Love that sloping top panel & it seems much smaller & lighter then my Zp-1.
Guess I probably get one sometime in 2002.
David S.
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Joseph Tainter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote:
> So, does anyknow know if there are problems running IR through a PZ-1p?
> I haven't tried IR since the 60s, but keep thinking it might be fun.
>
> Joe
Hi Joe,
I've run three or four rolls of Ektachrome Infrared through my 1p last year
and everything wa
,
César
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> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>
> "Matamoros, Cesar A." wrote:
> >
> > Thanks Tom!
> >
"Matamoros, Cesar A." wrote:
>
> Thanks Tom!
>
> As if it wasn't bad enough that I am starting to get anxious about
> getting my MZ-S, now I had to be reminded about how great it felt to handle
> the camera. I am also envious since the rep did not have the grip when I
> saw it.
The cam
os II
Panama City, Florida
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>
> Pål Jensen wrote:
> >
> > Rob wrote:
> >
&
So, does anyknow know if there are problems running IR through a PZ-1p?
I haven't tried IR since the 60s, but keep thinking it might be fun.
Joe
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Pål Jensen wrote:
>
> Rob wrote:
>
> >The biggest reason for the MZ-S is build quality although
> > recently there have been some doubts about the sealing of the MZ-S too.
>
> AF performance is reportedly also miles ahead of anything Pentax have produced
>previously...
I got to use one for a
Rob Brigham wrote:
> This thing about IR film is new though! I am a bit unhappy about this.
> I suppose it is not really a problem as it wont be often, but I wanted
> to start experimenting with IR B&W and it seems a shame that here is yet
> another niggle with a Camera which I really have to
Cute ... but did you know that Pentax made a spy camera that would
actually shoot a .22 round?
Dan Scott wrote:
> Texdance wrote:
> >The upgrade to the Pentax 928 is the Pentax 357 Mag(nesium). Only
> >takes one shot to get the job done. The viewfinder focus point looks
> >like a bullseye. May
Texdance wrote:
>The upgrade to the Pentax 928 is the Pentax 357 Mag(nesium). Only
>takes one shot to get the job done. The viewfinder focus point looks
>like a bullseye. May not be effective if the subject is wearing a
>Spotmatic around the neck.
>--
>Happy Trails,
>Texdance
>http://members.fort
I apologize for butting into a thread which I have admittedly not been
following, but the reason I've not followed it is because I simply find it
absurd to even imagine that Pentax or any other manufacturer (Nikon and the
F100), would make a body out of something that is in any way, less than
sati
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>RUN Pål, LX owners gonna kick the peanuts out of your M&Ms!
Never heard that expression before...but I really like it!
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>I haven't read about people dying in the Kyocera factory because
>of titanium, so I assume people with the technology to do the
>job have overcome the problem, if there actually is one. I
>believe that Pentax may have made Titanium bodies in the past,
>too. The Ginsu knife factory is using tita
On Fri, 23 Feb 2001 09:23:57 +, you wrote:
>
>"Thixomolding injection method"
>
The ink used in many printing presses becomes less fluid (more solid,
higher viscosity) when it sits still. After stirring, it loses a lot
of viscosity and becomes more fluid.
"Thixotropic" is the adjective to de
Ok, I have gotten confirmation that the top, bottom, and front
covers a definitely mag alloy.
Opinion: I would guess that it is actually an
aluminum-magnesium alloy probably only 20% or so mag. That
would be far more corrosive resistant than if the mix was the
other way around and stronger, but
Erwin wrote:
> Now I have no idea on how the MZ-S is constructed, but I can imagine a super
> rigid frame consisting of nothing but the top cover, bottom cover and some
> thick and complicated central part, that at the same time doubles up as the
> front cover.
We've already heard that a Pentax
Hi,
Mike Wilson said:
>I still think the whole question revolves around financial
>matters, which should come as no suprise to us.
Besides the financial matters, I like the idea of a thick lightweight metal
more then a thinner heavyweight metal.
