Could it be the lens? Sigma lenses have known to have some self-destructive
devices built-in.
regards,
Alan Chan
>I've noticed that the autofocus on my MZ5 seems less accurate now than when
>I first got it. Has anyone else had problems with this? The AF seems to
>often settle on a focus that
There are at least 2 ways to learn; (1) from your own mistakes, and (2) from
the mistakes of others.
Here's a mistake made by an amateur photographer (blush) that I know quite
well. The gear was an MZ-S and Tamron 28-200 XR:
a) Snapped some pictures in very bright daylight.
b) Sna
Rob Studdert writes:
> pity that none of the HTML Browsers currently available adhere to the
> certified HTML spec :-(
I second your comment but I will point out that in some areas, notably frames,
the spec itself isn't even up to standard.
Cheers,
- Dave
David A. Mann, B.E. (Elec)
http:/
Bob Rapp writes:
> Dig out your old Spotmatic and a few lenses and have a Spotmatic weekend.
> You will know what I mean.
Don't have one. Will you accept the following kit:
K2 body, SMCP 35/3.5, SMCP 50/1.2 and SMCP 135/2.5?
That's as close as I can get to a screwmount kit with what I
Hi All,
Can anyone tell me how to set up the strobe to shoot TTL? Do you need to
adjust f-stops, etc. on the strobe or just set the camera f-stop?
Also, what is mem on the RL5200? Can you tell me its function?
Thank you for any help you can give me.
Dave Denham
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The SMC Takumar 135mm f/3.5 (M42) is a fine lens. The A/M switch allows you to stop
down the lens to taking aperture - you will use
the lens in "M"anual mode when you shoot using the K mount adapter. During focusing
and composition the switch is placed in the
"A"uto position.
The lens will wo
John Mustarde wrote:
>
> On Fri, 2 Nov 2001 12:25:51 EST, you wrote:
>
> >> While the subject of fast 300's is alive, has anyone any experience with
> >> the Tokina 300 2.8 - the old manual one, not the latest AF one - and,
> >> more to the point, has anyone actually seen one or know of one,
> >
I've noticed that the autofocus on my MZ5 seems less accurate now than when
I first got it. Has anyone else had problems with this? The AF seems to
often settle on a focus that I can easily see is wrong in the viewfinder.
But when I first bought the camera, this didn't happen. The lens is a
Si
Cotty,
are you a soothsayer?
Ciao
Fabio
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From: Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: Pentax List <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2001 5:21 PM
Subject: Re: SMC K mount lenses: year of introduction
> Hi Fabio,
>
> Can't help you with your quest regarding when le
Hello all!
I've recently obtained a new toy - Pentax MX camera and have only played
with it for a while (didn't run a film through it yet). But I've noticed a
problem with metering - I measure the ligh from a same scene while changing
the aperture and shutter. For: f/2.8 1/30, f/4 1/15, f/5.6 1/8
What does a Z-50p sell for these days? The reason I ask is because I
recently bought a broken one for $40, and I'm trying to justify spending
~$115 to have it repaired by PentaxUSA (the circuit board in the grip is
fried, and the flash doesn't shut properly). KEH has a PZ-10 in
Excellent condition
Hi,
I saw this lens (the used one, of course:)) today morning. What do you think
of it? I consider buying some 135 mm as a portrait lens and so far I focused
on SMC M 135mm f3,5 until today I saw the Takumar. The latter is about 30%
cheaper that the former and I have the K-to-M42 adapter. So how d
We just returned from 'Woodstock, Canada, where our daughter Lori got
married. I took some candid photos of the rehearsal, some after the
wedding, and a few more at the reception. Four rolls of 24, all told.
http://web2.airmail.net/linnm3/lori/loriadam.htm
I used the PZ1p with AF500FTZ on a Stro
was super light-ray absorbent for those heavy overcast days ...
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From: "Ed" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, November 02, 2001 5:32 PM
Subject: RE: Tamron & Pentax was Pentax USA
> I once had a Tampon lens. It(fill in the blank
I use most of my SMC Taks with my LX and PZ1-p. I can use them as intended
with the ES and ESII bodies I own. I agree, the Spotmatic design is a
classic. I sometimes wish that Pentax would issue a special limited edition
of the Spotmatic. I see where some company has come out with a sub
miniat
On Fri, 2 Nov 2001 12:25:51 EST, you wrote:
>> While the subject of fast 300's is alive, has anyone any experience with
>> the Tokina 300 2.8 - the old manual one, not the latest AF one - and,
>> more to the point, has anyone actually seen one or know of one,
>> especially old and beat up, and
> " River Of Gold "by Maciej Marchlewski - well done on your first
submission
> (mine also this month) small tip, one thing I do always is look at the
scan
> desaturated and see if it looks better in b/w, I tried this with yours and
> for me it works better - great shot
Thanks Tim. I didn't susp
> River of Gold
> Maciej Marchlewski
> Fine effort by Maciej. The road makes the shot. I like the building too.
