Re: SMC Pentax-A* 135mm 1:1.8 vs. Voigtländer 125mm F2.5 SL
So, Rob, what is your overall opinion of the Voigtlander lens? Would you say it compares favorably to the Pentax lens? Thanks for your efforts to test the lens! --- Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Resent, original post was from 10 Feb 04 Hi team, A month or two back I mentioned to the list that I had tested the SMC Pentax-A* 135mm 1:1.8 against the Voigtländer Macro APO-Lanthar 125mm F2.5 SL on the *ist D and that I would publish the results. Well I did format them to be posted to the Pentax lens test site however I forgot about the bounds WRT file sizes and pixel dimensions so it ain't gonna happen. In any case if anyone is interested I have temporarily posted the results page at the URL below and I'll leave it there for a week or so. http://home.swiftdsl.com.au/~distudio/pentax_1351.8vsv1252.5/ The exposure inconsistencies come to you with the compliments of the *ist D Cheers, Rob Studdert HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA Tel +61-2-9554-4110 UTC(GMT) +10 Hours [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://members.ozemail.com.au/~distudio/publications/ Pentax user since 1986, PDMLer since 1998 __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
RE: KEH Inventory???
I don't see any used Pentax lenses listed on KEH's site. Do you folks see any lenses listed? Where did they all go??? --- Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I only turn to the NEW market, if there's nothing used for sale! :-) Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Joseph Tainter [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 3. marts 2005 02:35 Til: pdml Emne: Re: KEH Inventory??? The D and DS have created a run on Pentax autofocus primes. Pentax got caught flat-footed, with a lot of lenses out of production. So everyone turned to the used market. It, too, is drying up. We are now paying the price for the lackluster sales of F and FA primes over the past 18 years. Joe __ Celebrate Yahoo!'s 10th Birthday! Yahoo! Netrospective: 100 Moments of the Web http://birthday.yahoo.com/netrospective/
KEH Inventory???
Alright, who bought all of the Pentax glass from KEH? Either their web site is not working right, or somebody bought a TON of lenses __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: KEH Inventory???
I did! I could of sworn that a day ago there were plenty of lenses in the manual and autofocus sections. Now, there's only like 1 (or none) in each. And they are the 28-80 crappy ones. Somebody's trying to corner the market... :) --- Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There's been a dearth of w/a and ultra w/a Pentax glass at KEH for months now, since the introduction of the *ist-D and *ist-Ds in fact. But KEH has also divided Pentax K mount gear into Autofocus/Manual Focus and Digital. So while there are still quite a few lenses, (except of course the afore mentioned wides), it looks like a lot less because you have to look in three different areas. Steve Pearson wrote: Alright, who bought all of the Pentax glass from KEH? Either their web site is not working right, or somebody bought a TON of lenses __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime. --P.J. O'Rourke __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: FA 80-320 on the *istD
Hey Paul, I'm looking for a lens in this range until the new DA version comes out, which could be a while. It appears that there are both silver and black versions of this lens. Which do you have? Thanks! --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've defended this lens before, and you know what? I still like it. It's a great and inexpensive lens for casual picture taking on the *istD. Here's a shot from the zoo that I snapped a couple of weeks ago: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3139464size=lg Here's a 100% crop: http://www.photo.net/photodb/photo?photo_id=3139466size=lg Yes, there's better long glass available, but not for less than a hundred bucks, this lens is a star. Lots of fun. BTW, the lens is at 200mm, f8 @ 1/1500, ISO 400. Handheld of course. Paul __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250
Re: Pentax Rebates
I got mine in a reasonable amount of time, maybe 4-5 weeks. I would still call them to make sure it is in process. --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been waiting for a Pentax rebate since June of 04. As most of you know, our favorite camera manufacturer promised a $200 rebate if one purchased the *istD in combinastion with the DA 16-45/4. To date, it seems that most who have received their rebate did so only after complaining vociferously. I haven't said a word yet and haven't received a single dollar. I e-mailed Pentax today. Let's see what happens. However, the business practices of the mother ship are somewhat disheartneing. I will report back. paul Mark, May not be at all newsy, but I've had film sandwich scans completely unusable due to Newton's Rings which will, at times, be produced where the two films do not meet. In case you see concentric rings in your scanned image, you've found Mr Newton's rings. Good thought that the RDP may have been cross processed. Jack --- Mark Cassino [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You can try sandwiching together a blank piece of C41 film and your cross processed film, then scanning as a color neg. The blank bit of film will re-introduce the brown mask of the color negative film. Still probably won't produce very good color, though - MCC - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Mark Cassino Photography Kalamazoo, MI www.markcassino.com - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Sunday, February 06, 2005 12:27 PM Subject: Fuji RDP Strangeness Last night I tried scanning what I thought were some color negs, and the results were awful. Upon examining the strips carefully I noticed that there was no orange mask, so I thought that the film may have been slide film. Tried scanning as transparency, and the results were just as bad. Finally I read the film info in the border and discovered the film to be Fuji RDP, which is a slide film. However, all slide film I've ever seen has black borders, this has clear. And the colors are strange, with a subtle and somewhat greenish cast over all. I also recall getting prints from this roll. So, what kind of weirdness is happening. Maybe the lab processed it as neg film - cross processing? Shel __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - You care about security. So do we. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Easier than ever with enhanced search. Learn more. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250
Re: Prices of Pentax Lenses
What Leica forum are you referring to? Do you have a link to it? TIA PS: I can't believe some of the prices on ebay recently. Almost makes me think about selling all of my gear. --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've noticed that the prices on all Pentax lenses seem to be up by a considerable amount. Yes, it's most evident among the shorter lenses (FA 50/1.4s are going for more than BH's new price on ebay -- $209-- and BH is sold out.) If you missed the thread about Pentax digital on the Leica forum, go take a look. The *istD and *istDS have revived the brand. I guess that's a good thing. Paul The M* and A* 300's are still quite pricey. John Forbes wrote: Also, the long wait for a Pentax DSLR resulted in some defections to other brands, which depressed demand for Pentax glass between say 2002 and 2003, while putting quite a lot of used lenses onto the second-hand market. That process has presumably slowed or reversed, and digital buyers have pushed up demand for wide-angles, though not for longer teles. I recently paid quite a lot for a 20mm, and just missed bidding on a K 300mm f4 which went for very little. John On Sat, 05 Feb 2005 11:22:27 -0700, Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have noticed a sudden increase in pentax prices lately. It can't all be because of the istDs A few months after the release of the D there began to be a run on Pentax primes. It still continues, and I suspect that DS owners will soon try to join in after they decide which zoom to buy. Note that Pentax autofocus primes have virtually disappeared from KEH. Here's what I think has happened: 1. People who bought the D care about image quality and can afford Pentax primes. They began to buy FA primes. 2. Pentax, meanwhile, had stopped production of all, or at least most, FA lenses (but maybe not FAJ lenses). 3. Existing stocks began to run out. Look at Pentax USA's web site and see how few primes are now listed. 4. Pentax got caught by surprise. It was in the middle of shifting lens production to Vietnam and was planning the new DA and D FA lines. Pentax did not anticipate that suddenly the old FA primes would be in strong demand. Existing stocks have sold out, or nearly so, and they are no longer being produced. 5. Nguyen is ill again this winter. 6. Ebay prices began to shoot up. Joe -- I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime. --P.J. O'Rourke __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
OT: Minimum requirements for Photoshop CS?
Hello again all, I thought I would tap into your experience again. I know these are some of the minimum requirements for Photoshop CS: 1) Intel® Pentium® III or 4 processor 2) Microsoft® Windows® 2000 with Service Pack 3 or Windows XP 3) 192MB of RAM (256MB recommended) 4) 280MB of available hard-disk space 5) Color monitor with 16-bit color or greater video card 6) 1,024x768 or greater monitor resolution I'm thinking of purchasing a new desktop sometime soon and would like to hear from user of Photoshop CS. What type of a system would you build today to work with with Photoshop CS? What type of system do you have to backup your work? Also, is $299 a good deal for Photoshop CS? TIA! __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - You care about security. So do we. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
Re: FS Friday: FA primes (28 50mm), F 70-210 zoom
Hi Joe, I assume you sold the SMC-F 70-210mm f/4-5.6 lens? If not, I would be interested. Thanks, Steve --- Joe Wilensky [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Still available for sale (prices reduced): SMC-FA 28mm f/2.8, LN- condition. Includes caps, original box/packaging, and I'll throw in the proper Pentax soft lens case. $140. SMC-FA 50mm f/1.4, EX+ condition. Includes caps, and I'll include a proper fitting Pentax soft lens case. $135. SMC-F 70-210mm f/4-5.6, bargain condition. Heavy-duty and well-made body shows some wear on sharp edges, but glass is beautiful. Includes caps and I'll add the proper Pentax rubber lens hood, which is partially collapsible. $90. Joe -- Joe Wilensky Acting Editor, Cornell Chronicle Cornell News Service 324 Judd Falls Road Ithaca, NY 14853 mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] (607) 255-3630 phone/voice mail (607) 255-5373 fax Old extension at Comstock Hall: (607) 255-1575 http://www.news.cornell.edu/Chronicle.html __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - You care about security. So do we. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
Re: WTB: Pentax SMC-F 70-210/4.5-5.6 AF Lens
Yes, that's the one! Thanks for the correction Fred. --- Fred [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: If anyone has one they might want to part with at a reasonable price, I would be interested. Please contact me off list and thanks in advance! That's probably the F 70-210/4-5.6, though... ;-) Fred __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - You care about security. So do we. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
WTB: Pentax SMC-F 70-210/4.5-5.6 AF Lens
If anyone has one they might want to part with at a reasonable price, I would be interested. Please contact me off list and thanks in advance! __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Helps protect you from nasty viruses. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
PESO, PAW, etc.-How to post?
Can someone point me to a URL on how to post photos to the various Pentax galleries? Also, is it possible to just up-load photos, or do I have to have them posted on a web site first? If that is the case, does anyone have a suggestion for a cheap (maybe even free) place to post photos? It seems like P-Base is the most popular? TIA! __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: PESO, PAW, etc.-How to post?
