He'll have his LX wrapped around his neck.
--- frank theriault <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
> I can!! ;-)
>
> -frank
>
> Jeff wrote:
>
> > Aaron,
> >
> > Can't picture you marching down the isle with the
> 67 wrapped around your
> > neck.
> >
>
> --
> "The optimist thinks this is the best of a
How is it at 28mm? distortion wise?
--- HARRY BAUGHMAN <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I have the older one. 28-70 f2.8. I don't even have
> a 50 mm. I keep the Tokina
> on one of PZ1P bodies as a standered lens. It is one
> of the best zooms I have
> ever seen.
>
> - Original Message -
>
I see that the Pentax patent is similar to Nikon's implementation of the IS
feature. This means that it should work at approximately one stop slower
shutter speed than Canon's IS - about three stop worth is gained as opposed
to Canon's two.
Pål
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I could not resist this one on Ebay:
a Pentax / Yashica 90-230 f4.5 Zoom *minty*.
It had 30secs to run and I got it for $31 US plus shipping. What I liked was
the tripod collar. My kids can use it on their SP's, with 2x converter and
Tripod.
James
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Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2002 5:09 PM
Subject: Re: Super A / Program
> whats a tyro?
>
A neophyte.
Len
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With this LX, I thee wed,
With this 67, I enpower,
Malcolm
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Well, the postman arrived with one this morning for me. What a super little
camera. I shall try it out, (research obviously) as I have a while before my
son's birthday, and then it will be his.
I am in trouble at home :-( another parcel is due!
Malcolm
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Don't try to make sense out of ebay auctions. It's a waste of
time.
Len
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> Another Super Program BODY only, I was watching on
<< And so I don't understand why cutting the TTL-wire would prevent the LX
from
>not firing the flash. >>
Lethal Weapon II, anybody?
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Perhaps the original question was asked because he wanted to
know other people's opinions BEFORE he decided what it should be
worth to him. Do you think?
Watch the auctions. You'll see plenty of examples of "lust"
bids.
Len
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In a message dated 17/04/02 23:10:35 GMT Daylight Time, Fred writes:
<< A wee beastie. I am waiting to hear about your results.
I used a Tokina AT-X 150-500/5.6 for a PUG shot one time, using an A
2X-L TC (zoomed out to 500mm, for a 1000/11 combination).
http://pug.komkon.org/00marc/turtl
Probably a leftover from when Pentax announced both cameras.
They did announce them at the same time.
Len
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Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2002 6:02 PM
Subject: This is too wierd
>
http://www0
Super Program is my main 35mm body, when I'm not using the 6x7, of
course...
Brother Norm
TM wrote:
> So do we have a significant contingent of Super A/ Super Program
> owners here?
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In a message dated 18/04/02 01:18:32 GMT Daylight Time, Nick writes:
<< The BG-10 grip at B&H is now listed as the grip that fits the MZ-S AND AND
AND the MZ-SD What is the MZ-SD Is our long awaited digital finally
around the corner!!! Sorry I'm so excited! >>
Nick. Would you like a bo
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
> That's the thing ... I don't feel I'm using any technique.
[...]
> I just put the camera on automatic, point it at the subject and bracket
> a bit on either side of the meter reading, and that's it.
[...]
> IOW, it's like putting the plane on autopilot, or drivi
Quoth Tom:
> Don't most labs suck when it comes to b+w? It seem to me the world is
> set up for color proofs.
"Most"? I dunno. Maybe. Fortunately I've found at least one
that seriously Fails To Suck at black and white. I guess I've
been lucky.
Rachel wrote:
>
> I do have a tripod and use that for when I am taking macro shots, I would be
> interested in any tips that you could offer me in regards to macro
> photography. Also is it correct that macro shots are better when using very
> slow film between 25-100 and also by using the small
Paul Stenquist observed:
> My experience with Delta 3200 has been the opposite. I've found it to
> relatively fine grained and less contrasty than the Kodak TMZ 3200.
