RE: M Lens aperture step down

2019-04-09 Thread mail1
Which of the K- Series cameras Step down the M series lenses? Jonathan -Original Message- From: PDML On Behalf Of P. J. Alling Sent: Tuesday, April 09, 2019 9:19 AM To: pdml@pdml.net Subject: Re: Did I break something, or did Pentax? Did you set using aperture ring to permitted in the cu

RE: Precision Camera Repair.

2018-12-06 Thread mail1
This fits the new model "replacement is cheaper than repair" If you had a chance to look under the body shell it would be apparent that the camera was not designed for repair. Jonathan -Original Message- From: PDML On Behalf Of Bulent Celasun Sent: Thursday, December 06, 2018 6:10 AM To

RE: K-1 Pentax M series lens support

2016-02-23 Thread mail1
Will the K-! support Pentax M series lens? Jonathan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

RE: pentax/tokina 24-70/2.8

2016-02-23 Thread mail1
The question is will the K-1 support non KA M lenses? Jonathan -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of DagT Sent: Tuesday, February 23, 2016 12:33 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: pentax/tokina 24-70/2.8 I´ve tried it on K-3 and at least

RE: It's not every day you get to say THIS... Black & white fim

2015-12-02 Thread mail1
https://www.macodirect.de/en/film/black-und-white-films/ Here is a German supplier with an English web site. These films have been around for many years, and are excellent. http://www.freestylephoto.biz/category/2-Film/Black-and-White-Film?mfg%5B%5D =237&mfg%5B%5D=220&attr%5B%5D=1-3&attr%5B%5D=1-1

RE: Your guess on the Pentax Full Frame specs?

2015-02-06 Thread mail1
If Pentax can accomplish what Nikon did with the Df model regarding the compatibility with their legacy lenses they might have an attractive camera. The incremental improvement game is good for the camera company, it keeps the cash flow going, unfortunately this not the best situation for the consu

RE: New Pentax DSLR & Lenses

2015-01-06 Thread mail1
I hope they truly allow all M lenses to work without the little green button routine, I imagine they will also do away with the lens stop down mechanism, and my 40 plus years with Pentax will come to a close. Jonathan -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf O

RE: 645Z vs FF

2014-04-16 Thread mail1
I agree a FF Pentax that uses K mount M series lens with out the green button. Also work with my studio strobe with remote light triggers. Dream on. I am still shooting Pentax 645nII, B&W Agfa aerial film in the desert under mid day sun developed with Pyrocatechin developers, taming the extreme sub

RE: A* 85mm lens happiness

2014-03-15 Thread mail1
Am I to understand the Pentax A* lens fit the XT-1 Fujifilm X mount? Jonathan -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Bill Sent: Saturday, March 15, 2014 6:55 AM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: A* 85mm lens happiness On 15/03/2014 6:28 AM, Steve

RE: A couple of weeks with the K3

2014-02-07 Thread mail1
Juan, sounds like you like the K3, how does the K3 manage aperture control with the K series lenses? How does the camera manage exposure control, are you required to preset with the green button procedure on the early cameras like the K-10? Jonathan -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:p

RE: What would you do (stay with Pentax, or...)

2014-01-01 Thread mail1
Juan sounds like a great trip. How does the K5 control the exposure and aperture control of the M lens? Jonathan -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Juan Buhler Sent: Wednesday, January 01, 2014 1:19 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: What w

RE: What would you do (stay with Pentax, or...)

