Re: Need a K2DMD manual-- willing to pay--

27;m fully familiar with their operation. It would just be "nice" (after almost 24 years) to have an original manual for the cameras. Thanks, Tim Engel - Original Message - From: "Sid Barras" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, J

Re: Pinhole Question

make an exposure. It was an interesting search. Regards, Tim Engel - Original Message - From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, May 10, 2002 8:52 AM Subject: Pinhole Question > When photographi

Re: Ni-Cd Battery Pack M questions

Rob, Ni-Cd Battery Pack M only has one trigger button... in the center of the mode switch... other than the one on the grip, of course. Regards, Tim Engel - Original Message - From: "Rob Studdert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday

Re: Exposure Lock on ME Super?

Shel, Pentax K2 DMD, but good luck finding one. When in the automatic mode (aperture priority), the mirror lock-up also activates the exposure memory hold (push the knob up). But you can move the knob down to activate the memory hold function without the mirror lock-up. Regards, Tim Engel

Re: leaf shutter for 35mm? (was RE: how good)

s the first automatic-shutter camera (aperture priority AE) in the ES, introduced in 1971. But isn't there some debate that they were beaten to the punch by (?) the Topcon Unirex EE, introduced in 1970 ? I'm working with some old neurons here, so I'm not certain... Regards, Tim E

Re: KM for spares

Peter, Does the meter work properly? I have a mechanically good KM with a bad meter. Perhaps they should meet. Regards, Tim Engel - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Tuesday, April 16, 2002 11:47 AM Subject: KM for spares &

Re: Does MX quasi mirror lock-up work on all cameras?

ied it on about 8 cameras, and it failed to work on 2 of them. > Is there anybody else who has experienced this? Peter, I've tried it repeatedly with my MX and can't get it to work. Either I'm doing something wrong, or it doesn't work on mine. Regards, Tim Engel - This me

Re: Leaf Shutters

spotmatics and K bodies. Hmmm... ?? Didn't Topcon SLR's use leaf shutters? I realize that doesn't help you with your Pentax bodies; but if you would like to play with a leaf shutter SLR, Topcon's aren't expensive on ebay... $45-50 for a Topcon Unirex with a 50mm. Regards,

Stereo Photography

one it. Glenn, The Pentax Stereo Adapter and Viewer show up on ebay with some regularity. Unless you have a burning desire to do it yourself, why not pick on up in an auction? Regards, Tim Engel - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.

Re: Defective aperture window (help!)

ntil the f-stop is properly displayed in the viewfinder. If you think you're going to attempt the repair, make note of my home e-mail. I'm getting ready to move in a couple weeks, and will have to unsubscribe for awhile during the actual move. But I'll be keeping my personal e

Re: Defective aperture window (help!)

ent and decide to do the surgery yourself, and if you find the prism assembly to be broken, let me know. I have a couple of KX's with dead meters that I've been using as cadavers to practice disassembly/ assembly (self-taught, shade-tree, camera butcher). Maybe it's time to turn one

Film source ?

he's been buying locally over the counter. So, does anyone care to recommend a favorite mail order source for film and paper. I'm in the USA. Thanks, Tim Engel - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions

Re: Has anyone ever seen a RIGHT ANGLE LENS?

ediately distrustful, suspicious, paranoid, angry... You get the trend. Regards, Tim Engel - Original Message - From: "gabriel bovino" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, February 14, 2002 11:16 PM Subject: Has anyone ever seen a RIGHT ANGLE

Re: question about 50/1.4

> Nitin asked: > > do all smc 50/1.4 versions have f-stops from 1.4-16 or do some > > goto values beyond 16 ? > Nitin 12 Feb 02, Fred <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I ~thought~ that all of the K-mount 50/1.4's go to f/22, > while all of the screwmount 50/1.4's only go to 16. > (Anyone out there

Re: English English speakers--OT

- Original Message - From: "Cotty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, January 31, 2002 12:07 PM Subject: Re: English English speakers--OT > Congrats Tim! Light her up! Cotty, I suppose recognizing those lines betrays my age. Old enough to apprec

Re: English English speakers--OT

- Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, January 30, 2002 7:00 PM Subject: Re: English English speakers--OT > But what would someone who speaks Texas English call it? A stall. ;-) Regards, Tim - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mai

