Re: functional difference pz-1p/pz-1?

2003-02-13 Thread RobFilms
pdmlers: what is the functional difference between the pz-1 and the updated pz-1p? i ask because i'm thinking of acquiring a pz-1 as a backup body to my glorious pz-1p any thoughts would be welcome be well rob

Re: once again, which AF body has hyper-program/hyper-manual?

2003-01-08 Thread RobFilms
dave- that's the info i got from boz's site but when i went to look at the info on the various cameras on ebay, no one seems to mention hy-m or hy-p. could the boz info be wrong? i ask because i'm so impressed w/the pz-1p and am wondering if i should buy another pz-1p as a back-up body or get

Re: once again, which AF body has hyper-program/hyper-manual?

2003-01-06 Thread RobFilms
evening pdml-ers- i was the original poster on asking about hy-p and hy-m. for some reason i got none of the responses. the last digest posting that came my way was vol3 #68. could folks re-post their thoughts on the af camera bodies that do hy-p/hy-m? as an alternative, is there a way to

Re: unsubscribe

2002-04-27 Thread RobFilms
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Re: OPINION WANTED: which Epson photo paper?

2002-03-29 Thread RobFilms
I'm looking to FINALLY take my first step towards digital printing. (mac pismo powerbook/adobe photoshop elements/epson 780) CompUSA has a buy one/get one free deal this week on Epson photo paper. What are some opinions as to which paper this digital newbie should buy? (my perference for

Re: Leonid meteor shower WAS truly spectacular

2001-11-18 Thread RobFilms
to all pug-sters- thanks for turning me onto the Leonid meteor shower. It was absolutely breathtaking. I would never had known of it's existence w/o u fellow pug-people. i'm in northern riverdale, a small neighborhood just north of manhattan, ny. i thought about going to watch the showers

Re: pacific image film scanner-opinions

2001-11-17 Thread RobFilms
good morning pug-sters: looking at perhaps purchasing my 1st film scanner. i remember reading a few weeks/months back about the pacific image 1800u. a local shop now has them in stock. could those w/real-world experience share some of their experiences? since i usually don't shoot slides,

Re: can i use the self-timer as a cable release?

2001-10-28 Thread RobFilms
fellow pug-sters: i'm still learning my zx-m and wanted to ask a seemingly obvious question. i'm looking to shoot some longer exposures of autumn landscapes. i'm wanting to shoot at f/11 or f/16 to maximize dof. i meter the scene using the zx-m. in the upper righthand corner of the

Re: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies

2001-10-28 Thread RobFilms
fellow pug-sters- i'm thinking of getting some really cheap cameras for my twin nephews (12 years old, combative, obnoxious-they really remind me of myself at that tender age) they know that i take plenty of pix and have expressed some interest (when they're not being combative,

Re: OT: anyone use/have opinions on the konica hexar silver?

2001-09-22 Thread RobFilms
PUG folks: anyone use/have opinions on the konica hexar silver? a neighbor has offered me his 1yr old 30mm/f2 point and shoot and though i've read a number of reviews, i was wondering if others on this NG had any hands-on expereince. as always, thanks for sharing. be well robo - This

Re: program plus isn't working...yet

2001-09-07 Thread RobFilms
To all Pug-sters: I've been so thoroughly thrilled by shooting 35mm that I've been casually mentioning my enjoyment to various friends. I assure all that this was done w/o any intentions other than talking photography. Lo and behold, family and friends have been unearthening pentax bodies.

Re: which flash for a newbie?

2001-09-06 Thread RobFilms
I'm a thorough newbie when it comes to flash units (and for that matter, many other things). i have a zx-m and a newly acquired pz-1p. i know the zx-m doesn't support ttl flash while the pz-1p does. my flash experience is limited to flashing lights on p/s cameras. in other words,

Re: pentax 35-80 f4/5.6 any good?

2001-09-02 Thread RobFilms
Folks- I just picked up a zx-m and the default lens was the A 35-80 f4/5.6 not the F version. Are u sure your's is an F? To the original poster of this thread, what version do u have the F or the A? Anyone w/experience w/either lens, I'd welcome additional opinions. be well robo In a

Re: F70-210/4-5.6 AF zoom

2001-09-01 Thread RobFilms
folks: not being a longtime pug-ster, i'm seeking opinions on this semilong pentax zoom. i'm looking to use this lens for the kid's sporting events. bodies would be the zx-m, pz-1p or mx. how decent are the optics? fast focusing w/the pz-1p? what about focusing w/the manual zx-m and mx?

Re: mx tales of woe or time for a 2nd body?

2001-08-15 Thread RobFilms
thank you william for your response and thoughtful analysis. i am in the process of getting my smallest phillips head for the upcoming surgery. another pug-ster suggested perhaps a program plus as a back-up body to the mx. interesting thought-A lens contacts and dof. i'm unfamilar w/the

takumar-A 2x tele-converter too tacky too?

2001-08-15 Thread RobFilms
does the tak ban suggested below also apply to the Tak 2x A tele-converter? i've used it often and found it satisfactory. robo In a message dated 8/15/01 12:59:58 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Date: Wed, 15 Aug 2001 16:55:36 +0200 From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 135mm lens -- Taky

Re: 2nd body time: Prog+ or KX or, ta dah...the ZX-M!

2001-08-15 Thread RobFilms
hi ya pug-sters: w/my mx going down on the calif-yosemite trip, i'm longing for a 2nd body. i leave in three days for a two week stay on the rhode island coast and wanted to bring the pentax gear. i wish i could just buy a pz-1p. i don't have that type of cash. i almost managed to

Re: linear polarizer for A35-105/3.5?

2001-07-09 Thread RobFilms
william- i appreciate your referencing the information about the beam splitter. do u or anyone know if the MX incorporates a beam splitter? tia robo In a message dated 7/9/01 4:57:38 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Subject: Re: linear polarizer for 35-105/3.5? thinking of getting a

Re: linear polarizer for 35-105/3.5?

2001-07-08 Thread RobFilms
thinking of getting a polarizer for my new A35-105/3.5 lens which should be arriving this week. i've always thought that circular polarizers were for autofocus lens and that linear were for manual focus. does that apply to the A35-105/3.5? thanks in advance robo - This message is from the

well, i did it/was: 1st zoom/A35-105/3.5

2001-07-03 Thread RobFilms
well, i did it. plunked down good old american coin (actually it was a us postal money order) and bought my 1st lens, a zoom no less, the KA 35-105mm/f3.5 w/ macro. sounds nice doesn't it? bought it for a fair price though i thought i could have gotten it for $20-$25 less but sometimes u

Re: what filters are your favorites and why?

2001-07-03 Thread RobFilms
being somewhat new to all of this i maybe asking the obvious question and for that i apologize if i bore some of the more senior pug-sters but i'd like to learn from their obvious experience. what filter(s) do u love, can't live w/o, would never ever not have with u when u grab a loaded

Re: my 1st zoom/35-105/3.5?

2001-06-28 Thread RobFilms
I'm a newbie who inherited is mom-in-law's mx and love the camera. it came w/a M50/2 along w/a aston(?) 28/2.8. I've used the 50mm as an everyday lens and love the feel of the mx in my hands. have enjoyed it so very much that i've delayed all thoughts of getting buying a AF rig. now it's