RE: Asahi Pentax profit/loss

2002-03-28 Thread Chris Stoddart
On Wed, 27 Mar 2002, MPozzi wrote: (interesting to see how Milnolta and Canon fare.) I have a friend who works for Canon UK (photocopier division). She is being made redundant (along with a lot of others) in May. She tells me that Canon have made serious losses this last year. Chris - This

Re: Asahi pentax profit/loss

2002-03-28 Thread MZ3_fella _
David wrote it shows that in 2000 the employees number more then doubled from about 2300 to more then 6000. Although I couldn't open the referenced page, I'm sure that this is not the case. In 2000 they announced 2,000 to 2,500 job cuts - mostly in Japan and many through early retirements.

Re: Ansel Adams at 100

2002-03-28 Thread kleickly
Thanks for the great info on this exhibit. I plan to go to Chicago this weekend to visit my daughter, and this is on our list of things to do. Several weeks ago we tried to get in, but the line was way too long and we didn't have time to wait at that time. Can't wait to see AA's work in

Re: 67 Mania gaining foothold, victim needs help!

2002-03-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
Bill's description of 165 leaf shutter operation is correct. Thus, I don't use the TTL meter with this lens. It's easier, faster, and safer, to just keep the focal plane shutter set at 1/8th. The operation is then simply: cock the shutter, focus, and shoot. Paul William Robb wrote: -

Re: Paradigm Shift

2002-03-28 Thread Mark Roberts
Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 27 Mar 2002 at 13:13, Mark Roberts wrote: Interesting. This could change with the Foveon chip: one of its benefits is reduced computing/processing power since any camera that uses it doesn't need to do all the complicated mathematics of interpolation.

Re: Ansel Adams at 100

2002-03-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks for the tip. I'm a big fan of Adams and hope to make a trip to see the show. I saw one of his prints at MOMA in New York a couple of years ago and understand what you're saying about seeing the nuances of the actual silver print. It's quite a thrill. Paul Bolo wrote: In the '67 Mania

Re: Russian 645 Lenses

2002-03-28 Thread tom
On 28 Mar 2002 at 2:03, Evan J Dong wrote: Mike Fourman is the owner of Kiev Camera. He is the one to deal with. KievUSA buys some of his stuff from MIke. I was under the impression Mike sells them 'as-is', while Kiev USA at least inspects, and if necessary, readjusts what they sell.

Re: Pentax WILL produce a digital SLR!

2002-03-28 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Nitin Garg Subject: Re: Pentax WILL produce a digital SLR! On Thu, Mar 28, 2002 at 12:50:44AM -0500, Doug Brewer wrote: Okay, I'll play. a.) Yes, that's likely true for a significant percentage of them. Read my post in answer to Bruce. I presume you

Re: Re[3]: After a delay...question

2002-03-28 Thread David Brooks
Thanks Bruce.I use a Vivitar 285HV with the D1. It has a good 'sun tan factor' at full power,i think. Dave Begin Original Message From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 27 Mar 2002 14:23:04 -0800 To: David Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re[3]: After a delay...question

Re: (4): After a delay...question

2002-03-28 Thread David Brooks
I tried a few weeks ago,puting a Kleenex over the 285HV.Even at f2.8 it was very underexposed and no details at 20'.I think in my dark arena the Omni might be to much cut,however in the arean that is better lit,windows on north/south and on roof,it might act as more a fill flash.That might help

Interesting camera

2002-03-28 Thread mike wilson
Hi, I'm off for Easter but here's something for those big boys of the bruvverhood to slobber over... http://digilander.iol.it/clabo/flexpen/ Have fun, mike - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget

Re: 67 Enabling

2002-03-28 Thread Carl Bowden
Bruce What sort of price are you looking at for the 20/2.8. Carl - Original Message - From: Bruce Dayton To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2002 8:23 AM Subject: 67 Enabling Well, through some sales of 35 gear I have just purchased that 67 SMC 300/4 lens.

