Did Pentax make M42 28/f2?
I guess the subject bar pretty much sums it up. Did Pentax make a 28mm f2 in screw mount? Or was it added at the time of the switch to K-mount? Sign-up for Video Highlights of 2002 FIFA World Cup - 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 .
Shutterbug Review of the VS1 35-85/2.8
Prompted by the recent thread on the Vivitar Series 1 35-85/2.8 Variable Focusing Lens, I am passing on some excerpts from a fairly recent review of this lens by Frances E. Schultz (co-author, along with Roger Hicks, of The Lens Book, as referenced by Robert Monaghan in his outstanding Third Party Lenses Resource Megasite). The review appeared in the Classic Collector column of the August, 1998, issue of Shutterbug magazine. Fred [begin] Some lenses are legendary: the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar, the Zeiss Biogon, the Leitz Thambar, and so on. Usually, their prices reflect their legendary status. There are others which deserve to be legends and are really appreciated by those who own them, but which can still be found surprisingly inexpensive. The Vivitar Series 1 Auto Variable Focus 35-85mm f/2.8 is one of them. Even by modern standards it is fast; it is still remarkably sharp; and it is the classic standard zoom range. On the down side, it is admittedly big and heavy, and it is not parfocal - in other words, you have to refocus every time you change the focal length, which is why it is called a varifocus or variable focus lens rather than a zoom. These drawbacks are the price you pay (and the price the designers thought worthwhile) for the speed and performance. Part of the price, that is. The rest of the price came in dollars and cents. In 1976, this lens listed at $499.50, at a time when a new Leica CL with 40mm Summicron lens listed at $540. [Caption for an illustration] Although it isn't in cosmetically perfect shape, my example of this legendary lens performs beautifully. I have the unique fitting dished lens cap and the original clamp-on hood. It was introduced in the mid-1970s, over 20 years ago; in my 1976 Camera Barn Photographic Buying Guide it was described as new and had a full page ad to itself. Very few zooms of that period were any good, but the performance of this one is impressive, even by the standards of the late 1990s. Like all the original Series 1 lenses, it was built to state of the art standards of optical and mechanical quality, and pretty much regardless of price. Optical design was American and Japanese; mechanical design was Japanese; and the lens was built, at least according to the original publicity material, using specially made NC lathes from Germany and Switzerland. [Caption for an illustration] If you can only carry one lens when you are traveling, a 35-85 zoom is a good choice. It is fast and easy to use and delivers excellent results at all focal lengths. This was taken using the 35mm end of the zoom range. Even with the straight line near the edge of the picture, distortion is minimal. It is a one touch lens, with a single ring that you push-pull to zoom and twist to focus. The closest focusing distance varies considerably with focal length, from 10.2 inches (from the film plane - 4.3 inches from the front element) at 35 mm to around 30 inches (from the film plane) at 85 mm. This corresponds to about 1/4 life-size at 35mm and 1/8 life-size at 85mm. The filter size is a big 72mm, and the lens weighs 27 ounces; overall length at infinity is 3.6 inches, and maximum barrel diameter is 3.2 inches. There are 12 glasses in nine groups, three of them moving independently: the original advertising mentions five concentric sleeves with nested cams. Despite all the glass, and 18 air glass surfaces, flare is surprisingly low for such a complex lens of this age. The other detectable shortcoming is distortion, but unless you have straight lines near the edge of the picture, you will never notice it. I have never noticed it in real pictures, only in test chart shots which were designed to point out every defect. Resolution is very high, better than 72 lp/mm centrally on a medium contrast (10:1) target and Ilford Pan F Plus film. Compared to prime lenses, and even to modern zooms, the Varifocal is an idiosyncratic lens. Apart from the size, the weight, and the fact that you have to refocus every time you change focal length, the thing which takes the most getting used to is the way the front glass rotates as you change focal lengths. It only moves through about 30 degrees as you zoom from 35-85mm, but somehow, this is more unexpected than a greater movement. It also moves forward from 35-55mm, then backward again from 55-85mm. The total to-and-fro movement is less than 1/4 inch, but the effect is still odd. The lens cap which comes with the lens is unique, and screws into the filter thread, The lens shade is also unique and fairly vestigial, as it has to be at the 35mm end of the range. It is a very shallow flared hood, held on (not always very securely) by a set screw. It rotates along with the front glass as you zoom the lens. The Vivitar Auto Vario Focus 35-85 f/2.8 is definitely my favorite snapshot lens. There are many occasions when I don't want to carry two bodies and three or four lenses, but I still want the versatility and dependability of my regular cameras,
Re: Did Pentax make M42 28/f2?
No, it was introduces after the original K lenses were introduced. Bob - Original Message - From: smcforme [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I guess the subject bar pretty much sums it up. Did Pentax make a 28mm f2 in screw mount? Or was it added at the time of the switch to K-mount? - 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: Did Pentax make M42 28/f2?
Did Pentax make a 28mm f2 in screw mount? Or was it added at the time of the switch to K-mount? I don't think there was ever a screwmount 28/2. I believe that the first Pentax 28/2 design (developed in conjunction with Zeiss, as legend has it - http://www.cdegroot.com/archives/yashicacontax-slr/199905/msg00087.html ) was the SMC (K) Pentax 28/2 (a gorgeous lens). (The M and A 28/2, by the way, is of a different design.) 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: For Travel, Limiteds Limiting?
On a recent trip I took only the 28-105 FA 4-5.6 and the M200/4, as at that time it covered everything I had, except a 135 and a 400mm, which would have been just too heavy. I also took the AF330FTZ flash, and used 400 and 800 ASA Ektapress film. I found that covered most things pretty well, although I wished I'd had the 400 for a motor racing session at Brands Hatch. Nowadays I would certainly add the 18-35 zoom, just to cover the really wide end. If I had only the primes, it would have been the 28,50, 135 and 200. I know there is a big gap between the 50 and the 135, but, heck, I'd just have to use my feet! I know I appreciated the reach of the 200mm in Hong Kong for details of their bamboo scaffolding on a 35 storey building! HTH John Coyle Brisbane, Australia On Saturday, June 15, 2002 7:00 AM, Bryan Carter Vyhmeister [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: SNIP I suppose while I am at it, if any of you feel the urge to comment on what equipment you take on trips, that would be most appreciated. Most travel lists give suggestions of 24mm or 28mm, 50mm, 85mm or 105mm, and 80-200mm or 200mm. I am also interested in comments about what you would take as far as accessories. I will be taking the AF-360FGZ with off-camera cord. SNIP - 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]: Pentax lenses vs. the world?
Hi, it's not just noticeable to art directors etc. I've posted on this matter several times over the last couple of years. When I was shooting exclusively Pentax gear my lenses were all Pentax, but from different series: K, M, A and A*, and looking at my slides on the lightbox, as well as projected, it was very clear on side-by-side comparisons that they had different colour balances and characteristics. It became even more evident when I got all the Carl Zeiss MM lenses - the consistent look and characteristics across the range was very noticeable indeed. This may not matter very much from day to day or in the grand scheme of things, but if you are shooting a photo essay it is very discordant to be looking at pictures with a common theme, but a different look - particularly if it's just slightly different. One the other hand, having a consistent look is one way of tying the whole thing together and making your presentations look professional. Similar considerations apply to differences in film stock. --- Bob mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Saturday, June 15, 2002, 6:10:32 AM, you wrote: Guys: Face the facts. How many of us shoot for top notch magazines that use art directors that would notice the difference. Maybe there's a little bit of splitting hairs here. I know the art directors where I work would never notice such a minute difference in the look of pictures, and by the time it came out in print, any minute difference would not be noticed anyway.. 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 .
