Re: OT: Another story about The Man (tm) coming down on photogs..

2002-09-25 Thread Mike Ignatiev
I've been in a similar situation a few months ago -- trying to take a pic of a new bridge. I have a very strong opinion on current "security measures" as well as people feeding public histeria (Russians/Arab Terrorists/Green Monsters Are Coming!). Mishka -Original Message- From: gfen

Re: OT: Hasselblad 645 autofocus

2002-09-24 Thread Mike Ignatiev
I would be really looking forward seeing Rollei making an AF 600x -- there've been rumours about this for quite some time. Mishka -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 17:26:12 -0300 Subject: OT: Hasselblad 645 autofocus > > > Hasselb

Re[2]: SMC Pentax K-Mount Short Telephoto Lens Poll

2002-09-24 Thread Mike Ignatiev
-Original Message- From: Keith Whaley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: SMC Pentax K-Mount Short Telephoto Lens Poll > I've heard English and Russian are similar in that regard...among the > world's hardest languages! Mishka

Re[2]: Looking Pro

2002-09-24 Thread Mike Ignatiev
Alright, it's been a fairly short wait ;) Mishka -Original Message- From: "Rubenstein, Bruce M (Bruce)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tue, 24 Sep 2002 14:01:30 -0400 Subject: RE: Looking Pro > > I have to keep this in mind for Halloween and my

Re[3]: Who here would really pay the price for a DSLR

2002-09-24 Thread Mike Ignatiev
"dead" system means exactly what? Does it fulfill your needs? If it does, (unless you are a professional, making money with it) does it matter whether pentax (or whoever) releases anything at all in the next 100 years, as long as *your* equipment can be serviced? is there something *particular*

Re: Vivitar 90/2.5 Series 1 macro

2002-09-24 Thread Mike Ignatiev
Viv. Series1 105/2.5 macro is the same as Kiron 105/2.5, goes to 1:1. It's an outstanding lens, very well built (quite heavy though) and very sharp. The focussing is the "wrong" way. They seem to sell for ~$150 mint on ebay. Mishka -Original Message- From: kelvin <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To

Re[2]: Pentax digital slr (WAS: Re: SMC Pentax F* Zoom 5,6/250-600)

2002-09-24 Thread Mike Ignatiev
Anthony, I am relatively new here, but so far I have heard a lot less "clangers" from Bruce than from some of the loyal pentaxians here. And I haven't heard him insulting or aggravating pentax users -- but unfortunately, many here take almost everything personaly. Best, Mishka -Original M

Re[2]: Loyalties (was: Re: SMC Pentax F* Zoom 5,6/250-600)

2002-09-24 Thread Mike Ignatiev
Brand loyalty is nonsense. Corporations have a single loyalty (at best): their stockholders. And as far as Pentax goes -- so far I haven't seen an alternative to LX (lightweight, sealed, -6EV meter, interchangeable finders, etc...). If Nikon comes up with one, at comparable prices -- I would s

Re[2]: SMC Pentax F* Zoom 5,6/250-600

2002-09-23 Thread Mike Ignatiev
It definitely brings a smile to my face. Man, I hope they *don't* come with a dslr for another coupe of years... Mishka -Original Message- From: Alin Flaider <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject: Re: SMC Pentax F* Zoom 5,6/250-600 > I guess that soon after Photokina we'll > see on ebay an avala

Re[2]: Dry firing (was sillycon film)

2002-09-20 Thread Mike Ignatiev
iirc, with the back open, you rotate the film counter (push on it's top with your finger, and rotate) until it reaches zero. then you close the back (keeping the counter at zero). they you can dry-fire. mishka -Original Message- From: "wendy beard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROT

Re: OT: A warning about Aaron and the Brotherhood

2002-09-20 Thread Mike Ignatiev
-Original Message- From: Brendan <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: Pentax <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Fri, 20 Sep 2002 10:13:24 -0400 (EDT) Subject: OT: A warning about Aaron and the Brotherhood > Looks like the brotherhood is not only alive and well > but have started assimilating many since I saw

Re[2]: Pentax Binoculars?

2002-09-19 Thread Mike Ignatiev
Considering the fact that Adorama sells the next, waterproof version, for something like $180 -- I am not terribly surprised seeing Cameraland prices. But as far as msrp goes -- I have no idea, but "wow!". Best, Mishka -Original Message- From: Keith Whaley <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Subject:

Pentax Binoculars?