Re: How do you cope with multiple formats?

2002-03-28 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Wednesday, March 27, 2002, at 09:37 AM, Pål Jensen wrote: More and more of us are using medium format along with our 35mm K-mount systems. How do you cope with this? Are you shooting MF under certain circumstances and 35mm at other? When I need long lenses or lenses faster than f2.8, I

Re: Pentax WILL produce a digital SLR!

2002-03-28 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Thursday, March 28, 2002, at 12:29 AM, Bruce Rubenstein wrote: It's considerably more expensive than any of these cameras. I suspect that the number of cameras sold, over $500, isn't very big. Pentax needs something more competitive in the $350 - $500 class. What are the Elan 7, N80

Re: 67 Mania gaining foothold, victim needs help!

2002-03-28 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Wednesday, March 27, 2002, at 08:20 PM, Bolo wrote: An ATL3? At first I thought that was a Jobo processor, but checking their WWW pages, there isn't such a thing. Is it an older processor, or something else? It's one of their big processors. I don't know if it has been recently

Re: Ansel Adams at 100

2002-03-28 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi, I saw that exhibit, and while the prints are gorgeous, only a small portion of Adams' work was shown, that devoted to his better known landscape photography. That's a poor way to show a retrospective of a man's work. Missing completely were his portraits, his commercial photography, the

Doug Brewer

2002-03-28 Thread Camdir
Doug. I am reduced to contacting you in this manner. Approximately how many PDML recipients are there, currently? 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

Stan H

2002-03-28 Thread Camdir
Stan. You do not have to bid for those LX sync covers on ebay! Those auctions are just a way of fining folks for not joining 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

RE: Russian 645 Lenses

2002-03-28 Thread Paris, Leonard
A friend of mine, and myself, have purchased cameras and lenses from Mike Fourman. There were a couple of instances when we sent things back for replacement. Mike sent replacement items quickly with no problems at all. He is the first to admit that factory QC is not as good as it should be, and

Passover

2002-03-28 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Warmest Passover greetings to all ... -- Shel Belinkoff - munching on a Matzo from Israel with my morning coffee. mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - 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

Canadian Pdmlers and KEH

2002-03-28 Thread David Brooks
Just wondering if any of our Canadian list members have dealt/bought from KEH and if so are there any border crossing problems to be aware of?? I was on their site earlier and some things interested me. Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up

Easter Greetings

2002-03-28 Thread Shel Belinkoff
http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/humor/easter.html Feel free to pass it on. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/darkroom-rentals/index.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe,

RE: Canadian Pdmlers and KEH

2002-03-28 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Good question Dave. I too have been using the KEH site for a number of things: 1) as a thermometer for prices/grades of equipment I see elsewhere (i.e. Ebay) 2) as a comparison to local (i.e. Henry's / Downtown Camera) shops that sell similar used goods. I'd like to hear about the issues at the

Contax filters?

2002-03-28 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Can anyone speak to the optical quality of Contax filters? I would think the their T* coating would match Pentax's SMC in glare control. I'm shopping for a 67mm multicoated UV filter, and at $32 (BH), Contax is attractively priced; Pentax is $55, B+W $45, and Heliopan (from elesewhere) $47.

Re: Ansel Adams at 100

2002-03-28 Thread James Adams
While I agree it is a poor way to show Ansel's work, most of us only ever see the landscapes. To organise such an exhibition would be a nightmare, I would not like the job. Many of the types work you mentioned, are most likely in private hands or galleries, where they are reluctant to send them

Re: Contax filters?

2002-03-28 Thread Shel Belinkoff
I've not used Contax filters, Paul, but I have compared results with a Contax T*85/1.4 and the Pentax A*85/1.4, and the results were very similar. I'd say that the Contax filter would be a good choice based on price and the glass. However, I'm unsure as to how the filters would compare with the

Re: Pentax WILL produce a digital SLR!