FS: SMC K lenses
Two of the best Pentax lenses: Pentax K SMC 135/2.5, with caps and hood Pentax K SMC 200/4, with caps Both in like new condition. When I say like new I'm not kidding. Therefore no further description necessary. I also have the hard tube cases. But right now I'm not sure I want to part with them. The K135/2.5 is the last sample of this lens I have. The other one went to Shel some time ago. Offers please. $150 and $100 respectively are instant takers. Paypal OK. US checks OK. Shipping is $5 in US. Elsewhere actual. Let me know. Tonghang. - 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: Disturbing virus developments
Hi, Some disconcerting news is that there appears to be a new virus that infects jpeg image files, it seems that the current variant is fairly benign however I'm sure it won't stay that way for long. See the following links for details: http://geek.com/news/geeknews/2002june/gee20020614012193.htm http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.perrun.html http://www3.ca.com/virus/virus.asp?ID=12313 http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_99522.htm 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: For Travel, Limiteds Limiting?
Hong Kong for details of their bamboo scaffolding on a 35 storey building! Never thought that could be the tourist attraction. :) regards, Alan Chan _ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.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 .
RE: For Travel, Limiteds Limiting?
On 15 Jun 2002 at 1:07, Alan Chan wrote: Hong Kong for details of their bamboo scaffolding on a 35 storey building! Never thought that could be the tourist attraction. :) It seems to be an Aussie affliction, the first time I saw them I was gazing up in utter amazement and so was a guy next to me, he commented to me about it in a broad Aussie accent :-) Its a marriage that seems incongruous to most westerners, thousand year old technology being employed in the development of modern sky-scrapers. 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: For Travel, Limiteds Limiting?
It seems to be an Aussie affliction, the first time I saw them I was gazing up in utter amazement and so was a guy next to me, he commented to me about it in a broad Aussie accent :-) Its a marriage that seems incongruous to most westerners, thousand year old technology being employed in the development of modern sky-scrapers. I was so used to that bamboo stuff, I didn't even spend much time looking at them all those years. Perhaps I should check them out the next time I was back to HK. :) regards, Alan Chan _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. - 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: A certain retailer
bait and switch I've got a good idea, but can someone please spell this out for me. What does it mean? Advertise one product and then try and sell you another? Cheers, Cotty ___ 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 .
Re: Limited Lenses at Photokina ...
Alexander wrote: A number of new Limited lenses? Are you trying to tell us that Pentax may release MORE then one Limited lens at Photokina in September? Huh? I don't think I've said anything of the sort. Pentax people have suggested that there will be many Limited lenses. When they will be released is anybodies guess. I have no idea if they will show a Limited lens at Photokina but it seems plausible considering the time frame between each Limited lens release. What I was trying to say in a previous post is that the Limited lenses cannot be considered a matching set of prime lenses with evenly spaced focal lengths as a form of kit, but rather an addition to the current FA and FA* lenses. Pål - 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: A certain retailer
Hi, Cotty, Yup. AFAIK, it comes in several guises, either trying to get the customer to buy a more expensive product - for only a couple of dollars more, you can get... - or even worse, sell off an inferior product (often a house brand) purportedly of equal or better quality - now that used Super Multi Coated Takumar 3.5 35mm is a fine lens, but for the same money, you can get a brand new Supergon 4.0 35mm, under full warranty. We've sold thousands, and our customers report that it's tack sharp, yadda, yadda, yadda... It's not an illegal practice, AFAIK, unless, they never did have the Tak 35mm in the first place, but only advertised it to get calls so they can flog the Supergon. It does happen... regards, frank Cotty wrote: bait and switch I've got a good idea, but can someone please spell this out for me. What does it mean? Advertise one product and then try and sell you another? Cheers, Cotty ___ 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 . -- The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer - 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: Shipping from U.S. - Receiving In Canada
Hi, Dave, As you may know, we've had several discussions about the thieves at UPS and their brokerage fees up to Canada over the last year or so. I got stung by them once, and learned my lesson. But, in your case, since the auction didn't specify all Canadian shipments go by UPS, I think you could have gotten out of the auction had you wanted to. They can't advertise shipping options, and then after the auction closes, say we forgot to mention..., and then make you stick by it. regards, frank David Chang-Sang wrote: The Seller advertised UPS, FedEx and USPS shipping.. but because I'm in Canada he could only ship via UPS. -- The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer - 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: Long lenses colour: white or green? Important things
Rob wrote: I don't know about the colour miraculously making a cream to yellow green transition as you move from indoors to out however they definitely are a light green in colour (mine is anyway). Did this lens turn green after it arrived in Australia? I can swear it was white when I owned it. Pål - 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: looooong lens
How do you focus a 13.5 lens? Basically, it's close to impossible. You need to do focus bracketing. I used to own the 1000/11 Reflex and it was a pain to focus even with the special LX finders. - 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: Disturbing virus developments
Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Some disconcerting news is that there appears to be a new virus that infects jpeg image files, it seems that the current variant is fairly benign however I'm sure it won't stay that way for long. See the following links for details: [...] There are no such viruses in the wild. This one is - at best - a proof- of-concept. More important, your system must be infected with another virus first in order to execute code embedded in JPGs. Solution: Ditch Outlook (Outlook Express). You might want to ditch all Windows stuff at some point. Read also http://features.slashdot.org/features/02/06/14/1343223.shtml?tid=166 . -- http://members.chello.nl/~j.schoone\\|// Registered Linux user #78364 - The Linux Counter - http://counter.li.org Assume nothing, expect anything. - 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: Pentax and Minolta on Life Support
Bruce wrote: Right now the US and Canada make up almost 50% of the entire world market for digital cameras. I seriously doubt these numbers (can anyone check this up?). Not long ago numbers were published that showed another scenario; the US were quite a bit behind Europe and Japan as the biggest digital markets. The digital market share in units, as opposed to value, has exceeded 50% in Japan and certain European markets. Pål - 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: A certain retailer
bait and switch I've got a good idea, but can someone please spell this out for me. What does it mean? Advertise one product and then try and sell you another? Catty, Bait (as in bait for the trap)... ridiculously low price on desirable or rare product. Switch... Oh! We just sold the last one, but I can offer you this cheap, off brand piece of junk for the same price. Or, we are temporarily out of stock, but I can offer you... Or, we just sold that mint condition, low mileage used car that was only driven once a week, to church on Sundays, but we've got an old VW Microbus that you will really like! Regards, Bob S. - 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 28/1.9 Lens Focusing
Fred, I can`t get that web page to come up, if it`s a .jpg can you email it to me? Thanks, Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Fred [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 14, 2002 9:02 PM Subject: Re: Vivitar Series 1 28/1.9 Lens Focusing The rear element doesn`t turn during focusing, only the front group turns. OK, I dug into the archives here, and I came up with a Vivitar ad for the VS1 28/1.9 that shows and explains its innards: http://www.cetussoft.com/pentax/v28f19/v28f19ad.jpg 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 . - 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 28/1.9 Lens Focusing
Disregard the previous note, I got the jpg. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Fred [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 14, 2002 9:02 PM Subject: Re: Vivitar Series 1 28/1.9 Lens Focusing The rear element doesn`t turn during focusing, only the front group turns. OK, I dug into the archives here, and I came up with a Vivitar ad for the VS1 28/1.9 that shows and explains its innards: http://www.cetussoft.com/pentax/v28f19/v28f19ad.jpg 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 . - 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-OT-OT?! Opinions on VS1 35-85/2.8
Fred, would you have a Modern or Popular Photography tes report on the Fujica GS645? It would be around 1984. No, sorry, Jeff - I only have on hand items that I clipped out of magazines because they were important to me at the time - I don't tens to keep entire old issues. Maybe someone else has 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: OT?! Opinions on VS1 35-85/2.8
It is a strange lens when watching the zoom mechanism in action. We might as well talk about hoods for it too, I`ve mentioned before that the Nikon HK-4 is the perfect hood, but I`m not so sure now, because you have to have a filter on the lens or the lens will not zoom the entire range. Crappy as it is, I think I like the plastic one that was made for it. I`m trying to shoot mostly without filters now. I just thought of something, I`ll knock the glass out of one of my 72mm filters, voila! Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Fred [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 14, 2002 5:14 PM Subject: Re: OT?! Opinions on VS1 35-85/2.8 however the main attraction of this lens (for me) is the constant F2.8 aperture throughout the zoom range. A constant f/2.8 is indeed nice - both for constancy and for speed. And I should add that the constancy in speed (for judging exposures) is more important to me than is its inconstancy in focus while zooming. By the way, there is little change in focus while zooming when focused near infinity - the variable focusing becomes more pronounced only at closer distances. I still get a kick out of zooming, though: The lens changes length a little when zooming in and out, getting a little longer at about 55mm or so, and getting shorter toward either end of the zoom range. But, the most unusual thing is that the front of the lens rotates somewhat while zooming, which is really kind of weird to look at - 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 . - 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?! Opinions on VS1 35-85/2.8
Fred, Thanks for putting up the 28/1.9 blow up and the 35-85 ads, I love seeing that stuff. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Fred [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 14, 2002 8:54 PM Subject: Re: OT?! Opinions on VS1 35-85/2.8 In case anyone's interested, here are scans of three Vivitar ads, all from Modern Photo, one from 1975 and two from 1979, featuring the VS1 35-85/2.8: http://www.cetussoft.com/pentax/v3585f28/v3585f28.htm 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 . - 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: Disturbing virus developments - umm... no :)
heh... http://features.slashdot.org/features/02/06/14/1343223.shtml?tid=166 You folks may want to take the sky is falling news from the variety of anti-virus software manufacturers with a grain of salt. Lest we forget that they are, in fact, in the business of contributing to the fear of viruses (yes, that's the correct pluralization of the word virus) Cheers, Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Rob Studdert Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2002 4:10 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: OT: Disturbing virus developments Hi, Some disconcerting news is that there appears to be a new virus that infects jpeg image files, it seems that the current variant is fairly benign however I'm sure it won't stay that way for long. See the following links for details: http://geek.com/news/geeknews/2002june/gee20020614012193.htm http://securityresponse.symantec.com/avcenter/venc/data/w32.perrun.html http://www3.ca.com/virus/virus.asp?ID=12313 http://vil.nai.com/vil/content/v_99522.htm 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 . - 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: Limited Lenses at Photokina ...
