OT: Operating SuperTL
I've figured out all but one item on the body. Film speed and the meter switch were rather unique systems. Lift the SS dial turn it to set film speed. Big, big black button for the meter. I like the stop-down when firing system. Depress the button lightly it stops down. Depress it further to fire. The only unknown is the little button inside the film advance lever. Anyone know anything about these babies? Collin - 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: Anyone shoot MF exclusively?
An interesting concept. I've tended to use Medium for anything serious, but still film for 35mm snapshots, etc. My reasoning is, if it's worth pressing the button for, it's probably worth keeping. Medium Format is used for anniversaries and other memorable gatherings where the history of the event is desirable. That takes detail. (Right now my father-in-law, pro photographer, is partly engaged in the preservation of very old family shots. Trying to preserve even the detail of a face can be a lot of work. Better to have extra detail now than losing what little is there later.) I wouldn't drop 35mm. Maybe reduce its usage. My MF work was with the so-convenient Fuji FA645. A wonderful little tool. Hope these thoughts are useful. Collin -- From: Delano Mireles [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Anyone shoot MF exclusively? Hi all, I'm in the process of searching for a MF camera and was wondering if anyone here shoots MF exclusively? Trying to decide if I should ditch my ZX-5n, upgrade my digital olympus for snapshots and go MF for everything else. I'm really wanting to get into portrait photography (mainly children) and it really seems like MF is the way to go. Any opinions? Thanks, Delano - 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: Anyone shoot MF exclusively?
Oops. Typo. Also, In the mid 80s I used a Bronica ETR. Nice, but bulky. The Fuji rules for convenience. Perhaps a Kiev? A bit heavy, but cheap. Search for Pentax in Excite.com Classifieds. Collin http://inspcl.infospace.com/info.xcite/iclass?cat=generalop=browseTQY=QENH=1QFDMA=0QDMA=QCQS=QC=QS=QZ=QO=QREG=0QVCAT=1QVSCAT=3QVSSCAT=8_debug=_DEFDMA=_ADSRC=_ADLISTING=FEATITLE=_ADV_SRC=_ADV_USR=_ADV_ST=2TITLE=Home+%26+GardenVTITLE=pdbn=INSPGDATEMOREDEF=1OF=/classads/gene_details.htmlqcond=0RN=3Rand=1010694510NIL=Qh5ZXlhCM35sTH9bEEUyfWgDbUIeWDdRK117NIK=Rg^^QAL=6QC=QS=QZ=QO=QY=2QW=pentaxADTRK=INSP30 --- From: Paris, Leonard [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Anyone shoot MF exclusively? FA645 or GA645? FA645 woulld make it more in line with Pentax. ;-) Len - --- - 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: z1p and M lenses
Definitely. :) Welcome. At 06:03 PM 1/10/02 -0500, you wrote: Date: Thu, 10 Jan 2002 13:22:46 -0800 From: Joseph McAllister [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: z1p and M lenses snip Or not... grinHe's baaack! * I know what I'm doing. Picard, Star Trek: First Contact - 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 .
OT: It's out there...
... if anyone wants it. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1320701252 Collin * I know what I'm doing. Picard, Star Trek: First Contact - 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 .
Metering system
So, if I use a consistent exposure method, but need an incident meter to accomplish that goal, how do I turn my 35mm camera into an incident meter? Or is it easier to just carry one? Collin - 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: debating on buying an mx....
Vlad, As I understand appropriate behavior: When the switch is in Lock position, nothing should happen when pressing the button. When the switch is NOT in the Lock position, AND the film advance is IN (beside the body) THEN meter only comes on with slight depressing of the shutter release. When the switch is NOT in the Lock position, AND the film advance is OUT (away from the body) THEN meter only comes on with slight depressing of the shutter release and stays on. When there is wear to the lock mechanism the meter may (1) activate when in LOCK position (2) automatically activate when taken out of LOCK (3) stay on when shutter release is depressed, no matter the film advance position. I've had two with this type of wear. I just gave up and sold 'em cheap. Hope this is helpful, Collin -- . --- I know what I'm doing. Picard, Star Trek: First Contact -- - 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: Old Slides?
Yes. My wife shot many, many 126 images in the 70s when she was on a missions trip in Peru. Even her shots of Machupichu (I certain someone will correct my spelling!) are good, even with an inexpensive camera. Collin === From: =?iso-8859-1?Q?Mark=20Roberts?= [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: =?iso-8859-1?Q?RE=3A=20Old=20Slides?= Sounds like 126 format. Did they ever do slide film for that? -- . --- I know what I'm doing. Picard, Star Trek: First Contact -- - 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 .
Confessions of a survivor.
Hello. My name is Junkie. I'm a photography adict. I don't need more lenses. I just want more. I don't need more camera bodies. I just want more. I don't need more film. I just want more. I don't need a darkroom. I just want one. I don't need a fancy digital camera. I just want one. I don't need a Fujinon 105/5.6. I just want one. More frames. More wall space. More chemicals. More, more, more. I can't help it. Some days the urges are uncontrollable. Where does it all stop? Somebody ... please ... help me. now. Thank you, Junkie - 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: How many 35mm lenses do you own?
1. How many 35mm Pentax-compatible lenses do you own? Include screwmount and K mount. 4 A35/2.8 A50/1.4 A100/2.8 Tokina 80-200/2.8 AT-X 2. How many primes? 3 3. How many zooms? 1 4. What's the greatest number of lenses any one focal length 1 5. If your partner had her/his way, how many lenses would you have left? (in my case: zero) 4 (I've always worked hard, very hard indeed, to provide justification for each lens purchase. That ends up as some sort of fiscal justification.) Collin -- . --- I know what I'm doing. Picard, Star Trek: First Contact -- - 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 .
OT FS LM
I've got a nice, handy little Sekonic #86 meter in leather case for sale. $15 + shpg. Collin -- . --- I know what I'm doing. Picard, Star Trek: First Contact -- - 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: drying FB prints...
