Re: Any source for an LX rewind knob?
To answer the questions of where I'm at... Atlanta, GA. I contacted Eric Hendrickson, and as soon as I can remember my paypal password I'll probably get a used knob from him. I still can't believe I dropped my poor little LX. :( -Jon -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Any source for an LX rewind knob?
My LX took an unfortunate butterfingered tumble landing rewind knob first on a concrete floor. It's bent to the point it binds now. Shaft it attaches to is fine, just need the knob assembly. Anybody have a junker they can send the knob from, or a suggestion as to where else to inquire about parts? I called Pentax customer service, they referred me to another number (parts department) where I was told they hadn't had that part in a long time. Thanks. Jon Myers -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: OT- another obsolete piece of electronics in the graywolf's den
Cool! That reminds me... I have a 1947 Silvertone AM/FM pushbutton memory console model radio around here somewhere... powers up but makes a buzzing sound... i've been told it's got a bad capacitor somewhere in it... not too many there, so that shouldn't be TOO hard to hunt down. --- graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.graywolfphoto.com/digital/_images/TO-Y600.jpg Any of you remember those things? You will notice the great aesthetics (none) of this garden variety snapshot. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net No need to miss a message. Get email on-the-go with Yahoo! Mail for Mobile. Get started. http://mobile.yahoo.com/mail -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Free Film (From Kodak)
I filled that form out too, but they sent the wrong format - I feel sure I indicated that I wanted 135, but what arrived was 4 rolls of 120. Oh well, beggars can't be choosers. And I've already found a home for it. The person that informed me about the free film shoots 120. --- Mark Cassino [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I forgot all about this until today - a few months ago my brother sent me a link to film give-away page on the Kodak Website. I filled out the questions, telling them I shoot 35mm and medium format. I goofed up though and where it asked to categorize my photography I intended to click on 'fine art' (hey - we all have our ambitions) but accidentally clicked on 'government / military'. They were right next to each other on the alphabetical listing (F-G). I sorta hoped to get some Tri-X or Plus-X, but then I already have several rolls of both in the freezer. Instead today a tube arrived with two 35mm rolls of Porta 400 (one VC, once NC) and two 120 rolls of Porta 160 (again - VC/NC) Cool! I have no fast color 35mm film left and the ISO 160 Porta is exactly what I'd use for landscapes. Plus there's a substantial coupon ($25) for orders of $125 or more. My color 120 film supply is dwindling (I'm down to just 5 220 rolls of NPS and 3 rolls of Konica Impressa 50) so I may just bite on this. Yeah yeah yeah - I got the K10D, but a well exposed 6x7 negative still rocks for some applications. I checked and the promo ended - otherwise I'd post the link to it. - MCC -- - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino Photography Kalamazoo www.markcassino.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Need a quick answer? Get one in minutes from people who know. Ask your question on www.Answers.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: It's Not My Job ...
Good enough for govermnent work. :) --- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: .. and it's not my pic. Sent by a friend. Thought you may get a laugh or two from it. http://home.earthlink.net/~my-pics/It's_Not_My_Job.jpg Shel -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net Do you Yahoo!? Everyone is raving about the all-new Yahoo! Mail beta. http://new.mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: the LX wink...
Welcome to the brethren (even if a bit early). I've rather enjoyed mine over the past two years. --- SJ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: thanks cotty...i join the previleged few in about three hours and twenty minutes, when i get off the desk... :)) regards, subash On 10/26/06, Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Subers dear chap. The LX wink. Well, let's just saythat it's the very quiet satisfaction you get with owning and using the LX by...how can I put this...being at peace with yourself and the world around you..it's a sort of...'a' feeling, a deep relaxation that means you know you are now photographically equipped to deal with anything and everything. It's a 'knowing wink' to everyone else that you are among the privileged few.like.peace, man. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: PESO: Diesel Prototype
What a machine... *drool* ot you and righty still doing much racing nowadays? /ot -Jon Myers. --- Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: DIAL UP WARNING: THIS IMAGE IS OVER 600,000 BYTES IN SIZE! http://nutdriver.org/IMGP1464.jpg This is one of my favorite shots from the recent /Petit le Mans/ event at Road Atlanta. This is the diesel Audi R10 that ended up winning the event. This photo was taken during practice the Thursday before the main event on Saturday. In this photo, the Audi has reached track out after negotiating turn seven and is accelerating at max throttle down the back straight at Road Atlanta. Alan McNish is at the wheel. The car is travelling roughly 125 mph and is accelerating as hard as he can. The photo is presented directly from the camera via Raw Shooter Essentials (all defaults). Full frame. No exposure compensation during the conversion. Technical details: Camera: *ist D Lens: SMC-P F* 300/4.5 Shutter Speed: 1/250 sec Aperture: f/8 Exposure Mode: Tv (Hyper Program) ISO Rating: 200 Metering Mode: Pattern White Balance: Daylight -- Thanks, DougF (KG4LMZ) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
RE: PESO: Howard Street
Thanks for the honest critique. Can't improve if I don't know what's wrong. ;) I may tweak it a bit and re-post it later. I keep wondering what it'd look like in black and white... --- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's a nice scene, and the sign enhances the sense of place. However, technically the photo is rather poor - burnt out sky and highlights, overly deep shadows in some areas, detract from the scene. The photo needs more work ... perhaps some further adjustments on the original in your photo editing software might do the trick. Shel [Original Message] From: Jon Myers What can you say, life in Ocracoke is just a little slower than elsewhere... except when the ferry is loading. This pic is Howard Street on Ocracoke Island on the North Carolina outer banks. Further PESOs from the outer banks will follow later. http://slacky.railyakuza.com/pics/obx2006/howardst.jpg -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESO: Howard Street
What can you say, life in Ocracoke is just a little slower than elsewhere... except when the ferry is loading. This pic is Howard Street on Ocracoke Island on the North Carolina outer banks. Further PESOs from the outer banks will follow later. http://slacky.railyakuza.com/pics/obx2006/howardst.jpg Comments appreciated. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Stakeout
