Hey, for $350, I'd definitely buy one too. But give up the MX? NEVER!
Well, maybe if I had an LX. Yeah, if I had an LX (and still the MZ-5n)
the MX would be under utilized. It would have to go to a new home. So
Arron, ya gonna find me one? ;-)
Andy
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I know a pair of members use Minoltas AF. I need to know something: The lenses
used in a very old Minolta AF (I think it's a Minolta Maxxum 7000, or something
like that, it's the first AF model I think) can be used with full functionality
in a modern new Maxxum AF body?
It's because my boss' wife
Just a quick one - an MX and winder, plus 50mm f1.2 'as new' lurking
under a generic 'pentax camera' subject line.
The seller calls it the f1:2 (i.e. the f2.0), not the f1.2.
The lens shown in the photograph certainly only looks like the f2.
But an MX in reasonably good shape, plus a
As I remember, we do have a happy FA* 400/5.6 owner. Maybe Jostein
Oksne cares to confirm the MF/AF clutch?
Servus, Alin
Boz wrote:
BD This would then include the FA* 300/2.8 and the FA* 400/5.6 lenses. For
BD these there is no mention of an MF/AF clutch in the current KMP tables, but
30 megs free at www.freeservers.com
you just tolerate a advert on top
At 12:46 PM 3/14/01 -0700, you wrote:
Can anyone recommend a free or cheap Web-hosting site? I'd like to put a few
pictures up for other people to see. What are the pros and cons of selecting
a host?
Thanks,
JJ
J. John Cohen,
David,
Your Ricoh is the recently discontinued model that I've been eyeing: it's
manual focus, it's still available new, and it displays the shutter speed
on the top panel.
You obviously like the Super Program, as I do. (They're my only three
bodies.) How would you compare the XR-X3P with your
Hi all,
Cosina will release on 20th April BESSA-T with
interchangeable finder, dedicated Trigger Winder,
COLOR-SKOPAR 21mmF4 and ULTRON 28mmF1.9 Aspherical.
http://www.cosina.co.jp/images/indexnew.jpg
The detail info will be released on 20th March at their web
site.
I've checked their English
Albano wrote:
Thanks in advance (and please give me good info, because my head is in game)
So we shall have you beheaded for this capital offense!
;o)
But, as I admire your guts of having uppercased the curse right in
the title... yes, it's the same AF mount, except that older lenses
I've been agonizing over an upgrade to an auto-focus camera (I own a ZX-M).
Found a good price for the ZX-5n at BH photo. US$280 for new with date
back and US warranty (i called and verified that). I think these usually go
for $330 mail order. Thought I'd let the list know.
Now I have to shoot with it on there and see how it performs with the adapter!
At 06:15 PM 3/15/01 +1300, you wrote:
Tiger Moses writes:
See a set of photos of what may be the first time a 77mm Limited lens has
been mounted onto a Spotmatic.
I like it :)
That reminds me... who was it who
It has been rumored a while ago. Now it's official: Agfa prepares to
sell the film business including finishing and lab equipment to an
unknown buyer. Analysts say, only Konica or Gretag Imaging could be
the ones interested. It is not sure whether consumer imaging will
finally be part of the
Recently Eric Lawton wrote:
Now what do I do? MZ-S, PZ-1p, ZX-5n ? I can only afford to buy one
camera. If the MZ-S comes in at a street price of ~US$900 I doubt I'd
purchase one. If I could get a MZ-S for US$700 I might go for it. But I
could get a ZX-5n and a nice limited lens
Have you ever photographed an item only to find that the highlights
from a bright piece of chrome or metal was blown out because the
reflection of the light on that area was too great? Have you ever
wondered what you could do about it? Well, I went to a photo
workshop over the weekend, and a
There's a little project I'm working on in which I'll be
photographing candy, like MMs, jelly beans, and the like. I just
bought a bag of MMs and was disappointed because there are just a
few colors, and they're not very bright. Once the brown and blue
candies are removed (colors that won't
Is the air bulb type of release any better than a mechanical release
in terms of minimizing any camera movement or shake?
