RE: Re[2]: One airline bans all carry-on luggage
Only take as much film as you can fit in your pocket Perhaps travelers can start express-mailing themselves their film to and from their destinations. And maybe even their gear. That way you can insure it and FedEx or whoever is responsible if it gets lost or stolen... - 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: Tips for the racetrack?
I had to take most of my pictures through the diamond-mesh fence. My lense won't quite fit through the holes in the mesh, so are there any ways to minimize the appearance of the fence? Stand as close as possible and use a large aperture setting. See http://www.timkemp.karoo.net/images/piccys/g_0002/2001083017.JPG for an example shot through wire fencing. Used a Sigma 100-300 DL at about f5.6 - 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: Unexpected trip!
If you can get some daylight tour time in, how about Kennedy Space Center? It's not too far away, and they have tours that take you out to the launch pads, though I don't know if they actually let you off the bus out there. I am to go to orlando (on business) in a couple of weeks, I'll have all the time from 7pm to going to bed to myself so is there anything I should seek out with my MZ50? Also will I be able to bag a bargain wide angle zoom somewhere in the area? Must now go and find some more supra 400 - 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 pentax 645nII announced (disappointed)
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I could live with a larger body. Thing is, part of the attraction of the 645n is its small size. Give it interchangeable backs and its just like any other 645. Plus, you can still preload inserts for quick film changes, you just can't change mid-roll without wasting the rest of the roll. If you're in that situation where you want to go from film to film quickly, why not shoot 120 instead of 220? Then you're only shooting 15 shots per roll. Oh, and the inserts are less than a third the price of a back for a 'blad, despite the similar body prices. That should be taken into account, too. I think that supersizing the 645n to accomodate interchangeable backs would be like supersizing the MZ-3 to get a faster drive speed out of it. -Aaron who still marvels at how much smaller his Pentax 67 is than any interchangeable back 6x7 - 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: Airline Travel in Canada - experiences (kinda long)
Brian Campbell (pm) wrote: Oh, and BTW, anyone travelling to Montreal with Pentax MedFmt Equipment, PhotoService Ltee. in Vieux-Montreal (Old Montreal) has a full line of rental gear at not-too-bad prices, How much was the 45mm going for per day, if you don't mind me asking? -Aaron - 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: Tips for the racetrack?
Hi Rich, On Mon, 1 Oct 2001 07:48:57 -0400, Richard Klein wrote: I had to take most of my pictures through the diamond-mesh fence. My lense won't quite fit through the holes in the mesh, so are there any ways to minimize the appearance of the fence? Boy, howdy! I hope someone has a good solution for this one. After the crew and spectator fatalities of the 1999 and 2000 seasons, all of the fences at the venues have gotten much higher and stronger. It's made things really tough of those of us without credentials. My camera's an SF-10 with a Pentax SMC F 35-70mm F3.5-4.5 lense. Generally, I just look for places where I can shoot around the fence. I also use a 400mm lens to shoot over the fences where that's possible. The 400 makes it harder to get sharp shots, though, just due to its smaller angle of view. The monopod helps, but a shorter lens would help more. :-) [...] Seattle Film Works [...] not C-41 process film [...] If it's fairly recent SFW film, then it may just be C-41 process. I seem to remember having heard that they ran out of the movie film stock some time ago and had been using C-41 stock since. In the future I'll want to use faster films to photograph fast-moving motorcycles, right? When photographing cars, I generally want the shutter speed to be around 1/125 to 1/500 second, depending on how fast the cars are going at the spot I'm taking their photo. Faster cars want faster shutter speeds ... I want the wheels to just be a bit blurred to give the sensation of speed, but still use the fastest shutter speed I can, to reduce blurriness due to the shakes. Is the Fuji Superia + I saw in the supermarket last night the same Superia I see mentioned here so often? I'd think so, but I couldn't really tell you. I did get Superia XTRA ASA400 at the grocery this weekend. I found that I couldn't always zoom in on individual motorcycles as much as I wanted, so in the future I'd want to use a larger (in mm) lense, right? Yep, or get closer to the track. Unfortunately, even at 200mm you might need credentials to get close enough. That's why the 400 is my main lens at races. How do I decide what F-range to look for? I guess that really depends on a lot of things. Personally, I'd just use the Sunny 16 rule as an approximation, then try to guesstimate what sorts of weather (light) I'll have to be shooting in. Typically I use an SMC 400/5.6 and an SMC-A 200/4 for the main on-track shots. The only trouble I've had is that in really bright sunlight, sometimes I have trouble keeping the shutter speed down to 1/250 when using ASA400 film. TTYL, DougF - 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 .
Delivery
Apparently, our delivery will contain some LX grip B. Not the 2000 versions, you understand. Bright screens aplenty, LX winder remotes, no; LX winder remote batt packs, yes. Strap fasteners aplenty. 77mm F1.8 black (sorry - that's an order). Deduced from a commercial invoice which just turned up. The delivery will be (hopefully) end of the week. Kind regards Peter - 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: Tips for the racetrack?
