Re: Program A mirror problem?
I have a Program A that the mirror stays up on, even if you push the mirror down my hand it just flips back to the up position. Any ideas on what this could be? The magnet? The batteries? I don't know, but pull it down by force sounds bad to me. :( regards, Alan Chan _ Join the worlds largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Vancouver Island Nature Photography?
The drive from Nanimo to Tofino in itself offers some fantastic photo opportunities. Once on the west coast of the island, there are some great places to visit beside Tofino, Equlet (I've misspelled that) and Long Beach. The drive along the west coast offers some grand views. Also if you are interested you can go on a whale watch, this is the right time of the year. Enjoy... Mike. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of harald_nancy Sent: July 17, 2002 12:56 PM To: Pentax List Subject: OT: Vancouver Island Nature Photography? Hi Canadian Listmembers, I'm going to spend a few days in Vancouver Island, and I'm planning to drive on the backroads and camp and visit Tofino. Just wondering if any of you know some good places for nature photography on the island? I'm a bit familiar with Victoria, but that's all I've seen of the island so far. Thanks for any ideas. Harald Rust Washington state - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Auroras
All I go by following this link was a pop-up ad followed after several minutes by a black screen . How odd. Usually I'm the one who has trouble seeing pages that render fine for other people, not the other way around (because I have JavaScript turned off). I got a story about a major bit of solar activity. -- Glenn http://www3.cosmiverse.com/news/space/0702/space07160208.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Program A mirror problem?
Hi Alan, No real force was needed to pull the mirror down, there was no resistance. The Batteries seem okay as the shutter speed display works okay. Regards, Paul - Original Message - From: Alan Chan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 4:29 PM Subject: Re: Program A mirror problem? I have a Program A that the mirror stays up on, even if you push the mirror down my hand it just flips back to the up position. Any ideas on what this could be? The magnet? The batteries? I don't know, but pull it down by force sounds bad to me. :( regards, Alan Chan _ Join the world's 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Auroras
Well, if I was down south, where it is dark, I would recommend this: Fast, Wide, Elite Chrome 200, maybe pushed to 400. i.e., 28mm f/2, or 24mm f/2, or 24mm f/1.4 Vary the exposure from 10 to 60 seconds, in steps of 10 seconds And REMOVE ANY FILTERS! Obviously tripod and cable release... You might try a fisheye wide open (f/2.8 ?) also. Untill darkness comes back up here, I can only envy you ... Michel Adam [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: D. Glenn Arthur Jr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, 17 July, 2002 15:34 Subject: OT: Auroras Well it's closer to being on-topic here than the mailing list I just saw this on ... http://www3.cosmiverse.com/news/space/0702/space07160208.html NOAA forecasters estimate a 10% chance of severe geomagnetic activity on Wednesday; sky watchers should be alert for auroras. What's the concise rule-of-thumb approach to photographing these if I'm lucky enough to see one this far south? -- 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 2nd hand shops in London
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: across the street from the British Museum (there is sort of an arcade with old coin and antique shops, and they are among those). It is called Pied Bull Yard. Hmm, I think that's where Bob tried to send me broke by taking me through a Leica shop. But I remained faithful! Cheers, - Dave http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/ (out of date) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
New toys
Ahem. Minor embarassment at Rob's (one only) snap. Remind me to stick the old hairpiece down a bit better next time:) And a couple of new toys for you all: Black KM - nice but can't replace my KX (sob, whimper) ME Special Edition. Couple of average ME Supers Some independent auto tube sets 55mm F1.8K Anyone into Bolex 16mm? Soon to be listed on eBay, Rocky (a UK dealer) flashed an unusual ME Super SE before me on Sunday. Black leatherette with diagonal split-image. Quite uncommon in UK - are these a more common sight in US, perhaps? Kind regards from not-so-windy Brighton 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: Program A mirror problem?
Try moving the film feed sprocket in the forward direction with a clean finger. This might get the mechanism back in register. This happened to me with three different single lens reflex cameras an ME Super and two Alpa Reflexes. Don Dr E D F Williams Author's Web Site and Photo Gallery Updated: March 30, 2002 - Original Message - From: Paul Jones [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 4:08 AM Subject: Program A mirror problem? Hi, I have a Program A that the mirror stays up on, even if you push the mirror down my hand it just flips back to the up position. Any ideas on what this could be? Thanks, 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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: TOPDML / TOPUG Meeting Potential ?
Maybe, just for variety, I should bring my Minolta 16II sub-mini. Won't take up much space, anyway. Of course, no film, but what the hell. Yeah, let's give Brendan a day or two (and Aaron, if he's recovered from his honeymoon yet g), then proceed with or without 'em. ciao, knarf David Chang-Sang wrote: Don't forget the Canonet and Contax G2 :) Can we get a vote once we get the bespectacled Brendan online and in for the shoot ? -- 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 .
