New to the list
Hi everyone, I've just joined the PDML. I've been reading it for a little while, but now I decided to take the plunge. I live in Vancouver, BC, and I've only been doing photography for just under a year. I'm also an avid mountaineer, rock climber and backcountry skier, so most of my photography tends to be very outdoor oriented. If anyone is interested in seeing some of my work, I've a a few photos up on www.bivouac.com, a canadian mountaineering website. You will have to join the site as a member to see them though. I'm looking forward to hearing from all of you, especially those in the Vancouver area. -Scott - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Odp: Re: Odp: Polacy na PDML (was Re: )
Dnia 10-05-2002 o godz. 5:07 Chris Brogden napisal(a): [about location poll] That's me. I lost all that information when my computer crashed last week, so I'm going to have to do some digging through my old mail. Or, alternately, if anyone has a copy of the info, feel free to send it me OFF-LIST. Thanks! Why not just do it from the scratch? The old one can be out of date anyway. I would gladly volunteer to do this but I have a dial-up connection to the net at home and it makes keeping up with list a bit difficult. But if no one would do this I will try to arrange something and do it. So Chris, keep us informed. And if you really don't like to do this - let me know. Maciej --- Postaw Pa! Przybij Pitk! Wybieraj i wygrywaj markowe gadety i zaproszenia na Gal! Kliknij! http://www.plebiscyt.korba.pl/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Deal on Konica film
Bill wrote: BO bringing the cost down to $0.33 per roll. I've never used Konica before, BO but what the heck, at that price I'll try it. I'm sorry to say, it's the right price. Grain it's annoying even at 4x enlargements. Colours are neutral, yet the dynamic range is narrow. Gabor wrote: SG BTW, their Centuria films are good allround ones, a completely different SG quality. Tastes may differ. Centuria 200 is a fine grain, sharp emulsion, yet colours lack saturation. Unfortunately, this doesn't bring more details in the shadows. Servus, Alin - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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-Sn petition?
Sombody wrote (no idea who): Has anybody thought about making petition for Pentax headquarters with our opinions about MZ-S, and what could they do to make it better (in MZ-Sn???) Has anyone technical possibilities to make such a www site, where evereone interested could leave his comments on MZ-S, put this together (or I could do this part) and send to Japan??? I think, that we users, should have influence on future Pentax products, included improved MZ-S (aka MZ-Sn)! What do you think? Good idea or not? REPLY: Pentax is perfectly aware of what their customers think about their products. They will upgrade products to their customers wishes if they find it economically feasible and if it fit in with product cycles and other products etc. A Pentax rep told me that the reason Pentax doesn't advertise much is that they use all their marketing money on customer research! The MZ-S, 645II and 67II actually include a host of features and details wanted by Pentax users. The MZ-S is perhaps one of the cameras where the user influence has been the strongest. The MZ-S is virtually a blueprint of the MZ-1 people wished for on this list among others. As personal speculation I would expect the MZ-S to be upgraded provided that the camera will form the basis of Pentax digital slr's. However, this depends on the camera sales figures and how 35mm slr's will fare in the digital future. On the other hand, I don't feel that the MZ-S needs much improvement. 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 .
Photographica, London, May 12
Hi all (especially those in the UK), In case you didn't know already: Photographica is almost here, and this is your friendly reminder to be there. You don't want to miss out on meeting a PDMLer from the deep south, do you? I'll be at Peter's table, if he can keep me from running around the place in a mad purchasing frenzy. Which is not likely :) The mail archive has been dead the past couple of days but I see its back up now (minus the last two days worth of messages). Hope I didn't miss too much. Cheers, - Dave - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
ZX5n-MZ3 (wasRe: MZ-Sn petition)
The MZ-3 was originally intended for the Japanese domestic market only where they were going to sell the MZ-5 and the MZ-3, but not the MZ-5N. The -5N was meant for export. Pentax Corp. in the US made the decision not to sell the MZ-3 in the US because of the price. This was a sales/marketing decision. However, because of the number of requests from European distributors, Pentax Europe added the MZ-3 to their stock assortment - selling it (initially) as a kit with the 43mm. Pat _ 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: ZX5n-MZ3 (wasRe: MZ-Sn petition)
Isn't the MZ-3 discontinued? The MZ-3 was originally intended for the Japanese domestic market only where they were going to sell the MZ-5 and the MZ-3, but not the MZ-5N. The -5N was meant for export. Pentax Corp. in the US made the decision not to sell the MZ-3 in the US because of the price. This was a sales/marketing decision. However, because of the number of requests from European distributors, Pentax Europe added the MZ-3 to their stock assortment - selling it (initially) as a kit with the 43mm. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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-Sn petition?
On the other hand, I don't feel that the MZ-S needs much improvement. Pål I'd second that, with the exception of a 100% viewfinder (magnification wouldn't be an issue to me, just coverage). The MZ-S is a great camera - it's nice to see a manufacturer who's willing to invest in build quality instead of filling out a huge checklist of features most users won't need. The MZ-S is probably the best built camera you can get new for under 1000 euro... -- Kristian - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Blimp Case?
In a message dated 10/05/02 05:11:22 GMT Daylight Time, Unwell William writes: Hey guys, I've never seen a blimp case, but is this what it looks like? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1351926198 Natch as I read this eBay is down but I can say that generally blimp cases resemble a baseball catcher's mitt. There are also hard ie rigid sound reducing housings available from low production run specialist companies - dang it, I forgot their names... 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: OT: Contax N Digital - spec changes
Now it's supposed to come out on my birthday! Hey, that's my birthday -- give it back! ;-) Any Vegas oddsmakers here want to give me numbers on the likelihood of it actually arriving this time? No... they might actually do it this time. The change of sensitivity and resolution makes me think that maybe it's a different sensor. Can you imagine the flak we'd be giving Pentax if they didn't come clean and can the thing last November? -- Kristian - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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-Sn petition?
Kristian Walsh [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On the other hand, I don't feel that the MZ-S needs much improvement. Pål I'd second that, with the exception of a 100% viewfinder (magnification wouldn't be an issue to me, just coverage). I agree, in general. Even the viewfinder coverage isn't that big an issue for me. I do miss having aperture control on the body, like the PZ-1p, but I don't see how they could do that without very major changes so I'll live without it (or use my PZ-1p). I think the most likely place to see the camera upgraded is in the shutter mechanism. Higher flash sync and/or faster frame rate. The MZ-S is probably the best built camera you can get new for under 1000 euro... It's a bargain, no doubt. -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.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: New to the list
Greetings and welcome! You certainly live in a beautiful place. I've been there several times and was overwhelmed by the breathtaking scenery everywhere. My daughter lives in the Pacific NW, so I try to get up to BC whenever I go to visit. She keeps telling me I have to go to Whistler (one of her favorite places), but haven't have a chance as yet. Enjoy the list. Looking forward to seeing your photos in the PUG. Kathy L - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
PDML UK 2002 - general request
Hi PDMLers, Is anyone on the list a member of the offical Pentax Club, with it's magazine 'Pentax User'? It's been suggested that perhaps they could get involved at the PDML UK 2002 meet, though in what capacity I have not yet been approached about. Someone called Peter Bargh is going to get in touch with me. Comments welcome, off list to me if you prefer, address below. Cheers, Cotty ___ 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: Blimp Case?
Fred, From the fit of the case on the K1000 in the picture, I don't think this case was meant for a K series body either. Maybe for the ME/MX/ME Super bodies? Regards, Bob S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I've never seen a blimp case, but is this what it looks like? http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1351926198 Not actually a Blimp Case (at least not quite like the LX Blimp Case, which not only covers over the LX body and a winder, but also covers the user's right hand to a little past the wrist), but instead it's a Short Soft Case. (I don't have one for the K-size bodies, but I do have the Short Soft Case ME, which I use on an ME Super, as my dedicated church camera.) It's quite a clever design, actually. While a Blimp Case probably cuts down on noise a bit better than a Short Soft Case, putting an ME Super inside a Short Soft Case results in a quieter rig than putting an LX inside probably a meter or two of sound-deadening foam - g. But I digress... 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: Tokina 90 f2.5 depth of field lever problems
My Tokina ATX 90 f2.5 macro lens, which I like very much, does not always close down when I use the depth of field preview on the LX or the PZ1. I have not explored the problem to any great extent but I am wondering if anyone else has ever experienced this problem with this lens or any other Tokina. I have not had this problem with my AT-X 90/2.5 Macro, either with or without the 1:1 Macro Extender. Do you get the same results with the adapter attached as without? 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: Blimp Case?