I found a simple method. Just arch a piece of poster board. Use a couple strips of duct tape to hold across the ends. Staple it if you wish to. Tape down a paper towel. Make a loop paper towel to go around the unit. Lay your print onto the arch, with a paper towel in between. Flex it poster board a bit so that it fits into the paper towel loop. This holds the print so that it doesn't curl, and doesn't add any heat to damage it in any way. If you want to add some warm air, set the unit beside your warm air register. (Assuming it's winter where you live. You Aussies NZers have 6 months to practice!) Anyway, works for me. A bit cumbersome and only practical for one at a time. Collin -- . --- I know what I'm doing. Picard, Star Trek: First Contact -- - 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 .
Vs: Glad I got the Yashica TLR's
F*** GA645 rangfinders do. The winder stops when the sensor detects the thickness of film. Works with 120 or 220. Collin === From: Raimo Korhonen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Vs: Glad I got the Yashica TLR's Sorry to be nit-picking, but it they did not copy Rolleiflex completely. Only Rolleiflex had automatic first frame positioning. Actually I do not know if any MF cameras have this feature evn now. All the best! Raimo -- . --- I know what I'm doing. Picard, Star Trek: First Contact -- - 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 .
Heresy request
Anyone here ever shot a Kiev 60? TIA, Collin -- . --- Cats are evil incarnate. They are only your friend until someone makes a better offer. They are the whores of the animal kingdom. William Robb -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT Kiev 60
It looked like it might be an inexpensive step (back) into medium format for me. Prices are really, really cheap for these babies. A complete starter outfit for about $150! But -- are they reliable, decent optically, etc. I'm obviously not going to worry about resale value! Collin -- . --- Cats are evil incarnate. They are only your friend until someone makes a better offer. They are the whores of the animal kingdom. William Robb -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: What would you ~like~ to learn here?
1. How to solve the world's problems. 2. How to solve Pentax' problems. 3. How to solve my own problems. 4. How to show more love to my God, wife, sons. Sorry. Thought this was the Dr. Laura list. :) I'll try again later. Collin -- . --- Cats are evil incarnate. They are only your friend until someone makes a better offer. They are the whores of the animal kingdom. William Robb -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: LX Purchase (was: Pentax Optio)
Is it a wink or a nervous twitch, like Inspector Dreyfus? :) Collin At 12:46 PM 1/19/02 -0500, you wrote: Subject: Re: LX Purchase (was: Pentax Optio) Alan Abbott wrote: Wohooo Got it!!! Now I've got the LX wink ;-) * Get over it. Dr. Laura - 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 .
Fascinating
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1321590373 At least for now, the high bidder Summicron on a classic Pentax lens is, presumably, a Leica lover. Seems appropriate some how. * Get over it. Dr. Laura - 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 .
OT: @Midwest Photo
I was in there yesterday. They've got a beautiful H2 w/ 1.4 (IIRC) The film advance feels tight, almost new. Very clean, in leather case. That body makes be appreciate why the screw-heads in the group like them so well. It's a fine piece. Collin * Get over it. Dr. Laura - 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 .
MX Zooms
With the discussion of the (very fine) Pentax-A 70-210/4, there's also the inexpensive option of the Sears (Kiron?) 80-200/4, which is well-though- of in this group, and commonly selling for about $50. In addition, KEH has a Tokina 80-200/2.8 AT-X for $199. A bit more money, but a significant- bit more lens. They both feel in an a Pentax MX. my 2c, Collin -- . --- Cats are evil incarnate. They are only your friend until someone makes a better offer. They are the whores of the animal kingdom. -- an fellow hater of cats who requested anonymity -- -- - 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: favorite non-Pentax K mount lens?
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Interesting k-mount lens
Was in Midwest today. They've got a Makinon (IIRC) 50/2.8 lens. Pancake. I've never seen one before. Appears thinner than the P 40/2.8. Anyone use one before? Looks like a useful carry-around lens. Collin * Get over it. Dr. Laura - 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 .
unsubscribe pentax-discuss
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Tokina
I went to Columbus Camera Group to evaluate the Tokina 80-200/2.8 AT-X manual-focus lens that they have on eBay. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1325843698 Here's what it's like: #1 It has the screw-on metal hood. (Mine has the plastic clip-on.) #2 Mechanically, it feels fine. #3 The insides looked clean. (I took just a quick glance.) #4 Mount is in good shape, as is the paint. #5 The front element is the real story. a) some minor cleaning (polish) marks that were mentioned in the ad. b) one, maybe two, bright spots. These would appear to be minor defects in the coating. They're smaller than the head of a straight pin. It took some looking to find them. For the $145 price it's starting at, that's fair. I wouldn't go too far above that. Collin * Get over it. Dr. Laura - 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 .
Shopping today
Midwest Photo ahs a decent price on T-Max Pro 135/36, iso 100 2-roll boxes for $4 US. Got a Spartaflex. Finally, medium format enabled! :) Yashica 2x TC. Canon 50/1.8 breech-mount lens. Passed up an old Sears (Ricoh?) 500 screw mount body with manuals, 50mm 200mm for $40 ... a Signet 35 in box, with flash, manual, both flash reflectors. $17. (Anyone want me to go back get 'em?) Steven got a G-III and a Walz Envoy 35. (He wants to sell 'em, of course) All in all, a good Sat. Collin * Get over it. Dr. Laura - 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: FS: pentax SFXn in perfect cond; SMC F 1.4/50 lens (together or separately)
Hey Pentax brother, Don't get the M lenses! 'K' for best overall optical design, or 'A' for color contrast improvements. Even the SuperMultiCoated Tak 50/1.4 would be better than the 'M' and would look nice on a KX! Collin :) == ... so I will get a M or K 1.4/50 (losing some sharpness over the F but gaining better looks g) -- . --- Cats are evil incarnate. They are only your friend until someone makes a better offer. They are the whores of the animal kingdom. -- an fellow hater of cats who requested anonymity -- -- - 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 .
