Just received my new toy:
smc Pentax 1:3.5 18mm, which is practically new. No signs of
wear and the glass is perfect :-)
I have not seen this lens in sale too often ...
actually, never before. I think it will go nicely along with
my smc 15mm.
I got it from Germany, with help from a German
Well, I for one have long waited for the slow quality zoom. Considering
that Pentax medium format No. 1 usage is landscapes, slow zoom lenses makes
sense. Medium formats biggest disadvantages are size ad weight. Since a
zoom lens can replace several primes making them small and light is great.
2 S76 / A 76, or 1 DL1/3N.
William Robb
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From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, February 11, 2002 8:44 PM
Subject: MV batteries
Hi,
Just got an MV today that I bought on eBay. It has no
batteries in it -
which is why it was
Thanks for the great input Anthony, Leonard, Doug.
Very valuable information indeed
Here is a little more info based on your feedback and
few other questions:
-I do not necessarly need to use a white background.
Grey sounds good. Not sure what the editor wants but I
may suggest different shades.
Shel wrote:
The Pentax SMC filters are just about the best you can buy. Also, try
to find a better lens hood than the standard model, which is really not
that dep. I often use the Takumar 50mm hood on the 43 mm with great
success.
Agreed. There's also a UV (skylight?) filter dedicated to
Joseph wrote:
Would appreciate advice for a tripod and ballhead that are lightweight
and compact. This is primarily for flower photography, so it needs to be
able to get close to the ground.
I've been through the Gitzos and Manfrottos. My recommendation is simple;
Berlebach. www.berlebach.de
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From: Sid Barras
Subject: Need buying advice: 67II or 645
Hi all,
I've just about gotten to the point that I'd like to trade in
my Kowa
system on a Pentax medium format system.
To the pre-existing pentax medium format owners: 6x7 or 6x4.5?
My shooting
Hi Mick:
To my taste, it's too contrasty, with the brightest area of the main tree
washed out on my monitor. In addition, I find the shadow running up the centre
of the lower part of the trunk distracting.
Compositionally it's very good, with the eye drawn into the frame with the
strong
At 09:34 12.2.2002 +0100, Pål wrote:
I've been through the Gitzos and Manfrottos. My recommendation is simple; Berlebach.
www.berlebach.de
They are first rate to deal with.
Yes, highly recommended!
I have a Berlebach wooden tripod and last summer I got a special
adapter plate made so I could
No, I've never even heald a PZ-1 or PZ-1N. I used to own an SF-1 and an
SF-1N, and don't remember any problem with them.
Thanks,
Ed
http://lightandsilver.com
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Nope - it's not that. The central sensor is all I ever use on my ZX-5N
because the outer ones suck at locking on to most things I shoot.
Thanks,
Ed
http://lightandsilver.com
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Paris, Leonard
Sent:
Thanks all for the suggestions on Pentax filters. It has been a while
since I've placed a UV filter on one of my lenses but dropping the 43mm in
the snow (it was in pretty deep) scared me enough to buy one for
protection. I appreciate the reminder that it will most likely compromise
image
Hi Richard,
Can't help you with Pop. Phot. 95, but these links will be useful for the
Tokina 28-70 enablement ;-)
http://www.photographyreview.com/reviews/35mm_zoom_lenses/product_5593.asp
http://www.photozone.de/reviews/tokina2870.htm
http://www.jdhphotography.com/Tokina/Tokina-28-70.html
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From: J. C. O'Connell
Subject: RE: 67 Saga
I think that I am
getting to my enablement limit without selling any 35 stuff.
:(
Dont sell your 35mm stuff. There are many situations
where 35mm is a better tool than P67 for a given
job. Keep BOTH!!!
I'll
Hi,
On Mon, 11 Feb 2002, Paris, Leonard wrote:
I'd rather think that the problems are being caused by unfamiliarity with
cameras using more than a central area for autofocussing. I got so used to
locking focus on my subject and then recomposing for the shot that, when I
got to use a Canon
Put me down for 8 9 (S.O)(depending on when)
Alan
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Subject: RE: PDML weekend (uk) 2002/2003
I'l have a 7 please Malcolm !
