RE: PAW - Bridge II

DagT - these are a very cool series of pics. I love the colour, composition and movement that each possesses. Now, I have something else to say I just viewed the rest of the images that you have on photo.net and I am extremely impressed by your work! Some of the shots I have seen before,

RE: K105/2.8

The SMC Pentax Lenses and Other Stuff database? What a concept! Shame on you WW for shaming me into getting off my butt and checking those shameful old archives! Now I know exactly how much stuff I've paid too much for. What a shame. DJS (My shame prevents me from using my full name.):-( PS: For

FS: Several Pentax items pre-ebay anouncements

Though I know it's a little past Friday... P30n body 400 Dkr P50 body 700 Dkr Super A balck body (little dent) 800 dkr. K1000 Body 1000 Dkr Z1 Body 1400 Dkr M 2/85mm 1100 Dkr M 1.7/50mm (nick in filter thread) 300 Dkr. MEII Winder (for Super A or P50) 750 Dkr Jessop Winder (with timer) - same as a

Re: PAW - Bridge II

Thanks! I appreciate your comments. I have been working a little more on the concept and put three of these pictures together in a series: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2533175&size=lg I´m not sure if it adds anything, but there is something about the movements that makes me think

Re: Pentax is Dying

And, when is this supposed to happen? I hear all these promises about how good its going to be... you know the rest of the story.. Otis Wright Herb Chong wrote: that's not what they are telling shareholders in Japan. they are saying that moving to high end P&S and

RE: Suggest a (cheap) ultra-wide lens

How about a manual focus Tokina 17/3.5? It's cheaper than the Tamron and is quite affordable used. It takes 67mm filters too (quite common among Pentax lenses). Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I'm looking for some kind of budget wide lens. I see lots of offbrand ~19-35 zooms (vivitar, pho

RE: Pentax is Dying?

I think it is quite pointless to brag about something which might but does not exist yet. Not to mention the inability to satisfy immediate demand. Also, DA16-45 does not meet the built quality of Canon L lenses. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Man you people are ridiculous Pentax wi

RE: Pentax is Dying?

Man you people are ridiculous Pentax will have 3 DSLR's including a unique in the world of photography FF medium format digital camera based on the well loved 645 camera system. Certainly they are not failing as a company. I tried winning a DA 16-45 on Ebay, but once it got within 95% of ret

Re: K105/2.8

- Original Message - From: "Don Sanderson" Subject: RE: K105/2.8 > That's quick thinking but I think you y'all might be funnin' me. You think maybe? HAR!! WW

Re: PAW - Bridge

Hi! D> http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2491774&size=lg Dag, I am in reflective mood today. So modulo the mood I really like this. If the bike was stationary and in total focus this would've been a clear winner. It has this fascinating motive of two motions crossing each other in some

Re: PAW: Pooch in a Pouch

Hi! ft> Last of the dogs and their people series for now, ft> anyway. I don't know why, but I think this one's ft> funny: ft> http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2492691 ft> Agree or not, I always like to hear your comments. I ft> was shooting a bike race yesterday; the Ontario ft> Cr

Re: PAW - Boy and Dog

Hi! G> Since there have been several "People + Dog" PAWs recently, I thought I G> would add to the chorus. G> http://home.austin.rr.com/randj/pics/imgp1529web.jpg Very serious little fellow. Probably taking the dog business very seriously. G> Here is another one from the same set, but the darn

Suggest a (cheap) ultra-wide lens

I'm looking for some kind of budget wide lens. I see lots of offbrand ~19-35 zooms (vivitar, phoenix, etc) that seem reasonably priced on ebay and elsewhere, but out of this price range (100-150 USD), what's the best? A zoom would be nice... but a prime around 17-20 would be ok.

Pentax DA 14 on Adorma

I'm interested in purchasing the DA 14 overseas. I have seen people say its available or at least listed on Adorma but when I check on line I can't find it. Can someone in the list please clarify where it is available. Regards Charles Wilson

Re: LX infinity focus adjustment at home?

