I saw this item come up and thought this would be good for my bird
photography, so immediately contacted the seller to ask if he would ship to
Canada:
VIVITAR PENTAX 400MM HOODED LENS UNIVERSAL NR
Seller:
Starts: Mar-02-02 21:40:37 PST
Ends:
I've got the Super-Takumar 135/3.5! How does it compare with the 135/2.5 for
portraits? I've had a 135/3.5 for years, but never used it much. Mostly
use my Super Tak 105/2.5.
James
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I have a Pentax S1a Prism Unit(complete) if it is any use to anyone. All I
need the postage returned.
James
Let me know of list
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Hi Tim,
I tried to reply to your email, but for some unknown reason got blocked.
The package will be in the post tomorrow, but I have no idea what the
postage will be, or how long it will take to reach you.
James
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From: Tim Engel [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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I have just received the Pentax SP through Ebay:
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1334082883ed=1014696
884
There appeared to be a problem with the meter, as it was not giving the
readings I would have expected. I the battery in my other son SP, and
realised the battery had
I just caught the following on Bay, with less than a 2 minutes to go, and I
won it for 10.50GBP
This will go nice with the SP I won for my son on Bay last weekend. He is
really getting into photography, and for an 12 year old, he has surprised me
with his creativity.
Hoya 70mm-150mm Zoom Lens
Just been out for a couple of hours around the Richmond Dyke. As I
approached the South Arm of the Fraser River, I spotted a guy down amongst
the reed bed with a camera on a cool looking 'Bogan' Tripod. He was trying
to photograph some Green-winged Teal feeding in the mudflats. After he
finished,
BEWARE... Last night, I checked MS for Win98 upgrades, and was offered a
'Critical Upgrade' for MS IE5.5. I downloaded it, and it promptly screwed
up Windows bootup. MS Explorer kept coming up with an Illegal error, and
locked up. You can't even use safe mode.
If you are unfortunately in
What a sad day, and farewell to a generous old gentleman and a wonderful
Goon. I had the pleasure of listening to the BBC Records collection Goon
Shows as supplied to RAF Gan Radio (Maldives Islands) and RAF Changi
(Singapore) during the 1970's. He wrote three wonderful books of his
exploits as
I thought I'd mention a couple of books I picked up today for $4.50CDN,.
1. Pentax Photography - Japanese Folk Festivals Illustrated (Circa 1970)
by Hideo Haga, translated by Fanny Hagin Mayer
This is a fascinating book of photos from Asahi Optical Co., LTD's
Japanese Festival
ME
1 x MES
and 18 lenses (SM/KM)
(Plus non-Pentax)
1 x Ricoh KR-10
1 x Nikon Photomic FTn (Nikkor 50mm/f2 and Soligor 105/f2.8)
James
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To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, February 23, 2002 12:09 PM
Subject: Re: SMC Takumar 1:1.8/55
Call me sentimental, but I really want a replacement for my S/M SMC Takumar
1:1.8/55 #6841439 with my original SPF. The front element has a blemish
under the edge of the coating. I used this lens a lot, what can I expect to
pay?
James
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Nice Richard,
I was born and brought up within a few miles of RAF Kinloss, and the sounds
of MERLIN engines. Avro Lancaster's, York's, Neptune's, Shackleton's and
more. RAF Kinloss air show was a must each year.
One thing that I will never forget was in 1953. I was almost 6, and were
standing
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Sent: Sunday, February 17, 2002 8:45 PM
Subject: Re: Fw: [EMAIL PROTECTED] fraud
Hi,
Sunday, February 17, 2002, jmadams wrote:
j The domain owner has had site is shut down now
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From: Bill Owens [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, February 18, 2002 7:59 AM
Subject: Re: Filter question
Bill,
This has been an interesting thread, as I have only recently mentioned my
intention to start BW photography.
Most of my filters were
, February 14, 2002 6:42 AM
Subject: Re: Pentax 50/f4 Macro Lens
jmadams [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I just collected my 2nd SPF from the repair shop, and the guy asked me if
I
was interested in a S/M 50/f4 Macro Lens. As I had just handed him
$200CDN
for the Spotmatic overhaul and repair
I lugged my old IBM ThinkPad 755cx in my Checked Baggage on a JAL jumbo to
Japan Nov 2000, and still use it with no problems. Maybe mine was built a
bit stronger than present machines.
