lens value: a workable definition (dollar per photograph)?

2002-01-02 Thread Paul F. Stregevsky
By conventional thinking, a lens that is 80 percent as good as another at 50 percent of the price is a better value. I propose an alternative definition of value: cost per photograph taken. By this definition, the cheapest lens nearly always must win. Say I'm choosing a 400mm telephoto lens

Re: Hi everybody

2002-01-02 Thread David Brooks
Hi and welcome.I have the SF-1 version I bought used last April(i can say that as its a New year now) Dave Brooks Begin Original Message From: Marcello Anselmi Tamburini [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wed, 2 Jan 2002 08:04:13 +0100 (MET) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Hi everybody I'm

Re: Hi everybody

2002-01-02 Thread Marcello Anselmi Tamburini
I live in Crema, near Milan. I heart ot Pentax like a minor quality camera than Nikon, but I not think so. However I payed a Pentax less than 1/3 of a Nikon. The only thing that is missing to SFXn is the memory of exposure and the 30 position in manual too. Thx Marcello Anselmi Tamburini

Re: Hi everybody

2002-01-02 Thread Sas Gabor
Hi, Marcello Anselmi Tamburini [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm new. I write from Italy and I recently bought a SFXn: there's someone who have too? Welcome to the list! I actually use an SFXn and like it very much. (OK, it's the secondary body, Ilike my LX more...) Any questions? Gabor (from

Hanging my head in shame. was - Re: Data imprinting: MZ-S

2002-01-02 Thread Bill Owens
Yes, I unintentionally did another test (details to follow) and I was wrong and Paal was right, the MZ-S does imprint on rewind. Now for the details. I recently loaded a cassette with Portra 160NC. However while loading the cassette, my loader failed to click for each frame and since I was

Re: Developing Tri-X 400

2002-01-02 Thread Bill Owens
I'm still in the learning process with BW (developing in a daylight tank and printing with Vuescan, PS 6.0, and Epson 1270). Over the weekend I tried Mike Johnston's suggestion and shot Tri-X at 200 and processed in D-76 1:1 for 8 minutes. I was pleased with the results. Bill, KG4LOV [EMAIL

RE: Newly skinned LXs.

2002-01-02 Thread Matamoros, Cesar A.
From: David S. [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] They look distinctive and different but I prefer the original black and have no desire to change mine. I am also not sure that I would want to bid on an LX with that appearance if it was on ebay. David S. - David, Not that any of my

RE: Newly skinned LXs.

2002-01-02 Thread Matamoros, Cesar A.
Christian, Does this mean that I shouldn't bring it them out when we next meet? ;-) Actually, with so many LXs it was becoming harder to discern between them. I still have to take them out to shoot. My biggest concern is whether it will make me more noticeable when shooting.

RE: Newly skinned LXs.

2002-01-02 Thread Matamoros, Cesar A.
Bill, As Shel has already pointed out the page where I got it from I will not repeat it. The link my page has the site he is moving it to. The e-mail address on my page works. I cannot comment on the cost since the skins were a gift. César Matamoros II

RE: Newly skinned LXs.

2002-01-02 Thread Matamoros, Cesar A.
Tom, The only other Pentax camera that he has skins for that are not on the site is the MX. He says he needs to update the site to include it. César Matamoros II Panama City, Florida -Original Message- From: aimcompute

Re: PUG comments

2002-01-02 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I acually didn't intend my post as a request, but I always welcome comments on my efforts. I was writing because a new member asked if we had a gallery, and I thought the response was that we had a gallery, but not a critiqued one, which is true. I didn't see any directions in the pug pages for

RE: lens value: a workable definition (dollar per photograph)?

2002-01-02 Thread Paris, Leonard
Paul, I read an article once that discussed this subject. It also used the cost per photo to suggest that we should look at how often we use a particular focal length lens to determine: a) Whether we should buy it, and b) Whether we should keep it. It pointed out that something like 85-percent

Re: RE: Newly skinned LXs.

