Re: OT Re: LX Gallery
At 10:33 29/04/01, Dan wrote: I've heard that as honey is to bees, so is Vega/Marmite to the naked mole rat. Curious what some people will eat. I think the best description for vegemite I've seen is looks like axle grease, smells like axle grease, feels like axle grease, and tastes like heaven. It is curious to what some people will eat. It seems to me that some people think that if you can keep it down for longer than 2 seconds, and it doesn't kill you, it is edible. Furthermore, some culture, somewhere, will have it as a delicacy. Cheers Jon Relax! Take life as it comes, you can't chase the sun, you can't race the wind - 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 .
Re: OT Re: LX Gallery
Jon Hope wrote: It is curious to what some people will eat. It seems to me that some people think that if you can keep it down for longer than 2 seconds, and it doesn't kill you, it is edible. Furthermore, some culture, somewhere, will have it as a delicacy. This is true. I like scrapple. tv - 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 .
Re: Film improvement question (rhetorical)
At 01:49 PM 4/28/01 -0700, you wrote: In regard of the demise of slow films you wrote; Nothing wrong with a good quality ND filter. except for viewing, focusing, and composing, of course. If that's a problem, attach the filter after you've done all of the above. Pax et bonum, Gary J. Sibio, SFO - 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 .
Re[2]: OT Re: LX Gallery
Hi, It is curious to what some people will eat. It seems to me that some people think that if you can keep it down for longer than 2 seconds, and it doesn't kill you, it is edible. Furthermore, some culture, somewhere, will have it as a delicacy. Ronald McDonald springs to mind. --- Bob 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 .
RE: Gallery Themes
Todd Stanley writes: I read that as it's OK to use a non-Pentax body as long as you are using a Pentax lens. In the open months anything goes. It's kind of annoying though, when I have the perfect picture to submit then suddenly realize it was taken with my Ricoh body and a 3rd party lens. Doh! I'm still lusting after a Pentax 67II to replace my RB67. I love the old RB but that beautiful SMC Pentax glass won't fit on it... Cheers, - Dave David A. Mann, B.E. (Elec) http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ Why is it that if an adult behaves like a child they lock him up, while children are allowed to run free on the streets? -- Garfield - 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 .
Re: abreviations used on this list
Frank Theriault writes: The first one may only be used by Canadians! :-) [snip] Eh? (A) It's used down here, too.. and in Australia. Cheers, - Dave David A. Mann, B.E. (Elec) http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ Why is it that if an adult behaves like a child they lock him up, while children are allowed to run free on the streets? -- Garfield - 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 .
Re: Vivitar Flashes
Jeff Tokayer writes: That sounds quite conservative. Some flashes have trigger voltages of 150V and up. Yes, I'd consider 40 volts to be pretty safe provided its dry :) I've had a few minor tingles off 50V DC with sweaty hands but I don't think I've ever felt 40V. I keep the hell clear of the 420V DC in the gear we make at work :) Cheers, - Dave David A. Mann, B.E. (Elec) http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ Why is it that if an adult behaves like a child they lock him up, while children are allowed to run free on the streets? -- Garfield - 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 .
Re: Lenses 28 mm (was RE: Gallery Themes)
Dave Maki writes: Thanks, Kevin. That is what I was looking for. The Sigma 14mm actually gave some really nice effects. The only picture that felt uncomfortably distorted was the Forest Runner. I will start paying attention to the short lens. Keep in mind that once you find a Pentax 15mm f/3.5 you will want it, regardless of what it costs or how much you'll use it! I have some pictures taken with it that I might be able to put on my website somewhere if you think you can resist the temptation :) Cheers, - Dave David A. Mann, B.E. (Elec) http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ Why is it that if an adult behaves like a child they lock him up, while children are allowed to run free on the streets? -- Garfield - 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 .
Table of Contents?
Is it possible to create a table of contents at the beginning of each volume? It sure beats having to go thru each entry. Thank you. Burt NYC USA - 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 .
Re: found my camera
It's not too bad Cory. You're suffering from an incurable condition my wife fondly calls;"male blindness". You know: 'honey, have you seen my shirt?' 'It's right there in the closet'. 'I don't see it' you reply', and she promptly marches in and pulls it from the hangar and hands itto you with a smile on her face. It appears most men have this affliction. There is no known cure, but I'm I'm thinking of starting a support groupg Don - Original Message - From: CW To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2001 9:18 PM Subject: found my camera So my wife was going on vacation this weekend and we couldn't find the point-n-shoot. Looked high and low for it to no avail. She left for the airport with film in the bag but no camera... I found the camera this afternoon in"MY" camera bag... For some of you I'm sure that it's quite understandable to loose an object so small in your vast camera gack. I won't tell you how small my bag is but there's no excuse for missing this camera in that bag. I'm considering getting rid of the thing so I don't have to tell her I found it a placewhere Ilooked on Thursday before sheleft. :) Oh well, I guess I'll have to take another one for the team. Cory Waters Douglasville, GA
Re: I Won a Big one
Congrats Steve I was watching that one too, but it was the 0 feedback that prevented me from jumping in. Let us know how everything works out. Don - Original Message - From: Steve Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2001 11:02 PM Subject: I Won a Big one Hi, I won an ebay auction for a SMC Tak 1000/8. I`m still kind of trembling from the end of the auction. The guy had a zero feedback, kind of scary. I just hope it gets here in one piece. It`s the only one that I have seen, and I REALLY wanted one, so I sold the wife for it (kidding). No more camera equipment for me for a while, a long while. Anyone know if the wooden tripod it comes with is any good? Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - 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 .
