Re: New toy, lens adapter question

[Larry Colen]

John Francis wrote on 6/3/19 9:51 AM:

On Sat, Jun 01, 2019 at 10:49:24PM -0700, Larry Colen wrote:

I was pretty stoked today to be given a new (to me) toy, an Olympus E-PL1,
with a 17/2.8 and a 14-42. I know that there are a couple people on the list
who also have a foot in the u4/3 world.  Does anyone have recommendations
for lens adapters?  I've got a bunch of K-mount, manual focus Minolta and
some old Nikon glass lying around.


Nice little toy, isn't it?


Picture quality seems to be pretty good:
https://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/albums/72157708902630887

The user interface is atrocious. That is not a condemnation of u4/3 in 
general, but it's an incredible pain to take any manual control of it. 
The form factor, particularly without the evf, is very tough to hole in 
even my dainty little paws.




I bought one for my wife (with the 14-42 and 40-150 lenses) back in 2010,
although I've probably used it myself rather more than she has.

Somewhere around here I've got the adapter I bought to use my Pentax 50mm
with it when I wanted to take some pictures of the miniature figures we use
for tabletop RPGs - if I manage to turn it up I'll let you know.

(I would like to try out the 17/2.8 sometime, too)


Gee, maybe we should get together and play with cameras sometime.






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Re: New toy, lens adapter question

[John Francis]

On Sat, Jun 01, 2019 at 10:49:24PM -0700, Larry Colen wrote:
> I was pretty stoked today to be given a new (to me) toy, an Olympus E-PL1,
> with a 17/2.8 and a 14-42. I know that there are a couple people on the list
> who also have a foot in the u4/3 world.  Does anyone have recommendations
> for lens adapters?  I've got a bunch of K-mount, manual focus Minolta and
> some old Nikon glass lying around.

Nice little toy, isn't it?

I bought one for my wife (with the 14-42 and 40-150 lenses) back in 2010,
although I've probably used it myself rather more than she has.

Somewhere around here I've got the adapter I bought to use my Pentax 50mm
with it when I wanted to take some pictures of the miniature figures we use
for tabletop RPGs - if I manage to turn it up I'll let you know.

(I would like to try out the 17/2.8 sometime, too)

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Re: New toy, lens adapter question

[Steve Cottrell]

On 2/6/19, Steve Cottrell, discombobulated, unleashed:

>I use Kiwifotos adapters - well made and reliable - faultless.

There's a few shots of them on this page:



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Re: New toy, lens adapter question

[Steve Cottrell]

On 1/6/19, Larry Colen, discombobulated, unleashed:

>I was pretty stoked today to be given a new (to me) toy, an Olympus 
>E-PL1, with a 17/2.8 and a 14-42. I know that there are a couple people 
>on the list who also have a foot in the u4/3 world.  Does anyone have 
>recommendations for lens adapters?  I've got a bunch of K-mount, manual 
>focus Minolta and some old Nikon glass lying around.

I use Kiwifotos adapters - well made and reliable - faultless.



Tiny URL for above








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Re: New toy, lens adapter question

[Larry Colen]

Brian W wrote on 6/2/19 12:16 AM:

I bought a few cheap adapters of ebay - K mount, Konica, M42 - they all do the
job well enough but I've never found using adapted lenses much fun. Apart from a
Konica macro lens, I haven't used any other adapted lenses regularly even though
I have lots.


Thanks for the info


Focus peaking helps but does the E-PL1 have that?


No it doesn't.

Thanks for the info.  So, maybe I'll drop $20 on an adapter, but it 
seems a lot less urgent.



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Re: New toy, lens adapter question

[Brian W]

I bought a few cheap adapters of ebay - K mount, Konica, M42 - they all do the
job well enough but I've never found using adapted lenses much fun. Apart from a
Konica macro lens, I haven't used any other adapted lenses regularly even though
I have lots.

Focus peaking helps but does the E-PL1 have that?


Cheers

Brian

> On 02 June 2019 at 15:49 Larry Colen  wrote:
> 
> 
> I was pretty stoked today to be given a new (to me) toy, an Olympus 
> E-PL1, with a 17/2.8 and a 14-42. I know that there are a couple people 
> on the list who also have a foot in the u4/3 world.  Does anyone have 
> recommendations for lens adapters?  I've got a bunch of K-mount, manual 
> focus Minolta and some old Nikon glass lying around.
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Re: New toy

[Mark C]

I have a well worn 6x7 that I still dust off now and then. The 67 was 
very similar to the 6x7and incorporated several updates made to the 6x7 
over the years - sorta like 6x7 SP1. The 67II was more or less a new 
camera, though it used the same lens mount. The manuals for the 6x7 and 
descendants are available at pentax67.net - there are instructions on 
how to cock the shutter without film. It does need a battery to fire, IIRC.


Have fun!


l...@red4est.com wrote:

  I was just given a 67 body. Serial number
4127460

Does anybody have a lens I could borrow to try it out?  The shutter doesn't 
seem to go, but that could be from no film, no lens, no battery




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Re: New toy

[Daniel J. Matyola]

That is indeed a fine camera.

I had a 6X7, which was an earlier and more basic version on the 67.  It was
an amazing machine, and the lenses were huge chunks of glass.  I sold the
camera and the lenses years ago, after I went digital.  I still miss it at
times.


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On Tue, Oct 24, 2017 at 10:18 PM,  wrote:

> It says 67 on the front, so I'm guessing that's what it is.
>
> On October 24, 2017 6:56:28 PM PDT, Paul Stenquist 
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> >The shutter won't function without film. There's a lever of some sort
> >in there that is moved when film is loaded. You can manually depress it
> >to get the shutter to fire. Plenty of documentation for this on the
> >web. Unfortunately I sold all my 6x7 lenses long ago. If it's truly a
> >67 rather than a 6x7, it's a premium piece.
> >
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> >>
> >> I was just given a 67 body. Serial number
> >> 4127460
> >>
> >> Does anybody have a lens I could borrow to try it out?  The shutter
> >doesn't seem to go, but that could be from no film, no lens, no
> >battery
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Re: New toy

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Excellent. A nice piece.

Paul via phone

> On Oct 24, 2017, at 10:18 PM, l...@red4est.com wrote:
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> It says 67 on the front, so I'm guessing that's what it is.
> 
>> On October 24, 2017 6:56:28 PM PDT, Paul Stenquist  
>> wrote:
>> The shutter won't function without film. There's a lever of some sort
>> in there that is moved when film is loaded. You can manually depress it
>> to get the shutter to fire. Plenty of documentation for this on the
>> web. Unfortunately I sold all my 6x7 lenses long ago. If it's truly a
>> 67 rather than a 6x7, it's a premium piece.
>> 
>> Paul via phone
>> 
>>> On Oct 24, 2017, at 9:33 PM, l...@red4est.com wrote:
>>> 
>>> I was just given a 67 body. Serial number
>>> 4127460
>>> 
>>> Does anybody have a lens I could borrow to try it out?  The shutter
>> doesn't seem to go, but that could be from no film, no lens, no
>> battery
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Re: New toy

[lrc]

It says 67 on the front, so I'm guessing that's what it is.

On October 24, 2017 6:56:28 PM PDT, Paul Stenquist  wrote:
>The shutter won't function without film. There's a lever of some sort
>in there that is moved when film is loaded. You can manually depress it
>to get the shutter to fire. Plenty of documentation for this on the
>web. Unfortunately I sold all my 6x7 lenses long ago. If it's truly a
>67 rather than a 6x7, it's a premium piece.
>
>Paul via phone
>
>> On Oct 24, 2017, at 9:33 PM, l...@red4est.com wrote:
>> 
>> I was just given a 67 body. Serial number
>> 4127460
>> 
>> Does anybody have a lens I could borrow to try it out?  The shutter
>doesn't seem to go, but that could be from no film, no lens, no
>battery
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Re: New toy

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The shutter won't function without film. There's a lever of some sort in there 
that is moved when film is loaded. You can manually depress it to get the 
shutter to fire. Plenty of documentation for this on the web. Unfortunately I 
sold all my 6x7 lenses long ago. If it's truly a 67 rather than a 6x7, it's a 
premium piece.

Paul via phone

> On Oct 24, 2017, at 9:33 PM, l...@red4est.com wrote:
> 
> I was just given a 67 body. Serial number
> 4127460
> 
> Does anybody have a lens I could borrow to try it out?  The shutter doesn't 
> seem to go, but that could be from no film, no lens, no battery
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Re: New toy, graduated filter

[Larry Colen]

On Sun, Jan 05, 2014 at 04:51:28PM -0500, Bruce Walker wrote:
> Martin Evening's books for Ps and Lr are exemplary. The companion
> workbooks with Jeff Schewe add even more value.

Silly me, I already have Evening's book on LR4.  Like I said, I
really need to sometime invest the time in actually learning how
to use these tools.

> 
> 
> On Sun, Jan 5, 2014 at 4:43 PM, Rick Womer  wrote:
> > Me, too.  I've used Martin Evening's books for each version of LR.
> >
> > Rick
> >
> > On Jan 5, 2014, at 16:20 , Larry Colen wrote:
> >
> >> On Sun, Jan 05, 2014 at 10:57:13PM +0200, Attila Boros wrote:
> >>> That is a big improvement. For pointers, look at this video:
> >>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tEnQI9qYEE
> >>
> >> Thanks.
> >>
> >> I do so hate instructional videos though. You'd think that expository
> >> writing was a lost art.
> >>
> >>
> >>>
> >>> On Sun, Jan 5, 2014 at 10:37 PM, Larry Colen  wrote:
>  I really need to spend some time and actually learn how to use lightroom.
> 
>  I had not been entirely pleased with this photo, though it did hint at
>  what I was trying to achieve:
>  http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/11769829993/in/set-72157639424720424
> 
>  It turns out that the graduated filter does a lot of what I want.  Here
>  is the photo after ausing it:
>  http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/11783610884/in/set-72157639424720424
> 
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Re: New toy, graduated filter

[Larry Colen]

But it's a new toy, I want to over do it!
I'll dial it back down in a few minutes, thanks all for the feedback.

Paul Sorenson  wrote:
>Agreed.  The second is better than the first but on my calibrated 
>monitor, I'd like to see the foreground darker, too.
>
>-p
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>On 1/5/2014 3:13 PM, Miserere wrote:
>> Larry Colen  wrote:
>>> I really need to spend some time and actually learn how to use
>>> lightroom.
>>>
>>> I had not been entirely pleased with this photo, though it did hint
>at
>>> what I was trying to achieve:
>>>
>http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/11769829993/in/set-72157639424720424
>>>
>>> It turns out that the graduated filter does a lot of what I want. 
>Here
>>>
>>> is the photo after ausing it:
>>>
>http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/11783610884/in/set-72157639424720424
>>>
>>> Comments, pointers etc. appreciated.
>>
>>
>> Oh yes, the graduated filter in ACR. I never leave home without it.
>>
>> 2nd version is very nice though on my phone it looks like I would've
>left the foreground a little darker. Personal taste and all that.
>>
>> Cheers,
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Re: New toy, graduated filter

[Paul Sorenson]

Agreed.  The second is better than the first but on my calibrated 
monitor, I'd like to see the foreground darker, too.


