Mirror cleaning

2004-09-22 Thread Sarbu Alexandru
Hi there... Here I am again, quite sad this time... I don't know why, but I *had* to look my *new* ME Super to the wrong person. Of course, she thought the camera is *empty* so she stick a finger inside. Now there is a huge fingerprint, right on the mirror :sad grin: Can it be cleaned? It seems it

ME Super - almost enabled

2004-09-22 Thread Sarbu Alexandru
Hi, I've told you few days ago about a ME Super with a locked mirror (and thanks for your answers!). Well... now it's mine! Of course, it doesn't work... so I can't use it right now. The mirror unlocked (maybe because I've put new batteries? :) ), however the foam... wait a minute... in fact, ther

ME Super with sticky mirror

2004-09-18 Thread Sarbu Alexandru
Hi! I saw today, in a sh camera store, this beautifull ME Super... unfortunatelly it has a "little" problem: after the shutter fires, the mirror won't come down (not even after a *very* gentle touch). Also the mirror foam looks quite bad, I think it should be changed. Otherwise, the camera seems t

DA 18-55 f/3.5-5.6

2004-09-14 Thread Sarbu Alexandru
Ok, this is a zoom. In fact, is a cheap kit zoom. I won't buy it, you won't buy it... so we may as well ignore it's existance. But... it has the quick-shift focus system - which means, imho, that every Pentax lens from now on will also have this important (at least for me) feature. Good news, indee

Re: What, no *ist-Ds messages?

2004-09-14 Thread Sarbu Alexandru
Come on, people! The *ist-DS is the digital version of the MZ-6! But, unlike the MZ-6, it has a good viewfinder... (that's my main compliant regarding MZ-6) Now I hate Pentax; they really wants to take my money :( In fact, I don't think I'll buy the *ist-DS (I don't want to switch to digital yet).

Re: What, no *ist-Ds messages?

2004-09-14 Thread Sarbu Alexandru
They could use the AE-L button instead... Alex Sarbu --- Jan van Wijk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > On Tue, 14 Sep 2004 10:33:20 +0200, Antonio wrote: > > > > >Anyone know if the K-lens compatibility is improved > on the *istDs? > > The spec mention the "K-lenses' can be used with > some limita

To ME or not to ME

2004-07-12 Thread Sarbu Alexandru
Hi, there. So, I'm looking for a nice, manual camera (an upgrade from my MZ-6). And... what I saw? A ME, waiting for me! :-) I just can't decide if it's the best camera I could buy. And I'm asking your help on this matter... What is your impression about this camera? Do you think I should buy thi

RE: MZ6

2004-07-09 Thread Sarbu Alexandru
That's exactly the reason I'd like to upgrade my MZ-6 with a nice, heavy-metal style camera. OTOH, the viewfinder is imho it's only (major) fault. Well, it's a cheap camera... Alex Sarbu --- Simon King <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Hi James, > When I only had a Program A I thought I needed AF. >

Re: Romanian PDML

2004-07-09 Thread Sarbu Alexandru
Count me in! (But I'd like to know a few days in advance...) Alex Sarbu --- Alin Flaider <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Hi Frantisek, > > You can count on ad-hoc welcoming committee ready > to walk you > through the Bucharest, show you the pubs and we > might even talk you > in a trek

Re: *istD firmware wishlist (open letter?)

2004-06-24 Thread Sarbu Alexandru
Yes, that seems the best solution imho. In fact, you don't really need that 'h' letter - because the ISO starts from 200, so you can have 2,4,8,16 and 32. But the 'h' can tell you if you're looking at the remaining picture indicator or at the ISO setting. Alex Sarbu --- Anders Hultman <[EMAIL PRO

Re: OT: Windows 98 help

2004-06-17 Thread Sarbu Alexandru
Hmmm... maybe you can just reinstall the OS? Boot from a win98 CD and choose to install in the same location - don't format the drive. Make that drive the primary master, to be sure it will be the C: drive on your system (you'll be able to use your old win95 drive as D:, but of course you can't boo

Re: canon vs pentax

2004-06-17 Thread Sarbu Alexandru
I think we also agree that dropping M42 mount was the right choice for Pentax. The bayonet mount is much easier (faster) to use, imo. And I'm not sure you can make M42 AF lenses&bodies... Alex Sarbu --- William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Actually, the M42 mount was smaller and harder to >

Re: Nikon to abandon film...

2004-06-17 Thread Sarbu Alexandru
I'd say at least 2 years, but I don't know if that's pure speculation or wishfull thinking. Alex Sarbu --- William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > - Original Message - > From: "Sarbu Alexandru" > Subject: Re: Nikon to abandon film

Re: Nikon to abandon film...

2004-06-17 Thread Sarbu Alexandru
I'd say at least 2 years, but I don't know if that's pure speculation or wishfull thinking. Alex Sarbu --- William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > - Original Message - > From: "Sarbu Alexandru" > Subject: Re: Nikon to abandon film

Re: Nikon to abandon film...

2004-06-17 Thread Sarbu Alexandru
I'd say at least 2 years, but I don't know if that's pure speculation or wishfull thinking. Alex Sarbu --- William Robb <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > - Original Message - > From: "Sarbu Alexandru" > Subject: Re: Nikon to abandon film

Re: Nikon to abandon film...

2004-06-16 Thread Sarbu Alexandru
ll be next, but imho not in the near future. Alex Sarbu --- Sylwester Pietrzyk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > on 16.06.04 13:21, Sarbu Alexandru at > [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > > Read again... they talk about compact film > cameras. > Compact cameras will be first to bur

Re: Nikon to abandon film...

2004-06-16 Thread Sarbu Alexandru
Read again... they talk about compact film cameras. Alex Sarbu --- Sylwester Pietrzyk <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > And increase digital production. Who's next? > http://www.dpreview.com/news/0406/04061601nikonexitfilm.asp > > -- > Best Regards > Sylwek > > > _

Back in Dublin &film vs. digital (OT?)

2004-06-14 Thread Sarbu Alexandru
Hi, there! Yup, I'm back in Dublin - I'll be here for 12 days. The first time I was very busy, so now I'll try to see&shoot more (I'd like to thank Gianfranco, Lasse and Rob for their advices!). Nice town, nice people - however, I hate their food. Too sweet, too much mayonnaise... I've also tried