FS: Pentax SMC 35/2K $250

2006-01-08 Thread Paul Stregevsky
Greetings from the past. Some of you will remember me as a PDML regular, on and off, In the late 1990s and early 2000s, a devotee of Ricoh and Vivitar Series One lenses and self-styled expert on obscure third-party lenses. I don't shoot much anymore, all the less so since buying my daughters a

Re: Stop Down Metering on K, M, LX

2004-11-04 Thread Paul Stregevsky
My 20mm lens is a Carl Zeiss Jena that has been adapted from its M42 mount. I find stopdown metering helpful in a wide-angle specialty lens like this. If the viewfinder shows a bright view, I'm reminded that I've forgotten to stop down. Paul Stregevsky

Re: Image Organizer

2004-11-02 Thread Paul Stregevsky
add notations. More important, I can set the thumbnail size as large as 320 x 320 pixels. When your display is set to 2,048 by 1,536 (as mine is when I edit photos; 1,920 by 1,440 when I don't), the large thumbnails are welcome. Paul Stregevsky

Re: Russian lenses

2004-10-31 Thread Paul Stregevsky
I used to own both the Fisheye MC Zenitar-K (Pentax) 16mm f/2.8 and the MC Mir-47 Pentax K 2.5/20. I have since replaced them with a Sigma XQ 16/2.8K fisheye and a Carl Zeiss Jena 20/2.8 Flektogon, an M42 screwmount that has been permanently converted to a stopdown K mount. The Zenitar fisheye's

Re: Split image focusing screen 4 K cameras

2004-10-31 Thread Paul Stregevsky
I used to own a KX. If you like its simplicity, rugged construction, large viewfinder, and wide film guides, please give the Ricoh XR-1 (manual exposure; = Sears KSX?), XR-2 (manual/auto), or XR-2s (manual/auto; = Sears KS Auto) a try. They are very similar to the KX in size, specs, build quality,

Tamron Adaptall 200-500 (was: FS @ Midwest Photo)

2004-10-30 Thread Paul Stregevsky
The Tamron Adaptall 200-500 f/5.6 listed for $1943 in 1991. I have records of two prices: $465 good, bigglass.net 2002-03-10 1522 Euros secondhandcamera.de, 2002-02-05, condition AB 2-touch zoom 1:3.5 macro Close focus: 8 feet, 2 inches Length: 14.25 inches Weight: 6 lb. 95mm filter Built-in

RE: 77 vs 85/was: www?

2004-10-24 Thread Paul Stregevsky
Alan is correct. Get the 77 for all-around use. If the 77 disappoints you for portraits, spend another $150 and get a Helios 85/1.5 (M42, preset, huge and heavy, but a great portrait lens). Paul Franklin Stregevsky

Re: 100 ISO v 200 ISO - Digital resolution

2004-10-23 Thread Paul Stregevsky
Peter Alling wrote: Even if noise was effectively the same at ISO 100 and 200 having the lower speed would allow more DOF control in bright light without using ND filters, (which can be a PITA). Point well taken, Peter. Currently my outdoor film is Fujicolor NPS 160. I chose it because it has

RE: Normal lens for ist-D, reccomendations?

2004-10-23 Thread Paul Stregevsky
Amy Hughes wrote: I was hoping someone would comment on the Sigma lens (28/1.8) you mentioned. Amy, Sigma introduced the 28/1.8 together with a 24/1.8 and 20/1.8. From the reviews I've read, the 28/1.8 is the most successful design of the three-that is to say, it truly performs well over a wide

Re: Best Screw Mount Lenses (other makers)

2004-10-22 Thread Paul Stregevsky
Jim Meeks asked: As a follow-up question regarding the best Pentax screw mounts, I've heard about Zeiss and other makers like Vivitar and Soligor. Do any of these lenses compare optically or in build? How about the new Russian lenses or Cosina/Voigtlander? Thanks again. Jim, I have a great deal

Re: I'm Outta Here

2004-10-20 Thread Paul Stregevsky
Welcome to the other side of the Potomac, Tom. I hope you get what's coming to you. :) Paul Stregevsky