-p

On 1/5/2014 3:13 PM, Miserere wrote:

Larry Colen  wrote:

I really need to spend some time and actually learn how to use
lightroom.

I had not been entirely pleased with this photo, though it did hint at
what I was trying to achieve:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/11769829993/in/set-72157639424720424

It turns out that the graduated filter does a lot of what I want.  Here

is the photo after ausing it:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/11783610884/in/set-72157639424720424

Comments, pointers etc. appreciated.



Oh yes, the graduated filter in ACR. I never leave home without it.

2nd version is very nice though on my phone it looks like I would've left the 
foreground a little darker. Personal taste and all that.

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Re: New toy, graduated filter

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Martin Evening's books for Ps and Lr are exemplary. The companion
workbooks with Jeff Schewe add even more value.


On Sun, Jan 5, 2014 at 4:43 PM, Rick Womer  wrote:
> Me, too.  I've used Martin Evening's books for each version of LR.
>
> Rick
>
> On Jan 5, 2014, at 16:20 , Larry Colen wrote:
>
>> On Sun, Jan 05, 2014 at 10:57:13PM +0200, Attila Boros wrote:
>>> That is a big improvement. For pointers, look at this video:
>>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tEnQI9qYEE
>>
>> Thanks.
>>
>> I do so hate instructional videos though. You'd think that expository
>> writing was a lost art.
>>
>>
>>>
>>> On Sun, Jan 5, 2014 at 10:37 PM, Larry Colen  wrote:
 I really need to spend some time and actually learn how to use lightroom.

 I had not been entirely pleased with this photo, though it did hint at
 what I was trying to achieve:
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/11769829993/in/set-72157639424720424

 It turns out that the graduated filter does a lot of what I want.  Here
 is the photo after ausing it:
 http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/11783610884/in/set-72157639424720424

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Re: New toy, graduated filter

[Rick Womer]

Me, too.  I've used Martin Evening's books for each version of LR.

Rick

On Jan 5, 2014, at 16:20 , Larry Colen wrote:

> On Sun, Jan 05, 2014 at 10:57:13PM +0200, Attila Boros wrote:
>> That is a big improvement. For pointers, look at this video:
>> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tEnQI9qYEE
> 
> Thanks.  
> 
> I do so hate instructional videos though. You'd think that expository
> writing was a lost art.
> 
> 
>> 
>> On Sun, Jan 5, 2014 at 10:37 PM, Larry Colen  wrote:
>>> I really need to spend some time and actually learn how to use lightroom.
>>> 
>>> I had not been entirely pleased with this photo, though it did hint at
>>> what I was trying to achieve:
>>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/11769829993/in/set-72157639424720424
>>> 
>>> It turns out that the graduated filter does a lot of what I want.  Here
>>> is the photo after ausing it:
>>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/11783610884/in/set-72157639424720424
>>> 
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Re: New toy, graduated filter

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On Sun, Jan 05, 2014 at 04:25:54PM -0500, Bruce Walker wrote:
> Yup! Grad filter is kick-ass. Your alteration is good.
> 
> For even more fun try two grad filters: one from the horizon up and
> the other from the horizon down. In the upward one add a blue tinted
> filter to deepen the sky. Lower one will have +exposure in this case
> to brighten the foreground.

Thanks for the suggestions.

> 
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> > I really need to spend some time and actually learn how to use lightroom.
> >
> > I had not been entirely pleased with this photo, though it did hint at
> > what I was trying to achieve:
> > http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/11769829993/in/set-72157639424720424
> >
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> > is the photo after ausing it:
> > http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/11783610884/in/set-72157639424720424
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Re: New toy, graduated filter

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Yup! Grad filter is kick-ass. Your alteration is good.

For even more fun try two grad filters: one from the horizon up and
the other from the horizon down. In the upward one add a blue tinted
filter to deepen the sky. Lower one will have +exposure in this case
to brighten the foreground.

On Sun, Jan 5, 2014 at 3:37 PM, Larry Colen  wrote:
> I really need to spend some time and actually learn how to use lightroom.
>
> I had not been entirely pleased with this photo, though it did hint at
> what I was trying to achieve:
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/11769829993/in/set-72157639424720424
>
> It turns out that the graduated filter does a lot of what I want.  Here
> is the photo after ausing it:
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/11783610884/in/set-72157639424720424
>
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Re: New toy, graduated filter

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On Sun, Jan 05, 2014 at 10:57:13PM +0200, Attila Boros wrote:
> That is a big improvement. For pointers, look at this video:
> http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tEnQI9qYEE

Thanks.  

I do so hate instructional videos though. You'd think that expository
writing was a lost art.


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> >
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> > what I was trying to achieve:
> > http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/11769829993/in/set-72157639424720424
> >
> > It turns out that the graduated filter does a lot of what I want.  Here
> > is the photo after ausing it:
> > http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/11783610884/in/set-72157639424720424
> >
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Re: New toy, graduated filter

[Miserere]

Larry Colen  wrote:
>I really need to spend some time and actually learn how to use
>lightroom.
>
>I had not been entirely pleased with this photo, though it did hint at 
>what I was trying to achieve:
>http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/11769829993/in/set-72157639424720424
>
>It turns out that the graduated filter does a lot of what I want.  Here
>
>is the photo after ausing it:
>http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/11783610884/in/set-72157639424720424
>
>Comments, pointers etc. appreciated.


Oh yes, the graduated filter in ACR. I never leave home without it. 

2nd version is very nice though on my phone it looks like I would've left the 
foreground a little darker. Personal taste and all that. 

Cheers,


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Re: New toy, graduated filter

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And for LR / ACR in general get a copy of The Digital Negative by Jeff Schewe.

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Re: New toy, graduated filter

[Attila Boros]

That is a big improvement. For pointers, look at this video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=8tEnQI9qYEE

On Sun, Jan 5, 2014 at 10:37 PM, Larry Colen  wrote:
> I really need to spend some time and actually learn how to use lightroom.
>
> I had not been entirely pleased with this photo, though it did hint at
> what I was trying to achieve:
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/11769829993/in/set-72157639424720424
>
> It turns out that the graduated filter does a lot of what I want.  Here
> is the photo after ausing it:
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/ellarsee/11783610884/in/set-72157639424720424
>
> Comments, pointers etc. appreciated.
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Re: new toy - Saturday, Sears Point

[Larry Colen]

Things just happened to align, I will be driving the new toy at Sears Point
(Sonoma/Valejo/Novato) this weekend.  If anyone wants to use that as an 
excuse to play with a telephoto lens, it would be nice to get some photos
of the new car.  I should also be able to take folks for rides in a few
sessions in exchange.

For that matter, if you want to photo, and don't have long glass, I 
can loan you my bigma.

If I were this excited about a woman, I wouldn't be able to sleep on my belly.

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Re: New toy + me =:) (for now)

[Don Guthrie]

Christine, I like this one for my smaller cameras up to the K-1. It is 
3 way convertible between wrist strap and over the shoulder / over the 
neck all at the push of a button. $40


http://photojojo.com/store/awesomeness/three-way-camera-strap/



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Re: New toy + me =:)  (for now)
Anyone out there use a wrist strap that they like?  Something not
quite-so heavy-duty?  I think I might prefer to neck strap for this
camera...




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Re: New toy + me = :) (for now)

[Bob Sullivan]

> It's all about the accessories, no?
Sounds like a true Fashionista.
Regards,  Bob S.

On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 9:06 AM, Christine Nielsen  wrote:
> Bob & Aahz,
>
> Thanks for the suggestions on the wrist strap... I think we have the
> range covered with just those 2 options!  :)
> I saw someone on the internet was offering custom-made leather half
> cases for the k-01, too... price available on request.  It's all about
> the accessories, no?
>
> ;)
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Re: New toy + me = :) (for now)

[Christine Nielsen]

Bob & Aahz,

Thanks for the suggestions on the wrist strap... I think we have the
range covered with just those 2 options!  :)
I saw someone on the internet was offering custom-made leather half
cases for the k-01, too... price available on request.  It's all about
the accessories, no?

;)
-c

On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 2:58 AM, Bob W  wrote:

>>
>
> I have one of these for my X100 and M8:
> 
>
> B
>
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Re: New toy + me = :) (for now)

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On Thu, Feb 21, 2013 at 2:49 AM, Bob Sullivan  wrote:
> Christine,
> I got one last week, a white 'storm trooper' model after yellow was
> discontinued.
> Yes, the 40mm lens is like a pig snout - cute looking.
> And I know I've got a wrist strap around here that would work fine.
> The thing is indeed a brick and heavy.
> Plus the noise it makes with SR on and a FA 28-105 mounted is disconcerting.
> Still working with it to decide what I think.
> Still haven't figured out how to activate Hi speed picture shooting vs Lo.

I read somewhere yesterday that HI speed could only be accessed when
shooting jpgs.  If you shoot RAW or RAW+, that option is grayed out.
Right now, I have mine set to jpg only & can get it into HI.

My husband called it a brick, too...it is dense.  But it felt pretty
light to me compared to the k-5 + 50-135 combo I use frequently.  I
don't see myself using big lenses like that on the k-01 too often,
but... never say never.

Looking forward to hearing your impressions...

:)
-c

> Regards,  Bob S.
>
> On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 5:12 PM, Christine Nielsen  wrote:
>> Well, the K-01 arrived today... a welcome diversion to the midweek
>> school vacation scene around here. :)  It fits in my hand well, the
>> 40mm lens is adorable, if a little pig-snouty in appearance.  The lcd
>> screen is clear & bright, controls easy to fiddle.  I think it will
>> take my 21mm lens well, too.  I'm looking forward to having fun with
>> it, I think I'll leave it set to capture jpgs, even!  (gasp)  For no
>> good reason,  I'll include this peso, a selfie, taken in the
>> reflection of my monitor... (I was impressed/kind of alarmed by just
>> how reflective that guy is when black...)
>>
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/23028562@N04/8493744856/in/photostream/lightbox/
>>
>> Anyone out there use a wrist strap that they like?  Something not
>> quite-so heavy-duty?  I think I might prefer to neck strap for this
>> camera...
>>
>> :)
>> -c
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RE: New toy + me = :) (for now)

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> From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Christine
> Nielsen
I'll include this peso, a selfie, taken in the reflection
> of my monitor... (I was impressed/kind of alarmed by just how
> reflective that guy is when black...)
> 
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/23028562@N04/8493744856/in/photostream/lig
> htbox/
> 

nice shot

> Anyone out there use a wrist strap that they like?  Something not
> quite-so heavy-duty?  I think I might prefer to neck strap for this
> camera...
> 

I have one of these for my X100 and M8:


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Re: New toy + me = :) (for now)

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Christine,
I got one last week, a white 'storm trooper' model after yellow was
discontinued.
Yes, the 40mm lens is like a pig snout - cute looking.
And I know I've got a wrist strap around here that would work fine.
The thing is indeed a brick and heavy.
Plus the noise it makes with SR on and a FA 28-105 mounted is disconcerting.
Still working with it to decide what I think.
Still haven't figured out how to activate Hi speed picture shooting vs Lo.
Regards,  Bob S.

