FA: Pentax SMC 200mm/2.5 fast lens, LQQK

2001-03-29 Thread Rob Studdert
Not mine, with a BIN of US$350 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1225975245 Cheers, Rob Studdert (eBay ID: distudio) PO Box 701 HURSTVILLE BC NSW 1481 AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 Fax +61-2-9554-9259 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] Please check my current eBay

OT:RE: Chernobyl effect on film (fwd)

2001-03-29 Thread mike wilson
Peter Smith wrote: Experienced astronauts talked about "seeing" radiation flashes probably caused by particles passing across the retina (or maybe through the brain). Put a whole new light (sorry) on the "moon photos were faked in." conspiracy theories. Ten days in space with no

Re: Re[2]: Photo Expo Japan

2001-03-29 Thread David A. Mann
Takehiko Ueda writes: Monitor: 2' colour LCD Wow, that's a very big screen for a supposedly portable device :) - Dave David A. Mann, B.E. email [EMAIL PROTECTED] * http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ "Why is it that if an adult behaves like a child they lock him up, while children are

AF 1.7 adapter, how does it work?

2001-03-29 Thread Frank Wajer
Anybody understand how the AF 1.7 adapter works? Frank - 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: (F)A* 300 f2.8 plus teleconverters

2001-03-29 Thread Frank Wajer
I see that the (F)A* 300 f2.5 works with both the L and S converters. Is there any difference in performance? I really would like the combi with the S converters because I could use these on my other lenses aswell. However, I don't want to loose performance on the 300. Frank - This message is

OT: MInolta X500

2001-03-29 Thread petit miam
Hi everyone, My dad says he is looking at a Minolta X500 about 20 years old with Sigma 30-70. He didn't tell me how much or anything more about the lens. I think he should buy Pentax, but oh well. He is trying to find an LX for me, and has already found me a Tamron P-KA adaptall for my MZ-30, so

Re: AF 1.7 adapter, how does it work?

2001-03-29 Thread Rob Studdert
On 29 Mar 2001, at 12:01, Frank Wajer wrote: Anybody understand how the AF 1.7 adapter works? Hi Frank, The AF 1.7 TC provides AF by coupling its TC elements to a helicoid which is driven by the AF shaft out of the camera body, ie the elements of the TC move in and out to provide system

Horrible person.

2001-03-29 Thread petit miam
Look what I found. Quoted from http://www.photographystore.com/Pages/camrabg.html "Pentax, Minolta and Olympus. I would lump all of these manufactures together. They are not really built to the same quality as Canon and Nikon. If you choose prime, fixed focal length lenses though they are

Pentax-FA* 300mm f/4.5 Telephoto ...

2001-03-29 Thread Grigolia
I'd love the FA* 300mm f/2.8 telephoto lens! BUT, I've got to be somewhat realistic about my lens budget. Alright, my lens addiction! So, does anyone out there own the FA* 300mm f/4.5 ED (IF) telephoto lens? What are your thoughts on this lens? I'm not interested in test

ebay items spotted

2001-03-29 Thread Peter Smith
These on UK ebay 24mm Lens hood http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1225293195 S accessory meter http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1225273974 Peter - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and

Re: AF 1.7 adapter, how does it work?

2001-03-29 Thread Rfsindg
Frank ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) asks: Anybody understand how the AF 1.7 adapter works? You put any K or A series lens on the adapter and set the lens at infinity. Put the adapter on your autofocus camera. The adapter mechanically moves a small internal lens in/out to get focus. It uses the

OT: New (well, to me) dual scanner

2001-03-29 Thread Alin Flaider
Thursday, March 29, 2001, 2:01:51 PM Hi everybody, It's about ScanJet 7400c; it just arrived in the office and it'll be available to me for a while so I prepare a test run. What's so special about it? Well, the 2400 *optical* resolution for transparencies, the ability to scan films up to

