Re: 55/1.2 Cosina?

Thanks, Mark. I just ran across some of these listed on the web, new, for what seemed to be a too good to be true price compared to what a new or used Pentax 50/1.2 runs for. All the better for keeping me on track with my new years resolutions ("will not be an equipment junkie...this year"). Sorr

Re: Kodak Royal Gold 100

Interesting. Pop Photo's film comparison table notes that Kodak's GA, GB and GC films all have "medium high" contrast, and Fuji Superia Reala 100, Superia 200 and 400 have "medium" contrast. (Apparently, Fuji Superia 100 is different in that it has "high" contrast. Go figure.) I wonder how their j

Re: Built-in Hood Action in F* 300/4.5 (and others?)

>It's not the sound, really - it's the whirring ~feel~ that I don't >care for. And (despite the fact that some feel I am altogether just >too damned picky about this efect), the sensation is so slight in >the F* 300/4.5 that I really don't mind it at all. (Really!) On >the other hand, I think I

Re: 400 5.6 Takumar

I picked up the lens this morning and, as the seller was explaining how the adaptor got stuck, I unscrewed the thing. Overall the lens is in very good condition and the glass is clear. Also included was a Pentax UV filter. The 2X adaptor is screw on one end and Nikon on the other. Bob ---

Re: some quick scans from the 75mm f2.8 AL for 6x7

On Saturday, January 5, 2002, at 12:15 AM, Stan Halpin wrote: > Aaron - the Window shot is fantastic! Good eye. Thanks! It was a lovely house, so really I can't take credit for it. -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follo

Re: some quick scans from the 75mm f2.8 AL for 6x7

On Friday, January 4, 2002, at 09:01 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > (I also think you really > nailed the exposures on both of these.) The barn is a touch over on the transparency. :) > Were they off a tripod? I blew > them up to 300%, and while that causes them to pixelate, I can still get > a

Re: some quick scans from the 75mm f2.8 AL for 6x7

On Friday, January 4, 2002, at 07:45 PM, Dan Scott wrote: > What film, and how much of the 6X7 frames > are we looking at here? All Astia...the barn I desaturated, cuz it ended up looking a little ugly in colour. All scans are as close to full frame as possible (I'd say about 98%). -Aaron -

Re: some quick scans from the 75mm f2.8 AL for 6x7

On Friday, January 4, 2002, at 06:52 PM, Michel Adam wrote: > Now there's converging lines! Now, go back and do it again with > the shift lens! I was gonna fix it in Photoshop...but I decided not to. I was hoping no one would notice. ;) -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Built-in Hood Action in F* 300/4.5 (and others?)

You can never be to picky, just as you can never be too rich or too thin Like you, I don't find the difference between a good K-mount and a good Super Tak to be that great. I seem to prefer some lenses of one type over some of the other - IOW, they both feel good. We all have our preferences

Re: Some buying advice

>Friday, January 04, 2002, 10:57:47 PM, Flavio wrote: > > >> there's a guy next door (nearly) selling a MX > >> with 28/2.8, 50/2, 135/3.5, 200/4, 80-200/4.5. > >> I don't know anything about the conditions of > >> all this but the prices are interesting enough > >> to pay him a visit. > >> > >> I

Re: some quick scans from the 75mm f2.8 AL for 6x7

Wow! Great bokeh. And it looks like you've got some terrific sharpness and detail on the barn shot and window shot. (I also think you really nailed the exposures on both of these.) Were they off a tripod? I blew them up to 300%, and while that causes them to pixelate, I can still get a feel for ho

Re: Odp: SFXn Manual

I downloaded the Super Program manual from there and it is in English. It's a .pdf that is Zipped. Len --- - 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.komk

Re: Kodak Royal Gold 100

- Original Message - From: "Timothy Sherburne" Subject: Re: Kodak Royal Gold 100 > FWIW, ol' Greenspun recommends either 100 or 400 ISO for print films, and to > stay away from 200. The resolving power of 200 and 400 are usually so close > that you might as well get the 400 and the extra

Re: some quick scans from the 75mm f2.8 AL for 6x7

At 20:19 4-1-2002 -0500, you wrote: >From: Aaron Reynolds <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >Subject: some quick scans from the 75mm f2.8 AL for 6x7 > >Here are three quick scans: > >http://homepage.mac.com/aaronreynolds/.Pictures/bokeh.jpg > >http://homepage.mac.com/aaronreynolds/.Pictures/barn.jpg > >http://h

