Re: 16-50 redo

2021-07-16 Thread pentax
for the K-1 crowd. > > In any case, it will be interesting to see how it actually performs once it > is available. > > > -- > Larry Colen > l...@red4est.com > > > -- > %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List > To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...

Re: The ist D

2021-07-16 Thread pentax
18:13, Juan Buhler wrote: > > I uploaded a little video "review" of the old ist D: > > https://youtu.be/D7AppzyiFII > -- > %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List > To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le.

Re: PESO: animal portraits with the K-70

2021-07-01 Thread pentax
Nice ones Henk! I like the fox, although it seems sligthly less sharp than the doe … Regards, JvW > On 30 Jun 2021, at 21:41, Henk Terhell wrote: > > Finally I made the decision to get a new Pentax APS-C camera to attach to > the 55-300 PLM now fitted on the K-1. > There is

Re: It's about that time, kids

2021-05-01 Thread pentax
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Re: OT: Vintage Photos of NYC

2021-04-30 Thread pentax
Nice one Daniel, really enjoyed going through them! Regards, JvW > On 23 Apr 2021, at 18:09, Daniel J. Matyola wrote: > > https://www.cntraveler.com/gallery/vintage-photos-of-new-york-city > > Dan Matyola > *https://tinyurl.com/DJM-Pentax-Gallery > <https://tinyur

Re: PESO: R I P Ashley

2021-04-23 Thread pentax
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Re: PDML Debutante

2021-04-23 Thread pentax
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Re: And now for something different

2021-04-07 Thread pentax
filesystem recovery software, in plain ‘C’ ;-) Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; https://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To unsubscribe send an email to pdml-le...@pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: And now for something different

2021-04-04 Thread pentax
rging visual themes. Also it's what I do for a living so I > figured why not. > Indeed, touching on ‘big data’ ;-) Regards, JvW -- Jan van Wijk; https://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- %(real_name)s Pentax-Discuss Mail List To

Re: DP initial review of K-3 III

2021-04-02 Thread pentax
or many years, the solution of recharging spare batteries outside of >> the camera seemed to me to be the only sensible way. Even my car has a >> 230 volt socket, so I can use the supplied Pentax battery charger on the >> road. >> Or what am I getting wrong here? > > What

Re: DP initial review of K-3 III

2021-04-01 Thread pentax
e) (You can buy the USB-C powered battery charger separate as well, much cheaper without the fast-charge power-brick) BTW: Mike told me the thing that blew him away was fast and accurate focusing. AF-S as wel as AF-C (tracking) (Note that he IS a Pentax ambassador, so slightly biassed I gue

Re: DP initial review of K-3 III

2021-03-31 Thread pentax
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Re: LR6. Issues

2020-12-26 Thread pentax
v6-is-falling-apart/? >> >> LR6 is breaking -- Jan van Wijk; https://www.dfsee.com/gallery -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, pleas

Re: K-3 mk iii hands on video

2020-12-25 Thread pentax
r > Product Stories vol. 8: > https://pentaxofficial.com/en/7492/ > > Henk > > Op 2020-12-25 om 05:57 schreef Larry Colen: >> Posted on the fb pentaxians group >> >> https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nwarim_kr6M >> >> -- >> Larry Colen >> l...

Re: Happy Ann day

2020-12-10 Thread pentax
And a happy Ann-day from Amsterdam ;-) Regards, Jan Van Wijk > On 10 Dec 2020, at 18:08, Larry Colen wrote: > > I hope Ashley gets on board and treats you right today. > > -- > Larry Colen > l...@red4est.com > > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: PDML Photo Annual 2014 - NOW AVAILABLE

2014-05-15 Thread Pentax-Discuss Mail List
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Re: FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5

2007-03-23 Thread Pentax
5-4.5 only to find out now that they've >> been >> discontinued. I can't find one anywhere. Can anyone direct me to some >> place that still has a FA 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5 or recommend a good >> alternative. >> >> Thanks. >> >> Kevin Tho

Resubscribed after a year and need help with acronyms please...

