RE: Time lapse

2013-02-01 Thread Joe Wilensky
I've done some with the Pentax K-01 and the WG-2 (the K-01 has more time-lapse time/sequence options). This video isn't terribly fancy, but I did use both cameras for it: https://vimeo.com/55700128 Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

RE: FS: Two Sigma 24mm f/2.8 Super-Wide II lenses (one AF, one MF)

2012-12-21 Thread Joe Wilensky
Pentax direction on both lenses. They both focus down to 0/6 ft./0.18 m. Asking $135 for the AF lens, $85 for the MF. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above

FS: Two Sigma 24mm f/2.8 Super-Wide II lenses (one AF, one MF)

2012-12-14 Thread Joe Wilensky
. The AF lens focuses in the correct Pentax direction; the MF lens is opposite. F-stop ring is the correct Pentax direction on both lenses. They both focus down to 0/6 ft./0.18 m. Asking $135 for the AF lens, $85 for the MF. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

Re: Enablement/Replacement!

2012-11-14 Thread Joe Wilensky
of the standard zoom, two batteries, charger, original box and other materials. Joe Wilensky Walt Tue, 13 Nov 2012 20:32:37 -0800 That's just great, Frank! I'm elated for you. And, yes, it is a wonderful community. Couldn't agree more. -- Walt On 11/13/2012 10:17 PM, knarftheria

WTB: Pentax Pz-1p

2012-10-18 Thread Joe Wilensky
Does anyone have a Pz-1p / Z-1p body available for sale? Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

WTB: SMC Pentax-FA 24-90/3.5-4.5 AL

2012-10-08 Thread Joe Wilensky
Does anyone have a good copy of this lens available for sale? Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Re: WTB: SMC Pentax-FA 24-90/3.5-4.5 AL

2012-10-08 Thread Joe Wilensky
get the lens, of course...) ;-) Regards, Jaume - Mensaje original - De: Joe Wilensky jj...@cornell.edu Para: pdml@pdml.net pdml@pdml.net CC: Enviado: Lunes 8 de octubre de 2012 16:35 Asunto: WTB: SMC Pentax-FA 24-90/3.5-4.5 AL Does anyone have a good copy

FS: Sigma 24mm f/2.8 Super Wide II A lens

2011-08-04 Thread Joe Wilensky
/wilensky#101094 (first four photos are of this lens). Also available (inquire if interested): Pentax SMC-M 28mm f/2 lens, BGN condition; Pentax P5 camera body, EX condition; Pentax black KX body with split image screen, BGN condition and wonky meter. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

RE: Overnight snow time lapse (Pentax W90)

2011-03-08 Thread Joe Wilensky
or so, though it's hard to tell with all the drifting ... My Pentax W90 is the first digital camera I've owned that has a movie time lapse function. Not bad! http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=868685674785 (video should be viewable to anyone at this link, I think) Joe

Overnight snow time lapse (Pentax W90)

2011-03-07 Thread Joe Wilensky
that has a movie time lapse function. Not bad! http://www.facebook.com/video/video.php?v=868685674785 (video should be viewable to anyone at this link, I think) Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML

RE: Overnight snow time lapse (Pentax W90)

2011-03-07 Thread Joe Wilensky
Sorry, here's a non-Facebook link: http://gallery.me.com/wilensky#101211 Joe On 3/7/2011 3:25 PM, Joe Wilensky wrote: (video should be viewable to anyone at this link, I think) Joe, it is asking me to log in to FB, whereas I don't an account there. Boris -- -- PDML Pentax

FS: LX body (BGN), AF Sigma DC 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 (EX+), more

2011-02-04 Thread Joe Wilensky
://gallery.me.com/wilensky#101094 Also available (inquire if interested): Pentax SMC-M 28mm f/2 lens, BGN condition; Pentax P5 camera body, EX condition; Pentax black KX body with split image screen, BGN condition. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

FS: LX body (BGN), AF Sigma DC 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 (EX+), more

2011-01-07 Thread Joe Wilensky
://gallery.me.com/wilensky#101094 Also available (inquire if interested): Pentax SMC-M 28mm f/2 lens, BGN condition; Pentax P5 camera body, EX condition; Pentax black KX body with split image screen, BGN condition. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

FS: LX body (BGN), AF Sigma DC 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5 (EX+)