Depends on condition. If excellent/like new, perhaps around US$400, give or take. I often use it as my "normal" lens. Regards, Bob... From: "Johh Bailey" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Hello, > > There is an ASAHI PENTAX SMC K 85 1.8 on 3Buy on a 9 day left auction. > I gather this lens is the one disc

Re: Pentax is Dying

that's not what they are telling shareholders in Japan. they are saying that moving to high end P&S and DSLRs are where they hope to boost total market share. Herb - Original Message - From: "Pål Jensen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 6:29 PM S

Re: Smokin' E-10

that isn't the part i am worried about. it's whether it will go up in smoke and flames when someone is present to do something about it or not. Herb - Original Message - From: "Steve Desjardins" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 6:58 AM Subject: R

Re: oops! I meant SMC K 85 1.8

It's always nice when one finds he didn't spend way too much for his! Initially I was appalled, but since then I've gathered support for the price I DID pay... Very nice lens! keith Jim Colwell wrote: SMCP 85/1.8 [E to E++] $390 2003-12 eBay [E to E++] $300 2004-01 b&h [M- to N] $570 2004-06

Re: K105/2.8

Antonio, I guess that SPLOSdb is the result of a practical desire to get the best lens for the best price, combined with a strange compulsion to quantify things. Photomatography is one of the few disciplines that satisfies both sides of my brain - SPLOSdb is for the left side. Jim www.jcolwell.c

Re: oops! I meant SMC K 85 1.8

SMCP 85/1.8 [E to E++] $390 2003-12 eBay [E to E++] $300 2004-01 b&h [M- to N] $570 2004-06 eBay Jim www.jcolwell.ca/_SPLOSdb

Re: Pentax is Dying?

On 16 Jul 2004 at 22:59, DagT wrote: > > På 16. jul. 2004 kl. 22.48 skrev Alan Chan: > > >> there are probably other equally plausible explanations. I share your > >> frustration. > > > > Maybe they have been in the process of replacing the FA lenses? > > That would be nice, a set of DA prime l

oops! I meant SMC K 85 1.8

Johh Bailey wrote: Hello, There is an ASAHI PENTAX SMC K 85 1.8 on 3Buy on a 9 day left auction. I gather this lens is the one discussed on http://stans-photography.info/ as being an excellent lens, not to big and heavy to carry around. What would be a fair price for this lens? Thanks, jb

Re: 3-day weekend mid-August

On 16 Jul 2004 at 12:48, John Francis wrote: > That's what insurance is for. > > If I spent my life worrying about what might happen, I'd spend > all week cooped up in the house, never setting foot outside. > > (Come to think of it, that's what I do, anyway. But it's not > because I'm afraid o

Re: LX infinity focus adjustment at home?

Hello, There is an ASAHI PENTAX SMC K 85 1.8 on 3Buy on a 9 day left auction. I gather this lens is the one discussed on http://stans-photography.info/ as being an excellent lens, not to big and heavy to carry around. What would be a fair price for this lens? Thanks, jb

Re: Camera Gear Insurance

Thanks for the info Leon. Cheers Shaun Leon Altoff wrote: On Fri, 16 Jul 2004 21:35:44 +0800, Dr. Shaun Canning wrote: Does anyone in Australia have a recommended/preferred insurer or method of insurance for their camera gear? Shaun, My household insurance - which is only available through

Re: Camera Gear Insurance

Thanks Rob, I'll email him Monday for a quote. Cheers Shaun Rob Studdert wrote: On 16 Jul 2004 at 21:35, Dr. Shaun Canning wrote: Does anyone in Australia have a recommended/preferred insurer or method of insurance for their camera gear? In the past I have used AIS Insurance, they offer a

RE: K105/2.8

That's quick thinking but I think you y'all might be funnin' me. Don (Born at night, but..) > -Original Message- > From: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 6:37 PM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: K105/2.8 > > > > - Original Message - >

Re: optimal lens performance with extension

- Original Message - From: "William Robb" Subject: Re: optimal lens performance with extension > > > > > What about when lenses are reversed? Should macro lenses be set at > infinity > > or at the closest focusing position? Bill the dumbass said > > Closest. Look at what happens when

