain that special
Anglo-American bond...



If I can get him to do it, I will.  Cheers, Christine


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RE: FYI

[Bob W]

> 
> I just spend the afternoon doing stage one of my exhibit 
> invites, and I thought you good folks might like to know, 
> I've invited the grand son of a previous United States 
> President.  I don't guarantee he'll come, but if he does, 
> I'll introduce you.  Cheers, Christine 
> 

It would be awfully nice of him to sign my book and maintain that special
Anglo-American bond...



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Re: FYI - Website - dpBestflow

[Christine Aguila]

you know, I made a boo-boo.  I watched the videos at ASMP not at dpBestflow. 
I got to ASMP via dpBestflow.   Here's the link.


http://www.asmp.org/strictlybusiness/video-library/

Sorry about the mix-up.  Cheers, Christine





- Original Message - 
From: "Christine Aguila" 

To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 10:43 PM
Subject: Re: FYI - Website - dpBestflow


I went to the site earlier today and watched a few of the videos, which 
were highly informative.  I plan to watch more in future.  It looks to be a 
useful site.  Highly recommend a look-see.  Thanks for posting, Dave. 
Cheers, Christine



- Original Message - 
From: "David Savage" 

To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 12:54 AM
Subject: FYI - Website - dpBestflow



<http://dpbestflow.org/>

HTH

Cheers,

Dave

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Re: FYI - Website - dpBestflow

[Christine Aguila]

I went to the site earlier today and watched a few of the videos, which were 
highly informative.  I plan to watch more in future.  It looks to be a 
useful site.  Highly recommend a look-see.  Thanks for posting, Dave. 
Cheers, Christine



- Original Message - 
From: "David Savage" 

To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" 
Sent: Saturday, November 14, 2009 12:54 AM
Subject: FYI - Website - dpBestflow





HTH

Cheers,

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Re: FYI - Website - dpBestflow

[Rob Studdert]

On 14/11/2009, David Savage  wrote:
> 

Thanks Dave, nice to have your processes validated ;-)

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Re: FYI: Sigma 500mm f/4.5 now in K-mount

[AlunFoto]

2008/1/20, P. J. Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:
> The page says 6-10 weeks...
> (not that I have need of such a beast, but it sure is perty).

hmmm...
So they're hedging it now. Well, it's still a step up from "unavailable". :-)

Jostein

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Re: FYI: Sigma 500mm f/4.5 now in K-mount

[P. J. Alling]

The page says 6-10 weeks...
(not that I have need of such a beast, but it sure is perty).

AlunFoto wrote:
> In November I had an exchange with Sigma Corp. in USA over why the
> K-mount version of this lens had never hit the market. I dunno if my
> mails catalysed anything, but now they have apparently made a
> production run.
>
> So to anyone who desire a really long lens and have $4200 to shell
> out, here's the good news. B&H can order it for you with a delivery
> time of 4-7 days:
>
> http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?A=ShowProduct&is=USA&Q=&O=&sku=380707
>
>
> Wistfully yours,
> Jostein
>
>   


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Re: FYI: Bruce Fraser illness ...

[David J Brooks]

There has been WAY to much of that going on latly.

Does'nt sound good, but i hope he can turn it around.

Dave

Quoting Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>:

> A friend told me yesterday that Bruce Fraser, author of Real World
> Camera Raw and other excellent titles, had been ill and it wasn't
> getting any better. This morning I ran across this page:
>
>  #comments
>
> I have met him a few times, don't know him well, but his books have
> been most helpful to me.
>
> Thought some might like to know.
>
> G
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Re: FYI: Bruce Fraser illness ...

[Cotty]

On 14/12/06, Godfrey DiGiorgi, discombobulated, unleashed:

>A friend told me yesterday that Bruce Fraser, author of Real World  
>Camera Raw and other excellent titles, had been ill and it wasn't  
>getting any better. This morning I ran across this page:
>
>#comments
>
>I have met him a few times, don't know him well, but his books have  
>been most helpful to me.
>
>Thought some might like to know.

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Re: FYI: Bruce Fraser illness ...

