it is way better.
And it will be available for download for the *istD too, at some future time
after release of the *istDs.
Sam
From: cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Wondering if the software that ships with the *ist Ds is any better than
what we (the D owners) got...
CW
---
Outgoing mail
if these features will be available as a *istD
firmware update.
Sam
Looks like you're describing an image editing program and browser. I
thought you meant improved camera software. I couldn't care less about
editing and viewing software unless it has to be used to view and edit
istDS files, which seems
well, the firmware is software, it's just confusing since a lot of other
stuff is software, too.
sorry for the confusion.
Sam
Firmware, software one day I've gotta learn these terms ;-))
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Sam Jost [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Aaah, you meant the firmware - I got
better wait for the software and see what we will get.
Sam
*ggg* yes, I remember that one...
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, November 16, 2004 1:04 PM
Subject: Re:nbsp;Dsnbsp;software?
LOL Your comments reminded me of a story about Bill Gates. What did
his
wife say to him
Does depend on the distance of the focus point to the light source. Same
with most lenses anyway.
You gotta test at what distance the bokeh suits your needs and take care no
to exceed that distance.
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Collin Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL
this on a pre-production model.
It's only a few days away anyway.
Sam
of a jpeg directly from the camera, hopefully it
will be done at the end of the week.
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Jostein [EMAIL PROTECTED]
How much is an inch again? :-)
Half a year ago, I asked the same Q. in metric units, and questioned
whether a
6Mpx file was sufficient for more than A4
I use external drives for backup, too. Good things, cheaper than DAT
cartridges, faster and easier to use.
But I'll never again buy Maxtor, had too much trouble with them, like with
Fujitsu.
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent
who was way cheaper and knew a lot more about
what he sold.
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Rob Brigham [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 7:17 PM
Subject: RE: Over to the Dark side.. ist D vs 20D brief comparison
Read this:
http://www.dpreview.com
From: John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sam Jost mused:
Yup, some just have too much money. This had been a question in a local
pentax forum a few days ago, too, someone who asked if the *istD could
not
show a live preview.
Indeed. I'm sure it's going to be a common question from first-time
DSLR
highlighted and black shadow situation
- Enhance setting of color temperature
- Selectable 5-steps compression rate in saving images with JPEG format
Somewhere in the web there was a review of the new software, I don't
remember where but google might find it.
Sam
From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED
format for your pennies are called fractal compressors. There are
some of these around, but they are so dead slow and uncommon no one really
uses them.
Was my translation ok for you?
Sam
For me the best use of the new DA-14 lens on my *istD is making fun pictures
like these:
http://www.radeldudel.de/images/0411Ju2.JPG
I tried making 'normal' pictures with this lens, but they all turned out
boring.
Sam
I might give that one a try, I always stayed close to people feeding them.
Sam
From: Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]
My god, he's about to be attacked by a duck!
I suppose that's one way to get close to them, annoy them until they
attack.
Sam Jost wrote:
For me the best use of the new DA-14
you are not that late.
I'll try to make more, it's fun! But that will take some time, for now my
succes rate for these is 1%.
nice comment, thanks!
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Ryan Lee [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hmm.. I didn't get the original message. I guess better late than never
I'm not sure. Maybe it's believing in loss of soul by taking pictures and
tried to stop me?
But probably it wanted breadcrumbs from me as reward for the pictures and
was annoyed I didn't pay the fee.
The day they start coloring themselves I'll start to get really worried!!
Sam
From: Jostein
yup.
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Chris Brogden [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, November 15, 2004 3:17 AM
Subject: Re: I just ordered myself a *ist DS with DA18-55 lens.
Interesting... is the istDS the first modern DSLR not to have a CF slot?
Chris
On Sun, 14 Nov
The only (very personal) one are the CF cards I already own, otherwise I
wouldn't mind if it uses SD or CF - both are fast, cheap and available in
large-enough capacity. Funny thing is SD is now sometimes even cheaper than
CF at the same size.
Sam
From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]
What's
of
pictures.
The only thing I don't really accept is Sony with the hyper-expensive memory
sticks. Reminds me of printer companies making inexpensive printers and
earning money by selling expensive ink.
