It's not difficult to ship, however payments are more difficult,
especially if the seller prefers not to take payment through Paypal.
J and K Messervy wrote:
Is there something about the postal system in the US that makes it
particularly difficult to post things overseas? I ask because I am
Howdy, folks,
I'm still in the process of culling and post processing the nearly 1,000
shots I took at the Petit le Mans last weekend. I'm noticing something
that seems strange to me, though, in those shots. As (sort of) implied
in the Stuck Filter thread, I had a polarizer on my 400/5.6 all
I guess the US market is big enough. It's still frustrating though.
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From: P. J. Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List pdml@pdml.net
Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2006 4:31 PM
Subject: Re: Ebay frustration
It's not difficult to ship, however payments
On 10/8/06, Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
always. But what I'm seeing in the shots is that all of the ones shot
with the polarizer, and the 400/5.6, are much darker than the ones shot
with the other lenses /sans/ polarizer. So it's got me wondering if the
difference is the polarizer
listed on Ebay in the US will only ship to the US. It is extremely
frustrating. Is it laziness on the part of the lister? Does the rest of
the world not exist? Is there some kind of difficulty involved?
A lot of times if you just ask the seller, they'll come up with some sort of
deal to
On 8/10/06, J and K Messervy, discombobulated, unleashed:
Is there something about the postal system in the US that makes it
particularly difficult to post things overseas? I ask because I am
searching for Pentax medium format systems and most of the ones I find
listed on Ebay in the US will
Thanks mate. I have asked quite a few if they'll ship to Aus, one responded
by asking ME how much that would cost. The problem with Ebay.au is that
it's a pretty small market.
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From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: pentax list PDML@pdml.net
Sent: Sunday, October 08,
Mat Maessen wrote:
Is the polarizer a linear or circular polarizer? If it's a linear
polarizer, it's possible that it could be throwing off the metering in
the camera. I just invested in a couple of circular polarizers to
replace the linear polarizers I was using before I got my *istDS2. I
Hi all,
I'm new to the list but I've been reading the archives for the last few
weeks so hopefully I will not make too much of a fool of myself. I'm a long
time amateur user of Pentax 35mm film gear about to buy my first DSLR. I was
minutes away from buying a K100D when the K10D was announced...
I'm selling a couple items obviously 'cos of K10D purchase.
* Metz 40MZ2 + SCA3702 + SCA 372
Supports TTL / Auto / Manual with AF bodies (3702) and MF bodies (372)
including LX/SuperA.
Supports Strobo, partial power, motorized zoom head.
Hi Francis,
On Sat, 07 Oct 2006 16:56:39 -0700, Francis wrote:
Very cool!
Thanks!
I think it could be improved by bringing the blue down a bit in curves
and turning up the saturation a tad. That is my default fix-all
adjustment for photos taken in the middle of the day.
Hmm, I already took
Hi Francis,
On Sat, 07 Oct 2006 15:35:47 -0700, Francis wrote:
The bird is a Sand Hill Crane, the first one of these rather impressive
birds I've ever seen. It was amazingly tame and I spent most of the day
following it around on my hands and knees taking photos and watching it
go about its
Hi Dario,
On Sat, 7 Oct 2006 21:41:50 +0200, Dario Bonazza wrote:
I was at Pentax booth to meet you the day and time planned (sep. 28 at
14:00), for about 45 minutes, but couldn't find you.
Ah, there is the mixup then, I was there on Wednesday the 27th,
at the Pentax booth a few times,
The way you will be able to use K/M lenses on K10D will be the same as
on my ist-D/DS. Either DOF or Green button will close the diaphragm,
take the reading and open it again. It is in fact VERY quick and
problematic only for particuliar shooting mode.
Concerning AF sensors, it has always been
I often questioned myself about the metering used with PTTL.
I know it uses the same system as without flash (wihch is why there is
a preflash) but is it influenced by the choice between spot/CW/Matrix
?
Can I shoot spot with flash?
