Were any of the *ist D, DS or DL recalled due to the Sony sensor
"recall?"
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Sorry, too busy taking pictures to change
systems. My Pentaxes NEVER let me down from Italy to the New York State
Assembly.
Samsung has technology; what does Pentax have to lose?
MacBurt -30-
uickly and wait for the hand on the
shoulder. Good luck. If they stone you, they stone you.
Burt
MacBurt-30-
Markus,
How to photograph the Chagall windows? If with another person you might
try a beanbag on his/her shoulder as a brace. Also a nice macro
90/105mm lens or the "macro" mode of a zoom. Primes have it here (
larger aperatures) especially the 77 limited.
Good luck they are truly worth the w
B&H Drops *istD from latest catalogue. OR am I having a senior moment?
MacBurt-30-
Am I losing it or has Pentax dropped the *istD and DS from its lineup?
Seems they only show the DS2 and DL.
Could it be that Pentax is about to enter the new era of Pro DSLRs?
Will Samsung drag them kicking into the market to compete with the
fantastic Nikon D200?
Forget about the Canon 5D. Neve
Today you may give thanks for the new Pentax DSLR To Come.
I sold all my Pentax equipment and purchased a Nikon's D200, SB-800,
grip and 5 lenses.
This guarantees that Pentax will now release a new "pro" DSLR.
Why did I sell. Got tired of lenses that didn't quite meet my needs.
My *istD an
Some idiot is telling me I'm visiting "illegal sites." He says he's
from the FBI and wants info. Is the FBI hiring metal incompetents who
can't type or figure out how to look official. I just delete this
"schmuck." Yiddish word meaning "wonderful person."
MacBurt-30-
Please furnish exact instructions so I can
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There will be no Sigma 30/1.4 for Pentax.
Just like no 150mm macro; no 80-400 OS, etc. edtc.
Buy the Limited 33/1.8 (One of the best lenses made; only $800 USA
<< I've found that among the major NYC retailers J&R tends to get stock of
> new stuff before B&H and Adorama do. You might want to check with J&R
> if the other two are out. Sometimes you can even get them to discount
> below the catalog advertised prices.
Adorama reportedly have units in stock
Adorama is shipping *istD and grip.
Fantastic camera
Burt
PRONOUNCE *ist
"Starist"
Due out end of March.
Burt
List prices on Starist - $319 Out at end of March
BG-20 Grip - $79 Out A little after Starist.
Starist D - $1600- This summer.
Burt
NYC stores will be selling "Starist"for $299.95.
No word on BG-20.
Optio S will go for $399.95
Date of arrival still up in the air.
Will keep you informed as info available.
Burt
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Starist (film) and BG-20 moved further away to April (mid to end) arrival. Pentax
USA quote.
Optio S - end of March
Burt
<<[EMAIL PROTECTED]>>
> Where would the world be without a United States of America?
Are you sure you want to hear answers to this one? Somehow I don't all the replies
would be to your liking.
Yes, do answer it. Where do you want to start? At 1910? ;1914? 1919? 1938? 1941? 1944?
1948?
Yes, again where would our wor
> When you judge America ask yourself one question:
As an American, I would hope that others not judge America by your
entirely inappropriate political attacks.
REMEMBER, FRED, WE'LL HAVE TO CLEAN UP THAT MIDDLE EASTERN TOILET AND LOSE MORE GOOD
PEOPLE BECAUSE OF FRANCE. CALL THAT "INAPPROPRIATE.
Just returned to USA from Italy. GREAT.
If my info is redundant, I apologize.
Contacted Pentax USA.
They stated.
1) *ist to ship in "several weeks."
2) BG-20 to ship "probably a month later."
3) *istD to ship August/September
4) "grip" for *istD seems to be up in the air. Asked, "grip?"
Summation:
Has anyone gotten his hands on a BG-20 battery grip for the *ist?
Pentax USA says they've shipped; B&H, Adorama says they have not received a unit.
Monday 6/30/03
Pentax USA said it has supply of BG-20 battery grips and will ship to dealers in "a
week or so."
Also stated re the *ist D:
1) Will ship the end of August/September.
2) There is, as yet, no name for "the battery grip."
3) There will be "a list of great accessories" announced this s
Wednesday, NYC USA
Adorama shipped my BG-20 today. Price @$65 USD.
Burt
<< My salesman at Kerrisdale cameras has told me the
release date has
been delayed yet again until the end of September.>>
What's new. Pentax USA has been saying that for months. I figure the "delay" will not
go past October's end since that's the "Javit's Show."
WARNING: U.S. Postal Service Ripoff.
US Postal Service PRIORITY MAIL is a fraud.
THey claim 3-4 days service.