2004-08-11 Thread Pentax
PESO: PAW: It's been a while since I've been on the list so what passes for the lingua franca is a little beyond me right now. Thanks for the help. Marc

CLA in USA/Canada recommendations

2004-08-07 Thread Pentax
Hello everyone, I need to send out my K1000, ME Super, and Program Plus for cleaning, lubrication, and adjustment. I've found Phil's Camera Service (www.philscamera.com) and Premier Camera (www.premier-camera.com) through search engines. Does anyone have any experience and feedback on either of

For Sale: SMC Pentax 40mm f2.8 "pancake" lens

2004-01-23 Thread Pentax
Pentax SMC 40mm f2.8 pancake lens for sale. Good condition, light wear on the aperture ring. Rear cap and front clear filter included. Great small lens. Makes a pocketable go anywhere camera out of an MX or similar. $150 shipped in United States. Outside the US we can work something out

Re: OT: Artsy Phartzy Shot

2004-01-21 Thread Pentax
The combination of blur and grain just works. Nice. Rob

How is the 35/2 Super-Takumar?

2004-01-15 Thread Pentax
I seem to see a lot more of these than the K or M 35/2's around. Is it a pretty good lens at the wider apertures? I've read about something radioactive in the coating which yellows but other than that can't find too much on them. Is the yellowing a problem when shooting black and white or does

Re: OT:Film lives,Kodak cameras dont

2004-01-15 Thread Pentax
They are actually still going to make film cameras but just not for the US or Western European market. They will still be selling film cameras in China and other places where many people have never owned a film camera. They see a lot of growth potential. They are also phasing out APS cameras

Using screw mount lenses on K-mount body

2004-01-14 Thread Pentax
What do I need to know about using a screw mount lens on a k-mount body (MX)? I know you need an adaptor and there's some difference in metering. "Stop down metering" which I don't quite understand. In general does this work out pretty well or is it a pain in the a** and I should just look for

MX CLA in NYC?

2004-01-12 Thread Pentax
How's that for alphabet soup? Anyone have recommendations for where to get a Pentax MX a cleaning, lubrication and adjustment in New York city? Thanks, Rob

Re: Is there an analog only Pentax list?

2004-01-11 Thread Pentax
At 8:57 PM -0500 1/9/04, Paul Stenquist wrote: I agree with your assessment of the K35/2.0. On the other hand, the M35/2.0 is a very nice lens and is quite compact. It's one of my most frequently used lenses. Is the M35/2 a pretty fast focusing lens? Just wondering how it would be for a street

RE: Is there an analog only Pentax list?

2004-01-10 Thread Pentax
At 5:08 PM + 1/10/04, Malcolm Smith wrote: Nick Clark wrote: The MX with the 40mm f2.8 pancake lens makes a great rugged carry anywhere kit There are a few here that carry this combination; mine lives in a coat pocket. I just picked up one of these (a week too early it seems as there are li

Re: Is there an analog only Pentax list?

2004-01-09 Thread Pentax
At 4:36 PM -0800 1/9/04, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Which 50/1.4 do you have? The M. Just developed some pictures taken with it and am very pleased. I'm not crazy about the K35/2.0 ... oh, it's a fine optic when stopped down a bit, and i even like it wide open, but it's a little large for my taste. M

Re: Is there an analog only Pentax list?

2004-01-09 Thread Pentax
At 5:30 PM -0500 1/9/04, frank theriault wrote: There's also a YahooGroups Spotmatic list. Again, not quite so active as this one. So, Rob, what older Pentax gear are do you have/are you interested in talking about? I've got an MX. Mostly I'm interested in just seeing what peop

Is there an analog only Pentax list?

2004-01-09 Thread Pentax
Just joined the list, so I apologize if this has been asked a million times. Is there some kind of Pentax discussion list that is just for analog and preferably the older, all manual cameras? Thanks. Rob

Re: I got my *ist D and I LOVE IT !!!