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What about Jelly Bellys? Presumably you get them in the US? Go to
www.jellybelly.com to see.
Rob Brigham
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From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
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To: Pentax List
Subject: Candy
There's a little project I'm working on in which I'll
Hi Ralf,
I've read in a newspaper a few days ago that Fuji, Konica,
Kodak, Agfa and another one (Italian film company) agreed
upon setting up film colour standard. This means that these
company will have common processing method, and the
customer will not have to choose the "right" lab to
Wow I have just looked at the website myself. Check out the gallery!!
Rob Brigham
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Subject: Candy
There's a little project I'm working on in which I'll be
photographing candy,
Shel,
Maybe try Skittles ("taste the rainbow") ... they're shaped a lot like
MM's. I'm not sure how many more colors you'll get but I do think the
colors are a bit brighter. They come in a red package similar in form to a
MM package.
Eric
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There's a
Tiger Moses [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Now I have to shoot with it on there and see how it performs with the adapter!
Doesn't the K-to-M42 adapter have some optical elements?
Hope they don't spoil the performance of the lens too much.
let us know.
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There's a little project I'm working on in which I'll be
photographing candy, like MMs, jelly beans, and the like. I just
bought a bag of MMs and was disappointed because there are just a
few colors, and they're not very bright. Once the brown and blue
candies are removed (colors that won't
Rob Brigham wrote:
What about Jelly Bellys? Presumably you
get them in the US?
Hi Rob ... I've got the Jelly Belly part of the project covered, but
I still need an MM clone, or some other brightly colored candy.
Not being a candy eater, I'm at a bit of a loss. I got to the super
market
John Francis writes:
Gerald Cermak wrote:
Buy a used helicoid extension, mount a body cap to the front that is
drilled
to hold the pinhole. Voila! A pinhole zoom!
Gerald
You are a deeply disturbed individual. Keep it up!
(I love the idea of 'drilled to hold the pinhole', too!)
I've had this happen to me. Only problem is most owners of WWII P-51
Mustangs object to me spraying their pride and joys...
Steve S.
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Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Have you ever photographed an item only to find that the highlights
from a bright piece of
yes, much better, and with more reach. My air bulb release is some 20'
long.
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From: "Shel Belinkoff" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2001 8:01 AM
Subject: Cable Release
Is the air bulb type of release any better than
Recently Eric Lawton wrote:
Now what do I do? MZ-S, PZ-1p, ZX-5n ? I can only afford to buy one
camera. If the MZ-S comes in at a street price of ~US$900 I doubt I'd
purchase one. If I could get a MZ-S for US$700 I might go for it. But I
could get a ZX-5n and a nice limited lens for
Life Savers?
Gum Drops?
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
There's a little project I'm working on in which I'll be
photographing candy, like MMs, jelly beans, and the like. I just
bought a bag of MMs and was disappointed because there are just a
few colors, and they're not very bright. Once the brown
Hi Eric, Dan ...
Thanks for the "Skittles" suggestion. I never heard of them, but
I'll seek them out.
--
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Steve Scott wrote:
Life Savers?
Gum Drops?
Wow! Life Savers! Thanks. That's a wonderful addition to the
project, and I'd not thought of them before.
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Depending on the construction of the metal release, it can be much better. I have four
different metal releases. They all have different flexibilities. The only problem with
air releases is the limited lifetime (loses air integrity).
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Is the air bulb type of
(laughing) ...Yes Boz, that's exactly what I was thinking.
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I bet that the 5n with a limited lens on it will take much better pictures
than an MZ-S without a lens. Wouldn't you think so too? :-)
Cheers,
Boz
Check on Jelly Bellies (Fairfield or Suisun City, CA), Gummy Bears, etc.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] 03/15 7:49 AM
There's a little project I'm working on in which I'll be
photographing candy, like MMs, jelly beans, and the like. I just
bought a bag of MMs and was disappointed because there are just a
Hi,
If you don't find a candy that has brighter colors,
I believe you can use the MM and try to spray it with glicerin or any kind
of stuff that's used to make a car's dashboard shine.
