Flash questions
Did anybody try or used Vivitar 730AF flash for Pentax? The spec claims lots of features for very little money, but is unclear regarding Pentax model. Also, it seems to have 1/16 power mode. I tried to figure out, how this can be used? It looks like many f-stops (4?) below the meter reading, so it can hardly be used for fill-flash. Or am I wrong? In general, how important are these power settings (1/2, 1/4, ) on high-end flashes? Could they be used for flash exposure compensation, or they have diferent purpose? Thanks Alex - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re[2]: OT: Writings on The Wall
On Tue, 30 Jul 2002, Bob Walkden wrote: you might like to remind yourself that not everybody on the list is from the USA. There was another wall for a little while, in Berlin, which some people still remember. Bob Bob, you are missing one more important wall. The Great Wall of China, one of the seven wonders of the World. Ayash. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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]: ZX-L
On Tue, 30 Jul 2002, Brad Dobo wrote: I'm just a stupid Canuck, but I've never heard of the ZX-L, can anyone give me a link to it? It's not on the Canadian Pentax site. Brad Dobo Hi! Please look for MZ-6 at Canadian Website. As far as, I can remember, it was there at the Canadian Pentax Site. - Ayash. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 35-80 smcp-a f4-5.6 lens
From: Mat Maessen Subject: Re: Pentax 35-80 smcp-a f4-5.6 lens For a school camera, I would definitely push him towards a 50mm prime lens over the 35-80 zoom. I have this 35-80, as well as a couple of prime lences (A-series 50mm f1.7, and an M-series 50mm f2.0), and the primes are MUCH more versatile. You get a minimum of two stops more light w/ the prime lens. I second Mat. Ayash. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Flash questions
Did anybody try or used Vivitar 730AF flash for Pentax? The spec claims lots of features for very little money, but is unclear regarding Pentax model. Also, it seems to have 1/16 power mode. I tried to figure out, how this can be used? It looks like many f-stops (4?) below the meter reading, so it can hardly be used for fill-flash. Or am I wrong? In general, how important are these power settings (1/2, 1/4, ) on high-end flashes? Could they be used for flash exposure compensation, or they have diferent purpose? Thanks Alex adjustable power manual flash is very useful for adjusting the ambient/fill ratio when doing daylight fill flash. For example if you want a 1:1 ratio, choose a fstop/shutter speed for ambient light and then adjust flash power manually until it gives correct exposure with the fstop already in use. also allows extreme closeup work while keeping the f-stop managable with fast film. third less used feature is the very low power setting allows shortest possible flash duration which is desireable if your trying to freeze extremely fast action of some sort. 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: 67II grip on 645n II
Yes that is what I was thinking of. - Original Message - From: Pål Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2002 6:15 PM Subject: Re: 67II grip on 645n II Christien wrote: Is it possible ? No. Would really like to get a grip with the 645N II. Why on Earth would you want to do that for? The 645 already has a grip. Du you need two so that you can hold it with both hands? Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Walls Was RE: OT: Writings on The Wall
Isn't there a whole street in NYC devoted to the subject? :-) Jostein - Original Message - From: William Kane [EMAIL PROTECTED] Great Wall of China, and Hadriens wall (found in Britain) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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: Walls Was RE: OT: Writings on The Wall
- Original Message - From: David Chang-Sang [EMAIL PROTECTED] Of course there's also the one that Simon Garfunkel sung about... And whoever sang Wallsing Matilda... J. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: My eBay happiness: Z-10 plus 2 lenses
Sorry Lukasz - I misread the spelling :-) Yes, it is his first SLR, and a 'serious' camera. You are absolutely right. Actually I think he enjoys it more for the noises it makes - focus whirr, confirmation bleep, exposure, wind on, etc. Trouble is, he keeps popping up everywhere and blasting em with a face full of flash! Probably explains why I got your name wrong - I can't see anything right now :-) 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: Leaving the list
Paul, how about subscribe pentax-discuss-nomail (or something like that) as a less radical alternative? you won't have that much mail, but will be able to post if you feel like. in any event, good luck to you, it's been a pleasure. looking forward to seeing your essays :) Mishka. From: Paul Franklin Stregevsky Subject: Leaving the list Date: Tue, 30 Jul 2002 17:18:56 -0700 Yahoo! Health - Feel better, live better http://health.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 .
Pentax Functions for PZ1
Hi, Does any one have some sort of documentation for the Pentax Functions for the PZ1 that they could scan for me?. I just aquired one and have no idea what half of them do :) My MZ-S came with a small folding card listing the fuctions. How different are they from the ones on the PZ1-P? as i have downloaded this manual from the pentax web site. 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 .
RE: Leaving the list
C'mon Paul! You know you don't wanna do it... :( Lukasz -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Paul Franklin Stregevsky Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 2:38 AM To: Pentax Discussion Group Subject: Leaving the list My wife and I have made a pact: She'll give up her crossword puzzles, I'll give up the list. Truth be told, I was poising to leave anyway. I'm finally content with the gear I have and no longer visit EBay. And I really need to free up time to write the essays I claim to want to write. Feel free to write me off-list for collected comments on Pentax or third-party K-mount or screwmount lenses, or photos (largely from EBay) of compatible lenses, hoods, camera grips, eyepiece aids, and teleconverters, as well as fixed-lens manual-focus rangefinders and scale-focusing cameras from the 60s through 90s. I've enjoyed this latest round of give and take. Who knows? I may come groveling back. I plan to pull the plug by Friday. [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: Pentax Functions for PZ1
Paul, Try Here for the front and back of the PZ-1 wallet card: http://www.members.aol.com/rfsindg/PZ-1a.jpg http://www.members.aol.com/rfsindg/PZ-1b.jpg Also the PZ-1p at: http://www.members.aol.com/rfsindg/PZ-1pa.jpg http://www.members.aol.com/rfsindg/PZ-1pb.jpg Regards, Bob S. In a message dated 7/31/02 6:27:05 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does any one have some sort of documentation for the Pentax Functions for the PZ1 that they could scan for me?. I just aquired one and have no idea what half of them do :) My MZ-S came with a small folding card listing the fuctions. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Leaving the list
Paul, Paul, Paul, how about moderation? Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: Paul Franklin Stregevsky [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax Discussion Group [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2002 5:37 PM Subject: Leaving the list My wife and I have made a pact: She'll give up her crossword puzzles, I'll give up the list. Truth be told, I was poising to leave anyway. I'm finally content with the gear I have and no longer visit EBay. And I really need to free up time to write the essays I claim to want to write. Feel free to write me off-list for collected comments on Pentax or third-party K-mount or screwmount lenses, or photos (largely from EBay) of compatible lenses, hoods, camera grips, eyepiece aids, and teleconverters, as well as fixed-lens manual-focus rangefinders and scale-focusing cameras from the 60s through 90s. I've enjoyed this latest round of give and take. Who knows? I may come groveling back. I plan to pull the plug by Friday. [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: M50/1.4 fungus remedies?
