carlos I've killed your Lenses for sale post and can't locate an email
for you. Could you email me regarding your lenses...
Thanks
Vic
Hi folks been away for a while lurking but decided I have been away
long enough... Wanted to know what others have been setting their ist
Ds to as far as CF -sharpening, saturation etc to. I find that the ist
D default settings seem a little bland. Wonder if anyone has set their
cameras to
In a message dated 3/11/05 11:42:59 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Remain the same?
Be halved?
Become occasional?
Become specific (i.e. BW only or high ISO or slide only)?
Cease all together?
I purchased the ist D around Christmas with the expectation that my film
usage would
I've just recently updated my Pentax photo browser software (added remote
ass't and adobe Raw Plug in). When I did that the Icon on my G4, Panther dock
changed to an ugly bit mapped thing that I don't like. My icon for photo lab
changed as well but it is quite nice. Has anyone else experienced
Thanks for the advice but the icon on the hard drive also changed to the same
ugly one. I'd like to have a Pentax camera icon there similar to the one that
appears when the remote assistant is used. Any way to get that one??? Sorry
I'm new with this system 10. I'm sure there is a simple way to
Thanks Cotty. As soon as you started to describe the process I remebered
doing a similar thing in system 8 etc. Nice to know that procedures have not
changed that much since the dark ages of OS 8...
Thanks again.
Vic
It's already fixed. I now have a nice Pentax camera in there
Thanks Vic
Sorry Keith I should have explained myself better. It's the software you
download to view digital pics taken with the Ist D. Pentax has upgraded it as a
download on their site.
Vic
Has anyone worked witht the Pentax Remote Assistant. I downloaded it tonight
and gave it a try. It's a very nifty piece of saftware, especially if you have
a laptop. It allows you to control just about every function of the camera
from the computer and then view the results without even
On the topic of software. The new Pentax Browswer is about a thousand times
better with the latest upgrade. I could not stand the fact that you could not
resize the windows in the original software. The update allow you to configure
it any way you like. If you have not downloaded it yet, you
Well I finally got into the modern era by purchasing the ultimate hi tech
darkroom to complement my istd - a very nice Macintosh G4 - 800 mgz 256meg 40
gig
drive sporting a - now get this - 17 Apple studio display. Can't wait to
bring it home tomorrow... Came with some nice software to boot.
In a message dated 3/9/05 12:47:32 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Congratulations, that's an excellent system.
Be sure to upgrade the operating system to Mac OS X v10.3 (Panther),
and do all the supplementary Software Updates, if it isn't set up that
way already. More memory would be a good
Good work Joe. I would love to see the M or A 15mm thrown into the mix...
Vic
Hi Jens
1- ist D body
Vic
I recently got my Ist D brand new for 1399.00 Cdn. That's a whole lot
cheaper..
Vic
Pete wrote
A Luminous Landscape review from 2003 maintains the following:
Regrettably Pentax has missed the mark with the *ist D ... they can't
ignore ... two serious flaws a highly problematic card compartment and
the lack of a histogram and highlight alert in post-exposure review mode
I've read his review and don't have any real problem with it accept that he
does not recommend the camera to anyone who does not already have an investment
in Pentax glass. This is shortsighted. He is obviously of the mindset that
big, fast, gadget-laden cameras are the way to go. I don't agree
I consider being able to use manual focus lenses with the istd (s) an
outstanding benefit to owning Pentax and an excellent reason to buy a digital
SLR.
Being able to (almost) seamlessly use 20+ year old lenses on the latest
technology puts Pentax, IMHO, way ahead of the rest...
Vic
Hi Joe: I'm a little surprised you have not received the PZ1 yet. Or, maybe
you have...
Vic
My 200 F2.5 (earlier model) is one of my favourite lenses on the ist-d...
Vic
I find it absolutely a joy to use my older lenses on the Ist-D. Nothing makes
me happier than to put my 85F2, 200F2.5 or 120 f2.8 on my ist D and shoot
away. I often think how much I would have to invest to replace these older
lenses
with new autofocus lenses as so many other owners of other
I have to admit that I do not edit the way I should. And I often think that
if I had thrown out all the slides that had small problems with them because, I
would be very disappointed right now. Until digital came along, a slight flaw
in a slide was enough to relegate it to the wastebasket.