2010-12-17 Thread Joe Wilensky
#101094 Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

FS: Sigma DC 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5, EX+

2010-12-15 Thread Joe Wilensky
includes shipping insurance in the continental U.S. Outside the U.S. will be slightly more with shipping. Photos at http://gallery.me.com/wilensky#101094 Photozone review at http://www.photozone.de/pentax/147-sigma-af-17-70mm-f28-45-dc-pentax-k-review--test-report Joe Wilensky -- PDML

FS Saturday: Sigma DC 17-70mm f/2.8-4.5, EX+

2010-11-20 Thread Joe Wilensky
at http://gallery.me.com/wilensky#101094 Photozone review at http://www.photozone.de/pentax/147-sigma-af-17-70mm-f28-45-dc-pentax-k-review--test-report Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML

FS Friday: Sigma 30mm f/1.4, Pentax SMC-FA 50mm f/1.7, K100D kit with 18-55 zoom

2010-10-08 Thread Joe Wilensky
DC lens for Pentax. EX+ condition; includes caps, hood and original Sigma zippered case. $275. Pentax SMC-FA 50mm f/1.7 lens, EX condition, with front and rear caps. $220. Photos of all available at http://gallery.me.com/wilensky#101094 Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML

FS Friday: PZ-1p body, great user condition, $125

2010-05-28 Thread Joe Wilensky
elsewhere. http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/PZ-1p_front.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/PZ-1p_flash.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/PZ-1p_top.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/PZ-1p_open.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/PZ-1p_bottom.jpg Joe Wilensky

FS Friday: PZ-1p body, great user condition

2010-05-14 Thread Joe Wilensky
elsewhere. http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/PZ-1p_front.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/PZ-1p_flash.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/PZ-1p_top.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/PZ-1p_open.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/PZ-1p_bottom.jpg Joe Wilensky

FS Friday: Pentax Limited SMC-DA 21mm f/3.2, $300

2010-05-07 Thread Joe Wilensky
/wilensky/eBay/21_kit.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/21_front_1.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/21_front_2.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/21_side.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/21_rear.jpg Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Optio i-10

2010-03-22 Thread Joe Wilensky
I really wanted to like this camera, but what a disappointment ... this is the review I put up on amazon.com. I'm surprised there's nothing else out there yet on this camera at all, considering the interest it sparked around the Web when the design and images of it were released back in

FS: Two F series fast 50s

2010-03-19 Thread Joe Wilensky
). $125 for the f/1.4, $100 for the f/1.7. Take both for $200. Shipping + insurance included (within the continental U.S.) Photos available on request. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

Re: FS: Two F series fast 50s

2010-03-19 Thread Joe Wilensky
Both lenses have sold (very quickly!) Joe On Mar 19, 2010, at 12:02 PM, Joe Wilensky wrote: For sale: Pentax SMC-F 50mm f/1.4 Pentax SMC-F 50mm f/1.7 Both in EX- condition. Some internal dust visible. Diaphragm blades clean and clear. Fully functional with minimal exterior wear

FS: Low-mileage K200D body, also with lens options

2010-01-08 Thread Joe Wilensky
, or with the 18-55 II lens, or one of two versions of the Pentax 28-105 film era zoom -- the Tokina rebadge or the later f/3.2 model, both in all black. $350 for body only, or $380 with one of the zooms. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

FS: K200D, body or with lens options

2010-01-04 Thread Joe Wilensky
of the Pentax 28-105 film era zoom -- the Tokina rebadge or the later f/3.2 model, both in all black. $375 for body only, or $425 with one of the zooms. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please

FS Friday: Pentax Limited SMC-DA 21mm f/3.2, $325

2009-12-18 Thread Joe Wilensky
://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/21_rear.jpg Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

FS Friday: Pentax Limited SMC-DA 21mm f/3.2, $350

2009-12-11 Thread Joe Wilensky
://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/21_rear.jpg Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

FS: Pentax Limited SMC-DA 21mm f/3.2

2009-12-03 Thread Joe Wilensky
://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/21_rear.jpg Joe Wilensky Joe Wilensky Managing Editor, Ezra: Cornell's Quarterly Magazine The Cornell Chronicle * The Cornell Chronicle (weekly) * Chronicle Online (daily) * Ezra: Cornell's Quarterly Magazine * Cornell e-News