WTB remote cord

Hi I am looking for a 4p remote cord Pentax LX motor drive to IR remote any luck Thanks JD

Re: Camera Gear Insurance

On Fri, 16 Jul 2004 21:35:44 +0800, Dr. Shaun Canning wrote: >Does anyone in Australia have a recommended/preferred insurer or method >of insurance for their camera gear? Shaun, My household insurance - which is only available through brokers and is called "Gold Star" - is very good. A bit on

Re: Bellows and *ist D

On Fri, 16 Jul 2004 16:20:20 +0200, Michel Carrère-Gée wrote: >You don't need to make hole in the mount, just put a piece off "Scotch": >http://perso.wanadoo.fr/krg/pentax/multizone.htm >(French, translate by babelfish) >Download a gauge for hole or insolators: >http://perso.wanadoo.fr/krg/trucs/i

Re: Pentax is Dying?

On Fri, 16 Jul 2004, Alan Chan wrote: > >there are probably other equally plausible explanations. I share your > >frustration. > > Maybe they have been in the process of replacing the FA lenses? Pentax usually isn't full of surprises. We heard about the DA lenses 4-6 months before they were relea

Re: Pentax is Dying?

På 16. jul. 2004 kl. 22.48 skrev Alan Chan: there are probably other equally plausible explanations. I share your frustration. Maybe they have been in the process of replacing the FA lenses? That would be nice, a set of DA prime lenses with the Quick shift focus and the 14mm build. Let´s face it,

Re: Pentax is Dying?

there are probably other equally plausible explanations. I share your frustration. Maybe they have been in the process of replacing the FA lenses? Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan _ STOP MORE SPAM with the MSN Premium and get 2 m

Re: Pentax is Dying

3. Pentax is scaling back. They will produce new lenses, like the DAs, at a steady pace, but will not produce enough to meet sudden surges in demand. (Foolish, if you ask me, since the demand is now. If not met now, the demand may not exist when production becomes adequate.) Some news from Taiwa

RE: New Pentax body from Cosina

Well I thought if they made their TM in K mount (not even KA) I would snap one happily. http://www.cosina.co.jp/tm-silver/index.html Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Like this: http://www.photovillage.com/html/vsl43.html _ STOP

Re: New Pentax body from Cosina

I'll second that!!! MZ-M is the only camera I must use a 2X magnifier to focus accurately. It is a fine camera otherwise. A pity. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Check the viewfinder specs before buying a ZX-M! It's kinda dark, BUT, it's really small! I can't see a thing through it. Compa

K105/2.8

anybody know what a K105/2.8 in near mint condition is going for lately? I couldn't find any data at ebay. Must be rare. JCO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 3:39 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Cc: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: '57 st

FS Friday: 645 gear

Hi gang, FOR SALE: Fuji GA645zi: Autofocus (with manual override), zoom 55-90, black titanium body, motorized advance, data imprinting, easy loading system and a large list of pluses. A lovely compact and light pro medium format camera. A couple of reviews: http://www.digitaljournalist.org/issue

Re: New Pentax body from Cosina

Don said: > Check the viewfinder specs before buying a ZX-M! > It's kinda dark, BUT, it's really small! > I can't see a thing through it. > Compared to a Super A it looks like you put a 50/1.4 on the SA and 28/4 on the M. > Even though you had a 50/2 on both! > > If you do want one I'll sell mine

'57 strat

As I search unsuccessfully for some used K-mount gear I find myself wondering if there's a market for "vintage re-issue" lenses, the way Fender Guitars put out "1957" and "1962" replica models when they discovered that everybody preferred older guitars to the current models. Presumably Japan is

Re: New Pentax body from Cosina

> > Date: Fri, 16 Jul 2004 08:52:46 -0400 > From: Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: Re: New Pentax body from Cosina > Message-ID: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Content-Type: text/plain; charset=us-ascii > Content-Transfer-Encoding: 8bit > > Cotty <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrot

Re: Pentax is Dying

Collin wrote: It's been stated that they have large back-orders on istD bodies. If true it may likely be the same scenario for the lenses. No, not dying. Just unable to adjust to the volume of growth that's coming with popular new products. They may need an influx of cash in order to manage the gr

Re: PAW: New Macro Test

Cool. A close diagnol crop making the pollen things (are they called stamens or something) pointing straight down would be a even better shot IMHO. rg Steve Desjardins wrote: I have a new link: http://home.wlu.edu/~desjardins/ This is with the new A50 2.8 macro. Steven Desjardins Department

Re: PAW:Waiting to go on.

This one time, at band camp, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > My first attempt at fill flash and night skies.Just a bit of levels and a touch of > the > fill flash plug in on the > sax players face in Elements and i think i got it ok. > Flash was at 45 degree and a bounce card(the Cotty bouncy thingy)

Re: Need help with image recovery

Charles, The one I use is not free, but inexpensive. It has paid for itself many times over and found stuff on written to cards that had been used many times. It uses several different methods for recovery. http://www.datarescue.com/photorescue/ HTH, Bruce Friday, July 16, 2004, 11:01:34 AM

Re: OT:The PDML is Dying

I also know how to trim my responses. BR >From: "Peter J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >at least Bruce >has the ability to stay on topic. (Now that was an insult).

Re: Need help with image recovery

I've had luck with: http://www.z-a-recovery.com/digital_image_recovery.htm However my circumstances were different. I pulled the CF card out of the reader before "stopping" the device. The card shoed "full" in the camera but i could not see any images. I did not delete the images. The other

Re: OT:The PDML is Dying

You posted it on the Pentax Deranged Mailing List BR >From: "Anthony Farr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> >How on earth did my very mild observation about BR, and subsequent apology >for a careless allusion, warp into another insultfest.

Need help with image recovery

I know that this has been discussed before but I was hoping someone can tell me if there is a shareware (free) program to recover images that have been accidentally deleted. I have three on a compactflash card that I need to recover. The card has not been written to since I deleted the images and I

Re: 3-day weekend mid-August

Hi, > Oddly enough, I'll generally leave my gear in the trunk of my car in the > hotel car park rather than leave it in the hotel room. If I'm staying > at an expensive hotel, of course, I'll check the bag with the concierge. > But there's more theft from hotel rooms than from just about anywhere

Fwd: Pentax gear from South Africa - Nico

Hi, someone called Nico sent me this message. He has some Pentax stuff for sale. If you're interested in it, please contact him on the email address below. Please do NOT contact me. Regards, Bob This is a forwarded message From: Susanna Butler <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date:

Re: OT:The PDML is Dying

Hi, Friday, July 16, 2004, 12:51:58 PM, Anthony wrote: > A couple of hours ago I wrote, >> Bruce R. still lurks here as you've discovered, but we don't hear so much >> Nikon uber alles as we once did. >> > Since, and without checking my mail to see if anyone actually has taken > offence, I real

Re: Smokin' E-10

I had a lot of friends who's cars frequently filled up with smoke. I think they knew why, but could never seem to remember. Norm John Francis wrote: You're kidding! Inside the car? And you never pursued the source? I was astonished by that, too. If something I entrusted my life to on a regul

RE: Waiting to go on.

OMG - you are so bad! lol. t. -Original Message- From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, 17 July 2004 3:21 AM To: pentax list Subject: Re: Waiting to go on. On 17/7/04, Tanya Mayer Photography, discombobulated, offered: > >A certain old, pommie bald guy wrote: > >"She's

Re: Problem with the listI

Of course, given our recent discussions, his ISP may be right. >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 07/16/04 12:59PM >>> Daniel, It's possible that your ISP is treating PDML mail as spam, based on the quantity of posts coming in, or that PDML is being relayed to you via an ISP that is blacklisted by your ISP as

PAW - Another found object...

http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=2531829&size=lg DagT

Re: PAW: New Macro Test

Nice shots. We have some this color too, but more of the deep orange ones. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 07/16/04 11:55AM >>> On Fri, 16 Jul 2004, Steve Desja

Re: Waiting to go on.