Rob you hit it right on the head with this comment. I was shooting a 4 minute
program of my daughter's synchro team and when the music ended I looked down
at the number of photos taken. I would have guessed 40-50 shots but it was
closer to 200 shots. Surprised the heck out of me...
vic
In a
Fred W wrote
I've changed from a sniper to a machine gunner..
I think I need to slow down and concentrate on the photography,
rather than the technology.
Hi Fred: when I first got the ist D the best subjects I could find were my
daughter's synchronized Skating team. I have photographed
Hey Dave I'm not sure I qualify to answer your question after having the ist
D for about a week, but I'm thinking what you got is right
How do you like the camera so far... Did you get that great price from
Blacks
Vic
I paid $1,399.00 Cdn. for mine. Are you saying that you got a better deal
than that... That's incredible if you did. The only criticism I have with the D
is that it is so small that it almost feels uncomfortable in my hands, and I
don't have big hands. Have ist D owners found that the grip
In a message dated 12/17/04 11:37:16 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
f I was getting one it would be an Optio. That's a real pocket camera.
Cheers,
Cotty
That's a shirt pocket camera..
Vic
Nice shot Marcus everything looks great on my monitor
Vic
I'm with Paul on this. The picture would be improved by moving in closer,
eliminating the non-descript building on the left, most if not all of the
rather
bland sky and focusing on the main buildings and the old car...
Vic
In a message dated 12/11/04 8:23:25 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I just recently purchased an Ist D at Blacks in Canada. 1699.00 body only.
Today Blacks lowered the price an additional $300.00 to 1399.00 Cdn. Body only.
I, of course, got the credit. Anyone looking for an incredible price on the
ist D might want to move quickly...
Vic
As Dave said Blacks had body only forf 1699.00 Cdn. I got mine yesterday...
maybe just in time..
Vic
Joe I have to disagree with you here. Too many photographers rely on the
center-point autofocus and the end result is bad compositon with the subject
dead
centre in the frame. Yes, you can lock the focus in and move the camera to put
the subject in a better position in the frame but that's not
I'm going through the same thing with my daughter's IBM clone. It's bloody
frustrating. The only answer I know is to get a Mac. I don't think you have
anywhere near the problems with a Mac. I know that I have no problems with my
Mac.
But my daughter says she has so much on her computer that
I know it's Saturday but it's probably Friday somewhere. I've decided to go
digital, bought an Ist D last night with delivery Wednesday. Time to move some
35mm equipment.
For sale:
Pentax LX. I have three LXen. two in very good shape and one in mint. All
have cross screens. I have most if not
Yes Dave I bought it through Blacks. I was surprised that A) they even
carried it and B) offered it at the best price I could find. Apparently the
$1,699
is their listed price and it really makes no difference if you're an air miles
card carrier or not. That's where I saw it at that price but
Thanks Joe. Good to know
vic
Could someone let me know if the istD and or istDs software runs on Windows
98 second edition OS. The computer is an NEC 8100 powermate with USB
If so, I think I'll pick up an istD or maybe the DS. Blacks camera seems to
be offering a very good price for the ist d if you are an airmiles
Feeling pretty darn good, Thanks Dave. Good enough to seriously consider a
new camera anyway.
Thanks Vic
That does not surprise me. I'll just put the order in and wait
Can't imagine it would be too long. I've waited this long
Can anyone confirm for me if Windows 98 second edition will run software. I'm
thinking there is no problem but I would like to hear from anyone who is
running it off
Thanks to everyone who responded on and off list about my ordeal. With the
list of pills I'm now on, Near Mint might be pushing it, Like New might be
closer. I think lovingly used with recent CLA might be the best description.
Hopefully, many years of good use left
Anyway, thanks to all for
Just wanted to let everyone know that I survived my open heart surgery with
flying colours and am kind of back on the list just monitoring the Digest
version while I continue to recuperate. I got out of hospital four days after a
double-by-pass. Modern medicine sure has come a long way.
Looking
Hi Folks: I know you do not hear much from me lately but I've been a little
preocupied with some medical problems that I have been trying to deal with. I
think I'll be leaving the list soon to concentrate on getting better...
I may be selling a lot of equipment soon.