Sorry Paal, I was asking a leading question. You'd mentioned additional lenses. But you hadn't specified Photokina. I hoped by asking if there would be MORE then one you might confirm that there might be at least one. I want to build a quality compact 35mm system. I LOVE the Leica M-series but not the cost. I'd like to build an MZ-S Limited lens kit but can't justify the expense if Pentax isn't going to release a full line of Limited lenses. Alexander Grigolia Arlington, Virginia - 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: Shutterbug Review of the VS1 35-85/2.8
Great article Fred, you are (as always) a wealth of information. The lens cap he referred to for the 35-85 being dished, is that the plastic one with the rib down the middle for your fingers to grab onto? Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Fred [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 14, 2002 11:45 PM Subject: Shutterbug Review of the VS1 35-85/2.8 Prompted by the recent thread on the Vivitar Series 1 35-85/2.8 Variable Focusing Lens, I am passing on some excerpts from a fairly recent review of this lens by Frances E. Schultz (co-author, along with Roger Hicks, of The Lens Book, as referenced by Robert Monaghan in his outstanding Third Party Lenses Resource Megasite). The review appeared in the Classic Collector column of the August, 1998, issue of Shutterbug magazine. Fred [begin] Some lenses are legendary: the Voigtlander Apo Lanthar, the Zeiss Biogon, the Leitz Thambar, and so on. Usually, their prices reflect their legendary status. There are others which deserve to be legends and are really appreciated by those who own them, but which can still be found surprisingly inexpensive. The Vivitar Series 1 Auto Variable Focus 35-85mm f/2.8 is one of them. Even by modern standards it is fast; it is still remarkably sharp; and it is the classic standard zoom range. On the down side, it is admittedly big and heavy, and it is not parfocal - in other words, you have to refocus every time you change the focal length, which is why it is called a varifocus or variable focus lens rather than a zoom. These drawbacks are the price you pay (and the price the designers thought worthwhile) for the speed and performance. Part of the price, that is. The rest of the price came in dollars and cents. In 1976, this lens listed at $499.50, at a time when a new Leica CL with 40mm Summicron lens listed at $540. [Caption for an illustration] Although it isn't in cosmetically perfect shape, my example of this legendary lens performs beautifully. I have the unique fitting dished lens cap and the original clamp-on hood. It was introduced in the mid-1970s, over 20 years ago; in my 1976 Camera Barn Photographic Buying Guide it was described as new and had a full page ad to itself. Very few zooms of that period were any good, but the performance of this one is impressive, even by the standards of the late 1990s. Like all the original Series 1 lenses, it was built to state of the art standards of optical and mechanical quality, and pretty much regardless of price. Optical design was American and Japanese; mechanical design was Japanese; and the lens was built, at least according to the original publicity material, using specially made NC lathes from Germany and Switzerland. [Caption for an illustration] If you can only carry one lens when you are traveling, a 35-85 zoom is a good choice. It is fast and easy to use and delivers excellent results at all focal lengths. This was taken using the 35mm end of the zoom range. Even with the straight line near the edge of the picture, distortion is minimal. It is a one touch lens, with a single ring that you push-pull to zoom and twist to focus. The closest focusing distance varies considerably with focal length, from 10.2 inches (from the film plane - 4.3 inches from the front element) at 35 mm to around 30 inches (from the film plane) at 85 mm. This corresponds to about 1/4 life-size at 35mm and 1/8 life-size at 85mm. The filter size is a big 72mm, and the lens weighs 27 ounces; overall length at infinity is 3.6 inches, and maximum barrel diameter is 3.2 inches. There are 12 glasses in nine groups, three of them moving independently: the original advertising mentions five concentric sleeves with nested cams. Despite all the glass, and 18 air glass surfaces, flare is surprisingly low for such a complex lens of this age. The other detectable shortcoming is distortion, but unless you have straight lines near the edge of the picture, you will never notice it. I have never noticed it in real pictures, only in test chart shots which were designed to point out every defect. Resolution is very high, better than 72 lp/mm centrally on a medium contrast (10:1) target and Ilford Pan F Plus film. Compared to prime lenses, and even to modern zooms, the Varifocal is an idiosyncratic lens. Apart from the size, the weight, and the fact that you have to refocus every time you change focal length, the thing which takes the most getting used to is the way the front glass rotates as you change focal lengths. It only moves through about 30 degrees as you zoom from 35-85mm, but somehow, this is more unexpected than a greater movement. It also moves forward from 35-55mm, then backward again from 55-85mm. The total to-and-fro movement is less than 1/4 inch, but the effect is still odd. The lens cap which comes with the lens is unique, and screws into the
Re: Cosina=Rikenon?
No. The Cosina 55/1.2 is the same as every other 55/1.2K EXCEPT Rikenon. The Rikenon is probably better. Paul Franklin Stregevsky - 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?! Opinions on VS1 35-85/2.8
JamesRel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does this lens come in screw mount and/or K-mount? Both. If in K-mount, does it have any electrical contacts like a PK-A lens? Or is it just like an old K lens? It's just like an old K lens. Paul Franklin Stregevsky - 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: For Travel, Limiteds Limiting?
Rob Brigham [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Personally, I would drop the 43 in favour of the 24-90. If you have 3 cameras travel with the 24-90 on one and the 70-200 on the other. That way you are always ready for all focal lengths. Rob, I hear this a lot, making me suspect that when traveling, I must be the only one who carries low-speed film in one camera and high-speed in another. If I'm outdoors, and the lens I want is on the body that I've loaded with high-speed film, I must change lenses anyway. Paul Franklin Stregevsky - 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 .
