Dan Scott answered me:
[confused look] Which calendar am I supposed to pose for?
You get to pick one or the other, or maybe both, I guess (you haven't
committed yet, have you?).
Nifty! (And if you mean what I think you mean, no, I haven't
committed. I currently identify as
His name is Neil van Niekerk and its www.planetneil.com , He has moved to
the USA BTW.
Feroze
- Original Message -
From: Peter Smekal [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, February 05, 2003 5:35 PM
Subject: Re: Overexposure of PZ1+K and M lenses
You don't happen to
I think there were about 12 (I lost count, though) -- however, let's
hold off
on the calendar until we see how well the Men of PDML calendar
sells.
You can't afford me.
Cheers
Peter
Folks
I am not yet ready to believe that Ricoh and Pentax share any common heritage
save the mount.
Kind regards
Peter
Folks,
In the UK there is a professional photo show at the end of Feb called
Focus on Imaging (http://www.focus-on-imaging.co.uk). I mailed Pentax UK
on the off-chance they might get a sneak preview in before PMA. No such
luck - they say:
all the models to be launched will be at PMA for the
I wouldn't be surprised to see some 'leaks' during the show though...
-Original Message-
From: Chris Stoddart [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: 06 February 2003 11:22
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: New models won't be at UK Focus on Imaging 2003
Folks,
In the UK there is a
Dan Scott wrote:
http://www.letsgodigital.nl/webpages/firstlook/pentax/optioS/pentax_OptioS_uk.html
has a first up on the Optio S. Haven't read it
yet, but that's what I'm doing after I hit send.
I just visited there myself, and it's far and away the best look I've
had yet. Very good
Thanks...I did access the patent, and while one gets an idea of what
they're discussing, it would help immensely to have the drawing
package of which they speak!
Of course, they were not included with the patent description.
I'll work that problem later...
keith whaley
Iren Henry Chu wrote:
Hi!
I'm not sure whether someone has posted it already or maybe everybody
else had already seen it, but on the pentax europe page are detailed
specificatins of it...
http://www.pentaxeurope.com/v2/en/photo/cameras/Digital/optio_s/index.html
Maybe it's already been mentioned, but in that case I've missed it -
what will the initial street price be?
Apart from it's size, can anybody roughly tell me what the Optio S
offers in terms of specifications in comparison to other existing
digital Point and Shoots in the same price range?
(I am
Just picked up at /. -- some guys came up with really black black stuff, reflecting 10
to 20 times less than the usual black paint used in optical devices.
http://www.ananova.com/news/story/sm_747664.html?menu=news
To make it relevant to the list, just imagine how nice would have been to have
It's tiny, cute and will get you lots of babes.
BR
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Why should I buy it?
Well said :-)
Antti-Pekka
At 08:51 6.2.2003 -0500, you wrote:
It's tiny, cute and will get you lots of babes.
BR
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Why should I buy it?
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Do you think this refers to the 11 Mb of built-in memory?
Best,
Jostein
- Original Message -
From: Iren Henry Chu [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 7:55 AM
Subject: Re: The magic of Casio on Optio S
Dear all,
I am sorry that I have
I got the impression that it was a 'process' not a 'paint'. I'll go back and
take a look. The surface is certainly etched with nitric acid to produce
dimples? Yes? No? Its not something one will be able to buy in a can ... not
yet anyway.
Don
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Also on the edges of the lens elements.
BR
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
To make it relevant to the list, just imagine how nice would have been to have SMC in lense elements and that paint on the barrel and the body...
Good afternoon, Lasse!
Lasse Karlsson wrote:
Maybe it's already been mentioned, but in that case I've missed it -
what will the initial street price be?
The MSLP is said to be set at $425 at introduction, and street price
is expected to be only some $15-20 lower. That's only what I've read
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
My Z1 spot meters with all my pentax lenses, K,M,A,F,FA.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I don't know. I'll go home and try it, but I remember trying
to get my M's K's to spot meter and they didn't. They will
say SPOT metering is ON in the viewfinder, but the exposure
Hi,
So FA 200 macro must be much better than C/N counterparts.
Do you have both?What is the price of A version if appears.
BTW Do you have FA35/2.0?any comments...