Thanks Vic
Okay people I have to take 22 portraits of my doughter's synchro skating team
today. I was going to use a point and shoot digital but decided I trust the
MZS
more and I want to take advantage of the contrast control lighting. My
Question, I will be using the on-camera flash along with the
Thanks Shel that needed to be said. I agree wholeheartedly.
Vic
My 2001 MZ-S, my constant companion, is loaded with 2004 film, and in 2010,
when today's digital wonders are considered laughably obsolete, I'll be
using it with the amazing new 2010 films. Am I in denial, living in a dream
world? I sure hope not!
Pat White
I don't think so Pat. I think
I agree with Paul. The lens seems to perform fine considering we are making
that judgement on a 72 dpi scan, which I maintain is no way to judge a lens. I
find that, with the exception of the colorful wall, the subject matter you
have chosen is very weak and probably goes a long way in
You're not alone. Yes digital is fun and is probably the future. I have a
point and shoot that I enjoy very much, but am not about to give up my film
bodies when I can have the best of both worlds- shoot film, scan the best ones...
Vic
William Rob wrote by going fast and cheap they gave up the right to expect
quality.
I agree entirely. That's why I shoot slides for most of my serious work. As
far as print film goes, if they're snaps I go for fast and cheap. If it's more
serious stuff, I go for quality. If I get a nice
Hi Dave: I scan my favourite slides as well as negs with a Canon FS2710 slide
scanner. In the past, it was difficult to get good prints from slides but one
of the great things about digital (and I don't mean digital cameras) is that
it really no longer matters if you shoot slides or negs. By
Hey Billy: I don't think it matters much where you get your negs developed.
My experience has been that when I get some brutal prints back (shots I would
have normally just thrown away and think that I screwed up) if I scan them I
can get them to look the way I wanted them to in the first
So did you take any pictures of these beautiful French women for us
to dream about too?
No I was too hot and tired..
vic
I have used these films on a few occassions. The key to success is using an
experienced printer. Most printers don't know how to handle this stuff. One of
the pro level stores I go to will print the CN400 in several different ways:
Sepia, Cyanotype, warm black, cool black or pure black and
Just a comment on the original pics. I've been away for a while and am just
catching up on the digest version. Hope my comments are not too repetitious. It
is difficult to judge shots that have been scanned because of the
variabilities in the scanning process. First off, I'm not sure about the
We'll try it again...
Just got back from a week in Quebec City. Shot almost all architecture stuff
and holiday snaps using a PZ1, MZS and LX. PZ1 was loaded with film, MZS with
slide and LX with SCALA BW slide film. Lenses included 16, 20,24, 30, 50 85,
120, 28-70,F2.8 (Tokina),28-105 FA
Oooops let's try it again
Just got back from a week in Quebec City. Shot almost all architecture stuff
and holiday snaps using a PZ1, MZS and LX. PZ1 was loaded with film, MZS with
slide and LX with SCALA BW slide film. Lenses included 16, 20,24, 30, 50 85,
120, 28-70,F2.8 (Tokina),28-105 FA
I've had two 35-70 F4 and although I liked them both, I found the zoom range
a little narrow for my liking. I now have a mint 35-105A along with the AF
28-105FA lens that cover the wide and mid-length telephoto lengths very nicely...
Vic
You'll love the Canon A80. I have an A60 and can't believe how good it is.
Vic
Sorry to see you go Frank but I know you'll be back. Nothing like a break to
get you refreshed. Good luck buddy.
Vic
I think the question was 50 or 100mm. Go go the 100 if you can afford it the
working distance for the same results makes all the difference in the world...
Vic
Just to keep the thread alive. I'm planning a little vacation to Quebec City
and am in the process of trying to decide what to take along. Likely subjects,
Architecture, street scenes (in honour of Frank), scenics and some nature
stuff, whales and sea life (planning to do a lot of touring the
Give me a 100 any day. Just my opinion
Vic
If you are going to use a bellows, the 50 is more useable. If you want a
straight macro to use without bellows, the 100 mm gives you more distance which is
very valuable for all sorts of reasons, including room to use reflectors,
flashes etc. With a 50mm you're in so close that the shadow from
I never could understand this 1:1, 3:1, 4:1 talk. Unless you are doing
scientific work or have a real good reason to know your magnification, who cares.
