tom wrote:
Hmm, a Holga and a Canon. They look so "right" together.
I was somewhat surprised to see those two cameras on the web site.
I must have missed the fist part of this threadyou using this stuff
Shel?
Yes ... I've been using it for a few years. Love it. Some people
have had
You know I don't like all black cameras ;)
Hey, it's an "all black, professional grade camera".
Who could
resist buying it? Especially with that dedicated
Vivitar flash.
:-)
Len
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Just watch the seven years bad luck :)
When the adrenaline stopped cursing through my veins
and I stopped cursing,
I went back to see which pieces of glass belonged to
which item. Lots of
mirror glass. But lo and behold, the lens was
intact, the barrel not even
dented, the camera
Or, if you have enough time, auto-focus, then quickly
flick the switch to manual focus and press the
shutter. It should still be in focus.
I use this sometimes with my MZ-30 to lock the focus.
This camera also seems to be a bugger for moving
subjects, and I keep forgetting that I can hold my
Hi all,
"The time has come for all good men..." Ooops, sorry. The time has come
to start filling up the lens descriptions and optical properties for the
lenses listed in the KMP (www.phred.org/pentax/k/lenses/primes/). For now
only the primes, but also coming up are the zooms.
So, the idea
Hi,
This is the first attempt to start a lens of the week discussion. Let's
see how well it goes.
SMC 15/3.5
SMC-A 15/3.5
What is your opinion of this lens? Is it any good? What do you use it
for? What do you like about it? How well built is it? How is the lens
handling (weight, size,
I am a dedicated Pentax fan, but don't think I would
buy an MZ-S either. I think if you start getting too
many features, you start forgetting about photography.
Also I don't want a fully automated camera. I love the
feel of my manual wind-on, and rewind. And I love
setting my shutter-speed and
On Thu, 19 Apr 2001 03:05:35 -0500 (EST), Bojidar Dimitrov wrote:
How do you all like the idea?
Sounds good Boz, I don't think we could do more than 2 or 3 a week anyway ...
Regards, JvW
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Unnecessarily vitriolic and deliberately hurtful.
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Sent: April 18, 2001 9:26 PM
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Subject: Re: MZ-S is really good ?
Let me give you some advice, my little friend...
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Here's what I see as an intersting question: What's with the price difference
between the Grip A and the Grip B for the LX?
I constantly see the B go for $40 or more on eBay, while the grip A is only $20
NEW at BH . . .
Hi,
SMC 2000/13.5
SMC-M 2000/13.5
What is your opinion of these lenses? Are they any good? What do you
use them for? What do you like about them? How well built are they?
How is the handling (weight, size, etc.)?
How about optical qualities: resolution, contrast, color, distortion,
bokeh,
Hi,
SMC-FA 50/2.8 Macro
What is your opinion of this lens? Is it any good? What do you use it
for? What do you like about it? How well built is it? How is the lens
handling (weight, size, etc.)?
How about optical qualities: resolution, contrast, color, distortion,
bokeh, light fall-off,
Hi,
Just a few additions. My intention is to gather comments by single people
and write a summary, something similar to the pages that Arnold Stark and I
have done for the M40/2.8 and the FA 43/1.9 Limited.
I am aware that Stan Halpin has already collected and made available most
of the past
Herbet Brasileiro wrote:
Yeah, right. What's the difference from an LX with
limited lens on?
You can buy it NEW.
Peter
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If you can wait on this one watch KEH.
I have a list of lenses I check KEH at least once a day for. I recently picked up a
Macro 100/2.8 this way for $189 US in bargain condition. I works great and I'm loving
it.
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Hello
Dear Doug,
If you can read easily french, come on www.photim.com, and ask about clover
(myself) and if he is ashame about having a Pentax.I sold my Canon (Elan II)
is it not a clue to guess how important the famous of the brand is for my
opinion ?
I hope I keep my MZ-3, and of course I hope
petit miam writes:
I am a dedicated Pentax fan, but don't think I would
buy an MZ-S either. I think if you start getting too
many features, you start forgetting about photography.
That can certainly happen but it really becomes a matter of thinking of
"features" as "tools". Most people
I was under the impression that you can use as many, or as few, of the
features as you need. When you need to just point and shoot, because the
image is fleeting, it's nice to have as much automation as possible. It's
also nice to turn off lots of it when you have the time to do your own
Ditto -- did that a couple of months ago. When it showed up, it didn't look
like bargain condition (which is a standard I've come to expect from KEH).
What a gem of a lens. Recently it disappeared into my husband's cavernous
camera bag, and I haven't seen it since. Maybe I should acquire another
Hi,
I have been looking at flashes on ebay for a couple
of days now. There seems to be alot of VIVITAR 285HV
and the VIVITAR 283 model.
