Hi all,
I spent the past week in windy Wellington... I went up to see the final
LoTR movie at the Embassy Theatre, and my partner went to accompany me to
the film and do some research at the National Archives.
There was quite a bit of LoTR stuff in Wellington. A few large models
had been hung
At 4:36 PM -0800 1/9/04, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Which 50/1.4 do you have?
The M. Just developed some pictures taken with it and am very pleased.
I'm not crazy about the K35/2.0 ... oh, it's a fine optic when stopped
down a bit, and i even like it wide open, but it's a little large for my
taste. M
On 9 Jan 2004 at 18:40, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
> I don't control the weather, Rob, nor can I tell
> when and where people should appear
Sorry I mistakenly thought the pic was relative to the thread under which it
was posted.
Cheers,
Rob Studdert
HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA
Tel +61-2-9554-4110
UTC(GMT
On 9 Jan 2004 at 19:11, Cotty wrote:
> Okay, here's the prediction. Someone copy and paste this.
>
> Rough average 'going rate' on eBay for used Pentax *ist D(original), body
> only, in exc++ or mint- in January 2006:
>
> UK: £550
> US: $600
Not a great deal if they are still selling off old st
I don't control the weather, Rob, nor can I tell
when and where people should appear
Rob Studdert wrote:
> On 9 Jan 2004 at 15:43, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
>
> > Just a quick grab shot taken earlier today ... comments welcome
> >
> > http://home.earthlink.net/~scbelinkoff/images/paper.html
>
> Hi S
Paul, CS doesn't yet support pentax RAW. Pentax uses a CCD sensor.
Like you, I wasn't too interested in the istd until the new lenses could
readily be used. Don't know about the RAW converter, though.
Paul Stenquist wrote:
> I know that the *istD has a raw file option. Does the PhotoShop CS
> (
On 9 Jan 2004 at 19:38, William Robb wrote:
> I have used a self timer perhaps twice in 30 years of photography.
> This is why I don't see an issue.
I've used the self time for approximately half the shots I've made using the
*ist D, however as soon as I purchase a cable release it'll be differe
There are a number of highly regarded lenses out there at reasonable prices,
especially if you don't need fast glass. I have a kit of a K 28/3.5, K
35/3.5 (almost flare proof), M 50/1.4, M 100/4.0 macro, M 135/3.5, M
200/4.0, and an FA 300/4.5 (another legendary lens, very sharp). Bodies are
a K 10
Hi Paul ...
I think it was drizzling a bit, but the heavy rain had
stopped for a while. No permission ... sometimes
y'just gotta grab the shot. I got of three shots with
the Sony, one of her pulling the paper from the box,
and one when she was much closer to me.
This was the best of the three.
On 9 Jan 2004 at 15:43, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
> Just a quick grab shot taken earlier today ... comments welcome
>
> http://home.earthlink.net/~scbelinkoff/images/paper.html
Hi Shel,
Nice shot, but I thought that you were after "rain" not "wet"?
Cheers,
Rob Studdert
HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA
Tel +
CS doesn't support PEF format. they are rumored to be supporting in an
update. RAW is fixed in size and the converter is also fixed in size. you
can't alter the image dimensions from RAW until it is in an image editing
program.
Herb
- Original Message -
From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL
On 9 Jan 2004 at 23:42, Dag T wrote:
> I agree, the cost of high quality silicon wafers per area has been
> constant for decades. More than doubling the area will increase the
> prize, as well as the demand for calculating power, memory, speed etc.
> It is in the professional prize range anyw
On 9 Jan 2004 at 17:35, Sylwester Pietrzyk wrote:
> Not exactly true, at least in case of Photoshop. It preserves EXIF data
> in saved files just PS must be version 7 or later. I don't know however
> how these other programs do?
PS7 doesn't pass the EXIF data intact, only some information is r
On 9 Jan 2004 at 18:53, Amita Guha wrote:
> I have been alerted that the moon is huge and orange tonight. I'm
> waiting for it to rise to where I can see it so I can shoot it. Did
> someone mention having an extra 1.4x converter for sale? :)
Hi Amita,
Generally the moon doesn't change colour, th
On 9 Jan 2004 at 19:58, Herb Chong wrote:
> the DPreview site suggested the other way around.
