Re: My new toy
On Nov 14, 2007 2:14 PM, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sylwek, I am taking this lens with me on the trip to Prague and it just seems to me ;) that it will be my primary lens for the trip. I hope you also have something wider to take with you. I hope that very soon I'll have enough shots to show ;-). Congratulations, you've taken your first step on that slippery slope of made for digital lens enablement. ;-) Cheers, Dave -- 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: My new toy
- Original Message - From: David Savage Subject: Re: My new toy On Nov 14, 2007 2:14 PM, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sylwek, I am taking this lens with me on the trip to Prague and it just seems to me ;) that it will be my primary lens for the trip. I hope you also have something wider to take with you. I hope that very soon I'll have enough shots to show ;-). Congratulations, you've taken your first step on that slippery slope of made for digital lens enablement. I think Boris and Tom Cakalic were the last holdouts, and I kind of subverted him by loaning him my DA40mm 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.
Re: My new toy
David Savage wrote: On Nov 14, 2007 2:14 PM, Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sylwek, I am taking this lens with me on the trip to Prague and it just seems to me ;) that it will be my primary lens for the trip. I hope you also have something wider to take with you. I hope that very soon I'll have enough shots to show ;-). Congratulations, you've taken your first step on that slippery slope of made for digital lens enablement. No, Dave, I've nothing wider than 21mm in prime department. And I am not going to take my FAJ 18-35 lens with me which is my ultimately widest lens for the moment. 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.
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On Nov 14, 2007, at 9:57 AM, Boris Liberman wrote: Sylwek, I am taking this lens with me on the trip to Prague and it just seems to me ;) that it will be my primary lens for the trip. I hope you also have something wider to take with you. No, Dave, I've nothing wider than 21mm in prime department. And I am not going to take my FAJ 18-35 lens with me which is my ultimately widest lens for the moment. The only lens currently available wider than the 21mm that isn't a zoom is the DA14. A wonderful lens, a bit less bulky and less expensive than either the DA12-24 or DA*16-50, which are almost on par in quality. But on my trip to the UK last year, I found the DA21 was an almost perfect wide for the vast majority of the time. There were only three or four occasions when I missed taking the DA14 along with me ... I missed having my own tripod with me a lot more than having the DA14! That won't happen again. ;-) Godfrey -- 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 2007-11-13, at 19:15, Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! And yet another shameless plug of my underdeveloped photo blog. http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2007/11/my-new-toy-lens.html Thanks to a fellow PDMLer whom I'd like to thank great many times, I now have my own SMCP DA 21/3.2 AL Limited lens. I hate you very much Boris :-D Let us know what you think about this lens when you play with it for a while ;-) Cheers, Sylwek -- 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, you finally bought a DA lens...the resistance lost one of its most distinguished members. ;-) Welcome to the DA lenses club. Now, should I join the DA prime club?...aghhh (I think I'll manage to resist until the January big announcements) Regards, Jaume - Mensaje original De: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] Para: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net; PAW Project Discussions [EMAIL PROTECTED] Enviado: martes, 13 de noviembre, 2007 19:15:07 Asunto: My new toy Hi! And yet another shameless plug of my underdeveloped photo blog. http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2007/11/my-new-toy-lens.html Thanks to a fellow PDMLer whom I'd like to thank great many times, I now have my own SMCP DA 21/3.2 AL Limited lens. Cheers. 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. __ Pregunta, Responde, Descubre. Comparte tus consejos y opiniones con los usuarios de Yahoo! Respuestas http://es.answers.yahoo.com/info/welcome -- 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 envy you. (mutter..mutter) Jack ;) --- Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi! And yet another shameless plug of my underdeveloped photo blog. http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2007/11/my-new-toy-lens.html Thanks to a fellow PDMLer whom I'd like to thank great many times, I now have my own SMCP DA 21/3.2 AL Limited lens. Cheers. 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. Be a better sports nut! Let your teams follow you with Yahoo Mobile. Try it now. http://mobile.yahoo.com/sports;_ylt=At9_qDKvtAbMuh1G1SQtBI7ntAcJ -- 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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Well, yes, you're right, Jaume. Jaume Lahuerta wrote: So, you finally bought a DA lens...the resistance lost one of its most distinguished members. ;-) Welcome to the DA lenses club. Now, should I join the DA prime club?...aghhh (I think I'll manage to resist until the January big announcements) You probably know more than I do regarding this announcements ;-). But I just needed a small and good wide lens for my stable. 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.
Re: My new toy
Sylwek, I am taking this lens with me on the trip to Prague and it just seems to me ;) that it will be my primary lens for the trip. I hope that very soon I'll have enough shots to show ;-). Cheers! Boris Sylwester Pietrzyk wrote: On 2007-11-13, at 19:15, Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! And yet another shameless plug of my underdeveloped photo blog. http://pentax-ways.blogspot.com/2007/11/my-new-toy-lens.html Thanks to a fellow PDMLer whom I'd like to thank great many times, I now have my own SMCP DA 21/3.2 AL Limited lens. I hate you very much Boris :-D Let us know what you think about this lens when you play with it for a while ;-) Cheers, Sylwek -- 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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Well, well... ;-) Jack Davis wrote: I envy you. (mutter..mutter) Jack ;) -- 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: My new toy
This is a mailing list, not a bus where the jamoke in the seat next to you can interrupt your thoughts. If you don't want other people's guesses and comments to influence you before you respond, read other responses afterwards, respond to the original question, rather than before. Godfrey On Jan 16, 2006, at 9:53 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: ... It's similar to some jamoke sitting beside you on a bus, having read the answer to the crossword puzzle you're working on, tells you what the word you're stumped on is. Some people just like to figure it out for themselves, even if they can turn to the puzzle answer in the back of the newspaper. Some people just like to figure it out for themselves, even if they can turn to the puzzle answer in the back of the newspaper. ...