Re: I Won a Big one
whats the url for the auction? i'd just like to have a look at the lense. Cya - Original Message - From: Donald Ross [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2001 3:57 AM Subject: Re: I Won a Big one Congrats Steve I was watching that one too, but it was the 0 feedback that prevented me from jumping in. Let us know how everything works out. Don - Original Message - From: Steve Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2001 11:02 PM Subject: I Won a Big one Hi, I won an ebay auction for a SMC Tak 1000/8. I`m still kind of trembling from the end of the auction. The guy had a zero feedback, kind of scary. I just hope it gets here in one piece. It`s the only one that I have seen, and I REALLY wanted one, so I sold the wife for it (kidding). No more camera equipment for me for a while, a long while. Anyone know if the wooden tripod it comes with is any good? Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - 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 . - 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 .
Re: I Won a Big one
Cya http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1231348532 It reaaly is a big one. Don - Original Message - From: Paul Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 30, 2001 12:13 AM Subject: Re: I Won a Big one whats the url for the auction? i'd just like to have a look at the lense. Cya - Original Message - From: Donald Ross [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2001 3:57 AM Subject: Re: I Won a Big one Congrats Steve I was watching that one too, but it was the 0 feedback that prevented me from jumping in. Let us know how everything works out. Don - Original Message - From: Steve Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2001 11:02 PM Subject: I Won a Big one Hi, I won an ebay auction for a SMC Tak 1000/8. I`m still kind of trembling from the end of the auction. The guy had a zero feedback, kind of scary. I just hope it gets here in one piece. It`s the only one that I have seen, and I REALLY wanted one, so I sold the wife for it (kidding). No more camera equipment for me for a while, a long while. Anyone know if the wooden tripod it comes with is any good? Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - 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 . - 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 .
Buying an MX
I am thinking of buying an MX to complement my MZ-5n, have any of you guys any tips on what to look for with this particular model if buying second/third/forth hand? Much appreciated Paul
Re: I Won a Big one
thanks, It certainly is bid, its nice that it comes with a pentax tripod. Cya From: Donald Ross [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: I Won a Big one Date: Sun, 29 Apr 2001 07:19:44 -0400 Cya http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1231348532 It reaaly is a big one. Don - Original Message - From: Paul Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 30, 2001 12:13 AM Subject: Re: I Won a Big one whats the url for the auction? i'd just like to have a look at the lense. Cya - Original Message - From: Donald Ross [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2001 3:57 AM Subject: Re: I Won a Big one Congrats Steve I was watching that one too, but it was the 0 feedback that prevented me from jumping in. Let us know how everything works out. Don - Original Message - From: Steve Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2001 11:02 PM Subject: I Won a Big one Hi, I won an ebay auction for a SMC Tak 1000/8. I`m still kind of trembling from the end of the auction. The guy had a zero feedback, kind of scary. I just hope it gets here in one piece. It`s the only one that I have seen, and I REALLY wanted one, so I sold the wife for it (kidding). No more camera equipment for me for a while, a long while. Anyone know if the wooden tripod it comes with is any good? Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - 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 . - 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 . _ Get Your Private, Free E-mail from MSN Hotmail at http://www.hotmail.com. - 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 .
Re: Vivitar Flashes
I got knocked on my butt when I touched the frayed power cord of my Honeywell Strobonar 882 with wet hands. It uses that 500+ volt Eveready 497 battery, but I don't know what the trigger voltage is. I generally use the old Honeywell potato masher only with my Mamiya C220 or as a slave, but I've been wondering if it can be used with the LX. Paul David A. Mann wrote: Jeff Tokayer writes: That sounds quite conservative. Some flashes have trigger voltages of 150V and up. Yes, I'd consider 40 volts to be pretty safe provided its dry :) I've had a few minor tingles off 50V DC with sweaty hands but I don't think I've ever felt 40V. I keep the hell clear of the 420V DC in the gear we make at work :) Cheers, - Dave David A. Mann, B.E. (Elec) http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ Why is it that if an adult behaves like a child they lock him up, while children are allowed to run free on the streets? -- Garfield - 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 .
Re: OT: autofocus motor
On 29 Apr 2001, at 0:38, Eduardo Carone Costa Júnior wrote: Hi Ken, At least we agree to disagree! No. That's not true... perhaps a slight misunderstanding. Of course a camera AF does not have a gear box, as a automobile does. But my analogy was more focused --- no pun intended --- on a car drive shaft. I doubt that the bodies AF motor is direct drive, I assume that it is geared as the shaft rotation speed is quite slow (relative to the speed of even a high torque DC stepper motor). But in any case the AF shaft on the AF TC that I own spins quite freely and is extremely unlikely to introduce even the slightest extra load on the system. I would assume that if the TC was badly designed and the AF shafts did not couple correctly then maybe this would cause a slow-down of the AF speed otherwise I can't see how this might occur. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 Fax +61-2-9554-9259 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - 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 .
Re: OT Re: LX Gallery
tom wrote: This is true. I like scrapple. Habbersetts, I presume? m42 -( ex-EastCoaster )- Bill - Bill D. Casselberry ; Photography on the Oregon Coast http://www.orednet.org/~bcasselb [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 .
