Re: Best Spotmatic?

I have so many questions about the Spots, but so little time. Why are they so liked by everyone? Did someone say that Mamiya Nikon lenses will work with this camera? Is that why they are so popular-even more lenses to find on the used market? It appears that they are well built also, as

Re: Best Deal Ever?

Hopefully it's the one I just got on ebay. A Super A and 28-200 zoom lens with case and free shipping in the US for $ US 142.50. I bid with just 7 minutes to go and got it. I wasn't too interested in the lens but I might keep it if it's OK. The description said both were in excellent condition -

Re: sunny f16 rule...

Close, in 1959 they took the safety factor out of the film speed. f11 will give a higher % of acceptable exposures (for negative films, slide film speeds were not changed) Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto

Re: Used flashes- good or bad?

That is nonsense! First Fred in all probability had not seen Len's post. The thing I think we all need to stop an think of is that from the readers point of view they usually responding to the post on the screen, though sometimes they are responding to the thread and not the current poster.

RE: Best Deal Ever?

Photax 500mm f8 lens. £10 from bankruptcy sale. Malcolm - 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 .

tokina 80 - 400mm is it any good for wildlife

i am about to purchase a new lens for wildlife but am on a budget tokina 80 - 400mm is it any good for wildlife sigma 170-500mm or a second hand takumar 500mm 4.5 any advice - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the

RE: AF 360 FGZ - opinions?

I had a loto of problems taking photos of Judo and jiu-jitsu, and it was a Basketball court, closed, using Press 800. Also in low-light situations always with the flash on the camera hotshoe. I have noticed also a big problem with people closing his eyes when de before second flash of the P-TTL

New In group. Thanks For Being Here

Hi, my name is Emilio Puga, and I think that with Carlos Royo and Jaime Lahuerta, I´m one of the bigger Pentax Fan in Spain. I were following this mailing list for three years, and I think it´s time for making it formal with you all. Thanks, because you are one of the reason why I fight for

Superb metering capabilities??? (WAS: PENTAX need to move soon (long rant))

Paul wrote: No, he said, for their superior metering capabilities. Plus the ease with which he can borronw or rent lenses. Moving to Canon for their superb metering capabilities? Huh It's universally known and equally universally acknowledged that Canon have the worst metering of all

Berlebach (WAS: RE: tripod for 3047)

Mick wrote: Does anybody know of a US distributor for Berlebach? I am told Calumet are the importers but their web-site yields pretty much nothing Can you not order it directly from Berlebach? I've done so twice and they are excellent to deal with. Accidentally, I ordered my first tripod

Re: Anxious to see this one

I hope you'll post it for all of us to enjoy. It's amazing that those wild turkeys can get off the ground at all. - 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

Re: Best Deal Ever?

My best deal was for my ME Super with a 50 f2, with everready case, af200s with case, and off brand 28mm with case, an off brand 80-200 with case. The manual for the camera and flash was also included. I got it all for $70.00. I later traded the long zoom for a Pentax A 35-70 3.5-4.5 Jim

Re: Owl Pic (1000mm SMC Tak)

Great shot! How far away from the owl were you when you took the photo? - 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: Best Deal Ever?

Not a super deal, but not bad. Last year I got a K1000 with a 50/2.0 lens, assorted filters and a cheap bag at a yard sale for $25.00. Used it as trading fodder for my MZ-S. Bill KG4LOV [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: Collecting cameras

BTW, who many of you pentax users out there collect cameras as well as use them? I've been buying all sorts of cameras over the last twenty years... JCO I swore I wasn't going to collect cameras the way I collected computers (Apple stuff), model trains (Triang), cars (all things Mini) and

Re: pro or hobby

You are right Tom,Its a lot cheaper than horse ownership:) Dave(looking at a second horse today,and a lens??)Brooks - Original Message - From: T Rittenhouse [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 11, 2002 5:56 PM Subject: Re: pro or hobby Why, photography is

Re: Owl Pic (1000mm SMC Tak)

Hi Steve, I've been waiting to see it, but the URL doesn't work for me. Is it correct? Paul Steve Larson wrote: Hi, If anyone would like to see a Great Horned Owl pic taken last weekend in Palm Springs: http://www27.brinkster.com/stevelarson/Great%20Horned%20Owl Comments welcome, of

Re: We missed it :-(

$650 for one good 6x7 body with prixm, a 90LS lens, a 165/2.8 and a second body that reportedly suffers from shutter vibration and needs repair. But the two lenses alone are worth more than $650. Hell, I think KEH gets that much for just the 165. Paul Steve Pearson wrote: Just out of

IR TV commercial?