2002-01-02 Thread c_skofteland
Definitely bring them! I will reserve final judgement until after I see them in person. Until then you get ;-( hahaha I did notice some skins on his site that were a little more subtle and more to my liking than the white skins. Maybe some lizard for the MX? Christian Cesar wrote:

Re: lens value: a workable definition (dollar per photograph)?

2002-01-02 Thread C or B Waters
Paul, How much is a lens worth if it's the one you needed to get the shot you want? Is Quality-per-use to be discounted? If each time you use the lens you are disappointed with its results, the lens may have a negative worth. OTOH, I would agree that it makes more sense for most of us to buy

Re: Hi everybody

2002-01-02 Thread Sas Gabor
Hi, On 2 Jan 2002 at 14:10, Marcello Anselmi Tamburini wrote: The only thing that is missing to SFXn is the memory of exposure Press the ML button on the back, there it is! (Also lights the LCD.) the 30 position in manual too. Not a real problem, in B mode you can do any exposure longer

Re: Hi everybody

2002-01-02 Thread Marcello Anselmi Tamburini
Hi, Welcome to the list! Thx I actually use an SFXn and like it very much. (OK, it's the secondary body, Ilike my LX more...) Any questions? Yes: because of my zoom, I can't use programs: I read in Internet there are three types of programs: can you decribe me rapidly? Thx -- Marcello

Re: Hi everybody

2002-01-02 Thread Marcello Anselmi Tamburini
Hi, Press the ML button on the back, there it is! (Also lights the LCD.) Are you saing the M button that is also used to illuminate the top display? Is not very intuitive!!! -- Marcello Anselmi Tamburini Sent through GMX FreeMail - http://www.gmx.net - This message is from the

RE: My eBay Pentax garage sale

2002-01-02 Thread Kent Gittings
Actually the guys I hate the worst are the ones who blab on the list about some juicy item they found listed. Especially if I'm sitting on that item trying to get it low. :^) Kent Gittings -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Juan J. Buhler

RE: My eBay Pentax garage sale

2002-01-02 Thread Kent Gittings
In that case you have a point but to be specific the guy should offer it to us at a firm price. If you factor in the cost of the eBay listing and other incidentals it could be sold to us for a little less and the seller could still get everything he might get from an auction listing. If we can't

RE: Showpiece Pentax LX w/FA-1 Finder--Gooeyduck!

2002-01-02 Thread Kent Gittings
Me too. I got an excellent deal on a mint condition KX MD from Marv. Some people get ticked off just because he lives out in the boondocks, is not that mobile, and as a result doesn't respond that fast. Kent Gittings -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On

RE: The brute force school of photography

2002-01-02 Thread Kent Gittings
Actually anybody who can carve the wishbone out of a turkey with an electric knife without messing up the bird is a surgeon in my book. :^) Kent Gittings -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of aimcompute Sent: Monday, December 31, 2001 4:58 PM

Resolution (New Year's, that is...)

2002-01-02 Thread Stephen Moore
Anybody made any photographical ones? My main one was to shoot at least one frame a day, but I've already broken it. :-) Happy 2002 to All! Stephen Moore - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to

Re: Newly skinned LXs.

2002-01-02 Thread tom
Matamoros, Cesar A. wrote: Imagine my surprise on finding two new sets for the LX 'under the tree.' I took my original and second LX and used the White Cobra and Grey Sea Snake skins. Don't worry Shel, your LX is still in its original form - but with the FA-2 currently on it.

RE: My eBay Pentax garage sale

2002-01-02 Thread Kent Gittings
I've had success selling to the list about 1/3-1/2 the time. And it saved me the hassle of using eBay. But if you want to just sell it on an auction site without telling us that's fine. Maybe just indicating you are selling something and giving us your eBay ID so we can see what you are listing

Re: Hi everybody

2002-01-02 Thread Sas Gabor
Hi, On 2 Jan 2002 at 15:22, Marcello Anselmi Tamburini wrote: Are you saing the M button that is also used to illuminate the top display? Is not very intuitive!!! But works! ;-) Gabor - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow

Re: 928 questions

2002-01-02 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Sas Gabor Subject: Re: 928 questions Hi, On 30 Dec 2001 at 1:07, Tom Rittenhouse wrote: The small flower icon indicates 'macro' mode. OK, but how to activate it and what does it do? I don't know that camera specifically, but generally with the wee

Re: Hi everybody

2002-01-02 Thread Sas Gabor
Hi, On 2 Jan 2002 at 15:20, Marcello Anselmi Tamburini wrote: Yes: because of my zoom, I can't use programs: What zoom is it? To use program modes, the aperture ring on the lens should be in A position. I read in Internet there are three types of programs: can you decribe me rapidly?