Cheers Rob
Dave wrote:
There is no need to worry about the durability of the Pentax SMC coating.
It is tougher than the glass itself. There have been stories told here of
Pentax lenses being used as ashtrays with no ill effects, after a good
clean.
In addition, if you should be unlucky enough to damage
http://www.beseler-photo.com/
Thanks,
Ed
http://lightandsilver.com
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Sent: Monday, February 11, 2002 7:07 PM
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Subject: Re: Part for Besler Enlarger
Beselar is
Ed,
Ed Mathews wrote:
In short, yes I've noticed your exact problem, and sold most of my
Pentax gear because of it ducking the rotten tomatoes being thrown at
me now. The problem is more noticeable at further distances, and it
varies from lens to lens and camera to camera.
This is
Bruce,
Bruce Dayton wrote:
Martin,
One other thing to consider is that the mirror is out of alignment on
the body. This could account for the discrepency between manual and
auto focus. Have you tried manual focus shots and autofocus shots and
compared them on film or just through the
Hi,
Whilst doing some research for a list member, I came acroos the
Web practical Projects magazine. The current (second, ISSN
1475-1380)issue specialises in Photoshop (Elements 6), with a
CD with demo copies of Elements 6.
More interstingly, as well as the filters to make your beloved
look
Thank you to everyone who has shown interest.
Obviously, we need numbers to see if it is worthwhile, but it is darn hard
for you to commit yourselves without the date!
Give us a little while to give you something more factual.
Thanks,
Malcolm
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10 11
mike
Alan Abbott wrote:
Put me down for 8 9 (S.O)(depending on when)
Alan
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I'l have
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
At one time someone once quoted [...]
I wish she wouldn't ask me
if I love the kitten more than her.
Of course I love her!
But I love the kitten, too --
and she has fur.
-tih
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Puritanism -- the haunting fear that someone, somewhere, may be happy.
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Hi Nick,
The pictures are simply awesome. It really made me jealous, here in the
Czech Republic weather is cold and damp and ugly. :-) The only minor glitch
I saw are few small but a bit distracting scratches visible on the last
picture.
It is encouraging to see that Superia 400 performs quite
Has anyone noticed the specs of the new Sigma Digital
SLR? Courtesy of photozone.de
For Eg.
-1/6000-30s, B X-sync. min. 1/180 sec
-3.3 Meg
and the price.
Sounds suspiciously like the pentax MZ-S...in the D
version..
--
Sigma has announced its first digital SLR with
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I guess we've all put cheap UV filters on good lenses before at
one time or another (or another...), just for insurance, but one
of the things that we do by doing so is simply to ~insure~ that the
lens will be optically compromised.
I agree.
Some 10 or 15 years
On Monday, February 11, 2002, at 09:45 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Further, you have not answered my questions: Have you seen the
exhibit? Have you made large prints from these films? Have you
compared the results you've gotten or seen with those in the Salgado
exhibit? If you can't
Tuesday, February 12, 2002, 1:26:16 AM, T wrote:
TR I am afraid I tend to disagree with you.
[...]
TR perfect. But, if you equipment is not perfect you can always blame your
TR inability to make exciting pictures on it. If you do though you will never
TR make those exciting pictures because you
Thanks John, I kind of like it and yet think it is lacking something, but
cant quite put my finger on it. Hence the post :o) I agree the contrast is a
bit strong, I was trying to play with the striking lines on what was a very
bright day. I have another which isn't so strong which has been
Don't have that issue, and believe, it would be difficult to get that
particular issue. One thing, however, can assure you - Tokina lenses are
very very good. I have been using 28-105 on my Minolta X700 and Nikon N90s.
Too good results. Only one negative point I have is the zoom with its
If you are interested the other version of the same shot is at
http://www.photoblink.com/imageview.asp?imageid=25841
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BTW, I liked Scala much better when I exposed it at 320 rather than 200.
I agree, a half stop of underexposure does wonders for Scala.
-Aaron
Have you printed Scala on Ilfochrome? Sometimes
I think the site needs java/javascript enabled. Dunno if that's why you
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hi,
do all smc 50/1.4 versions have f-stops from 1.4-16 or do some goto
values beyond 16 ?
thanks,
nitin
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Collin Brendemuehl wrote:
It's coming so fast.