Samsung 5MP camera phone will use Pentax camera module

2004-10-20 Thread Paul Stregevsky
http://uk.news.yahoo.com/041020/323/f4wod.html Paul Stregevsky

Re: Long zoom recommendations

2004-10-17 Thread Paul Stregevsky
Peter asked: I was thinking about A 70-210/4... Is it really that good? Yes, Peter, it is that good. Pentax made three or four manual-focus zooms whose results are, in every respect, indistinguishable from a great prime. The 70-210/4 is one of them. The others that come to mind are the

RE: 60mm - 65mm Lens for K Mount

2004-10-17 Thread Paul Stregevsky
I just searched eBay for 60mm and found these primes for 35mm cameras: Contax 60mm F2.8C 1:2 Makro-Planar T Leica Classic Elmarit R 60mm 1:1 MACRO 65mm f/3.5 Elmar This is a special lens for the Visoflex III reflex housing for Leica M rangefinder Nikon 60mm micro nikkor autofocus lens (also

Re: Value of SMCP 35/2.0

2004-10-16 Thread Paul Stregevsky
Date: Fri, 15 Oct 2004 23:11:45 -0700 From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Value of SMCP 35/2.0 Message-ID: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Content-type: text/plain; charset=US-ASCII Shel wrote: Any thoughts on what a reasonable eBay price for the above lens might be? I don't

Re: Long zoom recommendations

2004-10-16 Thread Paul Stregevsky
If you can spare $2000, the Sigma 120-300/2.8 AF. Otherwise, the Tokina 100-300/4 AF, which is said to be even better than its manual-focus forebear. Big and heavy, but a fine performer. Paul Franklin Stregevsky

Re: 60mm - 65mm Lens for K Mount

2004-10-16 Thread Paul Stregevsky
I looked at my files of K and M42 lens photographs in the folder, 60mm to 79mm. I found nothing that begins with a 6; just the Pentax 77mm FA Limited, a Carl Zeiss Jena 75/1.5 Biotar in M42, and and a Voigtlander Color Heliar 75/2.5K. No 58mm lenses, either. Paul Franklin Stregevsky

Re: Flash dedication ?

2004-10-16 Thread Paul Stregevsky
Program was for the TTL flash, but autoflash (non-TTL) isn't that hard at all. I may soon be down to zero Pentax bodies and my one remaining Pentax lens SMC 35/2K). I hope I'm not kicked off the list... Paul Stregevsky

Re: 60mm - 65mm Lens for K Mount

2004-10-16 Thread Paul Stregevsky
) or screwmount (Fujinon, Tomioka, Vivitar, Yashinon). The Cosinon's filter size was 58mm. Konica made a 57/1.2. Minolta may have made a 58/1.2. Someone made a 60mm in th e1960s or 1970s, because I own several old books on how to take better pictures, and I kept seeing the 60mm pop up in the credits. Paul

nondedicated, non-TTL flash: How difficult?

2004-10-13 Thread Paul Stregevsky
dedicated? Does anyone here still use a nondedicated flash? If so, why? Paul Stregevsky

Re: Sondage: fixe Lens for travel

2004-10-13 Thread Paul Stregevsky
, small size, shutter priority, and an advanced, intelligent TTL flash. The results should come close to the SMC 35/2 FA. Paul Stregevsky

Re: Sondage: fixe Lens for travel

2004-10-13 Thread Paul Stregevsky
Sears, and I get a kick out of startling people who want to know the brand of my beautiful black camera/winder/lens and how much I paid ($70). Paul Stregevsky

Re: Super Takumare 35/3.5

2004-10-12 Thread Paul Stregevsky
the entire surface of at least one inner lens. I've sold the lens to a PDMLer who is willing to have it cleaned. Paul Stregevsky

Re: Was this a good deal on a Sigma macro?

2004-10-11 Thread Paul Stregevsky
$170 for a Sigma 105/2.8 EX macro in Mint condition? Sure is. KEH has two for sale, in EX and EX+ condition, for $265 and $286. Paul Franklin Stregevsky

432mm@f/2.8, image stabilized, 5 megapixels, $600!