OT: FS A35/2.8
Great condition. $90, ppd in US. Collin * Get over it. Dr. Laura - 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: Why do you choose or stay in Pentax ?
There's an interesting psychology in the consumer. It seems that people rarely change brands, and often become brand-dependant as a sense of personal security and fulfillment. A product of Madison Ave. and our culture of consumerism and greed. Get a cell phone from provider #1 you won't like change to provider #2 without good reason. Like really poor service. Get a car of make X and you'll always hate make Y. (Note the regular poking fun between Chevy Ford owners, the pride of MB BMW owners, and the condension toward us who drive rice burners.) Camera owners are the same. Look at the newsgroups and the sparring between Canon Nikon owners, and the arrogance of Leica Contax owners. Blad owners look down on Fuji, Mamiya Pentax, but Each of them knows the real truth. Some Linhof users won't lower themselves to using a Toyo, but maybe an Arca-Swiss. Bender is for beginners. But Toyo users sure got the best bargain, Arca-Swiss users got the best engineering, and Bender builders know every little nuance of the unit's behavior. The psychology is amazing to watch in action. But to the question: I'm happy with Pentax 35mm. There's no cause to change. In roll film, my Spartaflex sold new in the 30s for about $30 or so. Not much to look at, but it's just for fun. In 4x5, well, Pentax isn't in that arena...yet. Collin -- . --- Cats are evil incarnate. They are only your friend until someone makes a better offer. They are the whores of the animal kingdom. -- an fellow hater of cats who requested anonymity -- -- - 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 .
Some e-marketing thoughts
I use ebay extensively. dpconsult.com It grew out of a hobby @ first, in 1998, when many of the priced were very low and bargains were everywhere. (And my income was pretty high, which helped a lot.) It became a business last year when I was unemployed for an extended period. BIN started then and has proved useful. First, starting a price high, near the BIN, is more of a buyer discouragement than one might think. The result is postponing activity and interest. BIN can be used for multiple reasons. Some use it for sucker bait. There's some outrageous BIN prices on a lot of listings. I like to put it just above my perceived value. When I do that, the starting price is about 1/2 of the common selling price. That allows a decent price if someone wants to kill the BIN. (I've actually had some items sell for more than BIN which was killed early in the auction.) This approach keeps me from having the use the Reserve Price option. Many people don't bid on Reserve auctions. THis compromise has worked in my venue. Camera stuff vintage electronics. BIN is also practical if you need the money right way, or need to move the product quickly. On some items I'm careful with BIN. It seems many items are worth more than I perceive. A couple of years ago I picked up a piece of networking software, a 25-user Netware 4.22 bump disk to be specific, that was still sealed in its package. My first expectation was that it might be worth $150 or so. If there would have been a BIN, I'd have set it at $100 and lost a LOT. But I started it at $10 and let it ride. Ended up going for $680. Hope these thoughts are useful, Collin - 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 .
OT: For Cheap
49mm reverse adapter. K-mount on one side 49mm thread on the back. For putting your lens onto the end of a bellows or extension tubes. $5 ppd in US. Collin -- . --- Cats are evil incarnate. They are only your friend until someone makes a better offer. They are the whores of the animal kingdom. -- an fellow hater of cats who requested anonymity -- -- - 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: Photography Startup
Things pretty lonely up there @ -40? :) Collin At 07:01 PM 1/30/02 -0500, you wrote: Internet pornography. William Robb - - * Get over it. Dr. Laura - 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 .
Did you see the price on this silly thing?
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1326756497 What you can't sell on eBay! * Get over it. Dr. Laura - 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 .
645 info
Steven is looking to sell a bunch of his 35mm stuff (and he has a bunch, for a teenager!) and acquire a Pentax 645. His concern is: What to look at and be cautious of. What are the wear points to look at on a body? What other matters might be of concern? TIA Collin * Get over it. Dr. Laura - 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: VIVITAR SERIES 1 MACRO 105/2.5
If anyone is interested, Midwest Photo has the Kiron in stock. www.mpex.com Collin * Get over it. Dr. Laura - 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: Gods of enablement, help me!
Do they do lay-away in your country? You've nothing to lose by asking. All they can say is No. Collin At 08:24 PM 2/6/02 -0500, you wrote: Date: Wed, 6 Feb 2002 22:51:05 +0100 From: Frantisek Vlcek [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Gods of enablement, help me! Would you believe it! A local shop has *new* with *warranty* FA 4.5/300 at sale-out price of 580 Euros and FA AL 4/20-35 at mere 385 Euros !!! That's about 2/3 and 1/2 of the normal price!!! Would you believe it! And at such f***ng time, when I have no money cause I bought (well, tomorrow I am buying) an LX ;- Especailly the zoom is really sweet price... Quick! Tell me something nice about it! Good light, Frantisek Vlcek * Get over it. Dr. Laura - 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: Enabled!
And not only that, but he made some wise selections as well. A nice outfit. Wonder what film he got? :) Also, will this change the favorite bodies list at all? :) Collin At 11:29 PM 2/8/02 -0500, you wrote: Date: Fri, 8 Feb 2002 20:19:57 -0600 From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Enabled! Bravo!! You will never regret this day. William Robb * Get over it. Dr. Laura - 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: Portrait lenses
Wendy, Studio phtographers solve the problem with ease. And they don't use soft lenses or soft filters. They use soft light! (Direct light from a single open flash produces shadows. That makes detail appear.) Put your flash on an extension, just to the left of the camera. Tape a piece of tissue over the lamp. Put another flash to the right, about 3' from the camera. Place a slave module on the shoe. ($20) You might need a stand for the flash. Use your extra tripod. (We all have one. Just admit it.) Also put a piece of tissue over the lamp. Shoot a few to experiment with the right flash placement. Collin At 11:29 PM 2/8/02 -0500, you wrote: Date: Fri, 08 Feb 2002 23:21:39 -0500 From: wendy beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Portrait lenses A couple of days ago there was a thread about portrait lenses and macro lenses of roughly the same focal length (around 100mm). Excuse me waffling, but it's late. Anyway, I would just like to iterate, if anyone is thinking of going into portraiture, then don't use a lens that is TOO SHARP! Why am I saying this? I was just given copies of photos taken at my work's Christmas 'do' . Portrait of self and hubby by the Christmas tree. Good grief! It showed wrinkles ON wrinkles, it was that sharp. Heaven help the younger, spottier members of staff. Their portraits would not be sitting on anyone's mantlepiece! Wendy * Get over it. Dr. Laura - 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 .
