Re: pawn shops and skylight filters

2002-04-18 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Martin Mielke Subject: pawn shops and skylight filters Short of sending this lens to Pentax, does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can loosen this filter? Put a rubber glove on your right hand. Take the camera in your feft hand, and push the filter

Re: Aaron's wedding (was: Re: Shooting memories (was: Re: Your desert-island k

2002-04-18 Thread Brendan
He'll have his LX wrapped around his neck. --- frank theriault [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I can!! ;-) -frank Jeff wrote: Aaron, Can't picture you marching down the isle with the 67 wrapped around your neck. -- The optimist thinks this is the best of all possible worlds.

Re: Tokina ATX 28-70 opinions

2002-04-18 Thread Brendan
How is it at 28mm? distortion wise? --- HARRY BAUGHMAN [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have the older one. 28-70 f2.8. I don't even have a 50 mm. I keep the Tokina on one of PZ1P bodies as a standered lens. It is one of the best zooms I have ever seen. - Original Message - From:

Re: Asahi patent for image stabilization....

2002-04-18 Thread Pål Audun Jensen
I see that the Pentax patent is similar to Nikon's implementation of the IS feature. This means that it should work at approximately one stop slower shutter speed than Canon's IS - about three stop worth is gained as opposed to Canon's two. Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail

Another Ebay purchase

2002-04-18 Thread James Adams
I could not resist this one on Ebay: a Pentax / Yashica 90-230 f4.5 Zoom *minty*. It had 30secs to run and I got it for $31 US plus shipping. What I liked was the tripod collar. My kids can use it on their SP's, with 2x converter and Tripod. James - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Super A / Program

2002-04-18 Thread Len Paris
- Original Message - From: Nitin Garg [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2002 5:09 PM Subject: Re: Super A / Program whats a tyro? A neophyte. Len --- - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net

RE: Aaron's wedding (was: Re: Shooting memories (was: Re: Your desert-island kit?))

2002-04-18 Thread Malcolm Smith
With this LX, I thee wed, With this 67, I enpower, That can't be right!! Malcolm - 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 http://pug.komkon.org .

ME Super.

2002-04-18 Thread Malcolm Smith
Well, the postman arrived with one this morning for me. What a super little camera. I shall try it out, (research obviously) as I have a while before my son's birthday, and then it will be his. I am in trouble at home :-( another parcel is due! Malcolm - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss

Re: Super A / Program

2002-04-18 Thread Len Paris
Don't try to make sense out of ebay auctions. It's a waste of time. Len --- - Original Message - From: James Adams [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 12:28 AM Subject: Re: Super A / Program Another Super Program BODY only, I was watching on Ebay

Re: AF280T

2002-04-18 Thread Camdir
And so I don't understand why cutting the TTL-wire would prevent the LX from not firing the flash. Lethal Weapon II, anybody? - 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'

Re: Super Program -Value

2002-04-18 Thread Len Paris
Perhaps the original question was asked because he wanted to know other people's opinions BEFORE he decided what it should be worth to him. Do you think? Watch the auctions. You'll see plenty of examples of lust bids. Len --- - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL

Re: Tokina 150-500

2002-04-18 Thread Camdir
In a message dated 17/04/02 23:10:35 GMT Daylight Time, Fred writes: A wee beastie. I am waiting to hear about your results. I used a Tokina AT-X 150-500/5.6 for a PUG shot one time, using an A 2X-L TC (zoomed out to 500mm, for a 1000/11 combination).

Re: This is too wierd!!!!