Of course you can't eat them
afterwards!...
I use a 30ft air release because it gives me freedom to move about. But the
air type might be a little less prone to inducing camera movement if used
properly since there is no solid connection between the trip mechanism (the
bulb) and the plunger - other than the hose. I suspect it can be
The other day I was really happy because I received two of the new screens for
my LX (the SC 69 and the SG 60). The problems came when I started exchanging
them.
First, I quited the SC 21. The frame went down, but the screeen remained up.
With effort and time, it went down minty. I put the grid
Probably not, espcially with a little aging. Pneumatics are very useful in design, but
unlike water and other liquid fluids, gaseous air is quite compressive. A very short
line could be very quick, 20-foot or so probably not.
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Gerald Cermak wrote:
yes, much
Congrats, David and it will be in next update.
Albano
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"Peifer, William [OCDUS]" wrote:
I also recall that Reese's Pieces
are of similar shape and color as MM's,
I saw some Reese's Pieces, and they seem to have a limited color
choice, more so than MMs.
Could you use candy shaped like
Good 'N Plenty (little capsule-shaped
licorice with a
I can not belive that no one asked about the picture setup?
Does everyone know that the lens is functionally mounted to the Spotmatic?
Did everyone already know that there were 3rd party adapters to go in that
direction?
I impressed myself, guess I just easy to impress!
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Mark Gosdin wrote:
( Note to Albano Garcia: Add 1 KM to bodies list. )
It will be in next update.
Regards
Albano
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I already have a grip A, that someone has started to shape a little bit, but
i'm not quite sure if i'll be able to shape it into something usefull. What
is the best method to shape a Grip A?
Some months ago I bought a Grip B from Peter of Camera Direct. I was billed for
a Grip B (it costs the
Hello
Do you really need a top body or a limited lens ???
My own opinion is that the MZ--S is going to be very expensive! I hold a
sample, and do not pay it for more than 850US$
So wait for a "ZX-3n?"
Now if you which a limited lens, you know what to buy.
See you
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Can I get that with USM and IS
Gerald Cermak wrote:
Buy a used helicoid extension, mount a body cap to the front that is
drilled
to hold the pinhole. Voila! A pinhole zoom!
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Mmmm. Chips, dips and licorice whips
Sorry, guys. I've been sick, and this is the first day in a couple of weeks
I've felt remotely human. :P
Glenn said:
I was going to suggest Skittles but others beat me to it. Can't
resist commenting that at some parties I've been to, folks have
I'm planning a quick visit to the Tennessee Aquarium
(http://www.tennis.org/) this weekend while in Chattanooga. Does anyone
that has experience shooting in this or similar exhibit areas care to offer
some helpful tips? This will be my first visit to the aquarium, so I have
no idea what to
Thanks to everyone who suggested Web hosts on and off line. I'll figure one
out and let you know...
John
J. John Cohen, M.D., Ph.D.
Department of Immunology, B-184
University of Colorado Medical School
Denver, CO 80262, USA
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Air not as responsive until you get a feel for the bulb
ppro
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To borrow a phrase
"Candies, peanuts, JuJuBees..."
Gummy Bears?
Paul M. Provencher (ppro)
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From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2001 11:54 AM
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Subject: Re: Candy
Steve Scott wrote:
Life Savers?
Gum
There's always Jolly Ranchers, too. :)
Shel wrote:
Are there any other MM-type candies out there that have more
and brighter, more saturated colors?
Hi Shel,
Eric Lawton and Dan Scott are right on the mark with Skittles. They would
probably work quite well. These are pretty tasty,
Yes, there is a short momentary lag, and also if some leakage exists, long
bulb settings have a time limit (my experience has been in the 1 minute
range with my cheapo unit). I use mine when I tripod mount the camera for
bulb settings, since my hands shake holding the cable type, inducing camera
On Thu, 15 Mar 2001, Provencher, Paul M. wrote:
To borrow a phrase
"Candies, peanuts, JuJuBees..."
