On Sat, 3 Sep 2005 01:56:26 EDT, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Like say, a glass of milk. Pour too much milk it goes outside the glass.
Bad effect, but the glass can't get any fuller. Or maybe that's it. Is
that it?
In some cases, that's it. Basically, the energy coming in from the
charger forces
OK, here's something. I removed the card, turned the camera on, got to the
menu to format, selected format, pressed OK, and nothing happened. I'd
have thought that the camera would say something if one attempted to format
a card when there was no card in the camera.
Shel
[Original Message]
If the interface for the card is screwed up there could be side effects
in the rest of the system. I've seen stranger things. I would expect
that it would be possible for a memory subsystem to fail only
partially. Remember the *ist-Ds is effectively a special purpose
computer with a camera
In a message dated 9/2/2005 11:01:14 PM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
In some cases, that's it. Basically, the energy coming in from the
charger forces a chemical reaction to occur, or heat to build up, that
is detrimental to the structure or components of the cell(s). With
Actually a battery can't accept more charge than it can hold, the excess
energy is dissipated as heat. NiCad batteries when over charged cook
the liquid of themselves for example.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In a message dated 9/2/2005 10:45:19 PM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In a message dated 9/2/2005 10:45:19 PM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Other batteries have other reactions when overcharged, but all have some
sort of negative reaction. Overcharging a Lithium Ion battery is
dangerously catestrophic. Because of
My D displays No card in camera if I've removed the card. It will let
me format the non existent card however.
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
OK, here's something. I removed the card, turned the camera on, got to the
menu to format, selected format, pressed OK, and nothing happened. I'd
have
I saw an excellent macro shot on dpreview taken with a 50mm lens reverse
mounted. I've heard of doing this before, but have no idea how one
would go about mounting an FA 50 f/1.4 backwards.
In a message dated 9/2/2005 11:27:16 PM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Think of it more this way...
If you heat water toward boiling point, you will get hot water, but if
you heat it hotter than boiling point, you will get gas (steam). Water
can only accept so much heat
In a message dated 9/2/2005 11:27:51 PM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
My D displays No card in camera if I've removed the card. It will let
me format the non existent card however.
==
Got me curious. The digital rebel says No CF card when I boot up menu, but it
also
This one time, at band camp, David Oswald [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I saw an excellent macro shot on dpreview taken with a 50mm lens reverse
mounted. I've heard of doing this before, but have no idea how one
would go about mounting an FA 50 f/1.4 backwards.
A reverse adaptor is available.
There are reversing rings for this purpose.
http://tinyurl.com/dxwxd
Shel
[Original Message]
From: David Oswald
I saw an excellent macro shot on dpreview taken with a 50mm lens reverse
mounted. I've heard of doing this before, but have no idea how one
would go about mounting an FA
Did you check the write protect switch on the SD card?
Powell
At 10:55 PM 02/09/2005 , you wrote:
I should mention that I can't delete images either.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Godfrey DiGiorgi
I doubt you're ignorant, just not used to working with the Pentax
DSLR Menu as yet.
Yes
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Powell Hargrave
Did you check the write protect switch on the SD card?
Powell
At 10:55 PM 02/09/2005 , you wrote:
I should mention that I can't delete images either.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Godfrey DiGiorgi
I doubt
Most dedicated chargers shut off or trickle upon full charge. This is
particularly true of Lithium Ion; you can't overcharge those even a
little or they become mini-bombs. For that reason, they have regulators
built into each cell to prevent overcharging.
Smart NiMH chargers also shut off
I find AiS Watermark Picture Protector quite nice.
http://www.watermarker.com/watermark-protector/
It doesn't really make watermarks, just half visible text or image stamps on
the photographs. You can use a PSD mask- It does batch-protection as well as
frame-boarders, if you like. Photoshop can do
Time for me to make some room and let go of little used lenses. I
have the following for sale:
Sigma Tele Standard Zoom Set - includes a 28-80mm F3.5-5.6 Mini
Macro II Zoom and a 70-300mm F4-5.6 DL Super Macro II (non APO) These
lenses are little used and in excellent condition and
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Yes
Shel
If the camera isn't already loaded with the latest Pentax firmware, go
to the Pentax site, download it, and follow the instructions for
installing it. Perhaps that will correct the issue.
