Fw: M49 Filters for Pentax

2002-04-28 Thread James Adams
Hi all, I plan to use these to supplement my existing 49mm filters. I have 11, + an original (mint) Asahi Pentax Polarizing Filter. Hoya Y(K2), Orange (G), Green (x1), Red (25A), Spare Skylight (1A)+(1B), Hoya 81A and 82A, Diffuser, Cross screen, PL. Apart from the Asahi Pentax PL which I was gi

Re: Flash for PZ-1p

2002-04-28 Thread Joseph McAllister
on 04/28/02 17:52, Nick Wright opined: > I could not afford that 500 at that time, I knew that I did not > want another 280t since I could not get them repaired. I've had two repaired by Pentax Colorado in the past year. Replaced the guts for about $90, if I remember correctly. Of course, someon

Re: Update on 'dead' 6x7

2002-04-28 Thread Joseph McAllister
With no film in the camera, you cannot advance the film lever. It is uncoupled. Reason is that once you load film, and line up the arrow on the backing paper with the appropriate 120 or 220 designator, and close the back, the advace lever does not cock the shutter until you arrive at Frame #1. Not

RE: Another bargain!

2002-04-28 Thread John Coyle
Thanks Ken, Nitin and everyone for the input - I found some 76A's at my local lab. John Coyle Brisbane, Australia On Sunday, April 28, 2002 10:27 PM, Ken Archer [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: > Take your pick: > 357, Type J, 228, 10L14, Rw22, RW42, G-13, G-13F, WL14, SR44W, 7, 541, > > 8008

Re: ME Super LEDs

2002-04-28 Thread Antti-Pekka Virjonen
At 19:27 28.4.2002 -0400, Shel wrote: >I don't think there's anything that can be done about it. I don't think >I ever encountered the problem, but, in all honesty, I rarely, if ever, >photograph the sky. I tend to keep my cameras focused on more >earth-bound subjects. What's up there that's so i

RE: Flash for PZ-1p

2002-04-28 Thread Raivo Tiikmaa
Hi ! Try Sigma 500 Super , I think it`s good alternative to FTZ 500 Regards , Raivo - 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: Why you should always have a camerea.

2002-04-28 Thread John Coyle
On Friday, April 26, 2002 9:29 PM, Evan Hanson [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: > I live in the flight path of a local Air Reserve Base, so I've > become accustomed to seeing large planes skim over the tree > tops. Last night however, I missed a great photo opportunity > because I had left my cam

OT (a bit) Murphy's Law

2002-04-28 Thread John Coyle
or maybe it's Sod's law! So I bought this ESII yesterday real cheap, and today I find my MZ-5 no longer wants to autofocus, and the repair shop tells me it's a A$350-400 job. The day before that my daughter tells me the video camera is also sick, and it's going to cost me to get that fixed to

Re: K28/3.5 the good, M28/2.8 the bad, what about A28/2.8?

2002-04-28 Thread Antti-Pekka Virjonen
At 18:56 27.4.2002 -0600, you wrote: >> What's wrong with the M28/2.8? > >I still haven't figured that one out yet, and I have the really >bad one with the chromey racing stripe. >Perhaps it isn't razor sharp wide open. > >William Robb I have the A 28/2.8 and at least mine is pretty good. (Bough

Re: f:22, K18/3.5 warmth, 20mm bee's nest...

2002-04-28 Thread Antti-Pekka Virjonen
At 21:06 28.4.2002 -0400, Andre wrote: >> >Where did you learn that? [K18/3.5 actually being >>19mm] Mine seems awfully wide >> >>It was right here on PDML last week (sorry, I havenít >>gotten to know the posters on a first name basis so I >>canít give credit here). > >I git it from Modern Pho

Re: Why some need f/22 (was: Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide Anglers! (Now a few more qu

2002-04-28 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Brendan ... All the more reason to have taken the picture, and, since you were unsure about how to compensate, a perfect time to bracket. It would have been a good learning experience as well as a flare test for the lens . Which body were you using and what was the metering mode, if your cam

Re: M49 Filters for Pentax

2002-04-28 Thread Bill D. Casselberry
Wheatfield wrote: > Unfortunately, the Russian M49x0.75 thread size is not > compatable with the industry standard M49x1.0 that is used by > the camera manufacturers. > Ah well, you can always get your lenses rethreaded. Duct Tape to the Rescue ... or a wide rubber band