P30 and P30t macro photography
Hi all, I've been here, but off the list for a while. Now I'm outside crawling about taking pictures of flowers, many being only 2-3mm diameter, as usual. Macro Photography with P30 and P30t: Equipment: Pentax P30 and P30t, Sigma Macro 50mm, several Pentax lenses with Soligor macro converter, small shoe-mounted flash gun (name lost), aluminium reflectors, Fuji and Ferrania negative colour. Processing Tetenal Colortex C-41; s/s tanks in thermostat controlled water-bath. I've devised a new, double, flash reflector. One part goes on top of the flash gun with Velcro and the second part is fastened to the tripod socket - with an adapter so the tripod can still be used. As before the reflectors are made of 0.5mm sheet aluminium polished to remove blemishes and then matted with 'Putkimies' (Pipe-man or plumber) drain cleaner. This drain cleaner contains 10% NaOH and does a creditable job. It takes a little longer than a more concentrated solution, but its right here under the kitchen sink. This time the top reflector is more or less 'T' shaped, extends 130mm from the front of the flash and is directly above the object when the lens is fully extended. The front is bent down and the two 'wings' are curved left and right. The shape is parabolic and I did a lot of calculating to get the angles right. The light is now reflected downwards at about 50 degrees and concentrates (I won't say focuses) on the object. The lower reflector (flat) bounces back some of the light so that the shadows are not as pronounced as they were with only a top reflector. Naturally when I designed this thing I considered only a single ray. The flash, to start with, scatters the light widely. The attached top reflector does more and the light by the time it reaches the object is very diffuse. The light coming up from the lower reflector is much weaker. Using a Seconic flash meter I get a nice f22 at 1:1 with 200 asa film at the subject position. A picture taken with ambient light under these conditions would require four or more times the exposure on a sunny day, even more under cloud. The flash, set on automatic, serves to freeze movement nicely because the ambient contribution to exposure is small. The busiest bees and flies, not to mention wind-blown blooms, come out nice and sharp. I'll be putting a picture of this contraption on my website in a week or so and anyone wanting to see it let me know and I'll give you the address of the directory. Don Dr E D F Williams Author's Web Site and Photo Gallery Updated: March 30, 2002 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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: TOPDML / TOPUG Meeting Potential ?
I've got one of those also, but no film cartridge. Jeff - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 6:46 AM Subject: Re: OT: TOPDML / TOPUG Meeting Potential ? Maybe, just for variety, I should bring my Minolta 16II sub-mini. Won't take up much space, anyway. Of course, no film, but what the hell. Yeah, let's give Brendan a day or two (and Aaron, if he's recovered from his honeymoon yet g), then proceed with or without 'em. ciao, knarf - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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: OT: TOPDML / TOPUG Meeting Potential ?
And my big D1,if, you make it out to Pickeringg I'll throw the SP in the car just to help with the logistics:) Dave Begin Original Message From: Jeff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 21:24:24 -0400 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: TOPDML / TOPUG Meeting Potential ? This could be an interesting meeting with Yashica, Fujica, Leica and a couple of Pentaxca thrown in to make it official. Jeff - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2002 8:26 PM Subject: Re: OT: TOPDML / TOPUG Meeting Potential ? Hi, Dave and Jeff, So, in terms of this weekend, what's up? Personally, I like the Beaches Jazz Festival (although I recognize that it's Downtown, but as Petula Clark says...). Sunday is the better day for me, although I could do Saturday, I just may have to leave early. Seems that I've been requested to attend a bike courier race as unofficial photog. :-) We could all go bug Dave B. in Pickering, I'd just have to hitch a ride, although it seems that wouldn't be a problem. Brendan, you out there? Haven't heard much from you. And Aaron! What's up, buddy? You still alive? Any other lurking Torontonians who haven't attended a TOPDML event, feel free to jump in. looking forward to hearing from all, frank [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Seeing as how we may not get to meet this weekend (I've seen Brendan but not heard if he's available and we know Dave Brooks is busy with pony rides or such *smirk*) I thought I'd throw out some ideas for potential meetings next month: Lots of oppotunities exist for photographing fabulous festivals - specifically this one on the weekend of August 9-11: http://www.thebeerstore.ca/festivals/festivals-toronto.html There is also chance for great street photography at the upcoming Canadian National Exhibition between Aug 16 and Sept 2- filled with the freaks of the midway and other n'ere do wells.. and that's just the patrons !! :) http://www.theex.com Let me know what you guys think and if Aaron has been seen around since the return from his honeymoon - I think he's become a 'persona non grata' :) Cheers, Dave -- -- 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 . -- 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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/ http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses 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: Pentax Posters in Montreal
I'm starting to squirrel away some plastic tubes from our companies HP plotters,they could be good mailers if we're send some out from the Toronto area. Dave Begin Original Message From: wendy beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 22:13:56 -0400 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] CC: andre [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pentax Posters in Montreal At 15:56 17-7-2002 -0400, you wrote: From: andre [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Pentax Posters in Montreal I'll ask 10 1952-2002 - 50 years of Pentax SLR cameras posters and will have some for sale. 7.50 CAN $ each. Any PDMLers from around Montreal? I could leave some there. I may have a few left for the next Camera Show in Montreal this autumn (Holiday Inn, Transcan. Highway) See the poster at: http://digilander.libero.it/pentaxday/postere.htm Andre Andre, If you're ordering some, can you get one for me too please? I'm not in Montreal but plan on visiting soon. Will probably be up in Saint-Lazare sometime soon (not a million miles away). I'm sure we can sort something out. Wendy --- Wendy Beard Ottawa, Canada mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] home page http://www.beard-redfern.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . End Original Message Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses 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 .
OT: New Toy! Woo Hoo!!
So today, I bought Dave Chang-Sang's Leica CL with Summicron C 2.0 40mm. A very nice looking little unit, I must say! I hope everything I've heard about this lens is true (you out there, Cotty? g). Certainly, the prints Dave showed me were impressively sharp. Should be a nice little camera for street photography. But, Cotty, after your big build-up earlier this week, if I'm not happy with it, I'm going to fly over there to kick your butt. vbg I know it's ain't a Pentax (hence, the OT), but I just had to share with you guys. I'm a Leica owner! :-) Congrats Frank - it truly is a great little camera. I'd go so far as to say that if you don't enjoy it as much as I think you will, I'll even meet you at the airport, and present you with a bare bottom, target rings and bulls-eye painted on, ready to go. Make sure you've got some extra grotty hobnail boots :-) seriously, it grow on you more and more. Also - it's *not* an M series camera. I know that sounds daft, but wondering about with it, you don't feel that it has a stigma attached to it as the (say) M6 does. People gawp less, it attracts less attention, and so lends itself beautifully to street. You will have loads of fun. If only Leica had joined forces with Pentax on that one instead of Minolta. The focus takes a moment to get used to, but from then on, it's great. No shutter lock, but when I wind on, I'm serious ;-) Good luck with it and have fun. You will. 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: New Toy! Woo Hoo!!
