Re: Kodak film changes
It's a good thing I didn't like Supra 400 and 800. They existed for what - two years? I guess it's not a good idea to develop a liking for any of Kodak's C-41 films. They don't seem to last long. Supra 400 is my fave film for photos of the indoors of building projects with available artificial light. Other than that I can't understand it either. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 Polarizers:Circular or Linear
Have you shot any tests with the polarizer(s) you have, or are you unable to bring yourself to risk a few exposures without a consensus from the group? Len --- -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 10:01 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Pentax Polarizers:Circular or Linear Hi Guys.. Article in this month's PopPhoto implies that SLR metering and/or autofocus systems may be inaccurate with LINEAR polarizers in place..I dont use autofocus enuf to care, but does anyone know if an SF-10 or ZX-7 exposure meter will get compromised by the (far less expensive and already in my bag) linears. ? Thanx, Bob G. - - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Lenses in the field
Good morning, Peter, What distinction do you hang on the word true, in true macro. Must be a subtlety there that I'm not aware of. Or, more likely, I've forgotten it's accepted meaning. g Peter Smekal wrote: Thanks guys for all these very constructive ideas. It seems to boil down to: 24/2.8 + 85/2 + tripod. No 50/1.4, no 135/3.5, no winder. The flash I own is the AF280T, and it seems it will have to stay at home too. The only thing I have not been able to make up my mind about yet is the 35-105 zoom. Of course it is rather heavy and big. It even looks that way. Its definitely not unobtrusive. But I like it as a walking-around lense. Seeems to me, if you plan to be taking photos not exactly related to your original quest, and you will be able to stand the weight and bulk, have at it! Having a lens with you with which you're totally familiar is always useful... Here's something to think about, however...if you've tested that zoom well enough to be quite satisfied with it's performance capabilities, maybe you don't really need that 85/2? If you're really reducing bulk... You will be sacrificing the f/2.0 speed of the 85, but if you can/will use the tripod, maybe even that doesn't matter. And I like its macro capabilitites. Although it isn't true macro I've used it many times to shoot interesting details, like door-knobs, coins, stones, fruits, flowers etc ... Can anyone talk me out of it? Peter Smekal Uppsala, Sweden [EMAIL PROTECTED] keith whaley Los Angeles - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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: Kodak film changes
Ya its sad.I was getting some nice results from the RG 200 and occasionally from the 400.I used the Max films until i discovered real film:) Dave Begin Original Message From: Chris Brogden [EMAIL PROTECTED] Yeah, they're desperately trying to get people to buy Gold Max instead of their nicer Royal Gold film. They're putting Max in their disposable cameras; they're giving it away with their point and shoot campact cameras... Gold Max will probably start falling out of cereal boxes pretty soon. chris - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . 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: ME + 35-135
Daniel, need some more information here! Vasile Daniel wrote: Hi all! i've seen this on a romanian bidding site the starting price is 150$ i was wondering if someone could give me some information about how reliable this model is, If you mean the Pentax ME, no problems at all in my opinion. I find it very sturdy and quite reliable. I've been using one for some time now, and I'm quite fond of it. ...if it has some known flaws, things like that. None of which I'm aware. it is very tempting to me, but it seems strange that top cover is black and in all the pictures seen on the net seems wrong. That's just because there are not too many black ME bodies around. They do exist. I almost bid on one the other day, just to have a black body for vacation shooting, as mine's chrome, but unfortunately lost it to someone with more money! ;^) i would also like to know if the price is right. That being a Romanian site, what kind of $ are they? US$, RO$, Euro$? I am not familiar with Romanian currency, so cannot answer your question. If it's Euros, the price would be alright. Which bring up the question of the lens. Is that an SMC Takumar? I didn't think they made any. The image is not quite clear enough to tell. If so, I'd say the price is definitely alright. I assume you have other prime lenses for a manual or K-mount Pentax? That has nothing to do with the worth of the purchase, just a question. If you don't, the almost unequaled SMC 50mm f/1.4 is readily available, and one of the best value purchases you could make. in case you wanna see it, the link is: http://www.okazii.ro/catalog/view_item.php3?LotID=215513 tia daniel Good luck, keith whaley - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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: New Toys
LR44's, readily available at fine camera stores in your area :) Dave Begin Original Message From: Keith Whaley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 04:02:17 -0700 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: New Toys Good onya, Butch! The only phrase that comes to mind is, got batteries? Or is that one of those later Pentaxes that take readily available batteries? keith whaley 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: Lenses in the field
Oh my! What a difference! And I thought the lenses for my Retina Reflex III were overly large... keith whaley Rob Studdert wrote: On 14 Aug 2002 at 7:51, Bob Walkden wrote: I have 2 35/1.4s - one by Leica, the other by Carl Zeiss and it's a lesson in the differences between RF and SLR lenses to put them side by side. The Leica is tiny, the CZ is enormous. And just to illustrate Bob's point (as I had the same combo): http://www.home.aone.net.au/audiobias/35ASPHlux-m_vs_CZ35f1.4_top.jpg 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: Flip side: Ex: Infinity Focus problem
Simon King wrote: Hi All, What about a 50mm lens that doesn't quite get to infinity? I just went out with Sam (http://wwwstaff.murdoch.edu.au/~sking/index.htm) and found that my f/2 50 paired with my Super Program doesn't focus at infinity. If you don't choose to do anything about it, that's okay, because at most reasonable apertures, you can set it at a hyperfocal distance to let the top end go to infinity, and not worry about it. Just have to remember to do it with that lens... keith wehaley - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Kodak film changes
Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That's because Kodak has deeper pockets than other film producers, and they do much more research and development work. But the pockets are getting shallower and the RD is being cut *way* back. They've recently shut down several color negative film RD groups. A chemical engineer friend of mine in Rochester was in one of them. He kept his job but got moved to a group doing RD on inkjet papers. I expect to see a lot more consolidation of Kodak's film product line in the next few years. -- 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: Pentax Polarizers:Circular or Linear
C'mon, Leonard, what's wrong with asking an honest question? Young folks need answers from their elders. I suspect he's a member of the former, as it's usually they that exhibit a preference for multiple exclamation points and question marks... g keith whaley Paris, Leonard wrote: Have you shot any tests with the polarizer(s) you have, or are you unable to bring yourself to risk a few exposures without a consensus from the group? Len --- -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 10:01 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Pentax Polarizers:Circular or Linear Hi Guys.. Article in this month's PopPhoto implies that SLR metering and/or autofocus systems may be inaccurate with LINEAR polarizers in place..I dont use autofocus enuf to care, but does anyone know if an SF-10 or ZX-7 exposure meter will get compromised by the (far less expensive and already in my bag) linears. ? Thanx, Bob G. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: What's the best way to clean filters?
On the Lens Pen, William Robb wrote: I tried using a brand new lens pen to clean the rear element of my finder base not long ago. This is not a product I will use on anything I like, ever again. I was afraid it had wrecked my finder base by smearing a grease like substance onto the glass. Hi Bill, I've occasionally noticed the same smearing effect when I use a Lens Pen. I believe that the grease I see in these cases is actually grease that's already on the optic. (If I do a detergent-and-water cleaning on an optic like that, I find that going back at it with a Lens Pen doesn't introduce any new grease.) I don't think these pens are good at removing large amounts of grease, but I've found that they work pretty well for cleaning small amounts of grease, and they're pretty convenient in the field -- as long as you're not trying to clean anything that's ~too~ greasy. So I guess I have to qualify my answer. I wholeheartedly agree with your suggestion about dish detergent and warm water. One or two other folks mentioned that as well, and I think someone even mentioned using a sterile cotton ball along with the soap and water. That's exactly what I use to clean my 8 diameter telescope mirror, in fact. I'm curious if you've ever had any luck with glass cleaners like Windex. I've actually had good luck with this stuff on occasion, and I haven't noticed any residue if I do it carefully. I'd be interested to hear anyone else's experiences. Bill Peifer Rochester, NY - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 the road again.
I will be working in Ft. Worth, Texas from the 19th through the 23rd of this month. Thus I will be free in the evenings. I will be in San Antonio from the 23rd through the 25th. I have a friend who is willing to be a tour guide for me in San Antonio. She seems to know her way around the place. Anyway, any ideas, suggestions, places to see, places to photograph, eat, etc., etc., etc., will be greatly appreciated. Also, any good camera shops around? Thank you for any information you can send my way, 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: Aerial photos with a Pentax 6x7
Yes, he uses a Pentax 67. All photos (except the self portrait, taken with a T4) are taken with the beast. Really excellent stuff, IMO. He deserves both covers. He has flight in F16, F117, etc (see the little bio in the bottom of the page) Regards Albano Is that what he uses? Outstanding photos... keith whaley - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Digital Ice + Kodak TMZ
On Tue, 13 Aug 2002, William Robb wrote: The $64,000 question is, why would you want to scan black and white film in the first place? I can't speak for anyone else, but it was originally because I didn't think I had room for a wet darkroom, so I opted for a digital darkroom instead. However, I never bothered to buy a printer, and now instead I'm waiting for an enlarger to be sent off to me, instead. -- 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 .
vivitar 283 0r 285 flash
i am looking for a good outdoor landscape flash are these any good? thanks any other suggestions - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Lenses in the field
I would consider either a 20-35 or 28-70 plus a 100mm macro. The 20-35 is great for interiors but that leaves quite a gap between 35 and 100. Perhaps the 20-35, 50 (or 43) and the 100 macro. Patrick _ 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 .