FS: SMC-A 24mm f/2.8, SMC-M 24-35/3.5 zoom, SMC-M 28/2, + bodies PZ-1p, KX, more

2009-07-03 Thread Joe Wilensky
aperture push-pull zoom; Pentax SFXn, EX condition, includes the often- missing eyecup. Photos available upon request. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly

FS: PZ-1p, KX, SMC-M 24-35mm f/3.5 zoom, SMC-M 28mm f/2

2009-06-26 Thread Joe Wilensky
/eBay/28_2_rear.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/28_2_surface.jpg Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

FS: Black MZ-3, PZ-1p, SMC-M 24-35mm f/3.5 zoom, SMC-M 28mm f/2

2009-06-05 Thread Joe Wilensky
. Doesn't appear to affect photos).See http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/lenses/primes/wide-angle/M28f2.html for info/specs. $125. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly

FS: SMC-M 24-35mm f/3.5 zoom, EX+

2009-05-29 Thread Joe Wilensky
FS: Pentax SMC-M 24-35mm f/3.5 lens, EX+ condition, includes front rear caps. Photos available upon request. $150. Specs and additional info: http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/lenses/zooms/short/M24-35f3.5.html Joe Wilensky Joe Wilensky Managing Editor, Ezra: Cornell's Quarterly Magazine

FS: (price lowered!) Pentax *ist D kit w/18-55 lens, grip, 2GB card

2009-03-20 Thread Joe Wilensky
a 2GB Lexar Professional CompactFlash card, 133x, more than fast enough for this camera. Photos available upon request. $210, includes USPS Priority Mail shipping with insurance in the continental U.S. Will also ship internationally. Joe Wilensky Joe Wilensky Managing Editor, Ezra

FS: SMC Pentax-DA Fish-Eye f/3.5-4.5 10-17mm lens, LN

2009-03-13 Thread Joe Wilensky
Not getting enough use by me -- someone who will use it more should have this lovely lens. Includes all original packaging/box/case, photos available upon request. $290. Joe Wilensky Joe Wilensky Managing Editor, Ezra: Cornell's Quarterly Magazine The Cornell Chronicle

FS: Pentax *ist D kit w/18-55 lens, grip, 2GB card

2009-03-13 Thread Joe Wilensky
a 2GB Lexar Professional CompactFlash card, 133x, more than fast enough for this camera. Photos available upon request. $225. Joe Wilensky Joe Wilensky Managing Editor, Ezra: Cornell's Quarterly Magazine The Cornell Chronicle * The Cornell Chronicle (weekly) * Chronicle

Question -- best mail order film processing option?

2009-01-06 Thread Joe Wilensky
for one where they're likely to continue processing film and therefore take some pride in it. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.

Pentax sighting: Shutter movie trailer

2008-03-03 Thread Joe Wilensky
Just saw this on TV last night and took a screen grab from the trailer online. I saw a different TV trailer, though, that showed the Pentax twice. A Hasselblad, a Leica and some digitals can also be seen in the trailers and online gallery from the movie.

Re: OT: Canon JPG files changed by Photoshop?

2008-02-09 Thread Joe Wilensky
I don't know if it matters if this is Mac or PC, but I think just opening it Photoshop makes a thumnail icon or a Photoshop jpg icon that goes with the file rather than the generic jpg icon it had ... even without saving it, that might be enough for the camera not to like it. Maybe

FS: Pentax SMC-FA 28mm f/2.8

2008-01-25 Thread Joe Wilensky
://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/FA28_rear.jpg Price: $200 includes U.S. domestic shipping/insurance via USPS Priority Mail. Joe -- Joe Wilensky Managing Editor, Cornell Chronicle The Cornell Chronicle * The Cornell Chronicle (weekly) * Chronicle Online (daily

Re: K100D shutter sound like...

2008-01-23 Thread Joe Wilensky
I've found that it sounds much louder than the *ist D (I don't have the *ist DS or *ist DL to compare). It reminds me of the difference between the Super Program and the ME Super, for instance, or between the PZ-1p and the ZX-5n, with the *ist D being the significantly quieter of the two.

Re: Manual for D-BG1 grip for *ist D?