Interestingly, I've found these two films pretty much
interchangeable. Either that says something about how
I'm getting th
In a message dated 18/04/02 04:53:28 GMT Daylight Time, Martin writes:
<< Short of sending this lens to Pentax, does anyone have any suggestions as
to
how I can loosen this filter? >>
Martin. Pay a visit to the pawn shop - bend the manager over the counter,
whip down his kecks and jam offendi
<< Only reference in
> Stan Halpins' compendium is luke-warm with emphasis on weight >>
Where can I find this?
Peter
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Hi Taka.I also have the AF280T and Super Program combo.I have
done a few rolls of flash with an M 50mm f1.7 and they
turned out nice using TTL switch on the flash.
Make yourself a 'plastic bouncy thingy'See Cooty's site.
Dave
Pentax User
Stouffville Ontario Canada
http://home.ca.inter.net/broo
You can use 125/s sync, but AUTO will sort it all out automatically.
There are situations where putting the flash in non-TTL can be
helpful, like if you`re taking a snapshot of family eating dinner
sitting next to a window with bright sunlight behind them.
Steve Larson
Redondo Beach, California
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Frank,to get good pictures at a ball game,you need a good ball team
Dave(still a fan)Brooks
Frank wrote:snipped:
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Tom wrote:
>Funny you should say that. When I looked at the pic, I said to myself, "Now
>we know where the Limited Lenses belong. I would venture to guess that it is
>standard 1.2 optics in a limited type metal housing.
Yes, it's the standard A 50/1.2 with Limited treatment. So far, this LX
2
Can it be that you once did this before at a flash with fully charged
capacitor ?
Maybe discharged the capacitor through your exceptional body ?
;-))
regards
> << << And so I don't understand why cutting the TTL-wire
> would prevent the LX
> from
> >not firing the flash. >>
>
> Lethal We
Well, I've done it now and become a Pentax fanatic in 35mm and medium
format. I am now looking at a 6x7 with 105mm lens - very nice too. It was
too good a deal to pass on.
Despite all the comments about its size, I didn't need to remove the front
door, to get it into the house!
As the sun is out
Another thing, I noticed on keh.com that ZX-M is available in excellent
condition for $120. How is this new-age manual focus body compared to
those from the '80s??
Haven't seen a lot of discussion on P3/P30T on this list here. Any
comments?
Also, which of these older cameras have "better" viewfi
Taka
Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2002 7:28 PM
So do we have a significant contingent of Super A/ Super Program
owners here?
I hear a lot about are LXes, MXes and the medium format gear- thought
I was one of the few with one of these. :-)
Taka
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Taka,
I am one of that contingency. It w
On Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at 10:43 PM, Martin Mielke wrote:
> The MZ-5n and my motley assortment of lenses was pawned at a
> different shop, and took awhile longer to get back, as they had already
> been
> sold. I wasn't pleased about this, as this shop had ignored a by-law in
> this
> tow
On Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at 09:00 PM, frank theriault wrote:
> But, at least in Toronto, cameras and long lenses aren't a problem at
> baseball games.
I've had my ME Super with Winder ME II, the A* 200mm f2.8 and a 2X TC
attached and in my hands at the 'Dome, and all they want to do is lo
On Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at 09:32 PM, CBWaters wrote:
>Just opened a package of prints I sent off for processing.
> Unfortunately, the package has gotten wet in transit and the prints are
> all
> warped and stuck together. We are able to peel them apart but...
> The un-sleeved negativ
On Tuesday, April 16, 2002, at 09:51 AM, Ken Archer wrote:
> Try taking portraits of black cattle on a bright sunny day where you
> have to have lots of detail in the black without washing out everything
> else. Then you will understand.
That's a good example. I tend to shoot lazy-man zone sy
I've decided I have to sign off this list -- at least for the time being. I
simply cannot deal with the huge volume of posts.
It's really a shame, since I have learned an awful lot from the postings here,
especially about Pentax equipment and the technical aspects of photography.
I've read a num
I had one, and sold it. The size was sorta big (pretty much the same as
my 200mm f2.8), performance was excellent, but the minimum focus at 28mm
stank for my purposes (I like getting close to things). Build quality
was pretty terrific.
