what a deal!
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Re: Bummer! Anyone have any ideas what went wrong?
At 06:36 24.4.2002 -0400, you wrote: I just had 3 rolls of slide film developed-- 1 roll of Provia F400 and 2 rolls of Velvia. I recently got the film via mail order from NY (first time for mail order film for me). My camera is a PZ-1p and I was using 2 lenses, a macro lens and a Pentax 28-105. The Provia slides turned out fine. None of the Velvia slides turned out. All were dreadfully underexposed. Faint Did you use the Provia 400F first and then the rolls of Velvia ? Seems like your camera is/was set to ISO 400 for the Velvia shots as well. Have you used the manual override of the ISO setting ? Did you check that the ISO display correctly showed ISO 50 when the Velvia was loaded ? I have seen the automatic ISO setting sometimes fail on my Z-1 due to bad electrical contacts (the contacts in the film roll chamber). I automatically check the ISO setting of my camera every time after loading a new roll of film (a habit which I have picked from using the manual Pentax bodies like my LX) and sometimes check it again if the body has been sitting unused a long time. Antti-Pekka --- * Antti-Pekka Virjonen * Fiskarsinkatu 7 D * GSM: +358 500 789 753 * * Computec Oy Turku* FIN-20750 Turku Finland * Fax: +358 10 264 0777 * - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: E6 processing at home: worth my trouble for30 rolls a year?
Sid, I do this for less than 30 rolls a year for the simple reason I haven't came across a satisfying lab. You may want to consider however the penalty of having to wait till you gather 4-6 rolls (or maybe more ) to match the capacity of the E6 kit. I've also considered doing this. The 4-6 films 'problem' does not concern me. What chemicals do you use and what means do you use of keeping the temperature constant - do you use a (Jobo) processor or a washing up bowl filled with warm water ? Also, I've done minimal BW processing so would this mean a long learning curve ? TIA, Geoff - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Bummer! Anyone have any ideas what went wrong?
I did use the 400 film first - then switched to Velvia. I have never used the manual ISO setting, but I also never checked the ISO setting after I changed to the Velvia. It never even occurred to me. It makes sense that that is what might have happened. I just put in a roll of 200 print film to see if that works, and the ISO setting does register as 200. When I originally changed from 400 to Velvia, it was a very damp and cold day. Maybe that made a difference as far as the camera setting staying at 400. Thanks so much for getting back to me. I will definitely check now each time I put new film in the camera. Kathy L. - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Agfapan APX 100 Pro film.
On Tuesday, April 23, 2002, at 02:02 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I've found that almost any general purpose developer, like HC-110, will provide good results with almost all BW films. I'd bet they overdeveloped it. That'll give you contrasty and heavy for sure. Sorry to chime in so late on this one, but it sounds like that to me, too. Can you wrangle out of the lab their time/temp for APX 100? Should be around 7 min. 21 C. I processed a fair amount of 4x5 APX 100 in HC-110 dilution B, and the results were uniformly excellent, particularly tonal range. How is the base density of the neg? APX 100 should be virtually clear where there is no exposure. -Aaron - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: close encounters of the bug knid
On Tuesday, April 23, 2002, at 03:34 PM, Frantisek Vlcek wrote: Hmm, am I right to believe the middle P means portrait, therefore lowcontrast? And perhaps Standard, Highspeed and Zap! speed ;-) Nope, cuz NPC is contrasty. :) -Aaron - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Photos of Tulip Fields in Washington
Extremely beautiful!! I really enjoyed them. I also looked at some other pictures and particularly liked the sunset picture at: http://www.geocities.com/harald_nancy/images/sunset.jpg Was wondering if you could give me some tips on capturing sunsets. How did you meter it? What is the best time to capture the sunset? Did you need to bracket by large EV values? Any tips would be much appreciated. Gaurav -Original Message- Hi Pentaxians, I just spent a few days shooting in the tulip fields by La Conner, Washington state. The expanse of colors in the tulip fields were spectacular! If anyone likes to view a few photos I scanned, go here: http://www.geocities.com/harald_nancy/Tulips_2002.htm Photos were taken with my trusty ZX-5, Pentax 50 macro, Pentax 28-70, Tokina 80-200, Tokina 20-35. slide film Kodak Elite Chrome 100. Harald - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Website Update
I am just a beginner, who hardly manages to take a few shots worth showing to anybody so probably I should not comment. In any case, I would say that I was awestruck! The pictures are just amazing and the navigation is convenient, easy and intuitive. Great site. It just encourages me to spend more time on photography than the few hours that I spend with the camera and less with the computer with which I dont spend few hours in the day. Gaurav -Original Message- Earlier this month I did a complete re-write of my website, and last night moved the project a little nearer to completion by adding a couple more galleries. I really tightened up on the rather ramshackle nature of the earlier site, and have been more vigorous in editing images and have greatly reduced the number of photos, hopefully showing just the best of each category. I still have one more gallery to add - general wildlife images (mostly squirrels, frogs, and a few deer) but otherwise the page is pretty complete. Except for a handful of images shot with a CP990, everything is done with Pentax gear. So - take a look. I'd appreciate any feedback about the layout and content. (I took Shel's advice and changed the background to an ~18% grey, which works pretty good I think.) The URL is: http://www.markcassino.com Tally-ho - MCC - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: What M42 camera has the best viewfinder?
Hi Frank, You will be disappointed as the screen for the Spotmatics is much larger than that of the later cameras. I have a frame, pentaprism etc in front of me. One thing I noticed, it is possible to convert the Spotmatic to a full farme view finder (with the exception of the diagonal corners). You would have to give up the meter mask (JCO yanks the batteries anyway), but it is doable. Bob Rapp From: Frantisek Vlcek [EMAIL PROTECTED] trimmed modern focusing screen (e.g. LX screen) (I am already into the SP1000's innards as I am doing a bit of CLA to it) - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Bummer! Anyone have any ideas what went wrong?
At 07:31 24.4.2002 -0400, you wrote: I did use the 400 film first - then switched to Velvia. I have never used the manual ISO setting, but I also never checked the ISO setting after I changed to the Velvia. It never even occurred to me. It makes sense that that is what might have happened. I just put in a roll of 200 print film to see if that works, and the ISO setting does register as 200. When I originally changed from 400 to Velvia, it was a very damp and cold day. Maybe that made a difference as far as the camera setting staying at 400. Thanks so much for getting back to me. I will definitely check now each time I put new film in the camera. Also, you should have seen the same kind of exposure time / aperture settings when you shot with Velvia compared to Provia 400F if the ISO setting was wrong. Between ISO 50 and ISO 400, there is a 3 f-stop difference which is quite easy to notice if you shot the both speeds within a short time of similar subjects in similar light conditions. Antti-Pekka --- * Antti-Pekka Virjonen * Fiskarsinkatu 7 D * GSM: +358 500 789 753 * * Computec Oy Turku* FIN-20750 Turku Finland * Fax: +358 10 264 0777 * - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Technical query: LX
Hi, Having finally got some time to take more than the odd picture, I discover a problem with my LX, recently (in terms of films used but not time) serviced. Using A or shutter speeds lower than X, the mirror locks up and the shutter stays open. Viewfinder LEDs do not flicker and changing batteries does not change the behaviour. It _seems_ that the batteries are losing power during storage, also. This may be due to me not noticing the syndrome at first and leaving the camera with mirror up and shutter open. Same effect with different lenses. To my embarrassment, I first noticed this problem some months ago but did not realise how serious it was. It seems to me that the electro part of the shutter is not getting a close signal. I assume this is a problem created during the servicing. It is _not_ normal sticky mirror or flat batteries. Anyone got any other ideas? mike - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Henri Cartier-Bresson
Why, the Pentax of course! :) Collin ** From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Which Ms are better? Pentax M lenses or Leica M lenses? Collin Brendemuehl wrote: Perhaps. But are the lenses really that good? I'll bet the M's are better! -- Collin Brendemuehl, KC8TKA --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Was anyone else paying attention to this one?