Kristian, It depends where the fungus is, and how much damage is done. If fungus is on the front element, it can be removed with a partial disassembly. I had a lens cleaned by a pro, and results are great. Alex -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Kristian Walsh Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2002 12:59 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: M50/1.4 fungus remedies? Hi, Firstly, thanks to all for the tips on the Leica. It turned out to have a messed up shutter (1sec varied between 1 and 2 seconds, and above 125 the shutter didn't fully open). I'm waiting for a quote on a CLA before I put my cash into it. Oh, and the lens had fungus. Speaking of which, the shop had a lovely M50/1.4 (or maybe a K -- don't know how to tell them apart, but it wasn't an A. Minimum focus was 0.48m, and there were 8 aperture blades - the casing felt like plastic over metal). I had a quick try on their MZ-5n body and I was very impressed. I know these questions come up occasionally, so here are some answers to look up in future: - Auto-focus confirmation works (!!) - I was surprised at this, but I suppose there's no reason why it wouldn't. - The metering seems to work fine. I couldn't be entirely sure, but I think spot and centre-weighted metering both work. - The focus feel is fantastic ;-) ... so, why don't I have a nice 50/1.4 now? Well, it had not one but two tiny fungal colonies. Does anyone know how to get rid of these, or is the lens doomed forever? -- Kristian PS. The shop had actually received, and sold, a Contax N Digital, so there must me some around somewhere. Price was 9500, but I think that was with two zoom lenses. Can you imagine Pentax trying to get that kind of money for a body? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Walls Was RE: OT: Writings on The Wall
Walls for everybody. Get 'em at Wall Mart... grinning, ducking, and running... Stephen _ Programmer who creates truth table writes Boole sheet - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 Functions for PZ1
Paul, I have some home made coopies of the PZ1p function card made up and laminated. Send my your mailing address and I'll send one to you. Any one else need on? Just let me know. Mark [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 6:50 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pentax Functions for PZ1 Paul, Try Here for the front and back of the PZ-1 wallet card: http://www.members.aol.com/rfsindg/PZ-1a.jpg http://www.members.aol.com/rfsindg/PZ-1b.jpg Also the PZ-1p at: http://www.members.aol.com/rfsindg/PZ-1pa.jpg http://www.members.aol.com/rfsindg/PZ-1pb.jpg Regards, Bob S. In a message dated 7/31/02 6:27:05 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does any one have some sort of documentation for the Pentax Functions for the PZ1 that they could scan for me?. I just aquired one and have no idea what half of them do :) My MZ-S came with a small folding card listing the fuctions. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 .
AF 360 FGZ AF assist question
Hi! Can users of AF 360 FGZ and MZ-S tell me if this flash provides wide AF assist beam, i.e. covering all focusing points on MZ-S? -- Pozdrowienia Sylwek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Leaving the list
Paul! Cold turkry is not very wise...tapering off is a better plan. Best regards, Bob --- Paul Franklin Stregevsky [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My wife and I have made a pact: She'll give up her crossword puzzles, I'll give up the list. Truth be told, I was poising to leave anyway. I'm finally content with the gear I have and no longer visit EBay. And I really need to free up time to write the essays I claim to want to write. Feel free to write me off-list for collected comments on Pentax or third-party K-mount or screwmount lenses, or photos (largely from EBay) of compatible lenses, hoods, camera grips, eyepiece aids, and teleconverters, as well as fixed-lens manual-focus rangefinders and scale-focusing cameras from the 60s through 90s. I've enjoyed this latest round of give and take. Who knows? I may come groveling back. I plan to pull the plug by Friday. [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 . = What boots up must come down. Yahoo! Health - Feel better, live better http://health.yahoo.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Re[2]: ZX-L
on 31.07.02 0:12, Lawrence Kwan at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes!! ZX-L/MZ-6 supports high speed sync, P-TTL, flash exposure compensation and wireless TTL flash in combination with AF360FGZ. So it has the same advanced flash system as MZ-S. Exactly, with small exception: MZ-S can perform modelling flash wirelles using illumination button, MZ-6 can not. -- Best Regards Sylwek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 Functions for PZ1
Do you like my spelling? I don't have any coopies, but I do have copies. Mark -Original Message- From: MANGUM,MARK (HP-USA,ex1) [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 8:59 AM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: RE: Pentax Functions for PZ1 Paul, I have some home made coopies of the PZ1p function card made up and laminated. Send my your mailing address and I'll send one to you. Any one else need on? Just let me know. Mark [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 6:50 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pentax Functions for PZ1 Paul, Try Here for the front and back of the PZ-1 wallet card: http://www.members.aol.com/rfsindg/PZ-1a.jpg http://www.members.aol.com/rfsindg/PZ-1b.jpg Also the PZ-1p at: http://www.members.aol.com/rfsindg/PZ-1pa.jpg http://www.members.aol.com/rfsindg/PZ-1pb.jpg Regards, Bob S. In a message dated 7/31/02 6:27:05 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Does any one have some sort of documentation for the Pentax Functions for the PZ1 that they could scan for me?. I just aquired one and have no idea what half of them do :) My MZ-S came with a small folding card listing the fuctions. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Writings on The Wall
On Tue, 30 Jul 2002, Robert Harris wrote: William Robb wrote: Not surprised you got the wrong answer. Pink Floyd is far more meaningful to most people than the above mentioned wall (which I had only vaguely heard of, I might add). William Robb Speak for yourself, please. What is a Pink Floyd? Some sort of silly drink? No, it is a rock band. :-) Haven't you heard the name of Roger Waters? -Ayash. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Sensia100 Pushed
Scott, I stand corrected. I don't get to pass go and pick up my $200, but must go back to Sunny 16 Rule clas 101. Thanks. DG At 07:29 AM 7/31/02 -0700, you wrote: Dick, Yes, sunny 16 recommends 1/125 and f/16 for direct sunlight, i.e. no clouds. This is the same exposure as 1/250 f/11, what Fuji reccomends for regular sunlight. On snow, this is still the 'correct' exposure, but the snow will be so bright that it will just be a solid mass of white, hence Fuji wisely reccomends 1/250 f/16 for these conditions. - Original Message - From: dick graham [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, July 30, 2002 6:28 AM Subject: Re: Sensia100 Pushed They are recommending 1/250 at f/16 on sand and snow, f/11 in regular sunshine, f/8 in weak sunshine, f/5.6, light clouds or haze, f/4 in cloudy or open shade conditions. The sunny 16 rule recommends 1/125 with these conditions and apertures for 100 ISO film. DG At 03:02 PM 7/29/02 -0700, you wrote: Last week I put in a thread about pushing Sensia 100. I just threw the empty box of Sensia 100 away but did read the instructions inside about the Sunny 16 rule with this film. Fuji recommends setting the shutter speed to 1/250 and follow their aperture guide, f/16 on sand or snow, f/11 in sunshine etc. In other words they are recommending a 1 stop push right out of the box? By the way I did re-read the front of the box to make sure I hadn't purchased a box of 200 ISO, it was 100. DG 1/250 f/11 is the same exposure as 1/125 f/16 - i.e. your regular sunny 16 rule. I shoot a lot on snow, and you need to underexpose by at least one stop (from sunny 16) or all the hilights in the snow will be completely blown out. -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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 .
