Re: Lens Hood Question: Perfect v Rectangular

2004-12-18 Thread Alan Chan
--- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: AFAIK, it's from a Sigma 24mm Sigma 28/2.8 shares the same hood as well. = Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - You care about security. So do we

Re: Lens Hood Question: Perfect v Rectangular

2004-12-17 Thread Alan Chan
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Re: D-FA Macros

2004-12-17 Thread Alan Chan
--- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good news. It tells me that Pentax is at least thinking in terms of full frame digital. Or they just borrowed the FA optics and repackaged them into the more compact plastic bodies? = Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan

Re: Lens Hood Question: Perfect v Rectangular

2004-12-17 Thread Alan Chan
--- Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My hood is flocked :-) I just noticed it in your picture, although I prefer to airbrush it matt black. :-) = Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do you Yahoo!? The all-new My Yahoo! - Get

Re: Metz G16 Grip

2004-12-16 Thread Alan Chan
included). Unless you are a heavy flash shooter, rechargable AA NiMHs should be longlasting enough in most situations. = Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - now with 250MB free storage. Learn more. http

Re: A short whimper

2004-12-15 Thread Alan Chan
a camera I don't ever use any more. I hardly ever shoot film and when I do, the PZ-1 or the LX would be my choices ahead of the ZX-5n. Nor would I ever get that kind of money out of selling it, once fixed. I enjoyed it for several years, though. Oh well. = Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com

Re: Portraits wide open, or stop down one or two stops?

2004-12-15 Thread Alan Chan
to wide open. It seems like the blurred background is somehow _too_ blurry at F1.4. I too have found little use with very large aperture. Usually I prefer to stay with f4 for most people shots. I don't really like completely blurred background. = Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan

More DS samples

2004-12-14 Thread Alan Chan
Posted before? http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/review/2004/12/01/554.html = Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do you Yahoo!? Send holiday email and support a worthy cause. Do good. http://celebrity.mail.yahoo.com

Re: FA 28-70mm 1:4 AL Repair parts.

2004-12-13 Thread Alan Chan
, and the FA31/1.8. = Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do you Yahoo!? Send holiday email and support a worthy cause. Do good. http://celebrity.mail.yahoo.com From jeff Mon Dec 13 10:46:34 2004 Return-Path: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Delivery-Date: Mon

Re: quick question about protective filters

2004-12-12 Thread Alan Chan
than HOYA SUPER HMC which is much better than their original HMC. However, since SUPER HMC is as expensive as SMC, you might just go for SMC if possible. PENTAX filters also have thinner and higher quality rims. Don't know about B+W MRC, but their rims are thick. = Alan Chan http

DA40/2.8 news

2004-12-12 Thread Alan Chan
://www.digitalcamera.jp/ http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/lens/2004/12/13/619.html = Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do you Yahoo!? The all-new My Yahoo! - Get yours free! http://my.yahoo.com

Re: *istD auto focus woes

2004-12-10 Thread Alan Chan
, if the same symptom occurs to all your lenses, you should have the camera checked, although there will be a good chance you would be told that the camera was working within specification. = Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do you Yahoo

Re: Is Pentax Broken?

2004-12-09 Thread Alan Chan
are carrying many Pentax PS, as well as the D DS, or at least they are being listed and you can order them. However, consider many FA lenses are difficult to obtain in recent months, perhaps they are reserving their marketing resource until the D-FA lenses are available. Who knows? = Alan

Re: Comments on 28-70 F2.8 TOKINA ATX PRO, KEH shipping and Canada

2004-12-09 Thread Alan Chan
FedEx. = Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - now with 250MB free storage. Learn more. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250

RE: Pentax K8.4/f2.8 Fish-Eye

2004-12-08 Thread Alan Chan
Was the one w/o the aperture ring rubber? I don't remember. But if you saw one, don't forget to snap a few good pics. I think Bojidar could use a good pic of this lens for this site. :-) Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Hi everybody on the PDML, I have been silent for a while. Wich does