2008-01-10 Thread Joe Wilensky
Thanks -- that's good to know; I wouldn't have thought of it. Joe On Jan 9, 2008, at 4:50 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote: well, there is one thing to be aware of - if the dials are in between click detents, then the main dials can have problems. Basically make sure the the dials on both the body

Manual for D-BG1 grip for *ist D?

2008-01-09 Thread Joe Wilensky
Does anyone have a link to a pdf version (or the file itself) of the instruction manual for the D-BG1 grip for the *ist D? It doesn't seem to be on any of the official or unofficial Pentax manuals sites. Joe -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: Manual for D-BG1 grip for *ist D?

2008-01-09 Thread Joe Wilensky
Thanks -- that's what it seems like; I just wanted to know if there were any functions not immediately apparent from attaching it and trying it out. Joe On Jan 9, 2008, at 1:23 PM, Adam Maas wrote: It did have one of those little paper manuals like what lenses come with. Essentially no

Re: Who here is using the oldest DSLR?

2007-12-10 Thread Joe Wilensky
I purchased an *ist D last March when the price of the body only dropped to $400 on Amazon (through Cameta). I already had a K100D, my first DSLR, purchased in September 2006. I picked the *ist D up to use as a second body and to keep at work -- I also had the idea that while I may someday

Re: Diopters needed for P30T

2007-12-09 Thread Joe Wilensky
Do you know what strength diopter you need? I have a few around. Joe On Dec 9, 2007, at 7:13 AM, Polyhead wrote: I'm trying, but just can't make it work for me without one. I'm only slightly near sighted but making instintual focus adjustments just seems impossible, the ;microprism

FS: Excellent Super A body, SMC-A 24-50/4 lens

2007-11-16 Thread Joe Wilensky
/wilensky/eBay/24-50_side.jpg http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/24-50_rear.jpg Includes Pentax front and rear caps. $110, includes shipping/handling/insurance with USPS Priority Mail shipping in the continental U.S. Interested in both? $200 will take them together. Joe -- Joe Wilensky

FS: SMC-A 24-50/4, SMC 24/2.8 lenses

2007-09-10 Thread Joe Wilensky
in the continental U.S. Joe -- Joe Wilensky Managing Editor, Cornell Chronicle The Cornell Chronicle * The Cornell Chronicle (weekly) * Chronicle Online (daily) * Cornell Chronicle Magazine * Cornell e-News * Chronicle e-mail lists 312 College Ave. Ithaca

FS: EX+ Super A body, 50/1.4 A lens, 35-105/3.5 A lens

2007-07-06 Thread Joe Wilensky
, EX condition. Pentax front and rear caps included. Price: $110 includes shipping/insurance in the continental U.S. Joe -- Joe Wilensky Managing Editor, Cornell Chronicle The Cornell Chronicle * The Cornell Chronicle (weekly) * Chronicle Online (daily) * Cornell

FS: 24-50 (F) 35-105 (A) zooms

2007-05-11 Thread Joe Wilensky
A couple of lenses still for sale, prices reduced! Photos available on request. * Pentax SMC-F 24-50mm f/4 lens. EX condition. Pentax front and rear caps included. Price: $115, includes shipping/insurance in the continental U.S. * Pentax SMC-A 35-105mm f/3.5, KEH EX+ condition. Pentax front

FS: 24-50 35-105 zooms, Super A P5 bodies

2007-05-04 Thread Joe Wilensky
A few items for sale. Photos available on request. * Pentax Super A body. EXC+ condition. This camera feels and operates like new. It's technically the exact same camera as the Super Program, but it somehow feels like a Super Program Limited in all black. I can include a standard Pentax strap,

FS: EX+ Super A body, 35-105mm SMC-A lens

2007-04-27 Thread Joe Wilensky
front and rear caps included. A gorgeous piece of glass, simply put. Price: $125 includes shipping/insurance in the continental U.S. -- Joe Wilensky Managing Editor, Cornell Chronicle The Cornell Chronicle * The Cornell Chronicle (weekly) * Chronicle Online (daily

FS: Vivitar Series 1 28mm f/1.9 for Pentax K

2007-04-23 Thread Joe Wilensky
of a magazine ad for the lens (I probably got the image of the ad from a list member at some point, but can't remember who): http://homepage.mac.com/wilensky/eBay/v28f19ad.jpg Joe -- Joe Wilensky Managing Editor, Cornell Chronicle The Cornell Chronicle * The Cornell Chronicle (weekly