James
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Sent: Wednesday,
I don't think I have a hope of making it to the 'Northwest corner of North
Carolina'. It might as well be at the North Pole. How's about a get
together at a NW Pacific Coast venue in WA, Oregon or BC. Perhaps in the
footsteps of Ansel Adams. We have incredible wildlife and scenery in
BC(Plug
is endless.
James
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From: Bill Owens [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: jmadams [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, February 07, 2002 4:09 PM
Subject: Re: Grandfather Mountain Photo Weekend?
I would love to get out to your part of the country and someday hope to.
The GFMNPW is an annual
or at least off list. My apologies to
all.
James
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To: jmadams [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, February 05, 2002 2:47 AM
Subject: Re: Classic Low Speed Film is Back
Monday, February 04, 2002, 6:33:40 PM, jmadams wrote:
j For anyone
I could only find Kodak Super XX in my search on Google, and an interest URL
is http://www.michaelandpaula.com/tech.html#Topofpage According to them, it
was discontinued in 1994, and they claim to have bought out the last of
Kodaks stock(Sheet film).
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From: Shel
I'm so happy, having just got back from biking to Vancouver. I spent an hour
going up and down Main Street looking for a belt for my Pioneer Turntable.
Anyway to cut a long story short, I never found the shop that stocks such
spares, but I did find a Pawn Shop with lots of photo gear.
I noticed
?
--- jmadams [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I just found a link which guided me to FotoSource,
and was surprised to find
a manuals download page:
http://www.fotosource.com/manuals.asp
James
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Shel,
I believe Jessops in the UK also stock Efke's 25/50/100 ISO film
James
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That's what I heard ...
jmadams wrote:
Shel,
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Shel Belinkoff
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I have had one or two problems with items sent from the USA, a Ricoh Winder
from Ebay for which I paid $35US, and the sender eventually labelled after
several emails, she sent it as having a value of $100 It had been returned
by Canadian Customs for having no customs declaration. As a result I
Shel,
I just did a quick search on Google and came across this link reviewing Efke
25
http://www.dr5.com/efke25.html stating:
Efke-25:
The efke films are most exceptional in quality in dr5. Efke films are very
silver rich. Their shooting numbers for dr5 are over the factory speeds,
with a
Thanks Shel,
I appreciate the offer, and will try and find some processing tanks etc. I'm
sure I have seen some at the SPCA Thrift Store where I'm a volunteer.
James
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jmadams wrote:
I will have to watch out for a Pentax 58mm Hood on Ebay , as it's
probably
best to have one before I start using it.
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Can anyone tell me what is the correct filter/lens hood size for my recently
purchased SMC PENTAX K-Mount 1:4/200 #5275464.
James
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1. How many 35mm Pentax-compatible lenses do you own? Include screwmount and
K mount.
(Just bought the SMC Pentax K 200/4 today, it's a beauty).
Currently 17
M42 Sigma Filtermatic 24 mm f/1:2.8
M42 SMC Tak 28 mm f/1:3.5
M42 Super Tak 35 mm f/1:3.5
M42 SMC Tak 50 mm f/1:1.2
M42 SMC Tak 50 mm
Sorry,
Should have said I have 2 SPF's
What range of cameras do those who have answered have?
James
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Sent: Tuesday, January 15, 2002 5:04 PM
Subject: Re: How many 35mm lenses do you own?
1. How many 35mm Pentax
http://vinceb.home.att.net/old/home.htm
Camera History states:
Another scheme pattened by Minolta but brought to fruition by Olympus in the
OM series was OTF (off the film metering). This had a patterned focal plane
shutter which was in front of the film to modify sensitivy such as
overbright
I just saw an SMC Tak 200/4 K-mount for sale in a Richmond camera for
$90CDN, is this a good price?