Get the longest, fastest lens you can. When I shoot SCCA races I use a 60-300mm zoom which gives me a good range. My lens is crappy and slow and I'm looking at getting something faster and better quality. F4-5.6 should be ok if you use 200-400 film speeds My lens also is crappy and slow, but I always use iso400 (supra / royal gold) or 800 for events like that! - 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: Re[2]: One airline bans all carry-on luggage
Perhaps travelers can start express-mailing themselves their film to and from their destinations. And maybe even their gear. That way you can insure it and FedEx or whoever is responsible if it gets lost or stolen... What I am doing next week is sending all my stuff via DHL and meeting it at the destination... - 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 and steam trains
would like to see the pictures you took of that steam train, please. From: Francis Tang [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Pentax and steam trains Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 11:08:18 +0100 This weekend, I was just coming back to Edinburgh from a party on one of Scottish islands when I noticed a whole bunch of people waiting by the side of the road with obscene amounts of camera gear. I saw several Pentax 67s plus really hefty tripods. A bit further on, we realised what all the fuss was about when we saw the white plume from the chminey of a steam train. We raced it along the road and found a place to park and waited for the train. After a surprisingly long wait, the train finally came and I snapped away at it with my MX and SMC 85/2. I wish I had had my 135 or even my A70-210, but alas I didn't think I'd have needed them this weekend. Soon after, a bus carrying all the gear (and their owners) pulled up and the gear piled out (carried by their owners.) The train stopped on the tracks. Reversed about one kilometre and ran the same piece of track again. After a quick chat with the owners of the gear, it turned out that they were members of some national camera club and that they had scheduled the train for the weekend. They'd all paid 50ukp each for the event and my friend and I just happened to have been in the right place at the right time. I thought I have a lot of gear. One of the guys I spoke to had two 6X7s and an KX mounted on a wooden bracket on top of his Benbo (I think). I saw some other guy walk past with two LXen with winders (or maybe they were actually motordrives) mounted side-by-side on a monopod. I certainly suffered from gear-envy. I did notice a lot of Pentax gear. Was anyone on this list part of that group? If I remember correctly, we took photographs about 10 miles from Bridge of Orchy, towards Glencoe, Rannoch Moor and Glen Etive. By the way, it was great fun. Frank. -- Francis Tang, Postgraduate Research Student. LFCS, Div. of Informatics, Uni. of Edinburgh, EH9 3JZ, UK. Tel: +44 131 6505185. Fax: +44 131 6677209. Office: 1603, JCMB, KB. Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] WWW: http://www.dcs.ed.ac.uk/home/fhlt/ - 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 FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - 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: One airline bans all carry-on luggage
The point is: Does security people know that a well trained person (man or woman) can kill another with his/hers hands? They do NOT need a knife for that purpose. What's next ? If you know karate you have to travel by train or ship ? ;-) What do you think if the next terrorist has steel shoe laces? IMHO, it's very difficult to stop these people if they really want to do something. Maybe next time it's not in an airplane, but a bomb in a mall or shopping center Regards Martin - 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: One airline bans all carry-on luggage
I thought that Fedex also CTXed the packages, too -Original Message- From: Amita Guha [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Monday, October 01, 2001 10:11 AM Subject: RE: Re[2]: One airline bans all carry-on luggage Only take as much film as you can fit in your pocket Perhaps travelers can start express-mailing themselves their film to and from their destinations. And maybe even their gear. That way you can insure it and FedEx or whoever is responsible if it gets lost or stolen... - 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: To Zx-5n or not...
I just want to add that the ZX-7 allows you to set the lens aperture from the camera body. This is useful when using variable aperture zoom lens in a studio setting. Once you set the aperture to f/8, it stays at f/8 even when you zoom your lens. The ZX-7 also has the ability to use a remote control (about a 15' range), and the LCD display on the top of the camera body lights up when it is dark and you slightly push the shutter button. Listen to your Yahoo! Mail messages from any phone. http://phone.yahoo.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: Airline Travel in Canada - experiences (kinda long)
On 1 Oct 2001, at 7:29, Aaron Reynolds wrote: Brian Campbell (pm) wrote: How much was the 45mm going for per day, if you don't mind me asking? It was $25 per day, and $100 per week - around the same as in Vancouver. They have a website which lists all their rental prices, http://www.photoserviceltee.com - more info there. Cheers! Brian - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Just bought a HP Photosmart S20
Hi Paul, I also bought S20 recently - say four months back, however, did not use it that extensively to give any authoritative feed back to you. However, it is surely a good scanner and my findings are - 1. yes, the scanned images are a bit soft. i always need to sharpen those. default sharpness is something around 20, i increase it to around 40. 2. the colours, in my observations, do need corrections. not that those are not good, they are ok, however, i find those tending a bit red. 3. also, exposure in highlights and shadows need adjustments 4. i used to scan normally at 300 / 600 dpi with jpg or bmp formats, just this week-end i tried at 2400 dpi with tiff format - i thought of doing some 'dust-fixing' in picture-it. it was good. 5. i had a pretty old bw negative, which, somehow, did not come out that good. i am still struggling with that one. There is one photographer who has compiled a very good information on using this S20 scanner - I don't remember his name/his site right now. I have it at home and shall let you know in the evening. It is a good source. I am surprised, however, on your point that the colour reproduction is spot on. I still would suggest you to play around exposure and colours a bit. It would enhance the quality a lot. Also, looks like it is rather cheaper there. I bought it for something around US$ 450 +. I am very much in U.S. Have they reduced prices recently ?! anand. From: Paul Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Just bought a HP Photosmart S20 Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 13:10:48 +1000 Hi, I have been scanning my negs and slides at work on a Microtek Scanmaster 4 and have been really really unhappy with the results. I went into a store to buy a dishwasher on Friday evening and ended up walking out with a Photosmart S20 film scanner aswell :) it was reduced to $499au (around $250us) from $995au. So as a results Saturday was a scanning frenzy and i've so far been really happy with the results. The colour reproduction is spot on, the images loose a little bit of sharpness which is easily corrected in PS. I think the 2400dpi will be fine for my curren use, which is mainly web images and PUG submissions. I think the worst part about it all is dust on the negs. I dont have a good enough printer to make any prints, so i'm not sure how well it works in that respect. I also love being able to scan strips of 5 negs at a time. Have any other list members got this scanner and how do you find? any tips for better scans? Regards, Paul Jones - 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 FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - 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 .
PZ-1P for sale
If anybodys interested I have a like new PZ-1P for sale on eBay right now. If youd like to see it go to http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1280421797 http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1280421797 or do a seller search for parson. Contact me for more info. Dave Hatfield - 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 .
Cleaning MZ-3 help
Ok my 2 week old MZ-3 now has what looks like a small piece of paper lint that some how found it's way behind the focusing screen. How hard is it to remove the focusing screen to blow it out and what tools will I need? It's rather annoying to see it in there since it's not your regular spec of dust but it's not large enough to warrant a full cleaning. Get your free @yahoo.ca address at http://mail.yahoo.ca - 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: Possible problem for digital MZ-S?
