Re: OT: Domke Bags

2002-11-08 Thread ernreed2
Comments in-line. Pat in SF posted: > Looking to hold a Zx-5n w/ AA grip and 28-70/28-135. > Plus either 50mm or 20-35 or 75-300 (not all at the > same time). Room for flash (optional) and film (not > optional) would be nice, too. I'm looking at 3 Domke > options: > > 1. The Domke F-5XB has been

Re: If You had to pick one lens . . .

2002-11-08 Thread gfen
On Fri, 8 Nov 2002, Dan Scott wrote: > > Something I'm not happy wiht is the awful bokeh I've seen thus far > > from my > > 645 A75/2.8 > Like what gfen? Examples, please. Perhaps I don't know good bokeh, since I'm not sure if anyone is actually capable of truly describing it, BUT... My 75/2.8 ma

Re: November PUG pt1

2002-11-08 Thread gfen
On Fri, 8 Nov 2002, Kenneth Waller wrote: > It's a bit expensive but I picked up a Panatone Photocal monitor Spyder, for Little rich for my blood.. -- http://www.infotainment.org <-> more fun than a poke in your eye. http://www.eighteenpercent.com<-> photography and portfolio.

Re: Pentax Upgrade

2002-11-08 Thread gfen
On Fri, 8 Nov 2002, William Robb wrote: > I teach dog obedience. > Is the dog's lack of discipline independant of the handler? Is it? Cause wow, do I ever have an poorly behaved dog (who isn't named Pentax, for the record..) ;) ;)

Re: OT: 50mm lens hood problem

2002-11-08 Thread Brad Dobo
I won't comment further Bob. Except, oh yes (the last word) heh..no. Honestly I feel if this is the general feeling and an OT cannot be simply added than gfen and her work with the the FAQ is doomed because everyone will just do what they want. Not a personal hit Bob. - Original Message -

Re: MC Jupiter-9 first look

2002-11-08 Thread Brad Dobo
Dan, all wonderful shots IMHO. Good job, and for that price! Brad - Original Message - From: "Dan Scott" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, November 08, 2002 4:45 PM Subject: MC Jupiter-9 first look > Yesterday I put a short roll of Portra 160NC through

Re: OT: Domke Bags

2002-11-08 Thread Alan Chan
2. Domke F-6 (The Little Bit Smaller Bag): just wanted to throw this one out there for opinions. It seems like it held closed by two hook/clasp things. How secure is it? F-6 is too big for what you needed (1 body, 1 flash, 2 not-so-big lenses). This bag can carry 4 300/4.5 size lenses (16cm tall

Re: If You had to pick one lens . . .

2002-11-08 Thread Brad Dobo
Poor Mike he asked about 3 lenses he had narrowed it down to and we're blowing them wide open again. Valid arguments for the 43mm, valid for the 100 2.8 macro (I have it and love it to pieces, but can't because it's a tough SOB) You're talking so much more money here. I still say, since you don'

Re: If You had to pick one lens . . .

2002-11-08 Thread Brad Dobo
The FA 50mm f/1.4. Why, because I own it and not the other so am biased :) Also, it's a normal lens that's sharp and fast, good for general usage, the Limited have the different look, and are getting a little long for my tastes if I had to choose one. Plus they are far more expensive than they sh

Re: Pentax Upgrade

2002-11-08 Thread Brad Dobo
Don't worry about it Marnie, it's a good question to ask, and I think most everyone will arrive on the basic answer for beginning photography, one, you'll get a taste of what is 'sharp' with a 50mm Pentax lens, and two, the advice that it forces you to *think* instead of just snapping off a shot, i

Re: Pentax Upgrade

2002-11-08 Thread Rob Studdert
On 8 Nov 2002 at 21:01, Paul Stenquist wrote: > A rangefinder is a good place to start. I started thinking seriously > about photography with a Nikon SP2 rangefinder with the 35.2.8 lens. I > bought it for $75 in 1974. I wish my first camera had been an SLR with DOF preview. Cheers, Rob Studder

Re: Pentax Upgrade

2002-11-08 Thread Rob Studdert
> In predictive AF mode both the MZ-S and the 645N manages focusing on > moving close to 1:1 subjects with a hit rate of 80-100%. We are then talking > about subjects moving back and forth, like insect on a plant that moves in the > wind (shots augmented by the use of flash). Even the jerky focusin

Re: Carrying a tripod

2002-11-08 Thread Rob Studdert
On 8 Nov 2002 at 11:02, Steve Desjardins wrote: > Part of this is how important the image is vs. the price of the camera. > I think a pro will risk the camera for the shot, whereas the amateur > might be somewhat more protective of equipment since the image is not > actually worth money to them.