I'll even meet you at the airport, and present you with a bare bottom, target rings and bulls-eye painted on, ready to go. Make sure you've got some extra grotty hobnail boots :-) Now that I wanna see!! - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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: New Toy! Woo Hoo!!
I had a look at the camera when i met David last Saturday, for a moment, to look at his M135 he had forsale. First time i have ever looked through a rangefinder,and your right Cotty,took a bit to see how everthing was moving around. Now i have to think about something like the Mamiya 7 RF MF camera,which i'v added to my list. Good thing i have not saved up a lot of money yet,still have yet to fiqure out my MF needs. Have fun with it Frank. Dave Begin Original Message From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] The focus takes a moment to get used to, but from then on, it's great. No shutter lock, but when I wind on, I'm serious ;-) Good luck with it and have fun. You will. 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/ http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses 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: Pentax Posters in Montreal
Hi Dave. If you're in Toronto you could probably do as I will do, distribute a few around, and better if they are in tubes, but I'm not sure it's good business to send them by mail as they might come out more expensive as if they were sent directly from Italy because of Canada Post's huge fees for packet more than 50cm long (posters are 70cm). Don't forget that to receive a batch, you have to send a M.O. and pay 15% taxes on the posters + $5 brokerage fee, all this over the initial cost and then mail them... I think the best way to deal with the posters is to see how much people around you (that you can meet or that can meet you within the next months) will want the poster, and buy that number of posters and a few more. Initial price per poster is 4 US $ each if you buy 5, $3.60 if you buy 10 and $3 if you buy 15. Andre I'm starting to squirrel away some plastic tubes from our companies HP plotters,they could be good mailers if we're send some out from the Toronto area. Dave Begin Original Message From: wendy beard [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 17 Jul 2002 22:13:56 -0400 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] CC: andre [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pentax Posters in Montreal At 15:56 17-7-2002 -0400, you wrote: From: andre [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Pentax Posters in Montreal I'll ask 10 1952-2002 - 50 years of Pentax SLR cameras posters and will have some for sale. 7.50 CAN $ each. Any PDMLers from around Montreal? I could leave some there. I may have a few left for the next Camera Show in Montreal this autumn (Holiday Inn, Transcan. Highway) See the poster at: http://digilander.libero.it/pentaxday/postere.htm Andre Andre, If you're ordering some, can you get one for me too please? I'm not in Montreal but plan on visiting soon. Will probably be up in Saint-Lazare sometime soon (not a million miles away). I'm sure we can sort something out. Wendy --- Wendy Beard Ottawa, Canada mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] home page http://www.beard-redfern.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . End Original Message Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses 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 . -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Carry everywhere toy
I just received a new toy which may become my carry everywhere camera. It's a Yashica Samurai half frame AF ZLR. Seems to be very well built and nice features for a $30.00 camera. Lens is 25-75 (50-150) zoom that is fairly fast for a PS at 3.5-4.3. Built in automatic flash, night shot and night shot with flash, single shot or consecutive shooting at a very fast fps rate (haven't used it yet, or timed it). 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: Pentax Posters in Montreal
Andre, If you're ordering some, can you get one for me too please? I'm not in Montreal but plan on visiting soon. Will probably be up in Saint-Lazare sometime soon (not a million miles away). I'm sure we can sort something out. Wendy --- Wendy Beard Ottawa, Canada Hi Wendy, How soon will your trip be? It could take a few weeks before I get the posters. I will send the money tomorrow. One week to get there at least. Then another 3 weeks I guess... But, I do go to Ottawa, about twice a year. Maybe I should ask 15 posters instead of 10 and give you a few when we meet. Any other PDMLers from O T T A W A would like to in the wagon ? Well... if you are a more than a few, maybe someone there could ask for 5, 10 or 15. (It's not a good deal to buy more than 15 at a time because of postal fee's structure in Italy.) 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: OT: Carry everywhere toy
I have one too. I stopped using it because I got sick of people thinking it was a mini camcorder and trying to perform in front of it. But it does pack a mess of features in. I thought the best thing about it was the way you can operate everything with only one hand on it. If yours doesn't have it, look on eBay for the action grip which makes this even easier when biking or whatever else. Steven. -- __ Sign-up for your own FREE Personalized E-mail at Mail.com http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup Save up to $160 by signing up for NetZero Platinum Internet service. http://www.netzero.net/?refcd=N2P0602NEP8 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Hey You - Want Some Film?
