RE: WTB: mirror lens

2006-03-09 Thread Markus Maurer
, March 08, 2006 11:05 PM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: RE: WTB: mirror lens Hi Markus, Oh, with a 500 and a 2x, the moon should be quite large in the frame. So the metering will be close. But if I just had the mirror without the extender, normal metering will just create a white blob

Re: WTB: mirror lens

2006-03-09 Thread Paul Sorenson
gray then... thanks for your answer greetings Markus -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 08, 2006 11:05 PM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: RE: WTB: mirror lens Hi Markus, Oh, with a 500 and a 2x, the moon should be quite

Re: WTB: mirror lens

2006-03-09 Thread Bob Shell
On Mar 9, 2006, at 8:33 AM, Paul Sorenson wrote: A good starting point for moon pix is the moony 11 - similar to the sunny16 rule. Aperture f:11, shutter 1/ISO. -P Depends on how bright you want the moon to be. I always use f/16, because it is always a bright, sunny day on

RE: WTB: mirror lens

2006-03-09 Thread Jens Bladt
: Paul Sorenson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 9. marts 2006 14:33 Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Emne: Re: WTB: mirror lens A good starting point for moon pix is the moony 11 - similar to the sunny16 rule. Aperture f:11, shutter 1/ISO. -P Markus Maurer wrote: Hi Derby now I understand

RE: WTB: mirror lens

2006-03-09 Thread Markus Maurer
Thanks Paul, that sounds funny and is easy to remember :-) greetings Markus -Original Message- From: Paul Sorenson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, March 09, 2006 2:33 PM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: WTB: mirror lens A good starting point for moon pix is the moony

RE: WTB: mirror lens

2006-03-08 Thread Markus Maurer
Hi Derby do you overexpose moonlight shots by 2 stops or did I misunderstand you here? I would like to try some shots of full moon soon with the Tamron SP 500 mirror lens and maybe the SP 2x extender. greetings Markus But I still like M. It's useful if the metered exposure is out by more than

RE: WTB: mirror lens

2006-03-08 Thread derbyc
Hi Markus, Oh, with a 500 and a 2x, the moon should be quite large in the frame. So the metering will be close. But if I just had the mirror without the extender, normal metering will just create a white blob for the moon. Its nice to have the freedom to chimp, and adjust accordingly. D

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2006-03-07 Thread Tim Øsleby
underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) -Original Message- From: Mishka [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 1. mars 2006 01:35 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: WTB: mirror lens http://rugift.com

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2006-03-07 Thread Perry Pellechia
underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) -Original Message- From: Mishka [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 1. mars 2006 01:35 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: WTB: mirror lens http://rugift.com

RE: WTB: mirror lens

2006-03-07 Thread derbyc
the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) -Original Message- From: Mishka [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 1. mars 2006 01:35 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: WTB: mirror lens http://rugift.com/photocameras

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2006-03-07 Thread Perry Pellechia
guy) -Original Message- From: Mishka [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 1. mars 2006 01:35 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: WTB: mirror lens http://rugift.com/photocameras/lenses.htm On 2/28/06, Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm looking to fool

Re: WTB: mirror lens

2006-03-07 Thread Perry Pellechia
. mars 2006 01:35 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: WTB: mirror lens http://rugift.com/photocameras/lenses.htm On 2/28/06, Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm looking to fool around with a mirror lens and see if I can make it do the things I want it to do

Re: WTB: mirror lens

2006-03-07 Thread John Forbes
On Wed, 08 Mar 2006 01:05:43 -, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have two mirror lenses and they both work fine on the DS http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/index4/05_09_moon/01.htm They just work like M lenses (with one f-stop), so you use the AE-L (or green button on the D) method. Not

Re: WTB: mirror lens

2006-03-07 Thread derbyc
Quoting Perry Pellechia [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 3/7/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have two mirror lenses and they both work fine on the DS http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/index4/05_09_moon/01.htm They just work like M lenses (with one f-stop), so you use the AE-L

Re: WTB: mirror lens

2006-03-07 Thread Perry Pellechia
On 3/7/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Quoting Perry Pellechia [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 3/7/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have two mirror lenses and they both work fine on the DS http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/index4/05_09_moon/01.htm They

Re: WTB: mirror lens

2006-03-07 Thread Adam Maas
Perry Pellechia wrote: On 3/7/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Quoting Perry Pellechia [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 3/7/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have two mirror lenses and they both work fine on the DS