OT: Domke Bags

2002-11-08 Thread Pat
Looking to hold a Zx-5n w/ AA grip and 28-70/28-135. Plus either 50mm or 20-35 or 75-300 (not all at the same time). Room for flash (optional) and film (not optional) would be nice, too. I'm looking at 3 Domke options: 1. The Domke F-5XB has been likened somewhat to a woman's purse, which would be

Re: Re: Negs and scratches

2002-11-08 Thread David Brooks
thanks Paul. Dave Begin Original Message From: Paul Stenquist <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Fri, 08 Nov 2002 17:27:39 -0500 To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Negs and scratches You're welcome. It could be that the negative was scratched in the camera before you processed the film. If it

Re: Re: Pentax posters

2002-11-08 Thread David Brooks
Mine are spoke for:) Dave Begin Original Message From: Stan Halpin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Fri, 08 Nov 2002 22:14:19 -0600 To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: Pentax posters I received the mailing tube today with the last of the posters. I leave at 0615 tomorrow for a week in the

Re: OT: sliding away?

2002-11-08 Thread Bruce Dayton
Cory, The most frustrating thing about slides is trying to get great prints at a reasonable price from them. You look at the slide and go WOW! Then you try to get a print made and get disappointed, or you pay a princely sum. About the only really good way to do it is to have a good scanner for s

Re: Pentax posters

2002-11-08 Thread Stan Halpin
I received the mailing tube today with the last of the posters. I leave at 0615 tomorrow for a week in the Caribbean. If I come back, I'll query for those who want one of these Rare Collectors Items! Stan on 11/8/02 5:09 PM, Keith Whaley at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Just got mine, and I love it

Re: If You had to pick one lens . . .

2002-11-08 Thread Otis Wright, Jr.
x marks the spot --always.. Otis Wright Keith Whaley wrote: > Pray tell, what IS "SMCT 2x - 3x mm glass?" > What does "x" stand for? > > keith whaley > > "Otis Wright, Jr." wrote: > > > > Have you considered a wider lens. Everyone has different needs, but for 30 > > years of casual

OT: sliding away?

2002-11-08 Thread CBWaters
I bought a roll of slide film the other day...never done that before. It was just hanging there next to the rest of the film looking lonely. I had to save it. I've not finished the roll in either camera yet so I guess it's going to have to wait a few days. Wonder how I'll get it developed. Cory

Re: fall colors

2002-11-08 Thread Dan Scott
On Friday, November 8, 2002, at 09:28 AM, Herb Chong wrote: fall is drawing to a close where i live near NYC and i think i have done about all the decent seasonal pictures that i can for this year. it wasn't a particularly good year compared to many others in the past, but there were still mo

Re: Screw to K adapter

2002-11-08 Thread Dan Scott
On Friday, November 8, 2002, at 09:17 PM, Paul Eriksson wrote: I just found this on ebay, someone was looking for it a couple of days ago http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1396717539 Paul Thanks Paul. That would be me, I think. Naturally, I ordered and paid in advance for

Re: Swiss camera thief gives himself away

2002-11-08 Thread Dan Scott
On Friday, November 8, 2002, at 01:52 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_699887.html Burglar leaves his CV at the scene of the crime See, optimism at its worst. Dan Scott

Screw to K adapter

2002-11-08 Thread Paul Eriksson
I just found this on ebay, someone was looking for it a couple of days ago http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1396717539 Paul _ MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=fea

Re: Lenshood for FA 50mm

2002-11-08 Thread Alan Chan
It's deeper than the metal hood for 43/1.9, but also works fine on the 43/1.9 or 35mm (don't know if it's ok with filter). USD20 seems expensive for a piece of plastic. I paid AUD5 only. :) regards, Alan Chan That one is so shallow, it's gotta work just fine... _