Re: Cheap Crap Plastic Consumer Lenses

Ho Paul, Because he wants an autofocus camera that's small enough and simple enough for his wife to use. He does want interchangeable lenses, as he might want to borrow some of mine some time, so fixed-lens P&S cameras are out. He's happy with the ZX-7. What's "auto wipe"? "Paul M. Provencher

Re: Comparing Grain: Fuji and Kodak

"Joseph Tainter" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote in message news:<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>... > As we all know, Kodak made it impossible to compare the grain of their > film to that of other manufacturers, by establishing their own (PGI) > standard. I need a low-contrast C-41 film to take on a trip, and must

FS: Black ME Super, Super Program, Ring Flash, ME-F with Original AF lens

I have an excellent condition Super Program, an almost mint Black ME Super, and some sort of third-party ring flash set-up in the original case. Plus I have an ME-F with the original Pentax 35-70/2.8 clunky AF lens for the ME-F - all will probably end up on Ebay soon. Let me know if anyone is int

Re: The Wonderful MX

At 17:59 4-1-2002 -0500, you wrote: >Thanks to Shel and everyone else who took the time to answer my question about >the screw to K adapter and it's use with the MX. Now I just have to buy one >(an MX, that is). Or maybe a Voigtlander Bessa R. I know it's apples and >oranges, but the MX can be

RE: Cheap Crap Plastic Consumer Lenses

If he has a Spotmatic, why not go buy a decent used SMCT Zoom 85~210? Hell, it would cost not much more than (if that) the cost of the repair. And forget the plastic crap. Or (blasphemy) go find a nice Canon Sure Shot Zoom - I hate to admit it but my wife gets tack sharp images properly expos

Re: January PUG - unsolicited comments from Cotty

Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> gently wrote: > Broken Wing > Gianfranco Irlanda > Now, I can tell you I would not have had the balls to submit that shot. > Not only does Gianfranco submit it, but gets away with it. Wonderful. The > pic is nothing without the clothes-peg. Dali eat yer heart out! Than

Re: Odp: SFXn Manual

On 5 Jan 2002 at 1:54, Artur Ledóchowski wrote: > - Original Message - > From: Carlos Royo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: SFXn Manual > > > > You can find an SFXn manual in this page: > > > > http://www.pentaxclub.co.kr/manual/manual.htm > > > > It is an 8 MB download, though, and I

Re: Built-in Hood Action in F* 300/4.5 (and others?)

The hood on the 600 FA is similar. On the 300mm f4.5 FA the hood is totally removeable and is stored on the lens in the reverse position. When installing, it takes a slight twist to engage the bayonet. Ken Waller - Original Message - From: Fred <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Built-in Hood Action in F* 300/4.5 (and others?)

Yep, you're too damned picky. Comes from being raised on early K-mounts and Super Taks. Fred wrote: > Also, as a (much-criticized) critic of the "whirring" manual focus > feel in some of the AF lenses, I do have to say that the AF/MF > clutch in the F* 300/4.5 (as in the FA* 85/1.4) does make f

Re: Cheap Crap Plastic Consumer Lenses

What kind of electronics are in these lenses? aimcompute wrote: > He doesn't go out and take pictures > of electrical storms does he? :-) -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go t

Re: Tamron Warranty (was Cheap Crap ....)

Great news! I've called my friend and he's going to look into it. Thanks! It made my interrupting his dinner almost acceptable . Mark Erickson wrote: > > Shel (and all), > > Doesn't Tamron have a 6-year warranty on their lenses? Seems like your > friend should be able to have his lens repai

Re: The Wonderful MX

I just recently bought myself an MX, right before Christmas, so I guess it was a "gift" of sorts. I definitely enjoy using it much more than my ME, primarily because of the DOF preview, and all the manual features. I also like having more control over my DOF and shutter speeds. What's next for me

Re: Odp: Cheap Crap Plastic Consumer Lenses

He's used it but a dozen or so times. Artur Ledóchowski wrote: > You may want to instruct your friend on > how one should treat such equipment > as lens:)) Don't drive nails with it:)) -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - This message is from the

