Re: Enablement, The best 35mm camera ever!!!!

2005-03-27 Thread Andy Chang
So Jens, You are the one who snapped the MZ-S off my hand ^_^ My heart was in pain for a whole week Andy Jens Bladt said: Hi William Congratulaltions! I know the feeling - when there's something you just got to have or/and always wanted! I have now changed my mind, though. I selling ALL

Re: A couple lens opinions wanted.

2005-03-16 Thread Andy Chang
From the recent Ebay activity, the 2 lenses you want to sell may fetch a pretty good price... :) Personally, really don't like the flare control of Sigma lenses... Cheers Andy Thibouille said: I saw: A sigma 70-210 at 70 euros and a 100-300 at 95 euros in a shop. Of course these are probably DC

Re: What would you do?

2005-03-16 Thread Andy Chang
Hi, It really depends on what you want with the 18-55. I personally uses it quite often now and find it acceptable. But the photos I took are daily decoration progress photos, party photos and something totally not serious at all... Then it'll be a pretty nice and light walk-around lens. But, if

Re: F 50/2.8 macro

2005-03-15 Thread Andy Chang
50 macro is indeed a very handy lens. I have the FA50 macro with me everyday alongside my DA18-55 Andy Joseph Tainter said: It is superb. As long as the one you have in mind is in good condition, get it. A 100 mm. macro, though, gives you more distance from subject if you want to photograph

Re: How much do you have invested in your camera equipment ??

2005-03-15 Thread Andy Chang
Fred, Do you really have to ask this question??? Even though I acquired my MZ50 over 7 years ago, I had only one lens to go with it. But over the last year, I have made photography my main hobby as well... and has spent more than you did in 20 years I have always tried to ignore how much I

RE: Collecting Cameras WAS: Death Of An MX

2005-01-30 Thread Andy Chang
David, I actually did what you did, not too long ago... Then I just gave up. It's just not so practical... I used to have Pentax LX*2 ME Super, Program Plus, Auto 110, Canon Canonet, Konica S2, Yashica Electro35GT, Yashica Flasher, Contax T3. Some of them are classics and all of them in excellent

RE: MUST SEE: A dream come true (Definitely ON topic!)

2005-01-29 Thread Andy Chang
PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Andy Chang [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 29. januar 2005 04:43 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: MUST SEE: A dream come true (Definitely ON topic!) Yesterday Jan 28th 2005 Something extra-ordinary happened... I

RE: MUST SEE: A dream come true (Definitely ON topic!)

2005-01-29 Thread Andy Chang
owned one. I'd be scared to get it out and use it. I'm pretty paranoid with my well-used plain-jane LX as it is. --- Andy Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks all... It felt surreal when I hold it in my hand. It was very light compared to the weight of a normal LX... The finish

RE: Survey: How many *ist D's and how many *ist DS's

2005-01-29 Thread Andy Chang
I've got a DS Andy -Original Message- From: Jens Bladt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, January 30, 2005 5:43 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Survey: How many *ist D's and how many *ist DS's I'd like to know the number of D-owners and DS-owners are ther on this list? I

RE: MZ-S Small-down

2005-01-28 Thread Andy Chang
Jeesh Mark... I wish I have a 43 to swap with your 35/2 If you wanna sell it, give me a shout... vbg Cheers Andy -Original Message- From: Lindamood, Mark [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, January 29, 2005 1:41 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: MZ-S Small-down Okay,

MUST SEE: A dream come true (Definitely ON topic!)

2005-01-28 Thread Andy Chang
Yesterday Jan 28th 2005 Something extra-ordinary happened... I saw something I dreamt of for ages... I touched it... I hold it... I played with it... I could hardly sleep last night... This may be once in a life time! But I hope I can see more of it soon... Please click the link below to

RE: Who has an istDS?

2004-12-30 Thread Andy Chang
:-) Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Andy Chang [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 30. december 2004 06:43 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: RE: Who has an istDS? Well I have all the unused digital shots I've ever taken

RE: Who has an istDS?