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1346937180 Not a great body, but a good price for the lens, despite cosmetics. -- Collin Brendemuehl, KC8TKA --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Technical query: LX
It still is the sticky mirror problem. I have seen this happen on a couple of used LX bodies which I have tried. The mirror mechanism sticks to the upper position. Antti-Pekka At 12:59 24.4.2002 +0100, you wrote: Hi, Having finally got some time to take more than the odd picture, I discover a problem with my LX, recently (in terms of films used but not time) serviced. Using A or shutter speeds lower than X, the mirror locks up and the shutter stays open. Viewfinder LEDs do not flicker and changing batteries does not change the behaviour. It _seems_ that the batteries are losing power during storage, also. This may be due to me not noticing the syndrome at first and leaving the camera with mirror up and shutter open. Same effect with different lenses. To my embarrassment, I first noticed this problem some months ago but did not realise how serious it was. It seems to me that the electro part of the shutter is not getting a close signal. I assume this is a problem created during the servicing. It is _not_ normal sticky mirror or flat batteries. Anyone got any other ideas? mike - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . --- * Antti-Pekka Virjonen * Fiskarsinkatu 7 D * GSM: +358 500 789 753 * * Computec Oy Turku* FIN-20750 Turku Finland * Fax: +358 10 264 0777 * - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Vivitar Series 1 28mm F1.9
Hi JCO, It is a sweet little gem. It`s my night wide. A little soft wide open, but great contrast and color. Sharp as a Tak stopped down a little. Flare resistance is real good. It has a two speed focus mechanism, when you turn the focus ring all the way from CF to infinity you can feel it engage about 2/3rds of the way, that is normal, so don`t be alarmed. Vivitar made a 58mm wide all metal round hood that works nicely on it, I have a pic of the hood if you`re interested and want to try and find one. As far as I know, all the VS1 28/1.9`s are VMC multi-coated, and a pretty good coating it is. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 7:43 PM Subject: Vivitar Series 1 28mm F1.9 Speaking of wide angles, I bought a Vivitar Series 1 28mm F1.9 VMC M42 off ebay today ($99). This lens should be quite a lot easier to focus than Pentax's 28 3.5 since its 1.5 stops faster. I've wanted one of these to try for a long time. Anyone else have any experience with this lens? Sharpness, contrast, flare resistance. It is multi-coated. JCO - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Technical query: LX
It is a switch that's broken. Fairly common with LX bodies. It happened to mine after being (mis)used for 19 years. Fairly cheap to fix and should be within the cost of a regular CLA. Pål Mike wrote: Having finally got some time to take more than the odd picture, I discover a problem with my LX, recently (in terms of films used but not time) serviced. Using A or shutter speeds lower than X, the mirror locks up and the shutter stays open. Viewfinder LEDs do not flicker and changing batteries does not change the behaviour. It _seems_ that the batteries are losing power during storage, also. This may be due to me not noticing the syndrome at first and leaving the camera with mirror up and shutter open. Same effect with different lenses. To my embarrassment, I first noticed this problem some months ago but did not realise how serious it was. It seems to me that the electro part of the shutter is not getting a close signal. I assume this is a problem created during the servicing. It is _not_ normal sticky mirror or flat batteries. Anyone got any other ideas? - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Why Convert a Pentax Spotmeter V.....
- Original Message - From: Len Paris Subject: Re: Why Convert a Pentax Spotmeter V. Isn't the V the current model? I see them around for sale brand new. Yes, I know about the digital Spotmeter, but I thought the V was still being produced. Fred wants a Zone VI modified. If Calumet is no longer converting Spotmeter V's, then the digital meter is the way to go. Fred, did you check to see if they will still convert a meter if you send it to them? 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Canadian customs information re broken gear
Rob Studdert wrote: I've had stuff opened by customs. When they stick their demand for money form on the parcel it will say either opened or unopened on the form. Wendy Hi Guys, I have a problem. I sold my Polaroid SS4000 to a Canadian guy, it took ages to reach him, it was apparently stuck in customs. It left me working perfectly and in pristine condition. It now doesn't appear to work, however there was no signs of overly rough handling on the box (it was double boxed which made it a huge package overall) and there seems to be nothing rattling inside. It has a cold cathode tube (no filament AFAIK) for illumination which usually powers up when the on button is depressed, now nothing however the scanner is visible on the SCSI bus and controllable. It seems to me like customs may have had a peek inside to see if I was shipping more than a scanner? Does anyone know if they are in the habit of doing this as I just can't think of any other reason that it would stop working like this? Any suggestions? Cheers, Rob Studdert --- Wendy Beard Ottawa, Canada mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] home page http://www.beard-redfern.com - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: E6 processing at home: worth my trouble for30 rolls a year?
Hi Sid; I posed this same question to the list last year and was told not to bother by all who responded. I shoot 40 to 50 rolls a year. My situation may be different because I use a local photo store for my processing and since they do E6 on the premisis my turnaround time is hours, not days at it used to be. I do develop my own BW negatives because the chemical cost is much less and it is much easier. Christian On Friday 26 April 2002 04:27, Sid Barras wrote: Hi All, I've been intermittently taking color photographs, mainly when I've got orchids in bloom, and it probably averages around 30 rolls a year. My question to those who may have personal experience and an opinion they'd like to share: Should I do this at home? I haven't researched even whether it's possible to do so.. I regard this letter as my pre-research The financial considerations are not insignificant, but if the start up cost for equipment, chemicals and processor, is less than say a couple of hundred bucks, I might be tempted to start doing my own. I've bought several bulk rolls of slide film: a couple of my favorite, Velvia; but also got a roll of Fuji MS100/1000 really cheap, as well as a couple of bulk rolls of Afga chrome cheap too. I paid handsomely for a bulk roll of Provia, and I've still got lots of 36 exposure rolls of Kodachrome 64 and 200 I bought from a large Kroger store that was discontinuing its sales of slide film (I got in date film, probably 75 or so rolls for 50 cents each!! The manager's daughter is married to my son...) So, buying film is not going to be an issue in my lifetime, though space in my wife's freezer is So, can I ? Should I? If you were me, would you? I do have a black and white darkroom, by the way, with absolutely no plans to ever start producing color prints in there. That's what my Mac G4, my Nikon LS 2000 scanner, and my epson 1280 printer are for. I welcome and appreciate any comments Sid B - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re[2]: OT: E6 processing at home: worth my trouble for30 rolls a year?
JGeoffreyStevens wrote: Jac I've also considered doing this. The 4-6 films 'problem' does not concern Jac me. Well, it does bother me, as I used to work with 14 rolls capacity kits. :o( Jac What chemicals do you use Till last year I used 3-step Photocolor, but I gather the respective British company doesn't make it anymore. Occasionally I use Kodak 4-step kits for 7 rolls. Jac and what means do you use of keeping the Jac temperature constant - do you use a (Jobo) processor or a washing up bowl Jac filled with warm water ? I always used a simple bowl filled with ~40 celsius water to keep the temperature of the developer baths constant. It worked for me, the drop in temperature was negligible - around a third of degree. Jac Also, I've done minimal BW processing so would Jac this mean a long learning curve ? Not at all. A full round takes less than an hour. The truly critical step is the first development. Just make sure you pre-warm to 38 celsius the film and developer and stir constantly. Consistency in this phase is the only trick. Servus, Alin - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: How much money spent on photography?
I don't know how much I've spent since 1982. But I know I spent a lot more before I got married and had kids ; ). Evan Frankie Lee wrote: Hi Just a curiosity. How much money you have spent on photography (equipment, accessories, film, etc.) since it became your hobby? I am a budget person and spent less than equivalent US$1500 on my gears in past few years. But I cannot estimate the large amount for print and slide films. - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Take it back???