I guess the only really efficient way to defend Pentax, is to keep on using
(and buyin) Pentax equipment, isn't it?
Jens Bladt
Arkitekt MAA
http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt
-Oprindelig meddelelse-
Fra: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sendt: 2. september 2005 16:12
Til: pentax list
Emne:
I'd be happy to see if I could help you out in person, Shel. I'll be at
Reed's tomorrow from 9 to 6, and since my D just came back from repair today
(yay!!!), I'll bring it along with my 18-35 so you can check it out.
Anyway, if the OK button works sometimes but not other times, there's a
Hi John ...
Now that's a GREAT idea. I'll try to get my work done early and meet you
at the store around mid day. This way we can check the memory card and see
if I'm the fumble-fingers you are suggesting, although I don't think I am.
The OK button never seems to work, but then, I don't know
Good idea ... I've already got the upgrade on the computer, but will hold
off making the upgrade. If the camera does have to be returned, I don't
want the seller to have any excuse for not accepting it back.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: David Oswald
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Yes
On Sep 2, 2005, at 10:10 PM, Bob Shell wrote:
Fedex can be really bad at times. The worst they ever did to me was
to leave a box with $ 15,000 worth of Rollei 6008 gear on my front
porch when I was on vacation.
I once had a courier leave a NZ$1600 package in our letterbox. He
didn't
Thank you, Cotty,
When I discovered that I had the wrong theme, somebody on the list suggested
that also dry Martini is not that dry!
Jos
Intriguing
by Jos van der Hijden
I like the contrast between the water and the metalwork, the way it
slices through the water and the light on it.
Brandon Stone, owner of photoblogs.org, set up a site for survivors to
connect with their families:
http://im-ok.org/
Please help spread the word.
j
--
Juan Buhler
http://www.jbuhler.com
photoblog at http://photoblog.jbuhler.com
On 9/3/05, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
To tape over the logos ... I've done that on various cameras over the
years, ever since my first Spottie in 1967. I think the DS is one that
would look great without the embellishments.
It does:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbuhler/4191624
That's right. Also I assume that is someone cares enough for a picture
of mine to want it in the wall, they will probably care enough to not
make it out of a 600 pixel image.
Moreover, to be consistent with the license, if someone requests a
high res file to make their own print I will give them
if the write protect switch on the card is set to prevent writing, it won't
work either.
Herb...
- Original Message -
From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2005 1:26 AM
Subject: Re: Am I an Ignorant Klutz
If that
your camera uses Li-Ion batteries. there is a computer in the charger and in
the batteries to prevent overcharging. that is part of why the batteries
cost so much.
Herb
- Original Message -
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2005
Thats what i meant.g
Dave
I don't care. The pics I get will be every
bit as good as those made with
other cameras.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Pentax may not be competing in the D2h or
MKII catagories, but they have
It looks like neither one is in focus or else you have camera shake.
The lenses can't be that bad. You have to shoot a test like this off a
tripod and focus carefully.
On Sep 3, 2005, at 12:06 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Hi Don ... They both look pretty bad, although the A hoovers more than
Hi,
I went into my (major high street chain) optician this morning. The
optician tells me I have no choice.
Pentax lenses or nothing.
8-)
m
William Robb wrote:
The annual sojourn is upon us. We will be taking off for a few weeks to
more mountainous locales to the west.
Certainly, I wish you well, have a most excellent time, and so on...but,
the words We will be taking off for a few weeks... are almost without
meaning to me!
John Francis wrote:
On Thu, Sep 01, 2005 at 08:24:32AM +, mike wilson wrote:
From: Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I liked the Synchronicity themes of the past as well.
Seconded.
I guess it's time for me to repeat that I think the synchronicity
them is one of the worst. It puts all the
Hi!
I think I may have had trouble with my posts not having gone through
earlier this evening, so I'm resending this one; apologies if this is
a duplicate.