Re: pentax-discuss-digest V1 #1857

On Sat, 5 Jan 2002 08:07:56 +1030, Trish Johnson wrote: > [...] If it breaks cause of the hammer, it needed replacing > anyway). "If it don't fit, force it ... if it breaks, it needed replacing anyway." :-) TTYL, DougF - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Odp: SFXn Manual

- Original Message - From: Carlos Royo <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: SFXn Manual > You can find an SFXn manual in this page: > > http://www.pentaxclub.co.kr/manual/manual.htm > > It is an 8 MB download, though, and I don't know in which language it > comes. Korean, unfortunately:(( J

Re: some quick scans from the 75mm f2.8 AL for 6x7

"Ooh...aah...ohh". I think I like you new lens, too. What film, and how much of the 6X7 frames are we looking at here? What a great way to break in the New Year, Dan (I'm not envious--green is my normal color...) Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] Aaron wrote: >Here are three quick scans: > >http://ho

Re: Cheap Crap Plastic Consumer Lenses

We've had a Tamron 28-300 for two years. Works perfectly, never a problem and produces very nice results. Probably just the luck of the draw. He doesn't go out and take pictures of electrical storms does he? :-) I have a Pentax 28-80 AF, like brand new, that I'm trying to sell for $45. I've ne

Odp: Cheap Crap Plastic Consumer Lenses

- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Cheap Crap Plastic Consumer Lenses > Good. Now that that's off my chest, what's a good replacement lens? > Build quality is important, optical quality commensurate with family > snaps and occasional 8x10, color print

Re[2]: Vs: Vs: Re[2]: MZ5 and MZ5n Z1p Question

Kenneth, It certainly would be interesting to compare the MTBF of the motors of the PZ-1p and the ZX-5n. After using them both, I gotta believe the PZ-1p is higher. Bruce Dayton Friday, January 04, 2002, 4:11:27 PM, you wrote: KW> I've had a failure of the motor on a PZ1 after several year

Motor Drive LX

Just in case someone be interested: today saw a Motor Drive LX, new, boxed with manual, for sale at 207 euro (about 186 US$). This in Rome, Italy @ Ottica Debernardis (Piazza della Cancelleria). Ciao Fabio - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.

R: PUG Commentary

Thank you Jim! "Real"? Mother Nature did it... I just took the picture (with the little ad of a polarizer filter...) Unfortunately, the scanned image doesn't feature the slide's emerald green of the water. Ciao Fabio - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Se

Re: Tripod Collar for FA* 300 F4.5

I believe Bogen makes a lens support bracket, but I'm not sure it would fit the 300mm FA. I have had the 300mm FA for several years and while I would prefer a lens tripod mount, I get along fine with the lens/camera body combo tripod mounted through the camera body. Ken Waller - Original Messa

Re: Vs: Vs: Re[2]: MZ5 and MZ5n Z1p Question

I've had a failure of the motor on a PZ1 after several years of heavy usage (maybe 1500 - 2000 rolls of 36 exp, no home rolled), and also on a PZ1P after significantly less usage than the PZ1. The Pentax repair tech in Colorado said it was unusual, but not unexpected given the amount of usage. Ke

Tamron Warranty (was Cheap Crap ....)

Shel (and all), Doesn't Tamron have a 6-year warranty on their lenses? Seems like your friend should be able to have his lens repaired by Tamron under warranty. --Mark - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. D

RE: some quick scans from the 75mm f2.8 AL for 6x7

>-Original Message- >From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] >[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Aaron Reynolds >Sent: Friday, 04 January, 2002 16:38 >To: Pentax Discuss >Subject: some quick scans from the 75mm f2.8 AL for 6x7 > > >Here are three quick scans: > >http://homepage.mac.com/aaronreynolds/.

Re: Kodak Royal Gold 100

FWIW, ol' Greenspun recommends either 100 or 400 ISO for print films, and to stay away from 200. The resolving power of 200 and 400 are usually so close that you might as well get the 400 and the extra stop that comes with it. t On 1/4/02 3:07 PM, Lawren

Re[2]: Some buying advice

Hi, another common problem with MXs is that they can develop just a tiny bit of play in the shutter release. This is often just enough to switch on the metering circuit and force it to stay on, so if the camera is stored with a little bit of pressure on the shutter release the batteries will drai

some quick scans from the 75mm f2.8 AL for 6x7

Here are three quick scans: http://homepage.mac.com/aaronreynolds/.Pictures/bokeh.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/aaronreynolds/.Pictures/barn.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/aaronreynolds/.Pictures/window.jpg I like this lens. -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscri

Built-in Hood Action in F* 300/4.5 (and others?)

