Re: LX finders: FA1 vs. FA2 (size)

2002-02-11 Thread Camdir
Malcolm. I am SO envious. That FA2 makes the camera a stealth tool. Only wish I had stocked up on the finders before they stopped last year. Ref Red Bus Rover, I believe aged 14 on a Scout day out Kind regards Peter - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To

Re: LX finders: FA1 vs. FA2 (size)

2002-02-11 Thread Camdir
Frantisek. We have a bag of various Leica plates if you think that'll do the trick... As a heresy, I am trying to locate a Zenit or similar lowend slr nameplate and glue it with double-sided tape there, to lessen chance of stealing /attracting more attention ;-))) Kind regards Peter - This

Re: LX finders: FA1 vs. FA2 (size)

2002-02-10 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
Sunday, February 10, 2002, 7:15:07 PM, Rofini wrote: R Hi Frantisek, R The FA2 does not have aperture readout. They have the same height but R the FA2 tapers from that height in a more classic prism shape, and is R much more appealing to me. Both have the same diopter adjustment R range. R Mark

Re: LX finders: FA1 vs. FA2 (size)

2002-02-10 Thread Peter Alling
Pick up one of those little hot shoe covers. Most new cameras come with them they cut down on the chances of catching/hooking a bit but not entirely. At 07:41 PM 2/10/2002 +0100, you wrote: Sunday, February 10, 2002, 7:15:07 PM, Rofini wrote: R Hi Frantisek, R The FA2 does not have aperture

Re: LX finders: FA1 vs. FA2 (size)

2002-02-10 Thread Shel Belinkoff
No, that's not completely correct. The FA-2 does not allow the aperture to be seen, is a bit smaller, has a different shape, and lacks the hot shoe attachment. http://www.mir.com.my/rb/photography/hardwares/classics/pentaxlx/viewfinders/viewfinders.htm Malcolm Smith wrote: My first LX came

Re: LX finders: FA1 vs. FA2 (size)

2002-02-10 Thread Rfsindg
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: does anybody please have these two finders, could you comment on their size side by side? Frantisek, See my contribution to the LX gallery, the 5 cameras pictured in the 1st contribution include an LX with hotshoe on the left and without hotshoe finder on the

Re: LX Finders

2001-12-12 Thread Camdir
In a message dated 12/12/01 13:37:39 GMT Standard Time, Wendy writes: Then I noticed this in the description: International biders will add 5% to the total bid So didn't bother. Bit of a cheek I thought. Is this sort of thing common I would have thought it more likely that bidders inside

Re: LX finders

2001-12-12 Thread Bob Blakely
My experience with international shipping is that it's often a bloody pain in the ass (no lifestyle reference intended). Canada is no exception. Attempting to ship things to my parents and relatives has resulted in all sorts of problems and delays with customs. I even had problems shipping things

Re: LX finders

2001-12-12 Thread Stan Halpin
. stan From: Bob Blakely [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 12 Dec 2001 06:11:52 -0800 Subject: Re: LX finders My experience with international shipping is that it's often a bloody pain in the ass (no lifestyle reference intended). Canada is no exception. . . . If anyone wants to charge

RE: LX finders

2001-12-12 Thread Kent Gittings
I remember paying $350 for that in Mint condition when I had my LX. Kent Gittings -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of wendy beard Sent: Wednesday, December 12, 2001 8:33 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: LX finders After Stan mentioned the

Re: LX finders

2001-12-12 Thread Bob Blakely
Not me. I don't pay for anyone's hassle. Further, I never want to deal with customs again. My choice. Let me know when Free trade actually becomes free trade. Regards, Bob... From: Stan Halpin [EMAIL PROTECTED] Bob - there may be a great hassle for those receiving international shipments

Re: LX Finders? FA-1 FA-1W

2001-04-03 Thread Jan van Wijk
On Mon, 02 Apr 2001 19:03:05 -0500, William Kane wrote: Ok, I know what boz's page on the FA-1 FA-1W finders for the LX say (I went there), but I'm having a bit of trouble TRANSLATING that into something I can understand. Can anyone hazard to attempt to explain the difference to me? I

Re: LX Finders? FA-1 FA-1W

2001-04-02 Thread Rob Studdert
On 2 Apr 2001, at 19:03, William Kane wrote: Hey guys, Ok, I know what boz's page on the FA-1 FA-1W finders for the LX say (I went there), but I'm having a bit of trouble TRANSLATING that into something I can understand. Can anyone hazard to attempt to explain the difference to me?

Re: LX Finders? FA-1 FA-1W

2001-04-02 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: "William Kane" Subject: LX Finders? FA-1 FA-1W Hey guys, Ok, I know what boz's page on the FA-1 FA-1W finders for the LX say (I went there), but I'm having a bit of trouble TRANSLATING that into something I can understand. Can anyone hazard to