Cory, Thanks for that reply! I just checked my ISP's web site, which is Comcast, and apparently I can use 175MB of free storage! That should do it. Has anyone else used Comcast's storage service? I have not yet read the fine print, but I assume I maintain copyrights? Thanks again! Now for the tedious job of searching thru my photos and figuring out how to upload them. Happy New Year everyone-be safe! --- cbwaters [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Steve, To post an image to this list, you have to have it on the web somewhere. The biggest public gallery here is the PUG (Pentax User's Gallery). It's at: http://pug.komkon.org/ Submission information and monthly themes are accessed from links on that page. Also, check out the large catalog of previous month's work. it's a GREAT way to spend s day at work goofing off :) There are many places on the web that you can upload your photos to. Most cost money. Make sure you check the fine print for their copyright information. You don't want to give them permission to use your photos however they want... And check with your ISP. There's probably a small amount (10MB) of storage space that you get with your monthly service. It can be very confusing at first but once you get the hang of it and can remember what the URLs are, it's pretty easy to use your ISPs space. Good luck! Cory - Original Message - From: Steve Pearson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax Discussion Board pentax-discuss@pdml.net Sent: Friday, December 31, 2004 12:08 PM Subject: PESO, PAW, etc.-How to post? Can someone point me to a URL on how to post photos to the various Pentax galleries? Also, is it possible to just up-load photos, or do I have to have them posted on a web site first? If that is the case, does anyone have a suggestion for a cheap (maybe even free) place to post photos? It seems like P-Base is the most popular? TIA! __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com -- No virus found in this outgoing message. Checked by AVG Anti-Virus. Version: 7.0.298 / Virus Database: 265.6.7 - Release Date: 12/30/2004 __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - You care about security. So do we. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
Optio with P-TTL flash?
Does anyone know if any of the Pentax digital ps cameras, like the Optios, will work in P-TTL mode with a wireless flash like the Pentax 360? __ Do you Yahoo!? Send holiday email and support a worthy cause. Do good. http://celebrity.mail.yahoo.com
Re: Older Sigma AF lens info
Hi DOn, Have you considered this: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlistA=detailsQ=sku=126973is=USA I think it's a little on the heavy side though. Just thought I would point it out to you, as it might be in your price range. I've never had one, but I've heard they are very good lenses. --- Don Sanderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know of a site(s) with info on Sigma AF lenses. I'm interested in the ones made over the last 5-6 years. Reviews, comments, specs, anything would help. Sigma has about the least informative site I've ever seen. :-( TIA Don __ Do you Yahoo!? Dress up your holiday email, Hollywood style. Learn more. http://celebrity.mail.yahoo.com
RE: Older Sigma AF lens info
Don, I'm in the market for the exact same lens you are looking for. Let me know what you end up going with. I'm hoping Pentax might come out with a new, longer zoom, specifically for the ist D/DS, but you know how slow they can be. I'm not wild about the Tokina 2.8 due to it's weight and price. --- Don Sanderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Thanks Steve, yes I have considered it. I own the MF version of this and like it a lot. I'm still looking for something 'in between' this and a 5.6. I'll wind up with one of these or the Sigma, or the Pentax someday, if I get rich suddenly! TA Don -Original Message- From: Steve Pearson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 23, 2004 10:28 AM To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net Subject: Re: Older Sigma AF lens info Hi DOn, Have you considered this: http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bnh/controller/home?O=productlistA=de tailsQ=sku=126973is=USA I think it's a little on the heavy side though. Just thought I would point it out to you, as it might be in your price range. I've never had one, but I've heard they are very good lenses. --- Don Sanderson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone know of a site(s) with info on Sigma AF lenses. I'm interested in the ones made over the last 5-6 years. Reviews, comments, specs, anything would help. Sigma has about the least informative site I've ever seen. :-( TIA Don __ Do you Yahoo!? Dress up your holiday email, Hollywood style. Learn more. http://celebrity.mail.yahoo.com __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Anyone have Tamron's new 28-300 XR Di Lens?
This is the lens that has my interest. My local camera store says it is an excellent lens. That it even out-performed a Canon 28-135 IS lens (or something similiar). Does anyone have this lens and might be willing to share some sample photos? TIA Merry Christmas to everyone! __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Cost to repair PC terminal on istD???
Hi Paul, I had all three plugged into the power pack, and I thought I had 2 set up as slaves. This was my first time using these lights, so I'm not completely sure. A local repair shop (Pentax authorized) tells me that there is an internal fuse that has probably blown. I'll send it in to Pentax after the holidays. Looks like I'm off to buy a 360 flash today for wireless set up. --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I use my *ist D all the time with three Studio Pro lights. Did you wire more than one of them to the PC terminal? Two should be set to slave. Only one should be fired by the camera. Paul On Dec 18, 2004, at 12:48 AM, Steve Pearson wrote: I rented a Speedotron 3 light kit. I took about 3 shots with everything working fine. Then nothing. Hooked up the Super Program's PC terminal and it worked fine. Went back and tried the istD one more time, nothing. Luckily, the in-camera flash works fine, and the camera works fine. Hopefully it will be covered under warranty by Pentax. --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't know how much it costs fo fix a PC socket, but I'd like to know how you fried it. You should just call Pentax Colorado and tell them your PC socket quit working. Don't tell them you fried it Doesn't sound good. Paul Does anyone know what the approximate cost to repair the PC terminal on an istD runs? I think I just fried mine :( __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com __ Do you Yahoo!? Jazz up your holiday email with celebrity designs. Learn more. http://celebrity.mail.yahoo.com __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Helps protect you from nasty viruses. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
istD w/ SMC-M lens-wireless 360 flash?
Ok, I picked up the 360 flash today. I think I have it figured out with SMC-A lenses. However, with an SMC-M lens, it won't fire the 360 in wireless mode. Is this normal? Thanks for any help... __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250
Cost to repair PC terminal on istD???
Does anyone know what the approximate cost to repair the PC terminal on an istD runs? I think I just fried mine :( __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Cost to repair PC terminal on istD???
I rented a Speedotron 3 light kit. I took about 3 shots with everything working fine. Then nothing. Hooked up the Super Program's PC terminal and it worked fine. Went back and tried the istD one more time, nothing. Luckily, the in-camera flash works fine, and the camera works fine. Hopefully it will be covered under warranty by Pentax. --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't know how much it costs fo fix a PC socket, but I'd like to know how you fried it. You should just call Pentax Colorado and tell them your PC socket quit working. Don't tell them you fried it Doesn't sound good. Paul Does anyone know what the approximate cost to repair the PC terminal on an istD runs? I think I just fried mine :( __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com __ Do you Yahoo!? Jazz up your holiday email with celebrity designs. Learn more. http://celebrity.mail.yahoo.com
Help w/ portrait of person w/ large head
Does anyone have any suggestions for taking a portrait for someone with a fairly large head? This man is tall, around 6' 5. He needs a head shot only for his work. What kind of angle should I shoot at? Any other creative ideas??? Maybe someone has some sample photos they have taken of someone with a similar feature? TIA, Steve __ Do you Yahoo!? All your favorites on one personal page Try My Yahoo! http://my.yahoo.com
Re: Help w/ portrait of person w/ large head
Using the istD, I might consider a 200mm lens, which would give me an effective focal length of 300mm. What are peoples' opinions of the SMC-A 200mm lens? My only somewhat long tele lens is the 120 f/2.8, which I think I will give a try for this gentleman. Thanks for all the suggestions! Keep 'em coming... --- Tim Sherburne [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Another advantage of using a long focal length is the smaller view angle. You'll capture less of a noisy background (such as tree branches) providing a simpler final image. The viewer's eye will stay on the main subject and won't get distracted by irrelevant data in the background. Tim On 12/10/04 13:00, Fred wrote: Not that I shoot glamor photography (g), but, when outdoors, I generally like to use a long lens for portraits. Not only does doing so make for pleasing enough (to me) facial features (although some might argue that a moderate telephoto makes for more natural features), but using a long lens (more importantly) also helps make for more candid portraits (since the subject is generally much less aware of being photographed). Most often I'd be using a 100-300/4, a 300/4, or a 300/4.5 (typically at about f/8, if I can get enough light). __ Do you Yahoo!? Jazz up your holiday email with celebrity designs. Learn more. http://celebrity.mail.yahoo.com
Re: Is something wrong with my CF card?
Just FYI, I re-formatted it in the camera, and it is back to normal. Thanks all! --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I get that when i move a card from the D1 to the D2H or visa versa. I format in camera and all is well. If that does not work,..? Dave I have a 512 MB SanDisk extreme II (IIRC) that only reads 39 photos when it is empty (with the ist D set to JPEG Large). When I put in a regular Sandisk 512 card, it reads 119 pictures left to take. So, is the card bad? Can I just re-format it in the camera to fix it, or do I need to send it back to Sandisk for repair/replacement? TIA for any help. __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - now with 250MB free storage. Learn more. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250 __ Do you Yahoo!? The all-new My Yahoo! - What will yours do? http://my.yahoo.com
RE: Is something wrong with my CF card?
That very well could have been what happened. But, I think everything is back to normal, atleast for now :) --- Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have experienced this a couple of times. I foud that the reason was, that I had previously edited some pics and saved them (again) on the CF card, while the card was in the card reader. Then I forgot about it. A picture file like this will not be recognized by the camera, which will say no image. But the card's not really empty. Only the camera can't read this edited image. Could this be your problem??? Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Steve Pearson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 9. december 2004 17:32 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Re: Is something wrong with my CF card? Just FYI, I re-formatted it in the camera, and it is back to normal. Thanks all! --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I get that when i move a card from the D1 to the D2H or visa versa. I format in camera and all is well. If that does not work,..? Dave I have a 512 MB SanDisk extreme II (IIRC) that only reads 39 photos when it is empty (with the ist D set to JPEG Large). When I put in a regular Sandisk 512 card, it reads 119 pictures left to take. So, is the card bad? Can I just re-format it in the camera to fix it, or do I need to send it back to Sandisk for repair/replacement? TIA for any help. __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - now with 250MB free storage. Learn more. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250 __ Do you Yahoo!? The all-new My Yahoo! - What will yours do? http://my.yahoo.com __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - now with 250MB free storage. Learn more. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250
Re: Need software suggestion for slide show w/ music
Thanks everyone for the suggestions! I think this one looks closest to accomplishing what I want to do. I'll give it a try. Thanks again! --- Paul Sorenson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Check this out - http://www.microsoft.com/windowsxp/using/digitalphotography/photostory/default.mspx I think it will do what you want, will also do pans and zooms and I think it's free if you are using Win XP - if not, it's still in the neighborhood of 30USD. -P - Original Message - From: Steve Pearson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax Discussion Board [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2004 5:29 PM Subject: Need software suggestion for slide show w/ music Does anyone have any suggestions for a relatively inexpensive software program that can create a slide show with music? I can't find it in Photoshop Elements 2.0 or MS Digital Image Pro v7.0? Also tried searching the archives, but could not find anything. TIA for any help! __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250 __ Do you Yahoo!? The all-new My Yahoo! - What will yours do? http://my.yahoo.com
Is something wrong with my CF card?