This is noteworthy only for the person featured in it, a well-loved
PDML member who doesn't seem to like having her picture taken and
Hi!
... for me anyway. Yes, it's a damn bird.
However, the day's shooting was disrupted by nasty clouds that rendered
the water very washed out. I washed it out even more in Photoshop, and
converted to BW.
Comments always appreciated.
http://home.mindspring.com/~c_skofteland/id30.html
Hi!
Just for the sake of posting something different. Statues are not
really my thing, but this was kind of interesting. Take it as a set of
tourist pics:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbuhler/sets/858094/
istD, FA16-45 for most of them. Skies overly dramatized in PS, on purpose.
Juan, this
Hi!
In my small town, tonight was opera night, as a part of the local festival
week.
I just had to put my D to work:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/sets/859350/show/
Comments are wwelcome, naturally.
Regards
Jens
I am very impressed, especially by the lens combination you used...
Thanks
If the camera isn't already loaded with the latest Pentax firmware, go
to the Pentax site, download it, and follow the instructions for
installing it. Perhaps that will correct the issue.
NO !!!
To do the firmware upgrade requires that the camera talk back and forth
with the SD card (which
If the camera isn't already loaded with the latest Pentax firmware, go
to the Pentax site, download it, and follow the instructions for
installing it. Perhaps that will correct the issue.
Good idea ... I've already got the upgrade on the computer, but will hold
off making the upgrade. If
On 3/9/05, mike wilson, discombobulated, unleashed:
I went into my (major high street chain) optician this morning. The
optician tells me I have no choice.
Pentax lenses or nothing.
8-)
Mike you're so fulla shhhort-sightedness... :-)
Cheers,
Cotty
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As far as I can make out the smartest modern chargers will charge briefly
for a short time every couple of hours to keep the batteries topped off
in trickle mode. Older, dumber, chargers leave a continuous low charge
current (too low to over heat).
The Maha I have (MH-C204W) supposedly does a
Shel,
Sorry to hear about the problems with the DS.
It sounds like your OK switch is not functional.
Here is a simple test.
Turn the camera on.
Press the Fn switch (below the OK button).
Select ISO with the right switch around the OK button.
Change the ISO to 400, ie press the down arrow.
Now
Seems that the button is inoperative, although I can change the ISO by
using the arrow switch and then hitting the Fn switch again to exit. I'm
gonna have breakfast, feed the cat, and head over to John Celio's place to
check the camera further. Try a new card and do whatever other tests or
I hate to suggest the obvious, but:
Both the operations that are causing problems (image deletion
and card formatting) are destructive operations. That being
so, the dialog that comes up requiring you to press the 'OK'
button has the default action set to cancel out of the whole
operation. If
Have a good one Bill
Norm
William Robb wrote:
The annual sojourn is upon us. We will be taking off for a few weeks
to more mountainous locales to the west.
For the first time in forever, I am taking no film.
Behave yourselves, and don't be inviting no wild wimmen into the place
while I'm
On 9/2/05, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
For the first time in forever, I am taking no film.
Wow! That Zen photography thing is really catching on. g
--
Scott Loveless
http://www.twosixteen.com
--
You have to hold the button down -Arnold Newman
John, I don't see a Yes, go ahead and do this line when attempting to
format.
I get to the Format screen, move to the Format choice (there are two
choices, Format and Cancel), press the OK button, and nothing happens.
Here's what the screen looks like:
Shel,
I'm convinced the OK button doesn't work.
Dario
- Original Message -
From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Sent: Saturday, September 03, 2005 4:21 PM
Subject: Re: Am I an Ignorant Klutz
John, I don't see a Yes, go ahead and do this line
Pat Kong wrote:
Congrats! Have an early start on your weekend.
--- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The strap is a POS. Maybe one of the thin leather Spotmatic straps can be
made to fit.
Agreed. I've never used mine. I substituted it w/ a Zx-5n strap, in case you
were
mike wilson wrote:
John Francis wrote:
On Thu, Sep 01, 2005 at 08:24:32AM +, mike wilson wrote:
From: Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I liked the Synchronicity themes of the past as well.
Seconded.