Recently I picked up an F* 300/4.5 lens (with the monster tripod bracket and the unusual dedicated soft case for the lens and bracket). At first I was concerned about the lens hood behavior. Extending the hood required unscrewing the hood a bit before pulling it out (and I figured that out quick

Re: Cheap Crap Plastic Consumer Lenses

Shel, Every consumer Tokina that I have looked at are heavier, metal bodied behomeths compared to the Tamron and Sigma and even many Pentax zooms. The Tamrons being fairly light (I have two for my wife and daughter, are starting to mechanically fall apart) balance well on the light, Pentax bodies

Cheap Crap Plastic Consumer Lenses

Certainly the FA 24-90. If he likes a longer zoom range the Tamron 24-135 seems to be highly regarded (if he's not burned out on Tamron). Joe - 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

Re: Back to MX operation (LX fault - advice please).

On 4 Jan 2002 at 19:02, Malcolm Smith wrote: > At least it's a great camera, but I was hoping to use the LX more. The back of > the LX (with data back) opened on its own three times with my third roll of film > in it - so not expecting much out of that roll. As I have never had a problem > like w

Re: PUG Commentary

Hi, I'm glad you liked it. Thanks, Matjaz > On the Beach, Matjaz Osojnik - it's a tie between this and Artur's for my fave shot of the month. > really like the timing. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't f

Re: January PUG - unsolicited comments from Cotty

Thanks for kind comment, Cotty. I absolutely agree with you. Without the other couple photograph loses its mood completely. BTW, I do all BW scans on the flatbed scanner from the prints. I get great prints from my lab but then a lot of the detail disappears due to the scanning. Thanks again, M

Re: Spot Metering

Hi, Spot metering seems to be in the "enthusiast/professional" feature list for most manufacturers. The MZ-7 is an "entry level" camera, so it has picture modes instead. From a technical point of view, there is very little reason for the MZ-7 not to have spot metering, because it already has

Vs: Vs: Vs: Re[2]: MZ5 and MZ5n Z1p Question

IIRC (and I may be wrong) it was the AF motors that failed - but there were only a couple of cases and it was some time ago - no new occurrences reported on the list. Looks like Pentax has got it right. All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://personal.inet.fi/private/raimo.ko

Re: The Wonderful MX

On Friday, January 4, 2002, at 11:51 AM, J. C. O'Connell wrote: > I am convinced that you and I will both die before > our vintage SCREWMOUNT Pentax gear does. I like to think that I'll be leaving my beastly chunk of metal known as a Pentax 67 to my grandchildren. It is, after all, not much m

Back to MX operation (LX fault - advice please).

At least it's a great camera, but I was hoping to use the LX more. The back of the LX (with data back) opened on its own three times with my third roll of film in it - so not expecting much out of that roll. As I have never had a problem like with any Pentax equipment, is this an expensive or chea

FS: Several Pentax cameras and other items

These are some Pentax cameras I have for sale, because nowadays they see very little use, and I want to sell them to fund other Pentax equipment purchases. This is the first lot: Pentax SFX AF SLR body (like new) + Pentax soft case for the SFX + SMC Pentax-F 35-70 mm. 3.5-4.5 (one of the best st

FS: M135/3.5 with matching case

This lens has performed very well for me, but I recently bought a K135/2.5 so I no longer have much use for it. Everything is in great condition, so please contact me off list if you're interested. I can also provide pictures of the combo. I'm asking $60 plus shipping, but I'll entertain offer

Re: Tripod Collar for FA* 300 F4.5

> Yes, someone who used to give input to the list had a tripod > collar for this lens custom-machined by a metal shop, and even > posted jpegs to this list of the completed product actually on the > lens. It looked good. There was an offer to the list I think > for about $75.00, if I recall cor

Re: Help with AF280T manual settings

Jim, Settings are TTL, Red, Green, & no color (full manual). You know how TTL works...camera circuit controls flash. There is an 'in camera' sensor that measures the amount of flash light falling on the film or shutter. When it senses enough light, it tells the flash to shut off and saves all

http://www.photoblink.com/imageview.asp?imageid=25818&cid=9&pag e=1

http://www.photoblink.com/imageview.asp?imageid=25818&cid=9&page=1 Is there some light falloff on the corners or is that just the way the sky looked? JCO - 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 visi

