Re: Near 1:1 Macro with the P67

2002-02-15 Thread Bruce Dayton
JCO, Can't wait to see 'em. A macro for the 67 is something that I've got to look into. Bruce Dayton Thursday, February 14, 2002, 10:53:35 PM, you wrote: JCOC> I took a few shots tonight with the 135mm F4 JCOC> SMC Macro Takumar. These were pix of HO slotcars JCOC> (about 3" long) and to g

Re: pentax cameras

2002-02-15 Thread Alan Chan
>Hello I'm new on here and I have a question. Should i stick with my >pz1p and use this with a macro lense for macro photography? I don't see why the Z-1p was not good for macro, except it may not be a Nikon as you implied. I use Z-1p and FA100/2.8 macro myself. >I was told to better trade it i

Re: Fuji Super HG 1600?

2002-02-15 Thread Chris Brogden
On Thu, 14 Feb 2002, Bill Owens wrote: > I can't speak from experience, but I've heard that Superia 800 shot at > 1600 and processed normally is better than straight HG1600. Only a 1 > stop underexposure. Just don't underexpose more than that. But people were talking about the old Fuji 1600 wh

Re: Grandfather Mountain Update

2002-02-15 Thread Chris Brogden
On Thu, 14 Feb 2002, Brendan wrote: > Aaron, Frank I think we need to bug Pentax Canada to > do something like this here. If you want to centralize it and do something near Winnipeg, our Pentax rep used to be our store manager, and he's a great guy. I'm sure he'd be up to giving it a try. chri

Re: Am I Really a Dinosaur?

2002-02-15 Thread Chris Brogden
On Thu, 14 Feb 2002, Juan J. Buhler wrote: > As Shel said, I use 35mm because of size, stealth and convenience. > I've been tempted to borrow a 67 and go streetshooting with it > though... :) I use mine as a point-and-shoot at parties. chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail Lis

DOF with close up lenses

2002-02-15 Thread JGeoffreyStevens
I currently use +2 and +4 dioptre close up lenses. Naturally, the depth of field if very shallow - but how shallow ? Do tables or formulae exist that enable the DOF to be calculated ? Also, what is the comparitive DOF when using extension tubes or a 'proper' macro lens ? TIA, Geoff - This m

MZ-S and infrared

2002-02-15 Thread Ed Mathews
Has anybody actually tried to shoot high speed infrared with the MZ-S yet? How much fogging? Thanks, Ed http://lightandsilver.com - 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' Ga

645 AND 67 ???

2002-02-15 Thread Grigolia
Since I've picked up my 645 I'm not using my 35mm equipment. I love my 645 but still like the idea of a 6x7 negative. I've noticed in the Pentax Photo Annuals that Sam Haskins uses both the 645 and a 67. Does anyone on the list use both the 645 and the 67? Are there really advan

pentax cameras

2002-02-15 Thread Darryn
Joe, In my limited time on this list, I've found that for good quality items (e.g PZ1P), list members reading this now will give you a better price than any trade in a camera store will offer, no exceptions. Sometimes ebay.au is ok but you're dealing with a small market. Now if you're buying, tr

Mechanical digital?

2002-02-15 Thread Chris Stoddart
Those folks who were discussing wind-up radios and the like as a 'cure' for digital camera batteries might like a look at the following: http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/sci/tech/newsid_182/1820425.stm So you could keep a digital camera going on a long hike for example. Speaking of which, di

Re: Am I Really a Dinosaur?

2002-02-15 Thread Norman Baugher
Bob, you won't regret it...it is really amazing to see those huge negatives. No more work prints, contact sheet is good enough, beautiful grainless pictures with fantastic tonality, ah, that's the life. Every time I think lighter gear would suit the day, I end up changing my mind and taking the

Re: Favorite Body Survey Results UPDATE 21

2002-02-15 Thread Norman Baugher
Yeah baby!! Join the club!! Norm Oliver Raymond wrote: > Pentax 67 II :_) - 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: Has anyone ever seen a RIGHT ANGLE LENS?

2002-02-15 Thread Kristian Schuessler
- Original Message - From: "Alan Chan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, February 15, 2002 7:19 AM Subject: Re: Has anyone ever seen a RIGHT ANGLE LENS? > I know what you mean. This device was quite popular in the 80's, but doesn't > seem as popular nowadays. Unfo

Re: 645 AND 67 ???