Re: KX motordrive dilemma

2001-03-29 Thread PAUL STENQUIST
It was destined to be a popular item. You should have exercised the BIN option if you wanted it. Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So here is my dilemma for you. I saw this just before I left work. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1225858889 It was a KX motordrive with

[2] Photo Expo Japan

2001-03-29 Thread Jim Brooks
Monitor: 2' colour LCD Wow, that's a very big screen for a supposedly portable device :) Perhaps it folds out. James Brooks :) E-MAILS are susceptible to interference. You should not assume that the contents originated

Re: (F)A* 300 f2.8 plus teleconverters

2001-03-29 Thread PAUL STENQUIST
Hi Mark, Great pics. I'm no expert, but I do have a few thoughts on what I saw. I think the odd bokeh on the shot of the cardinal is actually lens flare. Ditto on the Blue Heron (who I recognize :-). The overly detailed bokeh on the grass shots look like it might just be the result of a fairly

Re: Subject: RE: Girls like Pentax? (was: Camera Recommendations)

2001-03-29 Thread petit miam
This girl likes Pentax too. And what's more, I have the intelligence to use the manual settings. Pretty good for a girl, eh? Well, this girl likes Pentax. And I won't even consider looking at any other brands (unless they are compatible with Pentax, but even then it would have to be a

Bodies Roll Call Results UPDATE 77

2001-03-29 Thread Albano_Garcia
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

Favorite Lens Roll Call Results UPDATE 2

2001-03-29 Thread Albano_Garcia
These are the conditions: 1 - You must answer off-list exclusively. On-list votes will not be included. 2 - You must choose Your Favorite Pentax Lens. ONLY ONE. Yes, ONLY ONE. 3 - It must be original, no third-party allowed. 4 - Primes and zooms. 5 - You must specifiy: Tak, Super Tak, SMC Tak, K,

Flagship Camera

2001-03-29 Thread dick graham
In this month's issue of Pop Photo Herb Keppler calls the new MZ-S Pentax's flagship SLR. Would he say that without knowledge that there will be no higher end model? My money is on an updated version of the MZ-3/5n being the only other new offering coming up. DG - This message is from the

RE: Any screw-mount afficianados want a 50/1.4 Super Tak?

2001-03-29 Thread Provencher, Paul M.
Well since you say it has the front lens cap! They go on eBay anywhere from $8 to $100 with reality (IMHO) being somewhere around $30-$50 (in condition you described). You're right, they are sweet. Paul M. Provencher (ppro) -Original Message- From: Mark Roberts [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: Cross-dressing (oops processing)

2001-03-29 Thread PAUL STENQUIST
Hi Petit, You have it right. The term cross processing usually refers to the development of transparency film in C-41 negative chemistry. The result is an unusual pallete, where red moves toward yellow, green toward red, and other interesting color switches. I don't usually like the result for

Re: Horrible person.

2001-03-29 Thread Bigtoeno2
"Pentax, Minolta and Olympus. I would lump all ofthese manufactures together. They are not really builtto the same quality as Canon and Nikon. If you chooseprime, fixed focal length lenses though they arecapable of superb results. Remember I am looking forequipment capable of the absolute best

Re: KX motordrive dilemma

2001-03-29 Thread Todd Stanley
I would of bought that camera for $90... but I was too late getting to the auction. Rats. Todd At 11:13 PM 3/28/01 EST, you wrote: So here is my dilemma for you. I saw this just before I left work. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1225858889 It was a KX motordrive with

Re: Pentax-FA* 300mm f/4.5 Telephoto ...

2001-03-29 Thread Kenneth Waller
Alex, I've had the 300mm f4.5 FA lens for several years now and use it a lot by itself and with a Pentax 1.4 XS convertor. I have had absoluely no problems with it and am very happy with the results I get. It produces sharp images (I mostly shoot it from a tripod) and has a robust feel to it. Yes

RE: New Pentax S-1, MZ-1 and MZ-4(2?)

