Re: Understanding ProPhoto RGB - or not
I am afraid you will never get any solid answer as there are supporters for all 3 colour spaces. Each group has their reasons why one was better. Most books will tell you to use AdobeRGB, some suggest wider space must be better, and some went back to plain old sRGB after some backyard experiment. I personally use sRGB for the fact that it works best with local labs and for the web. I always forgot the conversion between spaces and eventually gave up. Just too much hassle. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan - Original Message - From: "Boros Attila" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "PDML" Sent: Tuesday, 12 December, 2006 4:06 Subject: Understanding ProPhoto RGB - or not > Hello PDML, > > I came across this article: > http://www.luminous-landscape.com/tutorials/prophoto-rgb.shtml which > is about color management. The author states that current DSLR cameras > can produce colors that don't fit into the AdobeRGB color space. This > is based on some ICC profiles used by Capture One and presuming that: > "Camera Raw within Photoshop does the same thing, except that it does > so behind the scenes." > > His conclusion: > "What does this mean? Simply, that if you are using the Adobe RGB > colour space with a Canon 20D, for example, (and this applies to > virtually every other DSLR on the market), you are not getting a lot > of the deep saturated colours that the camera's sensor is capable of > capturing." > > While I'm still learning color management, I have some doubts about > this. AFAIK two color spaces are commonly supported in digital > camreas: sRGB and AdobeRGB. If I set a camera to XY color space, I > would not expect to get colors which are outside of that color space. > Maybe with some very wild image manipulations one could manage to hit > the limits of AdobeRGB, but I doubt that such an image would print > well. So does this article have any valid points? > > > -- > Attila -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10 returns?
Just check dpreview. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan > Has anyone reported a K10D flash failure? I haven't seen any mention > of it. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10 returns?
Flash issue seems to be with K10D too, still. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan > When the *ist D came out, several of our list members had to return their > first unit for several reasons (dead flash, won't power-up, etc.). > Has anybody sent their K10 back yet? -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Computer Problems
Well, just get 2GB ram, and assemble whatever you can afford for a complete system. CoreDue is definitely much faster than D, and 64 X2 is yet again better than D for the same price. 64 X2 4200+ AM2 seems to have the sweet spot on price at the moment. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan - Original Message - From: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Sent: Friday, 8 December, 2006 4:21 Subject: OT: Computer Problems > Been having problems with my desktop with AOL and other things. Now using > laptop. > > Debating a new Pentium D, AMD 64X2, or Intel Duo Core. Thing is, I don't want > to spend bunches. But I've also noticed that photo editing is a tad difficult > on my Desktop Pentium III to say the least (in Elements 3 lassoing and > selections take a long, long time sometimes). > > If I've seemed overly quiet for me, that is why. > > I bought Elements 5, which I stupidly noticed afterward needs at least > Pentium IV. Suggestions welcome. But bear in mind that I not looking to spend top > $$$ to buy top of the line. > > Later, Marnie aka Doe :-) > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K10D Battery--One More Time
> Am I correct that the mAh rating is a measure of capacity--how long it > can yield power? Yes. > The Pentax is 1620 mAh. If we get a generic rated 1650 or 1700, > presumably that will be okay? Yes, but don't get too carried away with the "generic" rating. A generic batt could be labeled 2000mAh yet being outperformed by brand name batt. But the worse part is generic batt often had shorter life span generally. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Paypal for my sales
My sis works in a bank and there are countless problems exist inside the banking system. Often the stuffs were poorly trained or mis-informed, many just tried to seek the salary without doing anything, and some were too busy playing politics. Everyday, somewhere along the line someone would screw up something then trying to cover their ass. If you were lucky, some angels would help you out. If not, it's normal practice. As with everything else in life, assume nothing, double-checked everything. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS Friday
http://www.pbase.com/wlachan/selling Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Reservations about DA 16-45
After using the K15/3.5, shielding the lens from flare with my left palm has become 2nd nature to me. I don't use the hood with this zoom as I think the front barrel wobbles too much (and I have concluded that this characteristic does affect the optical alignment and sharpness, after many tests). And how about some torture shot like this? This lens has very nice optics, but the built quality is just a little disappointing. http://www.pbase.com/wlachan/image/67105372 Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: MX parts?
> I need a winder cover for my MX. Also, what's the eye cup for this jem? > CW Eyecup FH works well for MX. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS: Friday
Will charge actual shipping. Email me for accurate quote. http://www.pbase.com/wlachan/selling Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Bulk K10D batteries purchase for Vancouver BC fellows
Now we all know K10D can use Minolta NP-400 battery. I am about to make a purchase from B&H and can purchase up to ten NP-400 the most. I will keep 2 for myself, the rest will be distributed to Vancouver fellows who want brand name batteries cheap. Based on my calculation, each NP-400 will cost you C$31-35 (PST/GST included). The exact cost will depend how many people are interested. Pickup will be made at Oakridge Shopping Centre or somewhere in Richmond near #3 Rd next week (depends on when the package will be delivered). Some other not-so-distant locations might be okay too. First come, first serve. If anyone interested, email me. :-) -- Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Xp meltdown - help
> OK, guys, how do I get rid of the ownership stuff on the > machine? > > I transfered all my old document files to the new machine > but > when I open microsoft word it tells me I don't have > permission to > open the files. > > I don't want these stupid layers of ownership > not only am I the only one using the machine but I wont let > anyone else near it > > suggestions? 1) Login as administrator 2) Right click the file(s) -> properties -> Security 3) Add "Everyone" will do Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax Support Story: very pleased !
> My brother bought aD a couple weeks back with the flash circuit > problem (I mentionned his problem back then on the list, asking for > advice) making the flash simply unusable. > > The seller agreed to pay for fixing it so everything was fine. > > My brother got the D 2 weeks afetr he gave it to his usual photo > retailer (D came from Germany, out of warranty for months already). > Pentax considered the flash circuit problem has being a known problem > and decided to fix it, and check a couple other things (sensor > cleaning etc.) just totally free of charge !! It is indeed a common problem (other models too) and good to know Pentax stands behind it, well, at least the Belgium department. :-) Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Wacom Graphire pen
> Does anyone use a pen for photoediting in the computer, please? > Is a a wortwhile investment? I use a 4x5" Graphire for Photoshop. It works great but the pen is a little fragile (mine cracked at the joint so I duct taped it). Not sure how much better Intuos will be with its double resolution. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?