Sorry, it's already spoken for. tv -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Bruce Dayton Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 12:56 AM To: tom Subject: Re: Hey You - Want Some Film? tom, I still use Portra quite a bit. How old is the expired stuff? I might want to take the whole lot. Bruce Wednesday, July 17, 2002, 7:40:48 PM, you wrote: t I'm not using Portra anymore so this stuff is going cheap to a good t home: t Portra 160NC 120 5 Pack Expires 06/2002 - $7 t Portra 800 120 5 Pack not expired - $10 t Grab Bag #1 2 rolls Portra 800 120, 1 roll Portra 400NC 120, 2 Roll t Portra 160VC 220 (expired) - $10 t Grab Bag #2 2 Rolls Portra 400NV 120, 1 Roll Portra 400NC 220, 2 rolls t portra 160VC 220 (expired)- $10 t It's all been stored in the fridge, so even the expired stuff is fine, t I'm sure. t Add a buck for postage in the US. t tv t - t This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, t go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to t visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
MZ-S and IR TV remote control
I had read on a forum the possibility to operate by remote control one camera with an infra - red remote control for television. Test on Pentax MZ-S and grip BG-10 my IR TV remote control: - Philips Universal, model SBC-RU-510 (5xx serie...): code = 0069 (Pentax Vcr) Function with the keys Menu, Ok, and several other. - Visa Electronic, model Global-Plus code = 2019 (Pentax Pvc-11-E) Function with the key Menu only Nota: - working a few uncertain (directivité, sensitivity?), are two successive supports necessary; does the device make the measure of exposure and immediately trigger and comes back in stand-by (without temporization as with the release), doesn't it make autofocus. - I didn't find key ordering other functions that the release as zoom, the autofocus etc.. Bonjour de France, Michel - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Pentax K1000 Project
This is not for the faint of heart. I relatively new to the list, but I do love my Pentax's so please bear with me. I have finished a project of rebuilding a couple of K1000's and had two bodies left over. This led me to thinking (Yes, I know I shouldn't do that), what would a BLACK K1000 look like. I purchased a special leather kit from cameraleather.com and stripped a body down to see what a paint job would need. I tested a couple of different paints and cleaners and settled on a gloss black. The flat and satin paints just didn't look right. To see the final camera go to the cameraleather web site at http://www.cameraleather.com/pentax and go to the bottom of the page. The K1000 with the green background is the finished product. Let me know what you think. I a dedicated Pentax user so I have thick skin. It did turn out better than I had expected and even I like it. Mark Mangum - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Pentax K1000 Project
-Original Message- From: MANGUM,MARK Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 11:37 AM This is not for the faint of heart. I relatively new to the list, but I do love my Pentax's so please bear with me. I have finished a project of rebuilding a couple of K1000's and had two bodies left over. This led me to thinking (Yes, I know I shouldn't do that), what would a BLACK K1000 look like. I purchased a special leather kit from cameraleather.com and stripped a body down to see what a paint job would need. I tested a couple of different paints and cleaners and settled on a gloss black. The flat and satin paints just didn't look right. To see the final camera go to the cameraleather web site at http://www.cameraleather.com/pentax and go to the bottom of the page. The K1000 with the green background is the finished product. Let me know what you think. I a dedicated Pentax user so I have thick skin. It did turn out better than I had expected and even I like it. Mark Mangum - Mark, Interesting. I was looking at the site yesterday and noted the black K1000. I thought it looked nice, good work. But then again I have two of my four LXen snake-skinned. Go to http://cesar_abdul.home.midspring.com/LX_skin.html to view my 'exotic' LXen. César Panama City, Florida - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: more cheap film
Oops. Forgot that on this machine Reply and Reply All are reversed from where I usually read mail. :-( That was supposed to be a direct reply, not to the list. -- 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: Need a K2DMD manual-- willing to pay--
The motor drive is on: http://www.pentax.com/docstore/index.cfm?show=6 good luck! Ron - Original Message - From: Tim Engel [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 17, 2002 3:39 PM Subject: Re: Need a K2DMD manual-- willing to pay-- Sid, I'm also looking for Owner's Manuals for the K2DMD and Motor Drive MD. If you get more leads/offers than you need, I would appreciate it if you would forward the extras to me. I've got two K2DMD's and motor drives, and no manual. It's not a big deal since I'm fully familiar with their operation. It would just be nice (after almost 24 years) to have an original manual for the cameras. Thanks, Tim Engel - Original Message - From: Sid Barras [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 16, 2002 6:52 PM Subject: Need a K2DMD manual-- willing to pay-- Hi folks, I'd like to acquire said manual for my K2DMD; be it photocopy or original- if photocopy, I'd pay the same as if an original. Please reply off list. Thanks, Sid B - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: TOPDML / TOPUG Meeting Potential ?
ok where when!! --- frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Dave and Jeff, So, in terms of this weekend, what's up? Personally, I like the Beaches Jazz Festival (although I recognize that it's Downtown, but as Petula Clark says...). Sunday is the better day for me, although I could do Saturday, I just may have to leave early. Seems that I've been requested to attend a bike courier race as unofficial photog. :-) We could all go bug Dave B. in Pickering, I'd just have to hitch a ride, although it seems that wouldn't be a problem. Brendan, you out there? Haven't heard much from you. And Aaron! What's up, buddy? You still alive? Any other lurking Torontonians who haven't attended a TOPDML event, feel free to jump in. looking forward to hearing from all, frank [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Seeing as how we may not get to meet this weekend (I've seen Brendan but not heard if he's available and we know Dave Brooks is busy with pony rides or such *smirk*) I thought I'd throw out some ideas for potential meetings next month: Lots of oppotunities exist for photographing fabulous festivals - specifically this one on the weekend of August 9-11: http://www.thebeerstore.ca/festivals/festivals-toronto.html There is also chance for great street photography at the upcoming Canadian National Exhibition between Aug 16 and Sept 2- filled with the freaks of the midway and other n'ere do wells.. and that's just the patrons !! :) http://www.theex.com Let me know what you guys think and if Aaron has been seen around since the return from his honeymoon - I think he's become a 'persona non grata' :) Cheers, Dave 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 . -- 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 . __ Post your ad for free now! http://personals.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: Hey You - Want Some Film?
waaa I don't shoot 120 sniff --- tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm not using Portra anymore so this stuff is going cheap to a good home: Portra 160NC 120 5 Pack Expires 06/2002 - $7 Portra 800 120 5 Pack not expired - $10 Grab Bag #1 2 rolls Portra 800 120, 1 roll Portra 400NC 120, 2 Roll Portra 160VC 220 (expired) - $10 Grab Bag #2 2 Rolls Portra 400NV 120, 1 Roll Portra 400NC 220, 2 rolls portra 160VC 220 (expired)- $10 It's all been stored in the fridge, so even the expired stuff is fine, I'm sure. Add a buck for postage in the US. 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 . __ Post your ad for free now! http://personals.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: OT:JPEG patent
I think, it's more like creating codec software. And as far as png goes, I can already see it: (Customer) Does this SuperDuper2000 camera outputs JPEG? (SalesP) No, but it uses the fantastic Portable Network Graphic format instead that allows... door slams Heck, I work in a software company, and I bet not more than half a dozen people here have even heard this acronim. Sigh... Mishka. From: Evan Hanson Subject: OT:JPEG patent Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2002 12:21:13 -0700 collecting licensing fees from those who create jpegs. I wonder if this will change any digital camera makers mind about offering a jpeg compression option or has it been out there too long. Maybe it's time we all switch to png. Evan Yahoo! Autos - Get free new car price quotes http://autos.yahoo.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: TOPDML / TOPUG Meeting Potential ?