2002-09-19 Thread Mike Ignatiev
Have anyone had any experience with those? Specifically, I am interested in PCF V 20x60, which seem to be available for circa $139 from Cameraland. Also, anyone has dealt with this merchant? Best, Mishka

Re: Advice needed urgently

2002-09-18 Thread Mike Ignatiev
KEH.com is a good guide: look at their retail prices and ask them for an instant online quote as if you were selling. I would pay anything under $100 for M50/1.4 in LN condition. Mishka -Original Message- From: "Dr E D F Williams" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Wed, 1

Re[2]: I really wouldn't mind ...

2002-09-17 Thread Mike Ignatiev
Collin, Since I am experimenting with a similar setup now, would you share your experience(s) with off-camera slave? I am really curious about what and when and how goes wrong with it. Mest, Mishka -Original Message- From: "Collin Brendemuehl" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>

Re: I really wouldn't mind ...

2002-09-17 Thread Mike Ignatiev
Why not trigger an external flash(-es) with the built in one (+ an optical slave)? Of course, it won't do TTL. But with a digital camera it should be a matter of a 1-2 trial shots to get the light exactly righ, most likely, better than what film based cameras can do with all their fancy TTL mo

Re: Silicon Film is still alive... (??????)

2002-09-17 Thread Mike Ignatiev
Holly... ! If they hold up to their promise... Do I hear 10MP digital LX? Mishka -Original Message- From: "Rob Brigham" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Tue, 17 Sep 2002 15:32:11 +0100 Subject: Silicon Film is still alive... (??) > > Not too sure myself, but from

Re[4]: Orgin Myths -- The Finale? :)

2002-09-12 Thread Mike Ignatiev
I had a few similar experiences. The worst is MF equipment: no matter what you say, you are assumed to be a professional, with strong (negative) attention of business owners, security personel etc. Once I wanted to take a pic of one of the building of Polaroid offices here, from a parking lot

Re[2]: Need Info from MZ-S and MZ-L/6/7 users (was: Has the MZ-S already a new mount?)

2002-09-12 Thread Mike Ignatiev
kinda feels good looking at cameras built back when "the men were the real men", etc (including those furry green creatures from a-centauri). transmitting exact aperture in infinitesimal increments with any lens. kinda like LX. man, I love the progress! :) Mishka -Original Message- Fr

Re[3]: Orgin Myths -- The Finale? :)

2002-09-12 Thread Mike Ignatiev
Nah.. simpler: dark cloth (or, sky mask) and a BFG900. In NYC *especially* :) -Original Message- From: Peter Alling <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 09:39:13 -0400 Subject: Re[2]: Orgin Myths -- The Finale? :) > > Shouldn't he be using a view camera with

Re[2]: Orgin Myths -- The Finale? :)

2002-09-12 Thread Mike Ignatiev
Rob, Do I have to state the obvious? Of course we want Pentax (or any other manufacturer for that matter) to make a flagship product, that would never become obsolete, or, for really finicky, would be 100% upgradeable over internet for free (including body mods), switch between digital and film

Re[3]: Candid portraits

2002-09-11 Thread Mike Ignatiev
KEH is quite a bit overpriced (point in case: it lists a BGN M85/2 for $40 more than I had to pay for an EX+ one at Adorama!) -- I suppose it's for those who need something right away. It's wholesale price ("online quote") usually gives a better estimate of what one should pay for a given item.

Re[2]: Candid portraits

2002-09-11 Thread Mike Ignatiev
Well, one gan get M f/3.5 for around $50 and K f/2.5 $100 (that's pretty much what I have paid recently for these), so, "quite a bit more" depends on how you calculate: on one hand, it's twice as much; otoh, its only $50 extra. However 3.5 and 2.5 are *very* different beasts: one is slow, small

Re[3]: photokina rumors

2002-09-10 Thread Mike Ignatiev
I can't believe I wrote this... of course I meant 50MP at... probably the same measly $50K -Original Message- From: "Mike Ignatiev" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Tue, 10 Sep 2002 23:25:25 +0400 Subject: Re[2]: photokina rumors > > If tru