> > On occasion I run into lenses and filters ( Usually not Pentax ) > > Which have nice multicoatings but are extremely difficult > > To get clean. I have tried alcohol, water, soapy water, > > Etc but these are a real pain and sometime I just give > > Up without getting them clean to my satisfaction. > > Anybody know what I am talking about here and what's your > > Best solution (pun intended)? Thanks in advance. > > JCO The most difficult coating I have ever dealt with is HOYA HMC. Pretty soft and easy to scur. After years of trying, the best solution is acetone. You read me right, acetone. The way I do it is quite straight forward. Fold a piece of toilet paper into a thick small cube, dip a bit acetone, then wipe the coating from centre to edge. Never rewipe. Voila! The coating will be clean as new, and I do mean NEW, no scratch, no mark, no hazy, nothing. Pure isopropyl alcohol works too but takes a little more skill. In fact they work so well I use them for CCD cleaning too. Dirt cheap and not as scary it may seem once you tried. But for CCD, you need a pair of metal tweezers. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: my silver 77mm Ltd seems to be clear again - what happened?
> What could have happened? Could it have been condensation that cleared > up on its own? Should I send in the lens anyway for service? Happened to my FA100/2.8 once, it's condensation. Just keep the lens dry and it will be trouble free for years w/o fungus problem. At least mine does. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: pentax extension cord
> Has the F5P 3' Extension Cord been discontinued? I can't find it anywhere > (i.e, bhphoto, adorama, keh, pentaxusa.com). I noticed one on ebay but it > was going for TWICE retail, and it was used... I thought that was wierd, > to say the least. > > If it has been discontinued, what's the alternative? At 9 feet, the F59L > is not much of an alternative for my usage (flash on a stroboframe). Perhaps just out of stock temporarily as other related accessories are still available. Maybe it will be in stock again when K10D was shipped. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS: Friday
Some more to go. :-) http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZwlachanQQhtZ-1QQfrppZ50QQfsopZ1QQfsooZ1QQrdZ0? http://www.pbase.com/wlachan/selling Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Mirror sticking on ZX-5n (was Re: FS - ZX-5n
> On Fri, 20 Oct 2006, Shel Belinkoff wrote: > > a few months and it worked just fine. A couple of weeks ago the mirror > > locked up just as I was about to sell it. So, there you have it - the > > mirror is still stuck. If interested, make an offer. Off list please. > > Thanks! > > Mine did this last week as I was playing around with it, so is there some > sort of failure that's known, and an easy way to correct it, or does it > mean that its due to be checked up by the folks at the repair center? Sounds like the typical problem associated with MZ/ZX cameras where the plastic gear on the mirror motor is cracked. A brass gear has been issued by Pentax since but the labour to have it replaced is steep. I fixed my MZ-3 once and the whole body had to be disassemlbed basically. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Anyone checked this out yet?
> Pentax is coming out with a DA 35. Some speculation is that it might > be an F1.4. Seem to make sense. Make it regular DA to keep the cost down, then we will have a fast standard prime. But the more interesting one is DA55 which should be designed as a portrait lens like 85mm on FF. Since it won't be DA*, I would imagine it would be either f1.8 or f2. :-) Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: DA 70
> The only remedy for this is to use... Minolta STF (Smooth Transfer > Focus) 135 mm f2.8 lens - the only lens that creates truly neutral > bokeh similar to the picture we achieve by squinting our eyes :-) > Here is small comparison of STF bokeh and classic 135/2.8 lens: > http://munitions.com/jgreely/stf135/ This lens is awesome!! Are Nikkor DC lenses doing the same thing? Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Selling questions and *ds question.
> It hasn't happened with my DS but I rarely use the pop-up flash. Failure of the flash to pop up is a well known problem with the MZ series. I would have hoped that Pentax had sorted this out by now. It's not a particularly expensive repair. The MZ series is a little different where the plastic spring shaft was under too much stress and cracked. A newer stronger part was issued later. *ist DS/DL bodies have metal spring shaft which could be loosen by itself. I would imagine a strong threadlock was needed in the 1st place. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: DA 70
> Your 'excitement' notwithstanding, I'm sure you will find something > to complain about with it regardless of whether it is good or bad. I > look forward to your review. >From the 1st user samples I have just seen, it shares the same bright-ring bokeh as the FA77. Not that I am complaining but wonder if other 85 could do better. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Selling questions and *ds question.
> My *st ds seems to be having problems with the flash popping up. I think the > spring is worn out. the lock unlocks but I have to pick it up manualy. Is > this a possiblity? Has it happened to anyone else? > sandy It is unlikely the flash spring is worn or broken. Quite possible the shaft that holds the spring is loosen. In either case, it can be fixed easily. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Great deal for Canadians!!
It shows 10xx in stock, but out of stock when checked out. I went ahead placing the order anyway and see what will happen. :-) Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan > > http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10064635&catid=11433&logon=&langid=EN > > Out of stock, at the moment. > > William Robb -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Great deal for Canadians!!