Re: lens value: a workable definition (dollar per photograph)?

2002-01-02 Thread Pål Audun Jensen
Cory wrote: How much is a lens worth if it's the one you needed to get the shot you want? Is Quality-per-use to be discounted? If each time you use the lens you are disappointed with its results, the lens may have a negative worth. OTOH, I would agree that it makes more sense for most of us

RE: My eBay Pentax garage sale

2002-01-02 Thread Kent Gittings
If he offered them here first we wouldn't be missing them either and it would just be a transaction between friends. As it is it is sort of a case where he is either using the knowledgeable PDML members to drive the price up for non-PDML auction buyers or using the non-members to drive the price

RE: really ot

2002-01-02 Thread Kent Gittings
MS Excel or Lotus 123 usually. Kent Gittings -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of HARRY BAUGHMAN Sent: Monday, December 31, 2001 6:43 PM To: pentax Subject: realy ot since every one on the list has a computer i would like to ask a question.

Re: PUG comments

2002-01-02 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Daniel J. Matyola Subject: Re: PUG comments I acually didn't intend my post as a request, but I always welcome comments on my efforts. I was writing because a new member asked if we had a gallery, and I thought the response was that we had a gallery, but

Re: Pentax New Year's Predictions?

2002-01-02 Thread Pål Audun Jensen
Robert wrote: Does anyone have any Pentax New Year's Predictions? I don't have any predictions as such. Its currently very quite on the rumor front. The reason, I suspect, is that there has been a change in policy at Pentax in conjunction with their restructuring program. Whereas they

SNOW!

2002-01-02 Thread C or B Waters
There's snow on the ground here in Atlanta! Like the folks in some recent threads, we only get to see the white stuff once in a while. Being from a colder climate (where they have seen about 8 FEET of snow so far) I am always happy to see the snow we do get. It's always gone in a day or two

Re: My eBay Pentax garage sale

2002-01-02 Thread C or B Waters
- Original Message - From: Kent Gittings [EMAIL PROTECTED] Snip Maybe just indicating you are selling something and giving us your eBay ID so we can see what you are listing would be enough. Kent Gittings Well, if you are going to do that, I prefer a link so I don't have to go hunting

Re: Hi everybody

2002-01-02 Thread Marcello Anselmi Tamburini
Hi, What zoom is it? To use program modes, the aperture ring on the lens should be in A position. I know it, but this zoom is damnadged and do not transmit the 'A' value to camera. I don't use P modes at all. My camera is always in M or A (aperture priority). I too. But this is a good

MZ-S: a couple of tips

2002-01-02 Thread Pat White
Recently, someone complained that it was inconvenient to set the mirror pre-lock on the MZ-S. Unless you use the self-timer frequently, you can select the pre-lock and forget it. If you have the BG-10 grip, you can use the IR remote, which is far more convenient anyway, and it only costs $25

RE: Re: Question for seller -- Item #1316793311]

2002-01-02 Thread Kent Gittings
That's the point it is not a screw mount version or it would say Takumar on it. There is no variance on this point. Kent Gittings -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Bob Blakely Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2002 12:15 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Web Page Development

2002-01-02 Thread Bmacrae
Tom... I'm a newbie to coding so my opinion is well, whatever...BUT, I downloaded a trial version of HomeSite 4.5 and I had a page mostly complete after a few hours (I also took some time to go through a couple of the HELP tutorials). I had never used a HTML editor before. The only code I

Re: MX hot-shoe and X-sync

2002-01-02 Thread Johan Schoone
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hey guys. I noticed a lot of MX's are advertised on eBay with non-funtioning X-syncs and hot-shoes. My MX suffers the same problem although the FP sync will fire the flash. Is this a common problem for MX's? Is it repairable? what shutter speeds does FP sync at?