2004-12-30 Thread Andy Chang
Oh well... I have another dedicated backup machine. : P That's another 4x 120GB just sitting there, just in case -Original Message- From: David Zaninovic [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 31, 2004 12:30 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Who has an istDS?

RE: DS lenses strategy (was PESO: Candy)

2004-12-30 Thread Andy Chang
Alan, I think I saw these shots before either when you posted here or in Photosharp... There are some great shots. Got to go back to EBay now... ^_^ Andy -Original Message- From: Alan Chan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 31, 2004 12:04 PM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net

DS lenses strategy (was PESO: Candy)

2004-12-29 Thread Andy Chang
--- Andy Chang Mon, 27 Dec 2004 09:08:20 -0800 This is a set of photos taken on Sunday at a studio session with my friend, Candy. Lovely girl, isn't it? ^_^ Photos taken with *istDs, FA100/2.8, FA50/1.7, FA28/2.8 and DA18-55/3.5-5.6 in JPEG *** mode All photos are manipulated by Paint Shop

RE: Ds card speed

2004-12-29 Thread Andy Chang
Powell, I think it takes all kind of speed really... I have an old lexar 256MB card and a new Transcend 60x 512MB card, both write just fine on the DS... Andy -Original Message- From: Powell Hargrave [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, December 29, 2004 4:08 PM To:

RE: DS lenses strategy (was PESO: Candy)

2004-12-29 Thread Andy Chang
: DS lenses strategy (was PESO: Candy) On 29 Dec 2004 at 23:23, Andy Chang wrote: I don't use them often, only for events and studio shots really... I'm saving money for an A16/2.8 and a K15/3.5. I'm interested to know why you expect that you will need both of these lenses? Are you shooting

RE: DS lenses strategy (was PESO: Candy)

2004-12-29 Thread Andy Chang
(other than those in the Pentax lens gallery...g) -Original Message- From: Rob Studdert [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2004 10:20 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: RE: DS lenses strategy (was PESO: Candy) On 30 Dec 2004 at 8:59, Andy Chang wrote: Well Rob

RE: Who has an istDS?

2004-12-29 Thread Andy Chang
Well I have all the unused digital shots I've ever taken because I can't be bothered to delete them I still have all the film negatives I have taken so far because I don't think I should throw them away... even though I don't remember which is which anymore...ha~ Andy -Original

RE: Film is Dying, Chapter 3

2004-12-29 Thread Andy Chang
Yep... Point shoot DCs are much more popular and affordable now... Andy -Original Message- From: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 30, 2004 9:18 AM To: Pentax Discuss Subject: Film is Dying, Chapter 3 So far, we are down 40% from last year on film

RE: Who has an istDS?

2004-12-28 Thread Andy Chang
and then restart it later on? Or do you have to reset it each time it cycles off/on? Shel [Original Message] From: Andy Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Date: 12/27/2004 10:02:47 PM Subject: RE: Who has an istDS? Shel, I got my DS for just 4 weeks now, love it totally... It's just

PESO: Candy

2004-12-27 Thread Andy Chang
This is a set of photos taken on Sunday at a studio session with my friend, Candy. Lovely girl, isn't it? ^_^ Photos taken with *istDs, FA100/2.8, FA50/1.7, FA28/2.8 and DA18-55/3.5-5.6 in JPEG *** mode All photos are manipulated by Paint Shop Pro 8.01

RE: PESO: Candy

2004-12-27 Thread Andy Chang
[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 28, 2004 2:20 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: PESO: Candy Very nice. My favorites are 8 and 4, but there's a lot of good work here. Paul On Dec 27, 2004, at 12:07 PM, Andy Chang wrote: This is a set of photos taken on Sunday

RE: Who has an istDS?

