Dave put me down for one too, if you would please.
Vic, Hamilton area
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I have the Tokina 90mm with macro extender. It's a fantastic lens. The macro
extender can be used on my other pentax lenses. I'm finding that the Pentax
200mm f2.5 with the Tokina macro extender is an exceptional combination that
gives me incredible close focus capabilities and a very fast
Well said Paul:
I go further. I was flipping through some old magazines just before throwing
them out and I noticed an interesting article by Keppler. I believe it was
titled, How sharp a lens do you need. It was very down-to-earth, and
invormative even now 20 years later
Vic
In a
Along that line, I recently framed a real nice old Pentax LX ad for my
office. It looks great on the wall. I think I'm going to do a grouping of
three different Pentax ads once I find two other nice ones. Actually I didn't
exactly frame it, I just put it behind glass with one of those
I bought this lens several years ago and really enjoy it. One of the real
joys of the lens I found was that it had a beautifully finished aluminum
tripod mount custom-made for the lens. It really adds to the value and the
usefulness of the lens..
Vic
In a message dated 6/11/02 11:19:39 PM,
I stumbled across mine at a local camera shop several years ago. I think I
paid 35-40 Cdn. About $20 American. And it's mint...
Good luck in your search...
In a message dated 6/12/02 3:17:17 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I have been casually looking out for a SMC 35/3.5 in K-mount for months,
Little bit of a cheap shot here. I'm with Mishka. A Vivitar or Tokina is
going to give you just as good results as the Pentax. The feel might be
different but the end result is not. The vivitar Series One, Tokina ATX and
the Kiron 105mm macros were all excellent lenses in their day and they
I'm with you Paul. I have both the Pentax 100mm F4 macro and the Tokina ATX
90 F2.5. Both are excellent lenses but the Tokina gets more use primarily for
its speed.
Vic
In a message dated 6/12/02 9:18:29 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Actually, the Tokina AT-X 90/2.5 is the same as the
Bob: I think there are lots of reasons photographers gravitate to one or two
lenses. It's not necessarily that the lens is better than the other lenses in
their arsenal, it's often because they feel comfortable with that lens. A 100
F2.8 is a great lens whether it's a macro or not. I'll bet
I'm with you Paul. I can sit down in my fully lighted office the sun
shining, the birds singing. Put on a little Springsteen, or whatever strikes
my fancy, sit back and create. I get better quality prints with my Epson than
I ever get from photo labs even mant custom labs, cheaper, faster and
Thanks Bruce. The slide does have more detail. Quite a bit has been lost in
the scanning process. As far as the lens goes, I think it was my 400mm f5.6,
shot later in the day as the sun was going down. metered off a grey card. I'd
like to say this guy was wild but he was actually part of a
I said I would report back on some tests I was doing with the Pentax 200mm
F2.5 and the Tokina ATX macro convertor ( the one that comes with the 90F2.5
macro.) The tests are in and the results are excellent. Not extensive tests
by any stretch of the imagination but enough to convince me that I
This may well be the greatest and most convincing argument ever made in
favour of zooms over primes. It is seated very firmly in the real world
where, let's face it, most of us live.
In a message dated 5/23/02 3:42:26 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
There is another advantage to zooms which
He may be talking about the one Bogen (makers of the tripod of same name)
makes. It's a general purpose one for about that price...
Vic
In a message dated 5/23/02 11:12:36 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Does anybody know second source of a tripod mount for the FA* 300/4.5.
A person I know will
Steve: Depth of field is dependant on two things1) how close you are to your
subject or in other words the magnification factor, and 2) the maximum
opening of your lens. The two combined, as in most macro work, means extemely
limited depth of field. You can probably use what you have. Shoot
Bill you obviously feel strongly about this. Can you learn better with a
50mm? Maybe. I don't see why? Maybe the argument is that you can learn to see
better with a prime lens rather than a zoom. I'm not sure about that either.
I know the old school of thought certainly pushes this concept.
I watch the show every Sunday morning. It's just one big add for Nikon but
it's still a good show
In a message dated 5/12/02 12:20:57 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I was just watching the OLN series wildlife adventures
and they had a
bit on whale watching and needed equipment. Obviously
Everyone is different. There is no right and wrong. The quality of a fixed
focal length lens is, in 95 per cent of the times, better than the quality of
a zoom. Does it matter? Not if you are making prints 8X10 or less or if you
are printing out on a inkjet or using a cheap photo lab.
Fred I just did a complete test of all my cameras with and without the macro
converter. 95 per cent of the time there is no problem. Every once in a while
it doesn't seem to catch. It could be me. I'll keep checking it and report
back.
What cameras are you using it on
vic
In a message
Thanks for your kind words. In photoshop I used the watercolour tool. In
painter I used a soft cloner along with a few others I can't even remember...