-Aaron
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On Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at 05:37 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote:
> On the other hand, I've had good luck using both developers with Delta
> 3200, although my experience with that film is limited. Here's a shot
> exposed at 1600 and developed in T-Max as though it was exposed at
> 3200: http://h
On Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at 08:35 PM, William Kane wrote:
>Thanks for the info. I don't like 28 as well for 35mm, so I'll be
> looking
> for something slightly more tele. Generally, I like the 35-135
> range . . .
Bill, scrape together $750 and take the plunge for a new 75mm f2.8 A
Did they refer to which format the 75mm concerned?
Brother Norm
(105 ain't a tele...)
Aaron Reynolds wrote:
> I didn't notice the 'no lenses
> over 75mm' sign while I was there, but it wouldn't surprise me if they
> enforced that.
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>> Hmm, I'm due to work on that day but am owed an extra day off - I might
>> just take it! I know where the hall is - I think I'll probably pop along.
>> Let's see if Dave Mann can come along.
>
> I don't have anything else planned and I'd definitely like to go.
>Especially if we can get a few pd
Taka wrote:
> Now that I have access to an SLR, I'm all set to get back
> into photography and need some help w/ camera bags.
[Snip]
> Anyone have the dimensions of the Pentax M or A 70-210mm f/4
> zoom? That's the one I want to get.
Hi Taka,
Not sure if you've already made a decision on
I have never shot the ZX-M but have held it and 'dry fired' the camera
It feels small and fragile in my hands,but a lot of high school
students in our area taking photography are using them in their
classes with the 35-80 f4.5/5.6 zoom.I much prefer my spotties and
K1000 for solid 'feel' but it ta
On Thursday, April 18, 2002, at 07:03 AM, Bill Owens wrote:
> See, she's got that ring in his nose already! C'mon Aaron, are you a
> man or
> a mouse?
>
> (Tongue planted firmly in cheek)
Mouse, mouse, I'm a mouse! Squeak squeak, where's the cheese, etc etc.
-Aaron
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I'm with Jerry. I admit I don't "get it" when b&w shooters dismiss color as a lesser
form of photography. They have fits when Ted Turner colorizes an old movie, claiming
it's untrue to the original intent. Would they be just as indignant if a color movie
were shown in black and white? Where are
Chris Stoddart wrote:
> Stop worrying about the trains and go have a word down the at the main
bus
> station?
The buses apparently take forever to get to London. About 3 hours is the
best I've seen so far. I could just about walk there faster than that.
I'll ask down at the info centre on Satu
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>
> Quoth Tom:
> > Don't most labs suck when it comes to b+w? It seem to me the world is
> > set up for color proofs.
>
> "Most"? I dunno. Maybe. Fortunately I've found at lea
See you Daniel, it was fun having you around, please do come back in the future...
Cheers,
Norm
"Daniel J. Matyola" wrote:
> I've decided I have to sign off this list -- at least for the time being. I
> simply cannot deal with the huge volume of posts.
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I agree that it's new bidder lust for the item.
Bid history can be misleading- if the bidder put a high
limit, you'll see a bid every time someone puts in a max
lower than the high bidder but under the high bidder's name.
Taka
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> I used a Tokina AT-X 150-500/5.6 for a PUG shot one time, using
> an A 2X-L TC (zoomed out to 500mm, for a 1000/11 combination).
> http://pug.komkon.org/00marc/turtle1.htm >>
> Not too shabby at all. Why did you have to be so far away, though?
> Are they timid creatures? I appreciate that the
> << Only reference in Stan Halpins' compendium is luke-warm with
> emphasis on weight >>
> Where can I find this?
Peter:
http://www.concentric.net/~smhalpin/
Fred
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Congratulations, Martin. I've had similar experiences last year recovering
my stolen LX. It was a hard moment, but the sense of justice you feel when
your stuff is back in your hands is sublime.
Sorry but I don't know how to remove the filter. Maybe it was misthreaded?
Regards
Albano
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Way to go, Malcolm! Welcome to the Brotherhood!
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><< << And so I don't understand why cutting the TTL-wire would prevent the
>LX
> from
> >not firing the flash. >>
>
> Lethal Weapon II, anybody?
> - - >>
>Sorry, it_was_ Lethal Weapon (original) wasn't it? Bomb in bathroom?
>
>Imagine Bernd "is it the blue wire, or the red wire - hey, may
Dan Matyola wrote:
> I've decided I have to sign off this list -- at least for the time being.