SMCT 300/4 and VS1 90/2.5 macro in M42. I was funding the LX and the K-mount stuff. The SMCT 300/4 still brings a tear to my eye. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 7:50 PM Subject: Take it back??? Here's a tough question I often ponder. What lens have you decided to sell in the past that you wish you could take back now. As for me, it's the 85mm F2 which might not get great results but I wouldn't mind having it back and I know who has it, if I can just convince him to sell it back to me Vic - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Photos of Tulip Fields in Washington
Simply gorgeous Harald! Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: harald_nancy [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 9:49 PM Subject: Photos of Tulip Fields in Washington Hi Pentaxians, I just spent a few days shooting in the tulip fields by La Conner, Washington state. The expanse of colors in the tulip fields were spectacular! If anyone likes to view a few photos I scanned, go here: http://www.geocities.com/harald_nancy/Tulips_2002.htm Photos were taken with my trusty ZX-5, Pentax 50 macro, Pentax 28-70, Tokina 80-200, Tokina 20-35. slide film Kodak Elite Chrome 100. Harald - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Henri Cartier-Bresson
Hi, When i saw his exhibition from memory all the shots i saw had the sprocket holes on the end of frame actualy on the print. Not saying all his shots were like this, just the ones i saw. Regards, Paul - Original Message - From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 5:40 PM Subject: Re: Henri Cartier-Bresson Hi, Ann Sanfedele wrote: I think that is the essence of excellent photojournalism, actually. The photo of Bresson's that leaps into my mind first as being all those things is the one where a man is is leaping above a flooded street and one foot is every so slightly above the water... that is a gross oversimplification of what is happening, but one millisecond sooner or later and it would not be such a stunning picture. For information: an article in (UK) Amateur Photographer some years ago showed that this was a crop, as were some of his other works. I don't have any problem with that but it does somewhat explode the myth about HCB's skill in fitting all the parameters he (wanted/believed in) into the complete negative. Note: I am _not_ belittling HCB's skill as a photographer - I _am_ somewhat sceptical about the promotional circus that has evolved around his work. mike - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Was anyone else paying attention to this one?
i did put a small bid on it, but then decided to pass since i didn't really need this lens (although there was a great deal of temptation) On Wed, 24 Apr 2002 07:56:05 -0400, Collin Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1346937180 Not a great body, but a good price for the lens, despite cosmetics. -- Collin Brendemuehl, KC8TKA --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . -- Please don't use http://fastmail.fm (I like feeling special.) - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
nice collectible?
Title says it all (it was in the rangefinder departament so maybe more difficult to find) http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1348413443 £ukasz - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Henri Cartier-Bresson
Hear! Hear! Lukasz -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of mike wilson Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 9:40 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Henri Cartier-Bresson Hi, Ann Sanfedele wrote: I think that is the essence of excellent photojournalism, actually. The photo of Bresson's that leaps into my mind first as being all those things is the one where a man is is leaping above a flooded street and one foot is every so slightly above the water... that is a gross oversimplification of what is happening, but one millisecond sooner or later and it would not be such a stunning picture. For information: an article in (UK) Amateur Photographer some years ago showed that this was a crop, as were some of his other works. I don't have any problem with that but it does somewhat explode the myth about HCB's skill in fitting all the parameters he (wanted/believed in) into the complete negative. Note: I am _not_ belittling HCB's skill as a photographer - I _am_ somewhat sceptical about the promotional circus that has evolved around his work. mike - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: what a deal! (damaged P30 K135/2.5)
Mishka, All it takes is an ebay id to bid, and some perseverance. I saw this yesterday and never checked the details...just let it float by! For $46, it is a real deal for the 135mm. Didn't you want one of those? Regards, Bob S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1346937180 - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Was anyone else paying attention to this one?
There was another post about it earlier today :) Lukasz -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Collin Brendemuehl Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 1:56 PM To: PDML Subject: Was anyone else paying attention to this one? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1346937180 Not a great body, but a good price for the lens, despite cosmetics. -- Collin Brendemuehl, KC8TKA --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Check this out
Wow, that shot of 8 balloons is awesome! Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 10:24 PM Subject: Check this out A friend of mine is back in university doing a fast track computer science degree. He just put together the following project for one of his classes. http://uregina.ca/~paton2sc/page1.html With fond memories of Ron, we miss you. 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: How much money spent on photography?
Malcolm Smith wrote: Way too much. My wife believes that a restoration of a Lamborghini would be cheaper. This would provide loads of pictures tooOuch!.Joking dear If you find a nice Espada I'd be happy to team up on it... ;-) Stephen __ You got a Zarg in here? Are you *nuts*??? - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Take it back???
My sold silver MX. I miss you baby. Albano PS: Yes, yes, I need a girlfriend, I KNOW! - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: What M42 camera has the best viewfinder?
Aleksandar, This subject arose earlier this year. I and a few others suggested thatyou consider the final models by Fujica. Search for Fujica in the archives. Viewfinder magnification was about 0.95X and some models offers LCD displays and modern metering. [EMAIL PROTECTED] mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Bring back the SMC Takumar 50/1.4 (was: Re: Henri Cartier-Bresson)
Rob Studdert wrote: The Leica R glass performs admirably but no better than the good Pentax glass from my experience. Several list members have remarked that the final one or two 50/1.4 Takumars were arguably the sharpest/best normal nonmacro lens ever made. Why didn't Pentax stick with this winning formula when it introduced the K mount? Why not bring out a PKA or FA version now and reclaim the title? [EMAIL PROTECTED] mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Technical query: LX
Thanks, Paal. It's what I suspect - pity it happened so shortly (maybe only the one film, I'm not sure) after a CLA. Haven't even had time to play with the FC/FB1 setup 8- mike Pål Audun Jensen wrote: It is a switch that's broken. Fairly common with LX bodies. It happened to mine after being (mis)used for 19 years. Fairly cheap to fix and should be within the cost of a regular CLA. Pål Mike wrote: Having finally got some time to take more than the odd picture, I discover a problem with my LX, recently (in terms of films used but not time) serviced. Using A or shutter speeds lower than X, the mirror locks up and the shutter stays open. Viewfinder LEDs do not flicker and changing batteries does not change the behaviour. It _seems_ that the batteries are losing power during storage, also. This may be due to me not noticing the syndrome at first and leaving the camera with mirror up and shutter open. Same effect with different lenses. To my embarrassment, I first noticed this problem some months ago but did not realise how serious it was. It seems to me that the electro part of the shutter is not getting a close signal. I assume this is a problem created during the servicing. It is _not_ normal sticky mirror or flat batteries. Anyone got any other ideas? - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Take it back???
Albano PS: Yes, yes, I need a girlfriend, I KNOW! Cameras are cheaper! Bill KG4LOV [EMAIL PROTECTED] - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Henri Cartier-Bresson
On 24 Apr 2002 at 5:54, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 24/04/02 05:33:44 GMT Daylight Time, Rob writes: All their R glass is over sized and overweight IMHO. The Leica R glass performs admirably but no better than the good Pentax glass from my experience. I have a 135mm F2.8 here, in R. Tipping the scales at only 720 grammes. What's the weight on an 85 1.4 A*, Rob? Hi Peter, My scales put the A*85/1.4 at 559gm A*135f1.8 at 878gm, the K135f2.5 at 504gm and the Leica-M 90f2 APO ASPH at 480gm. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Vivitar Series 1 28mm F1.9
JCO wrote, Anyone else have any experience with this lens? Sharpness, contrast, flare resistance. It is multi-coated. - JCO, It doesn't take much to start me raving about this lens. On a recent roll of Fuji NPZ 800 shot at 2000 and pushed 2 stops, I had taken five shots of coworkers at an indoor Christmas lunch. When I examined the JPEGs, I didn't feel that any tweaking was needed to their sharpness, contrast, or color. I have the K-mount version, which is far harder to obtain. If anyone wants one, I have a URL at home to a Russian site that has one for, as I recall, about $120, maybe less. The front element rotates, so forget about polarizers or noncircular hoods. Vivitar made a circular hood for it that says something like Auto Wide. Steve Larson sent me a photo. I use an Adorama-brand circular metal hood, but it's a big monster; a step-up ring may be a more appropriate choice for the camera bag. Unfortunately, the focusing ring turns the wrong way from Pentax. Owning as I do several Vivitars and several Pentaxes, I've come to understand why some list members have decided not to buy such lenses; it does get confusing. The SMC 28/2K might be sharper stopped down, but the Vivitar strikes me as sharper from f/2 to f/4. And the colors are simply beautiful, suffering not at all from the palish color evinced by other Kino-made lenses. I'm actually selling my Pentax SMC 28/2K, which I had bought later. Sorry, there are two or three prospective buyers already (including the one who has been testing it against the Vivitarhint, hint). [EMAIL PROTECTED] mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Take it back???