Oooh? There's an LX+FC1+FB1 in that movie? I may have to watch it just for that. 'Course I could just reach over to my camera bag if I wanted to see that combo. ;) --- Christian [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The original movie is on tonight... Sigh... Pentax LX with action finder What a beautiful camera ;-) -- Christian http://photography.skofteland.net -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Pentax D FA* 400/4 ED IF
Oh, weather sealing would be nice... slap it on my LX and I could railfan in the rain! :p --- Gonz [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But will it be USM and weather sealed I wonder. rg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There are rumors at Dpreview that such a lens is indeed in the works. Can anyone confirm this? This is a dream lens for me Pål -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Hams (was Re: OT: Bummer)
Coolness! I just built a roll-up 2m J-pole I'm taking with me on a hiking trip in the Shining Rock Wilderness (Nantahala NF area) next week (Also bringing a K1000 and a few lenses, of course!). Gonna string the antenna up in a tree and see if I can hit the Mount Mitchell (actually on Clingman, I think) repeater from there. :) Presently a Technician, but looking to upgrade to General or possibly Extra by the end of the year. 73 Jon Myers KI4PNY __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: Bummer
Wow!!! Someone got a steal of a deal there. --- Collin R Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I came close last night, but just missed it. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemih=002item=120029822978rd=1sspagename=STRK%3AMEDW%3AITrd=1 Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://www.brendemuehl.net http://evangelicalperspective.blogspot.com He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Hams (was Re: OT: Bummer)
Collin, are you a ham too? I wonder how many hams we have on this list. :) I'm a technician class ham, soon to upgrade to general or extra. --- Collin R Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 06:40 PM 9/16/2006, you wrote: Message: 5 Date: Sat, 16 Sep 2006 23:22:24 +0100 From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: OT: Bummer To: pentax list PDML@pdml.net Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-Type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII On 16/9/06, Collin R Brendemuehl, discombobulated, unleashed: I came close last night, but just missed it. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll? ViewItemih=002item=120029822978rd=1sspagename=STRK%3AMEDW%3AITrd=1 That wide a 20mm f4 ? The old K is a big beast, like the K35/2. I got to see one last year in Dayton at the ham radio gathering. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl http://www.brendemuehl.net http://evangelicalperspective.blogspot.com He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS Friday - M50/1.7
Very nice, with caps. $40 OBO. I really don't need 3 50mm lenses sitting around. Paypal okay if NOT from a credit card. Otherwise money order. Checks okay if I've dealt with you before. If the prices aren't what you'd like, talk to me. Make me a deal on multiple items. Add actual USPS Priority shipping costs. Feedback under Ridge-NC at ebay (66 positive, zero negative). __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Those contacts do not look good
http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/technology/K-mount/Kaf2.html Those are power zoom contacts, it appears to me. --- Bertil Holmberg [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: One of the things that makes the Pentax SLRs and DSLRs different from the competition is the very reliable looking arrangement of the lens contacts in the actual bayonet mounting ring where the others have resorted to feeble looking designs with the contacts added in ways that look more as an afterthought than anything else. This may well have very little practical importance and hiding the contacts inside the body may even be an advantage. However, to a quality concious engineer, the Pentax design looks superior, as do much of Pentax other work. What looks right usually also is right. To me it simply looks intellectually decent, or satisfactory. In the K10D, Pentax has joined the rest, by adding two contacts inside the body, most likely for the USM functionality. I only noticed it today when studying the image of the camera without the lens. http://mac.tidings.nu/PinkyPentax/Images/Pentax/DSLR/K10D/ K10Dxtrabtns.jpg Having two different sets of contacts likes this looks crappy to me, like a real kludge. But I suppose there were no other way of doing it... -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
DIY back seals?
How tricky is it to replace the seals around the back of a camera (ME)? Thinking of just fixing my ME SE and keeping it, rather than selling it. I see revitalization kits on ebay that include such seal material, you just trim to fit. Anything I should know about that before going at it? __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
PESOs: Trying out the M20/4
All 3 of these were taken at the NC Transportation Museum... one of my favorite hangouts. A crewman climbing down from the old Southern Ry. EMD FP7 #6133: http://slacky.railyakuza.com/pics/20mm/6133/jumpingoff.jpg The backshop: http://slacky.railyakuza.com/pics/20mm/structural/becareful.jpg Another old building at the facility: http://slacky.railyakuza.com/pics/20mm/structural/goodyear.jpg Somebody in an IRC channel said they were too straightforward, and the grass in the first shot was perhaps overexposed. I really just wanted to get a feel for the lens, but these 3 stood out to me as being fairly good. Film was gold 100 that expired in 2002. Comments welcome. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS: M50/1.7, M40/2.8 pancake in box, ME SE, winder ME-II, A3000
Sorry I missed Friday... I need to thin my herd given the recent purchase of an M20/4 and repair of my LX. SMC Pentax-M 1:1.7 50mm: Very nice! With caps. This needs to go! $50 SMC Pentax-M 1:2.8 40mm: Pancake lens. With caps. Has box, lacks original packing materials though. I see a tiny spot on the edge of the front element. Doesn't come off using my lens cloth. Never affected images anyway. This needs to go too! $100 ME SE: Brown leatherette, diagonally split focusing screen. Has scratches on advance lever and cap, minor marks on bottom, tiny ding on prism. Otherwise very nice cosmetically. With body cap and viewfinder cap. Has a minor light leak, so it probably needs seals around the back. Advance lever doesn't detent into place. I hate to sell this... only needs the light leak fixed to be a very nice working body. $30 ME-II winder: Works great. Looks fine. Very clean inside. Still has the remote socket cover in place. $30 A3000: One darn handy camera body. Av or P exposure modes and a built in film advance winder. Works great, looks fine. Has body cap. Really hate to see this go... $40 Paypal okay if NOT from a credit card. Otherwise money order. Checks okay if I've dealt with you before. If the prices aren't what you'd like, talk to me. Make me a deal on multiple items. Add actual USPS Priority shipping costs. Feedback under Ridge-NC at ebay (66 positive, zero negative). __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Noob in search of a lens [and hello].