From the fit of the case on the K1000 in the picture, I don't think this case was meant for a K series body either. Maybe for the ME/MX/ME Super bodies? I don't think so, Bob. I ~do~ think it is intended to be used on a K body. There is a photo and description of a Short Soft Case in the Asahi Pentax K Series Lenses and Accessories (from the mid-70's) booklets that I have. (The description is exactly the same as used later with the separate MX and ME Short Soft Cases.) The material the case is made of in the auction photos appear to be the same as I've seen in some other K era (and earlier) body cases. At the same time, the material does not appear to be similar to what has been used in M era body cases (including the Soft Case EM that I have). As for the fit, I don't think the seller has the case on exactly right, although the only problem I see is that the viewfinder window is partially hidden by the way the seller installed the cover. The rest of the fit seems OK to me (at least it seems comparable to what I have on my ME version (that I am using on an ME Super). I think that an ME (etc.) or an MX would be swimming if put into that case, which fits the K1000 fairly well (if installed slightly askew). 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: Odp: Polacy na PDML (was Re: )
- From what know there are less then 10 people from Poland. Yes:) There is quite a lot of us here:)) I'm from Warsaw:) Guess it would be kind of nice if we could get together for some shooting somehow. Cheers Maciej That's a great idea, Maciek:) Count me in! We may start a disscussion on the location of the Polish PDML Meeting:) BTW, does any of you Poles take part in Polish Internet galleries like FotoTok, Plfoto or Onephoto? Greetz Artur -- Encyklopedia multimedialna w prezencie! http://www.e-mail.onet.pl - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Odp: Polacy na PDML (was Re: )
- Yes, that would be something really nice. The only problem is to find date equally good for everyone. But we should think about it! BTW I live in Warsaw and thought about visiting Kazimierz Dolny - really beatiful place for taking lot's of photos - especially during spring (my 1/2 has been there - I haven't yet :-) -- Best regards Sylwester Pietrzyk So you live in Warsaw?:) So do I. Where exactly do you live? As for Kazimierz - I've already been there several times lately:) The Polish Internet gallery FotoTok, in which I take part, organized meetings there. Such a meeting is taking place there this weekend, too, starting from today's evening:)) But there's a nice restaurant in Kazimierz, called U Fryzjera. They serve delicious Jewish food :)) Greetz Artur -- Encyklopedia multimedialna w prezencie! http://www.e-mail.onet.pl - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
For sale: Sigma 28-135 AF zoom
This is going on eBay this weekend but I'd like to offer it to The List first. It's the Sigma 28-135 f3.8-5.6 zoom. An excellent do-it-all lens: Even has a macro mode that gets you to 1:2 (half life-size) magnification. I bought this lens to replace my old Tamron 28-200 and found the Sigma quite superior, but now I use my Tokina 28-70 f2.6-2.8 so much the Sigma doesn't see the light of day enough for me to justify keeping it. It's in absolutely perfect condition, with front rear caps, hood, box, packing, warranty card and all instructions. I'm also including a Hoya multicoated UV filter and a Tamron lens cap (I buy Tamron lens caps for all my lenses; they're well made and easy to remove and install even with a lens hood attached). You can have the original Sigma lens cap as well. BH sells this lens for $189.00 and I'll sell my mint one for $110.00 including shipping (in the U.S.) -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.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: Perfect Proof Prints
On Thursday, May 9, 2002, at 10:37 PM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: I like making larger proof prints though. 5x7 is about as small as I'd care to make, although the full-frame on an 8x10 is more satisfactory. Amen. Last time I made a print smaller than 8x10 of my own work was November, when I made little teeny prints to take with me over my Christmas holiday to give to our numerous hosts...I didn't want to be carting framed 11x14s or even 8x10s in my carry-on luggage, so I made 3x5s and framed 'em in neat little 5x7 frames. If we had been going by car, they'd have 11x14s or maybe 16x20s if we had the space. :) -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 .
For sale: P50 P30T
I have been 'ordered' ...ouch sorry 'asked' to reduce the number of cameras I have . So as I do not use these two any more they are for sale. Condition is what I would call good/very good (minor scratches,fully working etc). I have a couple of non 'fully working' Ricoh KR10's plus winder to go as well. If anyone is interested in any of the above, please contact me off list and I will provide more details and pictures etc. I am based in the UK but will ship to any where in the world. My Email address is [EMAIL PROTECTED] Alan - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Odp: Polacy na PDML (was Re: )
Hi, Artur Ledóchowski wrote: As for Kazimierz - I've already been there several times lately:) The Polish Internet gallery FotoTok, in which I take part, organized meetings there. Such a meeting is taking place there this weekend, too, starting from today's evening:)) But there's a nice restaurant in Kazimierz, called U Fryzjera. They serve delicious Jewish food :)) Is there any undelicious (Polish) food in Poland? Is this Kazimierz, Krakow, or is Kazimierz a standard name for Jewish quarters? If there is to be a PLPDML meet, I would like to attend. My next likely visit (to the Krakow area but I would be prepared to travel) is going to be late summer. Keep this discussion on list .. Off now for the weekend. Do zobaczenia, mike - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
eBay funnies...
Yep - a genuine Oscillerscope (sic), obviously used to check the frequency response of those chemicals. You simply dip one probe into a tray, you hold the other, then you switch it all on... http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1351048616 Cotty ___ 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 .
Odp: Re: Odp: Polacy na PDML (was Re: )
Dnia 10-05-2002 o godz. 15:19 Artur Ledchowski napisal: That's a great idea, Maciek:) Count me in! We may start a disscussion on the location of the Polish PDML Meeting:) I guess, that due to the fact that most of the Polish PDML-ers are from Warsaw it would be easiest to do a meeting there. But I'm open to every other idea. BTW, does any of you Poles take part in Polish Internet galleries like FotoTok, Plfoto or Onephoto? I show a few pics on plfoto.com but more of my pics are on website. Cheers Maciej www.kajko.wdb.pl . --- Zobacz Nowe Imperium Gier! Kliknij http://gry.wp.pl - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: ZX5n-MZ3 (wasRe: MZ-Sn petition)
Pal, have you heard anything about when we can expect an updated MZ/ZX-5n, MZ-3? DG At 11:07 AM 5/10/02 +0200, you wrote: Isn't the MZ-3 discontinued? The MZ-3 was originally intended for the Japanese domestic market only where they were going to sell the MZ-5 and the MZ-3, but not the MZ-5N. The -5N was meant for export. Pentax Corp. in the US made the decision not to sell the MZ-3 in the US because of the price. This was a sales/marketing decision. However, because of the number of requests from European distributors, Pentax Europe added the MZ-3 to their stock assortment - selling it (initially) as a kit with the 43mm. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: ZX5n-MZ3 (wasRe: MZ-Sn petition)
Dick wrote: Pal, have you heard anything about when we can expect an updated MZ/ZX-5n, MZ-3? I haven't heard anything and frankly don't expect to. I guess it's reasonable to expect an MZ-5n/MZ-3 replacement but then the MZ-5n is a camera that could stay long in the line-up. Perhaps the main reason for an upgrade will be compatibility with the new flashes and remote releases. 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: eBay funnies...
