I remember Canon specified that you couldnt use infared film the EOS1, Had a
friend who tried it and the infared sendor only affected the film outside of
the picture, near the sprocket holes.
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To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, August
On Tue, 14 Aug 2001, Paul Jones wrote:
I remember Canon specified that you couldnt use infared film the EOS1,
Had a friend who tried it and the infared sendor only affected the
film outside of the picture, near the sprocket holes.
Which is where the MZ-S writes the data to the film, right?
I think you're right Doug.
Inside there's a chemical mixture that reacts when exposed to air or
moisture. To keep camera gear warm, be sure to get the exposed to air
variant.
Though i guess all chemical reactions like that will go pretty slow at deep
freezer temperatures.
Jostein
Paul Jones wrote:
I remember a previous discussion on the possibility of not being able to
shoot infared film with the MZ-S, but has this been confirmed?
I haven't heard anything, I'm wondering if Karen has tried it.
I cant recall the reason now.
Well, if you didn't turn the data
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From: Chris Brogden
Subject: Re: Enabled
On Sun, 12 Aug 2001, Aaron Reynolds wrote:
My dream set up is still the 67II and the old SMC Tak
200/4.
Is that lens any good? I passed one up for $200 (Canadian,
that's like
$125 US or so) because I'm mostly
On Tue, 14 Aug 2001, William Robb wrote:
Umm Chris, are you sure about that? We are talking about a
Takumar 6x7 lens, not a 35mm lens.
William Robb
Oops, my bad. Thanks!
:)
chris
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From: Amita Guha
Subject: RE: PENTAX-M Macro 1:4 50mm
Since this is being shipped from Canada, would I have to
fill out any funky paperwork for Customs or would they handle
that?
I have found this lens to be most excellent at close distances,
at any aperture.
Amy Hughes writes:
I suspect you wouldn't use the 77 for anything you wouldn't use the 85
for. You might carry it because it's small, though, but I leave it at
home because it's expensive.
I worry more about the lenses I leave at home than the ones I take with me. I
worry more about
- Original Message -
From: Paul Jones
Subject: Product Photography
Hi,
I'm interested in doing some product photography, mainly shots
of smallish objects like camera equipment, models and similar.
I'm wondering what equipment i will need, i'm prepared to buy a
few bits and pieces and
Collin Brendemuehl writes:
DON'T DO IT!
Unless you spend $1000 each, you won't get lenses that
will compare to those 6x7 Mamiya and Pentax lenses!
Unless of course your old RB lenses are Pre-C, then
just upgrade them. That'll be cheaper.
I have only ever seen one C RB67 lens (a
Chris Brogden writes:
Which is where the MZ-S writes the data to the film, right? It seems a
shame to lose that info.
Is the sprocket counter on the same side of the film as the data imprinting?
Cheers,
- Dave
David A. Mann, B.E. (Elec)
http://www.digistar.com/~dmann/
Why is it that if
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From: David A. Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2001 1:35 AM
Subject: Re: Enabled
I have only ever seen one C RB67 lens (a soft-focus 150mm).
The good RB
glass seems to be real hard to find here, and too expensive to
buy
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From: Cotty
Subject: August PUG favourites from Cotty
Neon Glow
by William Robb
Tied best of the bunch (see later). Bloody good. 'Nuff said,
dammitt.
Wow, someone else liked my lame attempt at a picture. You are
far too kind.
Thanks, I am glad you liked it, I
Bob, give your cameras a second chance. Get out for a day and shoot
your usual subjects at various hours. Ask yourself at each picture
would I be better with MZ-S?. Next morning you'll know whom do
you love in the end... ;o)
Alin (in a hurry to buy a new car before MZ-S ghost takes
Just tried PZ-1p. Feels like mirror makes lot of vibration, feels like
camera jumps into ones hands when mirror is returning (hopefully then). Is
it OK or not? Has anybody experienced that and had any problems? This
isn't good, but if it does not affect quality of images...
Atvars
-
This
Sorry about the title. Don't let your kids read it,
JF.
I am so pissed off. And it takes a lot to get me
swearing. I didn't swear once in the first 24 years of
my life.
NZ Customs is holding my new LX. They have mailed me
a bill for NZ$213.13 (multiply by 0.4 for US) which I
must pay to get
Hi,
What is your most productive body and lense combo?