Regards
James
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-mount? The SMC Tak 200/4 is a screw
mount. Both are very good lenses. The screw mount version usually sells
for about $75 US. It's inexpensive, because it's plentiful, not because
of its quality. The K-mount version is probably worth about $100 US.
Paul
jmadams wrote:
I just saw an SMC Tak
It says on one of the front pages 'This book was originally produced to
mark the 100th anniversary of the Confederation of Canada's', and on the
last page was reprinted 1969.
James
The Photographers are listed as (non-alphabetically):
(If anyone is interested)
Freeman Patterson Jean MacKenzie
I just found an interesting book discarded here in Richmond, and would like
to know if anyone has knowledge of it. (Or contributed to it)
It's Canada, A year of the land - National Film Board of Canada,
containing 238 plates, divided into seasons, showing scenes from various
parts of Canada,
Urgent HELP:
I've been considering buying a 105mm portrait lens for my Nikon Photomic
FTn. A Nikkor 105mm F2.5 turned up on ebay
(which apparently was used with an F3).
1. Am I correct in assuming it would be an AI lens? If so,
2. Can I still use it with my Nikon F(FTn) camera, as the lens has a
Many thanks, I checked with Nikon about the lens compatibility with my
Photomic FTn. But by the time I got home, I barely had time to bid. As it
transpired I was only just outbid.
I found that Nikon Canada actually have a repair place here in Richmond, BC,
but they say it's always hard to get
For anyone interested, Yesterday I saw besides the Pentax ME/ME Super
previously mentioned, a Nikkormat camera for sale at $190CDN, and appeared
in near mint condition. It had a 50mm f2 nikkor lens. I could not test the
meter, as it had no battery(s). Is $190 reasonable for a Nikkormat camera?
Just thought I would pass this on for anyone interested.
On visiting a new Richmond dollar store yesterday, I found what appears to
be an ideal material for replacing the door seals on my PENTAX Spotmatics
and ME 's. I went to find some coloured felt for my daughter, and saw sheets
of 2mm black
I went to a Pawn Shop in Burnaby just before closing tonight, and asked
about a Pentax ME + M50/1.4 lens they were for $165CDN. Checking the camera,
all I could see wrong were the mirror and door seals plus dead batteries
(wrong ones too I suspect), apart from that it is mint. Are M876 batteries
Sorry, ME + M50/1.8 @ $150CDN
Should have read ME + M50/1.4 @ $150CDN
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From: jmadams [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, December 19, 2001 9:55 PM
Subject: Pentax ME and ME Super
When I went over to North Vancouver today I saw an:
ME Super
When I went over to North Vancouver today I saw an:
ME Super + Vivitar 28-70 Macro zoom @ $175CDN
ME + M50/1.8 @ $150CDN
Are these reasonable prices?
James
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Hello Daphne,
Thank you for the input on 50mm lenses, I have an ME Super and SMC Pentax-M
50/f1.7(managed to find the latter for $40CDN). Where are you located, is
it Italy? What are you aking for MES+winder and K50/1.4?(Contact me direct
if you like)
PDML inGeneral:
I have been toying with the
I just picked up an old POLYCO light meter(Made in Japan) from my favourite
junk store for $10CDN.
Tomorrow, I hope to test it with a grey card and my SP-F spotmeter.
Does anyone know this model (Probable it is from the late 50's/early 60's.
Looks like one my uncle had in 63? It is only a
Hi Frank, Mark and JCO,
Just picked a couple of photography books in a junk store on Nelson Street,
Vancouver. They are Michael Freeman's 'The Manual of Outdoor Photography'
and 'The Manual of Indoor Photography', and cost me $5CDN each, so I'm
pleased.
I started reading the outdoor
It's not an Australian trate, take John Lenon, he dumpted his wife for Yoko
NoNo(must have been stoned), so we can't pidgeon-hole them. I served
alongside both Australian and New Zealand forces (ANZUK) in the seventies
and had many good. friends, both married and single. Sure it was bad for PH
I should have added, my wife lived in Australian for many years. Her mum,
dad, a brother and sister still live in Wollongong. I met her in England 25
years ago, and been married 24 years. She was born in Victoria on Vancouver
Island, so that's one of the reasons we emigrated to BC 2 1/2 years
Thanks Paul,
I wondered if that was the case.
