Re: OK, check out MY Pentax service manual auction on eBay ;-)

2003-01-12 Thread David P. Chernicoff
At 06:25 PM 1/12/2003 -0500, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=300055357 8 You do realize that despite what you say in the text of your auction, you will get people bidding on your CD for .01 eBay is not the bastion of the best and the brightest.

Re: Where to by 2CR5 batteries?

2003-01-09 Thread David P. Chernicoff
At 12:39 PM 1/10/2003 +1100,Tonghang Zhou wrote: They are the batteries used in a number of Pentax cameras (the PZ series.) I just wonder where folks here buy them from that have good prices. Thanks. Tonghang. I've bought them in bulk from these guys, along with lots of other batteries;

What to do when someone steals your images for ebay

2002-09-06 Thread David P. Chernicoff
Hopefully the idiot who posted the auction hasn't noticed yet, http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=2050970860

Re: What to do when someone steals your images for ebay

2002-09-06 Thread David P. Chernicoff
At 11:21 AM 9/6/2002 -0400, you wrote: David P. Chernicoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hopefully the idiot who posted the auction hasn't noticed yet, http://cgi.ebay.de/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=2050970860 He's noticed but he can't change his listing because he's already received a bid. He

Re: Camera backpacks

2002-03-17 Thread David P. Chernicoff
The biggest problem I have with the Photo Trekker is the tendency to pack way more equipment than I actually need to bring, since it has so much usable space. I actually went back to using the Micro Trekker since that made me select equipment more carefully. David At 09:11 AM 3/17/2002

Comments requested

2002-03-17 Thread David P. Chernicoff
I shot this picture last weekend. It's at Montara State Beach in NorCal, just for the record. http://www.supercharger.net/private/beach.jpg The photo is very strong and appealing to me, but I think my judgement is skewed because I know what the young lady who's walking at the water's edge is

Re: Comments requested

2002-03-17 Thread David P. Chernicoff
At 07:02 PM 3/17/2002 -0800, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Sorry David ... it's just like a million other snapshots of someone walking along the beach. On top of that it's not at all well composed. Thanks Shel. That's pretty much what I thought. It was just tough to separate the moment from the

Re: Which 100 mm Macro ?

2001-12-02 Thread David P. Chernicoff
At 07:41 AM 12/2/2001 -0800, Dave Weiss wrote: C'mon, now pdml'ers, one opinion on macros? Do we only talk about digital, gruesome deaths, taxes, etc. anymore? I've been using the SMCP-FA 100mm f/2.8 Macro for about a year on both my now departed LX bodies and my PZ-1p bodies. An excellent

Last of my MF stuff

2001-11-26 Thread David P. Chernicoff
is listed for sale on ebay at http://cgi6.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewListedItemsuserid=david-tainclude=0since=-1sort=2rows=25 Primarily LX related. Everything was just posted. Still have the two Z1P bodies and an assortment of AF lenses. Wish my eyes worked well enough to continue to

Re: Windows XP - Scary!

2001-11-09 Thread David P. Chernicoff
At 12:10 AM 11/10/2001 -0500, Tom Rittenhouse wrote: Wow, I just tried that on my 900, 256, 98SE box. Took less than 2 seconds. I wasn't planing on getting XP, thank god. Gee, it only took 3 seconds on my dual p3-550 with 384 MB RAM and 18 open applications. Haven't had any problems with the XP

Re: LX on eBay -- worth buying?

2001-10-25 Thread David P. Chernicoff
The LX listed on ebay is mine. I've decided to get rid of all of my manual focus bodies (just keeping a PZ1 and PZ1p) because I've discovered what looks in focus to me often isn't (function of aging and already bad vision). I don't have the problem with focus when I wear contact lenses, just

Re: LX Rebuild (was Re: LX on eBay -- worth buying?)

2001-10-25 Thread David P. Chernicoff
At 08:30 PM 10/25/2001 -0400, Geoff Moes wrote: Did you request this as a rebuild or did you specify each thing you wanted them to do to it? I included a letter that described the sticky mirror and infinity focus problem, and requested that they check it over completely and do a CLA. They sent

World's Most Valuable Super Program Kit!