2003-10-15 Thread pentax
Bill, Are you sure it's only down to aliasing? At any rate; do you know how stopping down affects aliasing? cheers, Jostein Quoting William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > > - Original Message - > From: "mike wilson" > Subject: Re: I got my *ist D and I LOVE IT !!! > > > > > http://hom

Summit report 1

2003-09-20 Thread pentax
Hi gang. Just a brief hello from a trekking pdml'er. It's pitch dark outside now, after a wonderful autumn day with all the bright colours I was hoping for. 5 rolls have been through the 645. Right now I'm well tucked in for the night, listening to the wind rustle the tent. (More coming) Joste

Summit report 2

2003-09-20 Thread pentax
There's a limit to how long msg. My cellphone can produce, so I have to send in parts. The tent & I are at the summit of the 1540 m high mountain Ormtjernskampen, & with nothing better 2 do I thought I might as well C if I could post 2 pdml from the phone...:-) Cheers, Jostein

Re: Re: *ist D and FA J mounts

2003-04-03 Thread pentax
Hi George, > the aperture simulator corresponds with the > lens minimum aperture, in stead of full open. > The only position which makes it usable (at > least gives a valid exposure) with pre A > cameras. I stand corrected. I assume that the FAJ lenses behave like A/F/FA lenses when set to the

Re: *ist and TTL flash exposure with M-lenses

2003-03-24 Thread pentax
he crippled mount is solved. You simply press exp. lock WHILE HOLDING the DOF preview button. This is a great idea that does not cost Pentax anything in hardware and almost totally overcomes the limitations of the crippled mount, so it will be inexcusable if they did not implement it. On the

Re: KAF3 lens mount already here?

2003-03-10 Thread pentax
Hi, Pål Jensen wrote: > According to someone who are into the technicalities of the Pentax > lens mounts the mount of the new FA J lenses is not KAF2 as it uses > a completely different way of aperture control. Is this the first > lenses with KAF3 mount? Yesterday I sent a mail wi

RE: Does the PZ-20 have a panorama switch?

2003-02-16 Thread Pentax
My Z-20 does not have Panorama switch. But I think - Z-20P has Raivo

Re: Re[2]: FAJ lenses what the heck???? (Was Most Unknown Pentax Lens)

2003-02-11 Thread pentax
Hi Alin, Alin Flaider <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> schrieb am 11.02.2003, 17:23:30: > I haven't downloaded the manual, so I'm asking you to check if > there's anywhere SMC mentioned in the lens designations. Pentax is > very careful with this. If it's no SMC then

Re: FAJ lenses what the heck???? (Was Most Unknown Pentax Lens)

2003-02-11 Thread pentax
Arnold Stark <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>: > More from the "FA lenses" manual: > - FA28-90/f3.5-5.6 , FAJ28-80/f3.5-5.6 AL and FAJ75-300/f4.5-5.8 AL > lenses have no distance scale, adjust focus with the aid of the > matte-field for non-auto focus camera My first thou

Re: Re: K and M lenses are now obsolete!!! (was: FAJ lenses)

2003-02-11 Thread pentax
Hi Arnold, > Not so fast! > > I do not see, why K or M lenses should not work with future Pentax SLRs. No technical reason, I grant you that. But if they made the marketing decision to leave out aperture rings away on some lenses now, they will leave them out on some more soon, and

Re: ping

2002-12-25 Thread pentax
On 25 Dec 2002 at 13:01, Bob Blakely wrote: > pong... Time to raise the periscope again! Thanks, Bob!