Vs: Beeping - was: MZ-S gripe and Oly pics from the weekend
Nope - focus confirmation is single beep which I know well - and it supposedly does not occur after the shutter release. All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho -Alkuperäinen viesti- Lähettäjä: gfen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Vastaanottaja: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Päivä: 31. heinäkuuta 2002 17:32 Aihe: Re: Beeping - was: MZ-S gripe and Oly pics from the weekend On Wed, 31 Jul 2002, Raimo Korhonen wrote: the manual: why does the thing sometimes beep repeatedly - after when I already have taken the picture? All the best! Raimo Personal Focus confirmation? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Vs: Beeping - was: MZ-S gripe and Oly pics from the weekend
Many, always. I do hope they are plus points. All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho -Alkuperäinen viesti- Lähettäjä: Paris, Leonard [EMAIL PROTECTED] Vastaanottaja: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Päivä: 31. heinäkuuta 2002 18:09 Aihe: RE: Beeping - was: MZ-S gripe and Oly pics from the weekend Perhaps it is giving you a grade on your picture. Count the beeps. ;-) Len --- -Original Message- From: Raimo Korhonen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 11:19 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Beeping - was: MZ-S gripe and Oly pics from the weekend I do not understand the MZ-S interface - the pictures come out good anyway - but here´s a question for which I have not found an answer in the manual: why does the thing sometimes beep repeatedly - after when I already have taken the picture? All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho -Alkuperäinen viesti- Lähettäjä: Pål Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] Vastaanottaja: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Päivä: 30. heinäkuuta 2002 21:49 Aihe: Re: MZ-S gripe and Oly pics from the weekend snip It's almost incredible that so many people don't understand the MZ-S interface. 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 .
Vs: Beeping - was: MZ-S gripe and Oly pics from the weekend
Nope - focus confirmation is single beep which I know well - and it supposedly does not occur after the shutter release. All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho -Alkuperäinen viesti- Lähettäjä: Stephen Moore [EMAIL PROTECTED] Vastaanottaja: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Päivä: 31. heinäkuuta 2002 17:34 Aihe: Re: Beeping - was: MZ-S gripe and Oly pics from the weekend Raimo Korhonen wrote: ...but here´s a question for which I have not found an answer in the manual: why does the thing sometimes beep repeatedly - after when I already have taken the picture? Audible focus confirmation, which can be turned off with a ...(roll of drums)... Pentax Function! Stephen - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Vs: On how I officially entered to The Brotherhood (a bit long)
Congratulations! All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho -Alkuperäinen viesti- Lähettäjä: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Vastaanottaja: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Päivä: 31. heinäkuuta 2002 17:42 Aihe: On how I officially entered to The Brotherhood (a bit long) Dedicated to Aaron... Hi, gang. I just wanted to share my happiness. Some days ago I sold my LX. I rarely used it lately (since I was stolen last year I never took it out from my home, and was using my ME Super instead). So, since my economic situation is unstable now (90% possibilities of becoming unemployed next month), and it was collecting dust, I decided to transform it in green cash, to have just in case. But it's not so easy to save money when a great opportunity arises. In a local ebay page, a guy was selling a 6x7 for half of what it costs normally (BIN of 550 usd, and it costs from 1000 to 1500 in used stores). I was hard tempted, and in case I needed the money in a future, it's a pro camera with very good reputation and possibilities of sale. The risk was a bit high since he was in Chaco province, 1000 km away from Buenos Aires (Argentina is huge), so, in case the camera not worked, or he sent a brick in a box, it would be very difficult to me to recover my money (a little fortune in my situation). He has good feedback and I was hyper-enabled, so I decided to take the risk. The transaction went smooth, I talked to him and he told me the camera was as new, and he was not using it since there wasn't any lab in the whole province developing 120 film in the last couple of years. He accepted to share shipping cost with me, and this Monday I received a huge box. I opened it, and inside was a beautifull, cute leather hardcase with Asahi Pentax engraved on it. I was flying. Opened it, and there it was, an absolutely mint 6x7 body, non MLU, with metering prsim, a SMC Takumar 105 2.4 in like new condition, strap and all the original caps (including the lens with Aoc logo engraved) , and even the metal tool to actrivate the shutter without film. It feels gorgeous in the hands. The weight distributes very well thru the big body and lens, so it doesn't feels so heavy. I was expecting it to feel far heavier. The quality and feel is superb. The noise of mirror is cool and not so loud as I imagined. It included an expired roll so I tried the film advance, and seems to work. I'll take a roll this weekend to see if everithing is ok. I'm super happy. This camera is DA BOMB, man, is a real beauty. The MLU issue doesn't bothers me too much, since I don't plan to use any tele in the future, and I'll try to avoid the problematic slow speeds, and use my heavy Manfrotto always I can. There's a small issue with the prism. To be honest, I'll use my Gossen Lunapro with this camera, but to have the prism metering could be handy. The problem is the finder rattles a bit in its place, it's just a bit loose, and it prevents the contact between the current pins in body and prism. If I press the finder against the body, it works, but if I leave it, it looses contact. The distance is very very minimal. Any suggestion on how to fix it? As I said, I'll almost never use it, but I would like it to work. Flying some inches from the floor. Albano - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Vs: Beeping - was: MZ-S gripe and Oly pics from the weekend
Really? This is good news, I was beginning to think that something is wrong. Thank you (and all others who have pointed this out! And I still do not find it in the manual. All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho -Alkuperinen viesti- Lhettj: Sylwester Pietrzyk [EMAIL PROTECTED] Vastaanottaja: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Piv: 31. heinkuuta 2002 17:32 Aihe: Re: Beeping - was: MZ-S gripe and Oly pics from the weekend on 31.07.02 18:19, Raimo Korhonen at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I do not understand the MZ-S interface - the pictures come out good anyway - but heres a question for which I have not found an answer in the manual: why does the thing sometimes beep repeatedly - after when I already have taken the picture? You have probably reached frame number 30 and it warns you, that you are near the end of your film. This warning is standard in MZ-S. -- Best Regards Sylwek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
sticky aperture ring - a-50/1.7
My trusty A-50/1.7's aperture ring is so sticky it will not go over f8/f11...have anybody seen this before? and what to do or is it time to let a professional fix it? Between f1.7 - f8/f11 it seems to be OK. -Timo _ 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 .