2002-02-15 Thread Pål Audun Jensen
Alexander wrote: >Does anyone on the list use both the 645 and the 67? > Are there really advantages to having both systems? > Look here: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/645nii.htm - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow

RE: Near 1:1 Macro with the P67

2002-02-15 Thread J. C. O'Connell
> Subject: Re: Near 1:1 Macro with the P67 > > > JCO, > > Can't wait to see 'em. A macro for the 67 is something that I've got > to look into. > > > Bruce Dayton > > Here they are: http://www.gate.net/~hifisapi/p67slot1.jpg http://www.gate.net/~hifisapi/p67slot2.jpg http://www.gate.net/

Re: pentax cameras

2002-02-15 Thread Leon Altoff
On Fri, 15 Feb 2002 19:05:44 +1100, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: >Hello I'm new on here and I have a question. Should i stick with my >pz1p and use this with a macro lense for macro photography? The Z1p is a wonderful camera for macro work and Pentax macro lenses are as good or better than any othe

Re: Aperture Blades on Different Lenses

2002-02-15 Thread T Rittenhouse
How about, some were put to getter by right handed assemblers, and some by left handed ones? Ciao, Graywolf - Original Message - From: Paris, Leonard <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, February 15,

Re: DOF with close up lenses

2002-02-15 Thread T Rittenhouse
Since close up lens shorten the focal length of the lens, I would think the DOF would be greater than with ext. tubes. BTW, I just got a 0.5 diopter CU to use with my 80-200/2.8 zoom. It allows it to focus as close as 3' instead of 6'. I can't wait to try it out. Ciao, Graywolf -

Re: pentax canada out of px400's

2002-02-15 Thread Ken Archer
Dave, I can get you some 392 batteries here from Radio Shack for about $3 each. Just let me know how many you want. If you find a source for diopters to fit SPs or K1000 let me know. I have one on an SP that I got from a Ricoh. None of the stores seem to stock the older diopter though diop

Re: Grandfather Mountain Update

2002-02-15 Thread T Rittenhouse
Har! Tony Sour, maybe. What I want to know, Doug; is, if you are Brewer, why is it that Bill brings the homemade beer? Ciao, Graywolf - Original Message - From: Doug Brewer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent:

Re: DOF with close up lenses

2002-02-15 Thread Bill Owens
> BTW, I just got a 0.5 diopter CU to use with my 80-200/2.8 zoom. It allows > it to focus as close as 3' instead of 6'. I can't wait to try it out. > > Ciao, > Graywolf Should be great for flower shots at GFMtn Bill KG4LOV, WPRS983 [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss M

Batteries

2002-02-15 Thread Camdir
The post about Px400 just reminded me. We have fresh stock of PX625 Mercury Cells - were they for someone on the list? Kind regards Peter - 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: Has anyone ever seen a RIGHT ANGLE LENS?

2002-02-15 Thread Malcolm Smith
Does anyone know of availability of one of these in the UK? Malcolm ~~ > > Right Angle Mirror Attachment By Bower- View & Shoot To The Right, Left, > Above Or Below You (Rotates 360 Degrees) While It Appears That You Are > Lookin

Re: Re: pentax canada out of px400's

2002-02-15 Thread David Brooks
Thanks Ken for the info.There is a Radio Shack not far from were i live,but if the 392 does the trick i'll pick some up.I have 3 plastic rings that i can use when the px400's start to go. I'll keep an eye(pun intended)for diopters.I was not sure how available they were,looks like not very. Dave

Re: Batteries

2002-02-15 Thread David Brooks
Glad to be of help Peter Dave Begin Original Message From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Fri, 15 Feb 2002 09:31:02 EST To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Batteries The post about Px400 just reminded me. We have fresh stock of PX625 Mercury Cells - were they for someone on the list? Kind

Re: Am I Really a Dinosaur?

2002-02-15 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Bill ... LX users don't realize that the "sticky mirror" syndrome is a hoax. It's a Pentax Function that is used to adjust shutter release time. Since the LX is an older camera, and was one of the first Pentaxes to offer "functions", the feature is not well documented. Adjustment is from in

Re: Am I Really a Dinosaur?