Re: Why some need f/22 (was: Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide Anglers! (Now a few more qu

2002-04-28 Thread Brendan
I didn't take the pic, there was glare on the building that caused the cameras meter to jump to that reading and I'm not experienced enough to know how I should have compensated, I just don't shoot if I see sun glare. I did snap another one on the old Molsen building in B&W reflected off the Allia

Re: The old digital/film debate

2002-04-28 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Pat White Subject: Re: The old digital/film debate > I thought that with wedding photos, the customer has the copyright, unless he signs an agreement granting the right to the photographer. That seems to depend on what country you are in. William Robb - This

Re: The old digital/film debate

2002-04-28 Thread Rob Studdert
On 28 Apr 2002 at 23:01, Mishka wrote: > Rob, > See, you are assuming that there's an a priori knowledge of who is the owner an > who infringes. Although it is often true in case of software, books and music, I > think it is more vague in case of photographs. There're no negatives, just two > (al

Re: M49 Filters for Pentax

2002-04-28 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: James Adams Subject: M49 Filters for Pentax > I just saw this on Ebay, and opted to BIN for $24 > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1349523214 > > 8 Russian M49 Filters.. > yellow-1.4x; yellow-2x, yellow-green-1.4x; yellow-green-2x; Orange-

Re: M49 Filters for Pentax

2002-04-28 Thread andre
>I just saw this on Ebay, and opted to BIN for $24 >http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1349523214 > >8 Russian M49 Filters.. >yellow-1.4x; yellow-2x, yellow-green-1.4x; yellow-green-2x; Orange-2.8x; blue-1.4x; br> red-8x, dark-4x. They have 2 types of yellow-green (1.4X and 2X

Re: Re[2]: The old digital/film debate

2002-04-28 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Bruce Dayton Subject: Re[2]: The old digital/film debate > I'm starting to feel like the days of charging by the print are > changing. It used to be that the labor cost was buried inside of the > cost of the resulting prints. Because of the ease of duplicatio

M49 Filters for Pentax

2002-04-28 Thread James Adams
I just saw this on Ebay, and opted to BIN for $24 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1349523214 8 Russian M49 Filters.. yellow-1.4x; yellow-2x, yellow-green-1.4x; yellow-green-2x; Orange-2.8x; blue-1.4x; br> red-8x, dark-4x. Having just priced the filters locally after decidin

Re: The old digital/film debate

2002-04-28 Thread Pat White
I thought that with wedding photos, the customer has the copyright, unless he signs an agreement granting the right to the photographer. As for copying, wedding and sports photographers here in Victoria stress that they don't give out proofs anymore. They either print up a digital 'contact s

Re: Why some need f/22 (was: Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide Anglers! (Now a few more que

2002-04-28 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Brendan said: > I hit F22 and 1/4000 just last > week once trying to get the CN > tower's refelction in another building, > the film was 200 kodak gold.>> This makes no sense at all. Using the "Sunny 16" rule, the vase exposure would have been 1/250 @ f16.0. Figuring some added brightness, ad

Re: Why some need f/22 (was: Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide Anglers! (Now a few more que

2002-04-28 Thread Paul Jones
Was the exposure actualy correct though? > I hit F22 and 1/4000 just last > week once trying > to get the CN tower's refelction in another building, > the film was 200 > kodak gold.>> - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the di

Re: Why some need f/22 (was: Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide Anglers! (Now a few more questions...)

2002-04-28 Thread Pentxuser
Guys: what speed of film are you using. It really should not be an issue if you're using a slow speed, high saturation film. 100asa or less... In a message dated 4/28/02 11:49:01 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: <> - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http:/

Re: Why some need f/22 (was: Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide Anglers! (Now a few more que

2002-04-28 Thread Pentxuser
I doubt you really even got F22 at 2000 of a second. Chances are the reflection from the snow was throwing your meter off and you really needed to open up 2 or 3 stops to hold the whites in the snow. I'll bet you got blue snow or difficult to print negs. It's extemely rare in nature that there

Re: Kodak Royal Gold 1000

2002-04-28 Thread Pentxuser
In a message dated 4/28/02 10:57:00 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: That goes without saying. Anyone serious about photography should not bother with this fast film. A good 400 speed film is as fast as you need to go, even with that you're giving up colour and sharpness. <<> Has anyone tried this

Re: Why some need f/22 (was: Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide Anglers! (Now a few more questions...)