A guy I know well (me) tested it and came to the the exact opposite conclusion
reached by DPReview. I don't know what they did wrong, Darios tests also
highlighted the problems with the Pentax RAW conv
On 9 Jan 2004 at 14:05, J. C. O'Connell wrote:
> I do that too, but I am talking about when you
> capture/scan the original. Not what you do to
> it afterward.
Try to modify the contrast in order to stretch the histogram in the scanner
software or camera. If this is not possible then bias the ex
I know that the *istD has a raw file option. Does the PhotoShop CS
(PS8) RAW converter support the Pentax files? I assume Pentax has a RAW
converter. Does it offer different file size options? Is the Pentax
sensor a CMOS or a CCD? I'm sure all these topics have been covered
here, but I wasn't i
That piece of plastic (so to the FA* lenses' metal frame) is held by a piece
of high strength double-sided tape. It can peel itself off sometimes,
although rare for non-FA* lenses. If the lens itself is free from any dent,
it should be safe.
Regards,
Alan Chan
http://www.pbase.com/wlachan
If th
If the clear plastic piece that covers the numbers on a Pentax FA lens is
missing, is that an indication that it was probably dropped hard enough
that it might be optically compromised, or do those clear plastic pieces
sometimes fall off on their own? Or...?
Should I be concerned about a Pentax FA
Nice shot, Shel. I like the framing and compositionh. Was it actually
raining or had it stopped? Did you ask permission? She seems to be
quite aware of you.
On Jan 9, 2004, at 6:43 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Just a quick grab shot taken earlier today ... comments welcome
http://home.earthlink.ne
- Original Message -
From: "mapson"
Subject: Re: Firmware 1.1 good but not perfect :-( [wishlist for 1.2]
>
> > > To be able to combine timer and bracketing - now it only takes 1, not
3,
> > > photo when fired off the timer
> >
> >I don't see a purpose for this. Explain why this would b
- Original Message -
From: "Bob W"
Subject: Re: Question or better yet, idea
> Hi,
>
> > The new firmware fix gives you better than stop down metering. It
> > is a nice solution.
>
> I don't generally follow ist-d threads, so forgive me if I'm repeating
> something, or if I've misse
- Original Message -
From: "J. C. O'Connell"
Subject: RE: firmware update
> Does this mean that future Pentax DSLRs may fully support
> K/M lenses for a while? Rhetorical.
I still hope so. I doubt if I would buy another digital SLR unless it does
offer full K/M support.
OTOH, I dou
- Original Message -
From: "Rothman, Aric"
Subject: RE: FS Friday: 50mm f/1.4
> William,
>
> Thanks for the info. I wended my way back through recent messages and
found the details. The ist-D keeps looking
> better and better. I really enjoyed working with it at the store. The
probl
- Original Message -
From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: For sale Friday
> A couple of interesting flashes:
> >
> >Cokin Creative Flash
> >
> >Sunpak 120J Bare Bulb kit
>
> Have any of you ever used a bare bulb strobe? I know Greywolf has a
Norman,
> but that doesn't count. I once h
- Original Message -
From: "Malcolm Smith"
Subject: RE: Unusual subjects to photograph.
> mike wilson wrote:
>
> > About 15years ago I found two whole Triumph Bonnevilles in a
> > skip. As far as I know, they are still running.
>
> That is both amazing and very sad. Who on earth wo
- Original Message -
From: "Tom Lesser"
Subject: Re: version 1.1
> >Now, with the lens off "A", putting the camera into manual and pressing
the
> >green button will give the "correct" shutter speed.
>
> I've just installed v1.1 and have tried several A lenses in "off A"
> apertures and
On Jan 9, 2004, at 7:36 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
I'm not crazy about the K35/2.0 ... oh, it's a fine optic when stopped
down a bit, and i even like it wide open, but it's a little large for
my
taste.
Hi Shel,
I agree with your assessment of the K35/2.0. On the other hand, the
M35/2.0 is a very
Hmm, wonder what features it will omit apart from the stainless steel
chassis?
If I was running the Baby D project then I would probably want to remove
as many "advanced" features as possible to prevent cannibalization of
*ist D sales.
* So, no compatability with non A lenses (or M42 etc.)
* Just
My experience in the U.K., several trips over the last 22
years, has convinced me that the currency is irrelevant.
Only the unit matters. Which is to say, anything that costs
$10 retail in the U.S. will cost about 10 pounds (can't find
the pound symbol mutter mutter). It doesn't surprise me to
You would probably do well to get in touch with 'Old House Journal' in the
USA. They have done a great job with helping preserve neighborhoods in the
US, or , at least, keeping exteriors in character whilst the interiors are
renewed!