Faster than I ever expected.
One local camera store has an over-stock of
RB67 cameras.
Quantity enough that a ProSD body and 220 back is $350.00.
And with yesterday's technology anouncement of a new type of digital sensor
(all colors on each
Hi Sherwin ...
After commenting on the hoods last night, I attached the hood from the
Takumar 105/2.8 to the 43mm lens, and it seems that it will be a very
good choice. The hood is quite deep compared to the standard hood, and
is deeper than the 50mm hood. Looking only through the viewfinder
Ordered it this morning from Colorado, $9.42 plus shipping. It just didn`t
click that Pentax would still have them.
Steve Larson
Redondo Beach, California
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From: Alan Chan [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Monday, February 11, 2002 9:03 PM
Subject: Re:
In a message dated 2/12/02 9:00:38 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
For the moment I remain open minded. I will return the lens first, try
a second and see what's what! There really are no alternatives left for
me. I do not like Nikon, won't go back to Canon or Minolta (both too
large and
In a message dated 2/12/02 9:00:38 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
For the moment I remain open minded. I will return the lens first, try
a second and see what's what! There really are no alternatives left for
me. I do not like Nikon, won't go back to Canon or Minolta (both too
large and
On Mon, 11 Feb 2002, Timothy Sherburne wrote:
I've been thinking about using photo.net's public portfolio features. Just a
quick question: How many of you use photo.net's portfolio features, and why
or why not?
I have one, but only because at the time I was too lazy to make my real
website
In a message dated 2/12/02 9:00:38 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
For the moment I remain open minded. I will return the lens first, try
a second and see what's what! There really are no alternatives left for
me. I do not like Nikon, won't go back to Canon or Minolta (both too
large and
Hi Aaron ...
You make a good point, and the answer is yes ... but. I'm not a T-Max
shooter, but I have played around quite a bit with Delta 3200, and have
used it with numerous lenses. There are some lenses that clearly
provide better observable results than others, especially when making
I use Hoya HMC filters mostly, and they are reasonably good, the
their HMC multicoating is pretty good, but not really super
excellent. SMC would be still better I think.
I use a few of the Hoya HMC filters, too, Frantisek. It seems to me
as if they're reasonably close to Pentax SMC filters
When I bought my first MX some 20 years ago, I duly protected
the 50mm 1.7 lens with a UV filter. A couple of years ago, during
a house-keeping session I took the filter off to give it a clean.
Promptly dropped the camera on a concrete floor and dented the
filter ring. Filter's still like
Yep. It was a real leap of faith to remove that 77mm UV filter
from my SMC-A* 200mm f2.8...at the time it was the most expensive
item that I had ever owned, and the idea of scratching that giant
front element scared me a bit.
Been there, done that, and it ~is~ indeed scary - g. Quite a
Mark.
Don't need one north of the 49th.Sometimes in August
but not often LOL
Dave
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do all smc 50/1.4 versions have f-stops from 1.4-16 or do some
goto values beyond 16 ?
Nitin:
I ~thought~ that all of the K-mount 50/1.4's go to f/22, while all
of the screwmount 50/1.4's only go to 16. (Anyone out there know of
any exceptions?)
Fred
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Hello to All,
I recently purchased my first autofocus camera, having
decided to eventually end up with two autofocus
bodies, the ZX5n and the MZ-S. I kept my ZX5n for only
3 months because of the focusing screen. I could not
live with a focusing screen that was only clear in the
center portion
At 12:21 AM 2/12/2002 -0800, Michele wrote:
snip
Lastly digital. I have access to a friend's casio
3.3meg PS. I doubt the resolution though would be
good for publishingor would it?
That would depend on what kind of publishing. I don't think it would be
good for a fine art reproduction.
Everyone is aiming for the same market segment.
At 03:29 AM 2/12/2002 -0800, you wrote:
Has anyone noticed the specs of the new Sigma Digital
SLR? Courtesy of photozone.de
For Eg.
-1/6000-30s, B X-sync. min. 1/180 sec
-3.3 Meg
and the price.
Sounds suspiciously like the pentax MZ-S...in the
That's quite an image, Bob - g. Actually, I already do something
very much like that when using my specially-modified all-mechanical
AF400T.