2002-04-18 Thread Len Paris
Probably a leftover from when Pentax announced both cameras. They did announce them at the same time. Len --- - Original Message - From: Nick Wright [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: PDML [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2002 6:02 PM Subject: This is too wierd

Re: Super A / Program

2002-04-18 Thread Norman Baugher
Super Program is my main 35mm body, when I'm not using the 6x7, of course... Brother Norm TM wrote: So do we have a significant contingent of Super A/ Super Program owners here? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the

Re: pentax-discuss-digest V1 #2536

2002-04-18 Thread Camdir
In a message dated 18/04/02 01:18:32 GMT Daylight Time, Nick writes: The BG-10 grip at BH is now listed as the grip that fits the MZ-S AND AND AND the MZ-SD What is the MZ-SD Is our long awaited digital finally around the corner!!! Sorry I'm so excited! Nick. Would you like a box of

Re: Color is So Much Easier

2002-04-18 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Shel Belinkoff wrote: That's the thing ... I don't feel I'm using any technique. [...] I just put the camera on automatic, point it at the subject and bracket a bit on either side of the meter reading, and that's it. [...] IOW, it's like putting the plane on autopilot, or driving

Re: Re[5]: Delta 3200; was: Fast film recommendations?

2002-04-18 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Quoth Tom: Don't most labs suck when it comes to b+w? It seem to me the world is set up for color proofs. Most? I dunno. Maybe. Fortunately I've found at least one that seriously Fails To Suck at black and white. I guess I've been lucky. --

Re: Beginner with a question...

2002-04-18 Thread Paul Stenquist
Rachel wrote: I do have a tripod and use that for when I am taking macro shots, I would be interested in any tips that you could offer me in regards to macro photography. Also is it correct that macro shots are better when using very slow film between 25-100 and also by using the smallest

Re: Delta 3200; was: Fast film recommendations?

2002-04-18 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Paul Stenquist observed: My experience with Delta 3200 has been the opposite. I've found it to relatively fine grained and less contrasty than the Kodak TMZ 3200. Interestingly, I've found these two films pretty much interchangeable. Either that says something about how I'm getting

Re: pawn shops and skylight filters

2002-04-18 Thread Camdir
In a message dated 18/04/02 04:53:28 GMT Daylight Time, Martin writes: Short of sending this lens to Pentax, does anyone have any suggestions as to how I can loosen this filter? Martin. Pay a visit to the pawn shop - bend the manager over the counter, whip down his kecks and jam offending

Re: 28-135

2002-04-18 Thread Camdir
Only reference in Stan Halpins' compendium is luke-warm with emphasis on weight Where can I find this? Peter - 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: Re: AF280T flash

2002-04-18 Thread David Brooks
Hi Taka.I also have the AF280T and Super Program combo.I have done a few rolls of flash with an M 50mm f1.7 and they turned out nice using TTL switch on the flash. Make yourself a 'plastic bouncy thingy'See Cooty's site. Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada

Re: AF280T flash

2002-04-18 Thread Steve Larson
You can use 125/s sync, but AUTO will sort it all out automatically. There are situations where putting the flash in non-TTL can be helpful, like if you`re taking a snapshot of family eating dinner sitting next to a window with bright sunlight behind them. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California

Re: Cameras at baseball games

2002-04-18 Thread David Brooks
Frank,to get good pictures at a ball game,you need a good ball teamG Dave(still a fan)Brooks Frank wrote:snipped: Didn't get any good pics, I don't think.   Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj Sign up today for your Free E-mail at:

Re: Pentax LX Millennium Edition

2002-04-18 Thread Pål Audun Jensen
Tom wrote: Funny you should say that. When I looked at the pic, I said to myself, Now we know where the Limited Lenses belong. I would venture to guess that it is standard 1.2 optics in a limited type metal housing. Yes, it's the standard A 50/1.2 with Limited treatment. So far, this LX 2000

RE: AF280T

2002-04-18 Thread HUDERER Bernd
Can it be that you once did this before at a flash with fully charged capacitor ? Maybe discharged the capacitor through your exceptional body ? ;-)) regards And so I don't understand why cutting the TTL-wire would prevent the LX from not firing the flash. Lethal Weapon II,

New camera, new format.