On Wed, Feb 20, 2013 at 5:12 PM, Christine Nielsen  wrote:
> Well, the K-01 arrived today... a welcome diversion to the midweek
> school vacation scene around here. :)  It fits in my hand well, the
> 40mm lens is adorable, if a little pig-snouty in appearance.  The lcd
> screen is clear & bright, controls easy to fiddle.  I think it will
> take my 21mm lens well, too.  I'm looking forward to having fun with
> it, I think I'll leave it set to capture jpgs, even!  (gasp)  For no
> good reason,  I'll include this peso, a selfie, taken in the
> reflection of my monitor... (I was impressed/kind of alarmed by just
> how reflective that guy is when black...)
>
> http://www.flickr.com/photos/23028562@N04/8493744856/in/photostream/lightbox/
>
> Anyone out there use a wrist strap that they like?  Something not
> quite-so heavy-duty?  I think I might prefer to neck strap for this
> camera...
>
> :)
> -c
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Re: New toy + me = :) (for now)

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On Wed, Feb 20, 2013, Christine Nielsen wrote:
>
> Anyone out there use a wrist strap that they like?  Something not
> quite-so heavy-duty?  I think I might prefer to neck strap for this
> camera...

I've been using this on my P7100 for several months:

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Re: New toy from Apple...

[Godfrey DiGiorgi]

On Oct 20, 2005, at 3:30 PM, E.R.N. Reed wrote:

His report: "$30,000 worth of hardware and software has   
replaced  $200,000 worth of hardware and software, and I'm  
getting  twice as  much work done per day. I call that a big  
success."
Hope you got him to treat you to dinner, since he'd left himself   
wide open with that remark ...

Wide open to what? I haven't a clue what you're referring to.


Wide open to treating you to dinner, since he just saved a bundle  
of money ...
(I don't have any siblings, but was under the impression that they  
sometimes dined together.)


Um, I had nothing to do with my brother's friend discovering FCP and  
saving a lot of money. I've never even met the fellow. My brother was  
telling me about his friend's experience and quoted him.


I do dine with my siblings very occasionally ... They live in NY and  
Florida,  I live in California, so we don't get the chance very  
often. I'll be there for Thanksgiving holidays so the occasion is due  
to present itself in a month... ;-)


Godfrey

Re: New toy from Apple...

[E.R.N. Reed]

Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:



On Oct 20, 2005, at 11:06 AM, E.R.N. Reed wrote:

His report: "$30,000 worth of hardware and software has  replaced  
$200,000 worth of hardware and software, and I'm getting  twice as  
much work done per day. I call that a big success."



Hope you got him to treat you to dinner, since he'd left himself  
wide open with that remark ...



Wide open to what? I haven't a clue what you're referring to. 



Wide open to treating you to dinner, since he just saved a bundle of 
money ...
(I don't have any siblings, but was under the impression that they 
sometimes dined together.)

Re: New toy from Apple...

[Godfrey DiGiorgi]

On Oct 20, 2005, at 11:06 AM, E.R.N. Reed wrote:

His report: "$30,000 worth of hardware and software has  replaced  
$200,000 worth of hardware and software, and I'm getting  twice as  
much work done per day. I call that a big success."


Hope you got him to treat you to dinner, since he'd left himself  
wide open with that remark ...


Wide open to what? I haven't a clue what you're referring to.

Godfrey

Re: New toy from Apple...

[Godfrey DiGiorgi]

On Oct 20, 2005, at 10:50 AM, Frantisek wrote:


GD> his friends had been doing video production work with Avid systems
GD> for quite a while, very profitably. When Final Cut Pro came  
out, he

GD> tried it. Four months later he sold off $200,000 worth of Avid
GD> software and hardware systems for a couple of G5-DP systems and  
Final
GD> Cut Studio. His report: "$30,000 worth of hardware and software  
has

GD> replaced $200,000 worth of hardware and software, and I'm getting
GD> twice as much work done per day. I call that a big success."

Did he try Edius? ...


I certainly don't know. I don't know the fellow, just got this  
information from my brother. Nor do I have any experience whatsoever  
with Avid or FCP ... video editing is something I have never done at  
all.



For me, the Aperture incorporates good ideas, some of them found
already in other software, into a very efficient interface and
workflow. But I will have to play with it to either praise it or damn
it - some of the smallest interface things that aren't visible in the
preview videos might be great or might be terrible. And even Apple has
made some horrible interfaces over the time. But I look to it with
hope, it seems a very nicely thought about workflow solution.


There have been (and are) some clunkers for sure. Personally, I hate  
iPhoto's single window design, hardly ever even start it up and then  
only when I just want a batch of cheap 4x6 inch prints. iMovie isn't  
much better, but then the amount of use I've given iMovie and iDVD is  
too little to comment with any credibility.


Godfrey

Re: New toy from Apple...

[E.R.N. Reed]

Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:


(among other things)
my brother  is a music producer/sound engineer working on anime 
projects. One of  his friends had been doing video production work 
with Avid systems  for quite a while, very profitably. When Final Cut 
Pro came out, he  tried it. Four months later he sold off $200,000 
worth of Avid  software and hardware systems for a couple of G5-DP 
systems and Final  Cut Studio. His report: "$30,000 worth of hardware 
and software has  replaced $200,000 worth of hardware and software, 
and I'm getting  twice as much work done per day. I call that a big 
success." 


Hope you got him to treat you to dinner, since he'd left himself wide 
open with that remark ...
I think we do live in very exciting times, considering what technology 
gifts are available to us. Even those of us whose only apple purchases 
are cheap and edible.


ERN

Re: New toy from Apple...

[Frantisek]

GD> his friends had been doing video production work with Avid systems
GD> for quite a while, very profitably. When Final Cut Pro came out, he  
GD> tried it. Four months later he sold off $200,000 worth of Avid  
GD> software and hardware systems for a couple of G5-DP systems and Final
GD> Cut Studio. His report: "$30,000 worth of hardware and software has  
GD> replaced $200,000 worth of hardware and software, and I'm getting  
GD> twice as much work done per day. I call that a big success."

Did he try Edius? It's another alternative to Avid which I feel is
even better for video work than Final Cut Pro. I have even seen it in
German TV, and it's hard to get these who "cut" their teeth on Avid to
migrate. But a from several people I heard the same, either FCP or
Edius over Avid more and more. When you have to do only 20% of the
keystrokes you would do in Avid, for a full hour-long documentary, you
surely want to migrate :) just for the sake of your fingers...

For me, the Aperture incorporates good ideas, some of them found
already in other software, into a very efficient interface and
workflow. But I will have to play with it to either praise it or damn
it - some of the smallest interface things that aren't visible in the
preview videos might be great or might be terrible. And even Apple has
made some horrible interfaces over the time. But I look to it with
hope, it seems a very nicely thought about workflow solution.

Good light!
   fra

Re: New toy from Apple...

[Godfrey DiGiorgi]

On Oct 20, 2005, at 6:43 AM, Mark Roberts wrote:


I suspect you'll be seeing it bundled "free" with some of their
hardware in the near future.


I doubt it, unless you're talking about high-end VAR configurations  
of Apple hardware. Apple does not bundle any of their "pro" apps for  
free ... They haven't as yet with any existing products. I can't  
imagine any reason for them to start doing that with this.


That makes sense. This just isn't a $500 product. They're probably  
just

introducing it with an unrealistically high "manufacturer's suggested
retail price" to try to boost its perceived value.


Nonsense. It is a high-end photographic tool targeted to professional  
production work; $500 is not out of line when you look at the retail  
price of PS CS2 or Capture One Pro, its competitors. I'm sure it will  
be pretty darn good ... I personally know several of the folks who  
were working on it and they're pretty damn sharp both as engineers  
and photographers. The only negative I see, really, is that they  
haven't considered any value to developing for Pentax specific  
format. That's a bit of a pain, but then they do support .DNG which  
is what I've converted all my Pentax PEF files to already.


(Makes me want Pentax to just go with DNG as the native format in- 
camera, really. DNG just makes more sense and is pretty similar to  
what they're doing already.)


I suspect that an "Express" version will be available at some point  
in the foreseeable future. And, if history is any guide, you'll find  
discounting on the order of 8-15% to both products from the MSRP from  
the third party distribution channel. Vendors that I've spoken with  
have no trouble selling other Apple pro apps at these prices.


Users who've bought into them have been very happy too ... my brother  
is a music producer/sound engineer working on anime projects. One of  
his friends had been doing video production work with Avid systems  
for quite a while, very profitably. When Final Cut Pro came out, he  
tried it. Four months later he sold off $200,000 worth of Avid  
software and hardware systems for a couple of G5-DP systems and Final  
Cut Studio. His report: "$30,000 worth of hardware and software has  
replaced $200,000 worth of hardware and software, and I'm getting  
twice as much work done per day. I call that a big success."


The report from professionals who make a living from using equipment  
and software at this level are what matters for products like this.  
My needs are much much smaller at this time so I can't really judge  
it yet.


Godfrey

Re: New toy from Apple...

[Frantisek]

Thursday, October 20, 2005, 3:43:20 PM, Mark wrote:
MR> Bob Shell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>>On Thursday, October 20, 2005, at 07:58  AM, Sylwester Pietrzyk wrote:
>>
>>> And the price - 499$ - I'd better add 100$ and buy much more versatile
>>> Photoshop CS2 with very nice ACR 3.x RAW plug-in ;-)
>>
MR> That makes sense. This just isn't a $500 product. They're probably just
MR> introducing it with an unrealistically high "manufacturer's suggested
MR> retail price" to try to boost its perceived value.

Well 500$ is bit much, but compared to PS CS2, it has many more
features for the entire photographer's workflow, in my opinion. Of
course, this is just speculation from few trailers and feature lists,
so more will have to wait until demo versions. Sometimes, PS CS2 has
just way too much options to cater for everybody, from photographers
to graphic and web designers to retouchers to ...

Good light!
   fra

Re: New toy from Apple...