Re: My new toy
On Jan 16, 2006, at 7:29 AM, wendy beard wrote: Can you guess what it is? http://www.beard-redfern.com/gallery2/main.php? g2_view=core.ShowItemg2_itemId=200 The photo is neat. I like how you've framed the dog and placed it in its environment, it all works. 10mm means it's the new Pentax fishy zoom. Looks to be a fine performer! Gdofrey
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On 1/16/06, wendy beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can you guess what it is? http://www.beard-redfern.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItemg2_itemId=200 Hope the link works. More later... -- They work so nicely on the *istD. I had loads of fun with mine on Cesar's D last spring at GFM. I mean, I like it more on my full frame film bodies, but still, it's fun on the D. Enjoy! cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
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On 1/18/06, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They work so nicely on the *istD. I had loads of fun with mine on Cesar's D last spring at GFM. I mean, I like it more on my full frame film bodies, but still, it's fun on the D. Enjoy! Now that I've read the rest of the thread, I see it wasn't a Zenitar as I'd assumed, but a 10-17zoom. It's still nice... g cheers, frank -- Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
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Did Wendu get a Zenitar? Shel [Original Message] From: wendy beard Can you guess what it is? http://www.beard-redfern.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItemg2_ite mId=200
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Is that from one of them new 10-17 f3.5-4.5 fisheye zooms? Neat shot BTW (pooch looks cold) Dave On 1/16/06, wendy beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can you guess what it is? http://www.beard-redfern.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItemg2_itemId=200 Hope the link works. More later... -- Wendy Beard Ottawa Canada
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wendy beard wrote: Can you guess what it is? http://www.beard-redfern.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItemg2_itemId=200 Hope the link works. More later... A foam machine!! Where'd you get it?? :D
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A barrel distorionamajigisizer? What do I win? CW - Original Message - From: wendy beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Monday, January 16, 2006 10:29 AM Subject: My new toy Can you guess what it is? http://www.beard-redfern.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItemg2_itemId=200 Hope the link works. More later... -- Wendy Beard Ottawa Canada -- No virus found in this incoming message. Checked by AVG Free Edition. Version: 7.1.371 / Virus Database: 267.14.18/230 - Release Date: 1/14/2006
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LOL Typo! I meant, Did Wendy get a Zenitu? Shel [Original Message] From: Shel Belinkoff Did Wendu get a Zenitar? Shel [Original Message] From: wendy beard Can you guess what it is? http://www.beard-redfern.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItemg2_ite mId=200
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On Jan 16, 2006, at 9:29, wendy beard wrote: Can you guess what it is? http://www.beard-redfern.com/gallery2/main.php? g2_view=core.ShowItemg2_itemId=200 Click on details and the focal length field makes it clear When you get tired of it, let me know and I'll give you my mailing address. :-) -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org
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On 1/16/06, David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is that from one of them new 10-17 f3.5-4.5 fisheye zooms? Neat shot BTW (pooch looks cold) Dave Got it in one! It arrived in the post on Friday. Pooch wasn't cold at all :-) Snow was thawing fast. Temp was up to at least 6C. Unfortunately on Saturday when I was hoping to go out and use the lens some more it was raining, then rain turned to very light blowing snow and temps dropped to -12C. It's -21C at the moment. But at lest it's sunny! -- Wendy Beard Ottawa Canada
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On 1/16/06, Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Click on details and the focal length field makes it clear Damn. What a giveaway. I had the pic on pbase and the focal length wasn't stated there but as pbase was down this morning I ploaded the pic to gallery. Hadn't noticed the clever communication between lns and camera -- Wendy Beard Ottawa Canada
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wendy beard wrote: Can you guess what it is? http://www.beard-redfern.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItemg2_itemId=200 Hope the link works. More later... -- Wendy Beard Ottawa Canada Uhhh, a cold puppy? ;-) keith
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On 1/16/06, wendy beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Click on details and the focal length field makes it clear Damn. What a giveaway. I had the pic on pbase and the focal length wasn't stated there but as pbase was down this morning I ploaded the pic to gallery. Hadn't noticed the clever communication between lns and camera That's what you get for not stripping out the EXIF information before you uploaded the image. ;-) If you use an older lens that doesn't communicate focal length to the camera body, it'll be more of a mystery. Reason to get a Zenitar? ;-) -Mat
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No she got one of those new 10-17 zooms Shel. Congrat's Wendy. I was out playing with my 16mm on Sunday.-25 windchills. How's that for deadication eh. LOL Dave Did Wendu get a Zenitar? Shel [Original Message] From: wendy beard Can you guess what it is? http://www.beard-redfern.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItemg2_ite mId=200
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I find it rather annoying when someone gets the answer to these Guess what ... questions by checking EXIF or other data info, and then blabs it to the list. It really takes the fun out of trying to figure out the answer. If someone's able to get the answer by using such techniques, may I humbly suggest they not post the info to the list and ruin everyone else's fun. Mr Robinson is very clever and observant - but I'd never invite him to a surprise party LOL Shel [Original Message] From: wendy beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Date: 1/16/2006 7:53:50 AM Subject: Re: My new toy On 1/16/06, Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Click on details and the focal length field makes it clear Damn. What a giveaway. I had the pic on pbase and the focal length wasn't stated there but as pbase was down this morning I ploaded the pic to gallery. Hadn't noticed the clever communication between lns and camera
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Very nice - lots of fun palying with a fish eye ! I have one for my 6x6 outfit. I can't say I have used it a lot - maybe I should try to :-j My new toy is (soon to become) a minty Xenotar 2.8/80mm Schneider Kreuznach. For Pentacon Six, Exakta 66 and (with adapter) even for Pentax 645. According to www.Photodo.com this lens is only surpassed by one single (tested) MF lens of similar FOV and F-stop; the sister lens Rolleiflex Schnieder Xenotar (for 6x6 Rolleiflex 6008). Can't wait to try it on close up portraits on a 120 Velvia 100F or similar :-))) Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: wendy beard [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 16. januar 2006 16:29 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: My new toy Can you guess what it is? http://www.beard-redfern.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItemg2_ite mId=200 Hope the link works. More later... -- Wendy Beard Ottawa Canada
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On Mon, 16 Jan 2006, Shel Belinkoff wrote: I find it rather annoying when someone gets the answer to these Guess what ... questions by checking EXIF or other data info, and then blabs it to the list. But it's on Wendy's page!!! Kostas
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So, BFD ... a lot of people didn't notice it, and some people would rather not use the info ... and the fun for some people has been diminished by blabbing the info and telling people where to find it. You won't be invited to any surprise parties, either. Shel [Original Message] From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Date: 1/16/2006 9:07:02 AM Subject: Re: My new toy On Mon, 16 Jan 2006, Shel Belinkoff wrote: I find it rather annoying when someone gets the answer to these Guess what ... questions by checking EXIF or other data info, and then blabs it to the list. But it's on Wendy's page!!!
