Re: UK PDMLers

2002-03-22 Thread mike wilson
Hi, Bob Walkden wrote: The best fish and chips in Britain are from Tate Modern and Regent's Park Zoo, mirabile dictu. When he meant to write: The best fish and chips in LONDON are from. 8-) m - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

RE: 67 Mania gaining foothold, victim needs help!

2002-03-22 Thread Malcolm Smith
There was one on eBay, sale ended by now, of a complete 67II kit, for a huge amount of cash!! No, I'm sticking out for a 67II, but I think all their cameras are great. I would be right in the mire if I sold one of the MXs, such is its perceived value at home. Paul, that's not another new e-mail

scanning your pictures

2002-03-22 Thread Piet Smit
I'm planning on spending the weekend scanning my pictures. I'm using a normal flatbed scanner. Any tips on resolution (Dpi), size etc. etc. etc. thanx.. __ http://mail.lycos.nl/ - Gratis E-mail - Nu 15 MB opslagruimte - This message is from

RE: 67 Mania gaining foothold, victim needs help!

2002-03-22 Thread Malcolm Smith
Malcolm Smith wrote: All noted. I have had a quick look at UK prices (swallows hard) and wonder if camera shop websites abroad or my wife's enemy eBay will be worth a look. That's why I want to take my RB67 kit to the UK to sell :) The damn things are almost worthless down here.

Re: 50mm F1.2A

2002-03-22 Thread Camdir
In a message dated 21/03/02 18:50:38 GMT Standard Time, Fred writes: You are evil. This list is an evil conspiracy to part me from my money. - -Aaron Credit where credit's due. Were you indeed taking credit for your part in the conspiracy, or was that a subliminal use your

Re: A few quick release questions

2002-03-22 Thread Camdir
In a message dated 21/03/02 22:22:02 GMT Standard Time, Cotty writes: I've done this for a while with my Tamron (does no-one in the UK have big _Pentax_ glass?) Mike. Someone does, now. Pray tell, whoever you are. Hope it's coming to the PDML meet... I don't think he's

Re: pancake question

2002-03-22 Thread Len Paris
But the FA 43 f/1.9 just doesn't seem to inspire the fervor, neither here nor on ebay, that the original pancake does, so maybe the 3mm longer and the f/1.9 aperture just doesn't equate to a genuine pancake lens. Perhaps folks want their lenses small and soft, relatively speaking, because the

Re: 67 Mania gaining foothold, victim needs help!

2002-03-22 Thread Paul Stenquist
Malcolm Smith wrote: Paul, that's not another new e-mail address you have, is it? I'm not sure what you mean, but my current address is as shown here. I did change it twice in the same day, when comcast changed the name of the server. They assigned me a bizarre address. After reporting it

Re: A few quick release questions

2002-03-22 Thread mike wilson
Hi, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would have thought that at the rate we buy kit, it was in your interest to point ANY cutomers in this direction! I don't think he has internet, at all. You mean he spends his spare time _taking pictures_? Pervert. m - This message is from the

P67, lenses and balance

2002-03-22 Thread Aaron Reynolds
I was trying to explain to someone on the weekend why I found the Pentax 67 so very comfortable to hand-hold, and I got into talking about balance. If I put my left hand under the mirror box of the 67, in the position it would normally be for shooting, I can extend my left hand's fingers and

Re: 67 Mania gaining foothold, victim needs help!

2002-03-22 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Thursday, March 21, 2002, at 03:29 PM, Malcolm Smith wrote: No need for the protective clothing :-) Well, maybe the Bronica needs it...Wheatfield, you got that pic handy? -Brother Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and

Re: Another 67 Arrival.

2002-03-22 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Thursday, March 21, 2002, at 07:05 PM, Oliver Raymond wrote: Aaron \ Doug \ Bill - do you have any particular format or standards for testing results? I don't have a densiometer :( I eyeball really big prints, or small sections blown up really big. Then I decide whether or not I like

Re: Another 67 Arrival.