FS: SMC-A lenses, more

2007-04-20 Thread Joe Wilensky
grip: $60 including shipping/insurance in the continental U.S. Joe Wilensky -- Joe Wilensky Managing Editor, Cornell Chronicle The Cornell Chronicle * The Cornell Chronicle (weekly) * Chronicle Online (daily) * Cornell Chronicle Magazine * Cornell e-News

Re: Prettiest/Ugliest Pentax Equipment (was RE: New Sony)

2007-03-09 Thread Joe Wilensky
There seems to be an almost lovely clunky functionality to the SFX series now -- they seem so wedded to their time, a late-1980s, funky LCD-and-switches style. I initially thought the PZ-1/PZ-1p series were ugly bulbous plastic blobs but I later came to love their form factor, ergonomics and

Re: For PZ1p / Z1p users

2007-02-19 Thread Joe Wilensky
I as well used the PZ-1p for quite a while and never used the User Set feature. But I know it's useful to some photographers, though I would certainly say he should get to know the camera and most of its functions quite well before using the User Set functions at all. By then, he'll have a

FS: Pentax SMC-FA 80-320mm f/4.5-5.6

2007-01-12 Thread Joe Wilensky
in the continental U.S. Joe -- Joe Wilensky Managing Editor, Cornell Chronicle The Cornell Chronicle * The Cornell Chronicle (weekly) * Chronicle Online (daily) * Cornell Chronicle Magazine * Cornell e-News * Chronicle e-mail lists 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY

FS: Pentax SMC-A 35-105mm f/3.5

2007-01-12 Thread Joe Wilensky
For sale: Pentax SMC-A 35-105mm f/3.5, KEH EX+ condition. Pentax front and rear caps included. A gorgeous piece of glass, simply put. Price: $135 includes shipping/insurance in the continental U.S. Photos available upon request. Joe Wilensky -- Joe Wilensky Managing Editor, Cornell

FS: Pentax SMC-DA 16-45/4 AL ED

2007-01-08 Thread Joe Wilensky
because the 16-45 is significantly larger, especially when zoomed to wide angle. Price: $275 includes shipping/insurance in the continental U.S. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

FS: Pentax SMC-A 35-105mm f/3.5

2007-01-08 Thread Joe Wilensky
For sale: Pentax SMC-A 35-105mm f/3.5, KEH EX+ condition. Pentax front and rear caps included. A gorgeous piece of glass, simply put. Price: $140 includes shipping/insurance in the continental U.S. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo

FS: Pentax SMC-A 35mm f/2

2007-01-08 Thread Joe Wilensky
Program, P5, Pentax autofocus bodies, etc., or even a digital Pentax SLR. Price: $200 includes shipping/insurance in the continental U.S. Joe Wilensky -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

FS: Film bodies PZ-1p, Super Program, P50

2006-09-01 Thread Joe Wilensky
and grip strap, EX++ condition, functions perfectly: $225 Pentax Super Program body, EX+ condition, fully functional, includes front grip: $75 Pentax P50 body, EX condition, fully functional, includes front grip: $60 Photos available on request. Joe -- Joe Wilensky Managing Editor, Cornell

Re: ZX-5n

2006-07-18 Thread Joe Wilensky
Hi, Walt, How's the condition, and what kind of price were you thinking of? Joe On Jul 18, 2006, at 6:06 PM, Walter Hamler wrote: I am considering selling my only film camera body as I am so happy with digital. If anyone is interested I will give you a good price. Walt -- PDML

Re: Google Earth (speaking of pictures)

2006-04-05 Thread Joe Wilensky
Many of the U.S. metropolitan areas are covered in much higher resolution, with an astonishing amount of detail visible, down to less than a meter. There are quite a few small cities covered in this high-res level. Joe I just learned of this site yesterday, (http://earth.google.com/).