On 17/7/04, Tanya Mayer Photography, discombobulated, offered: > >A certain old, pommie bald guy wrote: > >"She's not *that* young, so I guess that just makes her a thing. > >Cheers, > Cotty oh boy am I gonna pay for that" > >Oh, boy, will you ever! You wait 'til I see you on MSN Messenger next

PESO - Lucie

Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|www.macads.co.uk/snaps _

Re: 3-day weekend mid-August

> > I'm referring to road trip shooting, driving the back roads, stopping, > taking a short hike, shooting from the side of the road, or inside of a > nation/state park, etc. If I want to do something for a day or two, > I'll leave the gear in the hotel. Of course I would not leave expensive

Re: Problem with the listI

Daniel, It's possible that your ISP is treating PDML mail as spam, based on the quantity of posts coming in, or that PDML is being relayed to you via an ISP that is blacklisted by your ISP as a known souce of spam (that 2nd suggestion is pure speculation). Contact your ISP to find out if they are

Re: New Pentax body from Cosina

> > On 16/7/04, John Mustarde, discombobulated, offered: > > >Actually, the best bargain in a film camera would be a used PZ1p for > >around $300 - 400. > > Crikey, are people still spending this much on a film camera? Heck, a used MZ-S will set you back rather more than that.

Re: Alpa / Pentax

I saw an Alpa body, that took M42 mount lenses, at a swap meet a few years ago. It looked like the Chinon Mematron. I owned a Mematron body because it allow AE with pre-SMC Super Takumar lenses. The camera came out, I believe, shortly after the ES Pentaxes were introduced. The AE on the Chinon

Re: 3-day weekend mid-August

> > > > Rob Studdert wrote: > > > On 15 Jul 2004 at 21:43, Norm Baugher wrote: > > > > > >>Exactly, if you're traveling by car, load up as much gear as you can, > >>then when you go out to shoot bag up just what you need. > > > > > > If I do this I'm always concerned about the safety of wh

RE: Waiting to go on.

A certain old, pommie bald guy wrote: "She's not *that* young, so I guess that just makes her a thing. Cheers, Cotty oh boy am I gonna pay for that" Oh, boy, will you ever! You wait 'til I see you on MSN Messenger next time - I have *just* the smiley for you! BUT, I'll be "gentle" with you,

Problem with the listI

I am still not receiving messages from the list. I sent a test message to the list, requesting replies to the list and to my personal email address. I never saw my post or any relies to the list, but two members were kind enough to reply to my email address, saying that the saw my post, so I kn

Re: Smokin' E-10

> > > > cbwaters wrote: > > > I agree. > > Old Sound guy adage: All electronics are filled with smoke. If the smoke > > gets out, it's going to be expensive to fix. > > > > OTOH, My Mustang filled with smoke one day while I was driving over a > > bridge... I pulled over and shut the car off e

Re: PAW:Waiting to go on.

Dave, I'd say you got it about right. The exposure on the subjects and the night sky work well together. Nice job! At first I thought I didn't like the bass player being so prominent, but then after looking a bit more and hiding him behind my hand, I think he adds to the scene - reinforces the

Re: Test

It got through. regards, Anthony Farr - Original Message - From: "Daniel J. Matyola" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, July 17, 2004 2:10 AM Subject: OT: Test > I am not receiving messages from the list. > > If this gets through, I request that someone please

Re: Waiting to go on.

On 16/7/04, Keith Whaley, discombobulated, offered: >Dave, don't you DARE! >Gotta remember, she's a young thing...or however that song goes... She's not *that* young, so I guess that just makes her a thing. Cheers, Cotty oh boy am I gonna pay for that ___/\__ || (O) | People, Pla

Re: OT: Test

On 16/7/04, Daniel J. Matyola, discombobulated, offered: >I am not receiving messages from the list. > >If this gets through, I request that someone please reply to the list >with a cc to my email address to let me know. Reading you loud and clear Dan Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) |

Re: Waiting to go on.