2004-12-27 Thread Andy Chang
Shel, I got my DS for just 4 weeks now, love it totally... It's just as I asked for in a camera... The choice was actually never between the D and the DS. I was quite capable to get the D, but I just don't want to spend that kind of money on Pentax 1st DSLR... Also, I just can't help shooting

RE: Quick Survey: Mechanical Camera Usage

2004-12-23 Thread Andy Chang
Gosh, I nearly fell into the category Fortunately, I used to have a Konica S2 with a broken meter and I still have a Fuji GW670 which is fully mechanical Phew... Andy -Original Message- From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2004 3:57 PM To:

RE: M80-200/4.5 lens

2004-12-23 Thread Andy Chang
Thanks guys!!! I think I'm going to give it a shot on EBay... Cheers Andy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 24, 2004 6:41 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: M80-200/4.5 lens I haved a mint version of the K. I've only

M80-200/4.5 lens

2004-12-22 Thread Andy Chang
Guys, I've noticed that there are two different versions of this lens from Boz's site. According to Boz, the optical formula is different, focusing distance is different, weight is different and the newer version has a linear aperture-coupled lever which the old one doesn't have. But how about the

RE: Pocket camera?

2004-12-16 Thread Andy Chang
I use a Contax T3 and recommend it with all my heart!!! Andy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 16, 2004 9:57 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pocket camera? Try Ricoh GR1s (or GR1v). Beatiful little camera with a great

RE: Finally, I scored a K35/2 !!!

2004-12-13 Thread Andy Chang
So Peter... what lenses do you want to get rid of?...vbg Andy -Original Message- From: Peter J. Alling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 13, 2004 4:55 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Finally, I scored a K35/2 !!! Go ahead, ask away. I've got a few lenses I'd like

RE: Lenses for the istd(s)

2004-12-10 Thread Andy Chang
, 2004 6:52 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Lenses for the istd(s) On 10 Dec 2004 at 0:37, Andy Chang wrote: I've got several decent primes and they all work very well on my DS and gives excellent quality pics. So I guess any of the good primes recommended on Stan's site will do

RE: The official PDMLer Christmas shopping list

2004-12-09 Thread Andy Chang
1. A15/3.5 2. F17-28/3.5-4.5 fisheye 3. New laptop computer 4. LX2000 5. MZ-S 6. A better paid job Not impossible, but not easy*sigh* Andy

RE: Lenses for the istd(s)

2004-12-09 Thread Andy Chang
Shel, I can't say about the DA14/2.8 and the DA16-45 since I don't have both and I'm not planning about getting it since it will vignette on my LX I've got several decent primes and they all work very well on my DS and gives excellent quality pics. So I guess any of the good primes recommended

RE: Lenses for the istd(s)

2004-12-09 Thread Andy Chang
I see... Sorry... can't help you then... I don't have lenses from other brand... : P Andy -Original Message- From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 10, 2004 12:47 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Lenses for the istd(s) Yes, I understand that. I

RE: Lenses for the istd(s)

2004-12-09 Thread Andy Chang
] Subject: RE: Lenses for the istd(s) On 10 Dec 2004 at 0:37, Andy Chang wrote: I've got several decent primes and they all work very well on my DS and gives excellent quality pics. So I guess any of the good primes recommended on Stan's site will do a good job on the D or DS Not necessarily

Some istDS test pics

2004-12-06 Thread Andy Chang
I've uploaded some pics that I've taken since I got the DS. For those of you who may be interested in getting the DS, I hope they are good enough to convince you to get one! http://www.flickr.com/photos/yschang/ PS: The indoor shots are all taken at ISO1600. Cheers Andy

RE: Some istDS test pics

2004-12-06 Thread Andy Chang
Dave, I'll add the lens details on the tag so it's easy for everyone to see... Andy -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, December 06, 2004 8:40 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Some istDS test pics The bottom ones of ther stumps or

Screwmount lenses on LX

2004-12-06 Thread Andy Chang
Hi guys. I'm thinking of getting some M42 lenses and I was just wondering that after using the M42-K adaptor, do I still get aperture priority on the LX (i.e. using Automatic)? Cheers Andy

RE: Screwmount lenses on LX

2004-12-06 Thread Andy Chang
Thank you guys! Andy

RE: *istDS Review on photo.shopping.com

2004-12-05 Thread Andy Chang
I made the same statement when I first looked at the Ds's manual But as a fellow list member mentioned, they don't tell you about the info on how to use the non-A lenses on the manual. I think they'll prefer that you go and buy new lenses! So, I would not trust the manual or spec sheets on

RE: Anyone can confirm this?