Have any of you seen the Dreyfus Financial commercial that appears to have be shot using IR movie film? Bill KG4LOV [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

Re: Best Spotmatic?

Spotmatic F, because it allows open aperture metering with the SMC Tak lenses. Paul Steve Pearson wrote: I've never owned one, but based on the recent comments about favorite bodies, might have to look for one. In your opinion, what model is the best spotmatic to own and why? Thanks

Re: Best Deal Ever?

The best one I missed was this 6x7 package last night. The best one I scored was a 6x7 with finder in good condition for $202.11. (I've bragged about it here so many times everyone must be tired of hearing about it, save for perhaps the brothers:-) Paul Steve Pearson wrote: OK now that I've

Re: Best Deal Ever?

I know that I've mentioned this to the list several times already, but it is my best deal ever. In fact, it's the deal that got me started on Pentax, and back into photography in general after more than a decade away from it. About 4 years ago, my father picked up from a garage sale in Nova

Re: Used flashes- good or bad?

Hi Taka.I think you should be ok buying used,but there is always a rissk.I bought a used 280T in Dec last year and is(knock on wood)working fine. Dave - Original Message - From: TM [EMAIL PROTECTED] I'm getting the AF-280T anyway, just a matter of whether to buy new or used. Taka -

Re: Owl Pic (1000mm SMC Tak)

Hi Paul, I hate that!, URLs that don`t work for everyone. That is the correct address. I`ll try and load it on my other web page, give me a few minutes. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

Re: Owl Pic (1000mm SMC Tak)

I finally got to see it by using Internet Explorer. Netscape Communicator didn't want to go there. Weird. Anyway, it's a great shot. I love the way the owl is positioned in an environment that matches his coloring. I guess he's trying to hide from you, just like my wife does when she sees me with

Re: New In group. Thanks For Being Here

Hi, Emilio, Welcome to the list (as a poster, that is). Your English is fine! Much better than my Spanish would be! g regards, frank Emilio Puga wrote: Pd2 sorry for my bad English. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and

ME Super questions.

I have seen a number of ME Super bodies, going for less than £50. When I bought my MXs, they were quite a bit more expensive, but the MX has retained its value, and MEs are cheapish - why? I was thinking of buying a body for my eldest son, who then has access to a few lenses. Is this a good

Amother One Bites the Dust?

I just read that Kodak is discontinuing Royal Gold 100. Haven't verified this yet. I understand that a lot of people liked the Royal Gold line -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/darkroom-rentals/index.html - This

Mirror foam replacement

All, My recent camera body acquisition has mirror foam which is totally shot. I tried out the mirror lock-up function and it stayed locked up i.e. stuck to the foam! Now the mirror is covered in sticky stuff. What's the best way to clean it off? Have any of you used the foam kits offered on

RE: ME Super questions.

Why worry about the fact that a camera is cheap? Isn't it good? My guess is that there are more ME Super's than MX's around. ukasz - 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'

Re: We missed it :-(

The strangest thing about it is it was actually listed for 2 hours at that BIN Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto - Original Message - From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent:

Re: Best Spotmatic?

There are loads of reasons that so many on this list love their Spotties. For one thing, they are historically, a very significant camera. The Spotmatic was the first commercially viable through-the-lens metering 35mm slr. Topcon actually beat them to the market by a couple of months with a

Re: Owl Pic (1000mm SMC Tak)

Thanks Paul! I kinda figure I`ll never have a chance like that again. Just out of curiosity, does this link work in IE and Netscape:? http://stevelarson.0catch.com/Photography/Great%20Horned%20Owl%201000mm.jpg? 50m=image probably will have to paste it back together. I think I missed focus on

Re: Owl Pic (1000mm SMC Tak)

Thanks! I was at close focus with that beast (1000mm), 100 feet. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2002 4:08 AM Subject: Re: Owl Pic (1000mm SMC Tak) Great shot! How far away from the

Re: Owl Pic (1000mm SMC Tak)

Same here. I use Netscrape, and it don't wanna work... -frank Paul Stenquist wrote: I finally got to see it by using Internet Explorer. Netscape Communicator didn't want to go there. -- The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J.

