Re: M 100/4 macro performance

2002-09-22 Thread Jonathan Donald

I would like to know if others with this lens have
had similar results.


I  actually have the K 100/4 macro (same optics
though), and can second your comments at the
subjective level. Landscapes shot with this lens don't
seem to have the razor sharpness, contrast and
brilliance that I get with my K 24/2.8, K 35/3.5, A
50/1.4 or A* 200/4 ED macro. I am currently seeking a
better short telephoto lens for that reason. Macro
performance is fair enough, but I find I don't use it
much for that either since I bought the A* 200 macro. 

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photo sample

2002-09-22 Thread Frankie Lee

If you want to see some photo samples of Pentax lenses 

http://www.pentax-fan.jp/photo/lenslist.asp


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Re: UK trip in October, maybe

2002-09-22 Thread Cotty

My possible trip to U.K. in October is now a go.
I'll arrive Gatwick sometime early morning Friday 11 October. Return to the
States early Saturday 19 October. At this point my plan is to spend my free
weekend (11-13) in Sevenoaks, the locale of the meeting to which I am
traveling. Suggestions? Cotty had mentioned a possible trip well north; I am
not sure I am up for that much travel.

I'm free that weekend. How about a meet up in town? Bob W, you up for 
that? Rob? Anyone? How about a boat trip up and down the Thames and then 
some lunch? Or Regent's Park Zoo? Or?

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Re: when the heck is it? (Photokina)

2002-09-22 Thread Cotty

I'm getting tired of waiting for photokina.  Not that I'm going to buy
anything that is (or isn't) announced and I'm certainly not jumping ship
based on this show but I am anxious to hear what's up and put an END to the
rumor mill for a while at least.
SO
When the heck is this show?

Starts this Wednesday the 25th.

I usually get my copy of Amateur Photographer in the mail on Saturday 
morning - not this time! I'll wager they are holding back as late as 
possible to include any late breaking news. Hopefully here Monday 
morning. I'll have a quick look before work and post anything of 
relevance from the News section.

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Re: M 100/4 macro performance

2002-09-22 Thread Bob Rapp

Hi Jonathon,
The 100 f/4 is optimised for macro work. However, the A 100 and F 100
macros are faster and perform better for landscape work. If macro
performance is not required, any of the 100/105s will do. If, and I say IF
you can find a 105 f2.5 K, get it! It is one of the finest. An option would
be the screw mount 105 SMCT or Super Takumar. It is the same lens in a screw
mount. With a K/m42 adaptor and stop down metering, it will deliver the same
performance.

Bob Rapp
- Original Message -
From: Jonathan Donald [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Pentax Discuss [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, September 22, 2002 6:30 PM
Subject: Re: M 100/4 macro performance


 I would like to know if others with this lens have
 had similar results.


 I  actually have the K 100/4 macro (same optics
 though), and can second your comments at the
 subjective level. Landscapes shot with this lens don't
 seem to have the razor sharpness, contrast and
 brilliance that I get with my K 24/2.8, K 35/3.5, A
 50/1.4 or A* 200/4 ED macro. I am currently seeking a
 better short telephoto lens for that reason. Macro
 performance is fair enough, but I find I don't use it
 much for that either since I bought the A* 200 macro.

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Re: photo sample

2002-09-22 Thread Bob Rapp

Hi Frankie,
I could spend hours in your site. Very impressive and what a collection
of lenses. Of the 135s, which is your favourite user lens - the one your
prefer to use the most?

Bob
- Original Message -
From: Frankie Lee [EMAIL PROTECTED]



 If you want to see some photo samples of Pentax lenses 

 http://www.pentax-fan.jp/photo/lenslist.asp





Re[2]: UK trip in October, maybe

2002-09-22 Thread Bob Walkden

Hi,

Sunday, September 22, 2002, 9:44:53 AM, you wrote:

 I'm free that weekend. How about a meet up in town? Bob W, you up for
 that? Rob? Anyone? How about a boat trip up and down the Thames and then 
 some lunch? Or Regent's Park Zoo? Or?

I can probably do the Saturday, but I'm unlikely to be able to do the
Sunday. Boat trips are very worthwhile, and it would probably be convenient
for Stan. The train from Sevenoaks stops at Waterloo and Charing
Cross, both of which are close to piers where we could get the boats.