Jeez Took you long enough !!! People would have thought you were busy or somethin :) Franko.. make the call ? Cheers, Dave Original Message: - From: Brendan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 18 Jul 2002 16:18:08 -0400 (EDT) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: TOPDML / TOPUG Meeting Potential ? ok where when!! --- frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, Dave and Jeff, So, in terms of this weekend, what's up? Personally, I like the Beaches Jazz Festival (although I recognize that it's Downtown, but as Petula Clark says...). Sunday is the better day for me, although I could do Saturday, I just may have to leave early. Seems that I've been requested to attend a bike courier race as unofficial photog. :-) We could all go bug Dave B. in Pickering, I'd just have to hitch a ride, although it seems that wouldn't be a problem. Brendan, you out there? Haven't heard much from you. And Aaron! What's up, buddy? You still alive? Any other lurking Torontonians who haven't attended a TOPDML event, feel free to jump in. looking forward to hearing from all, frank [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Seeing as how we may not get to meet this weekend (I've seen Brendan but not heard if he's available and we know Dave Brooks is busy with pony rides or such *smirk*) I thought I'd throw out some ideas for potential meetings next month: Lots of oppotunities exist for photographing fabulous festivals - specifically this one on the weekend of August 9-11: http://www.thebeerstore.ca/festivals/festivals-toronto.html There is also chance for great street photography at the upcoming Canadian National Exhibition between Aug 16 and Sept 2- filled with the freaks of the midway and other n'ere do wells.. and that's just the patrons !! :) http://www.theex.com Let me know what you guys think and if Aaron has been seen around since the return from his honeymoon - I think he's become a 'persona non grata' :) Cheers, Dave 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: more cheap film
All the film is spoken for. tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax K1000 Project
Hi Cesar, Yes, I'd never seen an LX before, and haven't since. It sure is a nice camera. take care, William in Utah. Cesar Matamoros II wrote: Hi William, Doh! Yes I meant mindspring. Thanks for correcting me. And you are correct the pre-cobra LX, my original, is the one you saw in Salt Lake. César Panama City, Florida -Original Message- From:William Johnson Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 12:32 PM Hi Cesar, I think you meant to type: http://cesar_abdul.home.mindspring.com/LX_skin.html I really like the cobra LX. I think that I need to do the same with one of my cameras. The cobra is the one you brought to Salt Lake, right? Except that was before the makeover. William in Utah. Cesar Matamoros II wrote: Interesting. I was looking at the site yesterday and noted the black K1000. I thought it looked nice, good work. But then again I have two of my four LXen snake-skinned. Go to http://cesar_abdul.home.midspring.com/LX_skin.html to view my 'exotic' LXen. César Panama City, Florida - - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Pentax K1000 Project
William, Next time I make it out there I will have to bring one of the unadulterated clean ones, along with the original of course. I'll let you know when next I head that way, César -Original Message- From: William Johnson Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 5:14 PM Hi Cesar, Yes, I'd never seen an LX before, and haven't since. It sure is a nice camera. take care, William in Utah. Cesar Matamoros II wrote: Hi William, Doh! Yes I meant mindspring. Thanks for correcting me. And you are correct the pre-cobra LX, my original, is the one you saw in Salt Lake. César Panama City, Florida -Original Message- From:William Johnson Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 12:32 PM Hi Cesar, I think you meant to type: http://cesar_abdul.home.mindspring.com/LX_skin.html I really like the cobra LX. I think that I need to do the same with one of my cameras. The cobra is the one you brought to Salt Lake, right? Except that was before the makeover. William in Utah. Cesar Matamoros II wrote: Interesting. I was looking at the site yesterday and noted the black K1000. I thought it looked nice, good work. But then again I have two of my four LXen snake-skinned. Go to http://cesar_abdul.home.midspring.com/LX_skin.html to view my 'exotic' LXen. César Panama City, Florida - - - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: PDML UK 600mm f4 impression
Mike wrote: On this example, I noticed that all of the mounting holes on the handle/tripod mount had been helicoiled (reinforced with steel) which is usually done as a repair after the original thread has been stripped. As the handle is alloy, I would not be suprised if this had happened. No. It comes like this from the factory. The permanently attached hood took two of us to unscreww and then extend and lock. As it appears to be alloy, this could be a significant problem with expansion/contraction due to temperature variation. I haven't noticed any temperature related problems although the hood is fiddly. Mine tends to jam and I eventually broke the fastenings screws for the front section of the lens so that the whole section moved when I tried to screw/unscrew the hood. I eventually got it fixed. Don't use force on the hood! Fiddling a bit more, I discovered a focus limiter. This would be quite useful as, if one misses one's subject whislt aimed at the sky, the focus racks through its full gamut. Unfortunately, this seemd to be only able to work with manual focus. No. It works with AF as well. 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 .
I'm off for the weekend
Heading up to Portville, NY tomorrow for a weekend with Nate's parents. We're going to the Wellsville balloon festival on Saturday and I hear that on Monday we're going to Letchworth State Park. Needless to say, I'm bringing a fair amount of gear with me. Yesterday I went to Adorama to buy eight rolls of Fuji Superia 200 and 400, which I had great results with last year. Catch you guys when I get back! --Amita - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Pentax K1000 Project
Anyone feel a bit sorry for the snakes/lizards? Shaun. -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of William Johnson Sent: Friday, 19 July 2002 2:32 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pentax K1000 Project Hi Cesar, I think you meant to type: http://cesar_abdul.home.mindspring.com/LX_skin.html I really like the cobra LX. I think that I need to do the same with one of my cameras. The cobra is the one you brought to Salt Lake, right? Except that was before the makeover. William in Utah. Cesar Matamoros II wrote: Interesting. I was looking at the site yesterday and noted the black K1000. I thought it looked nice, good work. But then again I have two of my four LXen snake-skinned. Go to http://cesar_abdul.home.midspring.com/LX_skin.html to view my 'exotic' LXen. César Panama City, Florida - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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: New Toy! Woo Hoo!!
