Re: Understanding ProPhoto RGB - or not

2006-12-12 Thread Alan Chan
. I personally use sRGB for the fact that it works best with local labs and for the web. I always forgot the conversion between spaces and eventually gave up. Just too much hassle. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan - Original Message - From: "Boros Attila" <[EM

Re: K10 returns?

2006-12-09 Thread Alan Chan
Just check dpreview. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan > Has anyone reported a K10D flash failure? I haven't seen any mention > of it. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: K10 returns?

2006-12-09 Thread Alan Chan
Flash issue seems to be with K10D too, still. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan > When the *ist D came out, several of our list members had to return their > first unit for several reasons (dead flash, won't power-up, etc.). > Has anybody sent their K10 back yet? -

Re: Computer Problems

2006-12-08 Thread Alan Chan
Well, just get 2GB ram, and assemble whatever you can afford for a complete system. CoreDue is definitely much faster than D, and 64 X2 is yet again better than D for the same price. 64 X2 4200+ AM2 seems to have the sweet spot on price at the moment. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com

Re: K10D Battery--One More Time

2006-12-06 Thread Alan Chan
neric batt could be labeled 2000mAh yet being outperformed by brand name batt. But the worse part is generic batt often had shorter life span generally. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Paypal for my sales

2006-12-03 Thread Alan Chan
My sis works in a bank and there are countless problems exist inside the banking system. Often the stuffs were poorly trained or mis-informed, many just tried to seek the salary without doing anything, and some were too busy playing politics. Everyday, somewhere along the line someone would screw u

FS Friday

2006-12-01 Thread Alan Chan
http://www.pbase.com/wlachan/selling Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Reservations about DA 16-45

2006-11-22 Thread Alan Chan
tests). And how about some torture shot like this? This lens has very nice optics, but the built quality is just a little disappointing. http://www.pbase.com/wlachan/image/67105372 Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/ma

Re: MX parts?

2006-11-19 Thread Alan Chan
> I need a winder cover for my MX. Also, what's the eye cup for this jem? > CW Eyecup FH works well for MX. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

FS: Friday

2006-11-16 Thread Alan Chan
Will charge actual shipping. Email me for accurate quote. http://www.pbase.com/wlachan/selling Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Bulk K10D batteries purchase for Vancouver BC fellows

2006-11-10 Thread Alan Chan
come, first serve. If anyone interested, email me. :-) -- Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Xp meltdown - help

2006-11-08 Thread Alan Chan
layers of ownership > not only am I the only one using the machine but I wont let > anyone else near it > > suggestions? 1) Login as administrator 2) Right click the file(s) -> properties -> Security 3) Add "Everyone" will do Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbas

Re: Pentax Support Story: very pleased !

2006-11-08 Thread Alan Chan
charge !! It is indeed a common problem (other models too) and good to know Pentax stands behind it, well, at least the Belgium department. :-) Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Wacom Graphire pen

2006-11-03 Thread Alan Chan
resolution. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Best way to clean those difficult Multicoatings?

2006-11-02 Thread Alan Chan
ch, no mark, no hazy, nothing. Pure isopropyl alcohol works too but takes a little more skill. In fact they work so well I use them for CCD cleaning too. Dirt cheap and not as scary it may seem once you tried. But for CCD, you need a pair of metal tweezers. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.

Re: my silver 77mm Ltd seems to be clear again - what happened?

2006-10-30 Thread Alan Chan
s. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: pentax extension cord

2006-10-28 Thread Alan Chan
een discontinued, what's the alternative? At 9 feet, the F59L > is not much of an alternative for my usage (flash on a stroboframe). Perhaps just out of stock temporarily as other related accessories are still available. Maybe it will be in stock again when K10D was shipped. Regards, Al

FS: Friday

2006-10-27 Thread Alan Chan
Some more to go. :-) http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQsassZwlachanQQhtZ-1QQfrppZ50QQfsopZ1QQfsooZ1QQrdZ0? http://www.pbase.com/wlachan/selling Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Mirror sticking on ZX-5n (was Re: FS - ZX-5n

2006-10-25 Thread Alan Chan
with MZ/ZX cameras where the plastic gear on the mirror motor is cracked. A brass gear has been issued by Pentax since but the labour to have it replaced is steep. I fixed my MZ-3 once and the whole body had to be disassemlbed basically. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML

Re: Anyone checked this out yet?