RE: Awful noises from my PZ-1

2004-12-08 Thread Alan Chan
I could only imagine it was either the motor, or some worn parts like shaft or gears etc. Never open mine to see what it looks like, sorry. But it doesn't sound expensive to fix, for the parts at least (labour ecxlude). :-( Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Out of the blue, my much-used

re: mx shutter behavior

2004-12-07 Thread Alan Chan
it looks like. I don't have the MX anymore so I cannot how you. = Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do you Yahoo!? Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Get it on your mobile phone. http://mobile.yahoo.com/maildemo

Re: FA 20 f2.8

2004-12-07 Thread Alan Chan
the worst of the bunch in this area is the FA24/2, it made the Sigma look great. That Sigma is a gem. Pity about the flare and built quality. = Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do you Yahoo!? All your favorites on one personal

Re: Need help on 50mm A f/2 with stuck focussing

2004-12-07 Thread Alan Chan
section) and see if it moves. If it is fixed solidly, quite possible my guess was correct. Pentax primes are very simply in design and not much could go wrong. = Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do you Yahoo!? Read only the mail you

RE: filters (on DA 16-45mm)

2004-12-06 Thread Alan Chan
Just beware that the S-HMC CPL does not have front thread, only the Pro1 does (also S-HMC, but thinner rim). Pro1 UV is S-HMC with thinner glass and 3mm rim, you might save quite a bit but using the S-HMC UV which has 5mm rim and regular thickness glass (more protection I guess). Alan Chan

RE: another filter question: FA* 300mm F2.8

2004-12-06 Thread Alan Chan
According to Pentax Japan web site, the lens should come with case, hood, PF filter. BH also lists the filter included. I remember there was mentioned internal filter was part of the system and should be used at all time, but I cannot confirm. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan For those

RE: FA 100/2.8 MACRO problem

2004-12-04 Thread Alan Chan
of plastic (taped). You need a fine needle to remove the plastic cover carefully. The plastic knob has a fixed contact brush underneath so be careful. However, I do not understand why unmounting the lens would unjam the lock. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I found a dealer in Germany, who's

RE: Z1 Flash overexposure

2004-12-03 Thread Alan Chan
either one, but not both (I guess the camera's built-in flash would be more flexible). Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Maybe because of the 70° up not providin enough light, the 2 others were a bit 'too much'? I really dunno. Tell me what's the mistake I made?

RE: Heretical question: 43LTD vs SMC-A 50F2

2004-12-03 Thread Alan Chan
, not sure about 50/1.7). Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan The collector in me is in conflict with the user, and I've been wondering: A clean SMC-A 50mm F2 lens can easily be had for, say, US$ 50. The 43mm Limited lens is a little wider, a tiny bit faster, and about eight times more expensive

RE: Tamron style lens caps

2004-11-27 Thread Alan Chan
So far I have only seen Tamron, Pentax (Tamron clone), Nikon (new style) and a brandless caps (Nikon clone on eBay) with this fearure you mentioned. I have seen Tamron at a local retailer, and BH carry the Tamon, Pentax Nikon too. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan That should be Someone

RE: F 70-210 repair - Parts??

2004-11-27 Thread Alan Chan
Just contract Pentax Canada and they will look up the parts for you. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan OK, thanks to advice from the group I now have the lens apart and have found the cause of the locked focus. The illustrated saga is here: http://members.shaw.ca/hargravep/70-210.htm I need

RE: F 70-210 repair - Parts??

2004-11-27 Thread Alan Chan
) and save the shipping. The bad news is, the smallest bottle is 200g which is not exactly small. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan OK, thanks to advice from the group I now have the lens apart and have found the cause of the locked focus. The illustrated saga is here: http://members.shaw.ca

RE: mirror damage,was:cleaning focusing screen / pentaprism

2004-11-25 Thread Alan Chan
found no service centre I can trust. I miss the Camera Clinic back in Melbourne a lot. They always fixed my cameras well. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Prior to joining this list,and in a non thinking mode day, i tried to field clean some dust gunk, what have you off my K1000 mirror. I used

RE: mirror damage,was:cleaning focusing screen / pentaprism

2004-11-25 Thread Alan Chan
. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I'm probably opening mself up for a flogging but here goes: I've had only one camera so far that didn't focus properly, by that I mean in-focus in the viewfinder wasn't in-focus on film. That was an MX, and it was off by a mile. What I wound up doing was re