LX with 2/28 (sorry, it's a Cosina...)
Whats your least productive body and lense combo,
which really should have been productive.
K2 and 2.8/16 fisheye. I couldn't manage to get a single
shot with it...
Gabor
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Just tried PZ-1p. Feels like mirror makes lot of vibration, feels like
camera jumps into ones hands when mirror is returning (hopefully then). Is
it OK or not? Has anybody experienced that and had any problems? This
isn't good, but if it does not affect quality of images...
If you think the
Yeah, like the same person writing in with lots of
problems and using different aliases, like say,
Zawadimedia (hypothetically speaking of course) ;)
--- Chris Brogden [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Perhaps the serial number would be useful, too, to
see if any patterns
start emerging.
Are you sure that's not your nudes you are thinking
of?
--- Juan J. Buhler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
On Fri, 10 Aug 2001, Doug Brewer wrote:
what he really needs is a professional camera
Hey! All my cameras are professionals, since I pay
them to take
pictures!
Hi, Atvars.
I have the Z-1 (not p), but it goes for the same.
Under most conditions I'm not troubled by miror vibration.
However, when using long focal lengths (200mm) it _can_ be.
Especially with exposure times around 1 second and Portrait orientation. I
have some specific comments about Z-1 and
At 02:12 14.8.2001 -0700, you wrote:
NZ Customs is holding my new LX. They have mailed me
a bill for NZ$213.13 (multiply by 0.4 for US) which I
must pay to get the camera. This is supposed to be for
GST (Goods Services Tax) on the US$699 value of
the camera. I paid US$651 for the camera. Then
I use Spotmatics (mainly a Spotmatic II) with one of three lenses:
SMC Macro Takumar 50mm f/4.0 (1:2) (auto, open aperture metering)
Macro Takumar 50mm f/4.0 (1:1) (preset aperture, stop-down metering)
SMC Macro Takumar 100mm f/4.0 (1:2) (auto, open aperture metering)
The two 50mm lenses give
the camera. I paid US$651 for the camera. Then they
seem to think they can charge the freight on top of
that. I paid US$27.50 freight. Now, in the days
when I
learnt maths, that was US$658.50.
Actually, it should be US$678.50 according to the
current
maths standards :-)
Hahaha! Oops.
A scroll of mail from Pål Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] on Mon, 13
Aug 2001 23:24:29 +0200
Read it? y
The problem is that you in this way seriously increas power
consumption because you use two AF motors.
True. The power consumption will depend on the load on the AF
driveshaft, though
Besides,
Just tried PZ-1p. Feels like mirror makes lot of vibration, feels like
camera jumps into ones hands when mirror is returning (hopefully then). Is
it OK or not? Has anybody experienced that and had any problems? This
isn't good, but if it does not affect quality of images...
Pål has stated that
Quite a few third party lens manufacturers make superb 100mm macro lenses and
I've heard the new Sigma 180mm f3.5 is superb. There simply isn't a market for
mediocre macro lenses.
I've heard good things about many third-party prime lenses. Again, it's a market
segment where there's little demand
I don't think there's any IR sensor in the ZX5N. I've used it
extensively for infrared and there has never been a problem, and I
recall Pentax saying at some point that there was no IR sensor in that
camera.
Thanks,
Ed
Tom said:
Snip..
However, other MZ bodies have a sensor as well, and
Jostein, still your exposures were considerably longer (8s) than the
time lag required for any mirror vibration to damp (2s). You may
want to consider other factors, like lens collar rigidity in
portrait orientation, wind, earthquakes... ;o)
Servus, Alin
Jostein wrote:
JO
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From: george de fockert [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Monday, August 13, 2001 7:22 PM
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Subject: scanned pentax stuff
Pentax literature (most of them dutch)
The originals scanned at 300dpi to PNG, but the files here
are at
Thanks for hint: I tried it and yes, mirror cliks when it returns. I just
thougt it has to be more, uhmm... soft or smth, like zx-m, which is noisy
(that's true), but it puts mirror back in place more gently. If it isn't a
problem, that's just great. At least the sound of mirror returning with
By paying taxes you are supporting your country! BIG (big ironic grin)
Don't worry - that's the way the customs work in many countries AFAIK. So
far I belived this is normal for former USSR coutries, now it seems that
this happens else too. I _do_not_ recommend you to try it, but here
situation
I found the same thing to be true when I first got the Pz-1p. The return
stroke of the mirror is quite strong, the upstroke is not so bad.