With TTL flash, Pentax has always used CW AFAIK so I'm
I always ship overseas. It's simple enough. Probably around $60 to ship
an MF camera to Australia via airmail and with insurance. However, the
buyer sometimes have to pay substantial customs fees, and some react
angrily. I think that has caused some sellers wto be wary of
international
On Sat, 07 Oct 2006 23:20:41 +0100, mike wilson [EMAIL PROTECTED]
wrote:
Perry Pellechia wrote:
My point is that a decades ago people were saying digital cameras
would never replace film. I do not think most people feel this way
today. Read this story about the first digital image
James,
Posting items internationally from the US is not difficult. Paying
can be more of a problem (scams), and issues are much more difficult
to resolve because of the distance. Poor understanding of import
duties or attempts to avoid them are problematic as well (No, I won't
insure it for $600
Nothing overly awesome, just a shot
of last night's big harvest moon.
http://www.neovenator.com/special/2006_harvest_moon.html
John, it's a nice shot, but, like every other similar photo of the moon, it
is boring. How many hundreds of these shots of the full moon have we seen?
While such a
Welcome onboard David.
I had exactly the same thoughts as you about metering manual lenses before I
tried it. In real life, it is no problem. After 15 minutes using it, you
will get used to it.
In high speed situation you must think a bit ahead, watching at the light.
If lighting changes you
No, an extra bonus on a $1000 top line camera would be
A camera that could read the PK PKM lens aperture setting. That this is
Not done is ridiculous as its friggin SIMPLE to implement...
Semi automanual manual is good but it aint open aperture AE
With PK PKM, while is very possible but still is
I stand corrected, silly me. My perception is obviously wrong
[slapping myself happily over forehead].
The glass is half empty, not half full.
Tim
Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian)
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of J.
C.
Why settle for shit for no reason?
Glass is still definitely half empty.
jco
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
Tim Øsleby
Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2006 11:27 AM
To: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List'
Subject: RE: k10d and manual-aperture lenses?
I
Shel,
It's fine to wish for more, but sometimes it's about trying.
I think it's great that John tried something. I wish I had done so last night.
Until you try, get results, and seek feedback, you can't make the next step.
I think there's a good lession in this for those of us sitting on the
In a message dated 10/8/2006 4:33:49 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I always ship overseas. It's simple enough. Probably around $60 to ship
an MF camera to Australia via airmail and with insurance. However, the
buyer sometimes have to pay substantial customs fees, and some
No the glass is twice as big as it has to be...
Tim Øsleby wrote:
I stand corrected, silly me. My perception is obviously wrong
[slapping myself happily over forehead].
The glass is half empty, not half full.
Tim
Mostly harmless (just plain Norwegian)
-Original Message-
From:
It's the same old song from JCO every time the subject comes up. I think
we all know his view on this by now. I don't recall, but does he have a
Pentax DSLR?
I will say this, however, it may be easier for some to adjust to the green
button approach than others. For example, having come from
In practice, the 'Green Button'/AE-lock hack on the DSLR's is simple and
easy to use. You always set aperture on the lens for non-A lenses, and
either hit the AE-Lock (Green Button on D/K10D) and it immediately sets
an appropriate shutter speed or you use the DoF preview to get a
metering
Bob, I don't disagree at all. In fact, had I some long glass I'd probably
take the same pic. The _real_ purpose of my post was to encourage those
who want to take such shots to try for more, and step out of the box in
which everyone is making the same photo.
Shel
[Original Message]
From:
Because it ain't shit.
The green button hack is one of the reasons I bought the K100D to
replace my D50. Some metering is better than no metering. And that's the
choice we're faced with.
The Aperture Simulator is dead. Deal With It. Those of us who shoot with
K glass and the DSLR's are doing
- Original Message -
From: Tim Øsleby
Subject: RE: k10d and manual-aperture lenses?
I know that now.
From now on I will look for limitations in my equipment.
JCO.
Sorry about my sarcastic reply. The compatibility could have been solved
better, I agree on that.
But I prefer looking
In a message dated 9/25/2006 10:20:35 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
A bit of a departure for me. This was taken in San Francisco at a
memorial for a battleship. There was a piece of the ship hull as part
of the memorial and this item was bolted to it.
Pentax *istD, DA
Adam Maas wrote:
In practice, the 'Green Button'/AE-lock hack on the DSLR's is simple and
easy to use. You always set aperture on the lens for non-A lenses, and
either hit the AE-Lock (Green Button on D/K10D) and it immediately sets
an appropriate shutter speed or you use the DoF preview to
I know that now.
