Bill D. Casselberry writes:
[Manfrotto 029]
is this the one that takes the hex-plate quick release?
... known here in the US as the 3047?
Yes. The hex-plate is the same used by the 168 ball head.
The only thing I don't like about my Manfrotto gear is the cork-lined quick-
Johannes,
The KX is a fine camera but I would rather use a SuperA/Super Program.
The KX is bigger, older ('75 vs '83), mechanical with mirror lock-up, and
ruggedly built with a nice feature of being able to see the aperture in the
viewfinder. It was replaced by the more compact MX.
The
David A. Mann wrote:
The only thing I don't like about my Manfrotto
gear is the cork-lined quick-release plates.
They get no grip on the camera. They've switched
to using rubber since I bought mine, and I can only
hope it's better.
I saw the new rubber covered plates at a local
From: Todd Stanley [EMAIL PROTECTED]
: This is my kind of picture - I really like the visual irony of the sign.
Mine too.
: The DOF for a picture like this is complicated, as you want the sign to
: stand out, but at the same time want the building to be recognizable. I
: would of blurred the
From: Todd Stanley [EMAIL PROTECTED]
:
: The reason why the cars seem still is because they are moving towards the
: camera. If the were moving to the left or right there'd be a lot more
: blur. Personally I would leave the cars alone, they aren't the subject.
: And if you blur the
On Tue, 15 May 2001 13:41:39 -0700, B. K. Lane Sr. wrote:
I finally got some pictures up that I took a couple of weekends ago.
When I got the film back and looked at the pictures I could have kicked
myself in the head. I used 400 ISO instead of using 800 and most of the
pictures turned out
On Tue, 15 May 2001, tom wrote:
Huh? You get 37 frames per long roll. I get 38 rarely, every once in a
while 36.
Hi Tom!
I have never got 38 exposures (you are quite fortunate from that
sense). The maximum that I got is 37 quite often
and sometimes 36 but it surprised me a lot when I got
On Tue, 15 May 2001, Bruce Dayton wrote:
I have mixed feelings about the Canon system. Certainly for those prone to
open the back instead of wind the film back, it can be useful. I have only
opened the back accidentally once on my wife's ZX-10 because she told me
that the film needed
On Tue, 15 May 2001, Bill D. Casselberry wrote:
:^) just another example of over automation and too much
technical brouhaha. I can load my Spotmatics in a dark room
and start shooting as soon as the tongue of the film is once
around the take-up spool! Even back in
On Tue, 15 May 2001, Raimo Korhonen wrote:
I get always 37 shots onto 36 exposure roll with my MZ-5n. Always. With Leica I get
38 but I do not think it is cost-effective.
All the best!
Raimo
Personal photography homepage at http://personal.inet.fi/private/raimo.korhonen
Thanks for the
On Tue, 15 May 2001, dick graham wrote:
Of course one could use AGFA's HDC + which gives you 3 free exposures on a
24 exposure roll., that means you get 27 exposures for the price of
24. One of our local supermarkets sells AGFA HDC+ 100 for $1.99 USD.
DG
Sorry, I could not get your
On Tue, 15 May 2001, aimcompute wrote:
They were mine.
Paul wrote:
One can only imagine what
priceless photos the world has lost because a camera back was prematurely
opened.
I am very sorry for that. Did you photographed it again?
Just inquisitive.
Cheers,
Ayash Kanto.
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On Tue, 15 May 2001, Bill D. Casselberry wrote:
Bruce wrote:
My friend has a Canon Rebel and one downside to the system is that all the
frames are numbered backwards from a chronology point of view. The
mini-labs number your prints and these number will be in the opposite order
of
Hi Patrick!
On Tue, 15 May 2001, Patrick White wrote:
My PZ-1p, 37, occasionally 38. Wife's Canon, always 36 (they seem to have
designed the film transport to do that on purpose).
I am surprised.
My manual load cameras,
36-37 full frames and some partials.
I can see the
Ah, but obviously you know nothing of the secret passwords. Here's
one: press DOF preview, select rightmost focus sensor, then
leftmost, then center one and rotate the body vertically. The
camera will enter into critique mode and the LCD will flash a mark
for your last picture
Loonie-burg?!? My mother lives in Mahone Bay. I can't answer your
question, but I just thought I'd say hi.
Oh yeah, you should turn off your html.
regards from Toronto,
frank
David M. Afford wrote:
Hi everyone. I'm new at this. Though I've been on the Net for three
years now I've not been
Glenn
Just a tip that you probably know already:
Remove the 1A filter (if you have one fitted), as the flat glass surface can
reflect light sources such as streetlight, directly towards your subject!!!
The curved front element reduces this risk dramatically.
Good luck.
Jim Brooks
A scroll of mail from B. K. Lane Sr. [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Tue,
15 May 2001 13:41:39 -0700
Read it? y
I finally got some pictures up that I took a couple of weekends ago.