OT: New Toy here, too
Picked up a nifty little camera yesterday. Halina 35X. Not much to it. Viewfinder, shutter, aperture. (But what else is there?) Looks like a baby Leica. Cute little item. Shutter is slow and diaphram is stiff, so it's just going on a shelf. Also got a nice ME Super CPC 28/2.8 macro, if anyone is interested. -- Collin Brendemuehl, KC8TKA --- Get over it. Dr. Laura -- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: vivitar 283 0r 285 flash
Outdoor landscape ? I have a 283 Wayne, and it seems to do me just fine for many types of shots but most of them involve portraits of one type or another. When you say landscape I seem to envision grand vistas and such at great distances and I don't know if any flash would be appropriate. Maybe you could elaborate ? If you're just looking for fill flash or a do-it-all-no-matter-what-camera flash .. then either 283 or 285 will work great. Difference being of course that the 285 has the head that can manually zoom vs the 283 which has no zoom. Cheers, Dave Original Message: - From: wayne [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 22:16:47 +0930 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: vivitar 283 0r 285 flash i am looking for a good outdoor landscape flash are these any good? thanks any other suggestions - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . 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: South African Pentaxers: are you also struggling to get Pentax goods?
I'm really surprised that you've had trouble getting products - the S.A distributor, ISO PHOTO has twice won the Pentax Distributor of the Year Award, based largely on astounding market shares. They seem to be (or have been) a very dedicated and professional bunch that were willing to do anything to expand their business. Perhaps the problem does not lie with them. Patrick _ 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: PDML UK
For those of us who can't get our hands on the magazine a scan would be nice. DG At 01:22 AM 8/14/02 +0200, you wrote: Right now it's 01:20 AM. Cotty I have been out looking for the perseids for a while, but now Cotty's in my kitchen preparing tomorrow's dinner! None of us have been particularly drunk, but we've had a great time anyway! :-) Thanks for the offer to scan the article, Rob. But you know, I think I will try to get my hands on a copy of the magazine itself. I'm pretty sure they sell it some places here in Oslo too. Jostein - Original Message - From: Rob Brigham [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 12:35 AM Subject: RE: PDML UK Yeah there was a pic of Jostein on the 400 with Mike on the 600 in the background. There was a little more text in the magazine too, including a quote from John Dickens. I will scan the article if you want? Is Cotty Alma ther right now? Glad it all worked out if they are hope Cotty is not getting you all to drunk! Better still, I hope he is!!! - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 .
Toys
Hi, I've just sold my wife's MZ-7+SMC F 35-80mm f/4-5,6. Moreover, I've just acquired a Z-1p in very good condition:) *applause* Since I have an AF500FTZ, I'm even more happy because it'll be a very powerfull combo. My MZ-5n goes now to my wife but just for a while, since she cries for an MZ-6:)) Greetz Artur - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: ME + 35-135
ME is a very reliable camera and black ones are rarish. The lens seems to be a Vivitar or some such, might be OK. All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho -Alkuperäinen viesti- Lähettäjä: Vasile Daniel [EMAIL PROTECTED] Vastaanottaja: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] Päivä: 14. elokuuta 2002 9:02 Aihe: ME + 35-135 Hi all! i've seen this on a romanian bidding site the starting price is 150$ i was wondering if someone could give me some information about how reliable this model is, if it has some known flaws, things like that. it is very tempting to me, but it seems strange that top cover is black and in all the pictures seen on the net seems wrong. i would also like to know if the price is right. in case you wanna see it, the link is: http://www.okazii.ro/catalog/view_item.php3?LotID=215513 tia daniel - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: vivitar 283 0r 285 flash
FWIW, I have five 283's and I didn't get them all at the same time. I use three of them for slaves. On Wednesday 14 August 2002 07:46 am, wayne wrote: i am looking for a good outdoor landscape flash are these any good? thanks any other suggestions -- Kenneth Archer, San Antonio, Texas [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: ME + 35-135
hi all again! first sorry for the lack of information in my previos post. first of all yes it is the Pentax ME (the black one) with a zoom lens 35-135 (that's all the information in the item) the price is 150USD. it is customary in romania that prices are shown in USD (euro is not that popular yet). i only have a spotmatic for now, but i would like a k-mount body and that seemed interesting. be. thanx for your answers. cya, daniel Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 04:52:37 -0700 From: Keith Whaley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: ME + 35-135 Daniel, need some more information here! Vasile Daniel wrote: Hi all! i've seen this on a romanian bidding site the starting price is 150$ i was wondering if someone could give me some information about how reliable this model is, If you mean the Pentax ME, no problems at all in my opinion. I find it very sturdy and quite reliable. I've been using one for some time now, and I'm quite fond of it. ...if it has some known flaws, things like that. None of which I'm aware. it is very tempting to me, but it seems strange that top cover is black and in all the pictures seen on the net seems wrong. That's just because there are not too many black ME bodies around. They do exist. I almost bid on one the other day, just to have a black body for vacation shooting, as mine's chrome, but unfortunately lost it to someone with more money! ;^) i would also like to know if the price is right. That being a Romanian site, what kind of $ are they? US$, RO$, Euro$? I am not familiar with Romanian currency, so cannot answer your question. If it's Euros, the price would be alright. Which bring up the question of the lens. Is that an SMC Takumar? I didn't think they made any. The image is not quite clear enough to tell. If so, I'd say the price is definitely alright. I assume you have other prime lenses for a manual or K-mount Pentax? That has nothing to do with the worth of the purchase, just a question. If you don't, the almost unequaled SMC 50mm f/1.4 is readily available, and one of the best value purchases you could make. in case you wanna see it, the link is: http://www.okazii.ro/catalog/view_item.php3?LotID=215513 tia daniel Good luck, keith whaley - - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: PDML UK
No problem, will email it to you direct tonight, when I can get to a scanner. Anyone else want it let me know... Rob -Original Message- From: dick graham [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: 14 August 2002 13:20 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PDML UK For those of us who can't get our hands on the magazine a scan would be nice. DG At 01:22 AM 8/14/02 +0200, you wrote: Right now it's 01:20 AM. Cotty I have been out looking for the perseids for a while, but now Cotty's in my kitchen preparing tomorrow's dinner! None of us have been particularly drunk, but we've had a great time anyway! :-) Thanks for the offer to scan the article, Rob. But you know, I think I will try to get my hands on a copy of the magazine itself. I'm pretty sure they sell it some places here in Oslo too. Jostein - Original Message - From: Rob Brigham [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 12:35 AM Subject: RE: PDML UK Yeah there was a pic of Jostein on the 400 with Mike on the 600 in the background. There was a little more text in the magazine too, including a quote from John Dickens. I will scan the article if you want? Is Cotty Alma ther right now? Glad it all worked out if they are hope Cotty is not getting you all to drunk! Better still, I hope he is!!! - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Pentax Polarizers:Circular or Linear
There just seems to be no lack of folks that won't try anything on their own. But the real reason for my question is because today is offically Curmudgeon Day, at least here in this part of America's Outback. Every Wednesday is Curmudgeon Day as announced on the 145.11 repeater. In appreciation for them naming the day for me, I feel obligated to ask at least one curmudgeonly question in celebration of the occassion. 73 de KD9S, Len. --- -Original Message- From: Keith Whaley [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 7:08 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pentax Polarizers:Circular or Linear C'mon, Leonard, what's wrong with asking an honest question? Young folks need answers from their elders. I suspect he's a member of the former, as it's usually they that exhibit a preference for multiple exclamation points and question marks... g keith whaley Paris, Leonard wrote: Have you shot any tests with the polarizer(s) you have, or are you unable to bring yourself to risk a few exposures without a consensus from the group? Len --- -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Tuesday, August 13, 2002 10:01 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Pentax Polarizers:Circular or Linear Hi Guys.. Article in this month's PopPhoto implies that SLR metering and/or autofocus systems may be inaccurate with LINEAR polarizers in place..I dont use autofocus enuf to care, but does anyone know if an SF-10 or ZX-7 exposure meter will get compromised by the (far less expensive and already in my bag) linears. ? Thanx, Bob G. - - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
(2) For the KMP: Exact lens names
Hi all, Sincere thanks to all who have already helped in my search for the exact lens names! Just in case some of you have not seen my previous messages, below I have the (short!) list of lenses whose names I still do not have and my original post. Cheers, Boz --- Hi all, In order to make the lens data for the KMP (http://KMP.BDimitrov.de/) even more complete, I would like to gather the exact names of all K-mount Pentax-made lenses. I have gathered quite a few already, but I still need help. Please look at http://KMP.BDimitrov.de/lenses/names.txt and check its contents against the lenses which you own. For lenses whose names I already have, please make sure that I have the correct one. For lenses where I have listed UNKNOWN, please give me the exact name as imprinted on the lens (barrel). Please pay attention to spaces, commas, tildas and hyphens (~ is not the same as -), etc. Please send your answers direct to me ([EMAIL PROTECTED]), and I will try to update the list every 2-3 days. Please do not e-mail me the entire list, only the changes/additions! Best wishes to all, and thanks for participating! Cheers, Boz --- Lenses whose exact names I do not have: SMC Lenses -- FA20f2.8 UNKNOWN FA28f2.8-Soft UNKNOWN K50f1.2-Gold UNKNOWN K85f2.2-Soft UNKNOWN FA85f2.8-Soft UNKNOWN FA100f3.5-MacroUNKNOWN F135f2.8 UNKNOWN FA300f2.8 UNKNOWN A400f2.8 UNKNOWN A600f5.6 UNKNOWN A1200f8UNKNOWN A28-80f3.5-4.5 UNKNOWN FA28-80f3.5-5.6UNKNOWN FA28-90f3.5-5.6UNKNOWN A35-135f3.5-4.5UNKNOWN F35-135f3.5-4.5UNKNOWN F80-200f4.7-5.6UNKNOWN FA80-200f4.7-5.6 UNKNOWN FA100-300f4.7-5.8 UNKNOWN F250-600f5.6 UNKNOWN FA250-600f5.6 UNKNOWN K400-600f8-12 UNKNOWN Prototypes -- K300f2 UNKNOWN M32-39f2.8-Flexi UNKNOWN K35-70f2.8 UNKNOWN K35-70f2.8-AutofocusUNKNOWN Non-SMC Lenses -- phs_80-200f4 UNKNOWN -- _\\|//_ Imagination is more important than knowledge... 0(` O-O ')0 A. Einstein ===ooO=(_)=Ooo=== Bojidar D. Dimitrov author and editor, Pentax K-Mount web page [EMAIL PROTECTED]http://kmp.BDimitrov.de/ = __ __ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Toys
I've just sold my wife's MZ-7+SMC F 35-80mm f/4-5,6. Does she know abiut it? ;) ukasz - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Itens to sell on e-bay
Hello Everybody, Just to let you know I am selling some itens on e-bay. Some of them you don't see there every day. If you are interested, take a look. Regards Alex Pentax PZ1-p body + Pentax PK adaptor http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1373567170 Tokina 28-70 F 2.6-2.8 ATX PRO II for Pentax http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1373568358 Pentax SMC-F 50 F1.7 lens + 2x teleconverter http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1373567612 Sigma Flash EF-500 Super for Pentax cameras http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1373567903 Sigma lens 70-300 F4-5.6 APO macro for Pentax http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1373568163 -- Alexandre A. P. Suaide, Ph.D. mailto::[EMAIL PROTECTED] Wayne State University - Detroit, MI - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Digital Ice + Kodak TMZ
Just possibly because you don't have room for a traditional darkroom. At 04:46 PM 8/13/2002 -0600, you wrote: - Original Message - From: Subject: OT: Digital Ice + Kodak TMZ Hi everyone, I have just tried to scan a BW (TMax 3200) film, and it seems that leaving the digital ICE (this is Nikon 4000ED scanner) turns the scans to literally, black and white (and almost no any intermediate greys)! Switching IR cleaning off turns the pictures back to normal. Any ideas of what may go on? Does silver absorb all the IR making scanner thing that there's nothing but dirt? We have the same problem with digital ice. It seems that it doesn't deal with the reflectivity of a silver halide image. Nikon documentation indicates that digital ice is not usable with silver halide images. It would seem there are limits to what Nikon can acomplish. The $64,000 question is, why would you want to scan black and white film in the first place? William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: On the road again.
