RE: When was the last time you hugged a Spotamtic?
Dave, its not the same. If you could borrow a Spotmatic and some lenses, you would then know the feeling. I like the K2, even though it and the other K series cameras spelled the end of the Spotmatic. It took 25 years for me to get over that and finally added a K2 and K1000 to my modest collection. As you are in NZ and an electrical engineer, I would like the opportunity to meet you. As an electrical engineer and in OZ, we would have lots in common. Bob -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of David A. Mann Sent: Monday, November 05, 2001 4:12 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: When was the last time you hugged a Spotamtic? Bob Rapp writes: Dig out your old Spotmatic and a few lenses and have a Spotmatic weekend. You will know what I mean. Don't have one. Will you accept the following kit: K2 body, SMCP 35/3.5, SMCP 50/1.2 and SMCP 135/2.5? That's as close as I can get to a screwmount kit with what I have. I must go for a wander with just that stuff one day. Cheers, - Dave David A. Mann, B.E. (Elec) http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ Why is it that if an adult behaves like a child they lock him up, while children are allowed to run free on the streets? -- Garfield - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
When was the last time you hugged a Spotamtic?
Hi all, I was interested in how JCO's Takumar auction went and was very disappointed in the prices he received. For you newcomers, the Takumar lenses were, and some still are, the highest quality lenses produced at that time. From the 15 f3.5, 24 f3.5, 35 f3.5, 50 f1.4, 85 f1.8, 105 f2.8 120 f2.8 to the 135 f2.5, these lenses are screwmount versions of the much sought after K series lenses. Until I could afford the K mount lenses, I freely used my old Takumars on my LX! But how about the body. Simply put the original Spotmatic body is a marvel of design and function. One reviewer (Mike Johnson in Nov 2000 Photo Techniques) said ...may be the closest we've ever come to a Leica rangefinder in an SLR. Dig out your old Spotmatic and a few lenses and have a Spotmatic weekend. You will know what I mean. Bob Rapp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: When was the last time you hugged a Spotamtic?
I'm on my way out to do some time in the National Forest with my kids. As is often the case I am bringing: Super Takumar 17mm f/4 SMCT 24mm f/3.5 SMCT 28mm f/3.5 SMCT 50mm f/1.5 SMCT 85~210mm f/4.5 Spotmatic Spotmatic F ESII When I return I shall shoot for my regular columns with: Spotmatic II SMCT 100mm f/4.0 You might say I do a lot of Spotmatic hugging! ppro -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Bob Rapp Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2001 3:57 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: When was the last time you hugged a Spotamtic? Hi all, I was interested in how JCO's Takumar auction went and was very disappointed in the prices he received. For you newcomers, the Takumar lenses were, and some still are, the highest quality lenses produced at that time. From the 15 f3.5, 24 f3.5, 35 f3.5, 50 f1.4, 85 f1.8, 105 f2.8 120 f2.8 to the 135 f2.5, these lenses are screwmount versions of the much sought after K series lenses. Until I could afford the K mount lenses, I freely used my old Takumars on my LX! But how about the body. Simply put the original Spotmatic body is a marvel of design and function. One reviewer (Mike Johnson in Nov 2000 Photo Techniques) said ...may be the closest we've ever come to a Leica rangefinder in an SLR. Dig out your old Spotmatic and a few lenses and have a Spotmatic weekend. You will know what I mean. Bob Rapp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: When was the last time you hugged a Spotamtic?