2002-02-15 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Well, I can't argue the point, as I'm not well versed in these things, but that doesn't stop me from having an informed opinion, which is that you're wrong. "J. C. O'Connell" wrote: > > 4000ppi is probably better than 35mm can do because > the lenses w/ film rarely if ever achive more than 100 l

CCD sensor array from Foveon

2002-02-15 Thread Peifer, William [OCDUS]
Hi folks, Here's some information from NASA Tech Briefs Insider ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) on the new Foveon color CCD sensor array, plus a link to additional details, for those who are interested. Bill Peifer Rochester, NY === COMPANIES TO WATCH Dr. Ca

Re: Pentax a "best ever prime lens" at Pop?

2002-02-15 Thread Pål Audun Jensen
Brian wrote: >3) Unless I missed something, the only three prime lenses tested in that >issue are the new 45mm from Nikon, a new 50 from Voightlander (?), and the >new 31mm Limited lens from Pentax. Does this imply that Popular Photography considers the 31 Limited as the best prime lens ever?

Re: Aperture Blades on Different Lenses

2002-02-15 Thread Robert Woerner
Imagine interlocking your fingers together with your fingers facing dorsally. These are the "tips" of the aperture blades. When you look at your hands ventrally (palm side) they are smooth. NO, I haven't been drinking :). An examination of some of my other Pentax lenses yielded the following:

Re: Tokina AF205 28-105 zoom woes

2002-02-15 Thread Joseph Tainter
Flavio, I used both the Tokina 28-105 and the FA Power Zoom 28-105 side-by-side on two new PZ-1p bodies. In addition to the Tokina seeming to give images with lower contrast, the FA Power Zoom 28-105 produced images that were noticeably sharper, even on small prints. So I sold the Tokina and got t

Re: Am I Really a Dinosaur?

2002-02-15 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Friday, February 15, 2002, at 01:05 AM, J. C. O'Connell wrote: > It's gonna take a long time before digital equals > what a Pentax 6X7 can do in termas of resolution. > Till then it's film and optical printing for me. And for me, it's film and a mix of optical and digital printing. Until w

Re: Fuji Super HG 1600?

2002-02-15 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Thursday, February 14, 2002, at 09:48 PM, T Rittenhouse wrote: > IIRC Fuji Press is simply Superia in 36exp, 20 roll bulk packs without > the > individual boxs. Pretty much. Press 800 is usually stored and shipped refrigerated, and is aged to a specific point before shipping (and therefor

Re: 32iso B/W film

2002-02-15 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Thursday, February 14, 2002, at 10:12 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > In a message dated 2/14/2002 8:54:11 PM US Eastern Standard Time, > [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > >> Whilst having a look around Fuji Films japanese site, i came across a >> B/W >> film called Neopan F which is 32iso. >> >

Re: MZ-S and infrared

2002-02-15 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Friday, February 15, 2002, at 04:49 AM, Ed Mathews wrote: > Has anybody actually tried to shoot high speed infrared with the MZ-S > yet? How much fogging? A fair amount bleeds into the frame, but it's okay. Turn the imprinting off or all the way down, though, because that will bleed onto

Re: Your opinion on these lenses

2002-02-15 Thread Dan Scott
Hi Butch, I have the M 135/3.5. It's a very nice, compact, high quality, and super affordable lens. Good tonality, haven't had a problem with flare (the built-in hood doesn't look big enough to me, but it seems to do the job all the same). If I replaced mine, it would probably be with something t

Re: Pentax a "best ever prime lens" at Pop?

2002-02-15 Thread Doug Brewer
Yep, one of them, according to Resnick. see: http://www.popphoto.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=000345 Doug At 04:27 PM 2/15/02 +0100, Paal wrote: >Brian wrote: > > >>3) Unless I missed something, the only three prime lenses tested in that >>issue are the new 45mm from Nikon, a ne

Re: Your opinion on these lenses

2002-02-15 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Use the hood for the Takumar 135/3.5 ... it's deeper and affords more protection. They can be found inexpensively on eBay and at camera fairs and shops that sell used gear. Dan Scott wrote: > > Hi Butch, > > I have the M 135/3.5 [...] (the > built-in hood doesn't look big > enough to me, but

is something wrong with the list ?