In a message dated 8/14/2002 7:27:24 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I will be in San Antonio from the 23rd through the 25th. I have a friend who is willing to be a tour guide for me in San Antonio. She seems to know her way around the place. Anyway, any ideas, suggestions, places to see, places to photograph, eat, etc., etc., etc., will be greatly appreciated. Also, any good camera shops around? Totally unfamiliar with Fort Worth, so all my comments apply to San Antonio. Camera shops: Not the best city in the world for those. We have a friendly one, not exceptionally well-stocked -- Boyd's, at the corner of Blanco Road and Lockhill-Selma. We have a well-stocked one with a reputation for unfriendliness -- Camera Exchange on San Pedro Ave. By the way, in case you do want to visit those shops, be aware neither one is open on Sundays. Places to see: World-class zoo (with miniature railroad that is or was the world's longest); four 18th-century missions (in addition to the Alamo -- the Shrine of Texas Liberty. The other four are less touristy and in fact all the chapels are still in regular use as chapels); some nice and some truly horrific architecture. I may have even more ideas when I'm a bit more awake :-) I just happen to have spent a lot of time shooting the zoo and the missions. Of course there's also the Riverwalk. Places to eat: Recommendations would depend on what you like to eat. Ken Archer will probably have additional suggestions. 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: What's the best way to clean filters?
Windex has some slightly moist wipes that work very well with filters, then I usually follow up with a clean microfiber cloth. In my experience, the lens pen must be handled very carefully in order that it NOT pick up oil from somewhere and redeposit it where it's unwelcome. I usually use my lens pen to clean the viewfinder eyepiece on my cameras and it's hard to keep them from picking up oil there, so I try to keep at least one clean lens pen as a spare. I need to find a good method to clean the lens pens, if they can be cleaned, because they aren't cheap enough here to be disposable. I wash my microfiber cloths in mild detergent, rinse well and hang them up inside to dry. Len --- -Original Message- From: Peifer, William [OCDUS] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 7:16 AM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: RE: What's the best way to clean filters? On the Lens Pen, William Robb wrote: I tried using a brand new lens pen to clean the rear element of my finder base not long ago. This is not a product I will use on anything I like, ever again. I was afraid it had wrecked my finder base by smearing a grease like substance onto the glass. Hi Bill, I've occasionally noticed the same smearing effect when I use a Lens Pen. I believe that the grease I see in these cases is actually grease that's already on the optic. (If I do a detergent-and-water cleaning on an optic like that, I find that going back at it with a Lens Pen doesn't introduce any new grease.) I don't think these pens are good at removing large amounts of grease, but I've found that they work pretty well for cleaning small amounts of grease, and they're pretty convenient in the field -- as long as you're not trying to clean anything that's ~too~ greasy. So I guess I have to qualify my answer. I wholeheartedly agree with your suggestion about dish detergent and warm water. One or two other folks mentioned that as well, and I think someone even mentioned using a sterile cotton ball along with the soap and water. That's exactly what I use to clean my 8 diameter telescope mirror, in fact. I'm curious if you've ever had any luck with glass cleaners like Windex. I've actually had good luck with this stuff on occasion, and I haven't noticed any residue if I do it carefully. I'd be interested to hear anyone else's experiences. Bill Peifer Rochester, NY - - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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
Rob, I just came to think of Mike Wilson. AFAIK, he's still in Poland, so if he's not subscribing, he might miss this week's issue... - Original Message - From: dick graham [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 2:20 PM Subject: Re: PDML UK For those of us who can't get our hands on the magazine a scan would be nice. DG At 01:22 AM 8/14/02 +0200, you wrote: Right now it's 01:20 AM. Cotty I have been out looking for the perseids for a while, but now Cotty's in my kitchen preparing tomorrow's dinner! None of us have been particularly drunk, but we've had a great time anyway! :-) Thanks for the offer to scan the article, Rob. But you know, I think I will try to get my hands on a copy of the magazine itself. I'm pretty sure they sell it some places here in Oslo too. Jostein - Original Message - From: Rob Brigham [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 12:35 AM Subject: RE: PDML UK Yeah there was a pic of Jostein on the 400 with Mike on the 600 in the background. There was a little more text in the magazine too, including a quote from John Dickens. I will scan the article if you want? Is Cotty Alma ther right now? Glad it all worked out if they are hope Cotty is not getting you all to drunk! Better still, I hope he is!!! - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 .
More kit decisions advice
Someone earlier got good advice on their trip to Greece. Okay, try this. I'm going to the High Sierra camps in the backcountry of Yosemite, day hikes between each camp, with side trips one or two days from base. Staying at the camps, so no sleeping bag, tent or food is being carried. Camera gear is: MZ-S only (so spare), with EITHER the 24-90FA and 70-210F, and possibly the 20mmFA as well, OR all primes, as follows: 24mmK (2.8), 35mmFA (2.0), 50mmF (1.7), 150mmM (3.5). I will want to use a cokin graduated filter to knock sky down. It has a 67mm ring. Use of that with the primes will require fussy step-up rings, while with the 24-90 and the 20 it will be plug and play. To me that seems the decision maker, because I believe the 24-90 to be good enough to compete with the primes, plus I like to crop with zoom. Any opinions, however, would be welcomed. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Flip side: Ex: Infinity Focus problem
Simon, You may want to check to see if your other lenses are focusing to infinity with your camera to rule out mirror misalignment. Or put the lens on another body to check as well. If the mirror is misaligned on the body, you will have focusing inaccuracies; especially when you open up the lens (shallow depth of field). Regards, Jose R. Rodriguez From: Simon King [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2002/08/14 Wed AM 05:11:12 CDT To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Flip side: Ex: Infinity Focus problem Hi All, What about a 50mm lens that doesn't quite get to infinity? I just went out with Sam (http://wwwstaff.murdoch.edu.au/~sking/index.htm) and found that my f/2 50 paired with my Super Program doesn't focus at infinity. Cheers, Simon From: David Weiss Subject: Re: Infinity Focus problem Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2002 09:50:10 -0700 Rob, From what you said below, it seems that this problem does not really effect the ability of the lens to focus. I am going to take a few pics and see if it does. Thanks for the information. Dave Rob said: Given this information I expect that this particular lens has a problem. In some cases, through constant use, the infinity stop can become worn or the screws fixing the components can become loose HotJobs - Search Thousands of New Jobs http://www.hotjobs.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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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) For the KMP: Exact lens names
- Original Message - From: Bojidar Dimitrov [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: (2) For the KMP: Exact lens names SMC Lenses -- FA80-200f4.7-5.6 UNKNOWN SMC PENTAX-FA 1:4.7-5.6 80-200mm HTH Greetz Artur - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Best Portrait lens for the 6x7?
Brother Albano, I have both the 165/2.8 and 165/4 Leaf shutter lens. Both are quite nice as far as all items mentioned except close focusing. To get a tight head shot with either one, you must use an extension tube. I have never tried the 135/4 macro, but I'm sure that head shots are easier. I just don't know what the bokeh is like. For what I have, I prefer the 165/2.8 when I don't need fill flash. The extra stop is handy and the lens has a built in lens hood that just slides out. If you do fill flash then the Leaf shutter lens will do the trick all the way around. Hopefully someone can address whether the 135 macro works well as a portrait lens. Brother Bruce Wednesday, August 14, 2002, 9:30:27 AM, you wrote: Avca Hi, brothers Avca I would like to know what is the better portrait lens for the 67 in your Avca opinion. Avca It's including sharpness, handling, bokeh, min focus distance, ability to Avca do close headshots, etc, etc Avca All comments welcome. Avca Thanks in advance Avca Albano Avca - Avca This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, Avca go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to Avca 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 .
6x7 PH SB 67 hood, can be used with filters?