Re: Lenshood for FA 50mm

2002-11-08 Thread Keith Whaley
That one is so shallow, it's gotta work just fine... keith whaley Paul Eriksson wrote: > > Alan (and everyone else), > > I thougth that this one is metal > > >http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bh2.sph/FrameWork.class?FNC=RequiredAccessoriesActivator__Aproduct_html___41344___PELH40___REG___CatID=-27

Re: Lenshood for FA 50mm

2002-11-08 Thread Alan Chan
That's what I have. It's hard plastic. It's called PH-RA49 (PH = Plastic Hood, RH - Rubber Hood, MH = Metal Hood, R = Round, S = Square). regards, Alan Chan I thougth that this one is metal http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bh2.sph/FrameWork.class?FNC=RequiredAccessoriesActivator__Aproduct_html___413

Re: Lenshood for FA 50mm

2002-11-08 Thread Keith Whaley
I just put Asahi's 49mm metal hood on my 50mm f/2.0, no vignetting. Then I tried it on my 50mm 1.4. Very slight darkening at the very corners of the viewfinder. I suspect that if you want to use it on an f/1.8 or larger, it would work okay. The hood is marked for 1:3.5 135mm, 1:4 150mm and 1:5.6 20

Re: If You had to pick one lens . . .

2002-11-08 Thread Dan Scott
On Friday, November 8, 2002, at 04:19 PM, gfen wrote: This pleases me, after adding an FA28/2.8, the 100/2.8 macro will be the third lens I add to complete a decent walking kit. I don't have the cash to start researching, but I'm happy to know its well regarded with a smooth bokeh. Somethi

Re: If You had to pick one lens . . .

2002-11-08 Thread Dan Scott
On Friday, November 8, 2002, at 02:39 PM, Michael Cross wrote: I am starting out here and looking to purchase (at least for now) one prime lens. My primary photographic interest is candids and casual portraits of my kids in both individual and small group shots. I am looking at a prime le

Re: Lenshood for FA 50mm

2002-11-08 Thread Paul Eriksson
Alan (and everyone else), I thougth that this one is metal http://www.bhphotovideo.com/bh2.sph/FrameWork.class?FNC=RequiredAccessoriesActivator__Aproduct_html___41344___PELH40___REG___CatID=-274___SID=F19DCC97BE0 I have both the Pentax round and square (rectangular actually) hoods for 50mm.

RE: If You had to pick one lens . . .

2002-11-08 Thread Alan Chan
No other lens has given me so much pleasure and there is no piece of photographic equipment in the world I would rather have(except maybe an MZ-D prototype)! Not even the Hasselblad on the Moon? The 77 is also much smaller and lighter than the 85 I believe. Much indeed. regards, Alan Chan _

Re: Pentax Upgrade

2002-11-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
A rangefinder is a good place to start. I started thinking seriously about photography with a Nikon SP2 rangefinder with the 35.2.8 lens. I bought it for $75 in 1974. Paul Stenquist William Robb wrote: > > - Original Message - > From: Bruce Dayton > Subject: Re[2]: Pentax Upgrade > > >

Re: If You had to pick one lens . . .

2002-11-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
I would opt for a K85/1.8. In many ways it's the equal of the FA 85/1.4 or the 77/1.8. However it's not autofocus and is consequently much less expensive. If your eyes are good, you're better off without autofocus. The 50 is too short for portraits, and will provide too much DOF even at medium stop

Re: Lenshood for FA 50mm

2002-11-08 Thread Alan Chan
I have both the Pentax round and square (rectangular actually) hoods for 50mm. They are both hard plastic. I am not aware of any metal 50mm hood from Pentax. regards, Alan Chan What's the consensus about Pentax own metal round hood for the FA 50mm's? _

Re: FA*200/2.8 matter again...