> Keep up the good work!
Thank you very much, Cotty. I appreciate kind words about my photo. I'm
constantly trying to shot something nice with varying effect but I hope that
amount of p
Boy, just when you think you've got everything the way you want it!
Everything should be working now. Sorry about that!
-Rich
On 4 Nov 2001, at 10:07, Gary L. Murphy wrote:
> On Sun, 4 Nov 2001 10:53:13 -0500, Richard Klein wrote:
>
> >I just posted some new pictures on my website:
Just in:
MEII Winder (with the cap!)
Remote Cord A
LX Winder Remote
AF400T Clamp
AF400T Bracket
Hot Shoe Grip
LX Drive
Battery Grip M
A 35-105mm F3.5
Kind regards from sunny Brighton
Peter
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Shel wrote:
> Congratulations! It's wonderful to know that the newsletter is doing so
> well. I'm happy for you, and glad to know that it's increasing in size
> and scope. Knowing that, I'll send you a check for a subscription right
> away.
>
> I hope you didn't remove ~all~ the profanity ;-)
On the iBook (a G3 300) running IE 5.1 on OS X 10.1, looks like Arial.
Page looks fine.
I've also just loaded it up using OmniWeb 4.05 on the same computer.
Looks the same (though the text is smaller, but this is probably because
I haven't changed any of OmniWeb's defaults and I certainly ha
The thumbnails show up, but clicking on them at any of the optional resolutions does
not work.
Maris
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From: "Richard Klein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Sunday, November 04, 2001 9:53 AM
Subject: 2001 All-Ford Nationals at Carlisle
| I just po
Spotted on eBay with a Buy It Now price of, $50.00 (Not mine)
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1293145115
Description follows:
Pentax 28mm F 2.8 lens. Item is in good condition with no problems to the glass or
operation. There is
some wear on the barrel (paint worn). Th
Hi Fabio,
Can't help you with your quest regarding when lenses introduced, but just
wanted ti say what a brilliant story! Excellent. I got my first MX in
1978, along with a 28mm 2.8. Both still here, the 28 tucked away in a
drawer. Not worth selling it. The MX only recently retired, although
On Sun, 4 Nov 2001 10:53:13 -0500, Richard Klein wrote:
>I just posted some new pictures on my website:
>http://rich.richardklein.org/images/index.html
The pictures are not showing up
Later,
Gary
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I just posted some new pictures on my website:
http://rich.richardklein.org/images/index.html
Sadly, they were taken with a free promotional camera (which,
thanks to this list, I now know was a rangefinder) that I received
from some cigarette company. Two days after shooting these
pictures th
I have no experience of the 4-5.6/28-105 but it is indeed made by Tamron - which in
itself is not so bad. I have had the 4.0/28-70 which is, however, as very good lens so
I doubt that the 28-105 will not be as good. If you need longer and wider reach, I
would recommend the 3.5-4.5/24-90 - a len
http://www.micro-tools.com/Merchant2/domke_menu.htm
Frits Wüthrich
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On Sun, 4 Nov 2001 10:48:20 -, Frits J. Wthrich wrote:
>How are Tamron teleconverters compared to Pentax? I see there are Tamron
>1.4x AF teleconverters for much less then the Pentax 1.4x-L. Is there a big
>difference in quality? I am thinking of using it between my SMC-A 400mm
>f/5.6 and my
I just bought the bookMEOW.
Norm
Mike Johnston wrote:
> Lon wrote:
>
> > Grin. Someone wrote that we should
> > all refer to ONE reference book to
> > "back up" our natterings here. It
> > won't happen. Such is not the nature
> > of this list.
>
> Git along, little kitty! MEEOW!
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On Sun, 04 Nov 2001 06:34:40 -0800, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
> Although I sent you a private message, I thought I'd address this aspect
> here. With Netscape 4.7 even if I specify a specific font in the HTML
> code, I can still set my preferences to another font face, and adjust
> the size. From w
At 07:16 PM 11/3/01 -0500, Nicolas Colarusso wrote:
>I have the opportunity to purchase a Pentax AF280T flash for 56$ US. I have a
>few questions.
That's a very good price if it's in good condition.
>1. Is it compatible with my Z1p and MZ5n?
I've used one with the Pz-1p and it works fine. I a
Hi Doug ...