Re: I Won a Big one
Hi Steve You're lucky he replied to you. I introduced the link for this lens to the list under the 'It's not fair' Subject line. Someone wondered if this was a TAK or K mount so I decided to ask the seller. I received no reply to the question. I'm really curious as to the tripod. Let us know. Don - Original Message - From: Steve Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2001 8:57 AM Subject: Re: I Won a Big one Hi Don, The 0 feedback is scary, but he replied to all my emailed questions, so we`ll see. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Donald Ross [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2001 3:57 AM Subject: Re: I Won a Big one Congrats Steve I was watching that one too, but it was the 0 feedback that prevented me from jumping in. Let us know how everything works out. Don - Original Message - From: Steve Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2001 11:02 PM Subject: I Won a Big one Hi, I won an ebay auction for a SMC Tak 1000/8. I`m still kind of trembling from the end of the auction. The guy had a zero feedback, kind of scary. I just hope it gets here in one piece. It`s the only one that I have seen, and I REALLY wanted one, so I sold the wife for it (kidding). No more camera equipment for me for a while, a long while. Anyone know if the wooden tripod it comes with is any good? Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - 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 . - 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 .
Re: Film improvement question (rhetorical)
It can certainly be a problem at times, and to attach a filter after preparing for the shot is the most ridiculous suggestion I've heard in ages. Perhaps that's acceptable if you're photographing an object that's not going to move, or one that's in static light, but for people and street shooting, and subjects that are moving, it'll never work. What do you photograph that allow you to do something like this? In regard of the demise of slow films you wrote; Nothing wrong with a good quality ND filter. except for viewing, focusing, and composing, of course. If that's a problem, attach the filter after you've done all of the above. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs. - 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 .
Re: I Won a Big one
He didn't reply to mine and gave me some half-assed answers. That's one reason I didn't pursue it. Steve Larson wrote: The 0 feedback is scary, but he replied to all my emailed questions, so we`ll see. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs. - 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 .
Re: I Won a Big one
Holy crap, Steve, that has to be the coolest lens I've ever seen! Congrats. Just looked it up in my faithful Asahi Pentax Guide, and it (the lens, not the book) weighs in at around 16 1/2 pounds! No wonder it comes with a tripod. Does the lens case have little wheels on it so you can drag it around airports? I also notice that it has manual aperture. Anyway, have fun with it. It won't be too useful for architecture (unless you're standing five miles from the building), but for the July open gallery, hopefully we'll see a shot from it on PUG. regards, frank Steve Larson wrote: Hi, I won an ebay auction for a SMC Tak 1000/8. I`m still kind of trembling from the end of the auction. The guy had a zero feedback, kind of scary. I just hope it gets here in one piece. It`s the only one that I have seen, and I REALLY wanted one, so I sold the wife for it (kidding). No more camera equipment for me for a while, a long while. Anyone know if the wooden tripod it comes with is any good? Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - 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 .
Re: I Won a Big one
Ya, I guess I was lucky that the seller responded to both my emails, and also he responded within 20 minutes of when the auction ended. I`ll let you know about the tripod, I`m curious too. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Donald Ross [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2001 6:29 AM Subject: Re: I Won a Big one Hi Steve You're lucky he replied to you. I introduced the link for this lens to the list under the 'It's not fair' Subject line. Someone wondered if this was a TAK or K mount so I decided to ask the seller. I received no reply to the question. I'm really curious as to the tripod. Let us know. Don - Original Message - From: Steve Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2001 8:57 AM Subject: Re: I Won a Big one Hi Don, The 0 feedback is scary, but he replied to all my emailed questions, so we`ll see. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Donald Ross [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2001 3:57 AM Subject: Re: I Won a Big one Congrats Steve I was watching that one too, but it was the 0 feedback that prevented me from jumping in. Let us know how everything works out. Don - Original Message - From: Steve Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2001 11:02 PM Subject: I Won a Big one Hi, I won an ebay auction for a SMC Tak 1000/8. I`m still kind of trembling from the end of the auction. The guy had a zero feedback, kind of scary. I just hope it gets here in one piece. It`s the only one that I have seen, and I REALLY wanted one, so I sold the wife for it (kidding). No more camera equipment for me for a while, a long while. Anyone know if the wooden tripod it comes with is any good? Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - 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 . - 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 . - 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 .
Re: I Won a Big one
Steve, Congratulations, I saw you won it this AM. Now we expect to see some sailboat and surfer dude shots with that cannon for the PUG. 1000mm?!!, you can probably point it over towards Illinois and count how many fingers I am holding up. g Regards, Bob S. - 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 .
Konica Monochrome
I've just heard about this film. It's a chromogenic BW, like Ilford XP2, Kodak T400CN, and the like. Has anyone had any experience with this emulsion? Comments? -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs. - 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 .
Re: I Won a Big one
Thanks Bob, there will definitely be some PUG entries with it. LOL about the fingers you`re holding up! 4, right? Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2001 6:36 AM Subject: Re: I Won a Big one Steve, Congratulations, I saw you won it this AM. Now we expect to see some sailboat and surfer dude shots with that cannon for the PUG. 1000mm?!!, you can probably point it over towards Illinois and count how many fingers I am holding up. g Regards, Bob S. - 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 .
Re: Buying an MX
Hi, there are 2 problems which seem quite common with MXs: 1) the frame counter stops working. I've had this happen on 2 of mine. It's fairly cheap to have it repaired, provided the repairer can get the parts. 2) the shutter release lock sometimes doesn't do the job 100%, so that there is still some play in the shutter release. This can switch on the metering circuit. So if you store an MX which has this problem with some pressure on the release - eg the top of your bag or case - it will drain the batteries. Over the years I think I've owned 4 MXs, and I still have the first I ever bought, from 1979/80. Other than the problems described above they've been very reliable. The only other problem was one whose film advance would intermittently jam. I didn't try to repair it, but traded it in against an LX. --- Bob mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sunday, April 29, 2001, 12:28:05 PM, you wrote: I am thinking of buying an MX to complement my MZ-5n, have any of you guys any tips on what to look for with this particular model if buying second/third/forth hand? Much appreciated Paul - 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 .