Re: AF-500-FTZ Questions

the AF500FTZ will not work in ttl mode on the LX, it will be a manual flash only on non AF bodies --- Frank Knapik <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hello. I have a PZ-1p and an LX. I am currently > using the 280T. I am looking into possibly > purchasing the AF-500-FTZ. Can this flash be used > wit

RE: AF-500-FTZ Questions

I have your same rig, along with both the 280T and the AF500FTZ. You can use the 280T with both bodies, but the AF500 only with the PZ1P. The 500 is a bit less rugged, twice I've cracked the decorative bezel (the one around the face of the flash head, it's quite delicate) that I've had to repair w

Spot Metering

I am trying to figure out which Pentax bodies offer spot metering, because I don't have an external spot meter and I do need an extra body, so I thought I could combine these . From what I have found out (mainly from Bojidar Dimitrov's page), Pentax bodies can be divided into two categories: the b

Re: Vs: Vs: Re[2]: MZ5 and MZ5n Z1p Question

Raimo, Don't know for sure, but based on reports on the list here for the past several years, I would say that the PZ-1p is more reliable on motors. There have been multiple reports of ZX-5's failing on film transport and I have yet to hear of any PZ-1p's. My guess is that the ZX series motors

AF-500-FTZ Questions

Hello. I have a PZ-1p and an LX. I am currently using the 280T. I am looking into possibly purchasing the AF-500-FTZ. Can this flash be used with the LX? My primary use for this flash will be weddings. I would appreciate any comments regarding this flash. Thank you. Francis T. Knapik - This m

RE: The Wonderful MX

> -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist > Sent: Friday, January 04, 2002 5:36 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: The Wonderful MX > > > I like my MX's (2), but I have a closer attachment to my > Spotmatics. I started > w

RE: Super Takumar 135/2.5

> Subject: Re: Super Takumar 135/2.5 > > > The lens you want will be marked "Super-Multicoated-Takumar". If > it doesn't > and if the price is right it will be a good lens. However the multicoated > with 6 elements (count 12 reflections) is among the best ever made. > > Bob FYI, I will be pu

RE: choosing M42 body - finder brightness

> -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Frantisek Vlcek > > 2)JCO wrote: > vvn> Try to find a mint Chinon CM-3 with motordrive. It has a nice finder > vvn> and is all mechanical with DOF preview by pressing shutter button > vvn> partially.

Tripod Collar for FA* 300 F4.5

Yes, someone who used to give input to the list had a tripod collar for this lens custom-machined by a metal shop, and even posted jpegs to this list of the completed product actually on the lens. It looked good. There was an offer to the list I think for about $75.00, if I recall correctly. I

RE: Yet another pic by MIR 20mm

Two things: 1 - Love your PUG entry. Climbing on the soap box: 2 - I am not so enthusiastic about photoblink.com.You might consider moving your business from this site, to a site that does not use scripting. For security, I have scripting turned off for all untrusted site, and VERY few sites in

Vs: Vs: Re[2]: MZ5 and MZ5n Z1p Question

Maybe the PZ-1p has more torquey motor(s) - it has more FPS, too. But does it really affect reliability - only time and prolonged use will tell. Maybe the MZ series has less torque to improve longevity, who knows? Does the PZ-1p have one motor just for rewind? IIRC the Canon T-90 had 3 motors. M

RE: Abandoning the K-mount (WAS: Aperture Ring On MZ-S)

Both Minolta and Canon eliminated the aperture ring when they went to AF. I think Nikon has recently eliminated it from some newer lenses. Kent Gittings -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pål Audun Jensen Sent: Friday, January 04, 2002 9:28 A

RE: OT: Any recommendations for Fuji MS 100/1000 film?

Yeah that's why I'm hoarding the rest of the brick of Astia 120 I have in th4e fridge. Guess I'll do the same for the 2 35mm rolls of MS 100/1000 I have also. Kent Gittings -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Rob Brigham Sent: Friday, January

RE: Looking to buy a Pentax ZX-5n

No I still got it. I was going to put it on eBay next week. Kent -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Marc Schlotthauer Sent: Friday, January 04, 2002 9:09 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Looking to buy a Pentax ZX-5n Hey Kent - Did you ev

RE: OT: Any recommendations for Fuji MS 100/1000 film?