Re: Owl Pic (1000mm SMC Tak)

Glad you liked it, James, Thanks! That was momma owl keeping an eye on it`s fledgling that was on the ground. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: James Adams [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 12, 2002 7:52 PM Subject: Re: Owl Pic

Re: ME Super questions.

The ME S is, IMO, a great camera. I liken it to the Spotmatic of the M-series. I think it's so cheap because so many of them were made. While the controls are, for me, a bit odd, in that one must push a couple of small buttons in order to change the shutter speed, every thing else about the

Re: Owl Pic (1000mm SMC Tak)

Great shot.I have my Wild Turkey license for Ontario but hope to get up to a freinds house about 1 1/2 hours north of Toronto and set up a blind a shoot a few in May.(camera people) Missed out on some ebay lenses,so the ,slow,80-200 might have to do,or take the D1. Dave(have all my

Re: Anxious to see this one

Hi Bill, Love to see it, shoot up that roll this weekend! Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Bill Owens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, April 12, 2002 5:47 PM Subject: Anxious to see this one While driving down the Blue Ridge

RE: Owl Pic (1000mm SMC Tak)

I also wanted to know how far you were from the Owl. Great picture Steve. Malcolm Thanks! I was at close focus with that beast (1000mm), 100 feet. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and

Re: Amother One Bites the Dust?

Hi Shel, I love the stuff. It`s being replaced by Supra, which is pretty good. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California Shel Belinkoff wrote: I just read that Kodak is discontinuing Royal Gold 100. Haven't verified this yet. I understand that a lot of people liked the Royal Gold line --

Re: Owl Pic (1000mm SMC Tak)

Thanks Dave! I hear that wild Turkeys are impossible to get close to. Sounds like a lot of fun though. Be careful if it`s hunting season! Dave, a cheap way to get out and touch someone is a Vivitar 400/5.6 and a good 7 element doubler, not a bad combo. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California

Re: ME Super questions.

You won't be sorry. I have been using two of them and bought a third one last week. I particularly like the size and the viewfinder. On Saturday 13 April 2002 08:10 am, Malcolm Smith wrote: Thanks Shel, Right then, it's a quantity issue, that's fine. Funny that (looks back to 1979) that

Re: Owl Pic (1000mm SMC Tak)

Thanks Malcolm! Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California Malcolm Smith wrote: I also wanted to know how far you were from the Owl. Great picture Steve. Malcolm - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't

RE: Used flashes- good or bad?

John- How bad/ugly is stuff in bargain condition? I hesitate to buy anything used that is described as such. Taka - 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

Re: Another One Bites the Dust?

Hi Shel.The local 1 hour lab i deal with can only get 100,200 and 400,no more 1000 and he was unsure of the 100 last time i saw him. I started using 200 for nature work and 400 for the horse work,late last year and liked it.My fall leaf shots with 200 were very pleasing. Good thing i'm

RE: Best Spotmatic?

Bob- When you say meter repair is not available through Pentax- is it available through other camera repair shops, though? I've heard of a K1000 meter transplant, but I don't know much else about this repair. What is the ASA resistor? Thanks, Taka - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail

RE: Best Deal Ever?

Are Super As worth a lot? I keep seeing them for quite cheap. I think I was looking at that auction, Carl- was out and couldn't bid when that one closed (I'll have to get a wireless browser for ebay). Taka - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

6x7 manual

Hey gang, Does anyone know if the 6x7 manual is the same as the 67 manual? Pentax has the 67 manual on their website (US), but not the 6x7 . . . Thanks, Illinois Bill - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions.

RE: ME Super questions.

Ken and Shel, Most encouraging. He is fairly careful with things, and I know he will enjoy it. Not bad, compared to my first camera. Malcolm You won't be sorry. I have been using two of them and bought a third one last week. I particularly like the size and the viewfinder. - This message

Re: Amother One Bites the Dust?

Shel wrote: I just read that Kodak is discontinuing Royal Gold 100. Haven't verified this yet. It's already gone for several months now, though I suppose there is some leftover stock out about. I bought up the last dozen or so rolls locally and 'fridged it along w/

Re: Mirror foam replacement

Hi Wendy, Fargo sells foam replacement kits: http://www.fargo-ent.com/ I did an ME Super about two months ago, and I thought it was pretty easy. The kit that I got has different sizes of foam, I had to do the back too. You might want to check that. I used Naphtha (lighter fluid) to remove

Re: Best Deal Ever?