2002-02-15 Thread Nitin Garg
I havent got any message on it since yesterday afternoon! I didnt see the 2 messages i posted myself... I checked the archives and it has new messages but none from me... Was i unsubscribed due to some reason ? (I definitely didnt do it!). I have just re-subscribed and testing this now... - Thi

Re: OT:Vivitar 3D Camera

2002-02-15 Thread Patrick White
"David Brooks" wrote: >on the shopping channel(Canadian version??)a guy > from Vivitar hawking a 3d P&S camera.I work for a >survey and mapping company and i know there are commercial >cameras of this kind out there somewere,just wondering >if anyone has seen this consumer version.It comes with th

More on Grandfather Mtn Weekend

2002-02-15 Thread Bill Owens
I just talked to the Pentax rep that is director of the GFMtn NPW. He has asked that any PDML members that are going to be attending to let me know of any particular piece of Pentax equipment they might like to use over the weekend drop me an email at the address below my signature and he'll try

Re: 32iso B/W film

2002-02-15 Thread LEDMRVM
In a message dated 2/15/2002 11:11:42 AM US Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > >> Whilst having a look around Fuji Films japanese site, i came across a > >> B/W > >> film called Neopan F which is 32iso. > >> > > > > I bought a brick of Neopan F in Japan two years ago. It has ve

FS: ME-II Winder

2002-02-15 Thread Ryan Smith
In good condition cosmetically, some small scratches on the bottom. Seems to be working normally, although I don't have a camera to test it with now. Last time I used it (about four months ago) it worked perfectly. US$70 plus shipping. If interested contact me directly at [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This

Re: Pentax fast glass?

2002-02-15 Thread Peter Alling
A mint (well at least the pictures looked very good), copy of the M-85mm lens I believe with caps and case went for less than $250.00 on e-bay recently. In fact the "Rare" 85 F 1.8 which is very well thought of sold for $225.00 in a recent auction. It was described as being in very good condition

Re: 32iso B/W film

2002-02-15 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Friday, February 15, 2002, at 11:53 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Aaron - I just e-mailed my son who is coming home after a six-month > stint at > Toyota Central (he is an associate manager in Toyota market planning). > Hoping > for space in his carry-on, I asked for a brick of Neopan F. I

Re: Pentax 50/f4 Macro Lens

2002-02-15 Thread jmadams
Thank you Mark and Paul, I have a feeling this was a lens he tried to sell at the swap meet last year. Felt it was pricey then, as was the Russian soft focus Portrait lens he offered me. James - Original Message - From: "Mark Roberts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thurs

Cool idea

2002-02-15 Thread Chris Brogden
http://news.bbc.co.uk/hi/english/sci/tech/newsid_182/1820425.stm I wonder how long before they adapt this to digital cameras... or if it'll be another Silicon Films/eFilms fiasco. chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follo

Re: Fuji Super HG 1600?

2002-02-15 Thread T Rittenhouse
Hey, who you calling an ameteur? You think you are a pro? Heck, you don't even have a Speed Graphic. Ciao, Graywolf - Original Message - From: Aaron Reynolds <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, Februa

RE: First shot at inkjet prints, and a request for photo critique ...

2002-02-15 Thread Peifer, William [OCDUS]
Bill Peifer (owner of the copyright -- that's me) wrote: > I put images of both the scanned negative and the scanned > inkjet print on Photocritique.net. > Scanned negative: > http://www.photocritique.net/g/s?00lVNc > Scanned print: > http://www.photocritique.net/g/s?00lVLc and Maris wrote: > Act

Re: Re: Grandfather Mountain Update

2002-02-15 Thread Chris Brogden
On Fri, 15 Feb 2002, David Brooks wrote: > Chris, you must have seen the stats on Winnipeg being the center of > Canada,,lessee Stouffville to Winnipeg-2300Km.I'v done the > drive before for pipeline work.It would take a while to get there,to > many spots on the way to stop and shoot and > Chri

Re: Fuji Super HG 1600?