I routinely use a Pz-1p with 400mm f2.8 and 2X-L teleconverter. The
teleconverter connection to the lens is somewhat wobbly, but I still get
very sharp
I think my K1000 with SMC A 80-200 f 4.5-5.6 is my most
productive combo.It is my main source for all my Jumping
shots.When i want to play,i still use my SP500 for candid
BW shots with the Tak 105 f 2.8
My least productive unit is the SF-1.I thought it would
help in the action shots(it sort of
When we survey in the north in winter (Ontario)the data
collectors often freeze up.We made a styrofoam half
box and cut out a spot for a 'chemical heater'(lit charcol
inside a tin box,sold at any Canadian Tire store)and this
kept the intsrument warmer.May not have any practical
photography
Atvars wrote:
AK Thanks for hint: I tried it and yes, mirror cliks when it returns. I just
AK thougt it has to be more, uhmm... soft or smth, like zx-m, which is noisy
AK (that's true), but it puts mirror back in place more gently. If it isn't a
AK problem, that's just great.
It isn't. The
Hi,
Picking up in the middle of this thread.
There are four types:
1 Chemical reaction types (like the light stick) where all the
reactants are sealed in separate packages inside a larger one.
The inner package(s) are broken and the contents mixed to make a
reaction which provides heat.
2
That sort of copywork is now mostly done by scanners if the desired result
is a print, so unless you're aiming to get 35mm slides out of large (A4 to
A3) artwork it might be better to look for a 100mm (or 90mm depending upon
the brand).
I'd mostly be shooting flowers and such with it. So far
I've had good results shooting flowers with my Sigma 70-300 APO Macro. The
lens is sharp, contrasty with good colors and the Macro is good down to 1:2.
which will easily fill the frame with most flowers
Bill, KG4LOV
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I'd mostly be shooting flowers and such with it. So far
Alin,
Other factors definately affects this. However, when I took most of the
images on the website, it was no wind, and the camera stood on a heavy
Sachtler tripod with a Foba Superball head on firm ground. Didn't notice any
quakes either...
When in portrait orientation, the mirror and shutter
Does the FGZ have an AF assist beam?
If anyone has a picture would appreciate if you could have a look or
post a link.
I need to decide whether to get an AF220T as a backup, or whether I need
my second flash to have AF assist.
Thanks for any help...
Rob
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From:
Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Just to put this in perspective, there's a wonderful little item
called a Lens Pen, which is made/marketed by several companies
(including Kodak) which has a brush on one end and a small tool for
applying carbon black on the other. It's a great way to get crud off
David A. Mann wrote:
I worry more about the lenses I leave at home than the ones I take with me. I
worry more about burglary than I do about being mugged, simply because it's
more likely (in my opinion) where I live.
Hey, same here. Plus I'm 6'2, which doesn't hurt.
-Aaron
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Jostein wrote:
JO Alin,
JO Other factors definately affects this. However, when I took most of the
JO images on the website, it was no wind, and the camera stood on a heavy
JO Sachtler tripod with a Foba Superball head on firm ground. Didn't notice any
JO quakes either...
I am sure you took
I see the following on ebay -
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1263374142
Is this what is sometimes referred to as the K135/2.5? Is it significantly
better (sharpness, color, bokeh, whatever) than the M135/3.5?
- Paul
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NO, sorry to be the bearer of bad tides, but this is
the cheapo version without the SMC coatings. You can
usually spot this lens by the bright colored f. stop
numbers printed on the aperture ring.
Cheer up, the SMC version shows up maybe once a year.
Happy Trails,
bob
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Nope - it's the cheaper, poorer quality Takumar.
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1263374142
Is this what is sometimes referred to as the K135/2.5? Is it significantly
better (sharpness, color, bokeh, whatever) than the M135/3.5?
--
Shel Belinkoff
mailto:[EMAIL
Here comes URLs for a few new pics:
http://pp.hok.fi/hartikainen/rgy.htm
http://pp.hok.fi/hartikainen/nuoli.htm
http://pp.hok.fi/hartikainen/bengtsk.htm
http://pp.hok.fi/hartikainen/rekkari.htm
http://pp.hok.fi/hartikainen/fillari.htm
- Timo
Doug Brewer wrote:
Why on earth would you buy a lens, especially such a fine lens that
begs to be used, and then leave it at home? AARRGH.