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What lens have you decided to sell in the past that you wish you could take back now. About 8 years ago I shifted to auto-focus to accommodate aging eyes. And I was moving to Russia and wanted to limit what I took with me. So I sold off most of my A lenses. I am really sorry I unloaded a couple of gems -- the A 85 f1.4, the A 300 f 4.0 and the A 70-210 f4.0. (Also sold the A135 f1.8, but since it was too heavy for me to ever carry and it did not see much use, I do not miss it.) And when I look at current prices compared to what I got selling them I want to cry. :) Bob - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Why Convert a Pentax Spotmeter V.....
It is. Len Paris wrote: Isn't the V the current model? ... I thought the V was still being produced. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/darkroom-rentals/index.html - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Tokina wide primes?
How does Tokina's 24mm 2.8 stack up against other primes? I was thinking about picking one up and obviously don't want a lemon. Thanks, Deb Yahoo! Games - play chess, backgammon, pool and more http://games.yahoo.com/ - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: RE: How much money spent on photography?
Of course, way too much. It helps to make a little money on the side from the camera to help justify it. But this is a question I ask myself all the time... Am I spending too much. I spend a fraction compared to some of my friends in the Canon world that are always buying the latest and greatest. - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: PUG ?
If you use the auto-pug submission I believe you can submit for July now - then you won't forget! :) annsan the helpful Antti-Pekka Virjonen wrote: At 14:10 23.4.2002 +0100, you wrote: Try 'Comets and Star Clusters, June 2006' ;-) Cotty Yea, I have already waited quite a many years to get anything scanned for the PUG, so a couple more will do fine ;-) I guess it will be the next free gallery then. If I don't forget... Antti-Pekka --- * Antti-Pekka Virjonen * Fiskarsinkatu 7 D * GSM: +358 500 789 753 * * Computec Oy Turku* FIN-20750 Turku Finland * Fax: +358 10 264 0777 * - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Help w/ price on lens
Hi- Is $85 for a SMC-A 28mm f2.8 w/ caps in exc. condition a decent price? KEH's bargain condition is $105, so Thanks, Taka - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: E6 processing at home: worth my trouble for30 rolls a year?
Alin, Thanks for the info. Well, it does bother me, as I used to work with 14 rolls capacitykits. :o( Have you tried the Tetenal kits ? They look as though they area available in small pack sizes. Geoff - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Help w/ price on lens
Well it's less than KEH's price what condition is it in? Christian On Wednesday 24 April 2002 11:33, you wrote: Hi- Is $85 for a SMC-A 28mm f2.8 w/ caps in exc. condition a decent price? KEH's bargain condition is $105, so Thanks, Taka - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Take it back???
Carl Zeiss 135M Sonnar and the Contax 159mm to which it was attached. That lens was one of the sharpest and most contrasty I've ever used. Evan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Here's a tough question I often ponder. What lens have you decided to sell in the past that you wish you could take back now. As for me, it's the 85mm F2 which might not get great results but I wouldn't mind having it back and I know who has it, if I can just convince him to sell it back to me Vic - - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Help w/ price on lens
Excellent condition, supposed to be mark-free. Looks decent in the photo I saw, but can't be certain. Taka -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Christian Skofteland Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 11:40 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Help w/ price on lens Well it's less than KEH's price what condition is it in? Christian On Wednesday 24 April 2002 11:33, you wrote: Hi- Is $85 for a SMC-A 28mm f2.8 w/ caps in exc. condition a decent price? KEH's bargain condition is $105, so Thanks, Taka - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Website Update
As always Mark great stuff, the only thing I miss is information on which lens was used for the photographs. Evan Mark Cassino wrote: Earlier this month I did a complete re-write of my website, and last night moved the project a little nearer to completion by adding a couple more galleries. I really tightened up on the rather ramshackle nature of the earlier site, and have been more vigorous in editing images and have greatly reduced the number of photos, hopefully showing just the best of each category. I still have one more gallery to add - general wildlife images (mostly squirrels, frogs, and a few deer) but otherwise the page is pretty complete. Except for a handful of images shot with a CP990, everything is done with Pentax gear. So - take a look. I'd appreciate any feedback about the layout and content. (I took Shel's advice and changed the background to an ~18% grey, which works pretty good I think.) The URL is: http://www.markcassino.com Tally-ho - MCC - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino Kalamazoo, MI [EMAIL PROTECTED] - - - - - - - - - - Photos: http://www.markcassino.com - - - - - - - - - - - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: duplicate posts
Bob Rapp wrote: Ann, You can get duplicate posts if you manually disconnect prior to your programme clearing the downloaded messages off your email server. With a long list of messages, this can take some time. If you don't wait, they are still there waiting for your next access. Hope this helps, Bob Bob, thanks! Actually, it _did_ disconnect on it's own while I was downloading. GOt a pop up message from the mail server and restarted it. I thought I had done that before with no dups coming up , but guess not. annsan - Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 2:02 AM Subject: Re:duplicate posts EVerything in my PUG folder just came up in duplicate anyone else have this problem? annsan - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Help w/ price on lens
In my opinion KEH is reasonable with their pricing. I've bought Bargain grade stuff from them all the time and it has been in very good condition. Looks like the price is right. Of course, I know nothing about the lens in question so I'm not sure if there are better 28mm out there for less money. Christian On Wednesday 24 April 2002 11:46, you wrote: Excellent condition, supposed to be mark-free. Looks decent in the photo I saw, but can't be certain. Taka -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Christian Skofteland Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 11:40 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Help w/ price on lens Well it's less than KEH's price what condition is it in? Christian On Wednesday 24 April 2002 11:33, you wrote: Hi- Is $85 for a SMC-A 28mm f2.8 w/ caps in exc. condition a decent price? KEH's bargain condition is $105, so Thanks, Taka - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Henri Cartier-Bresson
mike wilson wrote: Hi, For information: an article in (UK) Amateur Photographer some years ago showed that this was a crop, as were some of his other works. I imagine I knew that at one time :) Note: I am _not_ belittling HCB's skill as a photographer - I _am_ somewhat sceptical about the promotional circus that has evolved around his work. mike - As with Adams. The music goes round and round. ann 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: The oddest 35mm body ...