- Original Message -
From: "John Coyle" <[EMAIL PROTECTE
Cotty, having driven many times past dead dingoes and other Aussie
wild-life, that image makes me cringe!
John Coyle
Brisbane, Australia
- Original Message -
From: "Cotty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "pentax list" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, January 09, 2004 6:26 PM
Subject: Re: Vs: 50m
Gentrification and 'urban renewal' are something that I have been working
with other local people to try and control in my suburb. Many fine old
'Queenslander' houses have been knocked down and either modern rubbish or
'Tuscan' monstrosities have taken their place. Worse than the loss of
characte
My version of praise was to buy the *ist D. They gave me what I wanted,
so I bought it.
I haven't installed the patch yet, but am very happy with it. I was
planning on buying an FA35/2 to replace an M35/2 and was just about to
pull apart a K50/1.2 to remove the spring that holds the aperture open.
it should be a slightly darker than normal Skylight. think of it as a
lighter 81 filter.
Herb
- Original Message -
From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "PDML" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, January 09, 2004 7:19 PM
Subject: "Cloudy" filter
> The K18/3.5 has a few built-
Hello Stan,
My Elements V2 saves MOST of the info, but not all of it. Same with
several other programs. Things like capture mode, white balance, AF
mode, Saturation, Sharpness, etc get lost.
--
Best regards,
Bruce
Friday, January 9, 2004, 4:11:35 PM, you wrote:
SH> Photoshop Elements 2 sav
the Nikon 4000ED has autoexposure and i find that with Provia 100F, i have
never had to override it. with Velvia, i sometimes have had to add some
exposure to get extra shadow detail and let the highlights go a little.
Herb
- Original Message -
From: "Dag T" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[
on average, you waste half a cluster per file. the larger the files, the
smaller the percentage.
Herb
- Original Message -
From: "Robert Gonzalez" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, January 09, 2004 3:55 PM
Subject: Re: FAT
> Yeah, I knew that FAT16 wasted mor
The K18/3.5 has a few built-in filters, as i imagine a few other lenses
have as well. One is a "cloudy" filter. OK, I'm ignorant: what does a
cloudy filter do?
If I'd have really cared to know, I'd have found out.
But thanks for the, er, colourful simile, Shel.
cheers,
frank
"The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist
fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer
From: Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: [E
On 9/1/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged:
>oday's a high traffic digi-day, with the release of some
>new firmwear (whatever the hell that is)
Firmware is part of the software running the electronics of the camera.
Firmwear is what Frank has on under his trousers during a particularly
arduous rid
mapson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>At 10:06 AM 9/01/2004 -0500, you wrote:
>>mapson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>
>> >The things I would like to have fixed :
>> >
>> >When lens ring not at A, to have the aperture value displayed, instead
>> of "--"
>>
>>Not possible. The camera body has no way o
Very nice! Great exposure, sharp as a tack, color looks great, too. My
monitor is calibrated.
Len
* There's no place like 127.0.0.1
> -Original Message-
> From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Friday, January 09, 2004 5:43 PM
> To: PDML
> Subject: Rain Picture
>
>
On 9/1/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged:
>> UK: £550
>> US: $600
>
>That seems too close in exchange rate. Or, are you expecting the
>dollar to gain on the pound that much over the next year, Cotty?
>
>Fred
Fred, follow a few UK eBay auctions - you'll get my drift
Cheers,
Cotty
___/\__
||
I have been alerted that the moon is huge and orange tonight. I'm
waiting for it to rise to where I can see it so I can shoot it. Did
someone mention having an extra 1.4x converter for sale? :)
Amita
I'm considering it as well. Most of my Pentax 35mm lenses are K
versions. I could use the *istD for some of the work I do as well as
for personal photography. I might be able to use it for a lot of the
work I do with "res up" software. On my day job I use photos taken by
other people. Clint Cle
So, how many of the list are now considering the istD now that it will
work better with the K and M lenses? I'm now giving it some thought.
shel
I was rather waiting for a price drop as I knew I could live with
this shortcoming by unscrewing the K and M lenses. Still, it is a
better camera now
My Welsh friend sent me a tape with two of Tony's shows on it, from The
Best of Tony Hancock:
The Blood Donor, and
The Radio Ham.