Re: I Won a Big one
I had asked the seller a question on this one too, and recieved no response. Sent the question early on in the auction too . . . I'd recoment iescrow or something . .. Illinois Bill Donald Ross wrote: Hi Steve You're lucky he replied to you. I introduced the link for this lens to the list under the 'It's not fair' Subject line. Someone wondered if this was a TAK or K mount so I decided to ask the seller. I received no reply to the question. I'm really curious as to the tripod. Let us know. Don - Original Message - From: Steve Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2001 8:57 AM Subject: Re: I Won a Big one Hi Don, The 0 feedback is scary, but he replied to all my emailed questions, so we`ll see. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Donald Ross [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2001 3:57 AM Subject: Re: I Won a Big one Congrats Steve I was watching that one too, but it was the 0 feedback that prevented me from jumping in. Let us know how everything works out. Don - Original Message - From: Steve Larson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, April 28, 2001 11:02 PM Subject: I Won a Big one Hi, I won an ebay auction for a SMC Tak 1000/8. I`m still kind of trembling from the end of the auction. The guy had a zero feedback, kind of scary. I just hope it gets here in one piece. It`s the only one that I have seen, and I REALLY wanted one, so I sold the wife for it (kidding). No more camera equipment for me for a while, a long while. Anyone know if the wooden tripod it comes with is any good? Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - 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 . - 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 . - 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 .
RC Paper problems. Was: Re: C41 BW
- Original Message - From: Aaron Reynolds Subject: Re: C41 BW Was the discoloured print going purple or bronze/shiny? Aaron, did you read that article by Ctein a couple of years back about RC paper and the bronzing problem? I am sure it was in a Darkroom Techniques magazine, but I can't find the issue it was in. I think he said the PolyMax RC paper was the only one not prone to the problem. William Robb - 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 .
Re: Gallery Themes
Uh-oh. If you notice my submission for May, it was shot (about 25 years ago) on a Praktica, with a Soligor lens. Nary a Pentax piece of equipment to be seen. My justification: 1. I wanted to be a Pentax owner, but couldn't afford one at the time, and I bought the cheaper Praktica, hoping to upgrade to screwmount Pentaxes in time. It only took me about 22 years! 2. I am currently a Pentax User, so I figured I could squeeze this one in on a technicality. This will be an exception for me, as I doubt that I'll be submitting any of my older piccies in the future; I just really liked this one. Thanks for not rejecting it this time, though! regards, frank William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Kevin Thornsberry Subject: RE: Gallery Themes Based on numerouse ebay auctions I've seen for a UV lens I recommend you get a Pentax UV lens (filter) to screw on to your 3rd party lenses and then you'll be legal--right? We went through this last year. The consensus was that since it was the PENTAX Users Gallery, the least we could ask of submitters is to use a major piece of Pentax equipment (ie: a camera or a lens) to make the images. So far, I haven't rejected any images for being shot on other brands, but I leave the possibility open that I will in the future. William Robb - 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 .
Re: Gallery Themes
On Sat, 28 Apr 2001 at 17:39:24 -0600, Dave Maki [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I haven't submitted a picture to PUG yet... I haven't been excluded because of the Gallery Themes, I've been excluded because of a lack of talent and courage. Don't let lack of talent stop you. It hasn't stopped me. insert smiley Lack of courage can be cured with the stuff they sell at the local liquor store. Here's a tip: select a picture that is not fully worthy, scan it at high resolution, open it in your favorite graphics editor, and then crop like mad. One of the most common faults in photography (or should I say snapshooting?) is failure to get close enough to the subject. Cropping away the extraneous surround can go a long way toward turning a ho-hum photo into something not too bad, after the fact. Besides, submitting to PUG will make you pay closer attention to what you see through the viewfinder. Don't worry about criticism, if any. Even when your submission is bad-worse-worst, the criticism is always done with velvet gloves to prevent bruising of the ego. -- Rodger Whitlock Victoria, British Columbia, Canada - 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 .
Re: I Won a Big one
Lasse wrote: Congratulations Steve! Thanks Lasse! It will be interesting to hear your reports from using it. What kind of shooting do you plan on using it for? Birds mainly, but it does open doors to other things, like aircraft (I`m close to Los Angeles International), sneaking photos of my daughter and wife. I`ve been using a 400mm 5.6 with a 2X (effective f11) quite a bit lately, so f8 will seem a little brighter. Lasse Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - 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 .
Re: Buying an MX
On Sun, 29 Apr 2001, Paul wrote: I am thinking of buying an MX to complement my MZ-5n, have any of you guys any tips on what to look for with this particular model if buying second/third/forth hand? Make sure that it's in good condition, has been CLA'd recently (or, if it hasn't, that the price relfects this), and that it hasn't been used excessively in its life. I'm sure there are a lot them out there that have have given years of faithful service without any problems, but I've seen too many in bad shape to assume this. Check the film advance to make sure that it's smooth and working properly, as MX's seem to be prone to film advance problems. Wasn't someone on this list collecting all of our MX comments? Was that Mike? chris - 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 .
Re: I Won a Big one
- Original Message - From: Frank Theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2001 7:10 AM Subject: Re: I Won a Big one Hmmm... Just checked Keppler's The Asahi Pentax Way, and he says the lens weighs 10lb, but the tripod weighs almost 18. But then, he mentions a metal one, not wood Could it have been Custom Built for the Police? - 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 .