2006-10-24 Thread Alan Chan
nce it won't be DA*, I would imagine it would be either f1.8 or f2. :-) Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: DA 70

2006-10-20 Thread Alan Chan
lens: > http://munitions.com/jgreely/stf135/ This lens is awesome!! Are Nikkor DC lenses doing the same thing? Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Selling questions and *ds question.

2006-10-19 Thread Alan Chan
ent where the plastic spring shaft was under too much stress and cracked. A newer stronger part was issued later. *ist DS/DL bodies have metal spring shaft which could be loosen by itself. I would imagine a strong threadlock was needed in the 1st place. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlacha

Re: DA 70

2006-10-19 Thread Alan Chan
t that I am complaining but wonder if other 85 could do better. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Selling questions and *ds question.

2006-10-19 Thread Alan Chan
le the shaft that holds the spring is loosen. In either case, it can be fixed easily. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Great deal for Canadians!!

2006-10-14 Thread Alan Chan
It shows 10xx in stock, but out of stock when checked out. I went ahead placing the order anyway and see what will happen. :-) Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan > > http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10064635&catid=11433&logon=&la

Great deal for Canadians!!

2006-10-13 Thread Alan Chan
http://www.futureshop.ca/catalog/proddetail.asp?sku_id=0665000FS10064635&catid=11433&logon=&langid=EN Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Pentax Japan delays K10D release date

2006-10-13 Thread Alan Chan
Perhap they reckoned there could only be 1 shipment before x'mas, so they were trying to produce as many units as possible to fill the market? Makes sense to me, not that I am buying 1 this year. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan > Announcing the shipping date before they

FS: Friday

2006-10-13 Thread Alan Chan
Again... :-) http://www.pbase.com/wlachan/selling Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: 300*F4.5

2006-10-08 Thread Alan Chan
s you just need the right buyer, but that doesn't happen everyday. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Pentax D FA* 400/4 ED IF

2006-10-06 Thread Alan Chan
dheld, a real bonus with Pentax SR. In addition it will >work well and AF with converters. Agreed. 400/5.6 is rather pointless now, but I have some concern on 400/4 too, as it will be very expensive. Very expensive Pentax lenses never sold that well, according to history. Regards, Alan Chan h

Re: Rechargeable Bats for the istDS

2006-10-05 Thread Alan Chan
In case you might look for cheap RCR-V3, the ebay seller from Taiwan "willbattery" is selling the same RCR-V3 & charger I am using. He is willing to accept Paypal and shipping to Canada/US is reasonable. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss

Re: Stuck Filter

2006-10-05 Thread Alan Chan
t; > -- > Thanks, > DougF (KG4LMZ) Thick wide rubber band? Works for me. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

FS: the remaining stuffs...

2006-10-05 Thread Alan Chan
Just a little updates & price cuts. Feel free to make me any offers. I can cut the prices a little more with multi-items. Always quote the lowest shipping by air. http://www.pbase.com/wlachan/selling Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List

Re: Rechargeable Bats for the istDS

2006-10-05 Thread Alan Chan
> Thanks Alan ... is there much difference between a 2400 and a 2500 battery? > > Shel I only have 2100 & 2500. The latter seems to last much longer. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Pentax D FA* 400/4 ED IF

2006-10-05 Thread Alan Chan
* 200 & 300 will have the same optics as FA*? Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: Pentax D FA* 400/4 ED IF

2006-10-05 Thread Alan Chan
> On 05.10.06, at 22:23 , Alan Chan wrote: > > > Why D-FA, not DA? > Perhaps because planned 200 and 300 are DFA and it seems that making > reduced circle long telephoto lenses doesn't make sens. > BTW - welcome back Alan - you were absent on PDML f