Welcome to the PDML, Matt. I hope your inbox is large. There's a ton of traffic on this list. I see your question is already getting you some answers. I figured this bunch would recommend the SMCP-A 70-210 f/4. I should pick one up myself... it'd be a nice upgrade from the old Sears zoom I've been using. -Jon Myers (btw, I'm Ridge from undernet) __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Enablement: M20/4 and hood
I came home from an amateur radio swap meet (hamfest) with not only an antenna for my 2 meter transceiver, but with a fine looking SMC Pentax-M 1:4 20mm lens and matching hood too. :) __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: OT: That's not a knife...
And I thought the inch-wide Victorinox I have was a chunk to carry around! --- David Savage [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...this is a knife!! http://www.outdoorlife.com/outdoor/photogallery/gallery/0,20036,1304110,00.html As the page where I found the link said, It does everything. Except fit in your pocket Dave :-) -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FS: Almost Friday
I'm curious, what have I missed regarding the K10D that spurred this statement? Will it have better compatibility with the K and M series lenses? --- John Forbes [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: And who knows, when the K10D comes out, the market for any K lens may get a considerable boost. If it's half as good as it's rumoured to be, it'll be great. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: K100D at Henrys now
I noticed that Ritz has it down this way (just the body and 18-55 together tho, no body only). I was in the mall the other day and played with it a bit. --- David J Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Might be old news, but last week or so i checked, the camera was for order only, now i see they have stock of them. Several options, body, body and 1 lens, body and two lenses. Dave Equine Photography in York Region -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
FS Friday: Two M50/1.7s, CPC A28/2.8
I don't think this got to the list before... apologies if you receive it twice. http://search.ebay.com/_W0QQfgtpZ1QQfrppZ25QQsassZridgeQ2dnc __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: In half an hour we'll know what an MZ-S is worth these days...
Nice! I might pick one of those up later in the year if I can find a decent one at a fair price. Would make a nice addition to my hoarde. :) --- Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My eBay auction is up to $611.00 with 30 minutes or so left. -- Mark Roberts Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com 412-687-2835 -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Travel camera quiry
I'm wondering about it too. I had originally expressed an interest in participating, but need my address info changed or my name removed completely from the travel camera send-to list. --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Before i unsub for the year, has the travel camera from Scott Loveless been sent out yet. Dave -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: Beware New eBay Scam
One quick way to pick up on something like that being fake - What would have tipped me off is the Respond Now button. I don't think Ebay puts that in emails any more - there's just a grayed out box saying Respond to this in 'My Messages', and it's not even a link. --- Jay Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just got a fake eBay message from a supposed buyer threatening to report me to eBay if I don't answer his question. It looks just like the regular eBay messages with a Respond Now button. The item in question does not exist. Not sure what would happen if I would have bit on it, but it was initially pretty compelling. The message was worded like this: Hey, listen buddy, i don't know what kind of game are you playing with me. If you don't answer me i'll be forced to report you at ebay and i assure you that you will be suspended from ebay. This is the final warning. cata2000x I suspect that the link to respond would take you to some fake login that would perhaps reveal your real login for use by these losers. Anyhow just thought I'd give a heads up to others in the PDML. JayT -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GESO: 31 ltd and 17-28 FE on film
Nice! I really want a set of the Limited lenses. :-\ I oughta get at least the 43. --- Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi! Here are few shots to support my anti-rant earlier today... 31 Ltd: http://boris.isra-shop.com/temp/005A.jpg http://boris.isra-shop.com/temp/012A.jpg http://boris.isra-shop.com/temp/024A.jpg 17-28 FE: http://boris.isra-shop.com/temp/023A.jpg Most amazing is that the scans were that fine that I did not see it necessary to correct anything. Even there were no dust on them, none whatsoever. They just look perfect... Please have your brutal and honest say ;-). Boris -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: FS Friday: SMC-A 28mm, SMC-A 50mm f1.7
Which 28mm is it? There's a 1:2 version and a 1:2.8 version. I'm interested if it's the 1:2 version. --- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've got this old manual-focus 28mm A that I bought about a year ago... I thought it would be a good one to have around but I realize that while I liked the fixed-focus 28mm lens on film, it's just not my style on digital with the 1.5 crop factor. I don't really know what it's worth now. Maybe $75? Also I have a 50mm A f1.7 that I've not used since purchasing the autofocus version of same. I'd like to get $50. Tell me I'm nuts or tell me if you're interested -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: A* 300/4, A 400/5.6, and FA* 400/5.6 Availability
Watch the used market. I got my M*300/4 via ebay, and have seen a couple there since. I'd imagine the A* version may pop up from time to time too. --- Bryan Vyhmeister [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was looking through the list of telephoto primes that Pentax has made and I made a list of four I would be interested in. I am talking to someone right now regarding a possible purchase of an FA* 300/4.5 but I am curious as to whether the A* 300/4 is available anywhere. Secondarily, I am also interested in possibly finding an A 400/5.6 or an FA* 400/5.6 lens. Are any of these available anywhere for a reasonable price? Thanks. Bryan -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net
Re: GFM, is there a list?
I don't know why, but I'll probably drop in for a few hours. :) When would I find most people around GFM Central? I'd bring my LX, but it's still broken. :( --- cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wondering who is going to GFM. Thought there would be a list somewhere. I'm bringing the camper and the Cesar (who may be bringing some LXen and wine) Cory __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
GFM - how might I just drop by?
If I were to happen to be in the area at the time, how might I find some GFMers to be able to put faces to the names? __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: OT: I'm Done Too!