I've had a few good deals over the past year or so... An ME super in Excellent condition except for needing new foam and an absolutely drop dead mint M50/1.4 for $65.00. An M85/2 in excellent plus shape with hood, caps and case for $100 And a K30/2.8 in very nice shape also for $100. This

Re: We missed it :-(

Chris Brogden wrote: ... Still, with P67 stuff you never know. I bought mine for an incredibly low price so I could sell on eBay and pay off a credit card or two. But Bill Casselberry had sent me some 6x7 slides in one of his evil moods, so I ran some E100VS (or Provia 100F?) through my

Re: Owl Pic (1000mm SMC Tak)

Yep,that one works. Paul Steve Larson wrote: Thanks Paul! I kinda figure I`ll never have a chance like that again. Just out of curiosity, does this link work in IE and Netscape:? http://stevelarson.0catch.com/Photography/Great%20Horned%20Owl%201000mm.jpg? 50m=image probably will have to

AF400T Question

How many degrees can the head of the AF400T flash rotate. It seems to only go 90 degrees to the left or right. I'd love to be able to rotate it 180 degrees, so I could fire it into my reflector umbrella and still use the auto exposure function. Is there somme button that has to be depressed? Is

Re: Best Deal Ever?

SMCP-F 85/2.8 SOFT for $au90. When asked why it was so cheap the salesperson in the store (LP Photographics, Sydney) remarked that Pentax wasn't pro gear so the prices had to be kept down or it wouldn't move. Reasoning like that suits me fine :) Regards, Anthony Farr - Original Message

RE: pro or hobby

How do you guys manage it? I mean how are you able to buy all the goodies and yet still be in good terms with the significant other? Aha! Simple. I AM the significant other ;-) LOL! So am I! And my fiance can't say a word, because he's the one who got me into it. ;) --Amita - This

Re: AF400T Question

Same with mine, 90 degrees either way. Haven`t seen a manual online for them, but the MIR page describes it pretty well. http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/pentaxlx/flash/optio ns.htm Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California Paul Stenquist wrote: How many degrees can the

Re: AF400T Question

Paul Stenquist wrote: How many degrees can the head of the AF400T flash rotate. It seems to only go 90 degrees to the left or right. I'd love to be able to rotate it 180 degrees, so I could fire it into my reflector umbrella and still use the auto exposure function. the AF280T

Re: 6x7 manual

I downloaded a pdf of the 6x7 manual somewhere...but I can't remember where. However, I think I still have the pdf file on my computer at work. If you write to me at [EMAIL PROTECTED] and remind me, I'll send it to you. Paul William Kane wrote: Hey gang, Does anyone know if the 6x7

RE: Best flatbed scanner

I would look into the Epson 1280 for a printer. If you need real archival quality check out the Epson 2000P. I have heard that the pigmented inks in the 2000P limits you on paper selection, no glossy resin coated papers for instance. You can get a refillable archival ink system from Luminous for

OT BW from in jet printer (was RE: best flatbed scanner)

Try setting up a paper channel in the advanced section of the Epson set up then saving that setting as the brand of paper/BW The recent post I made asking about BW printing from Epson printers suggests that the best way to print is full color RGB or duotone in full color RGB even if your image

Re: Winder speed tests

I tested the MZ-S with the battery pack BG-10, fresh AA lithium batteries, and an out of date Agfa 27 exposure film. It did 2.5 frames per second, as stated by Pentax. Perhaps it is not the same with other Pentax cameras, but I think that the poster of the Photozone message that Brendan

Re: tokina 80 - 400mm is it any good for wildlife

They usually have trouble focusing with their paws and hoofs. Bird claws usually do better8-) Jerry in Houston In a message dated 4/13/2002 3:44:25 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Subj:tokina 80 - 400mm is it any good for wildlife Date:4/13/2002 3:44:25 AM

Re: Best Spotmatic?

Might be able to buy this today: Pentax SP1000 for $50-Is this a good deal? Is it a Good spotmatic? Thanks for any input... --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Spotmatic F, because it allows open aperture metering with the SMC Tak lenses. Paul Steve Pearson wrote: I've

Vs: ME Super questions.