[Mark Roberts]

Bob Shell <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>On Thursday, October 20, 2005, at 07:58  AM, Sylwester Pietrzyk wrote:
>
>> And the price - 499$ - I'd better add 100$ and buy much more versatile
>> Photoshop CS2 with very nice ACR 3.x RAW plug-in ;-)
>
>I suspect you'll be seeing it bundled "free" with some of their 
>hardware in the near future.

That makes sense. This just isn't a $500 product. They're probably just
introducing it with an unrealistically high "manufacturer's suggested
retail price" to try to boost its perceived value.
 
 
-- 
Mark Roberts
Photography and writing
www.robertstech.com

Re: New toy from Apple...

[Sylwester Pietrzyk]

Bob Shell wrote on 20.10.05 14:09:

> I suspect you'll be seeing it bundled "free" with some of their
> hardware in the near future.
Maybe, but rather as "lite" version. Final Cut Pro is rather not bundled
"free" with anything "normal" from Apple?

-- 
Balance is the ultimate good...

Best Regards
Sylwek

Re: New toy from Apple...

[Bob Shell]

On Thursday, October 20, 2005, at 07:58  AM, Sylwester Pietrzyk wrote:


And the price - 499$ - I'd better add 100$ and buy much more versatile
Photoshop CS2 with very nice ACR 3.x RAW plug-in ;-)


I suspect you'll be seeing it bundled "free" with some of their 
hardware in the near future.


Bob

Re: New toy from Apple...

[Sylwester Pietrzyk]

Frantisek wrote on 20.10.05 12:17:

> could be very interesting. However, the hardware requirements are
> pretty steep. Especially no support for anything older than fastest G4
> powerbooks.
They've messed up something in the requirements. For notebooks it is G4/1.25
GHz, for desktops it is G5/1.8 GHz and the latter is about 50% faster than
former (not only CPU but HDDs in desktops are much faster too)... Kind of
stupidity or they want to sell more computers from their current offer ;-)
And the price - 499$ - I'd better add 100$ and buy much more versatile
Photoshop CS2 with very nice ACR 3.x RAW plug-in ;-)

-- 
Balance is the ultimate good...

Best Regards
Sylwek

Re: New toy from Apple...

[Frantisek]

Thursday, October 20, 2005, 11:53:28 AM, Steve wrote:
SJ> David Mann wrote:
>> For editing and retouching Photoshop is still king of the castle.   From 
>> a workflow and organising perspective, Aperture is filling a  gaping 
>> hole in the market (IMO).

SJ> Interesting - I looked at the quick tour of Aperture they offer you and
SJ> thought, "That does exactly the same things as Bibble".

I think if it works as well as the movies show (but probably on a fast
machine only), it could be a real photoshop killer for many
photographers. It has the features photographers need, excellently
thought out version system, virtual lighttable, and fast comparing of
photographs, excellent backup system (to several drives at once),
excellent hierarchical keywording/captioning/categories IPTC system. And
all put together in just a way a lot of us wished for a long time.

could be very interesting. However, the hardware requirements are
pretty steep. Especially no support for anything older than fastest G4
powerbooks.

Good light!
   fra

Re: New toy from Apple...

[Steve Jolly]

David Mann wrote:
For editing and retouching Photoshop is still king of the castle.   From 
a workflow and organising perspective, Aperture is filling a  gaping 
hole in the market (IMO).


Interesting - I looked at the quick tour of Aperture they offer you and 
thought, "That does exactly the same things as Bibble".


S

Re: New toy from Apple...

[Mark Roberts]

Tim Sherburne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

>Apple announced "Aperture" today, a professional-grade image editing app
>that places RAW files at the center of the workflow.
>
>
>
>Once again, however, it seems that Pentax must've really pissed off Apple at
>some point: No support for PEF files in sight. Seems like they're supporting
>everything else, though.

It may be that PEF files are supported but they've just missed putting
them on the list. That's what happened with one of Adobe's Camera RAW
updates (after the ist-DS, I believe).
 
 
-- 
Mark Roberts
Photography and writing
www.robertstech.com

Re: New toy from Apple...

[keith_w]

David Mann wrote:

On Oct 20, 2005, at 10:03 AM, Tim Sherburne wrote:

Once again, however, it seems that Pentax must've really pissed off  
Apple at
some point: No support for PEF files in sight. Seems like they're  
supporting

everything else, though.




Aperture is a tool for _professional_ photographers ;)




It'll be interesting to see how the pundits stack Aperture up against
Photoshop CS.



They're different tools.  Aperture is built specifically as a  workflow 
tool for professional photographers.  Think of it as  Aperture being to 
iPhoto what Final Cut Pro is to iMovie.  I don't  think Adobe needs to 
panic just yet.


No, not at $500 per...

keith


Cheers,

- Dave (new PowerMacs and Powerbooks, drool)

Re: New toy from Apple...

[David Mann]

On Oct 20, 2005, at 11:20 AM, Cotty wrote:


Photoshop just gets on and does the business.


My impression of Photoshop is that it's trying to be all things to  
all people.  It's highly versatile but it's also big and complicated.


For editing and retouching Photoshop is still king of the castle.   
From a workflow and organising perspective, Aperture is filling a  
gaping hole in the market (IMO).



From what I can see of
Apple's Aperture, it will sell to people who don't make a living from
selling pictures.


My initial thought was that it would have very little usefulness  
outside of the professional world, but now I'm not so sure.  You may  
be right here, but it is a bit expensive.


Apple could make a real killing if they release an "Aperture  
Express" (cf Final Cut Express, Logic Express) for people who want  
something better than iPhoto but not as expensive as Aperture.


Cheers,

- Dave

Re: New toy from Apple...

[Godfrey DiGiorgi]

I noticed that too. Of course, it means that you need both Photoshop  
CS2 AND Aperture.


I see little reason as yet to even consider another editing/workflow  
tool. As you say, it will be interesting to see what develops.


Godfrey


On Oct 19, 2005, at 4:04 PM, Marco Alpert wrote:

I do note that it accepts DNG, so we're not completely out in the  
cold. A very brief look at the web page indicates that it doesn't  
have nearly the variety or depth or tools that Photoshop has, but  
does have some interesting workflow ideas. It is, of course, a 1.0  
release. Look at where Final Cut Pro started and where it is these  
days. This should be interesting to watch.


   - Marco

On Oct 19, 2005, at 2:03 PM, Tim Sherburne wrote:




Apple announced "Aperture" today, a professional-grade image  
editing app

that places RAW files at the center of the workflow.



Once again, however, it seems that Pentax must've really pissed  
off Apple at
some point: No support for PEF files in sight. Seems like they're  
supporting

everything else, though.

It'll be interesting to see how the pundits stack Aperture up against
Photoshop CS.

Tim

Re: New toy from Apple...

[Marco Alpert]

I do note that it accepts DNG, so we're not completely out in the cold. 
A very brief look at the web page indicates that it doesn't have nearly 
the variety or depth or tools that Photoshop has, but does have some 
interesting workflow ideas. It is, of course, a 1.0 release. Look at 
where Final Cut Pro started and where it is these days. This should be 
interesting to watch.


   - Marco

On Oct 19, 2005, at 2:03 PM, Tim Sherburne wrote:



Apple announced "Aperture" today, a professional-grade image editing 
app

that places RAW files at the center of the workflow.



Once again, however, it seems that Pentax must've really pissed off 
Apple at
some point: No support for PEF files in sight. Seems like they're 
supporting

everything else, though.

It'll be interesting to see how the pundits stack Aperture up against
Photoshop CS.

Tim

Re: New toy from Apple...

[Cotty]

On 20/10/05, David Mann, discombobulated, unleashed:

>Aperture is a tool for _professional_ photographers ;)
>
>> It'll be interesting to see how the pundits stack Aperture up against
>> Photoshop CS.
>
>They're different tools.  Aperture is built specifically as a  
>workflow tool for professional photographers.  Think of it as  
>Aperture being to iPhoto what Final Cut Pro is to iMovie.  I don't  
>think Adobe needs to panic just yet.

Anything that purports to be designed for professionals is pandering to
those who would like to be, but aren't.

Photoshop just gets on and does the business. From what I can see of
Apple's Aperture, it will sell to people who don't make a living from
selling pictures.




Cheers,
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Re: New toy from Apple...

[David Mann]

On Oct 20, 2005, at 10:03 AM, Tim Sherburne wrote:

Once again, however, it seems that Pentax must've really pissed off  
Apple at
some point: No support for PEF files in sight. Seems like they're  
supporting

everything else, though.


Aperture is a tool for _professional_ photographers ;)


It'll be interesting to see how the pundits stack Aperture up against
Photoshop CS.


They're different tools.  Aperture is built specifically as a  
workflow tool for professional photographers.  Think of it as  
Aperture being to iPhoto what Final Cut Pro is to iMovie.  I don't  
think Adobe needs to panic just yet.


Cheers,

- Dave (new PowerMacs and Powerbooks, drool)

Re: New toy from Apple...

[E.R.N. Reed]

Tim Sherburne wrote:


Apple announced "Aperture" today, a professional-grade image editing app
that places RAW files at the center of the workflow.



Once again, however, it seems that Pentax must've really pissed off Apple at
some point: No support for PEF files in sight. Seems like they're supporting
everything else, though.
 


So, still no good reason for me to switch to Apple, then.
(My wallet is thankful.)


It'll be interesting to see how the pundits stack Aperture up against
Photoshop CS.



S'pose the usual pundits won't notice the Pentax omission.

Re: new toy on order

[Godfrey DiGiorgi]

Current firmware is v1.0.2. That's the only Pentax software I use ...  
Photoshop CS and the Camera Raw v2.4 plug-in do a good job on RAW  
conversion.


Godfrey

On Jun 25, 2005, at 6:31 PM, Butch Black wrote:


Hi guys;

I finally did it. I ordered my ist-Ds yesterday. I should have it  
on Wednesday. Do I need to update software? Any other suggestions  
and helpful hints will be appreciated.


Butch

Re: New toy from the dark side.

[Bill Owens]

I haven't been to the new Charlotte Camera location yet.  I've pretty much 
become a regular at Bigg's Camera.


Bill

- Original Message - 
From: "Jon M" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

To: 
Sent: Thursday, June 16, 2005 10:07 PM
Subject: Re: New toy from the dark side.



I thought those were pretty cool for a little digital.


OT, but where'd ya go, Charlotte Camera? I haven't
been to their new store. What other good shops (with
lots of used stuff) are here in the central/western
part of the state?

-Jon Myers.

--- Bill Owens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:


I went to Charlotte today to pick up some ink for my
1270 and a 62mm
circular polarizer.  Gadget junkee that I am, I
couldn't resist picking up
an Olympus Stylus Verve 4 megapixel digicam.
Supposedly weather resistant
and a cute little thing.

Bill









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Re: New toy from the dark side.