Hi, brothers Just a quick question: The PHSB67 hood, is bayonet, screw-on or what? If it is bayonet, it can't be used with filters, unless they are the special bayonet Pentax ones? I'm asking because I found one in a store here (wasn't able to take a close-up look, the store was closed) and I want to know if this hood is worth having. Also, I would like to know the exact depth of it, to search for possible screw-on cheaper alternatives. 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: slide film
I'd go with Agfa RSX-II 100 or the new Kodak PressChrome 100. Both have good sharpness, natural colors. The PC100 has a bit wider latitude than other slides, which is good in direct sunlight or when you forget to compensate half stops... Gabor Where is there information on PressChrome 100? I haven't heard of it. It's not on Kodak's USA web site. Thanks, Joe - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: New Toys
I went in for an LR44 the other day, and they gave me an A76. Package says it's an acceptable alternative. Anyhow, that's good to hear. My recently purchased Spotmatic F doesn't seem to work with my kludged up but well-fit A76 battery. It should have, if all that's wrong is no battery, so I'm guessing there's something more fundamental wrong with it. Sighhh. If it needs that kind of attention, there goe$ a great purchase deal! But still, it's a beautiful camera I'll keep it if it can be brought back... The previous owner did say that it had sat around in it's case, unused, for some 30+ years. Maybe it just needs a proper CLA? Thanks for the info on the K1000, David. keith whaley David Brooks wrote: LR44's, readily available at fine camera stores in your area :) Dave Begin Original Message From: Keith Whaley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 04:02:17 -0700 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: New Toys Good onya, Butch! The only phrase that comes to mind is, got batteries? Or is that one of those later Pentaxes that take readily available batteries? keith whaley Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 Toys
I know it sounds stupid but it can happen to anyone. Did you get the polarity right? At 09:58 AM 8/14/2002 -0700, you wrote: I went in for an LR44 the other day, and they gave me an A76. Package says it's an acceptable alternative. Anyhow, that's good to hear. My recently purchased Spotmatic F doesn't seem to work with my kludged up but well-fit A76 battery. It should have, if all that's wrong is no battery, so I'm guessing there's something more fundamental wrong with it. Sighhh. If it needs that kind of attention, there goe$ a great purchase deal! But still, it's a beautiful camera I'll keep it if it can be brought back... The previous owner did say that it had sat around in it's case, unused, for some 30+ years. Maybe it just needs a proper CLA? Thanks for the info on the K1000, David. keith whaley David Brooks wrote: LR44's, readily available at fine camera stores in your area :) Dave Begin Original Message From: Keith Whaley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 04:02:17 -0700 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: New Toys Good onya, Butch! The only phrase that comes to mind is, got batteries? Or is that one of those later Pentaxes that take readily available batteries? keith whaley Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Lenses in the field
Thank you Rob. May I then assume the true macro has a limited range, and will not go to infinity? I have used ordinary lenses that incorporate the lens motion to encompass a macro range, and do rather well, but have never owned a true macro lens. For me that would be an excess, as the poor thing would sit idle for weeks at a time. g Thanks for the answer, keith whaley Rob Studdert wrote: On 14 Aug 2002 at 4:22, Keith Whaley wrote: Good morning, Peter, What distinction do you hang on the word true, in true macro. Must be a subtlety there that I'm not aware of. Or, more likely, I've forgotten it's accepted meaning. g Hi Keith, Of course I'm not Peter but I assume that he meant (as I read) as vs a dedicated macro lens i.e. one specifically designed for close focus with a flat focus field, excellent sharpness, great contrast and very little geometric distortion? Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re[3]: slide film
On Tue, 13 Aug 2002, Bruce Dayton wrote: If ultra vivid is what you want, then Velvia or Kodak 100VS is your I haven't used the Velvia yet, I'm saving it for a trip to Centralia, PA (its a town that's been on fire for over 30 years, now). I'll have to add in a roll of Kodak 100VS into my next order and see how it turns out. game. In the print film realm, the king was Agfa Ultra 50 - alas is Most of all, I'd love to find a print film in 4x5, as I know my shutters are all off and I'm too lazy to sit down and test them all to find out just by how much. :) Oh well, evidently I'll have to test or just deal without. lighting but not both well. For low contrast situations - Agfa Optima II 100 is quite nice. For higher contrast situations - Konica Impressa 50 and Fuji Reala 100 are both very nice. If you would like samples, I can email you some. I've been shooting Reala 100 in 120 now for a few rolls, and have been quite happy with the results so far, but for the most part, the colours seem to be as I remembered them, not the excessively vivid colour I (not-so) secretly wish to have. I'm happy, but I want more.. always more! Come to think of it, is Reala available in 4x5..(checking)..no, it is not. -- 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: Pentax Polarizers:Circular or Linear
You're quite lucky, Len. My curmudgeon day appearance is set on random, but no more than twice a week. ;^) keith whaley Paris, Leonard wrote: There just seems to be no lack of folks that won't try anything on their own. But the real reason for my question is because today is offically Curmudgeon Day, at least here in this part of America's Outback. Every Wednesday is Curmudgeon Day as announced on the 145.11 repeater. In appreciation for them naming the day for me, I feel obligated to ask at least one curmudgeonly question in celebration of the occassion. 73 de KD9S, Len. --- -Original Message- From: Keith Whaley [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 7:08 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Pentax Polarizers:Circular or Linear C'mon, Leonard, what's wrong with asking an honest question? Young folks need answers from their elders. I suspect he's a member of the former, as it's usually they that exhibit a preference for multiple exclamation points and question marks... g keith whaley Paris, Leonard wrote: Have you shot any tests with the polarizer(s) you have, or are you unable to bring yourself to risk a few exposures without a consensus from the group? 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: Pentax Polarizers:Circular or Linear
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 8/14/2002 7:58:01 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Subject: Re: Pentax Polarizers: Circular or Linear C'mon, Leonard, what's wrong with asking an honest question? Young folks need answers from their elders. I suspect he's a member of the former, as it's usually they that exhibit a preference for multiple exclamation points and question marks... g Well, the first advice should be to look in the bloody owners manual where Pentax will tell you which kind of filter to use...my PZ70 and PZ20 manuals do and both recommend circular polarizers. :^) I agree, Jerry, if he has one. If not, he ought to GET one! Keith Whaley in L.A. Jerry in Houston - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Snakeskin MEF and AF 35-70/2.8
Now that the auction is mercifully over - http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1371907910 I know we've discussed animal skins on camera bodies before (and I personally do not care for them, but I do know that a few of you guys do), but here's an MEF with a matching skinned lens - g. Fred - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Best Portrait lens for the 6x7?
I'd recommend the 200mm F4. If you use the old one, you'll need a small extension tube for head shots, the newer one will focus close enuff without one. There's another solution, but I havent tried it yet and thats to use the 90mm 105mm, or 135mm on a 2X TC. Min. Focus distance shouldnt be a problem at all that way. The very slight softening caused by the TC could actually be an asset for portraits. I picked up a Vivitar multi-coated 2X TC and my initial test results with it were outstanding, very little loss of quality. Way cheaper than buying another 67 lens if you already have the 105 for example. I wouldnt recommend a 165mm or shorter lens, the focal length is just too short for tight head shots. JCO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 12:30 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Best Portrait lens for the 6x7? Hi, brothers I would like to know what is the better portrait lens for the 67 in your opinion. It's including sharpness, handling, bokeh, min focus distance, ability to do close headshots, etc, etc All comments welcome. Thanks in advance 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 Toys
Hah! That's the first thing I thought of. I had that + on the inside
of the cover engraved in my mind!
I suspect what I'll do before I give it up to the camera repairman is
to remove the battery and o-ring I'd stuffed in there, and clean the
cover's insides well, as well as the spring contact inside the body.
They both looked clean, but another gentle rubbing with a pencil
eraser and some cleaner can't hurt.
keith
Peter Alling wrote:
I know it sounds stupid but it can happen to anyone. Did you get the
polarity right?
At 09:58 AM 8/14/2002 -0700, you wrote:
I went in for an LR44 the other day, and they gave me an A76. Package
says it's an acceptable alternative.
Anyhow, that's good to hear.
My recently purchased Spotmatic F doesn't seem to work with my kludged
up but well-fit A76 battery. It should have, if all that's wrong is no
battery, so I'm guessing there's something more fundamental wrong with
it. Sighhh. If it needs that kind of attention, there goe$ a great
purchase deal!
But still, it's a beautiful camera I'll keep it if it can be brought back...
The previous owner did say that it had sat around in it's case,
unused, for some 30+ years. Maybe it just needs a proper CLA?
Thanks for the info on the K1000, David.
keith whaley
David Brooks wrote:
LR44's, readily available at fine camera stores
in your area :)
Dave
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From: Keith Whaley [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 04:02:17 -0700
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Subject: Re: New Toys
Good onya, Butch!
The only phrase that comes to mind is, got batteries?
Or is that one of those later Pentaxes that take readily available
batteries?
keith whaley
Pentax User
Stouffville Ontario Canada
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Re: ME + 35-135
i was wondering if someone could give me some information about how reliable this model is, if it has some known flaws, things like that. it is very tempting to me, but it seems strange that top cover is black and in all the pictures seen on the net seems wrong. Black ME's are normal, and not all that uncommon, either. The ME seems to be quite reliable (for a 25-year-old camera). Fred - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Snakeskin MEF and AF 35-70/2.8
On Wed, 14 Aug 2002, Fred wrote: I know we've discussed animal skins on camera bodies before (and I personally do not care for them, but I do know that a few of you guys do), but here's an MEF with a matching skinned lens - g. Wow, that's ugly. Dare I even say hideous? (ps, reptile skins aren't built to be made into leather, they fall apart too quickly, so be nice, don't kill snakes, and protest your local rattlesnake roundups) gfen (happy snake keeper) -- 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: vivitar s1 35-85 0r 28-90mm or 28-85
i am looking at these lenses has any one had any experience with them are they any good which is the better one in terms of sharpness and contrast I have the VS1 35-85/2.8 Varifocal (not a true zoom). It's a really nice lens, one which I find myself using more and more. I am not familiar with the others - sorry. Fred - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: 6x7 PH SB 67 hood, can be used with filters?