2002-02-15 Thread Chris Brogden
On Fri, 15 Feb 2002, Aaron Reynolds wrote: > Also, real pros refuse to buy their film in three-packs that have free > ice cream coupons on them. ;) OTOH, amateurs like me *love* Dairy Queen sundaes. :) chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://ww

Re: 32iso B/W film

2002-02-15 Thread Chris Brogden
On Fri, 15 Feb 2002, Aaron Reynolds wrote: > > I bought a brick of Neopan F in Japan two years ago. It has very fine > > grain. > > I am going to pester Fuji Canada about this film! Ditto! If you can swing some of it, let me know... I'll try to do the same. chris - This message is from the Pen

RE: OT:Thanks to the list

2002-02-15 Thread Matamoros, Cesar A.
RK, This is something that I have always liked about my culture (hispanic). When greeting there is always the hug. And like you mentioned I am sure that when the time comes when all I have of my father are the memories, I will always recall the strong hugs from him. Tha

RE: is something wrong with the list ?

2002-02-15 Thread Paris, Leonard
I think some ISPs do that when your mailbox is full. Len --- -Original Message- From: Doug Brewer [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, February 15, 2002 1:17 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: is something wrong with the list ? Your ISP started refusing the emails, so I nuked yo

Re: is something wrong with the list ?

2002-02-15 Thread Nitin Garg
Was it giving soft bounces or complete failures ? I was getting mails from other sources. university lines are usually pretty robust and quick to recover.. can we have a alternate id feature ? One which is switched to or used to drop a note saying you been nuked ? thanks, nitin On Fri, Feb 15,

Gold LX -Part 3 - Final

2002-02-15 Thread Christian Skofteland
If any one is interested the Gold LX sold for US$2180.88. I think a bargain considering it is one of only 300 produced. http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItemRedirect&item=1330869563&r=0&t=0&showTutorial=0&ed=1013803291&indexURL=0 Christian - This message is from the Pentax-Disc

Re: Fuji Super HG 1600?

2002-02-15 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Friday, February 15, 2002, at 12:44 PM, T Rittenhouse wrote: > Hey, who you calling an ameteur? You think you are a pro? Heck, you > don't > even have a Speed Graphic. No, but I had an Arca Swiss until I sold it and bought a 75mm for my 67. ;) -Aaron p.s. any film that comes with free ic

Re: Finest grain films???

2002-02-15 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Friday, February 15, 2002, at 11:23 AM, Peifer, William [OCDUS] wrote: > Regarding Kodak Technical Pan red sensitivity, and possible use in > portraiture, Shel wrote: >> Yeah, but it's not so good for lips, people with red hair, ... makes >> 'em look black. > > Hmmm Interesting, Shel.

Re: is something wrong with the list ?

2002-02-15 Thread Nitin Garg
It must have been a different problem in my case. University mailboxes dont have notion of "full" unless the disk gets full if someone else is hogging up all space). Must have been that or network issues. I am online almost all the time and my inbox has very few mails at a time. On Fri, Feb 15,

RE: Favorite Body Survey Results UPDATE 21

2002-02-15 Thread Paris, Leonard
One person, one vote. Let's not get fickle here. :) Len --- -Original Message- From: Bruce Dayton [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Friday, February 15, 2002 1:44 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Favorite Body Survey Results UPDATE 21 Albano, It doesn't look like you have changed

Re[2]: Favorite Body Survey Results UPDATE 21

2002-02-15 Thread Bruce Dayton
Len, I'm not asking for a second vote, merely the ability to shift my single vote. It is currently part of the MZ-S crowd and I am asking for it to be shifted to the 67II. We don't want to incur the wrath of Aaron, do we? Bruce Dayton Friday, February 15, 2002, 12:20:39 PM, you wrote: PL>

RE: Finest grain films???

2002-02-15 Thread Peifer, William [OCDUS]
LOL!! But Len, this wasn't supposed to be a competition! :-) Seriously, there might be some other subtleties at work here, which is why I asked. Tech Pan in a low-contrast soup supposedly gives skin a "glow" (according to Kodak) -- maybe it makes Caucasians look like ghosts? I suppose dependi

Re: Fuji Super HG 1600?

