Mat Maessen wrote:
OK, people are getting confused here...
M42 to Pentax K mount adapters work properly WITHOUT losing infinity focus.
Of course. I just got out my adapter ring, and saw that when installed on my
MX, it fits inside a counterbored recess, and the front face of the adapter
On Tue, 04 Oct 2005 19:52:33 +0200, Toralf Lund
<[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
M42 and K-bayonet have the same register, and very similar to
Nikon bayonet. That's why there are no adapters I know of that
will allow infinity focus.
That's what
M42 and K-bayonet have the same register, and very similar to Nikon
bayonet. That's why there are no adapters I know of that will allow
infinity focus.
There used to be a K-to-M42 adapter that did allow infinity focus. It
contained one or more optical elements to make this work. ...
On Oct 4, 2005, at 10:41 AM, keith_w wrote:
M42 and K-bayonet have the same register...
Lens mount body flange-to-film plane measurement?
Yes. That's what a camera's register is defined to be.
here used to be a K-to-M42 adapter that did allow infinity focus. It
contained o
On Tue, 04 Oct 2005 19:52:33 +0200, Toralf Lund <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
wrote:
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
M42 and K-bayonet have the same register, and very similar to Nikon
bayonet. That's why there are no adapters I know of that will allow
infinity focus.
That's what I tho
keith_w <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>Are you telling me that when I attach Pentax' own M42 to K-mount adapter ring
>to my K-mount bodies, none of the M42 lenses I subsequently mount will
>actually be able to focus to infinity?!
No. It's putting K-mount LENSES on
On Tue, 04 Oct 2005 19:41:31 +0200, keith_w <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
On Oct 4, 2005, at 9:55 AM, Mark Roberts wrote:
M42 and K-bayonet have the same register...
Lens mount body flange-to-film plane measurement?
Yes.
...and very similar to Nikon
b
keith_w wrote:
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
On Oct 4, 2005, at 9:55 AM, Mark Roberts wrote:
M42 and K-bayonet have the same register...
Lens mount body flange-to-film plane measurement?
...and very similar to Nikon
bayonet. That's why there are no adapters I know of that will
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
M42 and K-bayonet have the same register, and very similar to Nikon
bayonet. That's why there are no adapters I know of that will allow
infinity focus.
That's what I thought. I was just wondering if there was *something*
about M42 I'd missed...
OK, people are getting confused here...
M42 to Pentax K mount adapters work properly WITHOUT losing infinity focus.
I've done it, on a bunch of different camera bodies, even a borrowed
*istD. In fact, if anything, the M42 lens may focus a bit past
infinity, depending on how hard you tighten
Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
On Oct 4, 2005, at 9:55 AM, Mark Roberts wrote:
M42 and K-bayonet have the same register...
Lens mount body flange-to-film plane measurement?
...and very similar to Nikon
bayonet. That's why there are no adapters I know of that will allow
infinity focus.
On Oct 4, 2005, at 9:55 AM, Mark Roberts wrote:
M42 and K-bayonet have the same register, and very similar to Nikon
bayonet. That's why there are no adapters I know of that will allow
infinity focus.
There used to be a K-to-M42 adapter that did allow infinity focus. It
contained one or
Godfrey DiGiorgi <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>M42 and K-bayonet have the same register, and very similar to Nikon
>bayonet. That's why there are no adapters I know of that will allow
>infinity focus.
There used to be a K-to-M42 adapter that did allow infinity focus. It
c
M42 and K-bayonet have the same register, and very similar to Nikon
bayonet. That's why there are no adapters I know of that will allow
infinity focus.
Godfrey
On Oct 4, 2005, at 7:55 AM, Toralf Lund wrote:
I didn't expect this to work, but when I recently found an adapter
for
I didn't expect this to work, but when I recently found an adapter for
Nikon lens on M42 body on eBay, I just had to bid so that I might be
able to give it a try... I won the bid, and I got the thing yesterday...