Reducing to 35mm on a standard lens equipped MF camera is an economical way to get a portrait camera. This one was IMO probably used for shopping mall baby portraits or school portraits, where the long roll would be a distinct advantage. Regards, Anthony Farr - Original Message - From: Collin Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1348399449 This should especially interest those who are getting into medium format! But what would you use it for? KC8TKA - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Help w/ price on lens
My real hesitation is that I really want a 24mm lens and am also looking at the Tokina AT-X 24-40mm f2.8 zoom. According to the various lens review sites, the -A isn't anything to write home about, but considering the price, I'm tempted. The 24mm f2.8s that KEH has are much more expensive- around $265-300. Unfortunately, I haven't seen a 24mm f2.8 Pentax SMC for sale on ebay. Taka - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Pentax PZ-1 tune-up
I'm expecting my PZ-1 back from Pentax in Colorado today; I bought it used just a couple of months ago and sent it in primarily to replace the viewfinder eyepiece, which had multiple scratches on it in a rectangular pattern. I know this is typical of the PZ-1/PZ-1p eyepiece, since it is plastic, unfortunately, and not glass. My question is, for other Z- and PZ-series owners: How do you clean the eyepiece without scratching it? Or do you clean it at all? Also, on another note: One of the few advantages the PZ-1 has over the 1p (at least for some users) is the interval timer function. I'm wondering what people have used it for. What are some really interesting applications for this timer function? Joe - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Pentax Program Plus
I just won a really nice Pentax Program Plus on Ebay for $102.51. Just hope it's as good as the photos. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1346999652 James - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
OT: Mark's Website
The reason it is recommended not to use strange typefaces is because, the viewer probably does not have them on his computer and they will be changed to some default you have no control over. However, in Mark's case he is using .jpg images for those, so that is not a problem. He could also have used transparent .gif images to desplay the type with out the black background he has, as I did with my Logo(Title) on my home page. The typeface fits the image of his site perfectly, and I imagine he thought long and hard about what to use. OTOH, I tend to agree about the triangles. The only other design decision I disagee with is that it is set up for an 800 pixel screen width, I would have set it up for 640 myself. Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 10:14 AM Subject: Re: Website Update Hi, Mark. I would change the tipography. Fantasy types should be used just with certain specific purposes, but avoided if possible. I would use a good. designed family type, and sans serif (Univers, Helvetica, etc), or a serif one, but good, and classic. I like the overall simple design, but I would change the type, and just as a suggestion, for the main home page, I wolud put the sections titles in a single line, over a black rectangle under the photos (like the one above the photos with the title, with same lenght, but not as tall). I hope you understand what I'm trying to say, it's hard to explain with words. Also, I would quit the triangles in the title, but this is just my pov. They work well in the galleries with the functionality of arrows, but I don't think they add something in the title. FWIW, I'm an advanced university student of graphic design. In regard to your photos, they are simply superb. I loved the lighthouses, specially dappled rippled lights and the green green sand of home. Also liked your landscapes, and the cat's photo vigilant, it's excellent. Your macro work is tops too, great quality stuff. Nature is awesomely beautifull, isn't it? Regards and congrats Albano - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: duplicate posts
When I tried out Pegasus the one thing I really liked about it is that it deleted each message on the server after downloading it, before retrieving the next message. That eliminated those kind of problems. Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto - Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 11:51 AM Subject: Re: duplicate posts Bob Rapp wrote: Ann, You can get duplicate posts if you manually disconnect prior to your programme clearing the downloaded messages off your email server. With a long list of messages, this can take some time. If you don't wait, they are still there waiting for your next access. Hope this helps, Bob Bob, thanks! Actually, it _did_ disconnect on it's own while I was downloading. GOt a pop up message from the mail server and restarted it. I thought I had done that before with no dups coming up , but guess not. annsan - Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 2:02 AM Subject: Re:duplicate posts EVerything in my PUG folder just came up in duplicate anyone else have this problem? annsan - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: T-Max is pink?
Fresh standard fixer shouldn't take longer than 3 minutes to clear film and therefore 6 minutes to fix. Used fixer is exhausted when the clearing time reaches double the original time for fresh solution. If your fixer took 8 minutes to clear (half of 16 minutes) then it was exhausted. You didn't say which dilution you use your Agefix at. I use the stronger dilution (1:4 IIRC) which gives times in the rapid fixer range. Rapid fixer works twice as fast so the times above need to be halved. The common wisdom is that Tmax films prefer rapid fixers in very fresh condition. I personally would reject the fixer if clearing time was more than 50% over the original time (no scientific basis, just building in a generous safety factor). My Tmax negs are neutral grey and have clear rebates. Regards, Anthony Farr - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Hi, gang Yesterday, I developed a roll of TMZ in HC-110. When I finished fixing it I noticed it was pink. My friend told me that the base of T-Max emulsions is pink, and that it makes it looks as if it were not correctly fixed, and gives headaches to novices thinking they are doing it wrong. Is it true? I fixed it in Agefix for 16 minutes (I tested with the film leader and gave twice that time to the roll). Regards AG - - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Hood depth
Andre wrote: I checked at home and it has a 86mm thread. No common step-up (to 86mm) are made. Only the expensive Contax ones... The HN-13 is listed as a 72mm hood at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1347563564 and it looks to be about the same diameter front and back. I thought I've seen it as 72mm elsewhere, too. Are you sure about the 86mm? Are you saying it's 86mm if you don't use the polarizer, but 72mm if you do? [EMAIL PROTECTED] mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Technical query: LX
Using A or shutter speeds lower than X, the mirror locks up and the shutter stays open. Viewfinder LEDs do not flicker and changing batteries does not change the behaviour. It _seems_ that the batteries are losing power during storage, also. This may be due to me not noticing the syndrome at first and leaving the camera with mirror up and shutter open. Same effect with different lenses. To my embarrassment, I first noticed this problem some months ago but did not realise how serious it was. It seems to me that the electro part of the shutter is not getting a close signal. I assume this is a problem created during the servicing. It is _not_ normal sticky mirror or flat batteries. Anyone got any other ideas? mike I'm following the discussion as one of my LX has been returned to Pentax after a CLA because it would stay anormally opened (a few seconds) at 1/75. Quite often... The body has been redone and now the problem is no more at 1/75 but with 1/60 and lower speeds. It stays open a few or many seconds, occasionally. I cannot predict it. As it's not under warranty any more, I only use it over 1/75 (for shows with fast lenses). Is there an easy (cheap) cure, or should I stick with my recipe (to use it only at higher speeds) as I have other fully functional bodies ? Andre -- - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Website Update
Mark, Had a look around your website. It's marvellous! Very easily navigated, and some stunning work. I enjoyed everything, especially the landscapes. Your macro work is first class. I particularly like the website design. I'm so glad you didn't use light text on a dark (or black) background - am I the only guy in the world who hates this? It looks nice when the page pops up, but after a few minutes of reading, it makes my eyes go weird. The grey bacground works really well, and you have a good eye for design: the layout is superb. In fact you have inspired me to do something similar, and I now plan to have a major session with my higgledy-piggledy site this summer. Well done mate. Cotty PS - nice self portrait you handsome dog you. ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://www.macads.co.uk - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
@ Lunch
Picked up something neat today, if anyone is interested. Twelve (12) rolls, 400ft, of 16mm film. A couple of them are negative film, but most are Ektachrome. $7 each. Collin -- Collin Brendemuehl, KC8TKA --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: OT: Canadian customs information re broken gear
Hi Wendy, Well, guess what? About 6 months ago, I sold my Nikon Coolscan III to someone in the US from here in Canada and when it got to him, he said it wasn't working. I forgot to place a shipping screw in the area you place the film / slide holder, although the other shipping screw was in place. Turns out after a little checking up on my part, that it was absolutely true and Nikon charged him over $300 to repair it and guess who was stuck with most of the bill? Me, myself and I. My replacement scanner was the Polaroid Sprintscan 4000. No shipping screws are even needed with it. The moral of the story is that Nikon Scanners Are Very Delicate. I'm not so sure the missing shipping screw did it, it was packed so well. So, Beware of Shipping Nikon Scanners or even bumping them too hard for that matter. I don't think Canada or US Customs was the problem, unless they have a practice of giving boxes that say Fragile a nice Big Kick. A Fellow Pentaxian, Ryan Charron Date: Wed, 24 Apr 2002 08:31:34 -0400 From: wendy beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: Canadian customs information re broken gear Rob Studdert wrote: I've had stuff opened by customs. When they stick their demand for money form on the parcel it will say either opened or unopened on the form. Wendy Hi Guys, I have a problem. I sold my Polaroid SS4000 to a Canadian guy, it took ages to reach him, it was apparently stuck in customs. It left me working perfectly and in pristine condition. It now doesn't appear to work, however there was no signs of overly rough handling on the box (it was double boxed which made it a huge package overall) and there seems to be nothing rattling inside. It has a cold cathode tube (no filament AFAIK) for illumination which usually powers up when the on button is depressed, now nothing however the scanner is visible on the SCSI bus and controllable. It seems to me like customs may have had a peek inside to see if I was shipping more than a scanner? Does anyone know if they are in the habit of doing this as I just can't think of any other reason that it would stop working like this? Any suggestions? Cheers, Rob Studdert - --- Wendy Beard Ottawa, Canada mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] home page http://www.beard-redfern.com - - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . Yahoo! Games - play chess, backgammon, pool and more http://games.yahoo.com/ - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re[2]: OT: Agfapan APX 100 Pro film.