2002-11-08 Thread Alan Chan
I am about to give the 3rd one a try. Let's hope I don't break your record. Now the problem is, this lens is out of stock from B&H. I wonder if that means next year. :( regards, Alan Chan Bad luck? Out of four FA* lenses I've owned, three was faulty right out of the box. I'm now on my third 7

RE: LX MAcro Question

2002-11-08 Thread Shaun Canning
P.S. by the way Pal, which camera do you still have, the z-1p or the LX? If I read your last email correctly, it sounds like you ditched the z-1p, but still have at least one LX. Cheers (from the bush once more) Shaun Canning Archaeology Department La Trobe University, Bundoora, Victoria, 308

RE: LX MAcro Question

2002-11-08 Thread Shaun Canning
Pal, I may not have explained myself properly. I meant that the LX is a better (nicer) tool with which too create macro images than the Z-1 using the FA 100mm f2.8 macro lens. The Z-1 AF system causes the FA 100mm macro to hunt somewhat at close focusing distances, and the metering system consiste

Re: If You had to pick one lens . . .

2002-11-08 Thread Keith Whaley
Pray tell, what IS "SMCT 2x - 3x mm glass?" What does "x" stand for? keith whaley "Otis Wright, Jr." wrote: > > Have you considered a wider lens. Everyone has different needs, but for 30 > years of casual family and travel photography, I used SMCT 2x - 3x mm glass > 80 to 90 percent of the ti

Re: November PUG pt2

2002-11-08 Thread frank theriault
Hi, Kevin, I gotta agree with you, it wasn't the most imaginative shot that I've posted on PUG. I actually do like lighthouses, but I didn't do to much with this one... I think it's just a "pretty picture", and not much more. Thanks for your comments; they are well taken. regards, frank Kevi

Re: November PUG pt1

2002-11-08 Thread Kenneth Waller
It's a bit expensive but I picked up a Panatone Photocal monitor Spyder, for monitor calibration, a while ago, after using one at a workshop. This produces a monitor color calibration profile that helps provide consistent, accurate color displays. Check it out @ http://www.pantone.com/products/prod

Re: Pentax Upgrade

2002-11-08 Thread frank theriault
Hi, Tim, Well, in this particular situation (ie: Marnie's), I think the issue may not be "zooms versus primes", but rather "bang for the buck", in terms of her commenting that she wasn't satisfied with her images. Hearing that she has two (what I would consider) inferior quality zooms, I think sh

Re: Pentax posters

2002-11-08 Thread Keith Whaley
Just got mine, and I love it! I think that properly framing it would require that I spend as much as a small camera, and the cost for another wall in the house to display it will be far too much, actually... So, I think I'll leave it folded up in the file drawer until I need to refer to it again!

RE: November PUG pt1

2002-11-08 Thread harald_nancy
Kevin, Thanks for your PUG comments and kind words. Since you mentioned bracketing, I did bracket at half stops. (thanks Pentax for the user-friendly exposure compensation control.) The shot I submitted is the lightest. The other two shots are dark and darker still. The darker ones bring out more

RE: November PUG pt1

2002-11-08 Thread John Coyle
Thanks for your comments Kevin, much appreciated. Unfortunately, given the restrictions of shooting from a ferry jetty, I couldn't change the viewpoint much in order to lose the buildings, and I decided there was too much work needed in Photoshop to erase them! Incidentally, this was taken with t

RE: Pentax Upgrade

2002-11-08 Thread John Coyle
I'll go with Bill's advice here. Using a prime lens can force you to use your eyes and legs to get the picture you want, and the quality is almost universally better. I just got back some family shots (my 1-year old twin grand-daughters, again!), during the taking of which I'd switched lenses

RE: CRT & shutter speed

2002-11-08 Thread Simon King
Thanks to all who replied. I'll bracket around 1/30 - 1/60 (Special thanks to Don who gave such a great reply*. Unfortunately in this case I don't think I can use a masking technique - if it works out you'll see why.) Cheers, Simon * Email saved for later use :-) -Original Message- Fro

Re: Re[2]: Pentax Upgrade

2002-11-08 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Bruce Dayton Subject: Re[2]: Pentax Upgrade > William, > > No need to debate with me as I agree wholeheartedly. The first 6 > years with a camera for me were with a manual camera (Practica, > Olympus OM-1, Pentax MX) and a 50mm lens. I learned more about ligh

Re[2]: How much film do you need?

2002-11-08 Thread Bob Walkden
Hi, I don't know how you can deal with so many different types of film. When I'm on a trip I take one type of film only, usually Kodachrome, in 2 speeds. Keeping it simple hugely reduces the scope for confusion and thinking I have the wrong film. Similar things apply to the 'what if...' syndrome.