Re: Pentax D FA* 400/4 ED IF

2006-10-05 Thread Alan Chan
Why D-FA, not DA? Regards, Alan Chan - Original Message - From: "Pål Jensen" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax-Discuss Mail List" Sent: Thursday, 5 October, 2006 13:11 Subject: Pentax D FA* 400/4 ED IF There are rumors at Dpreview that such a lens is indee

Re: Rechargeable Bats for the istDS

2006-10-05 Thread Alan Chan
hat's the opinion/consensus of the > better rechargeable choices? > > Shel I have been using RCR-V3, Energizer 2500 & Sanyo Eneloop NiMH. I prefer RCR-V3 for the extra punch on AF performance, not a lot, but every bit helps for an already deficient AF performance. http://www.pbase.com/wl

Re: Lens CLA work?

2006-10-04 Thread Alan Chan
up was held in place by very heavy damping grease. Only Japan can determine the proper adjustment. If it was done by unqualified centre, they will just screw it back all the way and ruin the alignment. The built-in filter mechanism is also prone to misalignment. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase

Re: Tokina 50-135/2.8 pics

2006-10-02 Thread Alan Chan
> Welcome back Alan! > > Kostas Thanks Kostas. :-) Regards, Alan Chan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Tokina 50-135/2.8 pics

2006-10-01 Thread Alan Chan
Not a DA*, but might be an indication. http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/cda/other/2006/09/29/4734.html Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

FS

2006-10-01 Thread Alan Chan
bination. I can provide more description on any specific items if required. Thanks for looking. :-) http://www.pbase.com/wlachan/selling Regards, Alan Chan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: SMC 70-210mm F4 help

2005-06-08 Thread Alan Chan
> Which screw does this refer to? (I can see quite a few when I roll back > the sleeve) Zoom-creep is the nature of this zoom. It can be cured by using heavier damping grease, but none of the screws are related to this creeping. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/w

Re: SMC Pentax M135/3.5 vs SMC Pentac K135/3.5

2005-06-07 Thread Alan Chan
se lenses. I don't know about the K, but M135/3.5 is a very sharp lens from wide open, light-fall-off free too. The only con is 1.5m closest focus, 1.2m would be much nicer. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Discover Yahoo! Get on

Re: *ist DS / Ref Converter Questions...

2005-06-06 Thread Alan Chan
y K1000 viewfinder accessories fitting on my ME and MX. K and earlier SLR bodies use the one you are looking at. M and later bodies use the other (Refconverter M/A). They aren't interchangable. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do Yo

Re: Focusing screens - NOT MX, LX

2005-06-06 Thread Alan Chan
--- Kostas Kavoussanakis <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Interestingly enough, Boz does not have the one that came with my > Z1-p, FM-60 (page 112 of the manual). Can't tell the difference from > FP-60, by the way. FM-60 has the spot meter circle, but FP-60 doesn't. Alan

Re: Predictable Pentax

2005-06-03 Thread Alan Chan
es being masked off to simulate the DSLR tunnel vision. It will be just as easy/difficult to manual focus as D/DS/DL (but of course, MX has better eyepiece to boot so it's not exactly fair). So if you must compared, use the same focal length, not standard lens for given format.

Re: Predictable Pentax

2005-06-03 Thread Alan Chan
my explanation in another post then. Maybe somebody with better language skill could explain it a little better than I did. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Discover Yahoo! Have fun online with music videos, cool games, IM

Re: Predictable Pentax

2005-06-03 Thread Alan Chan
finder magnification be constant regardless of the focal length? I thought the coverage would be slightly different depends on the focal length though. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Discover Yahoo! Have fun online with mu

Re: Predictable Pentax

2005-06-03 Thread Alan Chan
rmats can be compared directly, for the same reason in my earlier post. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: Predictable Pentax

2005-06-03 Thread Alan Chan
ifficult to manual focus in practical sense. It is like using 33mm on film SLR and it is more difficult to manual focus than 50mm on the same body, just that now the edges have been masked in D/DS/DL. I hope I am making sense. Alan Chan http://www

Re: Digital MZ-5n

2005-06-03 Thread Alan Chan
ng. > > Any other opinions? How about use the traditional film back as LCD cover? You have to open the back to see the LCD hidden inside? Who need LCD protective plastic anyway? :-) Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Discover Yahoo!