I guess it's time for me to repeat that I think the synchronicity
them is one of the
I'm convinced the OK button doesn't work.
Very possibly.
However, on my new DS, I have found that the entire 4-way switch assembly
is not exactly the finest design in user-interface engineering. For both
the left-right-up-down functioning and the OK functioning, pressing the
button (or the
Yesterday, while sitting in the garden, I grabbed a couple of shots of
these leaves. The entire purpose of these exposures was to see if the
camera worked, to use RAW, to see if there was any purple fringing because
of contrast considerations, and to try to get an exposure that would show
the
Here is an article on making your own mark. If you place the mark in an
inconspicuous part of the image which can not be easily cropped it adds
some protection. I made one I use at times but I'm not totally pleased
with it yet.
How-To: Creating Your own Chop
If we want to gripe about buttons, Ok I'll bite here. Yes the four way
switch on the D is a week point. It takes a bit of getting used to,
and while the AE lock and Exposure compensation buttons are well
positioned I find both a bit hard to use when the camera is in shooting
position.
Hi Fred - interspersed:
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Fred
However, on my new DS, I have found that the entire 4-way switch assembly
is not exactly the finest design in user-interface engineering.
I think the design is OK, not great, but OK. The implementation seems a
little tacky -
My Ds controls are perfect.
(hope my camera didn't hear me typing that and decide it can get lazy)
Powell
I am curious - do any other DS users notice any tackiness in these
controls? And, how about the *ist D?
Fred
OK, you guys have me convinced I'm shaky and can't focus very well.
The wierd thing is it's only the 50/1.4s (Usually the A) that
_consistently_ give me grief! :-(
The 50/1.7s (A,M and F)are among my very favorites, and results
are usually quite good, same with the 2.0s.
I'll go out with the 1.4s
The ist-D joystick is finicky to a certain extent, especially
when I'm in a hurry.
Works fine if I pay attention and am deliberate.
Actually, it seems to be getting better over time, maybe I'm just
getting used to it.
Don
-Original Message-
From: Fred [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent:
Hi Don ... When testing or comparing lenses, the camera is always mounted
on a strong, solid tripod or base, and I use a magnifier, such as a
refconverter, to help focusing accuracy. Whenever possible I use a fast
shutter speed and MLU. You might be surprised at how much difference the
magnifier
I have found that, if I poke the OK button and press it down with my
fingernail, I always have success.
The fingernail approach works best for me as well.
Do you mean on your DS or on your Sony? (I thought, in an earlier message,
you said that the OK button did not work at all.)
Fred
My Ds controls are perfect. (hope my camera didn't hear me typing that
and decide it can get lazy)
Shhh ;-)
Fred
Yes the four way switch on the D is a week point. It takes a bit of
getting used to
Then Pentax did not exactly (in my opinion) totally correct it on the DS.
On my DS (a new one), the buttons are OK (no pun intended), but the OK
button is hardly confidence-building - g.
Still, I'm having a
Both, actually, but it seems that the DS requires a more deliberate
approach. The OK button on the DS moves in and out, it's just that nothing
seems to happen when it's pressed. I've even used a pen tip. The Sony
controls feel more like a Mercedes compared to the more Ford-like DS
controls.
Shel, the buttons on the D, and I assume the DS, are identical in
construction to many of the switches on the equipment I work on.
I have often found that when the boards containing these switches are
manufactured that a small amount of either adhesive or solder flux
gets into the switch and makes
I think what you quoted of JF's comment below was a bit of wry Brit
humor, but the D/DS AF system is useful with manual focus lenses.
[snip]
If you set the focus switch to AF, the camera will block the shutter
release unless the focus confirmation indicator is lit. This is useful
for
Actually in testing the 1.4s wide open I wish I had a lower ISO
to use, I either have to shoot in a dim place or use an ND filter
to avoid overexposure. The filter of course compromises focusing
ability.
I'll give 'em a try tonite, firmly mounted and magnified.
I'm to the point though that if I
In a message dated 9/3/2005 8:34:05 AM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
How-To: Creating Your own Chop
http://www.creativepro.com/story/feature/18343.html
My present version is used here:
http://members.shaw.ca/hargravep/Image5.htm
Powell
==
Nice article. Cool shot.