RE: Resolution (New Year's, that is...)

2002-01-02 Thread Matamoros, Cesar A.
Only in the sense that I want to get all my photos that are loose into albums. I believe that I have everything up to 1999 in albums. It seems like a never-ending task, but I will just take it one roll at a time. I promise not to let people know how the project is coming along.

RE: Newly skinned LXs.

2002-01-02 Thread Matamoros, Cesar A.
tom [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Matamoros, Cesar A. wrote: Imagine my surprise on finding two new sets for the LX 'under the tree.' I took my original and second LX and used the White Cobra and Grey Sea Snake skins. Don't worry Shel, your LX is still in its original form -

Re: MZ-S and AF360FGZ musings

2002-01-02 Thread Mark Erickson
I had similar success with my MZ-S and AF-280T flash at my family's Christmas gathering. I did a lot of bounce flash off of the ceiling and the results were terrific! An off-camera mount and contrast control would probably yield even better results Happy New Year, everyone! --Mark

RE: [Fwd: Re: Question for seller -- Item #1316793311]

2002-01-02 Thread Bmacrae
Kent, That has to be it. It must be that all of the longer lenses have that design? In my original post I was referencing the auction page but the bottom photo never loaded. So, I looked at it after Shel's post and noticed the bottom pic (this time the page loaded instanteously). Sure

Re: Newly skinned LXs.

2002-01-02 Thread tom
Matamoros, Cesar A. wrote: tv said: These will look fantastic with your leopard-print pants. tv - Tom, I have been meaning to thank you for those pants :-) Well, I thought they could use a good home after I went to the zebra stripe motif. tv - This message is from

RE: MZ-S and AF360FGZ musings

2002-01-02 Thread Paris, Leonard
The AF500FTZ gives me those results on my PZ-1p. Makes shooting family get togethers a breeze. Len --- -Original Message- From: Bill Owens [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2002 10:18 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MZ-S and AF360FGZ musings At a New Year's

RE: MX hot-shoe and X-sync

2002-01-02 Thread Paris, Leonard
It will sync at all shutter speeds, if you use FP class flash bulbs. That's what FP sync is for. Len --- -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Wednesday, January 02, 2002 10:23 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: MX hot-shoe and X-sync Hey guys. I

Re: lens value: a workable definition (dollar per photograph)?

2002-01-02 Thread Dan Scott
Sounds silly to me. It looks to me as though you are failing to include how important that 20% difference might be to the individual doing the valuation. For example, 80% of my minimum daily oxygen intake, regardless of how cheaply supplied, is not enough. I'm willing to fork over whatever it

Re: Resolution (New Year's, that is...)

2002-01-02 Thread tom
My resolution is to quit my job to do photography full time. The only question is how long I can hold out MUSTNOT...TELLBOSS...TO...SHOVEITMUSTNOT...TELLBOSS...TO...SHOVEITMUSTNOT...TELLBOSS...TO...SHOVEITYET tv - This message is from the

Correction eyepiece adapters (diopters)

2002-01-02 Thread W Peifer
Hi all, and Happy Holidays! I had a question for those of you who are familiar with use of some of the Nikon accessories on Pentax cameras and lenses -- here goes I'm quite happy since recently aquiring an SMC correction eyepiece adapter. I don't like shooting with my glasses on, and

RE: Newly skinned LXs.