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10064635&catid=11433&logon=&langid=EN Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax Japan delays K10D release date
Perhap they reckoned there could only be 1 shipment before x'mas, so they were trying to produce as many units as possible to fill the market? Makes sense to me, not that I am buying 1 this year. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan > Announcing the shipping date before they knew how many cameras 'they would > have to make' was sort of a little mistake. > > So what do they decide to do? They decide to make EVERYBODY wait. I'm not > sure that's a good decision or a bad one, or if it matters. > > Tom C. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS: Friday
Again... :-) http://www.pbase.com/wlachan/selling Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: 300*F4.5
> Did anyone catch the closing price on the one that just finished on > ebay. $1,600+. Wow that's some price. Must be a record??? > Vic Once in awhile price surged, but I think it's peaked for now, and I doubt it will reach that high again. Just weeks ago it was $7xx. Sometimes you just need the right buyer, but that doesn't happen everyday. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax D FA* 400/4 ED IF
>> Another part of the rumor is that it might be an F5.6. We will just have >> to wait and see. > >I sincerely hope not. Such lenses are rather passè today and much better >served by zooms; like 80-400/5.6. A 400/4 is about the longest and fastest >lens that can be handheld, a real bonus with Pentax SR. In addition it will >work well and AF with converters. Agreed. 400/5.6 is rather pointless now, but I have some concern on 400/4 too, as it will be very expensive. Very expensive Pentax lenses never sold that well, according to history. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Rechargeable Bats for the istDS
In case you might look for cheap RCR-V3, the ebay seller from Taiwan "willbattery" is selling the same RCR-V3 & charger I am using. He is willing to accept Paypal and shipping to Canada/US is reasonable. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Stuck Filter
> Well, I'm in quite a quandry now. I've got a polarizing filter stuck on > the front of one of my lenses, as I discovered the other day. Trying to > remove it by hand was a complete non-starter for me and several other > people who tried. When I got home, I tried a strap wrench, and that > "worked". That is, it was able to get enough grip on the filter to try > to turn it. The reason for the quotation marks is that the filter > didn't let go, something threaded underneath the focus ring started > unscrewing! So I'm thinking I've got two choices at this point, (1) I > could try to figure out how to break the glass out of the filter so I > can deform the rings enough to pull them out without damaging the > threads on the lens, and maybe still have to (2) send it to the repair > center. Any suggestions? > > -- > Thanks, > DougF (KG4LMZ) Thick wide rubber band? Works for me. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS: the remaining stuffs...
Just a little updates & price cuts. Feel free to make me any offers. I can cut the prices a little more with multi-items. Always quote the lowest shipping by air. http://www.pbase.com/wlachan/selling Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Rechargeable Bats for the istDS
> Thanks Alan ... is there much difference between a 2400 and a 2500 battery? > > Shel I only have 2100 & 2500. The latter seems to last much longer. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax D FA* 400/4 ED IF
REPLY: Because it doesn't make much sense to make long telephoto lenses with restricted image circles. A 400/4 will be exactly equally long and have exactly equally large front element in both D FA* form and in DA* form. Pål Should it be safe to assume then, 1) FF is still coming, 2) D-FA* 200 & 300 will have the same optics as FA*? Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax D FA* 400/4 ED IF
> On 05.10.06, at 22:23 , Alan Chan wrote: > > > Why D-FA, not DA? > Perhaps because planned 200 and 300 are DFA and it seems that making > reduced circle long telephoto lenses doesn't make sens. > BTW - welcome back Alan - you were absent on PDML for a quite long > period :-) > > -- > Cheers, > Sylwek Indeed. :-) Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax D FA* 400/4 ED IF
Why D-FA, not DA? Regards, Alan Chan - Original Message - From: "Pål Jensen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Thursday, 5 October, 2006 13:11 Subject: Pentax D FA* 400/4 ED IF There are rumors at Dpreview that such a lens is indeed in the works. Can anyone confirm this? This is a dream lens for me Pål -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Rechargeable Bats for the istDS
> It seems that my shooting scenario may benefit from the use of rechargeable > batteries at times. Although this has been discussed here before, I've not > paid a lot of attention as the use of disposable AA bats were satisfactory > for the then current situation. So, what's the opinion/consensus of the > better rechargeable choices? > > Shel I have been using RCR-V3, Energizer 2500 & Sanyo Eneloop NiMH. I prefer RCR-V3 for the extra punch on AF performance, not a lot, but every bit helps for an already deficient AF performance. http://www.pbase.com/wlachan/image/59260475 Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Lens CLA work?
> Can anyone recommend a good repair shop to do a CLA on my K 15mm > f/3.5? Pentax Colorado doesn't do it any more and says they actually > used to send them back to Japan when they did accept them for service > because of the specialized tools needed for aligning the elements. > This last bit doesn't give me much confidence in sending to to anyone > at all, frankly, but I'm open to suggestions. > > No particular problem with the lens, BTW, it's just 30 years old :) If it works just fine, better don't have it serviced as the front element group was held in place by very heavy damping grease. Only Japan can determine the proper adjustment. If it was done by unqualified centre, they will just screw it back all the way and ruin the alignment. The built-in filter mechanism is also prone to misalignment. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Tokina 50-135/2.8 pics
> Welcome back Alan! > > Kostas Thanks Kostas. :-) Regards, Alan Chan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Tokina 50-135/2.8 pics
Not a DA*, but might be an indication. http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/other/2006/09/29/4734.html Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS
It's been a long time since I post here. I know it's not Friday, but what the heck. I am not keeping things that I don't use anymore. Let me know your location and I will work out the cheapest shipping by air for you. Prices are somehow flexible depends on which items and combination. I can provide more description on any specific items if required. Thanks for looking. :-) http://www.pbase.com/wlachan/selling Regards, Alan Chan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: SMC 70-210mm F4 help
> Which screw does this refer to? (I can see quite a few when I roll back > the sleeve) Zoom-creep is the nature of this zoom. It can be cured by using heavier damping grease, but none of the screws are related to this creeping. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Discover Yahoo! Get on-the-go sports scores, stock quotes, news and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/mobile.html
Re: SMC Pentax M135/3.5 vs SMC Pentac K135/3.5
> Can somebody tell the difference between those two lenses? I'm > interesting in quality of the pictures from them. > As I can see from Bojidar's site K version is little a bit heavier > and longer then M version. > I'm interesting in the picture difference of those lenses. I don't know about the K, but M135/3.5 is a very sharp lens from wide open, light-fall-off free too. The only con is 1.5m closest focus, 1.2m would be much nicer. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Discover Yahoo! Get on-the-go sports scores, stock quotes, news and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/mobile.html
Re: *ist DS / Ref Converter Questions...