Just trying it out now... That's with a K-mount body, via yet anothe
Hi,
Anybody know anything about these two Mamiya/Sekor Auto SX
lenses ( 100mm F2.8 and 105mm F2.8 both Auto SX series lens
with M42 ( Pentax Screwmount ) lensmounts?
http:/jcoconnell.com/temp/amsx100vs105.jpg
The most obvious difference is the 4 vs 5 element optical design
and the extra 5mm
Hi,
Anybody know anything about these two Mamiya/Sekor Auto SX
lenses ( 100mm F2.8 and 105mm F2.8 both Auto SX series lens
with M42 ( Pentax Screwmount ) lensmounts?
http:/jcoconnell.com/temp/amsx100vs105.jpg
The most obvious difference is the 4 vs 5 element optical design
and the extra 5mm
I finally made it down to Don's today. Payment is on it's way.
Thanks for the toys.
b
filter: $10.00 US
49mm Pentax Flash filter (blue) w/ case: $10.00 US
49mm Pentax Close Up Lens No. 1 w/ case: $10.00 US
Pentax 58mm lens hood for Takumar 135/2.5, 200/4: $5.00 US
Pentax M42 49mm reversal ring (allows lenses with a 49mm thread to be
reverse mounted on a screwmount body for
On Jun 30, 2005, at 11:16 AM, jtainter wrote:
How feasible is it to attach an M42 lens to the D or DS? Do you
have to stop the lens down before metering with the green button?
Yes. The D/DS cannot operate the auto-diaphragm mechanism on the M42
lenses. They must be manually stopped down
jtainter wrote:
Sorry to ask this. I know it has been discussed before, but I wasn't paying
attention.
How feasible is it to attach an M42 lens to the D or DS? Do you have to stop
the lens down before metering with the green button?
Very, but you can't stop it down with the Gr
Good Question
I don't own a Pentax DSLR (yet) but my understanding
is that you don't have to use "green button" to meter with
M42 lenses, you can get true continuous AE on the fly with M42 lenses
on the D/Ds cameras. Reason for this is that because
K mount bodies (none of t
Sorry to ask this. I know it has been discussed before, but I wasn't paying
attention.
How feasible is it to attach an M42 lens to the D or DS? Do you have to stop
the lens down before metering with the green button?
I know some of you have done it.
Thanks,
Joe
Tanya had problem with a Ricoh lens.
Herb
- Original Message -
From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Sent: Tuesday, June 28, 2005 12:51 PM
Subject: M42 on istD question
I was going to try out one-two of my screwmounts Monday and i had a
sudden erie
thought of a
problem.
> Tanya's trouble was with a Sears or Ricoh "P" lens that tv had to cut off of
> her *ist D.
Arggg. Yep i remember that now. Thanks Cristian.
>
> The M42-K adapters work well but only buy Pentax made adapters. All the
>
Hi!
Hi Jim.
Yes mine does to. I just possed the question because for some reason i thought
someone had
a major
battle to get on off.
Quess i must be thinking of another problem and got mixed up.
I have two M42 lenses which I use extremely rarely. Nonetheless I have
both Pentax and 3rd
Tanya's trouble was with a Sears or Ricoh "P" lens that tv had to cut off of
her *ist D.
The M42-K adapters work well but only buy Pentax made adapters. All the
other ones are too fiddly to remove. They won't get stuck, but they can
make you sweat trying to get th
gt; I seem to, for some reason, remember a thread a while back about someone
> > having
problems
> > removing
> > the mount from the istD. Tanya i think when she caome to GFM.
> >
> > Am i thinking of another lens problem,and not an adaptor problem.
> >
&g
someone having
problems
removing
the mount from the istD. Tanya i think when she caome to GFM.
Am i thinking of another lens problem,and not an adaptor problem.
I was reluctant to try them out last night so i thought i'd ask.Everyone who
has used the
adaptor/M42
lenses happy with moun
from the istD. Tanya i think when she caome to GFM.
Am i thinking of another lens problem,and not an adaptor problem.
I was reluctant to try them out last night so i thought i'd ask.Everyone who
has used the
adaptor/M42
lenses happy with mount and demount.:-)
BTW i have the true ada
another lens problem,and not an adaptor problem.
I was reluctant to try them out last night so i thought i'd ask.Everyone who
has used the
adaptor/M42
lenses happy with mount and demount.:-)
BTW i have the true adaptor,not a third party
Sir Dave the paranoid
Don't you wish...