Aaron, I have sent the negative off to Shel, and hopefully he can ascertain whether it was overdeveloped or not. After that, I may be able to find out from the lab more specifics. I'll keep you posted. Thanks, Bruce Tuesday, April 23, 2002, 3:58:24 PM, you wrote: AR On Tuesday, April 23, 2002, at 02:02 AM, Paul Stenquist wrote: I've found that almost any general purpose developer, like HC-110, will provide good results with almost all BW films. I'd bet they overdeveloped it. That'll give you contrasty and heavy for sure. AR Sorry to chime in so late on this one, but it sounds like that to me, AR too. AR Can you wrangle out of the lab their time/temp for APX 100? Should be AR around 7 min. 21 C. AR I processed a fair amount of 4x5 APX 100 in HC-110 dilution B, and the AR results were uniformly excellent, particularly tonal range. AR How is the base density of the neg? APX 100 should be virtually clear AR where there is no exposure. AR -Aaron AR - AR This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, AR go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to AR visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Split Image Or Not Split Image
Hi Everyone, Back after a nice break in NYC :) I've been recently trying out (i.e. I bought one but now I'm going to sell it) a Leica M6 and I've grown to thinking: as a current K1000 owner I never gave much thought about split image finders but after using the Leica and my little Canonet I've thought more about the SLR Split Image finders. Do any of you prefer the Split Image over the other finders ? What cameras do you use that have the split image finders if any ? I've been considering a second SLR body to go with the K1000 that may have this feature. All responses appreciated Cheers, Dave mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Split Image Or Not Split Image
I prefer the split image finder in many instances, but it really depends on the lens and the speed of the lens. With slower lenses the finder sometimes blacks out. However, the finders with a microprism grid around them are especially useful. The LX and the MX offer the option of changing focusing screens, so the screen can almost always be changed to better match the lens being used and the situation and subject. I'm looking for an M6. Please contact me off list with the details. Thanks! [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Everyone, Back after a nice break in NYC :) I've been recently trying out (i.e. I bought one but now I'm going to sell it) a Leica M6 and I've grown to thinking: as a current K1000 owner I never gave much thought about split image finders but after using the Leica and my little Canonet I've thought more about the SLR Split Image finders. Do any of you prefer the Split Image over the other finders ? What cameras do you use that have the split image finders if any ? -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Hood depth
Is there a formula for calculating the maximum depth of the hood, given the focal length of a lens in millimeters, it's maximum aperture diameter also in millimeters, and the diameter of the hood in millimeters? If there is, it would make it a lot easier to find the optimum hood for any given lens. I guess that it could be figured out graphically using the angle of view of a lens, as well but, rather than reinventing the wheel, perhaps someone already has the formulae at hand. Len --- - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Help w/ price on lens
- Original Message - From: TM Subject: RE: Help w/ price on lens My real hesitation is that I really want a 24mm lens and am also looking at the Tokina AT-X 24-40mm f2.8 zoom. Make sure you can live with barrel distortion. This lens has plenty of it, at all focal lengths. I sold mine because it was useless. 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Why Convert a Pentax Spotmeter V.....
then does anyone know of a source for a Zone VI modified Pentax Spotmeter V ? Ebay??? Hi, William. Yes, there always is (and will always be) eBay, I guess... ;-) However, I already have a Spotmeter V, and I was hoping to get it converted, which I believe Zone VI would have done, but I don't think Calumet will do it... Fred - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re[2]: OT: E6 processing at home: worth my trouble for30 rolls a year?
Alin, Thanks for the info. Well, it does bother me, as I used to work with 14 rolls capacitykits. :o( Have you tried the Tetenal kits ? They look as though they are available in small pack sizes. Geoff - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Why Convert a Pentax Spotmeter V.....
Isn't the V the current model? I see them around for sale brand new. Yes, I know about the digital Spotmeter, but I thought the V was still being produced. Hi, Len. Yes, I think the (analog) V is still available. (I have one already, though, so I wasn't actually looking to buy a new one.) I had the thought of looking into having it modified into a Zone VI spotmeter (which I think is something Zone VI used to do). However, it appears to me that Calumet (who, I guess, bought out Zone VI) is only selling new modified Pentax ~Digital~ Spotmeters, and is not handling the (analog) Pentax Spotmeter V at all. Fred - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Hood depth
Check out the Contax Hack page ... don't have the URL handy, but a Google search should turn it up. They have some lens hood information there and, iirc, a way of determining optimum hood diameter/depth. Paris, Leonard wrote: Is there a formula for calculating the maximum depth of the hood, given the focal length of a lens in millimeters, it's maximum aperture diameter also in millimeters, and the diameter of the hood in millimeters? -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: @ Lunch
This 16mm camera - a Pentacon K-16 camera, is on sale from Melbourne in Australia (6 days 11+ hrs to run): http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1348500164 - Original Message - From: Collin Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 10:01 AM Subject: @ Lunch Picked up something neat today, if anyone is interested. Twelve (12) rolls, 400ft, of 16mm film. A couple of them are negative film, but most are Ektachrome. $7 each. Collin -- Collin Brendemuehl, KC8TKA --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Why Convert a Pentax Spotmeter V.....
Hi Fred, Contact Richard Ritter at: http://www.lg4mat.net/ He may be able to modify your meter or point you in the direction of one that you can purchase. The web site lists his credentials, which are probably adequate g. Fred wrote: However, I already have a Spotmeter V, and I was hoping to get it converted, which I believe Zone VI would have done, but I don't think Calumet will do it... -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Split Image Or Not Split Image
With SLRs, how effective (accurate) split image finders are depends on the focal length and aperture of the lens you are using. You'll find them pretty much useless at extremes, long tele or ultra wide. That's why cameras like the LX allow you to change focussing screens so that you can use the optimum type for the lens in use at the time. With rangefinder cameras, it's a bit different, the rangefinder can be much more accurate than any split image screen in an SLR. Furthermore, it retains its accuracy with all of the lenses that can be used directly on the camera, and is totally independent of focal length and aperture. Len --- -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 12:06 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Split Image Or Not Split Image Hi Everyone, Back after a nice break in NYC :) I've been recently trying out (i.e. I bought one but now I'm going to sell it) a Leica M6 and I've grown to thinking: as a current K1000 owner I never gave much thought about split image finders but after using the Leica and my little Canonet I've thought more about the SLR Split Image finders. Do any of you prefer the Split Image over the other finders ? What cameras do you use that have the split image finders if any ? I've been considering a second SLR body to go with the K1000 that may have this feature. All responses appreciated Cheers, Dave - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Why Convert a Pentax Spotmeter V.....
- Original Message - From: Fred Subject: Re: Why Convert a Pentax Spotmeter V. However, I already have a Spotmeter V, and I was hoping to get it converted, which I believe Zone VI would have done, but I don't think Calumet will do it... Give them a phone call. They might surprise you Bill - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Re[2]: OT: E6 processing at home: worth my trouble for30 rolls a year?