Re: Film improvement question (rhetorical)
Gary J Sibio wrote: Well, apparently a lot of people believe that faster is better - all other things being equal - because so few of them bought ISO 25 film that it wasn't worth it for the manufacturers to continue it. The loss of K25 that is most distressing is not about fast Vs slow film, but rather about color accuracy. Many of today's E6 films have finer grain and are sharper than old K25 but lack it's color accuracy. Recently read an article by a fellow who makes a living chronicling flower and plant species and he was making this point. I have not used K25 for some time now, because like most people I go for the bold, larger than life, colors in my nature pictures. For people pictures, where accurate skin tones are important, I use negative film. Cheers, Mike. - 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 .
Re: C41 BW
Aaron Reynolds wrote: Was the discoloured print going purple or bronze/shiny? I guess bronze would work. I'd say coppery orange? Burnt sienna? Where is that box of crayolas? I would be surprised if they hadn't properly washed it. They're pretty anal and at least pay lip service to archivalness...they actually car about what they do. When I was talking to them about it they mentioned an unfavorable Wilhelm report regarding RC that had come out in the last couple of months. Wilhelm's site is undergoing a renovation at the moment. Did anyone see or hear of this report? tv - 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 .
Re: Pentax related news?
A scroll of mail from Pål Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Sat, 21 Apr 2001 12:04:30 +0200 Read it? y Rob wrote: The digital version, not due immediately, will be called the Pentax MR-52 What a weird and quite rotten name. I'd guess they got a really bad fax of a press release and it's really something like MD-S - 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 .
Re: Gallery Themes
- Original Message - Dave Maki wrote: I've been excluded because of a lack of talent and courage. Rodger Whitlock Replied: Don't let lack of talent stop you. It hasn't stopped me. insert smiley Lack of courage can be cured with the stuff they sell at the local liquor store. Problem with liquid courage is you will probably need a strong tripod to steady the camera to focus. if you are focusing without one on trees swaying in a breeze, I suppose the secret is to get your sway in sync with the trees! Haha James - 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 .
Re: Old Cameras, Old Lenses, Old Emulsions
A scroll of mail from Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Sat, 21 Apr 2001 19:30:58 -0700 Read it? y Fir me, the oldest camera and lenses that I regularly use go back to 1959, and the BW film I most often use goes back to those times as well. What about you? My oldest is probably my Mamiya C3 6x6 TLR which they stopped making in 1965. It replaced my Seagull which is now functioning as a bookend for my photography books. I might get another one for the other site. Looks nice. :) Oldest Pentax would be my ESII (which has no functioning meter, but is still a nice machine) or my 6x7. dave - 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 .
Re: New Zx10 model
A scroll of mail from Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Mon, 23 Apr 2001 08:46:00 -0400 Read it? y Hey, the *original* ZX-10 was made by Kawasaki, not Pentax, and it went 160 mph! (And they still make a ZX-7 that's even faster!) Hmmph, my ZX-11 (ZZR-1100 in UK) would do 174mph. I seem to recall that the 0-60 mph time was under 2 seconds as well. Part of the advertising campaign was that it was faster to 60mph than a Formula 1 car... dave - 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 .
Re: New Zx10 model
In a message dated 4/29/2001 12:38:24 PM US Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hey, the *original* ZX-10 was made by Kawasaki, not Pentax, and it went 160 mph! (And they still make a ZX-7 that's even faster!) Hmmph, my ZX-11 (ZZR-1100 in UK) would do 174mph. I seem to recall that the 0-60 mph time was under 2 seconds as well. Part of the advertising campaign was that it was faster to 60mph than a Formula 1 car... dave - Was there a screw-mount adapter for it? Ed - 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 .
Re: Buying an MX
I was looking for one for about 1 1/2 years. It helped that I work in a camera store as I had the opportunity to check out every used MX that came in on trade. I found that most had light leaks from the deteriorating foam in the back. A few had meter problems. I had to shoot a least one roll of film through each camera on my lunch breaks in sunny weather to identify if light leakage was a problem. Good luck. Darren -Original Message- From: Paul [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: April 29, 2001 4:31 AM Subject: Buying an MX I am thinking of buying an MX to complement my MZ-5n, have any of you guys any tips on what to look for with this particular model if buying second/third/forth hand? Much appreciated Paul - 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 .
Re: Film improvement question (rhetorical)
- Original Message - From: Michael Perham Subject: Re: Film improvement question (rhetorical) The loss of K25 that is most distressing is not about fast Vs slow film, but rather about color accuracy. For me, the problem with losing Kodachrome (which is coming soon) is that it is still the only completely archival colour film. William Robb - 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 .
Re: Film improvement question (rhetorical)
William Robb wrote: For me, the problem with losing Kodachrome (which is coming soon) is that it is still the only completely archival colour film. Unless you project it. Didn't Kodak just update the K-14 process? Wouldn't that suggest it might be around for a while? I like K64 for the way it looks. It's unique, that's why I would miss it. Then again, I couldn't really complain since I haven't shot any in over 2 years. tv - 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 .
Re: Ultrasonic motors crap?
Todd Stanley wrote: Not as bad as it sounds, that's 72,000 seconds. Say it takes on average 1 sec to focus (pretty conservatice I say), that's 72,000 focusing's, or 2,000 rolls of 36 exposure film - that means it will probably last longer than those cheap plastic things those lenses attach to :) I would think 20 hour life to be a very short life span. A sports photojournalist with the system in servo mode following the action could probably burn out a motor in a season with that short an ultrasonic motor life span. It would also severely reduce the value of a used lens with an ultrasonic motor. - 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 .