Re: Samples from 14 2.8

2004-11-25 Thread Alan Chan
Hell, I don't even think my 15 is that bad I am surprised to see purple fringing when the lens was purposely designed for digital. Maybe the FA*24/2 is not so bad afterall. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan

RE: *ist DS review in this month's (Dec04) Popular Photography

2004-11-25 Thread Alan Chan
What's being supplied seem to be different in every country. I suppose many US users simply prefer Maha or other US famous brands, instead of the Japanese 4hr chargers which are also good, but not recognized in North America. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan One of their negatives

Re: What type of grease

2004-11-23 Thread Alan Chan
grease, while modern F/FA lenses have very light grease. The aperture rings of LIMITED lenses have almost no grease. I have got some NYE grease from Fargo and found them very stable with excellent lubrication, but might be a little expensive if you need very little. Btw, oil should not be used. Alan

RE: Broken pop-up flash

2004-11-22 Thread Alan Chan
Quite likely the plastic pin which holds the spring is broken. You can either drill a hole and install a brass pin yourself, or have that part replaced by Pentax. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan The retractable flash on my Zx-5n seems to have lost it's spring. It pops up, but no longer

RE: cleaning focusing screen / pentaprism

2004-11-22 Thread Alan Chan
will leave brushng mark on it). My own way of cleaning is to use kitchen detergent on soaped cotton pad (those found in drug stores) and wipe the wet screen lightly in one direction several times. Frush the screen with tap water then blow off all water drops with a rubber blower. Alan Chan http

RE: Pentax KA lenses: what's good and what lasts?

2004-11-22 Thread Alan Chan
I did not compare them directly, but both A35-70/4 A35-105/3.5 are very good optically. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Another question: is the KA 35-105/3.5 either a) as good as, b) about the same, or c) not quite as good as -- the KA 35-70/f4?

RE: Pentax-A 4/24-50mm vs. Pentax-F 4/24-50mm

2004-11-22 Thread Alan Chan
A very old US magazine (Modern Photo?) did not rate it high as well, as I remember (read it in library many years ago). Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan It seems they are both rated 2.5 (F) and 2.7 (A) at Photodo.com Not very good. This is only a litle better than the Pentax SMC-FA 28-80

RE: New A 50/1.4 with bad focusing ring

2004-11-22 Thread Alan Chan
to obtain the feel you like. :-) Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Yesterday, at a camera show, I got an A 50/1.4 that obviously had never been taken out to work. It has no internal dust of course, but its focusing ring is surprisingly feeling bad, too easy to turn and lumpy, as if it had too

Re: Kiron 105mm macro disassembly experience?

2004-11-21 Thread Alan Chan
I have not worked with this lens, but I would suggest not to disassemble the aperture blade assembly which could be difficult to reassemble precisely. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan David Nelson wrote: G'day, Looks like I'll be cracking this lens (Kiron 105mm f/2.8 macro) open

RE: Pentax's Lens Strategy

2004-11-21 Thread Alan Chan
zoom, but I am no fisheye shooter either. DA40/2.8 is certainly a ridiculous decision. Why make DA14 when there is 16-45 zoom? Why not make it wider which is more practical? Something like the Canon EF-S10-22 would be very attractive and practical. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I guess

RE: Identical optical formula - identical quality?

2004-11-21 Thread Alan Chan
mechanically so will not suffer from this potential problem. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan browsing Bojidar's K-mount site I wonder: Sometimes F and FA lenses have what looks like identical optical formulas. Would you say that for instance the F 135/2.8 [IF] and the FA 135/2.8 [IF] also have

RE: PS for grand-daughter?

2004-11-20 Thread Alan Chan
For a 11 years old a DC might make more sense since she won't have to worry about processing fee (assuming she has PC at home), something like Powershot A400. For film PS, Olympus Stylus Epic 35mm seems to be the logical choice. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I've been advised my 11

Re: seeking recommendations for a good 300mm prime

2004-11-20 Thread Alan Chan
wow, another jump down! I wonder if it's even cheaper somewhere else in the world, japan for example... The price in Japan vary quite a bit. The one I have found is 398,000 yen, which is about US$3,860 at the moment. It would be even cheaper if not for the weak USD. Alan Chan http

RE: what to get husband for Christmas?