Hi, Cotty wrote: Yep - a genuine Oscillerscope (sic), http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1351048616 It looks like it might be a Unilab kit construction. I (or rather my employer) have most of one of these. Just unimportant things like the case not ordered... If anyone acquires this and needs bits, I can probably assist. m - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Odp: Re: Odp: Polacy na PDML (was Re: )
- I guess, that due to the fact that most of the Polish PDML-ers are from Warsaw it would be easiest to do a meeting there. But I'm open to every other idea. Cheers Maciej www.kajko.wdb.pl I'm not sure if most of the Polish PDML-ers are from Warsaw, but if the meeting is organized in this city, the we can meet in the Rybie Oko pub. It's name (Fish Eye for those, who don't speak Polish) speaks for itself:)) - it's actualy a photographic pub with a pretty nice atmosphere: old cameras hanging on the walls, photo exhibitions, the bar iluminated by light coming from enlargers (Krokus 3 AFAIR):)). Beer (Tyskie, Lech) is at a reasonable price. The pub is located in the very center of the Warsaw - in one of the Poniatowskiego Bridge pillars on the left Vistula bank:) Greetz Artur -- Encyklopedia multimedialna w prezencie! http://www.e-mail.onet.pl - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: After the wedding
To those of you who shoot weddings, I'm curious as to how/what you present to the couple after the wedding is complete. I have been doing proof books with 4X5 prints in them. For my own portfolio I have been getting 8X10's done. The odd thing is, that most people really have a tough time envisioning an 8X10 when looking at a proof. So if/when I show them some 8X10's the comments give you the feeling that it is an entirely different shot. It would be costly to basically proof at 8X10, but maybe that is the best way to go? Any other ideas or experiences out there? Thanks, Bruce Dayton - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: New to the list
Scott Good Morning , and welcome to the group. I live in Richmond, BC, so It's great to have another PDML'r in the area. BTW what equipment do you use? James - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re[2]: Odp: Re: Odp: Polacy na PDML (was Re: )
Hi Artur, If it's not the Friday syndrome, then this must be the message of the week! Great place, I sure booked it if I ever go to Warsaw. Are you sure you told us all? Didn't you omit something like D'you have a camera? Sorry Sir, you're not allowed in without a camera... Digital you said? Please, Sir! Try DigiGeek across the street! ;o) Servus, Alin Artur wrote: AL I'm not sure if most of the Polish PDML-ers are from Warsaw, but AL if the meeting is organized in this city, the we can meet in the AL Rybie Oko pub. It's name (Fish Eye for those, who don't speak AL Polish) speaks for itself:)) - it's actualy a photographic pub AL with a pretty nice atmosphere: old cameras hanging on the walls, AL photo exhibitions, the bar iluminated by light coming from AL enlargers (Krokus 3 AFAIR):)). Beer (Tyskie, Lech) is at a AL reasonable price. The pub is located in the very center of the AL Warsaw - in one of the Poniatowskiego Bridge pillars on the left AL Vistula bank:) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: ZX5n-MZ3 (wasRe: MZ-Sn petition)
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of MZ3_fella _ Sent: Friday, May 10, 2002 1:47 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: ZX5n-MZ3 (wasRe: MZ-Sn petition) The MZ-3 was originally intended for the Japanese domestic market only where they were going to sell the MZ-5 and the MZ-3, but not the MZ-5N. The -5N was meant for export. Pentax Corp. in the US made the decision not to sell the MZ-3 in the US because of the price. This was a sales/marketing decision. However, because of the number of requests from European distributors, Pentax Europe added the MZ-3 to their stock assortment - selling it (initially) as a kit with the 43mm. Pat - I've always been puzzled by some of Pentax global marketing decision. Why not just simply import MZ-3 into the US when the MZ-5 was going to be replaced. Simpler marketing and production model, one manufacturing line (i.e. why the difference in the shutter). Ron B[ee] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: ZX5n-MZ3 (wasRe: MZ-Sn petition)
-Original Message- I haven't heard anything and frankly don't expect to. I guess it's reasonable to expect an MZ-5n/MZ-3 replacement but then the MZ-5n is a camera that could stay long in the line-up. Perhaps the main reason for an upgrade will be compatibility with the new flashes and remote releases. Pål - I'm hoping that this speculative upgrade would bump up the X sync speed to 1/125 as well as illuminated external LCD panel. The 1/100 reminds me too much of the very original ME. Ron B[ee] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Perfect Proof Prints
Actually the timer would be cool. and are those peal scissors lol. I have a simple 2 blade LPL ( sanders ) easel for now, cheap and works. --- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yep! Hey, Weren't you asking about easels a few months ago? Perhaps the Speed Ez El might be a good addition to your darkroom. I'm sorry about showing off, but, since I don't have a 6x7 I was feeling inferior. Until I get a medium format camera my self esteem will remain low, and tooting my horn a little about the darkroom is about all I can do. Wanna see a picture of my timer? Or the scissors I use to trim the film? Brendan wrote: Showoff!! :-) -- 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 . __ Games, Movies, Music Sports! http://entertainment.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: After the wedding
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Bruce Dayton I'm curious as to how/what you present to the couple after the wedding is complete. I have been doing proof books with 4X5 prints in them. For my own portfolio I have been getting 8X10's done. Proofs are 4x6's, 4x5's and 4x4's in a book, or I have them scanned: http://www.bigdayphoto.com/burke/ http://www.bigdayphoto.com/teschke/ http://www.bigdayphoto.com/cooper/ No, I still haven't found a truly satisfactory way to scan b+w. The odd thing is, that most people really have a tough time envisioning an 8X10 when looking at a proof. So if/when I show them some 8X10's the comments give you the feeling that it is an entirely different shot. It would be costly to basically proof at 8X10, but maybe that is the best way to go? Um, no, unless you build that into your cost, which would seem to unnecessarily drive up your price. You want to raise your prices and lower your costs;) I've never had the problem you're having, and I suppose it's because from the first time I meet with clients, I let them know they'll be buying big prints. From the start, they assume it. Obviously that's what I show them too. If you talk like someone who thinks a 5x7 is a teeny little proof (like the bigshot medFo photographer you are), your clients will start to think the same way. You're the expert, they'll assume you know what you're doing, they'll trust your decisions. Another thing to think about is possibly setting up your pricing structure so that you get paid for your time, not your ability to card negs and go to the lab. In other words, make your money up front instead of relying on reprints or albums. Another option would be to sell the album up front as a package. tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: New to the list
Welcome, Scott. You'll enjoy this group. It's colorful. (Or is that colourful?) -- Collin Brendemuehl, KC8TKA --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: ZX5n-MZ3 (wasRe: MZ-Sn petition)
On Fri, 10 May 2002, Ron Bhanukitsiri wrote: I'm hoping that this speculative upgrade would bump up the X sync speed to 1/125 as well as illuminated external LCD panel. The 1/100 reminds me too much of the very original ME. It bothers me, and I don't understand, why 1/100 isn't located on the shutter dial between 1/60 and 1/125. -- 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: Tokina 90 f2.5 depth of field lever problems
Fred I just did a complete test of all my cameras with and without the macro converter. 95 per cent of the time there is no problem. Every once in a while it doesn't seem to catch. It could be me. I'll keep checking it and report back. What cameras are you using it on vic In a message dated 5/10/02 7:23:28 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: My Tokina ATX 90 f2.5 macro lens, which I like very much, does not always close down when I use the depth of field preview on the LX or the PZ1. I have not explored the problem to any great extent but I am wondering if anyone else has ever experienced this problem with this lens or any other Tokina. I have not had this problem with my AT-X 90/2.5 Macro, either with or without the 1:1 Macro Extender. Do you get the same results with the adapter attached as without? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: ZX5n-MZ3 (wasRe: MZ-Sn petition)
1/100 is 1/2 stop between the 2 and there is no room on the dial, so just use X instead. --- gfen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Fri, 10 May 2002, Ron Bhanukitsiri wrote: I'm hoping that this speculative upgrade would bump up the X sync speed to 1/125 as well as illuminated external LCD panel. The 1/100 reminds me too much of the very original ME. It bothers me, and I don't understand, why 1/100 isn't located on the shutter dial between 1/60 and 1/125. -- 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 . __ Games, Movies, Music Sports! http://entertainment.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: Odp: Re: Odp: Polacy na PDML (was Re: )
That would be nice. I've never been there. Regards, Lukasz -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Artur Ledóchowski Sent: Friday, May 10, 2002 4:56 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Odp: Re: Odp: Polacy na PDML (was Re: ) - I guess, that due to the fact that most of the Polish PDML-ers are from Warsaw it would be easiest to do a meeting there. But I'm open to every other idea. Cheers Maciej www.kajko.wdb.pl I'm not sure if most of the Polish PDML-ers are from Warsaw, but if the meeting is organized in this city, the we can meet in the Rybie Oko pub. It's name (Fish Eye for those, who don't speak Polish) speaks for itself:)) - it's actualy a photographic pub with a pretty nice atmosphere: old cameras hanging on the walls, photo exhibitions, the bar iluminated by light coming from enlargers (Krokus 3 AFAIR):)). Beer (Tyskie, Lech) is at a reasonable price. The pub is located in the very center of the Warsaw - in one of the Poniatowskiego Bridge pillars on the left Vistula bank:) Greetz Artur -- Encyklopedia multimedialna w prezencie! http://www.e-mail.onet.pl - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 .
Medium Format - I can see clearly now...