Cotty wrote:
Hi folks,
Is there a decent web site for a listing of available M42 lenses - Pentax
and / or otherwise? Something like Boz's site would be good :-)
Many thanks.
Cheers,
Cotty
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Thanks to all who replied.
Cheers,
Cotty
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Here are a few more:
http://digilander.libero.it/aohc/slr02e.htm
That website is no longer updated. The current URL for that page is:
www.aohc.it/slr02e.htm
Dario
e for a listing of available M42 lenses - Pentax
> and / or otherwise? Something like Boz's site would be good :-)
>
> Many thanks.
>
>
>
>
> Cheers,
> Cotty
>
>
> ___/\__
> || (O) | Peopl
Cotty,
Here are a few sites to check for info on M42 lenses. The first three are
Pentax (thanks to Dario for AOHC). Peter Jonkman's spotmatic site has been
offline for a while (I hope it reappears soon). The other sites cover other
M42 lenses, and there are many more not cited here.
All Takumars here:
http://www.aohc.it/lense.htm
Dario
- Original Message -
From: "Cotty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "pentax list"
Sent: Wednesday, June 15, 2005 9:04 PM
Subject: M42 Lenses - web site please?
Hi folks,
Is there a decent web site for a listi
Start by poking around here: http://www.aohc.it/
Shel
> [Original Message]
> From: Cotty
> Is there a decent web site for a listing of available M42 lenses - Pentax
> and / or otherwise? Something like Boz's site would be good :-)
On 15/6/05, Wigwam Jones, discombobulated, unleashed:
>That's very nice, thank you! Just what I needed - I've maxed out the
>credit cards again here lately. Sigh. Gear-envy.
You have just been 'enabled'.
0 0
v
\---/
Cheers,
Cotty
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That's very nice, thank you! Just what I needed - I've maxed out the credit
cards again here lately. Sigh. Gear-envy.
Best,
Wiggy
---Original Message---
> From: "Cotty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: Re: M42 Lenses - web site please?
> Sent: 1
On 15/6/05, Wigwam Jones, discombobulated, unleashed:
>I don't know Boz. Is this what you're looking for, or did you already
>know about this?
>
>http://m42.povlab.org
Yeah got that, thanks Wiggy.
You haven't seen Boz's site? Boy you're gonna love this. T
I don't know Boz. Is this what you're looking for, or did you already know
about this?
http://m42.povlab.org
---Original Message---
> From: "Cotty" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Subject: M42 Lenses - web site please?
> Sent: 15 Jun 2005 14:04:54
>
> Hi
Hi folks,
Is there a decent web site for a listing of available M42 lenses - Pentax
and / or otherwise? Something like Boz's site would be good :-)
Many thanks.
Cheers,
Cotty
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Perhaps it should be noted that I mentioned in the description for the
Pentax adapter that the Pentax adapter "usually works better than no-name
or odd brands." Problems with off-brand adapters have been mentioned here
numerous times, but it's nice to have that reinforced every now and then.
Unf
I got a couple of screw mount to K converters from Shel a couple of days
ago. One a genuine Pentax and the other a new Promaster.
The Pentax model works fine but the Promaster would only mount on my DS
without a lens attached and even then it was a bit fiddley. On careful
inspection I found the
On 18/2/05, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed:
>>>This comment is not designed to add useful discourse.
>>
>> Mark!
>
>Who is Mark?
>b...
He be the keeper of quotations
Cheers,
Cotty
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- Original Message -
From: "Cotty"
Subject: Re: M42 adaptor
On 17/2/05, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed:
This comment is not designed to add useful discourse.
Mark!
Who is Mark?
b...
On 17/2/05, William Robb, discombobulated, unleashed:
>This comment is not designed to add useful discourse.
Mark!
Cheers,
Cotty
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There's no room for the mechanical linkage. It's a very tight fit.
Isaac wrote:
So you can't just use a m42 lens? You need to check to make sure it has a
switch? Is there no adaptor that will take care of this?
-Original Message-
From: Raimo K [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
- Original Message -
From: "J. C. O'Connell"
Subject: RE: M42 adaptor
SUPERGLUE if you want to later undo it?
You're in for a big surprise!
Superglue will let go if you hit the join hard enough..
This comment is not designed to add useful discourse.