;-)
Fred
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Huh? Whazzat? Do you touch off the flash powder with your Zippo? You're a
braver man than I. ;-)
Len
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Fred wrote
My most expensive front glass is the 112mm jewel on the exposed end
of the A* 600/5.6.
Hey! How is this lens? I've never seen anyone sharing their experiences
with this piece of glass.
Pål
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I use them because I don't have a website of my own, and *very important* they are
either the only or one a very few whose Terms and Conditions do NOT give them a
license to use your photo for their advertising purposes or anything else.
If you read the Terms and Conditions of photo-display
Nick Wright wrote:
I covered my first baseball game of the season last
Saturday. I posted a couple of pix at
http://www.geocities.com/wrightfoto/ ; critiques are
welcome. Thanks!
Nice shots, Nick! I like that sliding-home shot (upper left corner), but I
also like the first-row-center and
Actuary there's a radio with a squeeze handle which when pumped recharges
the battery.
Maybe that could be adapted.
(Good exercise for the forearm, of course eventually you'll look like Popeye).
At 08:37 AM 2/12/2002 -0500, you wrote:
Fred [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Me, I'm holding out for
As far as the olympics are concerned, you are prolly
way too late. But in the future, determine in advance,
like 3-4 weeks (at least), an event that you'd like to
photograph at call them and ask to speak to the pr or
press person. Keep in mind that you'll have lots
better luck if you start out
--- Ondrej Maly [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi Nick,
The pictures are simply awesome. It really made me
jealous, here in the
Czech Republic weather is cold and damp and ugly.
:-)
The Tuesday and Wedsnesday before I shot that game
everything was covered with snow. Texas weather is
I used aperature priority, so I'm not 100% certain...
but it was about 1/4000th or 1/6000th @ f4.5. The
batter shot was with the 80-200 and the pitcher with
the 300... so the batter shot prolly had a higher
shutter speed than the pitcher.
Nick
--- Peifer, William [OCDUS] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
In a message dated 12/02/02 15:59:52 GMT Standard Time, Nick writes:
As far as the olympics are concerned, you are prolly
way too late.
Not so. Just tell them you are covering it (them) for the Pentax Digest. They
will accord you an appropriate level of accreditation. And tell them I sent
I can second that. The other day I took mine out when we went for a
walk in the park. It was hanging around my neck on a strap and it
was just fine. No tripod - just handheld with 160 iso film. It
really is a joy to use - reminds me of my early days with an MX, but a
lot nicer.
Bruce
I have the SMC-A 50/1.4 and it has the 22 aperture
also.
I have seen the information of Boz's site:
http://kmp.BDimitrov.de/
and it seems that all smc normal primes (K, M, A, F,
AF)go from 1.4 to 22.
--- Nitin Garg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
hi,
do all smc 50/1.4 versions have f-stops from
I wasn't picking on you Frantisek, just expressing a somewhat different
opinion than the others in the thread. I am sorry you took it that way.
Unfortunately, in English you is both singular and plural. Probably there
would be a lot less anger in the world if there were distinctly different
That's quite an image, Bob - g. Actually, I already do
something very much like that when using my specially-modified
all-mechanical AF400T. ;-)
Huh? Whazzat? Do you touch off the flash powder with your Zippo?
You're a braver man than I. ;-)
Well, Len, no, but I do actually make myself
The M versions do for sure, (I'm holding one in my hand right now). If you
check
out Boz's site I think he shows that all K mount SMC 1.4's have stops to
f22. I'm
not sure about the Tak's however.
At 09:38 AM 2/12/2002 -0500, you wrote:
hi,
do all smc 50/1.4 versions have f-stops from
Ted,
Most any of the 35mm enlargers will do for starters.
Just be certain that (1) it's in good physical shape
so that your print is truely square, and (2) that the lens is clean and clear. With
those two items
resolved, your options are still wide open.
Just like with your camera, it's the
After using the p67 for a solid month I've become
spoiled with the grain free results. 35mm looks grainy
as hell in comparison.
I'm curious what are the thre finest grain Color
negative, B+W negative, and color slide 35mm films
on the market???