2001-03-29 Thread Rob Brigham
If I was Pentax (which I am not), I wold be doing the following: MZ5n/MZ3 replacement with control layout/body styling of MZ-7, and new autofocus (Safox VII). The 5 3 are a bit dated in style and do not fit the current MZ lineup very well. I know the marketing people currelt call this

50mm Portraiture

2001-03-29 Thread Kelvin Ang
I would like to use my existing FA 50mm f/1.4 instead of buying a "portrait lens". Any suggestions for a good teleconvertor? Would any filter help to create a better portrait? Thanks, Kelvin __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail – Free email you can

Re: Cross-dressing (oops processing)

2001-03-29 Thread Robert Meier
E6 processed in C41 doesn't get reversed, so it's a negative image . -- http://USFamily.Net/info - Unlimited Internet - From $8.99/mo! -- - 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

Re:Pentax 28mm Shift Lens on ebay

2001-03-29 Thread Robert Meier
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1225425890 -- http://USFamily.Net/info - Unlimited Internet - From $8.99/mo! -- - 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

Re: Bodies Roll Call Results UPDATE 75

2001-03-29 Thread herbet brasileiro
LXcentric ? :) --- Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: trying to think of a one-word name meaning "LX zealot"...LXealot? __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with Yahoo! Mail. http://personal.mail.yahoo.com/?.refer=text - This

Re: AF 1.7 adapter, how does it work?

2001-03-29 Thread John Francis
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Frank ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) asks: Anybody understand how the AF 1.7 adapter works? You put any K or A series lens on the adapter and set the lens at infinity. Not quite - the AF adapter only provides a limited focussing range. You need to rough-focus your lens to

LX Freaks (wasRe: Bodies Roll Call Results UPDATE 75)

2001-03-29 Thread tom
LXpert? LXicographer? LXtremist? I like LXpot. (as in sex-pot). I need to get me one o' dem dere LX's. tv herbet brasileiro wrote: LXcentric ? :) --- Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: trying to think of a one-word name meaning "LX zealot"...LXealot?

Attn Lens Collectors

2001-03-29 Thread Tiger Moses
Local shop that has used gear has a Pentax 30mm/2.8 Sorry, dont remember if K/M/A though I haven't looked at Boz's to see how many versions exist $150 was price - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't

Re: OT:RE: Chernobyl effect on film (fwd)

2001-03-29 Thread John Francis
mike wilson wrote: Put a whole new light (sorry) on the "moon photos were faked in." conspiracy theories. Ten days in space with no (effective) protection should have _some_ effect on film, shouldn't it? Yes, it should. But the film wasn't ten days in space with no effective

Re: Flagship Camera

2001-03-29 Thread Pål Jensen
Dick wrote: In this month's issue of Pop Photo Herb Keppler calls the new MZ-S Pentax's flagship SLR. Would he say that without knowledge that there will be no higher end model? My money is on an updated version of the MZ-3/5n being the only other new offering coming up. Weird logic.

Re: 50mm Portraiture

2001-03-29 Thread Bob Walkden
Hi, if you use a 2X converter you will essentially be using a f/2.8 lens; if you then put a filter on it you may also reduce the light transmission by 1/2 a stop or more. This will reduce your ability to use very shallow depth of field, it will make the viewfinder darker and so make critical

Re: OT: MInolta X500

2001-03-29 Thread Tonghang Zhou
Minolta X-500 is the European name for the X-570. You can find a lot of info about it (X-570) from the Minolta User's Group site: http://www.hempac.net/mug/x-570.html Regards, ___ Tonghang Zhou (Zhou is pronounced like Joe)

WTB: AF parts

2001-03-29 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Anyone got a trashed AF body that I can buy a part off of? Collin *** Data Processing Consultation, Inc. Providing Broad-Spectrum Business Solutions and Assistance http://www.iol21.com/dpconsult [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To