---

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67 Questions

2002-09-22 Thread P Temmerman

To all of you committed 67 users:

- Is there any 'affordable'system for projecting 67 slides?  I remember several years 
ago that someone on this list (at that time) had picked up an old maybe large-format 
projector that they then modified to take mounted 67 slides. I recall them saying that 
they projected the slide across the street onto their neighbor's garage door.

- What is your preferred film for the 67?

Cheers,

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Re: Re: Re: Ontario Poster and beyond

2002-09-22 Thread David Brooks

Maybe Jean is renting it from GW:)

Dave
I'll let you know asap on the postage

Dave

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From: Pat White [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sat, 21 Sep 2002 13:17:27 -0700
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Re: Ontario Poster and beyond


Good to hear the posters are in and looking 
good.  Tomorrow I'll be going to
a camera swap  sale here in Victoria, but 
today I'm heading over to the
west end of town to see the USS Nimitz, the 
large aircraft carrier, which is
docked here, I'm not sure why.

It's huge, since I was able to take a picture 
of it yesterday from my
sunroom, with 70-210, and it's about a twenty-
minute drive away.

Pat White




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Re: Re: Professional Gear

2002-09-22 Thread David Brooks

I have 1 Nikon body and 7 Pentax bodies.:)
Prior to optaining the DSLR body all of my 
horse work was done with the K1000,now about 
75%.
Dave

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From: Rodelion [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sat, 21 Sep 2002 21:39:02 +0200
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Professional Gear


A Nikon user with a K1000... Odd, indeed... I 
guess it must have been some
kind of nostalgy?

- Original Message -
 From: James Fellows [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2002 8:26 PM
Subject: Professional Gear


 I know this topic keeps coming up but I to 
metion what happened today.  I
 coach my 5 yeqr old's soccer team and today 
was picture day.  There were
 about 50 teams of 10 kids each and the photo 
outfit that was handling it
had
 4 stations setup.  One for team shoots and 3 
induvidual player shots.  It
 was a nice and efficent set up.  THe team 
photo was taken with a Nikon F5,
 no surprice there.  When I got my team in 
line line at the station for
 individual shots, the photographer was using 
a Pentax K-1000.  I do not
know
 what the lens was but I found it intersiting 
to see it being used.

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Re: Website update new address

2002-09-22 Thread David Brooks

Some very nice work.I especially like the bark 
topic.

Dave


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Re: 67 Questions

2002-09-22 Thread Bob Rapp

To my knowledge, the only 6X7 projector is from Mamiya.

Bob
- Original Message -
From: P Temmerman [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

 - Is there any 'affordable'system for projecting 67 slides?  I remember
several years ago that someone on this list (at that time) had picked up an
old maybe large-format projector that they then modified to take mounted 67
slides. I recall them saying that they projected the slide across the street
onto their neighbor's garage door.






Re: 67 Questions

2002-09-22 Thread Jostein


- Original Message -
From: Bob Rapp [EMAIL PROTECTED]


 To my knowledge, the only 6X7 projector is from Mamiya.


There is a manual one made by a company called Albin, but I don't know
anything about it except that you have to swap the slides manually. I think
it's in the cheaper range as 76 projectors go.

There is also a German make called Götschmann, but that's not exactly cheap.
In Norway, they go for about NOK 40.000,- second hand. (= USD 6000,-)

Jostein




Re: Website update new address

2002-09-22 Thread Frits J. Wüthrich

Why does your website wants to set cookies? I have rejected them, and it 
seems to work well without them.
I have used Konqueror 3.0.2 and Mozilla 0.9.8 on SuSE Linux 8.0 
operating system, and it all seems to work very well.
Compliments for your very nice site, not only the photography is very 
nice, but the website design itself as well.

On Sunday 22 September 2002 00:14, Yves Caudano wrote:
 I just wanted to let you know that I have updated my
 photo website. It also has moved to a new address:
 http://www.yvescaudano.be . It still is in its infancy
 but seems to be working fine [*]. Any feed-back is
 always appreciated!

 Cheers,

 Yves

 [*] at least with the browsers on which I tested it,
 i.e. N4.7, N6.1, IE5.5, and Opera 5. I apologize in
 advance to users of much older browsers, which will
 likely experience some problems, as the site relies
 heavily on javascript.

 Dr. Yves Caudano
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Re: SMCT 135/2.5 UPDATE/source for closeup lenses????

2002-09-22 Thread Paul Stenquist

I've done the same for head shots with my 67 165.4 and the #1 tube. (I
can get head and shoulders without a tube.) That's why I asked I
certainly wouldn't want anything sharper. 