I use most of my SMC Taks with my LX and PZ1-p. I can use them as intended with the ES and ESII bodies I own. I agree, the Spotmatic design is a classic. I sometimes wish that Pentax would issue a special limited edition of the Spotmatic. I see where some company has come out with a sub miniature Spotmatic that uses Minox film. Jim A. From: Bob Rapp [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 4 Nov 2001 19:56:47 +1100 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: When was the last time you hugged a Spotamtic? Hi all, I was interested in how JCO's Takumar auction went and was very disappointed in the prices he received. For you newcomers, the Takumar lenses were, and some still are, the highest quality lenses produced at that time. From the 15 f3.5, 24 f3.5, 35 f3.5, 50 f1.4, 85 f1.8, 105 f2.8 120 f2.8 to the 135 f2.5, these lenses are screwmount versions of the much sought after K series lenses. Until I could afford the K mount lenses, I freely used my old Takumars on my LX! But how about the body. Simply put the original Spotmatic body is a marvel of design and function. One reviewer (Mike Johnson in Nov 2000 Photo Techniques) said ...may be the closest we've ever come to a Leica rangefinder in an SLR. Dig out your old Spotmatic and a few lenses and have a Spotmatic weekend. You will know what I mean. Bob Rapp - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: When was the last time you hugged a Spotamtic?
Bob Rapp writes: Dig out your old Spotmatic and a few lenses and have a Spotmatic weekend. You will know what I mean. Don't have one. Will you accept the following kit: K2 body, SMCP 35/3.5, SMCP 50/1.2 and SMCP 135/2.5? That's as close as I can get to a screwmount kit with what I have. I must go for a wander with just that stuff one day. Cheers, - Dave David A. Mann, B.E. (Elec) http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ Why is it that if an adult behaves like a child they lock him up, while children are allowed to run free on the streets? -- Garfield - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: When was the last time?
At 11:37 PM 9/14/01 -0500, you wrote: Bob H. wrote: Total deaths for USSR during the war, military and civilian, about 20 million. Bob Harris New York Speaking of history, Bob, do you know the last time five thousand or more U.S. citizens died on North American soil? I'm guessing it must have been one of the brutal battles at the end of the Civil War (Spotsylvania, something like that) 136 or 137 years ago. Would that be right? I can't think of anything since then that has claimed so many lives. --Mike Try the Galveston Hurricane of 1900 - over 6,000 dead. For more info, see http://www.1900storm.com/ Michael Nosal [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: When was the last time?
Mike Johnston wrote: Speaking of history, Bob, do you know the last time five thousand or more U.S. citizens died on North American soil? Do not know, and a quick web search did not turn up much. We will have to rely on the American history buffs for the answer. :) Bob Harris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: When was the last time?
Civil war. Even the 1906 San Francisco quake was not as devastating to life (Official 700, 2100-2800 actual best estimate, including from the fires that followed). Regards, Bob... --- In the carboniferous epoch we were promised perpetual peace. They swore if we gave up our weapons that the wars of the tribes would cease. But when we disarmed they sold us, and delivered us, bound, to our foe. And the gods of the copybook headings said, 'Stick to the devil you know.' --Rudyard Kipling From: Robert Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mike Johnston wrote: Speaking of history, Bob, do you know the last time five thousand or more U.S. citizens died on North American soil? Do not know, and a quick web search did not turn up much. We will have to rely on the American history buffs for the answer. :) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: When was the last time?
Try Vicksburg. 20,000 dead. I'm not sure about the _last_ one, but Antietam was the _worst_ one day. For the last, Spottsylvania is a good approximation. I'd have to get out the reference books to be sure. TTYL, DougF - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
When was the last time?
Bob H. wrote: Total deaths for USSR during the war, military and civilian, about 20 million. Bob Harris New York Speaking of history, Bob, do you know the last time five thousand or more U.S. citizens died on North American soil? I'm guessing it must have been one of the brutal battles at the end of the Civil War (Spotsylvania, something like that) 136 or 137 years ago. Would that be right? I can't think of anything since then that has claimed so many lives. --Mike - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: When was the last time?
On Fri, 14 Sep 2001 23:37:46 -0500, Mike Johnston wrote: Speaking of history, Bob, do you know the last time five thousand or more U.S. citizens died on North American soil? I'm guessing it must have been one of the brutal battles at the end of the Civil War (Spotsylvania, something like that) 136 or 137 years ago. Would that be right? I can't think of anything since then that has claimed so many lives. I'm not sure about the _last_ one, but Antietam was the _worst_ one day. For the last, Spottsylvania is a good approximation. I'd have to get out the reference books to be sure. TTYL, DougF - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