2002-03-22 Thread Oliver Raymond
Hi Aaron - the 90-180 is f5.6 steady (yuk!). The difference between the 55-100 (f4) is noticable to me throught the viewfinder. After hefting, mounting, and generally coveting it for 2 days, it's the max aperature (rather that weight) that's leading me to think that Mr Tripod will be used with

Hakuba Carbon tripod

2002-03-22 Thread Prasanta Chakraborty
Well, I am back from my Japan trip. I went alone and so I could take the decision on a mere 3 hours and after 3 visits to Yodobashi camera at Shinjuku. I bite the bullet and bought the Hakuba MG-604 Carbon Fibre tripod. This is the 4 section one. Though the three section one was much more

Re: Another 67 Arrival. (I'll pretend)

2002-03-22 Thread Jeff
I just got inoculated for the LX virus. What a beauty, and with a heavy lens (SP70-210) I'll pretend it's a 6x7. Jeff - 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' Gallery at

Re: pancake question

2002-03-22 Thread Ryan K. Brooks
that the 43 is a pancake. If you take the hood off, it's pretty small. With the hood pn it looks like a normal 50. Well, normal aluminum-encased 50mm. Also, it's still in production and doesn't have the no-longer-available aura. Indeed- but you forgot to point out that it has autofocus

Re: A few quick release questions

2002-03-22 Thread Cotty
I would have thought that at the rate we buy kit, it was in your interest to point ANY cutomers in this direction! I don't think he has internet, at all. You mean he spends his spare time _taking pictures_? Pervert. God that is so sick. These people shouldn't be allowed to buy

Re: 67 Mania gaining foothold, victim needs help!

2002-03-22 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Friday, March 22, 2002, at 01:40 AM, David A. Mann wrote: The 6x7 takes a weird battery that, where I am, is hard to find and quite expensive. It's a 4LR44 or 4SR44. If you're stuck, you can stack 4 LR44/A76/SR44 button batteries. Same thing, just that the 4LR44 version is already

Re: Another 67 Arrival.

2002-03-22 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Thursday, March 21, 2002, at 11:05 PM, William Robb wrote: You should send the lens to Aaron, who will test it, then pass it on to me for further study... Yes, we'll produce a detailed report. It shouldn't take more than a year or so of careful study. -Aaron - This message is from

Re: FS: Tokina AT-X 235 AF Pro

2002-03-22 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Thursday, March 21, 2002, at 09:20 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote: So does no one have interest in this lens? Is it too fast? Too big? Price? Make me an offer. Somehow I gotta raise funds for that 67 300mm. There's my problem right there: gotta raise funds for more 67 lenses. ;) -Aaron -

Re: FYI: 5 Grip B's in Ebay

2002-03-22 Thread Cotty
Subject: Re: FYI: 5 Grip B's in Ebay At 15:18 22.3.2002 +0200, I wrote: Dutch action: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1340985632 In Sunny Brighton... ehh.. sounds like someone we all know ;-) Rob Studdert's wooden beauties are obviously 'giving cause for alarm' ;-)

RE: Re: OT: New Epson scanners - Why the 1650 ?

2002-03-22 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Dave, http://www.virtualtraveller.org/epson2450.htm is a link to a review done by some guy :-) If you're in the Toronto area, Greytech Computers carries the 2450 for $559 and Vistek carries it for $699 ( http://www.vistek.ca/digital/digdetail.asp?SKU=204199 ) Cheers, Dave Original Message:

Re[2]: UK PDMLers

2002-03-22 Thread Robert Wilson
it might be worthwhile to order it in advance so it arrives more or less when you do. www.7dayshop.co.uk. Takes about a week to deliver. However, best toc heck that they'll deliver to an address that's not your credit card address. Yes they do - I have all mine delivered to work but my credit

Rikenon 50/1.4?

2002-03-22 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Someone on another discussion list wrote that about 10 years ago, a magazine tested 50/1.4 lenses and found the XR Rikenon 50/1.4 to be the sharpest from f/2 through f/4. It beat the Contax. Does anyone have experience with this lens? [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?