Fixing times
The differences in films is amazing. Acros 100 took about 3 minutes. Plus-X took about 1 minute. APX-25 took about 30 sec! (Stock Kodak fixer. Not Rapid.) I'm amazed at how fast it went. Collin * Get over it. Dr. Laura - 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: The LX Let Me Down, A Mamiya Love Affair in the Offing?
Fuji GA645. Feels just like a ZX body in your hand. CRB From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] snip If someone can show me another Med Format camera that handles close to a 35mm, and which is very quiet, I'd be happy to look at it. But over the past year or so I think I've exhausted all the possibilities. * Get over it. Dr. Laura - 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: Salgado: Equipment Technique Makes an Impact
Good information. But let's add to it: What paper did he print on? What lens was on then enlarger? What chemicals did he use. There's so much more to the resultant image than just the film and lens. That's why BW is as much craft as art -- and those of you who do it frequently know exactly what that means. It would be like having a Mac amp, and a Linn table, and then attaching Cerwin Vega speakers. (I agree totally with you, but think there's more to be added.) Collin -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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: Noobie 35mm Enlarger Question
Ted, Most any of the 35mm enlargers will do for starters. Just be certain that (1) it's in good physical shape so that your print is truely square, and (2) that the lens is clean and clear. With those two items resolved, your options are still wide open. Just like with your camera, it's the lens that makes the picture. A more modern lens will be multi-coated and provide a better picture. Some of these are pretty cheap. You can get a Voss 75mm lens for about $20 from a variety of sources. The standard lens for a 35mm print is a 50mm focal length. If you make prints larger than 8x10, a 50mm lens will start to show some distortion toward the corners. Getting a longer focal length lens resolves this becuase it has a larger coverage on the negative's side, and thus provides a flatter field for the print. (But you raise the head up higher to make the print.) I like using a 75mm lens for 35mm negs, a 90mm-105 for medium format, and have a 161mm for the 4x5. If you consider this a starter enlarger, go to some camera club meetings. THere's often old (40+ years) units, like Federal or DeJur brands, that will sell for $10 or so. Then just add a newer lens and get some nice prints. Should you upgrade the enlarger later, keep your newer lenses (sort of like owning a Pentax!) and upgrade the body only. Have fun. Collin -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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 .
Just some rantings about MF Enablement
I was encouraged by the conclusion that WW came to -- why pour all this money into good 35mm (TF = TinyFormat) when the same money will buy good MF or LF lenses. Yes, the same money. Want a good portrait lens? $300 - $500. Check your 4x5 6x6/6x7/645 prices. Pretty close to the same. Want a good wide angle? $300 - $400 Not much difference. Want the best? 200/2.8? Still not much difference for the equivalent in the bigger formats. Now, I like my Pentax. I have 2 bodies (ZX-M MX)but only 4 lenses, a set of extension tubes, and a 2x. Suitable for me. The next purchase will work with all formats: Lighting. A single monolight. Already got the stand and umbrella. Now, I realize that not everyone will get into larger formats, despite Aaron's proddings and and guilt-associated manipulations G. It's a hobby for most of us, and should be kept as such. It's fun (and a living for some at the same time). My conclusion: Get more glass and film. Have fun. Collin -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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 .
OT: More Shelf Cleaning
Two lenses for parts/repair Focal 80-200 Mount broken. $5 shipped in US Accura 200mm SM, focus ring loose $5 shipped in US Collin * Get over it. Dr. Laura - 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 .
Now this is one fast lens!
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1333464009 65mm / 1:.075! * Get over it. Dr. Laura - 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: Ebay follies
We've lost Bill. Sank into the morass of e-bidding. Does he yet have the strength to return to civilization? Find out next week. Same Bat time. Same Bat channel. :) Collin At 06:40 AM 2/18/02 -0500, you wrote: Subject: Ebay follies So, I lost to a sniper this afternoon. snip So it goes... However, I did win, snip YAY!!! William Robb * Get over it. Dr. Laura - 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: 67 Brotherhood
This is starting to sound more like a cult with every message reply. Pretty soon you'll all be driving VWs and drinking Dr. Pepper! :) * Get over it. Dr. Laura - 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: 67 Brotherhood
I did find a wonderful medium format folder last week. Proud III It has the little ground glass vertical viewer (like the very old folders) as well as the rangefinder. It also has alternate windows onthe back for viewing different frame marks, and a flip-up mask for shooting 6x4.5 or 6x6. Really a neat little camera. My research shows it to be quite uncommon. BUT it had some damage, so I left it. Might have been nice. Collin -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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: USA vs. Grey Import Med. Format Equip Question/Problem
But Mamiya America is independent of Mamiya. They're an importer with a license. Their profits prices have nothing to do with prices set anywhere else. Collin -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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 .