Rikenon 55/1.2 what where when how?
smcforme [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What's the story with the Rikenon 55mm f1.2? Does Ricoh still make K-mount lenses? Are they sold in the US? Pricey? I can't find any information on the net. ANSWER: It was introduced sometime before 1995. It was probably discontinued by 2000. It has a P setting to work in Program mode on Ricoh XR program-capable bodies (XR-P, XR-M / XR-X, XR-3P) Good luck finding this one; it's harder to find used, or new, than the Pentax 85/1.8K, 85/1.4A, 135/1.8A, 120/2.8K, and 18/3.5K. Yoshi has written that he prefers it to any Pentax 50 or 55. Others believe that Ricoh's 50/2 (P and non-P) and 50/1.4P perform better, the 1.4P beating Contax in a major test. I suggest you be happy with one of Pentax's fine 50s or Ricoh's 50/2. I tried the Vivitar 55/1.2K and found its view no brighter than the view through a Pentax 50/1.4A. Mark Cassino or Mark Gosdin has reported that the Rikenon 55/1.2K delivers slower f/stops, aperture for aperture, than a Pentax 50/1.4A. So the speed advantage is probably nil, although focusing would still be a bit snappier because of the more limited depth of field. Three shops in Europe were advertising it a while back; I wrote to two and got no reply: Czech, 8490 units ($235) I think this is new, meaning they have several. http://members.tripod.com/I_P_F/ March 29 2002 RICOH Obj. Rikenon 55mm F1,2 8 079,- Kc at http://www.fotomorava.cz/zbozi.asp?kat=34vyr=47 21 March 2001 275/142 Euro ($125), 22JAN 01 in italy http://www.nicam.it/obiettivi.asp Anyway, here's what I have on it: 7 elements in 6 groups, 9-blade aperture, 58mm filter, 2.5 in. wide, 1.8 in. long, 11 oz. (64mm x 46 mm x 312 g) Close focus: 2 feet (1:8.9X) When using an f/1.2 with an electronic shutter, use aperture priority so you're assured of the 1.2 aperture and any matching shutter speed.The Pentax 1.2 can stop down to f/22. Stefan Zandburg: Camera Magazine tested it with the Nikon 50mm f/1.2 and claimed it was quite on par, only slightly lower in quality; at full opening, sharpness and contrast were slightly less but it had less vignetting than Nikon. Popular Photography test, July 95: Exposure at film plane is very accurate from f/2 to f/11. At f/16, slightly underexposed (0.2 stop at infinity, 0.5 at close) but still within tolerance. Underexposure at max aperture was due to light falloff. Distortion, 1.1%, barrel. Lateral color: Dominant, will affect picture quality. Full click stops on aperture ring from f/1.2 to f/16. Hands on: Beautifully assembled and finished metal-barreled lens is heavy for a normal lens but balances well on larger cameras like the XRX-3PF.aperture ring clicks into stops smartly, but is slightly slippery. In the lab, overall SQF was good, the result of lower readings at f/1.2 and f/2 but dramatically higher in the f/4 to f/16 range. Field curvature was normal; there was noticeable barrel distortion. In the field: Test slides confirmed SQF findings: Slides were soft and lacked contrast at f/1.2, improved steadily through f/4, then produced very crisp slides with very good contrast through f/16. Substantial flare at f/1.2 through f/2.8, gone by f/4, but very obvious ghost images in backlit shots at all apertures. Light falloff was gone by f/2.8. Conclusion: For the available-light enthusiast, a very attractive optic at a very good price that will produce quite acceptable results wide open up to 8x10. Very fine optic at middle to small apertures, but beware of ghost images in strong backlight. Yoshihiko Takinami, 1997: I agree that the SMC 50/1.2 is not a very good choice. But I prefer Ricoh's Riken 55mm f/1.2 to any Pentax 50mm lens. It's really a great lens, I think. I use with my Z-1 and ME Super. Yoshi, 29 Nov. 97: I use the Rikenon 55mm f/1.2 with my PZ-1 and my Ricoh XR-8 super. I believe it is one of the best value-for-the-money lenses for Pentax cameras. Its build quality is very good and just heavy. A bit soft wide open, but it is quite sharp and contrasty at one stop down, though it is sensitive for focus and light conditions. (?) I love this lens. Gregory (The Who): there are a lot of turns allowed on MF ricoh 55/1.2 lens. i mean a lot! that little minute fine turning is make history of being great or average for a critical macro focus usually. Mark Cassino, July 09, 2000: I like the 55/1.2. The Rikenon 50 and 55, Kiron 105, and A200 macro are my mainstays for normal to moderate telephoto work, and I'd highly recommend any. Yoshi's lens tests: Center resolution, 49 lpm at f/1.2 and f/2; 55 lpm at f/2.8 and f/4 and f/4; 62 lpm at f/5.6 and f/8; 55 lpm at f/11; 55 lpm at f/16. Corners: 35 lpm at f/1.2; 44 lpm at f/2; 49 lpm at 2.8 through f/5.6; 62 lpm ag f/8 and f/11; 55 lpm at f/16. Yoshi: I also tested some Ricoh K-mount lenses besides the Pentax's Here's the results. # Check aother post of mine about equipments, notes, etc. ***CENTER RESOLUTION*** Lens Type 1.2 1.4 1.7 1.8 2 2.4 2.8
Re: OT?! Opinions on VS1 35-85/2.8
Hmmm. One of my Super Programs is in the shop again for the same reason as before: I've damaged the autodiaphragm mechanism. And what lens is stuck in it and must be removed by the repair shop? The Vivitar Series 1 90-180/4.5 Flat Field Macro Zoom. Coincidence? Fred wrote: The fact that they were released before the arrival of the LX is the likely cause of an apparent mechanical incompatibility for use with the LX. While my VS1 35-85/2.8 works (like the proverbial charm) with an ME Super or a Super Program, there is a problem with mounting it on my LX's. I had to do a wee bit of filing down (after masking thoroughly the rest of the lens) of one corner or the rather long baffle (or shield) at the lower part of mount end of the lens, to prevent contact between it and the upper part of the LX's mirror box baffle when first inserting the lens into the LX's K-mount (before twisting it into place) and/or when untwisting the lens to remove it from the mount. Paul Franklin Stregevsky - 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: Shutterbug Review of the VS1 35-85/2.8
Great article Fred, you are (as always) a wealth of information.
Thanks for the acknowledgement.
The lens cap he referred to for the 35-85 being dished, is that
the plastic one with the rib down the middle for your fingers to
grab onto?
{The author is a she, Steve.] Yes, I'm assuming that the lens cap
referred to is indeed that one, which I have and like. It is
dished (i.e., concave) in front, except for that rib which can be
used for turning the cap (if the robustly knurled edge of the cap
isn't good enuf for ya - g).
Fred
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Re: For Travel, Limiteds Limiting?
Rob, It's been quite a while since I've saved someone's views into the Which focal lengths to carry question. But your comments were so insightful I've saved them in bold red. You may have even persuaded me to sell my Rikenon 28-100/4. Rob Studdert wrote: After a few days with the combo that you choose you will see the view in terms of the FL that you have available, it's a very natural and rewarding way to shoot, I find that it allows you to concentrate on what's in front of the camera rather than on the camera its self. I think the key to successfully using prime lenses is to select the kit such that the AOV that are available to you are different enough that you can make a quick and absolute decision about the best lens to use for the given view. Paul Franklin Stregevsky - 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: A certain retailer
I'm glad to say that bait and switch is illegal in NYC - but only if reported and documented - check out their BBB (better business bureau) status before dealing with ANY NYC camera stores. Calumet, Adorama and BH all have good standing. Oliver - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2002 6:12 AM Subject: Re: A certain retailer Hi, Cotty, Yup. AFAIK, it comes in several guises, either trying to get the customer to buy a more expensive product - for only a couple of dollars more, you can get... - or even worse, sell off an inferior product (often a house brand) purportedly of equal or better quality - now that used Super Multi Coated Takumar 3.5 35mm is a fine lens, but for the same money, you can get a brand new Supergon 4.0 35mm, under full warranty. We've sold thousands, and our customers report that it's tack sharp, yadda, yadda, yadda... It's not an illegal practice, AFAIK, unless, they never did have the Tak 35mm in the first place, but only advertised it to get calls so they can flog the Supergon. It does happen... regards, frank Cotty wrote: bait and switch I've got a good idea, but can someone please spell this out for me. What does it mean? Advertise one product and then try and sell you another? Cheers, Cotty ___ 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 . -- The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer - 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: OT?! Opinions on VS1 35-85/2.8
Steve Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I wanna try that 43-86! ;) Sounds like a Pentax Limited focal length range. :) Paul Franklin Stregevsky - 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?! Opinions on VS1 35-85/2.8
Thanks for putting up the 28/1.9 blow up and the 35-85 ads, I love seeing that stuff. Yeah, I do, too, Steve. That's why I still have that stuff - g. By the way, I have saved quite a few of my favorite ads, Pentax and 3rd-party (especially VS1) from the 70's and 80's, and I ought to do some mass scanning and uploading of 'em. Stay tuned... 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: Weekend shootings
My dad (owner of a K1000) is dragging me downtown to shoot classic cars gathering for the Great American Road Race or whatever they're calling it ... I'm taking the digital and five SmartMedia -- oh, and the ZX-5n + 28-70/4 + Provia 400F. ERNR My photographs hang on the virtual walls at http://members.aol.com/ernreed - 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 .