I just got my first roll of 120 Fuji Reala @100 iso back from the shop. Jumping Jehosaphat, they're gorgeous. Right away I can see exactly what The Brotherhood are on about. The larger image size is simply no comparison to 35mm, and mine are only a puny 6X4.5 g although it would be nice if they were shot with a Pentax, I confess they weren't, and so I won't mention the equipment that was used. However, I would imagine that I won't upset anyone much if I collect my thoughts on the use of medium format - or should that be Medium Format? The first thing that struck me was that every one of the 15 images I shot was completely usable. My own composition notwithstanding, each exposure had been carefully set up on the tripod (they are all landscapes made at a lake a few minute's walk from where I live) and maximum aperture selected (f/22 in this case), using auto exposure (to make sure it all works properly: first roll through the camera), and firing the shutter with a cable release. Because I only took the one roll, and so only had 15 exposures to make, it channelled my mind into a considered approach. Each frame was assessed by basically wandering about, seeing a scene, holding the camera/tripod assembly up to my eye to look at it through the viewfinder, getting a visual confirmation through the viewfinder that yes, this was indeed a very nice image (bulrushes backlit with bright sun for instance), setting up the sticks and getting the framing right, exposing the film. Using the LX would have instead gone something like this: loading a roll, instantly wasting 3 or 4 frames as my finger accidentally hits the shutter (the drive is set to continuous instead of single), maybe take a couple of frames of a nice scene, then some bird (the feathered variety ;-) catches my eye, and I scramble about swapping lenses, trying to jam on the 300mil, all the while checking the bird's progress across the lake, rattling off half a dozen frames of my face and the mating lens because I didn't set the shutter lock, finally getting the lens on, and just as I am bringing it up and scrabble into focusthe bird has disappeared behind the reeds. I shoot a couple of frames anyway because it feels good. I curse and go back to the wide and the landscapes, this time turning the shutter lock collar, but missing on the first attempt and firing off 5 frames again for good measure. You should see my 35 mil rolls, looks like some sort of demented peep show. Seriously, my point is that when I went out with the MF camera (incidentally with only one 75mm lens, a 50mm due shortly), although I saw one or two pretty birds on the water, I wasn't the least bit interested in them. Knowing that I couldn't shoot them even if I'd wanted to meant that I concentrated on what I was doing, and ignored all else. This is the channelling of energies I mentioned earlier. I haven't enjoyed a local walk with a camera so much for ages. On the other hand, I can't see myself using the MF for portraits, unless they are very formal. The ability of 35mm to capture the young child's face staring into a shop window (35mm rangefinder, 40mm, focus guessed, shooting from the hip) or a fast moving sports activity (local tennis club, LX+drive+70-200) or an available light portrait session (fast portrait lens, grainy B+W, Arnold Newman eatyerheartout ;-) still means that 35mm will keep a place in my bag for a while yet. In fact, the more I think about it, I can eventually see my kit bag going this way: *35mm rangefinder for street B+W film as homage to my 19th Century photo-heroes, *DSLR and range of lenses for portraiture/family/everything, *MF with standard and wide for considered landscapes. If I want good quality, which I would like for the landscapes, the MF wins. If I want spontaneity and speed in portraiture, instant access for the family/everything else, digital will win over 35mm (for me). And if I want to go and be Jeanloup Sieff and capture a bum in the sun (and I don't mean a hobo ;-) and then feel the nostalgia of putting some mono through the soup, there's nothing like 35mm. Shooting the MF has had quite an interesting effect on me... Cheers, Cotty PS - see, I *can* be serious :-) ___ 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: New to the list
Hi Scott, Welcome aboard. If you've been reading it for a while, you won't need telling that it's a very good bunch of people here. It's even better contributing, cos all of a sudden the most amazing range of opinions come plopping into your In Box and you soon find yourself sat more getting a typing RSI instead of 'Winder's Finger' or 'Finder's Eye' :-) Enjoy. Cotty I've just joined the PDML. I've been reading it for a little while, but now I decided to take the plunge. I live in Vancouver, BC, and I've only been doing photography for just under a year. I'm also an avid mountaineer, rock climber and backcountry skier, so most of my photography tends to be very outdoor oriented. If anyone is interested in seeing some of my work, I've a a few photos up on www.bivouac.com, a canadian mountaineering website. You will have to join the site as a member to see them though. I'm looking forward to hearing from all of you, especially those in the Vancouver area. - -Scott ___ 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: eBay funnies...
It looks like it might be a Unilab kit construction. I (or rather my employer) have most of one of these. Just unimportant things like the case not ordered... If anyone acquires this and needs bits, I can probably assist. Mike, you mean this really is for darkroom useage??? What in Percival's name is it for? Cotty ___ 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 .
KX Case?
Does it exist? I feel sure that the K1000 case will not fit due to the protuberances although the body is essentially the same shape. 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: Medium Format - I can see clearly now...
maximum aperture selected (f/22 in this case) OOPS - of course this should read 'minimum' aperture. But you know what I meant... Cotty ___ 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: eBay auction
On Fri, 10 May 2002, Rupprecht, James R wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1352079926 http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1352080093 Can a few of you take a look at these auctions (and other items and seller history) and see if you get the same feelings? I'm not sure what feeling you're expecting. It's pretty obvious that he's burning songs onto CD's and selling them, which is probably illegal, though eBay hasn't seemed to call him on it yet. His LX looks like it's in good cosmetic shape, but I'd ask him about sticky mirror and and his return policy before bidding. If you're wondering how far you can trust someone who regularly sells illegal CD's... that's your call. :) chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Perfect Proof Prints
Hi Brendan ... here's the timer: http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/darkroom/timer.jpg I've a two blade Bogen or Saunders easel, and I like it a lot. The bigger, four-bladed Saunders is sometimes slow and cumbersome to use, but ideal under certain circumstances. Brendan wrote: Actually the timer would be cool. and are those peal scissors lol. I have a simple 2 blade LPL ( sanders ) easel for now, cheap and works. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Pinhole Question
If I remember right, you can buy pinhole caps from someone . . . somehow Porters rings a bell, but I may be wrong. IL Bill Bill D. Casselberry wrote: Shel wrote: When photographing in Pinhole Mode does one use a body cap or a lens with a lens cap with a pinhole in it? It seems that the LX would be an excellent choice for pinhole photography. Body cap - lots of interesting pinhole stuff on the web! Must burnish and blacken the tiny hole - no microscopic jagged edges or reflectives. 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Pinhole Question
Either. Pinhole diameter and distance from the film plane determine aperture and focal length. So you can use a body cap for a short focal length. Or you can use a lens cap on extension tubes (not on a lens) for longer focal lengths. A few weeks ago, I did a Yahoo! search for pinhole photography and was surprised by how many sites popped up. There are sites selling body and lens caps modified to accept little inserts drilled for different pinhole diameters. Just switch inserts to change hole diameters. Some have little spring loaded hole covers that you can open manually to make an exposure. It was an interesting search. Regards, Tim Engel - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 10, 2002 8:52 AM Subject: Pinhole Question When photographing in Pinhole Mode does one use a body cap or a lens with a lens cap with a pinhole in it? It seems that the LX would be an excellent choice for pinhole photography. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Ricoh XR-X 2000 (Was: Exposure Lock on ME Super?)
Good morning Nitin, I have been trying to find a manual for the Ricoh XR-X 2000 I picked yesterday, but can't find a reference to it in English. The only thing I found was that an XR-M and XR-X are the same, but nothing on the XR-X 2000. The XR-X 2000 has the built-in motor drive, multi-exposure, 1/2000 Sec. Shutter and Auto-bracketing Exposure probably more(without a manual I don't have a clue). You are right, they do have a nice bright focus screen, and I also like the built-in winder. Bummer, is no shutter release cable port. I'm going down to my local camera store to browse through their manuals box, who knows they might have one. The XR-X 3000 sounds even better! James - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pinhole Question
Yes. It's that easy. And any camera doing TTL metering is fine as long as it's truely center-weighted, because of the serious edge fall-off with pinholes. Also, the LX would be outstanding because of its high sensitivity, providing for dim light pinhole exposures that other bodies couldn't attain. The material is fairly important. Brass seems to be the most popular material. It's easy to work with. Plastics are ok, but can easily be made out-of-round, having a detrimental affect on the image. Steels work but can be too reflective. You can take a body cap, drill a hole in the middle of it, and center your pin hole over top of it. Attach it with some dark silicon or really anything dark and adhesive. Just keep it in tight to the cap. You will probably want to recess it into the cap to help with the focus. The size of the hole can be learned about here: http://www.photo.net/pinhole/pinhole This could be interesting -- street pinhole photography! :) Seriously, Shel, you've done some nice work over the time I've been on PDML, and I think you should consider an article for one of the industry rags. From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Pinhole Question When photographing in Pinhole Mode does one use a body cap or a lens with a lens cap with a pinhole in it? It seems that the LX would be an excellent choice for pinhole photography. - -- Shel Belinkoff -- Collin Brendemuehl, KC8TKA --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Medium Format - I can see clearly now...
Cheers Bruce. I agree with your sentiments exactly. Especially the 'insurance' shots... Best, Cotty You had me chuckling as you related your experience. I have had a similar experience with MF. There certainly does seem to be a mindset difference when you use the bigger camera. I enjoy it more and yes, more of my shots are well executed on MF. 35mm can be too easy to use and thus it is easy to waste shots or try for shots that you know deep down won't turn out that well. I have found that the shorter rolls tend to also make you think just a bit more. Fewer insurance shots and just a bit more care to take the proper shot in the first place. I think that it is a good idea to use the right tool for the right situation. I, too, think there are situations where 35mm is the right tool over MF (fast action and long lenses come to mind), but after looking at those big negs and subsequent blowups, you have to admit, there is a large difference in the quality. Good luck as you build up your kit. I have found that I don't need/want quite as many lenses (all relative you know!) for the big camera. The negative gives you a little more working room. Bruce Dayton ___ 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: Photographica
Photographica Specials One only 31mm Black Limited £699 cash only LX Leather Case (new) damaged box £50 Free ( yes, you read it here first) Tiffen 49mm UV Filter for every visitor to our tables. What else? Peter Pentax vinyl skirts? LOL. Cotty ___ 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: Medium Format - I can see clearly now...
Glad everything worked out Cotty.I know what you mean about setting up to shot a scene.I am only using a lowly Y-M with fixed lens,but i approach my MF shooting a bit different.Seem to take more time and think the shot out more.I just got back a roll of Agfa rsx slide film,i also did a wow. Cheers Dave. I have yet to put a roll of transparency film through - what would be good for landscapes on MF? I now have a polariser attached. Cotty ___ 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: ZX5n-MZ3 (wasRe: MZ-Sn petition)
On Fri, 10 May 2002, Chris Brogden wrote: So you need the MZ-5g, with shutter speeds from 1/100 and up. In that case, they could probably mark them in half-stops on the dial for you. :) No,no, I'm American I have to hold off for the ZX version. :) -- 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: KX Case?
Does it exist? I feel sure that the K1000 case will not fit due to the protuberances although the body is essentially the same shape. Well I *know* that a case was made for the KM, and I expect the protuberances are about the same. -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: MZ-Sn petition?