It's all about the image you're seeing through the viewfinder. If you're close
enough to get the image you want, it's all you need I think
it by hand using a WACOM tablet . The result is a
chalk drawing. I then used a watercolour brush to soften the background even further.
I like the result but realize it is not for everyone...
Vic
Here is the link...
http://hometown.aol.ca/pentxuser/page17.html
Could you e-mail me a good copy of the shot you repaired for Tan. I have an
idea and I might as well take advantage of your great work..
Thanks Vic
Tom I understand your comments BUT. At first glance many of HCB shots look
like good snaps. In fact, with today's modern autofocus cameras, many of the
capture the moment shots CB took are, or appear to be, easily duplicated. I
think you have to study his work and grow to appreciate the
Great shot Shel. I love the expression on the little girl's face... Good to
see you back for a while. Great news about your opportunity, it sounds very
interesting and a great learning opportunity...
Vic
Related to this thread, I read that most digitally captured images are never
printed, just used for web posting and email,
Kenneth Waller
I believe it Ken. Since we bought our lovely A60 Canon digital point and
shoot we tend never to get prints done. We did once, but have just never got
I know what you are saying but I think everyone here is overreacting. Calm
down, there are too many cameras out there that shoot film for film to go away
any time soon...
Vic
Are you sure?
What if only one person wants to shoot film? Will Kodak still make it
for him? And if so, how many
So much for demand side economics.
William Robb
William you could be right. Film may go away sooner than I realize. It may
shoot up in price because fewer people are using it. But I don't think the
market' is that simple. I expect it to be much like the stock market UNPREDICTABLE
(and I like
Bill wrote:Hate to bring up the old film vs digital debate again, but...
There are those of here who are perfectly satisfied with digital, and others
who are perfectly satisfied with film. It's doubtful that any of us will be
swayed from our current positions regardless of chemistry vs.
you're assuming the cost for film will remain the same. what if it goes up
by a factor of 2, 5 or 10?
Herb
And everyone seems to be assuming it is going to dramatically increase in
price. I think it's going to stay about where it is.
Vic
When gas prices in the States went up, I didn't see people abandoning their
cars for public transportation. What happens if the price of ink and paper
go up by a factor of 2, 5, or 10? Would you abandoned digital?
Jim A.
Good point Jim. That's exactly what's happening. Printers are cheap but
I can vouch for the Kiron. I think it is one of the best 100 mm macros ever
made both in lens quality and build quality. I'm not sure why anyone, accept
collectors or Pentax fanatics which we have plenty of here, would pay the
exhorbitant amount for the Pentax A 2.8 when they can get the Kiron
That's a difficult decision Cotty. You may not have made the best financial
decision but you made the right decision for your peace of mind. How old is the
dog and what is the prognosis...
Vic
I wouldn't feel too bad, last Sunday night my dog after being more or
less a dog, (in other words
Sorry that should have been Peter not Cotty.
William: Get a Subaru it will put all the others to shame and run problem
free for years and years...
Vic
Sooby fan
Pentax Fan
Don't confuse lower specs in some areas with mediocre.
My freind's Mercedes Benz will only go 120 MPH, but another friend's
Porsche will go 140.
I guess the Benz
I have been following this thread with some interest waiting for the time to
put my 2 cents in. I learned that my FA lenses are no good. It's been
suggested that unless a lens is an f2.8, it does not measure up to professional
standards.
Puuuease!
This is an elitist attitude based on
It's very nice to see such high quality work coming from a list member. Too
bad, just as we are graced by such incredibly good photos, that the maker is
considering going to another camera brand. I don't think there are many people,
who are this serious about their photography, using Pentax
Try this to get a picture of the backpack and information. It really is as
cool as it looks. It's not for everyone - it's big. But it sure holds a lot of
equipment for all of us collectors who like to have everything with us...
Vic
I'll play too
15, 16, 20, 24, 28, 30, 35, 40, 50, 85, 100, 120, 135, 200, 300, 400...
Vic
I'm with you Mr. Robb on this one. The 85mm F/2 gets no respect on this list.