[Jon M]

I thought those were pretty cool for a little digital.


OT, but where'd ya go, Charlotte Camera? I haven't
been to their new store. What other good shops (with
lots of used stuff) are here in the central/western
part of the state? 

-Jon Myers.

--- Bill Owens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> I went to Charlotte today to pick up some ink for my
> 1270 and a 62mm 
> circular polarizer.  Gadget junkee that I am, I
> couldn't resist picking up 
> an Olympus Stylus Verve 4 megapixel digicam. 
> Supposedly weather resistant 
> and a cute little thing.
> 
> Bill 
> 
> 
> 




 
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RE: New toy: Radio flash trigger

[Markus Maurer]

Hi Jens
thanks for the report, I'm always interested in good light sources ;-)
greetings
Markus

>>
>>I've been playing around with this new toy again.
>>I found it works more reliable if I attatch the transmitter to the camera
>>using BOTH the hot shoe and the sync. cord.
>>If I put a couple of flashes at various positions in my living room, I can
>>just walk around and photograph from any angle - without using a flash on
>>the camera. I'll still get very nice photographs. For this
>>digital (*ist D)
>>is prefered, since I can adjust the exposure (aperture) according to the
>>LCD/histogram. I plan to try this out for occational party
>>photography, when
>>my kids come over for dinner or coffee etc.!
>>
>>Jens Bladt
>>mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
>>http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt

RE: New toy: Radio flash trigger

[Bart Van Hoyweghen]

Hi,

Thanks for posting, I'm very interested in your experiment.

I have some questions:
- Does it fit the Pentax hot shoe? or is it a generic shoe?
- Can the transmitter do TTL?  I guess so because you say you can walk
around and get nice pictures.
- Why does the transmitter work more reliable when using the sync.
cord?  I plan to use it on a ist DS which does not have PC sync.

I only found the following reference on Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=7501143881
I don't find anything about this photoguru123 guy.  Can you post some
references?

Bart

>>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 16/03/2005 19:03 >>>
I've been playing around with this new toy again.
I found it works more reliable if I attatch the transmitter to the
camera
using BOTH the hot shoe and the sync. cord.
If I put a couple of flashes at various positions in my living room, I
can
just walk around and photograph from any angle - without using a flash
on
the camera. I'll still get very nice photographs. For this digital
(*ist D)
is prefered, since I can adjust the exposure (aperture) according to
the
LCD/histogram. I plan to try this out for occational party photography,
when
my kids come over for dinner or coffee etc.!

Jens Bladt
mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt 


-Oprindelig meddelelse-
Fra: Jens Bladt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
Sendt: 15. marts 2005 19:35
Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net 
Emne: New toy: Radio flash trigger


Yesterday I got a 4 channel wireless radio flash trigger off ebay
(photoguru123). Quite cheap Chineese stuff. But very efficient! Now I
can
put a flash (or more flashes) anywhere an make it fire without using
an
on-camera flash! I just stick the transmitter in the hot shoe, and
attach a
reciever (I bought two) to the flash - BANG!!

This device actually presents many new posiblities for using flash
light
from various direction. Lots of fun! Takke a look:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/6606087/ 

I bought it for the studio, because the *ist D won't fire the studio
flash.
I can use one reciever for the "front gruop" (main light, fill-in
lioght
etc.) and the other reciever for the "rear-group" (hair light,
background
light etc.). Flashes with out a reciever will be triggered by a normal
optical cell.

Jens Bladt
mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] 
http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt 

RE: New toy: Radio flash trigger

[Jens Bladt]

I've been playing around with this new toy again.
I found it works more reliable if I attatch the transmitter to the camera
using BOTH the hot shoe and the sync. cord.
If I put a couple of flashes at various positions in my living room, I can
just walk around and photograph from any angle - without using a flash on
the camera. I'll still get very nice photographs. For this digital (*ist D)
is prefered, since I can adjust the exposure (aperture) according to the
LCD/histogram. I plan to try this out for occational party photography, when
my kids come over for dinner or coffee etc.!

Jens Bladt
mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt


-Oprindelig meddelelse-
Fra: Jens Bladt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sendt: 15. marts 2005 19:35
Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Emne: New toy: Radio flash trigger


Yesterday I got a 4 channel wireless radio flash trigger off ebay
(photoguru123). Quite cheap Chineese stuff. But very efficient! Now I can
put a flash (or more flashes) anywhere an make it fire without using an
on-camera flash! I just stick the transmitter in the hot shoe, and attach a
reciever (I bought two) to the flash - BANG!!

This device actually presents many new posiblities for using flash light
from various direction. Lots of fun! Takke a look:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/6606087/

I bought it for the studio, because the *ist D won't fire the studio flash.
I can use one reciever for the "front gruop" (main light, fill-in lioght
etc.) and the other reciever for the "rear-group" (hair light, background
light etc.). Flashes with out a reciever will be triggered by a normal
optical cell.

Jens Bladt
mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt

Re: New toy

[Godfrey DiGiorgi]

My AF360FGZ became ill recently and decided to stop zooming.  It's 
only usable at manual 24mm zoom.  I took a trip to one of the local 
camera shops yesterday and picked up a Promaster FTD 7000M.
I'm not familiar with Promaster flash products. Why didn't you choose 
the Sigma EF 500 DG Super? It supports all the D/DS functions as well 
as has the bounce/swivel head and higher power output.. Everyone I've 
asked about it has been complimentary as to its performance.

I'm still planning to buy a dedicated flash unit, but so far I've been 
using a Sunpak 383 non-dedicated unit with the DS and getting very good 
results.

Godfrey

Re: New toy

[John Celio]

My AF360FGZ became ill recently and decided to stop zooming.  It's only 
usable at manual 24mm zoom.  I took a trip to one of the local camera 
shops yesterday and picked up a Promaster FTD 7000M.
Oh my god, you MUST return that flash!
See, I work for a Promaster dealer, and I also own that exact same flash. 
First, regular TTL will not work properly with your *istD.  Essentially, the 
flash should be firing at full power, meaning you're going to get some 
serious blowouts if you're too close to your subject.  The reason I borrowed 
my Pentax rep's AF360 was because the FTD7000M just wasn't cutting it, and I 
wanted decent photos for my brother's wedding.

Believe it or not, you'd be better off getting a manual flash with a regular 
thyristor sensor than that Pro flash.  So far, I have experience with three 
flashes: the Pro 7000M, the AF360, and an older Pentax AF280.  The AF360 
worked best, followed by the 280 in the two manual modes (distance-based). 
I haven't been happy with the 7000M since I got the digital body (it works 
wonderfully on film bodies, by the way).  I'm relatively sure Promaster will 
come out with a Pentax module for their digital flashes eventually, but 
there's no way to know when.

John Celio
P.S.: please note, the Promaster flash is a *very good* flash, just not on a 
digital camera.

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statement." 

Re: New toy has arrived

[Jack Davis]

David,
Thanks! Your experience reminds me that I need to work
on 'perseverance'.
I, also, shoot MF (Mamiya 6) which peaks my interest
even further.

Jack
 
--- David Mann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> On Jan 8, 2005, at 4:28 AM, Jack Davis wrote:
> 
> > David,
> > I felt my frustration level max out just reading 
> your
> > installation agony. I give up under such
> circumstances
> > far too easily.
> 
> I really hate it when things don't "just work"...
> especially something 
> of this calibre.  I still persevere though, but with
> a lot less 
> patience than I used to :)
> 
> > Is it a '5400'?
> 
> Not quite... the Dimage Multi Pro is a medium format
> scanner.  It does 
> 4800ppi for 35mm and up to 3200x4800 for medium
> format.  I did some 6x7 
> scans last night at 3200 and got some 360Mb files. 
> The detail is 
> incredible, especially in the shadows.
> 
> > Hope to read your positive review at some point.
> 
> I hope to write a positive review ;)  Now that I've
> done some scans I'm 
> a lot happier with it.  If I remember to, I'll post
> more impressions in 
> a couple of weeks.  I might also have a few things
> to write about 
> Photoshop CS and its handling of large files :)
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> - Dave
> 
> http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/
> 
> 




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Re: New toy has arrived

[David Mann]

On Jan 7, 2005, at 10:39 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Hey, great that you got a good scanner.  just curious: why did you 
choose
the Minolta?  Did you consider others?
I did consider other scanners but this one seemed to be the most 
cost-effective for my requirements.  My decision was based mainly on 
reading reviews on the web which seemed to be pretty enthusiastic.  
Generally speaking most of these desktop MF scanners 
(Nikon/Minolta/Polaroid) seem to be roughly equal in performance.

I'm also considering ordering the multi-format set but from what I've 
read it might not be worth the money.  I might see what I can do with 
the glass 120 holder and a bit of black-paper for masking.  This is 
essentially all that the Minolta set does.

I also wouldn't mind trying a Scanhancer... has anyone here used it?  I 
just read a review that had plenty of sample images and it seems like 
quite a good buy.  Especially as I've really noticed the Fuji 
pepper-grain effect :(

Cheers,
- Dave
http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/

Re: New toy has arrived

[David Mann]

On Jan 8, 2005, at 4:28 AM, Jack Davis wrote:
David,
I felt my frustration level max out just reading  your
installation agony. I give up under such circumstances
far too easily.
I really hate it when things don't "just work"... especially something 
of this calibre.  I still persevere though, but with a lot less 
patience than I used to :)

Is it a '5400'?
Not quite... the Dimage Multi Pro is a medium format scanner.  It does 
4800ppi for 35mm and up to 3200x4800 for medium format.  I did some 6x7 
scans last night at 3200 and got some 360Mb files.  The detail is 
incredible, especially in the shadows.

Hope to read your positive review at some point.
I hope to write a positive review ;)  Now that I've done some scans I'm 
a lot happier with it.  If I remember to, I'll post more impressions in 
a couple of weeks.  I might also have a few things to write about 
Photoshop CS and its handling of large files :)

Cheers,
- Dave
http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/

Re: New toy has arrived

[Henri Toivonen]

David Mann wrote:
About two weeks earlier than expected, my new film scanner (Minolta 
Multi Pro) arrived today.

The only real complaints I have so far
[snip]
- Dave
My scanner, a Minolta Scan Dual IV is just going on his way back to 
Minolta. Broke down after 2 weeks of small use.
They say it'll take 15 days.
I'm frustrated.
The people at their support seem very stressed and barely answer me at 
all, I wanted some answer to if it was possible to speed things up, and 
explained my situation, and all i got as an answer was, "it seems your 
scanner is broken, send it in."

/Henri

Re: New toy has arrived

[Jack Davis]

David,
I felt my frustration level max out just reading  your
installation agony. I give up under such circumstances
far too easily.
Is it a '5400'? 
Hope to read your positive review at some point.