2001-08-19 Thread David P. Chernicoff
For a limited time on ebay. You know that someone will snap this up at the BIN price! http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1266738074 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to

That Gold LX - response from vendor

2001-08-16 Thread David P. Chernicoff
From: ffordes [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: David P. Chernicoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Pentax LX Date: Thu, 16 Aug 2001 17:54:49 -0700 X-Mailer: Microsoft Outlook Express 5.50.4133.2400 Dear David, Thank you for your email regarding the Pentax Lx gold camera we have, the lens on the camera

Ebay LX deal

2001-07-25 Thread David P. Chernicoff
Might be a good deal for someone needing an LX fix http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1258606176 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at

A little Pentax promo

2001-05-11 Thread David P. Chernicoff
and Rob's Digital Image Studio LX site, in this week's edition of one of the email newsletters I write. It should get seen by about 100,000 readers, though I don't know how many will click through for Pentax LX info. The story that the site was referenced in is at

Re: My shopping list...

2001-04-18 Thread David P. Chernicoff
At 05:49 PM 4/18/2001 +0100, you wrote: Hi - Another fine macro in that focal range is the Tamron SP 90/2.8 macro (later models). This gets you to 1:1 without tubes, and is as sharp as a razor. It comes in Manual or AF?Manual versions, and is quite resonable at about IR400 new (about $450)

Re: Fairy pics

2001-04-11 Thread David P. Chernicoff
Tanya - One business issue to remember -If you think a too high price is keeping customers away, you can always have a sale. If you've built a base on cheap prices, you'll lose a lot of them when you try to raise the price to what you're worth. A good friend of mine and his brother have a

Re: EXCITEMENT!! LX dating help . . .

2001-04-09 Thread David P. Chernicoff
At 05:49 PM 4/9/2001 -0500, William Kane wrote: I'm missing one of the winder covers. Anyone have a spare, or know of a source? (I really want a winder to go on it, but don't have the cash right now) I just got a couple from Pentax USA. It's a part they carry in stock. $3.06 each plus

Re: Bodies Roll Call Results UPDATE 75

2001-03-29 Thread David P. Chernicoff
At 08:49 AM 3/29/2001 -0800, you wrote: LXcentric ? :) --- Aaron Reynolds [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: trying to think of a one-word name meaning "LX zealot"...LXealot? LXian - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the

Re: Bodies Roll Call Results UPDATE 75

2001-03-26 Thread David P. Chernicoff
And I self-enabled another ebay LX body. David At 11:52 AM 3/26/2001 -0600, William Robb wrote: I retired both my MX's from active duty. Neither one has a working meter, one has a flakey film advance, the other, a bad shutter. Perhaps at some point I will attempt to resurrect one with parts

What you hate to see on ebay

2001-03-25 Thread David P. Chernicoff
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1222982417 Check out the bid history. It looks like someone created an account just to drive the price of this up to ridiculous levels. That doesn't, of course, explain the ridiculously high winning bid. David - This message is from the

Re: What you hate to see on ebay

2001-03-25 Thread David P. Chernicoff
At 12:57 PM 3/25/2001 -0600, Chris Brogden wrote: On Sun, 25 Mar 2001, David P. Chernicoff wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1222982417 Check out the bid history. It looks like someone created an account just to drive the price of this up to ridiculous levels

Re: Thinking of an LX

2001-03-24 Thread David P. Chernicoff
At 03:29 PM 3/24/2001 -0500, J. C. O'Connell wrote: I'm thinking of buying an LX system and of course know of the "sticky" mirror design flaw. What other bugs did they never iron out of their design over the years? I recall a web page describing them. Anybody got the URL?