2002-03-22 Thread Patrick White
Lawrence Kwan writes: PhotoExpo 2002 is now underway. No sign of any new releases yet - no digital SLR and no new limited; only an official launch of Optio 230. They have a plain small booth. Not sure if there is any chance for them to have something in store for 2nd or 3rd day. A new

Re: P67, lenses and balance

2002-03-22 Thread Bruce Dayton
Aaron, I can say that my 165/2.8 and 55/4 handle the same way. Comfortable for the left hand to support the body/lens and no wobble or strain on my hand. I, too, am comfortable with this gentle giant! Brother Bruce Thursday, March 21, 2002, 5:50:55 PM, you wrote: AR I was trying to

RE: 67 Mania gaining foothold, victim needs help!

2002-03-22 Thread Malcolm Smith
Paul, that's not another new e-mail address you have, is it? I'm not sure what you mean, but my current address is as shown here. I did change it twice in the same day, when comcast changed the name of the server. They assigned me a bizarre address. After reporting it here, I realized I

Re: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?

2002-03-22 Thread Jeff Tsai
I've put up some temporary pics from the Pentax booth for your perusal: http://lumine.dyndns.org:8080/~jeffrey/stuff/pentax2002/ [On a DSL line so upstream connections are a bit slower so I've kept picture quality and size down] Pentax actually had one of the busier booths but nothing

Re: Abreviations

2002-03-22 Thread T Rittenhouse
Interesting, apparently when OE formated the message it cropped off the h in http. Anyway corrected for those too lazy to do it themselves g. http://www.ucc.ie/info/net/acronyms/acro.html Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto

RAM for Lombard - clarification required please

2002-03-22 Thread Cotty
Hi, Right, just trying to get my head around RAM for a Lombard I'm building. According to the specs, it needs to be: 3.3v unbuffered, low power 144 pin 100MHz 10 ns SO DIMM RAM. And I also understand that the 'lower slot' RAM, that is the underside slot on the CPU daughter board, is the

FS Friday

2002-03-22 Thread Mick Maguire
I've put the Nature Trekker backpack up on ebay if anybody is interested. http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1341042450 I'll do free shipping to North American PDML'ers. Regards, /\/\ick... - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: Flash Delima-Please Help

2002-03-22 Thread Steve Pearson
Mike: I'm still trying to confirm if any 3rd party makes a diffuser for this flash (the AF200T)? You said Stofen has suggestions on how to avoid under-exposure? Have you used one of their diffusers on the 200? Again, on the Lumiquest web site, they specifically say they do not have one for

RE: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?

2002-03-22 Thread Rob Brigham
Wow thanks! This looks to seal it though - nothing new of interest! They would have to redo the stands to justify something as big as new limiteds or digi-SLR. That lens lineup in the cabinet looks pretty nice though!! -Original Message- From: Jeff Tsai [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]

RE: RAM for Lombard - clarification required please

2002-03-22 Thread Mick Maguire
Ahem! wrong message group I think Cotty! but then again, I bet you'll get some answers here anyway g Regards, /\/\ick... - 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' Gallery

Re: R: March 2002 PUG Comments (and a Question)

2002-03-22 Thread T Rittenhouse
That is not entirely correct. Win 98, and I suppose newer versions, can use color profiles for the system. I am certainly using one now. Go into display setting, advanced, color management. One of the strange things is, if you are using color management for the system, you have to turn it off

Re: RAM for Lombard - clarification required please

2002-03-22 Thread Delano Mireles
on 3/22/02 10:31 AM, Cotty at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: According to the specs, it needs to be: 3.3v unbuffered, low power 144 pin 100MHz 10 ns SO DIMM RAM. And I also understand that the 'lower slot' RAM, that is the underside slot on the CPU daughter board, is the smaller 1.5 size,

Re: FYI: 5 Grip B's in Ebay

2002-03-22 Thread Camdir
In a message dated 22/03/02 17:19:51 GMT Standard Time, Cotty writes: Rob Studdert's wooden beauties are obviously 'giving cause for alarm' ;-) Not at all. This had been planned for a while. The Studdert grip should be be sufficiently expensive for the maker to recoup his initial

Re: UK PDMLers

2002-03-22 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
The best fish and chips in Britain are from Tate Modern ... Your quite right there. Unfortunately, the fish and chips were about the only thing in the entire museum with any taste at all. -- Daniel J. Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Stanley, Powers Matyola

RE: P67, lenses and balance

2002-03-22 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Being the Taoist that I am balance is very important. That's the one thing I noticed about the MZ-5N. I disliked the fact that when I put an old screw mount onto that body (a 135mm 2.5), it felt, well, weird. Off balance, like it was too top heavy. Sure it was fine with the standard

Re: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?