2002-04-28 Thread Pentxuser
If you can shoot at f22, either increase your shutter speed or decrease your film speed. I don't believe I have ever had to shoot at f22... In a message dated 4/28/02 10:38:41 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: < wrote: Why would you want to use 1/22 in the first place? I am just curious.>> - This m

Re: The old digital/film debate

2002-04-28 Thread Mishka
Rob, See, you are assuming that there's an a priori knowledge of who is the owner an who infringes. Although it is often true in case of software, books and music, I think it is more vague in case of photographs. There're no negatives, just two (almost) identical image files. If I am an abuser, I

Re: The old digital/film debate

2002-04-28 Thread Rob Studdert
On 28 Apr 2002 at 22:11, Mishka wrote: > Whatever you "hide" into your image, unless it is showing on the print, it > can be removed simply by re-JPEG-ing it. And if it does show on a print, it is > not hidden. As far as the image tags are concerned, *anyone* can overwrite them. > If your custome

Re: Latest Acquisition

2002-04-28 Thread T Rittenhouse
Put it on a Pacemaker Graphic lensboard and send it to me for testing. Nice catch, Bill. Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto - Original Message - From: William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTE

Re: ME Super LEDs

2002-04-28 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Yep ... don't do that . I don't think there's anything that can be done about it. I don't think I ever encountered the problem, but, in all honesty, I rarely, if ever, photograph the sky. I tend to keep my cameras focused on more earth-bound subjects. What's up there that's so interesting, anywa

Re: The old digital/film debate

2002-04-28 Thread Nitin Garg
On Sun, Apr 28, 2002 at 10:11:59PM -0400, Mishka wrote: > Whatever you "hide" into your image, unless it is showing on the print, it > can be removed simply by re-JPEG-ing it. Digital watermarking is more involved then that. Simple re-JPEG-ing (like the sound of it :)) wont work without degrading

Re: Update on 'dead' 6x7

2002-04-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
Put a roll of film in the camera. The 6x7 shutter won't fire unless there is film in the camera. There's a workaround, but you ought to just try running a roll through it, and see how the transport mechanism and shutter perform. Paul William Kane wrote: > > Ok, > >Here's the 'update' on my

Re: Latest Acquisition

2002-04-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
Nice buy. It should make a great landscape lens on the 4x5. I'm jealous. Paul William Robb wrote: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1347280318 > > William Robb > - > This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, > go to http://www.pdml.net and follow t

Re: The old digital/film debate

2002-04-28 Thread Nitin Garg
On Mon, Apr 29, 2002 at 10:28:28AM +1000, Rob Studdert wrote: > > One interesting exclusion in the current crop of digital cameras is that even > though they write all manner of information into the file at the time of > capture none provide an option for the camera owner/authors name to be emb

Re: LX motor drive - question

2002-04-28 Thread andre
>The biggest issue with the NiCd packs is not overcharging (a full >charge is 16 hours) Other post says 6 to 10 hours. 16 would be a max ? >but with having to wait until they are dead to recharge them, or >rigging a device to discharge them before you charge them. Because of "memory building

Re: Flash for PZ-1p

2002-04-28 Thread Nick Wright
The AF500FTZ is by far the best flash for the money. If you spend the little extra for it, you will not be dissapointed. I remember seeing someone on the list selling their's for about $210 if I'm not mistaken in the last few days. But to be fair, the first flash that I had for my pz1p was the old

Re: The old digital/film debate

2002-04-28 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Rob Studdert Subject: Re: The old digital/film debate > On 28 Apr 2002 at 17:20, William Robb wrote: > > > One issue that comes to mind for me is copyright. If the > > photographer cannot produce an original negative to prove > > ownership, can he enforce copyr

Re: Latest Acquisition

2002-04-28 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff Subject: Re: Latest Acquisition > Hey, that's Super! And you got it from Grimes, too. He's the man! > > Good catch, Mr. Wheatfield. Thanks Shel. When I saw it was Grimes selling it, I couldn't help myself. Bill - This message is from the Pentax