The effect of the LX on the general populace

2001-03-23 Thread David P. Chernicoff
My son was competing in his first Pinewood Derby this evening (Scout thing if you're unfamiliar) and I decided to shoot the event with one of my LX kits. Normally I shoot these Scouting events with my digital camera so that I can email the photos off that evening to my father-in-law, who's big

I'm a very happy camper

2001-03-19 Thread David P. Chernicoff
The LX body and 50mm f1.2 lens I bought on ebay for $550 USD arrived today. Given the photos with the auction (dusty looking) I was expecting a "decent" deal for the price, especially given that SMC-M 50 1.2 lenses have been selling for between $275-$350. Imagine my surprise when I opened the

Not Pentax, but must have been the bargain of the decade

2001-03-18 Thread David P. Chernicoff
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1223125560 or maybe not. It's not a format or brand I know much about. David - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users'

Never to be found on ebay

2001-03-16 Thread David P. Chernicoff
and I can't be this enabled: http://www.cameraquest.com/zoomar13.htm David - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: Price for Super Program with A 50/1.4?

2001-03-15 Thread David P. Chernicoff
At 08:33 AM 3/15/2001 -0500, you wrote: Just wondering how much I might expect to get for a Super Program with SMC-A 50/f1.4 (both in absolutely beautiful condition). I may put them on eBay and would like some input before setting a reserve price. I bought a Super Program in excellent condition

I bought another LX

2001-03-14 Thread David P. Chernicoff
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1220252143 Will somebody please UN-enable me? Though what I really wanted was the lens and I plan to sell the body (I'll just keep telling myself that. Yeah, that's it). David Who only owned a PZ1-p and a Ricoh XR-X3p, and a half-dozen

Re: Wanted LX Grip B and Grip A Info

2001-03-14 Thread David P. Chernicoff
At 12:40 PM 3/15/2001 +1100, Paul Jones wrote: I'm after a Grip B for an LX. Does any one know where these are available from? http://www.camera-direct.com/other.asp In the Misc section at the bottom of the Pentax list. I've ordered from them in the past with no problem. They are closed

Re: Repeat messages?

2001-03-12 Thread David P. Chernicoff
At 11:16 PM 3/12/2001 -0600, Ken Archer wrote: It's only paranoia when you just think they're out to get you. In your case, they real are out to get you. On Mon, 12 Mar 2001, you wrote: Good paranoia is never truly wasted ... Tom Rittenhouse obsessed: Darn! You mean I wasted all that

Re: LX rewind lever cover

2001-03-11 Thread David P. Chernicoff
At 04:57 PM 3/11/2001 -0500, PAUL STENQUIST wrote: Oops, I meant the manual wind lever. It's retained by four little screws and was heretofore covered with something. (I don't really remember what the cover looked like. That makes it hard when you're trying to find it :-) In any case, it's gone,

Re: Att: Screwheads

2001-03-10 Thread David P. Chernicoff
At 01:16 PM 3/10/2001 -0600, Dan Scott wrote: In case any of you are interested in a very wide, very cheap lens, see: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1219757561 It appears a Russian company is blowing out the zenitar 16/2.8 lenses for $110 + 10 shipping. The K- mounts are

excellent KEH experience

2001-03-09 Thread David P. Chernicoff
I was browsing their website a few days ago and saw an FA 28-70 f4 listed as "Ugly" for $49. I figured that a functional one was worth at least that, so I ordered it. It showed up today, and other than the fact it has no caps, the only thing that makes it differ from the NIB one I already have

Some ebay LX comments

2001-03-05 Thread David P. Chernicoff
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1215748651 I received the above listed equipment I won in an ebay auction today. Initially I was somewhat disappointed because my first impression was that the equipment was significantly more beat up than the auction indicated. A more

Re: March Comments #1

2001-03-03 Thread David P. Chernicoff
At 07:49 AM 3/3/2001 -0500, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: " Renewal " by David Chernicoff, USA I'm a sucker for snow on trees. Out of curiosity, Conservative or Orthodox? Conservative - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net

SMC PENTAX-M 35mm f2

2001-02-25 Thread David P. Chernicoff
I had been wanting to get another LX body, and I got what I think is a decent deal (even if there's another $200 CLA involved) from this ebay auction: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1216700680 I'm not familiar with the SMC PENTAX-M 35mm f2 . Can anybody give me some

Re: SMC PENTAX-M 35mm f2

2001-02-25 Thread David P. Chernicoff
At 01:42 PM 2/26/2001 +0900, Takehiko Ueda wrote: Gee it's you!!! I lost it at the last minute!! Hope you find it quite pleasing. Anyway, you put another LX to the body roll!!s According to Stan's site, M35/2 seems a good performer. The used price seems rather high, in a sense reflecting its

Re: OT: Rewriting pre-history....