2002-03-22 Thread tom
On 23 Mar 2002 at 1:24, Jeff Tsai wrote: I've put up some temporary pics from the Pentax booth for your perusal: http://lumine.dyndns.org:8080/~jeffrey/stuff/pentax2002/ *Finally*, Pentax vinyl skirts. tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: OT: New Epson scanners ?

2002-03-22 Thread Brendan
I was using the included drivers at first but now I'm running XP I went and got the Silver fast drivers but I may just yet and get vuescan since it is compatible with Paint shop Pro. --- Antti-Pekka Virjonen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: At 11:42 21.3.2002 -0500, Brendan wrote: Actually I need to

Re: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?

2002-03-22 Thread Christian Skofteland
The wife's birthday was today. If only I'd known that Pentax had such a great gift idea Christian On Friday 22 March 2002 12:50, Tom wrote: http://lumine.dyndns.org:8080/~jeffrey/stuff/pentax2002/ *Finally*, Pentax vinyl skirts. tv - - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: How is Russian glass?

2002-03-22 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
H. There are excellent photos of the Arsat 35 tilt/shift in its various positions at http://www.kievcamera.com/cameraphp?ID=17 but according to that page The 35mm PCS with shift and tilt is available in Nikon lens mount, Leica R7 lens mount, and Minolta lens mount and A similar lens (not

RE: UK PDMLers

2002-03-22 Thread Malcolm Smith
The best fish and chips in Britain are from Tate Modern ... Your quite right there. Unfortunately, the fish and chips were about the only thing in the entire museum with any taste at all. -- Daniel J. Matyola mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Stanley, Powers Matyola

Re: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?

2002-03-22 Thread Mark Roberts
Tom wrote: Jeff Tsai wrote: I've put up some temporary pics from the Pentax booth for your perusal: http://lumine.dyndns.org:8080/~jeffrey/stuff/pentax2002/ *Finally*, Pentax vinyl skirts. Amazing what you can do when you free up that RD budget that had been directed to the MZ-D. ;-P

RE: RAM for Lombard - clarification required please - apology

2002-03-22 Thread Cotty
NOT AGAIN %^%!$!£%$^%!@!£$!$^!^!@£$!^ auto-complete email $@£$^^^$^$^$%^£$%^ Many apologies, and no wise cracks! Cotty ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads

My K 50 1.2 is OK!!! (was fungus or dust?)

2002-03-22 Thread Albano_Garcia
I became so paranoid that I decided to visit local official service. They looked at the lens and said it was just dust, and that's not worth open such a jewell (they praised the lens a lot). I then went to see some used stores, and I asked their opinion two. Both of them told me the lens is ok,

RE: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?

2002-03-22 Thread Malcolm Smith
LOL! I can't (even for one minute) see her allowing you to go out taking photos wearing that!! Malcolm The wife's birthday was today. If only I'd known that Pentax had such a great gift idea Christian On Friday 22 March 2002 12:50, Tom wrote:

Re: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?

2002-03-22 Thread Christian Skofteland
HAR! You don't know my wife! Christian On Friday 22 March 2002 13:23, Malcolm Smith wrote: LOL! I can't (even for one minute) see her allowing you to go out taking photos wearing that!! Malcolm The wife's birthday was today. If only I'd known that Pentax had such a great gift

RE: RAM for Lombard - clarification required please - apology

2002-03-22 Thread tom
On 22 Mar 2002 at 18:22, Cotty wrote: NOT AGAIN %^%!$!£%$^%!@!£$!$^!^!£$!^ auto-complete email $@£$^^^$^$^$%^£$%^ Many apologies, and no wise cracks! Yes, again, and you can't keep us from cracking-wise, Mr. Computer Expert! tv - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.