I have a 512 MB SanDisk extreme II (IIRC) that only reads 39 photos when it is empty (with the ist D set to JPEG Large). When I put in a regular Sandisk 512 card, it reads 119 pictures left to take. So, is the card bad? Can I just re-format it in the camera to fix it, or do I need to send it back to Sandisk for repair/replacement? TIA for any help. __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - now with 250MB free storage. Learn more. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250
Need software suggestion for slide show w/ music
Does anyone have any suggestions for a relatively inexpensive software program that can create a slide show with music? I can't find it in Photoshop Elements 2.0 or MS Digital Image Pro v7.0? Also tried searching the archives, but could not find anything. TIA for any help! __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250
Re: Need software suggestion for slide show w/ music
Sorry, for a PC. --- Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On 7/12/04, Steve Pearson, discombobulated, unleashed: Does anyone have any suggestions for a relatively inexpensive software program that can create a slide show with music? I can't find it in Photoshop Elements 2.0 or MS Digital Image Pro v7.0? Also tried searching the archives, but could not find anything. Mac or PC? Cheers, Cotty ___/\__ || (O) | People, Places, Pastiche ||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com _ __ Do you Yahoo!? The all-new My Yahoo! - What will yours do? http://my.yahoo.com
RE: Need software suggestion for slide show w/ music
Once you create it, can you save it in a file format that others (that don't have MS Powerpoint) can view it? For instance as a Adobe Reader file? Also, what I ultimately would like to be able to do, after it is created, is stick it in a DVD player and watch in on TV. Can I do that with Powerpoint? Thanks again for all of the help! --- J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: MS-Powerpoint is made just for that! jco -Original Message- From: Mark Roberts [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2004 7:00 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Need software suggestion for slide show w/ music Steve Pearson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does anyone have any suggestions for a relatively inexpensive software program that can create a slide show with music? I can't find it in Photoshop Elements 2.0 or MS Digital Image Pro v7.0? Also tried searching the archives, but could not find anything. TIA for any help! How about freeware? Irfanview: http://www.irfanview.net/ -- Mark Roberts Photography and writing www.robertstech.com __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Find what you need with new enhanced search. http://info.mail.yahoo.com/mail_250
Re: Need software suggestion for slide show w/ music
I was hoping to be able to take music from a CD that I own, and somehow burn songs onto a slide presentation so that when the slide show is played, my song(s) are playing at the same time. Is this possible? --- Herb Chong [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: what do you mean 'with music'? synchronized or free running music. there are many inexpensive programs if you consider $50 inexpensive. Herb - Original Message - From: Steve Pearson [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax Discussion Board [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, December 07, 2004 6:29 PM Subject: Need software suggestion for slide show w/ music Does anyone have any suggestions for a relatively inexpensive software program that can create a slide show with music? I can't find it in Photoshop Elements 2.0 or MS Digital Image Pro v7.0? Also tried searching the archives, but could not find anything. __ Do you Yahoo!? The all-new My Yahoo! - What will yours do? http://my.yahoo.com
Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
I would LOVE to have a K85/1.8! Anyone know where I can find one??? I assume it is as good as the M42 versions? I was thinking of getting the M42 version and then an adaptor to mount it to the istD. Finding a K mount version would be better, assuming it is as good as the screw mount. What are the opinions of the K Vs. the M42 85/1.8 lens? --- Bob Blakely [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have an A50/1.7. I find it to be an excellent lens, sharp and with high contrast. Though I used it quite a bit in the past, it now resides on a back shelf in the equipment closet in a sealed Glad bag with a little packet of silica gel. Of the 50's, I use the A50/1.4 almost exclusively, not that it's better. In fact I think the A50/1.7 is just as good and lighter. It's just that it's what I use of the 50's. Occasionally I throw on the A50/1.2 just because it's big glass, but it's not near as good as the A50/1.4 or A50/1.7. I strongly dislike the A50/2, I think it's crap. Perhaps I just have a bad sample - misfortunes of mass production. The lens most commonly found on my camera is actually the K85/1.8. If you don't have one, you need to get one. Regards, Bob... From: Fred [EMAIL PROTECTED] While I like my lenses (otherwise I wouldn't have them), and especially like the 1.7 for its size and light weight, it doesn't, to my eye, have any particularly outstanding optical characteristics. Yes, Shel, I personally would agree. However, I was just hoping to get some of the as-yet-unheard-from 50/1.7 fans involved in the discussion. After all, a thread on Pentax's Best 50mm Lens would theoretically be relevant to almost any PDML member - g. __ Do you Yahoo!? The all-new My Yahoo! - What will yours do? http://my.yahoo.com
Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
Thanks Paul, I appreciate the response. --- Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The two lenses are supposedly identical in regard to optics, although the M42 has a larger filter ring. In any case, the K is at least the equal of the screwmount. They turn up on ebay from time to time for $350 to $400. Paul On Nov 28, 2004, at 12:15 PM, Steve Pearson wrote: I would LOVE to have a K85/1.8! Anyone know where I can find one??? I assume it is as good as the M42 versions? I was thinking of getting the M42 version and then an adaptor to mount it to the istD. Finding a K mount version would be better, assuming it is as good as the screw mount. What are the opinions of the K Vs. the M42 85/1.8 lens? --- Bob Blakely [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have an A50/1.7. I find it to be an excellent lens, sharp and with high contrast. Though I used it quite a bit in the past, it now resides on a back shelf in the equipment closet in a sealed Glad bag with a little packet of silica gel. Of the 50's, I use the A50/1.4 almost exclusively, not that it's better. In fact I think the A50/1.7 is just as good and lighter. It's just that it's what I use of the 50's. Occasionally I throw on the A50/1.2 just because it's big glass, but it's not near as good as the A50/1.4 or A50/1.7. I strongly dislike the A50/2, I think it's crap. Perhaps I just have a bad sample - misfortunes of mass production. The lens most commonly found on my camera is actually the K85/1.8. If you don't have one, you need to get one. Regards, Bob... From: Fred [EMAIL PROTECTED] While I like my lenses (otherwise I wouldn't have them), and especially like the 1.7 for its size and light weight, it doesn't, to my eye, have any particularly outstanding optical characteristics. Yes, Shel, I personally would agree. However, I was just hoping to get some of the as-yet-unheard-from 50/1.7 fans involved in the discussion. After all, a thread on Pentax's Best 50mm Lens would theoretically be relevant to almost any PDML member - g. __ Do you Yahoo!? The all-new My Yahoo! - What will yours do? http://my.yahoo.com __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
RE: Speaking of Medium Format - Zeiss Super Iknonta III
I would also really appreciate seeing what this camera is capable of. I've been thinking of picking up something like this. A pocketable 220 camera is very attractive! Please share some photos when you get a chance! Thanks. --- J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: While I sold all my P67 gear about a year and a half ago before the prices plunged, ( I hated the bulk and weight of the system ) I did keep one medium format camera, my Zeiss Super Ikonta III which has a coated 75mm F3.5 Tessar and folds up much smaller than a 35mm SLR. I sure am glad I did as I have been using it again this month and the quality really is signifigantly better than 35mm that's for sure. The small size is great. Check out this page I just put together showing pix of this vs. a Pentax Spotmatic: http://www.jcoconnell.com/temp/si_iii.htm enjoy! JCO -Original Message- From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, November 28, 2004 1:48 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Speaking of Medium Format Well, we touched on medium format the other day. However, I read something interesting on the Photo.Net wedding photographer's list this morning. Marc Williams, the same chap who posted nice comments about the *istD on the Leica forum, posted some interesting observations about MF vs. digital. Marc is a wedding photographer and a studio pro. He's been shooting digital for quite some time, most recently with the Canon 1DS. He was shooting all his weddings on digital but grew weary of the digital darkroom processing. Most recently, he's gone back to shooting weddings with a 'blad and three lenses. He says he just turns his film into the lab and gets a set of proofs. He no longer has to convert every image and print them. He scans and prints his finals, but he claims it's far less work. He also feels the 6x6 results are superior to the 1DS digital images. You can find the thread on the Photo.Net wedding photographers forum if you're interested in reading the entire debate. (It drew quite a few responses.) I took out my 6x7 gear this morning and inspected it. I think I'm going to shoot some MF BW next nice day. I have an urge to get back in the darkroom with some nice, big negatives. Paul __ Do you Yahoo!? Read only the mail you want - Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
Thanks, I actually caught the hint earlier, but did not want to draw too much attention to it. I'll stay out of it for now anyways. --- Mishka [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: search ebay? (hint...) best, mishka On Sun, 28 Nov 2004 09:15:58 -0800 (PST), Steve Pearson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would LOVE to have a K85/1.8! Anyone know where I can find one??? __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Best way to convert to BW using PS Elements v2.0 or Microsoft Digital Image Pro v7.0?
Hi all, I don't have Photosop yet. I have been working with PS Elements and Microsoft Digital Image Pro v7.0. Does anyone have any suggestions for the best way to convert istD images into BW? Maybe Pentax's software is better? TIA for any ideas, I really appreciate it! __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
RE: Best way to convert to BW using PS Elements v2.0 or Microsoft Digital Image Pro v7.0?
I have not found these adjustments in either program. Can anyone confirm this? Tried to search in the help menu, but could not find anything. Thanks for the link. I would love to try it out someday. --- Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does Elements use layers and the Hue Saturation or Channel Mixer adjustments? If so, try these choices: http://home.earthlink.net/~scbelinkoff/color2bw.html Shel [Original Message] From: Steve Pearson [EMAIL PROTECTED] I don't have Photosop yet. I have been working with PS Elements and Microsoft Digital Image Pro v7.0. Does anyone have any suggestions for the best way to convert istD images into BW? Maybe Pentax's software is better? TIA for any ideas, I really appreciate it! __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com __ Do you Yahoo!? Meet the all-new My Yahoo! - Try it today! http://my.yahoo.com
Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
The one's that I can think of at this moment are M/1.4, A/1.7, A/1.4, with an FA/1.4 in the mail. BTW, Shel asked what I was looking for in image quality, and I guess I would lean towards overall sharpness. However, I have learned so much from this group that I will probably keep most of them for different bokeh effects. Thanks everyone! --- Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: All right how many 50's do we all have? JCO doesn't count since I think he has at least a hundred. Jens Bladt wrote: Who said I only have one? Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Lon Williamson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 26. november 2004 10:34 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens The best one is the one you own. -- I can understand why mankind hasn't given up war. During a war you get to drive tanks through the sides of buildings and shoot foreigners - two things that are usually frowned on during peacetime. --P.J. O'Rourke __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: What series lens do I have?
JOOC, why do I see some lenses identified as SMCP-A, or SMCP-M, etc.? What does the P stand for, program? So, do you not identify the K lenses with a P? Just wondering... --- Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Among those lens series' referenced on this list, is one designated as K. In addition to those in my bag carrying the letter ID's; FA, A, ,M is one without an alpha ID. The markings are limited to: ASAHI OPT. CO., Japan smc PENTAX 1:2.8 24mm 6983748. It takes a 52mm filter. Is this a K lens? Knowing will not change my sleep pattern, but the question was left alone in my head again. Thanks, Jack __ Do you Yahoo!? Meet the all-new My Yahoo! - Try it today! http://my.yahoo.com __ Do you Yahoo!? Read only the mail you want - Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
RE: What series lens do I have?