As you probably know, if you make something twice
Don't take your magnesium camera around salt air or saltwater. I dropped a
Volkswagen dune buggy into a tidal pool once and the next day the transmission
case started feeling a little spongy and looked like honeycomb...nasty
combination.
On Fri, 23 Feb 2001, you wrote:
> mike wilson wrote:
> >
Hi,
Paul S. said:
"the magnesium (which was hard anodized) seemed impervious"
Exactly my point. It was the anodising which was stopping the
Magnesium reacting not only with the fuel, but the general
atmosphere. Look at the same parts nowadays and they will be
too damaged for further use, espec
mike wilson wrote:
> Just because it lasts for a 24hour race or a five second
> drag does not confer the type of durability we are talking about
> here.
I was a drag racing mechanic/engine builder in the early to mid
seventies. My engines all had magnesium alloy intake manifolds and
supercharg
anium, as well. :-)
Len
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> From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Alan Chan
> Sent: Thursday, February 22, 2001 8:59 PM
> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
> Subject: RE: MZ-S hands on: Magnesium body shell
>
>
> >I c
Mike Wilson wrote:
> Peter Alling said:
>
> "some high performance engines are made of Magnesium/Aluminum
> alloy"
>
> Racing engines, maybe. "Consumer units" would not last long
> enough for the owner to think thay were getting value for
> money.
A great many of the old Volkswagen Beetles a
Hi,
Paal wrote:
"Thixomolding injection method"
That sounds interesting, although I have no idea how that would
work - maybe similarly to the sintering method of part
production, but using some sort of binder? Anyone any idea?
I did actually think of a reason for using Magnesium (I am
assumin
>Magnesium body shell makes the MZ-S a definite no-no for me.
>Magnesium is one of the most reactive of metals. The reason it
>is covered with some form of coating is that it would corrode to
>nothing within a year otherwise. This is unlike Aluminium which
>is _so_ reactive it seals itself with
Mike wrote:
> My conclusion is that the reason Magnesium (or an alloy of it)
> was used for this purpose is purely for cost. It is
> comparatively cheap to cast thin sections with these alloys.
Ralf (Engelman) posted the following on the X-star forum. I repost it here since its
relevant in th
Hi
The largest Digital P&S Nikons (900 something) are also maganesium. It's
difficult to tell it's not plastic!
Jens
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I also got to take a quick hands on with the MZ-S yesterday. Didn't spend
much time with it but I was impressed. As far as the continuing thread on
the metal content, I quote from the Pentax brochure: "The major components
of the MZ-S's body housing, such as top, bottom and front panels and a fl
How about AF noise? Was it any quieter?
thanks,
-paul
>From: "Bill Owens" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
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>Date: Wed, 21 Feb 2001 21:27:25 -0500
>
>
>
> > OK Bill, s
> OK Bill, so not "You're it!"
> What were your impressions of the viewfinder and the AF?
>
> Thanks,
> Ed
I didn't pay much attention to the area of the viewfinder, but the
brightness was about what you would expect. Satisfactory but not great. I
thought the autofocus was very quick and the
Bill,
You could always do it in sections.
Dan Scott
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>
>I'll try and scan the brochure, but since it's much larger than my flatbed
>scanner bed I may not be able to. If I can I'll let everyone know
>
>Bill, KG4LOV
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OK Bill, so not "You're it!"
What were your impressions of the viewfinder and the AF?
Thanks,
Ed
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To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2001 8:38 PM
Subject: Also MZ-S hands on
Matjaz OSOJNIK wrote:
>
> > Tom wrote:
> > Wow guys, I got to fondle the MZ-S today. The rep who told me I
> > was wrong about the A35/1.4, called me and said he was in town
> > and did I want to see the new camera. Four speeding tickets
> > later (figuratively speaking) I had it in my hands.
"Arne Lie (f)" wrote:
>
> Tom,
>
> You have so far not answered: how noisy is it? The shutter, the motor (I
> mean winder...)?
About the same as a Canon EOS 3 I would estimate. In other words
quite quiet for a MD/AF camera.