I think they were the fine marker tool and maybe some paintbrush
In a message dated 5/5/02 7:13:46 PM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Painted
Shel: This is probably going off in a completely different direction than you
wanted but I'm wondering why you, or anyone for that matter, would continue
to process film and work in the darkroom when you have the option of doing it
all with the computer. I recognize that there is a certain
I have the old Tokina 100-300 F4 in manual focus. It is very good, very well
built. I understand the af version is even a touch better.
In a message dated 5/3/02 6:30:19 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
mz-s is it any good?
i have a pz-1 and am looking to up grade
is it worth it
also i have
There are several ways to deal with this sun glare.
1) recompose the pic without the sun glare in the picture, take a meter
reading and then use that reading to shoot with the sun glare in the pic.
Ignore your meter reading. The sun glare will be overexposed but that's okay.
It's probably what
I have a lot of filters but I mostly only use the polarizers. I bought a
Tiffen enhancer and like it under certain circustances. Also the Blue Yellow
Cokin filter has its uses. Other than those filters, I sometimes use soft
focus filters to make those sharp Pentax lenses into coke bottles
Yes I have the SD21 and used it for several years. Now I have mostly grid
patterns on my LX cameras but I am thinking about reinstalling the SD21 and
use one of the LX for primarily macro work...
In a message dated 4/29/02 5:27:07 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Does anybody use the SD1 (MX)
One day several years ago I was talking to Pentax Canada and they said they
had one and were looking to get rid of it. I bet if you contacted them they
might still have it. Who knows, you could mortgage your house
In a message dated 4/29/02 7:58:38 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Has
In a message dated 4/29/02 9:08:10 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Well I don't know if it's better necessarily. It's just an open matt screen.
to tell you the truth I can't remember what the crosshairs were actually for.
Maybe you align them. Someone here will surely know. For macro work it is
Not only that but if you're carrying one speed of film make it 100 asa. I
think 400 is way too fast for everyday shooting. You are losing so much
colour and sharpness by using 400 speed film all the time. Try 100 asa or
even some slow 50asa slide film. You'll notice a huge difference...
In a
Well it depends what I'm doing. When I go out for a serious shoot I'll take
maybe six rolls. Mostly Velvia or a 100 asa kodak or fuji slide film and
maybe a couple rolls of print film 100 to 200 asa. usually two or three
camera bodies
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You want to hear about a good deal. I bought a mint LX with fA1, FB1 and
action eyepiece. plus a winderLX, a Beattie intenscreen (grid pattern) as
well as original LX grid screen and several 5p flash cords and the electronic
release for $500 Cdn. The thing is mint. I couldn't resist.
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If you can shoot at f22, either increase your shutter speed or decrease your
film speed. I don't believe I have ever had to shoot at f22...
In a message dated 4/28/02 10:38:41 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
With f/22, you can use the lens in brighter light even though your camera
is loaded
In a message dated 4/28/02 10:57:00 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
That goes without saying. Anyone serious about photography should not bother
with this fast film. A good 400 speed film is as fast as you need to go, even
with that you're giving up colour and sharpness.
Has anyone tried this?
I doubt you really even got F22 at 2000 of a second. Chances are the
reflection from the snow was throwing your meter off and you really needed to
open up 2 or 3 stops to hold the whites in the snow. I'll bet you got blue
snow or difficult to print negs. It's extemely rare in nature that there
Guys: what speed of film are you using. It really should not be an issue if
you're using a slow speed, high saturation film. 100asa or less...
In a message dated 4/28/02 11:49:01 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
now that i think about it, i remeber i needed that a few times.
once was last year
You know, I would like to make the argument that no lens really sucks. It's
all about how you use it. There's certainly more to a lens then how sharp it
is. In fact, when it comes to a portrait lens, I'm not sure sharpness should
be the number one criteria. No one wants to count the pores on
I can't agree more. The way I see it (and this won't be popular) with the
rare exception, if you're a winner on ebay you're really the loser. The
winner is most often the seller.
In a message dated 4/26/02 5:45:24 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
You have to remember. It's not a game, it's an
I agree wholeheartedly. My 15 rarely travels in my bag. Only if I know I'm
likely to use it. But I love it none the less.
In a message dated 4/26/02 10:01:24 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
15MM F3.5 SMC TAKUMAR. W I D E !!!
SHARP, CONTRASTY, FLARE RESISTANT.
NOBODY DOES IT BETTER.