2002-04-18 Thread Malcolm Smith
Well, I've done it now and become a Pentax fanatic in 35mm and medium format. I am now looking at a 6x7 with 105mm lens - very nice too. It was too good a deal to pass on. Despite all the comments about its size, I didn't need to remove the front door, to get it into the house! As the sun is

RE: which MF body for an A-lens?

2002-04-18 Thread Gaurav Aggarwal
Another thing, I noticed on keh.com that ZX-M is available in excellent condition for $120. How is this new-age manual focus body compared to those from the '80s?? Haven't seen a lot of discussion on P3/P30T on this list here. Any comments? Also, which of these older cameras have better

RE: Super A / Program

2002-04-18 Thread Cesar Matamoros II
Taka Sent: Wednesday, April 17, 2002 7:28 PM So do we have a significant contingent of Super A/ Super Program owners here? I hear a lot about are LXes, MXes and the medium format gear- thought I was one of the few with one of these. :-) Taka - Taka, I am one of that contingency. It

Re: pawn shops and skylight filters

2002-04-18 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at 10:43 PM, Martin Mielke wrote: The MZ-5n and my motley assortment of lenses was pawned at a different shop, and took awhile longer to get back, as they had already been sold. I wasn't pleased about this, as this shop had ignored a by-law in this town

Re: Cameras at baseball games

2002-04-18 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at 09:00 PM, frank theriault wrote: But, at least in Toronto, cameras and long lenses aren't a problem at baseball games. I've had my ME Super with Winder ME II, the A* 200mm f2.8 and a 2X TC attached and in my hands at the 'Dome, and all they want to do is

Re: mailer bummer

2002-04-18 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at 09:32 PM, CBWaters wrote: Just opened a package of prints I sent off for processing. Unfortunately, the package has gotten wet in transit and the prints are all warped and stuck together. We are able to peel them apart but... The un-sleeved negatives

Re: Color is So Much Easier

2002-04-18 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Tuesday, April 16, 2002, at 09:51 AM, Ken Archer wrote: Try taking portraits of black cattle on a bright sunny day where you have to have lots of detail in the black without washing out everything else. Then you will understand. That's a good example. I tend to shoot lazy-man zone

Leaving the List

2002-04-18 Thread Daniel J. Matyola
I've decided I have to sign off this list -- at least for the time being. I simply cannot deal with the huge volume of posts. It's really a shame, since I have learned an awful lot from the postings here, especially about Pentax equipment and the technical aspects of photography. I've read a

Re: SMC -A Zoom 28--135 f4

2002-04-18 Thread Aaron Reynolds
I had one, and sold it. The size was sorta big (pretty much the same as my 200mm f2.8), performance was excellent, but the minimum focus at 28mm stank for my purposes (I like getting close to things). Build quality was pretty terrific. -Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Delta 3200; was: Fast film recommendations?

2002-04-18 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at 05:37 PM, Paul Stenquist wrote: On the other hand, I've had good luck using both developers with Delta 3200, although my experience with that film is limited. Here's a shot exposed at 1600 and developed in T-Max as though it was exposed at 3200:

Re: ebay steal

2002-04-18 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Wednesday, April 17, 2002, at 08:35 PM, William Kane wrote: Thanks for the info. I don't like 28 as well for 35mm, so I'll be looking for something slightly more tele. Generally, I like the 35-135 range . . . Bill, scrape together $750 and take the plunge for a new 75mm f2.8 AL.