FS Friday

2002-03-22 Thread Cotty
I'll do free shipping to North American PDML'ers. Regards, /\/\ick... Traitor! A UK PDMLer ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://www.macads.co.uk - This

RE: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?

2002-03-22 Thread Cotty
That lens lineup in the cabinet looks pretty nice though!! Who's looking at the lenses! ;-) ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads http://www.macads.co.uk - This

RE: FS Friday

2002-03-22 Thread Mick Maguire
Traitor he says, traitor? If I pay shipping outside of the USA it wont be worth me selling it! Regards, /\/\ick... -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Cotty Sent: Friday, March 22, 2002 1:55 PM To: Pentax List Subject: FS Friday I'll do

Re: FS: Remote cord for LX

2002-03-22 Thread Ken Archer
I'll take it if it is still available. On Friday 22 March 2002 01:17 pm, you wrote: Hi; I seem to have aquired, by accident, a second remote cord for the LX winder. It may also fot the LX motor, but I can't confirm that right now. This is a fairly longish cord, I suspect at least 10 feet. I

RE: pancake question

2002-03-22 Thread Paris, Leonard
Do you think they are really buying the pancake because it is a collectable? It isn't, to my knowledge, a rarity. I think they were produced in pretty great quantity. I think the lens has gained an undeserved reputation of being an extremely sharp lens, because of all of the BS written about it

Re[4]: 67 Mania gaining foothold, victim needs help!

2002-03-22 Thread Bruce Dayton
JCO, Thanks for the tip. I already have the 55/4 and got the later version. In retrospect, I may have been just as happy with the 55/3.5. Live and learn. I am still pondering the 300 issue. Pretty much boils down to close focusing. It would be great to try them side by side to make sure.

KX MOT

2002-03-22 Thread Anders Werholt
Hi all Today, I saw a KX MOT body in a magazine advertisement. Used, but not ugly, chrome, price about 100 USD (motor drive not included). What would be a descent price for a body like this? How common are they compared to the usual KX? I already have a nice KX body, so I don't know whether to

FS: Enlarger (was Re: Darkroom: Enlarger Question.)

2002-03-22 Thread tom
On 22 Mar 2002 at 13:08, Chris Murray wrote: I've been looking for an enlarger on ebay, and there are different lenses on the different models, as well as lenses being sold. I'm not sure what I should look for in an enlarger. I would like to be able to print at 5x7-8x10 to start. Since

FS: Several Pentax cameras and other items

2002-03-22 Thread Carlos Royo
These are some Pentax cameras I have for sale, because nowadays they see very little or no use, and I want to sell them to fund other Pentax equipment purchases. This is the first lot: Pentax SFX AF SLR body (like new) + Pentax soft case for the SFX + SMC Pentax-F 35-70 mm. 3.5-4.5 (one of the

RE: Re[4]: 67 Mania gaining foothold, victim needs help!

2002-03-22 Thread J. C. O'Connell
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Bruce Dayton Sent: Friday, March 22, 2002 4:19 PM To: J. C. O'Connell Subject: Re[4]: 67 Mania gaining foothold, victim needs help! JCO, Thanks for the tip. I already have the 55/4 and got the

Re: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?

2002-03-22 Thread Ryan K. Brooks
So when is the next important show? - Original Message - From: Pål Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 22, 2002 12:39 PM Subject: Re: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax? Oooops. Seems like the Pentax digital slr rumor was false after all. Strange

Re: Another 67 Arrival. (I'll pretend)

2002-03-22 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
Friday, March 22, 2002, 1:20:18 PM, Jeff wrote: J I just got inoculated for the LX virus. J What a beauty, and with a heavy lens (SP70-210) I'll pretend it's a 6x7. J Jeff Inoculated? You mean you have got at least three bodies, one for low iso film, one for 1600 film, the third just backup

Re: UK PDMLers

2002-03-22 Thread Cotty
Your quite right there. Unfortunately, the fish and chips were about the only thing in the entire museum with any taste at all. My God! It's a good thing my SO isn't on this list - she'd send a bolt of lightning through the wires to your keyboard! Cots (though I'm with you)

Re: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?