Hi, Cotty, I think I'm gonna like this camera, so I won't have to buy hob-nails boots and a ticket to London. Whew! It's a little gem! Haven't put any film in it yet (but will on the weekend!), but the focus and aperture rings are going to take a while to get used to. That's a tiny little lens barrel. Can't wait to take it on the street, tho'! Nope, I'll have to save my visit to the Mother Country for a ukpdml airshow meet. By the looks of the pics you posted, I'll have to invest in some really long, really fast glass, so I can fit in! Thanks for your comments, though, Cotty. I probably would have bought the Leica without your words, but they did help swing the balance! g (not to put any pressure on you or anything) regards, frank Cotty wrote: Congrats Frank - it truly is a great little camera. I'd go so far as to say that if you don't enjoy it as much as I think you will, I'll even meet you at the airport, and present you with a bare bottom, target rings and bulls-eye painted on, ready to go. Make sure you've got some extra grotty hobnail boots :-) seriously, it grow on you more and more. Also - it's *not* an M series camera. I know that sounds daft, but wondering about with it, you don't feel that it has a stigma attached to it as the (say) M6 does. People gawp less, it attracts less attention, and so lends itself beautifully to street. You will have loads of fun. If only Leica had joined forces with Pentax on that one instead of Minolta. The focus takes a moment to get used to, but from then on, it's great. No shutter lock, but when I wind on, I'm serious ;-) Good luck with it and have fun. You will. 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 . -- The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: TOPDML / TOPUG Meeting Potential ?
Sure, Dave, put all the pressure on me! Well, I'm going to be selfish, then. Horsey stuff in Pickering does sound interesting, but I'd love to take out the Leica for some fun on the street. So I say, Beaches Jazz Fest. Sunday is my best day, 'cause I'd have to leave whatever we'd be doing on Saturday at about 3 or 3:30. I know the Beaches, but not any of the names of the bars (I've been to the bars, just don't know their names g). So how about Kew Gardens, right on Queen Street (that's less than a half block) at around 2:00 on Sunday? Of course, any other suggestions are fine with me, but I throw that out for consideration (as Rod Serling would say...). regards, frank [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Franko.. make the call ? -- The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: New Toy! Woo Hoo!!
Hi, Rob, Not me. That's why even if I don't like the CL, I'm going to say I do. I was thinking of booting his (fully clothed) butt. Sorry, but I don't need to see it bare, with target painted on... vbg Rob Brigham wrote: I'll even meet you at the airport, and present you with a bare bottom, target rings and bulls-eye painted on, ready to go. Make sure you've got some extra grotty hobnail boots :-) Now that I wanna see!! - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Kenko vs. Hoya filters
Thursday, July 18, 2002, 6:13:37 PM, Alex wrote: A I was looking for 58mm ND and Polarizer filters. My local photo shop tells A me Hoya and Kenko filters made by the same manufacturer AND they are the A same quality. A Any truth to it? Alex, I would suspect so, as Tokina Hoya Kenko made a joint company or group, THK. Kenko filters would be just rebadged Hoya. Hoya is maker of all Tokina glass. 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: OT: TOPDML / TOPUG Meeting Potential ?
Oh yeah, forgot to mention, I got a delivery notice in the mail today. Could it be my Series 1 zoom? Might be able to show it to y'all on the weekend if it is... (Possible) Woo Hoo! ciao, knarf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jeez Took you long enough !!! People would have thought you were busy or somethin :) Franko.. make the call ? Cheers, -- The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: I'm off for the weekend
Hi, Amita, Oo! Letchworth State Park! I've been camping there many times, and it's gorgeous! The Grand Canyon of the North, it's sometimes called. Of course, it's not ~nearly~ as big, but it is quite lovely. Bring your hiking boots, 'cause there are lots of terrific trails going up and down the gorge. And, if memory serves correctly (haven't been there for about 10 years), there are three waterfalls along the gorge for some wonderful photo ops (as if the gorge itself isn't enough). And if you have the time or inclination, at one end of the Gorge, is the town of Geneseo, which is very pretty. Check it out if you have the chance. I didn't have a camera the times I went there, so I'm looking forward to seeing your pics posted. Sounds like you'll have a great weekend, with the balloon festival thrown in there too! Have fun. regards, frank Amita Guha wrote: Heading up to Portville, NY tomorrow for a weekend with Nate's parents. We're going to the Wellsville balloon festival on Saturday and I hear that on Monday we're going to Letchworth State Park. Needless to say, I'm bringing a fair amount of gear with me. Yesterday I went to Adorama to buy eight rolls of Fuji Superia 200 and 400, which I had great results with last year. Catch you guys when I get back! --Amita - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Pentax K1000 Project
No. - Original Message - From: Shaun Canning [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 4:59 PM Subject: RE: Pentax K1000 Project Anyone feel a bit sorry for the snakes/lizards? Shaun. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Carry everywhere toy
My parents have one of those but have quit using it ( a while ago) because nobody in town will develop the half-frame stuff. They also were a bit discouraged by the fact that they almost always had film in there from last year ;) A roll of 24 makes about fifty prints, ya know... Hard to think of having film in your camera for more than a few months, isn't it? Cory Waters - Original Message - From: Bill Owens [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 9:57 AM Subject: OT: Carry everywhere toy I just received a new toy which may become my carry everywhere camera. It's a Yashica Samurai half frame AF ZLR. Seems to be very well built and nice features for a $30.00 camera. Lens is 25-75 (50-150) zoom that is fairly fast for a PS at 3.5-4.3. Built in automatic flash, night shot and night shot with flash, single shot or consecutive shooting at a very fast fps rate (haven't used it yet, or timed it). 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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: TOPDML / TOPUG Meeting Potential ?