2002-01-02 Thread Malcolm Smith
I hope this is the American use of the word pants :-) Malcolm -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of tom Sent: 02 January 2002 21:34 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Newly skinned LXs. Matamoros, Cesar A. wrote: tv said: These will

new to list

2002-01-02 Thread Chris Murray
Hi All - I just joined the list, and thought that I would introduce myself. I am a new pentax owner, and I am also fairly new to photography, having only used point and shoot cameras in the past. I picked up a Pentax MZ-50 kit with a 35-80 zoom to start out with. I choose Pentax because my

Re: Web Page Development

2002-01-02 Thread Cotty
I use Dreamweaver, you can download a trial from the Macromedia website. Interface is different from most other HTML editing software, shouldnt take long to get used to it and once you do its an extremely powerful edit program. While we're on the subject here (I presume you've opened this thread

RE: MX hot-shoe and X-sync

2002-01-02 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I've seen it happen to many a MX. Seems to be (frequently, anyway) a loose wire or cold solder joint. There may be other causes as well. This one is fixable. Focal Plane sync is designed optimally for #6 bulbs. There's a minimal, but apparently real, difference between the variant flash

Re: lens value: a workable definition (dollar per photograph)?

2002-01-02 Thread Tonghang Zhou
I suppose this is where certain other brands have an advantage. In photo stores, you can rent those lenses (and cameras) for a day or a week, lenses you'd otherwise never use due to their high prices. But no Pentex for rent. I recently visited a store, not only did they not have any Pentax to

Re: Re: Cotty's Pentax Mods updated

2002-01-02 Thread David Brooks
I could have asked in mm but then i'd be stretching LOL LOL Dave(what is your favorite colour) Brooks Begin Original Message From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED] That's more to do with the size of the bottle I had available - waddya think I'm a scientist or sumpin? Pentax User

Re: Cotty's Pentax Mods updated

2002-01-02 Thread Cotty
One question before i drink the rest of the bleach out of the bottle,how far over the top of the flash is your overhang.Looks about 2 1/2 inches or so God this stuff taste bad Sorry for the delay - mac.com was having a snooze last night and I couldn't get any mail til today... Only 1.5

Odp: Converting M42 lens to K mount?

2002-01-02 Thread Maciej Marchlewski
- Original Message - From: Paul F. Stregevsky [EMAIL PROTECTED] Maciej, how and where can I have this done? I agree with you: It's hard to switch back and forth, and I'd rather not dedicate a body to screwmounts. I bought it already converted but I'll try to find out as much as I can

Re: Pentacon 400/4?

2002-01-02 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Kent, You're right. The lens in question, on German EBay, is a 300/4: http://cgi.ebay.de/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1315106059 Since I'm also thinking of getting a moderately fast 300, I appreciate the tip to pass on the Pentacon. By the way, there's a coated PK-mount Enna

Re: MX hot-shoe and X-sync

2002-01-02 Thread Pat White
I don't believe it will sync with an electronic flash, as the FP socket has a short built-in delay to allow the flashbulb to reach full brightness. But what the heck, try a slow speed and see what happens. Pat White - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: MX hot-shoe and x-sync

2002-01-02 Thread Pat White
Actually, I should have said: using the FP socket causes the shutter opening to delay after triggering the flash, to allow the bulb to reach full brightness. Pat White - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't

Urgent HELP: OT Nikkor 105mm f2.5 lens

2002-01-02 Thread jmadams
Urgent HELP: I've been considering buying a 105mm portrait lens for my Nikon Photomic FTn. A Nikkor 105mm F2.5 turned up on ebay (which apparently was used with an F3). 1. Am I correct in assuming it would be an AI lens? If so, 2. Can I still use it with my Nikon F(FTn) camera, as the lens has a

Re: lens value: a workable definition (dollar per photograph)?

2002-01-02 Thread Rob Studdert
On 2 Jan 2002 at 8:11, Paul F. Stregevsky wrote: By conventional thinking, a lens that is 80 percent as good as another at 50 percent of the price is a better value. I propose an alternative definition of value: cost per photograph taken. By this definition, the cheapest lens nearly

RE: Newly skinned LXs.