Interesting. I graduate tomorrow. --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: My youngest daughter graduated from college today. HOO ROO!! Four kids and half a million dollars later, I'm a free man. Twelve years of paying college tuition every semester is no but a memory. No more college home equity loans. No more fall move ins and spring move outs. No more critiquing essays. No more. I'm done. Paul __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Setting aperture -- film SLRs
I believe most of the newer film SLRs aside from the *ist and ZX-30/50/60 assume you want to be in program or shutter priority if the lens is set to A or lacks manual settings. The old bodies that don't utilize the A setting pretty much can't use a lens that doesn't have manual aperture settings, according to bdimitrov's site. For details on a specific camera body, I usually just download the user's manual from Pentax and give it a flip-through. --- Unca Mikey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A quick question, something I am curious about -- I've read a lot here about the compatibility of older lenses on newer bodies, but what about the other way? Specifically, on film bodies without a thumbwheel (MZ-S, ZX-5n, etc), how do you change the aperture when the lens is set on A or the lens does not have an aperture ring? Is there a way to directly change the aperture on the body? I assume you can affect aperture indirectly by changing shutter speed, but can you operate in Av mode? Are such lenses even usable on older bodies like the MX? Thanks. *UncaMikey __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Setting aperture -- film SLRs
I believe that is a fair prediction based on what I've seen with my cameras. Pentax manuals do state that using the A setting on a body that doesn't support it will result in incorrect metering. As the aperture ring is closed down to A, the aperture simulator tab on the mount continues to go past f/22, yet the aperture gets no smaller. This was observed by me on an A50/2. --- John Francis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I believe lenses set on A will behave as if set to f22 (although the metering circuitry may very well believe they're set to f32). I'd guess lenses without aperture rings will behave the same way, and stop all the way down, rather than remaining wide open. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Major Enablement: FA*300 f4.5
Congratulations! I like that focal length. Have enjoyed using my M*300/4 for a while now. --- Jay Taylor [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At least to me it is major! I've bee reading about all over for this great lens. After losing out on one in an eBay auction a few months back by being too cheap to bid a decent price for it, I was really wanting very badly to add this one to my collection. Finally, I decided that I would pull the trigger on an as brand new condition one that I had known of a source for some time, but didn't want to pay the big dollars. I ended up paying probably too much for it, but considering what some of the prices have been lately for fine Pentax glass, I figured that for an excellent copy of this lens it would be money well spent. Now I see for myself what the hype is all about. The only complaint I have with it is the lack of a tripod collar. Here if one of my first images with the lens taken with my *istDS: http://i.pbase.com/o4/87/63987/1/57940041.FA3003.jpg JayT __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Another how to behave on eBay question.
Yes, what I have done is ask a seller if they plan to re-list the item with a lower reserve, or otherwise a better deal than it was. Sometimes it works. --- Fernando Terrazzino [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: As far as I understand, you don't have a way, within the system, to make an offer, given the fact that the auction has ended. The only thing you know is that the seller is under no obligation to sell the item, if you want to play through the system I guess you could send a message to the seller with an offer but tell him that you want the use ebay to complete the transaction and that he/she could repost the item with a buy it now price that matchs your offer. Just an idea; hope that helps. On 3/13/06, Tim Øsleby [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You may be tired of my posts on eBay related topics. Then please just ignore them. After getting bad wibes about a winning auction I pulled out. It looked too much like a scam operation. Hope I wasn't wrong about this. I don't want to step on anybody's toes without purpose. (I don't like doing it on purpose either). Now I have stumbled across another auction. It is ended as Reserve not met. Is there any way I can reach this guy giving her/him an offer, within the system? Tim Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian) Never underestimate the power of stupidity in large crowds (Very freely after Arthur C. Clarke, or some other clever guy) __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: The Quintessential Mistake
I did that once. Grabbed my K-1000 and went for a hike... had been out a while when I noticed the rewind knob wasn't turning when I advanced the film. I assumed it hadn't loaded properly, so I opened the back. There wasn't any film in it at all! --- Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I was on the way home last night. Clear skies, the bright crescent moon was setting over the mountains, earthshine clearly illuminating the remainder. I stopped at a pull-off and set up the *ist D with 500mm Tokina on the tripod. Used the IF remote shutter release to avoid the shakes. Images on the LCD were looking good. As the moon began to dip below the horizon, pine trees were silhouetted on it's face. More good ones. On the way home I was thinking what I might name an image or two. Twenty-five minutes later I got out of the car at home, opened the rear door, and began to reach for the *ist D, and it struck me... I had taken the compact flash out at work to download some photos, and did not return it to the camera. That custom function setting is being changed! Tom C. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Helemt Cam Mounting Ideas?
Does it have line inputs for recording from an external source? If so, stick the camcorder in a backpack or fanny pack, then ziptie one of the little bullet cameras on the helmet. Much smaller and less king dork looking. --- Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a JVC Everio camcorder (records on microdrive). It's very small. I want to use it skiing, hiking, etc. It has a standard 1/4 tripod socket on the bottom. I plan on mounting it to a ski helmet, hopefully using off-the-shelf hardware (either hardware store or tripod accesories). I'll obviously drill a hole through the front/top of the helmet and then run a screw up through it from the inside into the tripod socket. Any ideas what standard tripod gizmo might work for something like this? Thanks. Tom C. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Peso 1850 car dealership
I hope it's not being torn down... At least around here, someplace that old would likely be on the national register of historic places. It'd be a real dang tragedy if it is being bulldozed. --- Dave Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Folks I have a link below to one shot from the weekend with the Sigma 10-20 on the D2H. I think it may be fixed. I hardly had to dao any adjusting and only -0.3 EV snow comp.:-) Any way. This is were i lived for 3 years in 1981-1983.100 acres of prime cattle and corn, and a few equines for good measure. Lovely old house with a hand hewn beam of around 36 square. Built around 1850, this, in a few months will be a car dealership. http://photobucket.com/albums/v408/divad_b/The%20Old%20Brownsberger%20Farm/?action=viewcurrent=farmhouse-1.jpg You can't tell me thats progress. Comments welcome More to follow. It was -25 on Sunday and my hand kept freezing to the camera body. Next week some more, it's going to be a tad warmer. g DAVE David J Brooks Equine, Pets, Bands, Rural Landscape Photography in York Region www.caughtinmotion.com Pentax istD, PZ-1, Nikon D1 D2H __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Lens Road Map revised
What's wrong with the 55/2.8? It is for the 645D, after all - according to the english version of that roadmap. --- Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But they plan a DFA55/2.8. I will buy it in a flash. Not. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Enabled unexpectedly: FB-1 FC-1
The owner of my local camera shop surprised me by offering to sell me the FB-1 system finder base and FC-1 action eyepiece together for $100. They're even brand new in the box - though the top cap for the FB-1 is broken. Otherwise, they're flawless. BH wants $249 for the base and $99 for the eyepiece, both from their used department. Needless to say, I decided budget be damned, it's going home with me. I'll just have to eat ramen noodles for a month. :) I wonder if the decrease in popularity of film will cause accessories such as this for the pro film cameras to severely drop in price. I have noticed that high end Nikon film stuff is selling far cheaper than just a couple years ago, and it seems to me that the Pentax stuff hasn't dropped nearly as much - actually going up in some cases. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Camera bag
I rather like neckstraps. I feel a bit nervous handling a camera without a strap around my neck in case I accidently drop it. It's sort of like the feeling of being in a car without a seatbelt on... just doesn't feel right. --- Godfrey DiGiorgi [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I feel the same way ... My cameras have at most a wrist strap on them, hate neckstraps. Both the cases i suggested are light and modest in size. Given what you say, the Lowepro Photo Runner may be perfect for your needs. It does not get in the way. I most often have it filled with nothing three-four lenses and have the camera in my hand; camera fitted with a lens and with a second in the bag proves a very compelling solution for walking about in fields and the city. Godfrey On Feb 23, 2006, at 8:50 AM, Don Williams wrote: I have a Billingham (that cost an arm and a leg) to carry a dozen lenses and two or more cameras. What I need is something to hold the camera while I'm doing something else with my hands. I don't use a strap on the *ist D it would get in the way when it's on the microscope. And anyway, a camera on a strap often swings about and that's how a lot of the damage such as dents on filter threads and dings on the prism housing occurs. A waist pouch protects the camera pretty well. Unless you are hit by a truck and then it no longer matters. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
RE: Re: Skiing with cameras...