Re: Bodies Roll Call Results UPDATE 75

2001-03-29 Thread Chris Brogden
On Thu, 29 Mar 2001, David P. Chernicoff wrote: LXian LXite :) chris - 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: Bodies Roll Call Results UPDATE 75

2001-03-29 Thread David P. Chernicoff
At 08:49 AM 3/29/2001 -0800, you wrote: LXcentric ? :) --- Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: trying to think of a one-word name meaning "LX zealot"...LXealot? LXian - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the

Re: Attn Lens Collectors

2001-03-29 Thread Chris Brogden
On Thu, 29 Mar 2001, Tiger Moses wrote: Local shop that has used gear has a Pentax 30mm/2.8 Sorry, dont remember if K/M/A though I haven't looked at Boz's to see how many versions exist $150 was price Not bad. They seem have gone for $250 and up on eBay lately. chris - This

Re: OT:RE: Chernobyl effect on film (fwd)

2001-03-29 Thread Bob Blakely
Keep in mind that the US Government has flown film in space for years. Photography from spy satellites was exclusively film based for years. The satellites employed detachable reentry vehicles for the film which were snatched in mid air over the pacific by C-130s snagging their chutes. The last

RE: Does Anybody Know what this is?!?

2001-03-29 Thread Peifer, William [OCDUS]
Tanya Mayer wrote: He has what he calls "Video Pentax K Mount Lens Adaptor" Would be most grateful if anybody could shed some light on this Thanks, Tanya. Hi Tanya, Typically, video lenses have a C-mount, which is 1" diameter by 32 thread-per-inch thread pitch. If the base of this

Can't see the LEDs in Bright Light (ZX-5n)

2001-03-29 Thread John . Cohen
Is it just my eyes, or do other people find that it's almost impossible to see the LEDs in the viewfinder of a ZX-5n when shooting outdoors in bright light? Most of the time I end up guessing what it says. Do I need a black cloth over my head like a view-camera photographer? Or are my batteries

RE: 50mm Portraiture

2001-03-29 Thread Provencher, Paul M.
The resulting 100mm f/2.8 is a good portrait length. You could use soft-focus filters to create softness around the edges - this would be one of many effects available to you through the use of filters. There are lots of options depending on the mood you wish to portray with the image.

Re: Can't see the LEDs in Bright Light (ZX-5n)

2001-03-29 Thread Alexandre A. P. Suaide
I have the same problem I think it is just dumb engineering What I do, sometimes, is press ML button and put my hand in front of the lens, than I can see the LCD in the viewfinder (it is also a dumb solution, but...) Alex [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is it just my eyes, or do other

Re: Flagship Camera

2001-03-29 Thread dick graham
I couldn't agree with you more, Pal. The flagship designation for the MZ-S will probably last no more than 2-5 years, depending on how much pressure digital sales put on film cameras and other factors. DG At 07:34 PM 3/29/01 +0200, you wrote: Dick wrote: In this month's issue of Pop

Vs: Vs: Your all time favourite lens....

2001-03-29 Thread Raimo Korhonen
The 1.7/50 M lens I tested some time ago and found out that the 3.5/35-105 SMC-A is slightly sharper and the 4/28-70 FA slightly less sharp at 50 mm at comparable apertures. Now when I compared the new 24-90 to these two zooms I found out that at the close focusing distances the new lens is

Vs: 50mm Portraiture

2001-03-29 Thread Raimo Korhonen
Id expect that at full aperture you could throw everything out of focus and did not need any extra softness around the edges. All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://personal.inet.fi/private/raimo.korhonen -Alkuperinen viesti- Lhettj: Provencher, Paul M. [EMAIL

Re: OT: New (well, to me) dual scanner

2001-03-29 Thread Johan Schoone
X - A scroll of news from Alin Flaider [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Read it? [yn] y Thursday, March 29, 2001, 2:01:51 PM Hi everybody, [About the HP ScanJet 7400C] I looked up the specs and it looks really good. W.r.t. transparencies it seems almost up to par with some film scanners. More