Yep - it is a great camera if it is in good condition. Check that those buttons and all modes work. IMO the plain ME is simpler and more reliable - but the ME Super has better viewfinder, manual speeds and exposure compensation warning in the viewfinder. All the best! Raimo Personal photography

Re: AF400T Question

Paul Stenquist wrote: How many degrees can the head of the AF400T flash rotate. It seems to only go 90 degrees to the left or right. I'd love to be able to rotate it 180 degrees, so I could fire it into my reflector umbrella and still use the auto exposure function. Is there somme button

Re: Best Deal Ever?

Taka, Some of us think the Super A/Super Program is a great camera and an especially good value. It is a newer/improved model over the ME or ME Super with both aperture and shutter speed priority plus manual modes and TTL flash. I like it over the MX for the automationand features it

Re: tokina 80 - 400mm is it any good for wildlife

Hilarious On Sat, 13 Apr 2002 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: They usually have trouble focusing with their paws and hoofs. Bird claws usually do better8-) In a message dated 4/13/2002 3:44:25 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: tokina 80 - 400mm is it any good for

Re: Amother One Bites the Dust?

Yes, it's good film but the proliferation of small aperture PS cameras is affecting the sales of all of the slower films. Now we're seeing the demise of ISO 100 films. Can ISO 200 be far behind? Len --- - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax List [EMAIL

Re: Metering accuracy of PZ-1-- has anyone heard of this?

In a message dated 4/13/2002 10:36:05 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] quoted someone else, whose original message I have since misplaced: Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]På vegne af JamesRel Sendt: 13. april 2002 00:11 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Metering

Re: Owl Pic (1000mm SMC Tak)

..Steve.. It didn't work for me either. This is the note I got back from the site. The daily bandwidth limit for this member has been exceeded. Try again after midnight, EST. Click here ( http://www.brinkster.com/BandwidthLimitReached.asp )for more information. The second posting worked

Re: Rechargeable Lithium Batteries

Well, being able to top off any battery before use is a definite plus. You are right about all you said about NiCd batteries and using a smart charger. But, smart chargers are not cheap and they don't let you top off the charge on the batteries. They measure the battery voltage and, if it is

RE: Winder speed tests

Mine only make 2 fps, and when roll finishes, and starting rewind, it starts making a terrible noise, krack krack krack, and voila the roll isn´t rewound. Anyone with the same problem?? -Mensaje original- De: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] En nombre de Carlos Royo Enviado

Looking for a 300mm

I have been looking forward to buying the Sigma 300 f4 for months now. I finally made up my mind to get it and then found out that Sigma to not distribute the lens (for Pentax mount) in Canada. I must I looked at Canon in the store but I do have 3 Pentax bodies. I was wondering what others would

Re: Owl Pic (1000mm SMC Tak)

It worked fine for me. IE 6.0 Len --- - Original Message - From: Steve Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2002 7:36 AM Subject: Re: Owl Pic (1000mm SMC Tak) Thanks Paul! I kinda figure I`ll never have a chance like that again. Just out of

Re: pro or hobby

I'm doing it as both job and hobby. My day job has evolved into something highly technical (although with occasional amazing gigs in places most of us could never get to on our own) so I've resolved not to worry about my stock photography sideline. On my own time I'm a wannabe amateur and hard

Re: New In group. Thanks For Being Here

Hi Emilio! There's always room for one more! Don't worry about the english - I'm sure you will be able to get your questions and points across. Much more fun contributing... Cheers, Cotty ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Anxious to see this one

It's like the Bumble Bee, aerodynamically it should never fly, but is still does. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2002 4:01 AM Subject: Re: Anxious to see this one I hope you'll post it for all of us to enjoy. It's amazing

Re: Best Deal Ever?

Fuji Finepix MX2900 £40 from a loss adjuster we deal with. Complete with battery. The charger was another £30 - ho,hum. Konica 21mm F4 £8 (car bootie long time ago). Carl Zeiss Flektagon 20mm F2.8 M42 £21 odd (leaving prezzie from Jessops). Never seem to get any good deals these

Re: ME Super questions

In a message dated 13/04/02 13:24:23 GMT Daylight Time, Malcolm writes: I have seen a number of ME Super bodies, going for less than £50. When I bought my MXs, they were quite a bit more expensive, but the MX has retained its value, and MEs are cheapish - why? Shurely shome mishtake? ME,