2002-02-15 Thread T Rittenhouse
HAR! You can't get by with one of those new fangled foreign cameras you used to own. It has to be a Speed Graphic, preferably a 5x7 Speed Graphic, but we will let me slide with a 4x5 since I still use flashbulbs. And since I had three teeth pulled yeaterday, I could sure use some ice cream right

RE: Re[2]: Favorite Body Survey Results UPDATE 21

2002-02-15 Thread Mick Maguire
you need to email Albano off-list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] rather than post them here, or he wont make the change. Regards, /\/\ick... - 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' Gal

Re: old mechanical lens dropped in water

2002-02-15 Thread T Rittenhouse
Depends on the value of the lens. Usual procedure is to soak in distilled water and take into your repair person ASAP for a clean and lub. If it is a cheap lens, shake it out, dry and if it still works use it, otherwise consider it junk. Ciao, Graywolf

RE: Finest grain films???

2002-02-15 Thread Mick Maguire
Aaron wrote: " Methinks Shel just had a temporary brain inversion." It depends on what he meant by "Yeah, but it's not so good for lips, people with red hair, ... makes 'em look black." Does the 'em refer to the lips and hair or the skin tone... i.e. the lips and hair look bright compared to t

Re: Finest grain films???

2002-02-15 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I didn't realize anyone was keeping score. I goofed ... I read "red" and thought ortho, which is a little different . OTOH, the lips are much darker on the negative - yeah! that's it. That's what I meant. OK, I'm right. Do I get any points for a save? So what's the score, Len? "Paris, Leonar

RE: Cool idea

2002-02-15 Thread Peifer, William [OCDUS]
Nitin wrote, regarding the foot-pump dynamo to power your laptop computer: > let see: a dell 4000 series laptop has a battery of 1800mAh at > 14.8V [Snip] Thats ~22834.286 calories. > now acc. to > http://diabeticgourmet.com/calculators/799run.shtml > A perons weighing 150 pounds (kgs?) jo

Re: old mechanical lens dropped in water

2002-02-15 Thread Stephen Moore
Nitin Garg wrote: >> How does one restore a lens that was dropped in water (totally submerged >> to the point one can see water inside the lens) ? Its the old all >> mechanical lens so no electronics getting damaged problem (tho maybe the >> lubricant getting in the lens might happen ?). >> >> I

Re: 645 AND 67 ???

2002-02-15 Thread Grigolia
Paal, Thanks for the 645 vs 67 reference article! Very thorough! I recommend the article to anyone debating the 645 vs 67 II purchase! Alexander Grigolia - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forg

Re: Cool idea

2002-02-15 Thread Nitin Garg
On Fri, Feb 15, 2002 at 03:08:22PM -0500, Peifer, William [OCDUS] wrote: > Nitin wrote, regarding the foot-pump dynamo to power your laptop computer: > > let see: a dell 4000 series laptop has a battery of 1800mAh at > > 14.8V [Snip] Thats ~22834.286 calories. > > > now acc. to > > http://

Re: old mechanical lens dropped in water

2002-02-15 Thread Brendan
NO, SACRILEGE!!! THE HORROR > > There's always this fix... ;-) > > http://www.hermes.net.au/bayling/repair.html > > > Stephen > - __ Web-hosting solutions for home and business! http://website.yahoo.ca - This message

Re: Am I Really a Dinosaur?

2002-02-15 Thread Juan J. Buhler
On Thu, 14 Feb 2002, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > Yes, after seeing and playing with Michael's Mamiya 7II, I've been > thinking about trying it out on the street. Were you thinking of a > Pentax 67? Yes, for the fun of it. I don't know if K&S here in Palo Alto rents them, I know they don't rent the

Re: pentax canada out of px400's

2002-02-15 Thread Bob Rapp
The PX400s are getting scarce. I used one of mine up a month ago and have been looking ever since. Even though I already had 2 (now 1) spares, I knew this may be my last chance. I did finally find a dealer that had out the last of the 400s. At 10.00 (5.25US) a pop, I bought 4. These are the Varta

Re: old mechanical lens dropped in water

2002-02-15 Thread Nitin Garg
On Fri, Feb 15, 2002 at 04:54:03PM -0500, Stephen Moore wrote: > Nitin Garg wrote: > > >> How does one restore a lens that was dropped in water (totally submerged > >> to the point one can see water inside the lens) ? Its the old all > >> mechanical lens so no electronics getting damaged problem

For REAL Pentax fans only...