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On Jan 16, 2006, at 9:03 AM, Kostas Kavoussanakis wrote: On Mon, 16 Jan 2006, Shel Belinkoff wrote: I find it rather annoying when someone gets the answer to these Guess what ... questions by checking EXIF or other data info, and then blabs it to the list. But it's on Wendy's page!!! Even if it weren't, Shel, are you proposing that the right thing to do when trying to guess what something is is to ignore the information provided with whatever it might be? That seems counter- intuitive. EXIF data is now part of every digitally captured image, unless it is stripped out by the person doing the processing, so it is a valid bit of information presented about a photograph. Godfrey
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Congrats on the DA 10-17, Wendy. I've ordered one from Adorama, but aren't sure if they actually have it in stock. If it's available in Canada, perhaps it is in the U.S. too. I should know tomorrow whether they ship it or send me an inaccurate message why they haven't shipped it. Joe
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Congrats on the DA 10-17, Wendy. I've ordered one from Adorama, but aren't sure if they actually have it in stock. If it's available in Canada, perhaps it is in the U.S. too. I should know tomorrow whether they ship it or send me an inaccurate message why they haven't shipped it. Joe -- Nope. Today, Adorama's web site says they don't have it yet. Last week their web site showed it as available. Once again Adorama jumped the gun. So I should get an email from them saying it is backordered. The last time Adorama did this to me was with the DA 40. I cancelled the order with them and ordered from BH instead. Once again, the U.S. is near the bottom of the list for receiving new Pentax products. But I think Australia rates even lower than us. Joe
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No, I'm proposing that those who use the EXIF data and find the information that way, keep it to themselves so others may enjoy having a little fun guessing and trying to figure out the information. It's similar to some jamoke sitting beside you on a bus, having read the answer to the crossword puzzle you're working on, tells you what the word you're stumped on is. Some people just like to figure it out for themselves, even if they can turn to the puzzle answer in the back of the newspaper. If all you want is the info, by all means, use it, but keep it to yourself. But some want more than the information and enjoy the fun of the game. The whole point of Wendy's post was to have a little fun - even she was disappointed that she'd forgotten to hid the information. Robinson's comment probably (although I'm sure Wendy can speak for herself) took a little of the fun out of it for Wendy as well by watching people guess and then making the proud announcement of her new lens ~herself~ Sure, it's a little, unimportant thing in the overall scheme of things, but so what. It's the little things that sometimes make one's day a little more interesting. Shel [Original Message] From: Godfrey DiGiorgi On Mon, 16 Jan 2006, Shel Belinkoff wrote: I find it rather annoying when someone gets the answer to these Guess what ... questions by checking EXIF or other data info, and then blabs it to the list. Even if it weren't, Shel, are you proposing that the right thing to do when trying to guess what something is is to ignore the information provided with whatever it might be? That seems counter- intuitive. EXIF data is now part of every digitally captured image, unless it is stripped out by the person doing the processing, so it is a valid bit of information presented about a photograph.
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Too easy! It's your new 10-17 fisheye. When I go digital that is going to be an early purchase, since I really enjoy using the 17-28 fisheye on my film cameras. Rick --- wendy beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can you guess what it is? http://www.beard-redfern.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItemg2_itemId=200 Hope the link works. More later... -- Wendy Beard Ottawa Canada __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
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On Jan 16, 2006, at 10:10, Shel Belinkoff wrote: I find it rather annoying when someone gets the answer to these Guess what ... questions by checking EXIF or other data info, and then blabs it to the list. It really takes the fun out of trying to figure out the answer. If someone's able to get the answer by using such techniques, may I humbly suggest they not post the info to the list and ruin everyone else's fun. Mr Robinson is very clever and observant - but I'd never invite him to a surprise party LOL Well, FWIW, I did not blab the ANSWER, just the METHOD. No party for me? :-( -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org
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On 1/16/06, Mat Maessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's what you get for not stripping out the EXIF information before you uploaded the image. ;-) If you use an older lens that doesn't communicate focal length to the camera body, it'll be more of a mystery. Reason to get a Zenitar? ;-) -Mat I must learn to be more observant myself. Everyone else noticed the exif info bar me. I've only just installed gallery and it just so happens that all the other stuff I'd uploaded up until today was photos I'd scanned - so there was no exif for me to notice that gallery displayed it iykwim. W. -- Wendy Beard Ottawa Canada
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Shel Belinkoff wrote: I find it rather annoying when someone gets the answer to these Guess what ... questions by checking EXIF or other data info, and then blabs it to the list. It really takes the fun out of trying to figure out the answer. If someone's able to get the answer by using such techniques, may I humbly suggest they not post the info to the list and ruin everyone else's fun. I scrolled down and saw the same information ...
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On Mon, Jan 16, 2006 at 09:53:57AM -0800, Shel Belinkoff wrote: No, I'm proposing that those who use the EXIF data and find the information that way, keep it to themselves . . . Gee, somebody got out of bed the wrong side today. In any case, that's irrelevant. It's not really using the EXIF data if the information is sitting there plainly for anyone to see if they take a look at the image. And that's the case here; the focal length is openly displayed, right there below the image.