If that's the case, then why do I see people refer to this: SMCP-A 50/1.4? I did not think this was a K series lens, but rather an A series lens? --- J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: FYI, The first series of Pentax K mount lenses are often designated SMCK or SMCP by pentax usersboth mean same thing. The P is for Pentax in that case, not programmed because these lenses don't even support programmed exposure modes JCO -Original Message- From: Steve Pearson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, November 26, 2004 10:40 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: What series lens do I have? JOOC, why do I see some lenses identified as SMCP-A, or SMCP-M, etc.? What does the P stand for, program? So, do you not identify the K lenses with a P? Just wondering... --- Jack Davis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Among those lens series' referenced on this list, is one designated as K. In addition to those in my bag carrying the letter ID's; FA, A, ,M is one without an alpha ID. The markings are limited to: ASAHI OPT. CO., Japan smc PENTAX 1:2.8 24mm 6983748. It takes a 52mm filter. Is this a K lens? Knowing will not change my sleep pattern, but the question was left alone in my head again. Thanks, Jack __ Do you Yahoo!? Meet the all-new My Yahoo! - Try it today! http://my.yahoo.com __ Do you Yahoo!? Read only the mail you want - Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - Helps protect you from nasty viruses. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
Re: Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
Thanks Sylwester for that link. That was very interesting reading! --- Sylwester Pietrzyk [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Steve Pearson wrote on 25.11.04 4:57: Which of the many 50mm lenses, made by Pentax, is considered to be the best in terms of image quality? You may find interesting this: http://www.luminous-landscape.com/columns/sm-02-11-24.shtml -- Best Regards Sylwek __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: What lens do you find is on your *istD most often
I LOVE the 35 3.5 lens, which makes it close to a standard 50mm with the istD. Just used it the other day for my family's Christmas card. Also, just ordered an FA 50 1.4 that I can't wait to try. I also love the 120 2.8, and SMC-A 24 2.8, SMC-A 50mm 1.4 to name a few. I do also have to highly recommend the DA 16-45/4 for a great zoom! --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I use the DA 16-45/4 extensively. It's a very good lens. I also use the SMC 50/1.4 and SMC 85/1.8 quite a bit, particularly in the studio. Paul Looking at some new package offers at several camera stores. Some are offering more than just the body and the faj starter lens kit. Some are giving a choice over faj and DA zooms and some primes. Have not commited just yet,but i have a choice of 100 macro,da 18-55 fa 50 and the faj models. The DA 18-55 seems nice,may go that route, although i have the 28-105 PZ zoom,so maybe the 100,but do you have a lens on your D body that seems to be more often than not.? Dave __ Do you Yahoo!? Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Get it on your mobile phone. http://mobile.yahoo.com/maildemo
Pentax's Best 50mm Lens
Hi all, Which of the many 50mm lenses, made by Pentax, is considered to be the best in terms of image quality? Thanks! __ Do you Yahoo!? Read only the mail you want - Yahoo! Mail SpamGuard. http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
Help me find a flash/umbrella bracket
Hi all, I tried searching the archives, but could not find this. Also, someone sent me some info. awhile ago, but I lost it. I'm trying to find a bracket that would hold a flash and an umbrella, mounted into a standard tripod thread. Does anyone know if this even exists? I've search BH, Adorama, KEH, etc. to no avail. Thanks in advance for any suggestions! __ Do you Yahoo!? Check out the new Yahoo! Front Page. www.yahoo.com
RE: Help me find a flash/umbrella bracket
Thanks for the suggestion. However, I don't think this will work for what I'm trying to do. I'm trying to mount a hot shoe style flash, say a Vivitar 285, and then bounce it into an umbrella. Maybe I did not see the flash mount on this bracket??? I'm leaning towards a complete stand, bracket, and umbrella as mentioned in an earlier post by Don. Thanks eveyone for the ideas! --- alexander [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -Original Message- From: Steve Pearson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] I tried searching the archives, but could not find this. Also, someone sent me some info. awhile ago, but I lost it. I'm trying to find a bracket that would hold a flash and an umbrella, mounted into a standard tripod thread. Does anyone know if this even exists? I've search BH, Adorama, KEH, etc. to no avail. Thanks in advance for any suggestions! Manfrotto (Bogen) makes such a kind of thing http://www.manfrotto.com/product/templates/templates.php3?sectionid=223itemid=72 Enjoy, Alexander __ Do you Yahoo!? Check out the new Yahoo! Front Page. www.yahoo.com __ Do you Yahoo!? Check out the new Yahoo! Front Page. www.yahoo.com
RE: Help me find a flash/umbrella bracket
Hi Collin, Do these have the bracket with them to mount a hot shoe style flash on? I can only see an umbrella? Thanks for the info.! --- Collin R Brendemuehl [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Larson Reflectasol. I'm bidding on some brackets on eBay right now. The come up now and then. Collin You impress at a distance, but you impact a life up close. The closer the relationship the greater the impact. Howard Hendricks __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
RE: A Question About Macro Lenses
Hi Shel, Yesterday I was in the Camera World store here in Oregon, and they gave me a free cd from Photoflex about lighting. I'm looking for studio/strobe lights. The CD-ROM was very helpful. They have numerous samples and one them showed how they photographed a minature car. It is very detailed with regards to digital set up, ie white balance, etc. But it also goes thru their selection of f-stops, lights, shutter speed, etc. that shows how the photo changes with each change. The minature car sample was interesting as they were able to make it look like a real car. Might be of some value to you, and it is free. I would think you would find it at any reasonbly-sized photo store. Have a good one... --- J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is ZERO advantage to using macro lenses at subject distances covered by normal lenses. Actully there is usually a disadvantage, so using a macro lens for non macro work makes no sense and my comments were certainly not for that case! JCO -Original Message- From: Tom Reese [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Saturday, November 13, 2004 12:00 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: A Question About Macro Lenses J. C. O'Connell objected to my opinion and responded: I don't agree (1): The major differences between macro lenses and non-macro lenses is that macro lenses have special optical designs which optimize near field usage in the range of 1:1 to 1:10 (approx). They have different OPTICAL designs. It is not just a matter of close focus capability, that can be achieved by putting non-macro lenses on tubes or bellows but they will not perform nearly as well a true macro lenses because just increasing close focus ability without the optical redesign yields mediocre results. I am well aware that the optical designs are very different but in real world actual usage, the major difference is that the macro lenses focus closer. At f/8 or f/11 both lenses are at optimal resolution and I don't think you'll see an appreciable difference in image quality when both lenses can focus on the subject. If the 105mm lens required an extension tube to focus on the subject then the macro lens would probably outperform it. Refer to the original question. The images were shot at a distance where both lenses were able to focus on the subject. At that distance, the macro lens did not yield a substantially better image than the 105. I am not at all surprised that it did not. Tom Reese __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
RE: ist D Multiple flash set up
Hi Jens, Thanks for the advice. What kind of slave cells do you use? Can you refer me to an online seller? Thanks again! --- Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would never do that and risk damaging my favorite camera. I use slave cells and they work fine. All the best Jens Bladt mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Steve Pearson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 10. november 2004 02:12 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: ist D Multiple flash set up Has anyone tried shooting with a Pentax flash in the hot shoe, and another flash hooked up to the PC terminal, to see if they both will fire at the same time? I'm trying to figure out a fairly inexpensive way to set up studio/strobe lights. Thanks! __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com __ Do you Yahoo!? Check out the new Yahoo! Front Page. www.yahoo.com
ist D Multiple flash set up
Has anyone tried shooting with a Pentax flash in the hot shoe, and another flash hooked up to the PC terminal, to see if they both will fire at the same time? I'm trying to figure out a fairly inexpensive way to set up studio/strobe lights. Thanks! __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Worst Ebay Seller of all time
Hey there, I have not had that happen to me yet. It seems incredibly rude and unethical. Too bad you can't leave him negative feedback. However, the other one that still really bothers me is when a seller says that anyone paying by PayPal will have to pay for the additional fees charged by PayPal. This is against ebay rules, but I still see it every once in a while. Even more frustrating when you want to use a Buy it Now, but you know you can't change the seller's mind fast enough. If you try, the BIN will be gone. So, I just don't bother. --- J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a new ebay story that needs telling because it is absolutely incredible and needs to be shared. I still cant believe it but it is TRUE and may be a good warning to future ebay buyers out there. I saw an ebay item which consisted of a mediocre SLR camera and 3 decent lenses ( item doesn't really matter, this could have been anything ). This had reasonable ( but certainly not great or bargain or steal ) opening bid and buy it now prices on it but the listing description was not completely clear as to on the working condition of the items. I kinda decided I would buy it but only if the seller assured me everything was in good working order and no sooner. So like anyone else, before I did the Buy it Now I emailed the seller and told them I was interested in buying them but only if the lenses were fully working so I asked for a clarification of the working condition of the items. A day later he sends me the anwser saying yes the lenses are fully working and he is sure I will be happy with them. I was satisfied with his anwsers so I go to the auction page hoping that no one else had bid on them or had bought them and no one had. BUT, I find he had raised the price TWICE between the time I asked about them and the time he sent me the answer. Not only does that seem incredible and unethical to me, the amazing thing is he actually still expected me to buy them at a new jacked up price about 25% more than when I asked for clarification on the condtion! Of course I sent him a F.U. letter in return and didn't really mind not getting them at the original price because it wasn't really a super deal or anything. But I still cant believe someone would think of and actually do something like that. And then to think I would still buy them from him after he raised the price twice before answering my email is absolutely inconceivable to me. To me he is the greatest A-hole seller of all time. And I have been doing ebay regularly since 1996. Its not so much that he raised the prices twice between the time I said I would buy if working OK, it's the fact that he honestly believed I would still buy them at the newer much higher prices he changed to after I asked for the condtion clarification! Comments Please! Has anyone ever heard or seen or experienced anything like that? Ever? Online or offline? That is just truly mindblowing to me. JCO J.C. O'Connell mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] http://jcoconnell.com __ Do you Yahoo!? Check out the new Yahoo! Front Page. www.yahoo.com
Re: Pentax brand flashes with PC Terminal?
Thanks Mat for the reply. Do you (or anyone else) know if there are any voltage issues with the 285 versions? Thanks again! --- Mat Maessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 283's are still available new, and they are PLENTIFUL on the used market. Be careful though, since there are three distinct generations of 283's and the two earlier generations have 80-90 volts on the PC terminal (later version is 5-6 volts). I've got 4 working 283's, and one for parts, at home, covering all three generations. And as a side note, the hot shoe is fairly easy to replace should you break it. -Mat On Sat, 6 Nov 2004 23:16:48 -0600, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Steve Pearson Subject: Pentax brand flashes with PC Terminal? Are there any Pentax brand flashes that can be used with the PC terminal? Or do they all require the 5P and other Pentax sync cords? Does anyone have any other suggestions? I'm leaning towards a Vivitar 285HV. I'm a big fan of the 283, which is the same as the 285 without the zoom head. Don't know if it is still available. I had a 285 for many years, I don't know what became of it. I recall it was a battery hog, but that as long as it was kept fed, it was a strong workhorse. The hot shoe on them is a bit frail, so be careful not to bump it hard. William Robb __ Do you Yahoo!? Check out the new Yahoo! Front Page. www.yahoo.com
Pentax brand flashes with PC Terminal?