Hilarious!
keith whaley
* * *
Cotty wrote:
>
> >> Kevin! You paint with light! Cor swipe me!
> >>
> >> Are you saying that you don't take snaps?
My response: Right On!
People spend to much time metering and not
enough time pressing the shutter release!
Leonard Paris wrote:
> Recomposing should not require hitting the green button a second time. I
> always meter and focus on the most important feature then lock and recompose
> before fir
Just a quick grab shot taken earlier today ... comments welcome
http://home.earthlink.net/~scbelinkoff/images/paper.html
It won't always be a $7000 camera. Digital stufff tends to decrease in
price over time. Look at computer prices. Lenses may never get cheaper,
however. Eventually, they are going to almost give the cameras away to get
you locked into their lenses. For example, look at printer prices. A goo
Recomposing should not require hitting the green button a second time. I
always meter and focus on the most important feature then lock and recompose
before firing. Works for me and should work under most circumstances. Of
course, I'm sure that that may be way too general for some and they'll
Rob,
Try: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (all Spotmatic bodies, lenses and such.)
Also: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (all K-mount lenses and bodies, no matter
where made.)
keith whaley
Frits Wüthrich wrote:
>
> Yes, there is, that is this list (also).
>
> On Fri, 2004-01-09 at 19:37, Pentax wrote:
> > Just joined t
Because the pic looks like crap on my monitor, and on the calibrated PS monitor, and
before passing judgment i wanted to understand how
the photo was made before being posted here. Don't want to criticize you for a
software problem since I know you're using someone elses
computer, etc.
frank th
I'd venture to say that most lists tend to discuss the new stuff. This list
has a much higher discussion of old equipment than most other lists have.
Of course, the solution is to ask the questions and get the answers. Nobody
should just hang around lurking and waiting for someone else to ask
Firmware is software on Viagra ...
frank theriault wrote:
> [...]
> already mentioned, today's a high traffic digi-day, with the release of some
> new firmwear (whatever the hell that is) only a few hours old.
I think someone ought to hold their feet to the fire, so they come up
with a compatibility scheme to hook all my SMC K-mount lenses to my Optio-S4!
Now, there's an idea whose time has come!
Not that there's anything wrong with YOUR idea, Boris, but this one came
immediately to mind, so I had to br
Hi, Rob,
Have you been here?
http://stans-photography.info/
Our very own Stan Halpin's site. It's likely the best on the 'net for
Pentax bayonet mount lenses.
cheers,
frank
"The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist
fears it is true." -J. Robert Oppenheimer
Why ... has the light changed between metering and recomposing?
If not, you don't have to meter again.
"Mr. William M Kane" wrote:
> Hello all,
>
> I just downloaded and installed the update for *ist D 1.10. When
> you follow the instructions and push on the green button, the aperture
> clos
If an M lens works, a K lens will work.
On Jan 8, 2004, at 11:19 PM, Bill Owens wrote:
It says M lenses, doesn't mention K.
I'm guessing that the average age of listmembers is about 45. Some of us
digibrats are on the high side of the average. :-)
Len
---
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Sorry, you're just going to have the put up with the digibrats.
Regards,
Bob...
_
> To be able to combine timer and bracketing - now it only takes 1, not 3,
> photo when fired off the timer
I don't see a purpose for this. Explain why this would be useful please.
Give me one good reason why not.
You want to do a tripod shot, using timer. At the same time you want to
bracket.
Thanks Bill,
After reading the initial release (and being totally unfamiliar with
the *istD) i was wonder4ing if this change would improve K lens
compatability. This is very good news and may cause me to rethink the
*istD.
On Jan 8, 2004, at 10:59 PM, William Robb wrote:
Friends, we have impro
At 10:06 AM 9/01/2004 -0500, you wrote:
mapson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>The things I would like to have fixed :
>
>When lens ring not at A, to have the aperture value displayed, instead
of "--"
Not possible. The camera body has no way of knowing.
Z-1p knew. So, what is stopping *istD?
At 5:30 PM -0500 1/9/04, frank theriault wrote:
There's also a YahooGroups Spotmatic list. Again, not quite so
active as this one.
So, Rob, what older Pentax gear are do you have/are you interested
in talking about?
I've got an MX. Mostly I'm interested in just seeing what people have
to say a
Sounds like gibberish to me!
keith whaley
Alan Chan wrote:
>
> Another Pentax DSLR will be released this year at 1/2 the price of the *ist
> D. The new model will be made of plastic to reduce the manufacturing cost. I
> have copied the translation below.