>
> What about AF accuracy and responsiveness: is it hunting? Did y
In a message dated 2/21/01 1:22:14 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
<< It could be some kind of tough coating on die cast. >>
Probably a PENTAX variation of the now ubiquitous "powder" coating being
applied to nearly every bare metal surface.
Mafud
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uch better thermal transmission properties. What do you think those "super
modern polymers are? Plastics
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From: Tom Rittenhouse [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Wednesday, February 21, 2001 11:18 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: MZ-S hands on!
Darren &a
Hey, when you press the button the lenses stops down. I did not
try the electronic DOF if it even has one, but would imagine it
works like the ZX-5n.
Paul Jones wrote:
>
> How good is a electronic DOF preview is comparison to the standard
> mechanical type like on the Super Program and LX?
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As I have stated previously, no I am not sure. I was going by
the texture of the top plate. It could be some kind of tough
coating on die cast. The spec sheet definately states the top
and bottom plate are diecast magnesium. The camera does feel
very solid.
As I answered in a previous message
Tom wrote:
"Feels nice and solid. The exterior is plastic but he swears
that the frame is magnesium. It is about the same size as the
Z1p."
REPLY:
These statements are strange. Are you sure?
The press releases clearly state that outer body is magnesium; in fact they make issue
of it. My Pent
> I wrote:
> Congrats. I does fell good, doesn't it? :)
Should be:
Congrats. It does fell good, doesn't it? :)
Sorry, Matjaz
Matjaz Osojnik, B.Sc.M.E.
Hajdrihova 4, IBE, d.d., 1000 Ljubljana
Slovenia
Europe
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> Tom wrote:
> Wow guys, I got to fondle the MZ-S today. The rep who told me I
> was wrong about the A35/1.4, called me and said he was in town
> and did I want to see the new camera. Four speeding tickets
> later (figuratively speaking) I had it in my hands.
> Feels nice and solid.
Congrats.
>How good is a electronic DOF preview is comparison to the standard
>mechanical type like on the Super Program and LX?
I'd say better than the mechanical one because it works even the lens was
set to 'A'.
regards,
Alan Chan
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into Av mode *without* setting the lens
off-A position?
Did you find out the role of the Hold Switch?
Arnie
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To: "Pentax Discussion Malling List" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Sent: Wednesday, February 21,
n
or fully operational production model?
Darren
PS. Tom, what exactly did your rep tell you about the A35 f1.4? I think I
missed that post.
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Date: February 20, 2001
"David A. Mann" wrote:
>
> Tom Rittenhouse writes:
>
> I can't wait to handle the camera for myself to get a feel for the controls. I
> really like the interface of the Z-1p although the left-hand dial is a little
> cumbersome. I especially noticed that while trying to set flash
> compensa
regardless of where the aperture ring is set.
John
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Sent: Tuesday, February 20, 2001 11:30 PM
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> How good is a electronic DOF preview is c
Tom Rittenhouse writes:
> Digital displays, but all the usual
> functions can be controlled by simple knobs and one shot
> buttons, no hold button A, swear at button B while pressing
> button B three times, thank god. There are 19 custom functions
> that you probably need the manual for, but any
">The exterior is plastic but he swears that the frame is magnesium."
Plastic? Are you sure? The press release talked of a "magnesium diecast
material, which is lighter in weight than most other metals and more durable
than plastics or resins." I hope that it turns out to be metal, since that
How good is a electronic DOF preview is comparison to the standard
mechanical type like on the Super Program and LX?
Thanks
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Answers inline.
--Tom
John Francis wrote:
>
> Tom Rittenhouse wrote:
> >
> > The mode selection is almost transparent. Touch a green button
> > convenient to your index finger and it goes into program mode.
> > Set the f-stop on the lens it automatically goes into aperture
> > priority. Set th
Wow guys, I got to fondle the MZ-S today. The rep who told me I
was wrong about the A35/1.4, called me and said he was in town
and did I want to see the new camera. Four speeding tickets
later (figuratively speaking) I had it in my hands. I asked if
I could write about it to the list, and he sa
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