Re: Am I insane?

Yeah, I had to because the seller doesn't support this model. Fortunately, it wasn't difficult. :-) Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I actually like that a lot. It works. Congrats. Did you do it yourself? Cheers, Cotty

Re: Am I Insane?

Actually it's snake skin. I cannot imagine to paint this pattern myself even though itis possible. :-) Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Alan, I really think the electric blue is a bit 'over the top', but like the way you used the black poke-a-dots to tone the color down a bit

Re: Am I insane?

So much better now... Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Officially yes you are insane. Feel better now? _ MSN Premium includes powerful parental controls and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en

Re: Am I insane?

Actually I had the FA77/1.8, but sold it last year. Maybe I'll get another one when I had the chance. :-) Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Alan, there are three limited lenses while you've shown only two. Therefore my conclusion would be that you're still sane though balancing

Re: Am I insane?

I'll copy this ad just in case. g Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I can see the ad on eBay now: As far as I know, this was a custom job. I don't believe any of these came from the Pentax factory this way. Anyway, nice, Alan. Very nice. cheers, frank

RE: FA 50mm f1.7

I don't have the *ist D but it doesn't sound like a lens problem as not much could go wrong inside. I guess the contrast of the subject was too low at the time. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan This is one of my favourite lenses and I find myself using it more and more since

RE: Am I insane?

They got purple colour too, but couldn't stand it. @_@' I like pink however. g Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Looks very cool Alan, but I'd prefer to see it in purple! 8-p tan. _ MSN Premium helps eliminate e

RE: Would this be a custom enamel/paint job?

The seller hasn't made it clear whether it was a custom made. By saying rare, people would think it mean original by Pentax, not custom made. I'd say the seller was trying to trick people here. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Why is it fishy? He says right in the description

Re: Friends, Pentax and countrymen! ... (was Re: Pentax quotes and SLR production

They do indeed, for many years already. I bought a pair back in Melbourne. http://www.seiko-opt.co.jp/d/index.html Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Pentax does not do glass. My spectacles are Nikon. Pentax don't seem to do spectacle glass

RE: MZ-S Limited

Nice try Andy, but there is one problem. Like all other Pentax AF cameras, the back was designed to be thick plastic. I don't see how they could turn it into a metal back (also the seal) w/o significant modification to the body itself. Certainly not typical Pentax way. :-) Regards, Alan Chan

Re: Different films, different results

should shoot more negative in the future just to get better scans. Slides look great on the lightbox, but most scans are rather diappointing (suffers from darkened shade areas). Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I'm not sure, were these taken on different days as there seems to be a far

Re: Different films, different results

So far everyone likes the Superia shot more. I compared the Velvia scan with my original slide side by side and the colour and shade details are pretty much the same (on my monitor anyway), except the slide still looks better of course. :-) Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I

Re: Ordering item from Keh. Cost ????

Last time I ordered from BH, they shipped FexEx. The bokerage free was C$7 I think. Canada Post charges C$5 and UPS Ground C$30. The exact figures could be slightly different however. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Keh is good. You will pay exchange and GST. They do like

Re: SMC-M 135mm f3.5 vs. SMC-M 150mm f3.5

/wlachan/inbox Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Does anyone have experience with these lenses? I'm interested in which lens produces the nicest bokeh and their other merits as well. I saw an example of the bokeh from the 150mm on Valentin's site, but no example for the 135mm. Jim

Re: SMC-M 135mm f3.5 vs. SMC-M 150mm f3.5

Mine was the M. :-) Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan ...but the scans show some very good images! I see no problem with that. Which 135mm f/3.5 IS it? I have several 135s, and am trying to choose...all input is welcomed. keith whaley

RE: dust in my view finder...

with anything. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I am having problems with dust and hair looking bits being visible in both the viewfinder of my *istD and one of my Z-20's. I have blown them out with compressed air, but to with no avail. I am not sure if it is on the mirror

RE: Semi-permanent screw mount adapter attachment

I think the very high strength threadlock from Threebond might do the trick. You should be able to find them in auto shops. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Been digging my SMCT Screwmount 500/4.5 a bunch since I've gotten my lens support issues out of the way. The biggest

RE: Advice on lens I purchased

I highly suggest you returned it. Unlike K or M lenses, Limited lenses were not built to withstand such impact (although they look like M lenses). It is possible the axis has shifted. Also, FA77 is a dust sucker so don't be surprised if it is dusty inside. Regards, Alan Chan http

RE: Australia and Pentax - frustration (whinge)

Tell you what David, save your trouble and fly to Japan this weekend. g Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan From: David Nelson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Australia and Pentax - frustration (whinge) Date: Thu, 25 Mar 2004 17:37:51 +1100

RE: Moving to AF: PZ1P or MZ-S? Pentax or Nikon?