--- Mitch Conant <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > If so, do you know if it will fit on an ME/MX or an *ist DS? All we have > to go on is the eBay listing is the fact that it will fit a K1000, hence > the first question . If my memory serves me well (enough) I seem to > remember my K1000 viewfinder accessories fitting on my ME and MX. K and earlier SLR bodies use the one you are looking at. M and later bodies use the other (Refconverter M/A). They aren't interchangable. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Focusing screens - NOT MX, LX
--- Kostas Kavoussanakis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Interestingly enough, Boz does not have the one that came with my > Z1-p, FM-60 (page 112 of the manual). Can't tell the difference from > FP-60, by the way. FM-60 has the spot meter circle, but FP-60 doesn't. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Discover Yahoo! Find restaurants, movies, travel and more fun for the weekend. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/weekend.html
Re: Predictable Pentax
--- Mishka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > why not? just look through them with a "normal" lens for the format. > 50mm for slr, 75mm for 645, 80mm for 6x6, and so on. > what's exatly the problem (except for different aspect ratios)? I think I'll try one more time. 50mm is 50mm regardless of the format, be it 135, 120 or bigger. The detail of the projected image is getting smaller as we go wider of focal length. A standard lens for D/DS/DL is 33mm. Imagine a 33mm lens being mounted on MX which has roughly the same viewfinder magnification, just with the edges being masked off to simulate the DSLR tunnel vision. It will be just as easy/difficult to manual focus as D/DS/DL (but of course, MX has better eyepiece to boot so it's not exactly fair). So if you must compared, use the same focal length, not standard lens for given format. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Predictable Pentax
--- Mishka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > why not? just look through them with a "normal" lens for the format. > 50mm for slr, 75mm for 645, 80mm for 6x6, and so on. > what's exatly the problem (except for different aspect ratios)? Well, I think you do not understand my explanation in another post then. Maybe somebody with better language skill could explain it a little better than I did. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Discover Yahoo! Have fun online with music videos, cool games, IM and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/online.html
Re: Predictable Pentax
--- Mishka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > yes, you are making sense. > what i think doesn't make sense is that DSLR manufacturers quote > the viewfinder mag. with 50mm lens. it's like quoting film SLR > magnification with 80mm lens. sure, it's great for marketing > (0.95 mag.!). but why stop there? why not quote with 500mm? > 9.5x magnification!!! > anyway, when i look through p645 and when i look through mx, > i see a huge, bright image. > when i look through *any* dslr, i see a tunnel. kinda like on my > old zenit. Wouldn't the viewfinder magnification be constant regardless of the focal length? I thought the coverage would be slightly different depends on the focal length though. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Discover Yahoo! Have fun online with music videos, cool games, IM and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/online.html
Re: Predictable Pentax
--- Mishka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > both are "imaging taking tools", i think it's a fair comparison. > LX finder can be compared to P67 finder, to P645 finder > and to any other finder. why DSLRs are different? I don't think viewfinders from different formats can be compared directly, for the same reason in my earlier post. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Predictable Pentax
--- Mishka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > viewfinder quality has nothing to do with the sensor size. > case in point: P6x7 and ME-Super. both are fantastic, > similar mag., vastly different formats. oh, ME-S was > also (and still is) dirt cheap I gave some thought about this and think you are mostly correct. 0.9X viewfinder is 0.9X regardless of the format. However, it might not be practically correct. What I mean is, 50mm for film SLR = 33mm for *istD/DS/DL practically. Since wider angle lens yield smaller image details through the viewfinder, smaller format is more difficult to manual focus in practical sense. It is like using 33mm on film SLR and it is more difficult to manual focus than 50mm on the same body, just that now the edges have been masked in D/DS/DL. I hope I am making sense. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Digital MZ-5n
--- Toralf Lund <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > As another spin-off from the looong "why choose *istDL" thread, I > thought I might mention that I completely agree with the whoever-it-was > who said that what he'd really like to see, was something that might be > described as a digital version of the MZ-5n (or ZX-5n.) Like that other > person, I'm not sure it would make sense from a marketing viewpoint - > although it would at least have some features that would clearly > distinguish it from the competitors, which is often a Good Thing. > > Any other opinions? How about use the traditional film back as LCD cover? You have to open the back to see the LCD hidden inside? Who need LCD protective plastic anyway? :-) Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Discover Yahoo! Find restaurants, movies, travel and more fun for the weekend. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/weekend.html
Re: Buffer speed (Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?)
--- Mishka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > and how did people managed that with 36 exposures per fim? In the old days experience shooters predicted and shot, modern shooters just shoot and pray. :-) Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Discover Yahoo! Find restaurants, movies, travel and more fun for the weekend. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/weekend.html
Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?
--- Pål Jensen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Maybe. But very few Professional (or non-professional) Pentax MF shooters have > switched to digital at all. The larger than 35mm format outdoor photography > marlket that dominates Pentax MF sales haven't change wholesale to digital > yet. The 120 gear flood on eBay should explain that then? Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?