2004-12-03 Thread Andy Chang
Thibouille, I'm afraid that's true the Ds doesn't have TTL wireless control over the AF360FGZ Andy -Original Message- From: Thibs [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 03, 2004 11:19 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Anyone can confirm this? In the last number of my

RE: Changing metering modes in Ds?

2004-12-02 Thread Andy Chang
Jaume, I'm sorry to tell you that changing the metering mode in Ds is not as simple as pushing ONE button. It involves going into menu to make the change. So the Menu button and 2 pushes of the UP button, One push of the RIGHT button and UP or DOWN depending on which mode you choose. So there you

RE: *istDS Review on photo.shopping.com

2004-12-02 Thread Andy Chang
My istDs does just fine too with K and M lenses Andy -Original Message- From: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 03, 2004 1:33 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: *istDS Review on photo.shopping.com - Original Message - From: Francis Tang

RE: *istDS Review on photo.shopping.com

2004-12-02 Thread Andy Chang
Francis, Here is a copy of the email I posted a couple of days ago... ** I got my Ds tonight... it's a little gem. It cost me around USD833 body only in Taiwan. I don't know whether this info has been posted before, so I'll post it again.

istDS AE-L button

2004-11-29 Thread Andy Chang
I got my Ds tonight... it's a little gem. It cost me around USD833 body only in Taiwan I don't know whether this info has been posted before, so I'll post it again. And the first thing I checked was the use of MF lenses. When set in M mode and the use of the aperture ring, the correct exposure

RE: Good normal lens for the *ist-en?

2004-11-28 Thread Andy Chang
I guess the one comparable to 50/1.4 or 1.7 will be the FA31/1.8LE and the FA35/2 Andy PS: BTW I'm getting my DS tonight...vbg -Original Message- From: Jon Glass [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 29, 2004 3:12 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Good normal lens for the

RE: PESO- Love of my life

2004-11-23 Thread Andy Chang
Thank you Cotty, I prefer the second one too! Cheers Andy -Original Message- From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, November 23, 2004 5:24 PM To: pentax list Subject: Re: PESO- Love of my life On 23/11/04, Andy Chang, discombobulated, unleashed: It's been a while since I

PESO- Love of my life

2004-11-22 Thread Andy Chang
It's been a while since I posted pics... But I got to share this two pics of my wife, can't stop looking at them... Taken with ME-super and pancake http://ecoli.idv.tw/photo/abby/01.jpg http://ecoli.idv.tw/photo/abby/02.jpg Cheers Andy

RE: Pro cameras again.....SHEESH. was: Re: New Guy

2004-11-21 Thread Andy Chang
I used to care about camera features a lot...but not anymore... As long as it allows me to take pictures, it's fine by me! It matters to me the most is whether I take good pictures or even great photos! I took some photos I consider excellent with LX. I did that with ME Super and MZ-50 too! I'm

Using pre-A lenses on *istDS (was:*ist-DS english manual)

2004-11-15 Thread Andy Chang
Thank you James for the info. I had a quick look and read the part most important to me several times (Page 179 of the manual, Page 181 on the PDF doc). Correct me if I'm wrong... 1. Does it mean that the DS will only meter at wide open with the old lens? 2. If I want to get metering at different

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

2004-11-14 Thread Andy Chang
Bob, I'm afraid both lenses are not IF... I have the FA100/2.8 and the front bit does stick out when I focus. Andy -Original Message- From: Bob Sullivan [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 1:21 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 100 mm f/2.8 F Macro - 100 mm

RE: Evil! EVIL! EEEVIL!