RE: Z-series feature I miss on the ist D

2006-04-03 Thread Joe Wilensky
Does that method use the flash's contrast control mode? Joe That's right. Works brilliantly on the PZ-1p; don't know about the SFXn. Nice even lighting, no shadows, and much more natural-looking than bounce flash alone, IMHO. Examples here:

Re: Qs on s/m lenses

2006-03-06 Thread Joe Wilensky
the web at http://mail2web.com/ . My 50/1.4 works just like yours. Don't think it's broken, because it works fine on my SP. -Adam -- Joe Wilensky Editor, Cornell Chronicle News Editor Cornell News Service 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail

FS: Sigma 24mm f/1.8 EX Aspherical DG DF macro for Pentax AF

2006-01-27 Thread Joe Wilensky
=USAaddedTroughType=search It's a very nice lens and a beauty to use indoors/available light. It translates to a very useable 36mm f/1.8 equivalent on the DSLRs. Price: $275 plus shipping. Joe -- Joe Wilensky Editor, Cornell Chronicle News Editor Cornell News Service 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850

Re: Feedback: SMC Pentax-F 24-50mm

2006-01-08 Thread Joe Wilensky
I like the A version as well and I did have the F version for a while. Very good construction on the A version, not bad at all on the F version (a bit better than the F 35-70, at least) and optically, quite good -- very good to excellent at least. I have an 8 x 12 enlargement of a

Re: what would you do?

2005-12-25 Thread Joe Wilensky
Hi, Shel, Do you prefer the KM to the KX? If so, why -- viewfinder simplicity? Joe On Dec 24, 2005, at 10:28 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: ... I'd love to get a nice black KM to replace the more common chrome model as long as it was in comparable condition. The K2, while nice, is a little too

FS: (pics added) EX- LX body (not Shel's!), FA-1W finder, Grip B, strap lugs

2005-12-19 Thread Joe Wilensky
50mm f/1.7 or the SMC-M 35mm f/2. Joe -- Joe Wilensky Editor, Cornell Chronicle News Editor Cornell News Service 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax http://www.news.cornell.edu/

Re: FS Friday - LX Case

2005-12-17 Thread Joe Wilensky
Hi, Shel, Is the case still available? Joe On Dec 17, 2005, at 7:11 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Ever Ready case for LX - Very Good Condition - no rips, scuffs, or tears. Includes plastic retainer. $15.00 Please reply off list. Thanks! Shel

FS: EX- LX body (not Shel's!), FA-1W finder, Grip B, strap lugs

2005-12-16 Thread Joe Wilensky
cap. ASA goes to 3200 on this body. Price: $400, includes shipping to addresses in the continental U.S. Photos available on request. If you'd like a lens with this body, I can offer deals on including an SMC-M 50mm f/1.4, an SMC-M 50mm f/1.7 or the SMC-M 35mm f/2. Joe -- Joe Wilensky Editor

Re: auto focus body recommendation solicitation

2005-09-27 Thread Joe Wilensky
Hi, Scott, I'd also recommend the PZ-1p, and I second nearly all the recommendations already made about it (I haven't found it to vibrate much -- I think the stronger-sounding shutter, motor wind, etc., may give that impression. The K2 has quite a kick, as does the Super Program/Super A. But

Re: auto focus body recommendation solicitation

2005-09-27 Thread Joe Wilensky
at the first couple of pages of links returned by Google). Someone on the list may still have that link since it was posted here. Here's an e-mail I got from them last summer after I inquired about the price: From: Ruth and David Cam [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Joe Wilensky [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: Orphaned Power Zoom Lenses

2005-09-21 Thread Joe Wilensky
If nothing else, I like the retract-to-shortest size the lenses do when fully supported -- turning the camera off while power zoom is engaged not only shortens the lens to the zoom setting that keeps it to its shortest physical size, but also focuses the lens to infinity, also another measure

FS: For parts, a lovely chrome Pentax K2 body

2005-08-19 Thread Joe Wilensky
This is a chrome K2 body in excellent condition -- even the ASA dial turns nicely without trouble. The shutter jammed with the mirror up, though, and my repair guy said the trouble is a resistor chip that controls the shutter speed. He sent it off to someone else, but a replacement part was

RE: FS: For parts, a lovely Pentax K2

2005-08-03 Thread Joe Wilensky
It's a chrome version K2, BTW. RE: This K2 is in excellent condition -- even the ASA dial turns nicely without trouble. The shutter jammed with the mirror up, though, and my repair guy said the trouble is a resistor chip that controls shutter speed. He sent it off to someone else, but a

FS: For parts, a lovely Pentax K2

2005-08-02 Thread Joe Wilensky
through their channels. Everything else is in lovely condition. Would make a really nice parts body, or, if anyone has a beat-up K2 with a working resistor chip and can do the surgery ... who knows? How's $30 plus shipping? Joe -- Joe Wilensky Editor, Cornell Chronicle News Editor Cornell News

Premium prices for used Pentax glass continues!