Re: New Zx10 model
On Sun, 29 Apr 2001 13:57:22 EDT, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Was there a screw-mount adapter for it? Naw, it came that way from the factory. snarf Later, Gary - 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 .
Re: Good bye LX...
It was written: David A. Mann wrote: I can only hope it's the Limited camera. That would be the only thing that would make this okay. -Aaron Are we about to embark on another two year rumor parade? What's the Limited camera? -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs. - 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 .
RE: Gallery Themes
It was a tongue in cheek comment. I should have added one of those abbreviations like LOL or something. I'm not recommending civil disobedience. LOL, :),etc. -Original Message- From: William Robb [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Sunday, April 29, 2001 10:22 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject:Re: Gallery Themes - Original Message - From: Kevin Thornsberry Subject: RE: Gallery Themes Based on numerouse ebay auctions I've seen for a UV lens I recommend you get a Pentax UV lens (filter) to screw on to your 3rd party lenses and then you'll be legal--right? We went through this last year. The consensus was that since it was the PENTAX Users Gallery, the least we could ask of submitters is to use a major piece of Pentax equipment (ie: a camera or a lens) to make the images. So far, I haven't rejected any images for being shot on other brands, but I leave the possibility open that I will in the future. William Robb - 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 . application/ms-tnef
Lens Cleaning
Just heard about these products. Anyone familiar with them? http://www.thegrid.net/joecodi/clearsight.html -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] There are no rules for good photographs, there are only good photographs. - 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 .
Re: Film improvement question (rhetorical)
William Robb writes: For me, the problem with losing Kodachrome (which is coming soon) is that it is still the only completely archival colour film. William Robb Absolutely. It's for this reason that I will feel worse for losing Kodachrome than I do for seeing the LX discontinued. By the way, your idea for an LX memorial gallery is an excellent and appropriate one! Mark Rofini - 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 .
Re: Film improvement question (rhetorical)
- Original Message - From: tom Subject: Re: Film improvement question (rhetorical) William Robb wrote: For me, the problem with losing Kodachrome (which is coming soon) is that it is still the only completely archival colour film. Unless you project it. Yup, an hour in a projector will kill the stuff. Make E-6 dupes from the originals if you are going to do a lot of projection. Didn't Kodak just update the K-14 process? Wouldn't that suggest it might be around for a while? Don't know. I know they modified it for the K Labs, which is a type of minilab film processor. I am really just repeating what I have heard from the Kodak film rep that supplies my store. William Robb - 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 .
Re: Good bye LX...
Are we about to embark on another two year rumor parade? What's the Limited camera? -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] It`s the new LXII with a spot metering viewfinder. Is this a dream? If it was available, would you buy it? I would. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - 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 .
Re: LX and FP flash sync
- Original Message - From: Gerald F. Cermak [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax Discussion List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: April 28, 2001 5:55 PM Subject: LX and FP flash sync I don't have an LX manual (note to self: call Pentax USA and order one). Does anyone know if the LX, when firing a flash bulb using the FP jack, will auto-exposure since it meters off the film? I know flash bulb durations are fixed around 20-50mS (1/50-1/20s) with a specific delay requiring pre-firing. The shutter/meter can respond quicker than that duration, so it seems possible the LX can auto-expose the flash duration and cut off the light by closing the shutter when there is enough. But does it really do that in practice? I'd hate to waste a pile of flashbulbs running experiments. It's an interesting idea. The owners manual doesn't address it. If the camera can respond quickly enough, then in theory it should work. You might have to waste a flashbulb to find out though. William Robb - 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 .
Re: Konica Monochrome
Hello Shel, you can check here: http://space.tin.it/arte/flamin/alessia.html The film is printed nicely on color paper at my local lab where they use a Konica minilab but on BW paper is really fine. You have to try it. Flavio - 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 .
Re: LX and FP flash sync
William Robb writes: From: Gerald F. Cermak [EMAIL PROTECTED] I don't have an LX manual (note to self: call Pentax USA and order one). Does anyone know if the LX, when firing a flash bulb using the FP jack, will auto-exposure since it meters off the film? I know flash bulb durations are fixed around 20-50mS (1/50-1/20s) with a specific delay requiring pre-firing. The shutter/meter can respond quicker than that duration, so it seems possible the LX can auto-expose the flash duration and cut off the light by closing the shutter when there is enough. But does it really do that in practice? I'd hate to waste a pile of flashbulbs running experiments. It's an interesting idea. The owners manual doesn't address it. If the camera can respond quickly enough, then in theory it should work. You might have to waste a flashbulb to find out though. William Robb Hehehehe. It works! (at least by monitoring shutter speed sound - I'll get the film developed today or tomorrow). I attached a Tilt-a-Mite to my LX with K50/1.2 set to auto, put in an M2B (saving my cases of 11Bs and 22Bs for other projects). When I set the aperture to f/1.2 in a darkened room, meter reads 1/15 sec for 800 ISO. Fire - seems faster than 1/15 (maybe 1/60-1/100). I set the aperture to f/8, and read ~4sec for exposure, another M2B, and the shutter closes at the same rate as in the first shot (1/60-1/100s). Amazing camera. :) I think I might need to get another LX just for this feature alone as only a OTF metering system could accomplish this feat. I'm enabled. Cheers, Gerald - 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 .