Re[2]: photokina rumors

2002-09-10 Thread Mike Ignatiev
If true, that's one hell of a way to boost the resolution. Especially if it scales up for larger sizes (just imagine: 144MP full frame sensor for 6x6 Hassy for mere $50K...) Best, Mishka -Original Message- From: "Rubenstein, Bruce M (Bruce)" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'[EMAIL PROTECTED]'"

Re: Favourite K mount normal lens poll

2002-09-10 Thread Mike Ignatiev
M40/2.8 (for MX -- this is a killer combo) A50/1.7 (can't live with this one) A50/1.2 (lust -- besides, won't have another chance :) basically, what I have right now, except M50/1.4 instead of A50/1.2 Mishka

Re: On Topic: PDML September 11th, 2001 - Digests offer

2002-09-10 Thread Mike Ignatiev
Cotty, Not sure if the previous my message go through (I had a server problem), but thanks for the offer; I would love to have it. Best, Mishka

OT: flash slave triggers

2002-09-09 Thread Mike Ignatiev
I am looking for an advice on those. Something reliable and inexpensive. My flashes are Sunpak 522 and Vivitars 283 and 550 and I am curious to experiment with off camera setups. Best, Mishka

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

2002-09-06 Thread Mike Ignatiev
Liked the "carefully packed" part :) Mishka -Original Message- From: "David P. Chernicoff" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Fri, 06 Sep 2002 10:50:27 -0400 Subject: What to do when someone steals your images for ebay > > Hopefully the idiot who posted the auction hasn't

Macro Lens (Re[2]: pentax-discuss-d Digest V02 #40)

2002-09-05 Thread Mike Ignatiev
I use a VS1 105/2.5 and find it superb in build and optical quality(and it's running price is ~$150 on ebay). It's manual focus, though. -Original Message- From: "Feroze Kistan" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Date: Thu, 5 Sep 2002 16:58:23 +0200 Subject: Re: pentax-discuss-d

Re: From the "How did I ever live without this?" department

2002-09-05 Thread Mike Ignatiev
I am still trying to convince myself I can get by without one for Nikon4000. And it's quite a bit less. Why, oh why, did you have to bring this up on the list?.. Mishka -Original Message- From: Mark Roberts <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 05 Sep 2002 07:58:15 -0400

Re[2]: OT: Herb Keppler's article (Re[2]: No Pentax D-SLR onPhotokina?)

2002-09-04 Thread Mike Ignatiev
the *density* of pixels is limited by current technology. otherwise there would have been dozens of 100MP digicams everywhere, with 1mm sensors, right? so, unless the manufacturers are trying to lower the pixel count on purpose (e.g. to increase the light sensitivity/lower noise), the larger si

Re[2]: No Pentax D-SLR on Photokina?

2002-09-04 Thread Mike Ignatiev
...if those were only legal in my state... > Anyone trying to make a case for Pentax coming out > with a new high end body and line of lenses is a > strong candidate for psychotropic drugs.

Re: Unsubscribe, Thanks for help.

2002-09-04 Thread Mike Ignatiev
B.Gates... hm... who could have thought. btw, man, believe it or not, Windows does suck! -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] (B. Gates) To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Wed, 4 Sep 2002 11:07:03 -0400 (EDT) Subject: Unsubscribe, Thanks for help. > > Always appreciative; Bruce. > > >

OT: Applied SciFi blooper

2002-09-03 Thread Mike Ignatiev
Just spotted one in a CVS dowstairs. Looks like... well, applied scifi. You insert a roll of film, in 10 minutes it develops the negs and then you can print it, you can get the scanned CD. Almost wanted to try it, until... "to ensure your privacy, your negatives will be delivered on a CD, and th

Re[2]: Michael Reichmann's take on current marketplace (inc stuff on Pentax digital)

2002-09-03 Thread Mike Ignatiev
AFAIK, p67 is used mostly in field. assuming this is so, now, if one decides to lug all that glass and metal with him (along with a big tripod), instead of 35mm gear, the reason must be (unless the person is out there to get some fitness excercise) to get the maximum quality on the film, short o

Re[2]: Sanning negs vs positive tranparinces

2002-08-30 Thread Mike Ignatiev
> I have quite a few references to photographers who have switched and as you > most probably know there are plenty of discussions regarding the issue however > not all are up to date. You wonder too sometimes whether the people debating > these issues actually have anything but theoretical exp

Re[2]: Future of digital

2002-08-30 Thread Mike Ignatiev
> I think most of these types of limitations, such as DOF, can > be overcome by computers unfortunately, computers cannot change the laws of physics. that is, unless you are playing Quake :) DOF and high (at diffraction limit) lens resolution are related. you can have either one or the other.