Waddya mean, dump the MZ-5n and bring in the MZ-3? In several markets (Canada and Britain, at least), both cameras are available. The MZ-3 is different from the 5n, but it's not really an upgrade. For my shooting, at least, the 2-second shutter speed is needed more often the than the 1/4000 second, which is the main difference between the two cameras. As for upgrades, the MZ-5 was missing a few essentials, like DOF preview and AE lock, so the 5n really filled a need. With the MZ-S, on the other hand, you have a camera which is pretty complete in every way. The features, ergonomics and, in particular, the build quality, are all I could ask for. Well, maybe the lettering on the controls could be engraved instead of silk-screened, but that shows you how close to ideal the camera already is. In my opinion, at least. Pat White - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Ricoh XR-X 2000 (Was: Exposure Lock on ME Super?)
a good place for info on ricoh 35mm slrs is: http://www.butkus.org/chinon/ forum is: http://www.ricoh-cameras.co.uk/forum/ check mike butkus's site. If 2 ricoh camera's look similar they very likely have same way of operating. So if you cant find a manual, simply look for a similar looking model there and see if features listed for it are supported by your camera :) Dont go by their model numbering tho. XR-M is much better than XR-10M :) cheers, nitin On Fri, May 10, 2002 at 10:29:11AM -0700, James Adams wrote: Good morning Nitin, I have been trying to find a manual for the Ricoh XR-X 2000 I picked yesterday, but can't find a reference to it in English. The only thing I found was that an XR-M and XR-X are the same, but nothing on the XR-X 2000. The XR-X 2000 has the built-in motor drive, multi-exposure, 1/2000 Sec. Shutter and Auto-bracketing Exposure probably more(without a manual I don't have a clue). You are right, they do have a nice bright focus screen, and I also like the built-in winder. Bummer, is no shutter release cable port. I'm going down to my local camera store to browse through their manuals box, who knows they might have one. The XR-X 3000 sounds even better! 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: Pinhole Question
Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When photographing in Pinhole Mode does one use a body cap or a lens with a lens cap with a pinhole in it? It seems that the LX would be an excellent choice for pinhole photography. Most likely with a body cap. You may want to use extension tubes or bellows. Wow! A pinhole camera with zoom capability. -- http://members.chello.nl/~j.schoone\\|// Registered Linux user #78364 - The Linux Counter - http://counter.li.org Assume nothing, expect anything. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: KX Case?
The KX, KM, K1000 and all Spotmatics will share cases. The K2 and K2DMD will slip into the other cases, but they have a slightly different tripod socket location, so the case screw doesn't align body socket. Actually, the proper case for a K2 or K2DMD is not the generic K (or Spotmatic) cases, but is a dedicated K2 case. In the K2, the lens mount is further offset toward the right (looking at the front of the body), and the K2 case is tailored to match. 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: Pinhole Question
Tim Engel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Either. Pinhole diameter and distance from the film plane determine aperture and focal length. So you can use a body cap for a short focal length. Or you can use a lens cap on extension tubes (not on a lens) for longer focal lengths. OK, if I understand what you're saying, regardless of whether you use a lens cap or a body cap, a lens is not used. Why wouldn't a cap with a tiny hole, placed over a lens, work? A few weeks ago, I did a Yahoo! search for pinhole photography and was surprised by how many sites popped up. There are sites selling body and lens caps modified to accept little inserts drilled for different pinhole diameters. Just switch inserts to change hole diameters. Some have little spring loaded hole covers that you can open manually to make an exposure. It was an interesting search. TYhanks. I'll poke around a little. Calumet has body caps laser drilled for pinhole work. --- 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: Pinhole Question
A body cap. Lukasz -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Shel Belinkoff Sent: Friday, May 10, 2002 3:53 PM To: Pentax List Subject: Pinhole Question When photographing in Pinhole Mode does one use a body cap or a lens with a lens cap with a pinhole in it? It seems that the LX would be an excellent choice for pinhole photography. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: ZX5n-MZ3 (wasRe: MZ-Sn petition)
I would be a lot easier to have 1/125 X sync. This way the X can just be marked besides 1/125 and I don't have to twist the dial unsequentially to the 1/100 X. This is exactly how the K2 and K2DMD was designed. Ron B[ee] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Chris Brogden Sent: Friday, May 10, 2002 9:49 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: ZX5n-MZ3 (wasRe: MZ-Sn petition) On Fri, 10 May 2002, gfen wrote: I just tend to not want to go below 1/100 for fear of shake, and it would be much easier for me.. but just me, I suppose. :) So you need the MZ-5g, with shutter speeds from 1/100 and up. In that case, they could probably mark them in half-stops on the dial for you. :) chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Perfect Proof Prints
DROOL!!! nice timer :-) --- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Brendan ... here's the timer: http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/darkroom/timer.jpg I've a two blade Bogen or Saunders easel, and I like it a lot. The bigger, four-bladed Saunders is sometimes slow and cumbersome to use, but ideal under certain circumstances. Brendan wrote: Actually the timer would be cool. and are those peal scissors lol. I have a simple 2 blade LPL ( sanders ) easel for now, cheap and works. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . __ Games, Movies, Music Sports! http://entertainment.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 .
Okay folks, fess up, WAY OT
I'll go first (hanging my head in shame) I've purchased a Kiev 60. In my research on whether or not to get the thing, I've been reading the Kiev forum. Lo and behold, I've come across a couple of other regular PDML'ers over there (who will remain anonymous for their protection). My question is; How many of you will confess to owning and/or using either the K60 or the K88? Actually, I think I got lucky and got a decent one. Bill KG4LOV [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: ZX5n-MZ3 (wasRe: MZ-Sn petition)
th MZ-3 has both X and 1/125, you can use either. --- Ron Bhanukitsiri [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would be a lot easier to have 1/125 X sync. This way the X can just be marked besides 1/125 and I don't have to twist the dial unsequentially to the 1/100 X. This is exactly how the K2 and K2DMD was designed. Ron B[ee] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Chris Brogden Sent: Friday, May 10, 2002 9:49 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: ZX5n-MZ3 (wasRe: MZ-Sn petition) On Fri, 10 May 2002, gfen wrote: I just tend to not want to go below 1/100 for fear of shake, and it would be much easier for me.. but just me, I suppose. :) So you need the MZ-5g, with shutter speeds from 1/100 and up. In that case, they could probably mark them in half-stops on the dial for you. :) chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . __ Games, Movies, Music Sports! http://entertainment.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: Pinhole Question
Wow is right! Your comment just got me thinking about the possibility of using the helicoid extension tube with a pre-drilled body cap. Infinitely variable focal lengths without the hassle of a bellows, which is bigger, bulkier, and more difficult to zoom. The helicoid will extend and retract just like focusing a lens. What a nifty idea. I don't have a clue as to what the view through the finder would be with a pinhole cap in place of the lens, but maybe I'll just drill a tiny hole in a cheap cap just to see the effect. Has anyone used a pinhole cap on a Pentax? Can you see the image in the finder? Johan Schoone wrote: Most likely with a body cap. You may want to use extension tubes or bellows. Wow! A pinhole camera with zoom capability. -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Okay folks, fess up, WAY OT
On Fri, 10 May 2002, Bill Owens wrote: I'll go first (hanging my head in shame) :) I've purchased a Kiev 60. In my research on whether or not to get the thing, I've been reading the Kiev forum. Lo and behold, I've come across a couple of other regular PDML'ers over there (who will remain anonymous for their protection). I'd be one those people. I'd say I'm not proud, but hey, I'm abou getting the best I can for the money I spend. I thought about a Kiev MF camera after I had such pleasing results with my Zenitar 16mm lens. My question is; How many of you will confess to owning and/or using either the K60 or the K88? Well, I want a P67, but alas, it looks like my ringbuyer bailed on me, and that cash isn't going to happen. I might be going down teh K60 route, after all. Which is a shame, I really wanted something in 6x7.. 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: Perfect Proof Prints
As you might have been able to figure out, the timer goes to 99.9 seconds and can be controlled in .1 second increments. My only objection to it is that it's not audible. They are sometimes found on eBay for a reasonable price compared to other, better known brands, with similar capabilities. Brendan wrote: DROOL!!! nice timer :-) --- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Brendan ... here's the timer: http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/darkroom/timer.jpg -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Pinhole Question
Shel Belinkoff wondered: I don't have a clue as to what the view through the finder would be with a pinhole cap in place of the lens, Dim. Visible, yes, but thank goodness one needn't focus with a pinhole! (Haven't gotten a really sharp image from a pinhole yet. Figure my pinholes are too large, too small, or not perfectly round, so far, and sooner or later I'll have to spring for one made by somebody else. Super Program can handle a pinhole in Really Bright conditions, but I'm sure an LX would work much better.) BTW, if you punch five pinholes near each other in a star pattern, you'll get your image repeated in the same pattern. If you make your own pinholes, experiment with stuff like that. :-) -- Glenn - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Perfect Proof Prints
I always loose out on the Ebay timers, I won't bid past $112 Cad since thats the cost of a new one here, so far I've been ok with a stop watch that glows in the dark but I quickly getting to the point that a timer is a must. 70 ( successful ) prints and counting and 18 rolls developed in just over a month. The last 4 being near perfect ( not over developed and grainy as the first 10 ). Now I'm playing with tonners. --- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As you might have been able to figure out, the timer goes to 99.9 seconds and can be controlled in .1 second increments. My only objection to it is that it's not audible. They are sometimes found on eBay for a reasonable price compared to other, better known brands, with similar capabilities. Brendan wrote: DROOL!!! nice timer :-) --- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Brendan ... here's the timer: http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/darkroom/timer.jpg -- Shel Belinkoff mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://home.earthlink.net/~belinkoff/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . __ Games, Movies, Music Sports! http://entertainment.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 .