Are there any Pentax brand flashes that can be used with the PC terminal? Or do they all require the 5P and other Pentax sync cords? Does anyone have any other suggestions? I'm leaning towards a Vivitar 285HV. TIA! __ Do you Yahoo!? Check out the new Yahoo! Front Page. www.yahoo.com
FS: Pentax SMC-A 15mm f/3.5 Rectilinear Lens w/ case
Hi everyone, I assume it's Friday in some part of the world. Sorry if this is a little early. I have the above mentioned lens going up on ebay this weekend. It is in escellent condition, and comes with both original caps, as well as a Pentax brand HE-120 hard case. I have a rough idea of what I would like to get for it, but if you want to make me an offer please contact me off list. Thanks, Steve __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Help buying my first studio lighting equipment?
Hi all, I'm giving some serious thought to purchasing Adorama's Flashpoint II 620 strobe kit. They were written up in this month's Pop Photo magazine. I'm thinking of starting with this one-light kit (w/ a more powerful 300 w/s), as opposed to say a SP Studio Systems 2-light kit. My reasoning is I assume it's better to get a more powerful strobe? I also have a Nikon slave flash that I was going to use as a rear-shadow eliminator for portraits. This is all with the istD. Will this work? Is it best to fire the strobes with the PC terminal, or via the slave from a 280 bounced into a Lumiquest? Thanks for any suggestions! __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Help buying my first studio lighting equipment?
I like your idea about the reflector. What size color would you recommend? Also, is there some kind of self-standing reflector these days? I would like to be able to set this up on my own, and not have somebody else to hold the reflector, iF that's possible? Also, I assume there are no voltage issues when using the PC terminal with the istD? Thanks for the suggestions! --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: Steve Pearson Subject: Help buying my first studio lighting equipment? Hi all, I'm giving some serious thought to purchasing Adorama's Flashpoint II 620 strobe kit. They were written up in this month's Pop Photo magazine. I'm thinking of starting with this one-light kit (w/ a more powerful 300 w/s), as opposed to say a SP Studio Systems 2-light kit. My reasoning is I assume it's better to get a more powerful strobe? I also have a Nikon slave flash that I was going to use as a rear-shadow eliminator for portraits. This is all with the istD. Will this work? Is it best to fire the strobes with the PC terminal, or via the slave from a 280 bounced into a Lumiquest? This will work. I am a big fan of one light portraits. Get a reflector for fill, guaranteed you can't mess up the lighting ratio. Use an umbrella, the light is nicer than a softbox (my opinion, I find soft boxes to be rather hard, actually). Fire the flash off the PC termanal, that way you won't risk buggering up your modelling with a flash pop from the camera position. William Robb __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Re: Was this a good deal on a Sigma macro?
Thanks, I hope it turns out as good as it looks, and as good as described. Does anyone know if the Pentax 1.7 tele will work with a Sigma macro??? Can't wait to try my hand at macro! Of course, I'm also hoping it becomes my favorite portrait lens. I couldn't pass it up at that price, especailly seeing as how the new Pentax macros are going to be in the $400-$600 range. Thanks again everyone! --- Super Dave [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: on 10/10/04 8:33 PM, Steve Pearson at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi aagin, You probably rememeber that I'm giving some thought to a macro lens. Was this a good deal: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=15240item=3844029025r d=1 ??? Thanks! __ Do you Yahoo!? Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Get it on your mobile phone. http://mobile.yahoo.com/maildemo Steve, You got a good deal if it is in the condition described. I paid more than $200 for mine and it wasn't as nice. David ___ Do you Yahoo!? Declare Yourself - Register online to vote today! http://vote.yahoo.com
Digital is Awesome!
Hi everyone, I know you purists will hate to hear this. But, I just got thru shooting my family's Christmas card. The beauty of digital, when working with 3 kids, 1 dog, and 1 cat is the ability to cut paste. I've never done this before, but out of 50 some shots, of course it was impossible to get a shot with everyone looking at the camera. Our final choice had only the dog looking away. I figured out how to cut and paste him from another photo where he was looking at the camera, and I must say I'm pretty impressed with my work. Digital is so cool! Just thought I would share. Hopefully this doesn't start a huge bashing. Thanks! ___ Do you Yahoo!? Declare Yourself - Register online to vote today! http://vote.yahoo.com
Was this a good deal on a Sigma macro?
Hi aagin, You probably rememeber that I'm giving some thought to a macro lens. Was this a good deal: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=15240item=3844029025rd=1 ??? Thanks! __ Do you Yahoo!? Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Get it on your mobile phone. http://mobile.yahoo.com/maildemo
CF Cards Lost Images
Hi Everyone, I recently had a Sandisk 512 extreme card lose all the photos that I had on it. It was full of RAW images. Does anyone know if this means the card is bad, or is there something wrong with the camera? I just bought a new, regular Sandisk 512 CF card, but it has not done this yet. Thanks for any help! __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - 50x more storage than other providers! http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
RE: istDs - what a great camera!
Dude, Not to vent, but what other camera manufacturer allows you to use 30+ year old lenses? That is the beauty of the Pentax system. If you want full compatibility, then buy new lenses, just like you would have to do with Nikon, Canon, etc. For me, I'm as happy as can be with the istD. You can't beat the market prices and picture quality of Pentax MK lenses! --- J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: that is not a continous on the fly AE, that is more like one shot AE with exposure lock only. Not as good or as fast as a fully supported K lens which can do on the fly metered manual and AE both open aperture for approximately the last 30 years. You say you want to move forward with digital but this major operational feature removal is acceptable? JCO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 2:31 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: istDs - what a great camera! It does what amounts to aperture priority with a simple push of the green button. It will set the shutter speed automatically, so you really have only one motion to complete, pushing the button. I don't understand why some feel this is difficult. I do it in situations with constantly changing exposure and have never experienced a problem or felt inconvenienced. Subject: RE: istDs - what a great camera! It now does open aperture metered manual and Aperure Priority AE, -ON THE FLY- like every Pentax film camera always did? JCO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 1:59 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: RE: istDs - what a great camera! I didn't know you were using an *istD, JCO. Mine works fine with K and M lenses. I use them nearly every day. as Good ?? It sucks now, I don't see how it could get any worse. It should get better, not worse. Not fully supporting the K mount is a crock of shit IMHO. There are many fine K and M lenses that are being crippled by pentax *istD for zero technical reasons. But this is old argument JCO -Original Message- From: Shel Belinkoff [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, September 15, 2004 1:37 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: istDs - what a great camera! While I understand that it's too early to make final judgments, is there anything to suggest that the support won't be as good? Shel From: Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] Only if the K/M support is at least as good as the *ist-D has now. Hmmm just thinking out loud here ... that M24~35 zoom in the equipment drawer should make a pretty nice normal lens for the istDS. __ Do You Yahoo!? Tired of spam? Yahoo! Mail has the best spam protection around http://mail.yahoo.com
Oahu Photo Suggestions
Hi Everyone, I will be travelling to Honolulu for a week, leaving this Saturday. I will be taking my istD and was wondering if anyone had some suggestions for where to go? I want to get out and explore the entire island. Hoping to get some shots of surfers, etc. I plan on going to Pearl Harbor as well. Thanks in advance for any suggestions! __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail is new and improved - Check it out! http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
Re: Oahu Photo Suggestions
Thanks everyone for the suggestions. Can't wait. I should have time to get around and see most of the island, even thought it is a work trip. Take care all... --- Daniel J. Matyola [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Steve: Pearl Harbor is great. Be careful: there are advertised tours of Pearl Harbor by boat that take you past the memorial without being able to actually enter the memorial, which is an incredible experience. To reach the memorial, you must go to the Navy's museum and take one of the small boats that go from there to the memorial itself. The best surfing is on the North Shore, quite a distance from Honolulu. When I was in Hawaii in August, the waves on the North Shore were non-existent. I don't know when the good surf season starts, but find out before you travel all that way. When the waves are tiny on the North Shore, they are better on Waikiki, and there are always surfers outrigger canoes on Waikiki, but it isn't the same. The Punch Bowl, above Honolulu, is quite interesting. The National Military Cemetary of the Pacific is inside the crater, and the view is wonderful. Hanauma Bay, about 30-45 minutes east of Waikiki, is crowded in high season, but should be better this time of year. It is scenic, and a good spot for novice snorkelers. There is a large and lovely Buddhist temple between Honolulu and the Windward coast (Kanehoe, etc) that is worth visiting, but I forgot the name. Honolulu is a multicultural city, more so than any mainland US city, even San Francisco. Visit Chinatown and the other ethnic enclaves. Don't miss the Bishop Museum, with great displays on Hawaiian history and culture. Don't spend too much time in Waikiki, but do visit the Royal Hawaiian Hotel (a/k/a the Pink Princess) and the Moana Hotel, which I think is run by Sheraton. Both have a nice Hawaiian feel to them, especially compared with the modern glass and steel skyscrapers that dominate Waikiki. The Polynesian Cultural Center, run by the Mormon Church, is an interesting day trip, with good photo opportunities. Young people from all over the Pacific display the culture of their various islands, while many of them attend BYU Hawaii. The best photo opportunities are on Maui and the Big Island, and there are frequent short and relatively inexpensive fly-drive packages for a day of two. Maui has a photogenic dormant volcano and Hawaii still has flowing lava. If you plan to go to either island, I can give you more detailed information. Dan M Steve Pearson wrote: Hi Everyone, I will be travelling to Honolulu for a week, leaving this Saturday. I will be taking my istD and was wondering if anyone had some suggestions for where to go? I want to get out and explore the entire island. Hoping to get some shots of surfers, etc. I plan on going to Pearl Harbor as well. Thanks in advance for any suggestions! ___ Do you Yahoo!? Declare Yourself - Register online to vote today! http://vote.yahoo.com
Rotating images on the istD LCD?
Does anyone know if it's possible to rotate stored images on the CF card in the istD? It's really frustrating to view a slide show and see the verticle shots in a horizontal position? I can't figure out how to rotate the image with the istD. I know I can in the software. But then you have to re-load back to the CF card in the camera to view the slide show. Any suggestions??? __ Do you Yahoo!? New and Improved Yahoo! Mail - Send 10MB messages! http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
RE: Recomendations for where to CLA an MX ESII?