This is one of the reasons I opted to buy the Sigma 20 mm 1.8 EX lens it's designed with digital in mind. In the interim, it does a marvellous job with my MZ-S!! Cheers, Mike. Isaac Crawford wrote: Here's a link describing a possible problem with the soon to be released (we hope) MZ-S digital (and any other camera using a 24x36 sensor). It seems as though there is more of a problem with wide angle lenses than anything else, but the entire point of a 24x36 sensor is to be able to use wide angle lenses! Well, I guess we can still take advantage of DOF control and improved noise as long as we use longer lenses... Isaac http://www.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?forum=1014page=3message=1557193 - 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: Darth Vader meets Princess Bride is back
Jody ecrit: Welcome back John. One question: Do you have Darth's looks, or Westley's? I very much prefer the latter. I know this was Inigo's line, but Westley (and Cary) are much hotter. I just love the accent too. Jody. See http://www.panix.com/~johnf/ to find out what I look like. As for accents - I just spent six weeks back in the UK, and kept getting told that I hadn't picked up any trace of an American accent in the years I have been over this side of the pond. -- John Francis . . . . . . . . . . (650) 429-4427 MyWay.com 444 Castro St. Suite 101,Mt. View, CA 94041 Hello. My name is Darth Vader. I am your Father. Prepare to die. - 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: Agfapan 100 in Rodinal Ella Fitgerald
Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: [...] One thing to consider is that it may be a good idea to use a two roll tank with just one roll, giving you about 5cc - 6cc of developer to work its magic. While Agfa suggests a minimum of 250cc of solution at this dilution, others feel better results are obtained with more developer. 250 ml at 1:100, ie 2.5 ml developer concentrate per film? That sounds like a really low value. I have allways used 10 ml per film, based on the only recommendation by Agfa I could find: The capacity info for Rodinal is about 50 films out of one 500 ml bottle. Does anyone have other comments from Agfa on this? cheerio ralf PS: I haven't tried it at 1:100, but APX 100 in Rodinal 1:50 is my favorite combination in the ISO 100/21° range. -- Ralf Stubner 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: Agfapan 100 in Rodinal Ella Fitgerald
Hi Ralf ... If you go here http://www.agfa.com.au/Media/Rodinal.pdf you will see Agfa's minimum recommendation. However, like you, I prefer using a somewhat greater amount of Rodinal when using a 1:100 dilution, which means using a two roll tank for one roll of film, so I get five or six ml of developer in 500cc or 600cc of distilled water. Coincidentally, I processed one roll in a single roll tank the other night, using 3ml of developer in 300ml of water. I could not tell the difference between those negs and those processed in the greater amount of solution by examination on a light box. A print may yield a different conclusion. Ralf Stubner wrote: 250 ml at 1:100, ie 2.5 ml developer concentrate per film? That sounds like a really low value. I have allways used 10 ml per film, based on the only recommendation by Agfa I could find: The capacity info for Rodinal is about 50 films out of one 500 ml bottle. Does anyone have other comments from Agfa on this? -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Why should I use a meter? What if the darn thing broke on me when I was out making a photograph? Then what would I do? - 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: Super A
[meter reading in Super A drops when DOF preview is used] [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Thanks. All the bodies we had in stock worked like that. Maybe a techie could explain it for me? There are two levers in the K-mount which couple lens and body (see URL:http://www.BDimitrov.de/kmp/extras/K-mount/K.html), one of them keeps the aperture open, the other one tells the body how far the lens will be stopped down during exposure. When you use DOF preview, the lens gets stopped down to the shooting aperture, which reduces the amount of light reaching the exposure meter. But the second lever is unaltered, so it still 'tells' the camera that the lens will be stopped down further during exposure. Hence the meter reading drops. I see no obvious way to circumvent this with mechanical DOF preview systems. cheerio ralf -- Ralf Stubner 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 .
More Limited products from Pentax
Pentax have recently informed their organization that they will start market products that are not ment for the masses. These are low volume, niche products. I assume the Lmited lenses are part of this product series. This can be seen in the light of the Pentax camera division boss recent statement that he will make a camera the owners would like to take to their graves and an LX with AF. Pål - 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 .
shutter lag
I'm wondering if anyone has the shutter lag times for both the PZ-1p and the MZ-S. Thanks! -- Nick www.wrightfoto.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: More Limited products from Pentax
It would be wonderful if Pentax exploited the various niche markets and produced some very high-quality cameras and optics. Perhaps the cameras could have a minimal set of features in exchange for superior quality and durability. Likewise for the lenses. I for one would gladly pay top dollar for equipment such as this. I'd also like to see Pentax come out with a rangefinder body that could use not only their lenses (like the 43mm Ltd they made in Leica Thread mount) but Leica lenses as well as lenses for other, earlier rangefinder cameras. A simple adapter could be used to couple various lenses to the Pentax body (as is already being done for other cameras). Pentax could produce all they want of the bread and butter lines of cameras, and offer something superior to those who want more unique or specialized offerings. Pål Jensen wrote: Pentax have recently informed their organization that they will start market products that are not ment for the masses. These are low volume, niche products. I assume the Lmited lenses are part of this product series. This can be seen in the light of the Pentax camera division boss recent statement that he will make a camera the owners would like to take to their graves and an LX with AF. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Opto 330 review
The online Canadian magazine Megapixel.Net has a thorough review of the Opto 330 in this month's issue. They can be pretty tough, but they really liked the Opto 330. http://www.megapixel.net/html/issueindex.html I've been concerned about Pentax fumbling the digital implementation of the upcoming MZ-Digital camera. From this review, it looks like Pentax is figuring out the digital camera game and will be able to compete head-to-head with the best out there. --Mark - 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[4]: One airline bans all carry-on luggage
Hi, Monday, October 01, 2001, 9:47:38 AM, you wrote: . A serious thief would need to have x-rayed it to know the contents, and to have some fairly serious equipment to get inside. They would just steal the case quite possibly, but there's nothing I can do to prevent that. The best I can do is make it as difficult as possible. If they don't know what's in the case, and it's difficult to open, then the chances of it being stolen are reduced. In a scruffy grey Pelican case it's as likely to be some deadly dull piece of engineering equipment, impossible to sell and useless to the thief, as it is to be cameras or other desirables. I've always taken my film on as hand baggage, so that could cause difficulties if hand baggage is banned internationally, but I think that is highly unlikely to happen, although I'm sure they will drastically reduce the size of carry-on bags. Only take as much film as you can fit in your pocket Not good enough. I habitually travel with 100+ rolls of film and travel for weeks or months in places where decent film is effectively unobtainable. Professional photographers take several hundred rolls at a time. --- 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: More Limited products from Pentax
On Mon, 1 Oct 2001, Pål Jensen wrote: This can be seen in the light of the Pentax camera division boss recent statement that he will make a camera the owners would like to take to their graves and an LX with AF. If Pentax produces a camera with a resucitator, I'll certainly buy one, even if it has AF. :-) -- --- Juan J. Buhler | Sr. FX Animator @ PDI | Photos at http://www.jbuhler.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: One airline bans all carry-on luggage
Bob Walkden wrote: Only take as much film as you can fit in your pocket Not good enough. I habitually travel with 100+ rolls of film and travel for weeks or months in places where decent film is effectively unobtainable. Professional photographers take several hundred rolls at a time. Of course, we all have different needs and preferences. Discussion of this situation on other lists have brought up the suggestion of using FedEx or DHL to send film and gear to your destination, and I can see how that might work in some situations for some people. If one travels frequently to certain places it might be advantageous to leave gear in those places with a friend. Elliott Erwitt, who traveled quite a bit, used to have a stash of lights and tripods in several cities in Europe, and all he took with him were his cameras. While those were more halcyon days, the concept is still workable. I've devised a scheme where I now send most of my clothes ahead, and carry just the barest minimum in one of the Domke satchels, which, thus far, has come along as carry on. I then send the dirty clothes back home by appropriate carrier. I think that the problems and, more importantly, the confusion, will soon settle out, as a standard set of rules and regulations will take effect. Then we'll all know what's possible and what the best options are for each of us. -- Sheldon Belinkoff CREATURE'S COMFORT 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 .