2002-01-02 Thread Rob Studdert
On 1 Jan 2002 at 11:28, Matamoros, Cesar A. wrote: As to the replacement around the memo holder - you use a sharp knife to cut along the holder. The replacement leather does not go underneath the holder. I thought I had mentioned this on my page. Sorry I was not so clear. On one of the

Re: MZ-S and AF360FGZ musings

2002-01-02 Thread Rob Studdert
On 2 Jan 2002 at 11:17, Bill Owens wrote: At a New Year's eve get together I mounted the AF360 on the MZ-S and used the system as a glorified PS. The results were astounding. ALL of the exposures were dead on, there was not a trace of redeye. As a matter of fact, it was difficult to tell

Re: MZ-S: a couple of tips

2002-01-02 Thread Rob Studdert
On 2 Jan 2002 at 7:05, Pat White wrote: Also, last month, while using studio flash cordlessly (using the MZ-S's built-in flash to trigger the studio flash), I picked up the stereo remote to turn down the music and found it triggered the studio flash (Yamaha stereo, Bowens flash w/Bowens IR

Re: MZ-S and AF360FGZ musings

2002-01-02 Thread Michael Perham
Some others have commented on also getting good results with the AF280T ...I too have used that but you must see the difference with the AF360 to truly appreciate how well the matrix metering with the pre-flash work. As Bill mentioned, it does a great job of intergrating flash and ambient

RE: RE: Newly skinned LXs.

2002-01-02 Thread Matamoros, Cesar A.
Christian, I had noted some of the lizard skins but my friend who gave them to me said that the skins were more along my personality. She described it as unique but not showy. I don't know how to take that. I will try to remember to cart the two with me the next northern trip

Re: MZ-S and AF360FGZ musings

2002-01-02 Thread tom
Rob Studdert wrote: Hi Bill et.al, What's your favourite pics of the family in PS mode with flash film? Portra 400NC. tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users'

Odp: new to list

2002-01-02 Thread Artur Ledóchowski
- Original Message - From: Chris Murray [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: new to list I just joined the list Welcome:)) I picked up a Pentax MZ-50 kit with a 35-80 zoom to start out with. Good starting point:) I choose Pentax because my ather has had the same pentax camera and lenses

RE: Newly skinned LXs.

2002-01-02 Thread Matamoros, Cesar A.
Rob Studdert [SMTP:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Wednesday, January 02, 2002 5:14 PM On 1 Jan 2002 at 11:28, Matamoros, Cesar A. wrote: As to the replacement around the memo holder - you use a sharp knife to cut along the holder. The replacement leather does not go underneath the holder. I

Re: new to list

2002-01-02 Thread aimcompute
Welcome, Others more knowledgeable than me can answer better. With a negative, everything is an interpretation. There is no such thing as as is.Unlike transparency films where what you see is what you get. Certain adjustments can be made, but it's the observer's intuition and memory that

MX for sale

2002-01-02 Thread Tonghang Zhou
I've got an MX (chrome top) for sale. I'm putting it here before it goes on eBay. Cosmetically and mechanically fine, except for the following: It needs an CLA: mirror foam is gone, seal foam deteriorated, and the shutter button sticks a bit, causing the battery to drain unless you fold in the

Re: LX located

2002-01-02 Thread Geoff Moes
Thanks! Just snagged the 300. I've been looking for the A*300 for a while. It was $375 in case w/caps for an 8+, seems like a very reasonable price. We’ll see when I get it, I bought an MX there a while ago but it was broken. They were great about taking back and reimbursing me though. I

Re[2]: MZ-S: a couple of tips

2002-01-02 Thread Bruce Dayton
Rob, I've been playing with it some and it is *not* an I/R trigger. It is a radio wave of some type. The flashes do not have to be line of sight of the body and yes the MZ-S body generates it. Bruce Dayton Wednesday, January 02, 2002, 2:13:38 PM, you wrote: RS On 2 Jan 2002 at 7:05, Pat

Re: Newly skinned LXs.

2002-01-02 Thread aimcompute
I can see a Pentax Animal Rights thread coming up in the future. :-) Tom C. Hi Cesar, I look forward to your updates regarding wear and I am also interested to hear if they adhesive holds up. Was it a peel off the paper backing type? Any manufacturers information on the backing tape if

Fuji Frontier Location

2002-01-02 Thread ewkphoto
I am looking for a Fuji Frontier machine located locally to me. Can anyone offer a listing of locations? I searched Fuji's website and came up with nothing. I am located in Bergen County, New Jersey, USA! Thanks... Ed K. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe,