IS capability? You would be fooling yourself to believe Z-1p or MZ-S offer the same AF ability as high end Canon. Being able to use IS without tripod is a big plus as well. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan _ Free

Re: Moving to AF: PZ1P or MZ-S? Pentax or Nikon?

Well, if it is no sealed, then no way the MZ-S will be nearly as dust resistance as the LX. The dust water will get inside the MZ-S from the dials in no time. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan If your choice is Pentax then the MZ-S might be better. It doesn't have gaskets

Re: Moving to AF: PZ1P or MZ-S? Pentax or Nikon?

near wide open. Still a fine AF lens though. My personal hunch is that the Nikon or Canon pro grade bodies are going to be more rugged and better at AF. Much as I love Pentax, for what you are describing, it may not be the best choice. Same way I feel. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com

Re: Moving to AF: PZ1P or MZ-S? Pentax or Nikon?

This I know. It isn't an issue of the AF being the top notch, but given that F4 was the flagship at one point, and a LOT of people used it, the AF can't be *that* bad, all things considered. Because lots of people were using manual focus with the F4 back then. g Regards, Alan Chan http

Re: Moving to AF: PZ1P or MZ-S? Pentax or Nikon?

Pentax will do it again. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan _ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN Premium. Get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-capage=byoa/premxAPID=1994DI=1034SU=http://hotmail.com/encaHL

RE: OT: Travel Tips - Japan

want more discount on your first purchase. Oh... please try some green tea ice creams purchased from convenience stores too. I think it costs 80-100 yen each. I just couldn't get enough of it. g Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Hello everybody... Something I wanted to do for several

RE: Kodak release 14MP Canon body

Sure they will. That's why they decided to make one in M42 mount!! How about that? g Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Maybe Cosina will feel sorry for us like the Leica M crowd, LOL _ Free yourself from those

RE: OT: Almost ready to by a scanner

If I am correct, Minolta 5400 is cheaper than Nikon 4000. However, you need Vuescan to obtain good negatives scans. For E6 scans, the original Minolta software will do. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan My choice of the Nikon is based on it being the only scanner I've used

Re: Re[2]: OT: Almost ready to by a scanner

I think it works if it is C41 BW films. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Digital Ice doesn't work with black and white film. _ MSN Premium helps eliminate e-mail viruses. Get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com

RE: smart dslr?

you made any mistake when you scrolled through the menus, you will be asked Are you sure? for each choice. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan i am curious when the first camera that runs - MSWindows (of some kind) - Linux - PalmOS will appear. any bets? (of course one can say

Re: smart dslr?

From what I've seen in the marketplace, many companies seem to be extremely reluctant to incorporate Microsoft software into their products if they don't have to. And for good reasons. Once they got hooked, there will be no escape. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan

Re: Re[2]: why new optics

. But I am so tired of keep asking for reprints I just don't go there anymore. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Funny thing about that is that in the labs i have worked at, if the negative came in sharp, the print from it would leave sharp. Admitedly my career in this industry has

Re: Purchasing a second body

You might also consider the PZ-1p/Z-1p. US$300 will buy you a mint one. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan _ Add photos to your messages with MSN Premium. Get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-capage=byoa

OT: Lens cleaning in San Francisco?

friend could pay a visit? Many thanks. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan _ http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-capage=byoa/premxAPID=1994DI=1034SU=http://hotmail.com/encaHL=Market_MSNIS_Taglines

Re: Purchasing a second body

Another world 1st I supposed? g Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan They were hoping you'd buy four. John _ STOP MORE SPAM with the MSN Premium and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en-capage=byoa

Re: Purchasing a second body

How about pink colour LIMITED for ladies? Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Pentax's marketing strategy has been revealed. Now they have to think up something else. Way to go John. _ http://join.msn.com/?pgmarket=en

RE: CLA for 35mm/f2 SMC-M (also, opinions between 35mm f2 and 35mm f2.8?)

