MX with M 50 mm. 1.4, bought new in 1980 or 81.
I still have both of them, it was my first serious camera.
Carlos
Scott Loveless wrote:
Since joining the list in February, I've experienced
enablement in the worst way.
I don't know, enablement can be very useful!
I have acquired no less than
one body, three primes, one zoom, a camera bag, everything
necessary to process black and white film, a film
Enabled should be defined in the FAQ for new folks to this list. It's almost as
bad as a four-letter word. =)
When I joined the list, I had a K1000 w/ a 50mm f/2 lens. Since that time about
4 years ago, I've acquired 3 bodies, eight Pentax lenses, a couple of 3rd party
ones, and multiple camera
This one time, at band camp, P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/lenses/primes/short-tele/FA77f1.8.html
This is some sort of taunting or psychological abuse posting this link.
The lense is one of several I desire. Others include
Pentax 80-200mm f2.8. I currently
After transferring data from a memory card to the PC, is it better to delete
files from the card via the PC/memory card reader or to do it via the camera?
Does the memory card need to be formatted with each use?
Thanks,
Pat in SF
Scott,
When I joined the list I had an ME S and an old Spottie, an M50/2.0, an
A24~50, and a couple of Super Tak 105s. At my peak I had 14 Pentax bodies
and 42 Pentax lenses. Frank is not immune - he's impoverished LOL
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Scott Loveless
Since joining the list
Pat,
I don't think it makes much difference wrt deleting, but when we had the
NorCal get together Bruce (and maybe John or Godfrey) suggested that,
instead of deleting the info on the cards, to just quickly reformat them in
the camera. I'm unsure if there was a reason for that, or if it was a
Scott Loveless wrote:
To continue a recent survey trend, how has the list inspired ( coerced
) you to become enabled?
I've been on the list for less than 1 month, but already I've bought a
new body (new to me - MZ-7), there's a SMCA 50mm f2 on the way for the
old MZ-M, and some MX-s
MZ-6 + FA28-80 f/3.5-5.6. Replaced with a *real* lens - the FA 50mm
f/1.7 - after I found it's way too slow for my taste.
The MZ-6 is a nice camera with a bad viewfinder - so now I have a ME
Super as well.
--
Best regards,
Alex Sarbu
A brand new black Pentax ME with M 50mm 1,7. I was 16 and used all of
my money on this camera.
DagT
På 9. jul. 2005 kl. 02.32 skrev Sid Barras:
The favorite pentax poll generated lots of good stuff. Got me to
thinking about my first pentax.
Mine was a P 30t, but came as a gift, so I don't
On 8/7/05, Pat Kong, discombobulated, unleashed:
After transferring data from a memory card to the PC, is it better to delete
files from the card via the PC/memory card reader or to do it via the camera?
Does the memory card need to be formatted with each use?
Someone told me it is much better
On 9/7/05, Scott Loveless, discombobulated, unleashed:
To continue a recent survey trend, how has the list inspired ( coerced
) you to become enabled?
Odd that it had the opposite effect on me. Or maybe not. I sold most of
my Pentax gear and acquired a shed-load of Canon gear. The list helped
On 8/7/05, Sid Barras, discombobulated, unleashed:
The favorite pentax poll generated lots of good stuff. Got me to
thinking about my first pentax.
The first is always the best with me.
MX of course, in 1980. Although I did use a Spottie at art college in 1978.
I got a second body fairly
P30t of my brother. He was using his Z1 so I used his P30t with its
Pentax-A 28-80 3.5-4.5 and Metz 30BCT2.
KX + 55mm 1.8 went later :)
--
Thibouille
--
*ist-D,Z1,SFXn,SuperA,KX,MX, P30t and KR-10x ...
My usual retailer (who is a fine Pentax collector BTW) told he usually
tends not to sell Sigma lenses because of frequent incompatibilities
(dunno if it affects Pentax compatible lenses).
Sigma optics are usually compatible with bodies available at the time
the lens is out.
But older or newer
More clouds this week. I'm not very happy with the scan but it's too
late to redo it.
After the feedback I had about my pages a couple of weeks ago I've
been playing around with some concepts for a new layout, so I've done
a second version in addition to the regular one. I was made
I'm shooting pics for a corporate screensaver. Perhaps this one will make
the grade:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/24648404/
It's the local Town Hall Square. The yellow building is the City Hall (Køge
Rådhus), the place where I work.