2002-02-15 Thread Bojidar Dimitrov
http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/collection/ - 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: For REAL Pentax fans only...

2002-02-15 Thread Brendan
Now I know what heaven looks like :-) --- Bojidar Dimitrov <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/collection/ > - __ Web-hosting solutions for home and business! http://website.yahoo.ca - This message is from the

Re: Am I Really a Dinosaur?

2002-02-15 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Friday, February 15, 2002, at 01:51 AM, William Robb wrote: > Only then will love rule the stars, brother, and only then will > peace guide the planets. Hey, Wheatfield, did you start drinking early in anticipation of the Canada vs. Sweden hockey game tonight? -Aaron who just had three cu

RE: Digital "grain" ?

2002-02-15 Thread Frits J. Wüthrich
I assume it also depends on temperature: higher temp is more noise. Frits Wüthrich > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Juan J. Buhler > Sent: Friday, February 15, 2002 12:37 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: Digital "grain" ? >

Equipment used for the new KMP pictures

2002-02-15 Thread Bojidar Dimitrov
Hi all, After a couple of questions how I have made the new body, lens, etc. images for the KMP (for example FA*300/4.5, A16/2.8 Fish, A24/2.8, LX, superProgam, etc.), here is a short description. No, I did not use my most favorite of all, the A100/2.8 Macro. No, no, I used a Canon zoom lens!!!

Re: Am I Really a Dinosaur?

2002-02-15 Thread frank theriault
Hi, Aaron, Nah, he was probably still slogged from celebrating the gold won by that Western girl - what's her name, Lemay-Doan or something? :-) regards, frank Aaron Reynolds wrote: > > Hey, Wheatfield, did you start drinking early in anticipation of the > Canada vs. Sweden hockey game tonigh

Re: Am I Really a Dinosaur?

2002-02-15 Thread frank theriault
BTW, Aaron, There were PILES of folks wearing Team Canada jerseys of various vintages downtown today. I hadn't really thought of it 'til now, but methinks I better find a bar at which to watch the Game. No stinking judges will take this Gold from us!! (of course, the refs could be another stor

Re: For REAL Pentax fans only...

2002-02-15 Thread Nitin Garg
On Fri, Feb 15, 2002 at 05:56:33PM -0500, Brendan wrote: > Now I know what heaven looks like :-) good folks kept in display cases ? > > --- Bojidar Dimitrov <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/collection/ > > - > >

Re: CCD sensor array from Foveon

2002-02-15 Thread John Glover
Based on the Sigma SA-9 body... http://www.dpreview.com/news/0202/02021104sigmads9.asp - Original Message - From: "Peifer, William [OCDUS]" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, February 15, 2002 8:31 AM Subject: CCD sensor array from Foveon > Hi folks, > > H

Re: Pentax a "best ever prime lens" at Pop?

2002-02-15 Thread Mark Roberts
Oh great. Even Popular Photography is enabling us now! (I'm gonna have to burn all my credit cards if the pressure gets any greater.) Doug Brewer <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: >Yep, one of them, according to Resnick. see: > >http://www.popphoto.com/ubb/ultimatebb.php?ubb=get_topic&f=5&t=000345 > >D

Fwd: Has anyone ever seen a RIGHT ANGLE LENS?

2002-02-15 Thread Paul F. Stregevsky
I should have said Go to Google Advanced Search at http://www.google.com/advanced_search?q=CZJ+Sonnar&as_qdr=all That's how you can easily combine a word search with a phrase search. According to Boz, The 90° mirror adapter II allows 135 ~ 200 mm lenses to shoot at 90° to the lens axis. Does any

Fwd: Has anyone ever seen a RIGHT ANGLE LENS?

2002-02-15 Thread Paul F. Stregevsky
According to http://212.187.14.19/adapters.htm the Pentax screwmount mirror adapter (photo shown) "allows you to take photographs by NOT pointing your camera and lens to your subjects. Fits the Takumar 200mm f/3.5, Super-Takumar 200mm f/4 and Tele-Takumar 300mm f/6.3 lenses only." Thanks, Goog

Fwd: Has anyone ever seen a RIGHT ANGLE LENS?