Although I sent you a private message, I thought I'd address this aspect
here. With Netscape 4.7 even if I specify a specific font in the HTML
code, I can still set my preferences to another font face, and adjust
the size. From what you've written I gather that that's not always a
p
Hi Shel,
On Sat, 03 Nov 2001 22:58:33 -0800, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
> http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/cameras/lx/questions.html
> and let me know what font face you see or if you have any problems
> reading it. Also, please let me know which O/S you're using. Thanks!
If I might interject, h
Rob Geraghty wrote, in part:
> So far, the Pentax f3.5 100mm lens and the Pentax f1.7 50mm lenses look like
> good value. Maybe for wide angle, the Pentax f2.8 28mm or f2 24mm?
I have the Phoenix-labled 100mm f3.5, and consider it quite good for the
money. You might want to know, should you pur
"Leon Altoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>I haven't got it but I've seen lots of people say how good it is and it
>has a useful feature if you do the occasional macro shot - the head
>will tilt down by 5 degrees (I think - it could be slightly more) so
>you can leave the flash mounted on the hot
Hi Alan,
>IMO, if you have already had the FA28-70/4, you might just save the money to
>buy something more useful instead of another standard zoom.
Good point, but I would sell the 28-70 so that my "investment" would be
approximately 50$ in the end. The IF would be worth this investment, but
Hi Shel,
On my Mac G3/300 with System 9.1, the page looks fine. Black type on a
gray background. The font is some kind of san seraph, helvetica perhaps.
The body copy appears to be around 14 to 16 point. The headline is a bit
bolder, and looks to be around 24 point.
Paul
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
>
>the primary lens for my MZ-5n is my SMC-FA 4/28-70 as it is very compact
>an sufficient to my everyday needs. Now I'm offered a SMC-FA 4-5,6/28-
>105 to a fair price. The main advantage that I see is the inner focus
>(IF) which makes it easier to use filters.
>
>Has anyone already compared these
I know what you mean.My SP500 is always in ,y Lowepro
and loaded with a roll of B&W of some sort.
I had a sticky shutter a few years ago and i put it aside,used
P&S and throw a ways,bought a K1000 but said hey for $125.oo Can
a CLA will get her back on the road.So i did and it does.
BTW saw 2 spo
Thanks for the comments Cotty.
I would have liked to have added more side
detail,but the property is in a bit of a valley
and by walking a few feet east or west made quite
a bit of difference in the composition
and i wanted the sun and house to be the focal point.
The lab scan seemed to have a bit
Hi,
the primary lens for my MZ-5n is my SMC-FA 4/28-70 as it is very compact
an sufficient to my everyday needs. Now I'm offered a SMC-FA 4-5,6/28-
105 to a fair price. The main advantage that I see is the inner focus
(IF) which makes it easier to use filters.
Has anyone already compared th
Dear Mike ...
Congratulations! It's wonderful to know that the newsletter is doing so
well. I'm happy for you, and glad to know that it's increasing in size
and scope. Knowing that, I'll send you a check for a subscription right
away.
I hope you didn't remove ~all~ the profanity ;-))
Mike Jo
I'm on my way out to do some time in the National Forest with my kids. As is often
the case I am bringing:
Super Takumar 17mm f/4
SMCT 24mm f/3.5
SMCT 28mm f/3.5
SMCT 50mm f/1.5
SMCT 85~210mm f/4.5
Spotmatic
Spotmatic F
ESII
When I return I shall shoot for my regular columns with:
Spotmatic II
How are Tamron teleconverters compared to Pentax? I see there are Tamron
1.4x AF teleconverters for much less then the Pentax 1.4x-L. Is there a big
difference in quality? I am thinking of using it between my SMC-A 400mm
f/5.6 and my PZ-1.
Frits Wüthrich
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Last thursday I was looking for a UV filter, but I had no time to go to my
usual seller, so I went into a little shop, the first one I found. While
asking for the filter, on a shelf I spotted an old Pentax lens box (the one
white in the upper part, red in the middle and black below). I cannot trus
Hi all,
I was interested in how JCO's Takumar auction went and was very
disappointed in the prices he received. For you newcomers, the Takumar
lenses were, and some still are, the highest quality lenses produced at that
time. From the 15 f3.5, 24 f3.5, 35 f3.5, 50 f1.4, 85 f1.8, 105 f2.8 1
thanks Bob.. wonderful site :-
Daphne (on first coffee)
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Hi Shel,
On Sun, 4 Nov 2001 at 01:57:34 -0500 (EST), Shel Belinkoff wrote:
> Hi ... would you please check this page
> [snip]
> and let me know what font face you see or if you have any problems
> reading it. Also, please let me know which O/S you're using. Thanks!
I checked with both M
It´s made by Pentax - and I think that there is/was a Pentax version, too - but my
memory can be wrong on this.
All the best!
Raimo
Personal photography homepage at http://personal.inet.fi/private/raimo.korhonen
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