Couple of pix with SMCT 120mm F2.8
http://www.gate.net/~hifisapi/120LENS.HTM JCO - 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 .
re: Lens cleaning
Yes, well, knowing nothing else about it, when I see the words chelating, hypoallergenic and biodegradable side by side in one ad for a lens cleaner, I start to think smoke and mirrors. Why not titanium fibers as well? - 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 .
Limited camera (WAS: Good bye LX...)
Shel wrote:
Are we about to embark on another two year rumor parade? What's the
Limited camera?
I believe the Limited camera is the MZ-1 (I could be wrong of course). Firstly , there
will be an MZ-1 (at least one is planned); It's pretty obvious.
The MZ-S is, as I understand it, a spin-off of the digital MZ-D. This may seem like
a film version of a digital camera but its more complicated than that. What I believe
happened (and is happening) is that Pentax decided to make a digital slr based on
their modular upper end camera platform then in progress. Developing of the digital
version was probably hurried due to the increase in digital camera sales. This has
most likely messed up things somewhat and paved the way for the MZ-S.
The Pentax upper level camera platform is likely designed around the same philosophy
as the MZ-series; that is a highly modular and flexible camera platform where several
models can share all vital internal parts but still come through as very different
cameras. Eg. they share shutter which can be had in 1/6000s max or a high strung
version with 1/8000s; Film transport is obviously modular since the MZ-D does
without it; circuitry board is probably the same on all incarnations - different
features set can be activated - different interfaces can be adopted; body is diecast
and its easy to make a totally different body for different interpretations of the
platform. The system is probably designed for flexible production and can probably
sustain low production volumes and niche models.
Because all K-mount Pentax users are potential customers for a K-mount digital slr,
its likely that Pentax choose a camera with an interface that fuses the philosophy
between all the older K-mount slr's in order to try to appeal to as many Pentax users
as possible; the MZ-D(S) is fundamentally a cross between an MZ-3 and a Z-1p. Somebody
at some point decided that the fusion between new and old Pentax values wasn't just
something for a digital slr but also a fine idea for a film based camera - the MZ-S.
It was most likely also a means to fill the hole after the Z-1p and the LX quickly.
Its also very likely a meeting point (and a bridge product) between the extremes of
Pentax future line-up as well. Hence the MZ-1 - the conservative and small pro grade
camera. Its quite obvious that such an MZ-1 won't have 5fps motordrive etc. simply
because the MZ-name signify small size. Also, its obvious that the MZ-1 won't be MZ-S
like. So its most likely conservative. Whats more, those who will stay with film the
longest are probably the traditionalists; hence, the MZ-1.
For those who want 5fps etc. the platform will be used for a larger camera that is
possibly named something with the letter S (S-1?; hence MZ-S - the meeting point
between MZ-series and S (series?)). This camera will be feature laden and most likely
be the conceptual Z-1p sucessor (not direct sucessor; as it will cost way more) and
adopt Z-1 style interface. The MZ-S will be a perfect back-up camera for this model.
I believe what we're seing here is quite oposite philosophy than behind the LX. The LX
was time consuming and expensive to make but gave the user all kinds of LX system
accesories to custom their camera. What we may see now is more customisation directly
from the factory which is probably cheaper. Its niche marketing at work. Anyway, both
the Limited lenses and the MZ-S shown that Pentax thinks niche and that their product
are more precisely targeted than ever.
This is of course pure speculation and most likely total nonsense but is still based
on (some) facts and also consistent with the reliable part of the rumor mill, but
don't bet on it. Buy an MZ-S. Much probably depend on the way its received.
[Its uncler whether Pentax will choose to use the upper level platform for an
MZ-{number} camera. I believe its likley. They could though, let the MZ-1 be the
upgraded MZ-3. That is, another plastic MZ style camera. Anyway, there will be an MZ
camera above the MZ-3 within a year (maybe this year). It will be interesting to see
wether this will be the MZ-4, 2 or 1.]
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Re: Film improvement question (rhetorical)
William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Lasse Karlsson Subject: Re: Film improvement question (rhetorical) Shel wrote. It can certainly be a problem at times, and to attach a filter after preparing for the shot is the most ridiculous suggestion I've heard in ages What do you photograph that allow you to do something like this? Why don't you ask this question first, before you pass a judgement on a suggestion that you obviously do not understand? Because the suggestion was ridiculous in the first place. If you are going to apply large format techniques to a small format camera, you are using the wrong format camera. You are presenting one of the most ridiculous arguments I've heard for a very, very long time. In fact I can't even remember when I last encountered anything like it. And after thinking it over a couple of times, I have now concluded that it is even more ridiculous than I first thought. Lasse (adjusting to the level of reasoning already set by previous posters in this thread.). - 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 .
Re: Gallery Themes
On 29 Apr 2001, at 9:47, James Adams wrote: Problem with liquid courage is you will probably need a strong tripod to steady the camera to focus. if you are focusing without one on trees swaying in a breeze, I suppose the secret is to get your sway in sync with the trees! Haha I have found quite the contrary, after a few beers any shots that I have made in dark dingy pubs seem to be inordinately shake free, I can't say how they'd be after the tenth though ;-D Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 Fax +61-2-9554-9259 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - 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 .
Re: Film improvement question (rhetorical)
- Original Message - From: Lasse Karlsson Subject: Re: Film improvement question (rhetorical) William Robb wrote: - Original Message - From: Lasse Karlsson Subject: Re: Film improvement question (rhetorical) Shel wrote. It can certainly be a problem at times, and to attach a filter after preparing for the shot is the most ridiculous suggestion I've heard in ages What do you photograph that allow you to do something like this? Why don't you ask this question first, before you pass a judgement on a suggestion that you obviously do not understand? Because the suggestion was ridiculous in the first place. If you are going to apply large format techniques to a small format camera, you are using the wrong format camera. You are presenting one of the most ridiculous arguments I've heard for a very, very long time. In fact I can't even remember when I last encountered anything like it. And after thinking it over a couple of times, I have now concluded that it is even more ridiculous than I first thought. Lasse (adjusting to the level of reasoning already set by previous posters in this thread.). Thats ridiculous.G William Robb - 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 .