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I don't disagree
Can anyone explain:
Why is the file size of an *ist D image say 3.936 MB in the Path Finder,
and
17,3 MB when opened in PS?
I'd guess 3.936MB is the file size, probably jpeg (compressed)
And 17.3 MB is the uncompressed image data for the image (3008x2008x3)
Sam
and invented a storage
format for images to get them a lot smaller without loosing too much image
details - jpeg
For more information I'd suggest a look at theyr homepage
http://www.jpeg.org/jpeg/index.html
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED
of explanation about this stuff.
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2004 2:51 PM
Subject: RE: Reducing File Size with Photoshop
I) just did some screen tests compressing jpeg's (from tiff). Until I
compress
will see ugly artefacts in the
picture.
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2004 2:54 PM
Subject: RE: Reducing File Size with Photoshop
So, if I open a 3.8 MB (6mp) jpeg, and PS says 17.8 MB, and I save
to
find a way around it.
thats easy: use less sharpening. For most people 'sharp' is the single most
important thing about a picture, some more educated tend to rate the content
itself higher :)
Nice picture, by the way.
Sam
on saving.
Sam
, the one example everybody should know are programs to rotate jpeg
images without causing image degradion, these are quite common, and of
course they do save the image, they just take great care not to loose image
information.
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED
A name for something is just a handle, and what people connect it to upon
hearing.
It does not matter at all if the name is correct, it only matters what it is
to the listener.
Sam
- Original Message -
From: J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, November
/software/pk-sharpener.shtml but I
am not sure.
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2004 7:58 AM
Subject: OT: Reducing File Size with Photoshop
I recently heard that the best way to reduce a large file to one
(in that case it had been 2208 pictures and so many weeks that
I had forgotten the *istD needs batteries at all). That had been after I
noticed the batterie icon blinking low, that is.
Otherwise I had no problems or other issues with the *istD.
I had no need for repair or replacement at all.
Sam
pfff, dust, when I compare my old film scans to my *istD pictures I always
asked myself 'how could I live with all those specks on film?' - well, I
didn't knew better, now I do and I like the digital pictures way better then
my old analog ones.
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Shel
lenses and some small stuff at www.tekade.de and
would always buy there again, especially pentax. Full recommendation.
Only my filters I buy at a local shop
http://www.versandhaus-foto-mueller.de/ but thats 'cause he is local.
cu,
Sam
point to the same site I'd guess.
Sam
My *istD never lost its settings due to low batteries. I bought it in
february.
You might even be able to back them up using the remote assistent software
from pentax, but I am not sure about this.
Sam
- Original Message -
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi!
I've just fixed some bugs in my
The noise reduction starts to kick in at 1/2s, so you won't notice it in
normal shots since it ain't there.
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, November 10, 2004 11:41 PM
Subject: Re: *ist D Anomalies
Thanks. I can't remember
As far as I know the sale of the *istDS will start on November 19th in asia,
but it should be available worldwide for christmas - but only in small
quantities :)
Body is 869 Euros here.
Sam
- Original Message -
From: David Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday
, but even being aware of this and being careful
didn't help.
Strange, I had times where my aperture moved but it always been my clumsy
fingers moving the back wheel for setting it, so for me it always been my
own
doing.
Sam
Welcome to the digital world where a speck on your CCD is your worst enemy
:)
have a look at http://www.bythom.com/cleaning.htm for example,
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi!
I've shot today some 20 frames. Some of the frames feature the same
kind
I always thought one should use a larger aperture for portraits to get a
nice soft out of focus background that does not distract from the person?
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED]
And - BTW - don't use F3.5 for portraits. Use F5.6 or better.
in
the grip or only in the body.
Maybe someone else does know more details about this issue.
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Don Sanderson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Here's what happened:
(I was at shot #1351)
1.) Camera had original CR-V3's.
2.) Battery Grip had Alkaline AA's.
3.) Battery indicator
Dunno about Pentax. I use the Novoflex Miniconnect system and am very happy
with it.
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Lon Williamson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: PDML Pentax Discuss [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, November 07, 2004 4:55 PM
Subject: Pentax Quick Shoe
Browsing BH today, I found
a picture.