RE: The old digital/film debate

2002-04-28 Thread David Chang-Sang
Bruce, you're right, the dogs are eating it - I'd really like to see what sort of 30 x 40 this couple is getting (mainly because I wouldn't want a 30 x 40 hanging anywhere in my place... but I'm sure this may be the preferrence for some folk) because, unless they're using Genuine Fractals and 6mp

Re: The old digital/film debate

2002-04-28 Thread Rob Studdert
On 28 Apr 2002 at 17:20, William Robb wrote: > One issue that comes to mind for me is copyright. If the > photographer cannot produce an original negative to prove > ownership, can he enforce copyright on the image? Hi Bill, Interesting question. I figure that firstly information including the

Re: Light Proofing a Darkroom.

2002-04-28 Thread Paul Jones
Hi, Thanks for everyones suggestions, i now have a few ideas to work with. Regards, Paul - Original Message - From: "Paul Ewins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, April 26, 2002 6:37 PM Subject: Re: Light Proofing a Darkroom. > > Hi, > > > > I'm after some tips

Flash for PZ-1p

2002-04-28 Thread Michelle Schrag, Tim Goering
Looking for recommendations for a general purpose flash for PZ-1p. I guess AF500FTZ would be best but I wouldn't mind spending less. Is there something wrong with the 400FTZ ? I see several for sale at KEH. 3rd party units? Sunpak, Sigma? Thanks Tim - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Latest Acquisition

2002-04-28 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hey, that's Super! And you got it from Grimes, too. He's the man! Good catch, Mr. Wheatfield. William Robb wrote: > > http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1347280318 -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ http://home.earthlink.net/~beli

Re: Latest Acquisition

2002-04-28 Thread William Robb
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1347280318 William Robb - 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 .

Latest Darkroom Acquisition & Good Photos

2002-04-28 Thread Shel Belinkoff
While out photographing this afternoon my trusty electronic helper sniped the high bid on a LN 35mm Negatrans for the Beselers ... neat! This'll speed up the making of proof prints, and will be a fine compliment to the medium format Negatrans that came along with the dichro enlarger. Next up, a

Re: The old digital/film debate

2002-04-28 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Mark Erickson Subject: Re: The old digital/film debate > I think the wedding photographer comments below say a lot about their > previous MF workflow. I've seen showcase Lightjet prints that originated > as 35mm chromes, medium format chromes, large format chr

Re: The old digital/film debate

2002-04-28 Thread Mark Erickson
I think the wedding photographer comments below say a lot about their previous MF workflow. I've seen showcase Lightjet prints that originated as 35mm chromes, medium format chromes, large format chromes, and Nikon D1x direct digital captures. If they're done right, images sourced from medium fo

Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide Anglers! (Now a few more questions...)

2002-04-28 Thread Paul F. Stregevsky
Jonathan, There are other 17 and 18mm choices out there: 1. Ricoh made an XR Rikenon 18/2.8. A couple months ago one was on German EBay. It sold March 10 to a European PDMLer for just 156 Euros (about $120). It resembles the Pentax 18/3.5 but uses a 67mm filter (vs. 58). I have a photo of it;

Re: Enlarging Lens for 6x7

2002-04-28 Thread gfen
On Fri, 26 Apr 2002, Aaron Reynolds wrote: > Nope, you saw one with a metering prism on it. You have to turn it on, > I think. Dunno, I don't have one. Another giveaway is that it sticks > out on the left, over the shutter speed dial. The non-metering prism > does not, and makes the camera app

The old digital/film debate

2002-04-28 Thread Bruce Dayton
I just got off the phone talking to my wife who is out to Utah attending a couple of weddings. She told me that the one she went to last night was shot by a husband/wife team. They have gone fully digital and are selling off their film gear. They told her that they have blown up to 30 X 40 and

New toys

2002-04-28 Thread Camdir
Aaargh! Get a nice new toy in - and it bloody disappears before I have a chance to play. Gone - Arsat 300mm F2.8. Gone - Helios 85mm F1.5. Gone - Cokin Creative flash. I hate my job.:) Just in today, another 35mm F2M, even nicer, and a 100mm F4 Bellows Lens boxed with case (minty).