Jack

 
--- David Mann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:

> About two weeks earlier than expected, my new film
> scanner (Minolta 
> Multi Pro) arrived today.
> 
> The only real complaints I have so far are related
> to the software 
> installation process.  And downloading the latest
> driver is just 
> stupid.  You have to download 7 different files
> which are then pieced 
> together afterwards to create a single installer
> file.  The download 
> site said they did this to keep the file sizes small
> (about 2Mb each) 
> but I'd rather just let one big file download while
> I do other things, 
> instead of having to babysit the whole process.
> 
> Then I forgot to copy the new version's Photoshop
> plug-in across, which 
> caused numerous unexplained errors and Photoshop
> crashings.  I'd only 
> realised my mistake after uninstalling everything so
> I could start 
> again :)  On top of that there are all the issues
> regarding multi-user 
> systems and administrator rights, etc... you'd think
> that manufacturers 
> would have this stuff all figured out by now.
> 
> So far I've only scanned some 35mm slides and I
> haven't had much of a 
> chance to seriously get into the options and
> settings.  To be honest I 
> doubt I'll be using many of the features of the
> driver.  From my 
> initial playing it looks like it'd be better to make
> any adjustments in 
> Photoshop.  I'm itching to scan a 6x7 slide at full
> res, although my 
> poor computer has enough trouble at 200Mb filesize
> without going up to 
> 500Mb+.
> 
> Oh and one more whinge: the supplied FireWire cable
> is too short.  But 
> at least they supplied one (unlike Epson).
> 
> Right, time to find some nice 6x7 slides.
> 
> Cheers,
> 
> - Dave
> 
> http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/
> 
> 




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RE: New toy has arrived

[Shel Belinkoff]

Hey, great that you got a good scanner.  just curious: why did you choose
the Minolta?  Did you consider others?

Shel 



> From: David Mann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

> About two weeks earlier than expected, my new film scanner (Minolta 
> Multi Pro) arrived today.

Re: New toy!

[Ann Sanfedele]

Sylwester Pietrzyk wrote:

> OK, nothing spectacular, especially in digital era :-) But I couldn't resist
> and bought nice KX Still great camera, with enough features for good
> photography in its pure form... Beautiful body finishing quality, nice
> shutter sound. True pleasure to use, despite I have and use DSLR... Are
> there still any users of this body here?
>
> --
> Best Regards
> Sylwek

That would be me...
Though I've been engrossed in learning the excentricities of shooting digital.
I love my old KX..  depth of filed preview, and the display of speed you are
shooting
at "inside".

Even with a couple of kinks, this is a super reliable camera and you can do lots
with
it even when the batteries die :)

annsan

Re: New toy!

[Lon Williamson]

Some were made with split image.  I've got one.
Black, too.  Grin.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
regarding KX: snip
They've got almost everything I want in a kick-around camera 
except a split-image focusing aid.

Re: New toy!

[Peter J. Alling]

Closer to 1/2 stop, approximately .47 according to fCalc which uses a 
formula much more accurate
than I'm likely to use off the top of my head.

Steve Jolly wrote:
Sylwester Pietrzyk wrote:
Shel Belinkoff wrote on 26.10.04 13:37:

Laughing at you?  Nope, just smiling because you got hold of a neat,
classic camera.  Remember, some of my "daily shooters" are even 
older than
the KX by quite a margin.

<> ;-)

I never had a K camera, but recently got to test and use a few that 
were
donated to the 6th Street Photo Workshop, where I volunteer and teach a
basic photo class.  I was impressed by these swell cameras, and decided
that I want to get one for myself, and at some point down the line am
looking to have my very own KX or KM

Exactly that's what I felt when I held KX for the first time :-)

And, the person most responsible for this infatuation is  Keith 
Whaley.
Keith donated a K1000 and a KM, and I ran a roll of film thru each, 
which
got me hooked.  Using the KM was especially sweet - loved the DOF 
preview -
with an old K55/1.8 lens I found in the back of my closet.  That 
lens has a
particularly nice character, not overly sharp or contrasty, but able to
resolve a good amount of detail.  The K bodies and some of the K lenses
make a wonderful combination, so much so that I just grabbed a nice 
looking
K50/1.4 off eBay (I've always wanted that lens but missed a few
opportunities) to supplement the 1.8

K50/1.4 would be nice... But what do you think about K50/1.2??? I 
suspect it
is quite soft wide open, but I wouldn't care if I'd have more 
opportunities
to take unblurred photos at dark places ;-)

The 50/1.2 lenses are only 1/3 of a stop faster than the K50/1.4, and 
*much* softer wide open - you'd be far better off pushing the film 1/3 
of a stop to get the extra speed.

S


--
I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. 
During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings 
and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime.
	--P.J. O'Rourke

Re: New toy!

[edwin]

> --
> 
> OK, nothing spectacular, especially in digital era :-) But I couldn't resist
> and bought nice KX Still great camera, with enough features for good
> photography in its pure form... Beautiful body finishing quality, nice
> shutter sound. True pleasure to use, despite I have and use DSLR... Are
> there still any users of this body here?

I've got two that I picked up as my re-investment in a minimal K-mount 
system after getting rid of a bunch of old ME supers, MXen, and Super 
Programs.  They've got almost everything I want in a kick-around camera 
except a split-image focusing aid.  The only problem is that both of the 
meters appear to be off by a stop or two, and my tech tells me that
the inaccuracy may not be linear, which is to say that they can't be 
repaired to read correctly at all EVs.  Another potential problem is that 
they are essentially irreparable due to lack of parts.

I agree that they have that glorious old-fashioned solid feel that I love
the Spotmatics for.  Ironically, if the meters turn out to be unusably 
off the only things the KXen have over my batteryless Spotmatic IIs are
the K-mount and the aperture-view window.

DJE

Re: New toy!

[D. Glenn Arthur Jr.]

Sylwek wrote:
> OK, nothing spectacular, especially in digital era :-) But I couldn't resist
> and bought nice KX 

Not _spectacular_ in any era, but _sweet_ in every era.

> there still any users of this body here?

If mine hadn't been stolen, I'd still be using it.  I'm keeping
my eye out for another.  Though admittedly having a second K2
would work at least as well for me as replacing the KX.  (It's
tempting to digress into a description of my current kit vs.
what I'd like to wind up with eventually, but I'll try to stick
to how wonderful the KX is for now...)

It's funny how little difference there is on paper between the
KX and the K1000, yet how large a difference in how I feel about
*using* the two cameras.  I've been treating my K1000 as a 
"backup" instead of being part of the regular rotation, mostly
because of the lack of DOF preview -- I'm just not as comfortable
using a K1000.  When I had the KX it got a lot of use.  (When I
shoot screwmount, I have DOF preview as a lens feature even when
it's not present as a body feature, so (oddly or not) I feel
more comfortable using an S1a than a K1000.)

But I loved the KX.  Felt very good in my hands and did what I
needed it to do.  

-- Glenn

Re: New toy!

[Steve Jolly]

Shel Belinkoff wrote:
I disagree, Steve  ... that extra bit of speed brightens the view thru the
finder on these older cameras, which is an asset, especially when
photographing during the "magic hours"  or in the evening.  Plus, a touch
of softness may be most appropriate for many photographs.  And the very
limited DOF offers some creative benefits as well as some challenges.  The
world isn't always best represented by sharp images.
I take your points, Shel.  Sylwester was only asking if it would improve 
his ability to take "unblurred" low-light photos, but I guess the extra 
viewfinder brightness might be a useful aid to accurate focussing. 
You've tried it and I haven't. :-)  I do prefer my M50/1.4 to my M50/1.7 
for that reason though, and that's also only 1/3 of a stop.

S

Re: New toy!

[Shel Belinkoff]

I disagree, Steve  ... that extra bit of speed brightens the view thru the
finder on these older cameras, which is an asset, especially when
photographing during the "magic hours"  or in the evening.  Plus, a touch
of softness may be most appropriate for many photographs.  And the very
limited DOF offers some creative benefits as well as some challenges.  The
world isn't always best represented by sharp images.

Shel 


> [Original Message]
> From: Steve Jolly <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

> The 50/1.2 lenses are only 1/3 of a stop faster than the K50/1.4, and 
> *much* softer wide open - you'd be far better off pushing the film 1/3 
> of a stop to get the extra speed.

Re: New toy!

[Shel Belinkoff]

I have one and don't use it too often, but I like it quite a bit.  I don't
mind a little softness at times, and it really lights up the viewfinders on
those older cameras.  I should probably use it more  you'd probably
like it, too.

Shel 


> [Original Message]
> From: Sylwester Pietrzyk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

> ... But what do you think about K50/1.2??? I suspect it
> is quite soft wide open, but I wouldn't care if I'd have more
>  opportunities to take unblurred photos at dark places ;-)
>
> > And I don't need no steenkin' batteries, either ;-))
> Yup, that was important reason for me to buy KX ;-)

Re: New toy!

[Steve Jolly]

Sylwester Pietrzyk wrote:
Shel Belinkoff wrote on 26.10.04 13:37:

Laughing at you?  Nope, just smiling because you got hold of a neat,
classic camera.  Remember, some of my "daily shooters" are even older than
the KX by quite a margin.
<> ;-)

I never had a K camera, but recently got to test and use a few that were
donated to the 6th Street Photo Workshop, where I volunteer and teach a
basic photo class.  I was impressed by these swell cameras, and decided
that I want to get one for myself, and at some point down the line am
looking to have my very own KX or KM
Exactly that's what I felt when I held KX for the first time :-)

And, the person most responsible for this infatuation is  Keith Whaley.
Keith donated a K1000 and a KM, and I ran a roll of film thru each, which
got me hooked.  Using the KM was especially sweet - loved the DOF preview -
with an old K55/1.8 lens I found in the back of my closet.  That lens has a
particularly nice character, not overly sharp or contrasty, but able to
resolve a good amount of detail.  The K bodies and some of the K lenses
make a wonderful combination, so much so that I just grabbed a nice looking
K50/1.4 off eBay (I've always wanted that lens but missed a few
opportunities) to supplement the 1.8
K50/1.4 would be nice... But what do you think about K50/1.2??? I suspect it
is quite soft wide open, but I wouldn't care if I'd have more opportunities
to take unblurred photos at dark places ;-)
The 50/1.2 lenses are only 1/3 of a stop faster than the K50/1.4, and 
*much* softer wide open - you'd be far better off pushing the film 1/3 
of a stop to get the extra speed.

S

Re: New toy!

[Sylwester Pietrzyk]

Keith Whaley wrote on 26.10.04 12:32:

> 
> Not a chance!
> The KX is one of the classics, and still a very capable camera...
> 
> In this case, I'm sure Shel won't mind my speaking for him ~ adding my
> own opinion!
I knew that! ;-) Shel seems to me such eccentric person, so I should feel
that at the first time :-) It's no offence Shel of course, I appreciate and
like your photo works very much :-)

-- 
Best Regards
Sylwek

Re: New toy!