Limited Lenses at Photokina ...
Alexander Grigolia wrote: A number of new Limited lenses? Are you trying to tell us that Pentax may release MORE then one Limited lens at Photokina in September? Remember in 2001 when the list was abuzz with reports of a Limited 18mm? Maybe that's one of them. Paul Franklin Stregevsky - 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 .
Did Pentax make M42 28/f2?
Pentax never made such a fast 28 in screwmount. Your best choice would be a Vivitar Series One 28/1.9. It is regularly available in screwmount for less than $120. Paul Franklin Stregevsky - 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 .
Large Digital Prints
Howdy, folks, Does anyone know of services out there that can produce large-format prints from digital images? I'm talking a minimum of 11 x 14 prints and on up to maybe 30 x 36. The source image would be about 6000 x 4000 pixels at 42-bit color (14 bits per color). I've done some searching on the web, and there are a lot of places that can print up to 11 x 14 but I'm having trouble finding ones that do larger prints. TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ - 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: May PUG Review from Cotty
On Tue, 28 May 2002 00:28:28 +0100, Cotty wrote: Curves (racing car abstract) Doug Franklin In case I haven't already done so, I'll take this chance to thank you for your kind words. TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ - 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 .
Book: Examples... by Ansel
I've been reading over this book recently just to get a feel for how a well-known photographer went about his work. Its a pretty good book, although, a lot of the pictures have similarities, making some of the narratives a little repetitive: Most of them were taken only a little ways from his car. He used a yellow 15 filter on a large number of them. All of them seem to have had a technical problem to overcome (too much contrast, or this tone blends with that tone, or his favorite...this negative was very difficult to print). One thing that I did notice that was strikingly different about a lot of his photographs was that he didn't stick to just one film or just one developer. Most of what I hear on forums and primers and the like seem to echo the opposite of that. Find a film you like, stick with it, and do similarly with processing until you feel confident to experiment. Ansel appears to do more than experiment though. He presents each situation as if he knew the nuances of exposing, developing, and printing with various films, developers, and papers (even so much as mixing different developers together). To me, It is really quite astonishing. Ansel truly appears to be a technical genius (say what you like about his photos being mere postcards, although i'd like to not open that can of worms for this discussion). Am I more astonished than I should be at this? Or am I just not knowledgeable enough to recognize flowery representation of mediocrity? He did, afterall, write the book himself. Brent Roberts B'hamAlabamanot England - 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: Large Digital Prints
- Original Message - From: Doug Franklin Subject: Large Digital Prints Howdy, folks, Does anyone know of services out there that can produce large-format prints from digital images? I'm talking a minimum of 11 x 14 prints and on up to maybe 30 x 36. The source image would be about 6000 x 4000 pixels at 42-bit color (14 bits per color). I've done some searching on the web, and there are a lot of places that can print up to 11 x 14 but I'm having trouble finding ones that do larger prints. Try: Photographic Solutions Attn: Aaron 233 Cross Avenue, unit C-3 Oakville, ON Canada L6J 2W9 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] I am not sure exactly how big he goes. Also: Don's Photo: Winnipeg, MB 261 Vaughan St. Winnipeg, Mb. R3C 1T2 Telephone: (204)942-3143 E-mail: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Again, I am not sure how big they go, they did a beautiful 12x18 digital to photographic paper print for me. 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: Shipping from U.S. - Receiving In Canada
David. My SMC A 7-210 F4 that was shipped to me via USPS mail was delivered by a Purolator guy.When i asked him how come he was delivering something sent from USPS he cheerfully explained they do the delivery for the post office on this side of the boarder. As Johnny Carson was so fond of saying I did not know that :) Dave Oh and no extra fees,even though they had a peek inside:) - Original Message - From: Jeff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 14, 2002 11:23 PM Subject: Re: OT: Shipping from U.S. - Receiving In Canada If he shipped via FedEx, it means he could have shipped USPS. He could have made a profit, because to ship a filter by mail wouldn't cost more than $1. I had a Stroboframe mailed to me for $4 by an inexperienced seller. Jeff - Original Message - From: David Chang-Sang [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 14, 2002 11:16 PM Subject: RE: OT: Shipping from U.S. - Receiving In Canada The Seller advertised UPS, FedEx and USPS shipping.. but because I'm in Canada he could only ship via UPS. The point of the post wasn't so much to do with the shipping cost (i.e. $9.00 US) but to do with brokerage fees that UPS charges when something comes across the world's longest unprotected border Dave -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Alan Chan Sent: Friday, June 14, 2002 10:51 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: Shipping from U.S. - Receiving In Canada After the auction was over, the seller told me the cost for shipping ($9.00 US) by UPS. Hate to say this, but shouldn't the question be asked before bidding? regards, Alan Chan _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp. - 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: 24-90 vs. 28-105
Thank you. Your pictures are beautiful. Especially - Samos, Greece. Arthur -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Raimo Korhonen Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2002 11:17 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Vs: 24-90 vs. 28-105 The 24-90 is excellent. All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho -Alkuperäinen viesti- Lähettäjä: Arthur D. Grokhovski [EMAIL PROTECTED] Vastaanottaja: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Päivä: 15. kesäkuuta 2002 18:36 Aihe: 24-90 vs. 28-105 Hi! After an incident by the journalistic tests of a new motorboat I have broken my old PowerZoom 28-105. Somebody can advise to me a comparable on optics quality modern zoom from Pentax? Is 24-90 enough good as PZ 28-105 or no? What you can advise to me? Sincerely yours, Arthur D. Grokhovski Sail department editor Power and sail boats 191186, St.-Petersburg, M.Morskaya st., #8 RUSSIA Web: http://www.katera.ru http://www.katera.ru/ - 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: Large Digital Prints
You can try Photo Images 1-800-637-1440, www.pisite.com/ I have never used them but they have been advertising in Shutterbug for a while. If you do try them let us know how you like the results. BUTCH Each man had only one genuine vocation - to find the way to himself Hermann Hesse (Demian) - 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 about SMC-F 17-28 fisheye?
Dear group, I see an opportunity to buy the above lens at a good price. How is this lens? Any opinion? What would be a good price (in Europe = normally lower than in USA!) I love the fisheye effect of my smc-M28 with a HAMA fisheye adapter. Does the Pentax give a strong fisheye effect? I could not try the lens yet.Some pictures? Greetings, Jos from Holland - 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: New to the world of Pentax and Photogrophy!!