I feel a real need to reduce the grain even though
Hi folks,
I've got a few questions on getting the most out of my new inkjet printer.
I finally picked up one this past week at a local retailer. It's Epson 820,
and although it uses the less-permanent dye inks as opposed to the pigment
inks of the Epson C80, I decided in favor of six-color (vs.
Fred wrote:
Anyway, who was it that
said that creativity is 10% inspiration and 90% perspiration?
Well, it's still true here...
That would be Thomas Alva Edison . ..
Illinois Bill
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Well, I got a reasonable photo of the lunar occultation of Jupiter I
mentioned a couple of weeks ago - see
http://www.the-dixons.fsnet.co.uk/moon_jupiter.jpg
This picture was taken ~ 10 mins before Jupiter dissapeared behind the
moon. I was using a terrestrial 'scope which shows considerable
Nitin asked:
do all smc 50/1.4 versions have f-stops from 1.4-16 or do some
goto values beyond 16 ?
Nitin
12 Feb 02, Fred [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I ~thought~ that all of the K-mount 50/1.4's go to f/22,
while all of the screwmount 50/1.4's only go to 16.
(Anyone out there know of
Hi,
Does any one have any experience with the 120 F4 A Macro for a 645? . I am
wondering how it compares to say the FA100/2.8 for 35mm? Does the 120/4 go
to 1:1?
Also does any one have any experiece using 645 lenses on their 35mm? I
assume there are no electrical contacts, but does the lense
I was encouraged by the conclusion that WW came to -- why pour all this money into
good 35mm (TF = TinyFormat) when the same money will buy good MF or LF lenses. Yes,
the same money.
Want a good portrait lens? $300 - $500.
Check your 4x5 6x6/6x7/645 prices.
Pretty close to the same.
Want a
that there are a couple spots on the print where some highlights are blown
out -- small part of a cheek (or was it a forehead), and small portion of
the baby's very light-colored pajamas. Also, the dark background seems to
have some very subtle granularity to it (banding is maybe the right
If you had a very thin negative, would you rather stop down the lens a bit
to get a managable exposure time, or would you rather leave it wide open and
try for an exposure of 1/125th of a second? :-)
Len
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Sent:
Got another lens in the mail yesterday
for the P67. The one is the 55mm F3.5
Super-Multi-Coated Takumar/6X7. This is
the early version with the humongous
100mm filter threads. I dont use filters
often so I took the plunge on this version
as the ebay BIN price was right.
I took some test shots
On 13 Feb 2002 at 8:10, Paul Jones wrote:
Hi,
Does any one have any experience with the 120 F4 A Macro for a 645? .
I am wondering how it compares to say the FA100/2.8 for 35mm? Does the
120/4 go to 1:1?
Yes it does. It's fantastically sharp too.
I have no idea how to compare lenses
What program did you use to print the image? Matte paper in and of itself does not
result in that type of problem.
It would be helpful if you could post the original and a scan of the print.
You might also consider joining the Epson-inkjets mailing list through Yahoogroups.
Maris
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For 35mm color negative film I would suggest that Konica Impressa 50 is the finest
grained.
Maris
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From: J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2002 2:19 PM
Subject: Finest grain films???
| After using the p67 for a
A few weeks ago I looked at a picture of an interior room and noticed a glow from the
right side, where there was not a light. When I checked the neg, the bright spot was
outside the frame, bleeding into it. I showed the neg to a guy at the lab, who said
it was flare from the sun in the next
You are absolutely right, MZ/ZX-5n has blurred viewfinder which is no good
for manual focus. In fact, the entire MZ/ZX series are like that (except the
MZ-S). However, it's the design of the eyepieces that cause the problem, not
the screen. Somehow Pentax managed to convince themselves to
In a message dated Tue, 12 Feb 2002 3:26:03 PM Eastern Standard Time, J. C.
O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
After using the p67 for a solid month I've become
spoiled with the grain free results. 35mm looks grainy
as hell in comparison.
I'm curious what are the thre finest grain Color
JCO,
Lookin' good! I just ordered the 55/4 newer version. I hope it shows
as well. I have done some reading and IIRC, the 75/4.5 is pretty darn
sharp. Possibly the sharpest of the bunch. I'm pretty sure they were
referring to the older one as the comments were from a couple of years
ago.