OT: Enlarger FS
I'm needing to upgrade my enlarger. This one is a good starter, but probably not an appropriate professional unit. DeJur Versatile Professional. 4x5 Comes somewhat complete. It came with no neg carriers so I had to make them myself. They work well, and are included. It also comes with some home-brew lensboards and a 90mm lens to start with. My prints that are out on photocritique.net (Two Artists Lilies) were printed with this enlarger. $100 Collin - 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: FS: Pentax 645N
Interestingly, WRT Mamiya RB/RZ, the film is much flatter when using 220 than when using 120. The paper backing has an affect on flatness. This would probably be the same for any that roll the film back across the rollers instead of directly onto/off of the spools. Collin -original--- Subject: RE: FS: Pentax 645N Are 6 x 7 cameras similarly afflicted? The Pentax isn't. The Bronica GS is. I can't comment on others. William Robb -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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 .
OT: Anyone heard of this camera
It's a 35mm SLR Cavalier brand, Preeotar lens. Fixed lens. 45/2.8 or there-abouts. Nifty little thing. Nice leather case. Never seen one before. Any info on it out there? Collin -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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: k mount 55mm
If anyone wants one, Abdi has one sitting on the front counter @ Midwest. www.mpex.com Give him a call. :) Collin -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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 .
So, you want movements AND lens options
Get rid of those annoying angles in your portraits. Correct all of those horizontal and vertical aberations. AND, make use of some fine LF glass. http://horsemanusa.com/pd_frame032.html Yes, it is available in Pentax mount! (Looks like a ZX-M in their photo.) Collin -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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: Medium format? Large format? What?
4x5? Graphic? Sheet film is a bit of a craft to add to your appreciation of the art of photography. What's the 2nd lens? 90mm Optar? At $70 you got a great bargain. Shoot some 4x5 Tri-X frames and print the contact sheet. Don't worry about enlargements. Just add a yellow red filter to your collection. You'll love the results. And, if you ever want to part with it ... Collin -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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 .
OT Found Enlarger
The local Cord Camera has a broken (don't know how) Beseler Dichro 67S. Everything looks to be there. Might need the head repaired? Unknown. $50 Anyone interested. -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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 .
MX Winder cable release
Does anyone have the info for an electronic cable release for the Winder MX? TIA, Collin * Get over it. Dr. Laura --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] - 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 .
Brethren, awake!
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1334665859 Here's a mis-listing you'll be interested in. Collin * Get over it. Dr. Laura --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] - 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 .
On the Digital Advance
Perhaps Pentax isn't doing a great deal of body upgrading because they can see the future better than us. Steven I were in Cord yesterday. Not only is the RB/RZ section continuing to grow, but so is the Blad section growing. A 500c/m with A12, Chrome 80mm, prism for $899 -- in a retail store! One year ago that would have been $1,300. As the digital advance continues, 35mm and medium format film body sales will continue to plummet. I'd warn about buying new film bodies in much of the future. I'm not certain that we'll see a K lens-compatible digital body. Pentax has not generally considered, as we all know, the 35mm form factor to be in their pro venue. (I personally think they're missing something WRT digital applications.) But none the less, film body sales will continue to drop (in all formats) and digital will continue to rise. Pentax is, I suspect, working on digital for the 645nII. My personal predictions are that 35mm will continue in its general present condition for a long, long time; the 67 series will not go digital for a long time; Pentax will move almost entirely into the medium-format form factor for digital and let 35mm flounder because it's a source for revenue to produce the real cameras. Collin * Get over it. Dr. Laura --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] - 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: Developer exhaustion
I don't replenish. Seems too much expense in a hobbyist's darkroom. I reuse from the 1/2 gal. developer about 10x then dispose. That's enough to allow for (a) a good, strong, pretty-clean developer in the tank and (b) enough precipitaion of mater in the jug so that each development is consistent. Beyond 10x I've found too much precipitation in the jug to trust any more development. I've found that controlled reuse and adequate dilution in the jug gives me consistent results without having to dispose of it after every use. This is with D-76, 50% with rolls, 50% with sheet film. I don't know how other developers will behave with this scenario. My next step is to find a good working practice with HC-110. I think it's safe to assume that each jug-brand of developer will behave a bit differently, and I'm not going to assume anything about its behavior. So over time a practice will develop for each developer used. Collin --original begin-- Date: Wed, 27 Feb 2002 09:26:19 -0800 From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Developer exhaustion If you want consistent results, use the developer as a one-shot. A good technique is to only mix what will be used for a few days, use it once, and get rid of it. I don't understand why the home darkroom user wants to fiddle about with replenishment or reuse of developer solution and risk inconsistent results. You made no mention of replenishment in your message, BTW. Do you just reuse the developer and add some additional time to compensate for depletion? --original end-- -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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 .
The most under-rated Pentax body
What body do you think doesn't get the press it deserves? I like the P3 Lots of metal Two practical exposure modes (As long as it has manual ) Feels good to hold and the A3000 Solid feeling Durable motor winder And, they go cheap $50 or so What do you think? -- --- Get over it Dr Laura -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe, go to http://wwwpdmlnet and follow the directions Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pugkomkonorg
Fascinating Description
I thought this was cute. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1336172575 This wonderful thing is a hand made pinhole camera produced by pinhole planet. ItÂ’s a 4x5 dual focal length pinhole. This camera has both wide and super wide modes, 12mm and 24mm. The body is hand crafted in solid oak. Designed around a laser-drilled pinhole lens and integrated shutter slide for maximum exposure control. The camera accepts all 4x5 backs but can be used without one with a little more hassle. You really will not find a sharper better made pinhole than this camera. And if nothing else it makes an extremely handsome bird feeder. Thanks for viewing and good luck! - 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: Darkroom operational!
Sounds practical. So, do you process film eat at the same time? :) Collin ---original--- From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] snip I use the timer on my microwave oven, as mentioned before. When I set up the darkroom I decided that I'd still process film in the kitchen, in part because changing timers was unappealing. -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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: The most under-rated Pentax body
Might help if the let us have it! (A ZX-3 it would be.) Collin -- From: Peter Smekal [EMAIL PROTECTED] What body do you think doesn't get the press it deserves? Must be the MZ3. A very nice camera together with the limited lenses. Seldom mentioned even on this list. Peter Smekal Uppsala, Sweden [EMAIL PROTECTED] - - -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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 .