I don't ski with a camera - though if I wanted to take one, I might consider my digital point and shoot. An SLR would be too big of a chunk to fall on - I did that (while biking) onto the PS, and it hurt badly enough. Maybe you'll be more graceful than I... I tend to hit the snow hard and fast a couple times in a typical evening ski session. :) --- Tom C [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looks nice Bob. I didn't get a chance to respond earlier. I've skiied with both my PZ-1p and the *ist D. I find the zooms and the 31mm LTD are just too bulky under my coat. Last week I used the *ist D and the 43mm LTD. I'm contemplating the DA 40 pancake as it would be the least bulky lens. Alternatively its pretty easy to put an Optio (or Olympus Stylus) in the coat pocket, though I prefer an SLR. Tom C. From: Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: RE: Re: Skiing with cameras... Date: Thu, 23 Feb 2006 20:38:22 - Thanks to everybody who helped out with the skiing questions a few weeks ago. I leave tomorrow for about 9 days in Val d'Allos and will unsubscribe later this evening until I get back. I've never skiied before, but I watched the men's downhill a few days ago, and it all looks pretty straightforward really - stand on slope, bend knees, let gravity take its course...g I couldn't make up my mind, so I am over-equipped, photographically. I have decided to take 1 SLR with a 20mm, 28-80 and 80-200 lenses, and 2 rangefinders with 35, 50 and 90mm lenses. I will shoot colour with the SLR and bw with the other. I will at least have the choice of what to use when I get there - if I use anything at all. I'll let you know when I get back. http://www.valdallos.com/ This is what it looks like in summer: http://www.web-options.com/vda.jpg -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: Jostein [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 03 January 2006 14:12 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Re: Skiing with cameras... Quoting [EMAIL PROTECTED]: Some people put the camera in tight plastic bags, but I dont like the idea of having som humidity close into the bag along with the camera. Plastic bags are OK if you seal them outdoors, and let the camera warm up inside. Jostein This message was sent using IMP, the Internet Messaging Program. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Most compact DSLR
Very funny, sir. :) --- Marco Alpert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Looks like Canon's got us beat again: http://dc.watch.impress.co.jp/static/present/eos1_14l.jpg -Marco __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
It's fixed - Re: How to remove ME winding lever?
Finally got it apart. Found a stray scrap of metal of some sort - no idea what it broke off of. It's in the shape of a thin tab with a bump like a contact of some sort in the end. It had gotten in the works in the bottom of the body, jamming the mechanism. Removed it and the camera functions normally again, or so it seems. Only problem I see now is the winding lever and cap are rather badly gashed up. I got impatient and used a bit of an industrial strength tool on the cap that put a deep gash in it as well as some scratches on the lever. I'd like to find replacements for these, if anyone has somewhat minty ones lying around. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Where to have an LX serviced?
I'd like to get my LX back in proper working condition. It does fine most of the time, but if it gets cold (such as being left in the car), the mirror starts moving slow causing the winder to have a fit when it can't advance the film when it thinks it can. (see discussion from a couple weeks ago: LX grouchy when cold). Who knows the LX inside and out and is good at making them work as they should? I may be brave enough to tear into an M or K series body, but I ain't sure I wanna touch the LX what with the seals and all. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: PESO: Freiburg Market
Very cool! I've long wanted to go visit that area. --- Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Last June my wife and I spent a couple of days in Freiburg, Germany. What a lovely town! My favorite place is the market square surrounding the cathedral, where there is a very lively market 6 mornings a week. Two other enticing features are interesting geometric designs inlaid on the sidewalks, and an incredible number of bicycles. This shot caught both in the market square. http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=4151878 PZ-1p, FA 24-90, Elite Chrome 100, exposure unrecorded; scanned on Epson Stylus Photo RX500, sharpened and contrast adjusted in PS2. Comments invited. Rick __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Where to have an LX serviced?
Wow, after checking their site, they don't specifically state that they don't service the LX... I seem to recall some discussion a while ago about them ceasing service on that particular body. --- Mishka [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: pentax usa, colorado. best, mishka On 2/22/06, Jon Myers [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd like to get my LX back in proper working condition. It does fine most of the time, but if it gets cold (such as being left in the car), the mirror starts moving slow causing the winder to have a fit when it can't advance the film when it thinks it can. (see discussion from a couple weeks ago: LX grouchy when cold). Who knows the LX inside and out and is good at making them work as they should? I may be brave enough to tear into an M or K series body, but I ain't sure I wanna touch the LX what with the seals and all. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Where to have an LX serviced?