William Robb
So you can't just use a m42 lens? You need to check to make sure it has a
switch? Is there no adaptor that will take care of this?
-Original Message-
From: Raimo K [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2005 12:11 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: M42 ad
SUPERGLUE if you want to later undo it?
You're in for a big surprise!
JCO
-Original Message-
From: Peter J. Alling [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, February 17, 2005 5:59 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: M42 adaptor
Powell Hargrave wrote:
>At 09:11 PM 16
Powell Hargrave wrote:
At 09:11 PM 16/02/2005 , you wrote:
Aside from the obvious superiority of the coatings on the SMC Takumars,
not all M42 lenses have an auto manual
switch, which will be necessary if you want to use the lenses at any
aperture other than their maximum.
One way around
At 09:11 PM 16/02/2005 , you wrote:
>
>Aside from the obvious superiority of the coatings on the SMC Takumars,
>not all M42 lenses have an auto manual
>switch, which will be necessary if you want to use the lenses at any
>aperture other than their maximum.
One way around this is
Yes, you are right. M42 lenses are indeed different from K mount lenses in
this respect. Sorry about the confusion I may have caused.
All the best!
Raimo K
Personal photography homepage at:
http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho
- Original Message -
From: "Peter J. Alling" <[EM
When's the last time you used an M42 lens? I don't think so.
Raimo K wrote:
Auto/manual switch is not needed, the aperture will close or open as
you turn the aperture ring.
All the best!
Raimo K
Personal photography homepage at:
http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho
- Origin
day, February 17, 2005 7:11 AM
Subject: Re: M42 adaptor
Aside from the obvious superiority of the coatings on the SMC Takumars,
not all M42 lenses have an auto manual
switch, which will be necessary if you want to use the lenses at any
aperture other than their maximum.
Isaac wrote:
Good to kn
>> http://jcoconnell.com/temp/vs128mm.htm
>>
>> I promised this page for the SPOTMATIC mailing list based on some
>> discussions there but I don't see why these other groups might not want
>> to take a peek at it even if out of context (no context actually!)
> Nicely done JCO, for a lens that dese
Nicely done JCO, for a lens that deserves it :)
- Original Message -
From: "J. C. O'Connell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; "Club M42" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>;
"pentax discuss" ; "SLR Manual Mailing list"
<[EMA
FYI:
http://jcoconnell.com/temp/vs128mm.htm
I promised this page for the SPOTMATIC mailing
list based on some discussions there but I don't
see why these other groups might not want
to take a peek at it even if out of context
(no context actually!)
Later,
JCO
Aside from the obvious superiority of the coatings on the SMC Takumars,
not all M42 lenses have an auto manual
switch, which will be necessary if you want to use the lenses at any
aperture other than their maximum.
Isaac wrote:
Good to know. Is there any reason to buy the Pentax over one of the
Good to know. Is there any reason to buy the Pentax over one of the other
brands? Basically, is it ok to go cheap on this item?
-Original Message-
From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, February 16, 2005 8:50 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: RE: M42
They work just fine with the proper adapter, which Pentax and others make.
http://home.earthlink.net/~my-pics/ebay/k42adapter.jpg
Shel
> [Original Message]
> From: Isaac
> I saw the reply to my question about the use of Leica lenses. Do you have
> the same problem with the M
M42 lenses work perfectly with an adapter.
Isaac wrote:
I saw the reply to my question about the use of Leica lenses. Do you have
the same problem with the M42 lenses as well? I notice they are quite
inexpensive these days and wouldn't mind adding a few if they would work
correctly.
--
I saw the reply to my question about the use of Leica lenses. Do you have
the same problem with the M42 lenses as well? I notice they are quite
inexpensive these days and wouldn't mind adding a few if they would work
correctly.
Andre Langevin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
>>If one locates K bayonet mount to screw adapter B&H price $44.95
>>then K mount lenses can be used on this gear which i am thinking to
>>add but expensive too.
>>Gill
>
>I don't think this is possible as the K mount prones (about 45 or
>46mm in diamet
The K-mount-lens to screw-mount-camera adapter adds considerable space
between the lens and the camera, almost like a teleconverter. It
contains at least one optical element, which allows it to maintain
infinity focus.