From now on I will look for limitations in my equipment.
JCO.
Sorry about my sarcastic reply. The compatibility could have been solved
better, I agree on that.
But I prefer looking forward, looking for solutions instead of beating this
dead horse. I don't believe irritation
It's fine to wish for more, but sometimes it's about trying.
I think it's great that John tried something. I wish I had done so last
night.
Until you try, get results, and seek feedback, you can't make the next
step.
I think there's a good lession in this for those of us sitting on the
- Original Message -
From: Adam Maas
Subject: Re: k10d and manual-aperture lenses?
In practice, the 'Green Button'/AE-lock hack on the DSLR's is simple
and
easy to use. You always set aperture on the lens for non-A lenses, and
either hit the AE-Lock (Green Button on D/K10D) and it
In a message dated 10/6/2006 11:25:31 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Came across this one while selecting some stuff for large format
prints today, it is a scan from a 67 slide taken at Yosemite.
http://www.dfsee.com/gallery/index.php?id=182
A split ND filter was used
John Celio wrote:
Speaking of teleconverters, does anyone know what, exactly, the advantage
would be in using the longer telecons (the ones made for telephoto lenses
only) instead of the more compact ones (made for use with any lens)?
My understanding is that they're better matched
But the DSLR are NOT manual bodies...DUH.
With the on board CPUs the PK/PKM lens
Implementation would be child's play.
Why compare a manual body to DSLR?
The DSLR should be compared to LX/KX
Which had these features 25-30 YEARS ago!
jco
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In a message dated 10/7/2006 8:49:45 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I visit Zarri's at least once a week for a lunch sandwich, or to sometimes
pick up a favorite olive oil or some pasta.
http://home.earthlink.net/~ebay-pics/lineformstoright.html
This was one of the first
In a message dated 10/4/2006 1:44:58 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I was shooting almost directly into the sun.
Kind of boring, but I felt like playing with levels, and out came this,
http://www.photosight.org/photo.php?photoid=44261ref=author with rusty
look. The specks
Bullshit. There is nothing to prevent its implementation
In the future, either by Pentax or other camera makers
Using the PK mount.
jco
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
Adam Maas
Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2006 11:45 AM
To: Pentax-Discuss
Ha, I can understand your frustration. Even here in the US you get these
Pick Up Only items, ebay ought not to allow them grin.
High shipping rates, although small items can be sent anywhere in the
world in a Global Express Envelope for as littl as $5; lack of knowledge
about customs; payment
William Robb wrote:
- Original Message -
From: Adam Maas
Subject: Re: k10d and manual-aperture lenses?
In practice, the 'Green Button'/AE-lock hack on the DSLR's is simple
and
easy to use. You always set aperture on the lens for non-A lenses, and
either hit the AE-Lock (Green
Manipulating your photos, huh? You are fired.
GRIN
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Jack Davis wrote:
As a lark, I'm putting up a contrived image that kind of suits this
Halloween
Doug - are they truly darker or are the colors more saturated?
The increased saturation from the polarizer could make them seem darker.
See you later, gs
http://georgesphotos.net
On 10/8/06, Doug Franklin [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Howdy, folks,
I'm still in the process of culling and post
P. J. Alling wrote:
Adam Maas wrote:
In practice, the 'Green Button'/AE-lock hack on the DSLR's is simple and
easy to use. You always set aperture on the lens for non-A lenses, and
either hit the AE-Lock (Green Button on D/K10D) and it immediately sets
an appropriate shutter speed or you
Because I shoot DSLR's and manual bodies. Can't compare to what I don't
use. And other than the Manual and Aperture priority bodies, K/M lenses
do not have full function on other bodies (No Shutter Priority or
Program, no Matrix Metering).