>
> http://www.jij.co.jp/news/car/art-20
#1 Sunpak 611 outfit
battery pack & charger (but the batteries are in need of replacement)
4 C NiMH batteries
standard sync cord
hot shoe/sensor sync cord
slave sensor
bracket
GN is roughly 160 (49 in meters)
Used but in good working
frank theriault wrote:
As
someone already mentioned, today's a high traffic digi-day, with the
release of some new firmwear (whatever the hell that is) only a few
hours old.
I guess heavily-starched shirts would count as firm-wear... or
motorcycle armour? Hmm, I'll stop there, I think ;-)
S
Ahhh, but you're the only one who can identify one, and tell the
difference!
keith
Cotty wrote:
>
> On 8/1/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged:
>
> >I have a container of Heinz brand Horseradish Sauce here in front of me.
> >Replaces ketchup on almost anything I can think of.
> >It is NOT just fo
På 9. jan. 2004 kl. 23.23 skrev Jostein:
- Original Message -
From: "Christian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
35mm K-bayonet
why would you put it in anything else?
Until only a few hours ago I thought exactly the same thing, but then
someone (in another thread) pointed out that the cost of a FF
d
Hi, Shel,
I scanned it from an 8x10 print on my crappy scanner (Epson 636) using the
crappy software that's in this computer (by MGI or someone like that - too
lazy to look).
Why do you ask?
BTW, I gotta contact you off list about that photoshop thing we were talking
about.
-frank
"The opti
That is probably normal. What should change is shutter speed.
Bill
- Original Message -
From: "Frits Wüthrich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, January 09, 2004 5:04 PM
Subject: Re: version 1.1
> I assume the update is only for MSMC-M and SMC lenses, not for A
but then they are compromising again and there will be the same issue
with wide-angle focal lengths, etc.
Canon has a full frame sensor. How could the Canon user-base afford such a
camera? it's a $7000 camera.
- Original Message -
From: "Jostein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL P
There's also a YahooGroups Spotmatic list. Again, not quite so active as
this one.
So, Rob, what older Pentax gear are do you have/are you interested in
talking about? I've got Spotmatics, an LX and an MX. There are many here
with those cameras, and many other beloved older Pentaxes. As som
Check the archives. There has been plenty of film talk since September.
Christian
- Original Message -
From: "Chaso DeChaso" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> >..list is leaning towards the digital side today...
> >
> >Christian
>
>
> Just today, huh? Not, say, since the moment the
> *ist-d
- Original Message -
From: "Christian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> 35mm K-bayonet
>
> why would you put it in anything else?
Until only a few hours ago I thought exactly the same thing, but then
someone (in another thread) pointed out that the cost of a FF digicamera
would be prohibitive to
Hello all,
I just downloaded and installed the update for *ist D 1.10. When
you follow the instructions and push on the green button, the aperture
closes down to that which you have set, and the camera sets the
appropriate shutter speed. Then, it opens the aperture and waits for
you to do
>
> Is there some kind of Pentax discussion list that is
> just for analog
> and preferably the older, all manual cameras?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Rob
>
>..list is leaning towards the digital side today...
>
>Christian
Just today, huh? Not, say, since the moment the
*ist-d was released...or perhaps an
Thats interesting to know. Its been a while since I read about the
details. For some reason I had thought that they used a variable sized
cluster scheme, but that must be another file system I'm thinking about.
In that case, changing to FAT32 will probably not have much of an effect
on RAW fi
It depends on the film. I certainly would with Velvia, but I´ve never
used it. The films I´ve used most, Provia 100F and Agfa 50 RSX are
neutral and easy to scan with this scanner, which has a very good Dmax.
As it hits on target in most cases I scan in normal 16bit mode first.
Afterwards I
The camera still is not aware of the aperture set on the lens. That's what
is missing from the *ist series.
Set an A lens off "A" use a small aperture i.e. F16 or F22 (I did this with
one of my lenses this morning after upgrading to test it)
Set Mode dial to Manual
look in viewfinder and press g
m42 and pk
J.C. O'Connell mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://jcoconnell.com
-Original Message-
From: Christian [mailto:[EMAIL PROTE
mike wilson wrote:
> About 15years ago I found two whole Triumph Bonnevilles in a
> skip. As far as I know, they are still running.