Timers (Was Re: Perfect Proof Prints )
I've recently looked inside a couple of your basic dial type, non-mechanical timers. I couldn't believe the simplicity, but it made real good sense who they're built. For anyone who has a Radio Shack near by, all you'll need is (1) 555 timer IC, (2) Relay, dpdt, (3) a box (4) appropriate switchs knobs sockets, (5) a capacitor or two (6) a bunch of resistors, (7) a board to mount the circuit onto. The basic design is inside a little book you can get at RS as well -- designing around 555 timers. With specific resistor/capacitor combinations you get predictable time delays. Switch between resistors and increase or decrease the time dealy. For anyone interested in experimenting or a fun hobby project, one of these would be an excellent project. *** From: Brendan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Perfect Proof Prints DROOL!!! nice timer :-) *** -- Collin Brendemuehl, KC8TKA --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Ricoh XR-X 2000 (Was: Exposure Lock on ME Super?)
The Ricoh XRX-2000 is the same as the Ricoh KR-10M. [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[2]: Medium Format - I can see clearly now...
Tom, When choosing between 645n and 67II, I got the feeling that if I had gone the 645 route, I would probably shoot more frames like I do in 35mm because of the speed of winding, AF and more frames per roll. Do you think if you were shooting the 67 that you would still blast away or slow it down a bit? Bruce Friday, May 10, 2002, 10:03:58 AM, you wrote: t This seems to be a common experience with medFo, but it's not mine. I t have 14 rolls of 120 waiting to get processed...I tend to blast away t just like I do with 35mm. t tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Portrait of a Frog
Since march, I kind of slip a comment here and there without having presented myself until now. (My english is kind of slippery too.) I live in Quebec City. I've been on Pentax since '83. I began with my father's Contaflex some years before and found myself, a young anthropology student, travelling with 2 Canonets in '82 when I met a hometown guy who recommended an MX as an eventual SLR, a small impressive camera, he could have said. From there my mind was set on this one. While in southern Mexico (good to feel warm weather in january...), a sudden currency devaluation cut all prices in two (for us). So I could afford the 2 most common non-normal M lenses (28mm 135mm) - found in a small town ! - knowing I would get a MX body as soon as possible. I went to New York at spring time to see museums and get a cheap MX. Prices were in display so I first went into that store where the price was the lowest and told the seller that I noted his price on the MX was surprisingly low. The guy went mad (thought I was implying something unclear about his merchandise) and almost kicked my ass to immediately get me out of his store. Welcome New York ! (Paris is almost as bad... not Len of course). I finally got a body for 130$ if I remember well. Found a new old stock M 50/1.4 in Quebec and I was set for a love story that would last and last until now... Who's got the time to read all that? I'll go faster and drop the romantic part. As I found SMC Takumar cheaper and easier to get, I switched to these and eventually acquired a bunch of them but in real nomadic life used most of the time a 28mm, a 55mm and a 100mm macro (the best lens I've ever had). Put on MXs, Spotmatics or a combination of both (always 2 bodies: chrome + BW). Today I do it with LXs and K lenses if in town (classic progression of focals: 24mm, 35mm, 50-55mm, 85m, 135mm, 200mm, 300mm) or M lenses if travelling (steeper progression: 28, 50, 100 mac, 200 ; thinking about trying super-lite hiking kit 20, 40, 85 + K6-2X + achromatic close-up lens + reverse ring + AF-200T off body + reflector, table tripod). I'm not a professionnal photographer. I've taken mostly Kodachrome and Kodak BW and mostly while travelling (Latin America). I'm beginning to feed some to a Coolscan print on an Epson 1200 with MIS inks and... (I feel wiziwiged...) I'm very very far from some Cibachromes I did one day. For the last three years I did mostly portraits of local live musicians on Tri-X. Having collected much documentation on Pentax stuff, I was able to collaborate with Boz for some time. I've read good parts of the Pentax (old) archives (I'd like so much to have a copy of it...) but stopped reading a year ago being too busy with depression. (I'm back on my feet, cameras on my back.) I have a good superficial knowledge of Pentax manual focus era equipment (not Asahiflex though) but would like to identify better the optical character of Asahi lenses I meet. I plan to do some real-life matches between a number of lenses (taking the same photo with 2 or more lenses, in a row). Bokeh is important to me, also color balance, contrast flare resistance and vignetting. I still don't know how to put JPEGs on the WEB to show some results... what a shame... For example, I compared an old Takumar 200/3.5 (I read that in the sixties, some Nikoners of that era had this lens modified to fit their F cameras because it was faster than Nikon's) with Pentax-M 200/4. I scan the slides at 2700dpi with color stable Coolscan (6 multi-pass with Vuescan) and check details. Have Pentax done better with the M lens, 20 years later ? I'd say yes and no... Optical performance (drawn from ONE light situation, one f-stop ; no bokeh comparison, no low-contrast shot or flare-prone situation etc.) is practically the same BUT! ...M-lens is much smaller and lighter. In a corner, I could see the M lens does have a little bit more contrast, maybe because of lower internal reflections due to SMC, I don't know. Color balance is identical. Some of you will laugh at this exercice. I do take photos mostly for fun and don't care about the optical character of a lens when i use it. But I think I might find something comparing lenses in real-life situations. I don't know what. Maybe nothing. Wow... that would be something! 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: Pinhole Question
The lens will still have to be focused or it will disperse the light to the photograph's detriment. Further, if you choose an optimum pinhole size, any lens, however perfect, can only muddy the image further. Besides, what's the point of pinhole photography if you use a lens? You'd just be doing ordinary (lens) photography with a really, really small aperture! Pinhole photography. The only photography with flair, but no flare! Regards, Bob... From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Tim Engel [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Either. Pinhole diameter and distance from the film plane determine aperture and focal length. So you can use a body cap for a short focal length. Or you can use a lens cap on extension tubes (not on a lens) for longer focal lengths. OK, if I understand what you're saying, regardless of whether you use a lens cap or a body cap, a lens is not used. Why wouldn't a cap with a tiny hole, placed over a lens, work? A few weeks ago, I did a Yahoo! search for pinhole photography and was surprised by how many sites popped up. There are sites selling body and lens caps modified to accept little inserts drilled for different pinhole diameters. Just switch inserts to change hole diameters. Some have little spring loaded hole covers that you can open manually to make an exposure. It was an interesting search. TYhanks. I'll poke around a little. Calumet has body caps laser drilled for pinhole work. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Okay folks, fess up, WAY OT
Actually, I checked out the Kiev site yesterday on advice from a 88cm owner.Its seems you take a 50/50 chance on a good one.Prices are good though. 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]: Medium Format - I can see clearly now...
Cotty, For transparency, I personally like Agfa RSX II. Plenty of punch and a very neutral palette. Bruce Friday, May 10, 2002, 10:27:00 AM, you wrote: Glad everything worked out Cotty.I know what you mean about setting up to shot a scene.I am only using a lowly Y-M with fixed lens,but i approach my MF shooting a bit different.Seem to take more time and think the shot out more.I just got back a roll of Agfa rsx slide film,i also did a wow. C Cheers Dave. I have yet to put a roll of transparency film through - what C would be good for landscapes on MF? I now have a polariser attached. C Cotty C ___ C Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] C MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] C Check out the UK Macintosh ads C http://www.macads.co.uk C - C This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, C go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to C 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: Pinhole Question
Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [Putting a pinhole body cap on extension tubes or bellows.] Wow is right! Your comment just got me thinking about the possibility of using the helicoid extension tube with a pre-drilled body cap. Infinitely variable focal lengths without the hassle of a bellows, which is bigger, bulkier, and more difficult to zoom. The helicoid will extend and retract just like focusing a lens. What a nifty idea. Danm, I forgot that option. I don't have a clue as to what the view through the finder would be with a pinhole cap in place of the lens, but maybe I'll just drill a tiny hole in a cheap cap just to see the effect. Has anyone used a pinhole cap on a Pentax? Can you see the image in the finder? Don't expect too much from the viewfinder image. It *will* be very dark, even on a bright, sunny day. What have you got to lose? Body caps are not that expensive. Ok, I never tried it, but I did try the DOF preview (with a MX and the lens stopped down to F22) and the image was hardly visible. [Rest deleted] -- http://members.chello.nl/~j.schoone\\|// Registered Linux user #78364 - The Linux Counter - http://counter.li.org Assume nothing, expect anything. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Medium Format - I can see clearly now...