Tanya Mayer Photography wrote: Dave wrote: "...Flash was at 45 degree and a bounce card(the Cotty bouncy thingy)manual and around 1/60 or so." Nice shot Dave. Can you explain what the "Cotty bouncy thingy" is please?!? tia, tan. Dave, don't you DARE! Gotta remember, she's a young thing...or how

OT: Test

I am not receiving messages from the list. If this gets through, I request that someone please reply to the list with a cc to my email address to let me know. Thanks, Dan

Re: PAW: New Macro Test

On Fri, 16 Jul 2004, Steve Desjardins wrote: > What's interesting is that you can actually make out the hexagonal > pattern in the bokeh. BTW, these flowers are EVERYWHERE in Rockbridge > county right now. They are lilies and this is the time of year for them. I shot this one on a hike two weeks

Re: PAW: New Macro Test

What's interesting is that you can actually make out the hexagonal pattern in the bokeh. BTW, these flowers are EVERYWHERE in Rockbridge county right now. >>> [EMAIL PROTECTED] 07/16/04 12:16PM >>> Hi! SD> I have a new link: SD> http://home.wlu.edu/~desjardins/ Hey, this time it worked. It l

RE: Waiting to go on.

Most excellent shot! I've had little luck with this type of shot, I usually "blow out" the subject! Don > -Original Message- > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > Sent: Friday, July 16, 2004 4:57 AM > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > Subject: PAW:Waiting to go on. > > > >

Re: Alpa / Pentax

Peter J. Alling a écrit : Alpa had their own bayonet mount. Late in the Alpa company's life they bought a Chinon Mematron body, (I believe, but it could have been something else), with a more "Alpa like" Prism housing and re-badged it with the Alpa name. It used M42 mount lenses. The two othe

Re: New Pentax body from Cosina

Since Cosina has been supplying K mount cameras to Vivitar for years this comes as no surprise. kim sherman wrote: Apologies if the list has seen this info already. I just saw it on the LUG (Leica Users Group) and wanted to pass it along. No financial interest in Rich Pinto's business, ya da ya d

Re: New Pentax body from Cosina

You may be joking but I think it is only a matter of time (years) before Cosina or someone else does just that. Certainly a digital k-mount body would sell really well I think, particularly as Pentax themselves seem intent on either ignoring their own manual focus k-mount clients, or treating t

FS: SMCK 400mm f5.6

as stated, the said lens w/ case & caps and in very good condition and a 77mm UV filter for it. Bill mailto://[EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: OT:The PDML is Dying

Actually his Nikon mania isn't what got to me, it was that he was extremely insulting when he wanted to be, and sometimes when he didn't. If you ignored this when he was trying he resorted to name calling, and expletives. Butch is just forgetting how long he's been here. I don't remember "the

Re: New Pentax body from Cosina

On 16 Jul 2004 at 9:53, Mike Nosal wrote: > I don't understand the reason for this - Cosina's recent cameras have been about > filling a niche - affordable Leica screw and M-mount cameras, a modern M42 > camera. But this is just plasticky, ugly and expensive for the features. The only reasoning I

Re: OT: photoshop question

On 16 Jul 2004 at 9:08, Tom Reese wrote: > Her problem is that after she makes her adjustments to the image and clicks the > print button Photoshop adds a strong purple cast to the image. Go into "color settings" and select "colour management off" then see if the problem remains. I suspect there

Re: Alpa / Pentax

Alpa had their own bayonet mount. Late in the Alpa company's life they bought a Chinon Mematron body, (I believe, but it could have been something else), with a more "Alpa like" Prism housing and re-badged it with the Alpa name. It used M42 mount lenses. The two other links were just Japanese

Re: New Pentax body from Cosina

Check the viewfinder specs before buying a ZX-M! It's kinda dark, BUT, it's really small! I can't see a thing through it. Compared to a Super A it looks like you put a 50/1.4 on the SA and 28/4 on the M. Even though you had a 50/2 on both! If you do want one I'll sell mine cheap! I really can't fo