Re: OT: Tripod recommendations please

2002-12-24 Thread pentax
I discovered Manfrotto makes a nice kit for not too expensive (about 120 EUR in france). It consists of Manfrotto 190D legs and their standard 3-way head. 190D is like the more famous big 055 but : - a bit smaller :1.82m max. - about 0.55m compacted (maybe less than 2 feet) - a bit lighter (1.7

Re: Terminology lesson. Re: 28-105 vs 24-90 vs 35-105

2002-11-21 Thread Pentax Guy
Well, I haven't read the posts that have flooded in the past 30-60mins or so, but am I good at motivating the list, even with disagreements and all that, or what? I'll take Cdn money orders as 'gifts' for stimulating conversation on the list, feel free to contact me off-list (as some have) and I c

Re: 28-105 vs 24-90 vs 35-105

2002-11-21 Thread Pentax Guy
As well, you drive around in a Jag enough and it'll become as dull as a Chevy. If many Russians were to try out a Chevy instead of an old beat up Lada, they'd have the same feelings you did with the Jag. Brad. - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Th

Re: 28-105 vs 24-90 vs 35-105

2002-11-21 Thread Pentax Guy
> Brad, > > That is really the problem. You have nothing to compare it with. Unless > your techs have shooting experience with the lens, they have the same > problem. If they give you any answer other than "I don't know (assuming > they don't use the lens in question), that should give you a lot of

Re: 28-105 vs 24-90 vs 35-105

2002-11-21 Thread Pentax Guy
- Original Message - From: "gfen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, November 21, 2002 9:48 AM Subject: Re: 28-105 vs 24-90 vs 35-105 > On Wed, 20 Nov 2002, Brad Dobo wrote: > > I vote to have a non-prime clause added to the FAQ. Of course, the one > > calling t

Poor list behaviour WAS Re: Terminology lesson. WAS Re: 28-105 vs 24-90 vs 35-105

2002-11-20 Thread Pentax Guy
Bwhahaha! Love the email. You know, children tend to be cruel, and I got all sorts of variations on my name as a kid, now, my friends call me all sorts of even worse ones. You picked one used before here, not very original and not the best one if you want to act like a child. > Hey Dodo > Prime

Re: 28-105 vs 24-90 vs 35-105

2002-11-20 Thread Pentax Guy
s. > > I don't remember anyone ever said this, until now... > > >1) All Pentax lenses are very good. Most are great. Some are excellent. > > Have you ever used ALL Pentax lenses? > > >2) You, I and 90 per cent of the people on this list could not tell the > >diff

Re: 28-105 vs 24-90 vs 35-105

2002-11-20 Thread Pentax Guy
the standard primes wouldn't > hold as much appeal for me. > > > Have I used all of > > these, no. I'd make a small wager that if I looked at > > comparison photographs, I couldn't tell which from which. My > > eyes have been checked recently. I

Re: SMCP FA 20-35mm f/4 AL or the FA* 24mm f/2 AL WAS -- Re:WideangleDilemmas

2002-11-20 Thread Pentax Guy
And here I was thinking I was the only vain person. Beauty marks are vanity! I thought it was 'who cares how it looks, it's how it works and the person behind it' So 'brassing' aka plain old wear. Or marking up plastic, doing whatever, doesn't matter. Anyhow, I don't keep the cameras long enou

Re: SMCP FA 20-35mm f/4 AL or the FA* 24mm f/2 AL WAS -- Re:WideangleDilemmas

2002-11-20 Thread Pentax Guy
Yup, indeed I did. Meant what I said, did what I meant. I had my reasons. I don't see the need to explain them to you however. You had to reply, it was on the list, that's fine, that's why it was there. It was public but related to him only. The rest of your comments are subjective and repetiti

OT: Re: Lens manufacturers

2002-11-20 Thread Pentax Guy
Hey Kevin, > Suddenly and investment of this magnitude lessens somewhat. > Certainly a new outfit of another make would be cheaper. But > if I applied that theory to my car, I would be driving a > cheap Japanese import. It would still get me from A to B. > But I prefer the added reliability, famil

Re: No Subject

2002-11-20 Thread Pentax Guy
Well, it's too bad I wouldn't find Limited stocked in the city or else I could at the very least go try one out, see what all the fuss is aboot! ;-) Brad - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2002 11:53 PM Subject: No Subject >