I was responding to someone who said he doesn't put his 85 in his
walkabout kit, which I take to be his take-everywhere kit. I don't put
the 77 in my
Rodger Whitlock wrote:
I think a great part of this problem is precisely that people *do*
see a picture in the viewfinder. Trouble is, they don't see the
edges of the viewfinder or how far apart the picture and the edges
are. Their brain kind of invents a picture...
I think it's more basic
It appears to me that when Function 16 is set at 2, the only result is that
Autofocus is disabled with the shutter release but is available with the AF
button on the camera back. Kind of a useless function don't ya think?
Bill, KG4LOV
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From: Rob
This is one of the reasons why I love photography - new ways of seeing
familiar things. Thanks for those; they're really wonderful. I like
bengtsk the best, but only because I'm a sucker for ocean scenes.
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From: Timo Hartikainen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL
Nah, I'm 2'6. g
--Tom
Chris Brogden wrote:
On Tue, 14 Aug 2001, Aaron Reynolds wrote:
Hey, same here. Plus I'm 6'2, which doesn't hurt.
Ditto. But then, isn't every guy on the internet 6'2? :)
chris
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I think I like rgy best, but it's a tough call. They are all excellent, as usual.
On a related note, I wonder why bicycles against walls are so magnetic to
photographers.
Doug
At 7:22 PM +03008/14/01, Timo Hartikainen wrote, or at least typed:
Here comes URLs for a few new pics:
Odds are that it is now a external meter only camera. You might get
lucky, but if it needs new electronics there is currently no fix.
That may seem bad, but if it was an ME, for istance, it would be a paper
weight. At least an MX with a dead meter is still a camera.
--Tom
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Amita Guha wrote:
I'd mostly be shooting flowers and such with it. So far I've had decent
luck fudging it with my 135 3.5. I guess I need to do some research so
I can figure out what I really need. Thanks!
another, and quite economical, approach is to obtain an extension
It seems to me that if there is a separate AE Lock button, then there's no
real reason to have the shutter button provide AE Lock, as well. So, the
manual may have mislead you. More than likely, the guys that wrote the
manual just assumed that pushing the shutter button halfway down would
Tom Rittenhouse wrote:
Nah, I'm 2'6. g
Is your stage name 'Gary Coleman'?
-Aaron
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Cool stuff.
The subjects are unusual (bravo) - did you go out of your way to shoot
these, or is this just how you tend to see?
tv
Timo Hartikainen wrote:
Here comes URLs for a few new pics:
http://pp.hok.fi/hartikainen/rgy.htm
http://pp.hok.fi/hartikainen/nuoli.htm
Okay, sure, if you are given to leaving your camera bag under tables at conventions,
perhaps you should leave your 77 at home. Or send it to me. I promise not to leave it
under a table at a convention.
Doug
At 11:36 AM -05008/14/01, Amy Hughes wrote, or at least typed:
I was responding to
Hi Paul,
This is the lens that is referred as the K135/2.5 (from Bojidar Dimitrov's
Pentax Page):
http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/lenses/primes/105-200/135f2,5.html
I recently picked one up on eBay and it is worth the wait to get this
one. It is an outstanding lens Better than the
WOW! What a great eye for strong design! Very
impressive, Timo. zkeep up the fine work. One
question...what lens was used for the license plate
image?
Bob
--- Timo Hartikainen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Here comes URLs for a few new pics:
http://pp.hok.fi/hartikainen/rgy.htm
At 10:34 PM 8/13/01 -0400, you wrote:
I know what you mean. Someone is unloading a bunch of
Vanguard monopods on ebay with a BIN price of $5 MORE
than BH has it. Go figure.
I bought a pennywhistle at a local music store for $11. That afternoon I
saw the exact same pennywhistle for sale on Ebay.
The MX meter is activated by a switch on the bottom of the
camera, right under the shutter button. If you remove the bottom
plate, you will see what somewhat like a set of points out of an
automobile distributor. This is the switch. Clean the contacts
and make sure the little insulator is in
fwiw .
a year or so ago I had the use of a PZ1-p and shot off a dozen
rolls of 400asa in an afternoon at an indoor event. I had a
Tamron 28-105 f4-f5.6 attached and used it in its HyperProgram
mode w/ varying bits of minus flash compensation and
For the guy whos MX died in the canyons
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1263786147
$270 all black.. body only
a bit steep. but I'm within driving distance g
0r $150/black w/ lens'
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1264563344
or $50 dented
Hi,
even though I like primes more than zoom lenses I find a one lens
combination very useful when I travel with a bike or motorbike.