I saw a piece of Kodak E6 processing equipment in a library book (since returned) a few days back. You loaded one slide film into it in darkroom conditions and closed the lid. An hour later the film was ready to mount. The book was about 8 years old. The slide developer was aimed at the serious amateur. Anyone have any experience with one? Were they OK, or were they poor? It seemed a good idea, for low volume development. Malcolm - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Why Convert a Pentax Spotmeter V.....
That would be a shame because the new Zone VI meters are extremely expensive, to me. I can't justify sinking over $600 in a meter even though it's the most accurate, color corrected meter available. If I could send them a V and get it modified for a reasonable price, I'd do it too. Len --- -Original Message- From: Fred [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 6:48 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Why Convert a Pentax Spotmeter V. Isn't the V the current model? I see them around for sale brand new. Yes, I know about the digital Spotmeter, but I thought the V was still being produced. Hi, Len. Yes, I think the (analog) V is still available. (I have one already, though, so I wasn't actually looking to buy a new one.) I had the thought of looking into having it modified into a Zone VI spotmeter (which I think is something Zone VI used to do). However, it appears to me that Calumet (who, I guess, bought out Zone VI) is only selling new modified Pentax ~Digital~ Spotmeters, and is not handling the (analog) Pentax Spotmeter V at all. Fred - - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Hood depth
Great! Thanks! I'll head that way. Len --- -Original Message- From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 9:37 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Hood depth Check out the Contax Hack page ... don't have the URL handy, but a Google search should turn it up. They have some lens hood information there and, iirc, a way of determining optimum hood diameter/depth. Paris, Leonard wrote: Is there a formula for calculating the maximum depth of the hood, given the focal length of a lens in millimeters, it's maximum aperture diameter also in millimeters, and the diameter of the hood in millimeters? -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
More on E-6 processing
The current thread has me wanting to get into E-6 processing again after not doing it for nearly 30 years. I've ordered a Photocolor E-6 kit from BH: http://www.luminos.com/photocol.htm I've always heard that an aquarium heater is a good method for controlling the temperature. so I picked up an inexpensive 75 watt heater. However, it maxes out at about 32 degrees C, leaving me about 6 degrees short. Any of you folks have any other inexpensive (read cheap) ways of temperature control? I'm tempted to try a larger heater, but don't want to try again and find out it doesn't work. Bill KG4LOV [EMAIL PROTECTED] - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
OT: Medium Format
Today seems to be my lucky day, just won a second auction, it's for a Russian Salyut-S - Hasselblad 1000 copy with 2 backs and case for US $160.00. Best it's in the USA, so less of a problem shipping wise. I must now sell some of my cameras and lenses. I was thinking of listing them on Ebay , but will offer them to the group first. James - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Hood depth
Len, I do have it, but not at hand... It's for round or rectangular hood. It takes into account the diameter of the filter ring, the distance between the glass and the end of the hood, the diameter of the hood (or both diameters for rectangular hoods), and the focal lenght of the lens. I should be able to find it in some reference book at home tonight. It may be from the book Elements of Photography by Paul Boucher. Andre Is there a formula for calculating the maximum depth of the hood, given the focal length of a lens in millimeters, it's maximum aperture diameter also in millimeters, and the diameter of the hood in millimeters? If there is, it would make it a lot easier to find the optimum hood for any given lens. I guess that it could be figured out graphically using the angle of view of a lens, as well but, rather than reinventing the wheel, perhaps someone already has the formulae at hand. Len --- - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . -- - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
LX/MX Screens: which is your favo(u)rite/most used
Hono(u)rable Pentaxians; The subject of split image focusing screens recently came up and several list members mentioned the interchangeable focusing screens of the LX and MX. This feature was important to me in buying my LX and MX. When I met Paul Stregevsky he was surprised that the standard screen in my LX was the SG20 and in the MX the SD21. My reasons for the choices: 1. I use long lenses and split screens are useless. 2. For macro work split screens are useless 3. The grid on the LX screen REALLY helps me with composition (my greatest challange). Not only that, since using it, I've had fewer tilted horizons! So, which screen is your favo(u)rite/most used? Christian - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Portrait lens recommendations?
hey all, i am looking for a relatively lightweight and inexpensive lens 80 to 100mm, no macro, for portraits and general carry-around short tele. as sharp as possible (i can blur it afterwards in photoshop as much as i want, otoh the lost detail is lost forever). something that weights under a pound and cost under $300. pentax 85mm lenses are out of question (i find the prices ridiculous, no matter how good the glass is). i tried M100/2.8 and wasn't impressed with it, besides i would prefer something faster than f/2.8 any recommendations? -- http://fastmail.fm - No WWW (Wait-Wait-Wait) required - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Split Image Or Not Split Image
After flirting with several rangefinders, which use coincident-image RFs, my preferences are as follows, in descending order: 1. Any-brightness finder + 45-degree diagonally split image, a la Ricoh or special versions of the Pentax ME Super SE (and a K1000 SE?) 2. bright finder + 90-degree split image 3. bright finder (like an SE-60), no RF. 4. 90-degree split iamge with a not-so-bright finder (Super Program. 5. Not-so-bright finder, no RF (KX). 6. coincident-image RF, like Leica or Yashica, no matter how bright. Too darn slow, and frustrating when focusing on a cluttered background (like a heavily leaved tree). [EMAIL PROTECTED] mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Hood depth
Len wrote: Is there a formula for calculating the maximum depth of the hood, given the focal length of a lens in millimeters, it's maximum aperture diameter also in millimeters, and the diameter of the hood in millimeters? Len, At http://people.smu.edu/rmonagha/mf/flare.html#homebrew you'll find a link to a Hood Length Calculator in Excel. [EMAIL PROTECTED] mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Split Image Or Not Split Image
Len wrote: With rangefinder cameras, it's a bit different, the rangefinder can be much more accurate than any split image screen in an SLR. Furthermore, it retains its accuracy with all of the lenses that can be used directly on the camera, and is totally independent of focal length and aperture. Len, It's been shown that, on average, coincident-image rangefinders are more precise than split-image rangefinders at focal lengths up to about 85mm. Longer than that, the SLR's split image is more precise. I think I've read this twice: once on the Web and once in a column on rangefinders by a now-deceased columnist of the old Modern Photography or Popular Photography--Nathan Rothchild, or some such name. [EMAIL PROTECTED] mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: LX/MX Screens: which is your favo(u)rite/most used
Christian Skofteland Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 2:17 PM Hono(u)rable Pentaxians; The subject of split image focusing screens recently came up and several list members mentioned the interchangeable focusing screens of the LX and MX. This feature was important to me in buying my LX and MX. When I met Paul Stregevsky he was surprised that the standard screen in my LX was the SG20 and in the MX the SD21. My reasons for the choices: 1. I use long lenses and split screens are useless. 2. For macro work split screens are useless 3. The grid on the LX screen REALLY helps me with composition (my greatest challange). Not only that, since using it, I've had fewer tilted horizons! So, which screen is your favo(u)rite/most used? Christian Christian, For the longest time I used the standard SC-21. Did not know any better. Two of my LXen still have them installed. After getting my ZX-5 and then my MZ-S I found that I could focus without the aid of a split-image center. My two most used LXen - yes including the 'beat to hell' one - sport the SE-20. I have been tempted to find other screens to check out, I just have not had the motivation to search. Interesting, I used a SC-21 equipped LX two weekends ago. It was so strange to see the split-image center. I found myself relying on it rather than shooting normally. It looks like it is time to get better at swapping screens or get a couple more SC-21s. César Panama City, Florida - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Hood depth