Re: Limited camera (WAS: Good bye LX...)
I knew i could count on you to jump in g.
Pål Jensen wrote:
Shel wrote:
Are we about to embark on another two year rumor parade? What's the
Limited camera?
I believe the Limited camera is the MZ-1 (I could be wrong of course). Firstly ,
there will be an MZ-1 (at least one is planned); It's pretty obvious.
The MZ-S is, as I understand it, a spin-off of the digital MZ-D. This may seem
like a film version of a digital camera but its more complicated than that. What I
believe happened (and is happening) is that Pentax decided to make a digital slr
based on their modular upper end camera platform then in progress. Developing of the
digital version was probably hurried due to the increase in digital camera sales.
This has most likely messed up things somewhat and paved the way for the MZ-S.
The Pentax upper level camera platform is likely designed around the same philosophy
as the MZ-series; that is a highly modular and flexible camera platform where several
models can share all vital internal parts but still come through as very different
cameras. Eg. they share shutter which can be had in 1/6000s max or a high strung
version with 1/8000s; Film transport is obviously modular since the MZ-D does
without it; circuitry board is probably the same on all incarnations - different
features set can be activated - different interfaces can be adopted; body is diecast
and its easy to make a totally different body for different interpretations of the
platform. The system is probably designed for flexible production and can probably
sustain low production volumes and niche models.
Because all K-mount Pentax users are potential customers for a K-mount digital slr,
its likely that Pentax choose a camera with an interface that fuses the philosophy
between all the older K-mount slr's in order to try to appeal to as many Pentax users
as possible; the MZ-D(S) is fundamentally a cross between an MZ-3 and a Z-1p.
Somebody at some point decided that the fusion between new and old Pentax values
wasn't just something for a digital slr but also a fine idea for a film based camera
- the MZ-S. It was most likely also a means to fill the hole after the Z-1p and the
LX quickly. Its also very likely a meeting point (and a bridge product) between the
extremes of Pentax future line-up as well. Hence the MZ-1 - the conservative and
small pro grade camera. Its quite obvious that such an MZ-1 won't have 5fps
motordrive etc. simply because the MZ-name signify small size. Also, its obvious that
the MZ-1 won't be MZ-S like. So its most likely conservative. Whats more, those w!
ho!
will stay with film the longest are probably the traditionalists; hence, the MZ-1.
For those who want 5fps etc. the platform will be used for a larger camera that is
possibly named something with the letter S (S-1?; hence MZ-S - the meeting point
between MZ-series and S (series?)). This camera will be feature laden and most likely
be the conceptual Z-1p sucessor (not direct sucessor; as it will cost way more) and
adopt Z-1 style interface. The MZ-S will be a perfect back-up camera for this model.
I believe what we're seing here is quite oposite philosophy than behind the LX. The
LX was time consuming and expensive to make but gave the user all kinds of LX system
accesories to custom their camera. What we may see now is more customisation directly
from the factory which is probably cheaper. Its niche marketing at work. Anyway, both
the Limited lenses and the MZ-S shown that Pentax thinks niche and that their product
are more precisely targeted than ever.
This is of course pure speculation and most likely total nonsense but is still based
on (some) facts and also consistent with the reliable part of the rumor mill, but
don't bet on it. Buy an MZ-S. Much probably depend on the way its received.
[Its uncler whether Pentax will choose to use the upper level platform for an
MZ-{number} camera. I believe its likley. They could though, let the MZ-1 be the
upgraded MZ-3. That is, another plastic MZ style camera. Anyway, there will be an MZ
camera above the MZ-3 within a year (maybe this year). It will be interesting to see
wether this will be the MZ-4, 2 or 1.]
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OT: Audio Driver
I'm using a Creative AudioPCI 5000 (9618, 1571 chip). Lost my CD. Need a copy. Anyone got one? Tx, Collin * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Data Processing Consultation, Inc. Providing Broad-Spectrum Business Solutions and Assistance http://members.iol21.com/dpconsult [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 .
New Lens Series?
I was rereading the Pentax PMA 2001 Press Release for the MZ-S. And I keep coming back to one paragraph that begins: Along with the launch of the MZ-S, Asahi Optical will also introduce a selection of new lenses and accessories to optimize the MZ-S performance. As far as I've heard, the only new lens designed for the MZ-S is the new 24-90mm f/3.5-4.5 zoom lens. Any rumors, speculation, or pure guess work on what these new lenses may be or when they may be announced? If I remember correctly, Photography Day in Japan comes up on either June 1st or July 1st. Could we expect word at that time? Alexander Grigolia - 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 .
Re: Gallery Themes
--- Bill D. Casselberry wrote: I am hard-pressed to believe that themed entries are even screened for relevance as things stand now. Included in every themed gallery I can recall have been several images which I have been totally unable to relate to the theme. No big fuss was made in this reversed situation - so why worry now? This seems like it should be a trivial matter but may I offer a simple suggestion? Why not add a dividing line on the gallery page to separate out themed and un-themed submissions? The title, equipment used and media information is required, it would be just as easy to add a field to indicate whether the submission was intended for the monthly theme. Ed _ - 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 .
