Re: OT: Agfapan APX 100 Pro film.
I use a lot of APX 100. James Adams wrote: I've just bought a roll of Agfapan APX 100 Pro 120 film to try out my Ricohflex TLR camera. Has anyone used Agfapan APX Pro film? Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/darkroom-rentals/index.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: Agfapan APX 100 Pro film.
Send it on ... PO Box 1489 El Cerrito CA 94530-4489 BTW, APX 400 is a pretty grainy film with, I think, great tonality. I'd not use it with HC-110, but, with larger negs, the results practically glow with Rodinal 1:100. For most of the photography I do, APX 100 with Rodinal 1:100 gives superb results. I can't wait to try it when I get the Rolleiflex I've been looking for. Bruce Dayton wrote: James, I have shot one roll of the 400 speed. What I got back from my lab was not a pretty sight. It seemed to be very contrasty and heavy looking. Not at all what I expected. I have since found out that they develop with Kodak HC-110 Dilution B. I don't know how compatible it is with that. I'm tempted to send a negative to one of you custom BW printers to see if it is the negative or the printing. Any takers? -- 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 .
Re: OT: Agfapan APX 100 Pro film.
James, I have shot one roll of the 400 speed. What I got back from my lab was not a pretty sight. It seemed to be very contrasty and heavy looking. Not at all what I expected. I have since found out that they develop with Kodak HC-110 Dilution B. I don't know how compatible it is with that. I'm tempted to send a negative to one of you custom BW printers to see if it is the negative or the printing. Any takers? Bruce Dayton Monday, April 22, 2002, 8:04:54 PM, you wrote: JA I've just bought a roll of Agfapan APX 100 Pro 120 film to try out my JA Ricohflex TLR camera. Has anyone used Agfapan APX Pro film? JA James JA - JA This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, JA go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to JA 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:www.shootSMARTER.com??????
On Mon, 22 Apr 2002 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I received it also and couldn't figure out where they got my email address either. I got it. Deadbeat spammer probably got it out of the archives. I'm not sure if they display the email address or not. But if you are looking for a lot of email addresses of camera enthusiasts, then he hit the jackpot. I bloked him from my mailservers at work (I work for an ISP) :-) - Chris -- Chris Murray /\ [EMAIL PROTECTED] \ / ASCII RIBBON CAMPAIGN http://apeman.org/ XAGAINST HTML MAIL Cell: 604.861.8307 / \/ - 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: Agfapan APX 100 Pro film.
Shel, If it's ok, I'll send a 6X7 neg and one of their prints so you can see how they did. Bruce Monday, April 22, 2002, 8:29:34 PM, you wrote: SB Send it on ... SB PO Box 1489 SB El Cerrito CA 94530-4489 SB BTW, APX 400 is a pretty grainy film with, I think, great tonality. I'd SB not use it with HC-110, but, with larger negs, the results practically SB glow with Rodinal 1:100. For most of the photography I do, APX 100 with SB Rodinal 1:100 gives superb results. I can't wait to try it when I get SB the Rolleiflex I've been looking for. SB Bruce Dayton wrote: James, I have shot one roll of the 400 speed. What I got back from my lab was not a pretty sight. It seemed to be very contrasty and heavy looking. Not at all what I expected. I have since found out that they develop with Kodak HC-110 Dilution B. I don't know how compatible it is with that. I'm tempted to send a negative to one of you custom BW printers to see if it is the negative or the printing. Any takers? - 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 film (was Re: Color is So Much Easier)
Hi Mark ... Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Mark Cassino wrote: Yow - I just ran some tests and the grain reduction on Vuescan is indeed clobbering the detail. I was scanning for web display and resampling the images down to ~640 x 480 - at which point they look OK - but I couldn't print from the scans I did with grain reduction enabled. What works for color film is not applicable with BW negative. I wonder if what you're experiencing is grain aliasing. What's that? It's best explained here: http://www.photoscientia.co.uk/Grain.htm IAC, my experience with scanning BW is just the opposite of yours ... it's been easy and quick, almost 100% automatic, and the results have been excellent. Can I ask what film you were using? I do think that the Coolscan 4000 is a notch (or two) better than my Minolta, but maybe the film you were using made a difference. I've been scanning TMax 400. Interestingly, I don't see the grain problem nearly as much in chromogenic BW. Chromogenic BW is more like color film, that's why you don't see the problem as you do with BW negative. I've scanned mostly Tri-X (old and current versions), Agfa APX 100, Iford HP5+, and maybe some Delta 100. I don't use T-MAX film, so I've no comparison or point of reference. Usually the scans are at 4000ppi, GEM, ROC, and ICE are off, and the scans are done without any manipulation. HTH, Mark. -- 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 .
Re: OT: Agfapan APX 100 Pro film.
It's the only film I have used in my Yashica D tlr. I really like it quite a bit and haven't seen any reason to try anything different, at least in 120 format. 35mm, that's a different story (I have 4 different bw films loaded right now in various cameras) but I use it quite a bit here too (when I can find it), and I like the results that I get from it. William in Utah. James Adams wrote: I've just bought a roll of Agfapan APX 100 Pro 120 film to try out my Ricohflex TLR camera. Has anyone used Agfapan APX Pro film? 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 . - 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: SF1 or MZ-5N, that is the question!
Hi, The main differences are: - The SF1 is bigger, heavier, has more metal in it. - The SF1 has a better finder, with interchangeable screens. - The SF1 has better in focus indicator. Not a singke dot (like MZ5n), but with two additional arrows showing the direction to turn the focus ring. - The SF1 has lighting for the top LCD. - The SF1 has the flash shoe on the right, so you can use the RTF and an extrnal flash on the camera simultanously. - The MZ5n is newer, has better AF, spot and matrix metering. - The MZ5n has more information in the finder. - The MZ5n is faster, quitter. - The MZ5n has DOF preview. The MZ5n and SF1 shutters have the same specs. The SF1n is an upgraded SF1 wit a better shutter (like the MZ3). You can buy cca. 3 SF1 cameras for the price of a MZ5n, both used... Gabor - 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: Agfapan APX 100 Pro film.
Sure ... it'll be an education. I'll try a print with both the condenser and the dichro heads. Do you know on what paper/grade the print was made? It's possible your lab just used the wrong grade of paper. Bruce Dayton wrote: Shel, If it's ok, I'll send a 6X7 neg and one of their prints so you can see how they did. Bruce Monday, April 22, 2002, 8:29:34 PM, you wrote: SB Send it on ... SB PO Box 1489 SB El Cerrito CA 94530-4489 SB BTW, APX 400 is a pretty grainy film with, I think, great tonality. I'd SB not use it with HC-110, but, with larger negs, the results practically SB glow with Rodinal 1:100. For most of the photography I do, APX 100 with SB Rodinal 1:100 gives superb results. I can't wait to try it when I get SB the Rolleiflex I've been looking for. SB Bruce Dayton wrote: James, I have shot one roll of the 400 speed. What I got back from my lab was not a pretty sight. It seemed to be very contrasty and heavy looking. Not at all what I expected. I have since found out that they develop with Kodak HC-110 Dilution B. I don't know how compatible it is with that. I'm tempted to send a negative to one of you custom BW printers to see if it is the negative or the printing. Any takers? - 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 . -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/darkroom-rentals/index.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: SMC vs C-n-n Coatings (from C-n-n FAQ)
Hi, On 22 Apr 2002 at 18:18, Mishka wrote: playing devil's advocate, according to http://people.smu.edu/rmonagha/mf/coatings.html there's no significant improvement in flare resistance between single- and multicoated optics, in lab tests at least. granted, it talks mostly about primes, but still, is it that big of a deal, really? I can't agree. In my experience, even on primes, there's a visible difference between different brands of MC. (That's why I sold my Vivitar 24/2 and bought a Pentax-A 24/2.8 instead. Even my Cosina 28/2 was better than taht Vivitar.) I don't think that Vivitar's MC could be worse than a single coating... Maybe there are some extremely good single coatings, which were used in that tests, but aren't mass produced? Gabor - 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 Bags
Tiger: Is everyone's the same as mine: Yes 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 .