Andre, I see what you mean about suitable stepup rings to the Nikon HN-13 or Contax No. 5 hood being expensive. At http://www.2filter.com/prices/products/rings.html#52mm%20Rings%20to%20100mm the only step-ups from 67 to 82 or 77 to 82 are Heliopan brass rings, at $66.63! [EMAIL PROTECTED] mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Photos of Tulip Fields in Washington
Very nice Harald! For a Dutch guy it is strange to see tulip fields with the typical US barns in the background, somehow that doesn't fit in my expectations I guess. Frits Wüthrich harald_nancy wrote: Hi Pentaxians, I just spent a few days shooting in the tulip fields by La Conner, Washington state. The expanse of colors in the tulip fields were spectacular! If anyone likes to view a few photos I scanned, go here: http://www.geocities.com/harald_nancy/Tulips_2002.htm Photos were taken with my trusty ZX-5, Pentax 50 macro, Pentax 28-70, Tokina 80-200, Tokina 20-35. slide film Kodak Elite Chrome 100. Harald - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Vivitar Series 1 28mm F1.9
Unfortunately, the focusing ring turns the wrong way from Pentax. Owning as I do several Vivitars and several Pentaxes, I've come to understand why some list members have decided not to buy such lenses; it does get confusing. This indeed can be an annoyance, Paul, but it's not fatal - g. While I dearly love some of the really special lenses that Vivitar has put out in times past, the focusing backwards characteristic of all Vivitar lenses (at least, every Vivitar lens that I have ever used) is a drawback. Tokina lenses, on the other hand, focus the correct Pentax way. (Of course, correct Pentax is a somewhat redundant expression...) However, focusing backwards is only sometimes significant. For me, for a lot of wildlife shooting, where focusing is done almost entirely close to infinity, and for scenic and macro shooting, where there is plenty of time to focus anyway, going the wrong way once in a while just doesn't matter. Where focusing backwards becomes more of a problem for me is in situations where I have to quickly focus at a variety of distances from foreground to infinity - that's when an occasional second here or there spent focusing the wrong way can start to get in the way. Nowadays, however, going from a Pentax (or Tokina) lens to a Vivitar lens, I can usually manage to get myself turned around mentally, so that mistakes are now fairly infrequent. Still, I do wish that those beautiful VS1 lenses focused in the right direction... And then, just when I think I've got my brain attuned to the right or wrong focusing direction, I can pick up the follow-focus Novoflex rig, and get to remember to ~pull~ for infinity focus and to ~not pull~ for closer focus... Thank goodness that I don't use AF - I'd be having no fun at all - g. Fred - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Split Image Or Not Split Image
Shel, You must be speaking about the Voigtlander Bessa-R. The wacky Voigtlander Bessa-T has a dedicated rangefinder with a 58mm baseline according to the CameraQuest website (http://www.cameraquest.com/VCBessaT.htm). --Mark -Shel wrote- The Voightlander, OTOH, had a much shorter effective base length, and for this reason the camera is acknowledged to be almost useless for focusing long, fast lenses, even though such lenses will fit on the camera body. For example, Voigtlander makes a 75mm/2.5 and a 90mm/3.5, which are the fastest lenses made in those focal lengths as opposed to the much faster Leica lenses. - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Hood depth
Very good! Thanks Paul! This will do very nicely. It's a good article on flare, too. Len --- -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 2:38 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Hood depth Len wrote: Is there a formula for calculating the maximum depth of the hood, given the focal length of a lens in millimeters, it's maximum aperture diameter also in millimeters, and the diameter of the hood in millimeters? Len, At http://people.smu.edu/rmonagha/mf/flare.html#homebrew you'll find a link to a Hood Length Calculator in Excel. [EMAIL PROTECTED] mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Hood depth
That spreadsheet was contributed by our own JCO. Thanks JC. Len --- -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, April 24, 2002 2:38 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: Hood depth Len wrote: Is there a formula for calculating the maximum depth of the hood, given the focal length of a lens in millimeters, it's maximum aperture diameter also in millimeters, and the diameter of the hood in millimeters? Len, At http://people.smu.edu/rmonagha/mf/flare.html#homebrew you'll find a link to a Hood Length Calculator in Excel. [EMAIL PROTECTED] mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.com/ . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re[2]: Henri Cartier-Bresson
Hi, I think those shots, all from the early 1950s, were made with a pre-production, experimental Leica M3. It has long been Leica's habit to have Magnum photographers test them, and recently Klaus Bjorn Larsen tested the M7 for them. Some of Elliott Erwitt's contacts from the time show the same effect and I recall that he mentioned the camera in a talk I went to last year. I imagine the film gate (is that what it's called?) was slightly larger than 24x36cm, and corrected in the production model, which came out in 1954. The exposed rectangle is not entirely centred either. --- Bob mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Wednesday, April 24, 2002, 2:59:15 PM, you wrote: Not really. It could have been added in the same way you add a black border to your prints. Lukasz -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Paris, Leonard Graphic evidence that the pictures were uncropped, I guess, right? -Original Message- From: Paul Jones [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] When i saw his exhibition from memory all the shots i saw had the sprocket holes on the end of frame actualy on the print. Not saying all his shots were like this, just the ones i saw. - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Split Image Or Not Split Image
Yes ... I should have been more clear, but that just emphasizes the point I was trying to make. For an interesting chart about rangefinder EBL, here's the page: http://cameraquest.com/leica.htm A few of the figures are off by a millimeter or three, but the point about rangefinder focusing is well made here. Mark Erickson wrote: Shel, You must be speaking about the Voigtlander Bessa-R. The wacky Voigtlander Bessa-T has a dedicated rangefinder with a 58mm baseline according to the CameraQuest website (http://www.cameraquest.com/VCBessaT.htm). -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
What is the most quiet body?
Lately David Brooks wrote: ... Super Program ...is a lot noisier than my K1000 or Spotties... and Ken Archer ...Super Program. There was so much mirror slap and shutter noise that I replaced the mirror pad which was about gone and the light seals. That didn't help. Compared to my ME Supers and Spotmatics, the Super Program is a real klunker, at least that is what it sounds like. You lose stealth mode after the first shot. I just caught a P30t on ebay and used it first yesterday. The noise is ugly. Making photos of people in front of the railway station I feared someone would mention it, feel disturbed by me taking photos -probably of him- and snatch it off. I mentioned the K1000 is quite loud, too. My MX (I don't own any more) had a nicer noise. The MZ-5N makes some sound because of the motor. I have never used any other camera body. Which camera body would you recommend for doing rather quiet work? Regards Bernd - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Medium Format
It occurred to me that if I sent a entry to the list with OT in front, some may have their browser filter OT's out. I seem to remember recently seeing this mentioned in a thread. So I'm re-sending this again: Today seems to be my lucky day, just won a second auction, it's for a Russian Salyut-S - Hasselblad 1000 copy with 2 backs and case, for $160.00 US. Best it's in the USA, so less of a problem shipping wise. I must sell some of my cameras and lenses. I was thinking of listing them on Ebay , but will offer them to the group first. I may sell an SPF(maybe 2), an SP500 and 1 or 2 ME's, as I won the Super Program today as well. I'm keeping my ME Super. Two of my SPF's had meters repaired and a CLA at $189 CDN(Plus Tax 14%) The third SPF has the frame counter missing, but I've used it happily without it for since I got it. If anyone is interested, let me know off list. James - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Portrait lens recommendations?
i am looking for a relatively lightweight and inexpensive lens 80 to 100mm, no macro, for portraits and general carry-around short tele. as sharp as possible (i can blur it afterwards in photoshop as much as i want, otoh the lost detail is lost forever). something that weights under a pound and cost under $300. pentax 85mm lenses are out of question (i find the prices ridiculous, no matter how good the glass is). i tried M100/2.8 and wasn't impressed with it, besides i would prefer something faster than f/2.8 any recommendations? Used manual focus Tamron SP 90/2.5 1:2 macro (you said as sharp as possible?). regards, Alan Chan _ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.com - 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 the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