Re: Bellows and *ist D

Jens Bladt a écrit : Thanks, Leon 1 mm crop. That's actually very good and mostly acceptable, isn't it. Would you say it's easier/faster than scanning the slide? You need to remove the K mount ring from the bellows, mount that on the camera then place the camera and ring on the bellows. You hav

Re: Camera Gear Insurance

On 16 Jul 2004 at 21:35, Dr. Shaun Canning wrote: > Does anyone in Australia have a recommended/preferred insurer or method > of insurance for their camera gear? In the past I have used AIS Insurance, they offer a specialist policy for photographers. Contact George Roth <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> for

Re: OT: photoshop question

> From: "Tom Reese" > Her problem is that after she makes her adjustments to the image and clicks > the print button Photoshop adds a strong purple cast to the image. This cast > shows up in print preview as well as in the actual prints. She can save the > image to disk with Photoshop and the i

Re: New Pentax body from Cosina

[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [...] Or, if you want a new basic plastic camera, somewhat less ugly, the Pentax ZX-M is still on the market; B&H lists it, with a zoom, for a little under that $225. Same "retro" controls and, I believe, same top speed of 1/2000. Guess they're depending on Pentax's inv

Re: OT:The PDML is Dying

Thanks for understanding, Bruce. As for "Pentax Sucks", apparently a lot of Pentax diehards feel the same at present. It might be all about the glass, but you gotta hang the glass on something, after all. regards, Anthony Farr - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > My knowle

PAW:Waiting to go on.

http://www.caughtinmotion.com/paw/brothers.JPG My first attempt at fill flash and night skies.Just a bit of levels and a touch of the fill flash plug in on the sax players face in Elements and i think i got it ok. Flash was at 45 degree and

Re: PAW: New Macro Test

The 50mm is a macro range I have never used, and this is a really nice shot with it. Cheers Shaun Steve Desjardins wrote: I have a new link: http://home.wlu.edu/~desjardins/ This is with the new A50 2.8 macro. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA

Re: 3-day weekend mid-August

I'm referring to road trip shooting, driving the back roads, stopping, taking a short hike, shooting from the side of the road, or inside of a nation/state park, etc. If I want to do something for a day or two, I'll leave the gear in the hotel. Of course I would not leave expensive gear in the

Re: Pentax is Dying?

On Fri, 16 Jul 2004, Tom Reese wrote: > demand has suddenly skyrocked and Pentax can't ship fast enough (yeah right) I think this might actually be the case for some of the popular lenses. I ordered my FA 35/2 in Feb or March and it showed up in April. During that time everyone showed it as backo

Re: Pentax is Dying?

Or Pentax is about to bring out a whole new line of lenses and cameras and is depleting current stock in the run up... A. On 16 Jul 2004, at 15:37, Tom Reese wrote: Joseph Tainter checked his mailbox everyday for four months for lenses that never came then wrote: "I am frustrated beyond descrip

Olympus P400

William Robb wrote: > The fountain of knowledge has failed me miserably. > I have just been given an Olympus P400 dye sub printer, and have a > few questions > The colour coming off it is not quite right (no surprise), but the > profiling available in the driver seems rather crude. > The fellow

Re: Pentax is Dying?

Another: Pentax is doing fine as a company but is beginning to de-emphasize their photo division, or at least moving to a leaner photo division.. Possible explanations that come to mind: demand has suddenly skyrocked and Pentax can't ship fast enough (yeah right) labor troubles, political troubl

Camera Gear Insurance

Does anyone in Australia have a recommended/preferred insurer or method of insurance for their camera gear? Cheers Shaun John Mustarde wrote: On Thu, 15 Jul 2004 11:30:53 -0500, you wrote: Very happy. Can't wait to get out into the field in the next few days and really test it out. Haven't got

PAW: New Macro Test

I have a new link: http://home.wlu.edu/~desjardins/ This is with the new A50 2.8 macro. Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED]

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