When I got the film back and looked at the pictures I could have kicked
myself in the head. I used 400 ISO instead of using 800
With a short 500mm mirror you'll be
able to hide deeper inside the window,
thus protecting your life.
Collin
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Doing the right thing... (my onw view)
As long as you are isolated from the criminal OK. Explain the police
officers what you are, I am a photographer
and I steped on these peoples... show photos and other documents. AND KEEP
LOW PROFILE. MOVE !
Don't endanger yourself or your close. THINK !
Hi all,
it is still not clear to me what diopter I need for my Pentax MX.
My glasses are -1.75 and -2.00.
bye,
Frank
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This weekend we have a ratan/buffer/steel party, I would do the photos
but...
I am on the field fighting, the LX and MX are tought but would not survive
a blow =)
Thank you for the previous year album.
Philippe
Philippe wrote:
This look like our SCA events (Society of Creative
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From: Ayash Kanto Mukherjee [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Autoloaded to frame 1
Hi all!
In all the MZ/ZX series cameras that PENTAX has manufactured, the
autoloading facility advances the film to frame1 as soon as the camera
back is closed. There are two
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From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: Autoloaded to frame 1
My friend has a Canon Rebel and one downside to the system is that all the
frames are numbered backwards from a chronology point of view. The
mini-labs number your prints and these number
On Wed, 16 May 2001 14:40:37 +0200, Frank Wajer wrote:
it is still not clear to me what diopter I need for my Pentax MX.
My glasses are -1.75 and -2.00.
You need the SMC correction lens adapter-M in strength - 2
I have two in -5 so I can't help you ...
Regards, JvW
It might have been. The way movies are made the scene could have been shot
at different times then stitched together. There are lots of times that
the continuity is a film is screwed up this way, (in fact it's fun to look
for them).
At 04:41 PM 5/15/2001 -0700, you wrote:
Aaron Reynolds
Some guy on the IR list asked if you could use a ZX-5's autofocus
through a Hoya R72 filter, which is opaque, as far as I know.
I thought the question ridiculous, but decided to see what would happen.
I took a Lee 87, which *is* opaque, held it in front of the zx-5n with
the 20-35/4.
It
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From: B. K. Lane Sr. [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Pictures of a TaeKwonDo demo
I finally got some pictures up that I took a couple of weekends ago.
When I got the film back and looked at the pictures I could have kicked
myself in the head.
Well, this could be an
On 16 May 2001, at 9:26, tom wrote:
I know cameras can use an IR beam for focus assist, but I didn't think
they had this much sensitivity. The IR beam on the AF500FTZ isn't
totally IR, you can actually see some red, plus you're rarely doing it
in total darkness.
You learn something new
Hi Glenn,
Haven't seen this angle mentioned yet, but are you sure the local cops
aren't on the take? I ask this seriously, as this was a problem at one time
with a very small number of cops in Buffalo, and I think it's generally a
problem wherever you go. Not to malign cops in general (or
Rob Studdert wrote:
On 16 May 2001, at 9:26, tom wrote:
I know cameras can use an IR beam for focus assist, but I didn't think
they had this much sensitivity. The IR beam on the AF500FTZ isn't
totally IR, you can actually see some red, plus you're rarely doing it
in total darkness.
I'm taking a class and we're using a variety of studio strobes. I'm using my
Pentax ZX-7, which doesn't have a PC sync socket. I purchased a hotshoe
adapter from Hama, which worked fine the past two weeks, but yesterday, I
couldn't get the studio strobes to fire. Others in the class had no
Adorama's site says it was available 5/1.
Anyone tried to buy one?
tv
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tom wrote:
Adorama's site says it was available 5/1.
Anyone tried to buy one?
The concensus was that the 05/01 release date meant May 2001.
The latest information suggest that the release day will be May 26th;
that's apparently what the Pentax Japan site says for their date.
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Hi Kenneth,
Kenneth Waller skrev:
[SNIP]
May I suggest you look at the Bogen 3275 Mini-gear head. It is a
great
head when very precise adjustments have to be made, as in macro
photography.
It has 3 axis movement all controlled by 3 knobs, each knob
has a very
fine adjustment controlled
Hi Rob,
Rob Studdert skrev:
On 13 May 2001, at 12:39, Jörgen Blomgren wrote:
Please, tell me all your opinions of this head, I am choosing
between this (460MG/3437), the basic 3-way head (141RC/3030)
and the Proball basic (308RC/3413QR) as the head for my first
tripod (probably the
Hi Chris,
Chris Brogden skrev:
[SNIP]
You can use it both ways, but if you use it as a ballhead, then you
have
to loosen and tighten two knobs instead of one, and you only get
movement
in two planes, not three. There are more expensive ballheads that
let you
lock motion in
Hi Ernest,
Ernest Alejandria skrev:
Joergen Blomgren wrote:
[SNIP]
Can you free the axis just enough so the camera is moveable,
but does not fall ?