-Adam
J. C. O'Connell wrote:
But the DSLR are NOT
Look you can apologize all you want for pentax
But I have over two dozen world class NICE manual focus
Pentax PK/PKM lenses and I DONT BUY what I dont
Want. I wanted K/KM support in the new top line
Body, if you dont, that doesnt matter to me
One Iota. ALL of the later Pentax MF lenses are
No, there is nothing to prevent it being re-implemented. But the Camera
makers in the position to do so (Nikon and Pentax, the only two of major
makers stillusing their MF mount) have written it off on consumer and
semi-pro bodies a number of years ago. This happened in the film era,
we've
Thanks Marnie. A timeless feeling was what I was going for.
It is something with the cormorants. They looks like it has been there
forever, coming directly out of the nuclear soup zillion years ago. Thats
why I made it so orange, lava like feeling.
You are right. The second is nearly
I used to manipulate other folk's photos, but I don't do that any more.
Never mind why. ;-)
IMO, it's OK if you divulge your shenanigans. questioning grin
Jack
--- graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Manipulating your photos, huh? You are fired.
GRIN
--
graywolf
Shel -
I think we fundamentally agree on the impact of the subject, but
having tried to get a similar shot (and failed) I have to compiment
John's technical skills.
It seems I've never had the right combination of location, weather and
available time to get a good clean shot.
See you later, gs
In a message dated 10/2/2006 2:22:28 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Pentax *istD, A 70-210/4, Handheld
ISO 400, 1/1000 sec @ f/9.5
http://www.daytonphoto.com/PAW/bkd_3378a.htm
Comments welcome
--
Bruce
===
Doesn't do a lot for me, Bruce. Then I've never been fond of
John, why don't you get off this particular pot of shite. You aren't
saying anything new, nor anything we haven't read from you on at least a
dozen other occassions.
The best information that anyone onlist has been able to get is that the
aperture simulator coupling is a gone, never to return.
In a message dated 10/4/2006 9:38:19 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Care to comment?
--
Best regards,
Bruce
Depends on the picture, for me. And I know my monitor is not as good as some,
although I try to calibrate it about every 6 months or sooner. Probably need
Pushing 2 buttons instead of one is slowing down?
I also shoot with K/M lenses, don't own as many as you, but 2 of my 3
main lenses are K/M (Kiron 28/2, SMC-M 50/2, SMC-A 70-210) and I shoot
with a couple of screwmount lenses too.
You don't shoot with a Pentax DSLR, so you don't know how
Program mode is for idiots. AE with aperture selected
By photographer is another matter altoghter. I have
Never used Program mode in my life and never will.
Maxrix metering really has nothing to do will PK/PKM
Vs later lenses, just another screwjob by pentax...
jco
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In a message dated 10/7/2006 10:06:41 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Nothing overly awesome, just a shot of last night's big harvest moon.
http://www.neovenator.com/special/2006_harvest_moon.html
Technical mumbojumbo:
*istD
ISO 200
K500mm f4.5, probably somewhere in the
I didn't say that - just asked if you had one and therefore if you'd used
one. It was a question, not an accusation or a judgement. As long as we
are on this subject, how about cleaning up your language. There's no need
to be rude or abusive or use low language.
Look, you're entitled to your
Pentax wrote it off in the Semi Pro bodies only with the introduction of
the *ist and *ist-D. This is very recent, in fact they still supported
it on what is a current model MZ/ZX-M, though admittedly probably no
longer in full production, it is still considered a current model.
That's what I said
Shel
[Original Message]
From: George Sinos [EMAIL PROTECTED]
I think we fundamentally agree on the impact of the subject,
but having tried to get a similar shot (and failed) I have to
compiment John's technical skills.
On 10/8/06, Shel Belinkoff
You are missing my point. Those film bodies that didnt
Support PK/PKM were cheap models for those who didnt want
The feature, and pentax always offered higher levels models the
Entire time that did. With the DSLRs none of them support
It. There should be at least ONE model at all times that
Does
Screw YOU. My opinions are just a valid of yours.
If you don't have a damn then that's your thing
But I have the right to express my opinion.
Pentax needs to improve, not get worse.
jco
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
William Robb
Sent:
Oh screw YOU. I am not here to flog ebay. I am here to
Discuss pentax like everyone else and I don't know
Why you think its wrong for me to disagree with pentax
Designs if I don't like them and I don't like the
DSLR ignorance of PK/PKM aperture settings one bit.