Regards
Jens Bladt
Arkitekt MAA
Collin R Brendemuehl wrote:
from keithw
Fri, 08 Jul 2005 18:31:44 -0700
William Robb wrote:
LX with A50/1.2.
William Robb
Now, THAT's the equivalent of being born with a silver spoon
in your mouth, isn't it! Good for you! Never knew less...
Aced out on both accounts, body
William Robb wrote:
[...]
One thing I noticed, he went through a lot of OM-1 camera bodies. I
don't think he ever bothered to fix them, he seemed of the opinion that
if they broke, they were done. I suspect a lot of them just plain and
simple wore out. He shot reams of film.
My dad coveted
Boris Liberman wrote:
Hi!
The favorite pentax poll generated lots of good stuff. Got me to
thinking about my first pentax.
ZX-L (a.k.a. MZ-6)... My first genuiwine lens was FA 50/1.7.
I've always wondered if I'd like that camera. I have looked at it from
afar, and keep a brochure on
My first Pentax was a MZ-M that I still own.
I bought it around 1999, in a 'cash-converters' (2n
hand) store. I exchanged it for my manual SLR Cosina,
along with its 28-80 kit lens.
I bought this Cosina with some money that my
Grandmother gave to me by saying 'and this time buy
something for you,
William Robb wrote:
http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/77LTD/images/IMGP8244.jpg
Lens porn. That's all that is. No redeeming social value at all.
Tom (adding 77 ltd to wishlist) Reese
- Original Message -
From: Thibouille [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sigma optics are usually compatible with bodies available at the
time
the lens is out.
But older or newer bodies often have problems.
It certainly confirms the quirks I see with my EX 70-200/2.8. Not a
big deal, though. It
ME Super with A50 f1.7, stolen, replaced with Super Program, A50 f1.2, Kiron
24mm f2. Went nuts collecting after that.
- Original Message -
From: Sid Barras [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Pentax discussion list Pentax discussion pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Sent: Friday, July 08, 2005 7:32 PM
Subject:
First off, Bill Robb is responsible for everything.
And as I understand the GFM recollection, that would include the beer. :)
What hits me here are the variety and the bargains.
Stuff shows up here that's uncommon on eBay
and most often at a better price here. Like that FA24/2.8 that
I can't
#1 Yes, you do. Apparently you must suck money from some where.
#2 You didn't set the focus points the same.
#3 You're cruel as well. Breaking up the twins. You should be ashamed.
There are probably only 2 or 3 in the world who have this set.
Collin
Scott Loveless wrote:
Since joining the list in February, I've experienced enablement in the
worst way. I have acquired no less than one body, three primes, one
zoom, a camera bag, everything necessary to process black and white
film, a film scanner, at least one photo magazine subscription, a
My first Pentax was an MZ-50 I bought new with a FA 28-80/3.5-5.6
(black!) while on hols in Barcelona in 1999. At the time I tried (side
by side, on two different days at the same shop) the similarly priced
Canon, Nikon and Minolta. The Canon and Nikon I eliminated quickly. I
was finally won
So, the situation is as follows:
There are full page advertisements of the new *ist-DL
in nationals Spanish newspapers. On Monday I call
Reflecta, the local distributor, in order to know its
availability. 'It is just about to hit the shelves, we
already have the product and have just started to
Nice shot, but it's the wrong format for a screensaver. I think you'd
want a horizontal?
Paul
On Jul 9, 2005, at 6:37 AM, Jens Bladt wrote:
I'm shooting pics for a corporate screensaver. Perhaps this one will
make
the grade:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/24648404/
It's the local Town
The 77 has been on my wish list for a long time. Now it's on thw
burning a hole in my gut list.
Paul
On Jul 9, 2005, at 7:28 AM, Tom Reese wrote:
William Robb wrote:
http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/77LTD/images/IMGP8244.jpg
Lens porn. That's all that is. No redeeming social value
What does this lens usually sell for? I realize it's hard to find one,
so I expect it to be pricey as well. But I do some macro for stock, and
this is a lens I really need. I don't just want it, I need it.
Paul
Anything new is always going to be priced close to retail. Let the
buyer beware. Meanwhile the knowledgeable few can snap up those DS
cameras, not to mention the remaining D models.
Paul
On Jul 9, 2005, at 7:24 AM, Jaume Lahuerta wrote:
So, the situation is as follows:
There are full page
Purely diaobolical Mr. Robb!