2005-06-10 Thread Joe Wilensky
A lovely SMC K 35mm f/2 sold for $276: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=7520967263ssPageName=ADME:B:WN:US:1 Joe -- Joe Wilensky Editor, Cornell Chronicle Cornell News Office 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255

FS: Last chance before eBay: Pentax PZ-1p body, just serviced by Pentax

2005-06-10 Thread Joe Wilensky
warranty. Includes all caps, a battery, Pentax strap and a body cap. Standard s $260 plus shipping. I can throw in the Pentax 28-105mm IF lens in all black (the Tamron rebadge), EX+ condition, with caps and tulip hood, for a total of $300. Joe -- Joe Wilensky Editor, Cornell Chronicle Cornell

Re: Premium prices for used Pentax glass continues!

2005-06-10 Thread Joe Wilensky
the prices for these have always been relatively high. The price is still very reasonable if you compare it to the FA 35f2. Joe Wilensky wrote: A lovely SMC K 35mm f/2 sold for $276: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=7520967263ssPageName=ADME:B:WN:US:1 Joe -- A man's only as old

Re: The business end of cameras (Re: Premium prices for used Pentax glass continues!)

2005-06-10 Thread Joe Wilensky
are tomorrow's cheap dollars. Sincerely, Collin Sent via the WebMail system at mail.safe-t.net -- Joe Wilensky Editor, Cornell Chronicle Cornell News Office 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: Pentax FA 28-105

2005-06-03 Thread Joe Wilensky
, reasonable price level etc. Hmmm... Seems like I've been posting a lot to this list lately. Must be a slow week at work... - Toralf -- Joe Wilensky Editor, Cornell Chronicle Cornell News Office 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607

FS: Pentax PZ-1p body, just serviced by Pentax

2005-06-03 Thread Joe Wilensky
warranty. Includes all caps, a battery, Pentax strap and a body cap. $275 plus shipping. I can throw in the Pentax 28-105mm IF lens in all black (the Tamron rebadge), EX+ condition, with caps and tulip hood, for a total of $325. Joe -- Joe Wilensky Editor, Cornell Chronicle Cornell News Office

FS: Lovely Super Program, Motor Drive A, lens available

2005-06-03 Thread Joe Wilensky
. Original Pentax manual included. $150 plus shipping for the kit. A kit lens is available for a small additional fee -- the variable-aperture A 35-70 zoom (very small for a zoom, and it's a one-touch zoom, not two rings, EX+ condition). $175 for the kit with this zoom included. Joe -- Joe Wilensky

FS: Pentax PZ-1p body, just serviced by Pentax

2005-06-01 Thread Joe Wilensky
plus shipping. I can throw in the Pentax 28-105mm IF lens in all black (the Tamron rebadge), EX+ condition, with caps and tulip hood, for a total of $325. Joe -- Joe Wilensky Editor, Cornell Chronicle Cornell News Office 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (607) 255-3630

OT: Lithium AA's if manual doesn't specify?

2005-06-01 Thread Joe Wilensky
). Is there any reason I can't use lithium AA batteries in this camera? Joe -- Joe Wilensky Editor, Cornell Chronicle Cornell News Office 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax http://www.news.cornell.edu/Chronicle/Chronicle.html

FS: Lovely Super Program, Motor Drive A, lens available

2005-06-01 Thread Joe Wilensky
. $150 plus shipping for the kit. A kit lens is available for a small additional fee -- the variable-aperture A 35-70 zoom (very small for a zoom, and it's a one-touch zoom, not two rings, EX+ condition). $175 for the kit with this zoom included. Joe -- Joe Wilensky Editor, Cornell Chronicle

Re: Lithium AA's if manual doesn't specify?