2002-03-28 Thread Bruce Rubenstein
Uh, $350 - $500 with Minolta at the high end of the range. I just picked the more popular bottom end serious amateur cameras and looked up their prices. By price the PZ1-p also fits. It's not a question of how well these cameras actually function, but of perceived value based on cost, paper specs

Re: RE: Canadian Pdmlers and KEH

2002-03-28 Thread Brendan
Dave use KEH for items that you can't find here, if you can find it here bargin with the shop ( Henry's you can ) and get a better price than KEH offers, remember Henrys has a 1 year store warranty on their used equipment and are local. --- David Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Dave. I

Re: Photographers Anonymous?

2002-03-28 Thread David Spaulding
Joe, Nope. Dave - 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: Re: RE: Canadian Pdmlers and KEH

2002-03-28 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I'm willing to delve for you Dave :) I'm going to go drop into Henry's later this afternoon. I was eyeing a Vivitar 105 f2.5 1:1 Macro lens that is up for bids on Ebay (brand new). Thought I could snag it by dropping a high enough bid on it. Guess what, the bid wasn't high enough (My tops

Re: Ansel Adams at 100

2002-03-28 Thread Mark Erickson
I saw the exhibit at the SFMOMA (where it opened). I go to the SFMOMA pretty often, and the way people approached this exhibit was quite strange. At a typical exhibit, people generally wander around, spend more or less time at different works, and ponder them at different distances. The day I

Re: Ansel Adams at 100 postcards?

2002-03-28 Thread Ann Sanfedele
Mark Roberts wrote: Ann Sanfedele Who was it that made the flip remark (well, maybe not flip) that his photos were postcards? this came up over dinner with friends who were excedingly reverential toward Adams. My recollection was it was another photog of some standing. Also thoght we

Any experience with Fuji NPC?

2002-03-28 Thread Delano Mireles
Hi all, Just picked a 5 pack of this film to try out but I'm just curious if anyone has had any experiences they would like to share. I'll be taking my kids out for some pictures with the Bluebonnets so I was looking for a little more contrast/pop than what I've experienced with NPS. Thanks!

OT- Non-Pentax request

2002-03-28 Thread James Adams
If I'm out of line, please forgive me, but I want to bid on a Nikon outfit on Ebay. I have been in contact with the seller, and he will only ship UPS. As I have had major problems with UPS to Canada, is there anyway I could have it delivered to a PDML member in WA, where I could collect it.

Re: Kentucky Fried Chicken (was)Re: Pentax WILL produce a digital SLR!

2002-03-28 Thread ERNReed
In a message dated 28-Mar-02 1:13:53 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Actually, the worlds first Kentucky Fried Chicken Restaurant is in Salt Lake City, Utah. (go figure) Huh ... The one in Corbin, Ky, claims to be first. Or maybe you mean the first KFC not connected

Re: Kentucky Fried Chicken (was)Re: Pentax WILL produce a digital SLR!

2002-03-28 Thread Nitin Garg
On Thu, Mar 28, 2002 at 12:13:45PM -0700, William Johnson wrote: Nitin Garg wrote: much snipping I dont have an opinion of Kentucky: never been there, dont know anything about it except for KFC started from there and being a vegetarian know nothing about KFC beyond its name.

Re: Pentax 500mm/4.5 SMC lens

2002-03-28 Thread William Kane
Hey, This lens definitly needs a good tripod to mount it on. I'm planning on shooting with my k-mount version this coming week. I'll test it both on my tripod (if I can get it ack from my ex) and also using a pistol grip I recently purchased. The seller lists the price @ BH in the

RE: Any experience with Fuji NPC?

2002-03-28 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I've never shot it at anything other than 160 unfortunately but I have heard people state 100 or 125 maximum rating. If you've got a 5 pack, you've got room to play with - so maybe shoot a roll at 100 or even, dare I say, 80 (if the day is bright and sunny and all). You'll get a similar

RE: Re: Kentucky Fried Chicken (was)Re: Pentax WILL produce a digital SLR!