Mark Roberts
I see. You loose optical quality, like with the Nikon adapter. I
I have an unusual M42 camera, the Ricoh TLS401. It has a dial on the right
of the pentaprism that allows the user to switch from eye level to waist
level viewing.
Jim A.
> From: "m.s.gill" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
> Date: Tue, 18 Jan
If one locates K bayonet mount to screw adapter B&H price $44.95
then K mount lenses can be used on this gear which i am thinking to
add but expensive too.
Gill
I don't think this is possible as the K mount prones (about 45 or
46mm in diameter) cannot be made to fit inside the 42mm diameter
scr
used on this gear which i am
thinking to add but expensive too. i sold Spotmatic F due to non provision
of winder which is unfortunately my weakness and lack of off switch.
Gill
Date: Sat, 15 Jan 2005 12:00:49 -0600
From: "Don Sanderson" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To: "PDML"
Subj
- Original Message -
From: "Peter J. Alling"
Subject: Re: Speaking of Pentax M42 bodies.
Hey five bucks AU it might be worth the bid. There was a time when
Asahi didn't own rights to the
Pentax brand world wide. Pentacon did IIRC. This could be one of
those [in]f
Hey five bucks AU it might be worth the bid. There was a time when
Asahi didn't own rights to the
Pentax brand world wide. Pentacon did IIRC. This could be one of those
[in]famous non-Asahi Pentaxs.
Brian Walters wrote:
I know we aren't supposed to mention current auctions but this one's
too
I was a little xfused for a moment, but I get it now!
Don
> -Original Message-
> From: Bob W [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Sunday, January 16, 2005 5:52 AM
> To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
> Subject: Re: Speaking of Pentax M42 bodies.
>
>
> Hi,
>
> S
Hi,
Sunday, January 16, 2005, 11:06:47 AM, Brian wrote:
> I know we aren't supposed to mention current auctions but this one's
> too good to miss. I had to check my calendar to make sure it isn't 1
> April...
> Anyone care to place a bid???
> http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI
On 16/1/05, Brian Walters, discombobulated, unleashed:
>I know we aren't supposed to mention current auctions but this one's
>too good to miss. I had to check my calendar to make sure it isn't 1
>April...
>
>Anyone care to place a bid???
>
>
>
>http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?
>ViewIt
I know we aren't supposed to mention current auctions but this one's
too good to miss. I had to check my calendar to make sure it isn't 1
April...
Anyone care to place a bid???
http://cgi.ebay.com.au/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=15240&item=3867736019&rd=1
Cheers
Brian
++
No, nor will a Super Takumar work that way on a Spotmatic F either. But
at least you can use it to make
a photograph.
Jens Bladt wrote:
Will aperture stop down/open aperture metering work with a Super Takumar on
the K1000 + M42 adapter?
Jens Bladt
mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://hjem.get2net.dk
etween the SpotF and the earlier Spotties, and the F
and , for example, the K1000, KM, KX with standard screens?
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
To:
Date: 1/15/2005 10:52:38 AM
Subject: Re: Best M42 body?
I've used 'em all, from Fuji and
gt; Wish me luck!
> And thanks for all the comments.
>
> Don
>
> OH, one last question: Do you suppose the cool Lizard
> Skin I've got for an SP will fit this one?
>
>
> > -Original Message-
> > From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTE
#x27;ve got for an SP will fit this one?
> -Original Message-
> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 6:20 PM
> To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
> Subject: RE: Best M42 body?
>
>
> I've never owned the Singles, but I h
t the finder
> is a bit too dim for me.
> Have you found the F's finder brighter than the Ricoh?
> (if you've tried the Singlex TLS, that is.)
>
> Don
>
> > -Original Message-
> > From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> >
finder brighter than the Ricoh?
(if you've tried the Singlex TLS, that is.)
Don
> -Original Message-
> From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 12:51 PM
> To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
> Subject: Re: Best M42 body?
>
>
> I&
y effect on the mirror
so if it gets dirty it doesn't cause a problem like the
earlier bodies do...
JCO
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 5:40 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: RE: Best M42 body?
I prefer my
Don Sanderson asked:
> A while back there was mention of some M42
> mount bodies with superior viewfinders.
> I believe Fujica and Ricoh were among them.