[Adam Maas]

Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
> A friend told me yesterday that Bruce Fraser, author of Real World  
> Camera Raw and other excellent titles, had been ill and it wasn't  
> getting any better. This morning I ran across this page:
> 
>  #comments
> 
> I have met him a few times, don't know him well, but his books have  
> been most helpful to me.
> 
> Thought some might like to know.
> 
> G
> 

That's very sad news. Lung Cancer is not a nice thing. I hope Bruce proves 
luckier than expected.

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RE: FYI: Bruce Fraser illness ...

[Shel Belinkoff]

I don't know Bruce, never met him, but when I read something like that it
just tears me up.

Shel



> [Original Message]
> From: Godfrey DiGiorgi 

> A friend told me yesterday that Bruce Fraser, author of Real World  
> Camera Raw and other excellent titles, had been ill and it wasn't  
> getting any better. This morning I ran across this page:
>
>  #comments
>
> I have met him a few times, don't know him well, but his books have  
> been most helpful to me.
>
> Thought some might like to know.



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Re: fyi: Lightroom b4.1

[Godfrey DiGiorgi]

There are release notes for those who need to know what the caveats are.

G

On Oct 24, 2006, at 10:46 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote:

> IIRC, it's only functional with Win XP Service Pack 2.  I'd suggest  
> to any
> Windows user to check that if they're not running SP2.
>
> Shel
>
>
>
>> [Original Message]
>> From: Godfrey DiGiorgi
>
>> For those who might be interested and haven't seen it yet, Adobe
>> released a new update of Lightroom beta 4.1 on October 19.
>>
>> The beta is free of charge and functional on both Mac OS X and
>> Windows XP.
>>
>>http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/lightroom/


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RE: fyi: Lightroom b4.1

[Shel Belinkoff]

IIRC, it's only functional with Win XP Service Pack 2.  I'd suggest to any
Windows user to check that if they're not running SP2.

Shel



> [Original Message]
> From: Godfrey DiGiorgi 

> For those who might be interested and haven't seen it yet, Adobe  
> released a new update of Lightroom beta 4.1 on October 19.
>
> The beta is free of charge and functional on both Mac OS X and  
> Windows XP.
>
>http://labs.adobe.com/technologies/lightroom/



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Re: FYI, new Zeiss distributor in USA

[mike wilson]

Cotty wrote:

> 
There are rumors that the Contax 645 will be revived by a new  
manufacturer, but so far there are only rumors and no solid info.   
Maybe we will hear something concrete at photokina this year.
>>>
>>>Just the sort of firm foundation needed.
>>
>>I think you've cemented your reputation with that remark Cotty.
> 
> 
> Trust Mark to build on that comment.
> 

If you've got the tools, you may as well use them.

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Re: FYI, new Zeiss distributor in USA

[Cotty]

>>>There are rumors that the Contax 645 will be revived by a new  
>>>manufacturer, but so far there are only rumors and no solid info.   
>>>Maybe we will hear something concrete at photokina this year.
>>
>>Just the sort of firm foundation needed.
>
>I think you've cemented your reputation with that remark Cotty.

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Re: FYI, new Zeiss distributor in USA

[Mark Roberts]

Cotty wrote:

>>There are rumors that the Contax 645 will be revived by a new  
>>manufacturer, but so far there are only rumors and no solid info.   
>>Maybe we will hear something concrete at photokina this year.
>
>Just the sort of firm foundation needed.

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Re: FYI, new Zeiss distributor in USA

[Cotty]

>
>There are rumors that the Contax 645 will be revived by a new  
>manufacturer, but so far there are only rumors and no solid info.   
>Maybe we will hear something concrete at photokina this year.

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Re: FYI, new Zeiss distributor in USA

[Bob Shell]

On Aug 23, 2006, at 8:42 AM, Jack Davis wrote:

> I have a Contax worshiping pro friend who morns their passing.  
> (35mm in
> past and now 645 W/P45(?) back) If the brand's resuscitation is only a
> slim possibility, I'll be pleased to pick up his spirits.
> He is, however, doing glorious things with the D2x.

Contax won't be back as a brand any time soon.  The name is still  
tied up by the contracts between Carl Zeiss and Kyocera.

However, your friend can buy  Carl Zeiss lenses for his D2x now.  The  
50/1.4 and 85/1.4 are available now, and more lenses will be  
announced this fall.  These lenses are also available in M-42 screw  
mount, and can be used on many cameras via adapters.