Igor FYI
http://wwwigorcameracom/pentaxhtm Some interesting Pentax goodies out there Collin -- --- Get over it Dr Laura -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe, go to http://wwwpdmlnet and follow the directions Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pugkomkonorg
Re: Uh-Oh :^D
You can't. We all look alike. :) Collin At 08:16 PM 2/28/02 -0500, you wrote: From: T Rittenhouse [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Uh-Oh :^D I thought you guys shaved your heads. Now you are claiming long hair. Just how am I supposed to tell a 6x7 fanatic from the other Pentaxians? Ciao, Graywolf * Get over it. Dr. Laura --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] - 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 .
How shall we describe ourselves?
Our land: Pentaxia Our selves: Pentaxians (or Pentaxer for the Teutonic membership) Our language: Penta Our disease: Pentaxitis Our men: Pentamen Our women:Pentawow Our children: Pentikes Our cars: Pentacedes Our towns:Pentavilles Our cities: Pentropolis Our suppliers:Angels Suppliers of competitive brands: Pimps :) * Get over it Dr Laura --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe, go to http://wwwpdmlnet and follow the directions Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pugkomkonorg
Re: Re: 50mm F1.7 - M
I only know of two basic models There was the series that uses 35mm film and the unique 828 Halfway between 35mm and 127 Really a rather nice neg size About 2x 35mm in space Too bad it wasn't in a cartridge Probably could have killed either 35mm or 127 Collin -- snip Also found my old Kodak Pony 133Anyone remember those What did it take for film?? Dave -- --- Get over it Dr Laura -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe, go to http://wwwpdmlnet and follow the directions Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pugkomkonorg
Attn: Cub Fans
Here's some Sat Wrigley dates we might plan on Give me some feedback on when we might get together for a game! Apr 6, Pirates Apr 20, Reds Apr 27, Dodgers May 11, Brewers June 1, Houston June 15, CWS June 22, Cards July 13, Fla July 20, Hou -- --- Get over it Dr Laura -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe, go to http://wwwpdmlnet and follow the directions Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pugkomkonorg
RE: How shall we describe ourselves?
Let's see Large format Long bed Sounds like William is tired of 35mm? What do you all think? From: Peifer, William [OCDUS] I had some money to do that, but I just spent it to replace a couple of tie rod ends on my old rusty pent-up truck (You know, the Chevy model with the long wheelbase and large-format bed) -- --- Get over it Dr Laura -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe, go to http://wwwpdmlnet and follow the directions Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pugkomkonorg
OT: NG bargain
Subject: FS: Pentax FA SMC 50/1.4 in EX++ condition Date: 2 Mar 2002 09:20:42 -0800 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Kelvin) Newsgroups: rec.photo.marketplace.35mm In almost mint condition, with papers and box. Glass is pristine. US$120 + shipping from Singapore (about US$20). Paypal preferred. Will fit all autofocus Pentax cameras, and also earlier K-mount cameras i.e. Pentax LX,MX,K1000,ME and off brands like Ricoh, Chinon etc. [EMAIL PROTECTED] * Get over it. Dr. Laura --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] - 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: March commentary
I was a little uncertain of the content. At 01:48 PM 3/3/02 -0500, you wrote: Date: Sun, 3 Mar 2002 11:27:26 -0500 From: Christian Skofteland [EMAIL PROTECTED] Thanks for the comment... I think... :-) Does that mean you liked the subject? I'm not sure what a dinosaur fossil has to do with modern art Christian Skofteland [EMAIL PROTECTED] - - Original Message - From: Collin Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] Big Al by Christian Skofteland, USA Why I love modern art ... not. Good shot. * Get over it. Dr. Laura --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] - 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: pentax-discuss-digest V1 #2234
Shifting (Pentax has a horizontal shift, Minolta makes[made?] a horizontal vertical shift lens) changes the angle of lines on a photo. Tilting changes the position of what is in focus. For instance, if you shoot a tall building and want it to look vertical, and not like it's falling away or disappearing into the sky, you use shift to compensate. If however you're shooting a table, and you're at 30 degrees to the table, you want more than just the material in the middle in focus. Tilt changes that and will allow you to change the plane of focus to match the item being shot. (Canon makes[made?] a lens that has horizontal shift and vertical tilt up and down). The use of a tilt could have brought the back left corner of the front into focus. (Others with more experience in this might be able to add more to the discussion.) Collin At 01:48 PM 3/3/02 -0500, you wrote: Date: Sun, 3 Mar 2002 13:45:38 -0300 From: Eduardo [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: March commentary Hi Collin, First of all, congratulations on your effort to comment all this month's PUG submissions. I'm sure everyone, myself included, who decided to share their images with the rest of us are pleased by your effort and time consuming post. You wrote, about my photo: N. P. R. by Eduardo Jr., Brazil Pleases my son. Nice shot. This is an excellent example of why a tilt lens is useful. You could change the focal plane to cover the front of the train and not have that back left corner soft. Unfortunately Pentax does not make one. (Most 35mm co's don't.) Would you mind, explaining a little bit more about it? All I know about shifting or tilting is from some very superficial readings and I had never even seen one such lens, except for some photos, but I fail to understand what one of these things could do to improve this photo... Thanks in advance, Eduardo. * Get over it. Dr. Laura --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] - 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 .