2004-10-11 Thread Paul Stregevsky
://www.steves-digicams.com/2004_reviews/fz20.html Paul Stregevsky

Re: OT Flooded with 50mm macros?

2004-09-26 Thread Paul Stregevsky
Chris Brogden wrote:I I found a Vivitar that did the trick. It's a 55mm f2.8 MF macro that does 1:1 without an adapter. It's also available under the name Panagor. Paul Franklin Stregevsky

Viewfinders with an aperture window (was: Re: *ist series support for setting the aperture on the lens(was: ist D)

2004-09-21 Thread paul . stregevsky
? AFAIK, Pentax was the only make to include an aperture window in a compact body (MX). Modern Photography or Popular Photography once wrote that many OM fans never forgave Olympus for omitting this feature on its OM line. Paul Stregevsky

Eyepiece acessory size for Ricoh XR?

2004-09-19 Thread paul . stregevsky
anyone tell me what other SLR lines use the same eyepiece accessories as Ricoh XR? Paul Stregevsky Get your free email account at mail2go.com today! Click here http://www.mail2go.com to open your account.

Finally, a 24-85mm digicam (Nikon Coolpix 8400)

2004-09-18 Thread Paul Stregevsky
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0409/04091602nikoncp8400.asp Paul Franklin Stregevsky

SD cards on ist DS (was: Re: Photokina)

2004-09-18 Thread Paul Stregevsky
Size. Pentax evidently is betting they'll gain more sales by offering the smallest DSLR than they'll lose by forfeiting the upward compatibility with the DS's big brother. Joseph Tainter wrote: Why did Pentax use an SD card in the *ist DS? That is a big strike against buying one as a back-up

Sears multicoated primes: Are they XR Rikenons, or Rikenon Ps?

2004-09-17 Thread paul . stregevsky
these lenses, search for Sears 50mm on eBay. Then search again, this time selecting completed auctions only in the Advanced Search box. Paul Stregevsky Get your free email account at mail2go.com today! Click here http

Zeiss (Contax?) digital rangefinder?

2004-09-17 Thread paul . stregevsky
/BwP- 28.jpg This is a kick in the short and curlies for Leica if it is a Digital RF, it certainly doesn't look as if it wasn't a hurried job either. Douglas Paul Stregevsky Get your free email account at mail2go.com today

Fisheye-Only Shooting of a Small Town Festival

2004-09-12 Thread paul . stregevsky
benefit from a fisheye: Everything else I saw, including the parade itself, crowd scenes, and vendor booths. Well, in a week or so I'll receive my Vivitar Series One 24-48/3.8K from Foro- Schneider of Austria. That promises to be a decent festival lens. Paul Stregevsky

Old K mounts at town festival

2004-09-12 Thread paul . stregevsky
doesn't really shine till f/5.6 or f/8. Paul Stregevsky Get your free email account at mail2go.com today! Click here http://www.mail2go.com to open your account.

Rikenon 50/1.4P fetches $150

2004-09-12 Thread paul . stregevsky
Pentax 50/1.4PKA was perhaps 90 percent as beautifully colored and bokeh'd as the 1.4P, as sharp as the 50/2P in the center, and 90 percent as sharp as the 50/2P in the corners. Of course, it is also SMC multicoated coated. If limited to a single 50mm lens, I'd go with the Pentax. Paul

black cloaking tape (was: Re: istD in style)

2004-09-12 Thread paul . stregevsky
reason's why: 1) The camera is being used in a shot on film/tv/advertising and the name is not needed. 2) The owner is ashamed of the camera. 3) The owner is mad as a March hare. Paul Stregevsky Get your free email account

wide-only-and wide-to-normal zooms (was: Re: Fisheye-Only Shooting of a Small Town Festival)

2004-09-12 Thread paul . stregevsky
FA, though it is more of a consumer-grade lens than a pro lens. Paul Stregevsky Get your free email account at mail2go.com today! Click here http://www.mail2go.com to open your account.

