Re: Which MF camera for a second body

2002-07-08 Thread BobAggi
I agree with those who say you'll be happy with an MX. I have both an MX and a KX, and except for the true mirror lock, the MX has it all over the KX. Here are some comparisons. 1. MX has a very bright viewfinder at approx. 97% magnification; KX is not as magnified, and not as bright. 2. MX h

Re: odd

2002-07-08 Thread BobAggi
In a message dated Sat, 6 Jul 2002 6:35:54 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Not too many cameras have an adjustable diopter correction, > but most of them > can accomodate a slip-on or screw-on type. For my Spotmatic, I use a +1 slip-on diopter made by Canon for the T seri

Re: Pentax 6x7/ 150,2.8 test rolls

2001-12-27 Thread BobAggi
Hello Paul; I really like the blues in your "Holiday Table". The other 6x7 photos are also very nice. Big negatives collect information you never see in 35mm. Regards, Bob - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions.

Re: SMC K and SMCT

2001-12-26 Thread BobAggi
In a message dated 12/26/01 6:27:05 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I know the SMC K 28/3.5 and K 35/3.5 are good performers. How about the SMC > Takumar 28/3.5 and 35/3.5? Frankie: I use the 28mm f3.5 SMCT, and I find it to be very sharp. I don't have the 35mm f3.5 SMC

Re: K2 DMD without flashsync

2001-12-22 Thread BobAggi
In a message dated 12/22/01 8:25:26 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > IMHO, this exactly the reason that I would *not* want to use this > feature! I can't think of anything worse than suddenly being stopped from > shooting - fiddling with the dial could result in a lost p

Re: K2 DMD without flashsync

2001-12-21 Thread BobAggi
In a message dated 12/21/01 3:09:06 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Instead I found a nice MX + a SMC 35/3.5 for about 100 USD. It will > be a fine complement to my KX and my Me Super. Hello Anders, I think you made a good choice - the MX over the K2DMD. If you ever com

Re: K2 DMD without flashsync

2001-12-16 Thread BobAggi
In a message dated 12/16/01 8:10:14 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > - Your comment implies that the electro capability can fail but the > mechanical will still work in manual mode - true or false? It's been a while, but here's what I remember about the K2's shutter. If t

Re: K2 DMD without flashsync

2001-12-16 Thread BobAggi
In a message dated 12/16/01 11:50:59 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > I have found a K2 DMD in good condition, except that the flash-sync does not > work. I think the seller is asking a reasonably price (about 240 USD, > including SMCM 35/2 and SMCM 100/2.8, both in good c

Re: MX Metering Pattern

2001-11-27 Thread BobAggi
In a message dated 11/26/01 10:17:44 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Is this the pattern shown in the book? > Shel, Yes, that's the pattern for the MX, but the book doesn't have the numeric values. Regatds, Bob - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To un