2004-11-20 Thread Alan Chan
How about a piece of Sandisk ExtremeIII 8GB CF? I don't suppose many people have that. :-) Or get him a crazy Really Right Stuff ballhead, again really rare stuff. :-) http://www.reallyrightstuff.com/ballheads/index.html Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan So, what do you get

Re: D70 vs DS

2004-11-19 Thread Alan Chan
misaligned viewfinder which makes the grid screen useless. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I used the nikkor 55/2.8 macro for a little while for some macro and found the viewfinder rather hard to use. Call it psychosomatic, but I didn't like that finder one bit. On a related note, I

RE: seeking recommendations for a good 300mm prime

2004-11-17 Thread Alan Chan
/4.5 which is even heavier and longer than the M/A*300/4. But the B1 head helps a lot, and not exactly a cheap solution. Now imagine the original AF Nikkor 80-200/2.8 without the collar!! Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I concur on the M*300/4 as a very nice hand-holdable long lens. I use

More DS samples

2004-11-16 Thread Alan Chan
http://www.slrclub.com/bbs/vx2.php?id=pentax_forumno=6274 Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan

Re: 20x30 from 6MP?

2004-11-16 Thread Alan Chan
Looks like most people agree 20x30 is fine for 6MP. :-) Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan

RE: seeking recommendations for a good 300mm prime

2004-11-16 Thread Alan Chan
The FA*300/4.5 is still being listed on the Japanese website so they should be available, in Japan at least. This lens shows up frequently on eBay so just keep looking. However, I have found 300mm too short for birds. Maybe what you really needed is the A*600/5.6? :-) Alan Chan http

Some *ist DS pics

2004-11-14 Thread Alan Chan
Not mine. http://dizin.co.kr/dipeople/proreview/ds/02.htm Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan

Re: 100 mm f/2.8 F Macro - 100 mm f2.8 FA Macro

2004-11-14 Thread Alan Chan
the same optics but with triple plastic barrel instead of double metal on the F/FA. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan The optical formula and mechanics are different. I don't have the FA or F, but I believe both use internal focus mechanisms. Theses lenses don't change length as you focus. I

Re: I just ordered myself a *ist DS with DA18-55 lens.

2004-11-14 Thread Alan Chan
And speed as well... Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Most of the users moving up from PS cameras that use SD card would most likey have cards that need to be replaced due to their capacity.

Re: I just ordered myself a *ist DS with DA18-55 lens.

2004-11-14 Thread Alan Chan
I suspect the use of SD for the DS is a technical one. Maybe they were trying to keep it as compact as possible. Personally, I do not like CF because I feel the pins are fragile. I like the way SD works better. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan

Re: I just ordered myself a *ist DS with DA18-55 lens.

2004-11-14 Thread Alan Chan
The Costco here had one of the Noritsu console damaged for the same reason as well. The way the slot was design, it is not difficult to bend the pins, especially when people got nervous and being rough. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Good point. We had our countertop unit down

Re: I just ordered myself a *ist DS with DA18-55 lens.

2004-11-14 Thread Alan Chan
I am certain I would be very mad if I had to pay for the repair. :-) Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan You are much more charitable towards the masses than I.

Re: I just ordered myself a *ist DS with DA18-55 lens.

2004-11-14 Thread Alan Chan
The only DC I have uses CF, but I cannot imagine myself using that CF in DSLR because of speed and size. I imagine most DSLRs shooter migrating from DC might just buy a couple of fast CF for the job. The same may apply to SD as well. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan SD is by far the most

20x30 from 6MP?

2004-11-14 Thread Alan Chan
I cannot imagine how a 6MP file can do 20x30 print nicely without looking fuzzy, but my PS skill is limited, so I am asking, Has anyone actually done that? Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan

RE: 3D quality in a lens?

2004-11-12 Thread Alan Chan
to Leica lenses, when a Pentax user asked which Pentax lenses are good. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan

Re: High saturation slide film

2004-11-12 Thread Alan Chan
I recommend these 3 too, but not the Velvia 100F. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan 1. Velvia 50 2. Velvia 100 3. Kodak E100VS Provia's nice, but not as highly saturated if that's what you're looking for.