Re[4]: Digital vs.FILM: will digital cameras lose the war?

2002-08-29 Thread Mike Ignatiev
I didn't mean to get into the physical media limitations. I meant "each subsequent copy is exactly bitwise identical to the original when read into memory from the carrier, assuming the carrier and the memory are not corrupt, there is no magnetic storm and nuclear blasts in the vicinity... more

Toronto shops?

2002-08-29 Thread Mike Ignatiev
I'll spend a day or two in Toronto this weekend (including monday morning) visiting friends. Any recommendation of good shops that carry used pentax glass? You can respond me offlist to save the bandwidth. Best, Mishka

Re[4]: Digital vs.FILM: will digital cameras lose the war?

2002-08-29 Thread Mike Ignatiev
e[2]: Digital vs.FILM: will digital cameras lose the war? > > You need ICE3 - ROC can work wonders on faded slides! > > > -Original Message- > > From: Mike Ignatiev [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] > > Sent: 29 August 2002 17:19 > > To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] > &

Re[2]: Digital vs.FILM: will digital cameras lose the war?

2002-08-29 Thread Mike Ignatiev
Len, I have no doubts that you can make 16x20 prints from 3MP camera that would kick medium format's ass Mishka P.S. No, I don't have a digicam. However I have used a few, so I do have some first hand experience. -Original Message- From: "Paris, Leonard" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "'[EMAI

Re[2]: Digital vs.FILM: will digital cameras lose the war?

2002-08-29 Thread Mike Ignatiev
> > You will need to constantly "mantain" your picture > library, copy it to new > media etc. to keep your images. This is already > problematic for some > formats: jpg for example loose some quality every > time they are copied as > far as I know (correct me if I'm wrong on this). False.

Re[2]: Sanning negs vs positive tranparinces

2002-08-29 Thread Mike Ignatiev
Agree. Slides are less hassle and better contrast (I think that means, better resolved middle tones). Prints resolve extremes better, but at the loss of contrast and more hassle and lack of any visual reference. Mishka. -Original Message- From: "Rob Studdert" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: [EM

Re: list update update

2002-08-27 Thread Mike Ignatiev
Doug, Congratulations! For such a major move, the glitches I saw are negligible. I was worried for a while yesterday, not being sure what's going on, but now I see what happened and that you've done one hell of a job! Best, Mishka P.S. I did take some pictures meanwhile -- that probably explains

new lens - Vivitar Ser 1 105/2.5 Macro

2002-04-19 Thread Mike Ignatiev
Just got it in the mail. Boy, it is a beauty! Rock solid build, wonderful finish... were it not that heavy, but I guess that's the price for a fast macro. Now need to get out and shoot some pictures this weekend. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://ww

Re: Photoshop question

2002-04-19 Thread Mike Ignatiev
CTRL-L (levels), then click on half-shaded eye-dropper in the right corner, then on the grey in the image. - Original Message - From: "J. C. O'Connell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Friday, April 19, 2002 5:00 PM Subject: RE: Photoshop question > > -Original Mess

Re: Do you ever buy from E-bay?

2002-04-17 Thread Mike Ignatiev
http://www.theonion.com/onion3530/ebay_drunk.html - 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: Do you ever buy from E-bay?

2002-04-17 Thread Mike Ignatiev
Julia, I may be not the most active ebayer here, but I have to say, it seems to be *the* place to look for equipment. Most of my photo gear came from there (LX, a bunch of lenses, a 6x7...). The general rule -- get in touch with the seller. If he's the guys who ignores questions -- forget about hi

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2002-04-17 Thread Mike Ignatiev
Julia, I may be not the most active ebayer here, but I have to say, it seems to be *the* place to look for equipment. Most of my photo gear came from there (LX, a bunch of lenses, a 6x7...). The general rule -- get in touch with the seller. If he's the guys who ignores questions -- forget about hi

Re: Medium Format - To Pentax or not to Pentax.