Re: MZ-S and AF360FGZ musings

2002-01-02 Thread Gianfranco Irlanda
Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Bill et.al, What's your favourite pics of the family in PS mode with flash film? Hi Rob, Usually I shot in situations like that using either the Supra 400/800 (according to the available light) or the Portra 160/400. I prefer the Portras when I plan

Re: A Website (Hey, I'm trying)

2002-01-02 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
Paul, the Irfanview (a freeware image viewer/editor, like ACDsee) can create HTML pages with thumbnails and links to larger files in its thumbnail mode. www.irfanview.com I think. The files are pretty simple-coded, that makes them easy to edit like adding your own

Re: Metz SCA3701 vs 3702?

2002-01-02 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
On another note, I had problems with using my flash on a friends MZ50 - the sCA was 372, which lacks the cutout on front of the shoe foot. It fit well (but not like original with the cutout) on my SFXn, but seemed to not get contact with the MZ50 - it didn't fire. It's only the AF bodies with the

Re: Prime Film 1800U

2002-01-02 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
KG Actually the Epson slide adapter can do up to 2400 DPI on the 12xx series KG and up to 3200 DPI when installed on a 16xx scanner. Of course the dynamic KG range is only around 3-3.2 or so. KG Kent Gittings I am not sure if you mean the same flatbed as I, but the Epson Perfection Photo series

Re: My impressions of the MIR 20mm f3.5 M42 lens; a Super

2002-01-02 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
Paul, would you please care to comment or compare the Mir 2.5/20 with CZJ 2.8/20 ? I own the CZJ and am really curious how the Mir compares to it. I have done 26x39cm (fullframe-that's 30x40cm paper, I usually frame and print fullframe) which are really sharp, at f/8 1/60

Re: lens value: a workable definition (dollar per photograph)?

2002-01-02 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
My thanks to Shel and others who have pointed out the limitations of my assumption. To my surprise and delight, you've given me reason to go for something a cut above Quantaray. A memorable picture is worth more than the paper it's printed on or the cost it took to print it. Paul Stregevsky

Re: Song reference to Pentax

2002-01-02 Thread Ken Archer
I got a fast connection and I just happen to be a Michael Franks fan. If you are so inclined you can email it to me. On Wednesday 02 January 2002 17:08, you wrote: It's a big file. I doubt if anyone wants you to e-mail it to them. ;-) Len --- - Original Message - From: Lon

Odp: Converting M42 lens to K mount?

2002-01-02 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I wrote to SRB (http://www.srbfilm.co.uk), lens conversion specialists in England. This was their reponse: It may be possible to convert your lenses to PK fitting. Basically, this would involve fitting a modified PK/M42 adaptor to each lens, and machining the bayonet release cut out on the

Re: Re: Question for seller -- Item #1316793311]

2002-01-02 Thread Steve Larson
Hi Bob, I don`t think any M42`s ever said SMC PENTAX on them. I think it was a K mount modified to be a T mount. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California Bob Blakely wrote: Often this means the item is a T mount. I have two of these. Strictly speaking, it is a screw mount to which various

RE: Re[2]: Odp: new to list

2002-01-02 Thread Malcolm Smith
Chris, Sometimes, it is a good idea to actually learn and experiment with slide films. The lab will just process and mount the slides - no machine or human judgement involved. It helps you learn better because you can see the results of your efforts. Also, because the film is less forgiving

Re: Developing Tri-X 400

2002-01-02 Thread Paul Jones
Hi, After some discussion with Shel, he reccomended TriX to me and i've been using it for most of my b/w since then, i do use Neopan 1600 when i need some xtra speed (which is a really good film for its speed). I really like TriX and I like the grain :) Although i havent tried that many other

Please help: understanding Pop Photo lens tests

2002-01-02 Thread Joseph Tainter
I've order the Sigma 70-300 APO Macro. Lenses in this range are always weakest at the long end, and I want to shoot for maximum possible sharpness at 300 mm. Popular Photography reviewed the lens in the March 2000 issue. They say that at 300 mm. and closest macro distance (a bit less than 1 m.),

Re: SNOW!