--- Pål Jensen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Neither the F3 or the F1 made any money. They were expensive to built and > built by > hand. > Sales volume. 5000 units a month was a LOT for the most expensive 35mm slr > money > could buy. I don't have any figure so I am not going to argue, though I have no idea where your figure came from either. > Super A's are thrown in the garbage and you consequently never hear about > them. Not impossible, but then the common rubber issue with the LX is clearly a wrong decision on design and choice of materials. > I don't really agree with this. When the Z-series were current the lens line > up > was mostly OK. The F:4 quality zooms was virtually non-existent from all > manufacturers back then; Canon didn't make them until the late 90's. By then > Pentax had lost interest in the SLR line-up. Then why they bother FA* and then LIMITED if they lost interest? LIMITED, FA*200/4 & FA*400/5.6 were introduced in late 90's. > The F:4 quality zooms seems to coming > now in DA form now that Pentax supposedly have rediscovered slr's for digital > this > time. The market changes, some react, some don't. > However, if you keep wining about Pentax lens line from 15 years back, I > seriously > think you should have shifted system long ago to put you out of misery. > Personally, I find Pentax current lens line up pretty much OK. There are > holes but > for my usage there are larger holes in the Canon lens line up. I am not whining, I am trying to point out the issues with Pentax. There is a difference between whining and discussing. But then if there are holes in the Canon line up, Pentax's one would be pits. > Nonsense. Mine doesn't. Neither is this supported by test and published MTF > values. The only test (not opinions) I have found is photodo, and their results are pretty much inline with my experience. I shoot and test my FA43 many times and came to the same conclusion. At least I know Rob has the same opinion on FA43. We both, of course, bought the lemons. :-) Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: street shooting lens
--- "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I didn't mention it was new in a box when I bought it, probably about > 15years after it had been discontinued. The only other M lens I got new > in a box was the 50 f1.7 with my first MX. The feel was similar but > both have been getting silkier as I've been using them. The 50 has a > huge head start however... I could be wrong, but I think it is time that degrades the quality of the grease being used in the lens. It doesn't matter whether the lens has or hasn't been used the last 15 years or so. My K15/3.5 suffered from very stiff focus ring too, and it is silky smooth after relube. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Discover Yahoo! Get on-the-go sports scores, stock quotes, news and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/mobile.html
Re: Sounds like good logic
--- "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Kodak is a surprising company sometimes. Right, by discontinuing good films and introduced some others. Well, doesn't matter anymore... Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?
--- Pål Jensen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The problem is this is touted to a large extent by people who doesn't use > Pentax... Right, like the famous Ken who reviews products w/o ever touching one. LOL. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Discover Yahoo! Use Yahoo! to plan a weekend, have fun online and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/
Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?
--- Thibouille <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > But why isn't "stupid SIGMA"making IS lienses for Pentax? > They really could if they wanted it How? No Pentax body supports IS. Perhaps the Sigma ad would be like this? "IS lenses for the future?" Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Discover Yahoo! Stay in touch with email, IM, photo sharing and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/stayintouch.html
Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?
--- Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Ok, then, how does Canon or Nikon get attention for their boring, "me too" > products? They advertise. They have really bad TV commercials showing some > dope in the stands at a football game getting gorgeous shots with the kit > lens on the RebelD. Pentax doesn't advertise their DSLR lineup at all in > the US. I've only seen print and TV adds for the Optios. Even if Pentax > were to design a DSLR with flair or funky looks, no one would see it because > it's like they are keeping a secret by not advertising. Also, they advertise every little technical details of their products. Yet, Pentax ads are rather empty on content. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?
--- Pål Jensen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > That is really not the point. If the camera doesn't get peoples attention in > the > first place then they will not find out about its ergonomics. Couldn't get any funkier than this. http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=336238&is=REG Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Discover Yahoo! Get on-the-go sports scores, stock quotes, news and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/mobile.html
Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?
--- "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > They didn't give their users a choice. They didn't, but they do. Look what lenses they have been able to offer now? Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Discover Yahoo! Use Yahoo! to plan a weekend, have fun online and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/
Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?
--- Shel Belinkoff <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > But that's just me ... or is it? From what I've seen there are quite a few > istD owners here who use their cameras pretty much like standard manual > cameras most of the time, sometimes with a concession to auto focus, and > rarely use many of the modes and features and options. Maybe the Pentax > Way really is to simpler, smaller, lighter, more basic cameras that produce > good photos. Back then, I would like to buy a top end film body like the MZ-S, but it came too late and too expensive (consider digital started to take over). Now my need is different, top end DSLRS are just too expensive and I would not even bother checking them out. I just want something affordable, like DS. The only feature I really miss is IS/VR. My 200/2.8 & 300/4.5 stay home mostly because I like to travel light and don't carry tripod. When the light is dropping and the only solution is, well u know... Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Discover Yahoo! Stay in touch with email, IM, photo sharing and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/stayintouch.html
Re: Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?
--- Rob Studdert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > but really my guess is that through > poor management it stifled many great opportunities in the market. Something that even we average consumers see... Are Pentax people blind? Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?
--- Pål Jensen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Pentax > high-end market is strictly in medium format. This market is in addition > virtually > unexploited and no Canon equivalent competition is in sight in this segment. > The > 645D proves that Pentax is serious about high-end digital and theres nothing > indication that Pentax will forever only make entry level *istD clones. However, the market has changed. Many 120 commerical shooters have moved to high-end Canon. Canon play one game, and they play it well. Pentax, however, are playing 2 games, and both are lossing at the moment. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Discover Yahoo! Stay in touch with email, IM, photo sharing and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/stayintouch.html
Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?
--- "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Of course, Canon said we're going to change the lens mount, you want > that don't you... Didn't they say "bigger is better"? I mean the EOS mount btw, what were you thinking? :-) Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?
--- Pål Jensen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The LX a failure? Well, the LX failed to generate cash flow and failed to compete with Canon F-1 & Nikon F3. What made the LX successful? I would not even go into the on-going reliability issue. It has however become a cult where many fans love to brag about (well, before the DSLRs hit the market anyway), while most F-1 & F3 users have moved forward and never looked back long ago. > However, Pentax dire > situation at present is due to the fact that the company had no presence in > the > upper segments during the AF era, and hence lost most their customer base. I could be wrong, but I think Pentax have been detached from reality since the A series. They put all their eggs in the A series and Minolta caught them by surprise with 7000. When they introduced the SF series, the F lens line looked ridiculous. With P/PZ series, they decided to offer the either super cheap zooms or super expensive * lenses, nothing in between for the real consumers. They have always seem to produce products that they wanted, instead of what consumers needed; a very poor business practice. They had all the time to introduce high quality f4 zooms (especially tele-zooms) at much lower price than FA* lenses, but they ignore the demand. They kept pumping out their super expensive FA* lenses and finally collapsed. And the self-destructed FA 28-70/4 just didn't cut it. > Nowadays you can read on the net about > Pentax lenses of Leica quality, both by users and prhotography writers (eg. > Mike > Johnston); Pentax outperforming Zeiss lenses for the Hasselblad and Contax (by > Hasselblad and Contax owners); and even magazines now treat Pentax as a brand > for > knowledgeable fundamentalist appreciating unsurpassed optical and mechanical > quality. Five years ago such notion would be laughed at (some may still do) > and > Pentax was strictly considerd also ran for those who couldn't afford the real > thing. Theres a lot of Pentax mystique going around at present and considering > that other mythical brands are virtually dead (Contax and Leica), there > should be > market for an oddball company if they play their cards right. LOL. It is because there is nothing else to brag about. I don't want to name names, but I think the whole "Pentax lenses have Zeiss or Leica like quality" is just a myth. Most people like to idealize the products they are using, Pentax fans are no different. And I think it's the LIMITED lenses that trick people into this idealism. Did I mention the FA43/1.9 Limited has horrible corner sharpness even stopped way down? I would be surprised if top Zeiss or Leica lenses were like that (okay, FA31 is a very fine lens, but floating elements + glass AL are very very very rare in the Pentax history). Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Discover Yahoo! Have fun online with music videos, cool games, IM and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/online.html
Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?