Manual Focus lens w/ZX-7
When I put one of my manual lenses on the ZX-7 and use the flash, how do I know where to set the aperature? My old ME Super flash told me what aperature to use based on film speed and strenght of the flash. Will the ZX-7 flash compensate for the light coming into the lens? - 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]: One airline bans all carry-on luggage
Hi, Shel sprayed on the cavern wall: Elliott Erwitt, who traveled quite a bit, used to have a stash of lights and tripods in several cities in Europe, and all he took with him were his cameras. While those were more halcyon days, the concept is still workable. that's a good idea. Now I just have to convince Magnum to invite me to join, then I can use their offices and their film :o) Erwitt's in London in December. I'll ask him when I see him. I'm sure they'll take it on trust that my photos are good enough...g --- 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: Saving Water When Washing BW Negatives
On Sat, 29 Sep 2001, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Process the film in a spiral tank. Fix it using any non-hardening fixer. After fixing, fill the tank with water at the same temperature as the processing solutions, and invert it five times. I've always wondered, how important is the water temperature when washing? What if it is a few degrees hotter? How hot can it get before you get negs like Bob Capa's D-Day ones? Maybe making the water a bit hotter might make the washing faster? j -- --- Juan J. Buhler | Sr. FX Animator @ PDI | Photos at http://www.jbuhler.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: More Limited products from Pentax
Shel wrote: Pentax could produce all they want of the bread and butter lines of cameras, and offer something superior to those who want more unique or specialized offerings. I believe this is pretty much what the camera division boss said in that interview: Pentax will continue making hit products, which I translate into meaning the popular volume stuff. But they would also concentrate on making legends. I do think Pentax have realised the two-fold division of their customer base; this division is easy to spot in this forum. 1) The ones who want a good deal and don't want to spend much money; 2) The Pentax connoisseur who pay whatever it takes in order to get hold of the great, legendary Pentax products. The latter group pay a fortune for legendary K and A* lenses and are willing to pay the price for the Limited lenses. Pål - 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 .
ME Super film advance lever cap?
Hi, Does anyone know where I can pick up this lever cap cheap? Thanks! -jerry - 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 pentax 645nII announced (disappointed)
Patrick wrote: I could live with a larger body. I think advantages of having an interchangeable back far outweighs the disadvantage of the extra bulk. Just think of the possibilities switching film types quickly, fast reloading without having to fiddle with film, digital backs (I know the cost is horrendous, but they will come down sooner or later). :-) Patrick -- There are film inserts that can be pre-loaded. Thus, film reloading is fairly quick (no mid-roll change possible, though). Alexander Listen to your Yahoo! Mail messages from any phone. http://phone.yahoo.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: Saving Water When Washing BW Negatives
Juan J. Buhler wrote: On Sat, 29 Sep 2001, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Process the film in a spiral tank. Fix it using any non-hardening fixer. After fixing, fill the tank with water at the same temperature as the processing solutions, and invert it five times. I've always wondered, how important is the water temperature when washing? What if it is a few degrees hotter? How hot can it get before you get negs like Bob Capa's D-Day ones? Maybe making the water a bit hotter might make the washing faster? IIRC, Ilford recommends washing within 9 degrees fahrenheit of your processing temp. They have some informative processing pdf's on their site: http://www.ilford.com/html/us_english/bw.html It's probably mentioned somewhere in there. I try and keep it within 5 degrees, since tap water can fluctuate a bit. Also, there was a good thread on this washing technique not too long ago on r.p.d. A Google search should turn it up. 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: ME Super film advance lever cap?
keep an eye on ebay, you should be able to pick up a cheap parts body which you can rob for the lever cap and then sell on again via the same route. Regards, /\/\ick... ++ || __/) Mick Maguire | | Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | (_/) ICQ: 48609010 | \/ | \ /---+ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Jerry Russell Sent: Monday, October 01, 2001 5:05 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: ME Super film advance lever cap? Hi, Does anyone know where I can pick up this lever cap cheap? Thanks! -jerry - 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: More Limited products from Pentax
I think there are many more divisions that that, I would chance at another two: i) Those who would like to be connoisseur cant afford to be, so are very selective in what and if they buy, sometimes accepting non top notch on a cost benefit basis, but always wanting the best. ii) Those who just must have the latest and rarest because of that not necessarily because it's the best. Regards, /\/\ick... ++ || __/) Mick Maguire | | Email: [EMAIL PROTECTED] | (_/) ICQ: 48609010 | \/ | \ /---+ -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pål Jensen Sent: Monday, October 01, 2001 2:53 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: More Limited products from Pentax Shel wrote: Pentax could produce all they want of the bread and butter lines of cameras, and offer something superior to those who want more unique or specialized offerings. I believe this is pretty much what the camera division boss said in that interview: Pentax will continue making hit products, which I translate into meaning the popular volume stuff. But they would also concentrate on making legends. I do think Pentax have realised the two-fold division of their customer base; this division is easy to spot in this forum. 1) The ones who want a good deal and don't want to spend much money; 2) The Pentax connoisseur who pay whatever it takes in order to get hold of the great, legendary Pentax products. The latter group pay a fortune for legendary K and A* lenses and are willing to pay the price for the Limited lenses. Pål - 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 month's pug....
