Re: Macro Rail & Extension Tubes

2001-05-10 Thread aimcompute
Yep it's the real Pentax stuff and brand spanking new. I'd be happy to write up what I think after using it. Tom C. - Original Message - From: "Dan Scott" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2001 7:50 PM Subject:

Re: Macro Rail & Extension Tubes

2001-05-09 Thread tom
I've had the Pentax macro rail for about 3 years. Mine's a bit wobbly, and not the smoothest thing in the world, but it's perfectly servicable. The nicest macro rail I've ever tried is the velbon magnesium slider. Very smooth. There's a couple of models out there that do side to side in addition

Re: Macro Rail & Extension Tubes

2001-05-09 Thread Dan Scott
That's great! Is it Pentax? Could you write up your thoughts on the pros and cons of using one in the field after you shoot with it for a little while? I've been considering one myself for quite awhile, since macro wildflower shots are 9/10 of what I shoot. Dan Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] > >So today

Re: Macro Rail & Extension Tubes

2001-05-09 Thread Shel Belinkoff
; > To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2001 6:23 PM > Subject: Re: Macro Rail & Extension Tubes > > > Hey, that's a good deal and a great find. If you're into macro and > > close-up photography, you might like working with the helicoid &

Re: Macro Rail & Extension Tubes

2001-05-09 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "aimcompute" > Shel, > > Is that the variable length extension tube? > > Tom C. Thats the one. William Robb - 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 th

Re: Macro Rail & Extension Tubes

2001-05-09 Thread aimcompute
Shel, Is that the variable length extension tube? Tom C. - Original Message - From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, May 09, 2001 6:23 PM Subject: Re: Macro Rail & Extension Tubes > Hey, that's a good deal

Re: Macro Rail & Extension Tubes

2001-05-09 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hey, that's a good deal and a great find. If you're into macro and close-up photography, you might like working with the helicoid extension tube also. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] "Grain is the brushstroke of photography." - Man Ray aimcompute wrote: > So today, I get to purchase