2004-11-07 Thread Andy Chang
That's why I didn't go for the Pentax 120 system : P I have a Fuji 670 which has a fix lens... I cannot spend more on the lens even if I want to! Ha!!! Cheers Andy -Original Message- From: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2004 1:07 PM To: [EMAIL

RE: {Spam?} Re: OT - 1Dsmll 16MP

2004-09-21 Thread Andy Chang
Apparently, the official price in Japan is 1 million Yen @_@ Andy -Original Message- From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, September 21, 2004 6:11 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: {Spam?} Re: OT - 1Dsmll 16MP On Tue, 21 Sep 2004, Kevin Waterson

RE: *istDs and SD cards

2004-09-15 Thread Andy Chang
It's been a while since I post anything...: P I'm very excited about istDS. It has fallen exactly on my requirement! Since the istD, I have been waiting to switch to DSLR for sometime. But I decided to keep shooting with my dear LX and wait. I'm waiting for the MZ-D equivalent and the 300D

RE: Another Limited lens

2004-09-15 Thread Andy Chang
Translated by Dictionary.com [quote] Is referred is exhibited to Photokina smc PENTAX-DA 40mm F2.8 Limited with the digital one-eyed private lens for the first time the high-class lens which is identified Limited. Sale time, both price undecided. Limited is entitled in the especially high

RE: I got published!

2004-08-03 Thread Andy Chang
Congrats, Wendy!!! Keep it up! Andy This one time, at band camp, wendy beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Been away for a week or so doing agility stuff with the girls. Upon my return, I cleared out the post box of mail and found to my surprise that one of my photos has been used in

RE: SMC K 2.8/24mm

2004-06-16 Thread Andy Chang
I have this lens and I think I paid around USD160 for it second hand Great lens, worth every penny for it! Andy -Original Message- From: Jens Bladt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, June 16, 2004 11:57 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: SMC K 2.8/24mm Does any of you

RE: 31/77 Harsh?

2004-06-09 Thread Andy Chang
the 77 is harsh for portrait, but superb in general. Andy Chang took me to a Pentax store in Taipei (thanks Andy!!!) and I got a 50/1.4 FA. After some testing, I must say this is one sharp lens (just like other normal primes), but never softer than Nikon's 50/1.4 (mine is AIS). Cheers

RE: Taiwan

2004-05-20 Thread Andy Chang
Hi Andy Chang, What is the name of the beach near Taipei that has the sandstone sculptures. The famous one called Nefertiti? I lived in Taiwan in the late 60's and went to TAS. A friend with an Asahi Pentax Spotmatic introduced me to photography. John

RE: Places in Taiwan

2004-05-19 Thread Andy Chang
Hi Winston, I live in Taipei. When are you coming over? We can meet up and I can show you around Taipei if you like. I think the have-to-see will be the Taipei 101 which is currently the highest building in the world... As for the Pentax gear, hehehe... prepare you money... vbg Cheers Andy

RE: Places in Taiwan

2004-05-19 Thread Andy Chang
reservation and it's full. I think I know the building, it's near Taipei WTC right? The last time I was there, the building was still under construction. How's weather there? Regards, Winston -Original Message- From: Andy Chang [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004

RE: Places in Taiwan

2004-05-19 Thread Andy Chang
Norm, I'm not so sure about the ultimate part... g But I'll do my best... and guess what, I have a scooter myself too!!! May be I'll take Winston for a ride!!! vbg Andy -Original Message- From: Norm Baugher [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004 10:09 AM To: [EMAIL

RE: Places in Taiwan

2004-05-19 Thread Andy Chang
. Thanks Winston -Original Message- From: Andy Chang [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, May 20, 2004 9:46 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Places in Taiwan It's not that bad over hereg It's just that the close proximity of cars and scooters can be scary I'm

RE: Future Practicality of Film

2004-05-18 Thread Andy Chang
Boris, It is actually an excellent suggestion! Andy -Original Message- From: Boris Liberman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, May 18, 2004 4:25 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Future Practicality of Film Hi! If I understand you correctly, you are faced with two

RE: SMC 20-35 lens for sale!