2002-04-16 Thread Mike Ignatiev
ooops... that is so true. i guess, what made it look square is all the photoshop toolboxes i put on one side ;) > From: "Bob Rapp" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> > Subject: Re: Medium Format - To Pentax or not to Pentax. > > Did you know that the aspect ratio on your monitor is the same as 645? > > Bob - Th

Re: linear polarizer and LX meter

2002-04-16 Thread Mike Ignatiev
will this work? - From: Rick Walker ([EMAIL PROTECTED]) Subject: Re: Nikon F3 & linear polarizer. Okay combo?? Newsgroups: rec.photo.equipment.35mm I've read several places that the F-1 and FTb have a problem with linear polarizers. A quick experiment will probably see how

Re: How is the Pentax-A 200/4

2002-04-16 Thread Mike Ignatiev
I have an M version, which is probably the same thing, and I like it a lot. It is a really nice lightweight and inexpensive (I believe you can get one on ebay for $80 in excellent shape) travel lens. Last fall I took it with me to California on vacation, and was very happy with the results. Hope i

Re: Recommendations

2002-04-15 Thread Mike Ignatiev
c'mon! we all know now that the going price for LX (minus CLA) is $30! > On Mon, Apr 15, 2002 at 10:14:26PM +0200, ?ukasz Kacperczyk wrote: > > 1. For $500 you could get an LX (i.e. if you really tried hard), and I think > > I thought they went on ebay for around $450. Or are those ones in need >

RE: Recommendations

2002-04-15 Thread Mike Ignatiev
The main thing fm3a has that I really miss from my LX is 1/250 flash sync. And the warranty. Still one sweet camera. - 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://

Re: Color is So Much Easier

2002-04-15 Thread Mike Ignatiev
sheesh... i'm shooting a few rolls of b&w neg and slide this week, and i'm really pleased with how easy it is to use. i don't have to fiddle much with pouring hot gelatine over the plates and preparing silver nitrate solutions... i just put a roll of film inside and shoot. Please don't take thi

Re: Recommendations

2002-04-15 Thread Mike Ignatiev
...resistance is futile. you *will* be assimilated -- join the collective (...eh... i meant, brotherhood) and shoot happily ever after > From: frank theriault > Subject: Re: Recommendations > > As for bodies, just remember: the LX is the God of Manual Focus 35mm slr's. > And the 67 (formerly the

Re: lens adapters

2002-04-13 Thread Mike Ignatiev
Tamron Adaptall and T - 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 .

Toys, toys...

2002-04-11 Thread Mike Ignatiev
SMCA 35/2 SMCA 24/2.8 Both absolutely gorgeous, together with shades, now I know what I am doing this weekend. Oh no! God! I have to pick between 6x7 and LX -- I thought I had once a nightmare like this... - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.

Re: My 6x7 Buy of the Century!

2002-04-10 Thread Mike Ignatiev
I have recently tried to get quotes for film advance repair for 6x7. KEH quoted me $135 + $15 s/h (including CLA), and another place, a pentax authorized service center -- $400 (full disassembly and overhaul). - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.p

Re: pro or hobby

2002-04-10 Thread Mike Ignatiev
Hobby. And I intend to keep it this way. No way am I spending all this money only to end up whishing I would write some C++ code for a change. Which would be a very likely outcome once I start shooting for living. For me at least. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscrib

Re: New to group - Looking for advice : )

2002-04-09 Thread Mike Ignatiev
First of all, welcome here, you are in the right place! As for your questions, I add my voice to the choir, nevermind another body, unless you absolutely must have something zx-m doesn't. And as far as med. format goes -- it doesn't have to be expensive. I have got myself a Rolleicord for $180 and

Re: Where Posts?

2002-04-08 Thread Mike Ignatiev
> Yes, You've been put in "read only" mode, so you can't post. Nope, the other way around. This is "write only" mode ;) - 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

Re: New lister and some questions (long- sorry)

2002-04-08 Thread Mike Ignatiev
Hello and welcome! Pentax 24/2.8 K (original) can be found on ebay for anywhere between $180 and $250 in excellent/mint- condition. I just bought an SMC-A (later) version, effectively, for $240. Those are reportedly superb lenses. Best, Mike - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. T

Re: new lenses -- advice?