You can settle for REGRESSION, I
- Original Message -
From: Adam Maas
Subject: Re: k10d and manual-aperture lenses?
Pushing 2 buttons instead of one is slowing down?
I also shoot with K/M lenses, don't own as many as you, but 2 of my 3
main lenses are K/M (Kiron 28/2, SMC-M 50/2, SMC-A 70-210) and I shoot
with a
In a message dated 10/7/2006 3:21:35 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I made this pic last year about this time. This morning I revisited the
photo and saw something more, different in it. So, here's the revised
edition.
http://home.earthlink.net/~ebay-pics/fallenleaf2.html
Dont be absure. I know what stop down one shot manual metering is.
Spotmatic had that since 1964. ( Little easier on DSLR as it turns
The shutter dial for you).
I dont need to use the Pentax DSLR w K/KM to know what it
Is. Its not the same as OPEN APERTURE AUTOMATIC EXPOSURE (Aperture
JCO - I guessing that your frustration is the basis for the strong
idiots statement.
Frankly, I don't see a lot of difference between program, Av, and Tv.
I see it as a choose the type of convenience that works for you.
See you later, gs
http://georgesphotos.net
On 10/8/06, J. C. O'Connell
No, the 6x7 is closer to nearly square, isn't it?
Regards
Jens Bladt
http://www.jensbladt.dk
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+45 23 43 85 77
Skype: jensbladt248
-Oprindelig meddelelse-
Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] vegne af J and K
Messervy
Sendt: 4. oktober 2006 01:46
Til:
I like it :-)
Regards
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Øsleby
Sendt: 8. oktober 2006 18:35
Til: 'Pentax-Discuss Mail List'
Emne: RE: PESO - Another
I shoot a D and a Ds, and yes I have no real problem in normal shooting
using the green button/AE-L kludge with my K/M lenses. However I've
also been shooting weddings lately, and one of my favorite lenses for
that is the Vivitar S1 35-85 f2.8, wonderful bokeh, and fast and
available at a
JCO -
I think I finally get what you're saying. It's the open aperature meetering.
I guess coming from the old screw-mount, stop-down meeting paradigm,
even though I've had a couple of more recent auto-bodies, the
open-aperture part never registered in my mind.
See you later, gs
Another problem with the DSLRs is with PK/PKM
Variable aperture zooms you HAVE TO RE-METER
Everytime you zoom the lens. THAT SUCKS
And would not be necessary with full PK/PKM
AE Support. DUH...
JCO
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
P. J.
I know it is a dead horse, but I think it was killed in the wrong way.
The mechanical coupler is gone for good, and there's no reason for
Pentax to reimplement it.
But a better solution could be achieved with software. I'd like to
have, besides the green button behavior in M mode, a similar
In a message dated 10/3/2006 12:09:53 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
It's interesting when you can take photos of birds from above them...
http://www.mindspring.com/~morephotos/PESO_--_withfurtheregret.html
Technical Info.:
Pentax *ist-Ds ISO 800 @ 1/1000sec (Av) (-1.0EV)
I'm not going to disagree with you on that, with the caveat that this
applies when the lighting is inconsistent or changing, otherwise you
generally don't need to meter (Weddings are an exception to that since
you are balancing such an extreme contrast range due to clothing colour).
-Adam
In a message dated 10/7/2006 7:18:43 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
As a lark, I'm putting up a contrived image that kind of suits this
Halloween month.
In my hauntings of a nearby State Wildlife Area, I happened to
stumble upon this Vulture gaping scene. Probably a year or
Note the last body introduced with an aperture simulator was the MZ-S.
The MZ-M is an older body remaining in either hsort-run production or
stocks. It was introduced almost 10 years ago.
-Adam
P. J. Alling wrote:
Pentax wrote it off in the Semi Pro bodies only with the introduction of
the
No program mode is bad because you are not controlling
DOF like you are by choosing the aperture setting. BIG
KEY DIFFERENCE.
jco
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
George Sinos
Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2006 1:05 PM
To: Pentax-Discuss Mail
Different crop, some local contrast adjustment, change in tonality, a
little brighter in some areas, maybe even a different orientation, changed
the color in about 12 pixels - don't recall if it was posted to the list
with a horizontal or vertical orientation, although both are in my files.