Re: PDML UK 2002 UPDATE AND GOODIES
UK Pentax Marketing Manager John Dickins has kindly offered the loan of some Pentax cameras and lenses for those attending the PDML UK gathering at Duxford on July 13 / 14th. Unfortunately John won't be attending himself as it's also the Glorious Goodwood Festival of Speed weekend, and a prior commitment to attend that takes precedence. I keep thinking I'm here until mid-July but its actually the 14th of June that I fly out. Bummer. Anyone have an FA*400/5.6 and a Z-1p I could play with? How about a 250-600 zoom? I'll have to find a good Pentax shop in London. Cheers, - Dave in Bognor - 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: Viewfinder Information
I wrote: However, the apparent viewing distance of the f-stop window is such close (by far closer than the viewing distance of the screen) that the f-stop number is factually invisible during shooting. Lukasz replied: - Your post is really puzzling to me, for I see the f-stop very clearly. I'm curious if anybody else has this problem. Lukasz - Hi Lukasz, may be I should have been more specific. I didn't mean that the f-stop numbers can't be seen clearly in the MX viewfinder. I meant that the f-stop numbers can't be seen when the eyes are adjusted to the scenery on the screen. This is because the apparent distance of the f-stop window is much closer than the apparent distance of the screen (and both are relatively close compared to other cameras). I find this is very disturbing because this could mean to loose the awareness on what happens in front of the camera when trying to watch the f-stop numbers during shooting. Enjoy, AK Yahoo! Games - play chess, backgammon, pool and more http://games.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: RE: Item # 1348002440
In a message dated 22/04/02 19:42:43 GMT Daylight Time, Mick writes: Aaron said: Should ask him how his cap differs from this: Well, it *is* a different cap. It's a much older incarnation of the cap currently available, and of a slightly different design. Yes it performs the same function and yes it is made by the same company, but it has different wording (Asahi optical co as opposed to Pentax), and doesn't have the later lip. IMHO they *are* different, *but* it's still a stupid price! I usually try to give a genuine cap out with each OEM lens we sell - but there is a small surplus of lenses over caps. I suppose if I could buy 100 at $2 each landed that would sort the problem, for a while. 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: Most Used Body Survey Results UPDATE 3
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, April 22, 2002 8:38 PM Subject: Most Used Body Survey Results UPDATE 3 Most used PENTAX bodies since many twenty years are three PENTAX K2 (and two K2 DMD, but I don't use or own a motordrive) Kristian-H.Schuessler from Black Forest/Germany - 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: SF1 or MZ-5N, that is the question!
Seems a shame not to have the PZ-1p as an option here; seems like a much closer match to the SF1. (Judging from Gabor's list of features; I am not actually familiar with the SF1.) ERNR My photographs hang on the virtual walls at http://members.aol.com/ernreed - 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: Agfapan APX 100 Pro film.
SB Bruce Dayton wrote: I have shot one roll of the 400 speed. What I got back from my lab was not a pretty sight. It seemed to be very contrasty and heavy looking. Not at all what I expected. I have since found out that they develop with Kodak HC-110 Dilution B. I don't know how compatible it is with that. I've found that almost any general purpose developer, like HC-110, will provide good results with almost all BW films. I'd bet they overdeveloped it. That'll give you contrasty and heavy for sure. 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: MF equivilent site to Boz's K mount pages?
On Monday, April 22, 2002, at 11:57 AM, Robert Harris wrote: You mean that in addition to big, klunky cameras, secret passwords and funny hats you will have secret rings, too? Wow. Who you callin' klunky, buster? The P67 is balanced like a dream, with well placed controls. -Brother 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: SMC vs C-n-n Coatings (from C-n-n FAQ)
On Monday, April 22, 2002, at 06:18 PM, Mishka wrote: playing devil's advocate, according to http://people.smu.edu/rmonagha/mf/coatings.html there's no significant improvement in flare resistance between single- and multicoated optics, in lab tests at least. granted, it talks mostly about primes, but still, is it that big of a deal, really? I haven't looked at the page, but I can tell you from personal experience and a hard-fought Hasselblad-vs-Pentax 67 flare shootout that multicoated optics can vary wildly in their flare resistance. Just because something has a coating on it (or multiple coatings), that does not make any of them automatically good. For instance, I could multicoat this lens with vasoline and mud... -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: Viewfinder Information
I like uncluttered viewfinders. I very much like my Pentax 67's non-metering prism, because there's nothing in there but picture. -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: Pentax Morning........
On Monday, April 22, 2002, at 09:07 AM, Christian Skofteland wrote: You Only Live Twice with Sean Connery How does that dialogue in Trainspotting go? Renton: He's always been lacking in strength of character. Mother Superior: He knows a lot about Sean Connery. Renton: That's hardly a substitue. -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: Found a usable Local mini lab
On Monday, April 22, 2002, at 03:34 PM, Brendan wrote: I still find dust and scan lines on the scans tho, not to bad but it will have to do untill I find some one better ( or closer as in Aaron's case ) Comparing them to me is silly: what do they charge per scan? Now try to remember what I charge per scan. ;) -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: MF equivilent site to Boz's K mount pages?
On Tuesday, April 23, 2002, at 07:19 AM, Robert Harris wrote: Hey -- Bill Gates says that about his bloated and ungainly Windows, too. :) Ooh, now them's fightin' words. ;) What's clunky about the 67 interface? -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 .
OT: Dish [was Re: Pugster Progrram]
Hi Angel, I don`t have the info you are looking for, BUT, I was wondering if you have been to the radio antenna? Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Angel Ramos [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 5:44 AM Subject: Pugster Progrram Hi ! I have the PUGster program put together by CETUS software. As part of that special browser for pentax related information it has a hotkey to get to the Pentax Lens Galery, that key is not working. I have been using the Mirror site key which works. Does anyone have the web address for the PLG ( Pentax Lens Galery)? Thanks Angel Arecibo, Puerto Rico - 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: PDML UK 2002 UPDATE AND GOODIES
UK Pentax Marketing Manager John Dickins has kindly offered the loan of some Pentax cameras and lenses for those attending the PDML UK gathering at Duxford on July 13 / 14th. Unfortunately John won't be attending himself as it's also the Glorious Goodwood Festival of Speed weekend, and a prior commitment to attend that takes precedence. I keep thinking I'm here until mid-July but its actually the 14th of June that I fly out. Bummer. Anyone have an FA*400/5.6 and a Z-1p I could play with? How about a 250-600 zoom? I'll have to find a good Pentax shop in London. Can't say too much at this stage, but if you were to come along on the Saturday, you'd be very disappointed - I doubt we'll have a 400 5.6 for you to try out. No, maybe a 400 f2.8, or a 600 f4 but they're not what you're after... ;-) Come along! ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://www.macads.co.uk - 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: MF equivilent site to Boz's K mount pages?
On Mon, 22 Apr 2002, Aaron Reynolds wrote: Who you callin' klunky, buster? The P67 is balanced like a dream, with well placed controls. I'm still waiting to see if there's an answer to my original question, potential future Brothers. :) Anyways, I'm going off Thursday to take a look at the 67s and 645s in the flesh to decide which one I'm going to strive for. :) -- http://www.infotainment.org The destructive character is cheerful. - Walter Benjamin - 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: Henri Cartier-Bresson
Why would Henri Cartier-Bresson make a lousy farmer? Cos he hated crops. D'oh. I can't belive I wrote that. ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://www.macads.co.uk - 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 vs C-n-n Coatings (from C-n-n FAQ)
On Tuesday, April 23, 2002, at 08:39 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is more to lens flare than lens coatings. There are aspects to lens constuction that also have great effect. Some of the things are internal baffling, blackening the edges of the lens elements covering all the internal surfaces with flat black paint or flocking. Sigma isn't as good about this as the OEMs are. You still get what you pay for. Still, Zeiss 80mm on a 'blad vs. Pentax SMC 105mm on a 67...the 105mm is a lot cheaper and definitely harder to flare. You'd think that Zeiss would know what they were doing with internal baffling etc. Now, I'm not saying that the Zeiss lens was flare-prone, because it wasn't, it performed excellently. But it did flare when the Pentax didn't. -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: Viewfinder Information
Alexander Krohe wrote: The apparent viewing distance of the f-stop window is such close (by far closer than the viewing distance of the screen) that the f-stop number is factually invisible during shooting. Apparent viewing distance of the readouts is an important ergonomic factor, one that used to be noted in the camera tests by Modern Photography. mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.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: MF equivilent site to Boz's K mount pages?
