In a message dated 1/18/2006 9:10:07 PM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
This agreement works for both parties.
Initially:
Pentax gets K mount cameras and lenses they've built into Samsung's
distribution stream.
Samsung gets a DSLR line with their brand on it, and a supply of
On Thu, Jan 19, 2006 at 03:09:08AM -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In a message dated 1/18/2006 9:10:07 PM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
This agreement works for both parties.
Initially:
Pentax gets K mount cameras and lenses they've built into Samsung's
distribution
-Original Message-
From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: 18 January 2006 23:56
To: pentax list
Subject: Re: SV: Tripod Dilemma
On 18/1/06, Jens Bladt, discombobulated, unleashed:
A Bonbo Trecker
That's the French candy version
I thought it was for small digital
Hi,
I have just seen this in dpreview forum:
http://konicaminolta.com/releases/2006/0119_03_01.html
If true, I hope that it is not an exemple for another
brand that we all know...
Regards,
Jaume
__
LLama Gratis a cualquier PC del
On 19 Jan 2006 at 9:46, Jaume Lahuerta wrote:
Hi,
I have just seen this in dpreview forum:
http://konicaminolta.com/releases/2006/0119_03_01.html
If true, I hope that it is not an exemple for another
brand that we all know...
A hint of what's to come for Pentax possibly.
Rob Studdert
I bought a cheap Sirius 135mm PK-A lens on eBay, when I attempted to fit it
to my MZ-5n it jammed in a position about 30 degrees short of where it
should be. Now it won't come out. It knocks as though something has
locked. On close inspection it turns out to be a PK-R Ricoh-fitting.
So,
Op Thu, 19 Jan 2006 09:46:40 +0100 schreef Jaume Lahuerta
[EMAIL PROTECTED]:
Hi,
I have just seen this in dpreview forum:
http://konicaminolta.com/releases/2006/0119_03_01.html
Yes, sad :(
It's a bit unclear what really is going to happen: it seems KM will keep
on producing SLR's and
Op Tue, 17 Jan 2006 15:10:00 +0100 schreef John Forbes [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
On Tue, 17 Jan 2006 12:40:54 -, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
- Original Message - From: keith_w Subject: Re: Samsung DSLR
announced
Hi John.
Not to be contentious, but... what *is* Schneider
It's official:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0601/06011901konicaminoltaout.asp
Cheers,
Cotty
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Op Thu, 19 Jan 2006 10:02:27 +0100 schreef Mark Steele
[EMAIL PROTECTED]:
I bought a cheap Sirius 135mm PK-A lens on eBay, when I attempted to fit
it to my MZ-5n it jammed in a position about 30 degrees short of where
it should be. Now it won't come out. It knocks as though something has
From: Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2006/01/18 Wed PM 10:42:54 GMT
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: SV: Tripod Dilemma
A Bonbo Trecker is carbon fibre - very light and versatile - and apr. 500
USD. But, man is that nice!
I'll probably never get one of those :-/
Jens Bladt
Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
It's official:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0601/06011901konicaminoltaout.asp
Another great example of how capitalism produces more choice and
diversity. :-/
Ralf
--
Ralf R. Radermacher - DL9KCG - Köln/Cologne, Germany
private homepage:
In a message dated 1/19/2006 12:28:04 AM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I'd expect Pentax will make more profit from selling Samsung-badged cameras
than they would ever make selling the same model under a Pentax brand. So
this _is_ good for Pentax; they have extra money to
In a message dated 1/19/2006 1:23:05 AM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
It's official:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0601/06011901konicaminoltaout.asp
Cheers,
Cotty
And the same thing couldn't happen with Pentax and Samsung?
Not trying to be a doom sayer, and
On Thu, 19 Jan 2006, Ralf R. Radermacher wrote:
It's official:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0601/06011901konicaminoltaout.asp
Another great example of how capitalism produces more choice and
diversity. :-/
The way I read it one goes out, one goes in. Shame about the brand
name. Concern
On Wed, 18 Jan 2006, Kenneth Waller wrote:
Digital is like trying to make love to a hooker ... ;-))
Shel, I'm worried about the trying part...
I think I get what he means though.
