Re: May PUG - my comments

>"Fragile Fern" - Geoffrey Stevens >Nice colours, lovely and sharp. I can see why taking the dog is optional. >They either pull your arm off when you're trying to frame a shot, trample >the undergrowth or stick their wet nose on your lens. (mine does the latter) Wendy, Thank you for your kind co

AF Converter project?

>Doesn't the 1.7x lose 1.5 stops? or is it 1.7 stops? I have one of these converters and the instruction pamphlet says that 'the f-stop multiplied by 1.7 becomes the actual one'. HTH, Geoff - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follo

Re[2]: OT: E6 processing at home: worth my trouble for30 rolls a year?

Alin, Thanks for the info. >Well, it does bother me, as I used to work with 14 rolls capacitykits. :o( Have you tried the Tetenal kits ? They look as though they are available in small pack sizes. Geoff - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pd

Re: OT: E6 processing at home: worth my trouble for30 rolls a year?

Alin, Thanks for the info. >Well, it does bother me, as I used to work with 14 rolls capacitykits. :o( Have you tried the Tetenal kits ? They look as though they area available in small pack sizes. Geoff - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.

Re: OT: E6 processing at home: worth my trouble for30 rolls a year?

> Sid, I do this for less than 30 rolls a year for the simple reason I haven't came >across a satisfying lab. You may want to consider however the penalty of having to >wait till you gather 4-6 rolls (or maybe more ) to match the capacity of the E6 kit. I've also considered doing this. The

Re: Vivitar 2x macro focusing tele converter

Thanks Fred (et al). Looks like I need to check and see if it's still available and 'get in quick'. Geoff - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komko

Vivitar 2x macro focusing tele converter

I've seen one of these for sale (20 UK pounds). Would anyone know: 1. How good this is (optically) ? 2. How close will the 'macro focusing' take me (1:2 ?) TIA, Geoff - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't

Re: Some rainbow shots

David, The rainbow shots are very good. Again, like one other commenter, I have not seen such a low rainbow. I particularly like the shots of the 'end of the rainbow' - did you find anything there? Was it you that said that you would be spending some time in the UK ? If it was, then I wou

Re: my favorite March PUG entries

>" Old Chestnut " by Geoffrey Stevens - a beautiful composition Amita, Thank you for your kind words. The shot was taken on a pleasant autumn day last year - I was having a good afternoon's shooting and taking my time (using my tripod). I must use my tripod, I must use my tripod,... Geoff

March PUG Review from Cotty

>Old Chestnut >Geoff Stevens >Corker! Excellent composition, the tree in the background beautifully >framed by foreground objects. I'll bet you got some closeups of that >gnarly twisty tree trunk as well. Thanks Cotty. I re visit the area regularly and there's always something to take - it's d

Bob's March PUG Commentary

>"OLD CHESTNUT" G. Stevens. >Crisp. Real. Composed. You're rightthere... >Lay out a blanket and open the wine... Bob, Thank you for your kind comments - unfortunately, it was a bit damp that morning to lay out the blanket... As stated, I used the 43mm Limited lens (plus tripod) which certainl

February 2002 PUG Comments

>"Trapped !!" - Geoffrey Stevens >Nice! I like the shine on the fence. Thanks for your comments. I think your critique is excellent! Regards, Geofff - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit

Re: Cable Switch A question

>The Cable Switch A is for ZX/MZ models (except MZ-S). >It plugs in near the left side of the lens mount and provides >electrical contacts for AF and shutter. No. That's Cable Switch F. Geoff - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and fo

DOF with close up lenses

I currently use +2 and +4 dioptre close up lenses. Naturally, the depth of field if very shallow - but how shallow ? Do tables or formulae exist that enable the DOF to be calculated ? Also, what is the comparitive DOF when using extension tubes or a 'proper' macro lens ? TIA, Geoff - This m

OT. Web address in posting.

How do you get a web address (that may be used as a hyperlink) into the text of a posting. TIA. Geoff - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.or

Re: PUG comments

>"Trapped !! " by Geoffrey Stevens, it enhances solitude feeling to me and that is exactly why I like it. Matjaz, Thank you for your comments. I was trying to ask the question 'Who is trapped ?' - is it the 'subject' or the photographer. Regards, Geoff - This message is from the Pentax-Disc

Re: Whats happened to the Gallery?

>As Terry Wogan says 'Is it me? >Have I not put enough pennies in the slot? You sound like a real old TOG ! Geoff - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://

Re:Pentax MZ7, MZ5, MZ3 bodies........

Denny, >MZ 5n or MZ3. >I want to use my K lenses with these bodies. I know that I cannot use the autofocus >which I consider not an issue. I use an MZ-3. Although autofocus will not work with manual focus lenses, the 'in focus' diamond appears in the viewfinder when the lens is in focus. I

Re: First Posting

Cotty, Thanks for your 'voluble' response - I must admit I'm often considered to a 'man of few words' - but what gems they are! The reason I chose an MZ-3 (and subsequently the MX) was essentially one of size and quality. I 'came back' to photography a couple of years ago and when thinking

Re: First Posting

>Another BRIT! :-)Nive one Geoff. C'mon then, tell us what sort of kit you have. Be ye >a 67 chap, 645 or good ol' 35 mil ?? Not those bloody old spotties, now?You wouldn't >happen to have an LX, hm?If you don't, you should. Yes, another Brit (well Cornish actually but I've been in Brist

Re: First Posting

>Welcome to the PDML, Geoff. Pull up a chair and make yourself comfortable. Thanks for your warm welcome Don. Geoff - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http:/

Just testing

This is just a test posting, please ignore.