Yep, that's what I was referring to... sorry about the double negative in that statement. --- Mishka [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: actually, they do seem to service LX: http://www.pentaximaging.com/customer_care/pentax_service/product_nolonger_serviced/index.jsp On 2/22/06, Jon Myers [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wow, after checking their site, they don't specifically state that they don't service the LX... I seem to recall some discussion a while ago about them ceasing service on that particular body. --- Mishka [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: pentax usa, colorado. best, mishka On 2/22/06, Jon Myers [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd like to get my LX back in proper working condition. It does fine most of the time, but if it gets cold (such as being left in the car), the mirror starts moving slow causing the winder to have a fit when it can't advance the film when it thinks it can. (see discussion from a couple weeks ago: LX grouchy when cold). Who knows the LX inside and out and is good at making them work as they should? I may be brave enough to tear into an M or K series body, but I ain't sure I wanna touch the LX what with the seals and all. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Asking for a favor
I'd be willing to help out however I can. --- Boris Liberman [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi! People of PDML :-), I'd like to buy a 31 Ltd lens. Knowing that it can be bought new from Adorama or BHPhoto with $100 rebate, I am asking a fellow (American) PDMLer to do a favor (rather big one) for me - help me get the sucker. Please contact me off-list if you're inclined to help. Thanks. Boris __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
How to remove ME winding lever?
My ME SE has taken spells of locking up the mirror, transport, or shutter release lately. Have studied various sites detailing trouble spots for these cameras, and am trying to disassemble the body for repairs - but I can't seem to get the wind lever off. Do I understand correctly that the plain round cap in the middle unscrews reverse threaded (ie, righty loosy)? I've tried to unscrew it, but all I've done so far is scratch up my pretty camera. What's the best way to get that goofy thing off? __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
RE: Smooth Focising
Yeah, I'll second that on the M50/1.4 - when I bought my LX, the shop had one and I asked them to get it out of their showcase... I put it on the camera and it was love at first twist of that focusing ring. :) So easy to turn yet well damped and smooth. --- Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What other Pentax manual focus lenses do you have? In my experience most of the good ones have very smooth focusing. One in particular that springs to mind is the M 50/1.4. -- Cheers, Bob -Original Message- From: Jens Bladt [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: 19 February 2006 16:02 To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Smooth Focising I have found that my new SMC-A 3.5 35-105mm has a lovely smooth focusing mechanism. I don't think I ever had a lens that smooth before. Not even much less used lenses. Why is that. What has changed? Is it made differently from others? I never reall understood what smothe focusing was all about - until now. I wish all my lenses were smooth like this one ;-) Regards Jens Bladt http://www.jensbladt.dk __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Enabled: world's smallest 35mm SLR
Cute little body, but the lack of compatibility with non-A lenses kills it for me. --- Unca Mikey [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I thought I would come out of lurk mode long enough to show off my new toy, what I believe to be the world's smallest full-frame 35mm SLR. http://www.flickr.com/photos/uncamikey/101750740/ I have had the *ist about two years now, and love it. After I saw the reports from Mark Lindamood and others that the DA 40mm will work on 35mm (despite what Pentax says), I knew I had to get one eventually. It arrived from Adorama on Friday. My Flickr photostream shows how this body/lens can fit into my pocket, and a couple of test shots that clearly show no vignetting. 40mm is a lovely focal length -- I can understand why it was so popular on some rangefinders. *UncaMikey __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
WTB: 77mm Pentax lens cap (I know I missed Friday)
Yeah, I was busy Friday. My recently purchased M*300/4 needs a lens cap. Would like an original style cap rather than a generic one. I figured I'd ask if anyone here had one laying around before I order one from BH. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Pentax Pre PMA announcment.
Yeah, the DS2 is in the US market. A local chain camera shop mentioned it coming in there soon... plus it's on the USA Pentax website (http://www.pentaximaging.com). --- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi John, The DS2 has been in stock at numerous dealers in the US and in Canada, which last I heard was North America. So where have all these places (BH, Adorama, Beach, Buydig, Don's, McBain's, and at least a half-dozen other places) been getting these cameras that aren't supposed to be here? Shel [Original Message] From: John Celio Dude, Shel, calm down. The DS2 isn't even supposed to be available in North America. The fact that none of your trusted sites have it simply attests to the fact that they have to import it. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
RE: Interesting marketing
Yeah, do describe in detail the exchange. ;) --- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'd love to be there for that... maybe pick up a DS2 as well LOL Shel [Original Message] From: William Robb We have a box retailer in Canada called Bset Buy. We have another called Future Shop. I believe Best Buy owns Future Shop. One sells Pentax DSLRs, the other sells Nikon. A friend of mine just shoed up with his new D70. He preferred the Pentax offering, and it was much less money. Sadly, he believed the Nikon sales droid who told him that CCD's were passe, that the one in the Pentax was failure prone and that all the real camera makers were using CMOS, just like his Nikon. My friend was quite put off when I showed him the specs in his camera documentation. We might go to Best Buy on the weekend so that I can grace his salesman with my most charming and best behaved self. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: I Hate Valentines Day
Hah, I never have liked it either. --- frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It reminds me that I'm single, with no prospects, and getting older, more cynical and more bitter. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: I Hate Valentines Day
Copy the URL and paste it, rather than just clicking. I got the same thing for some reason, but that worked for me. --- Rick Womer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Frank, For some reason, following that link gets me an access denied error message. Rick On 2/14/06, frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It reminds me that I'm single, with no prospects, and getting older, more cynical and more bitter. However, I figure that on this day that celebrates love, I can't go wrong re-posting this (especially for those relative newcomers, that may not have seen it before). It's one on of my favourite of my photos, and (of course), it's two chicks kissing: http://photos1.blogger.com/blogger/5806/2203/1600/haley.jpg __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
PESO series: Piedmont - Salisbury