Re: Buffer speed (Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?)

2005-06-02 Thread Alan Chan
--- Mishka <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > and how did people managed that with 36 exposures per fim? In the old days experience shooters predicted and shot, modern shooters just shoot and pray. :-) Alan Chan http://www.pbase.co

Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?

2005-06-02 Thread Alan Chan
tal > yet. The 120 gear flood on eBay should explain that then? Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?

2005-06-02 Thread Alan Chan
pits. > Nonsense. Mine doesn't. Neither is this supported by test and published MTF > values. The only test (not opinions) I have found is photodo, and their results are pretty much inline with my experience. I shoot and test my FA43 many times and came to the same conclusion

Re: street shooting lens

2005-06-02 Thread Alan Chan
15 years or so. My K15/3.5 suffered from very stiff focus ring too, and it is silky smooth after relube. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Discover Yahoo! Get on-the-go sports scores, stock quotes, news and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/mobile.html

Re: Sounds like good logic

2005-06-02 Thread Alan Chan
--- "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Kodak is a surprising company sometimes. Right, by discontinuing good films and introduced some others. Well, doesn't matter anymore... Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan ___

Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?

2005-06-02 Thread Alan Chan
--- Pål Jensen <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > The problem is this is touted to a large extent by people who doesn't use > Pentax... Right, like the famous Ken who reviews products w/o ever touching one. LOL. Alan Chan http://www.

Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?

2005-06-02 Thread Alan Chan
--- Thibouille <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > But why isn't "stupid SIGMA"making IS lienses for Pentax? > They really could if they wanted it How? No Pentax body supports IS. Perhaps the Sigma ad would be like this? "IS lenses for the future?" A

Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?

2005-06-02 Thread Alan Chan
not advertising. Also, they advertise every little technical details of their products. Yet, Pentax ads are rather empty on content. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?

2005-06-02 Thread Alan Chan
ller/home?O=productlist&A=details&Q=&sku=336238&is=REG Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Discover Yahoo! Get on-the-go sports scores, stock quotes, news and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/mobile.html

Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?

2005-06-02 Thread Alan Chan
--- "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > They didn't give their users a choice. They didn't, but they do. Look what lenses they have been able to offer now? Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Discover

Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?

2005-06-02 Thread Alan Chan
don't carry tripod. When the light is dropping and the only solution is, well u know... Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Discover Yahoo! Stay in touch with email, IM, photo sharing and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/stayintouch.html

Re: Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?

2005-06-02 Thread Alan Chan
--- Rob Studdert <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > but really my guess is that through > poor management it stifled many great opportunities in the market. Something that even we average consumers see... Are Pentax people blind? Alan Chan http://www.pbase

Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?

2005-06-02 Thread Alan Chan
h-end digital and theres nothing > indication that Pentax will forever only make entry level *istD clones. However, the market has changed. Many 120 commerical shooters have moved to high-end Canon. Canon play one game, and they play it well. Pentax, however, are playing 2 games, and both are l

Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?

2005-06-02 Thread Alan Chan
--- "P. J. Alling" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Of course, Canon said we're going to change the lens mount, you want > that don't you... Didn't they say "bigger is better"? I mean the EOS mount btw, what were you thinkin

Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?

2005-06-02 Thread Alan Chan
stopped way down? I would be surprised if top Zeiss or Leica lenses were like that (okay, FA31 is a very fine lens, but floating elements + glass AL are very very very rare in the Pentax history). Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan ___

Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?

2005-06-02 Thread Alan Chan
t they did that with Z-1? Well, we all know the story... Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: Seen in this week's Amateur Photographer...