Re: flash cord F5P or F5PL

2002-11-20 Thread Pentax Guy
Hey Alan, > Don't forget you need the Hot Shoe Adaptor FG too. The problem is, F5P is > rather short while F5PL is very very long and not suitable for outdoor IMO. > A tough choice. Rather like the cable releases for the MZ-S. The 1.5ft CS-105 or the 10 foot CS-130. Middle of the road would be p

Re: SMCP FA 20-35mm f/4 AL or the FA* 24mm f/2 AL WAS --Re:WideangleDilemmas

2002-11-19 Thread Pentax Guy
- Original Message - From: "Paul Stenquist" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2002 9:02 PM Subject: Re: SMCP FA 20-35mm f/4 AL or the FA* 24mm f/2 AL WAS --Re:WideangleDilemmas > Pentax Guy wrote: > > > A dis

Re: 28-105 vs 24-90 vs 35-105

2002-11-19 Thread Pentax Guy
> Both lenses passed the "looks" test. 28-105 looks good on a MZ-5n, 24-90 > looks good on an MZ-S. That's all there is to it! I found that. The SMCP-FA 28-105mm f/4-5.6 [IF] in silver, looked great on the MZ-5n and not great on my MZ-S. And the rest of what Wendy said was true about the 24-90.

Re: SMCP FA 20-35mm f/4 AL or the FA* 24mm f/2 AL WAS -- Re: Wideangle Dilemmas

2002-11-19 Thread Pentax Guy
- Original Message - From: "Arnold Stark" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2002 7:38 AM Subject: Re: SMCP FA 20-35mm f/4 AL or the FA* 24mm f/2 AL WAS -- Re: Wideangle Dilemmas > Brad Dobo schrieb: > > >>BTW: The optics of the FA*24/f2 gets verdict

Is there a Pentax Future?

2002-11-18 Thread Pentax Guy
> I was in Dortmund last week. The two major department stores "Karstadt" > and "Saturn" no longer sell Pentax. Also in two of three photo shops > there was no more Pentax gear at stock. I talked to two shop assistants > and they told me, that the SLR sales have dro

Re: Re[2]: we're back

2002-11-18 Thread Pentax Guy
Ok, time to show my ignorance. This 'Grandfather Mountain Nature Photo Weedend'. What is it? Something grand or an inside joke around here? I've been hearing about tours and such and am even thinking about looking to be a free assistant to any lowly professional photographer in the city. Why d

Used gear and stuff

2002-11-15 Thread Pentax Guy
their equipment to a good cause? (me :)) Now, not related exactly, but can anyone tell me, if I'm assuming correctly why the Pentax teleconverters (not the AF 1.7x) do not support AF? Is that true? Are there some around, or third-party ones? Brad. - Original Message - From: "

Re: BJP confirms Pentax Digital plan

2002-11-14 Thread Pentax Guy
t;[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, November 14, 2002 10:44 PM Subject: Re: BJP confirms Pentax Digital plan > Message text written by INTERNET:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > >Assuming I did not misunderstand what he was trying to hint at, > I could see where the styling cues of the new D

Re: great body and performance, shame about the back cover

2002-11-14 Thread Pentax Guy
s and creeks slightly when > squeezed) for a £700 camera. I wonder if Pentax have a Nikon or Canon > saboteur in their design team :-), - and I reckon that they should address > this issue by bringing out an alternative "pro" back, made of metal or and > without the date function

Pentax Posters

2002-11-14 Thread Pentax Guy
Hey folks, Anyone have a link or links of the poster? The bigger the better, wanna show it to someone without having to take mine out of the tube until it's mounted. Thanks, carry on, Brad ** Brad W. Dobo, HBA (Eds.) Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I

Re: AP (16/11) - Pentax UK Confirms digital SLR launch plan

2002-11-12 Thread Pentax Guy
That's all quite interesting. Will have to see what Pentax does with it. The MZ-5n is/was a fine camera, got one myself. If they are keeping the MZ line to some degree, perhaps some added features but keep that classy looking MZ-5n style? Keep it affordable. Really, I think Pentax