Are these models pretty good?
Thanks,
Rebecca
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I don't think he expects it to be reduced 50%, he was only wishing it was cheaper.
Interpretation again.
Norm
Pl Jensen wrote:
Pentax clover wrote:
I hope I keep my MZ-3, and of course I hope I could buy a MZ-S for half of
his price !
Why do you expect Pentax to give away the MZ-S? Do
Chris Brogden wrote:
As a rule, if the camera sees a lot of bright things, it will try to make
them darker (to roughly 18% reflectance), so a bright background can
darken a foreground subject, and you might want to overexpose a
bit. Conversely, a dark background can cause your camera to
Another factor is the price.
FM3A seems excellent, but it will cost A LOT. Just look the price of a FM2n, add
all the features the new body has, and the price will be close to the F3.
The five letters in front of pentaprism housing adds another 100 or 200 bucks :
- ).
Just my two cents.
And the
Boz wrote:
My intention is to gather comments by single people
Can married people respond also? g
Steve Larson
Redondo Beach, California
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I'm pleased to see Nikon do this.
Jeeze, a NEEDLE in the viewfinder.
So much better than those darned digital
displays.
Now if we can just get Pentax to re-release
the KX.
-Lon
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Much as I like my Super Program, the ME Supers that I've tried in camera
stores were quieter, with discernibly less vibration. And seeing the lit
LED move up and down as you change aperture makes for very intuitive
readings; you can "know" your shutter speed while keeping your eye off your
William wrote:
Is there anybody that actually owns one of these? I often though of getting one and
starting up my on little domestic spy business. You could do some neat things with
it and some 3200 ASA BW film!
If you can focus it! I had troubles with the 1000/11. Try to stop down any
on 4/19/01 11:16 AM, O'Neill, William at William.O'[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Is there anybody that actually owns one of these? I often though of getting
one and starting up my on little domestic spy business. You could do some
neat things with it and some 3200 ASA BW film!
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That's interesting. I recall now that have used the double-battery once
before and noticed no problems (I can't remember if it was in the MX or ME
super). In any case that's what I've purchased this time.
It seems to me that a single battery possibly could have an advantage in
that there is no
As the lively chats between Doug Brewer and "Pentax Clover" continues, I'd
like to say this:
I began photography 21 years ago in 1980 with a Spotmatic II, then over the
years went through a K1000, Super Program, 2 MX's and finally an LX in 1996.
But in 1998 I finally jumped into the AF foray,
According to the correction printed in PopPhoto/May 2001 the RTF can sync up to 1/8000
s - but if the shutter goes only to 1/6000 this feature is not very useful ;-) - but
the flash covers the field of view of 24 mm lens, not bad.
And I have never said that the MZ-S is a bad camera - just that
For the very same reason as Alin, I moved from the Olympus OM-1 to Pentax
MX. Couldn't see the needle working with spotlights. The LED's were a
godsend. I'm very happy I made the move to Pentax those many years ago. I
would never want to go back to a needle again.
Bruce Dayton
Sacramento, CA
The Vivitar 285HV is a workhorse of a flash. The 283, if one of the older
models, could fry some modern cameras. I'd pass on the 283 and if the 285HV
is in good condition, with a decent price, it will serve you well. Just go
to KEH and some other used equipment sites (Cameta Camera comes to
That's interesting. I recall now that have used the double-battery once
before and noticed no problems (I can't remember if it was in the MX or ME
super). In any case that's what I've purchased this time.
It seems to me that a single battery possibly could have an advantage in
that there is no
Hi,
ah yes, but how many of them had to pay for their own equipment?
:o)
---
Bob
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Thursday, April 19, 2001, 3:04:15 PM, you wrote:
I was looking through "Requiem" last night and noticed that none of
the pictures I saw of photographers with their cameras had
I once had 2 ME-supers and observed a big difference between them
in terms of vibration, although both were in great condition.