Gummy Bears?
All resting on a bed of Nerds.
chris
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At 12:07 PM 3/15/01 -0600, you wrote:
On Thu, 15 Mar 2001, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Are there any other MM-type candies out there that have more and
brighter, more saturated colors?
Have you tried Smarties?
Be aware there are different candies with the same name.
Smarties can mean a chocolate
hahha, i like that :)
it made me smile at the ungodly hour of the morning b4 work :)
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Sent: Friday, March 16, 2001 4:30 AM
Subject: OT digression on candy
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Thanks for the
I have not been to Tenn. But if it is like Baltimore and Boston, you can
pretty much forget about using flash - everything is behind glass. You
might want to contact the aquarium for their rules and regs regarding
photography. You can probably use a monopod but not a tripod. I would
suggest
Adorama just sold me one for $275.
Maris
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From: "Eric Lawton" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2001 9:25 AM
Subject: ZX-5n - Good price at BH photo
| I've been agonizing over an upgrade to an auto-focus camera (I own a
ZX-M).
|
Please send the messages to me directly, to not disturb other members, thanks.
Also, I've not included 110 and digital cameras, just because I started this
way, and I didn't want to change in the middle of the way.
Also, if you already submited and want to add new items, please put clearly in
Glenn wrote:
Can't resist commenting that at some parties I've been to, folks have
mixed Skittles with MMs, so they could set out a bowl of "SMs".
Someone else suggested Smarties, the British equivalent of MMs.
They'd probably make a good mix to make "SMs"
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I managed to get some very nice pics of jellyfish in the Texas State
Aquarium (place kinda sucks though). I used my PZ20 with the TTL popup
flash, stand at about a 45 degree angle to the glass. I got no reflections
at all. I was using Fuji Sensia @ ISO 100.
Jerry in Houston
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Treena Harp asks:
Can I get that with USM and IS
USM isn't necessary, as focusing is instaneous compared to USM. (everything
is always in focus with a pinhole lens). IS? Well, it probably could be
done easily, since there is only one element to move, the pinhole holder
itself, which is a
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
I saw some Reese's Pieces, and they seem to have a limited color
choice, more so than MMs.
Yep, they're just orange and brown.
-Aaron
p.s. Candy, PLUS some OT stuff? Like the candy isn't OT? *snicker*
Yes, it's the new injection-molded chocolate body from Pentax,
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Never heard of Smarties. Probably a Canadian candy ...
YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF SMARTIES??
Shel, I have a lot of respect for you, but...
YOU'VE NEVER HEARD OF SMARTIES??
My mind reels...the thought of life without Smarties is unbearable!
-Aaron
p.s. YOU'VE NEVER
Don't flash the octopuses, though, it really disturbs them and they can fill
the pool with ink.
John
J. John Cohen, M.D., Ph.D.
Department of Immunology, B-184
University of Colorado Medical School
Denver, CO 80262, USA
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- MX...114
- ME Super.103
- ME Super SE3
- LX...110
Speaking of enabling run rampant, would I qualify as idiotically
self-destructive if I just pushed back my own cause by buying a
near-mint
I can not belive that no one asked about the picture setup?
Does everyone know that the lens is functionally mounted to the Spotmatic?
Did everyone already know that there were 3rd party adapters to go in that
direction?
I impressed myself, guess I just easy to impress!
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Hi Tiger,
You've
Hmm. I wonder if these are about to be replaced or repositioned in the
line-up by something else? I paid $309 at Adorama about 7-8 months ago.
Dan Scott
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Adorama just sold me one for $275.
Maris
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From: "Eric Lawton" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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I'm planning a quick visit to the Tennessee Aquarium
(http://www.tennis.org/) this weekend while in Chattanooga. Does anyone
that has experience shooting in this or similar exhibit areas care to offer
some helpful tips? This will be my first visit to the aquarium, so I have
no idea what to
http://www.bigdayphoto.com/tom/boy_06270007_13.html
FA 645 120/4 Macro, Plus-x
The subject was sitting in shade, and I hung a white shower curtain in
the sun.
tv
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Isn't the ZX-5n the only body that hasn't been updated/replaced in the past
year or so? Let's see, the ZX-50 became the ZX-30, the ZX-10 became the
ZX-7, would that make the 5n replacement the ZX-1 ?