Re: Why some need f/22 (was: Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide Anglers! (Now a few more questions...)

2002-04-28 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
Sunday, April 28, 2002, 8:21:23 PM, William wrote: WR> - Original Message - WR> From: Mishka WR> Subject: Re: Why some need f/22 (was: Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide WR> Anglers! (Now a few more questions...) >> now that i think about it, i remeber i needed that a few WR> times. >> once was last

Re: PZ-1 or PZ-1P as backup body?

2002-04-28 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
Alberto, I am sure you have read up on this, but if you shoot lots with flash and ambient combined, the PZ-1 cannot do the easy flash compensation of PZ-1p. Just a note. Frantisek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: Why some need f/22 (was: Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide Anglers! (Now a few more questions...)

2002-04-28 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
Sunday, April 28, 2002, 6:19:33 PM, Mishka wrote: M> Thanks Paul, M> That didn't occur to me. Seriously. M> I thought more along the DOF line, and 20mm should have everything in focus M> way before f/22. With the F/Calc, I computed, using a circle of confusion for APS film size (because the COC f

Re: f:22, K18/3.5 warmth, 20mm bee's nest...

2002-04-28 Thread Alexander Krohe
Jonathan Donald wrote: >The 18/3.5 isn't really that poor… Anyway, I recommend the 18/3.5. A drawback for some will be the very warm color rendition. Is it possible that this is a sample variation? Have other owners noticed this? One poster on Stan’s lens comment site said it was identical t

I think I went a bit to far Printing

2002-04-28 Thread Brendan
33 attempts and 25 usable prints later I just stripped the locking screw on the Omega B-22. The screw was already on it's way out and I've been told it was a common weak part but it broke just as I was ready to print one of the best pics I took during Stan's TPDML visit. Just plain bad timing on i

New toy

2002-04-28 Thread Łukasz Kacperczyk
Brand new Winder MX in box for the equivalent of $70. I love it already - it came in handy during photographing children feeding an elaphant in a circus. Łukasz - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget t

Re: 28mm Super Takumar f3.5 M42 / Screw Mount

2002-04-28 Thread David Brooks
David.I sent you a mail,did you get it.Id be interested. Dave - Original Message - From: "David Chang-Sang" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, April 26, 2002 8:27 PM Subject: FS: 28mm Super Takumar f3.5 M42 / Screw Mount > Well.. > > Before I drop this puppy up on

Re: OT (Was For Dave and Buddy...)

2002-04-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
Butch Black wrote: > > > "The ultimate form of human maturity is a willingness to take complete > responsibility for oneself" (United consumers club) > I don't know about the rest of you, but the writings of the United Consumers Club have long served as a source of inspiration for me Paul - Th

Re: Kodak Royal Gold 1000

2002-04-28 Thread David Brooks
Actually when i could not find RG1000 for the indoor show last weekend,i bought a roll of Fuji 1600.All iin all,i was impressed.They were of obvious quality thet low light would bring but i showed them to Aaron and he thought the grain was not to harsh. These are just for the kids to see their goo

Re: Epson 1650

2002-04-28 Thread David Brooks
Thanks for that info.I have ordered one and hope to have it soon. Dave - Original Message - From: "Andreas" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, April 28, 2002 12:45 PM Subject: Epson 1650 > Hi, > > for those who are interested in buying a flatbed scanner for slid

Re: (2): Vivitar Series I, 19-35.

2002-04-28 Thread David Brooks
No,sorry Jeff,Henrys downtown. Dave - Original Message - From: "Jeff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, April 27, 2002 3:51 PM Subject: Re: RE: Vivitar Series I, 19-35. > You mean Downtown camera? > I'll give them a try > > Jeff > > - Original Message ---

OT (Was For Dave and Buddy...)

2002-04-28 Thread Butch Black
Forgive me if I wax philosophical. One of the (IMHO) problems with society today is a lack of civilization. We are not becoming a "kinder gentler" world, even though we have the means and communications to do so. Rather, we are becoming less sensitive to the needs and comfort of those around us.