I understand that Fuji has now stopped production of this film by the way. However it will be available from current stocks for awhile. Kent Gittings -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of mike wilson Sent: Friday, January 04, 2002 5:02 AM To: [E

Yet another pic by MIR 20mm

There seems to be pixelization in the larger image. The smaller is nice. Joe - 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: MZ-S Sighting

Harald wrote >One thing I couldn't figure out was how you would set the >camera to prewind the film to a specific frame number. (read about it) >Is it actually possible to use part of a roll of film, rewind it, >and then later put it back in the camera, advance it to >a frame number, and shoot t

Re: My eBay Pentax garage sale

>But what is someone to do who has, say, a 135/1.8 PKA*, two of which fetched >$1800 and $1,810 in mid 2001? I don't think any of us at PDML could come up >with that kind of money without risking divorce. Should the seller ask $1,200 >and cheat himself of $600? Or should he say, "If anyone on the

tripod collar (add-on?)

I'm sure this question arises time and again: Does someone sell a tripod collar or ring that you can install on a telephoto such as the Pentax 300/4.5 FA? I figure that by buying the FA and adding a tripod collar, I can combine the F's tripod capability with the FA's MF/AF clutch and have it al

Re: OT: Any recommendations for Fuji MS 100/1000 film?

On Friday, January 4, 2002, at 09:04 AM, Rob Brigham wrote: > 'My lab' was Fuji UK. I sent them £2 extra for pushing it to 600, and > they sent me a credit note back saying payment was unneccesary! Funny. They probably have the same policy with Provia 1600 as well. > They had better not touc

VS1 600/8 So;id Cat ebay alert

http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1315762324 One that already ended for something to judge by: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1315423274 Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go

Re: PUG Commentary

Thanks Jim, I am glad you liked the picture. It's nice to have been mentioned in such a crowded and high quality month. Jaume --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi PDMLsters > I normally like to choose just one shot to comment > on but this month's PUG > seemed very impressive so here are comments

Re: My homepage (at last!):))

Hej Artur, Niema zdjecia 8-( Mam Netscape 4.7 dla PC. duzygruby michal Artur Ledóchowski wrote: > > Hi, > So finally it happened:) After longlasting struggle with lack of free time I > was able to create my personal site. It's here: http://encor.republika.pl - This message is from the Pentax-

Abandoning the K-mount (WAS: Aperture Ring On MZ-S)

Lon wrote: >One thing Pentax might be telling us with the MZ-S is that >they have no intention of abandoning the K-mount. As I understand >it, Minolta or Canon or both have abandoned the aperature ring in >their newest mounts. There is no reason for Pentax abandoning their mount. Minolta, and

RE: Can you believe this?

It's a macaw not a parrot. Big difference. :^) Kent Gittings -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Stan Halpin Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2002 6:04 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Can you believe this? Nice looking parrot! stan > From

Re: Super A Problem

The Super A--I have three Super Programs--has an occasional habit of locking up in a certain way; it's happened to me three or four times in four years, and it may be what you are describing. I've read, and found, that the lockup can often be cured by whacking the back of your camera against yo

RE: choosing M42 body - finder brightness

Well since you have some CZJ lenses how about a Yashica 35 Electro-X? Decent metering, plus a genuine MLU lever that you can switch on and off at will? I got one as part of a telephoto/telescope purchase. I already had 2 KX bodies with MLU I was using for astro cameras. So I kept this one to use a

OT:HTML/Web pages/Tudorials

In regards to the recent thread on web pages and using html to set them up.When i signed up for the ISP i have now i can get 5mb of web space,but needed to use html.This scared me off and i went to tripod as they have templates. I recently went back to my isp as i still want a page i can put pict

RE: OT: Any recommendations for Fuji MS 100/1000 film?

