RE: LX/AF280T?

2001-05-12 Thread William Johnson
Here's a little dilemma I wonder if any of you have come across. LX AF280T - - flash in A mode - all fine dandy. Flash in TTL mode - mirror locks up. Not the flash - tried another one - does the very same thing. Any idea I'm going to take a wild guess here. [BTW, I don't own an LX :-( ]

Re: 645 problem

2001-05-12 Thread Jeff Tokayer
I tought you have to set the focal plane shutter to 1 sec. when using a leaf shutter lens. Jeff - Original Message - From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2001 1:35 AM Subject: Re: 645 problem Slow your focal plane shutter down another

Re: Lab Sleeving machines and scratches

2001-05-12 Thread Gerald Cermak
I was going to go this weekend and look for a film cutter. Are there any good ones out there? Any I should avoid? (I know very little, other than having seen some at one time in the past). My hands generally shake too much to make a nice straight line between frames with just an X-Acto knife.

Re: Fixer concentration Uprating

2001-05-12 Thread Ayash Kanto Mukherjee
Hi Aaron! Surely, I will let you know the results. My idea is to use Kodak Academy 200 A.S.A. film as a starter and then uprate it to 400 A.S.A. The paper and developer that I am going to use is made by STERLING but I am sorry to say that you won't find it there because it is manufactured in

OT: Open City

2001-05-12 Thread Bob Walkden
Hi, Interesting sounding exhibition on at the Museum of Modern Art in Oxford (UK): http://www.moma.org.uk/exhibition.htm it will also be touring - dates on the web-page. --- Cheers, Bob - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and

Re: Check out the Pentax Japan site...slight change...

2001-05-12 Thread Takehiko Ueda
Hi Darren, Yep, you're right. Today I noticed at a downtown camera store that PENTAX will start shipping MZ-S on 26th May. (They had a flyer.) The price is JPY135,000 for both black and silver versions. For friends in Japan, Pentax is going to show the MZ-S at their service centres from

Re: Feedback for my USA-travel gallery site

2001-05-12 Thread Jan van Wijk
On Fri, 11 May 2001 15:50:01 EDT, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ÿ ÿÿ http://www.fsys.demon.nl/gallery/usa-sw/ Some navigation tips are on the opening page ... I only stopped in for a short visit this morning, but what a great gallery! What an awesome web site, Jan. Now I know exactly what I

Re: Lab Sleeving machines and scratches

2001-05-12 Thread tom
So do I. Takes about a minute. tv Bob Walkden wrote: Hi, I was going to go this weekend and look for a film cutter. Are there any good ones out there? I use a pair of scissors. --- Bob mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Art is a form of play, not to be taken seriously - Plato

RE: Check out the Pentax Japan site...slight change...

2001-05-12 Thread Pål Jensen
The 26. is release date in Japan. Its expected here in Europe in mid June. As I understand it chrome versions will be available world-wide but only black will be available to start with. Pål Darren wrote: Top of the page is a box that seems to indicate: MZ-S...5/26 Also that news

Re: Lab Sleeving machines and scratches

2001-05-12 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Gerald ... I use a pair of scissors. Works quite well. Gerald Cermak wrote: I was going to go this weekend and look for a film cutter. Are there any good ones out there? Any I should avoid? -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Grain is the brushstroke of photography. - Man Ray

Re: 70-210 F4-5.6 SMC F Zoom

2001-05-12 Thread Mark Roberts
Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On further investigation it wouldn't autofocus, but this may have been related to the diaphragm being stuck half-way closed. It went back for a refund, and I've ordered one that KEH had in excellent condition. Hoping for a better result this time.

OT: Windows problem (slightly Pentax related)

2001-05-12 Thread Lasse Karlsson
Hi all, About a year ago ago I had a friend email me some photos (jpgs) of mine (shot by Pentax equipment btw. :) ). I left them in my Inbox without saving them to disk. I later upgraded my Outlook Express from v 4 to (v 5). I had made a back up of my OE folders, but I can't seem to be able to

HHGTTG

2001-05-12 Thread David J Brooks
I have recently come across some quotes from the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy on some of the members threads. I'm going to assume some of us are familiar with the book(s).For those that are,I regret to inform of the passing of author Douglas Adams.No details,however i saw the headline on

Re: Check out the Pentax Japan site...slight change...