I have
I agree with this conclusion but probably for different reasons. I'm guessing
the last shot was taken with a macro lens by the characteristics of the image
-- being a closeup and all. The first two are general scenes which are more
likely to be taken with a basic point and shoot digital
Speaking of negative and slide scanners, the price Club here in Canada has a
line in stock I never heard of for only $199. Cdn. For you Americans that's
pretty damn cheap. The box says it has a 4.2 dmax. Not bad
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Shel what's the rant on the 12mm f2.8??
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You have no hope in hell of getting sharp photos shooting at 200 mm at 1/15
to 1/60th of a second without a tripod. You might as well use a pop bottle.
The lens would make no difference at that speed. A wide angle maybe even the
50 mm but anything longer and you're only kidding yourself. You
Of course, way too much. It helps to make a little money on the side from the
camera to help justify it. But this is a question I ask myself all the
time... Am I spending too much. I spend a fraction compared to some of my
friends in the Canon world that are always buying the latest and
I agree I have grids in all my LXs
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Here's a tough question I often ponder. What lens have you decided to sell in
the past that you wish you could take back now.
As for me, it's the 85mm F2 which might not get great results but I wouldn't
mind having it back and I know who has it, if I can just convince him to
sell it back
In a message dated 4/20/02 11:36:58 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Mishka [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
i feel like i am completely missing something here. are these lenses
collectibles (i wasn't aware pentax glass has this status) or simply so
much better than competition (i mean, cannon 85/1.2 goes
I have the 120 f2.8 and love it. If you can find it, grab it.
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I recently purchased this lens and although I have not done extensive testing
with it, so far I like it...
Vic
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I was a little surprised to find mine at a camera store. The owner was going
to put it on e-bay because he figured he could get more for it there. I
nabbed it along with an incredible Tokina ATX 90mm f2.5 macro with special
macro multiplier for less than the 30mm would have gotten on e-bay.
Wendy: I can't comment on the MZ-S because I don't own one. It looks like an
excellent camera however and feels just as good. But I can vouch for the LX.
I just bought my fourth one the other day off a friend. (It was a real good
deal and I couldn't let it go.) Anyway the LX is truly a joy to
I agree Bob. I also have the 100-300 F4 ATX which is also one of my
favourites.
Also can anyone help me get my submission in the PUG. Every time I try to
send it via e-mail I get the message it does not take e-mail from AOL clients
and when I try to use the form it says the name is wrong even
Hi guys. I decided it was time to return to the mailing list after a short
absence. Decided I could not live without a daily dose of Pentax banter. Look
forward to lots of lively discussion. While I'm here I may as well ask a
question.
Will a PZ1 maintain its TTL flash metering if I use LX
I have the whole kit. Every finder made for the LX. I usually use the FA1W
but I use the others enough to justify them. I usually bring along one or two
depending on the type of photography I'm doing The magni eyepiece and the
action eyepiece are excellent for close-up work .
On another
In a message dated 9/5/01 3:22:07 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Yes it's a red-tailed hawk. The
tail feathers are a reddish-brown colour.
Vic
Gorgeous hawk and a wonderful picture of it. Is the tail supposed to look
brown?
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In a message dated 8/31/01 2:24:16 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
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Re: MZ-S Blah, blah, blah.
The MZ-S is arguably the most important camera to come out of Pentax in the
last 10 years or so. I think this group can afford to spend some time on it.
I imagine (and expect)
In a message dated 8/31/01 2:24:16 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
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That's crazy. We enjoy Pentax cameras and lenses but give me a break. Third
party lens makers are an important part of most photographer's arsenals. I
for one
Joe: You're kidding right?
I'm sure the
impostors will be easily found out given the glaringly obvious differences
between photographs taken using Pentax gear versus other inferior
equipment
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In a message dated 8/31/01 4:45:56 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
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What is Pentax equipment?
It's not about the lens. It's really not even about the camera. It's about
the picture. How you took it, the light, the exposure I would rather
know why the photographer
In a message dated 8/31/01 8:43:11 PM Pacific Daylight Time, owner-pentax-
pentxuser writes: Jody you seem to apologize to the list on a regular basis
for comments you make to the list. Maybe you should think before you type or
at least get enough sleep before you log onto the site.
MZ-S
In a message dated 8/28/01 11:48:09 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
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A very good weekend
Great Story. His joy must have made you very happy. That's something you'll
remember all your life and be a particularly fond memory when your dad is no
longer with you.