Hi Cesar, Thanks very much for the recommendation! I will try to give them a call tomorrow. Hoepfully they (and you) are doing alright from the hurricane that just blew through. Take care and thanks again! --- Cesar Matamoros II [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Steve, I had the perfect place in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida. They have most recently CLA'd most of my M42 camera bodies. They also have familiarity with the K-mounts. I always used to stop in and look at their used cameras. All work is done in house and they have different people who work on particular cameras. They also pointed me to some excellent people to work on my Nikonos V system. They were not comfortable in providing a top-notch job in house. The last time I was in the neighborhood, I went to visit - and they were gone Such sadness. I received a post card from them. They have moved. Gulfstream Camera 1682 East Oakland Park Boulevard Oakland Park, Florida 4 954-564-8566 A small place with excellent service. Hope this helps, Cesar Panama City, Florida -Original Message- From: Steve Pearson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Monday, September 06, 2004 9:43 PM Hi Everyone, I have an MX and a Spotmatic ES II that both need to have a CLA. Can anyone recommend someone that works on both? Preferably in the US. Thanks in advance! __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - 50x more storage than other providers! http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
Re: Best lens for my new ES II?
Thanks Peter for the reference to that web site. I looked thru most of it, and it was very helpful. I still wish I could hear more feedback about some of the other M42 lenses, such as Zeiss. There's just something about that name that makes me think they are better than the Pentax brand. Thanks again everyone. --- Peter J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://www.aohc.it/indexe.htm Steve Pearson wrote: Hi everyone, I have a few questions for all of you screw mount experts. I have always had K mount, and know very little about the screw mount bodies. I have an ES II on it's way. My questions for you are: If you could pick the best quality standard lens for this, would it be the 50mm 1.4, or a Zeiss, or other??? What would you expect to pay for this lens on the used market today? Finally, if anyone can refer me to a website that can explain the metereing of this body, along with the many M42 lenses that are available, that would be fantastic. If such a thing exists. TIA for any help... ___ Do you Yahoo!? Win 1 of 4,000 free domain names from Yahoo! Enter now. http://promotions.yahoo.com/goldrush -- Politicians are interested in people. Not that this is a virtue. Fleas are interested in dogs. P. J. O'Rourke ___ Do you Yahoo!? Win 1 of 4,000 free domain names from Yahoo! Enter now. http://promotions.yahoo.com/goldrush
Best lens for my new ES II?
Hi everyone, I have a few questions for all of you screw mount experts. I have always had K mount, and know very little about the screw mount bodies. I have an ES II on it's way. My questions for you are: If you could pick the best quality standard lens for this, would it be the 50mm 1.4, or a Zeiss, or other??? What would you expect to pay for this lens on the used market today? Finally, if anyone can refer me to a website that can explain the metereing of this body, along with the many M42 lenses that are available, that would be fantastic. If such a thing exists. TIA for any help... ___ Do you Yahoo!? Win 1 of 4,000 free domain names from Yahoo! Enter now. http://promotions.yahoo.com/goldrush
Sigma 70-210 f/3.5-4.5 AF APO Macro Lens???
Hello everyone, I have not been able to find any information on this lens on the internet. Does anyhone have any personal experience with this lens? Maybe some sample photos to look at? How about an estimated value on the used market? Thanks in advance for any help! __ Do you Yahoo!? Take Yahoo! Mail with you! Get it on your mobile phone. http://mobile.yahoo.com/maildemo
Sigma 70-210 f/3.5-4.5 AF APO Macro Lens???
Hello everyone, I have not been able to find any information on this lens on the internet. Does anyhone have any personal experience with this lens? Maybe some sample photos to look at? How about an estimated value on the used market? Thanks in advance for any help! __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Mail - 50x more storage than other providers! http://promotions.yahoo.com/new_mail
Re: My fork in the road-tell me which way to go!
I probably will wait until the *ist D is available. But 3 things concern me. 1. Nikon's D100 is now ahead of the *ist D in terms of a learning curve-ie bugs, firmware updates, etc. Will the *ist D be perfect out of the box? I highly doubt it, but I guess that's the price you pay to wait for it. 2. Nikon now has a line of internal focussing vibration reduction lenses-Pentax??? 3. Price. I can now buy a D100 for around $1500, use my AMEX buyer's guarantee program to price match down another $250, making my final purchase price $1250. Will the *ist D be in that price range? Thanks for the encouragement. It's getting harder every day that I see the D100 prices drop! --- Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Steve, I know it's tough, but my advice would be to hang fire. There are 2 very good reasons. 1. The *ist D is tantalisingly close now, and not giving it a few more months would be criminal - would you forgive yourself if you jumped to Nikon and all the world was jumping on the *ist D. Could happen. Of course I don't mean the entrenched N/C users, but this little *ist D could just be the DSLR that will bring serious digital to the mass market. Just depends on the pricing, and of course the reliability. (Interruption - point of information, Boz sez: If you can afford it, get the D100 now and be prepared to resell it when the Pentax DSLR is available and if it meets your needs. If you buy the D100 used, you will not lose much money reselling it. If Pentax somehow messes up the DSLR, well, then you have an alternative. Thank you, Boz) 2. I disagree. Nikon are obviously going to replace the D100, but not anytime real soon. This means that used D100 prices are still higher than they will be at news of a successor. Once a successor is announced, D100 prices will be cut in half. That might be later this year. Could be a dicey time to buy a D100. Waiting for the *ist D will alleviate this. Kill two birds with one stone. OTOH, this business of delaying the *ist doesn't exactly inspire confidence. I would bet you a pint of Fiddler's Elbow that the *ist D won't be on the shelf until back-to-school time OTOH, the D100 has seen a severe drop in new price since it was launched. Bit by bit, it has slipped and slided 50 notes here, 25 notes there, until it now resides firmly in Canon 10D land. Very astute of Nikon, and very aggresively priced. OTOH, the *ist D will take all your lovely lenses - must be worth waiting for. The worst thing that coud happen would be to buy Nikon now, the *ist D comes out, and you start fearing that you should have waited, then panic sell the D100 at a terrible loss. OTOH, --- as Tevye says in Fiddler On The Roof - - THERE IS NO OTHER HAND! (Hey that's two fiddlers in one email - I nearly changed the beer for something else just to avoid repetition, but heck, it's such a good beer, and it's such a good musical, so who's complainin???) Tough decision. I would wait until the *ist D comes out since you have all these Pentax lenses. But you do have a situation. Frankly, I think I would have gone Canon since Canon D30's and D60's are dropping in price as their users wait for the upgrade - the 10D I think that's the model. Not all their users are waiting for the upgrade, Jim. This user certainly is not. I am more than happy to stick. I note that I can trade in a D60 and 500 GBP for a 10D but frankly I wouldn't be tempted if it were a direct swap. Can't put my finger on why. It's worked beautifully since new, the ergonomics are superb for my hands, the controls fall easily to hand (they have changed on the 10D and I can't see the logic in it, Spock), the polycarbonate body is very sturdy, no creaks or groans, everything works and works well, just simply love the camera as a piece of design - don't like the bulbous rounded looks of the 10D ...oh yeah, I've been using it nearly 6 months and never had a problem with dust on the sensor - and boy you wanna see dust? We shovel it out by the dump-truck load. I use a broom to get the cat hair off my desk. Actually, a good blow is all you need (as the actress said to the bishop) with a rubber blower down the neck - dust on the sensor is highly overrated IMO. *ist D buyers take note. You won't have a problem. So, far from being caught up in the 'must upgrade' hype, I am quite a few years away from ditching a reliable and robust camera. Just like I was back in the 80s when I bought an MX. A couple of years later, did I upgrade? No - I bought another MX. Heck, when the shoe fits... Chuntering again, Cotty _ Oh swipe me! He paints with light! http://www.macads.co.uk/snaps _ Free UK Mac Classified Ads at http://www.macads.co.uk/ _ __ Do you
My fork in the road-tell me which way to go!
Well, here's my delima. A few months ago I purchased a Nikon N80, with the new 24-85 G lens and the new SB80 flash. Since then, I have also acquired a 70-210 4.5/5.6D lens. Nothing great, but the 24-85 is a nice lens. Main use is for the autofocus and flash abilities for my kids' sports, portraits, etc. My Pentax stuff is numerous. With a Super Program, MX (no auto focus bodies), and all the prime lenses. Recent acquisitions include the rare SMC-M 120, SMC-A 24, 28 3.5, and the 35 3.5, to go along with a 135 3.5, SMC-A 100 2.8. You see my pain? My delima-wait for the *ist D, or switch to the Nikon D100? The *ist D seems like it won't be available until late July/August. I have a trip to Hawaii end of April, and a trip to Orlando in May. I'm really having a hard time convincing myself to wait for the *ist D. But, I hate to give up these GREAT lenses, that would cost a fortune to replace with Nikon! Which way should I go??? __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop! http://platinum.yahoo.com
Re: My fork in the road-tell me which way to go!
Bruce, That is pretty good advice. Actually, the Hawaii trip is more of a MF trip, i.e. no kids. Disneyworld would be the AF trip. I think in the end, for my shooting, the focal length will be just fine (starting out at 36mm) for a digital SLR. I'm just so tired of the time delay, wasted photos, etc. with film. Digital is the future! Especially seeing the enlargement capabilities of a 6MP digital SLR. --- Bruce Rubenstein [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: It's going to hurt which ever way you go, because of the focal length multiplication factor with either DSLR. Shoot film for one last summer. If you add a 50/1.8 to your Nikon kit that's all you would need for Orlando (leave the SB-80 home). Take the Pentax to Hawaii. Figure digital out in the fall. BR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Well, here's my delima. A few months ago I purchased a Nikon N80, with the new 24-85 G lens and the new SB80 flash. Since then, I have also acquired a 70-210 4.5/5.6D lens. Nothing great, but the 24-85 is a nice lens. Main use is for the autofocus and flash abilities for my kids' sports, portraits, etc. My Pentax stuff is numerous. With a Super Program, MX (no auto focus bodies), and all the prime lenses. Recent acquisitions include the rare SMC-M 120, SMC-A 24, 28 3.5, and the 35 3.5, to go along with a 135 3.5, SMC-A 100 2.8. You see my pain? My delima-wait for the *ist D, or switch to the Nikon D100? The *ist D seems like it won't be available until late July/August. I have a trip to Hawaii end of April, and a trip to Orlando in May. I'm really having a hard time convincing myself to wait for the *ist D. But, I hate to give up these GREAT lenses, that would cost a fortune to replace with Nikon! Which way should I go??? __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop! http://platinum.yahoo.com __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop! http://platinum.yahoo.com
Re: Kodak High Definition 400 speed film?
Thanks Bruce for the info. I'm curious, what other films did you shoot, and how much did you bring? Maybe some Velvia? Thanks again, Steve --- Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just got back from Hawaii - flew from San Francisco to Maui. I didn't take anything faster than 400 speed and just let it go through the x-ray with my camera - this is the carry on scanners. I had no ill effects for the two scans that occurred. Hand checking could be a bit iffy and time consuming. Bruce Wednesday, March 26, 2003, 10:23:29 AM, you wrote: BR I would treat the film like any other 400 film. I haven't flown since BR security has gotten tighter. I would prefer a hand inspection. Just BR don't put it in checked luggage. I don't worry about keeping print film BR refrigerated unless it's going to be weeks at high temps. BR BR BR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: A few more questions about Kodak Portra UC400. 1. Is it safe to send thru the x-ray machines at airports? I have 2 trips planned over the next few months (Hawaii Orlando), and I'm giving serious thought to using this film exclusively. I might order a few packs! 2. Based on these locations, is keeping the film refrigerated an issue? __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop! http://platinum.yahoo.com
Re: Kodak High Definition 400 speed film?