I think it's the most useable 85mm Pentax makes. It's not much bigger than a
50mm. Is there really a huge difference between F2 and F1.8? All this talk
about the too big 85mm makes the 85F2 that perfect portrait lens.
Tests speak louder than words. Good Job John. Nice to know
Vic
Film is not going away folks. Those who say it is are those who have bought
into the digital hype in a big way. Don't get me wrong, nothing wrong with
digital cameras. But there are lots of us out there who do not really want, need
or care to go digital, and if we go digital it might simply be
Is the migration over? Perhaps I should drive out there tomorrow. It's
only about an hour drive.
Paul
No Paul the Migration continues all through May. If you are only an hour away
you really should check it out. I am about three hours away, But there were
photogs there from Seattle, British
I agree 100 per cent. The Tokina ATX lenses are second to none. In Fact, I am
seriously considering buying an 80-200 F2.8 and a 20-35 Tokina ATX.
Vic
One should consider/remember that sharpness, resolution, distortion etc.
isn't everything. What is important is to get the right shots - to be
Just got back from photographing migrating Birds at Point Pelee National Park
in Canada. For those of you who are not aware of it, it is one of the prime
birding locations in the world during the spring migration. Birders and
Photographers there from around the world. Mostly North America. A
Good to see you back Pål
Vic
Rob wrote:
It's only an advantage if you aren't prepared to crop your full frame shots
:-)
The real fun occurs when you realize that your wide angle lenses aren't wide
any more. Don't get me wrong the *ist D is a great tool but the 1.5x crop
factor is less an advantage than an imposition in the
Just wondering if anyone got the final selling price for a group of lenses
that finished on E-bay recently. There was a 300 f2.8, a 200 2.8, a 20 2.8...
They all looked mint. I can't seem to get into the completed items anymore. I
know we are not supposed to talk about e-bay items but these are
Hi Tanya, Nice work with the child portraiture. Shooting kids that age is
never easy. I could see how the little model and the photographer got more and
more comfortable with one another as the shoot went on. It was quite noticable
in the quality of expression in your photographs. The flash
Count me in. One Giant step forward..
Vic
So, how many of the list are now considering the istD now that it will
work better with the K and M lenses? I'm now giving it some thought.
shel
Rob wrote
Given that the LX that I landed on last November I've been belting around
since
1987 I can't say I agree with you. My *ist D in given the same treatment
would
have definitely been put out-of-action as the battery cover would have been
smashed to bits, that scares me as I'm not
Anne wrote
But even if you are being a crumudgeon, thanks for
the added info,
below. I used mine with a 100 f 4 macro and a
50mm f 4 macro, both
of which have 49mm threads (they are about 20
years old)
annsan
I've used mine with step up rings right up to 58mm. Team a 100-300 up with
nikon
Here is a link to my homemade light table. I did not make it a friend of mine
did , but it might be good for some ideas...
Vic
P.S. You have to scroll down to the bottom to see it...
http://hometown.aol.ca/pentxuser/200lens.html
I fear a long thread is about to begin but I have to say it again for Tanya's
sake. I use both systems. I use Macs, my daughter uses a PC IBM clone. The PC
works. There are some advantages to owning a PC over a Mac but for people who
are not computer literate, who want a machine that works
Amita wrote
I doubt it. There's really nothing a Mac can do that a Windows machine
can't do just as well. Maybe years ago that was true, but not anymore.
Amita
Well Amita for the most part you are right. What is really important is not
what the computers can do but how they do it. It is the
I can totally understand your thinking about not buying a new film camera now
that the ist-d has come out. Given a choice, I would certainly buy the ist-d
over the MZ-s right now. Both cameras are exceptional but you would really
need a good reason to go out and pay full pop for an MZ-S. I
Cotty wrote:
...until the *ist D. Came along. I was really impressed with that camera.
It is nothing like the MZ-S, mercifully.
Cotty everyone is entitled to their opinion but I think you severely
underestimate the MZ-S. I am an LX lover and the MZ-S is, in my opinion, the closest
thing to an
First off let me say that I do feel bad not being able to buy a Pentax. Well
I went to my favourite camera store to buy a pentax PS Optio and came home
with a Cannon powershot A60. I tried to buy Pentax but they just did not offer
what I was looking for.
A) Reasonably priced digital Point and
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