James
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From: Paul M. Provencher [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, December 07, 2001 6:21 AM
Subject: RE: Pentax S1a Question
The camera needs a good Clean, Lube, and Adjust. The mirror should not
Just been playing around with my newly aquired S1a, and have a couple of
questions.
As I mentioned the frame counter does not function properly and it's as if
the sring inside is weak, is this easy to repair?
Also is it normal to have the mirror 'lock up', after focusing and winding
on the
Sorry to be a bore,
But can someone explain the Sunny 16th rule for me, as I am not going to
have my SPF meter repaired. I also want to use my newly acquired S1a, so I
need to practice exposures without the aid of a meter. I will eventually
buy one, but not now.
Regards
James
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Just got back from the swap meet and picked up a few filters, a hot shoe for
my son, and an S1a body($30CDN). The only niggle is that the frame counter
does not reset, only goes as far as 20. Apart from that , it's is in pretty
good condition.
James
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There is a Camera Swap Meet on Sunday in Burnaby, if anyone is interested.
The venue is:
Cameron Recreation Centre
9532 Cameron Street near Lougheed Mall
(10am to 4pm) $15 earlybird@9am
There is an exhibit of Leica Cameras
James
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Sorry entry $4
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From: jmadams [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Friday, November 30, 2001 5:07 PM
Subject: OT: BC Lower Mainland - Camera Swap Meet
There is a Camera Swap Meet on Sunday in Burnaby, if anyone is interested.
The venue is:
Cameron
There is an M/S 500DTL on EBay Bin $34.99
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1290716392
James
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From: PAUL STENQUIST [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, October 28, 2001 5:19 PM
Subject: Re: mamiya/sekor screw mount camera bodies
Hi All,
Some time ago I got an SP-F as part of Ebay lot, unfortunately the meter was
dead. What I want to know is how much can I expect to pay for repairs, and
where do I send it. As my local repair shop here in Richmond BC, has been
sold, and the new owners don't have such good hours. Is there
Mark you have done an excellent job
Congratulations
James
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From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, October 25, 2001 6:34 PM
Subject: Pentax Spotmatic service manual now on line!
I put in a couple of extra hours and got it finished
Hi all,
Cheating, I think not, as a tradesman has many tools and never knows from
one day to the next which ones he will need to use.
When I joined the group, I informed the group what camera gear I use:
[So to Update]
I have:
2 SPF's,
1 SP
Ricoh KR-10(+ Motor Drive)
Pentax ME Super
Plus a M42 -
Hello Peter,
What is your price on the 100mm F2.8 M, 35mm F2.8M and 50mm F1.4A
James
Richmond BC Canada
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Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 9:38 AM
Subject: New toys
Just in today
100mm F2.8 M
LX v2 FA1
35mm
Today, I found a mint copy of 'Asahi Pentax Photography' 1964 Asahi Pentax
International Photo Contest.
Does this contest still exist?
The contents are inspiring, and many photos are recognisable from subsequent
photographic books from over the years. e.g. 'Girl and Guitar' Pelle
Holmstraom; 'A
My prayers and condolences go to you, your friend's family and your nation.
Even with a language as rich as ours, what can one say in words that would
come close to conveying the depth of shock and outrage we all feel.
I agree with the comments that the reporter from the Florida paper, that the
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Sent: Friday, September 14, 2001 2:25 PM
Subject: Re: Editorial
jmadams wrote:
[big snip]
2. Russia never had attacks on her cities or soil, or at least none that
I
know of, or the west was allowed to here about.
OK, lets forget about
I bought an ME Super a few weeks ago in Burnaby, but as it came with a
Vivitar 300mm f5.5, I was still on the look out for Pentax primes.
On the way home today, I picked up an SMC Pentax-M 1:1.7 50mm from the same
place for $55 CDN. I have no idea if this was a good price, also can anyone
tell
I've just got back from a Nicola Lake (Monck Provintial Park) 22km from
Merritt, BC, where my newly acquired Vivitar 300mm f5.5 and ME Super were
tested. I really like the combination, especially the tripod mount.