Bruce Dayton wrote:
 
 All I can say is that I have shot some close up wedding rings and head
 shots with tube #1 and my 165/2.8 that look better than my 35mm FA
 100/2.8.  Granted we are talking 67 here, but what I have seen has
 been tremendous with just the tube.
 
 Brother Bruce
 
 Saturday, September 21, 2002, 7:56:06 PM, you wrote:
 
 JCOC Because In my experience, PENTAX Non-IF tele lenses do not
 JCOC perform as well when used at close up ranges less
 JCOC than the designed-in minimum focus distance. If you use
 JCOC a high quality closeup lens you are actually changing
 JCOC the optical design. This results in better optical performance
 JCOC than simple ext. tube can deliver. In fact, some of pentax's
 JCOC early zooms came with matched high quality closeup lenses for
 JCOC closeup use rather than just extending the helicoid further.
 JCOC BUT, of course, you need to use a very high quality closeup
 JCOC lens for best results.
 JCOC JCO
 
  -Original Message-
  From: Paul Stenquist [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
  Sent: Saturday, September 21, 2002 5:29 PM
  To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
  Subject: Re: SMCT 135/2.5 UPDATE/source for closeup lenses
 
 
  Why not use the short extension tube? That should give you good portrait
  focusing distance.
  Paul
 
  Dan Scott wrote:
  
   On Saturday, September 21, 2002, at 05:51  AM, J. C. O'Connell wrote:
   
Anyone know of a webstore that sells high
quality closeup lenses at good prices?
What are the best brands? Are they all single
element designs or are some doublets?
I want to buy a 67mm size +1 closeup lens for
my 200mm F4 SMCT for P6X7 to use for portraits.
   
JCO
   
  
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Re: List of PDMLers' websites?

2002-09-22 Thread Frits J. Wüthrich

Galleries: http://gusp.dyndns.org/photo/galleries.shtml
PDML members: http://www.alphalink.net.au/~nrg/pdml.html

On Sunday 22 September 2002 13:58, Dan Scott wrote:
 Does anyone know the URL for the page listing PDMLers' websites? I
 can't seem to find it anymore.

 Dan Scott

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Re: 67 Questions

2002-09-22 Thread Paul Stenquist

I like all of the films that I've used in 35mm. However, since grain
isn't a problem, I use a lot more Portra 400 VC in the 6x7. I also use a
lot of Delta 3200. Again, grain is not a huge concern. Other favorites
include Plux-X, T-Max 400, and Ektachrome 100 -- in both VS and S
stocks. I never project 6x7 transparencies. I generally scan them and
make prints.
Paul Stenquist

P Temmerman wrote:
 
 To all of you committed 67 users:
 
 - Is there any 'affordable'system for projecting 67 slides?  I remember several 
years ago that someone on this list (at that time) had picked up an old maybe 
large-format projector that they then modified to take mounted 67 slides. I recall 
them saying that they projected the slide across the street onto their neighbor's 
garage door.
 
 - What is your preferred film for the 67?
 
 Cheers,
 
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Re: OT reply quoting

2002-09-22 Thread Steve Desjardins

Sorry, didn't realize that this was a sensitive area.  Just to mention,
I find cutting and pasting easier since editing the copied entire
message requires extensive highlighting which I always screw up on the
first try.

Point noted, however; I'll try to be more careful.  I tend to forget
folks might pay by the minute since the ISP I get charges a flat fee for
unlimited time.  (Not that I ever get to use that service at home,
however, since my spouse and daughter take that unlimited time part
seriously . . .)


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Really OT: Ireland

2002-09-22 Thread Steve Desjardins

My family and I are doing a 6 day trip to Ireland in late November. 
This is one of those Plane tickets, BB vouchers, and rental car
trips, but the price was great.  Since we're on our own, I though I'd
ask for suggestions.  We're flying into Shannon.  We're currently
thinking of making a loop by heading S/SW to see the coast and then
doubling back to Dublin.


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Washington and Lee University
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Re: Really OT: Ireland

2002-09-22 Thread Daniel J. Matyola

Don't miss the Cliff of Moher and the Dingle Peninsula.  I thought that
the highly-touted Ring of Kerry was a disappointment, but it should be
better in Nov, when it won't be very crowded.