Yes. Once the camera is lock into head mount via the removable plate,
it is
securely lock and would not fall off the head
Matjaz,
I'll bet you're right. Hmmmf. I'll give it a try.
Thanks,
Mike
At 07:09 PM 5/16/01 +0200, you wrote:
But Michael,
MZ-7's sync speed is at 1/100 and slower, not at 1/125. Mybe that's
it.
Matjaz
Sorry, should have mentioned this was all in manual mode. f8 @ 1/125.
Mike Nosal
--- tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Imagine the technology in 10 to 20 yearssensors
that give huge
resolution at ridiculously low light levels.
Grainless photos in light
you can barely see to focus in
Any comments?
I am sure about that.
My only wish is to have the option to make
Well, I haven't tried it yet ... but I did see a new package of Kodak Max
400 that claimed 25% better pictures ... or something to that effect. I'd
be really interested to know how Kodak quantifies that.
By introducing another new box? :p It's not the first time Kodak did things
like this,
Imagine the technology in 10 to 20 yearssensors that give huge
resolution at ridiculously low light levels. Grainless photos in light
you can barely see to focus in
I'd expect this in 3-4 years. I also expect digital cameras to do 30 frames
per second at full 2-3 megapixel resolution
I would recommend Super A/Program because they are generally in better
condition and more common.
regards,
Alan Chan
I'm about to buy my first camera and I'm having a bit of trouble
deciding between these two cameras.. The price of them is about the
same, the SuperA's exterior being in a much
Hi. I've bought a Super Program for a friend, who wants to start in this great
world of photography. The problem is the body comes alone, without lens. I made
some research here, but no one store have or want to sell a 50 f 2. (or 1.7)
So, I need somebody to sell me a 50mm f2 original or third
M6 - fully manual.
All the best!
Raimo
Personal photography homepage at http://personal.inet.fi/private/raimo.korhonen
-Alkuperäinen viesti-
Lähettäjä: Ayash Kanto Mukherjee [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Vastaanottaja: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Päivä: 16. toukokuuta 2001 11:02
Aihe: Re:
I have a 50/1.4-M and a 28mm - M for sale
haven't pciked a price
great conditions, so whatever going rate is,
make offer and I'll tell you if sounds good
At 03:32 PM 5/16/01 -0300, you wrote:
Hi. I've bought a Super Program for a friend, who wants to start in this great
world of photography.
Have you looked on ebay? There are often such lenses, Pentax, Ricoh, Sears, Chinon,
etc... for not very much.
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The June 2001 issue of Popular Photography has a cover photo of Mout Rainier by Tim
Harris, taken with a Pentax 645 and 35mm f/3.5
lens.
Dan
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This was sort of a random question i came to. What would the image quality be
if Glenn set up a mirror opposite his window, and then took the photos facing
backwards to the goings-onless conspicuous IMO. This would probably
necessitate a tripod though. This question brings me to a question
As a proud owner of both, i can say that you should definitely start with the
KX. For a beginner, i think you should start going all manual exposure,
because auto is just too tempting for me at least. You'll learn a lot more
about making your shots happen in manual. You can use the super
Shel Belinkoff Use the 400mm lens on a tripod and you'll be fine ...
until
Shel Belinkoff you have to testify in court. Then use a 9mm.
I'm really hoping to use these as here are the people you want to
investigate if you decide to follow through information for the
police, and had not thought
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From: Alan Chan
Subject: Re: New Kodak MAX 400 film?
Well, I haven't tried it yet ... but I did see a new package
of Kodak Max
400 that claimed 25% better pictures ... or something to that
effect. I'd
be really interested to know how Kodak quantifies that.
In a message dated 5/16/2001 12:31:20 PM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
From what I've been able to see, it seems to me the quality of output
from digital cameras can be on par with film, it's just way more
expensive right now.
I, too, am amazed at the quality of digital. I
In a message dated 5/16/2001 12:01:06 PM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
For the early K-mount fans:
I dropped my MXs off at Apollo Camera for CLAs late last week
(I'll soon be able to use the black one I picked up a year ago!),
and took a look in their sales cabinet. There
100 ft.
Stand nose close to your bathroom mirror. Focus
your eye on the speck of toothpaste you spit on it this morning. Then focus on
the fly spot on the wall behind you (through the mirror). See the
difference?
Pentax made a right angle extension for telephotos.
A mirror in the
In a message dated 5/16/2001 1:23:04 PM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I would recommend Super A/Program because they are generally in better
condition and more common.
regards,
Alan Chan
I'm about to buy my first camera and I'm having a bit of trouble
deciding between
Which eye is which? You want to get a -1.75 or -2.00 diopter for the
eye that you use to look thorugh the camera with. I'm not sure, but I
don't believe that they make them in -1.75, just -1 and -2, right guys?