Re[2]: Pentax Upgrade

2002-11-08 Thread Bruce Dayton
William, No need to debate with me as I agree wholeheartedly. The first 6 years with a camera for me were with a manual camera (Practica, Olympus OM-1, Pentax MX) and a 50mm lens. I learned more about light and photography through that setup than anything since. Bruce Friday, November 8, 20

Re: OT: 50mm lens hood problem

2002-11-08 Thread Bob Walkden
Hi, the thread is about Nikon hoods to be used on Pentax lenses, which is why the discussion is about dimensions (most Nikon hoods don't fit most Pentax lenses). Besides, the general understanding at least as long as I've been on this list, which is too long, is that discussions which are essenti

Re: Negs and scratches

2002-11-08 Thread Paul Stenquist
You're welcome. It could be that the negative was scratched in the camera before you processed the film. If it's near the end of the roll, the scratch could have occured in the developing tank if the film was miswound on the reel. And, as some members have noted, it is even possible to scratch a ne

Re: November PUG pt3

2002-11-08 Thread Bob Poe
--- Kevin Waterson <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > > Parked > A car parked next to some twigs... > === message truncated === Kevin, Thanks for mentioning the observation. That is is what I saw as well. Cheers, Bob = What boots up must come down. __

Re: Pentax Upgrade

2002-11-08 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Marnie Parker Subject: Re: Pentax Upgrade > In a message dated 11/8/2002 7:31:52 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > > > Getting any Pentax 50mm lens will improve your image quality > > tremendously, and the discipline that the single focal l

RE: If You had to pick one lens . . .

2002-11-08 Thread gfen
On Fri, 8 Nov 2002, Vick, Jason wrote: > I would also consider the 100mm f/2.8 Macro. This pleases me, after adding an FA28/2.8, the 100/2.8 macro will be the third lens I add to complete a decent walking kit. I don't have the cash to start researching, but I'm happy to know its well regarded wit

Re: November PUG pt3

2002-11-08 Thread Dan Scott
On Friday, November 8, 2002, at 03:23 AM, Kevin Waterson wrote: Bride's Day You have done well here with the available light and getting through the crowd. I think the bodies 'in the way' make this as it puts the viewer behind the camera. Could perhaps lose some of that dark area at the bottom

Re: Infra-red film OT

2002-11-08 Thread William Robb
- Original Message - From: Francis Alviar Subject: Infra-red film OT > Can an airport xray damage infra red film? Yes. Not because it is infrared, but because it is film. William Robb

MC Jupiter-9 first look

2002-11-08 Thread Dan Scott
Yesterday I put a short roll of Portra 160NC through my newly ebayed MC Jupiter-9 (2001 vintage). Picked up the prints today and I am tickled with the results. Some quick scans are here: http://members.directvinternet.com/daniel559/Jupiter-9/Coop.jpg http://members.directvinternet.com/daniel55

Re: If You had to pick one lens . . .

2002-11-08 Thread Jose R. Rodriguez
Michael, If I had a choice of these three, I would purchase the FA 77mm f/1.8. I have not used one, but I have read that it performs beautifully (sharpness, bokeh, etc..); especially for portraits/candids. It is also compact and exceptionally built (Limited). I use a K 85mm f/1.8 and really

RE: If You had to pick one lens . . .

2002-11-08 Thread Vick, Jason
I would also consider the 100mm f/2.8 Macro. Excellent bokeh, RAZOR sharp, great DOF control. Even though the focal length may be a little long, it will come in handy for the candid and individual shots. + the lens is built like a tank - you definitely get your moneys worth, the AF is also amazingl

Re: optio 330 waterproof case

2002-11-08 Thread Christian Skofteland
On Friday 08 November 2002 15:05, Glen O'Neal wrote: > Christian, > > I am assuming that you are scuba diving I have not seen the casing > nor read the specs on it. But as a former Dive Master with a dive charter > service out of Clearwater, Florida I would advise you to check the depth > r

Nice photos - OT

2002-11-08 Thread Francis Alviar
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Re: If You had to pick one lens . . .