[Sylwester Pietrzyk]

Shel Belinkoff wrote on 26.10.04 13:37:

> Laughing at you?  Nope, just smiling because you got hold of a neat,
> classic camera.  Remember, some of my "daily shooters" are even older than
> the KX by quite a margin.
<> ;-)

> I never had a K camera, but recently got to test and use a few that were
> donated to the 6th Street Photo Workshop, where I volunteer and teach a
> basic photo class.  I was impressed by these swell cameras, and decided
> that I want to get one for myself, and at some point down the line am
> looking to have my very own KX or KM
Exactly that's what I felt when I held KX for the first time :-)

> 
> And, the person most responsible for this infatuation is  Keith Whaley.
> Keith donated a K1000 and a KM, and I ran a roll of film thru each, which
> got me hooked.  Using the KM was especially sweet - loved the DOF preview -
> with an old K55/1.8 lens I found in the back of my closet.  That lens has a
> particularly nice character, not overly sharp or contrasty, but able to
> resolve a good amount of detail.  The K bodies and some of the K lenses
> make a wonderful combination, so much so that I just grabbed a nice looking
> K50/1.4 off eBay (I've always wanted that lens but missed a few
> opportunities) to supplement the 1.8
K50/1.4 would be nice... But what do you think about K50/1.2??? I suspect it
is quite soft wide open, but I wouldn't care if I'd have more opportunities
to take unblurred photos at dark places ;-)

> And I don't need no steenkin' batteries, either ;-))
Yup, that was important reason for me to buy KX ;-)

-- 
Best Regards
Sylwek

Re: New toy!

[Shel Belinkoff]

Hi,

Laughing at you?  Nope, just smiling because you got hold of a neat,
classic camera.  Remember, some of my "daily shooters" are even older than
the KX by quite a margin.

I never had a K camera, but recently got to test and use a few that were
donated to the 6th Street Photo Workshop, where I volunteer and teach a
basic photo class.  I was impressed by these swell cameras, and decided
that I want to get one for myself, and at some point down the line am
looking to have my very own KX or KM

And, the person most responsible for this infatuation is  Keith Whaley.
Keith donated a K1000 and a KM, and I ran a roll of film thru each, which
got me hooked.  Using the KM was especially sweet - loved the DOF preview -
with an old K55/1.8 lens I found in the back of my closet.  That lens has a
particularly nice character, not overly sharp or contrasty, but able to
resolve a good amount of detail.  The K bodies and some of the K lenses
make a wonderful combination, so much so that I just grabbed a nice looking
K50/1.4 off eBay (I've always wanted that lens but missed a few
opportunities) to supplement the 1.8

And I don't need no steenkin' batteries, either ;-))

Shel 


> [Original Message]
> From: Keith Whaley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Date: 10/26/2004 3:37:39 AM
> Subject: Re: New toy!
>
>
>
> Sylwester Pietrzyk wrote:
>
> > Shel Belinkoff wrote on 26.10.04 11:56:
> > 
> > 
> >>;-
>
>
> > Does this smile mean that you have KX or you are laughing at me ("poor
> > Sylwek, bought this old crap")? ;-)
>
>
> Not a chance!
> The KX is one of the classics, and still a very capable camera...
>
> In this case, I'm sure Shel won't mind my speaking for him ~ adding my 
> own opinion!
>
> keith whaley

Re: New toy!

[Collin Brendemuehl]

I got my KX via PDML.
A KX was my 3rd Pentax SLR (K-1000, A-3000, KX) back in the 80s.

Mine has one unfortunate "feature".
It seems that the mirror rest is back a little too far.
As a consequence it won't focus @ infinity and is alway off.
If I shoot @ f11 it's compensated for, but any wider and I have
to focus further away to get it right.
Checking it out it seems that the bumper is worn/bent/whatever
back and out of place.  Sort of like LX with worn bumpers.
Some experimentation has determined the distance error.
So to compensate I'm going to glue a piece of paper
to the sides of the back of the mirror & make it as good as new.
I tried to move the bumpers forward but that wasn't working
as the went back rather quickly.
Any one know of another suitable fix?

I like the KX size.  (Though not necessarily the shape.)

Sincerely,

C. Brendemuehl

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Re: New toy!

[John Whittingham]

I've got a very nice KX plus one for spares, great camera, an absolute 
pleasure to use.

John

-- Original Message ---
From: Sylwester Pietrzyk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "[EMAIL PROTECTED]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Tue, 26 Oct 2004 11:44:55 +0200
Subject: New toy!

> OK, nothing spectacular, especially in digital era :-) But I 
> couldn't resist and bought nice KX Still great camera, with 
> enough features for good photography in its pure form... Beautiful 
> body finishing quality, nice shutter sound. True pleasure to use,
>  despite I have and use DSLR... Are there still any users of this 
> body here?
> 
> -- 
> Best Regards
> Sylwek
--- End of Original Message ---

Re: New toy!

[Keith Whaley]

Sylwester Pietrzyk wrote:
Shel Belinkoff wrote on 26.10.04 11:56:

;-

Does this smile mean that you have KX or you are laughing at me ("poor
Sylwek, bought this old crap")? ;-)

Not a chance!
The KX is one of the classics, and still a very capable camera...
In this case, I'm sure Shel won't mind my speaking for him ~ adding my 
own opinion!

keith whaley

Re: New toy!

[Sylwester Pietrzyk]

Shel Belinkoff wrote on 26.10.04 11:56:

> ;-
Does this smile mean that you have KX or you are laughing at me ("poor
Sylwek, bought this old crap")? ;-)

-- 
Best Regards
Sylwek

RE: New toy!

[Shel Belinkoff]

;-

Shel 


> [Original Message]
> From: Sylwester Pietrzyk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

> OK, nothing spectacular, especially in digital era :-) But I couldn't
resist
> and bought nice KX Still great camera, with enough features for good
> photography in its pure form... Beautiful body finishing quality, nice
> shutter sound. True pleasure to use, despite I have and use DSLR... Are
> there still any users of this body here?

Re: New Toy: Bulk Film Loader

[Frantisek]

Hi Alin,

AF>   that may get into the light brush and scratch the film. Also had
AF>   once problems with faulty DX contacts on reusable cartridges that
AF>   ruined several exposures.

Fortunately, I had no scratches from bulk loading (only from bad
developing). I guess perhaps I was lucky.

AF>   But the main reason I gave up to bulk roll film is price. Have a
AF>   look at B&H: the price difference per 135 film roll between prepack
AF>   roll and bulk roll is so thin it's not worth the hassle.

That's surprising. At least here in Czechia bulk film was a lot
cheaper than prepack (at least with some brands). Especially the
locally made Czech film Foma (from which I admit only the iso 100 and
iso 200 versions are good, the iso 400 and iso 800 were horrible, thus
I don't use Foma because my standard B&W is 400 pushed to 800 or
1600...). Or Ilford was lot cheaper in bulk than packs. I thought
similar situation was is Romania.

I found a good way to use bulk film (although for some this might seem
risky a bit) is to not use reloadable cassettes. I always had problems
with light leaks with those. Now I just go to a clean minilab, gather
their used cassettes (they don't throw them into the trash for people
like me), and attach the film start to the short length of film
protruding from the used cassette by means of magic tape. I haven't
had a problem with scratched film so far, nor with light leaks. Unlike
with reloadable cassettes.

Good light!
   fra

Re: New Toy: Bulk Film Loader

[Frantisek]

I haven't had any problems with bulkloading 35mm and static
electricity at all. Perhaps you have been loading the film in some
very static-prone environment (new houses with all strange new
materials come to mind)?. Or you had just bad luck.

About the only problem with bulkloading was getting the last exposure
on the roll. I always had the last frame on the film half faulted by
light when I glued it into the cassette.

I should stock up on bulk loaders (I also have the bakelite one like
Bill, it's nice), when all the film you can buy will come in long
rolls some backup loaders will come in handy...

Good light!
   fra

Re: New Toy: Bulk Film Loader

[William Robb]

- Original Message - 
From: "Peter J. Alling"
Subject: Re: New Toy: Bulk Film Loader


I lost a comma in there, oh well.  Seriously I used to bulk load 
TXP, HP5 and Pan-X.  I stopped after I realized that no matter what 
I did I always managed to have enough static electricity build up on 
the film to cause low density parts of the image look like I'd been 
taking pictures in a lightning storm.  Had a lot of available 
darkness shots that were unusable because of it.  (I even went so 
far as to find a film loader made of bakalite, for it's supposedly 
superior static resistance, no joy).  You may have better results 
but the technology isn't likely to have improved much if at all in 
the past 20 years.
Just so we don't scare the poor boy too much, my experience with bulk 
loading has been pretty good. I haven't had any of the static 
problems Peter has had, except when it is very cold and dry outside.
I've used both the Lloyds (It's one I like though others on the list 
have expressed disdain for it, and it's bakelite) and the Watson, 
which is styrene and has a nicer feature set, and more accurate frame 
counting.

William Robb 

Re: New Toy: Bulk Film Loader

[Peter J. Alling]

I lost a comma in there, oh well.  Seriously I used to bulk load TXP, 
HP5 and Pan-X.  I stopped after I realized that no matter what I did I 
always managed to have enough static electricity build up on the film to 
cause low density parts of the image look like I'd been taking pictures 
in a lightning storm.  Had a lot of available darkness shots that were 
unusable because of it.  (I even went so far as to find a film loader 
made of bakalite, for it's supposedly superior static resistance, no 
joy).  You may have better results but the technology isn't likely to 
have improved much if at all in the past 20 years.

frank theriault wrote:
On Tue, 19 Oct 2004 21:05:01 -0400, Peter J. Alling
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
 

Ah, the joys of bulk loading, the fogging the static, the screams of
pain, memories...
   

I can always count on you, Peter, for an encouraging word.
Thanks for not letting me down.  
-frank
 


--
I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. 
During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings 
and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime.
	--P.J. O'Rourke

Re: New Toy: Bulk Film Loader

[frank theriault]

On Tue, 19 Oct 2004 21:05:01 -0400, Peter J. Alling
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> Ah, the joys of bulk loading, the fogging the static, the screams of
> pain, memories...
> 

I can always count on you, Peter, for an encouraging word.

Thanks for not letting me down.  