Bill, KG4LOV
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Hmm. I wonder if these are about to be replaced or
What is the opinion on this K-mount lens?
Whate would be a reasonable price?
Frits
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Hi
Albano
There's one on ebay with five hours to go!
Jens
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1220629105r=0t=0sh
owTutorial=0ed=984713718indexURL=0rd=1
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Can I get that with USM and IS
Shoot-you can have it with lettuce, onions, and a slice of tomato if you
want. :-)
Dan Scott (suddenly hungry)
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"Frits J. Wthrich" wrote:
What is the opinion on this K-mount lens?
Maybe the worst prime Pentax ever put out, in terms of resolution and
contrast. Built like a tank.
Good as a portrait lens, if you want to soften things up a bit.
Whate would be a reasonable price?
$US40 for one in good
I'm planning a quick visit to the Tennessee Aquarium
(http://www.tennis.org/) this weekend while in Chattanooga. Does anyone
that has experience shooting in this or similar exhibit areas care to offer
some helpful tips? This will be my first visit to the aquarium, so I have
no idea what to
$5.00 rubber hood, pressed right up against the glass. (If they'll allow
it...) Cuts out all glare and side light interference. Works like magic on
museum glass and store fronts and windows also
Skip
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What is the opinion on this K-mount lens?
Whate would be a reasonable price?
Frits
I think I remember reading something along the lines of "What it lacks in
sharpness, it makes up for with flare" or words to that effect. Hope I'm
not maligning the wrong lens. They should be fairly cheap, as
OK, they weren't very photogenic anyway..
Jerry
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Don't flash the octopuses, though, it really disturbs them and they can
I have to agree on this. I still find it incredible Pentax is among
the top 53 companies filing patents. How about the vicinity of poor
General Motors and ATT! Way to go...
Servus, Alin
I think most of the patents filed by ATT in the past were done so by Bell
Labs, which went with
Hi all,
This one made my day! An SMC-M 50/2 -- with a Buy-It-Now price of $150
And by the way: "There is one minor ding which is cosmetic only"
HAR!!!
Bill Peifer
Rochester, NY
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1220578372
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At 10:44 PM 3/15/01 -, you wrote:
for you LX fans
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1222335651
Peter
I've seen this guys auctions before, but I'm not sure what to make of him.
Almost everything he sells gets bought through Buy It Now, often at a really
good price,
Hey guys,
I've got this flash for my Super Program, and lately it's been taking
FOREVER to charge up to full power (somewhere along the lines of 60-120
seconds) . . . is there any way to help this guy out? I gave it new
batteries, but that hasn't worked.
Bill
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Michael wrote:
I've seen this guys auctions before, but I'm not sure what to make of him.
Almost everything he sells gets bought through Buy It Now, often at a
really good price, below what an open auction is likely to bring for the
item.
A quick Google search doesn't yield any hits for him,
I've bought some items from him. The prices are a bit on the high side, but
the item quality is always excellent. He ships promptly, though when he
forgot to include to the hood and case for an SMC 24/3.5, he paid shipping
and got it to me within a few days. Actually, he has a partner that
On Thu, 15 Mar 2001 22:44:15 -, you wrote:
for you LX fans
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1222335651
Peter
Gr... I bit the bullet and finally bought an LX. This one was too
pretty to pass up at that price.
Damn. I shoulda stopped reading PDML about two
Just wondering how much I might expect to get for a Super
Program with SMC-A 50/f1.4 (both in absolutely beautiful
condition). I may put them on eBay and would like some input
before setting a reserve price.