RE: AF Performance (Was: Re: Opinions about 80-200 f2.8 zooms)

2004-11-07 Thread Alan Chan
faster. Some AF bodies have better algorithms might lock focus and track moving subjects better. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan

RE: Pentax Quick Shoe

2004-11-07 Thread Alan Chan
I used to have these for 35mm cameras. The shoe for the tripod part is okay, but the release plate for 35mm didn't work well for vertical position at all. You will be much better off with Arca style plates from Kirk RRS. And the design of the plate itself is not quite convincing. Alan Chan

RE: Question on rust/corrosion spots on lens mount

2004-11-07 Thread Alan Chan
You can use a product called DeoxIT www.caig.com which can remove and prevent the rust. I recommend the 100% solution for the job. It is best if you can remove the mount so you might soak the rust with this solution multi-times for best result. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan My ESII

Re: JIS Crosspoint Screwdriver

2004-11-07 Thread Alan Chan
Aren't all Japanese made products based on their own JIS (Japanese Industrial Standards)? Well, at least the NIWA JIS blades work fine for Pentax products so far, and Pentax Canada is using the same fitting blades as well (but provided by Pentax Japan directly). Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com

RE: AF Performance (Was: Re: Opinions about 80-200 f2.8 zooms)

2004-11-07 Thread Alan Chan
Many people have reported some Sigma lenses took longer to lock focus (tend to hunt more). It seems that the distance and focal length data are required for AF as well, and those data are held by a chip inside the AF lenses. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan So the answer

Re: JIS Crosspoint Screwdriver

2004-11-07 Thread Alan Chan
Actually that is because threadlock was applied to them in the factory. The screws themselves are rather short surprisingly (2.5mm only, even for FA*300/4.5), and 3mm for some heavy lenses. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Depending on the location of the screw, one can often pop it loose

Re: JIS Crosspoint Screwdriver

2004-11-07 Thread Alan Chan
I think for tiny size like 1.4mm is pretty much interchangeable. I used to have a Wiha small philips which fits well for 1.4mm cross point screws. For bigger size or tight screws (lens mount screws etc), the fit is important. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I don't know how accurate

Re: Question on rust/corrosion spots on lens mount

2004-11-07 Thread Alan Chan
Yes it will, as I said before. I used it on my sold MX years ago for the same purpose. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Assuming I don't need it to look new, will the DeoxIT or something similar at least stop any additional damage to the mount? This is a good user body -- can I just seal

RE: Source for KA rear lens caps?

2004-11-06 Thread Alan Chan
http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=cartA=detailsQ=sku=41297is=REG Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Anyone know who stocks rear lens caps for KA? It's easy to find K caps but I'd like some that also cover the electrical contacts. Need about 10 of them.

Re: pentax/nikon sync cords compatible?

2004-11-05 Thread Alan Chan
I don't think it's Canon because their 4 data contracts are located on one side only while Pentax's data contracts are located around the centre contract. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I seem to remember that someone found out that certain Canon synch cords are compatible. Mark

Re: FA77/1.8 update

2004-11-05 Thread Alan Chan
Pentax has constantly updating their cameras lenses so I won't be surprised if they did fix it (maybe using better grease?). The sample I just returned, had smooth focus ring. I did not tried a heavy metal hood on it though, just the FA43/1.9 hood. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan

Re: pentax/nikon sync cords compatible?

2004-11-04 Thread Alan Chan
I believe it's the extra Nikon contacts which are placed farther apart. That's why it is safe to use Nikon flash on Pentax bodies w/o firing the circuit. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Nope. The two rearmost contacts of the Nikon flash connection are spaced farther apart

Re: FA77/1.8 update

2004-11-03 Thread Alan Chan
I have reason to believe that part is defective during the molding process because it is a plastc tube which cannot be bent. I would never expect such problem however. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Let's be fare, we don't know when that happened to the lens, it could have been

Re: FA77/1.8 update

2004-11-03 Thread Alan Chan
Yeah, the barrel that holds the fixed rear glass element, is plastic. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I expect that non-essential parts may be made of high grade plastic. I doubt everything on any lens is made entirely of metal these days. For most purposes the plastic in that location

RE: pentax/nikon sync cords compatible?