-frank


-- 
"Sharpness is a bourgeois concept."  -Henri Cartier-Bresson

Re: New Toy: Bulk Film Loader

[Peter J. Alling]

Ah, the joys of bulk loading, the fogging the static, the screams of 
pain, memories...

frank theriault wrote:
Robert, the fellow who owns the lab I go to, has been suggesting that
I get a bulk film loader for some time;  he uses Agfa paper, and when
he orders paper, he'll usually order bulk film as well, for his own
purposes (not for resale).  But, he's said that anytime that I want,
he can order some Agfa bulk for me at cost.
The other day, he was at a used camera show and found a loader and
about 12 reloadable cassettes for $20 Cdn.  He picked it up for me,
saying that if I didn't want it, he'd just keep it (he has two
already, but a second spare wouldn't be a bad thing, I guess).  I said
I'll take it.  I don't know what type of loader it is, but for that
price, I'll give it a shot.
I was dropping off film today, and didn't have the cash to get the
loader today, but will tomorrow.
Great fun!
cheers,
frank
 


--
I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. 
During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings 
and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime.
	--P.J. O'Rourke

Re: New toy

[David Mann]

On Jul 16, 2004, at 2:39 AM, Cotty wrote:
- Dave (hates camcorders and, by association, all who wield them)
Interesting. Why?
Before I put my foot in it any further I'd better point out that I'm 
talking about those little video cameras that people buy at department 
stores.  I guess that I just don't see the point of them because I 
don't have kids.

Also I have a general dislike of being on "the other side of the 
camera" - stills I can stand, but the thought of someone chasing me 
around with a video camera is scary!  The problem with these cameras is 
that the people who use them are generally relatives who will make you 
sit down and watch the results.

If I end up on the news at least I have the option of not watching!
Having said that I've given thought to making a short film someday...
Cheers,
- Dave the snob
http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/

Re: New toy

[Cotty]

On 14/7/04, Jens Bladt, discombobulated, offered:

>You are probably right. However, some of the most successful camera designs
>have been very simple shapes - like the Hassie, or Rollei 66 or many other
>6x6's - they are basically cubes - like this one. A very simple shape with a
>handle. Maybe just a timy bit too bulky for a pocket or bag. As for the
>size - look at this:
>http://www.letsgodigital.org/en/news/articles/story_1171.html
>
>It doesn't look too bad to me...

Ack! It's *horrible* 




Cheers,
  Cotty


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Re: New toy

[Christian]

The video function is definitely not a gimick.  You should be able to get about 20mins 
of high quality VGA video with sound on a 512MB card.  It may not seem like a lot but 
the video is amazing.  You can drop the quality or size of the video for more capacity 
but I haven't tried that yet.

Also, all the functions are available during video sudh as zoom, macro focusing, etc.

The stills are pretty good (what I'd expect from a Pentax digicam).  The lens is SMC 
and has some real reach and is pretty fast on the long end (for a digicam) at f3.5 
(380mm equiv FOV for 35mm)

2 issues: 1. I'm not used to the funky handle yet.  It's gonna take some time; 2. I'm 
gonna lose the lens cap.

More later
Christian
 
-Original Message-
From: Bruce Dayton <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Jul 14, 2004 12:38 PM
To: Bill Owens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: New toy

Bill,

I'm curious about how it records when doing the video.  Does it just
write to the memory card?  About how many minutes can be stored on the
card?  What about audio?

Guess I am trying to determine if it can be used as a video camera or
if it is more gimmicky like the video modes on most digital still
cameras.

Bruce


Wednesday, July 14, 2004, 9:00:25 AM, you wrote:

BO> Sent this awhile ago, but haven't seen it show up yet.  Apologies if this is
BO> a duplicate post:

BO> While visiting a local camera shop yesterday, the wife and I found out
BO> they'd just that morning received their first shipment of 2 Optio MX's.  The
BO> wife okayed the purchase (probably so she could have HER Optio S back), so
BO> we walked out with one of them.

BO> My first impression is that it is quite a camera for the price.  Full auto,
BO> Tv, Av and full manual, flash compensation and flash power adjustment, auto
BO> bracketing and 30 fps Mpeg 4 video.

BO> Anybody else have one, and what's your impression?

BO> Bill

RE: New toy

[Jens Bladt]

Here's a first impression:
http://www.letsgodigital.org/html/firstlook/pentax/optioMX/index_en.html

Jens

Jens Bladt
mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt


-Oprindelig meddelelse-
Fra: Bill Owens [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sendt: 14. juli 2004 17:05
Til: PDML
Emne: New toy


While visiting a local camera shop yesterday, the wife and I found out
they'd just that morning received their first shipment of 2 Optio MX's.  The
wife okayed the purchase (probably so she could have HER Optio S back), so
we walked out with one of them.

My first impression is that it is quite a camera for the price.  Full auto,
Tv, Av and full manual, flash compensation and flash power adjustment, auto
bracketing and 30 fps Mpeg 4 video.

Anybody else have one, and what's your impression?

Bill

Re: New toy

[Bruce Dayton]

Bill,

I'm curious about how it records when doing the video.  Does it just
write to the memory card?  About how many minutes can be stored on the
card?  What about audio?

Guess I am trying to determine if it can be used as a video camera or
if it is more gimmicky like the video modes on most digital still
cameras.

Bruce


Wednesday, July 14, 2004, 9:00:25 AM, you wrote:

BO> Sent this awhile ago, but haven't seen it show up yet.  Apologies if this is
BO> a duplicate post:

BO> While visiting a local camera shop yesterday, the wife and I found out
BO> they'd just that morning received their first shipment of 2 Optio MX's.  The
BO> wife okayed the purchase (probably so she could have HER Optio S back), so
BO> we walked out with one of them.

BO> My first impression is that it is quite a camera for the price.  Full auto,
BO> Tv, Av and full manual, flash compensation and flash power adjustment, auto
BO> bracketing and 30 fps Mpeg 4 video.

BO> Anybody else have one, and what's your impression?

BO> Bill

Re: New toy

[Christian]

My came from B&H yesterday.  So far I think it's great.  Haven't had a lot of time to 
test it.  ISO 400 seems a bit noisy but useable for snapshots (the reason for the 
purchase).  The video is amazing.

I sent a message last night to the list but so far no one responded... :-(

Christian

-Original Message-
From: Bill Owens <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Jul 14, 2004 12:00 PM
To: PDML <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: New toy

Sent this awhile ago, but haven't seen it show up yet.  Apologies if this is
a duplicate post:

While visiting a local camera shop yesterday, the wife and I found out
they'd just that morning received their first shipment of 2 Optio MX's.  The
wife okayed the purchase (probably so she could have HER Optio S back), so
we walked out with one of them.

My first impression is that it is quite a camera for the price.  Full auto,
Tv, Av and full manual, flash compensation and flash power adjustment, auto
bracketing and 30 fps Mpeg 4 video.

Anybody else have one, and what's your impression?

Bill

Re: New toy (not digital)

[Mat Maessen]

The old tessar-formula lens can be remarkably sharp when stopped down. I 
still get blown away when I stick a negative
on the light table that I shot on my 4x5 with the original 1928 vintage 
Xenar lens.
I do have a 150mm Symmar sitting here, but I need to get the block of 
aluminum I have out to my friend's machine shop and
make a lensboard for it...

-Mat

graywolf wrote:

Just a very late model Wollensack made Optar. Can't afford more. I 
needed to replace the shutter, and a complete lens was not much more 
expensive. In one way I wish I could afford a more modern lens, but in 
another way I like the look of the old ones, sharpness is not 
everything. The one coming is supposed to be mint from the 60's.

Re: New toy (not digital)

[graywolf]

The side rangefinder is easy. There are instructions on http://www.graflex.org 
and other places on the internet. The top RF has changable cams. Finding the 
right one is sometimes difficult but if you are handy they say you can fabricate 
one yourself should be something on the same site mentioned above.

When I get around to scanning the instuctions that came with the replacement 
Kalart RF, I will post them on my site. http://presscameras.graywolfphoto.com

--

Paul Stenquist wrote:
What is involved in calibrating the rangefinder to a different lens? I 
used to do a lot of handheld shooting with my Speed Graphic. The 
rangefinder was rebuilt at New York Camera Repair in the 1980s, and it's 
dead nuts with the Wollensak 127.


--
graywolf
http://graywolfphoto.com
"You might as well accept people as they are,
you are not going to be able to change them anyway."

Re: New toy (not digital)

[Collin R Brendemuehl]

At 03:43 2004.02.14 -0500, you wrote:
Date: Fri, 13 Feb 2004 22:04:44 -0500
From: "J. C. O'Connell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
I bought two of them, both on ebay for $250-$275 in really nice
shape. It did take a lot of bidding to get them that cheap.
Make sure you get the MC version, The Symmar-S was the transitional
symmar from coated to MC and they didnt change the name. The
multicoated version says multicoating on the front barrel and
of course has the obvious multicolored look to the optics. But
you have to ask the seller because like I said, the symmar-S lenses
were made both waysBoth of mine are incredibly sharp.  Another
nice thing is you will get more coverage for front shift/rise with
a symmarS 135 vs. the wollensak 127 which has basically no extra coverage
whatsoever...
JCO
And the Symmar designs are incredible, especially the single-coated for the 
price paid.
The 135/235 Convertible version commonly sells for around $150
and has good color correction and good sharpness edge to edge.

Collin

RE: New toy (not digital)

[J. C. O'Connell]

My rangefinder was set up for 135mm to begin with. The only
"calibration" in my case was readjusting the infinity stops as
the Symmar-s had a slightly different flange focal length than
the original Optar 135.
There is info on adjusting the rangefinders at graflex.org
but I have never done it. You may be able to get away with
127 settings with a 135 lens. Otherwise you might want to
get a Fujinon w 125, that surely would be close enuff.
JCO


   J.C. O'Connell   mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]   http://jcoconnell.com


-Original Message-
From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, February 14, 2004 5:53 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: New toy (not digital)



On Feb 13, 2004, at 11:08 PM, J. C. O'Connell wrote:

> Well, once you recover financially, go for the MC Symmar-S dude.
> It may be hard to believe, but it really is much sharper. Allows even
> more cropping and the multicoating doesnt hurt either! I calibrated
> mine
> to the RF and its a super P&S!
> JCO
>

What is involved in calibrating the rangefinder to a different lens? I
used to do a lot of handheld shooting with my Speed Graphic. The
rangefinder was rebuilt at New York Camera Repair in the 1980s, and
it's dead nuts with the Wollensak 127.

Re: New toy (not digital)

[Paul Stenquist]

On Feb 13, 2004, at 11:08 PM, J. C. O'Connell wrote:

Well, once you recover financially, go for the MC Symmar-S dude.
It may be hard to believe, but it really is much sharper. Allows even
more cropping and the multicoating doesnt hurt either! I calibrated 
mine
to the RF and its a super P&S!
JCO

What is involved in calibrating the rangefinder to a different lens? I 
used to do a lot of handheld shooting with my Speed Graphic. The 
rangefinder was rebuilt at New York Camera Repair in the 1980s, and 
it's dead nuts with the Wollensak 127.