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Can you guess what it is? http://www.beard-redfern.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItemg2_itemId=200 Hope the link works. More later... -- Wendy Beard Ottawa Canada Looks like a Tervueren to me. -- Morten Dahl, DML/USIT/UiO phone: +47 22 85 25 18 mobile: +47 93 08 63 43
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On 16/1/06, John Francis, discombobulated, unleashed: In any case, that's irrelevant. It's not really using the EXIF data if the information is sitting there plainly for anyone to see if they take a look at the image. And that's the case here; the focal length is openly displayed, right there below the image. Ahh but you used the scroll button you naughty boy. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _
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Wendy, Guess's below... Did you get a funny new house that warped with the first thaw? Did you get new dor that is frightened of snow? Did you get the new Captain Wizbang Space Time distorter? Regards, Bob S. On 1/16/06, wendy beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Can you guess what it is? http://www.beard-redfern.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItemg2_itemId=200 Hope the link works. More later... -- Wendy Beard Ottawa Canada
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you've bought a new kangaroo -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: wendy beard [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 16 January 2006 15:29 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: My new toy Can you guess what it is? http://www.beard-redfern.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.S howItemg2_itemId=200 Hope the link works. More later... -- Wendy Beard Ottawa Canada
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I like the water colour photograph: http://www.beard-redfern.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItemg2_item Id=218 Normally I don't like pictures like this. But yours is very well done! Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Bob W [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 16. januar 2006 22:18 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: RE: My new toy you've bought a new kangaroo -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: wendy beard [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 16 January 2006 15:29 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: My new toy Can you guess what it is? http://www.beard-redfern.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItemg2_ite mId=200 Hope the link works. More later... -- Wendy Beard Ottawa Canada
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On 16 Jan 2006 at 8:10, Shel Belinkoff wrote: I find it rather annoying when someone gets the answer to these Guess what ... questions by checking EXIF or other data info, and then blabs it to the list. It really takes the fun out of trying to figure out the answer. If someone's able to get the answer by using such techniques, may I humbly suggest they not post the info to the list and ruin everyone else's fun. Unless I had a warning I was bound to see it, the link page has more than enough detail directly below it. It states 10mm FL and as far as I know there is only one FE lens that could communicate that information to the body. Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
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No, not ~everyone~ I just look at the pictures when they're posted. Shel [Original Message] From: wendy beard I must learn to be more observant myself. Everyone else noticed the exif info bar me. I've only just installed gallery and it just so happens that all the other stuff I'd uploaded up until today was photos I'd scanned - so there was no exif for me to notice that gallery displayed it iykwim.
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On Jan 17, 2006, at 10:04 AM, Bob Sullivan wrote: Did you get a funny new house that warped with the first thaw? Did you get new dor that is frightened of snow? Did you get the new Captain Wizbang Space Time distorter? It's the new Pentax Black Hole lens coating. Very good antireflective properties. Unfortunately it adds a small amount of extra weight to the lens... and it distorts space-time. Makes stellar photographs. - Dave
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[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: No she got one of those new 10-17 zooms Shel. Congrat's Wendy. I was out playing with my 16mm on Sunday.-25 windchills. How's that for deadication eh. You're lucky you're not dead and frozen... LOL Dave Did Wendu get a Zenitar? Shel [Original Message] From: wendy beard Can you guess what it is? http://www.beard-redfern.com/gallery2/main.php?g2_view=core.ShowItemg2_ite mId=200 -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout).
RE: My new toy
Hey Boris! Congratulations, I like my ME-II winders very much. One thing to check: Look in the winder socket on the bottom of the camera and be sure the little lever that slides back and forth to trip the sutter is free and easy to move. On cameras that have never seen a winder before this lever gets sticky and hard to move. This will cause noise, strain on the winder and possible mis-fires. A simple clean and lubrication will fix it right up. Don -Original Message- From: Boris Liberman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, September 12, 2004 11:42 AM To: PDML Subject: My new toy Hi! Today I was given on extended loan (or as a gift) an ME Winder that naturally fits my ME Super. I tried it and it works though it does produce whole lots of noise even without film loaded. But the frame count advances and shutter seems to trip so I suppose it is working. I wonder are there any gotchas that I may have to be aware of? Anyone can help me here? Thanks. P.S. Even with winding off I can use the camera as usual but with this massive grip. It adds certain pleasure in holding it as it became bigger and handier so to say. -- Boris mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: My new toy
On Sun, 12 Sep 2004 18:41:41 +0200, you wrote: Hi! Today I was given on extended loan (or as a gift) an ME Winder that naturally fits my ME Super. I tried it and it works though it does produce whole lots of noise even without film loaded. But the frame count advances and shutter seems to trip so I suppose it is working. I wonder are there any gotchas that I may have to be aware of? Anyone can help me here? If it's the original MW einder (rather than the ME Winder II) the battery compartment door is easy to break.
Re: PAW (s) Re: My new toy.
--- Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just finished scanning a roll of film shot using the Vivitar 35-85 f2.8 Varifocal. I used it on an LX with winder. None of the scans I'm posting have been sharpened the only processing was to punch up the contrast just a bit, and a little color adjustment to the first scan. These have been resized for the web, (the original scans are highly detailed). There is some subject movement in the available light shots. There are more but these are what I've gotten to so far. So in alphabetical order: http://www.mindspring.com/~pjalling/PAW_--_Amy.html http://www.mindspring.com/~pjalling/PAW_--_Brit.html http://www.mindspring.com/~pjalling/PAW_--_DanaPhil.html I especially like Dana Phil. Phil is nicely blurred g. I really like her expression, gazing into the camera. Quite haunting. A lovely, intimate moment. cheers, frank = Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst Of course it's all luck -- Henri Cartier-Bresson __ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca
Re: PAW (s) Re: My new toy.