Re: Favorite Lens Roll Call Results UPDATE 2

2001-03-29 Thread Todd Stanley
I suupose I should enter a vote for the A 50mm F1.4 (after much debating inside my head :) Todd - 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 Lens Roll Call Results UPDATE 2

2001-03-29 Thread Todd Stanley
Oops! Replied to the list. Sorry! Todd At 01:56 PM 3/29/01 -0600, you wrote: [snip] - 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: 50mm Portraiture

2001-03-29 Thread Provencher, Paul M.
Raimo says Id expect that at full aperture you could throw everything out of focus and did not need any extra softness around the edges. It's a matter of personal preference and desired effectone of several options available to the photographer. Paul M. Provencher (ppro) -Original

Re: FA*400/5.6

2001-03-29 Thread Jostein Øksne
Pl Jensen asked what I meant by my way of describing the FA*400/5.6 Pl, my only true point of reference is the M-400/5.6, and it is certainly better than that in all respects but handling. On the optical side I don't know if my comments are worth anything to you, but IMO, the FA*400 is good

Re: My eBay auctions

2001-03-29 Thread Terence Mac Goff
-BEGIN PGP SIGNED MESSAGE- Hash: SHA1 Hi Alan. just a quick query. Are you interested in selling the LX Winder battery holder directly, or would you prefer to let it run its course on Ebay? Thanks in advance, Terry At 18:11 28/03/2001 -0800, you wrote: Just to let you guys know

Lens

2001-03-29 Thread Teklehaimanot Haileselassie
Dear All, I would like to buy 28-70mm zoom lens for my Pentax P30 that I bought very recently. I would also like to have an operating manual. Can I get one to download from the net? with regards, Teklehaimanot. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: New Pentax S-1, MZ-1 and MZ-4(2?)

2001-03-29 Thread Tom Rittenhouse
Some of us think the control layout of the 5/5n/3 is the best thing about them. It is the only AF camera with a traditional control layout. So you think Pentax should toss them and the unique segment of the market and make another me to camera? I think at least some of us hope not, we want an

FW: New Pentax S-1, MZ-1 and MZ-4(2?)

2001-03-29 Thread Cameron Hood
-- From: "Ray Ambrosi" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 29 Mar 2001 09:48:18 +0900 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: New Pentax S-1, MZ-1 and MZ-4(2?) Hi Cameron I've been following the list for about 2 years and am a long-term pentax fan in Canada. Starting in 99 I waited for the

New puppy!!! (original Fisheye)

2001-03-29 Thread Albano_Garcia
New puppy for my lens collection! I bought a SMC K 17 f4 Fisheye in 9,5 condition. The lens is smooth and very compact. I liked the feel of aperture ring. I think K series have the best quality in this issue. I bought it to a Pro who uses Pentax. Yes, he is pro, he is VERY succesfull and he

Re: Horrible person.

2001-03-29 Thread Tonghang Zhou
On Thu, 29 Mar 2001, petit miam wrote: Quoted from http://www.photographystore.com/Pages/camrabg.html "Pentax, Minolta and Olympus. I would lump all of these manufactures together. They are not really built to the same quality as Canon and Nikon. If you choose prime, fixed focal length

Re: New Pentax S-1, MZ-1 and MZ-4(2?)

2001-03-29 Thread Pål Jensen
Ray wrote: I wanted a better-sealed tough camera from Pentax I too was disappointed at the MZ-S specs, it doesn't have focus-aid light, low fps, and no aperature wheel. So again I will wait to see if a new body is indeed released. The problem is that it might never be released. I'm sure

Fwd: AstroAlert: ... Auroral Activity This Weekend ...