2002-11-08 Thread Evan Hanson
If your going to consider the 77 and the 50 you have to consider the 43. - Original Message - From: "Michael Cross" Subject: If You had to pick one lens . . . > I am starting out here and looking to purchase (at least for now) one > prime lens. My primary photographic interest is

Re: If You had to pick one lens . . .

2002-11-08 Thread gfen
On Fri, 8 Nov 2002, Michael Cross wrote: > I am starting out here and looking to purchase (at least for now) one > prime lens. My primary photographic interest is candids and casual > portraits of my kids in both individual and small group shots. I am > looking at a prime lens because I would l

If You had to pick one lens . . .

2002-11-08 Thread Michael Cross
I am starting out here and looking to purchase (at least for now) one prime lens. My primary photographic interest is candids and casual portraits of my kids in both individual and small group shots. I am looking at a prime lens because I would like to do available light and shallow DOF shot

Infra-red film OT

2002-11-08 Thread Francis Alviar
Can an airport xray damage infra red film? Francis M. Alviar Irvine, CA __ Do You Yahoo!? Yahoo! Autos - Get free new car price quotes http://autos.yahoo.com

Re: Swiss camera thief gives himself away

2002-11-08 Thread Feroze Kistan
Another candidate for the Darwin Award! Feroze - Original Message - From: "Mark Roberts" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, November 08, 2002 9:52 PM Subject: Swiss camera thief gives himself away > http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_699887.html > > Burglar leav

RE: optio 330 waterproof case

2002-11-08 Thread Glen O'Neal
Christian, I am assuming that you are scuba diving I have not seen the casing nor read the specs on it. But as a former Dive Master with a dive charter service out of Clearwater, Florida I would advise you to check the depth rating of the casing and stay well above that depth. I have seen

Swiss camera thief gives himself away

2002-11-08 Thread Mark Roberts
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_699887.html Burglar leaves his CV at the scene of the crime A burglar seeking to earn a honest living has been arrested by police after he left his CV at the scene of a crime. Police in northwestern Switzerland said they found the CV in a cardboard folder wh

Re: Pentax Upgrade

2002-11-08 Thread Timothy Sherburne
I'm not chastising you for asking; it's a perfectly good question. Never forget that everyone started where you're at. Some day, you'll be the experienced one fielding questions from those new to photography. Plus, the debate keeps things lively around here. Trust me, there are lots of members wil

Re: Pentax Upgrade

2002-11-08 Thread gfen
On Fri, 8 Nov 2002 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > Doe aka Marnie So no flames necessary. BTW - I am bidding on a 50mm > lens on ebay, we shall see how it goes. I think I can afford it, Which model? I love my 50mm lens, and I rarely use anything else. Its sharp. Its angle of view is good to use in man

Vs: Help! M42 to K adapter-get it off my ZX-5n, please

2002-11-08 Thread Raimo Korhonen
Well - I had a genuine Pentax teleconverter that jammed my LX but it recovered and then it jammed my ME and stuck in the mount - I had to send the camera and teleconverter to be repaired. It was expensive. FWIW these things happen. All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://www.u

Re: Pentax Upgrade

2002-11-08 Thread eactivist
In a message dated 11/8/2002 1:43:28 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Marnie, you've asked one of those questions that tends to polarize the > photographic community into one of two camps: those that decry the use of > zooms by students, and, sometimes, by anyone; and those th

Re: Re: Pentax Upgrade

2002-11-08 Thread David Brooks
I agree Keith.I am slowly expanding my primes and i'm finding the out.I spend more time now,zigging and zagging,more than with my zooms.Although the zooms are used mostly for my action stuff,and a little macro work now that i have Marks smc a 70-210 f4 which offers a macro mode. Dave Begin Or

Re: Pentax Upgrade

2002-11-08 Thread gfen
On Fri, 8 Nov 2002 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > No one has suggested that to me before. Discipline? As in walking > forward and back and moving around to get a good shot, instead of > zooming? A fixed lens forces you to move about and recompose, including finding such things as different angles of v

Re: optio 330 waterproof case

2002-11-08 Thread Christian Skofteland
On Friday 08 November 2002 13:34, Brad Dobo wrote: > Hey Christian, > > From what I've read, all the Optios except the 230 are able to use the > waterproof casing. I don't remember where I read it, online or in some of > the piles of Pentax literature here, but that seems to be the case. I'd do >