Re: Cameras at baseball games

2002-04-18 Thread Norman Baugher
Did they refer to which format the 75mm concerned? Brother Norm (105 ain't a tele...) Aaron Reynolds wrote: I didn't notice the 'no lenses over 75mm' sign while I was there, but it wouldn't surprise me if they enforced that. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To

Re: Photographica

2002-04-18 Thread Cotty
Hmm, I'm due to work on that day but am owed an extra day off - I might just take it! I know where the hall is - I think I'll probably pop along. Let's see if Dave Mann can come along. I don't have anything else planned and I'd definitely like to go. Especially if we can get a few pdml'ers

RE: Camera bags- advice needed

2002-04-18 Thread Peifer, William [OCDUS]
Taka wrote: Now that I have access to an SLR, I'm all set to get back into photography and need some help w/ camera bags. [Snip] Anyone have the dimensions of the Pentax M or A 70-210mm f/4 zoom? That's the one I want to get. Hi Taka, Not sure if you've already made a decision on

Re: RE: which MF body for an A-lens?

2002-04-18 Thread David Brooks
I have never shot the ZX-M but have held it and 'dry fired' the camera It feels small and fragile in my hands,but a lot of high school students in our area taking photography are using them in their classes with the 35-80 f4.5/5.6 zoom.I much prefer my spotties and K1000 for solid 'feel' but it

Re: Aaron's wedding (was: Re: Shooting memories (was: Re: Your desert-island kit?))

2002-04-18 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Thursday, April 18, 2002, at 07:03 AM, Bill Owens wrote: See, she's got that ring in his nose already! C'mon Aaron, are you a man or a mouse? (Tongue planted firmly in cheek) Mouse, mouse, I'm a mouse! Squeak squeak, where's the cheese, etc etc. -Aaron - This message is from the

Re: Thinking in BW

2002-04-18 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I'm with Jerry. I admit I don't get it when bw shooters dismiss color as a lesser form of photography. They have fits when Ted Turner colorizes an old movie, claiming it's untrue to the original intent. Would they be just as indignant if a color movie were shown in black and white? Where are

Re: Photographica

2002-04-18 Thread David . Mann
Chris Stoddart wrote: Stop worrying about the trains and go have a word down the at the main bus station? The buses apparently take forever to get to London. About 3 hours is the best I've seen so far. I could just about walk there faster than that. I'll ask down at the info centre on

RE: Re[5]: Delta 3200; was: Fast film recommendations?

2002-04-18 Thread tom
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of [EMAIL PROTECTED] Quoth Tom: Don't most labs suck when it comes to b+w? It seem to me the world is set up for color proofs. Most? I dunno. Maybe. Fortunately I've found at least one that

Re: Leaving the List

2002-04-18 Thread Norman Baugher
See you Daniel, it was fun having you around, please do come back in the future... Cheers, Norm Daniel J. Matyola wrote: I've decided I have to sign off this list -- at least for the time being. I simply cannot deal with the huge volume of posts.snip - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss

RE: Super A / Program

2002-04-18 Thread TM
I agree that it's new bidder lust for the item. Bid history can be misleading- if the bidder put a high limit, you'll see a bid every time someone puts in a max lower than the high bidder but under the high bidder's name. Taka -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

Re: Tokina 150-500

2002-04-18 Thread Fred
I used a Tokina AT-X 150-500/5.6 for a PUG shot one time, using an A 2X-L TC (zoomed out to 500mm, for a 1000/11 combination). http://pug.komkon.org/00marc/turtle1.htm Not too shabby at all. Why did you have to be so far away, though? Are they timid creatures? I appreciate that the

Re: 28-135

2002-04-18 Thread Fred
Only reference in Stan Halpins' compendium is luke-warm with emphasis on weight Where can I find this? Peter: http://www.concentric.net/~smhalpin/ Fred - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget

Re: pawn shops and skylight filters

2002-04-18 Thread Albano_Garcia
Congratulations, Martin. I've had similar experiences last year recovering my stolen LX. It was a hard moment, but the sense of justice you feel when your stuff is back in your hands is sublime. Sorry but I don't know how to remove the filter. Maybe it was misthreaded? Regards Albano - This

Re: New camera, new format.