So are you gonna get a black 43mm too?
Regards, Bob S. (counting my pennies...)
On 7/8/05, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/77LTD/images/IMGP8244.jpg
HAR!
ww
Hi Pentaxians
what would be the best way to use flash lightning with an A24mm or even 17mm
Tamron in a large room?
I do not have the accessory for angles wider than 28mm for my flashes and I
understand that they are only helpful up to 24mm.
I have the AF400T which is quite a capable flash,
On Fri, 8 Jul 2005, Bruce Dayton wrote:
Very pretty. I would say that it is over-exposed, but survives it.
There is a large burned out area from the sun. Seems the whole image
could handle a bit less exposure without impacting it badly. Less
burnout would render more detail in the water and
http://www.penfoldj.freeserve.co.uk/
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I envy, envy, envy you!
God, I'd loe to have that black one!
I't a genuine beauty. And a damned good lens too!
So, do you have both now?
Jens Bladt
Arkitekt MAA
http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt
-Oprindelig meddelelse-
Fra: William Robb [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sendt: 9. juli 2005 06:46
On Sat, 9 Jul 2005, Paul Stenquist wrote:
What does this lens usually sell for? I realize it's hard to find one, so I
expect it to be pricey as well. But I do some macro for stock, and this is a
lens I really need. I don't just want it, I need it.
Can I suggest (that's is *not* the same as
N! You see, I'm only doing the pphotographing. I'm not, making the
screensaver. Some pro's are. They will lay out the whole buch very
artistically and probably show more that one photograph at the time.
But you are right - if I was going to make a slide show or PowerPoint
presentation, I would
Hi, you can try bouncing, but I think you will still get the tunnel effect.
Are there
going to be people in the shots? If no people are in the shots, just use a
tripod and a longer exposure.
Steve
- Original Message -
From: Markus Maurer [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
i usually format in the camera because it is fastest.
Herb
- Original Message -
From: Pat Kong [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Sent: Saturday, July 09, 2005 2:23 AM
Subject: Memory card management
After transferring data from a memory card to the PC, is it better to
Hi!
ZX-L (a.k.a. MZ-6)... My first genuiwine lens was FA 50/1.7.
I've always wondered if I'd like that camera. I have looked at it from
afar, and keep a brochure on it.
I may search one out at the local camera stores...
As tho' I really needed yet another camera body!
I hereby submit to
My first Pentax was the ME Super with 50mm lens and a Pentax flash.
I bought it 1981 in Hongkong when working on a Swiss freighter.
My first camera was the Olympus XA.
greetings
Markus
Hi!
Purely diaobolical Mr. Robb!
So are you gonna get a black 43mm too?
Regards, Bob S. (counting my pennies...)
No, I got it ;-). Along with silver 77mm... It is in the transfer...
Darn, couldn't resist it...
Boris
Hi Sid and all,
Spotmatic II with SMCT 50/1.4 and a few other non-Pentax lenses.
Handed down from my Dad. It was bought in Japan and had Asahi
scratched off the body. The SMCT 50/1.4 amazed me then, and
still does.
Steve
- Original Message -
From: Sid Barras [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To:
Hi Jens
creating a screensaver looks like an interesting job. Will you create a
slideshow or just a single picture?
Would pictures in landscape format not suit a computer screen better?
I did understand the word Rådhus = Rathaus ;-)
greetings
Markus
-Original Message-
From: Jens Bladt
Bounce the AF400T off the ceiling. You'll get ample coverage. You can
also add a second slave flash bounced off the ceiling at another angle.
That will greatly reduce any shadows created by the AF400T.
Paul
On Jul 9, 2005, at 7:49 AM, Markus Maurer wrote:
Hi Pentaxians
what would be the best
In that hall or in a long, narrow room, hide your second flash behind
an object at the other end of the room and aim it at the ceiling. If
the slave is sensitive enough, the bounced light from the first flash
will trigger it.
On Jul 9, 2005, at 7:49 AM, Markus Maurer wrote:
Hi Pentaxians
Hi!
I'm shooting pics for a corporate screensaver. Perhaps this one will make
the grade:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/24648404/
It's the local Town Hall Square. The yellow building is the City Hall (Køge
Rådhus), the place where I work.
Jens, are you getting better opinion of your
Hi Steve
Yes, there would be people in the shots like on most events or concerts or
in dance halls.