??? on SMC M 120/2.8 and street candids
Hi all, I am looking for a compact medium tele whose main use would be available light street photography and candid portraits. From looking at tech info and user comments the best (perfect?) canidate I can find in the Pentax line up is the M120/2.8. The only problem is I can't seem to find one for sale. I also fear that when I do it will be priced out of my range due to rarity. I'm wondering first off if some of you who have used this lens would agree that it is right for the job. If so, what would be a fair price for one in good optical/mechanical condition? And finally, can anyone suggest an alternative lens, maybe a 3rd party? What appeals to me is the small size and weight for the focal length and speed of the lens. It would see a lot of use on a MX at wide aperatures. I currently have a zoom and a macro prime covering the focal range, neither of which meets both my size and my speed criteria. Thanks for listening, Steven. -- __ Sign-up for your own FREE Personalized E-mail at Mail.com http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup Get 4 DVDs for $.49 cents! plus shipping processing. Click to join. http://adfarm.mediaplex.com/ad/ck/990-1736-3566-59 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: sticky aperture ring - a-50/1.7
on 31.07.02 20:04, Timo Hartikainen at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My trusty A-50/1.7's aperture ring is so sticky it will not go over f8/f11...have anybody seen this before? and what to do or is it time to let a professional fix it? Between f1.7 - f8/f11 it seems to be OK. Probably lubricants got into blades of diaphragm. I have had similar situation with my F 50/1.7. You'd better let a professional service clean it unless you can unscrew then put together the lens back. -- Best Regards Sylwek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: On how I officially entered to The Brotherhood (a bit long)
Thanks Bill and Bruce. The rattle is not to the sides, but up-down. And the difference is very subtle, but enough for don't allow the prism to work ok. I'll try the suggestion to clean the contacts, but to me the issue is due to this slight loose. If I keep the prism firmly against the body with my hand's pressure, it works, but as soon as I leave it, it switchs off. And the prism is well fitted, I hear the clicks, and I can't take it off, but for some reason it's this way. I don't know. I'll try the cleaning and let you know Regards Albano - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: ??? on SMC M 120/2.8 and street candids
Steven, There was a guy in Honk Kong selling one on eBay a couple weeks ago but it didn't sell: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1365133427 Maybe you can make him an offer? -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: FS Pentax Original Fisheye PUTTING IT CLEAR FOR LEN
In this case I think it's your ability. You're the only one who misunderstood it, and reading the phrase carefully: Even if you don't want it, you can make a good difference on ebay... I can't imagine how you managed to understand that, specially because I don't mention any link to a supposed auction, and it looks clearly as a simple FS add as usual on PDML. Another ability you miss is to say Sorry, and to assume your own errors. Being less acid and agressive would be nice too. Saludos Albano I think it was in the wording. Seemed to ask folks to bid it up, even if they didn't want to buy it, so you could get a higher price for it. But, now I see that it was just a matter of a difference in the ability to use English. Len - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: ??? on SMC M 120/2.8 and street candids
In a message dated 7/31/2002 11:59:39 AM Pacific Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: There was a guy in Honk Kong selling one on eBay a couple weeks ago but it didn't sell: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1365133427 Maybe you can make him an offer? Whoops! He did relist it and it sold... My bad... -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Leaving the list
Paul... It's been nice having you around. Check back sometime in the future. -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: ??? on SMC M 120/2.8 and street candids
If you don't mind losing about half a stop, you could get a M 135mm f/3.5 - this lens is plentifull (and therefore easy to find), cheap( you could get one in very good condition for as little as $60-70), but very good (at least I like it). It's also very compact and light (weights the same as the 120, and is just a bit longer - 3mm of difference I think). Hope this helps, Lukasz - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: AF 360 FGZ AF assist question
Good question! I'd be interested in knowing that myself actually. My bet is it does not, guess I could test it, but I'm lazy :) Hope someone knows! - Original Message - From: Sylwester Pietrzyk [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 9:59 AM Subject: AF 360 FGZ AF assist question Hi! Can users of AF 360 FGZ and MZ-S tell me if this flash provides wide AF assist beam, i.e. covering all focusing points on MZ-S? -- Pozdrowienia Sylwek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: sticky aperture ring - a-50/1.7
It's the A button on the aperture ring. It is held back by two leaf springs. These are poorly secured to the plastic lens body and come loose. They prevent you from moving the aperture ring all the way to A. If you are careful, you can take the aperture ring off and glue the leaf springs down with super glue. The only tricky part is doing it slowly and not looseing the tiny ball bearing that makes the f stops go click. But you should be handy with small parts and have patience. Regards, Bob S. My trusty A-50/1.7's aperture ring is so sticky it will not go over f8/f11...have anybody seen this before? and what to do or is it time to let a professional fix it? Between f1.7 - f8/f11 it seems to be OK. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Dust The City, starring ZX-5n
I occasionally noticed dust in the finder of my MZ-5n, and once mentioned it while I was at Pentax Canada to buy a filter or something. The parts manager called the head technician, who took away the camera and returned it within five minutes with the focusing screen cleaned. He said I shouldn't try it at home, but it's probably not that complicated. As for the MZ-S, I haven't seen any dust in it yet, and anyway, the focusing screen is user-removable, so I'm not worried about it. 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: FS Pentax Original Fisheye PUTTING IT CLEAR FOR LEN
Let's just say that i was the only one that didn't ignore it and leave it at that. Len --- -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 1:57 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: FS Pentax Original Fisheye PUTTING IT CLEAR FOR LEN In this case I think it's your ability. You're the only one who misunderstood it, and reading the phrase carefully: Even if you don't want it, you can make a good difference on ebay... I can't imagine how you managed to understand that, specially because I don't mention any link to a supposed auction, and it looks clearly as a simple FS add as usual on PDML. Another ability you miss is to say Sorry, and to assume your own errors. Being less acid and agressive would be nice too. Saludos Albano I think it was in the wording. Seemed to ask folks to bid it up, even if they didn't want to buy it, so you could get a higher price for it. But, now I see that it was just a matter of a difference in the ability to use English. Len - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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[2]: AF 360 FGZ AF assist question
Brad, In a quick test in the garage with the FA *24 all sensors worked fine. Basically, it puts out a red light pattern and each sensor was able to see it and focus. I didn't try it with film though. Bruce Wednesday, July 31, 2002, 12:05:08 PM, you wrote: BD Good question! I'd be interested in knowing that myself actually. My bet is BD it does not, guess I could test it, but I'm lazy :) Hope someone knows! BD - Original Message - BD From: Sylwester Pietrzyk [EMAIL PROTECTED] BD To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] BD Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 9:59 AM BD Subject: AF 360 FGZ AF assist question Hi! Can users of AF 360 FGZ and MZ-S tell me if this flash provides wide AF assist beam, i.e. covering all focusing points on MZ-S? -- Pozdrowienia Sylwek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . BD - BD This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, BD go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to BD 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: Dust The City, starring ZX-5n