Regards,
___
Tonghang Zhou (Zhou is pronounced like Joe)
On Thu, 19 Apr 2001 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hello,
I am considering replacing my Tokina 80-200 f2.8 manual focus lens with a
later autofocus equivalent. There's a Tokina to be found now and then,
but also I hear good things about the Sigma 70-200 2.8 lens. Not having
had any Sigma gear before, I wonder if anyone would like to comment
Just wondering, what's with the little aperture readout window on the KX,
that displays the selected aperture in the viewfinder? Is it prone to
breaking or something, as I have handled 2 KX's so far (including one that
was claimed to be completely overhauled), and on both it wasn't working -
I guess I am just the most fortunate person because in 30 years of shooting,
often in hostile environments, and under adverse conditions, I have yet to
damage a front lens element, and I don't use filters of the UV or Skylight
variety for lens protectors. I am partial to opaque, metal lens caps
Tom Bucky,
Interesting. I have never had problems with the double battery in the Super Program
or the ME. On the other hand, I noticed the LX display seemed to pulse when I let go
of the shutter release today. I opened the battery compartment and found a double in
it. I put in 2 unused
Carbon black was and still is the best lens cleaning substance ever used. Carbon black
(ultra fine powder) acts like activated charcoal and a mild abrasive that is way too
soft
to hurt the coatings but will loosen and absorb almost any gook. It will lift oils and
other stains that you can't get
Well, the main reason I sold both my FM and FM2n and my first MX was the
diode readout. I found that in bright daylight I simply could not see the
diodes. (I wear spectacles). On the other hand, the meter needles in my
FTn and Spotmatics are just fine, excepting in the dark of course- when I
I use both Nikon and Pentax equipment (all old) having on the Nikon side the
Nikkormat FTn, FE, F3, N2020 and on the Pentax side Spotmatic, SP-F,
ES-II, K1000, MX and program-A. One great thing about them both is that
(as far as I can see anyhow- maybe I'm missing something) both marques
I remember reading something on the internet (maybe on this site) about the
"discharge voltage" on the V283 flash units being too high for modern
electronic cameras. SOMETHING ABOUT FRYING THE CAMERA. SOUNDED SERIOUS.
But, I also vaguely remember reading that it is only the oldest models of
I bought this lens in lieu of the similiar pentax (cost concerns) and I
really like it. The f/2.8 capability is really great for snapping your
subject out of the background, and the price was low enough that I could pick
up a Pentax 300mm f/4.5 ED IF lens in addition. Seems sharp to me AF
Thanks, to everyone who responded about the Lenspen and the carbon black.
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
"I was looking through "Requiem" last night and noticed that none of
the pictures I saw of photographers with their cameras had filters on
their lenses. And this was in a war zone.
Bob, if the MS76's were from 1995, maybe THAT's why the pulsing stopped.
;-)
Tom C.
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Subject: Re: ME Super/MX Batteries
Tom Bucky,
Interesting. I have never had problems with
Dear Paal,
Why do you expect Pentax to give away the MZ-S? Do you expect Nikon to
reduce the F100 by 50%?
What other camera offer the MZ-S features and a fully heavy duty metal
body for less cash?
If Nikon makes the F-100 50% less, I also will be agree, you know !
For a less price, in France,
I wrote:
AF ...Only wished Pentax
AF viewfinders showed a full 6 EVs scale instead of the current 4.
This was stupid of me, of course current MZ, PZ bodies display a
full 6 (six) EV scale. Mea culpa. Anyway, it seems it's not enough for
me, as I could see this night at the theatre. I think I
I just got on yesterday! This is a nice, but BIG lens.
Has a wonder tripod bracket, which may get in your way for mostly manual
focus use.
I haven't shot anything yet, but it looks nice.
It feels very solid, and comes with nice hood and fancy carry case.
If you don't have autofocus body yet,
Hi,
just a thought, but maybe the ones who _did_ use filters are the ones
lucky enough not to be featured in "Requiem" !
---
Bob ("it's only the filters that are keeping me alive" Walkden)
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Thursday, April 19, 2001, 3:04:15 PM, you wrote:
I was looking through
Alin Flaider wrote:
I wrote:
AF ...Only wished Pentax
AF viewfinders showed a full 6 EVs scale instead of the current 4.
This was stupid of me, of course current MZ, PZ bodies display a
full 6 (six) EV scale. Mea culpa. Anyway, it seems it's not enough for
me, as I could see this
Pentax clover wrote:
The problem is not only that there is some features find missed, but for
the price it would be sold, it is not easy to accept this fact. If I was
richer, I will buy it. But it is not my case, and not the case of most of
Pentaxists, that's why I hope this change.
If
Nikon already published the list price, no guess work needed.
Check their web site for the announcements. If I remember right,
it was ($899?) much cheaper than MZ-S's list price.
Regards,
___
Tonghang Zhou (Zhou is pronounced like
I have one I bought for $48. It is quite good for the price. My focus ring
wobbles a little but it is otherwise solid. As a macro it is so - so, you
need to stop down. It is quite sharp and very nice for portraits in the non
- macro range even wide open.
One thing, you cannot use it on a
Yep - it is the Made in Japan versions which have too high trigger voltage. Newer
versions are safe.
All the best!