Re: wide-only-and wide-to-normal zooms (and ultra-long primes)

2004-09-12 Thread paul . stregevsky
speak from experience, but from all I've read, the Sigma 300/4 and 400/5.6 AF Macro lenses are winners. They perform well optically and they can ffocus closer than anyone else's 400/5.6. However, I don't know how quickly or accurately they autofocus. Paul Stregevsky

Pentax at Hooters

2004-09-10 Thread Paul Stregevsky
Today was the last day for a friend at work; he was laid off. To give him a proper farewell, about ten of the guys took him to Hooters. I was the self-designated photographer. For those of you outside of America, Hooters is basically a chain of restaurants for businessmen. Though its icon is a

Re: Tan's new assets...

2004-09-08 Thread paul . stregevsky
And I thought I was the only perv among us who had her original cryptic notice figured out... Anyway, Tanya, I liked the foot shots shown from the patient's point of view. I routinely take shots (or have the nurse do so) during office procedures at the doctor's or dentist's. The docs love to

Re: lens coloration (was: Re: Re: Difference between 50mm A and 50

2004-09-03 Thread paul . stregevsky
Gonz wrote: Wanna buy a Chinon? No thanks, Gonz. I don't go out of my way to buy third-party lenses. I buy them when they offer something I specifically want. I suppose the Chinon 55/1.2K would be interesting, but my next normal lens will be a Pentax 50/1.4 PKA. The only Chinon I'd love to

Scarce K mount lenses (15, 85, 105, 120) for sale in Russia

2004-09-03 Thread paul . stregevsky
Some of the lists's favorite K-mount lenses are for sale in Russia at http://www.ekta-f.ru/app/pentax.html I can't figure out whether the posted prices are in Euros or what. Can one of our Russian speakers tell us, and also tell us where the seller will ship to? One third-party lens stands

Re: Difference between 50mm A and 50 mm M.

2004-09-02 Thread paul . stregevsky
As a rule, anytime you have two lenses that are similar in focal length, it's useful to differentiate them to add flexibility. For example, I use two normal lenses: 1. f/2 to f/4: Rikenon 50/2P 2. f/5.6 to f/16: Pentax SMC 55/1.8K I prefer the Rikenon for available light; otherwise, I prefer

lens coloration (was: Re: Re: Difference between 50mm A and 50 mm M.)

2004-09-02 Thread paul . stregevsky
Shel wrote: One thing that everyone seems to be missing is that the M and the A lenses may provide different results wrt color. That may be an issue for some people under some circumstances, such as photographing the same subject using the different lenses. True enough, but the lack of

Re: Nimh batteries

2004-09-02 Thread paul . stregevsky
Herb Chong wrote: i also strongly recommend a charger that monitors each cell as it charges. it will have one status LED for each cell. you'll get more useful capacity and longer useful life this way. rg replied: Who makes chargers like these? Maha, model C-401FS:

SMC 18/3.5s for sale (was: Re: Seen on E-bay)

2004-09-01 Thread paul . stregevsky
Jim Colwell wrote: That makes two SMC Pentax 18/3.5 sold on eBay in August - I bought the other one. It cost less than this one (3835670112), but not a lot less... There are two more for same at Kevin Cameras (http://www.kevincameras.com), for $675 and $850. Plus other rare goodies, including

135/3.5K vs. 135/3.5M mislistings (was: Re: The meaning of letters in lens names?)

2004-09-01 Thread paul . stregevsky
In eBay listings, and even on dealer websites, the 135/3.5M is very often misleadingly listed as a 135/3.5K. I've even seen the 135/3.5K listed as a 135/3.5M, even though the deesignation M is nowhere to be found on the lens. If there'a s clear photo of the lens from the front, you can look for

Re: Another 7 MP camera

2004-08-20 Thread Paul Stregevsky
Who needs another digicam that shoots no wider than 35mm? For my shooting style, it's 28 or forget it. In fact, I was advising another advanced amateur (a former Spotmatic user in his fifties) who's poised to buy a serious digicam. When I told him that most models with built-in lenses can't reach

How wide a step-up ring to avoid vignetting (Vivitar 24-50 zoom)?

