I think I tend to agree with Chris, however, I have often wondered if this
is a common practice on Ebay - for example the auction for the p30t that I
lost the other day - it sat on au$121 for 8 days with not an ounce of
activity and then finally only two hours before the close of the auction, it
Yeah, I know it, sorry guys no FA or F lenses here, and of course these are
what I too would like for my wish list, actually, I might post on that topic
in a second
And yeah, sorry, again, I forgot to mention that all of these prices are in
Australian Dollars. Halve them to find the US
Peter,
forgive me, here I am totally confused and this is probably only due to my
own lack of knowledge and experience here. The lens is a Tamron 135/2.5
with the adaptall mount that says PKA on it. There is no "a" setting on the
aperture ring. (I take it that this is what the "A" in PKA
I think the PKA in this means Auto diaphram, or that the lens is wide open
for focusing and composing (and metering on most cameras), and stops down
automatically for the exposure. The earlier Tamron lenses were simple stop
down lenses. Something to check for is if the A contacts are present
On Mon, 26 Mar 2001 08:38:21 +1000, you wrote:
snip
I am
well aware of "snipers", but NO bidding activity in 8 whole days? It sure
does make you wonder.
Tanya.
If I don't really want something, unless it ends at a fabulous bargain
price, I bid on it in the early or middle stages of the
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Sent: 25 March 2001 23:52
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Subject: Subject: Re: Swan Song Photo!
Peter,
forgive me, here I am totally confused and this is probably only due to my
own lack of knowledge
Yeah, the only thing is that Buy It Now isn't available to Australian
bidders! :-(
I do understand the need of course to watch an auction very closely at its
conclusion and to bid accordingly if you REALLY want something, I have done
this myself, so I guess it makes me a "sniper" as well.
Well, this girl likes Pentax. And I won't even consider looking at any
other brands (unless they are compatible with Pentax, but even then it would
have to be a relly nice package to convert me)
:-)
Tanya.
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Todd, I am not sure that I am game to try your suggestion...I'll have to
think some more on that one, I don't understand enough technically to know
why that would work, however, I'll take your word for it. Thanks also for
taking the time to try to help this damsel in distress.
Peter, I see
Tamron PKA adaptall mounts don't have the A setting per se. The
minimum aperture defaults as the A setting, and is usually
(always?) a different colour from the other aperture numbers.
William Robb
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Subject: Subject: Re: Swan
The reason why it works is because with the K-mount, the lens is normally
stopped down. You can confirm this by looking through any lens while it is
off the camera. The camera has a lever that holds the lens open when it is
mounted on the camera. What you do by twisting the lens is
Well, I am going to separate mine into two sections - a "reasonable
possibly achievable wish list" and a "only if I win the lotto dream list";
Ok, so here goes:
"Reasonable Possibly Achievable Wish List"
Replacement PZ-1P for the one I lost.
New MZ-S
Carbon fibre Manfrotto tripod and pro
Todd wrote:
You can use the lens with the MZ-50, but the light meter is almost useless,
it will meter for the F2.5 aperture no matter where you set the aperture
ring. So either use it wide open, compensate the reading for how many
stops you have the lens set down from F2.5, or ignore the light
Tanya Russell Mayer wrote:
Tom said:
"Just how close does it focus? "
Tom, it focuses at 1.4 metres or 4 ft. I personally think that that is too
far
especially for a lens that is labelled as "close focus", but there you have
it.
At what distance would a 135mm without "close focus"
Yep, you have the idea there. I remember someone had a way of setting the
ISO to a certain setting (depends on film and lens) and the little dots on
the light meter scale would indicate the aperture, but I forgot the details
as I don't have a MZ-50. Anyway, good luck with combo!
Todd
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Just thinking of something,
If you put your M50 f1.7 on your MZ-50, for more then just one occasional
shot, you could do the following:
Manually
Peter wrote:
"This is a copy of a post from a few weeks ago - I re-send it because it
is
relevant to what Todd was saying to Tania about using K mount lenses on an
MZ50. Note this is by Erwin Vereecken not myself. I think it's quite
clever though.
Just thinking of something,
If you put
Hey, does anybody here speak French?
:-)
Tanya.
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Clover,
It took me a while, but I finally found an online translation site (my
French is very basic). Please pass on my thanks to those who responded - I
think I got the general idea! Take this as a warning to all though - never
mix your passion with your kids!! (Unless you have somebody else
Bob, this is truly inspirational - certainly makes my recent posts about the
loss of my PZ-1P completely trivial and insensitive. I mean god, at least
we have running water, electricity, food in our bellies and a safe,
comfortable roof over our heads.
Tanya.
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Date: Thu, 22 Mar 2001 21:50:21 +1100
From: "Paul" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Panoramic Mode
"Hi,"
Hey Paul!
"This is probably a really stupid question but it has been playing on my =
mind for a while."
hehe.
"I have an MZ-5n which as most of you know has
Paulo Ernest Wrote:
"Look at the bright side, at least your children are safe. Cameras can be
replaced eventually.