Thanks for the comments Frank. I'm going to be posting a few more photos as I get them scanned. Hopefully to show off the capabilities of the lens. I have to admit the photo of Dana Phil is my favorite. I was trying to capture her expression, guess it worked. frank theriault wrote: --- Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just finished scanning a roll of film shot using the Vivitar 35-85 f2.8 Varifocal. I used it on an LX with winder. None of the scans I'm posting have been sharpened the only processing was to punch up the contrast just a bit, and a little color adjustment to the first scan. These have been resized for the web, (the original scans are highly detailed). There is some subject movement in the available light shots. There are more but these are what I've gotten to so far. So in alphabetical order: http://www.mindspring.com/~pjalling/PAW_--_Amy.html http://www.mindspring.com/~pjalling/PAW_--_Brit.html http://www.mindspring.com/~pjalling/PAW_--_DanaPhil.html I especially like Dana Phil. Phil is nicely blurred g. I really like her expression, gazing into the camera. Quite haunting. A lovely, intimate moment. cheers, frank = Your first 10,000 photographs are your worst Of course it's all luck -- Henri Cartier-Bresson __ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca -- Politicians are interested in people. Not that this is a virtue. Fleas are interested in dogs. P. J. O'Rourke
Re: PAW (s) Re: My new toy.
Thanks Paul, there should be more of each eventually. Paul Stenquist wrote: Nice, particularly Dana Phil. The dog is a good shot too. And two of my best friends are named Amy, so I enjoyed seeing yet another pretty Amy. Paul On Aug 26, 2004, at 2:06 AM, Peter J. Alling wrote: I just finished scanning a roll of film shot using the Vivitar 35-85 f2.8 Varifocal. I used it on an LX with winder. None of the scans I'm posting have been sharpened the only processing was to punch up the contrast just a bit, and a little color adjustment to the first scan. These have been resized for the web, (the original scans are highly detailed). There is some subject movement in the available light shots. There are more but these are what I've gotten to so far. So in alphabetical order: http://www.mindspring.com/~pjalling/PAW_--_Amy.html http://www.mindspring.com/~pjalling/PAW_--_Brit.html http://www.mindspring.com/~pjalling/PAW_--_DanaPhil.html -- Politicians are interested in people. Not that this is a virtue. Fleas are interested in dogs. P. J. O'Rourke -- Politicians are interested in people. Not that this is a virtue. Fleas are interested in dogs. P. J. O'Rourke
Re: My new toy.
You know you're old when you have to reply to your own post. It's the Series 1, just in case anyone cares... Peter J. Alling wrote: I just received from KEH a brand new/old toy. The Vivitar 35-85mm f2.8 vari-focal in Bargain condition. It looks to my eye to be MINT. In fact it looks so clean I wouldn't have thought it had ever been mounted on a camera before. The only thing it was missing was the front and rear caps, (and I've even got a Vivitar clip on plastic cap for it). I've mounted it on an LX and I'm off to take some photos. All I need now is the dedicated lens hood. -- Politicians are interested in people. Not that this is a virtue. Fleas are interested in dogs. P. J. O'Rourke
Re: My new toy.
Hi, Peter. I just received from KEH a brand new/old toy. The Vivitar 35-85mm f2.8 vari-focal in Bargain condition. It's the Series 1, just in case anyone cares... Congratulations on your New Toy. It's a fun lens. I've mounted it on an LX and I'm off to take some photos. So it looks like http://www.cetussoft.com/pentax/v358528/v3585282.jpg and http://www.cetussoft.com/pentax/v358528/v3585284.jpg . Some more pix: http://www.cetussoft.com/pentax/v358528/ All I need now is the dedicated lens hood. And you do want to use a hood on this lens - it's wide-open front is vulnerable to flare, probably its worst feature. (But it's got a lot of ~good~ features, too...) You know you're old when you have to reply to your own post. Har! Fred
Re: My new toy.
On 20 Aug 2004 at 17:18, Peter J. Alling wrote: Well pretty much Yes all around, except my LX has a brown grip. I know I'll have to preform surgery on the flange so I can mount it on my MZ-3 and ZX-5n, (and future *ist-D), eventually but it's just so perfect now that I'm putting that off. I had to perform surgery to mount it on my LX, I damaged one with it before I realized. Check for a depression on the panel above the mirror in the mirror box. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998
Re: My new toy (cont)
This is the second shot I've seen of your daughter. I wanna borrow that kid, shoot a gazillion rolls, and turn her into the Turn-of-The-Century Shirley Temple. She's that cute. Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! For your enjoyment: http://www.usefilm.com/showphoto.php?id=195204 Soft lenses rule grin. Boris
Re: My new toy (cont)
Boris nice shot great model A friend of mine has this lens and I'll tell you it reacts beautifully to backlight with a little fill in front. Try it with your daughter and I know you'll be very happy... Vic In a message dated 8/23/03 7:19:49 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! For your enjoyment: http://www.usefilm.com/showphoto.php?id=195204 Soft lenses rule grin.