Amtrak's Piedmont making a very quick stop in Salisbury, NC - Dec 31, 2005. Three shots in the dark. Pretty good for guesswork regarding shutter time, I think... A3000 with A50/2. http://slacky.railyakuza.com/peso/ __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: The Sacrifices
1. Which lens are you willing to get beat in a harsh environment when you don't want to take the nice lenses out to play. Pretty much all of them - even my new M*300/4. 2. Which lens will you only bring out in the nicest conditions? (and as a result this lens, though perhaps now having some age to it, still looks like new) I'd be saddened if my nicer stuff got ruined (applies to camera bodies too, not just lenses), but I'll use it wherever anyway. Usually have a filter of some sort on the front element in harsh conditions tho. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: New High End DSLR Speculation
And I thought the Winder LX attached to its namesake body made for a rather huge and heavy camera. ;) --- Bob Shell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Feb 10, 2006, at 11:15 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Wankels run great, but they're expensive to produce and not particularly fuel efficient. Paul Yeah, and they make the motor drive for the camera too damned big. Bob __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
LX grouchy when cold
I've discovered that my LX acts up when it's cold. But only when cold. What it's doing resembles the sticky mirror issue, but the mirror isn't sticking to the bumper at all. So that's not the case. Pressing the shutter release causes the mirror to start to move, it gets a few millimeters off the bumper and then moves very slowly upwards while the winder complains. Works beautifully when at room temperature though. What could be the cause and remedy of this? __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Purchasing FA50/1.4
I'm finding $315 as the price on that site... yet BH has them in stock at $219.95 Am I missing something? --- Collin R Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: For those interested ... I don't know about the stock situation, but Pentax USA's retail new price is not much different than the EX used prices on eBay these days. https://pc-wweb.pentax.com/scripts/wgate/zw20_pc/!?~language=en~Okcode=startitemostore=premiumsselected_area=01 Collin He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
RE: OT The GUI grows up
BW hungry: Bandwidth hungry BB: Broadband --- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What does B/W hungry mean? What is BB? Shel [Original Message] From: Rob Studdert The following page contains a video demo of some interface technology that could really change the way we work with computers especially as photographers. It's a bit B/W hungry as it contains an embedded movie but if you have BB check it out, about 2 mins into the video you'lll see what I mean :-) http://mrl.nyu.edu/~jhan/ftirtouch/ __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: North America meet,was: GFM Nature Photography
Hey, I'd be up for a gathering in this area outside of GFM itself... not sure how much I'd enjoy a competition... Comparing my photos to those of others might make me look like the village idiot. :) --- Dave Brooks [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: William Robb wrote: I think a North American PDML get together would be cool. Then you wrote: I thought that was what kept happening during the NPW @ GFM. Yes but there we have a purpose in life. :-) Dave David J Brooks Equine Photography in York Region www.caughtinmotion.com Pentax istD, Nikon D2H D1 and soon, D200 or some Canon produce that works better than the POC D2H. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: For those thinking of buying a used...
Yikes... That's not good. What keeps happening to it? --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thats about 10 times more actuations than I get from the LX between servicing. William Robb __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Boj's page on the 15mm/3.5
I just noticed that addition a few minutes ago. Also noticed the typo. What a coincidence. --- Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On a new page, Boj has some fascinating info on the 15mm/3.5. I think my version is the aspherical one. Yay. I think there is a little typo in the ft scale description. http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/lenses/primes/ultra-wide/K15f3.5-i.html D -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
What do these strap fasteners fit?
http://jon.beigetower.org/misc/pentax/straplugs/straplugs1.jpg I got them with a red Pentax camera strap from the bargain bin of a shop. They don't fit the LX. Do the MF cameras use bigger lugs? __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: What do these strap fasteners fit?
Thinking about it. --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Jon Myers Subject: What do these strap fasteners fit? http://jon.beigetower.org/misc/pentax/straplugs/straplugs1.jpg I got them with a red Pentax camera strap from the bargain bin of a shop. They don't fit the LX. Do the MF cameras use bigger lugs? They look like 6x7 lugs. Are you selling them? William Robb __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Boj's page on the 15mm/3.5
Mmmm, dinner! --- Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Ralf R. Radermacher wrote: Derby Chang [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On a new page, Boj has some fascinating info on the 15mm/3.5. I think my version is the aspherical one. Yay. Have you tried yours on a Pentax DSLR? I find mine (the A version) awfully soft at the sides even at f8, when it is mounted on my *istDS. Ralf Other than the usual geometric distortion, mine's pretty darn sharp. Taken on an *istDS. That's me with the IR remote. http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/temp/xmas.jpg http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc/temp/salmon_quail.jpg D -- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.iinet.net.au/~derbyc __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
I love ebay.
This has been a month or two ago, but I don't recall bragging about this one to the list, so I guess I'll blather about it now. :) Saw a 35 mm Pentax camera and two lenses listed in the PS category. Clicked on it, and it's obviously an ME SE (M-series body with brown leatherette). Had two zoom lenses of some sort in the auction, but I also noticed a little bitty tiny lens in the picture - I emailed the seller to ask about it, and sure enough it's the M40/2.8 pancake lens. I negotiated a better shipping rate with the seller (listing quoted an obscene amount) and still ended up paying less shipping than I thought. So all in all, I paid under $30 shipped for the following: ME SE body, _very_ clean, seems to work except frame counter died after the first test roll M40/2.8 with caps and box Soligor 28-80, already resold it on ebay, got back nearly 2/3 what I paid for the lot. Sigma 80-200 with a foggy element inside Vivitar 283 flash and sync cord Pile of misc filters, paperwork, accessories, etc. I love this little ME SE. It's just in such nice shape, and I'm rather partial to the brown leatherette. I can't help but wonder what a 43mm Ltd. would look like on it. I am curious about fixing the counter though. At first, it jammed past the 36, but careful prodding where the back closes and enables the counter allowed it to spin back to the start, but now it acts like it wants to advance, but doesn't catch and falls back to the start. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: I love ebay.