I
> simply cannot deal with the huge volume of posts.
Hi Dan,
Sorry to hear you're leaving. Hope you'll still have time to submit photos
to the PUG once in a while, as I've enjoyed many of your contri
> I think it was introduced along with Super A/Program back in the
> 80's. I believe I have a photocopy (somewhere) of this lens report
> from either Modern Photography or Popular Photography. As I
> remember, the test result was not very good, and A35-105/3.5 was
> prefered.
I'd appreciate it
Jerry,
I meant, "To see the LCD in monochrome, must you shoot in monochrome? Or can you tell
the camera, "I want to capture all the color but please show me the scene in black and
white as I prepare to shoot it."
On some early camcorders, the videotape recorded color but the display was a black
> I have PZ-1, Pentax 28-200mm FA and 50mm f/1.7 KA. [snip] I like
> the ME Super a lot from discussions on the list as well as the
> specs on Boz' site. The problem is that the aperture ring of my
> lens sticks and would turn only once in a while. It doesn't give
> any problem in the A setting
tom wrote:
>
> On Wed, 17 Apr 2002 09:59:23 -0400, Fred wrote:
> >>Are you saying that there are black Super Programs out there?
> >>I've only seen black Super As and chrome Super Programs. I'll
> >>have one of each shortly. I prefer the look of the Super A.
> >
> >I have never seen or heard or
>Well, I've done it now and become a Pentax fanatic in 35mm and medium
>format. I am now looking at a 6x7 with 105mm lens - very nice too. It was
>too good a deal to pass on.
>
>Despite all the comments about its size, I didn't need to remove the front
>door, to get it into the house!
>
>As the su
Anyone considering the purchase of a 70-210/4 zoom should price the 80-200/2.8 zooms.
It's surprising how small a premium you pay to get the extra speed (and hence ease of
focus), build quality, and panache in this lens class. The real penalty is weight, but
at least you get a tripod mount.
Ni
> I think it was introduced along with Super A/Program back in the
> 80's. I believe I have a photocopy (somewhere) of this lens report
> from either Modern Photography or Popular Photography. As I
> remember, the test result was not very good, and A35-105/3.5 was
> prefered.
I think that, desp
>Stop worrying about the trains and go have a word down the at the main bus
>station? There has to be frequent coaches between Bognor and London (there
>is from everywhere else!) and they tend to be a lot cheaper (to say
>nothing of reliability at the moment). Also I may be wrong but isn't the
>ma
Julia,
A man who runs a Konica repair shot told me that in his experience, most lenses bought
off EBay are in fine shape, but most cameras need some work. He gets much of his
business from EBay customers who bought a camera that had been described in glowing
terms.
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>I've decided I have to sign off this list -- at least for the time being. I
>simply cannot deal with the huge volume of posts.
Sorry to hear that Dan. May I suggest trying out the Digest mode? It's a
great way to view the posts and all at your own leisure. If too many
build up, you simply del
>Hi Taka.I also have the AF280T and Super Program combo.I have
>done a few rolls of flash with an M 50mm f1.7 and they
>turned out nice using TTL switch on the flash.
>Make yourself a 'plastic bouncy thingy'See Cooty's site.
URL for you:
http://www.macads.co.uk/pentax/reflectormod.html
Cheers
Selling my "do-it-all" lens: Since I got the Tokina 28-70/2.8 I hardly use
it any more.
It's the Sigma 28-135 f3.8-5.6 autofocus. Does macro at 1:2 magnification.
I'm also including a Hoya multicoated UV filter. It's in perfect condition
with box and backing and all the bits (front and rear caps,
On Thursday, April 18, 2002, at 09:01 AM, Norman Baugher wrote:
> Did they refer to which format the 75mm concerned?
> Brother Norm
> (105 ain't a tele...)
Yeah, I was just thinking about that, too...
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Bill wrote: And I've been happily married for 30 years)
There's something so special about first marriages :)
I know a man who's been happily married for about that long. He still introduces his
wife as "My first wife."
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I am in that exact situation but the Tokina AT-X 80-200 f/2.8 is $350
from KEH, while the SMC-A 70-210 f/4 is $160 in the same condition,
avail.
for $125 or thereabouts in bargain condition.