2002-03-22 Thread Cotty
*Finally*, Pentax vinyl skirts. Thanks Tom - that was the best laugh I've had all week. Made my day! Cotty ___ Personal email traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] MacAds traffic to [EMAIL PROTECTED] Check out the UK Macintosh ads

Re: pancake question

2002-03-22 Thread frank theriault
Hi, Len, Interesting. When I borrowed Wendy's MX, I didn't expect to find the 40mm pancake on it. Having read opinions on this list similar to yours, Len, I really didn't expect much from it in terms of sharpness. Maybe it was my low expectation that caused me to be pleasantly surprised when I

RE: FS Friday

2002-03-22 Thread Cotty
Traitor he says, traitor? If I pay shipping outside of the USA it wont be worth me selling it! If Sir Walter Raleigh had said that way back when, well - we'd all be in right stink, eh! (papers arrived yet Fawlty?) *hic* ___ Personal email

Re: OT: Artspeak

2002-03-22 Thread Doug Franklin
On Fri, 22 Mar 2002 19:52:00 +, Bob Walkden wrote: [...] example of Artspeak from an exhibition e-blurb I was sent. [...] Rivals politician-speak for self-important emptiness. TTYL, DougF KG4LMZ - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re[2]: pancake question

2002-03-22 Thread Bob Walkden
Hi, Do you think they are really buying the pancake because it is a collectable? It isn't, to my knowledge, a rarity. I think they were produced in pretty great quantity. I think the lens has gained an undeserved reputation of being an extremely sharp lens, collectible and rare are not the

Quick, embarassing Q!

2002-03-22 Thread Oliver Raymond
I've got to print out a 35mm neg to 5x7 on a 4x5 enlarger... what lens? i only remember 6x7 (80mm \ 135mm) \ 4x5 (135mm \ 150mm) now! i thought 50mm, but it's coming up tiny... brain fried from putting together processor! - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go

Re: OT: Artspeak

2002-03-22 Thread frank theriault
C'mon nothing beats lawyer-speak, for self-important emptiness! I used to know a lawyer who, in his correspondence, refused to say photocopy, but rather, called them electro-photo-reproductions. Instead of writing last Friday, he wrote Friday 'ultimo'. I could go on... Sheesh! And, don't get

Re: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?

2002-03-22 Thread Pål Jensen
Ryan wrote: So when is the next important show? Photokina in September. Pentax is prone to announce major releases at the Photokina show. However, they are also known to release products at anytime - no show required. Then theres Photography day the first of june when Pentax release the

Re: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?

2002-03-22 Thread Cotty
Oooops. Seems like the Pentax digital slr rumor was false after all. Strange that pentax don't show any new products at this show as it is quite important. Still, the next Limited lens is indeed due but when is an open question. I must admit that I was very skeptical. No, really. I just got

Re: OT: Artspeak

2002-03-22 Thread tom
On 22 Mar 2002 at 17:43, Doug Franklin wrote: On Fri, 22 Mar 2002 19:52:00 +, Bob Walkden wrote: [...] example of Artspeak from an exhibition e-blurb I was sent. [...] Rivals politician-speak for self-important emptiness. What did Zappa say? Writing about art is like dancing

Re[2]: UK PDMLers

2002-03-22 Thread Bob Walkden
Hi, everyone's a critic! I like Tate Modern, although if you're really cool these days it's de rigeuer to say you prefer Tate Britain. Last time I went to Tate Modern I was with a friend and her 6-year-old daughter. I asked the little girl what she thought of one of the exhibits. She replied It

Re: Remote cord for LX

2002-03-22 Thread William Robb
Sold. Thanks William Robb - Original Message - From: William Robb Subject: FS: Remote cord for LX Hi; I seem to have aquired, by accident, a second remote cord for the LX winder. It may also fot the LX motor, but I can't confirm that right now. This is a fairly longish cord, I

Re: Darkroom: Enlarger Question.