His email address is [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Interesting. There's one living not far from me. I always thought it was
either a custom paint job (there are lots of odd and colorful cars in
Berkeley) or one of those deals where
From what I've been reading on his site he lost the content of the site due
to a virus and not having a backup and is in the process of rebuilding it
now, so I'd say he'd be happy about a picture!
thanks,
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Been meaning
His currency? British pounds I'd say.
You see an J instead of the fancy pound symbol?
Sam
From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]
What is J120?
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Looking for £120 (plus postage at actual cost). As usual, you
Old 77mm? New 77mm?
Did I miss something? Whats the difference?
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Andre Langevin [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, November 05, 2004 10:01 PM
Subject: Re: FA77/1.8 update
Would Pentax (or any qualified technician) be able to upgrade
://gallery46369.fotopic.net/p8887114.html
Hej, I caught the rest of your rainbow:
http://home.foni.net/~samjost/fremd/IMGP7500.JPG
Sam (not so far away)
quite common here, there used to be a fan site for it but it's down
right now due to hacking or something.
Sam
fashioned and want to keep my old ways. :)
Sam
- Original Message -
From: David Zaninovic [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Is the AF sound too loud ?
- Original Message -
From: Sam Jost [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, November 04, 2004 1:04 AM
Subject: Re: *ist DS
I got the LL-60 in my *istD, too, and love it.
Can't understand why Pentax didn't make the LL-60 the standard screen for
the *istD.
Sam
Today I received the gridscreen for my *istD, ordered from TeKaDe in
Germany. There are only 100 of these screens available for Europe, they
told me
From: Sam Jost [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Not going to advise you but, if you are going towards Edinburgh let
me
know; I'm at a convenient place for a stopover and can show you some
interesting things. That includes all nuances of interesting..
Might I get some hints what area you
I heard rumors they are still working on the disclaimer chapters for the
american version.
And it's dead easy to install, even me ol' shaky hands could do it.
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Does anyone know if this is available in the US yet
Hi Tom,
I'm not even sure I'd get one more right here - they were only delivered in
limited quantities and as far as I know these are sold out right now.
you can take screens from other (pentax) cams and cut them down with the
proper tools though.
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Tom C
From: Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED]
On 3 Nov 2004 at 22:18, Sam Jost wrote:
you can take screens from other (pentax) cams and cut them down with the
proper tools though.
Which tools might they be?
Whatever saws plastics without heating it up too much I'd guess - there is a
foto here of someone
Rob Studdert wrote on 11/3/2004, 5:43 PM:
On 3 Nov 2004 at 22:18, Sam Jost wrote:
you can take screens from other (pentax) cams and cut them down with
the
proper tools though.
Which tools might they be?
a saw?
a fine saw I'd say. with proper handling and some tools to clean the edges
Rob Studdert wrote on 11/3/2004, 5:43 PM:
On 3 Nov 2004 at 22:18, Sam Jost wrote:
you can take screens from other (pentax) cams and cut them down with
the
proper tools though.
Which tools might they be?
a saw?
An industrial power hack-saw with fluid lubrication perhaps?
I'm keen
From: Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED]
On 3 Nov 2004 at 23:06, Sam Jost wrote:
Rob Studdert wrote on 11/3/2004, 5:43 PM:
On 3 Nov 2004 at 22:18, Sam Jost wrote:
you can take screens from other (pentax) cams and cut them down
with
the
proper tools though.
Which tools might
You will be able to buy one I'm sure.
We just have a very good Pentax dealer around here thats why we already got
one. :)
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I'm very afraid that the tolerances are close enough that, cutting a
screen and installing
Naw, I use manual focus all of the time. Can't bear the sound of AF :)
Sam
- Original Message -
From: John Coyle [EMAIL PROTECTED]
It has the AF-C setting as well as the AF-S and MF settings. I haven't
tested yet whether it has trap-focus with manual lenses - has anyone else
about metering in the instructions, and I noted no change in
metering in practise, too.
Sam
in APS-sized-sensor lenses I'm
thinking the small-sensor DSLR format is here to stay.
Well, I bought one DA lens, the DA-14 - there is no real choice there and
I won't really need it on a full frame pentax.
Sam
you'll have a
problem, too, of course :)
Sam
Considering the few votes for Prague, I went to do some light research.