These work for me: David Dixon - Air and Water - Absolutely fascinating. Ann Sanfendale - White sands after rain - all that blue - this deserves printing anf framing Alastair Robertson - Lightning bolt - I am always impressed with shots of lightening and this sillouhettes the foreground so well Thomas Cakalic - Reunion - Just lovely... - 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: SMC F 70-210
On Sun, 30 Sep 2001 18:58:29 -0600, Joseph Tainter wrote: I bought one earlier this year on eBay for about $120. The seller was not a photographer. She had bought the lens from someone who assured her it was in fine condition. It was, except the diaphragm was frozen. She gave me a refund. I grabed one for $120.00 so I think I did okay. We'll see I guess. Thanks to ALL for the replies!! 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: One airline bans all carry-on luggage
When traveling in the US for work, I frequently send clothes, roller blades, and a tripod to my destination via UPS or FedEx. I take my cameras as carry-on in a Pelican Case, and pack my flash, flash bracket and umbrella in a check-in bag. Any use of photo equipment is only peripheral to my job, so I take it with mainly to entertain myself. But I'd hate to spend a month out of town without my cameras. Later this month I'll be working in Mexico for an extended period of time. I'm not sure if I want to take 5000 dollars worth of equipment down there. I'm thinking I might just take an MX and two or three lenses. Does anyone here have any experience in Mexico City? How secure are premium hotel rooms? Are street muggings frequent? Paul Creature's Comfort wrote: Bob Walkden wrote: Only take as much film as you can fit in your pocket Not good enough. I habitually travel with 100+ rolls of film and travel for weeks or months in places where decent film is effectively unobtainable. Professional photographers take several hundred rolls at a time. Of course, we all have different needs and preferences. Discussion of this situation on other lists have brought up the suggestion of using FedEx or DHL to send film and gear to your destination, and I can see how that might work in some situations for some people. If one travels frequently to certain places it might be advantageous to leave gear in those places with a friend. Elliott Erwitt, who traveled quite a bit, used to have a stash of lights and tripods in several cities in Europe, and all he took with him were his cameras. While those were more halcyon days, the concept is still workable. I've devised a scheme where I now send most of my clothes ahead, and carry just the barest minimum in one of the Domke satchels, which, thus far, has come along as carry on. I then send the dirty clothes back home by appropriate carrier. I think that the problems and, more importantly, the confusion, will soon settle out, as a standard set of rules and regulations will take effect. Then we'll all know what's possible and what the best options are for each of us. -- Sheldon Belinkoff CREATURE'S COMFORT mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Just bought a HP Photosmart S20
HI Anand, Mine was the last one they had in stock so they reduced it from $995au to $499au. The salesman said it had been discontinued? It came with a 3 year warrantly also. When comparing my slides to the scans i'm getting the colours are pretty close to whats on the slide. I will have a play around with them though, as i'm sure it could be improved. I have downloaded Vuescan, but have only had a quick look at it. Will do some testing comparing it to the HP software when i get a chance. I look forward to looking at the site you mention. Regards, Paul Jones - Original Message - From: Anand DHUPKAR [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 12:52 AM Subject: Re: Just bought a HP Photosmart S20 Hi Paul, I also bought S20 recently - say four months back, however, did not use it that extensively to give any authoritative feed back to you. However, it is surely a good scanner and my findings are - 1. yes, the scanned images are a bit soft. i always need to sharpen those. default sharpness is something around 20, i increase it to around 40. 2. the colours, in my observations, do need corrections. not that those are not good, they are ok, however, i find those tending a bit red. 3. also, exposure in highlights and shadows need adjustments 4. i used to scan normally at 300 / 600 dpi with jpg or bmp formats, just this week-end i tried at 2400 dpi with tiff format - i thought of doing some 'dust-fixing' in picture-it. it was good. 5. i had a pretty old bw negative, which, somehow, did not come out that good. i am still struggling with that one. There is one photographer who has compiled a very good information on using this S20 scanner - I don't remember his name/his site right now. I have it at home and shall let you know in the evening. It is a good source. I am surprised, however, on your point that the colour reproduction is spot on. I still would suggest you to play around exposure and colours a bit. It would enhance the quality a lot. Also, looks like it is rather cheaper there. I bought it for something around US$ 450 +. I am very much in U.S. Have they reduced prices recently ?! anand. From: Paul Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Just bought a HP Photosmart S20 Date: Mon, 1 Oct 2001 13:10:48 +1000 Hi, I have been scanning my negs and slides at work on a Microtek Scanmaster 4 and have been really really unhappy with the results. I went into a store to buy a dishwasher on Friday evening and ended up walking out with a Photosmart S20 film scanner aswell :) it was reduced to $499au (around $250us) from $995au. So as a results Saturday was a scanning frenzy and i've so far been really happy with the results. The colour reproduction is spot on, the images loose a little bit of sharpness which is easily corrected in PS. I think the 2400dpi will be fine for my curren use, which is mainly web images and PUG submissions. I think the worst part about it all is dust on the negs. I dont have a good enough printer to make any prints, so i'm not sure how well it works in that respect. I also love being able to scan strips of 5 negs at a time. Have any other list members got this scanner and how do you find? any tips for better scans? Regards, Paul Jones - 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 FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - 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 .
The 5n could be the best if ...
... if it 1. Had 1/250 flash sync, and 2. Did not have that eye-sore panorama switch, and instead 3. Had the spotmeter button there, which should be a button, not a mode, so that can be used to evaluate parts of the scene in any mode, and, although not critical but still useful and perhaps trivial to implement: if it 4. Had half-stop shutter speeds in manual mode. After all, the speeds are there. Only needed unmarked click stops in the dial. And if it 5. Had the exposure hold button being a toggle (or at least an option for such.) The intuitiveness and surface simplicity of the camera makes it really good camera, even better in the MZ-S in my humble opinion (if it had the extras above.) The 1/250 sync speed may be some extra effort and cost, but the others should be easy to implement, right? Tonghang. - 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: One airline bans all carry-on luggage
- Original Message - From: Frank Theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 01, 2001 3:37 PM Subject: Re: One airline bans all carry-on luggage Hi, Amita, Be careful if you're doing that internationally. While it may or may not be directly applicable to this situation, I had a really bad experience with an item that I bought off of eBay. It was shipped by UPS in the US to my home in Canada. The shipper in the US paid around $10 to ship it (the item was only worth about $20). UPS wanted to charge me a $40 brokerage fee for getting it across the border. This is just typical UPS. They are IMHO criminals in the way they do cross border shipping. First, they get your belongings into their possession, then they effectively hold it for ransom. I have on one occassion had to pay UPS a brokerage fee on a product which came across the border with no duties or taxes other than the GST. Ship via FED/EX. They are, at least, honest business men. 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 .