'My lab' was Fuji UK. I sent them £2 extra for pushing it to 600, and they sent me a credit note back saying payment was unneccesary! I didnt realise Astia had gone too! I have a couple of rolls which I bought 6 months ago and havent tried yet. I read it was good for portraits. I had better t

RE: Kodak Royal Gold 100

I don't really think Royal Gold 100 is like Portra; in my opinion, the Portra is more natural, while the RG is a bit more punchy. But so much can depend on the printing, for sure. You might try Fuji Reala 100. It's has very fine grain and rich colors -- if that's what you want. I have complete

Re: 75mm f2.8 for Pentax 67, first impressions

On Thursday, January 3, 2002, at 08:45 AM, I wrote: > I'm hoping to process some of the rolls I shot with this lens today or > tomorrow, so I'll save my observations on performance until I've seen > what it can do. Well, I processed some last night, and I just had three rolls on the lightbox

Re: Digital printing questions

On Thursday, January 3, 2002, at 08:51 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: > I don't use a divisor, and I've never encountered a moire pattern. I > have > tried using a divisor, but I eventually learned that it accomplished > nothing. I've made close to a thousand hi-res prints. I'm sure you've > made >

Re: OT: Any recommendations for Fuji MS 100/1000 film?

MS 100/1000, if processed with no push or pull, is a 100 ISO film. I've found it quite acceptable up to 800. It'll do 1000 if you need it to, but it isn't great. Rob B: You're lucky that your lab wasn't charging you for push processing on MS 100/1000. 'Round here, everyone charges. We stop

R: R: The Wonderful MX

I wrote >I recently found the "Feet-Meter Conversion Table" sheet which came with the >SMCK 35 f/3.5 I bought together with my first MX. The seller wrote the >number 9403440 on it. I wonder if it is the body number of the MX, as my > second one has the very far number 4212445. Could it be plausibl

Re: Super Takumar 135/2.5

It should say "Super Multi Coated" on the front of the lens. Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Hi > > I saw this lens in near mint condition at a secondhand shop. I asked the staff >whether it is a SMC version. He said yes. But I cannot see any label for SMC on the >lens. Could you tell me the q

Re: Digital printing questions

I've seen where resampling -- even with the best software -- tends to start showing some degradation of extremely fine detail and sharp lines. Can you scan at 4000 ppi? If so, you won't need to resample for prints up to about 13 x 18, although 7x10 will probably be your optimum size (at 500+ ppi)

Re: Digital printing questions

I agree in regard to resampling the digital image. It seems the software has a much easier time of it when you're trading one pixel for two rather than one for two-and-a sixteenth . The only time I resample a digital image is when I get one off the web that I want to "res up" for printing. I try n

Re: Which lense to take?

On Thu, 3 Jan 2002 13:33:00 +1100, Paul Jones wrote: >Hi, > >Mid way through january i'm going on a road trip for two weeks or so. I've >The primes i have to choose from are: >24/2, 35/2.8, 50/1.4, 85/1.8, 100/2.8 Macro >Zooms to choose from are: >FA28-70/4 and F70-210 > >At the moment i'm leani

Re: The Wonderful MX

I like my MX's (2), but I have a closer attachment to my Spotmatics. I started working with M42 cameras thirty years ago, and I've come to identify with the old geezers. Mine are semi-retired (the LX is my main shooter), but I pull a Spotty out on occasion, because the SMC Tak glass is so good. I

R: January PUG - unsolicited comments from Cotty

> Green, Red, Yellow and Blue > Facit *Gosh!* my second Cotty's nomination !!! > After several minute's looking, I decided this picture reminded me of an > oil painting. now I've something to tell my baby when he will be able to understand (four months old now) > The scan has produced a v

Re: Super Takumar 135/2.5

The lens you want will be marked "Super-Multicoated-Takumar". If it doesn't and if the price is right it will be a good lens. However the multicoated with 6 elements (count 12 reflections) is among the best ever made. Bob - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTE

RE: OT: Any recommendations for Fuji MS 100/1000 film?

Shame as it has been discontinued! I was advised to shoot at 640 rather than 800 which is pushing it a bit. I didnt verify this as I only shot two rolls but it performed well at 640. I think Fuji havce decided that Provia 400F is so good, and pushes so well to 800 that they didnt need this film

Re: choosing M42 body - finder brightness

few replies below: 1)But Paul, that's exactly opposite my need, you didn't read carefully ;-) I stated I need _bright_ finder, and using stopdown viewing/focusing, it is not exactly bright... I did that for some time when my only wideangle was 2.8/20 screwmount CZJ on K2DMD via adapter, and it's

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