That is both amazing and very sad. Who on earth would throw away a Triumph
Bonneville, let alone two of them?
> New next door neighbour has just completely gu
> Is there some kind of Pentax discussion list that is just for analog
> and preferably the older, all manual cameras?
>
> Thanks.
>
> Rob
Hey Rob, don't I know you from some place? ;)
Amita
I assume the update is only for MSMC-M and SMC lenses, not for A
If you want to use the lens off the A position, you need to set that in
the menu. AT least in V1.00, I assume that didn't change.
On Fri, 2004-01-09 at 22:59, Tom Lesser wrote:
> >Now, with the lens off "A", putting the camera into m
This would be really good for many folks on the list. While the *istD may not fall in
the "toughest {Pentax" category, a 2-3 year old one will still be a perfectly good
camera in many cases. In addition, 6 MP is "good enough" for many folks. And a used
*ist D may be better than a new Baby D,
Why does it matter to you, Christian? ;-)
keith whaley
Christian wrote:
>
> - Original Message -
> From: "Cotty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> >
> > It will be a very interesting time in the next 2 years, perhaps even more
> > interesting than the last 2. The flight has left the ground and is s
Cotty wrote:
>
> On 9/1/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged:
>
> >Hey Cotts,
> >
> >Come back and join the gang.
> >
> >
> >Ziggy
>
> My dear Ziggo,
>
> I never left. I still have a pair of MXs and a 3 Pentax lenses, one of
> which I use often ;-)
>
> If you mean that I could sell up
And hacks are fine. Kludges are usually a mess.
Len
---
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From: "Christian" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Question or better yet, idea
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2004 13:43:57 -0500
I'd call it a hack rather than a klu(
Does this mean that future Pentax DSLRs may fully support
K/M lenses for a while? Rhetorical.
J.C. O'Connell mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://jcoconnell.com
--
No.
Len
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* There's no place like 127.0.0.1
From: Pentax <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Is there an analog only Pentax list?
Date: Fri, 9 Jan 2004 13:37:32 -0500
Just joined the list, so I apologize if this has been asked a million
times.
Is
I should have said it another way, I guess. The mount has not changed, only
the firmware has changed. I don't see any reason for anyone to claim it's a
crippled mount, either before or after the firmware update. The firmware
update just automates what I used to do myself.
Len
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* There's no
On 9/1/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged:
>> I'll pick up a used *ist D in 2 years for a song ;-)
>
>You really think so? My *ist D is destined to be my "second" body.
Okay, here's the prediction. Someone copy and paste this.
Rough average 'going rate' on eBay for used Pentax *ist D(original), bod
Bob W wrote:
> back in the good old days Steptoe & Son would do the rounds
> every week and take the stuff away for recycling. I can still
> remember rag & bone men in Leeds and Bradford from the 60s and 70s.
I can remember a few in the early 70s, but the horse had been replaced by a
flat bed m
- Original Message -
From: "Cotty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
>
> It will be a very interesting time in the next 2 years, perhaps even more
> interesting than the last 2. The flight has left the ground and is still
> climbing. We want to know where it's going to level out and when the
> drinks
On 9/1/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged:
>> unlike the
>> rather unfortunate "Jessops Code" for the camera:
>> http://www.jessops.com/search/viewproduct.cfm?PRODUCT=PENISTD
ROTFL!!
Cheers,
Cotty
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On 9/1/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged:
>"I'll pick up a used *ist D in 2 years for a song ;-)"
>
>The real competition at the low end for new impecunious digital users?
Steve, I think any current 6MP camera will be less than half it's
original purchase price after 24 months. Maybe even less. I s
I do that too, but I am talking about when you
capture/scan the original. Not what you do to
it afterward.
J.C. O'Connell mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://jcoconnell.com
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On 9/1/04, [EMAIL PROTECTED] disgorged:
>I know that you never left. Just a wind up. I'm glad that you still have the
>MXs, great camera. I nearly went your way but now same as you, digital, will
>never go back. Left with an LX, MZ£ and MZS.
And so do you plan on keeping those cameras? BTW - whi
Pentax say they support FAT32 and >2GB memory cards. They even support
"Write Acceleration" technology.
Christian
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From: "Frits Wüthrich" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "Pentax-Discuss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Friday, January 09, 2004 1:41 PM
Subject: FAT
> After upgrad
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