Speaking of which, the MZS is scheduled for release in a few months."
Yes, of course, my children are my main concern and they were both initially
quite distraught at seeing
On Thu, 22 Mar 2001 17:13:38 -0800, you wrote:
It's disturbing how fast that annual premium mounts up, though :-(
I have an all-risk rider covering about ten thousand of my gear, at a
rate of about $1.35 per $100 valuation.
The policy paid a $1400 claim the first year I had it, so I am still
one of the list members would be
willing to part with theirs.
Good luck,
Bruce Dayton
Sacramento, CA
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[mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of
Chris Brogden
Sent: Sunday, March 18, 2001 6:08 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: ZX-5N vs. PZ1 vs. PZ1p vs. lousy AF???
Ok, more on the focusing modes. I just had a look at
the Z1-p brochure
The last K-mount Kiron 24/2 that I've located was in October 2000:
Condition 8+, 180 Cdn (about $118), at http://camera-traders.com (8.5)
16OCT00.
I own an SMC 24/2.8 and am extremely impressed by its color, saturation,
contrast, detail, and control of distortion. Still, when camera-traders
On Thu, 8 Mar 2001, cwo 20995 wrote:
Chris,
This is my last reply to you about the PZ-1pN subject.
So much for rational discussion. Why? All I did was ask you to stop
speaking in generalities when criticizing Pentax. "Pentax bad, Nikon
good" arguments are f** annoying t
Chris wrote:
Yup. If the lens is on "A" and you're controlling the aperture throughthe
body then it's not an issue. If you're turning the aperture ring, then the
aperture on the body will not match the aperture on the display,and the
display will be correct. The lens will open up to the
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Mafud wrote:
You can't defend his declarative statement. The MZ-S is "small(er)" than the
PZ-1/1p clan but by how much? Small in ~whose~ hands? There are some who find
the PZ-1p too large for their hands while others, myself included, find that
it fits. [snip]
But judging the MZ-S small,
John Mustarde wrote:
Although my first impression was reserved, I think the MZ-S will
be a big hit, especially with the love-factor crowd who see a
camera as a class act in addition to a photo tool.
Even though I think I have understood the concept behind the MZ-S, I
would be surprised
In a message dated 2/17/01 7:48:39 AM Eastern Standard Time,
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Yes, but is this positive? The MZ-S might get the image of a slow
camera with luxury attitude for the slow people with luxury attitude.
What?
Mafud
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Ralf wrote:
"Even though I think I have understood the concept behind the MZ-S, I
would be surprised if it becomes a _big_ hit. It might sell well,
especially in the first time though."
REPLY:
I agree but it's obvious to me that the MZ-S is not designed for high volume. This
makes sense to
Carlos Royo wrote:
Please explain to us what you mean when you write "young
and wild camera". ...
it (MZ-S) seems to me the kind of camera we have been
longing for: light, small, sturdy, with almost every useful
feature needed for nearly everyone.
That's a 100% subjective view and a
In a message dated 2/17/01 10:55:29 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I am talking about my sour earned money here. Buying a F80 kind of camera
every 5 years costs me $1300.
If it's value for dollar spent you're fretting about, you could buy two
brand-new-in-the-box
Mafud wrote:
If it's value for dollar spent you're fretting about, you could
buy two brand-new-in-the-box PZ-1p bodies and have enough left
over to go a long way on a PENTAX tele-extender or flash for the
same $1300.
I hate these subject shifts in threads. No, No. The point is not how
In a message dated 2/17/01 11:54:22 AM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
However, it seems that other price classes/camera types will
disappear now from the Pentax lineup, and this includes cameras in
the technically capable mid class, a class I always have found
I vaguely remember this thread and my lack of energy
to contribute.
But with the world of second hand AF-Nikkor lenses
from 1986 to now
on offer, nobody will miss anything.
Ralf
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I'm not sure about that, Ralf. The N80 has an AF-D mount, so
it's a pretty good bet that earlier AF
Ralf wrote:
Here we are at the topic: Most brands offer different types of
cameras for different attitudes.
Not at all. Canon basically makes the same camera but at different price points. This
is good if you happen to like their philosophy. If not, you're lost. Lately, Nikon has
Ralf wrote:
The answer is still: no. The MZ-S is not a camera for everybody. Not
everybody wants smallest size and is willing to pay high prices.
Durability is also not everybodies priority, since some want to
update their gear regularly in order to enjoy latest technology.
This is
Ralf Engelmann wrote:
Carlos Royo wrote:
Please explain to us what you mean when you write "young
and wild camera". ...
it (MZ-S) seems to me the kind of camera we have been
longing for: light, small, sturdy, with almost every useful
feature needed for nearly everyone.
That's
Hi Pl and all
Pl wrote:
"During the 90's we have almost only seen utterly vision-free cameras.
The MZ-S does indeed have direction. Its a strong statement in design and
features. Its equally strong statement as the MZ-5 was back in '95. Of
course it won't suit all but neither does a camera along
In a message dated 2/17/01 1:24:43 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
The MZ-S is not a camera for everybody.