MX in ME Super Never Ready Case
Hi, I'm wondering how well an MX fits into a ME Super every ready case? i cant find any info on the dimensions of these cameras. Regards, Paul Jones - 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: One airline bans all carry-on luggage
Hi, If i ship via USPS to Australia then when it enters the country i have to pay %10GST on item if its worth over $250au, once this package enters australia its shipped via Australia Post which is a government thing. But if i have the item sent with Fedex the Australian Customs charges at extra $51 brokerage fee, when the package enters the country, this is because Fedex is a private company. Paul - Original Message - From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 11:01 AM Subject: Re: One airline bans all carry-on luggage - Original Message - From: Frank Theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 01, 2001 3:37 PM Subject: Re: One airline bans all carry-on luggage Hi, Amita, Be careful if you're doing that internationally. While it may or may not be directly applicable to this situation, I had a really bad experience with an item that I bought off of eBay. It was shipped by UPS in the US to my home in Canada. The shipper in the US paid around $10 to ship it (the item was only worth about $20). UPS wanted to charge me a $40 brokerage fee for getting it across the border. This is just typical UPS. They are IMHO criminals in the way they do cross border shipping. First, they get your belongings into their possession, then they effectively hold it for ransom. I have on one occassion had to pay UPS a brokerage fee on a product which came across the border with no duties or taxes other than the GST. Ship via FED/EX. They are, at least, honest business men. 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: Just bought a HP Photosmart S20
Hi Paul, This is the site address ...http://www.normankoren.com I hope, you will find his pictures and writing quite helpful. What I really liked is he has been using this S20 till recently. I am not aware whether this model S20 is discontinued. I have not heard it so far. I think it is still available here and on site of HP it is still not as 'discontinued'. Anyway, good that you got it a lot cheaper. ( I am jealous !!) I too read about vuescan and thought of downloading it. however, so far have not yet done it - just got too much things at work. how do you find vuescan ? i think it must be that vuescan which is giving you better scans without making adjustments. there are still some other sites in some e-mails with me. shall hunt those and forward those too later... got to go to bed.. anand From: Paul Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Just bought a HP Photosmart S20 Date: Tue, 2 Oct 2001 09:26:59 +1000 HI Anand, Mine was the last one they had in stock so they reduced it from $995au to $499au. The salesman said it had been discontinued? It came with a 3 year warrantly also. When comparing my slides to the scans i'm getting the colours are pretty close to whats on the slide. I will have a play around with them though, as i'm sure it could be improved. I have downloaded Vuescan, but have only had a quick look at it. Will do some testing comparing it to the HP software when i get a chance. I look forward to looking at the site you mention. Regards, Paul Jones _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - 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 .
the PUG shots I like best
Air Water - Durham (http://pug.komkon.org/01oct/clouds1.html) Nice light! These sorts of shots seem to come and go in a few moments, so you have to grab them quick! With the different layers of clouds this one has a very nice three dimensional feel to it. Coming... (http://pug.komkon.org/01oct/JodkrSm3.html) Very dramatic, especially the bright area at top right. The ragged cloud edges near the horizon are also interesting. This shot also seemed other-worldly and weird, but perhaps the foreground is a bit too mundane and this-worldly and could have been cropped out. An alternative would be to crop out the land but leave the lamp-posts by chopping the bottom 20% of the photo - that might give a very surreal effect! Lightning bolt (http://pug.komkon.org/01oct/41843a.html) Another Kiwi in the USA! Perhaps like me you're amazed by the lightning storms over here, sometimes with several flashes a second. The purple color is fantastic, I assume it's natural? I haven't tried taking lightning shots, but perhaps shooting the clouds and the area where the lightning's hitting the ground might be especially effective. I guess the ultimate would be shooting down from a hilltop, but it might not be too good for your health. Ions... (http://pug.komkon.org/01oct/ions.html) Oh baby, this just has to be my favorite shot of all in this month's gallery! I think having the tower in the shot really adds some impact, and the color is just fantastic. Ice Wall (http://pug.komkon.org/01oct/glaciar.html) Nice! Having the people in the front for scale is a great idea, something I don't do often enough in my own shots. I'm surprised you only used a 135mm lens, the perspective looked a lot more squashed than that - I guess it shows how huge the wall really is, not just a trick of the camera! Water Power (http://pug.komkon.org/01oct/Breaker2.html) St Helena? Are you kidding? Man, PUG members sure do get around! Or were you exiled there for some unspeakable crime committed in Oz? As your title says, it really does convey a terrific sense of power. Water Colours (http://pug.komkon.org/01oct/Wuerm.html) Excellent! I've never thought of exposing moving water for such a long period of time. The result is great. Beautiful Blues (http://pug.komkon.org/01oct/lake.html) I thought this was a great photo even before I saw that it was in New Zealand. In fact, I even thought this was a great photo when I was thinking it was taken in Australia! The angle of the water line at the center of the photo does make it look as if the photo might be slightly tilted; it's very hard to say whether that's correct or whether the shot is level, because the human eye does seem to latch onto water as the final arbiter of what is or isn't level (and, of course, walls and other vertical structures also define what is level in the vertical realm). On very rare occasions I've even slightly tilted a photo in the photo editor so that it looks level to the human eye, even though I knew it wasn't exactly that way in real life (sorry to those people for whom doing such a thing is a crime). Oh yeah, and are those finger prints near the bottom of the photo? Richard. home page: www.richard-seaman.com _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - 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: MX in ME Super Never Ready Case
On Tue, 2 Oct 2001, Paul Jones wrote: I'm wondering how well an MX fits into a ME Super every ready case? i cant find any info on the dimensions of these cameras. Not very well. I have both cameras, and the ME-Super case is a bit too small for the MX. I haven't seen a case for the MX, ever. Would be nice to get one of those new, just as I did for the ME-Super. j -- --- Juan J. Buhler | Sr. FX Animator @ PDI | Photos at http://www.jbuhler.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: My October PUG picks
On Mon, 1 Oct 2001, Gianfranco Irlanda wrote: Is a pizza enough? The pizza you get in Napoli (or anywhere in Italy for that matter) is! Next time I'll take you to eat linguine with seafood and impepata of mussels with Greco di Tufo wine! I promise. You're on, buddy! j -- --- Juan J. Buhler | Sr. FX Animator @ PDI | Photos at http://www.jbuhler.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 .
Airport travelling with camera gear.