2005-06-01 Thread Joe Wilensky
: Joe Wilensky Subject: OT: Lithium AA's if manual doesn't specify? I've picked up a small digital point-and-shoot (not Pentax), and it takes AA batteries. The manual mentions using alkalines and recommends NiMH rechargeable AA batteries, but says not a word about using lithium AA batteries

FS: Pentax PZ-1, excellent!

2005-05-20 Thread Joe Wilensky
options and country destination. Joe -- Joe Wilensky Editor, Cornell Chronicle Cornell News Office 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax http://www.news.cornell.edu/Chronicle/Chronicle.html

FS: Pentax SMC-M 85mm f/2

2005-05-13 Thread Joe Wilensky
. Shipping overseas is likely to be between $15 and $30 depending on shipping/insurance options and country destination. Joe -- Joe Wilensky Editor, Cornell Chronicle Cornell News Office 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax

FS: Pentax PZ-1, excellent!

2005-05-13 Thread Joe Wilensky
options and country destination. Joe -- Joe Wilensky Editor, Cornell Chronicle Cornell News Office 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax http://www.news.cornell.edu/Chronicle/Chronicle.html

FS: 2 FA zooms, 28-105 and 100-300

2005-05-13 Thread Joe Wilensky
-- Joe Wilensky Editor, Cornell Chronicle Cornell News Office 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax http://www.news.cornell.edu/Chronicle/Chronicle.html

PZ-1/1p grip straps with a digital twist?

2005-04-28 Thread Joe Wilensky
KEH has two PZ-1/PZ-1p grip straps available and listed at quite reasonable prices. The interesting thing is, they're described as having a few dead pixels. Anyone know how to fix dead pixels in a grip strap? ;-) Joe

Re: A vs F 70-210 [Was: Re: A 35-70 question]

2005-04-18 Thread Joe Wilensky
Because of the ED element, yes, I think I've read that from a few people, the F 70-210 had an edge over the A (but not by much). Joe On Mon, 18 Apr 2005, Fred wrote: the five VS1 70-210's.) (Another possible example - some claim that the F 70-210/4-5.6 is better than the A 70-210/4, although

Re: Backordered: SMC Pentax-FA 135mm f/2.8 (IF)

2005-04-08 Thread Joe Wilensky
. Or we are about to see some new lenses coming. Who knows? Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do you Yahoo!? Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Get it on your mobile phone. http://mobile.yahoo.com/maildemo -- Joe Wilensky Editor, Cornell Chronicle Cornell News Office 312

Free or for trade: Pentax hotshoe cover Fk

2005-04-07 Thread Joe Wilensky
if anyone has bits to fit the PZ-1/PZ-1p, Super Program/Super A. Joe -- Joe Wilensky Editor, Cornell Chronicle Cornell News Office 312 College Ave. Ithaca, NY 14850 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax http://www.news.cornell.edu/Chronicle/Chronicle.html

Re: FS Friday (late): Screw Mount gem - Super Takumar 28mm f/3.5

2005-04-02 Thread Joe Wilensky
Is it the 35mm f/3.5 or the 28mm f/3.5? The photo looks like it shows the 35/3.5 lens. Joe On Apr 2, 2005, at 7:25 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: Super Takumar 28mm f/3.5 in LN- condition. I think the lens cap must have come from another lens at some point because it has a couple of scrapes, whereas

Re: FS Friday (late): Last shot at Tokina 28-70/2.6-2.8

2005-04-02 Thread Joe Wilensky
How does it do with flare as compared to the Pentaxes? Joe On Apr 2, 2005, at 7:22 AM, Mark Roberts wrote: I have photos on line now: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/tokina1s.jpg http://www.robertstech.com/temp/tokina2s.jpg http://www.robertstech.com/temp/tokina3s.jpg Includes box, packing, lens

Re: FA stands for Family

2005-03-24 Thread Joe Wilensky
Oh, my! It's nice to see them all together like that ... any for sale, or are these your keepers? ;-) Joe http://members.cox.net/mark.lindamood/FiveFAs.jpg (the zoom's a first cousin)

RE: Well I did it, a PZ-1p

2005-03-22 Thread Joe Wilensky
. Guy seems honest enough judging by the e-mails we've exchanged. We'll see. Don PS: If ayone's interested in the 70-210 drop me a line. I'll let you know when I recieve it and check it out. I already have one. -- Joe Wilensky Editor, Cornell Chronicle Cornell News Office 312

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