Thank you
Alek
Uytkownik Pl Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] napisa:
Alek wrote:
But with K and M lenses you could not use matrix... just
So here's a question: Why do the PZ-1 and later cameras need an A
lens in order to use evaluative/matrix/segmented metering? If they
can spotmeter with the older lenses, why do they need an A lens and
its transmitted information about maximum aperture to make a decision
about whether or not to
Just an update, (probably my final one). We managed to get a tranquillizing
dart in the animal last night while it was at the feeder. We had hoped it
would continue to feed and drop in the backyard. Instead, it decided to
hightail it to the woods where we lost it. We searched for more than two
Hi Mike,
Please answer my email!
Alek
Uytkownik Mike Johnston [EMAIL PROTECTED] napisa:
FWIW, I just heard from my friend at Pentax that the Optio S is generating
an impressive amount of advance orders. Evidently, dealers expect it to be a
popular product.
--Mike
That's why the Pentax factory is in full speed. they are making 60,000
units per month, which is three times the no. for 430RS or 330GS.
That's why today the share price of Pentax is rocket high: about 250 yen.
It was only 150 yen a month ago
Regards,
Henry Chu
6/2/2003
From: Mike
Mike wrote:
FWIW, I just heard from my friend at Pentax that the Optio S is generating
an impressive amount of advance orders. Evidently, dealers expect it to be a
popular product.
A Pentax rep told me today that they've sold all they can get. They had just gotten in
through the door...
He
Hi,
When you use 645 lens it works like A lens or only like K or ?Does matrix work?
Alek
Uytkownik gfen [EMAIL PROTECTED] napisa:
On Thu, 6 Feb 2003, Joe Wilensky wrote:
On another note, why can the Pentax autofocus cameras provide
autofocus confirmation with manual-focus A, M, and K lenses, but
Something I have been thinking about, even tho I still
do test strips I notice I can scan the neg and preview
contras etc in photoshop, knowing what I want the
print to look like and then print it out chemically.
Too bad there is not contrast/exposure calculator in
photoshop or plugin that will do
Intriguing. I suppose I should add that my father was at NPL, 'doing'
computing standards.
Toodle pip
Peter
- Original Message -
From: Iren Henry Chu [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 5:14 PM
Subject: Re: Pentax Optio S advance orders
That's why the Pentax factory is in full speed. they are making 60,000
units per month, which is three times the
The official list price of Optio S in Japan is 65,000 yen, which is 5,000
yen more than Optio 330GS. Very attractive!
Regards,
Henry Chu
7/2/2003
From: Keith Whaley [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Good afternoon, Lasse!
Lasse Karlsson wrote:
Maybe it's already been mentioned, but in that case I've
Thanks!
But Alan Chan wrote even good tape could mask a special part of the lens.
So maybe it is saver and easier and for nearly nothing ($) :)
Alek
=?ISO-8859-2?Q?Michel_Carre=60re-G=E9e?=@UNKNOWN napisa:
[EMAIL PROTECTED] a crit:
But with K and M lenses you could not use matrix... just central
Hi
I also read about drilling in the lens
But it I could just mask it would be great.
Please write what to do with K28/3.5, 135/2.5 and 105/2.8 all SMC of course if you
have them
Alek
Uytkownik Alan Chan [EMAIL PROTECTED] napisa:
But with K and M lenses you could not use matrix... just central or
For a comparison of the elements see:
http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/primes/_optics/200f4-Macro-i.jpg
and
http://kmp.bdimitrov.de/lenses/primes/_optics/200f4-Macro-ii.gif
The internal focus on the FA200 is invaluable for macro work.
Plus, the FA is RAZOR sharp at all apertures and even sharper in
Not sure of the answer Brendan,but dust is
still my Professor Moriarty.g
Dave
Begin Original Message
From: Brendan [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thu, 6 Feb 2003 11:18:16 -0500 (EST)
To: Pentax [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: film scanning helping old fashioned BW :-)
Something I have been
Then i truly feel sorry for it now.
Dave
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
It's now in the Ministry of Natural Resources [snip] hands
Vic
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Pentax User
Stouffville Ontario Canada
Art needs to be in a frame.That way we know when
Thank you!
You are lucky man to have such a lens. It must be one if not the best in this focal
range or any macro lens.
Do you have any picture from it on website?
Alek
Uytkownik Vick, Jason [EMAIL PROTECTED] napisa:
For a comparison of the elements see:
I've broken the law. But here it is.