Re: Optio 330GS, slave flash, messing around

2002-11-12 Thread Pentax Guy
While I only have the lowly Optio 230, same goes, great value and fun! - Original Message - From: "Tim S Kemp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, November 12, 2002 6:41 PM Subject: Optio 330GS, slave flash, messing around > Just messing around tonight with my 330G

Re: Swiss camera thief gives himself away

2002-11-10 Thread Pentax Guy
William, Jeff I'm glad you brought it up, I missed the CV as well ;-/ Brad - Original Message - From: "Jeff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2002 10:00 PM Subject: Re: Swiss camera thief gives himself away > HE HE HE. Now it's funny. > > Jeff > >

Re: Filter/Hood question about 100mm macro

2002-11-10 Thread Pentax Guy
ere is a lot of information here, that's why I'm here, you're all ahead of me, and it's Pentax, so here I be. The thing is, the web and internet is not for everyone. He could care less about anything on here, he's too busy, and he knows most/all the stuff, besides th

Re: 200mm macro: FA* vs A*

2002-11-10 Thread Pentax Guy
Yep, no doubt the same, no 31L. Where are you located Herb? Is this just Canada or everywhere? Brad - Original Message - From: "Herb Chong" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2002 9:37 PM Subject: Re: 200mm macro: FA* vs A* > Message text written by

Re: OT: What we call ourselves.

2002-11-10 Thread Pentax Guy
heh...for those with the screw mount lenses and perhaps cameras to go with them, using your example, we could call them 'screwed' ;-) Brad - Original Message - From: "Lon Williamson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, November 10, 2002 1:01 PM Subject: Re: OT: What w

Re: Filter/Hood question about 100mm macro

2002-11-10 Thread Pentax Guy
Hey Dan, Intriguing, what makes you say that? On the lighter side, I didn't think we ever admit to Pentax errors? ;-) On the more practical side, I'm looking at my lens now, read your email and decided to pull it out. By design this lens has a very thick and long hood. I cannot se

Re: OT: Is BOKEH real?!?! Was -- Re: If You had to pick one lens . . .

2002-11-09 Thread Pentax Guy
- Original Message - From: "Keith Whaley" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, November 09, 2002 4:43 PM Subject: Re: OT: Is BOKEH real?!?! Was -- Re: If You had to pick one lens . . . > Here's a paragraph from the web source Robert Soames Wetmore posted, > which i

Re: Re:OT: Is BOKEH real?!?!

2002-11-09 Thread Pentax Guy
- Original Message - From: "Treena Harp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Saturday, November 09, 2002 4:27 PM Subject: Re: Re:OT: Is BOKEH real?!?! > colleagues. To argue that all information posted on the web is suspect, > simply because it's posted on the web, and that

Re: OT: Is BOKEH real?!?! Was -- Re: If You had to pick one lens . . .

2002-11-09 Thread Pentax Guy
Oh no, another one of these.Instead of playing by the rules, and actually proving something, another member chooses to argue and more so, put down another member, a favourite pastime here. I stopped reading after the first paragraph as I knew the rest was.. 'Bokeh' must be truly important

Re: MZ-S can you ...

2002-11-09 Thread Pentax Guy
Oh, not to be so...erm..cannot think of the term, but I knew it with flash, it was used in an example in a large text where the author was using a F4 I think and the SB-28 speedlite. He talked about that 'trick' when talking about that system. Brad. - Original Message - From: "Mark Robert

Re: Pentax Upgrade

2002-11-09 Thread Pentax Guy
to say 'ebay'? > But I did consult with Stan Halpin's Pentax site, reading the feedback about various ##-###mm lenses. > > Doe :-) aka Marnie >

Re: MZ-S can you ...

2002-11-09 Thread Pentax Guy
Hey Leon, My bad, should have known about the TTL issue. But that is the old rule of thumb isn't it? I've read it in a few books I think, that the white handkerchiefs reduce one stop per layer? Brad - Original Message - From: "Leon Altoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Se

Re: How much film do you need?