I can not use a tripod therefore, only a very fast film and the 2.8 aperture
would possible help
shooting without flash.
I will try this afternoon (in 2 hours;-) to shot at a puppet theater and
Hi!
http://gasha.pie-dabas.net/peso/apx1-015-baaka.jpg
Pentax 645, 55mm, APX-400
Estonia, Saaremaa island
This one was my second roll in Pentax 645, and first BW 120 film.
I just love this film...
P.S. Just developed my first BW 120 film at home. Succeeded! Another APX-400.
It's already
Thanks Paul
I will try your suggestion in 2 hours at a marionette theater.
You do not find a combination of the AF400T with the integrated flash a
solution?
Because it does not help in the edges or for any other reason?
I never used an integrated flash so far...
greetings
-Original
Almost as bad as unemployment. But not quite.
My 1991 Camry with 291,299 miles.
Gave up the ghost.
I bought it with about 98K miles on it.
So it's been a cheap car to run.
But now it needs replaced.
So the Tokina AT-X 80-400 4.5/5.6 has to go.
Email if you're interested.
Sorry to hear
Thanks Markus.
I don't know. I have seen many kinds of screensavers. A bacground shot may
not be changing as often as the foreground picture(s). There can be added
text and other effects. I'm quite confident, that these guys can do a great
job (if the photos are reasonably interesting), no mater
You're right, Boris. But it's not as sharp as I'd like it to be. I stick to
f8-f16. An I sharpen at 126 !
It's hard to judge my the jpeg's. I must do some serious RAW shots one of
these days :-)
But the 18mm wideangle is so nice in situations like this :-)
I must get myself a Sigma F.2.8/18-50mm
Paul wrote:
What does this lens usually sell for? I realize it's hard to find one, so I
expect it to be pricey as well. But I do some macro for stock, and this is a
lens I really need. I don't just want it, I need it.
REPLY:
Hard to find used, but why not buy a new one? Should be as simple
Hi!
You're right, Boris. But it's not as sharp as I'd like it to be. I stick to
f8-f16. An I sharpen at 126 !
It's hard to judge my the jpeg's. I must do some serious RAW shots one of
these days :-)
But the 18mm wideangle is so nice in situations like this :-)
I must get myself a Sigma
David,
I do like the second one better, simply because the picture is bigger
and the moon more visible. I would say you have great subject matter
in New Zealand, but I'm beginning to think that maybe the quality is
in the photographer. :-)
Great stuff as always, and a very simple concept.
I usually delete files from the memory card while it's in the card
reader, probably for no other reason than I find it more convenient.
WRT re-formatting, my experience is with CF cards in a Canon A75 and SD
cards in the istDS. I don't reformat after every use and have had no
problems. When
I do appreciate your polite dismissal of the pages. Too often
lately, rather disparaging comments have been made by persons who
had no appreciation of the original work done by someone in making
such dinosaur images available at a previous time.
No disrespect meant, I'm sure the images
I was a small time collector of M lenses, with an ME, Super Program, and PZ-1.
My ambition was to collect all of the M lenses some day and I had a
good start with 6 or 7 plus a couple of A lenses. :-) Now I've
got a lot more...
I had a smug conviction that I was immune from all this
Paul,
I see the price lowering on the Ds model here in the USA,
but no lowering of price on the D. Thank You DL!
Regards, Bob S.
On 7/9/05, Paul Stenquist [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Anything new is always going to be priced close to retail. Let the
buyer beware. Meanwhile the knowledgeable few
On 9/7/05, Jens Bladt, discombobulated, unleashed:
I'm shooting pics for a corporate screensaver. Perhaps this one will make
the grade:
http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/24648404/
Er, isn't it the wrong format for a screensaver? Or are these for
portrait monitors?
Cheers,
Cotty
___/\__
My first Pentax was the PZ1-P with the 28-80 lens kit.
I was wanting to go with an autofocus body and at the time had a Canon AE-1
body with FD lens.
Well, Canon left FD lens users with no good way to upgrade using these lens on
the newer Canon bodies. So, I started looking around and narrowed
On 9/7/05, Cornelius Nuzzlemuff III, discombobulated, unleashed:
http://www.penfoldj.freeserve.co.uk/
Cornelius Nuzzlemuff III ?
Stone the crows. Must be the Caveman, or...