Not sure Cotty.I have only tried the one roll of Agfa 200,but bought 2 rolls of the 100 speed.I shot about 8-9 of dead trees on an old road allowance and a pond near the farm which i shoot every few weeks during the different seasons.Even viewing by eye with trans. in a sleeve holding them up to my window i can see the bark detail.Colour is very vivid.Even the SO,who is hard to please(picture wise) liked them very much. I think i'll be taking ponds with treeed edges for most of them. Begin Original Message From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Fri, 10 May 2002 18:27:00 +0100 To: Pentax List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Medium Format - I can see clearly now... Glad everything worked out Cotty.I know what you mean about setting up to shot a scene.I am only using a lowly Y-M with fixed lens,but i approach my MF shooting a bit different.Seem to take more time and think the shot out more.I just got back a roll of Agfa rsx slide film,i also did a wow. Cheers Dave. I have yet to put a roll of transparency film through - what would be good for landscapes on MF? I now have a polariser attached. Cotty ___ 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 . 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[2]: Medium Format - I can see clearly now...
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Bruce Dayton Tom, When choosing between 645n and 67II, I got the feeling that if I had gone the 645 route, I would probably shoot more frames like I do in 35mm because of the speed of winding, AF and more frames per roll. Do you think if you were shooting the 67 that you would still blast away or slow it down a bit? I guess I'd have to slow down a bit to change film and wind on, but otherwise, no, I'd still blast away. I certainly understand the inclination to take your time with each shot, and to a certain extent it's the same case with the 645n. However, I fight this inclination when I feel it creeping up - I don't want to shoot that way all the time. I like to try and keep my photography loose and spontaneous. In other words, I don't feel that slowing down makes my photographs any better. tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Medium Format - I can see clearly now...
Sorry,thats what i mean the Agfa RXS II. I agree with Bruce on this one Cotty.Very nice colours Two votes. Any more? :-) Before it was discontinued, I loved Fujichrome Astia. Now I shoot a lot of Agfachrome RSX. Aha! Three votes! Welcome to the land o' big negs, Cotty! I know that you're still saving up for a P67, that you only got this Bronica cuz you're impatient, so we'll hold a seat at the table for you in the Brotherhood. ;) Do I have to bring you some...shrubbery? 8-D ___ 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[2]: Medium Format - I can see clearly now...
For transparency, I personally like Agfa RSX II. Plenty of punch and a very neutral palette. Bruce Thanks Bruce, I'll give it a go. Cheers ___ 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 .
TO William Robb
Hi Bill, Just tried to email you and got a failed delivery message. I'll try from my hotmail account... Cotty ___ 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 .
Quasi OT: An incredible experience plus photography
When I got home from work yesterday my wife showed me that we had a bee swarm on a tree in our yard. She thought they were looking to establish a new colony somewhere. It was amazing - about a cubic foot of bees. The PZ-1p was loaded with Supra 400, so I slipped on the Sigma 70-300 APO, ran it out to 300 mm. and switched it to macro mode (goes to 1:2). Then I proceeded to shoot from several feet away. It was already too dark for ISO 400, though, so off I ran to the nearest store (Walgreen's) and picked up some Superia 800. Back to shoot, but even still too dim for f5.6 ( 300 mm.). After a few tripod shots, I got bold. Off came the Sigma and on went the FA 100 mm. f2.8 macro. We crept closer and closer and the bees never bothered either of us. They were completely absorbed in whatever they were doing. Shot a roll with the macro lens (1/125 f4) and called it a day. This morning they were still there. As soon as the light got pretty good, another roll went through the 1p with the FA 100 going through its paces. Then off to leave off the film, and to work. Returning home this afternoon the bees are gone. What a privilege to have seen this phenomenon of nature. The mass of bees was constantly in motion. As I moved in with the macro, I could see that groups of them would form for a few seconds, and rub their antennae together (exchanging nectar or information, I don't know). Then the mass would swarm over them and the scene would be gone. But all the time new scenes were forming. I'll be biting my nails until I know that the negatives came out okay. If so, there'll certainly be at least one image posted to some future PUG. Maybe this is more common in other parts. But I live in New Mexico where even lizards struggle to survive. I felt like this was a once-in-a-lifetime shoot. Joe - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Medium Format - I can see clearly now...
I just got back my rolls of Agfa RSX and Provia 400 from the lab. I don't care much about the green color cast in the RSX. The Provia seems like a nicer film. Jeff P.S. I'll have them with me tomorrow - Original Message - From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 10, 2002 6:48 PM Subject: Re: Medium Format - I can see clearly now... Sorry,thats what i mean the Agfa RXS II. I agree with Bruce on this one Cotty.Very nice colours Two votes. Any more? :-) Before it was discontinued, I loved Fujichrome Astia. Now I shoot a lot of Agfachrome RSX. Aha! Three votes! Welcome to the land o' big negs, Cotty! I know that you're still saving up for a P67, that you only got this Bronica cuz you're impatient, so we'll hold a seat at the table for you in the Brotherhood. ;) Do I have to bring you some...shrubbery? 8-D ___ 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 .
The PDML Print Challenge.
So far, I have 15 people who have expressed an interest in this idea, and a few offers to pay my postage. Kind offers, but not necessary. Shel mentioned that the portfolio could be made available to anyone interested. I am amenable to the idea, but I think we will need to make multiple portfolios in order to allow a reasonable time frame. Also, we now have interested parties in North America, Britain, and Australia. So, I am thinking that we should probably create 5 or more portfolios, to allow as many people to look at them in as short a time as possible. I think this is going to be a really fun project, but I forsee a few issues that need to be gotten out of the way. The biggie is shipping costs. Be aware, if you get involved in this, you will be responsible for the cost of mailing a portfolio to someone else. If the luck of the draw is that you get to ship from North America to Ulan Bator, then that is what you must do, and it must be sent by a quick carrier such as air mail. I don't want to hear anyone whinging about the fact that they got stuck paying air postage to another continent. If this is likely to get stuck in your craw, get out of the program, or don't get into it. With this in mind, I open this project up to all interested PDML members. If you want to view a portfolio, send me a private email with your mailing address, specifying that you are not participating in the printing side. If you want to participate as a PDML portfolio printer, send me a private email indicating this. If you are already on my list, and don't like this change to the concept, send me an email telling me that you want to opt out. The idea of this is to see how we print a negative, not how your favourite commercial lab prints it onto greasy kid stuff. While it is not policable, lets do the printing ourselves, in our own darkrooms. Remember, this is as much about the esthetics of the choice of paper and image tone as it is about keeping shadow detail and not blowing out the highlights. I will be accepting participants until the 14th of May, for both printing and non printing participants. After that, too bad, so sad. Have a geat weekend. Bill - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Okay folks, fess up, WAY OT
HI, One of my friends just picked up a Kiev 88 and shot some slides along side is Hassleblad. Shot for Shot on a tripod and i really couldnt tell the difference. The colour representation was identical, the bokeh was pretty much the same and the sharpness was identical. His seems to work okay. The only problem is the lenses arnt leaf shutters and the flash sync is only 1/30. Its also easier to focus that the Hassleblad which has an accumat screen in it. Regards, Paul - Original Message - From: Bill Owens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, May 11, 2002 3:52 AM Subject: Okay folks, fess up, WAY OT I'll go first (hanging my head in shame) I've purchased a Kiev 60. In my research on whether or not to get the thing, I've been reading the Kiev forum. Lo and behold, I've come across a couple of other regular PDML'ers over there (who will remain anonymous for their protection). My question is; How many of you will confess to owning and/or using either the K60 or the K88? Actually, I think I got lucky and got a decent one. Bill KG4LOV [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Portrait of a Frog