2002-03-28 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Cool. there was a KFC connected to the Sanders' motel ? I'd hate to be in the room next to the restaurant... smelling those 11 secret herbs and spices all night long would drive me bonkers. Smirkingly, Dave Original Message: - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 28 Mar

Re: Contax filters?

2002-03-28 Thread Bob Walkden
Hi, I use Contax filters on all my Carl Zeiss lenses. They're very good, and very well made. Apparently they're made by Hoya, but they are very different, and much better, than Hoya's own-brand products. I'd rate them better than B+W, but that's a subjective rating. There is no noticeable

Re: Any experience with Fuji NPC?

2002-03-28 Thread GLewis4457
If you are having it done at a commercial lab, i.e. not custom processing, it will make no difference since the printer will auto compensate for any difference and try and produce what it considers a properly exposed print. Jerry in Houston Subj:RE: Any experience with Fuji NPC?

Re[2]: Ansel Adams at 100 postcards?

2002-03-28 Thread Bob Walkden
Hi, I think it was Elliott Erwitt who made the 'postcards' remark, but I can't find a source for it. Erwitt's jokes are all very serious. I'm not a great fan of St. Ansel, although I understand his significance in photo history, and in the US environmental movement. So I might be considered one

Re: Kentucky Fried Chicken (was)Re: Pentax WILL produce adigital SLR!

2002-03-28 Thread William Johnson
Hi, Supposedly, the one in Kentucky wasn't originally called Kentucky Fried Chicken. At some point, Colonel Sanders was vacationing out west and stayed with the owner of a restaurant in Salt Lake City. The Colonel made some of his famous chicken, and his host was so impressed that he talked

Re: Ansel Adams at 100 postcards?

2002-03-28 Thread Shel Belinkoff
You have grey cells? I believe the original comment was made by our boy Elliott Erwitt, although it's been used by many people over the years, and it was discussed here at least a couple of time over the past year or two. Ann Sanfedele wrote: Who was it that made the flip remark (well,

Re: Pentax 500mm/4.5 SMC lens

2002-03-28 Thread Shel Belinkoff
He's looking for more than $700.00, too. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wrote to the seller to ask why he's selling it. His reply: I shot it last weekend.. It is not for me.. Most of the shots were blurry.. I would need a bigger tripod ball-head or something. My bogen doesn't cut it. It

Celebrity photographers topless mud wrestling!

2002-03-28 Thread Bob Walkden
Hi, Elliott and Ansel strip down and get dirty: http://www.shermanhinesphotographymuseum.com/exhibits/2001/peter_adams/erwitt.html Cheers, Bob - 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

RE: Ansel Adams at 100 postcards?

2002-03-28 Thread Mark Roberts
Bob Walkden wrote: I'm not a great fan of St. Ansel, although I understand his significance in photo history, and in the US environmental movement. So I might be considered one of the people who 'diss' him (what an odd word). This is, I believe, at least partly a well-deserved corrective to the

Re: Ansel Adams at 100 postcards?

2002-03-28 Thread T Rittenhouse
I don't think any serious photographer will dis' Adams Now, the idiot's who deify him, that is another matter. Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto - Original Message - From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL

Re: Ansel Adams at 100

2002-03-28 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Smith's work can be seen at: http://www.singergallery.com/ Barry Singer had a great show about 18-months ago in which many of Smith's prints were available, both for exhibition and purchase. He still has some Smith originals - if you're in the area, the gallery is a great place to visit. There

Re: wanted to buy - sync cord

2002-03-28 Thread T Rittenhouse
Three is another possibility, Ann, I didn't think of it before even though I have one for my 283.. Vivitar makes a remote cord for the 285 (the one for the 283 is not interchangeable). You unplug the sensor/dial from the flash and plug the cord into the flash where sensor was. Then you pug the

Re: Rome Photo show

2002-03-28 Thread Dario Bonazza 2
Youìll see something about PhotoShow, AOHC desk and PDML meeting at: http://digilander.iol.it/aohc/pshow02e.htm Dario Bonazza http://digilander.iol.it/aohc/ Quick note to say that finally, most of us Italian PDLMers met up at the Rome photo show yesterday. It

RE: Re: Any experience with Fuji NPC?

