advice on using a teleconverter??

I've got me a 2x teleconverter and have been reading some things about it. As I understand it a 2x teleconverter doesn't only enlarge 2x but also 2x less light comes into the less. Does that mean I have to set the lighting stop button (or whatever you call it) to +2 ? thanx..

slide scanners

has anyone tried this slide scanner ??? http://ww1.microtek.com/Europe-E/Web/Product.php? ThisPage=ScannersProduct=DetailP_Id=67 __ http://mail.lycos.nl/ - Gratis E-mail - Nu 15 MB opslagruimte - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail

scanning your pictures

I'm planning on spending the weekend scanning my pictures. I'm using a normal flatbed scanner. Any tips on resolution (Dpi), size etc. etc. etc. thanx.. __ http://mail.lycos.nl/ - Gratis E-mail - Nu 15 MB opslagruimte - This message is from

flash for a MZ-5

Hi, I'm starting to make pictures of judo classes in our gym, but I've found that the build in flash of the MZ-5 doesn't give enough light. I've already used a flash which was not made for pentax, but on auto setting it will flash, and there is one shutter speed that I can set so it will