Cheers,
Cotty
___/\__
|| (O) | People, Places, Pastiche
||=|http://www.cottysnaps.com
Sure, my point this time was not about the price but
about the fact that it seems that they don't want to
keep the Ds anymore, and just sell the DL when it
finally arrives.
(who knows, maybe thay already have it and hide it,
just in order to sell the few remaining Ds...
conspirancy theory here
Wow, a pair of A135/1.8's!
Some went last week for $1,150+ last week on ebay.
Regards, Bob S.
On 7/9/05, Cornelius Nuzzlemuff III [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://www.penfoldj.freeserve.co.uk/
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This email has been checked for most
On 9/7/05, Tom Reese, discombobulated, unleashed:
And then there's my little delivery from yesterday. I am now the proud
owner of an SMCP A 15/3.5
Whew
Now *there's* an elite little club. Congrats!
Cheers,
Cotty
___/\__
|| (O) | People, Places, Pastiche
||=|
Years of loyal service used to get you a handshake and a gold watch. Nowadays
it gets you a boot out the door.
Remember, there is always a better job down the street.
graywolf
http://www.graywolfphoto.com
Idiot Proof == Expert Proof
---
David Mann wrote:
I
Thanks. No filter - not even a klens hood!
Regards
Jens Bladt
Arkitekt MAA
http://hjem.get2net.dk/bladt
-Oprindelig meddelelse-
Fra: Jack Davis [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sendt: 9. juli 2005 01:55
Til: pentax-discuss@pdml.net
Emne: Re: Sunset
Nicely composed and exposed. I find it
You didn't have to prove it to us...
William Robb wrote:
http://users.accesscomm.ca/wrobb/pictures/77LTD/images/IMGP8244.jpg
HAR!
ww
--
When you're worried or in doubt,
Run in circles, (scream and shout).
Frank himself has been recently enabled, he just doesn't talk about it
much...
Scott Loveless wrote:
Since joining the list in February, I've experienced enablement in the
worst way. I have acquired no less than one body, three primes, one
zoom, a camera bag, everything necessary to process
BH doesn't list it, but I doubt that I can afford a new one in any
case.
Paul
On Jul 9, 2005, at 8:56 AM, Pål Jensen wrote:
Paul wrote:
What does this lens usually sell for? I realize it's hard to find one,
so I expect it to be pricey as well. But I do some macro for stock,
and this is a
Boy does Frank have you bamboozled. Everytime I see him (GFM) he has a whole
bag of new toys.
graywolf
http://www.graywolfphoto.com
Idiot Proof == Expert Proof
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Scott Loveless wrote:
Since joining the list in February, I've experienced enablement in the
- Original Message -
From: Jens Bladt
Subject: SV: Proof that I suck.
I envy, envy, envy you!
God, I'd loe to have that black one!
I't a genuine beauty. And a damned good lens too!
So, do you have both now?
The silver one is still for sale..
William Robb
- Original Message -
From: Paul Stenquist
Subject: Re: Proof that I suck.
The 77 has been on my wish list for a long time. Now it's on thw
burning a hole in my gut list.
The silver one is still for sale, Paul...
William Robb
- Original Message -
From: Cornelius Nuzzlemuff III
Subject: Proof that I suck too!
http://www.penfoldj.freeserve.co.uk/
You really suck.
ww
- Original Message -
From: Tom Reese
Subject: Re: Proof that I suck.
Tom (adding 77 ltd to wishlist) Reese
I still have one for sale, Tom...
William Robb
- Original Message -
From: Tom Reese
Subject: Re: The instigation of enablement
And then there's my little delivery from yesterday. I am now the proud
owner of an SMCP A 15/3.5. I may not have bought that one without Robb
shoving me over the edge.
Just so you'all don't think I
- Original Message -
From: Bob Sullivan
Subject: Re: Proof that I suck.
Purely diaobolical Mr. Robb!
So are you gonna get a black 43mm too?
No.
William Robb
Hi Paul ...
I recently sold one of mine for $950.00.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Paul Stenquist
What does this lens usually sell for? I realize it's hard to find one,
so I expect it to be pricey as well. But I do some macro for stock, and
this is a lens I really need. I don't just
Unless you use a special secure formating program, there appears to be
almost no difference between formating or
deleting files. The data areas aren't touched just the FAT is
modified. either re-build in the case of formating
or the entries are marked as deleted in the case of deleting. IMHO
Whoops ... I'm sorry. I didn't see that you were after an FA version.
