Yup - I have one on an LX.
It seems to be a pretty OK lens (apart from being fairly heavy).
I havent used it enough yet to give a firm opinion, but ti seems to be an
OK lens.
T.
I presume you're talking about the 90/2.8 1:1 AF Macro?
I've currently got the AF version, and I had the MF version prior to that.
Its a superb all round lens, sharp as a tack, and with excellent Bokeh (to
my poorly trained eye!). Also, the 1:1 without the use of tubes is quite handy!
It
Hi all.
just a quick question. I'm looking to purchase a ring flash for some
experimentation. I'm looking for TTL, and something that can support TTL on
both a digital and non-digital shoe (I use an LX or a Z1p depending on what
exactly I'm doing).
I have had some interesting results with a
nearly fly over for this..
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Sounds promising
Kind regards from sunny Brighton
Peter
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The CT-2 does do TTL using a SCA500C cable, with a 300 series adaptor when
its set to the M setting. However, on older models, you may need to get a
metz factory upgrade to the electronics to get the gun to work properly
with a 372 adaptor.
T.
At 01:25 30/01/2002 +1100, Anthony Farr wrote:
Well at the risk of appearing not to answer the question at all, here goes:
The choice of darkroom process really depends on your setup, and
preferences. I use Ilford Delta 400, underexposed by about 1/3 stop, and
developed normally in Agfa Rodinal Special Developer, printed on Ilford RC
Hi.
Slightly off-topic :), but I'll be in LA next weekend (staying out around
the airport (LAX)) and I was wondering if there were any good camera stores
in the area?
Cheers,
T.
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Just spotted this on ebay UK, - an 85/2.2 soft focus.
May be of interest to someone.
T.
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hi all.
after spending the last few days scanning all my slides from my summer
hols, I've decided to stomp my 28-200 Pentax lens to dust. (luckily, I was
also using another lens as well, so I have most of the shots twice thank
[Insert appropriate Deity here].
I shot a LOT of Provia F (Sharp,
Something silly just struck me, and I'll try it when I get home tonight.
Can you use a ME winder II with an MX??
Anyone tried before?
T.
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Hi Peter.
I don't actually have the book itself (I used to, but have no clue where it
is). However, if its a particular function or problem you are trying to
track down, please feel free to shout, and I may be able to help.
As a complete aside, from memory, you have a fairly good stock of lx
Hmmm
well to be a bit controversial, I also read the review in AP this week, and
while it was a tad luke-warm, to be honest, he made a valid point.
Just because Pentax says its a Pro-spec camera, and prices it accordingly,
doesn't mean it is a Pro-spec camera when compared to the range of
Hi Folks.
dumb question I know, but I cant find my manual anywhere. Seems to be
1/60th of a second, but that seems a tad slow. From playing around, it can
work at 1/125th, but I need to open up a stop vs. what my flash tells me.
Can it go the whole way up to 1/250th for X-Sync?
(I have the
Hi.
You might want to try vuescan from www.hamrick.com I've found it quite good
on my neg scanner, giving excellent quality all round. It also works with a
wide range of flatbeds as well. excellent value for money IMO.
Cheers,
T.
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Looks like pentax US has shipped the new Optio in the us.
check it out here.
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0107/01070202pentaxoptio330.asp
3.3 MP and very small
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Hi.
as someone who shoots a lot of macro stuff, I'd seriously recommend the
Tamron 90/2.8, which is 1:1, and is a fabulous portrait lens to boot. Its
exceedingly sharp edge to edge, and has a 55mm front end, which fits most
ring flashes out of the box. It comes in Manual and autofocus
At 19:12 25/06/2001 +0530, Ayash Kanto Mukherjee wrote:
The minimum focussing distance for this lens is 11.4 inch. Is it enough
to take shots of butterflies, bees and other insects without scaring them
away? Mark Casino has always used 200mm f/4 Macro to take shots of
sensitive insects which has
Hi.