Nice to hear from you, Andre. Your English is quite good, and your stories are interesting. I hope you continue to contribute here. Your voice will be a welcome addition. Paul Stenquist andre wrote: Since march, I kind of slip a comment here and there without having presented myself until now. (My english is kind of slippery too.) I live in Quebec City. I've been on Pentax since '83. I began with my father's Contaflex some years before and found myself, a young anthropology student, travelling with 2 Canonets in '82 when I met a hometown guy who recommended an MX as an eventual SLR, a small impressive camera, he could have said. From there my mind was set on this one. While in southern Mexico (good to feel warm weather in january...), a sudden currency devaluation cut all prices in two (for us). So I could afford the 2 most common non-normal M lenses (28mm 135mm) - found in a small town ! - knowing I would get a MX body as soon as possible. I went to New York at spring time to see museums and get a cheap MX. Prices were in display so I first went into that store where the price was the lowest and told the seller that I noted his price on the MX was surprisingly low. The guy went mad (thought I was implying something unclear about his merchandise) and almost kicked my ass to immediately get me out of his store. Welcome New York ! (Paris is almost as bad... not Len of course). I finally got a body for 130$ if I remember well. Found a new old stock M 50/1.4 in Quebec and I was set for a love story that would last and last until now... Who's got the time to read all that? I'll go faster and drop the romantic part. As I found SMC Takumar cheaper and easier to get, I switched to these and eventually acquired a bunch of them but in real nomadic life used most of the time a 28mm, a 55mm and a 100mm macro (the best lens I've ever had). Put on MXs, Spotmatics or a combination of both (always 2 bodies: chrome + BW). Today I do it with LXs and K lenses if in town (classic progression of focals: 24mm, 35mm, 50-55mm, 85m, 135mm, 200mm, 300mm) or M lenses if travelling (steeper progression: 28, 50, 100 mac, 200 ; thinking about trying super-lite hiking kit 20, 40, 85 + K6-2X + achromatic close-up lens + reverse ring + AF-200T off body + reflector, table tripod). I'm not a professionnal photographer. I've taken mostly Kodachrome and Kodak BW and mostly while travelling (Latin America). I'm beginning to feed some to a Coolscan print on an Epson 1200 with MIS inks and... (I feel wiziwiged...) I'm very very far from some Cibachromes I did one day. For the last three years I did mostly portraits of local live musicians on Tri-X. Having collected much documentation on Pentax stuff, I was able to collaborate with Boz for some time. I've read good parts of the Pentax (old) archives (I'd like so much to have a copy of it...) but stopped reading a year ago being too busy with depression. (I'm back on my feet, cameras on my back.) I have a good superficial knowledge of Pentax manual focus era equipment (not Asahiflex though) but would like to identify better the optical character of Asahi lenses I meet. I plan to do some real-life matches between a number of lenses (taking the same photo with 2 or more lenses, in a row). Bokeh is important to me, also color balance, contrast flare resistance and vignetting. I still don't know how to put JPEGs on the WEB to show some results... what a shame... For example, I compared an old Takumar 200/3.5 (I read that in the sixties, some Nikoners of that era had this lens modified to fit their F cameras because it was faster than Nikon's) with Pentax-M 200/4. I scan the slides at 2700dpi with color stable Coolscan (6 multi-pass with Vuescan) and check details. Have Pentax done better with the M lens, 20 years later ? I'd say yes and no... Optical performance (drawn from ONE light situation, one f-stop ; no bokeh comparison, no low-contrast shot or flare-prone situation etc.) is practically the same BUT! ...M-lens is much smaller and lighter. In a corner, I could see the M lens does have a little bit more contrast, maybe because of lower internal reflections due to SMC, I don't know. Color balance is identical. Some of you will laugh at this exercice. I do take photos mostly for fun and don't care about the optical character of a lens when i use it. But I think I might find something comparing lenses in real-life situations. I don't know what. Maybe nothing. Wow... that would be something! 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at
Re: After the wedding
Wow! Beautiful work, Tom. If I ever get married again, you're the guy. My wedding photos, which are now 30 years old, are faded and, for the most part, out of focus. Paul tom wrote: -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Bruce Dayton I'm curious as to how/what you present to the couple after the wedding is complete. I have been doing proof books with 4X5 prints in them. For my own portfolio I have been getting 8X10's done. Proofs are 4x6's, 4x5's and 4x4's in a book, or I have them scanned: http://www.bigdayphoto.com/burke/ http://www.bigdayphoto.com/teschke/ http://www.bigdayphoto.com/cooper/ No, I still haven't found a truly satisfactory way to scan b+w. The odd thing is, that most people really have a tough time envisioning an 8X10 when looking at a proof. So if/when I show them some 8X10's the comments give you the feeling that it is an entirely different shot. It would be costly to basically proof at 8X10, but maybe that is the best way to go? Um, no, unless you build that into your cost, which would seem to unnecessarily drive up your price. You want to raise your prices and lower your costs;) I've never had the problem you're having, and I suppose it's because from the first time I meet with clients, I let them know they'll be buying big prints. From the start, they assume it. Obviously that's what I show them too. If you talk like someone who thinks a 5x7 is a teeny little proof (like the bigshot medFo photographer you are), your clients will start to think the same way. You're the expert, they'll assume you know what you're doing, they'll trust your decisions. Another thing to think about is possibly setting up your pricing structure so that you get paid for your time, not your ability to card negs and go to the lab. In other words, make your money up front instead of relying on reprints or albums. Another option would be to sell the album up front as a package. tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Medium Format - I can see clearly now...
Bruce Dayton wrote: Cotty, You had me chuckling as you related your experience. I have had a similar experience with MF. There certainly does seem to be a mindset difference when you use the bigger camera. I enjoy it more and yes, more of my shots are well executed on MF. I found this to be true as well. Ten shots per roll results in more thought per shot. It's basic math. 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: Last Call, Torontonians
I'm still showing up Frank.If you remember the 35mm i'll take a look at it.Hopefully its going to be sunny,i want to shoot 1 camera with chrome and 1 with BW for developing at home. Jeff i have my prints from Sunday. Dave Begin Original Message From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Fri, 10 May 2002 17:38:36 -0400 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] pentax- [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Last Call, Torontonians Just in case any Torontonians have been away over the last coupla weeks, or if there are any lurkers or newbies, a reminder that a few of us Toronto Pentaxians are getting together tomorrow for a few beers and some shooting (or whatever!). We're meeting at C'Est What?, southeast corner of Church and Front Streets at about 1:00 pm. See y'all there. -frank -- 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 . 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: Okay folks, fess up, WAY OT
BO My question is; How many of you will confess to owning and/or using either BO the K60 or the K88? Well, I have a mint Pentacon Six TL which I use a lot, especially since I got the adapter to use my 2.8/180 Olympia Sonnar on it - it's a great portraiture combo, great in the studio (the P6 isn't exactly great for mountain hiking as the shutter is prone to failure under 5 degree celsius, due to mechanical only design, no electronics like in P67). It's a nice little light camera, really! Can't wait till I get the 4/50 Flektogon. The Sonnar gives me so little depth of field at full bore that some very nice selective focus portraits are possible, and it covers 6x6 perfectly (am sure it would 67 too, but what's the point there). 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: Re: Medium Format - I can see clearly now...
Not a big one;a nice one Dave:) Begin Original Message From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] ;) Do I have to bring you some...shrubbery? 8-D 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: Last Call, Torontonians
- Original Message - From: David Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, May 10, 2002 7:36 PM Subject: Re: Last Call, Torontonians I'm still showing up Frank.If you remember the 35mm i'll take a look at it.Hopefully its going to be sunny,i want to shoot 1 camera with chrome and 1 with BW for developing at home. Jeff i have my prints from Sunday. Dave I have mine ready. Jeff. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Quasi OT: An incredible experience plus photography
On Fri, 10 May 2002, Joseph Tainter wrote: Maybe this is more common in other parts. But I live in New Mexico where even lizards struggle to survive. I felt like this was a once-in-a-lifetime shoot. Sounds like a great experience. Swarming bees are usually very passive, so they're usually safe to approach. If you're in New Mexico, though, there's always the chance that they're the Africanized bees that the media touted as killer bees, and they tend to be a fair bit more irritable. I'd think twice about going near bee swarms in the southern states without protective clothing. chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Medium Format - I can see clearly now...
Cotty wrote: I have yet to put a roll of transparency film through - what would be good for landscapes on MF? Ektachrome 100S produces excellent images with saturated but believable color. And it scans very well. 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 .
Epson 2450 again
Hi all.Just got a call from my friend at Daymen and my Epson 2450 is in.I can pick it up Saturday morning.I know JCO had posted a picture (s) and a bit of a review,so i hope to do the same in the next few days.I have a few 120 size transparencies,and some BW i'd like to see how they come out.Also i'll do a few 35mm(IR film) and post and do a quick review as well. I have to break the news to my 1 hour guy.He used to do the scans for me.May still do if this turns out for the worse..:) 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: Epson 2450 again
David, Let us know the software you use to scan with. It would be nice to see the difference between Epson Twain, Silverfast and Vuescan. I should have tried that, but regretfully, I didn't. Only tried Vuescan. Bruce Friday, May 10, 2002, 5:06:45 PM, you wrote: DB Hi all.Just got a call from my friend at Daymen DB and my Epson 2450 is in.I can pick it up DB Saturday morning.I know JCO had posted a picture DB (s) and a bit of a review,so i hope to do the DB same in the next few days.I have a few 120 size DB transparencies,and some BW i'd like to see how DB they come out.Also i'll do a few 35mm(IR film) DB and post and do a quick review as well. DB I have to break the news to my 1 hour guy.He DB used to do the scans for me.May still do if DB this turns out for the worse..:) DB Dave DB Pentax User DB Stouffville Ontario Canada DB http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj DB Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail DB - DB This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, DB go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to DB 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 .
Michigan PDML Meet
If there might be others who would care to join us, the Michigan contingent of the PDML will be meeting at Kensington Metropark Nature Center, NW of Detroit, on Saturday, May 25. At the moment, that includes Ken Waller, Mark Cassino, Paul Stenquist, and myself. We welcome any others in the area who would care to join us. This is the third such outing, and we have found them to be enjoyable, informative, and most of all, good company. Bill Sawyer [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 .