--- Pål Jensen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My original dissapointment over the *istD was that it wasn't funky enough and > didn't offer the design flair in order to get attention. I think Pentax need > to > design DSLR that looks less "me too". I thought they did that with Z-1? Well, we all know the story... Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Seen in this week's Amateur Photographer...
--- Jostein <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What are the odds, considering the information strategy the mother > company has? > Pentax Japan tells the distributors less than nothing! That's the case > in Europe, at least. Applies to all actual products too. They just let us Pentax users to discover the charm of their products. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Seen in this week's Amateur Photographer...
> If Pal is correct and Pentax is working on an EOS-killer,... Okay, so we now know the upcoming Pentax semi-pro body will be named "EOS-killer". What else? Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: street shooting lens
> It's about a 8/10 revolution from closest focus to infinity, and it is > one of the stiffest focusing rings on any lens I own. Time to relube the lens. Believe me, it works. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?
--- Rob Studdert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I can see what they are attempting to do, I don't know if it will work for > them > but I can tell you it's not the camera I want. Nor do I wish to have to wait > until the MF Digital is brought to market and fails miserably before being > told > that they can't now afford to produce a better spec'd *ist D replacement. History just keep repeating itself. When the company has detached from reality, some nasty is going to happen. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Discover Yahoo! Use Yahoo! to plan a weekend, have fun online and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/
Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?
--- Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My new experience with Canon in the realm of backwards compatability is > almost non-existent. I still own some nice SMC Taks that work on the 20D > just as well as on the D or Ds. It is interesting to see EOS bodies can mount many other lenses such as Contax Zeiss. Just one more reason to go EOS to those who want digital for their old lenses. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?
--- Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I wonder if Pentax could make a K to 4/3 adapter. :-) There is an adaptor to mount K lenses on E system. http://www.kindai-inc.co.jp/mount_fosa.htm Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?
--- Tom C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Maybe will see a new OP camera Olympus-Pentax. :) [-ve + -ve = +ve] I suppose? :-) Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - You care about security. So do we. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?
--- Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > My original hypothetical was for a new consumer who didn't have any previous > lenses. BU, sorry! Previous brand ownership is a no-brainer in making > the decision. I bought the D (a great camera, thankfully) because I already > had bags-o-gear. Your response has been disqualified! :-) I could be wrong, but I think the majority of consumers have strong preference toward C or N (just to famous & obvious to ignore). I mean those who have never touched a camera. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?
> And I'm wondering how Pentax expect to out-compete... I thought they stop doing that after the failure of LX? Perhaps the LX was the biggest mistake ever to Pentax because Pentax fans have had such unrealistic expectation since. Pentax 135 has never meant to be truely professional like C/N, the LX was just an accident. > If Pentax want to be a niche player, great! But their niche should be > advanced amateurs such as myself who are willing to pay for a steady stream > of "professional-grade" cameras, lenses and accessories. They shouldn't > waste their time (and mine; my dissatisfaction with their product strategy > has been voiced) with entry-level cameras that - in spite of build quality, > features, size and ergonomics - cannot compete with current offerings from > other companies based on marketing and brand recognition. I bet Pentax would be out of business a lot sooner than Minolta if that's what they had done. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Discover Yahoo! Get on-the-go sports scores, stock quotes, news and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/mobile.html
RE: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?
--- Don Sanderson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > 28/3.5, 35/3.5, 135/3.5, 200/4, 50/1.7, just to name a few. > All inexpensive, all very good to excellent. > For all 5 of the above I paid less than $150.00, I'm very > pleased with all of them. I suppose how one is looking at the Pentax situation. There are tons of 3rd party K mount lenses which will work with current bodies, also many not-so-hot SM/K/M/A/F/FA lenses. But for the few high quality lenses, especially good primes, there aren't many bargains when compared to C/N, new or used. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Seen in this week's Amateur Photographer...
--- David Mann <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I'm still wondering where their image stabilising and ultrasonic > lenses are. > > If Pal is correct and Pentax is working on an EOS-killer, I guess we > can expect to see these features soon... any day now... just around > the corner... IMHO, Pentax desperately need IS/VR type technology to kill anything. Anything else w/o IS/VR first is a waste of resource. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Discover Yahoo! Have fun online with music videos, cool games, IM and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/online.html
Re: Full Frame - What's the problem?