On Tuesday, April 23, 2002, at 09:14 AM, gfen wrote: I'm still waiting to see if there's an answer to my original question, potential future Brothers. :) What was the question? About an MF equivalent to Boz's pages? I haven't seen one. -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: SMC vs C-n-n Coatings (from C-n-n FAQ)
Bob Blakely wrote: So, if they bought the rights to a commercial process, who did they buy these rights from? OCLI evidently developed the coating techniques with its own money. From The unofficial Asahi Pentax Spotmatic Home Page http://212.187.14.19/lenses.htm : The first of the SMC Takumar lenses. Pentax was the first to use Multicoating on their lenses in 1971. The company's marketing department incorrectly stated that they invented the multicoating. This is not true; this coating method was developed by an American company called OCLI (Optical Coating Laboratories, Inc.) and was used for coating space suits and moon landers for the NASA (both the space suits and the famous Eagle moon lander which landed on the moon in 1969 were coated by OCLI). AOCO obtained a license from this company to use this method on the Takumar lenses. The SMC Coating consists of seven separate layers which together reduce both flare and excessive light loss. However, other sources report the Cuper-Multi-Coating was developed together with Zeiss, and in fact both Asahi and Zeiss were co-operating those days about lens design. Zeiss also introduced multicoating on their lenses in 1971, perhaps a few months later than Asahi. It's also worth noting that Zeiss and Asahi had both lenses that were very similar in design, namely the 15mm f/3.5 in 1972 and the 28mm f/2 in 1976. From the Olympus archives at http://zuiko.sls.bc.ca/swright/archives/1999/msg05087.html William Sommerwerck [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Pentax has the best lens coating technology of any manufacturer. They hold the basic patents for the most effective MC formulation. To the best of my knowledge, this is not true. The original MC patents were held by Optical Coating Laboratories of America (OCLA). Pentax licensed the patents from them. I know nothing about current patents. Perhaps someone else can fill us in. Optical Coating Labs (NASDAQ:OCLI) is still a major player in optical coatings -- I don't see any reference to photo equipment in their current annual report, but they do license their patents to other companies as well as doing manufacturing. The growth of computers and communications has added a lot to their markets -- they make GlareGuard brand glare screens, OEM monitor faceplates, anti-reflective flat panels for LCD displays, fiber optics, etc. They're also one of the companies in the partnership that makes the shifting-color ink used on the new U.S. banknote series. I doubt any photographic company can put as much research into optical coatings as a $200 million/year optical coatings specialist. From http://www.photo90.it/Pentax%20parte%20II%C2%B0.htm : Anche il trattamento multistrato, pur non essendo un invenzione Asahi, verrà per la prima volta esteso a tutta la produzione costringendo ben presto la concorrenza a fare altrettanto. Come spesso succede, la tecnologia era conosciuta, ma rimaneva relegata ai campi scientifici o militari, finchè la Asahi acquisì i diritti sull'esclusivo brevetto della OCLI, un laboratorio americano di ricerca ottica noto anche ai giorni nostri per la tecnologia degli schermi antiradiazioni per monitor da computer. [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.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: MF equivilent site to Boz's K mount pages?
Aaron Reynolds wrote: The P67 is balanced like a dream, with well placed controls. I just received a 1978 copy of Popular Photography. It features a two-page color ad by Pentax, introducing the 67. I had never seen a picture and was impressed by how--well, how 35mm it looked. [EMAIL PROTECTED] mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.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: MF equivilent site to Boz's K mount pages?
On Tue, 23 Apr 2002, gfen wrote: I'm still waiting to see if there's an answer to my original question, potential future Brothers. :) ps: if this has an incredibly cranky tone, its because my day has already sunken below its usual poor expectations. -sigh- -- http://www.infotainment.org The destructive character is cheerful. - Walter Benjamin - 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: Henri Cartier-Bresson
But he was Out standing in his field. Sorry, lousy farmer joke. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 6:18 AM Subject: Re: Henri Cartier-Bresson Why would Henri Cartier-Bresson make a lousy farmer? Cos he hated crops. D'oh. I can't belive I wrote that. ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://www.macads.co.uk - 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: close encounters of the bug knid
Did you use a professional bug this time, Brendan.VBG Al kidding aside,they look very nice.I can see why a tripod vs handheld would give better results at those shutter speeds. I seem to have lost Aarons e mail on the comments about which Fuji film is to which Kodak film. Is the NPS similar to the Supra or Portra. I am using different films this spring to see what produces a good horse show print.So far tried Portra 160vc and Supra 800(indoor so bad test) Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - 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: PUG ?
so it doesn't have to be a face, does it My Pocket Oxford Dictionary defines Portrait as: 'Painted, drawn, or photographic likeness of person or animal, elaborate or vivid description...' -- http://fastmail.fm/ - IMAP accessible web-mail - 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: Hood depth
Again I ask: Can anyone tell me whether Nikon's HN-13 72mm screw-in hood will fit any ol' 72mm threaded filter? A seller told me It works on with the Nikon circular polarizer [for which it was designed]. Geometrically, it's a good candidate for my 300/45 and even with a step-up ring it's cheaper--and, I think, narrower--than even a used Pentax RA-67. Compare the Nikon at http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1347352773 with photo #2 of the Pentax at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1348210755 [EMAIL PROTECTED] mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.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: Henri Cartier-Bresson
Well up till now I was only interested in landscapes (J.Cornish/A.Adams). Alan Just bought HC-B 'Masters of Photography' book. I never thought much of HC-B's work until now. My gosh, what had you seen before? - 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: Henri Cartier-Bresson
A propos de Paris Alan Abbott wrote: Just bought HC-B 'Masters of Photography' book. I never thought much of HC-B's work until now. I am impressed. Does anyone know of any other good examples of his work? -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/darkroom-rentals/index.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: Henri Cartier-Bresson
You might be surprised by the number of Leica users here. Lukasz Kacperczyk wrote: I ... recently made a mistake of looking through a Leica viewfinder and firing the shutter. Well - at first I wasn't even sure whether it actually fired (sooo quiet and vibration free). Enough already - it's a Pentax list and I guess it should be prohibited to drool over other maker's cameras (on PDML that is ;). -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/darkroom-rentals/index.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: Henri Cartier-Bresson
Neither can we! Alan -Original Message- From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 2:19 PM To: Pentax List Subject: Re: Henri Cartier-Bresson Why would Henri Cartier-Bresson make a lousy farmer? Cos he hated crops. D'oh. I can't belive I wrote 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: MF equivilent site to Boz's K mount pages?
If there was one out there,it would make us fence sitters happy.:) BTW saw some inexpensive Bronica's on Henrys site. Dave What was the question? About an MF equivalent to Boz's pages? I haven't seen one. -Aaron - End Original Message Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - 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: SF1 or MZ-5N, that is the question!
SG - The SF1 has a better finder, with interchangeable screens. You can easily fit the C74 screen with split-image into it, or use the AF screen, they are both easy to focus manually on the SFXn (SF1n). the SFXn is pretty rugged body, in terms or reliability of the shutter mechanism. Also, it's a complete metal shell, plastic is onl\y the casing. SG - The MZ5n is newer, has better AF, spot and matrix metering. The metering on SFXn is pretty simple, unfortunately. It's supposed to be centerweighed but is much less than LX's pattern - it's quite integral. The AF is slow and noisy. The SFXn makes a nice manual focus camera, as it has a finder comparable to PZ1p (ie much much better than any MZ series cameras). Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - 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 .