Ralf, ~you~ of all people, ought not make a snap judgement about a camera you
have neither seen or operated and a camera which ~you~ yourself seem to deny,
has
In a message dated 2/17/01 1:24:43 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Hence they will accept lower built quality, but will demand moderate
prices.
Again, speak for yourself, Ralf.
Mafud
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Durability is also not everybodies priority,
Huh?!
Mafud
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Ralf wrote:
As far as F80 is concerned - I have enjoyed mine very well...[snip]...I won't
complain, since I have bought the F80 exact to have certain features for the
lowest possible price...[snip]...So far I had 9 months of good fun with this
camera
Ralf,
Today I took my son to the pet store
In a message dated 2/17/01 1:24:43 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Not everybody wants smallest size and is willing to pay high prices.
No, Ralf, you must say ~you~ (I) don't want the small size and high prices,
particularly since you, Ralf, don't know how small it
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Sent: February 17, 2001 5:17 PM
Subject: Re: Subject: MZ-S spirit (was: MZ-S with LX durability)
In a message dated 2/17/01 1:24:43 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Hence they will accept lower
In a message dated 2/17/01 2:14:59 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
When considering that the MZ-S fuses MZ-style, Z-1p features, and LX built
and finish, its apparent that Pentax is reaching out to the Pentax
enthusiasts
And, as Micheal Coreleone said: "dragging me
The N80 works fine with all AF lenses, and AI-P lenses.
Thanks,
Ed
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From: "Len Paris" [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Saturday, February 17, 2001 1:38 PM
Subject: RE: Subject: MZ-S spirit (was: MZ-S with LX durability)
I vaguel
Mafud wrote:
No, Ralf, you must say ~you~ (I) don't want the small size and high prices,
particularly since you, Ralf, don't know how small it ~actually~ is or how
much it costs.
In Ralf's defense, I do think he speaks for himself and we do know how small the MZ-S
is and what it cost.
In a message dated 2/17/01 6:51:47 PM Eastern Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
No, Ralf, you must say ~you~ (I) don't want the small size and high
prices,
particularly since you, Ralf, don't know how small it ~actually~ is or how
much it costs.
In Ralf's defense, I do
Hi John,
On Thu, 8 Feb 2001 18:38:31 +1000, John Coyle wrote:
You get to it from Windows Explorer:
Click View/Folder Options/View
Then find the Item "Hidden Files" and check "Show all files" on
Then uncheck "Hide file extensions for known file types"
Then click on the "Like current folder'
hide
life stages.txt.shs or something like that. The innocent user thinks he
opens a text file which can't contain a virus.
This setting can be changed in the registry, be careful when editing and
make a backup first.
The following text is from www.nai.com about this subject:
One significance
Hi, about attachments, you can tell these are aimed at
the microsoft world. You can visually examine the
extension on the file and tell what it is, maybe.
In the microsoft world the last three characters in
the file name tell the OS how to handle the file. So
be carefull of any file with a
X - A scroll of news from
Peter Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Read it? [yn] y
Hi, about attachments, you can tell these are aimed at
the microsoft world. You can visually examine the
extension on the file and tell what it is, maybe.
In the microsoft world the last three characters in
the file
I guess that means that there isn't a lot you can do
for people using Outlook Express. Or can you change
that option to allow the final extension to be
displayed? It's been so long since I last fooled
around with Outlook I don't remember. I always enable
extension display in Windows no matter
On Wed, 7 Feb 2001 21:27:04 -0800 (PST), Peter Alling wrote:
I guess that means that there isn't a lot you can do
for people using Outlook Express. Or can you change
that option to allow the final extension to be
displayed?
The setting isn't specific to Outlook (or Goatlook as my buddy
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On 25 Jan 2001, at 13:11, tom wrote:
Steve Cottrell wrote:
Don't buy a Polaroid, get the Coolscan!
That may be good advice, but the lifespan of scanners seems to be pretty
crappy across the board, if you can believe the people on the
filmscanners list.
My old Polaroid SS 35 Plus
Aaron Reynolds wrote:
John Francis wrote:
Or you're getting more critical, or you're presenting the scanner
with harder tasks :-)
Did I mention that at pretty much the same time that I got the SS400, I
got a much better printer? :) I think that the new printer has been
showing me
Hi,
What does everybody think about a Pentax 200 F-4 prime lens manual focus A
at $139 in bargain condition and/or Pentax 200 F-4 prime lens manual focus M
at $139 in excellent condition at KEH instead of a Pentax 80-320 zoom
telephoto lens in new condition for about 70 dollars more new. Jeez,
Hi
Who makes the Ritz shop's store-brand Quanteray lenses? Is it Sigma, as I'd
heard from somewhere?
Reason I ask is they're only a mile from me and they have a 2x
teleconverter for Pentax ZX AF lenses that sells for $79. Anyone know about
the quality of this thing?
I'm getting tired of
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