Re: Barely sorta on-topic ish if you squint at it just right: my day

2002-04-28 Thread Pat White
I agree with everything Cotty said: an excellent day, and thanks for sharing it with us. You didn't let the Nikon girl get away, did you? 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 t

Re: Why some need f/22 (was: Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide Anglers!(Now a few more questions...)

2002-04-28 Thread Mishka
I might get the name wrong. What i meant is the effect you get when you set a really long exposure (1s+) and get the water washed out (kinda like a veil) rather than stopped in action. I rarely have film slower than 100 and often even that is too fast if I want to have a reasonable (>1/8) aperture

f:22, K18/3.5 warmth, 20mm bee's nest...

2002-04-28 Thread Jonathan Donald
>Can't say for A,… >Why would you want to use 1/22 in the first place? I am just curious. I know that f22 sounds like an overkill, (especially with wide angle lenses), but I frequently use every inch of the DOF available to me. I am a botanist, and I like to make environmental portraits of very s

Re: Why some need f/22 (was: Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide Anglers! (Now a few more questions...)

2002-04-28 Thread Mishka
I have this filter now. Didn't have then. But I agree that this is a much better option than stopping down that much. And as for the slower film -- it was a cloudy day and the only roll I had was the one (400) in my camera. > > now that i think about it, i remeber i needed that a few times. > > o

Re: Ebay posts

2002-04-28 Thread Ann Sanfedele
T Rittenhouse wrote: > > I think that it is only common courtesy not to step in someone else's > puddle. If you are not interested leave it alone. (small snip) > The two exceptions are: > 1. If you are the seller, and a regular member of this list. (If you don't > contribute here, but just sign

Re: Oldest lens on newest body?

2002-04-28 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
Saturday, April 27, 2002, 7:00:35 PM, Mark wrote: ME> Here's a question for you Old lens--new body. Who's put together pieces ME> with the largest age difference? I am sure it can be beaten, but I have an early post-war Zeiss Jena (Olympia) Sonnar, converted to K-mount, on my LX (3rd gen).

Re: zeiss lens for pentax k mount

2002-04-28 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
Sunday, April 28, 2002, 8:28:03 AM, wayne wrote: wwaprhm> i haVE a zeiss 28mm f2.8 lens for pentax and the image quality is awesome is wwaprhm> thjere other zeiss lenses available for pentax None. And none at all. Sorry to disappoint you (but you shouldn't be since the *image quality* is awesome

Re: Why some need f/22 (was: Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide Anglers! (Now a few more questions...)

2002-04-28 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Mishka Subject: Re: Why some need f/22 (was: Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide Anglers! (Now a few more questions...) > now that i think about it, i remeber i needed that a few times. > once was last year when i was trying to shoot a waterfall and wanted to get > a "brides

Re: I'v got the start now

2002-04-28 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Saturday, April 27, 2002, at 03:58 PM, frank theriault wrote: > > Better check with Aaron. He told me earlier in the week that he's > starting > "summer hours" this weekend, meaning "closed most Sundays". I guess > now that > the Sheridan students are gone for the summer, there's only us p

Re: Sorry OT:No more Buddy

2002-04-28 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Saturday, April 27, 2002, at 03:53 PM, Jeff wrote: > Yea, that could be just as painful. > Aaron didn't feel sorry about your cat? Bummer. Hey now! It was tough for me, cuz Dave had downright adorable pictures of him. Poor kitty, looked like my mom & dad's cats. -Aaron - This message is

Re: OT Re: Fw: Nondeliverable mail

2002-04-28 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Friday, April 26, 2002, at 06:20 PM, Steve Larson wrote: > Does that person start with "M"? s, don't say his name. It's like the Scottish play thing. -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't

Re: Photo CDs

2002-04-28 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Friday, April 26, 2002, at 11:10 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Speaking of negative and slide scanners, the price Club here in Canada > has a > line in stock I never heard of for only $199. Cdn. For you Americans > that's > pretty damn cheap. The box says it has a 4.2 dmax. Not bad Wh

Re: I'v got the start now

2002-04-28 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Saturday, April 27, 2002, at 04:12 PM, David Chang-Sang wrote: > I may trip out that way tomorrow afternoon (if I get time) because I'm > hunting for the same equipment :) Summer hours: closed on Sunday. Sorry, man, I'm catching up on my sleep. I did make a rare Saturday appearance today,

Re: ME Super (et al) Shutter Speed Buttons

2002-04-28 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Saturday, April 27, 2002, at 12:36 AM, Fred wrote: > But I LOVE those little buttons... Me too! -Aaron - 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.kom

Re: PZ-1 or PZ-1P as backup body?