Mark
(If anyone here's interested, please let me know)
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I have bought from Tran (20mm). I would again in a hearbeat. I think he
prowls the cameraa shows, buys only quality (very good condition), and sells
at a fair price approaching the KEH price. The 30mm was typical; it was on a
few weeks ago, no bidders. So he put it back out at the same price. If
I've got this flash for my Super Program, and lately it's been taking
FOREVER to charge up to full power (somewhere along the lines of 60-120
seconds) . . . is there any way to help this guy out? I gave it new
batteries, but that hasn't worked.
Dying capacitor?
regards,
Alan Chan
At 08:33 AM 3/15/2001 -0500, you wrote:
Just wondering how much I might expect to get for a Super
Program with SMC-A 50/f1.4 (both in absolutely beautiful
condition). I may put them on eBay and would like some input
before setting a reserve price.
I bought a Super Program in excellent condition
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1222300536
$169 for an AF280T ?
I just checked BH and a brand new one costs USD149.95 only.
regards,
Alan Chan
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Bill Kane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I've got this flash for my Super Program, and lately it's been taking
FOREVER to charge up to full power (somewhere along the lines of 60-120
seconds) . . . is there any way to help this guy out? I gave it new
batteries, but that hasn't worked.
I'm with
Thanks for the info I looked a week ago and they had it for $309.95
I've been agonizing to pick one up or not... I like to shoot the auto races
and I find the multisensor AF on my ZX7 to be a hinderence in tracking and
keeping focus of the cars.. I give up and manually focus... Does
Skittles.. nuff said.
l8r,
Douglas E Harmon
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- Original Message -
From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Pentax List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, March 15, 2001 10:49 AM
Subject: Candy
: There's a little
I invested last summer in an eBay LX listed as not-in-working-condition. It
wasn't. I just have it back from Pentax Colorado after a $160something
CLA+repair. I don't really need 3 LX bodies, and should probably sell this
one while it is in its 6-month warrenty from Pentax. the camera is an
Some time ago (a month?) I notified the list that my brother might (gasp!)
sell all of his Penatx gear (MX, winder, PZ-1, etc) and go digital. Several
of you expressed interest in specific items.
I talked with my brother a few nights ago - he is still dithering about
whether of not he really
You need:
1.Primary LX for general color shots (~100 ISO) Appropriate GP finder.
2.Back up LX with faster film (400-800 ISO) Finder suitable for very
fast lens.
3.LX Loaded with BW.
4.LX set up for macro work on bellows with 100mm macro lens and
appropriate finder.
-- also
On Thu, 15 Mar 2001, Peifer, William [OCDUS] wrote:
This one made my day! An SMC-M 50/2 -- with a Buy-It-Now price of
$150 And by the way: "There is one minor ding which is cosmetic
only" HAR!!!
Strangely enough, the (different) seller from whom I bought the LX offered
afterwards
I'd like to make a few proof prints from color neg film. I don't
care too much if the tonal rendition is accurate in the conversion
to BW, as all I'm really interested in is cropping possibilities
and a general, overall rendition. Using a dichro head and Ilford MC
paper, what might a good
- Original Message -
From: "Bob Blakely"
Yup. One needs 5 LX's!
Also required:
FA-1 Finder for general purpose work. (4 required)
FE-1 Finder for general macro telephoto (depending on
elevation) work.
FF-1 Finder for holding LX upside down overhead (over crowd).
FB-1 Base with:
You will need a surprisingly large amount of magenta filtration,
probably around 75m to get a decent contrast. Also, be prepared
for a surprising amount of grain, as the paper doesn't see the
magenta or yellow layers. Overall though, it works pretty well
for proofing, though colour proofs are
Thanks Bill. I don't understand how colour proufs woold be
cheaper. It only costs about 25 for me to print a sheet of 5x7 VC
paper.
William Robb wrote:
You will need a surprisingly large amount of magenta filtration,
probably around 75m to get a decent contrast. Also, be prepared
for a
Har!
I bought an Winder LX with my first LX and loved it. Later, I obtained a
motor drive and two refurbished battery packs. It was fun for a while, but
recharging the batteries got to be old. Kept having "senior moments" and
forgetting to recharge. I don't use it any more. I bought a second
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