I use a motor drive on an LX now and then, and I was using it the other day
for something in quite a small closed room. When I reached the end of the
roll, and rewound the film, I was horrified at how loud the rewind was (The
MD is none too quiet anyway), but it was considerably louder
Sounds like a pre-wetting problem. I now let the tank run for about 4
minutes with 1/100 ilfotol (Same thing as Kodak's Phto-flo wetting agent).
I use a Jobo, so its constant agitation.
I had the same problem on a couple of rolls i did in a hurry a few months
ago, and that was the problem.
Just spotted this over at dpreview.com
Seems to be a mock up of a new ultra-compact pentax digital. My Japanese is
a bit rusty, but it seems to be saying that its a 3MP camera.
Anyone know anything about this?
T.
DPreview.com link:
Would an Auto 110 (or even a Super) be an option? its a fine little camera,
with quite a rnage of lenses (sharp too!)
T.
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You are gracious, Dan. Truth be old, the only cameras I've used, other than
a couple consumer-oriented point-and-shoots
Hi.
waayyy of topic here. I dropped the battery holder of my LX winder at
the weekend, and basically, I lost the large plastic rectangular piece a
the end, which cosmetically closes up the gap over the battery compartment.
I was wondering if anyone has a spare battery holder for sale
HI.
I have no experience of the pentax model, but initially when I was looking
for a Macro lens, the interesting this was that the tamron went 1:1 without
tubes. I then bought the manual Adaptall version (mostly to use on an LX).
After a slight attack of the stupids, involving a bag and a
Just a quick one.
I read recently here that there is a Chinese camera factory which bought
out the pentax production line for the K1000 and now market it under a
different brand. I didn't pass much heed to it at the time, but I was in my
local Camera store yesterday, and saw a brand called
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)
T.
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Anyone got a firm idea on Price yet?
Thanks,
T.
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Hi Alan.
just a quick query. Are you interested in selling the LX Winder battery
holder directly, or would you prefer to let it run its course on Ebay?
Thanks in advance,
Terry
At 18:11 28/03/2001 -0800, you wrote:
Just to let you guys know
Hi Cesar.
I've been in the area for quite a bit over the last few years, and if you
are driving, i would highly recommend Antelope Island. its in the middle of
the great salt lake, but it affords some spectacular scenery. Bring a Y2
filter if you're going for BW!
Cheers,
T.
At 00:08
hm.
wondering about the MZ-S again, and I just thought of something. On the old
Nikon F3 motor drive (The MD-12 as I remember), the MD frame rate varied
according to power source - If you had standard AA cells in it, it was 3
fps, and if you went to lithiums (2CR5 or something), you got
Yup - I'd agree on developer as well.
I tend to use with Agfa Rodinal Special, Ilford IlfoSol, or Perceptol
(bugger to make, but worth it).
I have used t-max developer once or twice, and was very surprised at the
awfulness of the results, so i've tended to stay away.
That said, my favourite
Hi.
I Have the old manual adaptall 2 verion of this lens, and its probably my
most used prime lens by a long way.
Its very nice for portraiture, and gives a nice flat image, with fairly
shallow depth of field at 2.8. Also, it gives a lovely background effect
wide open.
I'd highly reccommend
well.
I just bought a brand new LX strap with lugs from www.camera-direct.co.uk
for about UK15
T.
At 20:01 19/01/2001 -0500, you wrote:
What's the deal with strap lugs for the LX? Rarer than a Ruth's Chris
porterhouse, and just about as expensive. I thought I was out of my mind
for
Spotted this rare power pack M that someone is selling on Ebay in the UK.
Used with Motor Drive LX or MX, gives you mains power, time lapse etc.
Never seen one of these, and I don't have the remote control cord, so not
much use to me, but.
Hope someone finds this useful.
Hi Folks.
just quick one to the ever present all knowing ones
I'm thinking of going for a metx 60ct-4, and I was wondering what SCA
adaptor to buy.
I want to use it on lx and z-1p bodies. Looking at metz' website, it seems
that there are two choices - analog (SCA 372) or digital (SCA
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