They use planes owned by airbourne etc. Packages take 2-3 weeks.
If you have to use The US Mail - ship the cheapest mail.
Do better with UPS.
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NY, USA
Is it possible to number the topics and corresponding subject messages. This is a VERY
DIFFICULT site to read. See Nikon site for example of ease of use. One must read all
of this to get to one subject.
Thanks,
Burt Yust
NYC
USA
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Who or What am I?
1) I exist to push limited boxes out the door.
2) I can't send correct literature if my job depended on it. And it should!
3) I have little idea of what products my company sells.
4) I never heard of: MZ-6; chrome MZ-S; black ZX-5n
5) I don't answer phones.
6) I don't respond to
<< Maybe it's time you bought a Canon. Let us know how their customer
service is. >>
I called Pentax. Their phone people, except for Chuck, WHEN they answer
phones, are not knowledgable. I'm calling from a major organization. They
send the wrong literature. YES, they are great with manuals and
<< But if anyone does buy a Canon, don't buy any of those 3rd party lenses
for it!!
After all, nothing screams AMATEUR... >>
Nothing screams amateur as a person who does not explore what other companies
have to offer. When anyone makes a lens as good as the Tamron SP 24-135 for
tyravel then I'
Several times I've written and asked why this site cannot use a numbered
index. It is easier to look at a numbered index and then find a numbered
entry. It is easier then attempting to read similiar entries from a long
list, unnumbered.
Thank you,
Burt
NYC
USA
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In a message dated 11/15/01 7:43:20 AM, MacBurt writes:
Several times I've written and asked why this site cannot use a numbered
index. It is easier to look at a numbered index and then find a numbered
entry. It is easier then attempting to read similiar entries
In a message dated 11/16/01 9:11:19 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
<< Subject: RE: MZ6
Looks like an MZ-7 with DOF preview. Add Spotmetering as well, and you
eliminate most of the missing items on the MZ-7!
Could be a winner, my guess is it will eat into the MZ-5N market as the
5N doesnt offer
In a message dated 12/19/01 7:23:20 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
<< I've got the 43mm, and when mounted on the MZ-S it puts me in mind of a
tin
of shoe polish. I find it most incongruous.
Doesn't stop me using it though!
I like the focal length of the 40mm so much, when I decided to get an AF
In a message dated 3/31/01 1:34:32 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
<< Hi,
I recently purchased a Hoya HMC Skylite filter for my 28-70 F4 AL. Today i
accidently touched the filter and left a finger print... and now the finger
print wont come off i tried cleaning it with a Microfibre lense clo
In a message dated 4/20/01 5:44:10 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
<< >Arlington Camera in Arlington, Texas list the MZ-S on thier web site for,
$899.95
>
I'll speak well of Arlington Camera any time. However, they are not a
large mail-order outfit - they can't compete on price alone.
If their
In a message dated 4/27/01 9:56:25 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
<< Date: Fri, 27 Apr 2001 03:01:55 -0700 (PDT)
From: petit miam <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Product Quote for MZ-S
Well, it means the 5th January to me.
> Anyway, if anyone is still confused I believe 5/01
> don't mean May
Is it possible to create a table of contents at the beginning of each volume?
It sure beats having to go thru each entry.
Thank you.
Burt
NYC
USA
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Can anyone tell me where, EXACTLY, can a picture of the BG-10 (MZ-S) battery
grip be found? I went on the Japanese site. I went into the MZ-S section but
can't find the BG-10 picture. I neither speak or read Japanese.
Thank you in advance.
Burt
NYC
USA
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In a message dated 6/6/01 5:48:38 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
<<
Date: Wed, 06 Jun 2001 10:35:42 -0600
From: "Lewis, Gerald" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: RE: MZ-S US - who sells them
B&H is listing the MZ-S date back body in black for 999.95 >>
Adorama has them for $875 (USA $)
Call 1-212-
In a message dated 6/12/01 6:18:22 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
<< On Mon, 11 Jun 2001 18:20:23 -0500 Darryl Lafferty
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> I happened to buy the only one in stock at Arlington Camera in Arlington,
Tx and the price was
> 899.99. The quoted price on Adorama is 849.95.
In a message dated 6/28/01 1:07:17 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
<< Thanks for the review, Burt. The MZ-S sounds like a sweetie. I'll have to
wait before putting one on my wish list, though. I'm still saving for a
77mm ltd.
Dan Scott
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Dan,
you're very welcome! The 77 Limite
Hey keep your eye on the ball!
Just finished using an MZ-S and ZX-5n in Italy for a month.
Used the MZ-S with 24-135 Tamron SP and 17-28 F.