Kostas
On Wed, 18 Jan 2006, Gianfranco Irlanda wrote:
Lucas Rijnders [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
When using flash in (Hy)P or Av with an F or
later lens, my Z-1 and MZ-50 generally observe the 1/fl rule.
The Z-1p
seems more than a stop more optimistic about what's hand-holdable. Now I
_am_ getting
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2006/01/19 Thu AM 09:55:37 GMT
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: OT - Konica Minolta Bows Out
In a message dated 1/19/2006 1:23:05 AM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
It's official:
mike wilson wrote:
You can have mine for 300 - although I have to warn you that
it seems to be made out of steel. 8-)
The application of a power drill here and there would create a multitude of
holes and reduce weight. The Swiss Cheese tripod for the Swiss Tony
photographer. Drilling holes in
Op Thu, 19 Jan 2006 11:11:21 +0100 schreef Kostas Kavoussanakis
[EMAIL PROTECTED]:
On Wed, 18 Jan 2006, Gianfranco Irlanda wrote:
Lucas Rijnders [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
When using flash in (Hy)P or Av with an F or
later lens, my Z-1 and MZ-50 generally observe the 1/fl rule.
The Z-1p
Op Tue, 17 Jan 2006 11:19:22 +0100 schreef Dario Bonazza
[EMAIL PROTECTED]:
Lucas Rijnders
Did anyone else notice that the photo's leaked in December were of a
GX-1L, with a slightly different mode dial. Could there be a second
Samsung D-SLR coming soon?
I did. That will probably be
On Jan 19, 2006, at 3:46 AM, Jaume Lahuerta wrote:
Hi,
I have just seen this in dpreview forum:
http://konicaminolta.com/releases/2006/0119_03_01.html
If true, I hope that it is not an exemple for another
brand that we all know...
Regards,
Jaume
You can see the actual press releases
On Thu, 19 Jan 2006, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Not trying to be a doom sayer, and negative, but just wondering if things
might go a little different from has been speculated about on this
list. Recently.
Ha! I'm glad you added 'recently' 'cos the only way things could go
differently than is
Apparently, the current Pentax strategy is: Few, damned and ready.
With a given manufacturing capability, it's better to sell a whole bunch of
cameras to Samsung than going nuts to sell them on the market at decreasing
prices.
Dario
- Original Message -
From: Lucas Rijnders [EMAIL
Yes, is definitely true.
When I wrote the first message it was a thread in a
forum and a link to an (easily 'fakeable') webpage, so
I preferred to be prudent.
Now it is in the news of all digital photo websites.
Thanks,
Jaume
--- Bob Shell [EMAIL PROTECTED] escribió:
On Jan 19, 2006, at
for those who don't read slashdot:
http://www.scannerphotography.com/photographyGallery/vehicles/index.html
wow!
danilo
How about one copy at work and one copy at home. Regards, Bob S.
On 1/18/06, David Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
At the beginning of the year I asked about DVDs: -R vs +R,
archivability etc.
The -R/+R thing turned out to be a non-issue for me as the price is
the same and compatibility
Archiving is a different story... the stability of the dye is one
issue but the manufacturing quality and storage conditions are
probably more important.
After searching out the local market and chasing a couple of dead
ends, I eventually found a good supply of TDK which seems to be a
Quoting Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
It's official:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0601/06011901konicaminoltaout.asp
Hmmm...
Wonder if Sony will introduce the same level of copy protection to lens mounts
as they do to music CDs...:-)
Jostein the paranoid.
Jens,
I use the *ist D screwed to an extension tube five
inches long that has a lens at the far end. It
works beautifully. A bunch of pictures taken with
this setup can be accessed from the red 'Prints'
button on my website. Give me a call on Skype if
you like. It may look like I'm
Op Thu, 19 Jan 2006 12:52:43 +0100 schreef Jostein [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
Quoting Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
It's official:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0601/06011901konicaminoltaout.asp
Hmmm...
Wonder if Sony will introduce the same level of copy protection to lens
mounts as they do to
I refer you to the Pentax USA site, the coupon item 13 under Please note
these additonal terms of the offer 13) Request for rebate must be
postmarked within 30 days of purchase.