2002-04-28 Thread Rfsindg
Alberto, Viewfinders in the PZ-1 and PZ-1p look identical. I cannot notice the 1/2 stop difference in screen brightness. In addition, I've used the brighter screen PZ-1p in the PZ-1 and had difficulties seeing any different results with slides. Some say that the PZ-1 exposes best for slid

Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide Anglers! (Now a few more questions...)

2002-04-28 Thread Fred
> Now, something that you haven't mentioned that I find as a more > usable combination is the F 17-35 fisheye and one of the 20's. > The fisheye zoom is unique in that it zooms from almost 180 > degrees to almost the same focal length of the 20mm rectilinear. > At the 35mm end, it is about the sa

Re: Why some need f/22 (was: Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide Anglers!(Now a few more questions...)

2002-04-28 Thread Nitin Garg
if the dof is not important, one can also use a filter to slow down the shutter further if one doesn not have issues about using a filter :) On Sun, Apr 28, 2002 at 09:54:29AM -0400, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > What's that? Could you not use a slower film? > > Mishka wrote: > > > a "b

Re: K, A, M macro lenses...

2002-04-28 Thread Paul F. Stregevsky
William Robb wrote: In general, the K lenses are mechanically smoother than A > lenses, and optically better than M lenses. Yep. Someone--Shel?--reported last year that many M lenses replaced the K's brass with aluminum, affecting smoothness of focus, especially in cold weather. Paul Fran

PZ-1 or PZ-1P as backup body?

2002-04-28 Thread Alberto
I own a PZ-1p Now I need a backup body and the shop here in my town has a used PZ-1 for sale. Should I buy it, or should I look for another PZ-1p ? I don't know exactly the differences between the two bodies, but mainly I'm interested in the viewfinder. I read somewhere that screens of PZ-1 are di

RE: Sorry OT:No more Buddy

2002-04-28 Thread Amita Guha
So sorry to hear about your cat, Dave. My thoughts are with you. --Amita > Sorry to bother everyone,just a little down > today.My favorite Cat,my best portrait subject > and "Little Buddy" lost a battle with a car > last night. > He'll be sorely missed in this house hold. > > Dave > > http:

Re: Re: MZ-3 and MZ-5n

2002-04-28 Thread Brendan
Mine has the fg grip. I liked the MZ-M at first cause i was so small but once I got longer lenses I soon found I wanted a bit more weight nas size to the camera. --- David Brooks <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Brendan.Did you put a grip on yours,or do they > come with one.Thats why i backed off on

Re: Ulra Wide Options

2002-04-28 Thread Ryan Charron
Hi Jonathan, Have you considered the Pentax FA 20mm 2.8, I have one and it's an awesome lens? I hate to ask you this question, but here goes, Why get a great, expensive , sharp Ultra Wide, then put a plastic filter in front of it? Sincerely, Ryan >Date: Sat, 27 Apr 2002 21:22:56 -0700 (PDT)

Re: Kodak Royal Gold 1000

2002-04-28 Thread Bill D. Casselberry
I used to use this several years ago. I found it OK for a high-speed color film, basicly due to its "Kodak color palatte" rather than any grain-fineness issues. It is a rather grainy film. I tended to shoot it at 800asa (+1/3rd) to assure good saturation. Ho

Re: OT (Was: For Dave and Buddy ... )

2002-04-28 Thread frank theriault
I have to agree with Shel here. Some people deal with death with a sort of "black humour". I do sometimes as well, but I make sure that my "audience" knows where I'm coming from, and that they share or at least understand my perspective. That's pretty hard to do on a list like this, so I don't

Re: Thanks Ultra-Wide Anglers! (Now a few more questions...)

