Re: Introduction and MZ-S data imprinting question
On Mon, Sep 23, 2002 at 08:10:30PM +0100, Kristian Walsh wrote: Thanks for the answers. Mine has that halo, but only on negative film; on transparency film it's perfectly sharp. So it seems mine isn't the only one that does this. With PF15 set to 1 I've got this smudge on Fuji Superia 100 400, Kodak Gold 800 and Royal Supra 200 (if that's the right name). I'll have a go at adjusting the density on the next few rolls and see what happens. I'm also likely to try it on black and white this weekend. On a slightly different tack, does anyone know if the IR remote for the BG-10 actually exists. This was a surprise feature to me and seems like a good idea, but I've never seen the remote mentioned anywhere. -- So much style without substance So much stuff without style It's hard to recognise a real thing That comes along once in a while
Re: Introduction and MZ-S data imprinting question
Tim Preston a écrit: On Mon, Sep 23, 2002 at 08:10:30PM +0100, Kristian Walsh wrote: Thanks for the answers. . On a slightly different tack, does anyone know if the IR remote for the BG-10 actually exists. This was a surprise feature to me and seems like a good idea, but I've never seen the remote mentioned anywhere. Yes, Remote model F, the same as many compact camera; very small ! No autofocus, only shutter ! Michel http://perso.wanadoo.fr/krg/
Re: Introduction and MZ-S data imprinting question
Michel Carrère-Gée a écrit: Tim Preston a écrit: On Mon, Sep 23, 2002 at 08:10:30PM +0100, Kristian Walsh wrote: Thanks for the answers. . On a slightly different tack, does anyone know if the IR remote for the BG-10 actually exists. This was a surprise feature to me and seems like a good idea, but I've never seen the remote mentioned anywhere. Yes, Remote model F, the same as many compact camera; very small ! No autofocus, only shutter ! Michel http://perso.wanadoo.fr/krg/ You can also use some replacement IR remote controls for TV !! My test on Pentax MZ-S and grip BG-10 with my IR TV remote control: 1 - Philips Universal, model SBC-RU-510 (5xx serie...): code = 0069 (Pentax Vcr) Function with the keys Menu, Ok, and several other. 2 - Visa Electronic, model Global-Plus code = 2019 (Pentax Pvc-11-E) Function with the key Menu only Nota: - working a few uncertain (directivité, sensitivity?), are two successive supports necessary; does the device make the measure of exposure and immediately trigger and comes back in stand-by (without temporization as with the release), doesn't it make autofocus. - I didn't find key ordering other functions that the release as zoom, the autofocus etc.. And home made cable switch for series Z, MZ: http://peros.wanadoo.fr/krg/ http://peros.wanadoo.fr/krg/Photo/trucs.html Bonjour de France, Michel
RE: Introduction and MZ-S data imprinting question
Shouldn't you set this PF to 1, so that the camera automatically adjusts for the film speed? That's what I do, and I get no ghosting problems that I know of. -Original Message- From: John Coyle [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] For your problem, set the data imprinting intensity, function 15, at a lower level - I have mine set to 3 at the moment, and for 400ASA film this is too high.
Re: Introduction and MZ-S data imprinting question
Hi Tim, on 23 Sep 02 you wrote in pentax.list: First of all, being new here, I'd Just like to say hello =) Welcome! The imnprinting seems to be surrounded by a sort of 'halo' or smudge which tends to make it very difficult to read. Is this normal, or has my camera got some sort of fault in the imprinting device? I actually don't own an MZ-S but I've downloaded the manual some time ago. It says that the imprint density may vary with different films. You can change the density with Pentax function 15 (should be explained on page 120 in your manual). Hope it helps. Regards, Heiko
Re: Introduction and MZ-S data imprinting question
Tim wrote: The imnprinting seems to be surrounded by a sort of 'halo' or smudge which tends to make it very difficult to read. Is this normal, or has my camera got some sort of fault in the imprinting device? Mine does not have a halo. It's very easy to read. Try a different film to make sure. Pål
Re: Introduction and MZ-S data imprinting question
Mine has that halo, but only on negative film; on transparency film it's perfectly sharp. -- Kristian On Monday, Sep 23, 2002, at 19:11 Europe/Dublin, Pål Jensen wrote: Tim wrote: The imnprinting seems to be surrounded by a sort of 'halo' or smudge which tends to make it very difficult to read. Is this normal, or has my camera got some sort of fault in the imprinting device? Mine does not have a halo. It's very easy to read. Try a different film to make sure. Pål
Re: Introduction and MZ-S data imprinting question
You can change the density of the data imprinting with one of the Pentax Functions. I haven't changed mine, so I don't know if you'll get rid of the so-called 'halo'. As for me, I use a good loupe to view that data if need beit's easy with magnification, but definitely more difficult without it and especially without good light. Brad Dobo - Original Message - From: Tim Preston [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 23, 2002 1:25 PM Subject: Introduction and MZ-S data imprinting question First of all, being new here, I'd Just like to say hello =) I've been using an SF-7 for a number of years that I bought secondhand as a camera that could do a reasonable job of point shoot yet would let me twiddle with everything. It did the job I asked it to do. Now I've bought myself an MZ-S, it's complete overkill really, but I intend to try and grow into it. However I have a quick question about the data imprinting. The imnprinting seems to be surrounded by a sort of 'halo' or smudge which tends to make it very difficult to read. Is this normal, or has my camera got some sort of fault in the imprinting device? -- So much style without substance So much stuff without style It's hard to recognise a real thing That comes along once in a while
RE: Introduction and MZ-S data imprinting question
Welcome Tim - this can be a really good group, if a little intense at times! For your problem, set the data imprinting intensity, function 15, at a lower level - I have mine set to 3 at the moment, and for 400ASA film this is too high. Basically, the data imprinting led's are creating flare in the imprint, so reducing the intensity should help. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia On Tuesday, September 24, 2002 3:25 AM, Tim Preston [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: First of all, being new here, I'd Just like to say hello =) SNIP Now I've bought myself an MZ-S, it's complete overkill really, but I intend to try and grow into it. However I have a quick question about the data imprinting. The imnprinting seems to be surrounded by a sort of 'halo' or smudge which tends to make it very difficult to read. Is this normal, or has my camera got some sort of fault in the imprinting device? SNIP