Re: My new toy (cont)
Kind of what I was thinking. Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto - Original Message - From: Lon Williamson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, August 23, 2003 8:26 AM Subject: Re: My new toy (cont) This is the second shot I've seen of your daughter. I wanna borrow that kid, shoot a gazillion rolls, and turn her into the Turn-of-The-Century Shirley Temple. She's that cute. Boris Liberman wrote: Hi! For your enjoyment: http://www.usefilm.com/showphoto.php?id=195204 Soft lenses rule grin. Boris --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.512 / Virus Database: 309 - Release Date: 8/19/03
Re: My new toy (cont)
Hi! For your enjoyment: http://www.usefilm.com/showphoto.php?id=195204 Soft lenses rule grin. Boris Is she saying, Daddy, waddya think of my Jimmy Durante impersonation! ?? Lovely shot Boris. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk
Re: My new toy (cont)
Hi! C Is she saying, Daddy, waddya think of my Jimmy Durante impersonation! ?? C Lovely shot Boris. Thanks, but no, she does not speak any English, not at the moment at least grin. Boris
Re: My new toy found a first use
Some really nice shots there Maciej. Very atmospheric, especially apo07 which is superb. Just illustrates how a bit of movement and blur can bring a scene alive. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk
Re: My new toy found a first use
I agree absolutely with Cotty except for the shot with smoke. That made me feel slightly sick after concluding it was tobacco smoke. I could be wrong of course. But even if it was pyro-technical or the emanations of a smoke machine, its still dreadful. Don ___ Dr E D F Williams http://personal.inet.fi/cool/don.williams Author's Web Site and Photo Gallery Updated: March 30, 2002 - Original Message - From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, June 22, 2003 10:56 AM Subject: Re: My new toy found a first use Some really nice shots there Maciej. Very atmospheric, especially apo07 which is superb. Just illustrates how a bit of movement and blur can bring a scene alive. Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=| www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ Free UK Mac Ads www.macads.co.uk
Re: My new toy found a first use
Very nice work! I didn't notice your images as being contrasty so the film/developer combo worked OK. I must admit when reading your post explaining the band the first thing that popped into my head was an old Bud light beer commercial featuring a fictitious band called Burnt Toast. The commercial was done in typical rockumentary style but the punch line was that they were a classical band playing classical instruments. You know TV *Hoovers* when what you remember is the beer commercials. :) BUTCH Each man had only one genuine vocation - to find the way to himself. Hermann Hess (Demian)
Re: My new toy found a first use
Congrats. Great pics of a cool band. My favorites are 07, 27, 10 (in this order). Did you see how hard is to photograph a drummer? Regards Albano --- Maciej Marchlewski [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: OK. I thought that I won't make a I have a new toy statement but to make this story full it would be necessary. I have a new toy. Or even two. Four days ago I finally got mine MZ-S with FA24-90. It took me almost two months to buy it in Poland. I needed Polish invoice so I had to go through a path of pain caused by current Polish Pentax distributor. But enough about that - I finally have it and I'm really happy. At thursday we had a holiday in Poland and I went to my parents for dinner taking my new camera with me (it's strange that I didn't took to bed with me g). After that a friend invited me to a Apocalyptica concert. Apocalyptica are couple of cello players from Finland, along with a drummer right now, that play heavy metal (they started with cello Metallica covers). I'm not their big fan but I got a free ticket so decided to go. Took the camera with me as I didn't want to leave it in car and figured out that I can find some semi-peacefull place that it would be safe in my bag. At the entrance however there was an unpleasant surprice - I coudn't take the camera inside and had to leave it at the desk. Fortunatelly my friend was sitting there so I had someone I could trust the MZ-S. But soon after the concert started my friend called me and handed me a PHOTO pass. And there I was from a guy that couldn't bring the camera inside to someone that had official permission to shot. Having that decided to give a camera a try. I only had HP5+ 400 with me but on the package there was the development time for 1600ASA in ID-11 so that's what I had to use. Universal Music Poland insisted that no photos were taken during the show except for authorised people and only during the last three songs. I could enter the space between audience and scene and exposed whole roll from there which almoust used all my time. How it all turned out can be checked here: http://www.kajko.wdb.pl/apocalyptica/ All shots taken with MZ-S + FA24-90, mostly spot metered from face. The film was developed in ID-11(1+0), 9:30min, 25C. I had to use the high temperature as it was hot here for almoust the month and that what the room (or rather bathroom) temperature was and didn't had the idea how to cool the dev down since it wasn't to be mixed with water. Unfortunatelly it further boosted the contrast. I scanned everything at work at a bit crappy Agfa Duoscan but I quite like the result. After all it was a really nice experience. Thanks for reading, Maciej = Albano Garcia El Pibe Asahi __ Do you Yahoo!? SBC Yahoo! DSL - Now only $29.95 per month! http://sbc.yahoo.com
Re: My new toy arrived at last...big glass.
Thursday, March 07, 2002, 12:17:01 AM, Cotty wrote: C PS - I'm looking for a lens case for my Tokina 300 2.8 - does anyone have C a Lowepro Lens Case 5? Can you recommend it, or perhaps another brand? C Cotty Hi Cotty, 1) the Tokina, it's probably the lightest 2.8/300 on the planet, no? Just little over 2kg... Green with envy ;-) 2) Congrats :) 3) I have Lens Case 3 (for 2.8/80-200 zoom and some), and I cannot but recommend it. I think it's an excellent case. The big case (#5) might be too big to use on belt, but if you use double-load system (use the strap belt of the back adjusted just so that half of the load is distributed to your other shoulder half is distributed to your hips by the belt) it should be fine. I think they are the best padded belt cases here. I fit my LX plus lens into it, or a medium format TLR (probably a smaller 645 SLR without a grip would fit too). The big one comes with the AW cover, no? Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - 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: My new toy arrived at last...big glass.
Thanks Frantisek, I suspected the quality was going to be good - I haven't seen any yet, but am hoping to chase one down this week. I'll be carting the lens about, making sure of a good fit. I already own the Micro-Trekker 200 and the Stealth AW backpack, and they are both first class products. Cheers, Cotty Thursday, March 07, 2002, 12:17:01 AM, Cotty wrote: C PS - I'm looking for a lens case for my Tokina 300 2.8 - does anyone have C a Lowepro Lens Case 5? Can you recommend it, or perhaps another brand? C Cotty Hi Cotty, 1) the Tokina, it's probably the lightest 2.8/300 on the planet, no? Just little over 2kg... Green with envy ;-) 2) Congrats :) 3) I have Lens Case 3 (for 2.8/80-200 zoom and some), and I cannot but recommend it. I think it's an excellent case. The big case (#5) might be too big to use on belt, but if you use double-load system (use the strap belt of the back adjusted just so that half of the load is distributed to your other shoulder half is distributed to your hips by the belt) it should be fine. I think they are the best padded belt cases here. I fit my LX plus lens into it, or a medium format TLR (probably a smaller 645 SLR without a grip would fit too). The big one comes with the AW cover, no? ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://www.macads.co.uk - 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: My new toy arrived at last...big glass.
The Tokina 3002/.8 ATX SD recently offered on EBay at http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1335421345 failed to meet the reserve; the highest bid was $565. John Mustarde has written that this lens typically sells for under $900 on EBay and is the Best damn manual focus KA-mount 300/2.8 on planet earth. Someone could probably still get it from the seller (Hunt's) for somewhat less than $900. What a steal that would be! Paul Franklin Stregevsky - 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: My new toy...