2001-03-29 Thread Grigolia
I don't normally forward astronomy items. However, a number of members have expressed interest in photographing auroral displays. This notice predicts strong auroral activity over the weekend. Hope this advance notice will help you prepare for the weekend! Alexander Grigolia

Re: Can't see the LEDs in Bright Light (ZX-5n)

2001-03-29 Thread dosk
Same thing with the ZX-M. Viewfinder LED's just disappear in bright light. Damn dumb engineering is right! Skip - Original Message - From: "Alexandre A. P. Suaide" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2001 2:03 PM Subject: Re: Can't see the LEDs in Bright

Can't see the LEDs in Bright Light (ZX-5n)

2001-03-29 Thread Joseph Tainter
Is it just my eyes, or do other people find that it's almost impossible to see the LEDs in the viewfinder of a ZX-5n when shooting outdoors in bright light? Most of the time I end up guessing what it says. Do I need a black cloth over my head like a view-camera photographer? Or are my

FG Grip (was Re: Subject: Re: Camera lens balance)

2001-03-29 Thread Donald Ross
- Original Message - From: "Tanya Russell Mayer" [EMAIL PROTECTED] Could someone please enlighten me as to what a "FG grip" is? Thanks to all of you "in the know". :-) Tanya. Hi Tanya The FG Grip is an accessory (most say overpriced) that attaches to the Z-1p via the tripod

PZ-20 vs SF1n?..

2001-03-29 Thread dosk
Which autofocus in general would be considered better? The no-servo, predictive kind found in the PZ-20, or the continuous/servo, no-predictive type, as found in the SF1 cameras? And yes I do know that one can get both options, together, in the PZ-1 cameras, but the PZ-1(p?) is a treat I'm

Re: Favorite Lens Roll Call Results UPDATE 2

2001-03-29 Thread Dan Scott
Juan J. Buhler wrote: On Thu, 29 Mar 2001 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: FA 35 2 (1) Am I the only one who likes this lens? Come on, guys! It was a tough call, Juan. I love the FA 35/2 AL (and my other lenses), but in the end I figured the only way to chose fairly was to pick the one with the most

Cokin soft filter in Australia

2001-03-29 Thread kevin
I am doing a few portraits next weekend and decided to use a softener for a few of the shots. Is there a distributor in Australia that stocks this. I have tried several outlets put have been told "we can get them in for you some time in 2/3/4 weeks. Apparently they need to bulk order and my

Re: Favorite Lens Roll Call Results UPDATE 2

2001-03-29 Thread Juan J. Buhler
On Thu, 29 Mar 2001, Dan Scott wrote: and soon, hopefully, the fifth: an M 135/3.5). This is an excellent little lens. Probably by far not the best 135 Pentax made, but it is really compact and feels great on a ZX or M series camera. It's my main tele currently, nice for this kind of shots:

Re: Favorite Lens Roll Call Results UPDATE 2

2001-03-29 Thread David S.
Bruce Dayton wrote: See the real problem is that we only get to pick one. So, do you pick the one that you use all the time or one that you really like? I'm still torn. I can narrow it to about 4 or 5 lenses. Same problem. Haven't decided yet which lens to put as my favorite lens,

Michigan PDML Photo Hike

2001-03-29 Thread PAUL STENQUIST
I've taken the liberty of changing the name of this thread. I agree with Bill, it doesn't have to be Kensington. (Although Mr. Sawyer does know how to find those tame deer in the Kensington woods.) Urban, rural, it's all okay by me. I wouldn't mind heading out towards Mark's neck of the woods

Re: AF 1.7 adapter, how does it work?