This past few days I have flown out of Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) in Baltimore, Maryland and LaGuardia (LGA) in New York City. I told you I would comment on the photographic experience. I don't know if this has been touched on since I still have over 100 messages to go through on the list. BWI - They would not hand-inspect my film. It had to go through the x-ray. They did hand-check the two rolls of ASA 3200 I had. They asked me to remove it from the rest of film. Other than the x-ray, they did no more inspecting of either the laptop or the four cameras and six lenses I had. LGA - I did not ask for hand-inspecting of the film other than the two ASA 3200 rolls (one of which was exposed.) After x-raying, they asked to look at the laptop -it was sniffed - and the cameras and lenses. I was travelling with one MZ-S and three LX. Lenses were M28/2.8, F28/2.8, A50/1.4, FA77/1.8, FA100/2.8, and F(IF)135/2.8. César Matamoros II Finally back in Panama City, Florida - 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: MX in ME Super Never Ready Case
Thanks Juan, I saw an MX everyready case on ebay a while back and it went for some ludicrousely high price. I throw my MX in my backpack alot and want some sort of protection. Paul - Original Message - From: Juan J. Buhler [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 11:51 AM Subject: Re: MX in ME Super Never Ready Case On Tue, 2 Oct 2001, Paul Jones wrote: I'm wondering how well an MX fits into a ME Super every ready case? i cant find any info on the dimensions of these cameras. Not very well. I have both cameras, and the ME-Super case is a bit too small for the MX. I haven't seen a case for the MX, ever. Would be nice to get one of those new, just as I did for the ME-Super. j -- -- - Juan J. Buhler | Sr. FX Animator @ PDI | Photos at http://www.jbuhler.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 . - 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: MX in ME Super Never Ready Case
At 21:40 1-10-2001 -0400, you wrote: Subject: MX in ME Super Never Ready Case Hi, I'm wondering how well an MX fits into a ME Super every ready case? i cant find any info on the dimensions of these cameras. Regards, Paul Jones Doesn't fit. The MX is slightly wider than the ME super. Also beware of non-Pentax ERCs. I have one, got off a dealer on ebay and the press-stud fastener has the stud on the body part of the case. Sticks in your face when you try to use the camera! Wendy --- Wendy Paul Beard Ottawa, Canada 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: MZ digital
Kodak has had their Pro Back 4K chip which is a 2-inch square sensor (smaller than 2.25) and Phase One has their H20 4K digital back, both will go on a Hassie. Kodak makes the 760 on a F5 body (Nik**) and is a 2x3K chip (35mm) and sells for about $8,500. Can** just announce their new EOS D1 (EOS 1 body) which is only a 4K chip for around $5,000. It has a 1.3X lens factor to 35mm. Jay - 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: 645 or 67?
- Original Message - From: marisa mack [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 01, 2001 3:32 PM Subject: 645 or 67? Once again, I feel like a voice in the wilderness. For the record, I have owned a 645 (Bronica ETRs) and presently own a Pentax 6x7. For the record, I hate the 645 format, for a variety of reasons, most of which relate to printing the negatives. The film transport in a 645 is from bottom to top (or vice versa, it doesn't matter). This means that the negative sits vertically in the enlarger. Great if you shoot portraits, not so good if you shoot landscapes. I shoot landscapes. The 6x7 is extremely 35mm like, although it is about 4 times larger. It operates in much the same fashion as a 35mm camera. I am not sure about the new 67II. I have never seen one. Perhaps it works like a more modern camera. I like the Pentax 6x7 a lot. I have the 45, 75, 90LS, 105, and 135 macro for it, and have used the 165 and 200mm (old). I also have, and would recommend the extension tubes and hand grip. Especially the hand grip. It is worth the cameras weight in gold. The 45mm is extremely good, the 75 is not so good, the 90, 105, 135 and 165 are excellent, and the 200 is not so good. The nice thing is, because of the smaller magnifications, a less than excellent lens can still give excellent results. I have successfully done handheld photos with the 6x7 at speeds as low as 1/30th with the 105mm lens. The weight of the camera helps, as at around 3 kilos with the meter prism, it has a lot of inertia. A tripod is recommended whenever possible, and not some wimpy little thing. You need a good, solid tripod. It is heavy to hump around, but the results are worth the effort. If you are planning on using the camera commercially for weddings and the like, the 6x7 is wasted on that sort of work, go for the 645. If you are planning on doing landscape photography mostly, the 6x7 is better. If you are planning on shooting street with a medium format, The Plaubel 6x7 (http://www.kenrockwell.com/tech/plaubel.htm for a review) can't be beat. The 80mm lens, is a really nice street focal length in the 6x7 format. FWIW, I shoot 4x5 as well, but I find that often, I can shoot 6x7 and get the same quality on the print. I can't do that with 645. William Robb Hi all :) I'm new to the list, and have plans to move into medium format in the extremely (next couple weeks) near future. I'd like to stick with Pentax, though I'm a little confused about the differences between the 645 and the 67, and am not sure where to turn to find out which would work better for me. I'd like for the camera that I get to operate as close to 35mm as possible, for comfort and convenience reasons (carting it around downtown, etc.) I currently have absolutely no automatic functionality, though I'd be interested in using it if it were available (primarily autofocus, possibly flash on rare occasions) but this is not at all a requirement. I've been using the same K1000 for the last 8 years, so that's what I'm used to. Cost is an issue, so I'll be purchasing used... this brings in the 6x7 as well. I'm feeling a little bit overwhelmed and would love to understand why those that have the 67 chose it over the 645 and vice-versa, unless it's purely a preference with regard to negative size, ack! Please help, I'm sorry that I can't give more info, I'm just not exactly sure what questions to ask even, this is how uninformed I am. Regards, Marisa PS. I love this list so far (again, I'm new) I think it's great that the subversives have their own forum, almost like a secret society. (mind you, I have no problem with Hasselblad or Contax or Leica, it's just that I don't make 6 figures, heh) - 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 .
1.7x AF Adapter - I was Wrong!
OK - I'll eat crow here. A couple of years ago I ran some tests with the 1.7x AF adapter and was disappointed with the results. It did not stack up to the 1.4x-L and 2x-L teleconverters, and the AF, which worked fine with a 50 mm lens, did not seem to be effective with longer lenses. Last weekend and again today I decided to reconsider this, and I put the 1.7x onto the 400 f2.8, and shot some birds. Looking at the results, I have to admit I was wrong! The slides are very sharp. They don't have the great tack sharpness of the 400 f2.8 alone, or even with the other TC's, but they are still more than acceptable and better than many other lenses sans teleconverter. When I tested the AF with the 400 f.28 I was working with a subject fairly close up, and the narrow DOF really wreaked havoc on the adapter's AF ability. In real field work, while some pre-focusing is needed the AF works quite well. I even managed to get some sharp shots of birds in flight. The 400 f2.8 and 1.7x make a pretty decent 680 f4.5 AF setup, though pre-focusing when shifting to subjects more than a few meters is a must. I stand corrected - and I'm glad the folks on this list kept sharing their assessment of this device. That's what got me to go back and try it again. - MCC - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino Kalamazoo, MI [EMAIL PROTECTED] - - - - - - - - - - Photos: http://www.markcassino.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: MZ-S Cost...Hey Pentax.