2004-08-20 Thread Paul Stregevsky
While I don't yet own the Vivitar 24-48/3.8 zoom, I'm scouring the ads for a filter and hood. The lens has a 77mm filter ring. But if I use a 77mm filter, I'd have to buy a slim model, and that's expensive-especially when I select a model with threads in front. I've also had inconsistent success

Filter question: UV or just clear protection?

2004-08-20 Thread paul . stregevsky
I like to use a UV filter on each lens to protect the front glass. I'm now shopping for an 86mm filter, and it's hard to find a top-end (Contax, Pentax, Heliopan, B+W, or Hoya SHMC), multicoated UV filter in that size, in used condition (and thus at a used price). I can get a used Contax clear

Re: Quiz #2.1

2004-08-19 Thread paul . stregevsky
for Yankees the difference between naked and nekked: Naked means that two people are naked. Nekked means that two people are naked and up to something. Paul Stregevsky Get your free email account at mail2go.com today! Click here http

Re: FS: Vivitar Series One 135/2.3K lens, $200

2004-08-18 Thread paul . stregevsky
Norm Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:[$200] seems a bit pricey for a 135/2.3 (not saying you're wrong), is that lens really that expensive? Norm, My extensive records of prices include only three sales of the 135/2.3 in K mount: $165 by Wall Street Camera in 1999 $136 on US Ebay in 2002 (the

Re: Soligor 100/2 [Was Re: FS: Vivitar Series One 135/2.3K lens, $200]

2004-08-18 Thread paul . stregevsky
Kostas Kavoussanakis [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi Paul, Welcome back. I bought a Soligor 100/2 after reading your comments on the list (archive actually). Did you finally get one yourself? Kostas, I ordered one from Mr. CAD in the UK in December 2001, then chickened out and canceled my order. If

Re: pocketeable cameras I've had

2001-05-25 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
Daphne wrtoe: hmm.. why do I get the feeling that my little narrative wont satisfy you one bit? :- Are you kidding? I smiled all the way through it. And learned a good deal, too. It's amazing what I miss by reading about a camerea instead of using it. as for Shel, he knows my advice!

Goodbye (leaving the list)

2001-05-25 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
It's been a thrilling few months, but I'm afraid that my participation in three camera-related lists has taken me away from freelance essay writing (spell-checked, unlike my postings) and my wife and girls. WIth my lens collection complete, I am quitting all the list (and two others:

Great Deals on EBay this weekend!

2001-05-24 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
In the United States, the three-day Memorial Day weekend begins Friday, May 25. If last February's Presidents' Day weekend was any indication, it will be a great time to shop on EBay! Many avid American EBayers will be traveling or enjoying the outdoors. I began using EBay just before Presidents

pocketeable cameras I've had

2001-05-24 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
For cryin' out loud, Daphne, speak up! Why so many? How do these cameras compare? How is it that you gave up all but one particular Rollei and returned to a Minox? You may be able to spare Shel a lot of search time. (must...resist...making comments about women who can't make up their mind...) -

Black ME Super

2001-05-23 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
How rare is a black ME Super? Boz's site confirms that it was made, but I can't recall seeing an ad for one until now: ME-Super (black) c/w 50mm £120 at London Camera Exchange in Farehams second hand stock list.([EMAIL PROTECTED]) or http://www.lcegroup.co.uk (though stock is not listed

Re: Pocketable Camera

2001-05-23 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
Dan, Thanks for brining the lineup up-to-date. I was unaware that you could get spot metering on a contemporary compact. With most the models that you've named have fine lenses and other strong points, their extensive automation makes them a different breed from the flexible manual-focus models

Fast Zeiss 85s in M42?