Re: Pentax Upgrade

2002-11-08 Thread Timothy Sherburne
Marnie, you've asked one of those questions that tends to polarize the photographic community into one of two camps: those that decry the use of zooms by students, and, sometimes, by anyone; and those that consider zooms to be just another tool in the bag and, indeed, a sign of progress that shoul

Re: Pentax Upgrade

2002-11-08 Thread Keith Whaley
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > > In a message dated 11/8/2002 7:31:52 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] >writes: > > > Getting any Pentax 50mm lens will improve your image quality > > tremendously, and the discipline that the single focal length > > forces on you will improve your photog

Re: optio 330 waterproof case

2002-11-08 Thread Brad Dobo
Hey Christian, >From what I've read, all the Optios except the 230 are able to use the waterproof casing. I don't remember where I read it, online or in some of the piles of Pentax literature here, but that seems to be the case. I'd do some digging to make *sure* though, don't take my word on it

Re: Overview: Favourite SMC Pentax Lenses

2002-11-08 Thread Keith Whaley
Hah! Another "go to your own resources and answer your own question!" I looked at Bojidar's site, and ignoring the FA* len$ $till available, there are 3 Pentax 24mm W/A lenses out of production: two Ks, only one an f/3.5, made in '75-'77, possibly the K-mount version of the SMCT; there was also th

Re: Pentax Upgrade

2002-11-08 Thread eactivist
In a message dated 11/8/2002 7:31:52 AM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: > Getting any Pentax 50mm lens will improve your image quality > tremendously, and the discipline that the single focal length > forces on you will improve your photography at least as much > again. > This is

OT: 50mm lens hood problem

2002-11-08 Thread Brad Dobo
Hey folks, Now, this is just an example since we are having a new FAQ and what not come out. I'm not causing trouble this time , but talking extensively (lots of threads on this) about a Nikon lens hood, etc, etc, well, first, is odd in a list where many type it N***n. It's also a perfect exampl

RE: LX Erratic Shutter (Illuminati)

2002-11-08 Thread Steve Morphet
>What we need to know: > >Does the first (and more major) 'fault' happen only at 3200 & 1600 - >I've had some at 800 and slower, so I guess I've answered that one. > This is my first post to the list, but I've been lurking for a few weeks. Hello! I bought an LX recently, and I'm delighted with i

Aha: Mirror Lockup

2002-11-08 Thread eactivist
Reading over the Pentax FAQ (well, one of them, I think I've found three or something -- btw, glad the pmdl FAQ link is restored), I read the K-1000 has mirror lock-up. If you tap the shutter button gently. That's happened to me 5-7 times so far. Naturally when I was shooting wildlife or someth

Re: Reminder: DC PDML Outing #4

2002-11-08 Thread Christian Skofteland
Unfortunately, I'm going to have to bail on this one. Last minute change with my visitation with my daughter. Instead of having her all day Saturday, I'm picking her up at 2pm on Sunday. I'll still be going to the Mall area with her but I won't arrive until 3pm. you can call my mobile if you

Re[2]: Pentax Upgrade

2002-11-08 Thread Bruce Dayton
I'm a mid breed. I like the old and the new. My take on AF is that it is useful at times and a detriment at other times. The simple rule of thumb is "only use it when you need it." There will be occasions when you won't be able to make the shot you want unless you use AF, but most of the time,

Re: CRT & shutter speed

2002-11-08 Thread Brad Dobo
Simon, Jostein, That makes perfect sense to me, however, just to add something (sort of a bracket) I've always been told to shoot at 1/30 or less. Just my .02 - Original Message - From: "Jostein" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, November 08, 2002 6:36 AM Subject:

Re: Overview: Favourite SMC Pentax Lenses

2002-11-08 Thread David Brooks
Printed and saved. Thanks for the info, Arnold. Dave Pentax User Stouffville Ontario Canada http://home.ca.inter.net/brooksdj/ http://brooks1952.tripod.com/myhorses Sign up today for your Free E-mail at: http://www.canoe.ca/CanoeMail

fall colors

2002-11-08 Thread Herb Chong
fall is drawing to a close where i live near NYC and i think i have done about all the decent seasonal pictures that i can for this year. it wasn't a particularly good year compared to many others in the past, but there were still moments. http://users.bestweb.net/~hchong/Seasonal/Seasonal.htm al

Re: How much film do you need?