OT: French film
I noticed that Midwest Photo got in some French bw film -- 4x5, 5x7, 35mm (Wish I could remember the name Anyone know anything about this stuff? All I've gathered is that it's a high-silver-content formula and gives that classic appearance Collin -- --- Get over it Dr Laura -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe, go to http://wwwpdmlnet and follow the directions Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pugkomkonorg
Re: Pentax Big Glass
i-Blads? Collin -original--- Sometimes a unique color scheme is helpful, such as a big red lens hood and a huge purple hot shoe on an orange body when photographing circus clowns So THAT is the reasoning behind the new Hasselblads G -- --- Get over it Dr Laura -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe, go to http://wwwpdmlnet and follow the directions Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pugkomkonorg
Re: Pentax Big Glass
It was fun at the time (but a bit mean) to hand my wife my HP-41 calc ask her to add up a list of numbers for me. Where's the equal sign? (Needless to say, I didn't try that a second time. I felt really bad about it.) (HP - Hewlett-Pentax?) Collin ---original-- Date: Tue, 5 Mar 2002 12:08:30 -0500 From: Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pentax Big Glass On Tuesday, March 5, 2002, at 09:11 AM, Fred wrote: No, I don't think you mentioned that, Aaron. Did your calculator use RPN (Reverse Pentax Notation)? HAR! Uh, no. (looks sheepish) - -Aaron -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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 .
FONG: LX Wanted
Subject: Pentax LX Date: 6 Mar 2002 01:02:00 GMT From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (Joe Ringer) Newsgroups: rec.photo.equipment.35mm I'm looking for a nice used Pentax LX, I'd prefer not to have to send it off for a CLA or repairs right away. Are there any indicators I should look for to get a well model that won't develop any problems in the near future? -- clear skies, Joe * Get over it. Dr. Laura --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] - 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: OT: Can I join the brotherhood now?
Not all LF guys. Only those with Press cameras. Graphic, Pressman, etc. Our fadoras will have little cards in them which read Press. And we'll only shoot with flashbulbs. We'll at least look professional. On Tue, 5 Mar 2002, Bill D. Casselberry wrote: gfen wrote: I'm proposing us swanky LF guys form our own brotherhood, complete with even BETTER hats! :) -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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: OT: Can I join the brotherhood now?
Gotta have a good acronym. Photographic Masters Society (PMS) Better Off Otherwise Than You (BOOTY) Sheets Are Better Reasons Everytime (SABRE) What Wheatfield Willie Likes, Forever COMpatible (WWW.LF.COM) From: gfen [EMAIL PROTECTED] On Wed, 6 Mar 2002, Christian Skofteland wrote: How about League of the Large Format? The Esoteric Order of the Large Format? - 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: to all the women on the list (a little early, but i'm taking off soon)
Is that really what you meant to say? :) Collin - From: Peter Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Aw, you're just being cynical. ;) -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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 .
300/2.8 curiosity
How many use 1) Pentax 2) Tamron 3) Tokina 4) ...any others??? -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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 .
The e-ffects on retail pricing
I went into Midwest the other day to look at their Pentax 6x7 67 units. Comparing their prices to what I see on eBay, it's a wonder that anyone's shopping online. They've a 6x7 MLU, prism, and 90mm for $649. Those are a bit more on eBay, it would appear. Perhaps we ought to visit our retail friends more often. They would seem to have something to offer. My 2 denari, Collin -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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: Belt clip for cameras
I left my Sekonic somewhere in rural Ohio last fall by just setting it down. Now, when out shooting, my meter string (lanyard?) is tied to the tripod. Collin -- From: Paul Ewins [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Belt clip for cameras Hi Bob, it's not so much the worry of having stuff stolen while I'm wearing it, it's the chance of it going missing if I have to put it down for any reason. My mother had her 50's vintage Agfa Silette stolen while in Scotland about 10 years ago. The camera was replaceable, but the film in the camera had shots from an archeological dig that they had helped out on the previous week. It's very easy to get distracted when you're on holiday in a new environment and some of the places will be touristy enough to attract the odd thief . -- -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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: Silly Photo.net thread
Bruce is right and wrong. It is all marketing, and Pentax has failed miserably. Not in the aspect of visibility, the sales aspect of marketing, but with respect to being driven. Pentax produces some of the finest lenses around, and the most outstanding consumer bodies available. BUT -- only 1 pro body. It appears they want to *soak* all the possible profit from each unit. Almost 20 years for the LX series. How long can the MZ-S endure? There's no long-range vision there. Pal is right. Pentax equipment is excellent. But Pentax doesn't have a SERIES -- a reputation -- to go along with the equipment. The LX and MZ-S stand solo, without a comprehensive *solution*. What's a photographic solution? It's not just equipment. It's equipment that will prove itself in the field as being the BEST. Canon wins with the fastest AF. That's not all that's required of an outfit. How about some outstanding specs to meet demanding circumstances? Certainly with not the dust/dirt vulnerability of Pentax' A contacts. How is the dust rejection of the current FA lenses? Pentax can be taken seriously -- but not as seriously as the others. Any venue Pentax works in (in 35mm) the others do as well. This is Pentax' failing -- Pentax does not EXCELL Beyond the others. Neither in 35mm nor in medium format. They used to. But no longer. Mamiya rules studio cameras. 'Blad rules location units. C N rule PJ, digital and film. Pentax is quickly becoming an also-ran, at least in 35mm and digital. Too much concentration on the pieces of the pie and not enough on owning the whole pie. Pentax needs two things: An earned reputation and a driven attitude. Without the latter they cannot have the former. They MUST get ahead of the curve or risk losing it all in the next decade. Pentax has more to offer than most people realize. They are A leader. But not enough to be THE leader. My 2 denarii, Collin -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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: The e-ffects on retail pricing
Fascinating. There are several who go into Midwest who simply ask for the magazine price. They're really pretty reasonable folks. Collin Date: Fri, 08 Mar 2002 09:55:57 -0700 From: David Spaulding [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: The e-ffects on retail pricing I'm pretty lucky. Boise, Idaho has a small retail chain, Idaho Camera. They can't always offer the best prices, but they do a good job of service, and they have a great used selection. I was looking over a Pentax 645 yesterday. Camera World is also nearby, but thier in-store prices tend to be a little higher than the mail-order prices. Dave -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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 .