London
I will have something like 24 hours in London in the middle of June. Can anyone suggest a good shop where I can touch and feel some cameras? Len Zedel. - 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 .
Zeiss and Pentax coatings, lenses (similarities, differences)
Check out http://www.cdegroot.com/archives/yashicacontax-slr/199905/msg00087.html for a summary of the collaboration between Pentax and Zeiss by someone paraphrasing a book by an Asahi historian. It provides some details about how the coatings and two or three lenses began as joint developments but went their separate ways The writer summarizes the optical differences between the two companies' 15/3.5 and 28/2 lenses. No word about OCLI here; Pentax and Zeiss are credited with developing the SMC and T* multicoatings. [EMAIL PROTECTED] mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.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: Found a usable Local mini lab
You send them to Photoclick so it is the same actually, just you are far, but then photoclick knows the channels for NPS, they got PC very right. --- Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Monday, April 22, 2002, at 03:34 PM, Brendan wrote: I still find dust and scan lines on the scans tho, not to bad but it will have to do untill I find some one better ( or closer as in Aaron's case ) Comparing them to me is silly: what do they charge per scan? Now try to remember what I charge per scan. ;) -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 . __ Only a few days left to file! http://taxes.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: MF equivilent site to Boz's K mount pages?
Robert Harris (), replying to Aaron (), wrote: Hey -- Bill Gates says that about his bloated and ungainly Windows, too. :) Who you callin' klunky, buster? The P67 is balanced like a dream, with well placed controls. Tsk, tsk Bob -- no need to get nasty now, is there? ;^) 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: close encounters of the bug knid
David Brooks wrote: I seem to have lost Aarons e mail on the comments about which Fuji film is to which Kodak film. SHeeZ, dang those Fuji names! is the crypto ... NPS, NPH NPZ are the low-contrast emulsions Bill ... who just got a 220 each of NPH (400) NPZ (800) for the 6x7 next time I'm airborne over the Coast - 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: London
I will have something like 24 hours in London in the middle of June. Can anyone suggest a good shop where I can touch and feel some cameras? Len, There are a whole cluster of camera shops in the south Bloomsbury area around the British Museum. Right next to the museum is a place called Pied Bull Yard which contains three-ish classic camera dealers and a Canon dealer. A nice place to wander because they are almost like musuems themselves, but they will open the cabinets and let you hold them. Slightly (10 mins walk) further south on (I think) New Oxford Street there is a large Jessops which has both amateur and pro gear and another similar large camera shop on the other side of the road (name anyone??) in direct competition. There was a fair bit of Pentax in both when I last looked. A good bet is to pick up a copy of 'Amateur Photographer' in a newsagents when you get here - there will be adverts galore in the back from London shops. Chris PS don't forget to pop into the British Museum and see the Great Court. Worth 30 mins of anyone's time and free! Plus photogpaphy is allowed. - 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: Vivitar 285 flash info./manual?
Dave: I have the Lumiquest Pocket Bounce myself, mounted on the 283. The 285 has the moving head for TELE, NORM, or WIDE setting. Does that mess up the Pocket Bounce? Does it fall off? Where did you mount the velcro, for best performance? Thanks-can't wait to try it! --- David Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Steve.I use the 285HV on the D1 for indoor horse shows.I set up about 20-25 feet away and it 'lights up the sky' so to speak.I don't have the manual by me but it seems to have a lot of power.I bought the Lumiquest Pocket Bounce and it 'throws' the light very well. Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - 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 . Yahoo! Games - play chess, backgammon, pool and more http://games.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 .
Canadian Mail Order
A while back someone posted info about a few sites in Canada that specialized in mail order and which had good prices on med format gear. Can't find the info. Any help out there? -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/darkroom-rentals/index.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: MF equivilent site to Boz's K mount pages?
David Brooks wrote: If there was one out there,it would make us fence sitters happy.:) I've been seriously considering putting together a Pentax 6x7 site with similar kinds of info to Boz's site. The bad news is that I have too many other projects going at the moment, and it doesn't help that I'm overseas right now. Cheers, - Dave who's feeling very upside-down on this side of the world (all the maps are wrong; the south pole goes at the top). - 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: Agfapan APX 100 Pro film.
Paul, Well a neg a print are going out in the mail to Shel today, so he can give me an idea of what happened. Bruce Monday, April 22, 2002, 11:02:55 PM, you wrote: SB Bruce Dayton wrote: I have shot one roll of the 400 speed. What I got back from my lab was not a pretty sight. It seemed to be very contrasty and heavy looking. Not at all what I expected. I have since found out that they develop with Kodak HC-110 Dilution B. I don't know how compatible it is with that. PS I've found that almost any general purpose developer, like HC-110, will PS provide good results with almost all BW films. I'd bet they PS overdeveloped it. That'll give you contrasty and heavy for sure. PS Paul PS - PS This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, PS go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to PS 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[2]: MF equivilent site to Boz's K mount pages?
gfen, Since it didn't get answered the first time, you better ask again. Hopefully, one of us has the answer for you. Brother Bruce Tuesday, April 23, 2002, 6:14:36 AM, you wrote: g On Mon, 22 Apr 2002, Aaron Reynolds wrote: Who you callin' klunky, buster? The P67 is balanced like a dream, with well placed controls. g I'm still waiting to see if there's an answer to my original question, g potential future Brothers. :) g Anyways, I'm going off Thursday to take a look at the 67s and 645s in the g flesh to decide which one I'm going to strive for. :) - 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: close encounters of the bug knid
Printed and in the binder. Thanks Bill Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - 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]: PUG ?
Mishka, I'm thinking that 'Wilson' from the Castaway movie would count for a portrait. :) Bruce Dayton Tuesday, April 23, 2002, 6:40:50 AM, you wrote: M so it doesn't have to be a face, does it My Pocket Oxford Dictionary defines Portrait as: 'Painted, drawn, or photographic likeness of person or animal, elaborate or vivid description...' - 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): Vivitar 285 flash info./manual?
Hi Steve.I just left it on normal.I did not use the velcro,although next to duct tape my favorite product:),I secured it with a wide(ish) elastic band.It held very well.If i was close to the band member when i flashed him,i just dialed down to 1/2 to help.(I pre fired at the light meter over several situations and power modes and just remembered them when i needed.) I seemed to have fill flash problems,outdoor,with the 285hv and D1.I think,but yet to try it,it should help soften the light nicely. Well worth the $30.00 bucks. Dave Begin Original Message From: Steve Pearson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 08:15:45 -0700 (PDT) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Re: Vivitar 285 flash info./manual? Dave: I have the Lumiquest Pocket Bounce myself, mounted on the 283. The 285 has the moving head for TELE, NORM, or WIDE setting. Does that mess up the Pocket Bounce? Does it fall off? Where did you mount the velcro, for best performance? Thanks-can't wait to try it! --- David Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Steve.I use the 285HV on the D1 for indoor horse shows.I set up about 20-25 feet away and it 'lights up the sky' so to speak.I don't have the manual by me but it seems to have a lot of power.I bought the Lumiquest Pocket Bounce and it 'throws' the light very well. Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - 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 . Yahoo! Games - play chess, backgammon, pool and more http://games.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 . End Original Message Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - 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: Canadian Mail Order
http://harrysproshop.com/ On Tue, 23 Apr 2002 08:18:36 -0400, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: A while back someone posted info about a few sites in Canada that specialized in mail order and which had good prices on med format gear. Can't find the info. Any help out there? -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/darkroom-rentals/index.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 . -- Access all of your messages and folders wherever you are! http://fastmail.fm - Get your mail using the web or your email software - 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: Canadian Mail Order
Shel, Here's the link to the one I am aware of: http://harrysproshop.com Bruce Tuesday, April 23, 2002, 5:18:36 AM, you wrote: SB A while back someone posted info about a few sites in Canada that SB specialized in mail order and which had good prices on med format gear. SB Can't find the info. Any help out there? - 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 .