- Original Message -
From: Bob Sullivan [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Sent: Wednesday,
fra: Lucas Rijnders [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Op Thu, 19 Jan 2006 12:52:43 +0100 schreef Jostein [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
Quoting Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
It's official:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0601/06011901konicaminoltaout.asp
Hmmm...
Wonder if Sony will introduce the same level of
On Jan 19, 2006, at 6:52 AM, Jostein wrote:
Hmmm...
Wonder if Sony will introduce the same level of copy protection to
lens mounts
as they do to music CDs...:-)
Jostein the paranoid.
Sure, just try putting a Tamron lens on that sucker and it alerts the
FBI, CIA, NSA, and other
Stories and pictures from the Gulf Coast areas hit by Hurricanes Katrina
and Rita. Two good friends of mine, who teach journalism and
photojournalism at San Antonio College, took six of their students on a
working trip during Christmas break and this publication was the result.
I thought it
I am wondering if it will be sony dslr with k/m mount and zeiss lenses
(like samsung with pk and scneider)?
dying to see a panasonic with om/rodenstock :)
best,
mishka
On 1/19/06, Ann Sanfedele [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
wouldn't that be eh tu for you Frank?
annsan
just couldn't stay out of this
Oh, sure, anti-Canadian bigotry rears its ugly head yet again...
LOL
-frank
--
Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
Op Thu, 19 Jan 2006 13:35:52 +0100 schreef [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
fra: Lucas Rijnders [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Op Thu, 19 Jan 2006 12:52:43 +0100 schreef Jostein [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
Quoting Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
It's official:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0601/06011901konicaminoltaout.asp
On 1/18/06, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
During my ongoing overhaul of a Spotmatic, I've learned two things
about Pentax repair that might apply to your situation. First,
there's a chance that the shutter curtain doesn't have enough tension
on it to release the mirror after
Unusurprising. KM was years late to the DSLR game and it seems to have
killed them. Even Pentax has a much larger share of the (profitable)
DSLR market, but then again, the *istD was on the market almost 2 years
before the Maxxum 7D arrived.
-Adam
Jaume Lahuerta wrote:
Hi,
I have just
On 1/14/06, DagT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have lost contact with the list several times the last weeks, so I
´ll combine a test with a PESO.
This was what the woods close to Oslo looked like last week.
http://foto.no/cgi-bin/bildekritikk/vis_bilde.cgi?id=213843
Now all the snow is gone
Take for granted a Panasonic with FourThirds-mount Leica lenses.
Dario
- Original Message -
From: Mishka [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 1:49 PM
Subject: Re: OT - Konica Minolta Bows Out
I am wondering if it will be sony dslr with k/m
From: Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2006/01/19 Thu PM 01:04:54 GMT
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: OT: End of Konica Minolta brand?
Unusurprising. KM was years late to the DSLR game and it seems to have
killed them. Even Pentax has a much larger share of the (profitable)
Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
It's official:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0601/06011901konicaminoltaout.asp
Not surprising, IMHO.
They were too late to the DSLR market (way behind Pentax, even!)
And I think they hurt themselves by diluting the Minolta name when they
merged with Konica.
On Thu, 19 Jan 2006, Lucas Rijnders wrote:
It takes two 'clicks' here: one to switch from HyP to Tv, one to change the
shutterspeed one stop. That is expected behaviour, I think? Or am I missing
your point?
Is this the case also if not using flash? I think it goes to Tv just
by flicking the
mike wilson wrote:
From: Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2006/01/19 Thu PM 01:04:54 GMT
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: OT: End of Konica Minolta brand?
Unusurprising. KM was years late to the DSLR game and it seems to have
killed them. Even Pentax has a much larger share of the
On 1/19/06, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Didn't Mike Johnston buy one of those?
Yes, but he only used it to take photos of cats and flowers...
-frank
--
Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
On Thu, 19 Jan 2006, Jostein wrote:
Quoting Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
It's official:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0601/06011901konicaminoltaout.asp
Hmmm...