On Thu, 6 Dec 2001, Gianfranco Irlanda wrote: I should give a better attention to all the other K series lens auctions around eBay... You wouldn't be the first... I also got a number of K-series lenses this year, they are great. The only like new one I have is the 24/3.5, but my brassed-with-perfect-glass 30/2.8 and 85/1.8 are great too... Congratulations on the 135. j -- --- Juan J. Buhler | Sr. FX Animator @ PDI | Photos at http://www.jbuhler.com --- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: My new toy...
I have the K 135/2.5, and it is one of my favorites. The only other lens I own that equals it is the K 85/1.8. The 135 produces beautiful photographs to be certain, but it's value is partly aesthetic. It's a magnificent specimen. Sometimes, when I've had a bit too much of the single malt, and I just feel like admiring a camera, I'll mount that 135 on an LX, set it down on the table, and just step back and admire it. Sick, isn't it? : ) Paul Gianfranco Irlanda wrote: Hi gang, Since we are (almost...) back on topic, I'd like to share with you the joy that my newly arrived K 135/2.5 is giving me... I won this lens on eBay (from Germany) few weeks ago. The item was described like new, but when I opened the box what I saw was a NEW K 135/2.5 put in a time machine and sent from the late seventies directly here (and now)... Not even a dust speck between the glass surfaces! I started to think that I don't need a 135/3.5, a 100/2.8 and a couple of 70-210/4, after all... Even the huge and solid 105/2.5 Vivitar macro(like new too) recently bought seems a poor thing in comparison. If the pictures it takes compares to its shape and mechanical feeling, well... I'm excited! I should give a better attention to all the other K series lens auctions around eBay... Gianfranco (happy, even when I think about all the money floating away...) Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - 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: My new toy...
Juan J. Buhler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Thu, 6 Dec 2001, Gianfranco Irlanda wrote: I should give a better attention to all the other K series lens auctions around eBay... You wouldn't be the first... I also got a number of K-series lenses this year, they are great. The only like new one I have is the 24/3.5, but my brassed-with-perfect-glass 30/2.8 and 85/1.8 are great too... Congratulations on the 135. Thanks Juan. I've read good things about the 24/3.5. I almost decided (at least, after the arrival of the 135...) that my favorite lens is the 24/2.8 (mine it's a K with the M lens finish). I wonder how do they compare. 24, 30 and 85 seem the perfect reportage trio... Is there any shot on your site taken with the 30 yet? I'm curious. Gianfranco = Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: My new toy...
I'm convinced that the build quality if the K-lenses is superior to any lenses pentax made afterwards. Optically, some may be the best lenses Pentax has ever made, certainly amongst the best. One may argue that they do not offer as much saturation or contrast than some newer lenses, and I can't argue that point not being much of a color shooter. But I'll put them up against any other lenses on the planet WRT BW work. There is something very nice and solid about the way they feel, too. Juan, I meant to ask you about the 30/2.8. How do you think it compares to the 28/3.5 and the 35/3.5? Juan J. Buhler wrote: On Thu, 6 Dec 2001, Gianfranco Irlanda wrote: I should give a better attention to all the other K series lens auctions around eBay... You wouldn't be the first... I also got a number of K-series lenses this year, they are great. The only like new one I have is the 24/3.5, but my brassed-with-perfect-glass 30/2.8 and 85/1.8 are great too... -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/xmas-story.html - 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: My new toy...
PAUL STENQUIST [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have the K 135/2.5, and it is one of my favorites. The only other lens I own that equals it is the K 85/1.8. The 135 produces beautiful photographs to be certain, but it's value is partly aesthetic. It's a magnificent specimen. Sometimes, when I've had a bit too much of the single malt, and I just feel like admiring a camera, I'll mount that 135 on an LX, set it down on the table, and just step back and admire it. Sick, isn't it? : ) Well, Paul... No, not at all... It's no more sick than talking about it at 2:19 AM anyway... As an aside, I must confess that my aesthetic capabilities improve when supported by a glass of Cointreau... :-) Gianfranco (time to sleep, tomorrow is a long day!) = Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: My new toy...
Gianfranco, Congratulations on your New K 135/2.5. I have this lens also and I am very impressed with the results. I agree with Shel's opinion of K Series Lenses; that is why I now own only K Series Lenses Regards, -- Jose R. Rodriguez [EMAIL PROTECTED] Pflugerville, TX Gianfranco Irlanda [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi gang, Since we are (almost...) back on topic, I'd like to share with you the joy that my newly arrived K 135/2.5 is giving me... I won this lens on eBay (from Germany) few weeks ago. The item was described like new, but when I opened the box what I saw was a NEW K 135/2.5 put in a time machine and sent from the late seventies directly here (and now)... Not even a dust speck between the glass surfaces! I started to think that I don't need a 135/3.5, a 100/2.8 and a couple of 70-210/4, after all... Even the huge and solid 105/2.5 Vivitar macro(like new too) recently bought seems a poor thing in comparison. If the pictures it takes compares to its shape and mechanical feeling, well... I'm excited! I should give a better attention to all the other K series lens auctions around eBay... Gianfranco (happy, even when I think about all the money floating away...) Send your FREE holiday greetings online! http://greetings.yahoo.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . __ FREE voicemail, email, and fax...all in one place. Sign Up Now! http://www.onebox.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: My new toy...
Jose Rodriguez wrote: Gianfranco, Congratulations on your New K 135/2.5. I have this lens also and I am very impressed with the results. I agree with Shel's opinion of K Series Lenses; that is why I now own only K Series Lenses I just purchase one of these little chappies also, am off to a ballet esteifford(?) to give it a test tonight. Kevin - 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: My new toy...
PAUL STENQUIST wrote: I have the K 135/2.5, and it is one of my favorites. I have one but I don't use it enough as the FA100/2.8 macro is so versatile. I think this weekend I'll take the LX for a walk with K135/2.5, K50/1.2, A*85/1.4 and K35/2.5. And make sure I shoot with all of them. I have to return the LX to its owner soon so I'd better make good use of it :) As others have said, the K lenses are mechanically the best-built of all the bayonet stuff. Even better than A* lenses, IMO. Cheers, - Dave David A. Mann, B.E. (Elec) http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ Why is it that if an adult behaves like a child they lock him up, while children are allowed to run free on the streets? -- Garfield - 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: My new toy...