T-Max is pink?
Hi, gang Yesterday, I developed a roll of TMZ in HC-110. When I finished fixing it I noticed it was pink. My friend told me that the base of T-Max emulsions is pink, and that it makes it looks as if it were not correctly fixed, and gives headaches to novices thinking they are doing it wrong. Is it true? I fixed it in Agefix for 16 minutes (I tested with the film leader and gave twice that time to the roll). Regards AG - 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: PUG ?
- Original Message - From: Ann Sanfedele Subject: Re: PUG ? Oh good, we can do cats now! :) I'll probably do a dog portrait 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: PUG ?
Where's Mike Johnston when you need him (kidding, I like cats!) Christian On Tuesday 23 April 2002 12:03, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Oh good, we can do cats now! :) meow, annsan -- - 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 .
Front Caps new toy
I just discovered, under some dusty boxes in the back of the shop, some 52mm A style caps, new in their packets. GBP4 if any good to anyone. Might swap for some 49mm/58mm OEM models. And a new toy - not available in Pentax mount?? An Arsat 300mm F2.8 in Nikon mount - considering I was thinking about a 400mm F3.5 this seems to have saved my bacon. Of the Russian/Ukranian lenses, does anyone know if this comes in PK? It has a fabulous hood, oh yes. A little bit more than 3 long. Ooooer, missus. 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: Re: Super Program buyer
Hi Ken.I recently aquired a Super Program in February and, although i like the camera,made the same discoveries. It is a lot noisier than my K1000 or Spotties and i did the same tests,all exposed very well.I shot some TTl flash using Auto Ap. priority and bouncy(see Cotty)and all exposed fine. I bought it as a back up to the K1000's but really like the TTL flash.I think you will too. BTW i used the AF280T. Dave Begin Original Message From: Ken Archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 12:57:23 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Super Program buyer This is just a follow-up with my first impressions of my bargain $75 Super Program. There was so much mirror slap and shutter noise that I replaced the mirror pad which was about gone and the light seals. That didn't help. Compared to my ME Supers and Spotmatics, the Super Program is a real klunker, at least that is what it sounds like. You lose stealth mode after the first shot. I shot a test roll using shutter priority, aperature priority and full program mode and the negs came out identical and right on the money. I have a AF200T coming and want to try out the ttl flash. That might be the only thing that would make me prefer the Super Program over the ME Super. -- Kenneth Archer, San Antonio, Texas [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 . End Original Message Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - 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: PUG ?
Purrfect.I think i have 1-2 cat portraits left.:) Dave Begin Original Message From: Christian Skofteland [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tue, 23 Apr 2002 14:02:17 -0400 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PUG ? Where's Mike Johnston when you need him (kidding, I like cats!) Christian On Tuesday 23 April 2002 12:03, Ann Sanfedele wrote: Oh good, we can do cats now! :) meow, annsan -- - 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 . End Original Message Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail - 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: Pugster Progrram
I have the PUGster program put together by CETUS software. As part of that special browser for pentax related information it has a hotkey to get to the Pentax Lens Galery, that key is not working. I have been using the Mirror site key which works. Does anyone have the web address for the PLG (Pentax Lens Galery)? Angel: As creator of PUGster, I am pleased that someone is using it - I never seemed to get much feedback about it - g (and I haven't done anything further with it for some time). It's still available (for 32-bit Windows users) at: http://www.cetussoft.com/pugster.htm Does anybody else ever use PUGster? Does anyone have any suggestion or corrections for its links? I just threw it together as a lark, just for fun; however, I do like its full-screen mode for viewing large web images - it even hides the Windows Taskbar, and its own title bar, menu bar, and toolbar. ;-) As for the PLG, it has been down for some time now. The PLG is/was located on Valentin's server, and the last I heard from Valentin the server hard drive had crashed. The URL, for what it's worth: http://gemma.geo.uaic.ro/~vdonisa/lensgal.html However, the good news is that the Pentax Lens Gallery Mirror is still up and running. (The bad news, though, is that there have been no changes to the Lens Gallery in a couple of years or so, I believe.) The URL for the Pentax Lens Gallery Mirror: http://phred.org/pentax/lensgal/lensgal.html Fred - 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: Smell the Flowers
A fried of mine sent this to me today and I thought I would share it with the group. It sure made me stop and think. --- I have a friend who lives by a three-word philosophy: Seize the moment. Just possibly, she may be the wisest woman on this planet. Too many people put off something that brings them joy just because they haven't thought about it, don't have it on their schedule, didn't know it was coming or are too rigid to depart from their routine. I got to thinking one day about all those women on the Titanic who passed up dessert at dinner that fateful night in an effort to cut back. From then on, I've tried to be a little more flexible. How many women out there will eat at home because their husband didn't suggest going out to dinner until after something had been thawed? Does the word refrigeration mean nothing to you? How often have your kids dropped in to talk and sat in silence while you watched Jeopardy on television? I cannot count the times I called my sister and said, How about going to lunch in a half hour? She would gasp and stammer, I can't. I have clothes on the line. My hair is dirty. I wish I had known yesterday, I had a late breakfast, it looks like rain. And my personal favorite: It's Monday. She died a few years ago. We never did have lunch together. Because Americans cram so much into their lives, we tend to schedule our headaches. We live on a sparse diet of promises we make to ourselves when all the conditions are perfect. We'll go back and visit the grandparents when we get Stevie toilet-trained. We'll entertain when we replace the living-room carpet. We'll go on a second honeymoon when we get two more kids out of college. Life has a way of accelerating, as we get older. The days get shorter, and the list of promises to ourselves gets longer. One morning, we awaken, and all we have to show for our lives is a litany of I'm going to, I plan on and Someday, when things are settled down a bit. When anyone calls my 'seize the moment' friend, she is open to adventure and available for trips. She keeps an open mind on new ideas. Her enthusiasm for life is contagious. You talk with her for five minutes, and you're ready to trade your bad feet for a pair of Roller blades and skip an elevator for a bungee cord. My lips have not touched ice cream in 10 years. I love ice cream. It's just that I might as well apply it directly to my hips with a spatula and eliminate the digestive process. The other day, I stopped the car and bought a triple-decker. If my car had hit an iceberg on the way home, I would have died happy. Now...go on and have a nice day. Do something you WANT to...not something on your SHOULD DO list. If you were going to die soon and had only one phone call you could make, whom would you call and what would you say? And why are you waiting? Have you ever watched kids playing on a merry go round or listened to the rain lapping on the ground? Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight or gazed at the sun into the fading night? You better slow down. Don't dance so fast. Time is short. The music won't last. Do you run through each day on the fly? When you ask, How are you? Do you hear the reply? When the day is done, do you lie in your bed with the next hundred chores running through your head? Ever told your child, we'll do it tomorrow and, in your haste, not see his or her sorrow? Ever lost touch? Let a good friendship die? Just call to say Hi? You'd better slow down. Don't dance so fast. Time is short. The music won't last. When you run so fast to get somewhere, you miss half the fun of getting there. When you worry and hurry through your day, it is like an unopened gift...thrown away. Life is not a race. Take it slower. Hear the music before the song is over. -- Kenneth Archer, San Antonio, Texas [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: Super Program buyer
Ken Archer wrote: Compared to my ME Supers and Spotmatics, the Super Program is a real klunker, at least that is what it sounds like. You lose stealth mode after the first shot. :^) ... that's why you might as well use it w/ the Winder! it will cover up that shutter/mirror noise and nobody will hear it - stealth factor is then re-enabled !8^D 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 .