Shel
In a message dated 9/22/2006 10:28:58 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I was thinking that you bought an A 70-210 constant f4 aperture. The
F 70-210 is AF and a variable aperture (slower) also meaning it could
be a bit smaller and lighter.
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Best regards,
Bruce
=
Somebodies never heard of HyperProgram or shiftable programs.
Hint, with HyperProgram and Shiftable programs, you have this control in
Program mode. And DoF isn't everything (Tv exists for a very good
reason) sometimes it's not what you want to control.
-Adam
J. C. O'Connell wrote:
No
That would be a nice addition, and I agree it would be fairly simple to
implement.
-Adam
Juan Buhler wrote:
I know it is a dead horse, but I think it was killed in the wrong way.
The mechanical coupler is gone for good, and there's no reason for
Pentax to reimplement it.
But a better
In a message dated 10/8/2006 10:33:15 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Different crop, some local contrast adjustment, change in tonality, a
little brighter in some areas, maybe even a different orientation, changed
the color in about 12 pixels - don't recall if it was posted
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From: J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Program mode is for idiots.
Bravo!
Mark!
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http://www.flickr.com/photos/bladt/sets/72157594316648589/
Sorry 'bout the blue cast, though ...
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Its not only open aperture meter, its CONTINOUS
Autoexposure on the fly without the need to keep re-metering
Everytime you change the aperture setting or the
Lighting changes...
jco
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
George Sinos
Sent:
I know what hyperprogram is but if you have to
Shift to the aperture you want then you might
As well use aperture preferred and get right to
The point.
jco
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
Adam Maas
Sent: Sunday, October 08, 2006 1:24 PM
- Original Message -
From: William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED]
John, why don't you get off this particular pot of shite.
Oh no! It is entertaining.
The best information that anyone onlist has been able to get is that the
aperture simulator coupling is a gone, never to return.
I'm
Its impossible to achive in software because there
Is no way for the camera to know what aperture setting
Is other than to stop down which is one shot, not continous
AE.
jco
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of
Juan Buhler
Sent: Sunday, October
David? David? Still there ;-)
I have already welcomed you once. But as this thread turned out I think it
is appropriate to welcome you to this world of lunatics one more time. It is
a soap opera, with live characters, and it is free.
As you can see, asking a simple question here can be a rather
Great shot, Shel.
Regards
Jens Bladt
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Belinkoff
Sendt: 7. oktober 2006 12:15
Til: PDML
Emne: PESO - Fallen Leaf #2
I made
That's not my fault. wise grin
Jack
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In a message dated 10/7/2006 7:18:43 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
As a lark, I'm putting up a contrived image that kind of suits this
Halloween month.
In my hauntings of a nearby State Wildlife Area, I
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From: Juan Buhler [EMAIL PROTECTED]
The mechanical coupler is gone for good, and there's no reason for
Pentax to reimplement it.
We don't know that for a fact. Pentax have patented a new lens mount, KAF3
that support everything. It could be marketed in a product
Wrong. The camera has metered closing down when you pressed the
button, and can meter at open aperture at all times. All the software
has to do is add the relative change of exposure to the one it has
stored.
j
On 10/8/06, J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Its impossible to achive in
Don't apologise to JC O'Connell.
He is a boring little nitwit who comes onto the list every six months or
so to wind himself into a frenzy over the lack of full support for very
old lenses.
After abusing anyone who disagrees with him (sample: Gimme a friggin
break with your you don?t own a
I didn't read you message fully, yes you could
Compensate for changes in lighting but in order
To compensate for changes is aperture setting
You would need to re-stop-down meter over and over.
Re-Implementing the PK/PKM aperture sensing solves everything
And fully open aperture to boot. Its dirt
I see it more as different ways to get to the same place -
Two different ways to work. Different people think and work different ways.
See you later, gs
http://georgesphotos.net
On 10/8/06, J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
No program mode is bad because you are not controlling
DOF
Ironically, just a couple of days ago my stock house sold a shot of
the moon that took me about 5 minutes to execute. Ordinary pictures
sell. However, I agree that some foreground elements can make such a
shot more interesting. That usually works best as a composite, as
illustrated by
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