Re: WTB: mirror lens

2006-03-07 Thread Perry Pellechia
On 3/7/06, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Perry Pellechia wrote: On 3/7/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Quoting Perry Pellechia [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 3/7/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have two mirror lenses and they both work fine on the DS

Re: WTB: mirror lens

2006-03-07 Thread Paul Stenquist
guy) -Original Message- From: Mishka [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 1. mars 2006 01:35 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: WTB: mirror lens http://rugift.com/photocameras/lenses.htm On 2/28/06, Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm looking to fool around with a mirror lens

RE: WTB: mirror lens

2006-03-07 Thread Tim Øsleby
PROTECTED] Sent: 8. mars 2006 02:05 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: WTB: mirror lens They are mis-stating the situation. Like other non A lenses mirror lens will not allow program mode. However, since they are fixed aperture they are actually easier to use than other A lenses. Set

RE: WTB: mirror lens

2006-03-07 Thread derbyc
, or some other clever guy) -Original Message- From: Perry Pellechia [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 8. mars 2006 02:05 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: WTB: mirror lens They are mis-stating the situation. Like other non A lenses mirror lens will not allow program mode

Re: WTB: mirror lens

2006-03-07 Thread derbyc
Quoting Perry Pellechia [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 3/7/06, Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Perry Pellechia wrote: On 3/7/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Quoting Perry Pellechia [EMAIL PROTECTED]: On 3/7/06, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

Re: Re: WTB: mirror lens

2006-03-01 Thread mike wilson
From: Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2006/03/01 Wed AM 02:38:00 GMT To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: WTB: mirror lens Yes, that's where I'd be spending $200 on a 500 5.6 -- I want to spend less to see what I think of mirrors. -Aaron The problem is; the less you

Re: Re: WTB: mirror lens

2006-03-01 Thread Aaron Reynolds
Oh yes, I know... and this is why I was asking about used lenses, which are traditionally cheaper. Buying a good used one for $100 is better than buying a lousy new one for $100. -Aaron -Original Message- From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] The problem is; the less you spend, the

Re: WTB: mirror lens

2006-03-01 Thread Lon Williamson
John Mustarde used to show up regularly on the list, and had a page about long telephotos, including a few 500mm mirror lenses. As I recall, he raved about a specific Soligar or Spiratone, can't remember which, as being good. Google it; the page was up a year ago as I recall. One thing he

Re: WTB: mirror lens

2006-03-01 Thread Aaron Reynolds
Thanks, I'll look for John's page. A PDMLer has offered me what seems to be a well-regarded lens for a very reasonable price, so for the time being my quest is over. -Aaron -Original Message- From: Lon Williamson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subj: Re: WTB: mirror lens Date: Wed Mar 1, 2006 12

WTB: mirror lens

2006-02-28 Thread Aaron Reynolds
I'm looking to fool around with a mirror lens and see if I can make it do the things I want it to do. I'm not picky about focal length, speed or condition, provided it is inexpensive. I'd need something in either K mount or m42. I'm also willing to pay more for a faster one. What I'm

Re: WTB: mirror lens

2006-02-28 Thread Mishka
http://rugift.com/photocameras/lenses.htm On 2/28/06, Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm looking to fool around with a mirror lens and see if I can make it do the things I want it to do. I'm not picky about focal length, speed or condition, provided it is inexpensive. I'd need

Re: WTB: mirror lens

2006-02-28 Thread Aaron Reynolds
Yes, that's where I'd be spending $200 on a 500 5.6 -- I want to spend less to see what I think of mirrors. -Aaron -Original Message- From: Mishka [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subj: Re: WTB: mirror lens Date: Tue Feb 28, 2006 7:35 pm Size: 715 bytes To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net http

Re: WTB: mirror lens

2006-02-28 Thread Mishka
: Re: WTB: mirror lens Date: Tue Feb 28, 2006 7:35 pm Size: 715 bytes To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net http://rugift.com/photocameras/lenses.htm On 2/28/06, Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm looking to fool around with a mirror lens and see if I can make it do the things I want

Re: WTB: mirror lens

2006-02-28 Thread Aaron Reynolds
on a 500 5.6 -- I want to spend less to see what I think of mirrors. -Aaron -Original Message- From: Mishka [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subj: Re: WTB: mirror lens Date: Tue Feb 28, 2006 7:35 pm Size: 715 bytes To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net http://rugift.com/photocameras/lenses.htm On 2/28/06