OT: Smell the Flowers
A fried of mine sent this to me today and I thought I would share it with the group. It sure made me stop and think. --- I have a friend who lives by a three-word philosophy: Seize the moment. Just possibly, she may be the wisest woman on this planet. Too many people put off something that brings them joy just because they haven't thought about it, don't have it on their schedule, didn't know it was coming or are too rigid to depart from their routine. I got to thinking one day about all those women on the Titanic who passed up dessert at dinner that fateful night in an effort to cut back. From then on, I've tried to be a little more flexible. How many women out there will eat at home because their husband didn't suggest going out to dinner until after something had been thawed? Does the word refrigeration mean nothing to you? How often have your kids dropped in to talk and sat in silence while you watched Jeopardy on television? I cannot count the times I called my sister and said, How about going to lunch in a half hour? She would gasp and stammer, I can't. I have clothes on the line. My hair is dirty. I wish I had known yesterday, I had a late breakfast, it looks like rain. And my personal favorite: It's Monday. She died a few years ago. We never did have lunch together. Because Americans cram so much into their lives, we tend to schedule our headaches. We live on a sparse diet of promises we make to ourselves when all the conditions are perfect. We'll go back and visit the grandparents when we get Stevie toilet-trained. We'll entertain when we replace the living-room carpet. We'll go on a second honeymoon when we get two more kids out of college. Life has a way of accelerating, as we get older. The days get shorter, and the list of promises to ourselves gets longer. One morning, we awaken, and all we have to show for our lives is a litany of I'm going to, I plan on and Someday, when things are settled down a bit. When anyone calls my 'seize the moment' friend, she is open to adventure and available for trips. She keeps an open mind on new ideas. Her enthusiasm for life is contagious. You talk with her for five minutes, and you're ready to trade your bad feet for a pair of Roller blades and skip an elevator for a bungee cord. My lips have not touched ice cream in 10 years. I love ice cream. It's just that I might as well apply it directly to my hips with a spatula and eliminate the digestive process. The other day, I stopped the car and bought a triple-decker. If my car had hit an iceberg on the way home, I would have died happy. Now...go on and have a nice day. Do something you WANT to...not something on your SHOULD DO list. If you were going to die soon and had only one phone call you could make, whom would you call and what would you say? And why are you waiting? Have you ever watched kids playing on a merry go round or listened to the rain lapping on the ground? Ever followed a butterfly's erratic flight or gazed at the sun into the fading night? You better slow down. Don't dance so fast. Time is short. The music won't last. Do you run through each day on the fly? When you ask, How are you? Do you hear the reply? When the day is done, do you lie in your bed with the next hundred chores running through your head? Ever told your child, we'll do it tomorrow and, in your haste, not see his or her sorrow? Ever lost touch? Let a good friendship die? Just call to say Hi? You'd better slow down. Don't dance so fast. Time is short. The music won't last. When you run so fast to get somewhere, you miss half the fun of getting there. When you worry and hurry through your day, it is like an unopened gift...thrown away. Life is not a race. Take it slower. Hear the music before the song is over. -- Kenneth Archer, San Antonio, Texas [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[2]: London
Hi, the opening scenes of the film 'Patriot Games', where the IRA people try to kill or kidnap someone, were shot in the grounds of the Royal Naval College, a couple of hundred yeards up the river from where I live. http://www.greenwichfoundation.org.uk/ My house is a bit smaller. I can't add much to the list of camera shops already given, but with only 24 hours here, wouldn't it be better to burn some film? If you want to fondle some large format gear, try Teamwork on Foley Street, W1. Calumet/KJP on Drummond Street is close by and also worth a visit for pro (whatever that is) equipment. --- Bob mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Tuesday, April 23, 2002, 4:59:27 PM, you wrote: Len Zedel wrote: I will have something like 24 hours in London in the middle of June. Can anyone suggest a good shop where I can touch and feel some cameras? I've never been to London, Len, but I'm currently reading Tom Clancey's Patriot Games. It has a colorful description of some things a casual American tourist might try to do in London. :) - 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 Program buyer
Duh, I shoulda thought of that. ;-) On Tuesday 23 April 2002 01:46 pm, Bill D. Casselberry wrote: Ken Archer wrote: Compared to my ME Supers and Spotmatics, the Super Program is a real klunker, at least that is what it sounds like. You lose stealth mode after the first shot. :^) ... that's why you might as well use it w/ the Winder! it will cover up that shutter/mirror noise and nobody will hear it - stealth factor is then re-enabled !8^D Bill -- Kenneth Archer, San Antonio, Texas [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[2]: SMC vs C-n-n Coatings (from C-n-n FAQ)
Hi, Tuesday, April 23, 2002, 2:21:16 PM, you wrote: Still, Zeiss 80mm on a 'blad vs. Pentax SMC 105mm on a 67...the 105mm is a lot cheaper and definitely harder to flare. You'd think that Zeiss would know what they were doing with internal baffling etc. Now, I'm not saying that the Zeiss lens was flare-prone, because it wasn't, it performed excellently. But it did flare when the Pentax didn't. this matches my experience with the 35mm lenses. The CZs seem more prone to flare than the Pentax lenses I had. Especially the 80-200/4. --- 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: SMC vs C-n-n Coatings (from C-n-n FAQ)
R. Monaghan's page is very nice, but that one about coatings is quite bad IMNSHO. An easy test will show that various MC and SC have much different effects... put a filter on your lens. 1) non-coated filter - BAAAD unless shooting without black coal in black tunnel... 2) single coated filter - better, but still the lightsource forms a image of reflection of itself on the film 3) MCs - the reflection of the lightsource is much much fainter, but differs from manufacturer - the SMC filters are somewhat better in this regard than e.g. Hoya HMC. Of course the other things like lens design, baffling, especially blackening of the edge of elements (!) and aperture design (blackening, matte) have a major play in flare too, but discounting multicoating is quite a crap. It's easy to distuingish reflections from bad or best multicoating with overall flare level from bad baffling. Speaking from experience with several same design lenses that differed _only_ in their coatings, which made a lot of difference. Frantisek - 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:duplicate posts
Ann Sanfedele wrote: Ann Sanfedele wrote: EVerything in my PUG folder just came up in duplicate anyone else have this problem? EVerything in my PUG folder just came up in duplicate anyone else have this problem? It's all in your mind, Ann. It's all in your mind, Ann. [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.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: Hood depth
Hi Paul ... I have the little brother to the HN-13, the HN-12. Yes, it's designed to use a Nikon polarizer, as it's a two-piece hood. However, I've used ,one as a regular lens hood with no problems just by leaving out the Nikon polarizer. Unfortunately, I don't know the thread size on the HN-13. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, the Contax No. 5 67mm hood that I ordered from Cole's Camera had been sold. Just as well; 86mm width is awfully imposing and inconvenient. I misspoke when I said I was considering the Nikon HN-23. I meant to write HN-13. That does fit a 72mm filter ring, right? And it's plenty long? One seller wrote to me, but it only fits the Nikon polarizing filter. What can this mean? In Nikonspeak, HN denotes a screw-on metal hood. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/darkroom-rentals/index.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[2]: Henri Cartier-Bresson
Hi,
this question came up a few weeks ago and I sent a list of books with
some of my own thoughts about them. I no longer have the post, so I'd
be grateful if anybody who's saved it could repost it.
ALso, isn't the decisive moment at the heart of good photojournalism?
People have read too much into this phrase 'decisive moment'. The book
which has that as the English title was originally called 'Images a la
sauvette', which is probably a much better phrase to describe what he
does. It means, very approximately, on the run, or on the fly, rather
like a bag-snatcher or one of Fagin's boys in 'Oliver Twist'.
HCB quoted the phrase in the book ('There is nothing in life which
does not have its decisive moment'), but it seems to have acquired a
life of its own and I think is rather misleading. Howard Chapnick in
Truth needs no ally identifies a difference in interpretations of the
phrase between US photojournalists and HCB's intended meaning. He
writes I think American photojournalism has become overly preoccupied
with 'capturing moments'. Many people misundertand or misinterpret
what HCB meant by 'the DM'. To him it was the moment when form,
design, composition, light, elements, and events all came together in
a unified whole at the precise and perfect moment for the
photographer. We Americans, however, have tended to equate 'decisive
moments' with maximum dramatic impact derived from animated physical
expressions. We look for moments of birth, death, confrontation and
violence... There is a good deal more, and it makes for interesting
reading. He refers to the 'indecisive moment', which is how Szarkowski
characterised Elliot Erwitt's work, photographed decisively. Chapnick
proposes WES's 'Spanish Village' as a perfect example. He contrasts
such small moments of daily life, grabbed out of the ether, with
photographs of the great events of our times.