They look very good to me. I might have pulled down the exposure a wee
bit in the converter (on both) and pushed up the brightness a bit to
bring the mid range back to where it was. That would give you a little
more shadow detail, equivalent mid range tones, and a tad less
highlight. If I lost
I have no problem with the four way switch on the D. I use it for
selective autofocus control on a regular bases and frequently move the
red dot back and forth across the frame.
On Sep 3, 2005, at 11:46 AM, Powell Hargrave wrote:
My Ds controls are perfect.
(hope my camera didn't hear me
Actually, i did something like you suggested, and the final results were
better, although for the purpose of putting the images up I wanted to show
them with no adjustments. I was hoping you'd comment. Thanks!
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Paul Stenquist
They look very good to me. I
On Sep 3, 2005, at 1:34 AM, Juan Buhler wrote:
On 9/3/05, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
To tape over the logos ... I've done that on various cameras over the
years, ever since my first Spottie in 1967. I think the DS is one
that
would look great without the embellishments.
Hmm. I took my card out, turned on the camera. It says no card in
camera on the LCD. I went to the format command in the Menu system,
selected format, and it bounced right back to the no card in
camera screen display. Is that not what yours does?
If it isn't, something is awry.
Godfrey
In a message dated 9/3/2005 9:36:36 AM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbuhler/405353
I dunno. To me, a camera with a masked over or filled in logo is
*more* conspicuous than a camera with tape over the markings.
To each their own.
Godfrey
If I remember well, there's a menu option for using the camera without card
in it. If Shel's camera is set that way, it probably won't read no card in
camera.
Dario
- Original Message -
From: Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Sent: Saturday, September
On Sep 3, 2005, at 8:00 AM, Fred wrote:
I am curious - do any other DS users notice any tackiness in these
controls? And, how about the *ist D?
It's not the $40 switch that it ought to be, for something so
essential to the use of the camera. It's probably a $4 switch. Mine
works ok, the
No such option that I can find in the DS menu or instructions. It
displays no card in camera when turned on. When you go to make an
exposure, it works just fine, then puts a red signal on the LCD over
the review image to warn you that the image cannot be saved.
Godfrey
On Sep 3, 2005, at
In a message dated 9/3/2005 3:07:09 AM Pacific Standard Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
your camera uses Li-Ion batteries. there is a computer in the charger and in
the batteries to prevent overcharging. that is part of why the batteries
cost so much.
Herb
Yeah, they ain't cheap.
When I turn the camera on, the first thing that comes up is the initial
settings screen to set language, home, and DST. I then have to press the
shutter button to put the camera in a mind to shoot. If there's no card in
the camera, the No card in camera message appears. When going to the
format
If the initial settings screen is coming up, that means the camera
has not yet been initialized with date and time information.
When you go through the format sequence I articulated in a prior
post, when you elect the final Format and OK button, the camera says
formatting and the IO light
LOL Great minds ... recalling that someone said that if there is a
problem with these cameras removing and replacing the bats may help. I
took the bats out a few minutes ago, and just now tried your suggestion of
turning the camera on and pressing the shutter release. The camera is dead
as a
On 9/3/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Puzzled. Why would someone gung-ho about Pentax cover over the logo? I mean I
could understand if one covered over the Canon logo.
It's not about Pentax. Any logo would be covered. My Leica M6 has tape
over the logo and over the famous red
On 9/3/05, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I dunno. To me, a camera with a masked over or filled in logo is
*more* conspicuous than a camera with tape over the markings.
That's the idea. It makes the cute girls ask :)
j
--
Juan Buhler
http://www.jbuhler.com
photoblog at
The reverse adapter has a K-mount on one side, and a filter thread on the
other side, so you can attach the adapter to the front of the lens, and then
carefully attach the lens and adapter to the camera. Lens settings are
completely manual, since the lens mount is not connected to the camera,
Shel - Which raw converter are you using? gs
On 9/3/05, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Actually, i did something like you suggested, and the final results were
better, although for the purpose of putting the images up I wanted to show
them with no adjustments. I was hoping you'd
Actually. mine is an istD. *And*, I had it set to the mtf program
mode. Still, it is strange that the camera would insist on f/2.4 at
1/30s with an FA50/1.7.