2001-03-29 Thread Rfsindg
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Not quite - the AF adapter only provides a limited focussing range. You need to rough-focus your lens to the approximate distance, and let the AF adapter make minor focussing adjustments. Sorry John, what I usual do is set it at infinity and see what happens. Of

Re: Favorite Lens Roll Call Results UPDATE 2

2001-03-29 Thread LEDMRVM
Even though I have several AF lenses and a host of K, M, and KA's, my favorite is my 75-150/4 SMC-M. Ed M. - 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

Test drive sigma 50-500

2001-03-29 Thread kevin
I have a little MZ30 that i would like add this lense on. http://www.crkennedy.com.au/sigma/headings/lenses/50-500/50-500.html Is there anywhere in .au where you can test one of these? Has anyone puchased one? Kind regards Kevin - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To

Re: Cokin soft filter in Australia

2001-03-29 Thread Bob Blakely
You don't need the holder. Just stretch it over the lens and hold it with a rubber band. Regards, Bob... Give blood. Play hockey. - Original Message - From: "William Robb" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2001 7:10 PM Subject: Re: Cokin soft filter in

Re: Cokin soft filter in Australia

2001-03-29 Thread William Robb
From: Kevin Subject: Cokin soft filter in Australia I am doing a few portraits next weekend and decided to use a softener for a few of the shots. Is there a distributor in Australia that stocks this. I have tried several outlets put have been told "we can get them in for you some time

Subject: AW: What would you pay for this? Vivitar Series 1, 28-80mm/2.8-3. 5 Macro

2001-03-29 Thread Tanya Russell Mayer
To start off the subject line of this is a typo - I meant to say that this lens was a 28-90mm not a 28-80mm Bernd, thankyou so much for your advice, I just wanted to check that what you have said applies to the 28-90mm Macro, and not a similar 28-80mm as I just realised that I made a typing

Re: Cokin soft filter in Australia

2001-03-29 Thread Treena Harp
I haven't yet had occasion to try this myself, but I've heard of numerous techniques that can provide good results without having to resort to buying an expensive specialty filter. One involves a thin coat of vaseline on a skylight filter (leaving a clear spot somewhere so you can have the

Re: Favorite Lens Roll Call Results UPDATE 2

2001-03-29 Thread Dan Scott
Juan J. Buhler wrote: This is an excellent little lens. Probably by far not the best 135 Pentax made, but it is really compact and feels great on a ZX or M series camera. It's my main tele currently, nice for this kind of shots: http://www.crosswinds.net/~jbuhler/html/5/ar00-0018_hi.html

Re: AF 1.7 adapter, how does it work?

2001-03-29 Thread Donald Ross
Hi Bob My question: If you set it to infininity and the adapter cannot make the fine adjustment, can you focus on the fly or do you have to dismount the lens and set the approx. distance as John noted? Don - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

Re: Cokin soft filter in Australia

2001-03-29 Thread Bob Blakely
Note: Tiffen provides various softening filters. Several of them are essentially nylon netting (stocking?) sandwiched between two plates of glass. I have two. One is black netting, the other is (sort of) gold netting. Regards, Bob... Give blood. Play hockey. From: "Treena Harp" [EMAIL

RE: Tamron SP 35-135 F2.8 manual focus

2001-03-29 Thread McRae, Max MS
Further to this, here is the shops answer: The lens is a TAMRON SPECIAL PERFORMANCE 35-105MM F2.8 LENS So your right Paul I had the wrong zoom length. I'll look up your URL below and see what the performance is like.but then again my eyes aren't what they used to be and I do like auto

Re: Cokin soft filter in Australia

2001-03-29 Thread Alan Chan
I am doing a few portraits next weekend and decided to use a softener for a few of the shots. Is there a distributor in Australia that stocks this. I have tried several outlets put have been told "we can get them in for you some time in 2/3/4 weeks. Apparently they need to bulk order and my

RE: Cokin soft filter in Australia

2001-03-29 Thread McRae, Max MS
FWIW I have tried them all... vaseline on a UV filter, black and white tulle jobs stretched over cardboard and stuck with glue, 3 different Cokin diffusers, and one Jessop's and was disappointed with the lot. But it all depends on how fussy you are I guess. I did have a lot of fun making the

Re: Can't see the LEDs in Bright Light (ZX-5n)