Yes, it is a print film. Yes, it is now labeled as High Defintion. I think it is just Royal Gold re-named... --- Keith Whaley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Is that what it's called? A print film? keith whaley Steve Pearson wrote: Guys at my local camera store say this is a fairly new film, that is very good. Bought a 3 pack to try it, instead of the Portra 400VC. Anyone out there tried this new High Defintion film yet? If so, how did you like the results, and what ISO did you use? __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop! http://platinum.yahoo.com
Re: Kodak High Definition 400 speed film?
Thanks Bruce, the shots look good to me! JOOC, what does PGI stand for? Sorry I'm technically-challenged. Based on your comment, would you say that it shows similiar characteristics to the VC160, when you make enlargements? Thanks again for everyone's help! --- Bruce Rubenstein [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The first 5 shots here: http://home.att.net/~b_rubenstein/Fred/index.html were done with UC. The rest are Fuji 400. I'm not sure what you can tell by looking at smallish files on a monitor. Prints done on Royal Kodak paper look really good. The film has the same PGI as VC160 which is lower than the other 400 Portra films. BR [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bruce: Do you (or anyone else here on the list) have sample photos that I could look at, where you used Kodak Portra 400UC? I'm curious to see the colors, especially with skin tones. I have not shot it yet, and would appreciate a sneak peak before buying some. Thanks for the referral to Kodak-looks like a good deal to me! __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop! http://platinum.yahoo.com
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Color codes on lenses?
I have recently acquired a few SMC primes and noticed that the f8 setting is colored in orange. Also, there is a similiar color of orange marked on one of the distance settings. Is this some kind of hyper-focal setting? Is this the marking for the best apperature, in Pentax's mind, for the given lens? Do the colored markings vary with different lenses, or are all the f8's this color? Stupid question I know, just curious... __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop! http://platinum.yahoo.com
Release Date for *ist D???
I've been away from the list for awhile. Any news on when the *ist D might be available to purchase? Did I see someone mention a July date? __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Platinum - Watch CBS' NCAA March Madness, live on your desktop! http://platinum.yahoo.com
Re: Re[2]: KAF3 lens mount already here?
I AGREE WITH THIS 1000% If they do abandon the K mount on the *ist D, I think it would be a huge mistake. Not only to current Pentax glass owners, but non-owners as well. If they do abandon the K mount, I will abandon Pentax... --- Alin Flaider [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Come on, K mount compatibility is one of the very few Pentax trumps, and they need to play them all. Even if few posses both old lenses and new equipment Pentax still has to proclaim loud and clear our dslr takes whatever glass caries the Pentax name!. Until they come up with serious technological propositions like IS/USM that really tempt the users to buy new lenses, abandoning full K mount compatibility is not an option. BTW, I think you're wrong about the numbers. There are millions of K/M lenses out there and if only 1% (and that's very conservative) end up in the hands of enthusiasts, then Pentax should pay very close attention to satisfying this market segment. Servus, Alin Pål wrote: PJ I personally don't think limiting compatibility of K and M lenses PJ are particularly smart for their first DSLR. On the other hand, K PJ and M lenses were being made for only 6-7 years over 20 years PJ ago. Hardly anyone who still use them have bought a new Pentax PJ product in 20 years or ever. And very few of them will buy a DSLR. PJ I believe such compatibility, and mind you I speak as someone who PJ actually use K lenses, are only for psychological reasons as the PJ real market for DSLR for K and M lens owners is microscopic. __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Web Hosting - establish your business online http://webhosting.yahoo.com
Re: Preping for the *ist D
I know nothing about digital memory, so why is it that you can buy 2 256MB cards for less than 1 512MB card? Also, one of Lexar's 512MB card mentions Write Acceleration (WA) technology. Is there some advantage to this technology that is worth the extra cost? Is one brand better or worse than another? Is it safe to assume that the new *ist will work with all of these cards? Thanks for the link!!! --- Paul Franklin Stregevsky [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Jan van Wijk [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Don't buy CF-cards in advance, even more that with camera's the prices on memory stuff including CF keeps dropping. Wait as long as you can afford to ... Good prices can be found at http://www.ecost.com . Click on Digital Media Blowout or search for the following word: memory __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
Re: Plastic lens mount on the FA J 18-35?
Hey Herb, How do you like that Sigma 15-30 lens? Looks like the hood is not removable? Has that caused any problems? That looks like a great lens, but you can't find them in the Pentax mount. Where did you get yours? Thanks --- Herb Chong [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: all my AF zooms have non-rotating fronts and IF: Pentax 24-90mm f3.5-4.5 Pentax 80-200mm f2.8 Sigma 15-30mm f3.5-4.5 Herb - Original Message - From: Sylwester Pietrzyk [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 04:16 Subject: Re: Plastic lens mount on the FA J 18-35? I didn't have any physical contact with them - that's why I said I have never seen... :-) Anyway zooms without rotating front and IF are rare. __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
Re: *ist v. MZ or ZX series.
What, exactly, is high speed flash sync? Sorry for the dumbness again :( --- Michael Cross [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Levente, The *ist appears to be a very robust camera for its price and is supposed to have Pentax's latest and best autofocus. If autofocus is important to you, I would wait for that camera. As far as those portrait and landscape modes, the *ist has them, but you can just ignore them. The don't really get in the way. The one advanced feature that is very useful IMO is the high-speed flash sync. I use it all the time for outdoor portraits and snapshots. As far as I know, the only Pentax cameras that offer high-speed flash sync are the MZ-S, ZX-L and *ist. You have to buy the AF360-FGZ to get high-speed sync. Michael Levente -Levi- Littvay wrote: Let me preface that I don't speak the language of advanced photography. My main camera happily works without batteries, and even if I put batteries in them all it has is a light meter... (Pentax MX) I love this, I can say I really learned photography with this guy and I am usually getting satisfacorty results. The features on my MX (and backup ME Super SE) and M series lenses is what I understand. Never have been exposed to more. (I am absolutely serious... though I looked up what a mirrir lockup means when I considered buying a KX, now that I think of it I also know what multi exposure is :)) Let's say I want to upgrade. I know that A lenses allow the camera to automatically set apeture and the FA lenses can autofocus. But nothing more (like what the dif is between AF and AF2, etc.) What camera should I get? Can someone compare the *ist to the models of choice from the MZ or ZX series. What are the features and differences between features or feel, what those features mean, how useful they are, etc. Let me just say that I try to be serious about my photography so I prefer a camera with features that make sence to photographers and not bozos. Even if I can't use them now, I would rather learn pro features then set the camera to the Portrait or Landscape feature and let it do its thing. I can see from http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/ that the ZX-6, 7, 10, 30 50 has these features. I don't understand what these do but this sounds extremely fishy. Are these useful? Does the *ist have these? On the other hand I don't know what the rest (Av, M, P, Tv, Hm, etc.) mean either. I know there used to be a link to explanations but when I was doing only manual work I never bothered to read them. Now I can't find them... I know that the answer could be the size of a novel but if you don't mind punding it out... also if everyone just puts in their 2c worth I can put it together... :)) Many Thanks from the rookie of modern photography. L __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
Re: *ist v. MZ or ZX series.
OK, So in order to get accurate exposure, is this a setting that has to be on the camera body, or on the flash unit itself, or both? Is this something I could achieve with my Super Program or MX, if I picked up a newer flash? Sorry again to bother you guys for the mundane... --- Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Steve, When doing daylight fill flash you are normally limited to the flash synch speed for the shutter. Many times this requires you to choose a very small f-stop due to the brightness. HSS allows you to choose any shutter speed you want above the flash synch by strobing the flash so that the image is evenly illuminated. Naturally the range of the flash is severely shortened. Most useful for portraits in the daylight - killing shadows on the face, putting a catchlight in the eyes. Bruce Wednesday, March 5, 2003, 8:13:21 PM, you wrote: SP What, exactly, is high speed flash sync? SP Sorry for the dumbness again :( SP --- Michael Cross [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Levente, The *ist appears to be a very robust camera for its price and is supposed to have Pentax's latest and best autofocus. If autofocus is important to you, I would wait for that camera. As far as those portrait and landscape modes, the *ist has them, but you can just ignore them. The don't really get in the way. The one advanced feature that is very useful IMO is the high-speed flash sync. I use it all the time for outdoor portraits and snapshots. As far as I know, the only Pentax cameras that offer high-speed flash sync are the MZ-S, ZX-L and *ist. You have to buy the AF360-FGZ to get high-speed sync. Michael Levente -Levi- Littvay wrote: Let me preface that I don't speak the language of advanced photography. My main camera happily works without batteries, and even if I put batteries in them all it has is a light meter... (Pentax MX) I love this, I can say I really learned photography with this guy and I am usually getting satisfacorty results. The features on my MX (and backup ME Super SE) and M series lenses is what I understand. Never have been exposed to more. (I am absolutely serious... though I looked up what a mirrir lockup means when I considered buying a KX, now that I think of it I also know what multi exposure is :)) Let's say I want to upgrade. I know that A lenses allow the camera to automatically set apeture and the FA lenses can autofocus. But nothing more (like what the dif is between AF and AF2, etc.) What camera should I get? Can someone compare the *ist to the models of choice from the MZ or ZX series. What are the features and differences between features or feel, what those features mean, how useful they are, etc. Let me just say that I try to be serious about my photography so I prefer a camera with features that make sence to photographers and not bozos. Even if I can't use them now, I would rather learn pro features then set the camera to the Portrait or Landscape feature and let it do its thing. I can see from http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/ that the ZX-6, 7, 10, 30 50 has these features. I don't understand what these do but this sounds extremely fishy. Are these useful? Does the *ist have these? On the other hand I don't know what the rest (Av, M, P, Tv, Hm, etc.) mean either. I know there used to be a link to explanations but when I was doing only manual work I never bothered to read them. Now I can't find them... I know that the answer could be the size of a novel but if you don't mind punding it out... also if everyone just puts in their 2c worth I can put it together... :)) Many Thanks from the rookie of modern photography. L SP __ SP Do you Yahoo!? SP Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more SP http://taxes.yahoo.com/ __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
Re: *ist v. MZ or ZX series.