I didn't found the results with my Sigma 28-105 4-5.6 satisfactory
and so this lens was at home all the time. Now Pentax came with
this FA24-90 and I grab the
You know, you're right. I went to China in '99 and was amazed to see all
the things bikes were used for. One bike, leaning against a wall, had two
gigantic pots of pitch on it, presumably for use in patching roofs. I shot
a few of that one. I also have several other shots of bikes without
All of the advert. people I know who work directly with
photographers won't take anything less than a 6x7 neg/reversal.
The net result is a lot of new equipment expense.
Names like Arca-Swiss and Horseman will be on your tongue very soon.
Shopping is almost as much fun as the work!
Collin
Paul
Hi,
Alin (in a hurry to buy a new car ...
is there such a thing in Romania? :o)
But your old one's so great, twisting and turning through the packs
of feral dogs, taking me all over Bucharest from Ceausescu's grave,
with the flowers in Coke bottles, to the poshest restaurant in town,
it's a
You mean, like in The Exorcist? :)
Collin
From: Darryl Lafferty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
The article doesn't say, but from the small picture it would appear to
have both a tilt and rotating head.
Darryl
* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
With all the talk about the Pentax-A 70-210/4,
I noticed one today at the local Cord Camera
here Columbus. $99.95
Anyone want me to pick it up for 'em?
Collin
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To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, August 14, 2001 2:33 PM
Subject: Re: Product Photography
All of the advert. people I know who work directly with
photographers won't take anything less than a 6x7
neg/reversal.
The
Hi Paul and others..
Definitely the
Z1 and the Tokina ProII 2.8/28-70mm
Regards
Jens, Denmark(pt Ireland)
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Hi,
I wonder why bicycles against walls are so magnetic to photographers.
2 circles and a triangle inside a golden rectangle.
---
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Il faut être toujours botté et prêt à partir.
One should always have one's boots on and be ready to leave.
- Michel de
Bob wrote:
BW it's a real photographer's car...
BW Keep it and buy a camera!
Right! Here's a deal for you. I'll swap my great car for your poor
Jaguar, and as a penalty I'll buy myself the MZ-S.
Servus, Alin (now who would give up buying a Peugeot 206 for a
lousy
Ok I have no chance to compare it to other good zooms but the
results are really astonishing.
Also I am very pleased till now.
distortion:
at 24mm little barrel distortion
I have found it to be quite neutral at 24mm
around 40mm it is neutral
At 50mm the pincushion is already visible
at
Hi,
Its just for the web, i'm more interested at this point in getting the
technique ok.
Thanks,
Paul Jones
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From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2001 6:01 AM
Subject: Re: Product Photography
- Original
Thanks to all of you who replied to my request for an
affordable used zoom for my friend Sara.. I forwarded the
letters you guys wrote to me to her. Will advise :)
This is such a great list!
Best,
annsan
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The Panasonic PX625 costs £0.95 a piece, shipping only to UK.
I just bought 5 pieces of Panasonic 2CR5 for £9.75, so that is less then two
pounds per 2CR5 for my PZ-1. I also got two CR123A for two Pentax PS, for
£1.20 a piece.
Hi,
Alin wrote:
BW it's a real photographer's car...
BW Keep it and buy a camera!
Right! Here's a deal for you. I'll swap my great car for your poor
Jaguar, and as a penalty I'll buy myself the MZ-S.
Servus, Alin (now who would give up buying a Peugeot 206 for a
Hi --
I saw the 1640U at JVC in NY today for $329 --
but they didnt have the adaptor in
stock -- supposedly it will
be in tomorrow.
I AM gonna go for it! :)
Thanks to all of youse for your input on this.
annsan
Cameron R. Hood wrote:
Get an Epson! They rule the planet for inkjet
Which is why I love my Spotmatics. Or any manual exposure camera. It
takes a few seconds to get the exposure, but it's also taught me to take
a few more seconds and look carefully at what's in the viewfinder, from
top to bottom, left to right. It's amazing how often I'll see an
unexpected lamp
Never steal. The government hates competition.