Albano, I have this hood. It is a clip on type. That means that the edge of the lens/filter needs some thread to clip onto. You can screw a filter on and then put the hood on. You can't use a Cokin holder and put the hood on after that. However, Cokin makes a hood for their holder if you need it. Bruce Wednesday, August 14, 2002, 9:51:55 AM, you wrote: Avca Hi, brothers Avca Just a quick question: Avca The PHSB67 hood, is bayonet, screw-on or what? Avca If it is bayonet, it can't be used with filters, unless they are the Avca special bayonet Pentax ones? Avca I'm asking because I found one in a store here (wasn't able to take a Avca close-up look, the store was closed) and I want to know if this hood is Avca worth having. Avca Also, I would like to know the exact depth of it, to search for possible Avca screw-on cheaper alternatives. Avca Regards Avca Albano Avca - Avca This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, Avca go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to Avca 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[4]: slide film
gfen, Man, looking at what is available in 4X5 sheets for color print I was shocked. There isn't much choice. I thought MF was limited, but LF is extremely limited. I think you are stuck with just shooting slides. Bruce Wednesday, August 14, 2002, 10:20:04 AM, you wrote: g On Tue, 13 Aug 2002, Bruce Dayton wrote: If ultra vivid is what you want, then Velvia or Kodak 100VS is your g I haven't used the Velvia yet, I'm saving it for a trip to Centralia, PA g (its a town that's been on fire for over 30 years, now). I'll have to add g in a roll of Kodak 100VS into my next order and see how it turns out. game. In the print film realm, the king was Agfa Ultra 50 - alas is g Most of all, I'd love to find a print film in 4x5, as I know my shutters g are all off and I'm too lazy to sit down and test them all to find out g just by how much. :) Oh well, evidently I'll have to test or just deal g without. lighting but not both well. For low contrast situations - Agfa Optima II 100 is quite nice. For higher contrast situations - Konica Impressa 50 and Fuji Reala 100 are both very nice. If you would like samples, I can email you some. g I've been shooting Reala 100 in 120 now for a few rolls, and have been g quite happy with the results so far, but for the most part, the colours g seem to be as I remembered them, not the excessively vivid colour I g (not-so) secretly wish to have. I'm happy, but I want more.. always more! g Come to think of it, is Reala available in 4x5..(checking)..no, it is not. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 Toys
You might also gently lift the contact at the bottom of the battery holder and make sure that the new battery is making positive contact with the cover. At 10:44 AM 8/14/2002 -0700, you wrote: Hah! That's the first thing I thought of. I had that + on the inside of the cover engraved in my mind! I suspect what I'll do before I give it up to the camera repairman is to remove the battery and o-ring I'd stuffed in there, and clean the cover's insides well, as well as the spring contact inside the body. They both looked clean, but another gentle rubbing with a pencil eraser and some cleaner can't hurt. keith Peter Alling wrote: I know it sounds stupid but it can happen to anyone. Did you get the polarity right? At 09:58 AM 8/14/2002 -0700, you wrote: I went in for an LR44 the other day, and they gave me an A76. Package says it's an acceptable alternative. Anyhow, that's good to hear. My recently purchased Spotmatic F doesn't seem to work with my kludged up but well-fit A76 battery. It should have, if all that's wrong is no battery, so I'm guessing there's something more fundamental wrong with it. Sighhh. If it needs that kind of attention, there goe$ a great purchase deal! But still, it's a beautiful camera I'll keep it if it can be brought back... The previous owner did say that it had sat around in it's case, unused, for some 30+ years. Maybe it just needs a proper CLA? Thanks for the info on the K1000, David. keith whaley David Brooks wrote: LR44's, readily available at fine camera stores in your area :) Dave Begin Original Message From: Keith Whaley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 04:02:17 -0700 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: New Toys Good onya, Butch! The only phrase that comes to mind is, got batteries? Or is that one of those later Pentaxes that take readily available batteries? keith whaley Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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 .
RE: Snakeskin MEF and AF 35-70/2.8
Rattlesnake tastes great. It is good that folks have also figured out a way to use the skins. Waste not, want not. Len --- -Original Message- From: gfen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 12:54 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Snakeskin MEF and AF 35-70/2.8 On Wed, 14 Aug 2002, Fred wrote: I know we've discussed animal skins on camera bodies before (and I personally do not care for them, but I do know that a few of you guys do), but here's an MEF with a matching skinned lens - g. Wow, that's ugly. Dare I even say hideous? (ps, reptile skins aren't built to be made into leather, they fall apart too quickly, so be nice, don't kill snakes, and protest your local rattlesnake roundups) gfen (happy snake keeper) -- 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: print film in 4x5
Fujicolor NPS 160 print is available in 4x5 and 8x10. So are several of the Portra films. Per BH NYC ads... - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 the road again.
ERNR, Thanks for the information. I will mention some of the items to her. I know she has gone out and shot some at the missions. Maybe we will revisit them. As for food, she is supposed to be a food afficionado, so I will see what she is up to - whether we dine in or out. I would mention a get together, but with the limited time and the schedule I believe she has put together... The unfriendly camera shop sounds interesting. Maybe I can pop in there and have some fun Hoping it won't be my only time in SA, Cesar Panama City, Florida -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 9:48 AM In a message dated 8/14/2002 7:27:24 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I will be in San Antonio from the 23rd through the 25th. I have a friend who is willing to be a tour guide for me in San Antonio. She seems to know her way around the place. Anyway, any ideas, suggestions, places to see, places to photograph, eat, etc., etc., etc., will be greatly appreciated. Also, any good camera shops around? Totally unfamiliar with Fort Worth, so all my comments apply to San Antonio. Camera shops: Not the best city in the world for those. We have a friendly one, not exceptionally well-stocked -- Boyd's, at the corner of Blanco Road and Lockhill-Selma. We have a well-stocked one with a reputation for unfriendliness -- Camera Exchange on San Pedro Ave. By the way, in case you do want to visit those shops, be aware neither one is open on Sundays. Places to see: World-class zoo (with miniature railroad that is or was the world's longest); four 18th-century missions (in addition to the Alamo -- the Shrine of Texas Liberty. The other four are less touristy and in fact all the chapels are still in regular use as chapels); some nice and some truly horrific architecture. I may have even more ideas when I'm a bit more awake :-) I just happen to have spent a lot of time shooting the zoo and the missions. Of course there's also the Riverwalk. Places to eat: Recommendations would depend on what you like to eat. Ken Archer will probably have additional suggestions. 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[4]: slide film
On Wed, 14 Aug 2002, Bruce Dayton wrote: Man, looking at what is available in 4X5 sheets for color print I was shocked. There isn't much choice. I thought MF was limited, but LF is extremely limited. I think you are stuck with just shooting slides. Agreed, but at least I can get Reala in 120... now I just have to get that 6x7 after all (I accidently spent the fund on a lens). I may actually find out that Velvia (and others) might be too much for my liking. At this point, my sole experience with it has been seeing other people's pictures around. On the reverse, I also haven't shot any slide film at all, yet. I've had a roll of Kodak somethingchrome 200 in my fridge for months, and I just haven't bothered.. I'm put off by what people say in regards to the lack of exposure lattitude. Guess I'll find out, as I plan on running the Velveta through my ZX-50, and I presume the 2 segment metering will be robust enough to deliver the goods. (I had to work some pentax content into this, and, well, its a request for comment on it) -- 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[2]: Lenses in the field
Hi, my Leica 35/1.4 is an earlier version than Rob's, and is even smaller than that! --- Bob mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Wednesday, August 14, 2002, 12:57:37 PM, you wrote: Oh my! What a difference! And I thought the lenses for my Retina Reflex III were overly large... keith whaley Rob Studdert wrote: On 14 Aug 2002 at 7:51, Bob Walkden wrote: I have 2 35/1.4s - one by Leica, the other by Carl Zeiss and it's a lesson in the differences between RF and SLR lenses to put them side by side. The Leica is tiny, the CZ is enormous. And just to illustrate Bob's point (as I had the same combo): http://www.home.aone.net.au/audiobias/35ASPHlux-m_vs_CZ35f1.4_top.jpg Cheers, Rob Studdert - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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[4]: slide film
In a message dated 8/14/2002 2:41:40 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I plan on running the Velveta through my ZX-50 I think you'll find it a bit cheezy... ;) Chris L. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: New Toys
After a couple minutes of fiddling around (it's 11:30 PM and I've been up since 6 AM) I realized that what I had was the 1:1 adapter for the 100/4 M macro (somewhat rare and pricey?) Hmmm... I was not aware of any 1:1 adapter for any Pentax 100mm macro. (But I was not aware does not preclude the actual existence of same - g.) Are you sure it's not actually a TC or an extension tube? (I think a 50mm - I'm not sure of the exact length - extension tube is typically used to give 1:1 with some of the 100mm macros.) What markings (if any) does it have? Does it have any internal glass (as opposed to a hollow extension tube)? Fred - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
just bought a photo printer
Heads up guys. Epson is now offering a $100 rebate on their 1280 printer. Seemed like a good deal so I took the plunge. Found one online for $417 before rebate so net cost is finally reasonable. Question: Can anybody recommend a good paper (glossy) for doing color and BW printing with this machine? TIA, 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: This weekend
Don´t know what I look forward to more, the clinic or the comraderie. Okay, I just thought about it - the friends are the reason I am going. That's why we show up too! Even Cotty's thinking about next spring. Don't know how that would work out, what with he and the other bloke, Mark, getting together :-) 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: Snakeskin MEF and AF 35-70/2.8
Oops - Correction - it's ~ALLIGATOR~ skin. Sorry. Wow, that's ugly. Dare I even say hideous? 1. Still ugly, in my opinion, on a camera (or lens). Alligator skin looks beautiful on an alligator (as does snakeskin on a snake). (ps, reptile skins aren't built to be made into leather, they fall apart too quickly, so be nice, don't kill snakes, and protest your local rattlesnake roundups) Rattlesnake tastes great. It is good that folks have also figured out a way to use the skins. Waste not, want not. 2. I think that God intended reptile flesh and reptile skin to be more useful for the reptiles created with them. But I digress... Fred - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Snakeskin MEF and AF 35-70/2.8
On Wed, 14 Aug 2002, Paris, Leonard wrote: Rattlesnake tastes great. It is good that folks have also figured out a way to use the skins. Waste not, want not. Its wasteful and inhumane to support rattlesnake roundups, just as it was incredibly wasteful and wrong in what we (Americans) did to the bison on the plains. However, I won't start my diatribe on here, just go ahead and do a search on rattlesnake roundups, and find some of the critical pages. Its kinda depressing how people treat wildlife around them, and snakes rarely fare very well because of people's misconceptions. ObPentax: I've been thinking about setting up a small terrirum in the corner to try and take photos of some of my snakes, except I have limited space and resources, and I've been too lazy thus far. I do have some lovely snapshots of them, though. -- 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: New Toys