2002-04-18 Thread Aaron Reynolds
Way to go, Malcolm! Welcome to the Brotherhood! -Brother Aaron - 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 http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: AF280T

2002-04-18 Thread Cotty
And so I don't understand why cutting the TTL-wire would prevent the LX from not firing the flash. Lethal Weapon II, anybody? - - Sorry, it_was_ Lethal Weapon (original) wasn't it? Bomb in bathroom? Imagine Bernd is it the blue wire, or the red wire - hey, maybe it's the green

RE: Leaving the List

2002-04-18 Thread Peifer, William [OCDUS]
Dan Matyola wrote: I've decided I have to sign off this list -- at least for the time being. I simply cannot deal with the huge volume of posts. Hi Dan, Sorry to hear you're leaving. Hope you'll still have time to submit photos to the PUG once in a while, as I've enjoyed many of your

Re: SMC -A Zoom 28--135 f4

2002-04-18 Thread Fred
I think it was introduced along with Super A/Program back in the 80's. I believe I have a photocopy (somewhere) of this lens report from either Modern Photography or Popular Photography. As I remember, the test result was not very good, and A35-105/3.5 was prefered. I'd appreciate it if

Re: Thinking in BW

2002-04-18 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Jerry, I meant, To see the LCD in monochrome, must you shoot in monochrome? Or can you tell the camera, I want to capture all the color but please show me the scene in black and white as I prepare to shoot it. On some early camcorders, the videotape recorded color but the display was a black

Re: which MF body for an A-lens?

2002-04-18 Thread Fred
I have PZ-1, Pentax 28-200mm FA and 50mm f/1.7 KA. [snip] I like the ME Super a lot from discussions on the list as well as the specs on Boz' site. The problem is that the aperture ring of my lens sticks and would turn only once in a while. It doesn't give any problem in the A setting

Re: Super A / Program

2002-04-18 Thread Flavio Minelli
tom wrote: On Wed, 17 Apr 2002 09:59:23 -0400, Fred wrote: Are you saying that there are black Super Programs out there? I've only seen black Super As and chrome Super Programs. I'll have one of each shortly. I prefer the look of the Super A. I have never seen or heard or read of any

Re: New camera, new format.

2002-04-18 Thread Cotty
Well, I've done it now and become a Pentax fanatic in 35mm and medium format. I am now looking at a 6x7 with 105mm lens - very nice too. It was too good a deal to pass on. Despite all the comments about its size, I didn't need to remove the front door, to get it into the house! As the sun is

Re: Oh, sweet enablement!

2002-04-18 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Anyone considering the purchase of a 70-210/4 zoom should price the 80-200/2.8 zooms. It's surprising how small a premium you pay to get the extra speed (and hence ease of focus), build quality, and panache in this lens class. The real penalty is weight, but at least you get a tripod mount.

Re: SMC -A Zoom 28--135 f4

2002-04-18 Thread Fred
I think it was introduced along with Super A/Program back in the 80's. I believe I have a photocopy (somewhere) of this lens report from either Modern Photography or Popular Photography. As I remember, the test result was not very good, and A35-105/3.5 was prefered. I think that, despite

Re: Photographica

2002-04-18 Thread Cotty
Stop worrying about the trains and go have a word down the at the main bus station? There has to be frequent coaches between Bognor and London (there is from everywhere else!) and they tend to be a lot cheaper (to say nothing of reliability at the moment). Also I may be wrong but isn't the main

Re: Do you ever buy from E-bay?

2002-04-18 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Julia, A man who runs a Konica repair shot told me that in his experience, most lenses bought off EBay are in fine shape, but most cameras need some work. He gets much of his business from EBay customers who bought a camera that had been described in glowing terms. [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Leaving the List

2002-04-18 Thread Cotty
I've decided I have to sign off this list -- at least for the time being. I simply cannot deal with the huge volume of posts. Sorry to hear that Dan. May I suggest trying out the Digest mode? It's a great way to view the posts and all at your own leisure. If too many build up, you simply