2001-05-22 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
I found these curiosities under Pentax Screw Mount at http://www.midwestphoto.com/WVCollectibles.html 75 f1.5 Biotar (coated), 9 $569 85 f1.8 Zeiss Pancolor w/case caps, 9+ $375 Those are U.S. dollars. Does anyone know how they measure up against the SMC Takumar 85/1.8? - This message is

Re: Chromogenic BW Film

2001-05-21 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
Indeed, a key attribute of these films is that you need not commit the entire roll to one ISO setting. Rather, you can choose your setting, frame by frame, without fear that you will under- or overexpose the other frames. Alin Flaider [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Actually, none is 400 ASA

Re: Filter Blab

2001-05-21 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
Now I know why my email's In bin isn't full of willing buyers for my B+W MC 77mm 010 filter! But seriously, Shel, yours is the first letter to directly compare SMC filters with B+W RMC filters. I still have five lenses for which I must buy protective -010 filters, so I'll follow your tip and get

Re: Filter Blab

2001-05-21 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
Shel, For the record: What the Heliopan that you tried the special-order, multicoated version? - 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 .

Bird prints (was: Hello Pentaxians)

2001-05-21 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
You might try the Audubon Society at http://www.audobon.org. Christopher Lillja [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm a school publications guy and I need some help finding a good shot of a red-tailed hawk. I need an original 8x10 print or larger to blow up to poster size. The photographer can retain

Re: Chromogenic BW Film

2001-05-21 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
While I haven't shot chromogenic BW since 1987, I distinctly remember more than one review citing the frame-by-frame flexibility, at least for Ilford XP-1. I can't recall what happens to the +2 or -2 ISO frames; they werern't rendered less usable, just different. I don't believe it was about

FS: B+W 77mm MRC UV-010 multicoated UV filter, $50

2001-05-20 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
This is the multicoated version (Mfg Catalog # 66070252, list price $158.00; BH Catalog # BWUVMC77, BH price: $77), not the single-coated version (Mfg Catalog # 65070156, BH Catalog # BWUV77) that BH sells for $46.25. The rim says MRC for Multi-Resistant Coating. I bought the filter after

Re: FA31/1.8 AL Limited Specifications

2001-05-18 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
Well, the 31/1.8 will be competing with Sigma's new 28/1.8 aspherical with floating elements, at about one-fourth the price. Purchasing the Sigma will be far easier to justify (or explain after the fact) to our wives. Paal Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes, its an effective way of filling

Re: FA31/1.8 AL Limited Specifications

2001-05-18 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
Gerald Cermak [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Trust me when I tell you that the current FA35/2 creates no lens envy by their owners - I have one. It deserves to inspire envy. The only reason it doesn't, I suppose, is that it's priced within reach of mortals. But the 28/2.8 just isn't bright enough

Almost

2001-05-17 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
I know how you feel, Donald. Last week, I set my sights on a Canon Canonet QL17 rangefinder. It was a GIII--the final, most sought-after model--and it was BLACK, a combination nearly impossible to find. Unaware of what he had, the seller mentioned neither fact in his title. Having tipped my

Opinion sought on a $175,000 asking price

2001-05-17 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
I sent the URL to my friend, an avid collector of vintage European cameras and EBay addict. Here is what he had to say: I saw it yesterday. There is another one at 1.7 million and has bunch of crap in it. At least this one has a bunch of Leicas.

Autoloaded to frame 1

2001-05-15 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
Fuji pioneered the advance to the final frame concept in its point-and-shoots, I believe in the early 80s. Some pro-level SLRs (Contax, possibly others) now let you choose whether the frame counter should count up or count down, roll by roll. I agree with Ayesh: Keeping the exposed images safely

Re: Market segments (was Kodak dumbing down...)

2001-05-14 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
That would be, Urng. petit miam [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Urrnnngh. PS: I don't wish to touch off a dialog with any of our UK or down under members about how to spell analog, dialog, or gage (though I spelled them the American way just to spite you). :) - This message is from the

Re: Market segments (was Kodak dumbing down...)