I had the A35/2.8 few years ago. It was good lens optically, although not razer sharp. There are some mechanical optical differences between the M A so their parts aren't that interchangable. Make sure the aperture spring of the M is in good condition. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com

RE: Minolta Scanners

Go for Elite models if possible because Dual models do not have hardware ICE. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I have a friend shopping for a film scanner. He has narrrowed his search to two offerings from Minolta: DiMage Scan Dual III DiMage Scan Elite 5400 Any firsthand use

RE: unique LX

, which means non-professional shooters. And because of that, it is quite unrealistic to expect Pentax to release any F5 or EOS-1v equivalence, especially when they consider their professional products mean 645 67. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Well, the MX was a camera system

A few flash questions

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RE: Bizare Equipment Repair Tips

expensive. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I just thought I'd share this tip, but just a bit of background. I have a M 85 - M 100 clip on lens hood that I've been using on my F 70-210 zoom, it worked rather well except that the clips were made out of mouse hair. I was using

Re: anti-M arguments

Without surprise consider the focusing mechanisms of most FA lenses (including some * lenses) were designed and manufactured to be loose so they could AF faster. If the glasses can move up down, they can't be perfectly calibrated, or can they??? Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan

SMC Fish-eye 8.4mm f2.8?

http://page2.auctions.yahoo.co.jp/jp/auction/b48999349 Anyone ever seen this before? It looks like an A series design except w/o 'A' (see the focusing rubber). Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan _ The new MSN 8

RE: Wobbly tripod mount

-200/2.8 was weak. I believe, however, the newer lenses like FA*200/4 FA*400/5.6 have fixed adaptors so they do not have this issue. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan i had a close look and test of my tripod mount collar on my FA* 80-200 f2.8. it's not very solid. the connection from

Re: Zooms, was Re: 24-50s

mistake and start making some nice affordable SP lenses again (17-35/2.8-4, 28-75/2.8, 70-210/2.8, 180/3.5 macro). Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan _ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http

RE: Split-image screens in AF cameras?

for the MZ-M/ZX-M screen and say nothing else, forget their opinion. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan _ Add photos to your messages with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/featurespgmarket=en-caRU=http

Re: LX and MX

Except it doesn't share the popularity of the Spotmatic, or the longevity of the LX enjoyed. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan In the future, when film SLR's are a rarity, the MZ-S is going to be remembered along with the Spotmatic and LX as one of the great Pentaxes

RE: Pentax MX --was Re: pentax-discuss-d Digest V04 #290 (fwd)

in the first place. And EX+ or mint MXs are still plentful on used market. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan As I have said before, but maybe not recently, MX's were usually bought by serious photographers. Serious photographers tended to use the heck out of them. Unlike ME Supers most

RE: Split-image screens in AF cameras?

Spot meter won't be predictable so practically useless. Centre-weighted is fine. Not sure about matrix but guess should be fine most of the time. With MZ-M screen, the Z-1p requires +1/3EV compensation. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan So what is the consensus on this -- does

RE: February PUG feedback

I have been afraid of spiders but the fear factor has decreased a little since I photograpged this spider. g Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Spider by Alan Chan Alan, this shot is a little to up close and personal for me. I didn't realize that spiders could be quite so

Re: LX and 360FGZ flash

I wasn't aware Pentax had made the AF360FGZ available in analog TTL mode. Other Pentax autofocus flashes support digital TTL mode only afaik. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan You can use the AF360FGZ on the LX in TTL mode. A lot of the other features are unavailable. The zoom

Re: Lens Cleaning Problem

Isn't it ammonia? Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan The Kodak fluid has a different smell than the isopropyl alcohol. Milder and mustier. _ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http

Re: Tamron SP AF28-75mm F/2.8

Tamron specifically labelled it as a digital lens, if it helps. :-) Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan As usual good response. noticeably better flare control than the Tokina. Light-fall-off control is better as well. This really puts me in dilemma:-). I was leaning towards