2002-04-28 Thread Rob Studdert
On 27 Apr 2002 at 21:22, Jonathan Donald wrote: > #1)I was inspired to save up and hold out (look > harder?) for a Pentax K18/3.5 until I learned its true > focal length of 19mm. That seems so close to 20mm, > that I might as well just get the A20/2.8 which is > [somewhat] cheaper, easier to find

Re: OT (Was: For Dave and Buddy ... )

2002-04-28 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Let's be honest, Paul - *you* think Rainbow Bridge is over the top. Many people find it warm and touching. To poke fun of someone's sadness, or how they deal with grief or that sadness, is, as Mishka said, insensitive, and in so saying he/she/it knew it might offend or upset some people. Rainbo

Re:

2002-04-28 Thread Rob Studdert
On 28 Apr 2002 at 3:46, Alexander Krohe wrote: > Depending on the price range, the built quality of the > A-lenses differ. Cheaper lenses (e.g. the A28/2) have > plastic barrels while the more expensive ones have > metal all-barrels. IMO there is not much difference in > the built quality between

sniping (was: Re: I WON!!! at Ebay)

2002-04-28 Thread Paul F. Stregevsky
William Robb wrote: > Does anyone ever snipe when there's no bids on an item?? Absolutely! Someone on the list recently published a URL to a study confirming that once a first bid has been placed, an item will draw more bidders. I've found this to be true, and for this reason often lurk until

Re: OT (Was: For Dave and Buddy ... )

2002-04-28 Thread Paul Stenquist
Mishka's comment about the rainbow bridge did make me smile. I think it was only offered in jest. Let's be honest, "the rainbow bridge" is a wee bit over the top. A bit of levity in response was not totally inappropriate or insensitive. Paul Ken Archer wrote: > > Yeah and she didn't take long on

Re: Re: MZ-3 and MZ-5n

2002-04-28 Thread David Brooks
Brendan.Did you put a grip on yours,or do they come with one.Thats why i backed off on the 5n,felt to small. Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - This message is from the Pentax-D

Re: I WON!!! at Ebay

2002-04-28 Thread Dan Kirsch
Subject: Re: I WON!!! at Ebay - - Original Message - From: Cotty Subject: Re: I WON!!! at Ebay > Does anyone ever snipe when there's no bids on an item?? > As much as I hate to have to admit it, I've taken to sniping in almost every situation. I'd lost a couple of things that I re

Re: Re: Another bargain!

2002-04-28 Thread David Brooks
Duracell #303/357 should do it.Also replaces the LR44.The are not expensive,usually under $3.00 Can at Home Depot Dave Begin Original Message From: Nitin Garg <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> S76, LR44,.. the list of compatible battery is long :) Just take the one you took to store and ask for

Re: Re: Barely sorta on-topic-ish if you squint at it just right: my day

2002-04-28 Thread David Brooks
Cotty,i think he said it was 28702.8 Dave Begin Original Message From: Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> PS Did you get the cute nikon girl's number?? ;- ) Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/Ca

Re: For Dave and Buddy ...

2002-04-28 Thread kleickly
This is so beautiful it made me cry. Thank you for posting these comforting words. It's so sad to lose a beloved pet. My condolences to Dave and his family on their loss of Buddy. I lost my cat, Gus, a couple of years ago at age 2 due to a congenital kidney problem. But then, along came

Re: Another bargain!

2002-04-28 Thread Ken Archer
Take your pick: 357, Type J, 228, 10L14, Rw22, RW42, G-13, G-13F, WL14, SR44W, 7, 541, 8008, D76, EPX76, F76, 576, GP76, MS76H. RS76, K576. On Sunday 28 April 2002 03:53 am, John Coyle wrote: > Picked an ESII in not bad condition today, for A$55 including an SMC > 50/1,4 and a Vivitar 2x conver

Re: OT (Was: For Dave and Buddy ... )

2002-04-28 Thread Ken Archer
Yeah and she didn't take long on the list to make my kill file as well. On Saturday 27 April 2002 10:33 pm, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > If you don't want to seem insensitive, don't post insensitive > comments ... you come across as a real jerk (I didn't want to appear > insensitive, but I had to tell

Re: Scanner question

2002-04-28 Thread kleickly
I've been using the HP ScanJet 5470 for a number of months now, and I really like the scans. It does a good job on slides and negatives 2400 x 2400, and for a relatively inexpensive scanner (less than $300), I think it does an awesome job. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.

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