2001-03-29 Thread Todd Stanley
I have never had this problem with the ZX-M. I don't know why the ZX-5n is different. Todd At 08:59 PM 3/29/01 -0500, you wrote: Hi John, You wrote: Is it just my eyes, or do other people find that it's almost impossible to see the LEDs in the viewfinder of a ZX-5n when shooting outdoors in

Re: Favorite Lens Roll Call Results UPDATE 2

2001-03-29 Thread Dan Scott
Dan, I think you will come to love this lens. I have one and it's one of my favorite lenes. I won't go out shooting without it. Later, Gary I'm ready. :-) Dan Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and

RE: Tamron SP 35-135 F2.8 manual focus

2001-03-29 Thread Alan Chan
Further to this, here is the shops answer: The lens is a TAMRON SPECIAL PERFORMANCE 35-105MM F2.8 LENS So your right Paul I had the wrong zoom length. I'll look up your URL below and see what the performance is like.but then again my eyes aren't what they used to be and I do like auto

EB: weird KX auction

2001-03-29 Thread Chris Brogden
Remember that KX Motor Drive that sold for a BIN of $90? Well, the seller just put it up for sale again, this time with a BIN of $199. What gives? I wonder if they found out how rare it was and decided to back out of the sale. The buyer has a feedback rating of 753, so I'm sure they

RE: Distortion? was: Can't see the LEDs in Bright Light (ZX-5n)

2001-03-29 Thread Paul Jones
Hi, I have another problem when looking through 5n, if my eye is not dead in the centre i get a distortion at the top and bottom of what i am focusing on, more so at the bottom... its very annoying and i have never had the problem with my SuperA, LX, Spotmatic, Me Super. Any ideas? Thanks

Re: Distortion? was: Can't see the LEDs in Bright Light (ZX-5n)

2001-03-29 Thread Bob Blakely
Trade it for another LX. Regards, Bob... Give blood. Play hockey. - Original Message - From: "Paul Jones" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 29, 2001 8:25 PM Subject: RE: Distortion? was: Can't see the LEDs in Bright Light (ZX-5n) Hi, I have another

Re: Cokin soft filter in Australia

2001-03-29 Thread kevin
Alan Chan wrote: In Melbourne, Ted's Camera should carry Cokin (upstairs). My favour is Cokin 083. I am in Port Macquarie NSW Do you have a phone/URL? kind regards kevin "Democracy is two wolves and a lamb voting on what to have for lunch. Liberty is a well-armed lamb contesting the vote."

Re: Can't see the LEDs in Bright Light (ZX-5n)

2001-03-29 Thread dosk
You haven't? You must have some special ZX-M then. I have the "M" (and I like it too), but on a bright sunny day my viewfinder's LEDs all but disappear... Skip I have never had this problem with the ZX-M. I don't know why the ZX-5n is different. Todd At 08:59 PM 3/29/01 -0500, you

I've broken-in the 43mm

2001-03-29 Thread David A. Mann
Hi guys, I had a little fun taking pictures at my girlfriend's graduation today (postgraduate diploma in laboratory technology). I broke-in my new 43mm Limited on my K2 body and I still love that lens. I'm keen to see how the "dark" photos I took with that and the 15mm, shutter speeds in

Re: weird KX auction

2001-03-29 Thread John Mullan
Except they are two different serial numbers. Don't know why two different BIN prices though. jm -Original Message- From: Chris Brogden [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, March 29, 2001 8:30 PM Subject: EB: weird KX auction Remember that KX

Re: Cokin soft filter in Australia

2001-03-29 Thread Alan Chan
I am in Port Macquarie NSW Do you have a phone/URL? kind regards kevin Try http://www.teds.com.au/. regards, Alan Chan _ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. - This message is from

Re: Re[2]: Photo Expo Japan

2001-03-29 Thread petit miam
Good spotting. I assume s/he meant 2". 2' is bigger than my TV at home. Takehiko Ueda writes: Monitor: 2' colour LCD Wow, that's a very big screen for a supposedly portable device :) __ Do You Yahoo!? Get email at your own domain with