Mini craters key to 'blackest ever black'
14:45 06 February 03
Exclusive from New Scientist
Researchers have created the blackest black ever made on Earth, by bubbling
a shiny metal plate in nitric acid for a few seconds.
Ultimate darkness
This new
Hi Mike,
Please answer my email!
Alek
Alek,
I have answered your e-mail several times. I have nothing to add to the
responses you've received on the list regarding the lenses you asked about.
Sorry I can't help.
--Mike
Mike,
Sorry:)
Yes, it is truth that many of my questions to you have already been answered. So the
only way is to mount my Tamron (when I get adaptall) and shoot and shoot and then
assess the quality. On the basis of many opinions and tests it should be great macro
lens I hope. and 90mm is
That's the guy, sorry for the confusion.
Paul
His name is Neil van Niekerk and its www.planetneil.com , He has moved to
the USA BTW.
Feroze
_
MSN 8 helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE*.
Cotty's emails are like buses - you wait ages for one and, when
it comes, it's going to the wrong destination. 8-
mike
So much so that the initial run is sold out already. Expect the street
price to be ~$400.00 USD
Bill
- Original Message -
From: Mike Johnston [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 10:56 AM
Subject: Pentax Optio S advance orders
FWIW, I just heard
On Thu, 6 Feb 2003 [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
When you use 645 lens it works like A lens or only like K or ?Does
matrix work?
Keep in mind, this is NOT on a PZ1, it is on the MZ-5n.
The 645-K adapter is just a hunk of metal. It passes no information
through. No contacts. No Auto aperature,
the macro shots on this page were done with the FA200
http://www.blueplanetmedia.com/photo.htm
Jason
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 11:45 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: RE: RE: Re: Re: Re: Overexposure of
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Mike,
Sorry:)
Yes, it is truth that many of my questions to you have already been answered. So the
only way is to mount my Tamron (when I get adaptall) and shoot and shoot and then
assess the quality. On the basis of many opinions and tests it should be great
Brendan, I've seen a Photoshop plug-in called, IIRC, Test Strip. It was
about $100-150Cdn, and might be what you're looking for.
Pat White
nice!
pity there no true macro photos like on Mark Cassino.
If you like macro look here:
http://www.grochowalski.pl
click English version
Alek
PS My friend's web site
Uytkownik Vick, Jason [EMAIL PROTECTED] napisa:
the macro shots on this page were done with the FA200
hi
I just wanted to say that I take slides where it is easy to see if the lens is good or
not. Of course if you enlarge you prints very much you also see it. I just do not
enlarge prints more than 20x30cm
BTW Have you scanned slide and print?any comments.. IS it better than from film, i.e.
for
too bad no demo.
--- Pat White [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Brendan,
I've seen a Photoshop plug-in called, IIRC,
Test Strip. It was
about $100-150Cdn, and might be what you're looking
for.
Pat White
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One of the more interesting applications for the new black outside space
and
optical applications may be in fine art. NPL says that several artists are
keen to use the new material. When you look at the black, it is an
incredibly beautiful
Oh for crying out loud - sorry folks, wrong list.
Apologies,
Cotty
Oh, swipe me! He paints with light!
http://www.macads.co.uk/snaps/
Free UK Macintosh Classified Ads at
http://www.macads.co.uk/
Seeing as how I belong to both PDML and the HUG, I was wondering if anyone
had comments on this.
I personally try to pre-soak everything but apparently (at least from the
HUG) it looks as though pre-soaking is not done by some.. and vehemently
opposed by others.
What does everyone else think?
Hello PDMLers... it's been a long while since I've posted, but *yes* I've
been watching and reading over the past few months [and boy has it been
entertaining!]
Anyhow! I need some help determing the prices of some equipment that I
plan to (possibly) dump soon. Usually, after doing my homework,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I think there were about 12 (women of PDML) (I lost count, though) -- however,
let's hold off
on the calendar until we see how well the Men of PDML calendar
sells.
better to skip it, then :)
ann
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Seeing as how I belong to both PDML and the HUG, I was
wondering if anyone
had comments on this.
I personally try to pre-soak everything but apparently (at
least from the
HUG) it looks as though pre-soaking is
Cotty's emails are like buses - you wait ages for one and, when
it comes, it's going to the wrong destination. 8-
mike
My brain hurts.
Mr. P Gumby.