Thank you all with the suggestions. I just shot my first roll so I'll see how they turn out after I get them back. Also any New York metro people on the list? -Original Message- From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thursday, June 13, 2002 6:13 PM Subject: Re: New to the world of Pentax and Photogrophy!! Hi, Mike, First, welcome to the list. You'll learn a lot about Pentaxes and photography here. The KX is a favourite among many here; I'm sure you'll enjoy yours. You're among good company with that body (not me though!). Anyway, about the specks - I wouldn't worry about them. Unless they are so numerous that it makes looking throught the viewfinder difficult, they aren't a problem. They won't affect the photos you take at all. In fact, cleaning them may make things worse - smudging up focusing screens and the like. There is a way to clean them (I'm sure someone else here will tell you), but like I said, unless they're ~real~ bad, leave 'em. regards, frank Mike P wrote: Hi all!! Today in the mail I received my first Pentax SLR camera. It's a KX series. And a few days ago I received a SMC 50/1.7 pentax series A lens. When I look through the eye piece I can see specks. It's not the lens because they are still there with out the lens. How should I go about cleaning this? Thanks a bunch 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 . -- The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer - 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: K105/2.8?
Mishka [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What's good price for K105/2.8? the seller describes it as The mechanics are flawless. The aperture clicks are positive with no play. The focus is smooth but firm. Cosmetically it is AN 8, USER CONDITION, with minor signs of wear, SUCH AS SLIGHT BRASSING ON THE TIPS OF THE APERTURE RING, A HAIRLINE METAL TRACE AT BASE OF MOUNT Mishka, It goes for about $170 to $230, depending on condition. If you want it, and it's under $250, get it; you can always sell it, but you probably won't want to. Paul Franklin Stregevsky - 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: Vs: 24-90 vs. 28-105
Comments about the 24-90 are more consistently positive. Paul Franklin Stregevsky - 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: Vs: 24-90 vs. 28-105
Oops! I saw the V in Vs. and thought this was about the Vivitars, forgetting that Vivitar made a 24-70 and 28-90 but not a 24-90. I wrote: Comments about the 24-90 are more consistently positive. Paul Franklin Stregevsky - 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 .
A Word to the Wise
A Word to the Wise. After commiting to purchasing my ME SE ( That I offered to the PDML ) on Monday and then not responding to my subsequent e-mails over the last 5 days, Scott Cheung ( [EMAIL PROTECTED] ) has now informed me that he won an MX on eBay and is no longer interest in my ME SE. Be careful in dealing with this person. Mark Gosdin -- Gosdin Information Systems Consulting [EMAIL PROTECTED] P.O. Box 330 www.gosdin.net Warner, OK 74469-0330 918-441-1678 - 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 about SMC-F 17-28 fisheye?
In fact, I am not sure it is a fish eye type. The person is not selling it like that. he does not know much about lenses., but in a test in a magazin I saw about SMC-F 17-28/ 3.5-4.5 being a fish eye. maybe there is also a rectangular version? Jos from Holland. -Oorspronkelijk bericht- Van: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Namens Jos from Holland Verzonden: zaterdag 15 juni 2002 21:36 Aan: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Onderwerp: What about SMC-F 17-28 fisheye? Dear group, I see an opportunity to buy the above lens at a good price. How is this lens? Any opinion? What would be a good price (in Europe = normally lower than in USA!) I love the fisheye effect of my smc-M28 with a HAMA fisheye adapter. Does the Pentax give a strong fisheye effect? I could not try the lens yet.Some pictures? Greetings, Jos from Holland - 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: A certain retailer
Actually, though Keppler didn't call them by name, he wrote a scathing editorial about a an advertiser they were actually going to ban from POP Photo for bait and switch, inflated return charges and just generally being rude to their customers. About a month after or so that editorial, Cambridge's ads dissappeared from POP, and they had advertised in POP for *ages*.So, putting two and two together.. But then again, this is just all *circumstantial * :) - Original Message - From: Jim Jackie Meeks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2002 1:18 PM Subject: RE: A certain retailer A while back I was looking to buy a Minox GT-E and did an internet search. AAA and Cambridge came up with cheaper prices than anyone. When I called to inquire about the camera, both were sold out and had questionable stories about when another shipment would come in. I got weird vibes from both companies and decided to look elsewhere and pay more. I also remembered them advertising in all the camera magazines and I couldn't find an add for either store in the current issues of POP Photo or Shutterbug. That probably says a lot for their reputation. Jim - 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]: What about SMC-F 17-28 fisheye?
Jos, It is a fisheye zoom. What happens is when it is at the 17mm end, it looks like a standard 180 degree fisheye. But as you zoom towards the 35mm end, it starts to look more corrected. The 35mm end is actually closer in AOV to a 20mm rectilinear lens. I have one and find it to be quite versatile and fun. See these for some samples: http://pug.komkon.org/00nove/bkdPUG1100.html http://pug.komkon.org/01jul/bkdpug.html http://pug.komkon.org/01sep/bkdpug.html A very fun lens. No one else makes a zoom version like this. It kind of lets you dial in how much fisheye effect you want. I strongly recommend it. Bruce Saturday, June 15, 2002, 1:55:36 PM, you wrote: JfH In fact, I am not sure it is a fish eye type. The person is not selling it JfH like that. he does not know much about lenses., but in a test in a magazin I JfH saw about SMC-F 17-28/ 3.5-4.5 being a fish eye. maybe there is also a JfH rectangular version? JfH Jos from Holland. JfH -Oorspronkelijk bericht- JfH Van: [EMAIL PROTECTED] JfH [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]Namens Jos from Holland JfH Verzonden: zaterdag 15 juni 2002 21:36 JfH Aan: [EMAIL PROTECTED] JfH Onderwerp: What about SMC-F 17-28 fisheye? JfH Dear group, JfH I see an opportunity to buy the above lens at a good price. JfH How is this lens? Any opinion? What would be a good price (in Europe = JfH normally lower than in USA!) JfH I love the fisheye effect of my smc-M28 with a HAMA fisheye adapter. Does JfH the Pentax give a strong fisheye effect? I could not try the lens yet.Some JfH pictures? JfH Greetings, Jos from Holland JfH - JfH This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, JfH go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to JfH visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . JfH - JfH This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, JfH go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to JfH 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 about SMC-F 17-28 fisheye?
In fact, I am not sure it is a fish eye type. The person is not selling it like that. he does not know much about lenses., but in a test in a magazin I saw about SMC-F 17-28/ 3.5-4.5 being a fish eye. maybe there is also a rectangular version? It's a fisheye zoom. There is 1 version only. If you like fisheye, and you want Pentax, this is the one (there are also the 16mm and 17mm manual focus fisheyes). regards, Alan Chan _ Join the worlds largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.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: Pentax and Minolta on Life Support
Right now the US and Canada make up almost 50% of the entire world market for digital cameras. I seriously doubt these numbers (can anyone check this up?). Not long ago numbers were published that showed another scenario; the US were quite a bit behind Europe and Japan as the biggest digital markets. The digital market share in units, as opposed to value, has exceeded 50% in Japan and certain European markets. Personally I don't think the figure is accurate too (although I have no information on that). It's hard to imagine people up here would buy all those high tech toys when most of them are still using aged cell phone (don't take it an insult pls), not to mention other grandold AV equipments. It's unlike the market in Japan, people always opt for the latest high tech toys (just check out their 2ndhand retailers and u know what I mean). regards, Alan Chan _ Join the worlds largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.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: Pentax and Minolta on Life Support
On Sat, 15 Jun 2002, [iso-8859-1] Pål Audun Jensen wrote: Bruce wrote: Right now the US and Canada make up almost 50% of the entire world market for digital cameras. I seriously doubt these numbers (can anyone check this up?). It is correct. According to IDC (International Data Corp) report for 2001, North America represents 47% of the world digital camera market. -- --Lawrence Kwan--SMS Info Service/Ringtone Convertor--PGP:finger/www-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence/ -Key ID:0x6D23F3C4-- - 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: Shipping from U.S. - Receiving In Canada
I know. I am a Canadian temporarily living in the US, and hate UPS (and despise their brokerage fees). It is just that, having dealt with sending things by US Postal Parcel service, you can see why a vendor would prefer to use UPS, just because of the time saved on the shipping side. When I return to Canada I will not deal with a vendor who does not offer a non-UPS shipping option, for the reasons described. - Original Message - From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, June 15, 2002 10:48 AM Subject: Re: OT: Shipping from U.S. - Receiving In Canada - Original Message - From: GM Subject: Re: OT: Shipping from U.S. - Receiving In Canada The choice of UPS (or Fedex) is largely a matter of convenience and time for the seller. For a small retailer to deal with the USPS is very wasteful of time and effort. They make Canada Post look customer friendly. I try to use USPS for all my on-line purchases, but they are a PITA for sending things. Because they have so few postal stations (here in southern CA at least, you can stand in line for 45 min to mail a $10 parcel. Never had anything broken by any of the services though. I would suggest that if you want to sell to people in Canada, you should explore any shipping option other than UPS. Fed-Ex is very good, as is Global Logistics, which uses Purolator as the delivery sompany in Canada. For a private individual in Canada to deal with UPS is very wasteful of time and effort. They make El Quaida look like model citizens. The UPS issue up here is ongoing, and the company seems uninterested in fixing their problems. For myself, if you insist on shipping UPS, I insist on shopping elsewhere. This would include breaking eBay contracts if the shipper insisted on UPS after the fact. They really are that bad. 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: New to the world of Pentax and Photogrophy!!