It also occurs to me the rubber o-ring might be exerting a little too much force on the battery, and keeping it away from good contact with the cover... Both items worth looking at. I will make that a project today. Thanks, keith whaley Peter Alling wrote: You might also gently lift the contact at the bottom of the battery holder and make sure that the new battery is making positive contact with the cover. At 10:44 AM 8/14/2002 -0700, you wrote: Hah! That's the first thing I thought of. I had that + on the inside of the cover engraved in my mind! I suspect what I'll do before I give it up to the camera repairman is to remove the battery and o-ring I'd stuffed in there, and clean the cover's insides well, as well as the spring contact inside the body. They both looked clean, but another gentle rubbing with a pencil eraser and some cleaner can't hurt. keith Peter Alling wrote: I know it sounds stupid but it can happen to anyone. Did you get the polarity right? At 09:58 AM 8/14/2002 -0700, you wrote: I went in for an LR44 the other day, and they gave me an A76. Package says it's an acceptable alternative. Anyhow, that's good to hear. My recently purchased Spotmatic F doesn't seem to work with my kludged up but well-fit A76 battery. It should have, if all that's wrong is no battery, so I'm guessing there's something more fundamental wrong with it. Sighhh. If it needs that kind of attention, there goe$ a great purchase deal! But still, it's a beautiful camera I'll keep it if it can be brought back... The previous owner did say that it had sat around in it's case, unused, for some 30+ years. Maybe it just needs a proper CLA? Thanks for the info on the K1000, David. keith whaley David Brooks wrote: LR44's, readily available at fine camera stores in your area :) Dave Begin Original Message From: Keith Whaley [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 04:02:17 -0700 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: New Toys Good onya, Butch! The only phrase that comes to mind is, got batteries? Or is that one of those later Pentaxes that take readily available batteries? keith whaley Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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[4]: slide film
On Wed, 14 Aug 2002 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I plan on running the Velveta through my ZX-50 I think you'll find it a bit cheezy... ;) I figured teh SMC would work well with baked on cheese, though! -- 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: Re[4]: slide film
It'll probably melt and gum up the works a bit as well. At 02:44 PM 8/14/2002 -0400, you wrote: In a message dated 8/14/2002 2:41:40 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I plan on running the Velveta through my ZX-50 I think you'll find it a bit cheezy... ;) Chris L. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: stops and scales
You write: Scott J. Fine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am under the impression that f-stops are measured in a scale that is either based on 1 or 1.4, as in: 1, 1.4, 2, 2.8, 4.0, 5.6, 8, 11, 16, 22, 32... It's actually based on the square root of 2 (1.414) and has to do with how the area of the aperture is calculated. The f stop is the ratio of the aperture diameter to the focal length. An f stop of 1.0 (theoretical) with a 50mm lens at infinity would mean an aperture diameter of 50mm. If you wanted to halve the area of the aperture (to reduce the amount of light reaching the film by half), you wouldn't halve the diameter because the area of a circle is: pi x r**2. Halving the radius would result in an aperture one fourth the area (or 2 stops). Therefore, to halve the aperture area you divide the diameter (and therefore the radius) by the square root of 2. The new f stop becomes f/1.414 (f/1.4) as the diameter is 1/1.414 of the focal length. Divide by the square root of 2 again and you get an f stop of f/2 as the diameter is now 1/2 the focal length. Keep dividing by the square root of 2 and you get the rest of the scale. Please tell me if this is correct - I subtracted one stop from the next largest, divided that number by 2 and added the result to the larger aperture. I cam up with the following 1/2 stop scale. 1.414 (1.4) 1.706 (1.7) 1.999 (2) 2.413 (2.5) 2.827 (2.8) 3.412 (3.5) 3.997 (4) 4.824 (4.5) 5.652 (5.6) 6.822 (6.7) 7.992 (8) 9.646 (9.5) 11.301 (11) 13.640 (13.5) 15.980 (16) 19.288 (19) 22.596 (22) 30.273 (?) 31.951 (32) And if I take the difference between apertures, multiply by .333 and add that result to the larger aperture, I get 1/3 stops? As in f/9 being 1/3 of a stop smaller than f/8? ((11.301 - 7.992)(.333)) + 7.992 = 9.093 [f/9] And thank you all for your answers, even the ones with links to information that I have no hope of understanding :) s/ http://www.eyecafe.net - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Snakeskin MEF and AF 35-70/2.8
Funny how the meaning of words changes. Inhumane treatment used to describe treating people like animals. Now it seems to mean not treating animals like people. Len --- -Original Message- From: gfen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 1:51 PM To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Subject: RE: Snakeskin MEF and AF 35-70/2.8 On Wed, 14 Aug 2002, Paris, Leonard wrote: Rattlesnake tastes great. It is good that folks have also figured out a way to use the skins. Waste not, want not. Its wasteful and inhumane to support rattlesnake roundups, just as it was incredibly wasteful and wrong in what we (Americans) did to the bison on the plains. However, I won't start my diatribe on here, just go ahead and do a search on rattlesnake roundups, and find some of the critical pages. Its kinda depressing how people treat wildlife around them, and snakes rarely fare very well because of people's misconceptions. ObPentax: I've been thinking about setting up a small terrirum in the corner to try and take photos of some of my snakes, except I have limited space and resources, and I've been too lazy thus far. I do have some lovely snapshots of them, though. -- 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: New Toys
Keith Whaley wrote: I suspect what I'll do before I give it up to the camera repairman is to remove the battery and o-ring I'd stuffed in there... [Snip] Uh, Keith Do ya suppose that the battery cover is engaging on the O-ring (which it probably is), then pushing down enough on that engaged O-ring as you screw in the cover, such that the positive metal contact on the battery case is not even making contact with the inside surface of the cover? Before surrendering to the repairman, I'd be tempted to find a larger button cell that will fit in the compartment properly. Just the other day, somebody mentioned a currently manufactured size that fits -- maybe your local office supply store would be a good place to check, since Office Depot seems to carry a good selection around here (Rochester, NY). Or, use the O-ring, but stuff a little wad of foil between the top of the battery and the inside surface of the door? Good luck! Let us know how you make out. Bill Peifer Rochester, NY - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: just bought a photo printer
JCO wrote: Heads up guys. Oooh, the ladies on the list are gonna take issue with that one ;-) Epson is now offering a $100 rebate on their 1280 printer. Seemed like a good deal so I took the plunge Can anybody recommend a good paper (glossy) for doing color and BW printing with this machine? Hi JCO, I'm actually pretty happy with the Epson Glossy Photo Paper (the stuff that runs $10 to $13 or so for 20 sheets of 8x10). There's a Premium Glossy which I haven't used, so I'm not sure how different of a look it will have. The Epson Glossy out of my Epson 820 printer looks very much like a conventional print. I know some folks have said they don't generally like the Epson papers, so your mileage may vary. Not an answer to the question you asked, but Mark Roberts showed me some 11x14's he did on some Ilford rag paper, back while he was still in town here. Man, that stuff looked great! Of course, you get what you pay for, and that stuff was something like $5 a sheet. A little out of my range, for sure! Hope this helps. Bill Peifer Rochester, NY - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
just bought a photo printer
i do not use anything other than Epson paper except even more expensive fine art paper from Lumijet. Herb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: This weekend
Bill Owens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cesar Top Down Matamoros wrote: I just thought about it - the friends are the reason I am going. That's why we show up too! Even Cotty's thinking about next spring. Don't know how that would work out, what with he and the other bloke, Mark, getting together :-) Since both Cotty and I are compulsive tinkerers there's no telling what bizarre devices or camera modifications we might come up with. Be afraid, be very afraid! -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
FS: body KM, lenses etc
Hello everyone, Prior to putting my equipment up eBay I want to offer it to the group: - body KM in Exc++ condition, just a few signs of use on the bottom, no scratches, no dents. Body cap. For collectors and users. Asking US$ 150 plus shipping. - SMC Pentax-M 50/1.4 in near mint condition. Just the name Pentax on the front cap shows signs of use. Both caps. Glass is perfect. Asking US$ 80 plus shipping. - SMC Pentax-M 120/2.8 in mint condition. Both caps. Asking US$ 125 plus shipping - SMC Pentax K 55/1.8 in excellent++ condition. Both lens caps are not original. Asking US$ 75 plus shipping - SMC Pentax-A 28/2.8 in excellent condition. Both caps. Asking US$ 90 plus shipping - SMC Pentax K 300/4 in mint (!) condition. Both caps. With original case that shows age. Asking US$ 250 plus shipping - Vivitar 2x and 3x automatic converter, both mint, the 2x converter comes with case. Both have both lens caps. Asking US$ 60 plus shipping - Gossen Lunasix F. In mint condition with original soft pouch. Asking US$ 120 plus shipping. Please contact me off list if interested. Satisfaction garanteed. Please see my eBay ratings: http://cgi2.ebay.nl/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewFeedbackuserid=ekragtwijk I will list remaining items on eBay after 2 days. Thank you for looking. Eric - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: Snakeskin MEF and AF 35-70/2.8
Fred wrote: Oops - Correction - it's ~ALLIGATOR~ skin. Sorry. Wow, that's ugly. Dare I even say hideous? 1. Still ugly, in my opinion, on a camera (or lens). Alligator skin looks beautiful on an alligator (as does snakeskin on a snake). (ps, reptile skins aren't built to be made into leather, they fall apart too quickly, so be nice, don't kill snakes, and protest your local rattlesnake roundups) Rattlesnake tastes great. It is good that folks have also figured out a way to use the skins. Waste not, want not. 2. I think that God intended reptile flesh and reptile skin to be more useful for the reptiles created with them. But I digress... You sure do. Do you think amimals are here on earth just to look at? Fred keith whaley - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 Toys
Hmmm... I was not aware of any 1:1 adapter for any Pentax 100mm macro. (But I was not aware does not preclude the actual existence of same - g.) Are you sure it's not actually a TC or an extension tube? (I think a 50mm - I'm not sure of the exact length - extension tube is typically used to give 1:1 with some of the 100mm macros.) What markings (if any) does it have? Does it have any internal glass (as opposed to a hollow extension tube)? Wouldn't an extension tube have to give enough extension to extend the lens to 100mm (in this case)? I'm under the impression that it takes enough extension to equal the focal length to get 1:1. Or something like that :-) 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: just bought a photo printer
J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Heads up guys. Epson is now offering a $100 rebate on their 1280 printer. Seemed like a good deal so I took the plunge. Found one online for $417 before rebate so net cost is finally reasonable. Question: Can anybody recommend a good paper (glossy) for doing color and BW printing with this machine? Congrats on the purchase and welcome to the world of digital printing! I've found the Espon Premium Glossy paper works well as do the Ilford Galerie papers (I've used the Smooth Gloss - equivalent to the Epson Premium Glossy - and the Classic Pearl). My all time favorite isn't glossy at all though: It's the Ilford Fine Art paper. I do *all* my own prints on this paper. -- 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: stops and scales
Scott Fine wrote: Please tell me if this is correct - I subtracted one stop from the next largest, divided that number by 2 and added the result to the larger aperture. I cam up with the following 1/2 stop scale Hi Scott, Nope, sorry -- the results are close, but the method is not correct. Photographic stops are a geometric progression, not an arithmetic one. That means to generate the series, you ~multiply~ by a constant factor. To get the series of whole stops, start with 1, and multiply by 2^0.5 (that is, the square root of two). To get the series of half-stops, start with one, and multiply by 2^0.25 (that is, the fourth root of two, which is also the square root of the original square-root-of-two factor). To get the series of third-stops, start with 1, and multiply by 2^0.1667 (that is, the sixth root of two, which is also the cube root of the original square-root-of-two factor). See the pattern? Bill Peifer Rochester, NY - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: This weekend
Bill Owens [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cesar Top Down Matamoros wrote: I just thought about it - the friends are the reason I am going. That's why we show up too! Even Cotty's thinking about next spring. Don't know how that would work out, what with he and the other bloke, Mark, getting together :-) Since both Cotty and I are compulsive tinkerers there's no telling what bizarre devices or camera modifications we might come up with. Be afraid, be very afraid! Yes! And also hide my MZ-S and 645 from you two. Maybe let you tinker with the Zenit 312M though :-) 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: The Proof of...