Came
across a few cautions about personal safety. Something which seemed to
come
up quite a bit was taxis in the street and pickpockets. Considering that
I'll be travelling alone
I'm happy with CF. Never had worries about size, handling or losing them.
(just my 2 cent)
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Collin Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED]
One of the issues that many digital photographers have told
me about is the small size of all, including CF, memory modules
Bergen was lovely, I'd really like to go there again - just need to inherit
or win a fortune to do that :)
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Daniel J. Matyola [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, November 02, 2004 10:02 PM
Subject: Re: OT: Travel suggestions
Try Bergen
year on my way to Connel and might be interested in anything
interesting in Scotland...
Sam
year on my way to Connel and might be interested in
anything
interesting in Scotland...
he wants to show people the gigantic dirk and 2 enormous haggises he keeps
under his kilt.
Then I'll bring my pentax to show them to y'all :)
Sam
Strange, I still got the green leather bag when I bough mine a few month
ago.
At least my focus ring runs light and smooth, too.
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Alan Chan [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I have finally bought another FA77/1.8 (silver). Pentax seems to finally
solve the focus ring
you are not
alone, listen to your feelings about where to go and where not.
have fun traveling!
Sam
far' - ~7500
'how many of your pictures go to print' - too few :/
'what will you buy next for the *istD' - 1.8/31, split screen for viewfinder
'why didn't you send this to me off list' - cause it's way more fun out in
the open *grin*
Sam
I use some creative file and directory naming with some self-written tool
taylored to me needs.
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED]
So, which oraganizer do you use - if any?
I have tried FotoStation which is quite nice, but rather expensive (150
USD).
Jens
From: Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED]
On 30 Oct 2004 at 16:27, Sam Jost wrote:
Oh, and my first impression of the DA-14: the widest lens I ever owned, I
need to get used to the field of view to really take advantage of it. And
I need
to practise metering the light according to what I want
(at least mine has nine blades)
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Jim Colwell [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pdml [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, October 31, 2004 2:31 PM
Subject: Re: Lens belly button survey
Thanks to James, Michel, David and Mat for their input to the bb survey.
I
am keeping track
Yep, I bought mine new this year, and since the dealer had it not sitting on
a shelf but ordered it from Pentax I'd say it's a rather new model.
Mine is an A anyway, not a K, I didn't notice that difference in your chart.
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Jim Colwell [EMAIL PROTECTED
for the feedback.
Now hopefully the fog does lift so I can try the DA-14 at something else but
gray clouds.
Sam
me too - at least the standard UV filter from B+W adds 4.5mm lenght to the
lens.
Maybe he is referring to the slim version?
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Alan Chan [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I am surprised B+W filters are thinner than Pentax or HOYA, because from
what I have seen so far
Uhm, might you explain what you had in mind when writing your advice? I'd
like to take it into account, but I got no clue what you want me to use the
dof preview for.
thanks,
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Raimo K [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Good advice - but do use depth of field preview
.
Otherwise I like the lens.
Sam
- Original Message -
From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED]
- Original Message -
From: Sam Jost
Subject: Re: Slim or normal filter for DA-14?
Uhm, might you explain what you had in mind when writing your advice? I'd
like to take it into account
bad bad boy!
Sam *still recovering*
- Original Message -
From: Tom Reese [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2004 3:50 PM
Subject: subtle digital manipulation
look extremely close and try to find 3 differences between the
two pictures... I only found 2
Aaah, now I understand, thanks.
I wriggled my finger, the movement helped a lot to see its shadow earlier.
Sam
- Original Message -
From: DagT [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Vignetting from the filter (or finger) is more evident with more DOF.
DagT
På 30. okt. 2004 kl. 13.47 skrev Sam Jost:
Uhm
Well, I needed to know *when* to try it, it would have not occured to me to
try it while doing the finger-test somehow since I didnt see the connection.
thanks for clarifying,
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Raimo K [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, October 30, 2004
local dealer, while the 77
normal is on stock.
I would of course rather not buy the normal 77 UV filter and not use it due
to light problems in the corners of the picture, so I'd thought about asking
for advice.
so, anybody's got experience with the DA-14 and filters?
thanks,
Sam
.