Re: And then then came minolta

Apparently the Hexanon lenses are very good indeed. So I have heard. Konica made some very nice lenses but dropped the SLR market for some reason. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan _ Tired of spam? Get advanced junk

Re: And then then came minolta

But based on facts or loyality? g Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan usually they are quick to defend Pentax when the need arises. _ Add photos to your e-mail with MSN 8. Get 2 months FREE*. http://join.msn.com/?page

Re: Re: Two new Pentax products to be announced today

logical explanation is that the 14ED was so superior in optical performance they believed an extra prime 14 was justified. However, I have reservation on this theory and people really like super wide zooms these days. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan What's wrong, did you hope

RE: Replacing the Focusing Screen in ZX-L

If read off a grey card, it was correct. However, since the centre porton is not predictable, I assume the matix would be affected as well. But I have found in most cases, matrix matches the centre-weighted reading. If you shoot print films, the different will not be significant. Regards, Alan

RE: Recommend a good wide zoom lens, plz ?

I would pick FA20-35/4AL. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I'm trying to buy a wide zoom lens, one of tokina at-x235af pro 20-35 f2.8, sigma af 2.8 20-40mm ex dg and pentax fa 20-35 f4 al. the prices of new lenses are too high. so i tried to get a used one. i got to know it takes

Re: LX / MX Focusing Screen ID

Actually I think it's the opposite. One of my sold MX had difficulty to fit any LX screens, but perfectly happy with MX screens. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan The LX screen is slightly smaller than the MX screen. I'm not sure how much. You may be able to tell by comparison

RE: Metz 54 MZ-3 for *ist-D?

Metz doesn't support these features so far. The latest adaptor is SCA3702. If you do not need the extra power, AF360FGZ is a better option. 54MZ3 is a heavy flash. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I'm thinking about buying a Metz 54 MZ-3 flash for my Pentax *ist-D Does anyone

RE: Some minor new bits for 645...

Could be some left over screens from the 645nII kits sold in Japan. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Some new accessories for the 645n/ii announced. http://www.pentax.co.jp/japan/products/filmcamera/accessory/index645n2_f inder.html#03 Does this mean there is still some mileage

Re: Minolta Scanner

From what I have read, the lamp for Minolta scanners can be easily replaced by users. It could be obtained from Minolta. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I'm sure you're right about the lamp going, since the problem has become much worse now! It's a shame, too; I haven't used

Re: SMC Pentax-A* 135mm 1:1.8 vs. Voigtländer 125mm F2.5 SL

The A*135/1.8 is not carp, just that the SL125/2.5 is too good. Who said Cosina makes cheap lenses?! :-) Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Omg! Rob those results make the Pentax-A 135mm look like a piece of CRAP!!! tan

RE: SMC Pentax-A* 135mm 1:1.8 vs. Voigtländer 125mm F2.5 SL

Okay, I said it before, and I am saying it again. Rob, you are driving me mad!!! vbg Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan A month or two back I mentioned to the list that I had tested the SMC Pentax-A* 135mm 1:1.8 against the Voigtländer Macro APO-Lanthar 125mm F2.5 SL on the *ist

Re: Question for F/FA*300/4.5 users

collar anymore with my F*. But it puzzles me that they chose 2x3mm screws for the lens mount of the FA*200/2.8, but only 2x2.5mm for the F/FA*300/4.5 which are just as heavy. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan _ MSN 8 helps

Re: Question for F/FA*300/4.5 users

That's weird. Because mine wobbles like the FA*24/2 where the rear element group wobbles when shook. :-( Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Alan: I have the F* version, and the rear element group doesn't wobble at all

Re: 6 x 7 Questions

Perhaps Mamiya 7 lenses are sharper? Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Strange, I've been achieving far sharper results with my Mamiya 7 gear when hand holding than I ever did using the P67. _ Add photos to your

Re: FS Friday: Last call on this gear

I remember the going prices for mint Z-1p were like CA$4xx recently on eBay. I thought they would worth a little more as well, but obviously the digital thing kills many film products. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I already have a PZ-1p, or I'd be quite interested. Have

RE: Hood fit ?'s

the original soft pouch, but no box. Since I won't buy any MF lenses in the future, you can buy from me if you want to save a few bucks. I can send you some pictures of the hood and the pouch. Let me know if you are interested. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Hi all does anyone know

Re: Tripod collar or no collar?