Oh, swipe me! He paints with light!
http://www.macads.co.uk/snaps/
On Thu, 6 Feb 2003, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I personally try to pre-soak everything but apparently (at least from the
HUG) it looks as though pre-soaking is not done by some.. and vehemently
opposed by others.
When I was in highschool photo, we were taught to presoak..I still do. For
about a
Hey, Jerome, you coming to GFM this spring?
Bill
- Original Message -
From: Jerome Daryl Coombs-Reyes [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 3:14 PM
Subject: Need assistance on fair pricing
My Z1 spot meters with all my pentax lenses, K,M,A,F,FA.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I don't know. I'll go home and try it, but I remember
trying to get my M's K's to spot meter and they didn't.
They will say SPOT metering is ON in the viewfinder, but
the exposure won't change.
Mike P [EMAIL PROTECTED]
THis bounces - he is one of the NYPDMLERS -
Mike, if you are yout there, send me an email ?
this looks like I got the wrong one :)
annsan
Alek,
See the post I just sent. The PZ-1 will not spot meter with K M lenses. The PZ-1p
will do so.
Regards, Bob S.
Hi,
In one case you are wrong. You have spot with K and M lenses. You should push the
buttom on the back of the camera and there is a chance to change from spot to center
With limited darkroom experience, I'm out on a limb here.
My first reaction was why should soaking with pure water affect
sensitivity?.
Then, otoh,... Do people use tap water for this?
I believe that water pH could affect the film. If it's pre-soaked in
non-neutral water the pH in the emulsion
Do Pentax wives play the same games played by Pentax husbands: having
equipment sent to their work address so their spouses won't know?
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
One of the more interesting applications for the new black outside space and
optical applications may be in fine art. NPL says that several artists are
keen to use the new material. When you look at the black, it is an
incredibly beautiful surface. It's like black velvet.
At that point, all
And here I thought you were buying a new car - until I read all the
'puter gibberish, and tuned out... vbg
-frank
Cotty wrote:
Oh for crying out loud - sorry folks, wrong list.
Apologies,
Cotty
Oh, swipe me! He paints with light!
PS Have you ever used K lenses?
Has Mike ever used k-mount lenses?
O, I'd say so! g But, I hate to speak FOR someone...it's just
possible he never HAS!
I've used a few. g
Actually, to be perfectly honest, there are several lens lines that I'm more
familiar with than I am with
On Thu, 6 Feb 2003, Paul Franklin Stregevsky wrote:
Do Pentax wives play the same games played by Pentax husbands: having
equipment sent to their work address so their spouses won't know?
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
And hope that your spouse isn't a very skilled with google! The list is
archived ya
I
couldn't get far enough away from _anything_ to take a decent picture with
that thing...not even the moon. gg
You must be a very tall man, Mike. :-)
Lukasz
--r-e-k-l-a-m-a-
Tanie bilety lotnicze!
http://samoloty.onet.pl
OK, this has probably been answered before. But I was watching a DVD of a
movie last night that had been originally shot in 16mm (Waiting for
Guffman -- funny, if you get the chance) and got to wondering: You can
usually easily tell the difference between tv shows/movies shot on film and
those
Here's a 4 mb Pentax digital PS that retails for $599, so the ad
says, and it sells in just under 4 hours, same day it appeared (?!)
for less than $80 total cost?
Something mighty strange here...
keith whaley
* * *
Steve Pearson wrote:
What about this one:
Brendan, I checked the shop where I saw the program (Prism Photo, near my
place here), and it's $199Cdn.
It's called Test Strip 3.0, and is made by Vivid Details Inc. They're at
www.vividdetails.com or (805) 646-0217. Hope this is helpful.
Pat White
Probably, it takes some skill to shoot on film now
doesn't it.
--- Bob Keefer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
OK, this has probably been answered before. But I
was watching a DVD of a
movie last night that had been originally shot in
16mm (Waiting for
Guffman -- funny, if you get the chance)
That's what I was wondering. They do claim to be a
surplus seller. Maybe they really purchased a bunch
for a low price?
--- Keith Whaley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Here's a 4 mb Pentax digital PS that retails for
$599, so the ad
says, and it sells in just under 4 hours, same day
it appeared
Steve Pearson wrote:
Is this really for sale? I have seen so many auctions
where you are only buying a program that tells you
how to get electronics for free. This looks like it's
for real? Would you buy one?