We especially enjoyed, Newgrange, and hour north of Dublin, which is a
passage tomb probably older than Stonehenge.  Trinity College and
Killmainam Gaol are very interesting in Dublin.  Two cities that are very
under-rated are Cobh (Cove), near Cork, with a beautiful harbor area
and the emmigration museum, and Tralee, which has the national folk dance
center and good traditional pubs.  I found the pubs in Dublin to be
mostly smoky rock bars.

Try to stay in small BBs, especially in the country.  The folks who run
these places are usually great.

Steve Desjardins wrote:

 My family and I are doing a 6 day trip to Ireland in late November.

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Re: Ontario Poster and beyond

2002-09-22 Thread Pentxuser


In a message dated 9/21/02 6:06:41 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:

 David Brooks wrote:

 Hi Lads and ladeses.
 I recieved the tube of posters from Dario
 tonight.Big thanks to Canada Post for leaving
 them on my door stoop in the rain(they are ok)
 I'll email postage to those who need,TOPDML
 lets meet.This weekend is not good.Damn horses:)

 Dave

 Pentax User
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Sounds good Dave just let me know when and how much I owe.

By the way, Thanks for going to the trouble of getting the posters...
Vic 




Re: Really OT: Ireland

2002-09-22 Thread Rob Studdert

On 22 Sep 2002 at 9:52, Steve Desjardins wrote:

 My family and I are doing a 6 day trip to Ireland in late November. 
 This is one of those Plane tickets, BB vouchers, and rental car
 trips, but the price was great.  Since we're on our own, I though I'd
 ask for suggestions.  We're flying into Shannon.  We're currently
 thinking of making a loop by heading S/SW to see the coast and then
 doubling back to Dublin.

Hi Steve,

Six days isn't that long in Ireland so don't try to squash too much in. Shannon 
Airport is almost in the centre of Ireland so affords a pretty easy drive to 
either the West Coast (Galway) or the East Coast (Dublin). You may have to 
prepare the car rental crowd if you wish to rent a vehicle with automatic 
transmission as the cars are very predominantly manual in Ireland. The drivers 
are courteous but a little maniac (very high road toll per capita) also of 
course it's all right hand drive there. Some of the roads along the peninsulas 
down south gets pretty tight so don't go for a huge car either.

Doing a loop from Galway to Dublin via the south coast would be a very scenic 
trip but a bit rushed for six days, accommodation won't be a problem but do get 
yourself a road atlas since only the fairly limited express ways are well sign 
posted. I expect that you'll have a great time, let me know if you have any 
questions but remember that there are plenty of great web sites brimming with 
information.

See some pics from my trip to Ireland in '97 at:

http://members.ozemail.com.au/~audiob/

Cheers,

Rob Studdert
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Re: Professional Gear

2002-09-22 Thread Margo Ellen Gesser

on 9/22/02 6:22 PM, Butch Black   at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:

 No, I wasn't aware that Nikon is designing all levels of lenses as G lenses.
 I bet it will P*** off a number of Nikon users.
 
 You mean like Nikon's new 70-200/2.8 AF-S VR? Or didn't you know that Nikon
 has started dropping the aperture rings from their top of the line pro
 lenses? While this was a rather questionable move, it does meant that all
 one knows from the G designation is that it doesn't have an aperture ring:
 it
 no longer indicates quality


Now hears ANOTHER dumb question: I comprehend the difference between
consumer and pro bodies. Could you good people enlighten me as to the
difference between consumer and pro LENSES? And what series of Pentax lenses
are pro?

Margo




RE: Really OT: Ireland

2002-09-22 Thread Amita Guha

 Don't miss the Cliff of Moher and the Dingle Peninsula. 

Dan is right; Dingle and the Cliffs are must-sees. Try to spend a couple
of nights in Dingle and explore the peninsula. The Burren, with its
lunar, desolate landscape, is also worth seeing, and is the home of a
couple of churches with famous, photogenic Celtic crosses. Then again,
it is hard to take a bad photo in Ireland. :)

When I was last in Ireland, we flew in and out of Shannon and stayed to
the Southwest coast. Check out my pictures and detailed descriptions of
both my trips here:

http://www.beyondthepath.com/photos/ireland_92/index.html

http://www.beyondthepath.com/photos/ireland_98/index.html

The Ireland 98 trip is the one with an itinerary that would be more
suited to a 6-day trip.

Have a wonderful time!