. :-) Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Actually, you decrease sharpness by using a lens mount to tripod attachment point. The shutter, being farther away from the fulcrum (the tripod head wants to be a pivot point) gives more opportunity for shutter/mirror bounce to manifest itself

Tripod collar or no collar?

by the mirror/shutter vibration? What is the explanation? Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan _ STOP MORE SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/bcommpgmarket=en-caRU=http%3a%2f

Re: pentax as an innovator, and quality

Sure it existed back then. :-) My first camera, XR-P, with a large shutter speed dial which can be turned with the thumb easily. Really great design camera, better than any Pentax manual focus cameras, but suffered from poor materials. :-( Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan

Re: pentax as an innovator, and quality

Not to mention the AF noise scared some shy animals away. Don't laugh, it happens. :-) Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan The real reason, of course, is so the motor can be sized appropriately for the job at hand. When you use a Pentax AF camera the same motor has to be able

Re: FS Friday: Pentax Z-1p

Let me know when you want to sell it. :-) Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan It's unfortunate that I'm not in the market for a Z-1p right now -- especially since I *have* a spare plug for the remote release cable :-) ERN

RE: My Notebook Problems

An old problem since Windows 9X. My Win2k system never had this issue, but I just turned the standby feature off on my 98SE system. Too unstable. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan My notebook, which is less than 6 months old, loaded with Windoze XP, has gotten to the point where

Re: Notebook Problems :(! Operating System Not Found

Could it be the cooling problem? I have worked on a PC with similar problem and turned out the HD was too hot. However, if the system is cool, either the boot sector was written by virus or the HD is dying. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Completely off-topic but I

Re: pentax glass

-catching than Pentax lenses. That dirty cheap Nikkor zoom had better build quality than FA28-70/4AL too. Even now, I am convinced mid end AF Nikkors zooms are better built than FA zooms (non powerzooms). Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan The 28-70 FA AL f4 (not sure about

Re: pentax glass

. Perhaps due to the very contrasty and vivid colour characteristic? Like most National Geographic pctures which have been heavily enhanced by Photoshop. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan _ Add photos to your e-mail

RE: *ist D A24/2.8 vs FA24/2 comparision?

I only have FA*24/2, and it does have most chromatic abberation even with film. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan To my eye, the FA* 24 is actually displaying more chromatic abberation than the A/24. Am I wrong? Jeff

RE: Fuji Mini Lab

, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan From: Kevin Waterson [EMAIL PROTECTED] Reply-To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Fuji Mini Lab Date: Fri, 23 Jan 2004 16:15:17 +1100 Has anyone had any experience with Fuji Minilabs? I am considering purchasing the Pictrography 4500 as seen here

Re: As usual: photo advise sought

There is really nothing wrong with the 1st one, just that the 2nd one shows more character about the person. But I am really poor at people photography so don't take my word for it. :-) Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Alan, Jostein, you both seem to like the second of the two

RE: Photo noise

How about Noise Ninja? http://www.picturecode.com/ Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Does anyone know of any remedies to get rid of (wishful thinking!) or minimising the effects of the noise present in photos taken at high sensitivity? Any filters in PS

Re: Chromes,was: Hi there

Yes I did. No luck. :-( Luckily I use E-6 most. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Are you sure that Digital Ice is turned off on the F-2900? I scanned Kodachrome on my Minolta without problem, and have had no problem with it and my Canon FS4000. But it does not work well

Re: Chromes,was: Hi there

It is not so much about ICE, but everything came out very very dark with Kodachrome. And yes, I did turned off ICE. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan I don't have a film scanner but I think the major issue is that digital ice (or other similar dust spec software) doesn't work

RE: TC and Tubes for macro

I have never done that but my brain tells me to put TC between extension tube and the lens. However, the Pentax TC manual mentions they were not designed for macro works. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Has anyone performed tests on TC/tube combos for macro use? If you were