Some thoughts related to my Gallery comments
First, making the comments was fun. You're welcome. One of the reasons that I mentioned cropping for several of the shots is because of a habit I see many photographers getting into -- shooting for the film format, not for the result. We try to fill the frame, letting the camera determine what should be on the print. Taking that approach often fails us. We're often dissatisfied with what we see on paper, knowing 100% that that's not what we saw when taking the shot. But we're confused as to where the results went. The solution: Shoot for the content and EXPECT to crop your results. Overframe a bit. Be certain that you get everything you want in the frame. 24x36 is a 2:3 ratio. Unfortunately an 8x10 is not all of a 35mm neg. Some labs do 8x12s to give you what you shot. A 5x7 is closer. I don't know of anyone who does 5x7.5. But that's the real problem, isn't it. A 4x6 is the right ratio, but it bleeds over. Some labs will print full-frame on your 4x6 prints, but you also have to ask. That's one of the criticisms of 35mm -- you can't do too much cropping given the neg size. Hence the concurrent problems we face with an out-of-control bubbahood sub-group/cult.G When my wife works on her Creative Memories album, cropping is one of the major practices. (BTW, she is now a O-fish-L C-M Consultant, aka leader of her very own cult!) The goal is to make the pics fit themes. But the content has to be there. Hence, for this and other obvious reasons, overframe and get all of the results you really want in the shot. This may be why so many perfer 6x6 and 6x7 [and LF]. They're so big that you can crop pretty generously and still have something very nice in the end. Collin -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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 .
It's Friday
What a day. LDAP logins won't work. (Can anyone out there help me?) Working alone in a conference room. No baseball on TV. No radio. Dead silence. No camera. Nothing to shoot anyway. About 70 outside, and I'm not. What a pathetic, miserable day. ;( All of you (spelled y'all in Oklahoma) have a great weekend. Collin -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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: Some thoughts related to my Gallery comments
Shel, I used the paper size as a way of conveying the extent of the problem, not as a standard for composition. My basic premise, more concisely stated, is: Shoot to get the content you want, irregardless of resulting print dimensions. That's a matter I don't find shallow at all. Collin -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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 .
Optio 430
Anyone out there using one? Collin -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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 .
Pentax prices
My son called Pentax last week to get a price on the eyecup M to put on his Super Program. (I wanted one for my MX as well.) They quoted about $30 on the phone. They're only about $15 online. Strange marketing. Collin -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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 .
Interesting lens
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1338194915 I'm not a fan of their cars, but their LF lenses were pretty nice. How does this 35mm unit stack up against the rest of the breed? * Get over it. Dr. Laura --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] - 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 .
OT: You with the Speed Graphic
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1336923602 * Get over it. Dr. Laura --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] - 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: abbreviations
Actually this is a call sign. The license is a different number. Collin At 02:17 PM 3/10/02 -0500, you wrote: From: Stan Halpin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: abbreviations (was: Which have more utility ... 35mm MF or AF Macros lenses) KG4LMZ = License for Ham Radio operator. stan * Get over it. Dr. Laura --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] - 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: LX vs MX vs KX
It seems a process of elimination. If you want/need the features of the LX, get it. esp, advanced metering ( OTF TTL flash ) advanced construction ( seals and finders ) If you need MLU, but none else of the LX get the KX If you need it small and basic, get the MX If the MX/LX bodies are too small, evaluate a) MX with winder b) LX with winder else get the KX The KX is a nice, practical body. I got one in the mid 80s for $10 at a pawn shop. Meter wasn't working. Just had to work with the switch clean the terminals all was well. Just so heavy. But still nice. Collin -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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: More image theft...
Definitions may vary from nation to nation, but theft by fraud is a class of theft here. Collin * Date: Tue, 12 Mar 2002 10:29:16 -0800 From: Bob Blakely [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: More image theft... He did not take an image. * -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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: A King is born
Get him a Pentax? Why not name him Pentax? :) Congrats, Collin ** From: Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Get that boy a Pentax. -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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: Why I Love the APS Format
Actually, as I've learned recently from Creative Memories (for whom my wife is now a consultant), APS film uses a different base than standard neg film. The net result is that APS negs are designed to outlast all other types of film. Is there anyone out there with more information regarding this feature of APS? Collin * Get over it. Dr. Laura --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] - 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: Stop Bath
Perhaps we should all stop and bathe on occasion. (Sorry. It's just Friday.) Collin -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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: More KX ?s, please help
Steve, I'm surprised you'd drop the MX. That's your brighter screen. Personally, I'd keep the KX and part with the K1000se. If you find the MX too small, just add a winder. Collin -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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 .
6x7 finder
I went out this a.m. to look used Pentax 6x7 67 units. Found a 6x7 body with standard prism finder and grid screen for $449.00, no lens. The only thing I can't get used to when looking through the finder is the added distance added by my glasses. I can't see the whole image. (Same problem that I experience when using my MX.) Is there a diopter that will cure the angle and perhaps reduce the size in order to resolve this issue? Collin BTW, we usually talk about Pentax 67 units as being used most in the fashion photo segment. Here in Columbus, I'm told by a long-time salesman, they're sold mainly to aerial photographers. Easy-to-handle design and solidly-built is apparently what they require in that business. -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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 .
OT: 67 lenses @ Cord Camera
THey've got a couple 135's, a 105, a 55 (IIRC), and one of the older 90mm LS (Super-Multi-Coated Takumar). It's amazing how much more well-built were the older lenses. The 105 is a newer design. Light, and has that typical A lens feel. Amazing how it crosses the platform. At least it doesn't have any of the play that the 135 A lenses exhibit. (My looking 67 is investigating what would be a good system for (re-)beginning pro shooting. I've boiled it down to two: Pentax 67 and Fuji GA645. The Pentax is more durable and feature-filled. The Fuji is lightweight, AF, and has a vertical frame. Great for shooting people. Maybe I'll end up with both in a year or so. Good used of each is around $700.) Collin -- --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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 .