--- Cornelius Nuzzlemuff III <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Why is it seemingly so difficult to produce a camera with a full frame (35mm) > sensor, if Pentax and many others have/will have MF digitals surely one of > these > sensors could be used, even if it has to be masked? I imagine current full frame lenses designed for film might not do well with full frame digital, especially the corners of wide angles? Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Discover Yahoo! Stay in touch with email, IM, photo sharing and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/stayintouch.html
Re: SMC pentax 1:3.5 100 mm macro
--- Toralf Lund <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What would you pay for it? (See subject)? Is this a lense built by > Cosina or whatever? And *not* an 1:1 macro? Cosina I think. It is a 1:2 macro. There are also Vivitar & Phoenix versions. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: upgrading to ttl flash metering
--- Kostas Kavoussanakis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > And to go completely wacky, the MZ-10 is another forgotten gem (it is > also frequently black, for those who care). Despite the 0 in the end, > it has full backward compatibility with the K/M lenses. Indeed, just bought a new old stock from eBay some months ago and it is very nice to use. Got all the features at ridiculously low price. The only thing was the flash failed to pop-up and it cost me some hard labour to make one from aluminium rod. My fingers hurt. :-( Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: upgrading to ttl flash metering
--- Bob Sullivan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I looked and believe you are correct. > Sensor in the LX is on the bottom, facing the film. > Sensor in the Super Program is on the side, facing the film, > although the Super Program doesn't meter off the film normally. The sensor inside the mirror box of the Super A is for TTL flash only, a typical Pentax design that has remained unchanged for all film bodies. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - You care about security. So do we. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
Re: Questions re Pentax made lens filters
--- Fred <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I like both Pentax SMC and Hoya HMC filters (and, I've found the Hoya HMC's > easier to clean). I've never tried a Hoya SHMC - it does sound like a > marketing ploy - . LOL. I happen to have HMC (97%) & Super HMC (99.7%). The Super HMC is indeed more flare resistance and shows less reflection when compared side by side. Pity recent HOYA rims are not as nicely made as they used to. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new Resources site http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/
Re: Questions re Pentax made lens filters
> I am a sharpness nut, but I honestly do not think it is such a big deal. Have > been > using HOYA monocoated, HMC, Super HMC, Nikon, Pentax, B+W and some others. > Some > very > low quality like uncoated, Cokin resin or Tiffen degrade the image quality, > but > coated HOYA, Nikon, Pentax & B+W do not show any difference at all. The thing > is, > when the front of the lens was hit by any strong light, even the best filter > flares, > simple as that. But if cost/quality is concerned, I recommend HOYA HMC (or Super HMC if you managed to buy them as cheap). Some people having difficulty to clean HOYA coating, but folded toilet paper with acetone will restore them in factory condition, just don't rub them hard. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Questions re Pentax made lens filters
--- Boris Liberman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Are they worth it? How do they compare to other manufacturer's filters? Consider used SMC filters are expensive, I'd say it's better to buy brand new B+W MRC or HOYA SUPER HMC. > Finally, but please don't let it be a flame, if not Pentax, what are > the protective filters that match optical quality of lenses such as FA > 50/1.7 or M 50/1.4 that I have? I am a sharpness nut, but I honestly do not think it is such a big deal. Have been using HOYA monocoated, HMC, Super HMC, Nikon, Pentax, B+W and some others. Some very low quality like uncoated, Cokin resin or Tiffen degrade the image quality, but coated HOYA, Nikon, Pentax & B+W do not show any difference at all. The thing is, when the front of the lens was hit by any strong light, even the best filter flares, simple as that. > Then of course as usualy I may be nuts again... I mean may be filters > have nothing to do with dust inside lenses... Of course not. :-) Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new Resources site http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/
Re: FA 35mm versus 31mm Ltd
--- Mishka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Just how BIG is the 31mm? What would be a corresponding (weight/size) > classic K/M/A lens? Maybe 1.5x the length of typical Pentax wide prime? :-) It's difficult to evaluate the size without actually holding it in your hands. Sometimes a little difference could have a huge impact on how you feel. I personally can live with its size although I also feel it's a little large, but what I don't like is the fixed hood. If you plan to use rectangular filters, FA35/2 might be a better buy, though there is a work around with the FA31/1.8. What were the engineers thinking anyway btw? > And, performance wise (build/optical quality/feel...) would it make A > 35/2 redundant? How about FA 35/2? I don't have FA35/2, but FA31/1.8 performs well optically both closeup & wide open. I am not aware of any other Pentax primes in similar range have such performance. But not surprisingly, it incorporates floating elements and glass AL design, both are quite rare for Pentax. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new Resources site http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/
Re: (P)Z1-p questions
--- Kostas Kavoussanakis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > - When the shutter is released and after the mirror is back in place, > I hear a sound like a spring resonating. Is this normal? I think so, but it is difficult to imagine what yours sounds like. > - The winder speed is impressive (as is the 1/250 sync speed, the > factor that excited my curiosity in the first place) but as the film > progressed it became noticeably slower. Is that normal? I was more or > less machine-gunning, which is not my normal way of shooting at all, > but thought to ask if it's a known tell-tale. This is normal, especially when you are using 36exp film. My friend's Nikon F90X does the same thing. > First impressions follow: The overall feel is like a 90s Toyota, built > to last. The HyP mode is extremely intuitive, and I can see how the > manual rewind can be useful. I already commented on the high sync > speed. The panorama lines in the viewfinder can work well instead of a > grid screen for my awful alignment issues, particularly with > verticals. I find it a bit too big for my hands, very Canon-like (even > wifey noted that) and at the same time not high enough. I had the SFXn > too, and it did not feel that way (I really liked the SFXn). That and > the noise/vibration issue (I may be making it up, but I think I can > feel the mirror moving out and back in the way) mean that probably the > -5n remains my main camera. Certainly the chase for an equally > affordable MZ-S is still on. The Z-1p is a rather big body, but its relatively short profile makes it more camera bag friendly (to my bags anyway). My uncle has a EOS3 and it fits nowhere in my bags. What you have experienced with noise and vibration is real. In some cases the vibration could cause blurry or double images even on tripod, especially when you are using superteles. MZ/ZX bodies are much much quieter and better dampened, though not as well built. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new Resources site http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/
Re: AW: AW: Rumors About Pentax's Future
--- Rob Studdert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > So if someone with no SLR kit and with no potential access to your lenses > asked > you for honest advice on which entry level DLSR kit to consider would point > them the Pentax way (ie *ist Ds) or towards Canon (350D)? > > I'm great at selling Canon, I just say you'll end up being as frustrated as > me > if you go the Pentax route. It's a no-brainer. My answer would not be Pentax whether the buyer was looking for a system or just a DSLR. Right now, Pentax has lost their clear direction, well, actually they have been that way for, say 20 years? But then unique ideas are kind of rare... :-) Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: AW: AW: Rumors About Pentax's Future
--- "keller.schaefer" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The FA 3/35 is not even in the Pentax Germany price list since 12 months - > and Germany is not a niche market for Pentax. > > It is nice to know that B&H got hold of some from wherever but what kind of > sales strategy is that? Pentax did have a decent lens range for 40 years > until now. How can they possible let the opportunity slip to sell me a DA > 1,7/35, a DA 2/24 a DA 2,8/24-70, a D-FA 2,8/70-200 to name a few and let me > turn to Sigma instead? They were able to offer comparable lenses for decades > and they are unable now? What does this tell me? My observation is that the success of Pentax back in the Spotmatic and M series period was due to their unique yet affordable SLR bodies. However, since the A series, the lack of these quality has failed to capture the attention of the general public. To prove this theory, after the long struggling with the SF & Z/PZ series, the introduction of the MZ/ZX-5 have put Pentax back in serious business again, something not even the MZ-S could do due to its cost. So it seems "unique + affordable" have always been the winning combination for Pentax 135 system. And I think the DS possess these quality as well, although a little short on unique. Am I wrong? Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: New Lens, Same Story?