2002-03-28 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Jerry, It's my understanding that if you shoot at 80 (or 100 or 125) and you drop it into the lab, and not say boo to them about what you shot it at, they'll process it as though it were 160. Every retail outlet that I've taken my stuff to (from specialized labs to WalMart - ya ya.. I went

Re: Ansel Adams at 100 postcards?

2002-03-28 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
It is a common, but unattractive, characteristic of lesser persons to prove their sophistication by belittling the work of great artists. Most of those who slight Adams are only familiar with his western landscapes and have never seen his portraits, product photography, still life shots, Photos

Re: Rome Photo show

2002-03-28 Thread Brendan
You need more shots of Alessia ;-) --- Dario Bonazza 2 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Youìll see something about PhotoShow, AOHC desk and PDML meeting at: http://digilander.iol.it/aohc/pshow02e.htm Dario Bonazza http://digilander.iol.it/aohc/ Quick note

Re: Celebrity photographers topless mud wrestling!

2002-03-28 Thread David Spaulding
From: Bob Walkden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Organization: Web-Options Ltd. Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2002 20:14:27 + To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Celebrity photographers topless mud wrestling! Hi, Elliott and Ansel strip down and get dirty: Like the quote. Can't

Re: Kentucky Fried Chicken (was)Re: Pentax WILL produce adigital SLR!

2002-03-28 Thread ERNReed
In a message dated 28-Mar-02 2:07:47 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Supposedly, the one in Kentucky wasn't originally called Kentucky Fried Chicken. At some point, Colonel Sanders was vacationing out west and stayed with the owner of a restaurant in Salt Lake City.

RE: Russian 645 Lenses

2002-03-28 Thread tom
On 28 Mar 2002 at 8:30, Paris, Leonard wrote: A friend of mine, and myself, have purchased cameras and lenses from Mike Fourman. Have you tried the fisheye? All things considered, he is a good person to deal with. Thanks, that's what I wanted to hear... tv - This message is from the

Re: Pentax 500mm/4.5 SMC lens

2002-03-28 Thread Jim Apilado
Mine is a Super Multi-Coated Takumar. Don't know if a screw mount was made with just SMC on it. I use mine to exercise my arms. Jim A. From: William Kane [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2002 13:28:30 -0800 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pentax 500mm/4.5

Re: Pentax WILL produce a digital SLR!

2002-03-28 Thread Doug Brewer
At 01:24 PM 3/28/02 -0500, Nitin wrote: Identifying is different (somewhat) from feeling pride. If the basis of Joe Nikon's pride is the same as that of Moe Pentax, and Joe gets to identify with a lot more shooters than Moe does, I dont see why Moe should feel pride while Joe is having his

Re: OT- Non-Pentax request

2002-03-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
James Adams wrote: If I'm out of line, please forgive me, but I want to bid on a Nikon outfit... Don't do it. Take two aspirin and call me in the morning. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget

Re: Ansel Adams at 100 postcards?

2002-03-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
Bob Walkden wrote: This is, I believe, at least partly a well-deserved corrective to the semi-religious and thoughtless fawning of some of his fans, and to the tradition he spawned, probably unwittingly, of treating negative and print quality as important ends in themselves, But the

Re: Interesting camera

2002-03-28 Thread Pat White
O! HHH! Pat White - 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: Celebrity photographers topless mud wrestling!

2002-03-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
If photography was just about seeing, we wouldn't have to process our film, would we? Bob Walkden wrote: Hi, Elliott and Ansel strip down and get dirty: http://www.shermanhinesphotographymuseum.com/exhibits/2001/peter_adams/erwitt.html Cheers, Bob - This message is from the

Re: Ansel Adams at 100 postcards?