2004-05-18 Thread Andy Chang
Welcome to the Prime Club, Shawn!!! But I still have the 28-200, just in casevbg Cheers Andy -Original Message- From: Shawn K. [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, May 19, 2004 10:50 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: SMC 20-35 lens for sale! I used to think that all I

RE: fast film not a solution?

2004-04-21 Thread Andy Chang
Markus, To be honest, with 6x8 prints, I can hardly notice any difference... It may be noticeable if you go up to 8x10, but I never tried... I don't overexpose 400 film usually, with ME-S and LX, the correct setting gives excellent exposures. Andy -Original Message- From: Markus Maurer

RE: AW: SMC (K) 28mm f3.5 on Ebay

2004-04-20 Thread Andy Chang
-Original Message- From: Rob Studdert [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 20, 2004 3:56 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: AW: SMC (K) 28mm f3.5 on Ebay On 20 Apr 2004 at 8:58, Markus Maurer wrote: Does anybody care about the size and weight of the lenses they use daily?

RE: fast film not a solution?

2004-04-20 Thread Andy Chang
I had this dilemma not too long ago... that's because I didn't want to use flash for night street photography... But that's another story... Normally, Fuji Superia 200 gives me the little extra speed I need and the grain is not noticeable... The largest print I do is 6*8 so, 200 will do fine. As

RE: which way would you go...

2004-04-11 Thread Andy Chang
Don't worry Clint... You can use your M lenses on the *istD very nicely... It does take K mount lenses... and with the speed Pentax is going forward...there is no worry at all... Andy -Original Message- From: Clint Austin [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 12, 2004 11:25 AM

RE: MZ-S Limited

2004-04-08 Thread Andy Chang
] Subject: RE: MZ-S Limited http://www.fotop.net/muchswatch/nikon70/80378_1080808241 http://www.fotop.net/muchswatch/nikon70/80378_1080808189 ??? -Original Message- From: Andy Chang [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 31 March 2004 18:43 To: [EMAIL

MZ-S Limited

2004-03-31 Thread Andy Chang
I don't know whether it has been mentioned before... But apparently, the last of the SLR range will be out soon and it is the MZ-S Limited. It is the slightly cosmetically improved MZ-S with the previously plastic back changed to aluminium / magnesium alloy back. Also the improved button-seals

RE: Moving to AF: PZ1P or MZ-S? Pentax or Nikon?

2004-03-22 Thread Andy Chang
I had a chance to play with friends' Nikon gears couple of days ago. A F100 and a F5 I would suggest that if Canon is not considered, the F100 is a wonderful machine. The fastest shutter speed is 1/8000 and the fast built-in winder can allow you to finish a roll of film in no time! The AF is swift

RE: BW developer quandry

2004-03-16 Thread Andy Chang
Edwin, I don't know about the price over there... but have you checked on Ilford's LC29 Plus Developer liquid concentrate? I'm using it at the moment and it's great with Ilford Pan and the shelf life is good since it comes in 1L bottle and I dilute them in 1:9 and is reusable twice. Price over

RE: Canon GIII 17

2004-03-15 Thread Andy Chang
Albano, Something for your reference... even though it is in Japanese...but you can look at the pics http://homepage1.nifty.com/fukucame/ql.htm Andy -Original Message- From: Albano Garcia [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 16, 2004 10:54 AM To: PDML Subject: OT: Canon GIII

RE: Purchasing a second body

2004-03-14 Thread Andy Chang
Find a ZX/MZ-L It suits your need very nicely... Cheers Andy -Original Message- From: Morgan Cooper [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 15, 2004 3:26 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Purchasing a second body Hello everyone! This is my first post to the list so please excuse

RE: Which IR remote control for MZ-6?