Pål Jensen wrote: [snip] The MZ-S is possibly the first AF slr released designed to exist in a digital dominated future. It's a shame that the MZ-S wasn't designed with interchangeable backs so it could be used either as a digital or film camera - then it truly would be able to exist in a digital dominated future. - 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: the PUG shots I like best
Hi Richard: No kidding! And in fact I spent two+ very fascinating years there, quite voluntarily! Despite the (mainly French-inspired legends) the island is a dramatically beautiful place, with a fantastic climate, and the friendliest people in the world. In five or so years time there may be an air link, so all PDML'ers should start saving now for the trip of a lifetime. Have a look at: www.sthelena.se or http:\\geowww.ou.edu/~bweaver/Ascension/sh.htm for more information. And thank you for including me in your favourites this month! John Coyle Brisbane, Australia On Tuesday, October 02, 2001 11:39 AM, Richard Seaman [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] wrote: SNIP Water Power (http://pug.komkon.org/01oct/Breaker2.html) St Helena? Are you kidding? Man, PUG members sure do get around! Or were you exiled there for some unspeakable crime committed in Oz? As your title says, it really does convey a terrific sense of power. SNIP Richard. - 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 .
OT: Why I love Astia
Here are a couple reasons: http://www.alphoto.com/floral1.jpg http://www.alphoto.com/floral4.jpg Later, Doug -- Douglas Forrest Brewer Ashwood Lake Photography [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.alphoto.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: 645 or 67?
I have the 645 (manual, not autofocus), and while it's a little bulky for small hands, it is my favorite camera. I'd like to acquire the 67, but I do mostly people photography, so the 645 is a little better suited to my needs with its (slightly) higher flash sync. I was able to get a good used body and back from KEH at less than $700 and an 75mm (non leaf shutter) for around $225 off ebay, so the 645 is rather reasonably priced, and lenses in good condition aren't terribly expensive -- below 300mm, that is. It's a heckuva lot of fun, if you decide to go with that option. Although that larger neg IS tempting ... - Original Message - From: Mark Dalal [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, October 01, 2001 5:38 PM Subject: Re: 645 or 67? From: marisa mack [EMAIL PROTECTED] snip I'm feeling a little bit overwhelmed and would love to understand why those that have the 67 chose it over the 645 and vice-versa, unless it's purely a preference with regard to negative size, ack! Please help, I'm sorry that I can't give more info, I'm just not exactly sure what questions to ask even, this is how uninformed - 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 .
October PUG
The October gallery is, without exception, excellent. Special comments: David Dixon - Air Water - Durham - a fantastic sky, and a fantastic shot of that sky, David Edward Kreis - Coming . . . - another fantastic sky, and I like the lightposts on the left. Dick Jones - Sun and Fog, Big Sur - I like it, but I wish you could have gotten more detail into the rocks i the foreground. Joseph Tainter - Sidibe - a perfect subject, a perfect setting and perfect composition. A little sharper, perhaps, and a bit more contrast? Ivers Krenklis - fire Sculpture - two of you from Latvia, then? I guess I'll have to go back again. I like it - what is it? St. John's day celebration? Alastair Robertons - Lightning Bolt - don't be shy: you captured the lightning bolt magnificently. Mick Maguire - Fall Kayak - I remember Dartmouth well; I like the colors and I like the composition - especially the 2 'booms' hovering over the river. Rescan it and 'do the colors justice' and send it to me, please! Jaume Lahuerta - Dune du Pilat - nice! Good eye! John Coyle - Water Power - a powerful shot! (Oversharpened IMHO) Gary L. Murphy - Lighthouse - perfect. Good composition, good sky, I like the pier/breakwater running to the left of the lighthouse itself. Looks good! Leon Altoff - Something Fishy - good sense of the absurd - I like the fish-face! Did you finally feed it? Matjaz Osojnik - The Sea - I like the ripples in the sea: you have captured them well. Maris - 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 .
Teleconverter for 135mm f1.8?
OK, I finally own a lens that could actually make sense to use a teleconverter, a 135mm f1.8. Has anyone tried this combo? Are there any converters in particular that would work better, any to avoid? Thanks for any info! Isaac - 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: Airport travelling with camera gear.
Hi Cesar, Were you travelling with 3 LX Bodies? Regards, Paul Jones - Original Message - From: Matamoros, Cesar A. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, October 02, 2001 11:57 AM Subject: Airport travelling with camera gear. This past few days I have flown out of Baltimore-Washington International (BWI) in Baltimore, Maryland and LaGuardia (LGA) in New York City. I told you I would comment on the photographic experience. I don't know if this has been touched on since I still have over 100 messages to go through on the list. BWI - They would not hand-inspect my film. It had to go through the x-ray. They did hand-check the two rolls of ASA 3200 I had. They asked me to remove it from the rest of film. Other than the x-ray, they did no more inspecting of either the laptop or the four cameras and six lenses I had. LGA - I did not ask for hand-inspecting of the film other than the two ASA 3200 rolls (one of which was exposed.) After x-raying, they asked to look at the laptop -it was sniffed - and the cameras and lenses. I was travelling with one MZ-S and three LX. Lenses were M28/2.8, F28/2.8, A50/1.4, FA77/1.8, FA100/2.8, and F(IF)135/2.8. César Matamoros II Finally back in Panama City, Florida - 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: Cleaning MZ-3 help
If it's like the MZ-M, then it's been discussed here before. There is a metal frame which holds the screen in place. You can use a small but strong screwdriver to pull it up, and then down. The frame and the screen will pop out. But just remember, don't try to wipe it with anything. You should blow off the dust, and only. regards, Alan Chan any help also valued here, my MZ50 has a mucky mark on the screen Ok my 2 week old MZ-3 now has what looks like a small piece of paper lint that some how found it's way behind the focusing screen. How hard is it to remove the focusing screen to blow it out and what tools will I need? It's rather annoying to see it in there since it's not your regular spec of dust but it's not large enough to warrant a full cleaning. Get your free @yahoo.ca address at http://mail.yahoo.ca _ Get your FREE download of MSN Explorer at http://explorer.msn.com/intl.asp - 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: Why I love Astia
From: Doug Brewer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Here are a couple reasons: http://www.alphoto.com/floral1.jpg http://www.alphoto.com/floral4.jpg While not a fan of floral photography, here are a couple of reasons of why I love your grasp of light. Mark - 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 .