Raimo
Personal photography homepage at http://personal.inet.fi/private/raimo.korhonen
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Pl said:
If you can focus it! I had troubles with the 1000/11. Try to stop down any lens to
F:11 and try focusing it. A 2000mm will be 10 times worse; remeber the focusing
accuracy involved. Its pretty much hopeless in my experience. Focusing bracketing is
mandatory.
I say:
Yes, but Pl, in
Nothing is certain or official yet but I've been told that the forthcoming 18mm is a
Limited lens. Take it with the mandatory grain of salt though.
Pl
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Don
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Subject: RE: Rare 'Soft K 85 2.2' Lens
See these photos (forget the subject matter - taken to test the lens)
taken
with that lens here:
I would think so. I would also think that motors in the camera may fail
sooner if large heavy lenses are used a lot, as then the likely
underpowered motor will have to work harder, trying to do the job of a
larger motor.
Todd
At 05:08 PM 4/18/01 -0300, you wrote:
What about AF motors
Does anyone have a website where I can download the manual for the ME?
Frits Wthrich
http://www.postkoets.btinternet.co.uk/
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It doesn't get anywhere close to 1:1 - it only gets down to 1:5, meaning
some 135's focus closer that aren't "Macro". Optically it's quite good
from what I have found, I think it performs best in close distances as
opposed to infinity, though I haven't shot any tests with it.
Compared to the
I have one new 283 and three old (made in Japan) 283s. The three old
ones sure make good slaves. BTW what is considered a "modern electronic
camera". Everything I have is a ME Super, K1000 or Spotmatics. Any
danger in using one of the old 283s as a backup?
Raimo Korhonen wrote:
Yep - it
Recent threads about the feature set of various cameras and whether we use them
set me to wondering whether others in the group find themselves heading the
same way as I am now?
For background, I have a Pentax MZ/ZX5, an ME, a Rolleicord, and can use my
wife's Pentax Espio if I wish. I find
Try www.craigcamera.com he has tons of manuals
Dave
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David J Brooks wrote:
snip
plus alot of my
head/shoulder horse/rider shots with a dull sky seem to be ery grainy even with
100/200
film.I shot another ef test roll today and will try another indoor roll of 800 this
weekend.If i have
not convinced my self to keep it by Sunday i quess
Well I'v put about 7-8 rolls of various film through my sf-1,test rolls for flash
work,indoor
flash horse work and general outdoor stuff and 1 roll indoor jumping,no flash.Film
used, konica
100-200 Kodak max 400,800 and 1 Kodak Gold found deep in the bag.Not to sure i like
this
camera.One
On 19 Apr 2001, at 15:04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Tom Bucky,
Interesting. I have never had problems with the double battery in the Super Program
or the ME. On the other hand, I noticed the LX display seemed to pulse when I let go
of the shutter release today. I opened the battery
I'm selling a 120mm F2.8 SMC-M lens at ebay
if anyone's interested:
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1230224898
JCO
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The graininess of course is not a function of the camera, but of the film
and possibly processing.
Try some Fuji and see what you think. :-)
You may want to attach a manual lens and take a couple shots with that. And
put the AF lens on your manual bodies and take a couple of test shots. That
Hi,
I think i'll give it a miss as it wont fit on my MZ5n. also i had hopes it
would go to atleast 1:2. Have to hold out for a Pentax 100/2.8 :)
Thanks for everyones replies.
Paul
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"Frits J. Wthrich" wrote:
Does anyone have a website where I can download the manual for the ME?
Frits Wthrich
http://www.postkoets.btinternet.co.uk/
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I have and use the 285HV. Its a great machine, but it is definitely a
beast. It even dwarfs my less than small KX, and makes my superprogram look
like a toy. I like the auto capablities and the "calculator dial" on the side
which keeps you from having to fumble around in your head with
The whole site is fabulous, Thanks Rob!
William Robb
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Boz wrote:
"Just a few additions. My intention is to
gather comments by single peopleand write a summary..."
Does this mean that married people can't submit their
comments? ;-)
fairy.
Well kids, its about a day to cutoff for the May Gallery. We
still have lots of spaces to fill in the index page.
William Robb
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I just wanted to say how much I've been enjoying reading the
posts from Tanya about her portrait ventures, and the various responses from
other members. This is in part because I'm starting off my own portrait business
here in Oregon, though not with quite as much verve (I don't have either
On 20 Apr 2001, at 2:22, Peter Spiro wrote:
They generally have good opinions of Pentax cameras and the lower price
Pentax zooms (in terms of quality relative to price). However, the only
Pentax lens that hits the four star level is the 50mm f/1.7. The 43mm and
85mm f/1.4 both only rate
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