A low end Pentax DSLR coming this year

Another Pentax DSLR will be released this year at 1/2 the price of the *ist D. The new model will be made of plastic to reduce the manufacturing cost. I have copied the translation below. http://www.jij.co.jp/news/car/art-20031225202640-GQXZLDNFQD.nwc Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com

RE: Missing Clear Plastic Piece on Pentax FA Lens

That piece of plastic (so to the FA* lenses' metal frame) is held by a piece of high strength double-sided tape. It can peel itself off sometimes, although rare for non-FA* lenses. If the lens itself is free from any dent, it should be safe. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan

RE: version 1.1

So the prices of K/M lenses on eBay will surge once again? vbg Pentax must receive enormous amount of complaints to make such decision. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Friends, we have improved K-mount compatability. Now, with the lens off A, putting the camera into manual

Re: OT: Polarizer pictures, which is better, and why?

Thx everyone! :-) Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan _ MSN 8 with e-mail virus protection service: 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=features/viruspgmarket=en-caRU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com%2f%3fpage%3dmisc

Re: Polarizer pictures, which is better, and why?

that the difference between HOYA B+W CPL is not as significant as some might suggested. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Hi Alan, Not a CPL expert, but just attempting a brief analysis. To compare, I clicked each link in succession, opening them in the same window in IE. I don't think there's

Re: Polarizer pictures, which is better, and why?

be the filter. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan unless the filters were rotated identically and all of the camera's settings were locked, you don't know if the differences are because of the filters or the camera

Re: Polarizer pictures, which is better, and why?

White balance was manually set to Sun as well. As I said before, all setting were identical except the filters themselves. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan you didn't lock white balance and similar settings. _ MSN 8

RE: JanEweAviary Pug Comments (all photos, long post)

Thanks for the comment, particular for the K-mount part. vbg Did I mention my 33WR was refunded due to AF error? Oh boy... Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Giant Bug! by Alan Chan Apparently Alan has so much K-mount trouble he's switched to digital PS. Grin. Perfectly competent

OT: Polarizer pictures, which is better, and why?

people to believe the HOYA was B+W, and like vise, but I did not. I want some honest opinion here. Anyone? HOYA Ultra CPL: http://www.pbase.com/image/24771315 B+W CPL: http://www.pbase.com/image/24771314 Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan

RE: January PUG Comments part 2

the camera right above them (thx to the rubber corners). I could only conclude that they wanted me to photograph them, and so I did. :-) Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Giant Bug by Alan Chan: Wow! Now ~that's~ detail, Alan! And from a ps, too! Just a great shot. There's

RE: Sharpest Normal AF Zoom

I think FA24-90 is a better choice. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan What's the sharpest normal-range, autofocus, consumer, used zoom I can put on my ZX-L? From what I've read, it might be the FA 28-70 f4. Are there others I should consider instead? What about 3rd-party lenses

RE: LX MLU

piece of metal. Just remember to test all functions of the lever before you apply the thread lock. Regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Playing with the LX the other day, and it seems the MLU doesn't want to work. The mirror goes up, but won't stay up. In other words, when I release

RE: OT - Chinese Ducks-was: Happy Holidays to All

regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan Well, that's what I thought, too. But a couple of posts back, Alan explained that Peking is in fact the Cantonese name for Beijing. IIRC, most or many Chinese immigrants to North America (and probably Britain as well) were Cantonese speaking, so

RE: 28-200(300) zoom lenses?

Most suggestions prefer Tamron 28-200/300 XR. Yours regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan My wife wants more zoom for her MZ-6 camera. She has a FAJ28-80 now. Maybe a Sigma/Tamron 28-200(300) is an option. Any suggestions/warnings or other ideas? The photos will be for the family album

Re: Just curious ...

and eventually shoot anything serious with slides. Since then, making my own prints make no sense. And now, the digital era has started... Yours regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan _ The new MSN 8: advanced junk mail protection

RE: OT: Link - ist D + misc lenses

WOW! Plenty of good samples. Yours regards, Alan Chan http://www.pbase.com/wlachan _ Help STOP SPAM with the new MSN 8 and get 2 months FREE* http://join.msn.com/?page=dept/bcommpgmarket=en-caRU=http%3a%2f%2fjoin.msn.com%2f%3fpage

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