I'll let you know when I receive mine. I couldn't pass up that! (Kepping
fingers
On 5 Feb 2003 at 21:54, Rüdiger Neumann wrote:
From dpreview:
There is however, less
noise(grain) on the digitalbut I find the increased resolution to be the
trade off here. In all honesty, at 16X20(which is larger than 99.99% of
photographers regularly output), 6X7 and the EOS 1DS
On 6 Feb 2003 at 18:19, Steve Pearson wrote:
That's what I was wondering. They do claim to be a
surplus seller. Maybe they really purchased a bunch
for a low price?
Pity they have over 4% negative/neutral feedback.
Rob Studdert
HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA
Tel +61-2-9554-4110
UTC(GMT) +10 Hours
-- -Original Message-
-- From: gfen [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
-- Sent: Sunday, February 02, 2003 11:06 AM
--
-- On Sat, 1 Feb 2003, Dan Scott wrote:
-- I haven't used the MZ-S, but I have held one. It is quite
-- lovely and
-- gives the impression of being the sort of camera you could
Hi,
I shot with a 1Ds a couple of days ago and when comparing the files from it
with that from my 35mm gear scanned at 4000dpi, the files from the 1Ds left
the 35mm for dead. But as has been said before, this is actually more of a
comparison with my scanner and 1Ds, also i have a couple of 645 x
Alek, I find your constant questions about lens quality amusing. It's fun to
read the responses from everyone. Let me add mine. Here it is... Get ready
for it
IT DOESN'T REALLY MATTER... How's that for an opinion?
I'm a firm believer that all GOOD lenses (That includes 95 per cent of
on 2/06/03 8:20 PM, Gary L. Murphy at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Steve Pearson wrote:
Is this really for sale? I have seen so many auctions
where you are only buying a program that tells you
how to get electronics for free. This looks like it's
for real? Would you buy one?
I'll let
- Original Message -
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, February 06, 2003 10:07 PM
Subject: To Alex on the quality of a lens
Sage advice from Vic.
William Robb
Alek, I find your constant questions about lens quality amusing.
snip
WOOHOOO THE DEMO IS MINE! I just tried it and now
no more test strips needed
--- Pat White [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Brendan, I
checked the shop where I saw the program
(Prism Photo, near my
place here), and it's $199Cdn.
It's called Test Strip 3.0, and is made by Vivid
Details Inc.
At 06:37 PM 06/02/2003 -0500, you wrote:
Do Pentax wives play the same games played by Pentax husbands: having
equipment sent to their work address so their spouses won't know?
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
I've only done it once. Not because I didn't want my spouse to know, but
because it was coming by
Hi,
A few things for sale:
1).FA 80-200/4.7-5.6 - In 9+/10 Condition - $80us
2).AF280T with Softcase - Works great, 8/10 condition. - $85us
3).LX - Serviced last year, 8/10 cosmetic condition, includes strap
lugs, FA1 Finder, soft release and new style focus screen - $400us
4).
Stan Halpin wrote:
Me as well. They show themselves to be here in my area - I can bring some heat to bear if there is a problem.
So, you bought the other one, eh? g
Nice to know you are close to the seller... Just in case
--
Later,
Gary
On Thu, 6 Feb 2003, Collin Brendemuehl wrote:
The Super Program works fine with a new battery. Just needs the lens mount
replaced.
And even so, it's not harmful the way it is. The A135/2.8 needs 3 screws
tightened.
It would seem that the bargain as it turned out was mostly
a lot of good
I use XP Pro and used Partition Magic to change the partitions on C:
Don
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Updated: March 30, 2002
- Original Message -
From: Butch Black [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Mark Roberts a écrit:
Joe Wilensky [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
.
I believe the screw-mount adaptor insulates the contacts in the lens
mount so the camera acts as if there's no lens attached. Apparently,
those who use screw-mount lenses on AF cameras can insert a piece of
aluminum foil to
K/M lens could use matrix metering, see:
http://www.robertstech.com/matrix.htm
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/krg/Photo/multizone.htm
For thoses we want try, I have put a gauge on my web
http://perso.wanadoo.fr/krg/Photo/Images/bricolage/gabarit-ki.zip
Michel
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Do Pentax wives play the same games played by Pentax husbands: having
equipment sent to their work address so their spouses won't know?
I don't think it matters. Pentax spouses are smarter than that. Once you start
playing w/ your new toy, the spouse will find out.
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