OK, Thanks. I plan on waiting for the *ist D. Did somebody say it will have HSS? Then, I will also have to add the 360 flash. Thanks again! --- Lawrence Kwan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Wed, 5 Mar 2003, Steve Pearson wrote: So in order to get accurate exposure, is this a setting that has to be on the camera body, or on the flash unit itself, or both? Both. Both the camera and the flash must have specially designed hardware to enable this feature. Is this something I could achieve with my Super Program or MX, if I picked up a newer flash? No, it is not possible. So far, only MZ-S, ZX-L(MZ-L/6) and the new *ist support the advanced flash feature with AF360FGZ. This includes High speed sync as mentioned, wireless flash and P-TTL (using a flash pre-fire and the matrix metering to determine the optimal flash exposure). -- --Lawrence Kwan--SMS Info Service/Ringtone Convertor--PGP:finger/www-- [EMAIL PROTECTED] http://www.vex.net/~lawrence/ -Key ID:0x6D23F3C4-- __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
Re: the ultimate digital potrait lens
I have the 50mm 1.4 and love it! What a great lens. I saw the 1.2 for the first time last weekend and could not believe how heavy it is! Guess if you need that extra stop, you gotta have it... --- Carlos Royo [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: adphoto escribió: http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=2915155848category=12877 55x1.5=82.5mm 1.2 who cares if it is a little soft I think the ultimate portrait lens for the *ist D DSLR is the A 50 mm. 1.2 .Yes, I bought one from a PDMLer some days ago, and I like it a lot :-) -- Carlos Royo [EMAIL PROTECTED] Zaragoza (Aragon) - Spain -- __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
RE: the ultimate digital potrait lens
Even better for me to just keep the 1.4 not spend the extra $$$ on the 1.2! --- J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: -Original Message- From: Steve Pearson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Tuesday, March 04, 2003 8:06 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: the ultimate digital potrait lens I have the 50mm 1.4 and love it! What a great lens. I saw the 1.2 for the first time last weekend and could not believe how heavy it is! Guess if you need that extra stop, you gotta have it... A F1.2 lens is LESS than a half-stop faster than a F1.4 so you dont get that extra stop. JCO __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
What camera is this used on/for?
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Re: Do these REALLY work???
Thanks Frank, That's exactly what I was thinking, in terms of price. Still not sure if it would be useful. I would think it would be great if you could actually leave the tripod at home. Not sure if that's realistic... --- frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I know someone who loves his. I thought his was metal, though, and not plastic as this one is. The current $10 price might be ok, but the BIN of $20 seems a bit high for what's essentially just a plastic button... regards, frank Steve Pearson wrote: Has anyone ever used one of these and do they really work: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=2915328697category=15240 TIA for your opinions. __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/ -- Honour - that virtue of the unjust! -Albert Camus __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
Re: Do these REALLY work???
Jim, When you say it works effectively, how so? What kind of shutter speeds can you go down to and still get good results? Thanks. --- Jim Apilado [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: An off brand soft release works effectively with my ES series of Pentaxes. I found a bunch of these buttons when a local camera store was closing. Jim A. From: Steve Pearson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Sun, 2 Mar 2003 22:32:35 -0800 (PST) To: Pentax Mail List [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Do these REALLY work??? Resent-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Resent-Date: Mon, 3 Mar 2003 01:32:36 -0500 Has anyone ever used one of these and do they really work: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=2915328697category=15240 TIA for your opinions. __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/ __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
Re: Tom's bad luck
Are you saying that the assistant is going in to get fixed? :) I'm probably late on this post... --- Brendan [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been struck, first my pop up flash is not working, now my AF-500ftz took a fall ( assistant's are bad luck ). both are going in to get fixed today, I almost feel like I should wait for the other accident ( they come in 3 right? ). __ Post your free ad now! http://personals.yahoo.ca __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
Re: Daylight Fill-Flash w/ 280 on Super Program
Glenn: First of all, I assume you set the camera shutter speed to the same as the sync setting (125x), in manual mode? Or, do I leave shutter set to AUTO? The manual does say to leave the Super Program set to AUTO for TTL flash. Second, when you say to turn the exposure compensation dial to reduce the flash power. So you can get fill-flash at one or two stops less than the daylight, are you referring to the settings on the flash or on the camera? I think you are talking about the exposure compensation on the camera. Here's where I'm ignorant. Which setting do I set it to? I don't know if I should set it to 1/2x, 1/4x, 2x, or 4x? Also, I have read another way is to simply slide the flash ISO setting to twice the film. So, for ISO 100 film, set the flash to 200 and you have a 1 stop fill. So, would 400 be a 2 stop fill? What I don't know is do you need to shoot in manual mode, or can I set the camera on AUTO (or 125x)? Sorry all for my stupidity. I don't shoot with flash enough to remember. --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Steve Pearson asked: I recently acquired the AF280T flash to use on my Super Program. The manual does not mention anyting about daylight fill-flash. Can someone help me? I assume it is possible, but how should I go about it? Is there any reference material on the internet that might help me? Let's see if I can properly remember the trick someone else described here on the list a while back ... IIRC, you put the flash in TTL mode, put the camera in manual mode, pick the aperture the meter tells you to at zero compensation, *then* turn the exposure compensation dial to reduce the flash power. So you can get fill-flash at one or two stops less than the daylight. -- Glenn __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
Re: Daylight Fill-Flash w/ 280 on Super Program
Thanks Mat very much for your response. I will give it a try today! Have a great Sunday all! --- Mat Maessen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The thing to remember, if you use the flash in TTL mode, ALL of the controls that affect flash exposure are on the camera, NOT on the flash itself. So in TTL mode, any compensation you do will be on the camera, not on the flash. You can change the ISO setting, or use the exposure compensation knob, on the camera, to change the flash output. Basic procedure that works for me, with the Metz I've got at least: 1. Turn off flash. 2. Set shutter speed and aperture to be correct for existing light. You need to be in full manual mode on the camera. Remember that you have to be at 1/125 or slower on the shutter speed. 3. Turn on flash. 4. Turn the exposure compensation knob on the camera one or two clicks CLOCKWISE, towards the side with 1/2 and 1/4 listed. One click for one stop under on the flash, two clicks for two stops under. 5. Take picture. 6. Return flash to normal settings. Depending on the lighting, you may have to modify the flash to still fire when there's a lot of light. I believe other people on the list have details on this... -Mat Steve Pearson wrote: Glenn: First of all, I assume you set the camera shutter speed to the same as the sync setting (125x), in manual mode? Or, do I leave shutter set to AUTO? The manual does say to leave the Super Program set to AUTO for TTL flash. Second, when you say to turn the exposure compensation dial to reduce the flash power. So you can get fill-flash at one or two stops less than the daylight, are you referring to the settings on the flash or on the camera? I think you are talking about the exposure compensation on the camera. Here's where I'm ignorant. Which setting do I set it to? I don't know if I should set it to 1/2x, 1/4x, 2x, or 4x? Also, I have read another way is to simply slide the flash ISO setting to twice the film. So, for ISO 100 film, set the flash to 200 and you have a 1 stop fill. So, would 400 be a 2 stop fill? What I don't know is do you need to shoot in manual mode, or can I set the camera on AUTO (or 125x)? Sorry all for my stupidity. I don't shoot with flash enough to remember. --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Steve Pearson asked: I recently acquired the AF280T flash to use on my Super Program. The manual does not mention anyting about daylight fill-flash. Can someone help me? I assume it is possible, but how should I go about it? Is there any reference material on the internet that might help me? Let's see if I can properly remember the trick someone else described here on the list a while back ... IIRC, you put the flash in TTL mode, put the camera in manual mode, pick the aperture the meter tells you to at zero compensation, *then* turn the exposure compensation dial to reduce the flash power. So you can get fill-flash at one or two stops less than the daylight. -- Glenn __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/ __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
Do these REALLY work???
Has anyone ever used one of these and do they really work: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=2915328697category=15240 TIA for your opinions. __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
Clean bill of health for the 120mm!
Got the SMC 120mm back from the shop yesterday. All fungus has been removed and it looks as good as new! Can't wait to give it a try. If only I had an *ist!!! I would say there's no reason to be afraid of a lens with fungus (as long as the shop knows what they're doing). Just my thoughts... __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
Daylight Fill-Flash w/ 280 on Super Program
Hi all, I recently acquired the AF280T flash to use on my Super Program. The manual does not mention anyting about daylight fill-flash. Can someone help me? I assume it is possible, but how should I go about it? Is there any reference material on the internet that might help me? Thanks very much in advance! __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
Re: Best lens value for the *ist-D
Well, sometimes the best made plans... I was in my local pentax store today and the Pentax representative told them that the sensor size will probably change to a larger size before the *ist is released. So, something more to discuss... --- Herb Chong [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: the Sigma 15-30 that i use is so-so in the corners and will be fine with an APS sized sensor. Herb - Original Message - From: Steve Desjardins [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, February 28, 2003 10:00 Subject: Re: Best lens value for the *ist-D I was wondering about this. What lenses that had bad corner performance are now viable options? __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
Re: VS1 90-180mm results of first shoot
I have yet to see one of these lenses pop up on ebay. Does anyone know where to find one? Or maybe someone has one they want to sell? What is the price range that they sell for? thanks... --- adphoto [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: subjective comments very sharp, great bokeh almost 3d in appearance. very useful range-the zooming macro is great for flowers and native plants. also good for lizards and frogs in aquariums (larger ones lol) __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
Re: VS1 90-180mm results of first shoot
So, was that a good price for that lens??? --- [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Steve, To find things, you first have to look. This ended 3 hours after your post reached my mailbox. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemcategory=4688item=2913375006rd =1 I marked it before I read your post. Frequently, you will find folks discussing lenses that are currently in a live 7-day auction on ebay. But like I said, you've got to look first. g Regards, Bob S. In a message dated 2/27/03 1:20:51 PM Central Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I have yet to see one of these lenses pop up on ebay. Does anyone know where to find one? Or maybe someone has one they want to sell? What is the price range that they sell for? __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
Re: *ist D photos
OK, I'm drooling! If Pentax sees these posts, the price is going up... --- Jason S [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: That gets both my thumbs up! If God had given me a few more thumbs it would get them too... But unfortunately Ive only got two. From: KT Takeshita [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: Pentax Discuss [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: *ist D photos Date: Wed, 26 Feb 2003 20:50:52 -0500 Comrades! http://www.digitalcamera.jp/html/HotNews/image/2003-02/27/ist-D-1L.jpg http://www.digitalcamera.jp/html/HotNews/image/2003-02/27/ist-D-2L.jpg Wow! Ken _ Hotmail now available on Australian mobile phones. Go to http://ninemsn.com.au/mobilecentral/hotmail_mobile.asp __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
Re: strange button on *ist-D (IS?)
I think it shows a computer. Thus, it is probably a USB hook up, maybe??? --- Iren Henry Chu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear all, I notice that there is a strange button at the left side of the front body of *ist-D, just above the MF-AFC-AFS switch. The marking is a rectangle supported by two triangles. So the guessing game start: is it the long awaited image stabilizing function? Regards, Henry Chu 27/2/2003 _ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/virus __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
MV
Is the Pentax MV any good? Just curious... Thanks __ Do you Yahoo!? Yahoo! Tax Center - forms, calculators, tips, more http://taxes.yahoo.com/