2004-03-08 Thread Andy Chang
I think the remote of any Pentax PS will do the job. Find one and give it a try. Andy -Original Message- From: Leigh Wedding [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 09, 2004 9:51 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Which IR remote control for MZ-6? I have searched many places on

RE: What gear is on your lust list ?

2004-03-07 Thread Andy Chang
And I forgot one thing... I want a Xpan as well... grin -Original Message- From: Andy Chang [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, March 08, 2004 10:40 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: What gear is on your lust list ? I've been thinking about my lust list for a while. I've got

RE: LX joy

2004-03-05 Thread Andy Chang
I disagree Bob!!! How can you have too much sex??? I couldn't have enough!!! vbg I want more Lol Andy -Original Message- From: Bob Blakely [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 05, 2004 10:33 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: LX joy Having too many LXen is like

RE: any feedback on M20/4.0?

2004-03-05 Thread Andy Chang
So what are they then? -Original Message- From: graywolf [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, March 06, 2004 12:48 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: any feedback on M20/4.0? BTW, I have only had a couple of individual Pentax lenses that were not acceptable. They both clearly

RE: My PAW site

2004-03-04 Thread Andy Chang
It works perfectly, Dave. I love the propeller effect... At first, I thought there were something falling off the plane... Andy -Original Message- From: David Mann [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 04, 2004 4:22 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: My PAW site Hi all, After

RE: FS-various pentax gear

2004-03-04 Thread Andy Chang
Hi Nenad, I'm interested in the AF280T flash and the AF1.7X teleconverter. How much are you asking for them? I'm in Taiwan Thanks a lot Andy -Original Message- From: Nenad Djurdjevic [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 05, 2004 12:33 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:

RE: FS-various pentax gear

2004-03-04 Thread Andy Chang
Oops, sorry, it should have been off list DOH! Andy

RE: LX joy

2004-03-03 Thread Andy Chang
I only recently got hold a LX, I don't think I'll ever trade it away. I actually want to get another one as backup! It's such a wonderful little thing to use. Even though I'm also thinking on getting an *istD, but that won't change a thing. The *istD will mainly be for studio shoot. Andy

RE: PUG observations

2004-03-02 Thread Andy Chang
Thanks Tanya, I'm blushing now... -Original Message- From: Tanya Mayer Photography [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 02, 2004 4:45 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: PUG observations Andy Chang's shot of his wife was captured using a 24mm K f2.8 and what a corker of a

My PAW week 3 - Sunflowers

2004-03-01 Thread Andy Chang
http://unlimited.name/cpg/albums/userpics/10008/normal_06.jpg This is my week 3 PAW entry. This one is taken not long ago at a family trip with Pentax MZ50. We came across some flower fields but most of the flowers were gone so there is no sea of flowers to take. But I thought that there are

RE: My PAW week 3 - Sunflowers

2004-03-01 Thread Andy Chang
views are unacceptable. You'll have to return and make a more cliché photo. Andy Chang wrote: http://unlimited.name/cpg/albums/userpics/10008/normal_06.jpg But I thought that there are plenty of pictures of blooming flowers, so a different view may be interesting.

RE: OT:shipping to Canada

2004-02-29 Thread Andy Chang
I agree... unless you are in a desperate hurry to see your precious buys, don't use UPS or DHL or Fedex... They are such good friends with the custom services that they declare everything and everything... I do prefer the postal services much much more than those bloody services. I've only waited

RE: My PAW (Week 2) - Street at night

2004-02-27 Thread Andy Chang
Thanks Boris! Working has taken most of my time so I sometimes go up to the roof and look around to see what's going on around the office building grin Cheers Andy -Original Message- From: Boris Liberman [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, February 28, 2004 2:11 AM To: Andy Chang