Re: AF280T flash

2002-04-18 Thread Cotty
Hi Taka.I also have the AF280T and Super Program combo.I have done a few rolls of flash with an M 50mm f1.7 and they turned out nice using TTL switch on the flash. Make yourself a 'plastic bouncy thingy'See Cooty's site. URL for you: http://www.macads.co.uk/pentax/reflectormod.html Cheers

FS: Sigma 28-135 AF like new

2002-04-18 Thread Mark Roberts
Selling my do-it-all lens: Since I got the Tokina 28-70/2.8 I hardly use it any more. It's the Sigma 28-135 f3.8-5.6 autofocus. Does macro at 1:2 magnification. I'm also including a Hoya multicoated UV filter. It's in perfect condition with box and backing and all the bits (front and rear caps,

Re: Cameras at baseball games

2002-04-18 Thread Aaron Reynolds
On Thursday, April 18, 2002, at 09:01 AM, Norman Baugher wrote: Did they refer to which format the 75mm concerned? Brother Norm (105 ain't a tele...) Yeah, I was just thinking about that, too... -Brother Aaron - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: Aaron's wedding (was: Re: Shooting memories (was: Re: Your desert-island kit?))

2002-04-18 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Bill wrote: And I've been happily married for 30 years) There's something so special about first marriages :) I know a man who's been happily married for about that long. He still introduces his wife as My first wife. [EMAIL PROTECTED]

RE: Oh, sweet enablement!

2002-04-18 Thread TM
Nick- I am in that exact situation but the Tokina AT-X 80-200 f/2.8 is $350 from KEH, while the SMC-A 70-210 f/4 is $160 in the same condition, avail. for $125 or thereabouts in bargain condition. To me, that's a big difference. If you feel that it is absolutely worth saving up to get the

RE: Re[5]: Delta 3200; was: Fast film recommendations?

2002-04-18 Thread tom
-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Aaron Reynolds Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 9:30 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Re[5]: Delta 3200; was: Fast film recommendations? On Thursday, April 18, 2002, at 09:11 AM, tom wrote: I

Re: Do you ever buy from E-bay?

2002-04-18 Thread Mishka
That's been my experience as well. Although I had to return leses a few times (I have been lucky with the sellers so far) I guess it's easy to explain: the lens is easier to check -- if it looks good, it's probably good (anyone can see fungus, scratches, dust inside, finish wear, tight rings etc,

Re: Tokina 150-500

2002-04-18 Thread Camdir
In a message dated 18/04/02 14:50:07 GMT Daylight Time, Fred writes: And, I didn't want to get my tripod's feet wet (not to mention my own - g). Here comes a prospective Benbo owner.. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

RE: which MF body for an A-lens?

2002-04-18 Thread £ukasz Kacperczyk
The only thing you won't be able to do with your A lens on ME Super is use it in the program mode because the camera doesn't have one (unlike Super A/Super Program). Lukasz -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of Gaurav Aggarwal Sent: Thursday,

RE: which MF body for an A-lens?

2002-04-18 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Gaurav Aggarwal wrote: Also, which of these older cameras have better viewfinders than others? I mean, magnification and brightness? Reply: The ME and the ME Super had the biggest, most satisfying viewfinders (0.97X and 0.95X), but they don't offer shutter priority. The ZX=M's viewfinder is

Re: Tokina 150-500 mm More pics

2002-04-18 Thread Ryan Charron
Hello to All, Here are a couple more pics, for what it's worth. http://www.northerndisclosure.com/ndp/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewsubcatid=10 Then click on Pecking Order. and http://www.northerndisclosure.com/ndp/index.cfm?fuseaction=viewsubcatid=14 Then click on Boo. A fellow Pentaxian,

Re: AF280T flash

2002-04-18 Thread Fred
Cheers Cooty Cooty? ;-) Freb - 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 http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: Photographica

2002-04-18 Thread Chris Stoddart
Cotty sez: Chris - the coach takes nearly four hours from Bogbrush er Bognor!! Even the train's an hour 50. Do they have electricity down there?? Bloody hell! It's only four hours from up here in Yorkshire. What are they doing to take that long? Going via Penzance?? Sorry for confusing you

Re: Oh, sweet enablement!