To me, that's a big difference. If you feel that it is absolutely worth
saving
up to get the bigger,
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> Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 9:30 AM
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> Subject: Re: Re[5]: Delta 3200; was: Fast film recommendations?
>
>
> On Thursday, April 18, 2002, at 09:11 AM, tom wro
That's been my experience as well. Although I had to return leses a few
times (I have been lucky with the sellers so far)
I guess it's easy to explain: the lens is easier to check -- if it
looks good, it's probably good (anyone can see fungus, scratches, dust
inside, finish wear, tight rings etc,
In a message dated 18/04/02 14:50:07 GMT Daylight Time, Fred writes:
<< And, I didn't want to get my tripod's
feet wet (not to mention my own - ). >>
Here comes a prospective Benbo owner..
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The only thing you won't be able to do with your A lens on ME Super is use
it in the program mode because the camera doesn't have one (unlike Super
A/Super Program). Lukasz
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Gaurav Aggarwal wrote:
Also, which of these older cameras have "better" viewfinders than others?
I mean, magnification and brightness?
Reply: The ME and the ME Super had the biggest, most satisfying viewfinders (0.97X and
0.95X), but they don't offer shutter priority. The ZX=M's viewfinder is
Hello to All,
Here are a couple more pics, for what it's worth.
http://www.northerndisclosure.com/ndp/index.cfm?fuseaction=view&subcatid=10
Then click on Pecking Order.
and
http://www.northerndisclosure.com/ndp/index.cfm?fuseaction=view&subcatid=14
Then click on Boo.
A fellow Pentaxian,
Ry
> Cheers
> Cooty
"Cooty"? ;-)
Freb
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Cotty sez:
> Chris - the coach takes nearly four hours from Bogbrush er Bognor!!
>
> Even the train's an hour 50. Do they have electricity down there??
Bloody hell! It's only four hours from up here in Yorkshire. What are they
doing to take that long? Going via Penzance?? Sorry for confusing you
> Anyone considering the purchase of a 70-210/4 zoom should price
> the 80-200/2.8 zooms. It's surprising how small a premium you pay
> to get the extra speed (and hence ease of focus), build quality,
> and panache in this lens class. The real penalty is weight, but at
> least you get a tripod mou
Aaron wrote:
>The 645 is, I must admit, more flexible than my beloved 67.
The new 500g zoom lenses, the 33-55/4.5 and the 55-110/5.6, take the 645
system and medium format photography into a totally new territory.
Pål
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Steve,
But if I shoot faster than 1/125, it won't sync, correct? Of course,
that fast
and flash probably don't make sense.
Taka
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Thanks Dave- will look for what you're talking about.
I think I'll have to get a diffuser for the flash, unless that's what
you're
talking about.
Taka
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Speaking only for my camera, the answer would be "no", I would have to view
the scene in greyscale, but switch back to color to record a color image.
Luckily not too difficult with my Olympus C3000. Other cameras may be
different.
Jerry
> Subj:Re: Thinking in B&W
> Date:4/18/2002 8:20:05 AM
It's interesting to hear you say this. As a guy who works in a venue, I've
seen for years the haphazard implementation of security measures. I
remember walking right through the magnetometers at the Olympics with my
mag-light, keys, change, more keys, leatherman, and radio the day before
the
Bill-
Thanks much for the info. The reason I like the Off-Trail is because
it looks like one of those Mountainsmith "big" fanny packs. All I need
to do is put a water bottle in one of the side compartments and it looks
like a regular fanny pack.
I think I'll get the 70-210 f/4 SMC-A unless I find
Fred-
What is the significance between a 3:1 vs. 2.5:1 zoom? I thought
focal length was focal length? Is there a difference in terms of
lens construction that makes this important?