Wonder if Sony will introduce the same level of copy protection to lens mounts
as they do to music CDs...:-)
Don't be silly. The
Op Thu, 19 Jan 2006 14:35:46 +0100 schreef Kostas Kavoussanakis
[EMAIL PROTECTED]:
On Thu, 19 Jan 2006, Lucas Rijnders wrote:
It takes two 'clicks' here: one to switch from HyP to Tv, one to change
the shutterspeed one stop. That is expected behaviour, I think? Or am I
missing your
mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
From: Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Unusurprising. KM was years late to the DSLR game and it seems to have
killed them. Even Pentax has a much larger share of the (profitable)
DSLR market, but then again, the *istD was on the market almost 2 years
fra: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED]
On 1/14/06, DagT [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have lost contact with the list several times the last weeks, so I
´ll combine a test with a PESO.
This was what the woods close to Oslo looked like last week.
Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Thu, 19 Jan 2006, Jostein wrote:
Quoting Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
It's official:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0601/06011901konicaminoltaout.asp
Hmmm...
Wonder if Sony will introduce the same level of copy protection to lens
mounts
as
Sand blasting.
Dave
On 1/19/06, Collin R Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Yes, it's probably archived.
But just so it's fresh in everyone's mind ...
I've got a Super Multi Coated Takumar 50/1.4 with fungus.
It's netted over an internal surface.
What should be done to possibly erase the
Mark Roberts wrote on 19.01.06 15:00:
And this proprietary Sony Finger will be installed on your hand without
your knowledge or permission when you're not looking...
And your credit card will be charged for 500$ every month :-)
--
Balance is the ultimate good...
Best Regards
Sylwek
From: Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2006/01/19 Thu PM 01:37:13 GMT
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: OT: End of Konica Minolta brand?
mike wilson wrote:
From: Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2006/01/19 Thu PM 01:04:54 GMT
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: OT:
From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2006/01/19 Thu PM 02:00:39 GMT
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: OT - Konica Minolta Bows Out
Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Thu, 19 Jan 2006, Jostein wrote:
Quoting Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
It's official:
No, no, no, that's how you make a soft focus lens. ;-)
Don
-Original Message-
From: David Savage [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, January 19, 2006 8:06 AM
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: Clearing fungus
Sand blasting.
Dave
On 1/19/06, Collin R
frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On 1/19/06, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Didn't Mike Johnston buy one of those?
Yes, but he only used it to take photos of cats and flowers...
SPLORF!
Wipes coffee off computer monitor
;-)
--
Mark Roberts
Photography and writing
fra: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Thu, 19 Jan 2006, Jostein wrote:
Quoting Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
It's official:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0601/06011901konicaminoltaout.asp
On 1/19/06, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
SPLORF!
Wipes coffee off computer monitor
;-)
I think the Mike Johnston and cat and flower photos genre of humour
is nearing the end of the line, but I'm glad I could squeeze one more
good 'un out of it. LOL
cheers,
frank
--
Sharpness is a
On 1/19/06, danilo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
for those who don't read slashdot:
http://www.scannerphotography.com/photographyGallery/vehicles/index.html
wow!
danilo
Not found
-frank
--
Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
Hey troops.
I was out Sunday shooting the 16mm on the istD and PZ-1 with BW,GASP,FILMvbg
istD seems to work as such: compose, focus, green button, shoot. Usually need
about -0.3
comp or so
which i will assume is because of the larger light gathering surface..
PZ-1 i was setting F
- Original Message -
From: Butch Black
Subject: Re: The Future of Film?
I'd be curious if you think a higher percentage of business lost was from
who had some clue about taking pictures.
Absolutely, as much as any Wal-Mart customers have a clue about taking
pictures..
Film users
- Original Message -
From: Mark Steele
Subject: Does anyone know how to get a PK-R lens out of a PK-AF2 mount?
I bought a cheap Sirius 135mm PK-A lens on eBay, when I attempted to fit it
to my MZ-5n it jammed in a position about 30 degrees short of where it
should be. Now it won't
Mark Roberts wrote:
mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
From: Adam Maas [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Unusurprising. KM was years late to the DSLR game and it seems to have
killed them. Even Pentax has a much larger share of the (profitable)
DSLR market, but then again, the *istD was on the market
From: Malcolm Smith [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: 2006/01/19 Thu AM 10:38:46 GMT
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: RE: SV: Tripod Dilemma
mike wilson wrote:
You can have mine for 300 - although I have to warn you that
it seems to be made out of steel. 8-)
The application of a
maybe the root of the site it's a better starting point,
http://www.scannerphotography.com/
anyway, as I stated previously it's on slashdot, it's probably
slashdotted now, try it later or in the next few days.