2002-04-18 Thread Fred
Anyone considering the purchase of a 70-210/4 zoom should price the 80-200/2.8 zooms. It's surprising how small a premium you pay to get the extra speed (and hence ease of focus), build quality, and panache in this lens class. The real penalty is weight, but at least you get a tripod mount.

Re: Forgotten stepchildren

2002-04-18 Thread Pål Audun Jensen
Aaron wrote: The 645 is, I must admit, more flexible than my beloved 67. The new 500g zoom lenses, the 33-55/4.5 and the 55-110/5.6, take the 645 system and medium format photography into a totally new territory. Pål - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go

RE: AF280T flash

2002-04-18 Thread TM
Steve, But if I shoot faster than 1/125, it won't sync, correct? Of course, that fast and flash probably don't make sense. Taka - 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'

RE: Re: AF280T flash

2002-04-18 Thread TM
Thanks Dave- will look for what you're talking about. I think I'll have to get a diffuser for the flash, unless that's what you're talking about. Taka - 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

Re: Thinking in BW

2002-04-18 Thread GLewis4457
Speaking only for my camera, the answer would be no, I would have to view the scene in greyscale, but switch back to color to record a color image. Luckily not too difficult with my Olympus C3000. Other cameras may be different. Jerry Subj:Re: Thinking in BW Date:4/18/2002 8:20:05 AM

Re: Cameras at baseball games

2002-04-18 Thread CBWaters
It's interesting to hear you say this. As a guy who works in a venue, I've seen for years the haphazard implementation of security measures. I remember walking right through the magnetometers at the Olympics with my mag-light, keys, change, more keys, leatherman, and radio the day before

RE: Camera bags- advice needed

2002-04-18 Thread TM
Bill- Thanks much for the info. The reason I like the Off-Trail is because it looks like one of those Mountainsmith big fanny packs. All I need to do is put a water bottle in one of the side compartments and it looks like a regular fanny pack. I think I'll get the 70-210 f/4 SMC-A unless I find

RE: Oh, sweet enablement!

2002-04-18 Thread TM
Fred- What is the significance between a 3:1 vs. 2.5:1 zoom? I thought focal length was focal length? Is there a difference in terms of lens construction that makes this important? Taka -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Fred Sent:

Probably dumb AF questions

2002-04-18 Thread Stephen Moore
As some here already know (Held an MZ-S Last Night), my eyesight's been making me think about autofocus, and now I'm confused. (I must confess that, over the year-and- something I've been reading PDML, I've given only passing attention to AF-related posts, and now the inattention has come back to

Re: Ricoh XR-M vs. XR-P viewfinder (was: mixed day)

2002-04-18 Thread Nitin Garg
On Thu, Apr 18, 2002 at 09:39:31AM -0400, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Nitin, The XR-P and its successor, the XR-M, use the same matte. But the XR-P offers a larger magnification (0.88X vs., I think, 0.80) and the aperture window. That, and the option of manual film advance, is why I prefer it

RE: Super A / Program

2002-04-18 Thread Paris, Leonard
It works for me. :-) Len --- -Original Message- From: Norman Baugher [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] Sent: Thursday, April 18, 2002 6:07 AM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Super A / Program When I am not using my Pentax 6x7 Medium Format SLR, and am instead using a 35mm format camera,

RE: which MF body for an A-lens?

2002-04-18 Thread Mishka
Paul, do you know if that list has a web archive? I would be very interested to hear what's going on there You will find Olympus SLRs the most Pentax-like. Their discussion list is as spirited as ours. Olympus SLR users love their cameras and use them. - This message is from the

Re: Zoom recommendations

2002-04-18 Thread Fred
I'll chime in again about the SMC-A 70-210 f/4. It's a great zoom -- I love mine, in spite of the less-than-stellar capability of the macro function. (By the way, Taka, another outstanding zoom -- the constant-aperture SMC-A 35-105/3.5 -- has macro capability that's considered quite good.)