Bill, who has a +1 diopter to fit LX, Super Program, etc extra.
Frank Wajer wrote:
In a message dated 5/16/2001 3:50:51 PM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
As a proud owner of both, i can say that you should definitely start with
the
KX. For a beginner, i think you should start going all manual exposure,
because auto is just too tempting for me at least.
Brent asked:
This was sort of a random question i came to. What would the image quality be
if Glenn set up a mirror opposite his window, and then took the photos facing
backwards to the goings-onless conspicuous IMO. This would probably
necessitate a tripod though.
Tripod is do-able
Hi,
There both good cameras and would probaly both do
the job fine, i'd go and have play with them both and see which fits most
comfortable in your hands.
Paul
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http://www.foto-konijnenberg.nl/uk/index.html
They offer a LX + FA1 plus handgrip for hfl 1195,00, that is about $476.50
No idea if they are reputable though.
Frits
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The June issue of Outdoor Photographer has 2 pages on the MZ-S Pro
Camera, and Popular Photography for June has a cover photo taken with a
Pentax 645. Good month.
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Stanley, Powers Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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The June 2001 issue of Popular Photography has a cover photo of Mout
Rainier by Tim Harris, taken with a Pentax 645 and 35mm f/3.5 lens.
It's Fitzharris
Anyway, not a photo I would brag about. Note in particular how much
brighter the mountain's reflection is, or how well defined the
I like the Super Program and the KX for _very_ different reasons.
I'd hate to give up either.
I'm inclined to agree witht he folks saying that you'll probably
learn more with the KX, except that I'll note that if you really
do plan to concentrate on learning the mechanics, you _can_ do
that
In a message dated 5/16/2001 4:37:52 PM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Brent asked:
This was sort of a random question i came to. What would the image
quality be
if Glenn set up a mirror opposite his window, and then took the photos
facing
backwards to the
Hi Rebecca
I tried to answe this yesterday from work, howver, my ISP wouldn't allow me to
transfer to
PDML. Anyway, here's my 2 cents worth...
Don
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From: Donald Ross [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, May 15, 2001 15:19
Subject: Re:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Part 1.1Type: Plain Text (text/plain)
Encoding: 7bit
Could you find some way to turn of the encoding and post in plain text?
Unfortunately you appear to be usin AOL 6.0, which doesn't offer plain
text as an option as far as I have been able to
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Pentax made a right angle extension for telephotos. A mirror in the
extension allowed dirty old men to photograph nearly naked young beauties at
the beach without being obvious.
Bob,
I resent that! I'm not any older than you are.
And I wash regularly too.
Paul ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) writes:
There both good cameras and would probaly both do the job fine, i'd go and
have play with them both and see which fits most comfortable in your hands.
Paul,
A very good point! Some folks don't like the smaller M and A cameras as they
are too small for
Hi Gang
This one was close.
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1237282607r=0t=0showTutorial=0ed=990
033460indexURL=0rd=1
The difference was 30 seconds. I was bidding from work and it took forever to refresh
from my
last successful bid. Even with the price going up $100.00
Hi!
I'm a total newbie and know very little fair prices when it
comes to used equipment.
I've been offerend to buy a Pentax 100-300 with Autofocus. Not
the new silver one but an older. They Guy wants 1200 SEK which is 125 US$. He
says it's in good optical condition and this is what it looks
I don't have any P series filters, but I do have some A series ones, and
they usually print the needed compensation on the case. Hope that helps!
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From: Ramesh Kumar_C [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, May 16, 2001 11:32 AM
Subject: Grades in
In a message dated 5/16/01 5:30:22 PM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED]
writes:
Could you find some way to turn of the encoding and post in plain text?
I wasn't aware that there was a problem with the way I was posting to the
list. I will look into it and see what I can do.
Thanks.
On 16 May 2001, at 9:51, tom wrote:
Well, crap, now I have to get all methodical. Luckily I work from home,
so I can do that
I just stuck the zx-5n on a tripod, and this time used the 85/1.4. I
pointed the lens at a vertical line in a window, manually focused at
infinity, turned on
There's a mint ES here in Michigan at Oakland Camera Repair. I think
they're asking $200 with two lenses: an SMC Tak 135/3.5 and an SMC Tak
50/1.4. If you wish, I'll hunt up their phone number.
Donald Ross wrote:
Hi Gang
This one was close.
Daniel J. Matyola [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The June issue of Outdoor Photographer has 2 pages on the MZ-S Pro
Camera, and Popular Photography for June has a cover photo taken with a
Pentax 645. Good month.
And did you notice the double-page photo taken with a Pentax 67 in the first few
pages
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