The ZX-5 with 43/1.9 Limited. While those Canon and Nikon users burned bright
red boxes, batteries and energy carrying those heavyweights I carried a
backpa
Is it possible to number the topics, then number the entries? Sort of an
index like the Nikon Users Group uses.
This facilitates finding a given topic, from a NUMBERED LIST, and reading it.
THANK YOU
Burt Yust
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To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Mon, 10 Sep 2001 20:02:26 +
Subject: [contaxg.com] The Decisive Moment/Professional Photography
Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Dear All,
I have been thinking a lot about
In a message dated 9/11/01 11:57:30 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
<< Amita, is there more? There are rumors the Pentagon is also in
flames. Hope this is not true. The last thing we need is a war. >>
They ain't all rock throwers. Some also buy airline tickets. Guess where they
get the money
In a message dated 9/11/01 12:48:24 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
<< > What stood outside my window stands no more. The World Trade Center Twin
> Towers was removed from this earth by our Middle Eastern friends. Pearl
> Harbor II. Maybe we'll understand the type of people we send money to. It is
7:45PM NY time
THIS HAS BEEN CONFIRMED...
Local NYC t.v. is carrying stories that say 3-7 men carrying FALSE PILOT'S
PAPERS have just been arrested at our 3 airports. We are locked down. The men
became incensed at a flight change and verbally abused others. When
confronted they said they were m
In a message dated 10/3/01 10:00:54 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
<< Re: MZ-S Cost...Hey Pentax.
Re: Just bought a HP Photosmart S20
Re: The 5n could be the best if ...
Re: More "Limited" products from Pentax
Re: The 5n could be the best if ... >>
COULD YOU CHANGE THE ABOVE TO LOOK LIKE BELOW a
In a message dated 1/31/02 9:21:04 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
<< Subject: Re: Photography Startup
People pay more to have
> portraits taken of their cat or dog than they would to have portraits of
> their kids.) >>
Maybe because the animal shows them more affection and loyalty. Can't think
In a message dated 2/12/02 9:00:38 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
<< For the moment I remain open minded. I will return the lens first, try
a second and see what's what! There really are no alternatives left for
me. I do not like Nikon, won't go back to Canon or Minolta (both too
large and
In a message dated 2/12/02 9:00:38 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
<< For the moment I remain open minded. I will return the lens first, try
a second and see what's what! There really are no alternatives left for
me. I do not like Nikon, won't go back to Canon or Minolta (both too
large and
In a message dated 2/12/02 9:00:38 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
<< For the moment I remain open minded. I will return the lens first, try
a second and see what's what! There really are no alternatives left for
me. I do not like Nikon, won't go back to Canon or Minolta (both too
large and
In a message dated 2/24/02 4:25:51 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
<< But was has the pro area to do with digital? As far as I'm concerned, I've
no doubt that digital slr's will be mass market damned soon. If Pentax will
continue making slr's, which I'm certain they are, they need to cater to
t
In a message dated 2/26/02 8:07:36 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
<< As a point of curiosity, how many folks moved from the PZ-1p to
the MZ-S? I don't think I can tell from the body count.
The next question is: What do you think? Was the move worth
the price?
I ask because I am a PZ-1p owner
In a message dated 3/7/02 9:33:40 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
<< >How does the lens cap attach? I'm considering this lens, but looking at
>the front end
>design, I wonder if one can leave a filter on and still attach the lens
>cap. I always
>leave a skylight on each lens (each lens that take
In a message dated 3/11/02 8:39:56 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
<< From: Frantisek Vlcek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: Durst Laborator - My Favorite Enlarger
Sunday, March 10, 2002, 7:51:36 AM, Shel wrote:
SB> http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/temp/5x7laborator.html
SB> They used to hav
Queen Mum,
<< May she rest in peace. >>
There goes one of the true "heroes" of the 20th Century. She stood tall when
her people needed her most. As England stood alone against the German bombs
she rallied her people by word and example. Great Britain, alas the whole
world, owes a debt, to her
In a message dated 4/10/02 9:15:33 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
<< * - Obviously, my extremes of like/dislike for the royal family would have
to be tainted by the way I'm lead to see them, and by the complete
bafflement I have for other Americans who go on and on with their worship.
The biggest
In a message dated 5/22/02 6:49:49 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
<< A friend of mine is going to Africa this fall and she is in great need
of a new camera. She asked me for advice and I suggested a MZ5n with
some nice lenses.
My question to the allknowing list is, will the MZ5n handle three mon
In a message dated 6/3/02 2:31:10 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
ADORAMA???
<< Has anyone purchased from this internet site? I'm
> considering ordering some Fuji Reala film and just
> wanted to make sure they are reliable and trustworthy? >>
I've used Adorama for years-since Executive Photo fold
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