2002-03-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
No artist should be deified. They all have their limits. But Adams' clarification of the process earned him a special place in photographic history. Paul T Rittenhouse wrote: I don't think any serious photographer will dis' Adams Now, the idiot's who deify him, that is another matter.

Help w/ 200 F4 - my brain is mush

2002-03-28 Thread David Spaulding
Ok...I'm looking around and find a nice 200 F 4 SMC...the info says its a 58mm (filter). I thought the 200 was a 52mm. Am I wrong? Is this an A lens (I assumed it was an M)? Do I need to open a window when I use this glue? A little help here... : ) Thanks. Dave -- David Spaulding Photographer

RE: Re: Any experience with Fuji NPC?

2002-03-28 Thread Frits J. Wüthrich
I am not sure if I understand this. You want a portrait film, which has a low contrast, and by setting the ISO setting lower you increase the contrast? Is this why this advise is given? I have read the same advise on Portra 160NC. I am confused, please help me. What is the advantage? Frits

Re: Help w/ 200 F4 - my brain is mush

2002-03-28 Thread Brendan
I have seen the 200mm F4 in 58mm and 52mm I have no idea of the differences between the K and M versions, the A version was 52mm, the A macro I have seen in 58mm. --- David Spaulding [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ok...I'm looking around and find a nice 200 F 4 SMC...the info says its a 58mm

Re: Help w/ 200 F4 - my brain is mush

2002-03-28 Thread James Adams
Dave, I have one in front of me, and a 52mm clip-in cap slips inside, so it looks like it might be a 58mm filter thread. James BTW, I'm after a Pentax hood for SMC 200/4 if anyone has one to sell. - Original Message - From: David Spaulding [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

Re: Pentax WILL produce a digital SLR!

2002-03-28 Thread Nitin Garg
On Thu, Mar 28, 2002 at 04:21:39PM -0500, Doug Brewer wrote: At 01:24 PM 3/28/02 -0500, Nitin wrote: Identifying is different (somewhat) from feeling pride. If the basis of Joe Nikon's pride is the same as that of Moe Pentax, and Joe gets to identify with a lot more shooters than Moe does, I

Re: Help w/ 200 F4 - my brain is mush

2002-03-28 Thread Nitin Garg
my m42 smc 200/4 is 58mm filter. Dont know about K-mount versions... what does boz's site say ? On Thu, Mar 28, 2002 at 02:52:53PM -0700, David Spaulding wrote: Ok...I'm looking around and find a nice 200 F 4 SMC...the info says its a 58mm (filter). I thought the 200 was a 52mm. Am I wrong?

Re: Help w/ 200 F4 - my brain is mush

2002-03-28 Thread Bob Rapp
- Original Message - From: David Spaulding [EMAIL PROTECTED] Ok...I'm looking around and find a nice 200 F 4 SMC...the info says its a 58mm (filter). I thought the 200 was a 52mm. Am I wrong? Is this an A lens (I assumed it was an M)? Do I need to open a window when I use this glue? A

Re: Help w/ 200 F4 - my brain is mush

2002-03-28 Thread Bob Rapp
Oops, Mine are the M42 and K. The M and A are 52. Bob - 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: Help w/ 200 F4 - my brain is mush

2002-03-28 Thread David Spaulding
From: Brendan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 28 Mar 2002 17:13:06 -0500 (EST) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Help w/ 200 F4 - my brain is mush I have seen the 200mm F4 in 58mm and 52mm I have no idea of the differences between the K and M versions, the A

Re: Help w/ 200 F4 - my brain is mush

2002-03-28 Thread David Spaulding
Dave, I have one in front of me, and a 52mm clip-in cap slips inside, so it looks like it might be a 58mm filter thread. James Ok...that makes sence...I guess I'm not going crazy. Thanks for the info all. Dave -- David Spaulding Photographer http://d.spaulding.tripod.com - This message