Our campsite proved an ideal spot to try wildlife photos, as half an hour
after
Hello All,
I seem to have started something, so here is hopefully an end to it, but I'm
probably wrong!
On my way home I dropped into a local pawnshop, and bought a Pentax ME
Super. It came with a nice Vivitar f5.5 - f22 300mm Auto Telephoto with
tripod bracket. All for $130CDN Inclusive.
being available.
The Camera in Manual focus is great and your son would enjoy using it for
years to come.
Don
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Sent: Tuesday, July 31, 2001 1:16 AM
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Subject: Pentax K-mount cameras
I am looking to buy
Don,
Welcome to the group from a new Canadian in Richmond, BC.
James
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Apart from the fact my Mountain Bike was stolen tonight while in downtown
Vancouver (literally from behind my back), I've had a great day. I have been
using a bike to ride from Richmond to Burnaby every day since the transit
strike started back in March.
Anyway, I had gone down to take a look
I really miss a lovely pint of Kilkenny I used to get at the hotel in
Simmonds Yat, near the Herefordshire/Monmouth border (Nimbus was the company
I worked for).
James
Richmond BC
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I have just been looking at an ME F body, and was wondering if anyone could
enlighten me as to it's merits or lack thereof.
The said body was offered to me for $200CDN(was $250), any comments on this
price?
Also, what lens series is used with the ME F?
BTW, my 'NEW' Ricoh XR Winder-1 (eBay)
Thank you Bob S, Bob B and Todd fot the info,
I won't buy an ME-F, I'll wait for something better. Anyway, I still need to
pay for repairs to the SPF(light meter I think), I got from eBay a couple of
months ago.
Regards
James
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I just visited my eBay account and was interested
in the feedback I have received from Loreen in Reno/Sacramento.qb4
Praise: I highly reocmmend this Ebayer, Fast
payment great transaction. Thanks
I've resent this, as I forgot to reset my browser to text mode after my HD
went pear shaped.(Sorry all)
I just visited my eBay account and was interested in the feedback I have
received from Loreen Pitchford in Reno/Sacramento. (qb4)
Praise: I highly reocmmend this Ebayer, Fast payment great
Sent this 15th July,
Hi Loreen,
It would appear Canadian Customs have returned the package to you, due to
the lack of customs details.
I did double check on Friday if the shipping/despatch supervisor had seen
anything.
All postal packages coming into Canada (especially BC), must have a customs
My excitment at finding a Winder for my KR10, has taken a bashing. I
received an email from the sender saying she had had it returned by the
receiver's (Me) shipping department as 'refused - returned to sender' as
there was no invoice or customs declaration. She was pissed that she had to
repack
Sorry Chuck!
Not that easy, I'm in Richmond BC, and only moved from Worcestershire 1 1/2
years ago, and there is no way to get around the restrictions, You JUST
CAN'T walk in the country. The lovely Malvern Hills and the surrounding
areas on the Herifordshire/Worcestershire border is sealed up
I saw a P5 and a P10 in a Pawn-shop on Granville
Vancouver today. They appeared to be ok, except the P5 ?came with only a 28mm
lens for CDN$114 + Tax, and the P10 ? for CDN$145 + Tax.
What are these like?
James
I have just had to wipe my hard disk, and rebuild my system, as it was
attacked by some nasty virus. It was done like many of the jokes I regularly
receive, it subject 'Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs - The real story'.
***Watch out
Just Dooon't open the attached file, it is leathal to your
I hope HBC has them well insured, or better still in a bank-deposit box!!
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From: "Bob Walkden" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2001 9:49 AM
Subject: Re: Worth a Look
Hi,
a mere bagatelle! At a Leica specialists in
I have just joined the group, and moved to Richmond BC, Canada 1 1/2 years
and got interested in photography again, and have following:
Pentax Spotmatic F(bought in Singapore,73)
Pentax SP( bought in November to go to Japan).
SMC Takumar 28mm f3.5, Super Takumar 35mm f3.5, SMC Takumar 50mm f1.8,
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