Paul S. wrote: Sometimes, when I've had a bit too much of the single malt, and I just feel like admiring a camera, I'll mount that 135 on an LX, set it down on the table, and just step back and admire it. Sick, isn't it? : ) Not around here. --Mike - 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: My New Toy
- Original Message - From: Collin Brendemuehl Subject: My New Toy Got an e*-deal. Tokina AT-X SD 80-200/2.8 for $100. A little external wear, but generally nice results. Got one, love it. It does need to be stopped down to f4, and it is quite good then. William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: My New Toy
No fair you don't let the rest of us in on your e*-deals, We're jealous :) --- Collin Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Got an e*-deal. Tokina AT-X SD 80-200/2.8 for $100. A little external wear, but generally nice results. ___ Do You Yahoo!? Get your free @yahoo.ca address at http://mail.yahoo.ca - 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: My New Toy
Seems to be a popular lens. I paid consideralbly more than $100 for mine and still feel I got a deal. --Tom Treena Harp wrote: Is it the MF version? That's what we have, and it's one of our favorites. Sees a lot of use during high school sports season. - Original Message - From: Collin Brendemuehl Subject: My New Toy Got an e*-deal. Tokina AT-X SD 80-200/2.8 for $100. A little external wear, but generally nice results. Got one, love it. It does need to be stopped down to f4, and it is quite good then. William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: My new toy
I hate you ;-) This lens is really not for you. You should be tired of it by early next week. At that time, I will send you my mailing address and do you the favor of taking that big problem off your hands. You'll thank me later. Seriously, it's a great (ie. very sharp) lens, and you got a very good deal. Enjoy! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of David A. Mann Sent: July 7, 2001 00:10 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: My new toy In the window of first shop I went to, I saw the gem... the SMC-A*85mm f/1.4. After a quick inspection of the optics mechanics I bought it. The price I paid was NZ$795 which works out to about US$330 at the current exchange rate. I believe this qualifies as an absolute steal - 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: My new toy
Dan Scott writes: You might want to look and see if there is a plastic hex socket clamped around one of your tripod legs, this is Manfrotto's tool for tightening those nuts. I broke mine the first time I tried to use it. Cheers, - Dave David A. Mann, B.E. email [EMAIL PROTECTED] * http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ Why is it that if an adult behaves like a child they lock him up, while children are allowed to run free on the streets? -- Garfield - 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: My new toy
Jon Hope writes: I picked up a new to me Manfrotto 055CD tripod today, complete with 029 head. All for the measly sum of $150 AUD (erm approx $3.24 USD). Well done. That's not a bad price, either. I have the same combination and it's rock solid even for medium format (except at full extension). It has a problem with the bottom clamps. They need adjusting, as the bottom leg thingies will slip upwards when weight is applied. Can anyone tell me how to go about adjusting them? It's dead easy. Opposite the clamp lever there should be a little nut with a plastic cover-thing on it. Remove the plastic thing and don't lose it. Tighten the nut with the appropriate size socket wrench (I forget what size you need). The nut must be aligned correctly for the little plastic thing to go back on properly. Its primary function is to stop the nut coming loose again. If it doesn't go all the way on, just turn the nut a little tighter/looser (we're talking less than 1/6th of a turn) so it lines up with the moulded hexagonal cavity in the plastic thing. You can probably do this by turning the clamp lever back forth while pressing the plastic thing on. The plastic thing's tab needs to sit properly in its slot or it will fall off and the nut will come loose again. I found this out the hard way, I was lucky enough to get my hands on a replacement pretty easily. I hope I haven't confused you too much ;) It's a lot easier than I make it sound. Cheers, - Dave David A. Mann, B.E. email [EMAIL PROTECTED] * http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ Why is it that if an adult behaves like a child they lock him up, while children are allowed to run free on the streets? -- Garfield - 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: My new toy
On Fri, 27 Apr 2001 12:24:53 +0800, Jon Hope wrote: I found the one on my monopod too. Shame it snapped when I tried it on one of the nuts. shrug They just don't make plastic tools like they used to. :-) I haven't needed mine yet ... I guess I'll go ahead and throw a 5/16 nut driver in the camera bag. :-) TTYL, DougF - 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: My new toy
At 00:31 27/04/01, you wrote: Hi Jon, I think all the Manfotto tripods use the same leg locks. On my 455, the process is: loosen the clamp lever, then carefully pry off the plastic locking tab from the threaded end of the bolt to allow access to the nut on the end of said bolt. Tighten as needed. You might want to look and see if there is a plastic hex socket clamped around one of your tripod legs, this is Manfrotto's tool for tightening those nuts. Thanks for that, Dan. I don't have the hex socket, but that isn't a worry, I have a million (or thereabouts) tools that will do the job. Cheers Jon Relax! Take life as it comes, you can't chase the sun, you can't race the wind - 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: My new toy
Hi Jon, On Fri, 27 Apr 2001 04:42:49 +0800, Jon Hope wrote: You might want to look and see if there is a plastic hex socket clamped around one of your tripod legs, this is Manfrotto's tool for tightening those nuts. Thanks for that, Dan. I don't have the hex socket, but that isn't a worry, I have a million (or thereabouts) tools that will do the job. On my monopod, there's a little clip thingy that clips to the monopod leg. One one end it has a tool to remove the plastic plug and the opposite end is a hex socket for tightening the leg clamps. HTH, DougF - 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: My new toy
At 20:54 26/04/01 -0400, you wrote: Hi Doug On my monopod, there's a little clip thingy that clips to the monopod leg. One one end it has a tool to remove the plastic plug and the opposite end is a hex socket for tightening the leg clamps. I found the one on my monopod too. Shame it snapped when I tried it on one of the nuts. shrug They just don't make plastic tools like they used to. :-) I found a 5/16 socket does the trick. Hmmm, an 8 mm socket would work just as well. Cheers Jon Who are they that you should believe anything that they say? - 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 .