Re: Help w/ 200 F4 - my brain is mush

2002-03-28 Thread Bob Rapp
- Original Message - From: James Adams [EMAIL PROTECTED] BTW, I'm after a Pentax hood for SMC 200/4 if anyone has one to sell. The hood for the K is the same as the K135 f2.5 and 85-210 f4.5 K zoom and it is a dandy. Made of plastic, it clips on by internal clips that work both for use

Re: Russian 645 Lenses

2002-03-28 Thread LM
This particular lens is an excellent one. I had one for about a year and I loved it. It was exceptionally sharp and contrasty. The optics are excellent. On the down side it was somewhat heavy and was prone to flare (inherent problem with most wide angle fisheyes) since there really isn't

Re: Help w/ 200 F4 - my brain is mush

2002-03-28 Thread Lawrence Kwan
On Thu, 28 Mar 2002, David Spaulding wrote: Ok...I'm looking around and find a nice 200 F 4 SMC...the info says its a 58mm (filter). I thought the 200 was a 52mm. Am I wrong? Is this an A lens (I assumed it was an M)? You can get more info here:

Re: FA 28-80 3.5-5.6 AL ???

2002-03-28 Thread Len Paris
It's not too wierd. It's on the Pentax USA website under lenses. FA 28-80 f/3.5-5.6 AL. It's a little slower at the long end than the Power Zoom model. Len --- - Original Message - From: Steven Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2002 5:40 PM

Re: Re: Any experience with Fuji NPC?

2002-03-28 Thread tom
That, or they just think the film is overrated, and a bit more exposure is needed to get adequate shadow detail. tv On 28 Mar 2002 at 18:21, Len Paris wrote: It's just sage advise given by someone who believes that their way of seeing is the only way to see. Len --- - Original

Re: Rome Photo show

2002-03-28 Thread Len Paris
Well then share, Dario, share! Len --- - Original Message - From: Dario Bonazza 2 [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2002 6:15 PM Subject: Re: Rome Photo show Got them ;-) Dario - Original Message - From: Brendan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To:

I'm off

2002-03-28 Thread Bruce Dayton
Well gang, It's off to Yosemite for a day and caving for a day. Wish I had longer. Anyway, taking the big 67 and a bunch of film. Hope to have an enjoyable time and actually get a few good shots. Bruce Dayton - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: Help w/ 200 F4 - my brain is mush

2002-03-28 Thread Rfsindg
Bob's got it right. Older models are 58mm, newer are 52mm. Regards, Bob S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Oops, Mine are the M42 and K. The M and A are 52. Bob - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't

Re: Re: Any experience with Fuji NPC?

2002-03-28 Thread Len Paris
That sort of stuff usually happens because a person's equipment isn't perfect. We all know that we have to test all of the films we shoot in order to determine what corrections our cameras require. We should know that the corrections necessary for one camera may not be the corrections needed

Re: I'm off

2002-03-28 Thread Len Paris
Have fun, Bruce. Burn lots of film. Len --- - Original Message - From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 28, 2002 6:47 PM Subject: I'm off Well gang, It's off to Yosemite for a day and caving for a day. Wish I had longer. Anyway,

Re: Pentax WILL produce a digital SLR!

2002-03-28 Thread Nitin Garg
On Thu, Mar 28, 2002 at 11:19:02PM +0100, Pål Jensen wrote: Nitin wrote: If the basis of Joe Nikon's pride is the same as that of Moe Pentax, and Joe gets to identify with a lot more shooters than Moe does, I dont see why Moe should feel pride while Joe is having his insecurities

Re: Re: Any experience with Fuji NPC?

2002-03-28 Thread T Rittenhouse
To expand upon TV's comment. Actually, if you are a pro, and use a pro-lab. The lab will probably tell you to use something like 100 to get the best from their set up. Of course, you can always use the manufactures rating. Because the guys running the lab just believe their way is the only way

RE: Any experience with Fuji NPC?