2001-05-10 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
Norman Baugher [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't think Isaac, that it's necessarily the dumbing down of photographers that everyone is bemoaning, it's more the dumbing down of people in general. --- The dashboards of some Audis, Fords, and other car makes no longer include an analog

OT: What Kodak does... was: Nasty Kodak rumor

2001-05-10 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
Mark Dalal [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: But since Porta and Supra are still packaged with films speeds on them and lack the when to use this film graphics on the box, I've got no gripe. Well, I'VE got a gripe: Kodak's pro films come packed directly in a plastic cylinder; There is

OT: Mag Lites

2001-05-10 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
Pelican Products' URL is http://www.pelican.com. - 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: M series Film Transport Problems

2001-05-10 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
Ayash Kanto Mukherjee [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: What happened was that the teeth of the spindle on which the film runs, slipped quite often. As a result, it ended with superposed exposure between adjacent frames. I had this problem several times a year with my Minox 35 GT,

Re: Rubber Eyecup: My stupid, costly mistake

2001-05-09 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
Believe me, Rob, I folded the rubber flange back as far as I could, with all my force, but that Ricoh eyecup has one deep flange. Rob Studdert [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Subject: On 8 May 2001, at 12:51, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: So please, people: if your eyecup is removable, remove it each

Re: What Do You Carry

2001-05-09 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
Well, I finally settled on my go-everywhere SLR/lens, and it's not an SLR, but a rangefinder, as one or two of you had suggested, only to have me brush off your suggestion. I bow in abject apology. On my belt, wherever I go, I wear a black Eagle Creek belt pouch. In the pouch, I carry a Yashica

Re: Nasty Kodak rumor, or the sloppy truth: the dumbing down of NorthAmerica??

2001-05-09 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
William Robb [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: You must moonlight as a Ritz Camera salesperson. I had the opposite problem when buying film recently at Ritz: a salesman second-guessing my informed choice: Me: Do you have any of the new Fujicolor 1600, the version that uses the fourh color layer?

Super Program LCD display question

2001-05-09 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
In all three of my Super Programs, the viewfinder often shows a different shutter speed than the LCD on the top panel. The difference is usually just one f/stop, but it's unsettling. Which readout should I trust? - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: New Pentax Owner

2001-05-08 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
Just for spite, I'd march in there with a 54mm lens on a Pentax 110 (if there were such a lens). Mike Steele [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...the NHL prohibits long lenses (apparently so does Major League Baseball). I went taking my Pentax Spotmatic and a 55mm Takumar lens and they still didn't

OT: Camera inspections at airport security

2001-05-08 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
Why do the airport security guards insist on peering through the viewfinder of a non-SLR camera? What do they think they're gonna see? - 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

Rubber Eyecup: My stupid, costly mistake

2001-05-08 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
I had recently installed a large Ricoh rubber eyecup onto my Super Program. Each time I opened or closed the camera's hinged back, the eyecup got in the way. But by struggling I always managed to force the camera's back past the rubber. When I attempted to rewind the most recent roll of film,

Recording expousre data (was: Subject: Re: PUG request)

2001-05-03 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
The Contax SLR databack lets you reserve the front two frames for imprinting exposure data of the remaining frames--frame number, aperture, shutter speed, ASA setting (I think), over/underexposure, and day/date/time. The imprinting is made at the end of the rewind. Cool and useful. - This

Why wives can't trust their cheatin' husbands

2001-05-03 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
Scene from work, this morning; my friend's name has been changed to protect the guilty: Alfredo: Paul, I must made a big mistake and I need your help. Paul: Uh-oh. Did you break something? Alfredo: Not exactly. I just submitted a winning bid on EBay for $375. But the seller is in Australia,

SMC-K Pentax 105mm f/2.8

2001-05-01 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
$200 is not high for a lens that shows up so seldom. I paid $200 for mine, from Finland; the only other specimen I've found, other than on EBay, was $171 from Sweden. Jose Rodriguez [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: ...the local Pro Shop currently has one in Exc+ Condition ($200), if anybody is

SMC 135/2.5K prices (was Re: OT: Stuff @ Midwest)

2001-05-01 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
Chris asked: How much do those usually go for? I've been thinking of selling mine. Chris, Daphne, Here are the SMC 135/2.5K prices I've noted; if the condition is not stated, if did not appear in the listing. I stopped tracking the 135K's prices a few months ago because I had gathered so many

24mm/2.8 suggestions

2001-05-01 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
Ramesh, Pentax SMC coating is a definite asset in a wide angle. The Sigma Super Wide II 24/2.8 has many fans. They praise the resolution and contrast while cautioning about the Sigma's cheaper construction and less-than-ideal flare control. It tied with Canon for first place on On Olle

Favorite camera among all brands and types (a voting site)

2001-05-01 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
See My favourite camera of all time!!! at http://www.freevote.com/booth/fav_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://pug.komkon.org .