A smart thing to do is to clean your camera bag out every once in a while. -- Thomas Van Veen Photography www.bigdayphoto.com 301-758-3085 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Pat White Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 3:25 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Dust The City, starring ZX-5n I occasionally noticed dust in the finder of my MZ-5n, and once mentioned it while I was at Pentax Canada to buy a filter or something. The parts manager called the head technician, who took away the camera and returned it within five minutes with the focusing screen cleaned. He said I shouldn't try it at home, but it's probably not that complicated. As for the MZ-S, I haven't seen any dust in it yet, and anyway, the focusing screen is user-removable, so I'm not worried about it. 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: Leaving the list
Paul, try nomail, you'll be able to look quickly and check anything of interest in a few minutes. If you go, the list'll miss you, dude. 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: what is a good 20mm
Chris Stoddart wrote about the Mir 47-K 20 mm. 2.5: 1. The filters go on the back, you get three supplied with it. I have had differing reports as to whether one has to be fitted permanently (i.e. part of the optical formula). One guy I have spoken to swears that the factory technicians told him they do, however my mate down the corridor at work has read the manual for me (he's Russian) and it apparently says nothing about this. Also the optical diagram in the manual doesn't include the filter. This is fairly crucial because I can tell you my experience about this lens: I wrote a message to the list some months ago, then I said the filters where not necessary for infinite focus, and this is what it seems to me after some months using this lens. BUT, they are needed to correct some colour fringing at the edges of the image, or better said, if you don't use a filter, for example the clear UV one, you will see such colour fringing at the corners of the negatives or slides, this is gone when you fit the filters. So it seems that the filter is an important part in the optical dormula of the lens. Then, I can't use the lens in the small Pentaxes I have (MZ-S, MZ-5 and MX) because it interferes with the movement of the mirror when it swings back to its start position, as Chris said. It doesn't happen with my Z-1 or SFX bodies. -- Carlos Royo [EMAIL PROTECTED] Zaragoza (Aragon) - Spain -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Spotmatic part wanted.
Hello All, I am in need of a rewind knob for a Spotmatic. I have the rewind shaft, I'm just missing the knob on the end. If anyone has one of these in a parts bin somewhere and would be wiling to sell it to me please send a message off list. Thanks. Leon http://www.bluering.org.au http://www.bluering.org.au/leon - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: On how I officially entered to The Brotherhood
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, gang. I just wanted to share my happiness. (...) Hi Albano, Congratulations and welcome to the Brotherhood! You'll soon find how delightful those big negatives and slides are... I'm sorry but I have no clue about the problem you have with the prism. I have no TTL finder so I really cannot help you. Hope it's something easily fixable, BTW. Ciao, Gianfranco = Yahoo! Health - Feel better, live better http://health.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 .
August PUG is open
Hi *, the August PUG is ready to go. I am a bit early but you probably don't mind. ;) Another month with great pics. Cheers Adelheid -- About resizing your pics: To make the procedure easier I am going to resize them without further notice - but if somebody is unhappy with the result, please send me one you like better in the proper size and I'll swap it on the server. I hope this is a fair deal. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: sticky aperture ring - a-50/1.7
Timo Hartikainen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My trusty A-50/1.7's aperture ring is so sticky it will not go over f8/f11...have anybody seen this before? and what to do or is it time to let a professional fix it? Between f1.7 - f8/f11 it seems to be OK. Common problem with the A50/1.7. The aperture ring is plastic, rather than metal as on the A50/1.4, and it wears readily. Also the springs that tension the A button sometimes break off. They can be reattached, but it 's a bit tricky and takes some creativity. -- 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: ??? on SMC M 120/2.8 and street candids
Thanks for the suggestion, Lukasz. If I can't track down a M 120/2.8 at a reasonable price I will probably go for either a SMC-M 100/2.8 or 135/3.5. Can somebody tell me about these lenses when used wide open or close to it? I'm mainly interested in their performance when focused from 15 feet and farther. I really would like something a little longer than 100mm as I already have a macro in that length and a 35-105/3.5 zoom. I know nobody likes the SMC-A 135/2.8 or the Tak-A 135/2.5, but the faster SMC 135s are too $$$ and really bigger than what I want. Was there a Ricoh or Vivitar S1 135/2.8 (non-macro)? Steven. -- __ Sign-up for your own FREE Personalized E-mail at Mail.com http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup Get 4 DVDs for $.49 cents! plus shipping processing. Click to join. http://adfarm.mediaplex.com/ad/ck/990-1736-3566-59 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: ??? on SMC M 120/2.8 and street candids
There are several similar design lenses from Pentax (all 5 elements in similar arrangement). SMC PENTAX-M 135/3.5 is also very compact and sharp with afordable price. They are everywhere. The M120/2.8 is much more expensive than they should be now, I don't see the point to pay USD300 for one unless you really want it for some reason. More like a collective item imho. regards, Alan Chan I am looking for a compact medium tele whose main use would be available light street photography and candid portraits. From looking at tech info and user comments the best (perfect?) canidate I can find in the Pentax line up is the M120/2.8. The only problem is I can't seem to find one for sale. I also fear that when I do it will be priced out of my range due to rarity. I'm wondering first off if some of you who have used this lens would agree that it is right for the job. If so, what would be a fair price for one in good optical/mechanical condition? And finally, can anyone suggest an alternative lens, maybe a 3rd party? What appeals to me is the small size and weight for the focal length and speed of the lens. It would see a lot of use on a MX at wide aperatures. I currently have a zoom and a macro prime covering the focal range, neither of which meets both my size and my speed criteria. _ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.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: ??? on SMC M 120/2.8 and street candids
There was a guy in Honk Kong selling one on eBay a couple weeks ago but it didn't sell: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1365133427 Maybe you can make him an offer? Mind you that it's not the 'M' which is much more compact. regards, Alan Chan _ Send and receive Hotmail on your mobile device: http://mobile.msn.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: sticky aperture ring - a-50/1.7
My trusty A-50/1.7's aperture ring is so sticky it will not go over f8/f11...have anybody seen this before? and what to do or is it time to let a professional fix it? Between f1.7 - f8/f11 it seems to be OK. I had two A50/1.7 and both had poor aperture rings. Clean and relubrication didn't work. I believe it was a design flaw associated with some plastic F and A lenses (plastic-to-plastic surface). 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: Leaving the list
Hi, Paul, Sad about you leaving, but I'm not gonna try to convince you otherwise g. I feel that I've gotten to know you from some of your posts, and I think the list will be somewhat diminished by your leaving. Hope all goes well for you. And I'm guessing that I speak for everyone else here, when I say that I look forward to your return whenever that time is convenient for you. ciao, 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 .