On normal program, it behaves more or less as Godfrey's list posted yesterday.
j
On 9/3/05, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Shel - have you tried formatting the card with your pc?
I'm willing to believe the Ds has a problem, but I'm more willing to
believe you have a bad card. That little switch on the SD cards it
pretty tiny. It's the thing I like least about SD cards.
See you later, gs
On 9/3/05, Shel
Ah, thanks for the correction. I guess I was thrown off by the
subject line, which said istD/s. ;-)
Godfrey
On Sep 3, 2005, at 11:55 AM, Juan Buhler wrote:
Actually. mine is an istD. *And*, I had it set to the mtf program
mode. Still, it is strange that the camera would insist on f/2.4 at
Yep, my bad. I (maybe incorrectly) assumed the programming was the
same on both cameras.
j
On 9/3/05, Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Ah, thanks for the correction. I guess I was thrown off by the
subject line, which said istD/s. ;-)
Godfrey
On Sep 3, 2005, at 11:55 AM, Juan
Godfrey,
that's interesting. I usually have a terrible fight against my A 1.4/85,
which never focuses where it seems to according to the focussing screen,
on my LX as well as on the KX or the MZ-S.
It's focus confirmation on the latter that gave me hope again. This
beast must focused closer
Pancho.
It's somewhat of a relief to hear you say that about the 85 and the 50.
I took the A50/1.4, the M50/1.4 and the FA50/1.7 out for a bit today
with the ist-D.
The A never seems to want to focus on the same thing I do.
The M has the same problem but not nearly as bad.
The FA kicked both their
from Oxford, UK
http://homepage.mac.com/ramarren/photo/PAW5/35.htm
Comments, critique always appreciated.
enjoy
Godfrey
On Sat, Sep 03, 2005 at 10:36:43AM -0700, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
If the initial settings screen is coming up, that means the camera
has not yet been initialized with date and time information.
Or that it's lost it. Is there a button battery for this stuff?
If so, maybe it's defective.
On Sep 3, 2005, at 1:08 PM, John Francis wrote:
On Sat, Sep 03, 2005 at 10:36:43AM -0700, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
If the initial settings screen is coming up, that means the camera
has not yet been initialized with date and time information.
Or that it's lost it. Is there a button
On 3/9/05, Juan Buhler, discombobulated, unleashed:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbuhler/4191624
and this is my istD, with black tape and Spotmatic strap:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/jbuhler/405353
Weirdo!!
Cheers,
Cotty
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On 3/9/05, [EMAIL PROTECTED], discombobulated, unleashed:
Puzzled. Why would someone gung-ho about Pentax cover over the logo? I
mean I
could understand if one covered over the Canon logo.
Au contraire mon soeur ;-/
I have a 3-foot neon sign welded to the pentaprism housing, glaring out
the
On 3/9/05, Juan Buhler, discombobulated, unleashed:
It's not about Pentax. Any logo would be covered. My Leica M6 has tape
over the logo and over the famous red dot.
This guy is certifiable. I suppose he's excused seeing as he's a
photographic genius ;-)
Cheers,
Cotty
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Don,
I also own an M 50/1.4 and an A 50/1.4.
I found that they are both just about un-usable at f1.4 and I wouldn't try
unless I am desperate.
However, by the time you get to f2.8 they are both fine and at f4.0 they are
the sharpest lenses that I have - I know that I can get great results with
Thanks Rob, that's about what I found on these when on the ist-D.
It's nice to have the bright finder but if it won't focus for me
anyway it's no advantage.
The thing is I never had a problem wide open with the M on film.
The _good_ thing is the FA50/1.7 seems to really shine when used
on the
Sanne Salomonsen is the Rock'n'Roll Mamma of Denmark.
Say, are the noice levels unusual for ISO 3200? Is the the D (and DS) more
noisy than the top models of competing brands?
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/sets/877712/
Regards
Jens Bladt
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