RE: Thinking in BW

2002-04-18 Thread Alan Abbott
The Optio 430 can 'take' in bw,colour and sepia. I got into trouble with my S.O. because I forgot to set it back to colour once! Alan Speaking only for my camera, the answer would be no, I would have to view the scene in greyscale, but switch back to color to record a color image.

Re: which MF body for an A-lens?

2002-04-18 Thread ERNReed
Gaurav posted: I have PZ-1, Pentax 28-200mm FA and 50mm f/1.7 KA. [snip] I like the ME Super a lot from discussions on the list as well as the specs on Boz' site. The problem is that the aperture ring of my lens sticks and would turn only once in a while. It doesn't give any problem

Re: Probably dumb AF questions

2002-04-18 Thread ERNReed
In a message dated 4/18/2002 9:58:34 AM Central Daylight Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: For example, can somebody explain in words of few syllables what trap focus means, and how important it is? What about predictive AF and focus confirmation? Are these more properly referred to as

Re: Camera bags- advice needed

2002-04-18 Thread Shel Belinkoff
Yes, Bill, it's the Domke F-803 that I often tout, but it is a somewhat limited bag. It's not that good for carrying large, or chunky cameras with big lenses, and, for some situations, it can be a difficult bag to work out of. It's not the bag to use if you want to travel with a few bodies and

Re: TOKINA AT-X 150-500/5.6

2002-04-18 Thread Fred
If I didn't already own (and am crazy about) the 100-300 f4 ATX, I would think I bought a dog lens. Your shots weren't very flattering to say the least. Well, Ryan, it seems to me that the AT-X 150-500/5.6 is just not as good a lens as is the AT-X 100-300/4 (which is superb). (However, in

OT: BW vs Color was: Thinking in BW

2002-04-18 Thread Christian Skofteland
First let me say that I would never dismiss color as a lesser form of photography. I've only recently got into BW and I must say I'm having a blast. I am terrible at candid/street photography but really enjoy shooting portraits of my wife (the happless victim...) in BW (I'll post them on my

Re: Probably dumb AF questions

2002-04-18 Thread Alin Flaider
Hi Stephen, Stephen wrote: SM From what I've gathered reading the list, some of the other SM bodies (with older SAFOX) can do more tricks. Not true: Safox-7 supersedes previous versions in all respects. SM For example, SM can somebody explain in words of few syllables what trap SM

Re: SMC -A Zoom 28--135 f4

2002-04-18 Thread Mark Erickson
Like Aaron, I had one and sold it. My evaluation: +) Very useful zoom range +) Great build quality +) Relatively fast F4.0 at 135mm +) Balances well with LX and Winder +) Nice image quality -) Heavy -) Poor close focus (macro mode only at 28mm) -) Big front element (requires huge

Re: Tokina 150-500

2002-04-18 Thread Fred
And, I didn't want to get my tripod's feet wet (not to mention my own - g). Here comes a prospective Benbo owner.. Hrrumph... You must be a photo gear retailer or something... ;-) Fred - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: Probably dumb AF questions

2002-04-18 Thread Christian Skofteland
Stephen; Predictive AF would be usefull for racing photography because it keeps a moving subject in focus as the shutter is tripped. Trap focus could be usefull as well in racing because you could set the focus on a pre-determined part of the track and the shutter will trip automagically

Re: Forgotten stepchildren

2002-04-18 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
Now that you mention it. What requirements are served by the 645 family better than the 6x7 family and vice versa..? Otis Bill Owens wrote: All this malarkey about 6x7 makes us 645(n)(nII) owners feel like forgotten stepchildren :-( Bill KG4LOV [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message

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