> What M42 bodies have you found to be the
> best as far as viewfinder/weight/features, etc?
I remain partial to the Pentax S3 (
t; the SPF finder than all the earlier spots
> JCO
>
> -Original Message-
> From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 4:13 PM
> To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
> Subject: Re: Best M42 body?
>
>
> Ahh ... so it's
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Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 4:13 PM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Best M42 body?
Ahh ... so it's not the viewfinder but the spot's need to be stopped
down in order to meter that's the issue. OK, fair enuf.
Shel
> [Original Message]
> From: <[
Open aperture - no. Stop down - yes.
Shel
> [Original Message]
> From: Jens Bladt <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> Will aperture stop down/open aperture metering work with a Super Takumar
on
> the K1000 + M42 adapter?
Will aperture stop down/open aperture metering work with a Super Takumar on
the K1000 + M42 adapter?
Jens Bladt
mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt
-Oprindelig meddelelse-
Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sendt: 15. januar 2005 22:02
Til: pentax-discuss
Ahh ... so it's not the viewfinder but the spot's need to be stopped down
in order to meter that's the issue. OK, fair enuf.
Shel
> [Original Message]
> From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> The Spotmatic F will give you open aperture meeting with
> Super Multi Coated or SMC Takumar lenses. That's a b
ndard screens?
>
> Shel
>
>
> > [Original Message]
> > From: Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
> > To:
> > Date: 1/15/2005 10:52:38 AM
> > Subject: Re: Best M42 body?
> >
> > I've used 'em all, from Fuji and Rich to Mamiya. The all-
this will prompt me...
Nevertheless, I agree with you 100%.
keith whaley
On Jan 15, 2005, at 1:00 PM, Don Sanderson wrote:
A while back there was mention of some M42
mount bodies with superior viewfinders.
I believe Fujica and Ricoh were among them.
What M42 bodies have you found to be the
best as far
Is there a difference between the SpotF and the earlier Spotties, and the F
and , for example, the K1000, KM, KX with standard screens?
Shel
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> From: Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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> Date: 1/15/2005 10:52:38 AM
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Like you said that i think the fujica body is good but handly i like
spotmatic.
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From: Don Sanderson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, January 15, 2005 7:01 PM
To: PDML
Subject: Best M42 body?
A while back there was mention of some M42
mount bodies with
I've used 'em all, from Fuji and Rich to Mamiya. The all-around best,
hands down, is the Spotmatic F.
On Jan 15, 2005, at 1:00 PM, Don Sanderson wrote:
A while back there was mention of some M42
mount bodies with superior viewfinders.
I believe Fujica and Ricoh were among them.
What
A while back there was mention of some M42
mount bodies with superior viewfinders.
I believe Fujica and Ricoh were among them.
What M42 bodies have you found to be the
best as far as viewfinder/weight/features, etc?
TIA
Don
In a message dated 1/8/2005 12:38:25 PM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Someone was looking for a link to these lenses, and i deleted the message by
mistook.
Here is an ex PDMLer's (Ppro) link i visit on occasion.
http://whitemetal.com/pentax/index_pentax_lenses.htm
Click
Someone was looking for a link to these lenses, and i deleted the
message by
mistook.
Here is an ex PDMLer's (Ppro) link i visit on occasion.
http://whitemetal.com/pentax/index_pentax_lenses.htm
Oooh, VERY informative site, that one. Too bad it's missing the 18mm f/11
fisheye I have,
Someone was looking for a link to these lenses, and i
deleted the message by
mistook.
Here is an ex PDMLer's (Ppro) link i visit on occasion.
http://whitemetal.com/pentax/index_pentax_lenses.htm
Click back a page and he has a
you can buy a COTS Pentax K to Maxxum adapter at B&H for $36.95. attaching a
M42 to K adapter to that is cheap. i notice they also have a Pentax K to M42
adapter too. no telling how good the optics in the adapter is, but i would
not expect great. i have a friend who has the Pentax K to Maxxum
Does anybody know the registration distance or
general compatibility of using M42 ( Pentax Screwmount)
lenses on a Minolta Maxxum AF ( not the old MD type ) bodies
via an adapter?
This new Model 7D DSLR thay have just released seems interesting
and I am curious what can fit it easily other than
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