2001-05-12 Thread Pål Jensen
BTW Can some of our Japanese friends see if theres been any changes of the specifications? Pål - 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: HHGTTG

2001-05-12 Thread Doug Franklin
On Sat, 12 May 2001 10:30:38 -0400, David J Brooks wrote: How about a reply on you favorite character's or quote from the series in memory of D.A. You're turning into a penguin, Ford. Stop that! In memoriam. You Douglas Adams fans might like to know that I found an electronic-only book he

Q on new Fuji, Agfa and Konica fast films

2001-05-12 Thread Lasse Karlsson
Hi all, Sorry if this have been discussed recently. There is a new (at least to me) Fuji Superia 1600 (negative colour). How does this one compare to the Fuji Press 800? There is also a new Agfa Vista 800 (negative colour) as well as a Konica Centuria 800 film. Any comments on how they one

Re: HHGTTG

2001-05-12 Thread Gianfranco Irlanda
David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have recently come across some quotes from the Hitchhikers Guide to the Galaxy on some of the members threads. I'm going to assume some of us are familiar with the book(s).For those that are,I regret to inform of the passing of author Douglas

Re: HHGTTG

2001-05-12 Thread Bob Blakely
Sad day... Anyone who is capable of getting themselves made President should on no account be allowed to do the job. If you want to survive in life, you've got to know where your towel is. When it's fall in New York, the air smells as if someone's been frying goats in it, and if you are keen

Re: HHGTTG

2001-05-12 Thread D. Glenn Arthur Jr.
I seem to be having the greatest trouble keeping control of my lifestyle (Perhaps not my all-time favourite, but apropriate right now, and definitely on the list.) Not surprisingly, the subject line for this thread on the other high-volume mailing list I read, is, So long, and thanks for all

Re: 645 problem

2001-05-12 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Jeff Tokayer Subject: Re: 645 problem I tought you have to set the focal plane shutter to 1 sec. when using a leaf shutter lens. It is nominally 1/8th second (at least it is on the 6x7). William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.

So long, Its been good to know you...

2001-05-12 Thread LEDMRVM
Thanks for the ideas and information. Like so many message groups, the off-topic sometimes drifts into a dominant status, so ... I will drop in sometime to see where the group discussions are going. Anyone who wants to say ...whatever... can drop a line to me. Ed Matthew Indianapolis IN [EMAIL

RE: Check out the Pentax Japan site...slight change...

2001-05-12 Thread Frits J. Wüthrich
Any news on the digital sibling? Frits The 26. is release date in Japan. Its expected here in Europe in mid June. As I understand it chrome versions will be available world-wide but only black will be available to start with. Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To

Re: Lab Sleeving machines and scratches

2001-05-12 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Gerald Cermak Subject: Re: Lab Sleeving machines and scratches I was going to go this weekend and look for a film cutter. Are there any good ones out there? Any I should avoid? (I know very little, other than having seen some at one time in the past).

Comments on FA*200/2.8

2001-05-12 Thread Paul Jones
Hi, Has any one got any comments on the performance of this lense? also has any one tried using it with a x2 teleconvertor or extension tubes? thanks, Paul Jones - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't

Re: Re[2]: Lab Sleeving machines and scratches

2001-05-12 Thread Bruce Dayton
That's what I use. A nice sharp pair does just fine. Bruce Dayton Sacramento, CA - Original Message - From: Bob Walkden [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Gerald Cermak [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, May 12, 2001 12:23 AM Subject: Re[2]: Lab Sleeving machines and scratches Hi, I was going

Re: Comments on FA*200/2.8

2001-05-12 Thread Bruce Dayton
I have this lens and love it! The size and weight make it very handy to take along with a converter. As with most * lenses, this one is very sharp. I have used it quite often with the 1.4XL (yes, it can use the XL version) and with a Tamron AF 2X 7 element converter. I find the Tamron to lose