Fast, Clean Glass* (200/2.8A*, 300/4A*, 300/2.8A*) at Ritz Camera online

2001-04-25 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
These prices are not far out of line when you consider their condition. Here are the prices I've gathered, and I try to record all sightings of such scarce, desirable lenses: 200/2.8A*: $699 Min-, Woodmere, 16NOV00 $895 Cambridge (May 99) 300/4A*: $537 Henrys.com, 8 and 8+ (two), 7/3/00

Re: Or Best Offer: a misleading--and dishonest--phrase

2001-04-25 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
Chris Brogden [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: This is hypocritical. If you are going to argue on ethical grounds that it's unfair to extend the auction (even though the seller has that right), then you have to admit that it's also unfair for the buyer to try and force the seller to sell it for

Re: Goodbye Kodachrome 25?

2001-04-25 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
Antti-Pekka, While I applaud your vivid subject line, my choice would be Mama Don't Take My Kodachrome Away. --Paul - 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

EBay winning bids: I'll PDF yours

2001-04-25 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
I use Adobe Acrobat PDF every day. If anyone on the list would like to archive their winning EBay bid in Acrobat, email me the URL and I'll send you back the PDF file. Let me know how my browser should size the fonts before PDFing: Small, Medium, Large, or in-between). Also let me know if you

Re: Mercury Cell for older camera

2001-04-25 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
Daphne, I used a Minox 35 GT and a Minox 35 ML as my main cameras for nine years. Damn, they were quiet--no louder than a Leica M6, perhaps quieter. It was wonderful to see the GT's needle rise and fall as I panned the lens. But it was frustrating to underexpos shots because of the GT's

Re: Or Best Offer: a misleading--and dishonest--phrase

2001-04-24 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
Yes: If he doesn't like the best offer, the seller can refuse to sell. That's precisely my point, Chris: It's a hollow promise. Heck, if he doesn't want to accept my $100 offer, he can sell it to his brother for $110, then buy it right back. That's one facet of what shilling is about, and it's

Re: Or Best Offer: a misleading--and dishonest--phrase

2001-04-24 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
I'm glad you noted the smiley, Mark. For the record: In language theory, there are two kinds of OR: 1. exclusive, or alternative: Do you prefer Nikon cameras or Pentax? Shall I torture you, or will you reveal the code? Coffee, tea, or milk? 2. includive, or Boolean: Find every web page

Subject: RE: Or Best Offer: a misleading--and dishonest--phrase

2001-04-24 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
Private sales don't have rules? The more's the pity. Time was, a handshake was binding, and an oral agreement was not dismissed for want of a piece of paper. My teenage son in Israel has spent the past year studying the Talmudic tractate that deals with personal business agreements: I agree to

Re: Or Best Offer: a misleading--and dishonest--phrase

2001-04-24 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
In the 1980s, here in the United States, a man placed his Mercedes-Benz for sale. An attractive woman was interested, and they struck an unusual deal: If she agreed to sleep with him 100 times, the Mercedes would be hers. Perhaps she felt ashamed, perhaps he was no Don Juan, but it wasn't long

SMC 24/2.8K (10-), $225 U.S.

2001-04-24 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
For my fellow SMC devotees who want old glass in nice condition: 13478 - Pentax lens: K mount 24 SMC/2.8 10- $225 w/case http://www.prodevlab.com/body.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

Fast, Clean Glass* (200/2.8A*, 300/4A*, 300/2.8A*) at Ritz Camera online

2001-04-24 Thread Paul . Stregevsky
Avoid EBA syndrome (EBay Anxiety); I spotted these over the weekend at http://www.ritzcam.com/catalog/index.html Pentax, 200mm f2.8 SMC A* ED (green star) w/built-in hood, both caps #5696xxx (10-) $795 Pentax, 300mm f4.0 SMC A* ED (green star) w/built-in hood, both caps #5304xxx (10-) $695

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