2005-06-02 Thread Alan Chan
let us Pentax users to discover the charm of their products. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: Seen in this week's Amateur Photographer...

2005-06-02 Thread Alan Chan
> If Pal is correct and Pentax is working on an EOS-killer,... Okay, so we now know the upcoming Pentax semi-pro body will be named "EOS-killer". What else? Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Ya

Re: street shooting lens

2005-06-02 Thread Alan Chan
> It's about a 8/10 revolution from closest focus to infinity, and it is > one of the stiffest focusing rings on any lens I own. Time to relube the lens. Believe me, it works. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo

Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?

2005-06-02 Thread Alan Chan
serably before being > told > that they can't now afford to produce a better spec'd *ist D replacement. History just keep repeating itself. When the company has detached from reality, some nasty is going to happen. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __

Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?

2005-06-02 Thread Alan Chan
lenses such as Contax Zeiss. Just one more reason to go EOS to those who want digital for their old lenses. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?

2005-06-02 Thread Alan Chan
--- Christian <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I wonder if Pentax could make a K to 4/3 adapter. :-) There is an adaptor to mount K lenses on E system. http://www.kindai-inc.co.jp/mount_fosa.htm Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan

Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?

2005-06-02 Thread Alan Chan
--- Tom C <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Maybe will see a new OP camera Olympus-Pentax. :) [-ve + -ve = +ve] I suppose? :-) Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - You care about security. So do

Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?

2005-06-02 Thread Alan Chan
dy > had bags-o-gear. Your response has been disqualified! :-) I could be wrong, but I think the majority of consumers have strong preference toward C or N (just to famous & obvious to ignore). I mean those who have never touched a camera. Alan Chan h

Re: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?

2005-06-02 Thread Alan Chan
Pentax would be out of business a lot sooner than Minolta if that's what they had done. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Discover Yahoo! Get on-the-go sports scores, stock quotes, news and more. Check it out! http://discover.yahoo.com/mobile.html

RE: Why choose *ist DL over Nikon or Canon competitors?

2005-06-02 Thread Alan Chan
at the Pentax situation. There are tons of 3rd party K mount lenses which will work with current bodies, also many not-so-hot SM/K/M/A/F/FA lenses. But for the few high quality lenses, especially good primes, there aren't many bargains when compared to C/N, new or used. Alan Chan

Re: Seen in this week's Amateur Photographer...

2005-06-01 Thread Alan Chan
nd > the corner... IMHO, Pentax desperately need IS/VR type technology to kill anything. Anything else w/o IS/VR first is a waste of resource. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Discover Yahoo! Have fun online with music videos, cool

Re: Full Frame - What's the problem?

2005-06-01 Thread Alan Chan
I imagine current full frame lenses designed for film might not do well with full frame digital, especially the corners of wide angles? Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Discover Yahoo! Stay in touch with email, IM, photo sharing and

Re: SMC pentax 1:3.5 100 mm macro

2005-05-31 Thread Alan Chan
--- Toralf Lund <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > What would you pay for it? (See subject)? Is this a lense built by > Cosina or whatever? And *not* an 1:1 macro? Cosina I think. It is a 1:2 macro. There are also Vivitar & Phoenix versions. Alan Chan http://www.p

Re: upgrading to ttl flash metering

2005-05-30 Thread Alan Chan
old stock from eBay some months ago and it is very nice to use. Got all the features at ridiculously low price. The only thing was the flash failed to pop-up and it cost me some hard labour to make one from aluminium rod. My fingers hurt. :-( Alan Chan http://www.pb

Re: upgrading to ttl flash metering

2005-05-30 Thread Alan Chan
ensor inside the mirror box of the Super A is for TTL flash only, a typical Pentax design that has remained unchanged for all film bodies. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - You care about se

Re: Questions re Pentax made lens filters

2005-05-30 Thread Alan Chan
he Super HMC is indeed more flare resistance and shows less reflection when compared side by side. Pity recent HOYA rims are not as nicely made as they used to. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business