2004-11-03 Thread Alan Chan
Only the centre contact is located the same. It means you can fire the flash, but no extra communication, no auto zoom, no ttl or anything else. Just plain manual focus. So they are not compatible. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Could anyone who uses both Pentax and Nikon equipment

Re: Question about ED Glass

2004-11-02 Thread Alan Chan
, but with the advantage of being much cheaper. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Someone suggested marketinium, which is essentially true in that ED glass is merely a name and doesn't have to mean anything specific, or even consistent. However, it usually refers to glass with a very low (high

FA77/1.8 update

2004-11-02 Thread Alan Chan
I have finally bought another FA77/1.8 (silver). Pentax seems to finally solve the focus ring issue as it is light and smooth now. However, to my surprise, they replaced the nice green case with a rather cheap looking black one. :-( Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan

RE: FA77/1.8 update

2004-11-02 Thread Alan Chan
Am I luck or what? LOL!!! http://www3.telus.net/wlachan/fa77.jpg Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan

Re: NOW I understand! was_ KEH M100/2.8

2004-10-31 Thread Alan Chan
I would never leave any trail. That's the art of stripping. :-) Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan HAR ! Alan Chan is not alone ! ;-) Don Sanderson wrote: The rearmost element, which has just a slightly different curvature on the front than the back.. was reversed!

RE: Which wide angle zoom for the *ist D?

2004-10-30 Thread Alan Chan
AFAIK, the SP17-35/2.8-4 is a much better lens than the 19-35 which is the older design. The other 2 latest SP lenses are quite good from what I have heard - 28-75/2.8 180/3.5 Macro. Looks like Tamron has finally get serious about their SP lenses. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I went

Re: Slim or normal filter for DA-14?

2004-10-29 Thread Alan Chan
I am surprised B+W filters are thinner than Pentax or HOYA, because from what I have seen so far, regular B+W filters are as thick as any filters can get. Regular Pentax filters are slightly thinner than regular HOYA, and I thought HOYA Pro1 is the thinnest of all (3mm with front thread). Alan

RE: Is Tamron 28-75mm better than Pentax 24-90mm?

2004-10-29 Thread Alan Chan
Was the HOYA regular (monocoated), HMC or HMC Super? I have found the HMC Super is much more flare resistance than HMC, though it is not better than w/o filter. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I did a little test a few years ago using several f1.4 lenses (faster lenses seem to amplify

Re: Weak Batteries - ME Super

2004-10-27 Thread Alan Chan
For Energizer, there are 357 EPX76 (both silver oxide). Based on the technical data provided by Energizer, EPX76 seems to be more sutable for cameras. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan The ME Super was designed to use Silver Oxide cells which die quite rapidly, the discharge curve

RE: M42 ultra-wide

2004-10-26 Thread Alan Chan
Secondly, isnt a 15mm F3.5 A lens like $2000 list? Well, US$6xx not that many years ago. :-) It is expensive now probably because they are made on order. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan

RE: M42 ultra-wide

2004-10-26 Thread Alan Chan
The Nikon 14 is actually a Tamron 14 clone, with ED element. At least that's what Tamron HK said. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan BTW, are there any other Pentax PRIME DA lenses other than the 14mm F2.8? JCO

RE: M42 ultra-wide

2004-10-26 Thread Alan Chan
Maybe someone with better memory can have the final word. A15/3.5 was my dream lens back in early 90's and I saw it advertised in PopPhoto Magazine at US$6xx. I don't have any old magazines to double check now of course. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I do not believe the 15mm K or 15mm

RE: Which wide angle zoom for the *ist D?

2004-10-25 Thread Alan Chan
AF Tamson SP 17-35-2.8-4. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Are there options I have overlaooked? Tamron SP?

Re: Re: One Last Film Body Survey

2004-10-25 Thread Alan Chan
Damn! LOL! Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan After stripped and reassembled on myself, Workbenches are much more useful for this sort of thing. 8-)

RE: 77 vs 85/was: www?