On Thu, 13 Jun 2002, Mike P wrote: Hi all!! Is no where safe from you? You should've shown up Friday night, btw.. :) -g. -- http://www.infotainment.org The destructive character is cheerful. - Walter Benjamin - 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: Disturbing virus developments - umm... no :)
David Chang-Sang [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: heh... http://features.slashdot.org/features/02/06/14/1343223.shtml?tid=166 You folks may want to take the sky is falling news from the variety of anti-virus software manufacturers with a grain of salt. Lest we forget that they are, in fact, in the business of contributing to the fear of viruses (yes, that's the correct pluralization of the word virus) Jeezis! I've never seen anything I thought was worthwhile before on slashdot but I guess there's a first time for everything. That article sums up pretty much everything I wasted to post about this virus (albeit in somewhat coarser language). This virus is an executable. Yes, it adds a copy of itself to every JPG on your hard drive, but these copies DON'T DO ANYTHING! Not to your computer or to the computer of anyone else who gets the JPG. Only transmision of the *executable* (which is accomplished through the usual email attachment trojan approach) can transmit the virus. -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.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 .
in praise of split prism focussing: Sigma 15-30mm lens
folks, As I mentioned on the list a month or two ago, I've had a lot of trouble getting sharply focussed results from the Sigma 15-30mm EX lens I bought about a year ago. In fact, I don't know of a single acceptably focussed shot I've had from that lens. I had been using it with a Z-1 and an MZ-5, doing the focus manually using these cameras' matte screens. Now before you tell me that my technique must be at fault, let me mention that I do all of my photography with manual focus, since most of my lenses are manual, so I've shot an awful lot of film this way, always with good results. I also tried the Sigma on the Z-1 in auto-focus mode, shooting some easy-to-focus subjects, and with higher-than-necessary shutter speeds, and again the result was unacceptable. Of course, the processing lab might have been at fault, but I use them an awful lot and rarely have problems with them. So finally I got really desperate, and shot a roll of 36 exposures using this lens mounted on my entirely manual MZ-M camera. I just got the film back, and darned if every photo isn't sharp as a tack! As you probably picked up from the title of this email, I did all the focussing using the split prism. I was concerned I might have to junk this lens, so it's a relief to know that everything's OK. Richard. home page: www.richard-seaman.com _ Join the worlds largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.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: Large Digital Prints
On Sat, 15 Jun 2002, Herb Chong wrote: Does anyone know of services out there that can produce large-format prints from digital images? I'm talking a minimum of 11 x 14 prints and on up to maybe 30 x 36. The source image would be about 6000 x 4000 pixels at 42-bit color (14 bits per color). I've done some searching on the web, and there are a lot of places that can print up to 11 x 14 but I'm having trouble finding ones that do larger prints. Some places will make wide-format inkjet prints. Ours (Don's Photo) are 36 wide by however long you want it, or you can get regular prints from digital files in any size smaller than that. The best email address to use there is [EMAIL PROTECTED] chris - 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: A certain retailer
On Sat, 15 Jun 2002 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As far as I know this is an illegal selling practice. I thought about reporting them to the NYC Better Business Bureau but since many of you know them to be frauds these posts serve the same purpose. Not really. The BBB was created specifically to deal with this problem, and you can help many, many more people by telling them than by telling us. The more complaints lodged against shady retailers the better. chris - 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: 24-90 vs. 28-105
As others have noted, the 24-90 is excellent. It is not, however, built as well as the Power Zoom 28-105. That lens is still available new in a few places, and used from KEH. 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 .
Re: Weekend shootings (long)
So I'd decided I was going to do some shooting at a local park today, but I thought I should wait until this evening to get some nice warm near-sunset light. Around six, I leave for the park, throwing the hiking guide book in the car with me so I can look up the directions. Half-way there, I realize I had grabbed the wrong book and the directions aren't in there. So, I try to find it just based on what I remember. Obviously, I can't find it, so I turn around and go home. I get the book and head out again. Of course, I find the park is only 1 mile down the road from where I had been before, or so I think. I park and get out of the car, only to realize that I'm at the wrong end of the lake I was going to shoot. I had been hoping to do some hiking as well, but I'm rapidly running out of light for that since the trails close at sunset. Oh well, I think, I'll just set up here and see what there is to see. I pull out the tripod and set it up, and then pull out my MX only to realize that the quick-release plate for the tripod isn't on the camera. It isn't on the tripod or in the bag either. Doh! I guess I'll be hand-holding. It turns out to be just as well, because in my frustration I can't seem to be inspired to shoot anything around me. I fire off a couple frames and finally decide to leave. Not wanting to give up totally, I go ahead and drive to the other end of the park to see a pond that sounded promising in the book. I actually find the right trail this time and wander about 100 yards down it, only to see a sign reading Area Closed for Restoration. You've got to be kidding me, I say aloud. This turns out to be the most fortuitous thing I've done all day because the sound of my voice causes two white-tailed deer to pop their heads up out of the grass next to me. I get a couple frames off before they head into the woods. I decide to call this an omen, ignore the sign and head down to the pond. I find a fairly friendly grouping of geese there and (despite my usual opinion that the creatures are rather nasty) proceed to get quite a few decent shots in. At one point I glance down and notice that my frame counter has just advanced to 36, just in time for another deer to come out of the woods up the hill, which is now bathed in that warm light I've been waiting all day for. I quick check my bag to see what else I have in the way of film and find to my horror that I only have one back-up roll, of Kodak T400CN. Black and white wasn't exactly what I had in mind for today. So, I take my last frame and head back up the trail to the car. On the way, I see a woman crouched down in the trail, examining a box turtle that has wandered into the path. I'm nearly out of light now, but I go ahead and load the 400CN, rate it at 800 and proceed to take some turtle portraits. Fortunately, I did have a small pocket tripod in the bag, so I get down on my belly and face to face with the turtle for about a dozen more shots. So, all in all, not a bad day of shooting. Upon arriving home, I reflected on what had been the most significant thing I learned today. Was it to not leave the tripod plate just lying about? Was it to double check the equipment before leaving home? Was it to make sure of your directions _before_ getting in the car? Was it to always, always take an extra roll of film? No, the most significant thing I learned today was that I need longer, faster lenses ;) -Matt on 6/15/02 2:27 PM, David Brooks at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well if the rain goes away and the fog lifts so i can see at least 25 feet: ), I hope to shoot an old wood shed in the back of the horse farm with some FP+4 and a few fallen down barns in the area.Fog would make for a good picture on some i have in mind but its too thick as i speak. Dave - - Original Message - From: CBWaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, June 14, 2002 6:34 PM Subject: Weekend shootings I want to burn some film this weekend and don't really have anything going on so figure I will wander around the yard or possibly a local park. There's always the family get-together on Father's Day (happy day to all the PDMLDads!) What's everyone else planning to capture this weekend? Cory Waters Technology isn't perfect but it sure beats a wig full of angry bunnies -- The announcer from Sheep in the BIG City on Cartoon Network - 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
Re: Weekend shootings
I am (or maybe that should be was) planning on shooting the Balloon festival in Quechee, VT. Unfortunately it has been more it less rained out. I get a some shots Friday night before the rain came, but the night glow, Saturday morning, and Saturday evening launches were cancelled. Jeff At 07:31 PM 6/14/2002 -0400, you wrote: Date: Fri, 14 Jun 2002 18:34:22 -0400 From: CBWaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Weekend shootings I want to burn some film this weekend and don't really have anything going on so figure I will wander around the yard or possibly a local park. There's always the family get-together on Father's Day (happy day to all the PDMLDads!) What's everyone else planning to capture this weekend? Cory Waters Technology isn't perfect but it sure beats a wig full of angry bunnies -- The announcer from Sheep in the BIG City on Cartoon Network - - 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: best sounding shutter?