2002-02-15 Thread Paul F. Stregevsky
According to Weird Third Party Lenses and Adapters by Robert Monaghan at http://people.smu.edu/rmonagha/third/wierd.html "Adorama's catalog offers one of these as a "SPY SCOPE" adapter ($29.95 US 8/28/99). You will need a series adapter ring for your filter ring size in some versions (another

Re: Cool idea

2002-02-15 Thread T Rittenhouse
Probably make you decide gettomg batteries isn't that much trouble after all. Ciao, Graywolf - Original Message - From: Nitin Garg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, February 15, 2002 5:07 PM Subject

A little 6x7 enabling

2002-02-15 Thread William Robb
Warning, this is about a 500kb download. http://www.komkon.org/~wrobb/6x7_Enable/ - 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: Am I Really a Dinosaur?

2002-02-15 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "Shel Belinkoff" Subject: Re: Am I Really a Dinosaur? > Well, I can't argue the point, as I'm not well versed in these things, > but that doesn't stop me from having an informed opinion, which is that > you're wrong. Actually, he is pretty close to being right

Re: Am I Really a Dinosaur?

2002-02-15 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Close only counts in horse shoes ... please explain why 4000ppi is the of resolution. William Robb wrote: > > - Original Message - > From: "Shel Belinkoff" > Subject: Re: Am I Really a Dinosaur? > > > Well, I can't argue the point, as I'm not well versed in these > things, > > but that

Re: A little 6x7 enabling

2002-02-15 Thread Gary Murphy
On Fri, 15 Feb 2002 17:57:42 -0600, William Robb wrote: >Warning, this is about a 500kb download. >http://www.komkon.org/~wrobb/6x7_Enable/ One hell of a difference, eh? :-) Later, Gary - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and fol

RE: For REAL Pentax fans only...

2002-02-15 Thread Malcolm Smith
Boz, Apart from this excellent posting, I found a picture of the 90o lens on your website - thanks. Malcolm > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Bojidar Dimitrov > Sent: 15 February 2002 22:45 > To: PDML > Subject: For REAL Pentax fans

Re: A little 6x7 enabling

2002-02-15 Thread Bruce Dayton
William, Boy, if I hand't already taken the plunge, this is quite a difference. Much smoother and no comparison in grain. I just took delivery of a 165/2.8 and 55/4.0 from KEH. Just unwrapped them, but haven't even put them on the camera yet. This enabling is getting very contagious. Thanks f

FS: Super ME

2002-02-15 Thread Ken Archer
This is for a super ME not an ME Super. I am going to put this camera body on ebay Sunday, but the list gets first crack at it. I bought it to get the M 50/1.7 lens it had on it, but the body turned out to be Mint- and I have thought seriously about keeping it. I put one test roll through i

RE: Has anyone ever seen a RIGHT ANGLE LENS?

2002-02-15 Thread Malcolm Smith
Paul, Thanks, more expense in the future as I don't have a lens in the 135-200mm range. Oh, what the heck! But this would be very useful to take photos of a family member, who hates photos taken. Malcolm > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Beha

RE: A little 6x7 enabling

2002-02-15 Thread Malcolm Smith
Worth the wait to see the result - excellent. Love the sky - I suppose that a new format is due a go - what first, digital or medium format - ducks from Aaron's abuse! Malcolm Bill wrote: > Warning, this is about a 500kb download. > http://www.komkon.org/~wrobb/6x7_Enable/ - This message is fro

Re: Pentax a "best ever prime lens" at Pop?

2002-02-15 Thread Joseph Tainter
> Oh great. Even Popular Photography is enabling us now! (I'm gonna have to burn all >my credit cards if the pressure gets any greater.) > -- > Mark Roberts Yeah, I'd been turning over in my mind the possibility of getting a fast wide angle prime. Now the 31 limited has become the goal. Troubl

Re: A little 6x7 enabling

2002-02-15 Thread Len Paris
Took just a few seconds. Len --- - Original Message - From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, February 15, 2002 5:57 PM Subject: A little 6x7 enabling > Warning, this is about a 500kb download. > http://www.komkon.org/~wrobb/6x7_Enable/ > - > This

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