2002-03-28 Thread Joseph Tainter
Local dealer gave me a roll, which I used in fieldwork here in New Mexico. Lovely blue skies, but contrast and landscape distinctions were so muted that I consider it unsuitable for landscape work (at least in places where the landscape is primarily brown). Probably good for people. YMMV. Joe -

Re: Kentucky Fried Chicken (was)Re: Pentax WILL produceadigital SLR!

2002-03-28 Thread ERNReed
In a message dated 28-Mar-02 4:49:57 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I wouldn't be surprised if you hear a more interesting story about it... I'm going off memory and I think that I read the story in the restaurant itself.though I believe it is basically true, it

Re: Re: Any experience with Fuji NPC?

2002-03-28 Thread Len Paris
And, actually, I can agree with that. If you are using a pro-lab, they can tell you what ISO to use to get the best results with their processing. They should be familiar with your exposures and, as long as you are consistent in using your camera, they know which way you should adjust to make

Re: Help w/ 200 F4 - my brain is mush

2002-03-28 Thread James Adams
I've just been to Kerrisdale Cameras in Richmond to ask if they had any hoods for a Pentax SMC(K) 200/4, and they said no. I pointed to the back of a shelf, and asked what is that?. Turned out they had two hoods for Pentax 1:2.5 135mm 1:4 200mm they never new they had. Charged me $10 CDN($11.45

Re: FA 28-80 3.5-5.6 AL ???

2002-03-28 Thread Joseph Tainter
BH will sell you as many as you want for $89.95 each, which is less than this guy's opening. 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: Re: Any experience with Fuji NPC?

2002-03-28 Thread David Chang-Sang
It's hardly sage adviCe. What it is, is just based on my little.. very little experience with the film and what I've read and heard from other folks who've used the film. All of this stuff will definitely depend on how/where you get your film processed and printed. As Tom said in this thread,

Re: Canadian Pdmlers and KEH

2002-03-28 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: David Brooks Subject: Canadian Pdmlers and KEH Just wondering if any of our Canadian list members have dealt/bought from KEH and if so are there any border crossing problems to be aware of?? I was on their site earlier and some things interested me. I

The Lizard LX Big Brother!

2002-03-28 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1341968758 * Get over it. Dr. Laura --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] - 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

Re: Interesting camera

2002-03-28 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: mike wilson Subject: Interesting camera Hi, I'm off for Easter but here's something for those big boys of the bruvverhood to slobber over... Thats all very well and good, but the amount of movements will be very limited by the flange to focal plane

Attention PDML Admin - Doug Brewer

2002-03-28 Thread James Adams
Hi Doug, Ever since you changed my user settings - e.g. cancel registration as [EMAIL PROTECTED] added [EMAIL PROTECTED] I receive only yours and my postings to [EMAIL PROTECTED] on my hotmail account [EMAIL PROTECTED] Figure that one out James - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail

RE: Re: Any experience with Fuji NPC?

2002-03-28 Thread J. C. O'Connell
I've been using sunny f16 for years with color negative film except I cheat and open up (overexpose) a half stop. GREAT results in bright sun. Call it sunny f13.5?? For slides I usually use sunny f16 and and shoot at f16 and at f19 (underexpose) on critical shots. i.e. bracket. I never

Re: Re: Any experience with Fuji NPC?

2002-03-28 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: David Chang-Sang Subject: RE: Re: Any experience with Fuji NPC? All of this stuff will definitely depend on how/where you get your film processed and printed. As Tom said in this thread, the lab will or should be able to give further insight as to how to

Re: Canadian Pdmlers and KEH

2002-03-28 Thread James Adams
William, I know what you are saying, the folks(suckers) here in BC kicked out the commies, and voted in the Libs, thinking they would do wonders. All they have done is fd up the economy, cut for a quick fix, and no thought to any hope of future wealth creation. James Thankfully I am not yet

Re: The Lizard LX Big Brother!

2002-03-28 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Collin Brendemuehl Subject: The Lizard LX Big Brother! http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1341968758 Wow!! That sucker is uglier than the LX2000, the gold LX all of Césars LX's and the candy coated 'blads combined. William Robb - This

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