His photos taken in the US are also worth looking at.
Apparently he doesn't much like the USA (or the UK), so his photos of
these places, especially the US, have a certain edge to them, a
negative aspect that doesn't feature in his pictures of France, or
India, Russia, Bali etc.
---
Bob
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Tuesday, April 23, 2002, 2:01:15 PM, you wrote:
Lukasz Kacperczyk wrote:
I love A Propos de Paris. I wouldn't reccomend his book with photos taken
in India - IMO HCB wasn't a great photojournalist; he was at his best trying
to capture the decisive moment.
Trying???
ALso, isn't the decisive moment at the heart of good photojournalism?
His photos taken in the US are also worth looking at.
Um, yes I would say.
But don't get too involved, or you'll have to buy a Leica ;)
Lukasz
I think he would have don'e ok with a Pentax too :)
annsan, wondering what the younger generation is coming to.
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Re[2]: Viewfinder Information
Hi, yes please. And if it can call a taxi at the same time that'd be great. --- Bob mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Monday, April 22, 2002, 8:58:46 PM, you wrote: would you like it to beep you: bob, there's a great photo you are about to miss, grab the camera and run to the intersection of A and B... NOW! On Mon, 22 Apr 2002 19:31:15 +0059, Bob Walkden [EMAIL PROTECTED] said: I like it to say That's a great photo, Bob. Press the shutter...NOW!. - 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 a usable Local mini lab
On Tuesday, April 23, 2002, at 10:55 AM, Brendan wrote: You send them to Photoclick so it is the same actually, just you are far, but then photoclick knows the channels for NPS, they got PC very right. And here I thought you were talking about MY scans, not the cheapies I send out... -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: Re[2]: London
Bob, Well, the truth is that I'm sort of into nature photography! ... so while I might be tempted to take some photos of spectacular architecture, it is not my passion. Len Zedel. On Tue, 23 Apr 2002, Bob Walkden wrote: Hi, the opening scenes of the film 'Patriot Games', where the IRA people try to kill or kidnap someone, were shot in the grounds of the Royal Naval College, a couple of hundred yeards up the river from where I live. http://www.greenwichfoundation.org.uk/ My house is a bit smaller. I can't add much to the list of camera shops already given, but with only 24 hours here, wouldn't it be better to burn some film? If you want to fondle some large format gear, try Teamwork on Foley Street, W1. Calumet/KJP on Drummond Street is close by and also worth a visit for pro (whatever that is) equipment. --- Bob mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Tuesday, April 23, 2002, 4:59:27 PM, you wrote: Len Zedel wrote: I will have something like 24 hours in London in the middle of June. Can anyone suggest a good shop where I can touch and feel some cameras? I've never been to London, Len, but I'm currently reading Tom Clancey's Patriot Games. It has a colorful description of some things a casual American tourist might try to do in London. :) - 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: Canadian Mail Order
Thanks Bruce, Mishka ... That's the one I was looking for. http://harrysproshop.com -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/darkroom-rentals/index.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: Hood depth
Paul, the Nikon polarizer has 72mm thread to fit the lens BUT the shade has a 82mm (or 86mm) thread that screws into the polarizer. I have this beautifull hood at home, but I have to find a step-up for it. Andre Again I ask: Can anyone tell me whether Nikon's HN-13 72mm screw-in hood will fit any ol' 72mm threaded filter? A seller told me It works on with the Nikon circular polarizer [for which it was designed]. Geometrically, it's a good candidate for my 300/45 and even with a step-up ring it's cheaper--and, I think, narrower--than even a used Pentax RA-67. Compare the Nikon at http://cgi.ebay.ca/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1347352773 with photo #2 of the Pentax at http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1348210755 [EMAIL PROTECTED] mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.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: Found a usable Local mini lab
Actually your scans can do bigger than 36x24 --- Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Tuesday, April 23, 2002, at 10:55 AM, Brendan wrote: You send them to Photoclick so it is the same actually, just you are far, but then photoclick knows the channels for NPS, they got PC very right. And here I thought you were talking about MY scans, not the cheapies I send out... -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 . __ Only a few days left to file! http://taxes.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: Super Program buyer
reminds me of a review of a (quite expensive sports) car i read a few years ago. there was a line about the stereo being lousy, but then, it continued, that shouldn't have mattered because of the deafening engine roar... g :^) ... that's why you might as well use it w/ the Winder! it will cover up that shutter/mirror noise and nobody will hear it - stealth factor is then re-enabled !8^D Bill -- http://fastmail.fm/ - A no graphics, no pop-ups email service - 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: Rare lens cap?? HAR!
I find that the fancy K-mount rear lens caps (that do have the extra lip) are desirable (and quite suitable) for all Pentax K-mount lenses, especially for the A lenses and newer. Beware of the dreaded Pentax Taiwan (estra-lip) caps. The ones I've seen all fit loose, probably because their plastic is softer so they get used rapidly. Also, a Pentax Japan cap is quite used if you have to screw them tighly. Andre -- - 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: Speaking of rare lenses.....K85/1.8 spotted at Henrys...
or...I should sayWAS spotted at the Henrys website last week for $299CDN (how good was this price?). Excellent price... They go for 500-600 US on eBay... The used sales rep. at the store said they picked up the lens from someone selling all of his/her Pentax stuff because he/she was moving to digital. It seems that the K85/1.8 was already gone from the store by the time I got there. The sales rep said it was sold first thing in the morning. I missed the 18mm 3.5 a US $ 377 this weekend at Henrys. I thought I got it from their site but it had already sold a bit sooner and went to Japan monday morning when I was on the phone asking for explanations... Andre -- - 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: Zeiss and Pentax coatings, lenses (similarities, differences)
Interestingly, the article also mentions the 18mm lens as to result from the joint development of Pentax and Zeiss. I have never found a confirmation information about that anywhere. However, I have a diagram of the Contax Distagon 18/4. This shows that it's design is exactly identical to that of the SMCP-K 18mm/3.5. The only difference is that the Zeiss as floating elements while the Pentax has not. I could be mistaken, but as I can see, Pentax do not seem to use floating element design like the other manufacturers. I know Nikon use it. Any idea? regards, Alan Chan _ Join the worlds largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. 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: OT: Smell the Flowers
When you ask, How are you? Do you hear the reply? someone told me a long time ago, one of definitions of put-your-favorite-word-here is someone who, when asked how're you, grabs you and starts going at lentgth about how exactly he is... g - 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: Did I Miss A Bargain?
You didn't miss anything because this lens has Nikon mount! Andreas Wirtz Ken Archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I saw this today with about 25 minutes to go didn't have time to get the German translated. Anyone have any experience with a Cosina 20mm...just in case another shows up sometime in the future. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1344823933r=0t=0showTutorial=0ed=1019072822indexURL=0rd=1 Yahoo! Games - play chess, backgammon, pool and more - 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-SD?!?!