RE: ??? on SMC M 120/2.8 and street candids
By the way if you can find the 120 you'll love it. It is very good for the type of photography you're interested in. At 03:51 PM 7/31/2002 -0500, you wrote: Thanks for the suggestion, Lukasz. If I can't track down a M 120/2.8 at a reasonable price I will probably go for either a SMC-M 100/2.8 or 135/3.5. Can somebody tell me about these lenses when used wide open or close to it? I'm mainly interested in their performance when focused from 15 feet and farther. I really would like something a little longer than 100mm as I already have a macro in that length and a 35-105/3.5 zoom. I know nobody likes the SMC-A 135/2.8 or the Tak-A 135/2.5, but the faster SMC 135s are too $$$ and really bigger than what I want. Was there a Ricoh or Vivitar S1 135/2.8 (non-macro)? Steven. -- __ Sign-up for your own FREE Personalized E-mail at Mail.com http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup Get 4 DVDs for $.49 cents! plus shipping processing. Click to join. http://adfarm.mediaplex.com/ad/ck/990-1736-3566-59 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: August PUG is open
In a message dated 7/31/2002 3:45:28 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: the August PUG is ready to go. I am a bit early but you probably don't mind. ;) Another month with great pics. Cheers Adelheid Again Adelheid, thank you for doing this. ERNR My photographs hang on the virtual walls at http://members.aol.com/ernreed - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: On how I officially entered to The Brotherhood (a bit long)
Congrats on your purchase, Albano. Always a great thrill to receive something through the post, eh? Go take some great shots! :-) 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: August PUG is open
On 31 Jul 2002 at 22:41, Adelheid v. K. wrote: Hi *, the August PUG is ready to go. I am a bit early but you probably don't mind. ;) Another month with great pics. Agreed, awesome gallery. As I still don't have my hands on a scanner (ie no Pentax based shots) please see my alternate reflections gallery entry at: http://www.home.aone.net.au/audiobias/pug0802.html Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: August PUG is open
Hi *, the August PUG is ready to go. I am a bit early but you probably don't mind. ;) Another month with great pics. Cheers Adelheid Thanks Adelheid! We love you! 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: sticky aperture ring - a-50/1.7
On 31 Jul 2002 at 16:53, Mark Roberts wrote: Common problem with the A50/1.7. The aperture ring is plastic, rather than metal as on the A50/1.4, and it wears readily. Also the springs that tension the A button sometimes break off. They can be reattached, but it 's a bit tricky and takes some creativity. I too had this problem occur with one of my lenses, the little metal leaf springs have a hole at their bases and that are held in place by a plastic spike on the aperture that has been melted. This joint fractures and then there is no material left to allow it to be re-attached. What I did to repair mine was to clean all the lubricant from the area with spirits. And then use a slow setting epoxy glue to re-attach the spring making sure that no glue fouled the rotating parts of the mechanism. I'd stay away from cyanoacrylates (ie Super Glue®) as it can foul surfaces whilst curing. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: FS Pentax Original Fisheye PUTTING IT CLEAR FOR LEN
On 31 Jul 2002 at 15:56, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In this case I think it's your ability. You're the only one who misunderstood it, and reading the phrase carefully: Even if you don't want it, you can make a good difference on ebay... I can't imagine how you managed to understand that, specially because I don't mention any link to a supposed auction, and it looks clearly as a simple FS add as usual on PDML. Another ability you miss is to say Sorry, and to assume your own errors. Being less acid and agressive would be nice too. Saludos Hi Albano, If I had read your original proposal I would also have misinterpreted it as it was written, sorry. Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: ??? on SMC M 120/2.8 and street candids
Hi Steven... Yes, the comments regarding the A 135/2.8 are generally negative. Despite those, I picked one up to see for myself. The lens produced nice 5x7 prints at mid apertures (using Fuji Reala), but I'm sure larger prints would've revealed its weaknesses. It's very inexpensive on eBay, between $50 and $75 for ones in good condition. I sold it because I didn't feel that it could outperform my SMC-A 70-210/4 and was cluttering my bag. I'll wait for a outrageous bargain on an 135/1.8. AFAIK, the k-mount Takumar has uncoated optics and a generally poor build quality. The M 135/3.5 would probably be a good choice. t On 7/31/02 1:51 PM, steven gilson wrote: Thanks for the suggestion, Lukasz. If I can't track down a M 120/2.8 at a reasonable price I will probably go for either a SMC-M 100/2.8 or 135/3.5. Can somebody tell me about these lenses when used wide open or close to it? I'm mainly interested in their performance when focused from 15 feet and farther. I really would like something a little longer than 100mm as I already have a macro in that length and a 35-105/3.5 zoom. I know nobody likes the SMC-A 135/2.8 or the Tak-A 135/2.5, but the faster SMC 135s are too $$$ and really bigger than what I want. Was there a Ricoh or Vivitar S1 135/2.8 (non-macro)? Steven. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 Functions for PZ1
I have a surprise for you, I have scanned and made a pdf file of the entire PZ-1 manual. I have a few others as well on my page. like the AF280T. My general entry to my homepage is http://www.wuthrich.cc The files are under Photo Links. The PZ-1 is at: http://www.postkoets.btinternet.co.uk/PZ-1.pdf Please be aware that it is 4.3MB, so you need to give it some time. I hope it is useful for you. Frits J. Wüthrich (Sent with Kmail) On Thursday 01 August 2002 05:26, Paul Jones wrote: Hi, Does any one have some sort of documentation for the Pentax Functions for the PZ1 that they could scan for me?. I just aquired one and have no idea what half of them do :) My MZ-S came with a small folding card listing the fuctions. How different are they from the ones on the PZ1-P? as i have downloaded this manual from the pentax web site. 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 .