Re: English English speakers--OT

urs from our sight. Red is grey and yellow white, but we decide which is right. And which is an illusion???. Regards, Tim Engel - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: Number of Aperture Blades

25 Jan 02, Frantisek Vlcek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: (Snip)... > If you come to Prague someday, I will be glad to treat you > a beer or two! I would love to visit Prague some time. My son spent some time there and really enjoyed it. > Tim, I like your attitude very much - it would be good if

Re: Number of Aperture Blades

25 Jan 02, Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Tim wrote: > >...the auto-aperture mechanism doesn't open-close the > > diaphragm... much less at shutter speed. It only sets > > the limit stop. When the mirror is released, the mirror > > mechanism drives the diaphragm to close down to th

Re: Number of Aperture Blades

24 Jan 02, Frantisek Vlcek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Tim wrote (a technical theoretical treatise on aperture > blades closing down speed etc) Sorry, I didn't mean to be boring... it just comes naturally to engineers. It's what we do best. ;-) > TE> BTW, "Shutter Release" is a misnomer

Re: Number of Aperture Blades (was: What lens do you wish Pentax made?)

> 24 Jan 02, Frantisek Vlcek <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > but with auto-aperture and semi-auto-aperture the speed with > > which the aperture closes and opens needs much less blades. > > That's why the 9 blades are maximum, and 5-6 blades are > > usual. There's less stress on the mechanism.

Re: Music in the Darkroom

nd like it's your bag. However, most larger communities have high-end audio specialists who can install anything you want. Just tell them where you want it. Regards, Tim Engel - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: Determining comparable focal lengths in 645,67 and 35mm

35mm X 2.04 = 6X7 (approx 0.5 and 2) Example: Medium Format ... 35mm Format Med Format 645: 105mm times 0.61 = 64.05mm X 1.64 = 105mm 6X7: 105mm times 0.49 = 51.45mm X 2.04 = 105mm Regards, Tim Engel - This message is from the Pent

Re: FS Son's ZX-10 outfit

15 Jan 02, Collin Brendemuehl" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Or trade for a split-window. (If you have to ask, don't worry about it.) Nice trade if you can get it... ;-) Regards, Tim Engel - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http

Re: Thrift Shop Specials

t on in... (?) probably 30 years, but it's all here in one piece. Regards, Tim Engel - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: The Wonderful MX

- Original Message - From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, January 03, 2002 11:01 PM Subject: Re: The Wonderful MX > What is the "SS display"? SS = Shutter Speed - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to ht

Re: Got a free A50/1.4

21 Dec 01, Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > "Tim Engel" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Last spring I bought a sad little ME Super & lens on ebay for > > US$50. (Snip)... That's how I came by my second f1.2. > > > > Hate

Re: Got a free A50/1.4

f1.2. That's how I came by my second f1.2. Hate me if you must, but I could do without it. Regards & Happy Holidays, Tim Engel - Original Message - From: "Mark Roberts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, December 20, 2001 8:46 PM Subje

Re: 50mm/1.2 Variations

is the first I've heard that two versions existed, so I'm hardly the authority to confirm that mine are early or late models. But I'm assuming from this new info that they are both examples of the later model. Regards, Tim Engel - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.

Re: Cleanin non-removable screens

her areas of the camera. Regardless of what liquid you use, always apply it to a cloth or cotton swap first, then transfer it to the part to be cleaned. Avoid pouring a liquid directly on any surface inside a camera. Regards, Tim Engel - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss M

Leonid Meteor Showers

wasn't as dramatic as I had anticipated. I hope you had clear skies and saw enough shooting stars to wish upon. And I hope you got some decent pictures. Regards, Tim Engel - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: K2

13 Nov 01, E. van Ginkel <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > I just bought a Black Asahi Pentax K2 > (Snip)... > Does anyone have a manual to download for me? There's a photocopy on ebay now. Current (opening) bid is US$9.00. Buy-it-Now is US$15.00.

Re: Eveready Case for K1000

13 Nov 01, Tom C .<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > (Snip)... I'm looking for an Eveready case for a K1000. > I've looked on e-bay. Does anyone have one they >would like to sell? Tom, I picked up a couple of K1000 cases on ebay. Spotmatic and K1000 cases seem to be relatively plentiful. They