My father
In a message dated 8/2/01 6:15:10 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Pal writes
Absolutely not. The MZ-S is not an LX with AF. The director would never
have said that they wanted to make an LX with AF if it was already made;
particularly not in an article on Pentax future
I've shot a couple of rolls of Astia (actually it was on sale because it
expired) and I loved it. Has many of the same qualities as Velvia. I bought
more expired film for my upcoming trip to PEI. It's been in the fridge all
along so I'm not the least bit worried about it
Vic
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Speaking of the self timer on the LX. Does anyone on the list with the LX
experience problems with the mirror lockup. I have notices that the button on
the self timer can be turned clockwise to tighten the mirror lock-up
mechanism. My mirror lockup often does not work and i have to tighten the
I agree with most of your points but not all. I certainly agree that the
autofocus LX will never be made. It may be fun to speculate about what it
should or should not have but it will never be made. (as an aside: I believe
the limited lenses some of us think are for the new LX are really
I dropped one of my LX's in three feet of running water, reached in picked it
out, gt a resistor repalaced and it still works 6 year later
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Based on these experiences it was a hard decision when I had
If you are looking to keep the camera quiet, consider buying a blimp for the
camera. It's a padded case that covers the camera but still allows the
photographer to get at all the controls. I believe they were (are) still
available for the LX. If not, one could probably be made.
Vic Canada
I've decided that I like using an amateur camera to do professional-quality
work.
Vic
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Good to have you on board Don. Actually I'll be in your neighbourhood in two
weeks. Flying in on Westjet and heading over to PEI to get some vacationing
and shooting in.
Vic
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Take my LX with a 70-210
Vic
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Like a camera, the more you use it the more effiencient you become with it.
You don't miss as much as you think.
In a message dated 7/21/01 1:09:13 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
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Uh, even when being deliberate, you'll deliberately create high
resolution crap if the
Jody writes:So stuff it in your pipe and smoke it.
Jody you've been smoking something if you think you can get critically sharp
photos (especially flowers) without using a tripod. You're dreaming pal.
Either that, or you really have never seen critically sharp photos. You can
take SNAPSHOTS of
Ah, but you are so wrong my little snapshooter. All my photos are taken
outside in nature. I don't have a studio, I have know idea where that came
from. I shoot outdoors. That's where I make all the photographs for the,
let's see 12 calendars I've produced, the thousands of nature cards I have
I think a lot of us are in the same boat. It's the beauty of Pentax that the
manual focus lenses still work with the autofocus. My solution and suggestion
is to keep what you have in the way of lenses - they're ok but certainly not
the best pentax has to offer. Maybe trade in the off-brand 28
It's sad but true that most photographers think the camera makes the
difference. in my opinion there are two key pieces of equipment that make all
the difference in the world between good and great pictures no matter what
camera you are using.
Number one (ahead of everything else by a mile) is
I agree: I think the camera is beautiful, elegant and user-friendly. I have
every intention of one day owning one. But I'll wait for the right time. If I
were needing a camera today, it would certainly be the one I'd buy.
Vic, Canada
In a message dated 7/14/01 3:48:39 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
In a message dated 7/14/01 3:48:39 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Go for it you can't go too far wrong. Nothing wrong with Ricoh. But if you
dig a little, you might find a great deal on a good pentax camera for just a
little more
Date: Sat, 14 Jul 2001 12:16:01 -0700
Get Freeman's books. Get all of his books. They are truly inspirational
reading. He is a Canadian Photographer with an incredible eye for beauty. He
pushes the bounds of photography and yet provides enough instruction in his
books to be all that you really need. The Art of Seeing, and
In a message dated 7/12/01 10:15:55 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
I would suggest any Freeman Patterson books. They are excellent sources to
improve your photography..
Vic
Date: Thu, 12 Jul 2001 21:17:47 -0400
From: CW [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: reading material
I
In a message dated 7/10/01 5:23:05 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
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Re: Inner focusing and FA* 300/4.5 ED(IF)
I'll agree with John. I don't have the lens but I do have the 300F4A* that
also comes without a tripod mount. If it had a tripod mount it would be the
best 300
Can't wait to get out and try my new old lenses. Picked up the extremely rare
30mm f2.8 SMC K mount lens today in mint condition. The passed sticker is
still on. I don't think it's ever been used. $175 Cdn. what a steal. Same
lens is at Keh for $399 American. That's almost $700 Cdn.
While I
i just picked up a 28 F3.5 K lens - the one that gets very high ratings - I
have not tested it much but got back a group shot I took with it and a flash
the other night and boy does it look good.
I'm amazed with how large and heavy the lens is. I asked the camera store guy
to show it to me.
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Finally, the real satisfaction is that, as an LX owner,
you will be a Real Photographer, secure in the
knowledge that BW photography and manual focusing is
the wave of the future, and for sure you'll be
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Greetings all
I just received a LX winder from an Ebay aution. On the back left hand =
side there is a lever, that for all intents and purposes, looks like a =
self-timer lever. It doesn't seem to
Hey guys:
I'm officially back on the list after being off it for a while. I've been
checking it most days at work but of course not able to respond. Looking
forward to lively discussion. I'm on this digest list which seems better than
the regular list. I was always overwhelmed with the number
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