2002-03-22 Thread Bob Blakely
For a 35mm enlarger... I'm told the 75mm f/4.5 Minolta Rokkor is decent. Also, the Nikor 105mm f-5.6 is considered pretty good. These are fairly expensive as enlarger lenses go, so they better be good. The last enlarging lens that I used was a screw mount Pentax 100mm f/4 macro lens with a

Re: How is Russian glass?

2002-03-22 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
OK, when I get to the shop again, I will have a close look at it what mount it is. Will keep you informed, Frantisek Friday, March 22, 2002, 6:59:19 PM, vze2vg3x wrote: vvn H. There are excellent photos of the Arsat 35 tilt/shift in its various positions at

Re: Quick, embarassing Q!

2002-03-22 Thread tom
On 22 Mar 2002 at 17:50, Oliver Raymond wrote: I've got to print out a 35mm neg to 5x7 on a 4x5 enlarger... what lens? i only remember 6x7 (80mm \ 135mm) \ 4x5 (135mm \ 150mm) now! i thought 50mm, but it's coming up tiny... 50mm is correct. The max coverage of the enlarger head doesn't

Re: OT: Artspeak

2002-03-22 Thread Doug Franklin
On Fri, 22 Mar 2002 17:39:00 -0500, frank theriault wrote: Rivals politician-speak for self-important emptiness. C'mon nothing beats lawyer-speak, for self-important emptiness! Well, around here, politician is an almost proper subset of lawyer. Instead of writing last Friday, he wrote

Re: Darkroom: Enlarger Question

2002-03-22 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Hi Chris ... Keep it simple, good, and inexpensive - an El Nikkor 50/2.8 is a very fine starter lens. They are generally quite good optically, and they are common, which makes finding a good example relatively easy and fairly inexpensive. It's also good enough to make larger prints. As for an

Re: OT: Artspeak

2002-03-22 Thread frank theriault
Hi, Doug, Right you are. Most politicians are, after all, lawyers! No wonder we're in the mess we're in. -frank Doug Franklin wrote: Well, around here, politician is an almost proper subset of lawyer. -- The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds. The pessimist fears it

Re: Quick, embarassing Q!

2002-03-22 Thread Oliver Raymond
absolutely... brain's feeling better now! - Original Message - From: tom [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, March 22, 2002 6:12 PM Subject: Re: Quick, embarassing Q! On 22 Mar 2002 at 17:50, Oliver Raymond wrote: I've got to print out a 35mm neg to 5x7 on a 4x5

Pentax SP1000 battery

2002-03-22 Thread Frantisek Vlcek
Hi, what's the proper battery for an M42 Asahi Pentax Sp1000? I picked one up in near mint cosmetic shape but with some health problems (working on them now, though), and want to try the meter. Also, if the original battery is a 1.35 mercury, will the 1.5 alkaline work well

Re: FS Fridays

2002-03-22 Thread Kenneth Waller
For Sale, Once used Tamrac 678 Rolling Photo Backpack in almost as new condition (wheels are scuffed). Bought to transport 600mm FA lens and some photo gear. Pack measures approximately 24 high by 14 wide by 12 deep. Will hold multiple 35mm medium format cameras, large telephoto lenses, a

Re: Darkroom: Enlarger Question

2002-03-22 Thread Chris Murray
On Fri, 22 Mar 2002, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Hi Chris ... Keep it simple, good, and inexpensive - an El Nikkor 50/2.8 is a very fine starter lens. They are generally quite good optically, and they are common, which makes finding a good example relatively easy and fairly inexpensive. It's

Re: How is Russian glass?