Sunday is a no go for me. I have a BBQ invite. Jeff - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 5:40 PM Subject: Re: OT: TOPDML / TOPUG Meeting Potential ? Sure, Dave, put all the pressure on me! Well, I'm going to be selfish, then. Horsey stuff in Pickering does sound interesting, but I'd love to take out the Leica for some fun on the street. So I say, Beaches Jazz Fest. Sunday is my best day, 'cause I'd have to leave whatever we'd be doing on Saturday at about 3 or 3:30. I know the Beaches, but not any of the names of the bars (I've been to the bars, just don't know their names g). So how about Kew Gardens, right on Queen Street (that's less than a half block) at around 2:00 on Sunday? Of course, any other suggestions are fine with me, but I throw that out for consideration (as Rod Serling would say...). regards, frank [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Franko.. make the call ? -- 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
50mm F4 SMCT as an enlarging lens?
Anyone ever tried using the 50mm F4 SMCT as an enlarging lens? I've seen 39mm to 42mm adapting rings which would allow the fitting, but curious if its worth the effort?? JCO - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: 50mm F4 SMCT as an enlarging lens?
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of J. C. O'Connell Anyone ever tried using the 50mm F4 SMCT as an enlarging lens? I've seen 39mm to 42mm adapting rings which would allow the fitting, but curious if its worth the effort?? I haven't tried that particular lens, but a friend tried to use her Voightlander lens and got soft corners. With used Nikkors so cheap and common (and good) I can't see any benefit. 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: OT: TOPDML / TOPUG Meeting Potential ?
Hi, Jeff, How about Saturday then, same Bat-time, same Bat-channel? I can either blow off my late afternoon thingie, or arrive late, depending on how interesting things are at the Beaches. regards, frank Jeff wrote: Sunday is a no go for me. I have a BBQ invite. Jeff - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 5:40 PM Subject: Re: OT: TOPDML / TOPUG Meeting Potential ? Sure, Dave, put all the pressure on me! Well, I'm going to be selfish, then. Horsey stuff in Pickering does sound interesting, but I'd love to take out the Leica for some fun on the street. So I say, Beaches Jazz Fest. Sunday is my best day, 'cause I'd have to leave whatever we'd be doing on Saturday at about 3 or 3:30. I know the Beaches, but not any of the names of the bars (I've been to the bars, just don't know their names g). So how about Kew Gardens, right on Queen Street (that's less than a half block) at around 2:00 on Sunday? Of course, any other suggestions are fine with me, but I throw that out for consideration (as Rod Serling would say...). regards, frank [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Franko.. make the call ? -- 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: 50mm F4 SMCT as an enlarging lens?
I have a 50mm F2.8 el nikkor and I'm NOT very impressed with it. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of tom Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 9:12 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: 50mm F4 SMCT as an enlarging lens? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of J. C. O'Connell Anyone ever tried using the 50mm F4 SMCT as an enlarging lens? I've seen 39mm to 42mm adapting rings which would allow the fitting, but curious if its worth the effort?? I haven't tried that particular lens, but a friend tried to use her Voightlander lens and got soft corners. With used Nikkors so cheap and common (and good) I can't see any benefit. 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: Program A mirror problem?
Paul Jones wrote: I have a Program A that the mirror stays up on, even if you push the mirror down my hand it just flips back to the up position. Any ideas on what this could be? Did someone perhaps spill some Viagra into it? Q: What do you get when you cross Viagra with Rogaine? A: Don King. [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: 50mm F4 SMCT as an enlarging lens?
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of J. C. O'Connell I have a 50mm F2.8 el nikkor and I'm NOT very impressed with it. jco As compared to what? What don't you like about it? (Besides the cheap construction.) I like my Schneiders and Rodenstocks better, but think the difference is minimal. tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Pentax K1000 Project
On Fri, 19 Jul 2002, Shaun Canning wrote: Anyone feel a bit sorry for the snakes/lizards? I didn't want to open a can of worms, but I feel the same way about this as I do about people who wear fur. Herps are unfairly hated, unfairly exterminated (rattlesnake roundups, do a search on the web, they're horrible affairs), and their skin makes for horrible boots, belts, etc. Its too thin, unlike leather. Its not nearly as durable. Now, I'll step off my soap box. I wear leather, so I'm a bit of a hypocrit, and I'm not about to throw red paint on someone with a snake skin camera. :) -- 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: OT: TOPDML / TOPUG Meeting Potential ?
So you are saying BJF on Saturday could be a go? 2PM Kew Gardens? Queen and ...? Jeff - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 8:46 PM Subject: Re: OT: TOPDML / TOPUG Meeting Potential ? Hi, Jeff, How about Saturday then, same Bat-time, same Bat-channel? I can either blow off my late afternoon thingie, or arrive late, depending on how interesting things are at the Beaches. regards, frank Jeff wrote: Sunday is a no go for me. I have a BBQ invite. Jeff - Original Message - From: frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 5:40 PM Subject: Re: OT: TOPDML / TOPUG Meeting Potential ? Sure, Dave, put all the pressure on me! Well, I'm going to be selfish, then. Horsey stuff in Pickering does sound interesting, but I'd love to take out the Leica for some fun on the street. So I say, Beaches Jazz Fest. Sunday is my best day, 'cause I'd have to leave whatever we'd be doing on Saturday at about 3 or 3:30. I know the Beaches, but not any of the names of the bars (I've been to the bars, just don't know their names g). So how about Kew Gardens, right on Queen Street (that's less than a half block) at around 2:00 on Sunday? Of course, any other suggestions are fine with me, but I throw that out for consideration (as Rod Serling would say...). regards, frank [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Franko.. make the call ? -- 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 Toy! Woo Hoo!!