2002-04-08 Thread Mike Ignatiev
I meant http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1342771578&r=0&t=0&showTu torial=0&ed=1018273732&indexURL=0&rd=1 and http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/ebayISAPI.dll?ViewItemRedirect&item=1342771427&r= 0&t=0&showTutorial=0&ed=1018273605&indexURL=0 - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: Encouraging the bubbahood

2002-04-07 Thread Mike Ignatiev
> Difficulty in getting convenient processing is one reason. Many years > ago, when my Rolleiflex TLR was the only camera I had, I could drop film > off at a drug store or whatever and get back machine prints of snaps and > travel photos. Can't do that today. Maybe there are some 1-hour places > o

OT: Rolleicord focusing screen - question

2002-04-07 Thread Mike Ignatiev
With the recent discussion of Tessars/Xenars/Planars/whatnot, I guess some folks here have quite a bit experience with TLRs. Does anyone know how difficult is to change on on a 'cord Va (viewving hood is "nonremovable' -- held in place by a few screws). The original screen sucks a lot -- the edges

Re: Encouraging the bubbahood

2002-04-06 Thread Mike Ignatiev
actually, i was amazed at how good a reasonably priced MF rig can be. now, besides a p6x7, i got myself a rolleicord tlr for well under $200, as a rugged inexpensive travel camera giving me kick-ass pictures. for sheer image quality per buck it's hard to beat. for non-professional use i find it di

RE: unable to take "good" pictures with my PZ-1

2002-04-05 Thread Mike Ignatiev
I second this: shoot slides! Minilab prints make a very poor guide for improvement any of these aspects. If you must shoot negatives -- scan them with a slide scanner. Otherwise do slides. They 1. give you very precise feedback about whether you meter correctly or not. the same goes for accurate c

Re: 67II prices in UK

2002-04-01 Thread Mike Ignatiev
ooops... the prices are in pounds... silly me, should have set the encoding correctly. - Original Message - From: "Mike Ignatiev" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Monday, April 01, 2002 9:46 PM Subject: 67II prices in UK > http://www.robertwhit

67II prices in UK

2002-04-01 Thread Mike Ignatiev
http://www.robertwhite.co.uk/pentax.htm That looks like half of what B&H quotes. Am I missing something? - 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.o

Re: OT: What Do You See?

2002-03-31 Thread Mike Ignatiev
sure, in a perfect world. in reality NONE of browsers handles w3c standards 100%, and every one has it's own non-standard extensions. msie is a "de-facto" standard, which doesn't make it more compliant than, say, opera or konqueror this is something i run into every single day: none of c++ compi

6x7 repair cost

2002-03-31 Thread Mike Ignatiev
To the brothers: I just received a quote for film transport repair from ApexPhoto (Pentax authorized service) and KEH. KEH states $135 and Apex -- $400 (US dollars). Any idea what the reasonable price for this kind of repair is? I appreciate any input. Mishka - This message is from the Pentax-Dis

Re: First 6x7 experience and more questions

2002-03-30 Thread Mike Ignatiev
Boston, MA, USA Since I am still evaluating the camera, I am now curios how serious this problem may be and what is more practical: fixing it or return this one and get another, without these symptoms. > Mike, where are you located? > > William Robb > > > > Unfortunately, it is all to common with

Re: First 6x7 experience and more questions

2002-03-30 Thread Mike Ignatiev
> > Now the questions. > > I found the spacing between the frames varies from 3mm to 7mm > > on extremes. Is that normal? > > Unfortunately, it is all to common with the 6x7, especially if > it has been abused with T-Max film. > Think about getting the film transport overhauled. Eventually, > the

Re: Pentax WILL produce a digital SLR! (long rant)

2002-03-29 Thread Mike Ignatiev
I have bought my gear very recently, so for me this question is not really a "what-if". The story goes like this: I had my all manual Zenit SLR and it was pain in the ass. Big. Heavy. Very limited range of speeds. Pain to load (as bad as 6x7). And at that time ebay wasn't there yet, and Takumars w

Re: 6x7 enabled (now some questions to the brotherhood)

2002-03-27 Thread Mike Ignatiev
thanx for the warm welcome to the brotherhood! i also appreciate all the pointers. I just realized that I was asking to much from the focusing screen. I have f/1.4 lens on LX and f/2.4 on 6x7 -- that's more than enough to explain the brightness difference. > From: William Robb > Subject: Re: 6x7

6x7 enabled (now some questions to the brotherhood)

2002-03-26 Thread Mike Ignatiev
Hello brothers: Just got the 6x7 MLU camera which I bought on ebay a couple of weeks ago. To say the least, I am impressed. It feels so right, despite the size and weight! The ergonomics is wonderful. The weight is quite manageable and it is very comfortable to handhold. I am a bit disappointed w

Re: What are you planning on photographing this weekend?