The truth is, you receive (or others receive) free goods and services from your
government. Ours is the same, although some governments provide more free goods and
services than others. They (your government, my government) may tell you that these
You might want to check with Buy.com (where I bought mine). $292 includung
shipping and trans. adapter.
JeffW.
on 8/14/01 4:59 PM, Ann Sanfedele at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Hi --
I saw the 1640U at JVC in NY today for $329 --
but they didnt have the adaptor in
stock -- supposedly it will
Hi!
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Our government in their infinite wisdom have decided that there are no
camera
manufacturers to protect (or make campaign contributions) in the USA, so
there are no duties on imported camera products...ever.
Things may change soon...
Since cameras and lens are
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Bill -
I use my Pz-1p's almost exclusively as manual focusing bodies. The finder
is very accurate for MF work, focusing off the plain ground glass finder
works better than it does with the LX or ME Super (fortunately, the latter
have the split screen focus
Hmm. I thought it was because they look sort of forlorn without a rider.
tv
Doug Brewer wrote:
Probably. Good call.
Doug
At 9:21 PM +01008/14/01, Bob Walkden wrote, or at least typed:
Hi,
I wonder why bicycles against walls are so magnetic to photographers.
2 circles and a
John Francis is the man with this big gun, but I think he went on holiday
for several weeks. I had the opportunity to try it out one time when some
Pugsters got together. I didn't try it on a monopod, as it was already
mounted and waiting on a tripod. But I do remember that he has used it on a
I haven't tried shooting with IR film ever, let alone with the Mz-S. Will be
on holidays in about two weeks and plan to bring along IR film and both my
camera bodies so I can compare results. If this remains a burning question,
you know I'll report back.
Karen
On Tue, 14 Aug 2001 02:37:37
l wrote:
a year or so ago I had the use of a PZ1-p and shot off a
dozen rolls of 400asa in an afternoon at an indoor event.
I really liked the camera - but not enough to justify getting
one and then needing to replace 14 primes w/ AF versions.
... and then Mark Cassino wrote:
I had an idea the other day. People are always asking about lenses or
looking up info on the various Pentax sites concerning a lens they are
interested in, at least I know I do this pretty frequently. What if people
on the list state that they are interested in a particular lens (or lenses)
and
Just a heads up for anyone still looking for something to do this weekend:
http://www.grandfather.com/calendar/calendar.htm
I'll be down there, and a few other PDMLers will also be in attendance. Alas, I don't
think jeepgirl will be there. OTOH, Miss North Carolina =will= be there. No report
Since I already have the SMCT 85/1.8, I thought I'd pass the following
find on to the list: 85mm f/1.9 EX $140 @
http://www.bocaphoto.com/products/used/pentax.htm;. I've never dealt
with the company, but it seems their product listing has been recently
updated.
Steve
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Time for the August update. California, with 13 list members, has once
again pulled ahead to take the lead over Illinois and Texas, both with
12. We have 18 new people in the poll, including one from Latvia and our
second from Japan. Sweden and Norway each have a new member, and two
people
Well done, Frank! Well done!
AF etc is for Happy Snappies. When I went back to manual focus (thanks
to picking up one of my old Spotmatics) I was amazed how small the reject
pile was!
Bob
- Original Message -
From: Frank Theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent:
- Original Message -
From: Collin Brendemuehl It does take some time to get used
to the new image perspective
and the relative DOF change. For a hobbyist, that can take a
few
months.
The poster in question presents himself to the list as a
professional photographer/ retired
- Original Message -
From: Paul Jones
Subject: Re: Product Photography
I think i'm going to try the halogen lamps first. William by
quartz halogen
lamps i assume you mean the ones with the little globes? they
look like this
http://www.alphalink.com.au/~nrg/halogen.jpg
No, they look
I guessed it :)
- Original Message -
From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, August 15, 2001 3:58 PM
Subject: Re: Product Photography
- Original Message -
From: Collin Brendemuehl It does take some time to get used
to the new image
If you're new to the list or just haven't seen the geography poll before,
here's how it works. I'm asking every member of the PDML (Pentax Discuss
Mailing List... this thing you're reading now g) to mail me their city,
state/province and country so that I can complile the information in a
list.
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