2004-10-24 Thread Alan Chan
IMHO, FA*85/1.4 is great for portrait, and only. I used it for scenery, and close-up with extension tubes, but the results were disappointing. FA77/1.8 performs more even for different subjects. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Thanks for all your comments! So it seems that a 28-105 zoom

Re: 77 vs 85/was: www?

2004-10-24 Thread Alan Chan
The lowest price in Japan I have found is 63000 yen for the silver, but they don't do overseas. It costs about the same in HK Taiwan. BH has it in stock again after a long wait, so you might want to snap one up if you can live with the silver. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Rumor says

Re: MZ-S exposure compensation (WAS: Re: One Last Film Body Survey)

2004-10-24 Thread Alan Chan
True for the MX as well, except the speed between 1/30s 1/60s. But then again, the mechanical shutter is not that accurate there might not be any practical meaning to do so. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan In all the Pentax cameras I'm aware of, shutter speed is controlled by a *single

Re: Fighting Bad Light and Needing Some Help

2004-10-24 Thread Alan Chan
Applies to me as well. Btw, I think the 2nd shoot was cropped a little too tight, particular too little space on the top. Maybe it's the 400mm effect, it looks a little uncomfortable, to me anyway. :-) Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I simply think that the reflections which you

Re: One Last Film Body Survey

2004-10-24 Thread Alan Chan
After stripped and reassembled on myself, I have to say I much prefer electronic shutter for much better accuracy reliability. The MX is a real joy to use, except for slides... :-( Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Same here. My choice would be an updated MX with mirror lock-up and ISO

RE: www?

2004-10-23 Thread Alan Chan
. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan At least that's what I think. So what about let's say a FA 100/2.8 (too heavy?) or the FA 135/2.8 (too long?)? I am still quite a novice so any advice is really appreciated. Thanks Peter, Sweden

RE: Problem with buttons on back of PZ-1p

2004-10-22 Thread Alan Chan
The back can be removed easily so you might just buy another one to replace it. Or you may strip down the back and see which part needs to be replaced (the rubber probably) and order from Pentax Parts Department. It will be much cheaper this way. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan

Re: DS

2004-10-21 Thread Alan Chan
Or driving exotic cars in city traffic... Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan You're right. That's nothing but pleasure of handling nicely krafted camera in hands. That's one of the main reasons why so many people still likes their manual cameras very much.

Re: MZ-S and batteries

2004-10-21 Thread Alan Chan
I remember someone mentioned Pentax had recommended the LI setting for rechargables just in case. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan 3. What about the LR6 / LI Switch on the battery grip, what setting do you use and what difference does it make ? LR6. I figure that 1.5v is close to 1.35v

RE: Image Stabilization (WAS: RE: Minolta Maxxum wth BODY IS)

2004-10-21 Thread Alan Chan
suggestion anywhere else outside PDML. Any direct link to any creditable source to prove this suggestion? Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I believe in lens IS is far more complex. Typically, an IS lens has twice the number of lens elements than comparable lenses without IS. All

RE: looking for a lens

2004-10-21 Thread Alan Chan
This babe is even rarer than the 15mm. Might just get the Tamron SP 17-35/2.8-4 if you can live with zoom. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Does anyone have a K 18/3.5 they'd be willing to part with?

RE: Image Stabilization (WAS: Re[2]: Minolta Maxxum wth BODY IS)

2004-10-20 Thread Alan Chan
I got the feeling that by the time they had made the decision, some of us might not be around to see with our own eyes. LOL. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Who knows. According to the Pentax boss Pentax have decided to market IS in one form or another. This was a couple of years ago

RE: CLA in Aus

2004-10-20 Thread Alan Chan
Don't clean it, you will destory it and end up buying another screen. Just unclip the metal clip, remove the screen and blow off the dust. http://www3.telus.net/wlachan/MZ-Mscreen0.jpg http://www3.telus.net/wlachan/MZ-Mscreen1.jpg Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Just noticed some dust

RE: CLA in Aus

2004-10-20 Thread Alan Chan
But if you must, Camera Clinic is good. http://members.ozemail.com.au/~ccrepair/ Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Just noticed some dust on my 5n's focusing screen and thought may it is about time I considered getting a CLA just to make sure it's healthy in general. Anyone know what sort

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