Re: Mirror foam replacement

Wendy, We have a Dollar Max store here in Richmond that sells sheets of foam in different colours for a dollar each. I have used this to replace the seals on all my cameras, and it works a treat. If you have such a store near you, try them, or let me know you address off list, and I can send you

Re: AF400T Question

Paul, Mine rotates 180 deg to the left and 90 right. When rotated to the left it will also tilt up so you point it at an umbrella over your head. BTW, has anyone put one of those flash extender devices (Projecta Flash et al) on their AF400T? Will it fit? I want some fill flash sometimes on tele

RE: ME Super questions

Eh! What! I think the string has moved on a bit! Your comments noted - hope you can make the UK PDML meeting. Malcolm - 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

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OT: eppur si muove (was Re: Anxious to see this one

Hi, It's like the Bumble Bee, aerodynamically it should never fly, but is still does. 2nd time this has come up in recent days. Here's what Mama Nature says: http://www.nature.com/nsu/000914/000914-3.html --- Bob mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Best Deal Ever?

How about an MX with SMC-M 50/1.7 attached for $75? Or my latest a never used Sigma 300/4 APO Macro AF in the box for $295. New they go for over $800 at BH Christian Skofteland [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Steve Pearson [EMAIL PROTECTED] OK now that I've

Re: Best Spotmatic?

From: TM [EMAIL PROTECTED] What is the ASA resistor? Thanks, Taka - The ASA resistor is a variable resistor driven by the shutter speed dial and film speed settings. The speed side or the wiper area wears out over time. Bob - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To

Re: Best Spotmatic?

From: Steve Pearson One question-it appears that most, if not all, of the F models come with the 55/1.8. I thought that the prize jewell in the screw mounts was the 50/1.4? Can anyone tell me their experiences with these two lenses? The original standard lens for the Fs are the SMC

Re: Owl Pic (1000mm SMC Tak)

Shel, You are a true gentleman, thanks! Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California Shel Belinkoff wrote: Skimming through the messages it seems that a few people are having trouble seeing Steve's photo, so I grabbed it and put it up on my site for a while.

Re: Best Spotmatic?

Hi, Steve, To specifically answer your question, yes the SP1000's are a good camera. They're basically an SP without a self timer. They have a cold shoe, but they're detachable. If the one you're looking at doesn't have one, they can be bought for around $5 or $10 or so. For $50, assuming it

Problems with MZ-S's rewind

Ok, maybe is someone upstairs who is not very happy with me, anyone noticed problems with MZ-S when rewinding slide film?? Mine starts when the film ends, and start making a suspicious sound, first like decelerating and accelerating, and later making a constant scratch. After this usually don´t

RE: Problems with MZ-S's rewind

Emilio, I had the exact same problem when I got my MZ-S, don't worry it's not the camera, or the film, it's the way you are loading it. Make sure you only pull the leader out as far as the little red indicator at the bottom right. do not poke the film round onto the take up spool area or you will

RE: AF400T Question

Mine goes 90 to the left, 90 to the right, 15 down and 90 up. Regards, /\/\ick... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2002 6:44 AM To: Pentax Discuss Subject: AF400T Question How many degrees

Re: AF400T Question

So does mine. I mean if I turned hard enough it would go farther, but it would be junk plastic if I did. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Mick Maguire [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 13, 2002 4:19 PM Subject: RE: AF400T

Re: We missed it :-(

On Sat, 13 Apr 2002, Bill D. Casselberry wrote: Acually, those were 6x9 trannies from the Ancient Voigtlander I had yet to get my 6x7 by quite some time, though I have known for ~20yrs that one must someday be mine. H, - quite the trick, eh? a feat

lens adapters

just wondering: What all lens mount types have adapters available to mount them on pentax k bodies. The adapter should be without an optical element preferably. M42 lens is 1. What other mounts ? thanks, nitin - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: Winder speed tests

My MZ-S does 2.4fps with out battery pack and it does 2.9fps with the Battery Grip BG10 attached and new batteries. - Original Message - From: Emilio Puga [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 14, 2002 2:44 AM Subject: RE: Winder speed tests Mine only make 2

takumar lens or tokina lens

is this a good price for the lens -around $400 usa would i be better to buy this lens and a tokina 35-300mm lens for aorund $600 or the tokina 80-400mm lens for $600 im relatively new to photography with zooms and big lenses actually appart from a 35 -70mm zoom i have no experience have a pentax

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