Thank you, Shel - I didn't know there was such an animal as a helicoid extension tube, but I'll check it out now.
Maris ----- Original Message ----- From: "Shel Belinkoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Wednesday, November 14, 2001 12:53 AM Subject: Re: Vivitar extension tubes [snipped] | For something really nice I'd strongly suggest the Pentax helicoid | extension tube. It's infinitely variable within its range, although a | standard tube set allows for both a slightly closer and somewhat further | placement of the lens relative to the camera body. It's smooth as silk | to operate, has a focusing collar that's designed like the K-mount | lenses, with a nice serrated rubber grip. It's a joy to use and is | capable of very fine adjustments. Quite possibly a better solution in | many situations than extension tubes. | | "Maris V. Lidaka, Sr." wrote: | > | > And having compared the two side-by-side, can you | > tell us specifically what the differences are in the | > fit and finish? | > | > And, more importantly, what the differences are in | > the resulting image? | | -- | Shel Belinkoff | mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] | - | This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, | go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to | visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . | | - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