Hey, keep an eye out for mis-categorized stuff... you'll occasionally find some screaming bargains like that. :) --- Scott Loveless [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks so much for rubbing it in. You've been added to my people I hate list. g __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Digital Shutter Speed Tester
I'm curious, where did you find such a contraption? Or did you build it yourself (if so, got schematics?)? Also, is there a contraption that'll let me test the meters? --- Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I freely check the accuracy of shutter speeds with my own tester. It has caused me to send bodies to Pentax for repair a couple times. Obviously, I must remove the lens and open the back to allow the test beam access to the shutter. How could a DSLR shutter be tested? Wouldn't be a major concern for many. If you don't know any different, it's fine. Major problems would eventually reveal themselves. Problems beyond PS fixes. Jack __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Digital Shutter Speed Tester
But if I wander into a camera shop and ask to buy a shutter speed tester, are they going to laugh at me, or tell me I don't have the money for that? I may have to see if I can build one myself, if all else fails. As to checking the meter - I'm all film, so if it wasn't for statistics class, I'd not know what a histogram was. :) --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Jon Myers Subject: Re: Digital Shutter Speed Tester I'm curious, where did you find such a contraption? Or did you build it yourself (if so, got schematics?)? Also, is there a contraption that'll let me test the meters? Shutter testers are standard equipment in camera repair shops. Yer best meter tester is the histogram if you shoot with a DSLR. William Robb __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Enablement: M*300/4
I wonder if it'll put too much strain on an LX+winder tripod-mounted... Guess I'll find out in a week or two when it arrives! :) --- Fred [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've got a M*300/4 on its way to me. I'm stoked. Great lens! A fine compromise between reach and hand-holdability. Indeed. I find 300mm to be a great hand-holdable FL (assuming that the light is reasonably bright). predictable_rant But I wish it had a tripod collar... /predictable_rant In the words of Bill Clinton, I feel your pain - g. Fred __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: PESO: Train pulling in...
Nice!!! I love train shots. --- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just got a slide scanner from Tom C a while ago (thanks, Tom!) and I've been digging through the archives. Back when I was in High School, I always carried my K-1000 around with me and would occasionally take an interesting picture as I was walking around. So... I've got some Ektachrome that has been sitting in the dark since about 1983 that finally gets to be seen again. Submitted for your approval: http://charles.robinsontwins.org/slides_temp/pages/page_9.html Techno stuff: Camera: K-1000 Lens: 50mm @ f2.0 Film: Ektachrome 200 Exposure: About 10 seconds Tripod: We don't need no steenkin' tripod! Set it on the ground and get away -Charles -- Charles Robinson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Minneapolis, MN http://charles.robinsontwins.org __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Enablement: M*300/4
I've got a M*300/4 on its way to me. I'm stoked. Now I need something super duper wide, like an M20/4 or one of the 15s (yeah right, neither is happening anytime soon) __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Tokina zoom from eBay
I had a similar deal a while back with a whole camera bag full of goodies. I may sell some of it to fund further gear aquisition. :) --- Don Williams [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I received, in the mail today (8:00am), a lens that was posted in the UK on Monday afternoon. Its a Tokina 70-210, 4.5-5.6 'Red Ring'. It has a UV filter (not mentioned in the listing), a soft pouch and two lens caps (also not mentioned). It's pristine -- there's not a mark of the front glass or the back either. The 'K' mount looks like it's never been attached to a camera. After removing the dust (from the 'velvet' lining of the pouch ) I've failed to find a single scratch or wear mark on the barrel. I paid £9.99 plus £8 for postage. Don Dr E D F Williams ___ http://personal.inet.fi/cool/don.williams See feature: The Cement Company from Hell Updated: Print Gallery-- 16 11 2005 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Meter adjustment of ME
I have brand new batteries of proper type, and have run the aperture resistor and ISO resistor around quite a bit, no change. Watching the meter while making those adjustments shows quite linear change in shutter speeds, not jumping around like I'd expect if it was corroded. I believe I've either got to use 4x exposure compensation all the time, set the ISO for similar effect, or take it apart and see if I can adjust it back close to correct. On a side note, I'm most impressed by the ME SE body, even after using an LX for over a year now. True it doesn't have all the wonderful bells and whistles of the LX, but it's so TINY! The one I've got is in such very nice condition too, aside from this meter issue. I'm curious how it'd be with a silver 43mm Limited on it. :) -Jon Myers. --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Fred Subject: Re: Meter adjustment of ME Work the ISO resistor some. That is, twist the ASA dial thru all the ASA settings. Do it enough times to get any oxidation off of the contacts underneath. And also run the exposure compensation ring back and forth, too, while you're at it. May as well run the aperture simulator a few times as well. On the LX it is as prone to cause exposure problems as the ISO resistor, I expect this is the same situation on other Pentax bodies. William Robb __ Yahoo! for Good - Make a difference this year. http://brand.yahoo.com/cybergivingweek2005/
Meter adjustment of ME
Hi all, I have a technical question for you. Been away from the list for a bit, but re-subbed 'cause I got another toy: Very nice and clean ME-SE, the pancake lens, and a pile of other misc goodies in an ebay lot. All looks very nice, but the ME-SE meter is way off compared to my other bodies - it wants to underexpose bad. I'd rather not have to leave it on 4x to get a decent exposure. Was going to try to find disassembly instructions and figure out how to get the meter closer to correct, but is there a more accurate way a talented DIY-type can properly adjust it besides just comparing it to what other camera bodies read with the same lens and exposure settings? I can't imagine this being something a shop would do cheap enough to be worthwhile to me. Recent disassembly and reassembly of a Spotmatic F went quite well, but that didn't involve meter calibration. Thoughts? Advice? Flames? -Jon Myers. Cullowhee, NC (but in Lexington, NC for the holidays) __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Home Renovation web page
Wow! I want one, even if to only bench-run it. --- P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Not really, just leave out the armor and armament. Jostein wrote: - Original Message - From: mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED] In case you get bored http://dynamotive.netfirms.com/merlin/ Wouldn't it require a 25% scale pilot? :-) Jostein -- When you're worried or in doubt, Run in circles, (scream and shout). __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