There are rumors that the Contax 645 will be revived by a new  
manufacturer, but so far there are only rumors and no solid info.   
Maybe we will hear something concrete at photokina this year.

Bob

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Re: FYI, new Zeiss distributor in USA

[Jack Davis]

I have a Contax worshiping pro friend who morns their passing. (35mm in
past and now 645 W/P45(?) back) If the brand's resuscitation is only a
slim possibility, I'll be pleased to pick up his spirits.
He is, however, doing glorious things with the D2x.

Jack

--- Bob Shell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> 
> On Aug 22, 2006, at 10:25 PM, Jack Davis wrote:
> 
> > Would you expect the present status of Zeiss' photo division to
> change
> > significantly under Schleuning's leadership?
> 
> Change?  It's a brand new division.  He will be starting it from  
> scratch and running it.  Can he make inroads in the USA market?
> 
> That depends on how much autonomy they grant him.  He's a smart guy  
> and very plugged in to the US photo industry, so if they let him have
>  
> the freedom to do things his way and a reasonable budget I would  
> expect that he can make Zeiss much more visible.
> 
> > Will parts inventory management be his primary responsibility?
> 
> No.  He will be Sales Manager for camera lenses (both still and  
> motion picture) and the Zeiss Ikon camera line.
> 
> Bob
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Re: FYI, new Zeiss distributor in USA

[Bob Shell]

On Aug 22, 2006, at 10:25 PM, Jack Davis wrote:

> Would you expect the present status of Zeiss' photo division to change
> significantly under Schleuning's leadership?

Change?  It's a brand new division.  He will be starting it from  
scratch and running it.  Can he make inroads in the USA market?

That depends on how much autonomy they grant him.  He's a smart guy  
and very plugged in to the US photo industry, so if they let him have  
the freedom to do things his way and a reasonable budget I would  
expect that he can make Zeiss much more visible.

> Will parts inventory management be his primary responsibility?

No.  He will be Sales Manager for camera lenses (both still and  
motion picture) and the Zeiss Ikon camera line.

Bob


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Re: FYI, new Zeiss distributor in USA

[Jack Davis]

Bob,
Would you expect the present status of Zeiss' photo division to change
significantly under Schleuning's leadership?
Will parts inventory management be his primary responsibility?

Jack

--- Bob Shell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> I've just received the first press information from the new USA  
> distributor of Carl Zeiss lenses and the Zeiss Ikon cameras.
> 
> Carl Zeiss MicroImaging, Inc.
> Photo Division
> One Zeiss Drive
> Thornwood, NY 10594
> Web: www.zeiss.com/photo
> 
> The man in charge is Richard Schleuning.  I've known him for ages.   
> He was at Hasselblad USA for years, and prior to that was with Ilford
>  
> USA.  Certainly a knowledgeable and well respected man in the photo  
> industry in the USA, and a nice fellow as well.
> 
> Let's hope he can do a good job for Zeiss in the USA.
> 
> Bob Shell
> 
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Re: FYI : PTN of Japan

[Frits Wüthrich]

This is interesting news. Pity it's not a full frame, but what can you expect 
for $2500 ?

Also 12% of the SLR market, is more then I would have guessed.

On Thursday 17 October 2002 15:07, tom wrote:
> -- Photo Trade News of Japan, October 17, 2002 No. 02-53
>
> -
> Pentax plans to market lens-interchangeable digital SLR next spring
>
> Pentax Corporation (new name for Asahi Optical)  is planning to enter
> lens-interchangeable digital SLR camera market next spring, probably,
> according to the company.
>
> The camera will use APS-format size CCD image sensor, in stead of 35mm
> format size , so as to make camera price lower, less than Y300,000
> ($2,500)
> and the body more compact.
>
> Simultaneously the company will shift more to digital cameras,
> accordingly
> number of 35mm SLR and compact photo cameras will be reduced
> gradually.
>
> Regarding Pentax market share in Japan, the company has 12% share in
> 35mm
> SLR market, 25% in compact flash cameras, and 40% in medium format
> cameras.
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Re: FYI: 5 Grip B's in Ebay

[Camdir]

In a message dated 22/03/02 17:19:51 GMT Standard Time, Cotty writes:

<< Rob Studdert's wooden beauties are obviously 'giving cause for alarm'  ;-) 
>>

Not at all. This had been planned for a while. The Studdert grip should be be 
sufficiently expensive for the maker to recoup his initial investment, both 
in time and materials.
 I'd have one.