An ingenious idea and some funny results too.
worth to be seen. IMO
danilo
Not
At 15:46 19/01/2006, you wrote:
On 1/19/06, danilo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
for those who don't read slashdot:
http://www.scannerphotography.com/photographyGallery/vehicles/index.html
wow!
danilo
Not found
Slashdotted, I suppose. I found I'm currently arranging a new server.. be up
in
Mark Steele wrote:
I bought a cheap Sirius 135mm PK-A lens on eBay, when I attempted to fit
it to my MZ-5n it jammed in a position about 30 degrees short of where
it should be. Now it won't come out. It knocks as though something has
locked. On close inspection it turns out to be a PK-R
My local camera shop (small town about 10,000), is now selling off
the E6 inventory, and is not planning to get any more. They said
no-one buys it anymore. I know I haven't since I got my DS.
dk
On 1/18/06, Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Prox' a year ago, a local camera shop (with C-41
On 1/19/06, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Your reply, Scott, reminds me that when I first got my MX several
years ago (obviously used), the mirror would stick up about every 10
shots or so. I don't recall that it happened any more at the faster
shutter speeds than the slow ones.
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2006 09:50:12 US/Eastern
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Zeniter on PZ-1and metering
Hey troops.
I was out Sunday shooting the 16mm on the istD and PZ-1 with
BW,GASP,FILMvbg
istD seems to work as such: compose, focus, green
- Original Message -
From: Christian
Subject: Re: Does anyone know how to get a PK-R lens out of a PK-AF2 mount?
As I recall, Tom Vanveen used a hacksaw to get a PKR lens off Tanya's
*ist D not for the faint of heart.
Often, it's the only way.
William Robb
Thanks. Nice of them to tell us. I'm pretty sure I peeled off the
sticker and threw it out. No wonder my rebate got denied. :P
Thanks,
Amita
On 1/18/06, Jim King [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Pat, use the peel-off sticker for your rebate submission. I cut the
one off the box but the rebate was
On 1/19/06, Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I remember your reply to my request. Wasn't there small piece of film
stuck in there somewhere? snip
IIRC, the fellow behind the counter speculated when I brought the
camera in that it might have been a small film chip stuck in the
curtain
Mark Roberts wrote:
I kind of liked the concept behind the camera. Not necessarily the
in-camera IS (thought that's nice) but the idea of having most of the
controls accessible via external controls rather than computer-driven
menus. It resulted in an ugly camera but I'll bet it was nice to
Seems to be fine to me. You could check by looking into the lens as you
shoot. If you
see the diaphragm close down, it's working as well as can be expected.
m
Ahhh, Bach.
Never thought of that.
I'll waste a frame and see.
Thanks
Dave
At 16:01 19/01/2006, you wrote:
http://www.scannerphotography.com/photographyGallery/vehicles/index.html
Not found
A mirror has been set up at
http://mirror.geo.localizedmedia.com/scannerphotography.com/
Yves
---
Dr. Yves Caudano
Research
sigh What a shame
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Jaume Lahuerta
I have just seen this in dpreview forum:
http://konicaminolta.com/releases/2006/0119_03_01.html
If true, I hope that it is not an exemple for another
brand that we all know...
The future does indeed look bleak for some of the old-line camera
manufacturers.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Cotty
It's official:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0601/06011901konicaminoltaout.asp
On 1/13/06, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Just something a little silly...
http://www.mindspring.com/~megazip/PESO_--_hollidaycheer.html
Some places Christmas never ends.
Tech Info:
Pentax *ist-Ds ISO 1600 @ 1/40sec
smc Pentax 43mm Limited f1.9 @ f1.9
LOL!
cheers,
frank
--
On Jan 19, 2006, at 10:51 AM, Christian wrote:
Herbert Kepler in Pop Photo had a comparison between the 7D and 5D.
Basically, why is one more expensive than the other. He liked the
controls of the 7D better because settings were not buried in menus.
I agree. I liked the 7D much better
On 1/19/06, Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
As I recall, Tom Vanveen used a hacksaw to get a PKR lens off Tanya's
*ist D not for the faint of heart.
Sounds Sirius...