Re: On how I officially entered to The Brotherhood (a bit long)
On 31 Jul 2002 at 15:46, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Bill and Bruce. The rattle is not to the sides, but up-down. And the difference is very subtle, but enough for don't allow the prism to work ok. I'll try the suggestion to clean the contacts, but to me the issue is due to this slight loose. If I keep the prism firmly against the body with my hand's pressure, it works, but as soon as I leave it, it switchs off. And the prism is well fitted, I hear the clicks, and I can't take it off, but for some reason it's this way. I don't know. I'll try the cleaning and let you know Regards Hi Albano, Congratulations on the purchase, I can't wait to hear your response when you first view some nice big 67 slides under a loupe :-) If the prism rattles up and down then the foam around the base of the prism may have deteriorated as it should keep the assembly pretty tight, if so it's not difficult to cut some foam to fit. However this doesn't explain your metering problem, maybe the springs behind the electrical contacts on the prism have become weak? Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications.html - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: ??? on SMC M 120/2.8 and street candids
I'll wait for a outrageous bargain on an 135/1.8. :- Lukasz - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: sticky aperture ring - a-50/1.7
Those little ball bearings a very easy to use. Pentax in Colorado is currently out with more do in 30 to 40 days. I checked today. Jim Fellows - Original Message - From: Alan Chan [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 5:11 PM Subject: Re: sticky aperture ring - a-50/1.7 My trusty A-50/1.7's aperture ring is so sticky it will not go over f8/f11...have anybody seen this before? and what to do or is it time to let a professional fix it? Between f1.7 - f8/f11 it seems to be OK. I had two A50/1.7 and both had poor aperture rings. Clean and relubrication didn't work. I believe it was a design flaw associated with some plastic F and A lenses (plastic-to-plastic surface). 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 .
Two flash related issues #1: Sunpak-Pentax 645 compatibility
Hi everybody, I had decided to write a single mail about my flash adentures of the last month, but it seems they would come out too long so I cut the message in two. First, the Sunpak-Pentax 645 problem: I don't know if anybody has ever experienced this: I own a couple of Sunpak G4500DX flashes with TTL cords for Pentax cameras (the non-af version). One of my cousins asked me to take his marriage pictures and I decided to use one of those flashes with one of my two 645. It was the first time that I was using the Sunpak - TTL cord - 645 combo (usually I have a AF280T on the hotshoe and/or a Sunpak connected via pc cord). Needless to say, the TTL Sunpak cord works nicely with every otyher camera I own but... After the first couple of shots, I noticed that the flash was discharging all the power after each shot. The green light blinked, so I thought that *maybe* the dark suit of the groom was eating most of the light. I was shooting at f/4 with a 400 Iso film, though, so the output should have been enough. Unfortunately I've lost a couple of important moments because the flash was very slow in recharging (and I was too stupid to shot those moments with the MZ-5n I had ready around my neck...). Back home (luckily, the ceremony in the church was at noon and the party in the evening) I tested in every way the two flashes, the two TTL cords and the two cameras in various combinations. Results: odd but true, the 645 pilots the flash in the right way... until the shutter is closed. Then the flash fires again, this time at full output. This is evident when the shutter speed is slow enough. Another lesson learned... Gianfranco = Yahoo! Health - Feel better, live better http://health.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: Leaving the list
Paul, Sorry to hear you're leaving. Good luck with the writing - let us know when you do finish your essay(s) and where we can read them. She'll give up her crossword puzzles, Cryptic or easy? :-) Cheers, Simon -Original Message- From: Paul Franklin Stregevsky [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, 31 July 2002 8:38 AM To: Pentax Discussion Group Subject: Leaving the list My wife and I have made a pact: She'll give up her crossword puzzles, I'll give up the list. Truth be told, I was poising to leave anyway. I'm finally content with the gear I have and no longer visit EBay. And I really need to free up time to write the essays I claim to want to write. Feel free to write me off-list for collected comments on Pentax or third-party K-mount or screwmount lenses, or photos (largely from EBay) of compatible lenses, hoods, camera grips, eyepiece aids, and teleconverters, as well as fixed-lens manual-focus rangefinders and scale-focusing cameras from the 60s through 90s. I've enjoyed this latest round of give and take. Who knows? I may come groveling back. I plan to pull the plug by Friday. [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: ??? on SMC M 120/2.8 and street candids
It's a little longer and slower, but the M135/3.5 is quite small, inexpensive and common. Also, it is quite sharp, even wide open. William in Utah 7/31/2002 12:09:10 PM, steven gilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi all, I am looking for a compact medium tele whose main use would be available light street photography and candid portraits. From looking at tech info and user comments the best (perfect?) canidate I can find in the Pentax line up is the M120/2.8. The only problem is I can't seem to find one for sale. I also fear that when I do it will be priced out of my range due to rarity. I'm wondering first off if some of you who have used this lens would agree that it is right for the job. If so, what would be a fair price for one in good optical/mechanical condition? And finally, can anyone suggest an alternative lens, maybe a 3rd party? What appeals to me is the small size and weight for the focal length and speed of the lens. It would see a lot of use on a MX at wide aperatures. I currently have a zoom and a macro prime covering the focal range, neither of which meets both my size and my speed criteria. Thanks for listening, Steven. -- __ Sign-up for your own FREE Personalized E-mail at Mail.com http://www.mail.com/?sr=signup Get 4 DVDs for $.49 cents! plus shipping processing. Click to join. http://adfarm.mediaplex.com/ad/ck/990-1736-3566-59 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Beeping - was: MZ-S gripe and Oly pics from the weekend
Raimo, It is only listed in the Function section, in the English manual. For F1 in enabling the audible PCV signal it states that the beeps are for focus confirmation, errors, or film count reaching 30. I turn this function off because I dont like the focus confirmation. I would like the warning for film use. Actually I would like to have the film counter in the viewfinder. My Nikon F3 has it. This weekend I will be taking finish line photos at a triathlon. I have to always look at the counter to be ready for a camera change and therefore a film roll change. This alerts me if I have to change from the MZ-S to the ZX-5 and vice-versa. Did Pentax ever make a camera with a film counter in the viewfinder? Interesting if they didnt. Csar Panama City, Florida -Original Message- From: Raimo Korhonen Sent: Wednesday, July 31, 2002 2:42 PM Really? This is good news, I was beginning to think that something is wrong. Thank you (and all others who have pointed this out! And I still do not find it in the manual. All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho -Alkuperinen viesti- Lhettj: Sylwester Pietrzyk [EMAIL PROTECTED] Piv: 31. heinkuuta 2002 17:32 on 31.07.02 18:19, Raimo Korhonen at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I do not understand the MZ-S interface - the pictures come out good anyway - but heres a question for which I have not found an answer in the manual: why does the thing sometimes beep repeatedly - after when I already have taken the picture? You have probably reached frame number 30 and it warns you, that you are near the end of your film. This warning is standard in MZ-S. -- Best Regards Sylwek - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
More Limited lenses in the bag.