Amita




Re: Re[2]: UK trip in October, maybe

2002-09-22 Thread Stan Halpin

Saturday sounds good to me.
I've been walking around muttering to myself: 35mm or 645? Or both? One
body? Two bodies? One each? Two each? What lens kit?  I did a quick
inventory this afternoon and found that I have a much larger stock of 120
and 220 film than of 135. So I am seriously considering a simple kit of one
645 body plus only 3 lenses: 45m, 75mm, and 150mm. The 35mm and the 120mm
are crying out to me that they want to go along also, but I think I will
resist. Though I may swap out the 45mm for the 35mm . . . One extension tube
for macro work. Maybe even leave the tripod behind.

Stan

 From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2002 18:58:05 +0100
 To: Pentax List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 Subject: Re[2]: UK trip in October, maybe
 Resent-From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
 Resent-Date: Sun, 22 Sep 2002 14:00:24 -0400
 
 I'm free that weekend. How about a meet up in town? Bob W, you up for
 that? Rob? Anyone? How about a boat trip up and down the Thames and then
 some lunch? Or Regent's Park Zoo? Or?
 
 I can probably do the Saturday, but I'm unlikely to be able to do the
 Sunday. Boat trips are very worthwhile, and it would probably be convenient
 for Stan. The train from Sevenoaks stops at Waterloo and Charing
 Cross, both of which are close to piers where we could get the boats.
 
 Saturday's fine for me. Pencil me in.
 
 Cotty
 
 
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OT: Tokina 24mm 2.8?

2002-09-22 Thread David Chang-Sang

Hi folks,

I'm looking to expand the wide angle for my LX and I'm curious to find out
if anyone's tried this Tokina brand lens and if so, what are the results ?

I've been hunting for off-brand 24mm lenses as I know it'll be hard to find
the Pentax one.

Thanks,
Dave






FS: SMC-K 135/3.5

2002-09-22 Thread Mark Dalal

Hey Folks,

Just popping in to offer up a piece of Pentax gear for sale: It's the SMC-K
135/3.5 (not the M version). It's in EX+ condition. The glass and coatings
are in great condition. Aperture blades are clean, diaphragm is nice and
snappy, and the focus is smooth. Shipping is Priority Mail and I can accept
PayPal as well as money orders and cashiers checks. Please contact me off
list.

Thanks and take care,

Mark




Re: List of PDMLers' websites?

2002-09-22 Thread William Robb


- Original Message -
From: Dr E D F Williams
Subject: Re: List of PDMLers' websites?


 What makes one a PDMLer?

Anyone who can put up with the thing for more than 6 months.

William Robb

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Re: 28-80 v/s 28-105

2002-09-22 Thread William Robb


- Original Message -
From: Feroze Kistan
Subject: 28-80 v/s 28-105


Does anyone on this list live in or around Winnipeg, Maitoba or
 Sasquatach (I don't know how to spell that one) and can you
recommend a shop
 that sells Pentax

Chris Brogden (another list member) lives in Winnipeg, and works
at Don's Photo, which is as good a photo dealer as any in the
area.
Never seen that spelling for Saskatchewan (perhaps that is what
you get when someone from Saskatoon has sex with a Sasquatch),
but I live in Regina.

William Robb





Re: List of PDMLers' websites? - return of annsan

2002-09-22 Thread Ann Sanfedele

William Robb wrote:

 - Original Message -
 From: Dr E D F Williams
 Subject: Re: List of PDMLers' websites?

  What makes one a PDMLer?

 Anyone who can put up with the thing for more than 6 months.

 William Robb


HAR!  that would be me, for one -- I'm back, guys!
traveling annsan

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RE: List of PDMLers' websites? - return of annsan

2002-09-22 Thread Len Paris

Good to see you back here, Annsan.

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Re: List of PDMLers' websites? - return of annsan

2002-09-22 Thread Ann Sanfedele

tanks, Len  - nice to see ya all!
ann

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Re: Professional Gear

2002-09-22 Thread Bruce Rubenstein

Yes it has, is and will.


From: Butch Black [EMAIL PROTECTED]
No, I wasn't aware that Nikon is designing all levels of lenses as G
lenses.
I bet it will P*** off a number of Nikon users.






Re: OT: Tokina 24mm 2.8?

2002-09-22 Thread Bruce Rubenstein

This is hardly off topic...
Just between the two of us, because I have one that I'm thinking of selling,
the lens kind of sucks. It just isn't particularly sharp across the whole
aperture range. When I found out that I liked a 24mm I got a Pentax A series
one: great lens. Still have it along with about a half dozen other Pentax
primes.