Re: Questions re Pentax made lens filters

2005-05-30 Thread Alan Chan
as cheap). Some people having difficulty to clean HOYA coating, but folded toilet paper with acetone will restore them in factory condition, just don't rub them hard. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Ya

Re: Questions re Pentax made lens filters

2005-05-30 Thread Alan Chan
of course as usualy I may be nuts again... I mean may be filters > have nothing to do with dust inside lenses... Of course not. :-) Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small Business - Try our new Resources site http://smallbusiness.yahoo.com/resources/

Re: FA 35mm versus 31mm Ltd

2005-05-29 Thread Alan Chan
r Pentax primes in similar range have such performance. But not surprisingly, it incorporates floating elements and glass AL design, both are quite rare for Pentax. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Small

Re: (P)Z1-p questions

2005-05-29 Thread Alan Chan
is real. In some cases the vibration could cause blurry or double images even on tripod, especially when you are using superteles. MZ/ZX bodies are much much quieter and better dampened, though not as well built. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan

Re: AW: AW: Rumors About Pentax's Future

2005-05-26 Thread Alan Chan
actually they have been that way for, say 20 years? But then unique ideas are kind of rare... :-) Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: AW: AW: Rumors About Pentax's Future

2005-05-26 Thread Alan Chan
inning combination for Pentax 135 system. And I think the DS possess these quality as well, although a little short on unique. Am I wrong? Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: New Lens, Same Story?

2005-05-19 Thread Alan Chan
ifier. But if you are certain there is something wrong (left/right sharpness & light-fall-off look different are indications), return it to Kerrisdale is the best option imho. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Yahoo! Mail Mobile T

Re: New Lens, Same Story?

2005-05-17 Thread Alan Chan
y suggest you do more tests before giving up. Maybe you want to check for any sign of repair too. > What frustration. I know... Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

Re: shooting on the beach

2005-05-15 Thread Alan Chan
do the trick, but flash seems to be the choice for larger group. But then the sand will also act as a large reflector so... Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Yahoo! Mail Stay connected, organized, and protected. Take the tour: http://tour.mail.yahoo.com/mailtour.html

Re: FA* 289 f4.5 ED(IF)

2005-05-13 Thread Alan Chan
now for the FA*. Btw, don't forget to test it on film. Hope you will be happy with this one. :-) Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250

Re: Sekonic Meters

2005-05-13 Thread Alan Chan
e actual improvement is > the > new one is more cheaply made. You would have to actually handle them to check > that > out. You are 1/2 correct. 308II is $159 after it has been added to the cart. 308S is weather resistance bt

Re: Sekonic Meters

2005-05-13 Thread Alan Chan
--- Feroze <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Well that's six votes for the 308, guess that helps me make my mind up Well, not really. There are 308II & 308S... Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Yahoo! Mail Stay connected, organized, and protected. T

Re: Sekonic Meters

2005-05-13 Thread Alan Chan
--- Graywolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > B&H's current price is S179, they did have them on sale last year for $159. I > paid > $200 used in '92-93 the new price back then was circa $250. L308S is $179. L308II is $159. L308S is the new model. Alan Chan

Re: DA-40 on 35mm? was Re: LittleTest:

2005-05-13 Thread Alan Chan
--- Graywolf <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > I thought the DA lenses were supposed to cover 35mm, and the DAJ lenses are > APS > sensor only? There is no DAJ. DA - digital only w/o aperture ring DFA - digital + full frame with aperture ring FAJ - full frame w/o aperture ring

Re: DA-40 on 35mm? was Re: LittleTest:

2005-05-12 Thread Alan Chan
27;d be getting the sweet spot in > the center of the image circle on either the DA or M 40mm. Both have very different optical diagrams so they can't be the same. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Yahoo! Mail Stay connected, organized, and protected. Take the tour: http://tour.mail.yahoo.com/mailtour.html

Re: DA-40 on 35mm? was Re: LittleTest:

2005-05-12 Thread Alan Chan
full frame. His decision to sell the lens finally made me to believe his story. Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com

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