2002-11-08 Thread David Brooks
The late spring,summer and early fall are my main shooting days and i like to keep at least 2-3 rolls of my favorites in overstock.Lately i have been using Kodak's 160 vc and nc and still use the RG 200 and 400.I tend to keep enough(6) plus 2 in the fridge prior to going to the horse shows.I'm abou

Fall colors with the S-M-C Takumar 24/3.5

2002-11-08 Thread Joe Wilensky
A couple of weeks ago, I took a walk around Cornell's Beebe Lake here on campus and had a wonderful time taking photos. I took the ESII, 24mm f3.5 SMC Takumar and the 135mm f3.5 SMC Takumar. I found one tree in particular, arching its golden-glazed branches over the water, that begged to be cap

Re: November PUG pt3

2002-11-08 Thread David Brooks
First off Kevin,thanks for spending time on commenting on the Nov PUG.I'm sure its time consuming. Thanks for the kind words on my submition.There are a number of old pieces of farm equipment at the local museum and i took those to be part of the local fair,but did not get them developed in time.N

Re: Heresy (was RESULTS! of the Telephoto Zoom Poll...)

2002-11-08 Thread Stan Halpin
You are right Frank - we are in "violent agreement". I agree with your point that it is wiser to buy more and/or better lenses than to look for body upgrades when the old body is just fine. But then Marnie made the comment about Canon also having sharp lenses, and I just felt that she needed to be

RE: November PUG pt1

2002-11-08 Thread Amita Guha
> Dawn of a New Life > This has a great story to it :) Thanks, Kevin!

Re: How much film do you need?

2002-11-08 Thread Francis Alviar
I'm going on vacation in a few weeks. I've pretty much been debating this issue since day one of planning for my vacation. I originally wanted to bring: 3 rolls of Provia 100f 5 rolls of Astia 100 3 rolls of FP4+ and HP5+ 4 rolls each of Reala, Superia XTRA 400 and 800 Then I thought, "What if?

Re: Pentax Upgrade

2002-11-08 Thread gfen
On Thu, 7 Nov 2002 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > 1. I don't have the best or even good lenses. This is possible. No matter what you choose to purchase, pick up a Pentax brand 50mm lens from somewhere. From Ebay. From new. From used. Whatever. You can get an M or A for next to nothing (check Adorama,

FS Friday

2002-11-08 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
As many of you are well aware I have been sort of liquidating my Pentax K mount gear. Here's what's on sale: Sigma 90mm f2.8 Macro in KA mount (similar to Pentax-A): Nice lens with excellent macro capability - 1:2 images - glass is clean and focus smooth with generic caps and 52mm filter size. A

Re: RESULTS! of the Telephoto Zoom Poll...

2002-11-08 Thread Arnold Stark
Bruce Dayton schrieb: I agree. The problem with the polls is that they don't reflect our ability to buy. Pretty much, the most expensive ones will always be at the top of the poll. If the poll was on same price range similar optics, it might prove much more helpful. Or maybe even a list of go

Overview: Favourite SMC Pentax Lenses

2002-11-08 Thread Arnold Stark
Here are the top 10 of the. SMC Pentax Super Wide-Angle Prime Lenses: 1st place (34 points): SMC Pentax-FA* 1:2 24mm IF&AL 2nd place (27 points): SMC Pentax-A 1:3.5 15mm 3rd place(22 points): SMC Pentax 1:3.5/18 4th place (21 points): SMC Pentax-A 1:2.8 20mm 5th place (13 points): SMC Pe

Re: LX Erratic Shutter (Illuminati)

2002-11-08 Thread Gianfranco Irlanda
Anton Browne <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Does the first (and more major) 'fault' happen only at 3200 & 1600 - I've had some at 800 and slower, so I guess I've answered that one. > Does it only happen on slow speeds - I can only HEAR it on slow speed but then everything faster than 1/60-ish sounds

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