The camera used is 'Zenit E' and medium (film) is 'Svema 65'. Some one can tell me what these are? The photos don't look too snappy to me. But subject matters are good. Here's folder of similar photos: http://www.photo.net/photodb/folder?folder_id=56 Regards, Tonghang On Wed, 14 Aug 2002 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's the photographer, not the gear he uses... http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=922862 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: Snakeskin MEF and AF 35-70/2.8
Do you think amimals are here on earth just to look at? No, Keith. I think that animals (including human animals) are here on earth to exist. Yes, I'm a carnivore (actually, an omnivore), and was intended to be so, I think. However, I do think that there's a difference between killing animals to eat them and killing them for fun. And, I don't think that animals killed for food (or for any other reason) should deserve an inhumane death. Fred - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Snakeskin MEF and AF 35-70/2.8
On Wed, 14 Aug 2002, Paris, Leonard wrote: Funny how the meaning of words changes. Inhumane treatment used to describe treating people like animals. Now it seems to mean not treating animals like people. Merrion Webster says that inhumane means inhuman, and that inhuman means lacking pity, kindness or mercy or savage. That doesn't just apply to animals, in my opinion, but all things living. For the record, I eat meat, wear leather, and support reasonable hunting and fishing. I just have a problem for cruelty for entertainment's sake. -- 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: Lenses in the field
On 14 Aug 2002 at 10:16, Keith Whaley wrote: Thank you Rob. May I then assume the true macro has a limited range, and will not go to infinity? I have used ordinary lenses that incorporate the lens motion to encompass a macro range, and do rather well, but have never owned a true macro lens. For me that would be an excess, as the poor thing would sit idle for weeks at a time. g Hi Keith, I haven't owned a dedicated Macro lens that won't focus to infinity and most seem to be better performers at infinity when compared to non-Macro lenses of similar focal length and speed. However I would assume that most are performance optimised for close distances much some like enlarging lenses are optimised for a limited range of working distances or magnifications. Unfortunately Pentax provides very little technical information on its lenses, if you are interested comparing lenses the Carl Zeiss site has detailed down- loadable pdfs for each of its Contax SLR lenses. The pdf files for the macro lenses are quite detailed and provide MTF curves for infinity and closer magnifications. 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: Re: slide film
On 14 Aug 2002 at 8:36, Mishka wrote: Alan, if you are scanning anyway, why do you care for how saturated the film is? you can make it as saturated as you want by just adjusting the levels. i would opt for *true* colors (Provia 100F and Agfa RSXII work fine for me), that can be screwed afterwards any way i like. Hi Mishka, Often a highly saturated film lacks subtle detail in the super-saturated areas, much like winding the saturation up in a digital image, detail can be obfuscated. De-saturation can't restore the lost information, I prefer to scan lower contrast films myself even if the scanner has a good dynamic range. 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: More kit decisions advice
On 14 Aug 2002 at 9:57, Lindamood, Mark wrote: Someone earlier got good advice on their trip to Greece. Okay, try this. I'm going to the High Sierra camps in the backcountry of Yosemite, day hikes between each camp, with side trips one or two days from base Use of that with the primes will require fussy step-up rings, while with the 24-90 and the 20 it will be plug and play. To me that seems the decision maker, because I believe the 24-90 to be good enough to compete with the primes, plus I like to crop with zoom. Any opinions, however, would be welcomed. Hi Mark, I'm late into this thread but in your case since you have to lug the gear about I'd suggest sticking with the 20 + 24-90, although there's not that much advantage in AOV with the 20 it might still make the difference and it's a damn sharp prime that is great in low light. Good luck. 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: LX repair update
On 14 Aug 2002 at 16:09, William Robb wrote: This has nothing to do with the LX that is still in the shop, but with one of the cameras I got back last month. It appears to be developing a case of sticky mirror. This is after having the mirror box serviced. These repairers obviously short-cut on the sticky-mirror repair, just replacing a few surface rubbers won't cut it, the camera has to be pulled right to bits, i.e. scattered all over the work-bench. None of the many LX that I have had repaired in OZ that had sticky-mirror have ever suffered it again. These dudes are hopeless :-( 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: LX repair update
- Original Message - From: Bruce Dayton Subject: Re: LX repair update William, All I can say is that I am sure glad that the first time I peered through one of Shel's LX's that I didn't care for the style of interface of the meter. That coupled with the long running issues that I have heard about LX's makes me glad that I don't have any. I know that they are older and probably hold up longer than many other bodies, but that doesn't negate the fact that they are starting to wear out. That was one of the reasons that I moved forward from my old SuperProgram (which I rather liked) to a PZ-1p and then an MZ-S. Of course, then I was coerced into the Light and got my 67II. I still can't get over the difference in detail of the negative and resulting prints. Call me Canadian, but for some reason that is not to be fathomed, I still like the darnded things, I suppose for the same reason I liked my Triumph Trident, even though it required 4 hours of work per hour of riding. William Robb - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE:just bought a photo printer
Pictorico Glossy film is to die for, but is ridiculously expensive, about $70 for 40 sheets of 8.5x11. I just got some Ilford Galerie smooth gloss in that is supposed to be great (Aaron liked the Ilford papers) I'll let you know after I do some tests and dial in the paper. BUTCH Each man had only one genuine vocation - to find the way to himself Hermann Hesse (Demian) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: stops and scales
I DID THIS IN EXCEL A WHILE BACK. I THINK ITS CORRECT: 1/2 stops 1/2 stops 1/3 stop calc 1/3 stops rounded calcrounded stops stops 1 f 1 0 1 f 1 0 1.189166052 f 1.190.5 1.122462047 f 1.120.33 1.4 f 1.4 1 1.259921047 f 1.260.66 1.664832473 f 1.661.5 1.4 f 1.4 1 2 f 2 2 1.571446866 f 1.571.33 2.378332105 f 2.382.5 1.763889466 f 1.761.66 2.8 f 2.8 3 2 f 2 2 3.329664947 f 3.333.5 2.244924094 f 2.242.33 4 f 4 4 2.519842094 f 2.512.66 4.756664209 f 4.764.5 2.8 f 2.8 3 5.6 f 5.6 5 3.142893732 f 3.143.33 6.659329893 f 6.665.5 3.527778932 f 3.523.66 8 f 8 6 4 f 4 4 9.513328419 f 9.516.5 4.489848188 f 4.494.33 11 f 11 7 5.039684188 f 5.044.66 13.08082658 f 13.08 7.5 5.6 f 5.6 5 16 f 16 8 6.285787463 f 6.295.33 19.02665684 f 19.03 8.5 7.07863 f 7.065.66 22 f 22 9 8 f 8 6 26.16165315 f 26.16 9.5 8.979696376 f 8.986.33 32 f 32 10 10.07936838 f 10.08 6.66 38.05331367 f 38.05 10.511 f 11 7 45 f 45 11 12.34708252 f 12.34 7.33 13.85913152 f 13.85 7.66 16 f 16 8 17.95939275 f 17.96 8.33 20.15873675 f 20.16 8.66 22 f 22 9 24.69416503 f 24.69 9.33 27.71826303 f 27.71 9.66 32 f 32 10 35.9187855 f 35.92 10.33 40.3174735 f 40.32 10.66 45 f 45 11 -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Scott J. Fine Sent: Wednesday, August 14, 2002 3:04 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: stops and scales You write: Scott J. Fine [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I am under the impression that f-stops are measured in a scale that is either based on 1 or 1.4, as in: 1, 1.4, 2, 2.8, 4.0, 5.6, 8, 11, 16, 22, 32... It's actually based on the square root of 2 (1.414) and has to do with how the area of the aperture is calculated. The f stop is the ratio of the aperture diameter to the focal length. An f stop of 1.0 (theoretical) with a 50mm lens at infinity would mean an aperture diameter of 50mm. If you wanted to halve the area of the aperture (to reduce the amount of light reaching the film by half), you wouldn't halve the diameter because the area of a circle is: pi x r**2. Halving the radius would result in an aperture one fourth the area (or 2 stops). Therefore, to halve the aperture area you divide the diameter (and therefore the radius) by the square root of 2. The new f stop becomes f/1.414 (f/1.4) as the diameter is 1/1.414 of the focal length. Divide by the square root of 2 again and you get an f stop of f/2 as the diameter is now 1/2 the focal length. Keep dividing by
Re: Best Portrait lens for the 6x7?