Mine was the A*200/4.0. Why would anyone want an autofocus macro lens? I
just don't understand that. Everything I understand about macro
photography suggests that you want to be very precise with focus in order
to obtain
Paul Stenquist wrote:
What does this lens usually sell for? I realize it's hard to find one,
so I expect it to be pricey as well. But I do some macro for stock, and
this is a lens I really need. I don't just want it, I need it.
I've never seen one used. They are very hard to find in my
http://home.earthlink.net/~pdml-pics/dsc07858.jpg
Shel
You do indeed suck, mister Robb. You wouldn't suck if
you sent one of those to me. Either one would be
beautiful on my LX.
:)
Sell on Yahoo! Auctions no fees. Bid on great items.
http://auctions.yahoo.com/
Well, I thought the Vivitar 2800 was new enough but it measures 135vdc across
the sync terminals. I have lots of flash, all old, 2ea Norman 200B, 3ea
Vivitar, the 2800 already mentioned, an old pocket sized 252, and a 283 with a
metal foot.
I checked BH for one of those Wein Safe-Sync gizmos
Thanks Shel. That's about what I was guessing. It's a super lens, based
on what I've seen. Did you like it?
On Jul 9, 2005, at 9:51 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote:
Hi Paul ...
I recently sold one of mine for $950.00.
Shel
[Original Message]
From: Paul Stenquist
What does this lens usually
Hi Paul ... either you missed my second post or it's not made it to the
list. I missed the FA in your subject line. I had the A*200/4.0, not
the FA.
The A* was OK, but it didn't live up to its great reputation. I much
preferred the A100/2.8 wrt sharpness, and it was easier to use for my
This one time, at band camp, William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Lens will be shipped upon reciept of payment.
Payment will be refunded (minus shipping one way) if the lens is not
satisfactory upon arrival.
If this lens is still available I may be able to raise a few dollars
with the sale
The 15mm A and 77ltd are on my wish list. So is the A 35-70/4 but I
expect to be able to afford that.
Tom Reese wrote:
Scott Loveless wrote:
Since joining the list in February, I've experienced enablement in the
worst way. I have acquired no less than one body, three primes, one
zoom, a
Not much different from the pinhole camera I used years ago.
That one must be a large format pinhole, mine was a coffee can cam g
Dave
On 7/9/05, Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
http://home.earthlink.net/~pdml-pics/dsc07858.jpg
Shel
The black 77 does look good on the LX
http://tinyurl.com/atr64
(a silver 31 doesn't look to bad either)
Dave :-)
On 7/9/05, Jon M [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You do indeed suck, mister Robb.
You wouldn't suck if you sent one of those to me. Either one would be
beautiful on my LX. :)
Sounds like a pretty good performance from a smaller, lighter, wider
zoom range lens!
Might be nice to append this post to the review I did of the A70-210,
F100-300 and FA80-320, which is on DPReview.com at
http://forums.dpreview.com/forums/read.asp?
forum=1036message=14071068
There
My local dealer stopped carrying Sigma lenses several years back due
to the number of returns he was getting from them. Highly variable
quality control and inconsistent compatibility were my experiences
with the brand when I tried them ... I gave up after trying four
different lenses with
When I was looking for a mid-range zoom in the 28-100mm range, I
looked at the Pentax FA24-90/3.5-4.5 AL IF and Pentax
FA28-105/3.2-4.5 AL IF pair. The 24-90 is supposed to be a somewhat
better performer. After trying both, I chose the 28-105 as I didn't
see enough difference between the
On 9 Jul 2005 at 8:38, Godfrey DiGiorgi wrote:
I expect that if you get a good one that works with your camera, they
are good, but I hate the notion that I might get one lens in ten
worth keeping.
Stigma lenses.
Rob Studdert
HURSTVILLE AUSTRALIA
Tel +61-2-9554-4110
UTC(GMT) +10 Hours
It's generally better to format cards in the camera as there have
been subtle differences between formatting operations performed by a
PC vs the camera that can occasionally cause problems. Deleting
files, however, is reliably performed in either, at least in my
experience.
Normally, I
Slave triggers with external flash units work well as long as the
camera's built-in flash is not using a pre-flash for red eye
reduction or flash metering, which is the case with many digital
cameras. Contax used to sell a flash bracket with a built-in slave
trigger to use with their line
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