2002-11-08 Thread Pentax Guy
- Original Message - From: "Bob Walkden" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Dan Scott" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, November 08, 2002 3:45 AM Subject: Re: How much film do you need? > at home on a regular basis I like to have at least 5 rolls each Tri-X, > Scala and Kodachrome 64, all of whic

Hooray!!!! My lens comes in tomorrow!

2002-11-07 Thread Pentax Guy
I just got an email from Pentax confirming they had shipped the lens via Purolator to the dealer for me, so tomorrow I have a new toy! I feel like a little kid again :-) David Brooks, your gal is lovely indeed. She made the magic happen! Big thanks to all that helped and looked around

Re: FA*200/2.8 matter again...

2002-11-07 Thread Pentax Guy
I cannot believe such bad luck. I can easily see why you'd give up on them. Now I'm afraid to inspect my lenses that closely and worried about the new FA 20-35mm f/4 AL that is on it's way. Pardon my french Alan but I'd go and tear a Pentax a new a*e over this.

Re: Filter/Hood question about 100mm macro

2002-11-07 Thread Pentax Guy
> On 7 Nov 2002 at 1:18, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > Put a high quality UV filter on and protect the lens, your investment and > > your fear of accidently scratching the lens... > > If the FA is like the A100/2.8 macro you'd really have to go out of your way to > scratch the front element. Most

Re: What do you carry with you

2002-11-06 Thread Pentax Guy
> I have a Toyota 4x4. I sold the Porsche for it so I could get > to more of the inaccessable places. > > Kind regards > Kevin Heh, and used the extra money to buy some serious glass too I hope? On a scary noteI went up to the Bruce Peninsula on my way to Tobermory last summer, I was driving

OT: A simple question on the What do you carry thread

2002-11-06 Thread Pentax Guy
Just wondering folks, Do you all carry a camera EVERYWHERE? Like, you're out of milk, you run to the store and get some and drive back. Would you have a camera on you? (leaving gear in car doesn't count) Or, like in my neighbourhood, we have 'supermailboxes', it's about 4 houses down, if I (or

Re: What do you do when...

2002-11-06 Thread Pentax Guy
Well, that was different :) I was picturing the complete camera as silver, not the traditional top-area. Glad they didn't made it how I had imagined! Brad - Original Message - From: "Rob Brigham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2002 12:56 PM Subj

Re: My little poll on lens and what is happening

2002-11-06 Thread Pentax Guy
; here and pressed the time issue with the store. You contact was very nice > > in telling me if I have any difficulties with the store, to let her know > > what store, and she would assure me a Pentax Rep would immediately fix the > > situation. I like that. I take back some of those Pentax Canada comments > > ;-) > > > Thanks Dave! > > > (Btw, how is that new highway 404 coming along? ) >> >

Re: Re: My little poll on lens and what is happening

2002-11-06 Thread Pentax Guy
Ya, got that Dave. Well, not 'got that' as in 'bought that'. I ordered here and pressed the time issue with the store. You contact was very nice in telling me if I have any difficulties with the store, to let her know what store, and she would assure me a Pentax Rep would

Re: What do you carry with you

2002-11-06 Thread Pentax Guy
,no room in the truck > > Dave > > Begin Original Message > > From: Kevin Waterson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Whats in your carry all? > > Kind regards > kevin > > End Original Message > > > > > Pentax User > Stouffville Ontario Canada > http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ > http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses > Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail >

Re: My little poll on lens and what is happening

2002-11-06 Thread Pentax Guy
I will try those today Dave. As for third party -- no way! Support Pentax! ;-) Brad - Original Message - From: "David Brooks" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, November 06, 2002 8:23 AM Subject: Re: My little poll on lens and what is hap

My little poll on lens and what is happening

2002-11-06 Thread Pentax Guy
well. It's currently not in stock at Pentax Canada (What DO they STOCK? Really? Anyone know?) but it is expected in approximately 2 weeks (read 1 month) then get it to my retailer. Once again I'm left waiting for this lens. It's the same sad song. So, gonna try out Henrys, see i