2002-03-22 Thread Ken Archer
Monday, I received a new MC Jupiter-9 2/85mm lens from Pavel Gubanov. Many of you know him as ustas on ebay. He quit listing this lens for awhile on ebay and I emailed him to see if he had any more. He sent me a new one for $45, including shipping. From what I could tell from the Russian

Re: KX MOT

2002-03-22 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
For those who don't know, MOT means Motor Drive (optional). This is the same drive available on the K2 MOT. Other than condition, two attributes can make a KX cost more: black body, and the MOT capability. Chrome (silver) KXs seem to sell for $90 to $130. Blaack KXs, $120 to $200. Since I

RE: Pentax SP1000 battery

2002-03-22 Thread J. C. O'Connell
I've used the silver version at www.photobattery.com with good results. The generic model nuber is 400. JCO -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Frantisek Vlcek Sent: Friday, March 22, 2002 6:40 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Pentax

Re: Darkroom: Enlarger Question

2002-03-22 Thread tom
On 22 Mar 2002 at 15:52, Chris Murray wrote: I guess it depends on what the pockets can afford :) I am going to try to process some of my first bw negs (Tmax 100) this weekend, I have to get a tank, reel, and chem. I have a thermometer, I think that is all i need. Scissors, neg sleeves, a

RE: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?

2002-03-22 Thread Rob Brigham
So can you tell us what it is now? (please...) -Original Message- From: Pål Jensen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Still, the next Limited lens is indeed due but when is an open question. Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

RE: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?

2002-03-22 Thread Rob Brigham
Me too, I just WANTED to believe it soo much that I almost convinced myself. Almost, but not quite. Even an announcement would have been nice... I think if they have nothing for Photokina then you wont be the only customer lost to Pentax. Many more will leave soon and probably many of those

Re: Pentax SP1000 battery

2002-03-22 Thread frank theriault
Hi, Frantisek, The mercury cell is a px400, but they can be pretty hard to find, as they've been illegal in many places for quite some time. I think Varta might have been one of the last to make them, but they've now stopped. I've heard of some Spottie users who've used the alkaline

New limited lens (RE: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?)

2002-03-22 Thread tom
Assuming no new limited at PhotoExpo, what do you guys want to do with the pool? - scrap it - leave it as is until a new lens gets announced. - start over again in May in anticipation of a summer announcement. I'm told the 2 likely scenarios are mid to late summer, or Photokina. Other

RE: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?

2002-03-22 Thread Bruce Rubenstein
To quote an old American baseball player, Deja-vue all over again! There were the same exact same posts here several years ago regarding the mythical MZ-1. Over the years I have come to the opinion that if Pentax's current products satisfy your needs, stay with them. If you need them to come out

Re: Pentax SP1000 battery

2002-03-22 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: frank theriault Subject: Re: Pentax SP1000 battery Hi, Frantisek, The mercury cell is a px400, but they can be pretty hard to find, as they've been illegal in many places for quite some time. I think Varta might have been one of the last to make them,

Re: New limited lens (RE: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?)

2002-03-22 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: tom Subject: New limited lens (RE: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?) Assuming no new limited at PhotoExpo, what do you guys want to do with the pool? - scrap it - leave it as is until a new lens gets announced. - start over again in May in

RE;How is Russian Glass

2002-03-22 Thread Butch Black
I wish they made that 35 shift lens in k-mount. I'd sure sign up for JT one You may want to check Kiev/USA. They list the 35 shift in screwmount but they also have a box saying Nikon and other mounts add $50. So the may be able to do a K mount on that or the other lenses they offer. Their web

Pentax digital SLR - Not now!

2002-03-22 Thread J. C. O'Connell
I've been thinking about this lately and I'm in no rush. Todays technology ( even with 6Mp ) isnt as good as 35mm film capture. It's better to buy a good 35mm film scanner if you want digital processing as the resolution is way higher ( isnt 4000dpi roughly equal to 24 Mp?). You can buy a great

Strange MX on Ebay

2002-03-22 Thread T Rittenhouse
Looks like someone canibalized two cameras to make this one http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1340242526 Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List.

Re: New limited lens (RE: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?)

2002-03-22 Thread Brendan
Best start a new poll close to the next possible release time. --- William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: - Original Message - From: tom Subject: New limited lens (RE: PhotoExpo - so nothing new from Pentax?) Assuming no new limited at PhotoExpo, what do you guys want to do

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