-frank
--
Sharpness is a bourgeois concept. -Henri Cartier-Bresson
:)
Ursprungligt meddelande
Från: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Datum: Jan 19, 2006 12:52:43 PM
Till: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Ärende: Re: OT - Konica Minolta Bows Out
Quoting Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
It's official:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0601/06011901konicaminoltaout.asp
Hmmm...
Wonder
Unfortunately that would be a two and a half way split, pentax being
the half.
Ursprungligt meddelande
Från: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Datum: Jan 19, 2006 2:36:03 PM
Till: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Ärende: Re: OT - Konica Minolta Bows Out
Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
It's official:
Op Thu, 19 Jan 2006 10:50:12 +0100 schreef [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
Hey troops.
I was out Sunday shooting the 16mm on the istD and PZ-1 with
BW,GASP,FILMvbg
istD seems to work as such: compose, focus, green button, shoot. Usually
need about -0.3 comp or so
which i will assume is
Well if the sky wasn't falling, maybe it was getting a little lower. Who
knows how this will turn out for Minolta users.
Tom C.
From: Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: OT: End of Konica Minolta brand?
Date: Thu, 19 Jan
danilo wrote:
for those who don't read slashdot:
http://www.scannerphotography.com/
I'll give the guy credit for the mechanical ingenuity.
However, his images are awful. The distorted people, cars, etc just
look terrible. Also, he mentions details, but the web gallery images
are so dark
This has been probably covered before, but
How durable is the finish on black limited lenses? Is it particularly
fragile? Susceptible to bag wear (abrasion from the inside of a camera
bag)?
Thanks,
Mark
In a message dated 1/19/2006 2:21:12 AM Pacific Standard Time,
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p.s. Glad to see you are still here, Marnie. Your advice on Nightshade
plants has worked miracles for me. I am deeply indebted.
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Hey, great!
Marnie aka Doe ;-)
BTW folks: Lost in the announcement that there will be no more Minolta
cameras is the fact that there will also be no more Konica film after
March 2007.
http://news.com.com/Konica+Minolta+abandons+cameras%2C+film/2100-1041_3-6028551.html?tag=nefd.top
This doesn't give the definitive answer to
mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Thu, 19 Jan 2006, Jostein wrote:
Quoting Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]:
It's official:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0601/06011901konicaminoltaout.asp
Hmmm...
On 1/19/06, Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
BTW folks: Lost in the announcement that there will be no more Minolta
cameras is the fact that there will also be no more Konica film after
March 2007.
This doesn't surprise me, Konica despite a long history in the industry
isn't primarily a photography company. They wanted Minolta for a lot of
reasons when they bought them, but the Camera division probably wasn't
one of them. The fact that Sony will continue to manufacture DSRL's
using the
I liked the in-camera IS idea. Keeps lens prices down.
Tom C.
From: Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Subject: Re: OT: End of Konica Minolta brand?
Date: Thu, 19 Jan 2006 08:44:52 -0500
mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Unlike Minolta and Konica, Pentax is primarily a Photography company,
it's not part of a large conglomerate, and it's very identity is based
on a Camera. They may leave the photo market but they'll probably fight
tooth and nail not to. Konica had left the SLR camera market once
already. It
Lucas Rijnders wrote:
Op Thu, 19 Jan 2006 09:46:40 +0100 schreef Jaume Lahuerta
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Hi,
I have just seen this in dpreview forum:
http://konicaminolta.com/releases/2006/0119_03_01.html
Yes, sad :(
It's a bit unclear what really is going to happen: it seems KM will
keep
On 1/19/06, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Unlike Minolta and Konica, Pentax is primarily a Photography company,
it's not part of a large conglomerate, and it's very identity is based
on a Camera. They may leave the photo market but they'll probably fight
tooth and nail not to. Konica
Looks like Sony is going to have the DSLR entry that they wanted. I
was kind of figuring a move like this might happen. KM has been in
trouble financially for several years, and Sony's been itching for a
DSLR entry point. A Sony (KM) DSLR system would not be a bad thing.
Sony brings a lot
Capitalism giveth Capitalism taketh away...
Ralf R. Radermacher wrote:
Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
It's official:
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0601/06011901konicaminoltaout.asp
Another great example of how capitalism produces more choice and
diversity. :-/
Ralf
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