For me,it's the 165/4 LS, not contest. Why? Simply because it allows the use of an umbrella and strobe for fill when shooting outdoor portraits or figures. It will do a head and shoulders portrait without an extension tube. I sometimes use the shortest tube for tightly cropped head shots. In 6x7 format, sharpness isn't really an issue. The 165/4 is certainly sharper than I need for most portrait situations. I frequently shoot through a piece of wedding vail lace when working with women. I haven't done enough work where bokeh is a factor to comment with certainty, but I haven't seen anything I don't like. Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, brothers I would like to know what is the better portrait lens for the 67 in your opinion. It's including sharpness, handling, bokeh, min focus distance, ability to do close headshots, etc, etc All comments welcome. Thanks in advance 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go 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 Toys
... I was not aware of any 1:1 adapter for any Pentax 100mm macro. (But I was not aware does not preclude the actual existence of same - g.) Are you sure it's not actually a TC or an extension tube? Yes, it is an extension tube. The only markings are Asahi Pentax Japan, a small number 3 and an orange dot. It's fully coupled for pre A lenses (no electrical contacts. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: just bought a photo printer
Hi JCO, Congrats on the new printer. You're going to love it. Epson Professional Photo Paper in glossy finish yields excellent results. The colors are more accurate than Ilford or Kodak glossy. However, Ilford makes a super watercolor style paper. It's called Ilford Fine Art Paper, and it yields beautiful prints. It's also quite expensive. A good bargain paper is Epson Archival Matte. It's a flat matte finish paper, and it produces very nice prints. Paul Stenquist J. C. O'Connell wrote: Heads up guys. Epson is now offering a $100 rebate on their 1280 printer. Seemed like a good deal so I took the plunge. Found one online for $417 before rebate so net cost is finally reasonable. Question: Can anybody recommend a good paper (glossy) for doing color and BW printing with this machine? TIA, 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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: Flip side: Ex: Infinity Focus problem
I just checked it with another lens (135mm) and the problem's there too :-( Is there any fix besides a CLA? Thanks Simon -Original Message- From: Jose R. Rodriguez [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, 14 August 2002 9:54 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Flip side: Ex: Infinity Focus problem Simon, You may want to check to see if your other lenses are focusing to infinity with your camera to rule out mirror misalignment. Or put the lens on another body to check as well. If the mirror is misaligned on the body, you will have focusing inaccuracies; especially when you open up the lens (shallow depth of field). Regards, Jose R. Rodriguez From: Simon King [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: 2002/08/14 Wed AM 05:11:12 CDT To: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Flip side: Ex: Infinity Focus problem Hi All, What about a 50mm lens that doesn't quite get to infinity? I just went out with Sam (http://wwwstaff.murdoch.edu.au/~sking/index.htm) and found that my f/2 50 paired with my Super Program doesn't focus at infinity. Cheers, Simon From: David Weiss Subject: Re: Infinity Focus problem Date: Tue, 13 Aug 2002 09:50:10 -0700 Rob, From what you said below, it seems that this problem does not really effect the ability of the lens to focus. I am going to take a few pics and see if it does. Thanks for the information. Dave Rob said: Given this information I expect that this particular lens has a problem. In some cases, through constant use, the infinity stop can become worn or the screws fixing the components can become loose HotJobs - Search Thousands of New Jobs http://www.hotjobs.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 . - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, 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: Digital Ice + Kodak TMZ
Digital ice works using an infrared light. Conventional black and white and Kodachrome films are not transparent to IR light, E-6 and C-41 (including chromegenic BW) are, so digital ice doesn't work with BW and Kodachrome. We have digital ice on the Noritsu 2711 printer at work. It defeats digital ice when using conventional BW. Having defeated that a couple of times, the prints will often take a blurred/smeared look to them. The moral of the story; clean your BW and kodachromes well before scanning without digital ice. BUTCH Each man had only one genuine vocation - to find the way to himself Hermann Hesse (Demian) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Follow-up on sluggish diaphragm problem
A while back I mentioned that I had seen a lens at a store, on which the diaphragm closed slowly even though there was no oil buildup visible on it (a relatively common problem with older lenses that have been exposed to excessive heat). The diaphragm was distinctly sluggish, and I used that fact to bargain the price down (on a Pentax 35mm f/3.5, a very sharp lens -- I had one previously which I sold, and missed). I brought the lens home, and began playing with the little lever on the back that closes down the diaphragm. After a couple of dozen times working it back and forth, the diaphragm perked up, and now it is as fast as new. It seems that just from sitting in the store (on a camera, which forces it open) and the dirt buildup, it had become sluggish, but a little exercise brought it back to life. _ Chat with friends online, try MSN Messenger: http://messenger.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: LX repair update
These repairers obviously short-cut on the sticky-mirror repair, just replacing a few surface rubbers won't cut it, the camera has to be pulled right to bits, i.e. scattered all over the work-bench. None of the many LX that I have had repaired in OZ that had sticky-mirror have ever suffered it again. These dudes are hopeless :-( On the other hand, the old guy in CR Kenndy stripped my MDA into pieces and didn't bother to put it back together properly. Not to mention he charged me AU$180 for a 5 min fix on my MX which he latter claimed I did something to it and tried to shift the blame on me, when the jamming problem kept coming back. And he always treated me like shxt everytime I went there. Very nice, very nice indeed. regards, Alan Chan _ Join the worlds largest e-mail service with MSN Hotmail. http://www.hotmail.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
Re: OT: Anti-close up lenses?
Andre, Interesting idea! I never though of putting one of these lenses reversed on ANYTHING, much less a 6x7. Let me know how your homemade adapter works, I'd definitly be interested. It's definitly a C mount lens, and a C mount camera. No way to change lens flange or anything. The lens in question is a 3.3-8 mm lens. I am now BELIEVE that the lens is meant to mount close to some other ocular device; such as a microscope or telescope. I'm going to put it away for further use later. IL Bill andre wrote: I guess you would need to do something that is not possible: push the lens inside the body... By the way, it may interest you to know that you can use 8mm and 16mm cine lenses REVERSED for Triple-X macros (the pun is for lilliputians). I mean 3X and over. If this is the case, you can vary the distance of the lens from the film plane with a bellow (and easily cover full frame on a Pentax 67), but the distance of the subject to the front of the lens (well... we could say the back as the lens is reversed) should not go over the distance between a 16mm cine lens and the 16mm film in a 16mm camera. This if you want the best optical quality. I don't know if this is clear... and if it may interest some PDMLers. I've got the theory (some...), I've acquired a few lenses recently, I'm actually working on some home-made adapters... the practice will follow within a few months I hope. Andre Hey gang, I know this is a question that's never been asked before. I know to be able to focus CLOSER to an object, you need a close up lens . . . . . . BUT, I have a project where I need to actually be able to focus FURTHER from the lens. The lens in question is a c-mount lens, whose focus seems limited to just a few mm away from the front of the lens. I know this is an odd question, but does ANYONE know of - diopter filters, or some other fix? Thanks, IL 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: Follow-up on sluggish diaphragm problem
Could the old grease that attracted so much dirt and becoming dry over the years. Still, it's a good idea to clean and relubricate it, if you can do it yourself. regards, Alan Chan A while back I mentioned that I had seen a lens at a store, on which the diaphragm closed slowly even though there was no oil buildup visible on it (a relatively common problem with older lenses that have been exposed to excessive heat). The diaphragm was distinctly sluggish, and I used that fact to bargain the price down (on a Pentax 35mm f/3.5, a very sharp lens -- I had one previously which I sold, and missed). I brought the lens home, and began playing with the little lever on the back that closes down the diaphragm. After a couple of dozen times working it back and forth, the diaphragm perked up, and now it is as fast as new. It seems that just from sitting in the store (on a camera, which forces it open) and the dirt buildup, it had become sluggish, but a little exercise brought it back to life. _ MSN Photos is the easiest way to share and print your photos: http://photos.msn.com/support/worldwide.aspx - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .
RE: just bought a photo printer
Epson premium glossy, once you know what you are doing. Their Lustre paper is nice, too. I find the Epson stuff works the best, although some of the Lumijet textured stuff is kind of fun. For test prints, and screwing around, go to Costco and you can get packs of 100 Epson Photo paper for about 20 bucks. It is quite nice, but has a tendency to fade. Oh, yeah; start looking for a second job to support your ink habit. A great printer; you'll have lots of fun. C. Date: Wed, 14 Aug 2002 14:46:13 -0400 From: J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: just bought a photo printer Heads up guys. Epson is now offering a $100 rebate on their 1280 printer. Seemed like a good deal so I took the plunge. Found one online for $417 before rebate so net cost is finally reasonable. Question: Can anybody recommend a good paper (glossy) for doing color and BW printing with this machine? TIA, 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 .