Could the inconsistant results due to less than perfect support or didn't use 2s self-timer with pre-fire? I have found the 2s MLU is a great way to reduce vibration no matter how rigid the tripod is. Have you tried a more stable tripod/head? The best way to make sure precise focus is a magnifier. But if you are certain there is something wrong (left/right sharpness & light-fall-off look different are indications), return it to Kerrisdale is the best option imho. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Yahoo! Mail Mobile Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone. http://mobile.yahoo.com/learn/mail
Re: New Lens, Same Story?
--- Joseph Tainter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I cannot believe that I could have gotten three bad ones in > a row. What a disappointment. Well, I got four bad FA*200/2.8 in a roll, if that makes u feel better (probably not)... But Pentax Japan finally inspected and sent me a perfect one from Japan eventually. > Maybe it is the difference between attaching the tripod in > the middle of the lens/camera assembly (F* 300) vs. having > to attach the tripod to the camera (FA* 300). At f4.5, > though, I was shooting at 1/500 of a second. So I cannot see > how the tripod mount could have made the difference. You may be surprised, but I actually discovered all pics are sharper w/o tripod collar at all shutter speed with or without MLU (with Z-1p anyway, a known vibrator). But then I used B1 ballhead which might make the most difference. I would certainly suggest you do more tests before giving up. Maybe you want to check for any sign of repair too. > What frustration. I know... Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: shooting on the beach
--- Igor Roshchin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I am a bit afraid of large amounts of light coming from the back > (sky + to some extent water). I would be more worry about harsh sunlight hitting the persons from the side. For 1 or 2 persons, a large 50"+ white reflector might do the trick, but flash seems to be the choice for larger group. But then the sand will also act as a large reflector so... Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Yahoo! Mail Stay connected, organized, and protected. Take the tour: http://tour.mail.yahoo.com/mailtour.html
Re: FA* 289 f4.5 ED(IF)
--- Joseph Tainter <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Price was $850 Canadian, about $685 U.S. I thought that was > a steal, especially considering that one went on eBay for > over $1200 recently. I wasn't aware it had gone that high. Last time I checked it was US$850 buy-it-now for the FA*. Btw, don't forget to test it on film. Hope you will be happy with this one. :-) Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250
Re: Sekonic Meters
--- Graywolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Yep that is hard. I just looked at B&H's website and contrary to what Alan > says > they are both currently $179 there. Now the only question is the new one > built as > well as the old one? With so many things these days the actual improvement is > the > new one is more cheaply made. You would have to actually handle them to check > that > out. You are 1/2 correct. 308II is $159 after it has been added to the cart. 308S is weather resistance btw. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - You care about security. So do we. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
Re: Sekonic Meters
--- Feroze <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Well that's six votes for the 308, guess that helps me make my mind up Well, not really. There are 308II & 308S... Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Yahoo! Mail Stay connected, organized, and protected. Take the tour: http://tour.mail.yahoo.com/mailtour.html
Re: Sekonic Meters
--- Graywolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > B&H's current price is S179, they did have them on sale last year for $159. I > paid > $200 used in '92-93 the new price back then was circa $250. L308S is $179. L308II is $159. L308S is the new model. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Yahoo! Mail Mobile Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone. http://mobile.yahoo.com/learn/mail
Re: DA-40 on 35mm? was Re: LittleTest:
--- Graywolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I thought the DA lenses were supposed to cover 35mm, and the DAJ lenses are > APS > sensor only? There is no DAJ. DA - digital only w/o aperture ring DFA - digital + full frame with aperture ring FAJ - full frame w/o aperture ring Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Yahoo! Mail Mobile Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Check email on your mobile phone. http://mobile.yahoo.com/learn/mail
Re: DA-40 on 35mm? was Re: LittleTest:
--- "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Sadly the film *ist doesn't have that option. I read the thread on > Photo.net just now and they seem to think the DA 40mm works just fine on > film. If it's the same optical formula as the M 40mm, (which it's > supposed to be), I would guess it would be alright, after all the M lens > isn't the sharpest lens in anyones kit, at least I would hope it isn't, > especially when you look at the edge sharpness on 35mm film wide open. > On the other hand on a digital camera you'd be getting the sweet spot in > the center of the image circle on either the DA or M 40mm. Both have very different optical diagrams so they can't be the same. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Yahoo! Mail Stay connected, organized, and protected. Take the tour: http://tour.mail.yahoo.com/mailtour.html
Re: DA-40 on 35mm? was Re: LittleTest:
--- UncaMikey <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Does the DA-40 work on a 35mm body? Any problems? Pentax says > 'digital only' but I've read reports on the 'Net that it works fine > with film. > I don't anticipate any further enablement, but I admit, it is something > to think about -- I could put one of those on my *ist and have just > about the smallest and lightest full-frame 35mm SLR ever... I was asking the same question and finally someone did some serious shooting told me the edge/corner sharpness was poor enough not to be considered full frame. His decision to sell the lens finally made me to believe his story. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