Re: Re: Personal Poll, opinions wanted

2002-11-05 Thread Pentax Guy
; > Sent: Tue, 5 Nov 2002 11:20:58 -0500 > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: Personal Poll, opinions wanted > > > Hey Rob, > > Well, I'm going for new, and was leaning towards the wide, and so far > everyone is for it but Dave. > > > Pentax User > Stouf

Personal Poll, opinions wanted

2002-11-05 Thread Pentax Guy
n still use k-mounts, but just in case, I'm only going to get these two lenses to have a nice range to work with. That's it for me and Pentax glass (unless I win the lottery) I'm looking at: FA 20-35mm f/4 AL or Used 300-600mm fixed focal manual focus. probably about 400mm I ha

Re: OT: What we call ourselves.

2002-11-04 Thread Pentax Guy
My friends call me an idiot when they learn how much I spend on camera stuff, so, I'm 'hey idiot' ;-) Brad - Original Message - From: "gfen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, November 04, 2002 10:59 AM Subject: Re: OT: What we call ourselves. > On Sun, 3 Nov 2002,

Re: OT: What we call ourselves.

2002-11-04 Thread Pentax Guy
> > Brad Dobo wrote: > > > I know you are joking Frank. It was funny, and I know male cheerleaders so > > it's not sexist. It's still funny. > > > > Bradley > > - Original Message - > > From: "frank theriault" <[EMA

Re: OT: What we call ourselves.

2002-11-04 Thread Pentax Guy
; > it's not sexist. It's still funny. > > > > Bradley > > - Original Message - > > From: "frank theriault" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > > Sent: Sunday, November 03, 2002 10:40 PM > > Subject

Re: OT: What we call ourselves.

2002-11-03 Thread Pentax Guy
That would be our cheerleader section. - Original Message - From: "Treena Harp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, November 03, 2002 10:04 PM Subject: Re: OT: What we call ourselves. > I prefer 'Pentaxettes' ...

Re: OT: What we call ourselves.

2002-11-03 Thread Pentax Guy
DSLRlessians? ;-) - Original Message - From: "Shaun Canning" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Sunday, November 03, 2002 8:25 PM Subject: RE: OT: What we call ourselves. > Takumarshians? > > Shaun Canning > PhD Student > Archaeology Department > La Trobe University, Bun

Re: Wish lens Poll - COMPLETED, please no more votes

2002-10-18 Thread pentax
>Hopefully, you find the results of this polls as interesting as I do. they may also be useful to Pentax Corp. (I hope)

Re: FS: K30/2.8

2002-10-18 Thread pentax
shots with sun directly on frame render quite nicely : the negative is not over-burned and you can get some nice detail around the sun easily. And flare resitance is nice. This is by far my most used lens during trips since I bought it. It has became one of my favourite pentax lenses. >I

Re: Poll: Primes that we wish Pentax had built

2002-10-14 Thread pentax
PRESS RELEASE Pentax is proud to announce the ultimate and first ever produced K-series lens for the 35mm market since more than 20 years : The new SMC Pentax 1:2 34mm light reportage manual focus lens. This lens reproduces the look, feel and mechanical standards that prevailed during the

Re: Pentax at Photokina (mostly gone OT)

2002-10-03 Thread pentax
Beware not to confuse "digital" with "electronical" or "mechanical". My MX is mechanical, an MZ-S is electronical, but none of them are digital. I guess a 100% digital automobile for instance would have a driving software running on and replacing the usual tasks of the driver (turning, accelerat

Re: The Great PDML Print Challenge

2002-08-16 Thread pentax
ost of the shots were done with the Pentax K 30mm 1:2.8 i just bought recently. I'am making the first prints and i must say...the 30mm looks pretty nice. Almost no distortions at all, very high resolution/sharpness and very nice rendering of shapes & textures (sort of a 3D effect). A nice st

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