2002-01-02 Thread frank theriault
Two inches! Geez, you could be in Buffalo! Very strange (well, perhaps not so...), but here in Toronto, we have no snow at all, despite the fact that we're probably less than 100 miles from Buffalo. But they get Lake Effect Snow from Lake Erie, which always blows by Toronto. As all of you in

Re: Re[2]: Odp: new to list

2002-01-02 Thread Chris Murray
On Wed, 2 Jan 2002, Bruce Dayton wrote: Chris, Sometimes, it is a good idea to actually learn and experiment with slide films. The lab will just process and mount the slides - no machine or human judgement involved. It helps you learn better because you can see the results of your

Re: Dec PUG comments: Chris N.

2002-01-02 Thread Chris Niesmertelny
Lasse, thanks for the comments. I left the photo unretouched in spirit of the synchronicity theme. I do agree some cropping and an exposure change would have helped. Wes Montgomery is a good choice! I think, however, that based on my poor effort for the January PUG, Wes' song Sack O'Woe

Re[4]: Odp: new to list

2002-01-02 Thread Bruce Dayton
Chris, Most 1 hour places don't do slides, but you can ask around and find a place that does it on site. Turn around time is usually a few hours. Price should be $5-$8 per roll of 36. Prints can be made from slides. There are many places that do it. I have had good luck and reasonable prices

January PUG apology

2002-01-02 Thread Chris Niesmertelny
Please accept my apology for my woeful attempt this month. It appears I submitted the wrong version of the photo I wanted on the PUG. Especially compared to exceptional submissions throughout the PUG, and to add insult to injury, being sandwiched between Cotty's most recent work of art and the

Re: Please help: understanding Pop Photo lens tests

2002-01-02 Thread Gianfranco Irlanda
Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: (...) So, are the SQF/MTF tables done at some distance other than closest focus? Which distance? Hi Joe, The magazines I know usually test the lenses focusing them at 20 times the focal lenght (300x20=6m). This is probably something Mike Johnston can

Re: Showpiece Pentax LX w/FA-1 Finder--Gooeyduck!

2002-01-02 Thread Rob Studdert
On 2 Jan 2002 at 18:08, frank theriault wrote: If there's one thing I can't stand is someone who starts with an unreasonable starting price, or has a hugely unreasonable reserve. Or, those that have a BIN which is huge, set at the (also huge ) reserve. Of course, the remedy is to ignore

Re: January PUG apology

2002-01-02 Thread Gary L. Murphy
On Wed, 2 Jan 2002 19:25:03 -0500, Chris Niesmertelny wrote: Please accept my apology for my woeful attempt this month. It appears I submitted the wrong version of the photo I wanted on the PUG. If you feel you have to apologize for yours, I feel I must REALLY do the same for mine. It's

Re: A Website (Hey, I'm trying)

2002-01-02 Thread Paul Stenquist
Thanks Frantisek. I'll check it out. I have to get back to working on the website, but I'm having too much fun taking photographs. Paul Frantisek Vlcek wrote: Paul, the Irfanview (a freeware image viewer/editor, like ACDsee) can create HTML pages with thumbnails and links to larger

Re: Web Page Development

2002-01-02 Thread Paul Stenquist
If it's similar to Quark Xpress, this may be just right for me. I've been using Quark for at least 15 years. Sounds like a good bet. Thanks, Paul Cotty wrote While we're on the subject here (I presume you've opened this thread because you're interested in the subject line), if you have a

Re: MX hot-shoe and X-sync

2002-01-02 Thread wendy beard
MX #1's hot shoe has gone cold and the X-synch is decidedly tepid (blows hot cold). I just put it down to it being dropped on its head as a baby. When I bought MX #2 I made sure I asked the salesman to check that the hotshoe worked Wendy --- Wendy Beard Ottawa, Canada

Re: MZ-S: a couple of tips

2002-01-02 Thread Michael Perham
Rob Studdert wrote: I haven't begun to delve into the wireless flash area as yet but after reading your paragraph above I have a question. Is the IR flash trigger a generated by the MZ-S body? Actually it's neither IR nor a radio signal that communicates between the MZ-S body and the remote

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