I've been hunting for off-brand 24mm lenses as I know it'll be hard to find
the Pentax one.

Thanks,
Dave





OT: Sigma XQ 500/4.0 mirror lens?

2002-09-22 Thread Mishka

Has anyone had any experience with this? Any comments at all? Looks pretty
impressive, especially for the price (~$250).

Best,
Mishka





Re: Professional Gear

2002-09-22 Thread Bruce Rubenstein

Using the term pro quickly gets things into a muddle, because of its many
connotations. Keep the concept industrial strength/high performance in
your mind when thinking about camera equipment. Generally, (I said
generally) prime lenses and f2.8 constant aperture zoom lenses are ruggedly
built and have high performance are considered pro. Your homework
assignment is to find out how many current production lenses Pentax has that
meets these criteria.

From: Margo Ellen Gesser [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Could you good people enlighten me as to the
difference between consumer and pro .
Margo





RE: Really OT:Ireland

2002-09-22 Thread Pat White

Glad to hear you'll be seeing Ireland, it really is beautiful.  To give you
an idea of the distances, if you drive quickly, you can get from Downpatrick
in the northeast to Limerick in the southwest in seven or eight hours, but
you'll be pretty tired.

Belfast is only about two hours north of Dublin, and the Coast Road from
Belfast to the Giant's Causeway is really worth seeing.  While you're near
the Causeway, you could pass by the village of Bushmill's and visit the
world's oldest distillery, and sample some Bushmill's where it's actually
made.  Crossing into the North is like driving from one state to another in
the US, there aren't any Customs posts (at least there were none when I was
there in October 2000).

The roads are many parts of Ireland are narrow, so don't be surprised when
you wander onto the grass occasionally.  You'll find that Irish drivers are
pretty daring, but also friendly and courteous.

If you like shooting landscapes, you'll love the lighting.  Since the
weather changes so quickly, those beautiful moments when the sun breaks
through the clouds happen frequently, but bring more fast film than you
would normally carry, since you may run into a few dull days.

Incidentally, if anyone recommends a pub as having great crack, don't run
away.  It's the Irish word craic, pronounced crack, and means good fun
and conversation.

Rooms may be chilly in November, so warm PJs might be a good idea.  Hope you
have a great trip!

Pat White





SUCH A DEAL

2002-09-22 Thread J. C. O'Connell

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1382043250

WHAT A BARGAIN, AND IT'S NOT EVEN THE GOOD ONE.
JCO




Re: Really OT: Ireland

2002-09-22 Thread Steve Sharpe

At 9:52 AM -0400 9/22/02, Steve Desjardins wrote:
My family and I are doing a 6 day trip to Ireland in late November.
This is one of those Plane tickets, BB vouchers, and rental car
trips, but the price was great.  Since we're on our own, I though I'd
ask for suggestions.  We're flying into Shannon.  We're currently
thinking of making a loop by heading S/SW to see the coast and then
doubling back to Dublin.


I was there in July, though mostly in the north. Try to get up to the 
Giant's Causeway if you can. It's a gorgeous area.
-- 

Steve
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FS: LX (i know its not friday)

2002-09-22 Thread Paul Jones

Hi,

I have for sale an LX, it has just been serviced. Body is in user condition
and prism has a new cover. Includes Grip-B and strap lugs.

If any one is interested then you can contact me off list at
[EMAIL PROTECTED] , as i'm not actualy subscribed at the moment.

I'm after $400us and $15us shipping world wide.

I would consider a part trade towards a FA*28-70/2.8.

Regards,
Paul Jones




Re: LX (i know its not friday)

2002-09-22 Thread Brad Dobo

 I have for sale an LX, it has just been serviced. Body is in user
condition
 and prism has a new cover. Includes Grip-B and strap lugs.

 If any one is interested then you can contact me off list at
 [EMAIL PROTECTED] , as i'm not actualy subscribed at the moment.

 I'm after $400us and $15us shipping world wide.

 I would consider a part trade towards a FA*28-70/2.8.

Heh, wouldn't anyone?  I'd give a left nut :)

(sorry for the crudeness) :)

Brad




Test

2002-09-22 Thread Bob Blakely



Regards,
Bob...
---
In the carboniferous epoch
we were promised perpetual peace.
They swore if we gave up our weapons
that the wars of the tribes would cease.
But when we disarmed they sold us,
and delivered us, bound, to our foe.
And the gods of the copybook headings said,
'Stick to the devil you know.' 
--Rudyard Kipling