Re: Windows 98 x *ist DS

Bofore you upgrade to XP (which might at worst spoil your computer, at best take objection to a few elderly programs) try running 98SE. I have had no problems with my USB card reader (Pentax 750Z camera). There are massive updates on the Microsoft website and these seem worth downloading. Once y

Fuji Press 800 vs Fuji NPZ

Fuji NPZ 800 is one of my favourite films but I find it works best at 500 ISO - I haven't used the recently released variety as I have stocks of the old but I don't think there's much difference. At its rated 800 ISO I find it a bit underexposed. I also shoot low-light concerts and like yoursel

LX Serial Numbers - Late

Does anyone know what the later LX serial numbers run to? I imagine 536 and beyond Thanks CN III

RE: LX grouchy when cold

The lower mirror bumper is not the only cause of sticky mirror, there are some other elastic rests in the mirror box that are likely deteriorating (turning to goo) and interfering with the mirror action. Cornelius Nuzzlemuff III

RE: Price of SMC-K 500/4.5

Hi, if you are patient you may get one for a lot less. Mine cost only £200 near mint (private sale) a couple of years later I part exchanged it for a 400 2.8, the shop is now advertising my old 500 for £900 Cornelius Nuzzlemuff III

LX Metering in coloured light

Hi Does anyone know whether shooting in intensely coloured light (red @ oarnge) will result in inacurate readings with an LX? A roll I shot in such circumstances was mostly under exposed. Regards CN III

Re: PESO - Purple swim cap

Sadly, in the UK you can no longer shoot this kind of thing. Taking photographs with children in them at all is risky. At a swimming pool the attendant will insist that you get the permission of every parent before allowing you to shoot, you start to feel such a pervert that it's just not worth

Proof that I suck too!

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Re: pentax 85mm soft

There is a soft focus lens for the 67 that could be used with a Pentax 67 to K adapter. I believe it is 120mm and something like f3.5 Cornelius Nuzzlemuff III -- Whatever you Wanadoo: http://www.wanadoo.co.uk/time/ This email has been checked for most known viruses - find out more at: http

Re: DIY repair on a jamed ME-super?

If you bought from a shop, it probably has a guarantee, why not send it back? If it doesn't, I can recommend Harrow Technical for good honest CLA's (it means sending it to the UK): Pentax House, South Hill Avenue, South Harrow, Middlesex, HA2 0DU UK +44 (0)2089384660 Get the camera sorted pr

Full Frame - What's the problem?

Why is it seemingly so difficult to produce a camera with a full frame (35mm) sensor, if Pentax and many others have/will have MF digitals surely one of these sensors could be used, even if it has to be masked? CN III -- Whatever you Wanadoo: http://www.wanadoo.co.uk/time/ This email has bee

Re: LX Repair Update, March 7, 2005

My tech simply used a very fine bead of black silicon sealant. CN III -- Whatever you Wanadoo: http://www.wanadoo.co.uk/time/ This email has been checked for most known viruses - find out more at: http://www.wanadoo.co.uk/help/id/7098.htm

Re: Help! *istD problems (repost)

eckon it's quite likely they don't build the screens and viewfinders that hold them any where near as accurately, assuming folk will be using autofocus and re-touching/cropping in Photoshop. Cornelius Nuzzlemuff III -- Whatever you Wanadoo: http://www.wanadoo.co.uk/time/ This email