I finally got around to getting the 31 f1.8 Limited lens yesterday. I got it locally. I had used the lens on two separate occasions due to the magnanimous nature of my Pentax rep. I consider myself fortunate to have a rep to call my own :-) Now I have a 31 that is mine. Tomorrow night there is a free outdoor concert in an oak ladened park here. It only lasts an hour. I think I will take an LX with ASA 400 bw and another with ASA 400 color slide film. The lens collection will be the 31-1.8, 50-1.2, and the 77-1.8. No flash required! I have been anxious to try it out. Just had to tell someone, thanks for listening, 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: Leaving the list for a bit, too in a few days...and OTtravel stuff
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ann, Kudos on your shot in this months pug, I liked it a lot. Thanks Brendan By the by, San Diego is my ol' home town. Have fun while you're there. If you get a chance, try Dick's Last Resort in the Gaslamp quarter(near the concourse, about 6-7 blocks away on 4th avenue). It's really an experience... So is being a word judge in a 700 player championship - I'm probably going to fold every night at 8 pm :) but thanks for the tip :) ann -Brendan MacRae - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Two flash related issues #1: Sunpak-Pentax 645 compatibility
I used a Sunpak model with the Pentax module on my LX. Unfortunately, it did not give me TTL confirmation with the blinking diode in the viewfinder. I just use a Pentax 280T with the special synch cord on the LX to get TTL and the blinking diode in my LX. Now, with my Pentax 645, I use the 400 T and that special synch cord to get TTL with the 645. I like the way the camera adjusts flash output with ambient light in a church or hall when I shoot weddings with it. Jim A. From: Gianfranco Irlanda [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 31 Jul 2002 16:30:48 -0700 (PDT) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Two flash related issues #1: Sunpak-Pentax 645 compatibility Hi everybody, I had decided to write a single mail about my flash adentures of the last month, but it seems they would come out too long so I cut the message in two. First, the Sunpak-Pentax 645 problem: I don't know if anybody has ever experienced this: I own a couple of Sunpak G4500DX flashes with TTL cords for Pentax cameras (the non-af version). One of my cousins asked me to take his marriage pictures and I decided to use one of those flashes with one of my two 645. It was the first time that I was using the Sunpak - TTL cord - 645 combo (usually I have a AF280T on the hotshoe and/or a Sunpak connected via pc cord). Needless to say, the TTL Sunpak cord works nicely with every otyher camera I own but... After the first couple of shots, I noticed that the flash was discharging all the power after each shot. The green light blinked, so I thought that *maybe* the dark suit of the groom was eating most of the light. I was shooting at f/4 with a 400 Iso film, though, so the output should have been enough. Unfortunately I've lost a couple of important moments because the flash was very slow in recharging (and I was too stupid to shot those moments with the MZ-5n I had ready around my neck...). Back home (luckily, the ceremony in the church was at noon and the party in the evening) I tested in every way the two flashes, the two TTL cords and the two cameras in various combinations. Results: odd but true, the 645 pilots the flash in the right way... until the shutter is closed. Then the flash fires again, this time at full output. This is evident when the shutter speed is slow enough. Another lesson learned... Gianfranco = Yahoo! Health - Feel better, live better http://health.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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: On how I officially entered to The Brotherhood (a bit long)
- Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: On how I officially entered to The Brotherhood (a bit long) Thanks Bill and Bruce. The rattle is not to the sides, but up-down. And the difference is very subtle, but enough for don't allow the prism to work ok. I'll try the suggestion to clean the contacts, but to me the issue is due to this slight loose. If I keep the prism firmly against the body with my hand's pressure, it works, but as soon as I leave it, it switchs off. And the prism is well fitted, I hear the clicks, and I can't take it off, but for some reason it's this way. I don't know. I'll try the cleaning and let you know Hi, Brother Albano: I just popped the prism off my 6x7. Mine has significant up and down play in the mounting, and can be pushed down 2 or 3 millimeters from its resting position. I believe this is normal, as my camera was like this from the get go. The electrical contacts are on the back of the prism, more or less under the eyepiece. The protrude perhaps 3mm (I don't have a micrometer), and are held out by fairly strong springs. I suspect you are right, and your metering problem is the mechanical contact between prism and body. Here is what I would try: First, clean the contacts with a pencil eraser. The prism contacts appear to be less prone to oxidization than the body contacts. Also, check and make sure that the spring loaded prism contacts are in fact actively sprung. Not knowing the internal construction of the contacts, it is possible that the cotact point is a sliding mechanical contact rather than a hard soldered contact. I would exercise the contacts a bit by pressing them flat to the housing and releasing them, on the off chance that they might be cleanable by this method. You can see the contact pins with the prism mounted, so you should be able to tell if they are making contact or not. Welcome to the Brotherhood Brother William. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
70-2x0 zoom question
In response to my queries about autofocus telephoto zooms, a couple of folks have recommended the Pentax 70-200 f4-5.6 F or FA lenses. Someone else instead recommended the Pentax 70-210 zoom. Elsewhere I found a comment that the 70-210 zoom is not considered highly. Has anyone got the scoop on these two (actually three) lenses? Thanks! Andrew Robinson - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: sticky aperture ring - a-50/1.7
- Original Message - From: Peter Spiro Subject: Re: sticky aperture ring - a-50/1.7 My advice would be to leave it alone. The cost of the repair to have it done professionally is more than the value of the lens. I would strongly advise against trying to do it yourself. The parts under A and F lens aperture rings are so tiny, and so hard to put back, that it is very likely to end up worse than how you started -- I speak from experience. I tried to repair a sticky aperture ring on an A 50mm f/1.7, after reading Alan Chan's very lucid description of how to do it. The lens mount is now doing time as a 35mm to view camera adapter, the rest of the lens is now in the City of Regina landfill. I can strip and rebuild a BMW 3.0 liter inline 6, I can balance the carbs on a 12 cylinder E-type Jaguar by ear, and I can diagnose and repair almost any photo lab problem, but those darned A series lenses don't like me at all. William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
LX repair update
My 3rd LX is still in the shop (PCI, Mississauga). They have had it since the middle of May. They have been telling me for the past couple of weeks it would be shipped soon, and last Monday, they told me it would ship on Wednesday. Since I hadn't received it on Monday, I decided to call them, in case the box had perhaps gone astray (it would be an overnight courier shipment). The repair person apologized, and told me it had, in fact, been shipped last Friday. Since it is now Wednesday, and still no LX, I called Pentax again today. After being bounced from parts to shipping, and having them hang up on me a few times I finally connected with the service manager. Through all of this, I actually held my temper and my stupid insulting mouth in check. No sense antagonizing them unnecessarily. I asked him to look into it, and find out what shipper they had used, and to get me a tracking number. He left a message on my answering machine saying that the camera was not yet repaired, and they didn't even have the correct parts yet to complete the job. So, I have now been lied to by the Pentax service department. I have to wonder if their next trick will be to decide they cannot repair the thing at all, and rather than admit they are in violation of Canadian consumer laws, they will just quietly arrange to have the camera get lost in shipping. Needless to say, I have to wonder if the Pentax Colorado people from a couple of years back emigrated to Toronto. Anyway, I needed to vent, and for a change, I am on topic. William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