Dont get disheartened if it takes a while to get used to, it took me quite some time to get used to my M6. The 40mm Minolta/Leica Summicron is supposed to be an excellent lense. Have fun. Now you'll need to pick up the 28mm and 90mm for it! and maybe an ASPH 35mm :) Regards, Paul - Original Message - From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 10:53 PM Subject: OT: New Toy! Woo Hoo!! So today, I bought Dave Chang-Sang's Leica CL with Summicron C 2.0 40mm. A very nice looking little unit, I must say! I hope everything I've heard about this lens is true (you out there, Cotty? g). Certainly, the prints Dave showed me were impressively sharp. Should be a nice little camera for street photography. But, Cotty, after your big build-up earlier this week, if I'm not happy with it, I'm going to fly over there to kick your butt. vbg I know it's ain't a Pentax (hence, the OT), but I just had to share with you guys. I'm a Leica owner! :-) Congrats Frank - it truly is a great little camera. I'd go so far as to say that if you don't enjoy it as much as I think you will, I'll even meet you at the airport, and present you with a bare bottom, target rings and bulls-eye painted on, ready to go. Make sure you've got some extra grotty hobnail boots :-) seriously, it grow on you more and more. Also - it's *not* an M series camera. I know that sounds daft, but wondering about with it, you don't feel that it has a stigma attached to it as the (say) M6 does. People gawp less, it attracts less attention, and so lends itself beautifully to street. You will have loads of fun. If only Leica had joined forces with Pentax on that one instead of Minolta. The focus takes a moment to get used to, but from then on, it's great. No shutter lock, but when I wind on, I'm serious ;-) Good luck with it and have fun. You will. 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: 50mm F4 SMCT as an enlarging lens?
its soft in the corners unless i stop it way down to 11 or 16. jco -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of tom Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 9:46 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: 50mm F4 SMCT as an enlarging lens? -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of J. C. O'Connell I have a 50mm F2.8 el nikkor and I'm NOT very impressed with it. jco As compared to what? What don't you like about it? (Besides the cheap construction.) I like my Schneiders and Rodenstocks better, but think the difference is minimal. 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: OT: TOPDML / TOPUG Meeting Potential ?
Hi, Jeff, Yeah. 2 pm Saturday, at Kew Gardens. What's the cross-street? I think it begins with a K. Kennilworth, maybe? Anyway, once you get to the Beaches area of Queen East (basically it starts at Woodbine, I think), you go east a few blocks, and Kew Gardens is on the south side of Queen. I don't know what the best landmark in the park is, so I'm suggesting just meeting on Queen, right in front of the Park. The Park basically fronts on Queen for about 1/2 block. Should be pretty easy to find each other. Or maybe one of the others knows of a bar or better place along the Queen East Beaches area at which we could meet, but that's my suggestion until a better one is made. Of course, at this point, there's just you and I confirmed for Sat aft, so let's see what others say. regards, frank Jeff wrote: So you are saying BJF on Saturday could be a go? 2PM Kew Gardens? Queen and ...? -- The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it is true. -J. Robert Oppenheimer - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT:JPEG patent
Lol. Sometimes I forget how insulated computer cultures can be. My nine year old uses Linux, KDE, Gimp et. al, my wife who is pretty computer savy can't even stand to see the Linux login screen. Evan On Thursday 18 July 2002 04:28 pm, Mishka wrote: Heck, I work in a software company, and I bet not more than half a dozen people here have even heard this acronim. Sigh... Mishka. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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:JPEG patent
Actually, just to get people straight, PNG is not a good replacement for JPEG. JPEG techniques were specifically engineered for photographs. PNG was specifically targeted to replace GIF. I know of no good replace for JPEG right now - all the camera makers may just have to suck it up until either a) memory gets real cheap and store images in a raw format, or b) the patent expires. Love this list (been watching a week now) Adios! Galen - Galen S. Swint [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.prism.gatech.edu/~gte213x - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
300mm f2.8 (FA vs A)
I have questions... but first here are examples of listings for these lenses (as taken from BH website). Telephoto SMCP-A* 300mm f/2.8 ED IF Manual Focus Lens Price: $5,152.50 Telephoto SMCP-FA* 300mm f/2.8 ED IF Autofocus Lens Price: $4,299.95 My question is, why is there a price difference between these two lenses? More specifically, why is the FA* version less expensive than the A*? Personally, I would have expected the reverse. I've also taken note that the A* version of this lens has always been the rave on PDML and also on Stan Halpin's site. Should this also be interpreted as a 'black eye' against the FA version, or just a shared preference for manual focus big glass amongst PDMLers? Since AF is typically not free, I'm guessing that there must be some _significant_ optical quality differences (about $1000 worth) between the two lenses [which would actually surprise me quite a bit]. Can anyone confirm or deny this presumption? For those with experience with these lenses (preferably first hand, but second or third hands will do, too).. please enlighten me! Thanks in advance, jerome __ [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: OT: TOPDML / TOPUG Meeting Potential ?
Wowzers.. 2pm on Saturday @ Kew Gardens... so much for my developing of film on that day.. c'est la vie... there's always sunday !! :) D -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of frank theriault Sent: Thursday, July 18, 2002 9:44 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: TOPDML / TOPUG Meeting Potential ? Hi, Jeff, Yeah. 2 pm Saturday, at Kew Gardens. What's the cross-street? I think it begins with a K. Kennilworth, maybe? Anyway, once you get to the Beaches area of Queen East (basically it starts at Woodbine, I think), you go east a few blocks, and Kew Gardens is on the south side of Queen. I don't know what the best landmark in the park is, so I'm suggesting just meeting on Queen, right in front of the Park. The Park basically fronts on Queen for about 1/2 block. Should be pretty easy to find each other. Or maybe one of the others knows of a bar or better place along the Queen East Beaches area at which we could meet, but that's my suggestion until a better one is made. Of course, at this point, there's just you and I confirmed for Sat aft, so let's see what others say. regards, frank Jeff wrote: So you are saying BJF on Saturday could be a go? 2PM Kew Gardens? Queen and ...? -- 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
