SMC point & shoots?

2002-07-15 Thread Darryn Richter
ensation for IR film, takes filters (46mm)and has spot metering. The lens is great (35/2), and the camera looks very plain and ordinary, hence it doesn't attract a lot of attention. On the downside, the manual may as well be written in a foreign language and the controls are not intuitive. Darryn

best macro

2002-07-14 Thread Darryn Richter
which will be going on ebay in the next few weeks. Contact me off list if your interested. Darryn Richter Adelaide Australia - 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&#

More IR questions..

2002-06-23 Thread Darryn Richter
case. I'm having great fun with this compact. It's got some very good features. Not exactly compact though. Darryn Richter Adelaide Australia - 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 vi

Hood advice for M35/2

2002-05-25 Thread Darryn Richter
Advice sought regarding an effective hood for the M35/2. I seen to recall a recent post recommending the Pentax hood from a 50mm. And a long time ago there was a post regarding Nikon hoods and this lens or similar. Any suggections welcome. Darryn Richter Australia - This message is from the

FS Pentax SFX & 35 - 70

2002-05-24 Thread Darryn Richter
ies lenses. Excellent little zoom. Happy to send pics via email if requested USD $225. Happy to separate if that suits. Darryn Richter Australia - 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

Advice Needed - Digital

2002-05-16 Thread Darryn Richter
xibility. All opinions on Pentax or otherwise is welcome. Darryn Richter - 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 .

November PUG

2001-11-18 Thread darryn . richter
s camera long, it's in LN condition. Has anyone else expereinced this type of problem with an MG or any other camera for that matter?? Darryn Richter Australia - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don'

Outback

2001-11-01 Thread darryn . richter
lia. The crocs somehow seem to know a tourist when they see one, mebbe it's the camera around their neck!! I'm going to Palm Cove (Far North Queensland)(read Crocodile country) tomorrow morning for 2 weeks holiday. Hope to take some nice B&W shots of the kids on the beach etc. Darryn

[no subject]

2001-09-26 Thread darryn . richter
a Haminex) was actually a Zuiko 16mm/f3.5 full frame Fisheye. 180 degree view across the diagonal.!! I've played with it a bit but it's not really my thing, so I think I'll sell or trade. If anyone's is interested, I'd be happy to trade for a reaonable used MF or TLR, perh

Re: September PUG

2001-09-16 Thread darryn . richter
from the bible. The entire issue is everpresent in out minds at the moment. Darryn Richter Australia - 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: AF Dilemma

2001-09-13 Thread darryn . richter
I'm actually located at the Manufacturing plant at Elizabeth, Adelaide. Darryn Hi Darryn, I'm in Melbourne Australia, which i assume is where you are to, since you work for Holden :) Regards, Paul Jones - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pd

Re: AF Dilemma

2001-09-13 Thread darryn . richter
Paul, Thankyou for your reply regarding my query (SF7 v Mz50). My employer (GM) has just had one minute silence for the victims in US. Our thoughts are with you. Darryn Richter Australia "My girlfriend has an Australia MZ50 with Sigma 28-80 and to takes pretty good shots. I thin

AF Dilemma

2001-09-12 Thread darryn . richter
Advice required. I need to buy a basic AF (second hand) for my wife. I have found two options at a good price. MZ50 with standard Sigma zoom (28 - 80) SF7 with SMC-F 35-105 Both same price (approx 130 USD) in very good condition. Any help appreciated. Darryn Richter - This message is from the

Pentax 24/3.5

2001-09-03 Thread darryn . richter
Does anyone on the list have experience with this lens, and if so, what is it like as far as sharpness, flare, handling etc. An approximate value in USD would also be helpful. Darryn Richter Australia - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net

Re: Paterson System 4 tank

2001-08-19 Thread darryn . richter
As a "late starter" myself, a little tip I learned the hard way (last week). If your tank has a plastic reel, make sure it is 100% dry before attempting to roll the film in. If it's not dry, the film bunches up and everything starts to feel "crunchy". Not good. Also, if you want to get consiste

Re: Spotmatic Battery

2001-07-29 Thread darryn . richter
I use Excell S400PX Silver 1.5 V: $8.95 in Adelaide, camera shops only. The back of the packet states that it replaces Mercury Batteries E400N, RM400R and V400PX. Darryn Richter - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the

Re: Your "No Fat" Pentax Outfit

2001-07-19 Thread darryn . richter
No! To pick up the lens' which fall out of the Domke bag. I think I'm your man. Unless of course the assistant is for recreational purposes. Pass. Shel Belinkoff wrote: > > 3 LX with Grip B (serial # above 535) [snipped -- exhaustive listing of lenses and accessories...] > > An Assistant

Re: PM's Spotmatic dilemma solved

2001-07-19 Thread darryn . richter
You can still buy the proper 400-series mercury batteries in Australia, Darryn. Be a devil and go buy a battery for it. Ray Allen. Sydney. Australia. - 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 vis

Tamron 70-210 F4 IF

2001-07-18 Thread darryn . richter
I've heard you can get a Tamron 70-210 f4 Internal Focus (IF) zoom lens which will turn a normal slr into an autofocus. Is it true?? 1) Do they work very well? (AF wise) 2) Is the image quality OK? 3) How much are they? Darryn Richter - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss

Re: Ramblin' Man Keeps Ramblin' On

2001-07-17 Thread darryn . richter
ocus. 1) Do they work very well? 2) Is the image quality OK? 3) How much are they? Sorry for the "Tamron" word again I've used it once this month already. Darryn Richter

Re: PM's Spotmatic dilemma solved

2001-07-17 Thread darryn . richter
ed. Your Spotmatic is not broken! - who needs a stinking meter for "Sunny 16" flower shots in good light, anyway. I suggest that you unload that overly automated paperweight and return to the "True Art of Photography" w/ your Spotmatic. Just pretend it

Re: Wanted K1000/MX

2001-06-18 Thread darryn . richter
Hope you enjoy the K1000. I cut and paste the attached comments re a variety of Pentax 80 - 200 zoom of which the A series is included. I'm not sure where it came from, however it was off the web in the past 2 months. Darryn Richter Adelaide Australia ___ 80-200 mm f/2.8 FA* ED (I

Re: SMC-A 50/1.7

2001-06-13 Thread darryn . richter
mentioned with similar "plasticky" problems. n.b. All lens were purchased at the same time in the early eighties Darryn Richter Adelaide Australia - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't fo