Clicks and buzzes eh. The best description I have heard is kachunk whirr, kachunk whirr. Then there was someone telling me theirs sounded like a tractor trailer going up a steep hill. I have to agree with both of those descriptions. With the winder LX the shutter definitely does not just go click. At 02:02 PM 6/14/2002 -0400, you wrote: Without doubt: the Pentax MX with Motor Drive. It's THE archetypal pro still camera sound. The LX just clicks and buzzes a bit. The MX clicks and swoshs... (!) Cotty - 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 .
FS: ME SE Body ME Case
Since the previous buyer backed out on me, I still have the following items for sale ( The 50/1.4 M is sold. ): Pentax ME SE in Excellent condition. ( See the image from Boz's K- Mount web site for this exact camera. http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/bodies/M/ME_SE.jpg ) Everything works, the camera is clean with minimal use. $130.00 + Shipping by buyer's choice. Original Pentax case for the ME, also in Excellent condition. $20.00 + Shipping by buyer's choice. If you are interested contact me off list at [EMAIL PROTECTED] Mark Gosdin -- Gosdin Information Systems Consulting [EMAIL PROTECTED] P.O. Box 330 www.gosdin.net Warner, OK 74469-0330 918-441-1678 - 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: A certain retailer
In a message dated 6/15/2002 4:18:29 PM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: The BBB was created specifically to deal with this problem, and you can help many, many more people by telling them than by telling us. No offense Chris but that's quite an assumption. The BBB is just another bureaucracy that would treat my complaint only as it related to any others it may have. Who's to say they would act on it and give it the attention I feel it merits? Besides, I didn't lose any money, just a little time out of my day. In any event, I'm certainly not doing them any favors by calling them scam artists in a public forum. Also, I didn't wish to provide my name and address and other info in order to lodge a complaint which is required by the BBB. Perhaps you'd take issue with this but that's my prerogative. This list contains an audience of photographers of all levels. I would say it's the perfect forum to disseminate this information. It takes a lot less time to get the word out on the list than file with the BBB and I'll bet it's a lot more effective. I mean if this has been going on for some time you can bet the BBB is already aware of them. How did that help me avoid them? See my point? Granted, a posting to the list may not reach as many people but it's better than nothing. -Brendan MacRae - 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 .
ebay ID Pentaxer
Is anyone on the list the ebay id pentaxer? They had a Pentax A 1.4X-L teleconverter up for auction. Long story short, My high bid was below the reserve. I was wondering what they would be willing to sell it for. Thanks, Jeff - 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: in praise of split prism focussing: Sigma 15-30mm lens
Sounds like you have answered your own question. Time to dump the Sigma and buy a Pentax instead. (I have already said Sigma was shit many times and nobody believed) :) regards, Alan Chan As I mentioned on the list a month or two ago, I've had a lot of trouble getting sharply focussed results from the Sigma 15-30mm EX lens I bought about a year ago. In fact, I don't know of a single acceptably focussed shot I've had from that lens. I had been using it with a Z-1 and an MZ-5, doing the focus manually using these cameras' matte screens. Now before you tell me that my technique must be at fault, let me mention that I do all of my photography with manual focus, since most of my lenses are manual, so I've shot an awful lot of film this way, always with good results. I also tried the Sigma on the Z-1 in auto-focus mode, shooting some easy-to-focus subjects, and with higher-than-necessary shutter speeds, and again the result was unacceptable. Of course, the processing lab might have been at fault, but I use them an awful lot and rarely have problems with them. So finally I got really desperate, and shot a roll of 36 exposures using this lens mounted on my entirely manual MZ-M camera. I just got the film back, and darned if every photo isn't sharp as a tack! As you probably picked up from the title of this email, I did all the focussing using the split prism. I was concerned I might have to junk this lens, so it's a relief to know that everything's OK. _ Join the worlds largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.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 .
I'm back...
Hi all, I made it back to NZ in one piece. Flights were nice and smooth but I'm really feeling the effects of 26 hours flying plus 13 hours of jet-lag, and more security checks and paper forms than I care to remember. LA had more forms but Auckland had more checking (including sniffer dogs). My last flight landed at 8:20am in a -4deg (celcius) frost; its a bit cold down this way today... and I have to try and stay awake all day :) Had a few new toys to play with, the FA*400mm f/5.6 which seems to be in pretty good condition, and the Z-1p grip which is very nice (it'd be even better if I used my right eye). I took the 400mm out for a spin in the park earlier but I am so tired I had to give up and bake my brain on the internet until its late enough to go to bed. What little impression I have of it is that its quite nice to use. I tried out the 6x7 TTL prism finder I bought at Photographica, the one I thought was broken because I couldn't see the needle. Well it definitely functions but it is in need of calibration. Flipping the switch to on brings the needle into view but its a couple of stops out, as far as I can tell. The needle swings back out of view when switched off. My new Rodenstock 3x loupe for 6x6 is very nice, if I do say so myself. I had a look through about a dozen rolls worth of prints. Got some nice photos of Cotty and Bob W but they won't be made public without permission :) Also have a couple of bad pictures of Peter's monster lens. Its really strange using a real computer again after two months of being stuck with a laptop... boy does this screen look big now. Cheers, - Dave http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ (out of date) - 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 .
Screwmount Stuff For Auction
JUST PUT A BUNCH MORE SCREWMOUNT STUFF FOR AUCTION: http://www.gate.net/~hifisapi/JCO_AUCT.HTM THANKS FOR THE READ, 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 .
MZ-60QD
Does anyone know any info about this new Pentax that is about to released? I take it to be Pentax's first digital SLR, based around the MZ body. - 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: MZ-60QD
On Sun, 16 Jun 2002, Brett Mckay wrote: Does anyone know any info about this new Pentax that is about to released? I take it to be Pentax's first digital SLR, based around the MZ body. I was under the impression it was the replacement for the ZX-30. -- http://www.infotainment.org The destructive character is cheerful. - Walter Benjamin - 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: Pentax and Minolta on Life Support
Thank you. You saved me the effort of digging up the reference. I have been trying to make an effort to include references to the sources for things like this. From: Lawrence Kwan Bruce wrote: Right now the US and Canada make up almost 50% of the entire world market for digital cameras. I seriously doubt these numbers (can anyone check this up?). It is correct. According to IDC (International Data Corp) report for 2001, North America represents 47% of the world digital camera market. - 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: MZ-60QD
mz-60qd doesnt sound like digital. qd stands for quartz databack. On Sat, Jun 15, 2002 at 11:04:19PM -0400, gfen wrote: On Sun, 16 Jun 2002, Brett Mckay wrote: Does anyone know any info about this new Pentax that is about to released? I take it to be Pentax's first digital SLR, based around the MZ body. I was under the impression it was the replacement for the ZX-30. -- http://www.infotainment.org The destructive character is cheerful. - Walter Benjamin - 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: in praise of split prism focussing: Sigma 15-30mm lens
What Sigma lenses have you owned and used that you base this opinion on? On Saturday 15 June 2002 09:31 pm, Alan Chan wrote: Sounds like you have answered your own question. Time to dump the Sigma and buy a Pentax instead. (I have already said Sigma was shit many times and nobody believed) :) -- Kenneth Archer, San Antonio, Texas [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 .