2002-03-12 Thread Mike Ignatiev
This sturday I am going on my (long deserved) vacation to St Petersburg, Russia (just when I thought I am sick of winter, I am flying north...) along with my LX and quite a few rolls of Provia 100F... - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net a

Re: More image theft...

2002-03-11 Thread Mike Ignatiev
Actually, I wouldn't say this guy is stealing, since he does keep the copyright info on the image. A different question if whether Boz's copyright allows this kind of usage. If not, he should probably complain to ebay (although I am not sure how effective that would be) > Date: Mon, 11 Mar 2002 1

Re: super-wide-angle options?

2002-03-11 Thread Mike Ignatiev
I have Mir 20/2.5 It's big (the front cap has ~82mm diameter, the filters get in the rear and you cannot use them with ME-Super. My LX is fine with them though) and heavy. The build is a bit rough -- a far cry from those smooth Pentax lenses, but it's all metal construction (maybe except the focus

Re: pentax-discuss-digest V1 #2294

2002-03-11 Thread Mike Ignatiev
I have Mir 20/2.5 It's big (the front cap has ~82mm diameter, the filters get in the rear and you cannot use them with ME-Super. My LX is fine with them though) and heavy. The build is a bit rough -- a far cry from those smooth Pentax lenses, but it's all metal construction (maybe except the focus

Re: OT: Oh, I get it...

2002-03-11 Thread Mike Ignatiev
> - - Original Message - > From: Mike Ignatiev > Subject: Re: pentax-discuss-digest V1 #2292 > > > > Yeah, I know. What I meant is it seems like it was rather a norm back > > in 80s (not that I remeber that that well) to make interchangeable > > finders o

Re: pentax-discuss-digest V1 #2292

2002-03-11 Thread Mike Ignatiev
Yeah, I know. What I meant is it seems like it was rather a norm back in 80s (not that I remeber that that well) to make interchangeable finders on higher end cameras (OM, Nikon Fs, LX -- you name it) and it definitely is an exception now. I don't get it. It is so damn convenient, especially for t

Re: OT: Oh, I get it...

2002-03-11 Thread Mike Ignatiev
My reasoning behind buying a 6x7 outfit was almost opposite: I was getting a "lpmm" paranoia and was considering paying serious money for the 85mm/1.4 (I have seen one on ebay lately going for $650, maybe more now), until I realized that (1) to get the best quality out of it tripod is definitely a

Re: Rights and police behaviour. (Was: Hello and a lens question)

2002-03-10 Thread Mike Ignatiev
I would really want to close the subject. The way it goes now, it looks like a trollfest. Which wasn't my original intent. The cops were *NOT* rude or offensive in any way, all business and nothing personal. It seemed they just tried simply to cover their asses in case I was really up to something

Re: Ebay question (was: 6x7 questions)

2002-03-10 Thread Mike Ignatiev
I just looked at http://people.smu.edu/rmonagha/mf/g6x7.html#Pentax67 and found this: "TTL metering is very accurate if you take the fact that it is a 60's style full area averaging type and is affected by all kinds of extraneous light (It is influenced by backlight)" So my question is, how bad i

Ebay question (was: 6x7 questions)

2002-03-10 Thread Mike Ignatiev
hey guys, what's your take on this: http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=1338218377 i have been lusting for a bigger brother for my LX for quite some time now and at the moment it seems like i may finally be able to afford one. i don't know squat about 67 bodies, so all comments (on

Re: Monster on my desk

2002-03-09 Thread Mike Ignatiev
actually, now that you have this monster along with the midget that used to sit there before, do yourself a favor, try a dual monitor setup. if you do any photoshop at all, it makes a world of differenece. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.

Re: Hello and a lens question

2002-03-09 Thread Mike Ignatiev
Thanks everyone for the input. To close the story, I showed the lenses to a guy in a local store and his opinion was that it's fungus. In both. I am returning them first thing monday. On an unrelated topic: today I went shooting to check out these two lenses, to Charlestown (I live in Boston area

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