JCO,
With my experience I would rate Konica Impressa 50 the best, closely
followed by Fuji Reala for color print films. Impressa seems a bit
better at landscapes and Reala has better skin tones.
Color slides I hear the reigning king is Fuji Provia 100F. I haven't
compared it much, but that is
Your camera lens is best near wide open also. Is that the only f-stop you
use? If your lens resolves 70lpm wide open and 40 at f16, and your paper
resolves 25lpm what difference does which f-stop you use make.
Once again I say: It does not have to be perfect, it just needs to be good
enough.
Who, they never mention this, hired his prespiration.
Ciao,
Graywolf
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To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, February 12, 2002 5:30 PM
Subject: Re: Mechanical vs.
On 12 Feb 2002 at 13:29, Pat White wrote:
A few weeks ago I looked at a picture of an interior room and noticed
a glow from the right side, where there was not a light. When I
checked the neg, the bright spot was outside the frame, bleeding into
it. I showed the neg to a guy at the lab, who
Mainly they have a thicker emulsion. Think of a gravel driveway. With a thin
layer of gravel on it, and one with a thick layer of gravel.
Ciao,
Graywolf
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To:
who is taking care of the pug now?
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Yes ... something like it. There have been times when a very bright
light has been close to the frame line and has caused a flare into the
area outside the frame. I've never had it so bad that it's migrated to
the next frame, but with a bright enough light and a long enough
exposure, and, of
Hi Listers everywhere,
As Malcolm has kindly posted recently, he and I will be getting our heads
together over the coming days, and hatching a cunning plot for a POSSIBLE
gathering here in the green and pleasant land that is England. Two heads
are definitely better than one for this!
Having
Tuesday, February 12, 2002, 10:29:52 PM, Pat wrote:
PW A few weeks ago I looked at a picture of an interior room and noticed a glow from
the right side, where there was not a light. When I checked the neg, the bright spot
was outside the frame,
PW bleeding into it. I showed the neg to a guy
Tuesday, February 12, 2002, 7:12:45 PM, Shel wrote:
SB Often the term silver rich is used to describe a film (or enlarging
SB paper), frequently when referring to older style emulsions. Do these
SB emulsions contain more silver, and just what is meant by more? An
SB actually higher silver
Hi Tom,
Thanks for the info
Yes it does. It's fantastically sharp too.
Good :)
I have no idea how to compare lenses between formats.
I thought this was a silly question, as i wrote it :) how do find the
handling of the lense?
Thanks,
Paul
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Avca - KX MD1
Wow! Someone actually has it!
Avca - K2..43
Good :)
Avca - K2 DMD..11
Wow! There are eleven of us :) Great. K2DMD is much better than plain
K2. Now if I could just locate the
The finest grained BW negative films are:
AGFA APX 25 (Discontinued, but it can be found);
EFKE 25 - Relatively new in this country, stocks
are low now, but a very nice film from what I've read.
I have a few rolls and will be running some tests soon.
Paul Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Does any one have any experience with the 120 F4 A Macro for
a 645? . I am
wondering how it compares to say the FA100/2.8 for 35mm? Does
the 120/4 go
to 1:1?
Hi Paul,
I don't know how it compares to the lenses for 35mm (never done
any comparison side by
Tuesday, February 12, 2002, 6:13:48 PM, Tom wrote:
TIH Peter Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Actuary there's a radio with a squeeze handle which when pumped
recharges the battery.
TIH They make cell phones with that power source, as well.
Seriously, I wonder how much power can you produce
Please repost. I may have missed it.
Frantisek Vlcek wrote:
I posted an explanation of this (or more precise: what I THOUGHT of
this) some time ago, in the Kodak XX thread. Did it make any sense
to you? I am myself curious of critique to my thoughts then (which
were only partly
Bill asked:
Bob S. wrote:
AF200T, not S, is a smaller version of the
AF280T without the tilt and swivel features.
..just fine for the Super Program and TTL Flash.
Hi Bob,
Do you find yourself often using a shoe-mount
flash without tilt or swivel? That is, pointed
directly at the scene
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