2014-01-01 Thread mail1
Juan, What camera are you using your K and M lenses on? Jonathan -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Juan Buhler Sent: Wednesday, January 01, 2014 12:59 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: What would you do (stay with Pentax, or...) That is

RE: Opinions on DA 17-70 f4 and camera and lens evolution

2014-01-01 Thread mail1
Paul, Hi I noticed that, camera and lens evolution really is hard to keep up with. It finally ended for film cameras and lenses with the advent of digital. I still have 3 Pentax Lx bodies rebuilt by Pentax just before the closed there repair facility in Colorado. Also a complement of Prime and zoom

RE: Opinions on DA 17-70 f4 Sigma 17-70mm lens reviews

2014-01-01 Thread mail1
Mark here are the pop photo tests for the Sigma 17-70mm lens http://www.popphoto.com/gear/2010/05/lens-test-sigma-17-70mm-f28-4-dc-os-mac ro-hsm-af http://www.popphoto.com/gear/2013/06/lens-test-sigma-17-70mm-f28-4-dc-os-hsm jonathan -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@

RE: Opinions on DA 17-70 f4

2014-01-01 Thread mail1
Mark, Here is another test. http://www.popphoto.com/gear/2010/02/lens-test-pentax-da-17-70mm-f4-al-sdm-a f jonathan -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Mark C Sent: Monday, December 30, 2013 8:07 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Opinions

RE: Opinions on DA 17-70 f4

2014-01-01 Thread mail1
Mark , Try this review, http://www.digitalcamerareview.com/default.asp?newsID=3676&review=pentax+17- 70mm Jonathan -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Mark C Sent: Monday, December 30, 2013 8:07 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Opinions o

RE: Opinions on DA 17-70 f4

2013-12-30 Thread mail1
Check out http://www.dxomark.com/Lenses/Ratings I personally like the 17-70 f4 lens. jonathan -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Dario Bonazza Sent: Monday, December 30, 2013 3:50 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Opinions on DA 17-7

RE: Anybody still shoot with an LX ?

2013-03-08 Thread mail1
I have 3 LX Bodies with most all of the really great M lens from 14m/m to 500m/m Other than 1 CLA by Pentax in Colorado for each body. I have found them to be very reliable. I imagine environmental factors such as humidity, ozone, etc could degrade the bumpers and seals quickly. One of the LX I use

RE: Film Day 3

2013-02-24 Thread mail1
It's the nuance! Jonathan -Original Message- From: PDML [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Rick Womer Sent: Sunday, February 24, 2013 6:41 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: Film Day 3 Steady Stenquist lives!  The subject's face is sharp, but there is motion blur in he

RE: Pentax FF is going to happen

2013-02-03 Thread mail1
The question regarding legacy lenses is, are they going to engineer the mechanical controls for M type lens and integrate the electronic camera controls that allow aperture control without operator intervention i.e. the green button to set the meter on the K-10 cameras? Jonathan Ayers -Origi

RE: Contreras guitar info

2012-12-05 Thread mail1
Hi this is the website for Contreras. http://www.manuelcontreras.com/trabajo The guitar in the picture was probably not made by Contreras although it looks to be a factory made guitar branded with his label an distributed by his company. This is a common practice for Spanish makers. Sometimes the g

RE: card FAIL?

2012-05-27 Thread mail1
Are you formatting the card with the camera? Jonathan [ma...@redwoodhorses.com] -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Paul Stenquist Sent: Sunday, May 27, 2012 6:04 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: card FAIL? Hmmm. Sounds l

RE: Buying LX

2012-05-15 Thread mail1
Dmitry hi, Are looking for a body only or a complete camera? I have 3 LX cameras, and I could sell you one. Contact me off line. Jonathan [ma...@redwoodhorses.com] -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of Dmitry Gromov Sent: Sunday, May 13,

RE: ISO Torture Test: Sony A77 vs Pentax K-5

2012-05-11 Thread mail1
The evolution of the digital camera is interesting, it will incrementally advance and this is what sustains the industry. I started with the spotmatic and supported Pentax during its evolution. I am still using Pentax LX and 645N2 cameras. These cameras evolved to point it did not warrant a replace

RE: Deal of the day on a K5

2012-05-07 Thread mail1
Very interesting all the way from Australia to the USA I wonder about import duties? Jonathan Ayers -Original Message- From: pdml-boun...@pdml.net [mailto:pdml-boun...@pdml.net] On Behalf Of John Coyle Sent: Monday, May 07, 2012 11:09 PM To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List' Subject: Deal of the