Re: Q on new Fuji, Agfa and Konica fast films

2001-05-12 Thread Jon Hope
At 23:05 12/05/01, you wrote: There is a new (at least to me) Fuji Superia 1600 (negative colour). How does this one compare to the Fuji Press 800? I just got back a roll of Fuji Press 1600 I had developed and printed. It is grainy. I haven't decided if it is worse than Fuji Press 800 exposed

Spotmatic F lens question

2001-05-12 Thread Robert McGraw
I hope someone can answer a question about my Spotmatic F. Is the SMC Takumar the correct lens for the Spotmatic F? And if so, is it normal to feel resistence when screwing the lens on? Here's why I'm asking: My Spotmatic F came with a SMC Takumar 55mm f 1.8 lens. I

The new scanner

2001-05-12 Thread David A. Mann
Hi all, The new Agfa Arcus 1200 arrived today. I've taken the opportunity to have a play and I've scanned one of my panoramic slides and put it online at: http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/photography/panoramas/pan2.html The photo was taken using a Mamiya RB67, with a home-made adaptor so

Re: Dull list

2001-05-12 Thread James Apilado
Why not buy a use LX? Are there any brand new ones floating around here in N. America? If Pentax were to come out with a new LX let it be APS. Now that should ignite the fire! Jim A. From: Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sat, 12 May 2001 19:09:59 -0600

Photographers And On-line Rights

2001-05-12 Thread Doug Franklin
Howdy, folks, Over the two or three years I've been on the list, we've had numerous discussions about rights, especially to the images we put on the Internet (Web). Well, we're not the only ones. Freelance photogs are up in arms over what they view to be the liberties various magazines, etc.,

Astronomy Pic of the Day

2001-05-12 Thread Gary L. Murphy
This is one nice looking pic! http://antwrp.gsfc.nasa.gov/apod/astropix.html Later, Gary - 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 .

(no subject)

2001-05-12 Thread Bgpentax
Hi Guys.. Any ideas on a good source of Pentax parts ??,...I'm looking for base-plate screws, battery cover ( K-1000) , etc.. Also, has anyone had success with a product for polishing-out minor scuffs and bright marks ??

Re: HHGTTG

2001-05-12 Thread Chris Brogden
On Sat, 12 May 2001, David J Brooks wrote: For those that are,I regret to inform of the passing of author Douglas Adams. NO! First the LX now this. Well, there's the fundamental interconnectedness of all things, you know. That man was

Re: Dull list

2001-05-12 Thread Rfsindg
I think the list may be a bit slow. My messages take some time to appear. And old messages are reappearing. Bob S. - 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

Re: Dull list

2001-05-12 Thread Todd Stanley
At 07:09 PM 5/12/01 -0600, you wrote: Now that we've had our Kodak moment and have finished fuming over the May PUG (have we?), the list seems tame. It's time to liven things up. Ok, I'm game. Anyone want to start a new flame war? Okay, I'll through out the following: You misspelled throw.

Re: Comments on FA*200/2.8

2001-05-12 Thread David S.
Paul Jones wrote: Hi, Has any one got any comments on the performance of this lense? also has any one tried using it with a x2 teleconvertor or extension tubes? thanks, Paul Jones Excellent lens, I have used it with a 100mm extension tube also used it with the Pentax F 1.7AF

Re: Spotmatic F lens question

2001-05-12 Thread Bill D. Casselberry
Robert McGraw wrote: I hope someone can answer a question about my Spotmatic F. Is the SMC Takumar the correct lens for the Spotmatic F? And if so, is it normal to feel resistence when screwing the lens on? Yes, all is well and you have come to the correct reasoning. the

Re: 645 problem

2001-05-12 Thread James Apilado
Tried your suggestion. When I have that special back on my 645 that lets one run through the various functions, when the 75mm LS lens is attached, the camera selects 1/8 sec. You can move the shutter speed off of the mechanical speeds and then you can use a slower speed, but unless there is