Re: Noisy *istD shutter

2005-01-18 Thread Nick Snowdon
what was the condition of the batteries when this happened? Herb... It was at the end of a shoot but the batteries were in reasonably good condition. I have never had a camera failure in 20 years, so this is a little scary. Funny thing is that I have a PZ1P and several process paid rolls of Velv

Noisy *istD shutter

2005-01-18 Thread Nick Snowdon
I have had my *istD for about 10 months now and the other day the I got a proverbial "funny" noise. It sounds like the shutter is making a rough zip-like sound (though I suppose it could be the mirror). Exposure still seems to be OK, but I don't feel comfortable about the mechanical stability o

Re: Looking for a 300mm

2002-04-14 Thread Nick Snowdon
Alan Wrote Hi Nick, If you are in Vancouver, you might consider take a look at an used FA*300/4.5 in Kerrisdale Cameras. Price is CAD999.5. I saw one last week. Alan I am in Vancouver and looked up the web site. I might check out it out soon. Do you know if the price is likely to be firm? Does

Looking for a 300mm

2002-04-13 Thread Nick Snowdon
I have been looking forward to buying the Sigma 300 f4 for months now. I finally made up my mind to get it and then found out that Sigma to not distribute the lens (for Pentax mount) in Canada. I must I looked at Canon in the store but I do have 3 Pentax bodies. I was wondering what others would

Re[2]: OT: was kodak...

2001-05-09 Thread Nick Snowdon
Bob wrote > >Hi, > >they will, but they'll change the label to 'For wars and famines'. > >--- > > Bob Bob that comment made my day. I'll be looking for a box of film now that says "For creepy crawlies" Nick - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://ww

PZ1-p multiple exposures

2001-05-03 Thread Nick Snowdon
I am trying to figure out the best way to take multiple exposures quickly. When I use the multiple exposure option it basically disables the consecutive photograph option. If I have to press the shutter release for each exposure it will take longer than I have. Anyone have any ideas? Nick - This