No! Nick Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The BG-10 grip is now listed at BH as being the grip for the MZ-S ~AND~ the MZ-SD!!! Is this our long awaited digital camera? Yahoo! Games - play chess, backgammon, pool and more - 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: Zeiss and Pentax coatings, lenses (similarities, differences)
I could be mistaken, but as I can see, Pentax do not seem to use floating element design like the other manufacturers. I know Nikon use it. Any idea? I think that one of the Pentax lenses that may supposedly have involved some Zeiss/Pentax collaboration is the the K 28/2, which uses a floating element. Actually, though, it is not clear in my mind, but wouldn't IF lenses be, in effect, lenses that have floating elements (inasmuch as one or more elements move relative to the other elements when focusing)? Or, to put it another way, couldn't the term be applied to any lens that moves elements (or groups of elements) differentially, compared to other elements (or groups)? Fred - 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: Henri Cartier-Bresson
That's because you were on the Leica lists. The Leica users all hang out here, because it is more interesting. Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, April 23, 2002 11:54 AM Subject: Re: Henri Cartier-Bresson Shel Belinkoff wrote: You might be surprised by the number of Leica users here. Leica user? Judging strictly from the Leica discussion lists, I was under the impression that that was an oxymoron. [EMAIL PROTECTED] mail2web - Check your email from the web at http://mail2web.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: close encounters of the bug knid
Tuesday, April 23, 2002, 5:08:45 PM, Bill wrote: BDC David Brooks wrote: I seem to have lost Aarons e mail on the comments about which Fuji film is to which Kodak film. BDC SHeeZ, dang those Fuji names! is the crypto BDC ... NPS, NPH NPZ are the low-contrast emulsions Hmm, am I right to believe the middle P means portrait, therefore lowcontrast? And perhaps Standard, Highspeed and Zap! speed ;-) ? Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - 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: Front Caps new toy
Cac And a new toy - not available in Pentax mount?? An Arsat 300mm F2.8 in Nikon Cac mount - considering I was thinking about a 400mm F3.5 this seems to have Cac saved my bacon. Of the Russian/Ukranian lenses, does anyone know if this Cac comes in PK? Oh lucky you :) I have seen this lens once for about 500 Euros (at current rate), but in Nikon mount... AFAIK it wasn't made in Pentax mount, but info is scarce even on the N version. I believe it uses front (or another) fluorite element, akin to Canon long teles from that period. That's all I know. I remember it was once tested in some photo mag. So Peter, share your results and opinion! Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - 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: Zeiss and Pentax coatings, lenses (similarities, differences)
F Actually, though, it is not clear in my mind, but wouldn't IF F lenses be, in effect, lenses that have floating elements (inasmuch F as one or more elements move relative to the other elements when F focusing)? Or, to put it another way, couldn't the term be applied F to any lens that moves elements (or groups of elements) F differentially, compared to other elements (or groups)? F Fred Yep, I think that IF qualifies. And they also use FREE - fixed rear element and similar designs AFAIK. Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - 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 .
Lunch with the Pentax Rep
I had lunch with the Pentax Rep today. He did not get away with just buying me a bowl of broth this time. No, I insisted on a big New York Strip with all the trimmings. It was hard to eat all that for lunch, but I manfully persisted until it was gone. He is just like Santa Claus, everytime I see him he gives me a new toy. Nothing earth shattering was discussed. Talked some about Pentax lens design philosophy. I discovered that I had bought my first Pentax a year before he did. Strangely, he says he used Pentax personally all the time he was a rep for another camera company because he liked the glass better. We talked about the upcoming Nature Photo Weekend at Grandfather Mountain. It is going to be a great program this year, and he is going to try and have a lot of exotic Pentax Glass for us PDMLer's to try, so make sure you put it on your calender, May 30 thru June 2, 2002. Check it out at www.grandfathermountain.org. Earlier, we, and Bill Owens were wondering if Tom Van Veen was going to go for a swim again this year? And, whether if he does, will he take his clothes off first this time? How about it Tom? GRIN Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto - 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: Henri Cartier-Bresson
...Or, the number of folks who ~wish~ they had a Leica, Shel! I think drooling over Leicas is fair game, even on a Pentax mail list. At least it's a camera that has no equivalent in the Pentax line. A completely different animal... regards, frank Shel Belinkoff wrote: You might be surprised by the number of Leica users here. Lukasz Kacperczyk wrote: I ... recently made a mistake of looking through a Leica viewfinder and firing the shutter. Well - at first I wasn't even sure whether it actually fired (sooo quiet and vibration free). Enough already - it's a Pentax list and I guess it should be prohibited to drool over other maker's cameras (on PDML that is ;). -- -- The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer - 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: close encounters of the bug knid
- Original Message - From: Frantisek Vlcek [EMAIL PROTECTED] BDC SHeeZ, dang those Fuji names! is the crypto BDC ... NPS, NPH NPZ are the low-contrast emulsions Remember Kodak's VPS, VPH? Bob - 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 .
One day left on my Screwmount and 6X7 Auctions
FYI, Only one day left on these auctions: http://www.gate.net/~hifisapi/JCO_AUCT.HTM Items for Sale by jco (699) Includes current auctions and Buy It Now items by the seller. Seller, view high bidder email addresses . 1 - 13 of 13 total, Click on the column headers to sort. Item Start End Price Title High Bidder / Status 1346465205 Apr-14-02 Apr-24-02 19:12:53 $22.55 Asahi Pentax 135mm F3.5 Super-Takumar Lens thedominio (66) 1346465749 Apr-14-02 Apr-24-02 19:15:46 $30.99 Asahi Pentax 105mm F2.8 Super-Takumar Lens etaule (70) 1346467855 Apr-14-02 Apr-24-02 19:21:30 $25.00 Asahi Pentax 50mm F1.4 SMC-Takumar Lens [EMAIL PROTECTED] (41) 1346470659 Apr-14-02 Apr-24-02 19:29:44 $149.99 Professional Polaroid Model 195 Camera No Bids Yet 1346473058 Apr-14-02 Apr-24-02 19:35:06 $38.00 Pentax Viewfinder Magnifier for Spotmatic thelongshooter (10) 1346474882 Apr-14-02 Apr-24-02 19:40:59 $14.99 Pentax Lens case for 45mm F4 6X7 Lens lehcim (163) 1346475502 Apr-14-02 Apr-24-02 19:43:38 $14.99 Pentax Lens case for 75mm F4.5 6X7 Lens No Bids Yet 1346476268 Apr-14-02 Apr-24-02 19:46:17 $14.99 Pentax Lens case for 90mm F2.8 6X7 Lens No Bids Yet 1346477072 Apr-14-02 Apr-24-02 19:48:55 $14.99 Pentax Camera Strap for 6X7 67 67II 645 clips jmhebert (150) 1346477906 Apr-14-02 Apr-24-02 19:51:34 $149.99 Pentax 105mm F2.4 SMC Lens for 6x7 67 67II No Bids Yet 1346478603 Apr-14-02 Apr-24-02 19:54:25 $9.99 Asahi Pentax screwmount extension tube set No Bids Yet 1346479198 Apr-14-02 Apr-24-02 19:57:11 $57.00 Quantaray 400mm f6.3 Lens for Pentax screw rt1bx55 (34) 1346480875 Apr-14-02 Apr-24-02 20:02:35 $41.00 Pentax Screwmount AutoBellows NIB!! etaule (70) - 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: What M42 camera has the best viewfinder?
JCOC stick with PENTAX. There is a guy on ebay JCOC who installs new split image screens in JCOC spotmatics for 59.99. Dont forget the JCOC F3.5 wide angles are slow and have too JCOC much depth of field to be easy to focus in JCOC any camera. JCOC JCO Don't stick with Pentax ;-) I have a Asahi SP1000 (basically Spottie II without some bits), and the screen sucks (sorry wendy) in lowlight, even with 1.8/80 Zeiss Jena lens... Unfortunately, UNTIL the ME/MX line, about all Pentax viewfinders sucked compared to competition, in terms of focusing screen brightness and graininess. That's my opinion at least ;-) Your mileage may vary, of course :) OTOH, the finder is great if there is some contrast or enough light. Just not good for low light. I am currently thinking of fitting in a trimmed modern focusing screen (e.g. LX screen) (I am already into the SP1000's innards as I am doing a bit of CLA to it) Of course, the split-image modif. the guy does would help in low light, but I prefer to focus in such light not by split-image, but on the groundglass itself, like with the LX. It's the fastest and most positive in most cases. YMMV again ;) Wednesday, April 24, 2002, 1:45:57 AM, J. wrote: Good light, Frantisek Vlcek - 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 oddest 35mm body ...
http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1348399449 This should especially interest those who are getting into medium format! But what would you use it for? KC8TKA * KC8TKA --- [This E-mail scanned for viruses by Declude Virus] - 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 .