Taka
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As some here already know ("Held an MZ-S Last Night"),
my eyesight's been making me think about autofocus, and
now I'm confused. (I must confess that, over the year-and-
something I've been reading PDML, I've given only passing
attention to AF-related posts, and now the inattention
has come back t
On Thu, Apr 18, 2002 at 09:39:31AM -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
> Nitin,
> The XR-P and its successor, the XR-M, use the same matte. But the XR-P
> offers a larger magnification (0.88X vs., I think, 0.80) and the
> aperture window. That, and the option of manual film advance, is why I
> prefer
It works for me. :-)
Len
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When I am not using my Pentax 6x7 Medium Format SLR, and am instead using a
35mm format camera, my
Paul, do you know if that list has a web archive? I would be very
interested to hear what's going on there
> You will find Olympus SLRs the most Pentax-like. Their discussion list is as
>spirited
> as ours. Olympus SLR users love their cameras and use them.
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> I'll chime in again about the SMC-A 70-210 f/4. It's a great zoom
> -- I love mine, in spite of the less-than-stellar capability of
> the macro function. (By the way, Taka, another outstanding zoom --
> the constant-aperture SMC-A 35-105/3.5 -- has macro capability
> that's considered quite goo
The Optio 430 can 'take' in b&w,colour and sepia.
I got into trouble with my S.O. because I forgot to set it back to colour
once!
Alan
>
> Speaking only for my camera, the answer would be "no", I
> would have to view
> the scene in greyscale, but switch back to color to record a
> color image.
Gaurav posted:
> > I have PZ-1, Pentax 28-200mm FA and 50mm f/1.7 KA. [snip] I like
> > the ME Super a lot from discussions on the list as well as the
> > specs on Boz' site. The problem is that the aperture ring of my
> > lens sticks and would turn only once in a while. It doesn't give
> > any
In a message dated 4/18/2002 9:58:34 AM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
> For example,
> can somebody explain in words of few syllables what "trap
> focus" means, and how important it is? What about "predictive
> AF" and "focus confirmation?" Are these more properly referred
Yes, Bill, it's the Domke F-803 that I often tout, but it is a somewhat
limited bag. It's not that good for carrying large, or "chunky"
cameras with big lenses, and, for some situations, it can be a difficult
bag to work out of. It's not the bag to use if you want to travel with
a few bodies an
> If I didn't already own (and am crazy about) the 100-300 f4 ATX, I
> would think I bought a dog lens. Your shots weren't very
> flattering to say the least.
Well, Ryan, it seems to me that the AT-X 150-500/5.6 is just not as
good a lens as is the AT-X 100-300/4 (which is superb). (However,
in
First let me say that I would never dismiss color as a lesser form of
photography. I've only recently got into B&W and I must say I'm having a
blast. I am terrible at candid/street photography but really enjoy shooting
portraits of my wife (the happless victim...) in B&W (I'll post them on my
Hi Stephen,
Stephen wrote:
SM> From what I've gathered reading the list, some of the other
SM> bodies (with older SAFOX) can do more "tricks."
Not true: Safox-7 supersedes previous versions in all respects.
SM> For example,
SM> can somebody explain in words of few syllables what "trap
Like Aaron, I had one and sold it. My evaluation:
+) Very useful zoom range
+) Great build quality
+) Relatively fast F4.0 at 135mm
+) Balances well with LX and Winder
+) Nice image quality
-) Heavy
-) Poor close focus ("macro mode" only at 28mm)
-) Big front element (requires huge ho
> << And, I didn't want to get my tripod's feet wet (not to mention
> my own - ). >>
> Here comes a prospective Benbo owner..
Hrrumph... You must be a photo gear retailer or something... ;-)
Fred
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Stephen;
Predictive AF would be usefull for racing photography because it keeps a
moving subject in focus as the shutter is tripped. Trap focus could be
usefull as well in racing because you could set the focus on a pre-determined
part of the track and the shutter will trip automagically when
Now that you mention it. What requirements are served by the 645 family better
than the 6x7 family and vice versa..?
Otis
Bill Owens wrote:
> All this malarkey about 6x7 makes us 645(n)(nII) owners feel like forgotten
> stepchildren :-(
>
> Bill KG4LOV
> [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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> This me
Welcome to the list, Rachel. You didn't mention what your macro subjects
would be, but if you're interested in nature-related subjects I highly
recommend John Shaw's "John Shaw's Closeups In Nature" (ISBN 0817440526).
Mr. Shaw's treatment of nature macro photography is to the point and easy to
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