RE: SUN 24/2.5 lens

2004-02-26 Thread Andy Chang
size. Andy Chang wrote: Hi guys, Has anybody heard of or used a 24/2.5 lens for Pentax under the brand name SUN? My friend's lens collection has this particular lens and I couldn't find any useful information on the Net. Cheers Andy

SUN 24/2.5 lens

2004-02-26 Thread Andy Chang
Hi guys, Has anybody heard of or used a 24/2.5 lens for Pentax under the brand name SUN? My friend's lens collection has this particular lens and I couldn't find any useful information on the Net. Cheers Andy

RE: Digicam Slide Duplicator / Scanner

2004-02-25 Thread Andy Chang
Shel, It looks pretty good to me. I was thinking about doing the same thing a while ago with my Oly 5050 but never got around to do it... (cause I'm lazy). I'll give it a try this weekend if the weather is bad... grin Andy -Original Message- From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]

FA 28-105(F3.2-4.5)AL(IF)

2004-02-23 Thread Andy Chang
Hi guys, Anybody had any experience with this lens before? Stan's web site only has limited info on it. Cheers Andy

RE: FA 28-105(F3.2-4.5)AL(IF)

2004-02-23 Thread Andy Chang
Oops I haven't done my homework properly... Cheers Andy -Original Message- From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 23, 2004 5:43 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: FA 28-105(F3.2-4.5)AL(IF) On Mon, 23 Feb 2004, Andy Chang wrote: Anybody had

RE: FA 28-105(F3.2-4.5)AL(IF)

2004-02-23 Thread Andy Chang
Jaume, That's exactly what I need!!! I think I may go and get one and ditch my 28-200 which is huge... May I ask how much you paid for it? Cheers Andy -Original Message- From: Jaume Lahuerta [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, February 23, 2004 5:46 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: FA 28-105(F3.2-4.5)AL(IF)

2004-02-23 Thread Andy Chang
, Andy Chang wrote: Anybody had any experience with this lens before? Stan's web site only has limited info on it. It has been covered in the list over the past 6 months (and I should know :-) http://www.mail-archive.com/cgi-bin/htsearch?config=pentax-discuss_pdml_net; restrict=exclude=words=FA28

RE: Reala rated at 80

2004-02-23 Thread Andy Chang
Interesting... How did you do it with a MZ50, Kostas? Andy -Original Message- From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, February 24, 2004 12:46 AM To: PDML Subject: Re: Reala rated at 80 On Mon, 23 Feb 2004, Boros Attila wrote: On the other hand I realize

RE: Reala rated at 80

2004-02-23 Thread Andy Chang
... -Original Message- From: Andy Chang [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 23 February 2004 17:01 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Reala rated at 80 Interesting... How did you do it with a MZ50, Kostas? Andy -Original Message- From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

RE: Picture Posting (Picture a Week)

2004-02-19 Thread Andy Chang
Great idea Shel!!! I second it with a picture I took recently on my trip to China. http://ecoli.idv.tw/photo/china/bw/06.jpg It was taken at dusk near Xi Hu Lake in Hang Zhou with MZ-50 + FA 28-200 + Fuji Xtra 400. The air that day was terrible but it does give it a special feel... Cheers Andy

RE: SMC 24mm

2004-02-19 Thread Andy Chang
PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, February 19, 2004 8:49 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: SMC 24mm Andy - in the Picture a Week thread you said that photo was taken with an FA 28-200. Did you accidentally paste the same link twice? S Andy Chang wrote: Frankie, I don't know about the 24/3.5. but my

Watch Data Back LX

2004-02-18 Thread Andy Chang
Hi guys, Anybody finds it useful to have such data back? Just curious... Does it totally destroy the feel of your photo? Cheers Andy

RE: LX and 360FGZ flash

2004-02-16 Thread Andy Chang
PROTECTED] Subject: Re: LX and 360FGZ flash You can use the AF360FGZ on the LX in TTL mode. A lot of the other features are unavailable. The zoom will have to be done manually regardless of the lens you choose. Christian Skofteland [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Andy

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