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 5:53 PM
Subject: Split image focusing screen 4 K cameras
Having been recently introduced to the pleasures of the KM, KX cameras,
and
knowing that a split image focusing
Good idea - why didn't I think about the obvious thing first?
I'll try tomorrow.
thanks,
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, October 29, 2004 7:32 PM
Subject: Re: Slim or normal filter for DA-14?
Why not take the camera and lens
Pentax announced a DA 40/2.8 Limited, and I have seen something about a D
FA 50/2.8 Macro.
At http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/ you find a good overview for Pentax lenses.
Sam
your answer doesn't meet the terms of the question.
Are there any other PENTAX DA prime lenses besides the
14mm?
JCO
*takes hands from ears* Sorry, that was too loud - what you wanted to say?
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, October 27, 2004 8:26 PM
Subject: re: iPod Photo released
AT LAST WEEKENDS LOCAL PHOTO SHOW I SAW TGHE NEW
Bwa, I found the free version of neat image can only save jpg files, and not
at a very high quality that - after using neat image on my pictures I had no
noise anymore, but compression artefacts instead :(
I'll try Helicon next...
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Albano Garcia [EMAIL
,
sometimes dark) a lot of my pictures had problems with the light there.
Next time I'll try the automatic exposure more, maybe it will have the same
or more problems, I don't know. The AF sure had more problems than my manual
focusing had :)
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Paul
.
If the data about how the lenses stopping down influences light metering is
somehow incorrect there will be a wrong result from the calculation and the
pictures would get too dark or over exposed.
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Hi,
I don't get it. How
Jens,
Or one could always make a few testshots and set the manual exposure.
Exactly this I meant with cumbersome *compared* to A-lenses. I only used
this to explain why lenses can be darker than others even though the light
is measured ttl.
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Jens Bladt
(plus CA and softness) so for now
I gave up on zoom lenses.
I got no idea what qualifies to be a pro lens, but so far I quite liked most
of my primes quite well.
cu,
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 4:42 PM
Yep, you can load any pictures on a memory card and carry it/them to your
photo dealer - I use this all the time to carry all kind of stuff around,
sometimes photos to print, too.
good luck (you seem to need it)
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL
in Flensburg, too,
just a few streets away. And it never occured to me before to look for
filters locally :)
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 9:36 PM
Subject: RE: Samples from today's shoot with the FA 80
Strange, I remember finding pictures from the 16-45 rather dark, and in a
german user forum there had been lots of lengthy discussions and pictures
about the 16-45 making too dark pictures.
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday
for sure).
When I decided what camera system to buy (sigma, olympus, nikon, canon,
pentax) I mainly looked at the lens prices and ignored the cost of the
camera.
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 7:57 AM
Subject
. Those who can't
adapt.
Sam
- Original Message -
From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, October 25, 2004 8:15 AM
Subject: RE: Samples from today's shoot with the FA 80-320
True, Sam.
I buy all new stuff in Germany - through the internet. VAT is only 17
Rumor says the black limited lenses are only sold in japan (source:
kmp.bdimitrov.de on the FA 43/1.9 Limited - I guess this goes for all
limited lenses, they are 'special-order items' whatever that does mean).
And what is a good price anyway? :)
Sam
Sounds great! All I need now is someone
Well, you always could take a long drive and buy the stuff in germany, not?
Or would there be a problem with taxes then?
Sam (Flensborg)
Not, bad. But after all, it's a 1000 USD lens!
In Denmark the list price is 1800 USD, in Germany it can be found for less
than 800 Euros (1000USD).
I guess
Thanks, I didn't even think to check their used section; I just looked in
the new stuff. I guessed I thought Google would find it.
Sam
At 09:18 AM 11/18/2003 -0600, you wrote:
Sam Durst wrote:
I have an MX that I want to use for astrophotography, and I understand it
can take LX focusing
As I understand it, the SD-11 is completely clear, not etched like a ground
glass. This produces the brightest possible image, which is what you want
when focusing on the night sky.
Sam
At 10:29 AM 11/18/2003 -0500, you wrote:
Maybe a matte screen and put crosshairs on it yourself?
Bill
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