2001-02-16 Thread David P. Chernicoff
At 11:57 PM 2/16/2001 -0500, dosk wrote: IMO the only real news one can get now days that is not some form of censored entertainment propaganda is either on C-SPAN, or BBC, or PBS radio. C-SPAN does a pretty good job of presenting balanced coverage of all issues. They do so by not masquerading

Winder LX question

2001-02-14 Thread David P. Chernicoff
Is there any way to determine if a Winder LX is functional without having an LX body handy? David - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org

Re: Group Project: Monty Python (Re: OT OT OT OT OT Re: GoupProject)

2001-02-11 Thread David P. Chernicoff
At 03:31 PM 2/11/2001 -0500, Mark Roberts wrote: Chris Brogden [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: *LOL* Illustrating Python songs... now *there's* a PUG. I'd go for something from the Holy Grail: "Camelot" or "Brave, Brave Sir Robin" perhaps! "We are the photographer's who say "Cheez." "Bring us a

Re: Group Project: Monty Python (Re: OT OT OT OT OT Re:GoupProject)

2001-02-11 Thread David P. Chernicoff
At 08:01 PM 2/11/2001 -0600, Dan Scott wrote: who's money python? jeepgirl Paul McCartney's first "solo" band after he quit the Glen Miller Orchestra. Had a small string of hit tunes like "Crunchy Frogs" and "How much is that Parrot in the Window (the one that's so frightfully still)?" :-) As

Re: Group Project: Monty Python (Re: OT OT OT OT OT Re:GoupProject)

2001-02-11 Thread David P. Chernicoff
At 10:58 PM 2/11/2001 -0600, Dan Scott wrote: At 08:01 PM 2/11/2001 -0600, Dan Scott wrote: who's money python? jeepgirl Paul McCartney's first "solo" band after he quit the Glen Miller Orchestra. Had a small string of hit tunes like "Crunchy Frogs" and "How much is that Parrot in the

Decent LX deal on ebay

2001-02-08 Thread David P. Chernicoff
if you act quick - http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1213551390 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

LX Dial Databack

2001-02-06 Thread David P. Chernicoff
I just picked up one of these. Does anyone have the instructions in a form they could send me? or point me to a web site? Thanks. David - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax

FS: K200/4

2001-02-02 Thread David P. Chernicoff
SMC PENTAX 1:4/200 lens Original Metal Asahi Pentax lens cap, third-party rear cap. Takes 58mm filters. Glass is perfect, body has a few minor marks mainly around the aperture ring. Over all it's a conservative 9+/10. BOA's page says: "K200/4: it's an amazingly good lens for the price

Re: Actual f1.2 atteched to an ME super on Ebay

2001-01-30 Thread David P. Chernicoff
At 05:48 PM 1/30/2001 -0800, Rofini wrote: Following discussion: It's not aa Pentax lens, however ... "David P. Chernicoff" wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=121141617 3 Dan Scott adds: I sent the owner a request for an ID of the lens. If it

It appears that good deals can be found on ebay

2001-01-26 Thread David P. Chernicoff
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?MfcISAPICommand=ViewItemitem=1210315638 Wish I had seen this when it was posted. David - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't forget to visit the Pentax Users'

Re: LX repairs and more

2001-01-26 Thread David P. Chernicoff
At 10:15 PM 1/26/2001 -0500, Mark Cassino wrote: You must be getting some significant repairs... I had the mirror mechanism replaced, a routine CLA, repair to the ISO / Compensation knob, and replacement of the TTL flash circuitry done for $130 back in December. I understand (from one of the

Re: M 200/4

2001-01-23 Thread David P. Chernicoff
At 10:01 PM 1/23/2001 -0500, PAUL STENQUIST wrote: I like the M200/4 and use it quite a bit. While it's a bit slow, it's very compact, adequately sharp and contrasty. However, I've heard the SMC Pentax 200/4 is slightly better, although heavier and larger. However, I think $139 is a shade more