Kind regards

Peter
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Re: FYI: 5 Grip B's in Ebay

[Cotty]

>Subject: Re: FYI: 5 Grip B's in Ebay
>
>At 15:18 22.3.2002 +0200, I wrote:
>>Dutch action:
>>
>>http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1340985632
>
>In Sunny Brighton... ehh.. sounds like someone we all know ;-)

Rob Studdert's wooden beauties are obviously 'giving cause for alarm'  ;-)

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Re: FYI: UK MZ-S suffers overlapping frames

[Aaron Reynolds]

Andy F wrote:
> 
> Just in case anyone is interested (a rash assumption no doubt), my new UK
> bought MZ-S has overlapped two frames on the first (and only film) that I've
> had back from the developers.

It's sufferring from a known bug that afflicted the first units out the
door.  Take it to Pentax, they'll fix the software for ya.
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Re: FYI

[Peter Alling]

No problem actually I may have given you bad advice someone else on the list, I
forget who mentioned the Pentax USA treats the P5 as if it didn't exist since
because they never sold it officially in the US.

At 01:57 AM 5/23/2001 -0700, you wrote:
>Thanks!  (Guess I was just impatient...)
>
>- Original Message -
>From: Peter Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>Sent: Tuesday, May 22, 2001 9:00 AM
>Subject: Re: FYI
>
>
> > Usually Pentax US has older manuals for somewhat less, last I knew it was
> > about $4.00 for shipping and handling you might be getting a photocopy or
> > an original for that amount.
> >
> > At 12:51 AM 5/22/2001 -0700, you wrote:
> > >Hi!
> > >I recently purchased a used P5 in good condition, but without an
> > >instruction manual.  After a bit of a search, I found Manuals R Us.They
> > >offer downloads of many instruction manuals for older cameras, including
> > >several Pentaxes, going back to the HV3.  You can also send for reprints
> > >or have a manual sent to you on CD ROM.  If any of you have an older
> > >Pentax and would like a manual for it, you might find it here.  Here is
> > >the link...
> >
> ><http://www.manualsrus.com/Shopping_Cart/pentax.asp>http://www.manualsrus.c
>om/Shopping_Cart/pentax.asp
> > >
> > >Jim
> >
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Re: FYI

[Jim]

Thanks!  (Guess I was just impatient...)

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From: Peter Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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Subject: Re: FYI


> Usually Pentax US has older manuals for somewhat less, last I knew it was
> about $4.00 for shipping and handling you might be getting a photocopy or
> an original for that amount.
>
> At 12:51 AM 5/22/2001 -0700, you wrote:
> >Hi!
> >I recently purchased a used P5 in good condition, but without an
> >instruction manual.  After a bit of a search, I found Manuals R Us.They
> >offer downloads of many instruction manuals for older cameras, including
> >several Pentaxes, going back to the HV3.  You can also send for reprints
> >or have a manual sent to you on CD ROM.  If any of you have an older
> >Pentax and would like a manual for it, you might find it here.  Here is
> >the link...
>
><http://www.manualsrus.com/Shopping_Cart/pentax.asp>http://www.manualsrus.c
om/Shopping_Cart/pentax.asp
> >
> >Jim
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Re: FYI

[Peter Alling]

Usually Pentax US has older manuals for somewhat less, last I knew it was 
about $4.00 for shipping and handling you might be getting a photocopy or 
an original for that amount.

At 12:51 AM 5/22/2001 -0700, you wrote:
>Hi!
>I recently purchased a used P5 in good condition, but without an 
>instruction manual.  After a bit of a search, I found Manuals R Us.They 
>offer downloads of many instruction manuals for older cameras, including 
>several Pentaxes, going back to the HV3.  You can also send for reprints 
>or have a manual sent to you on CD ROM.  If any of you have an older 
>Pentax and would like a manual for it, you might find it here.  Here is 
>the link...
>http://www.manualsrus.com/Shopping_Cart/pentax.asp
> 
>
>Jim

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