Re: Semi-OT: Vivitar 272

2015-11-06 Thread Darren Addy
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GESO: VIVITAR Series 1

2014-11-11 Thread Alan C
A couple of weeks ago I picked up a Vivitar Series 1 70-210/2.8-4 in mint condition for a mere R350 (about $30). I tried it out during the dismal (weather wise) w/e we had at Crystal Springs. I have ordered a x4 dioptre for 1:1 macros. https://www.flickr.com/photos/wisselstroom/sets

Re: GESO: VIVITAR Series 1

2014-11-11 Thread Jack Davis
I never owned one, but that lens has an long standing excellent reputation. Jack - Original Message - From: Alan C c...@lantic.net To: PDML pdml@pdml.net Sent: Tuesday, November 11, 2014 1:43:29 AM Subject: GESO: VIVITAR Series 1 A couple of weeks ago I picked up a Vivitar Series 1 70

closet cleaning vivitar automatic teleconverter 2x-1

2014-05-19 Thread Christine Aguila
Hi Everyone: I’ve been cleaning out a closet, and I found a Vivitar Automatic Tele Converter 2X-1. Am I right in assuming this is a screw-mount converter for Pentax-M42 something? Anyone know anything about this? Is it possible to use with DSLRs? I’m assuming some kind of mount adapter

Re: closet cleaning vivitar automatic teleconverter 2x-1

2014-05-19 Thread Paul Stenquist
It will work, but it’s hardly worth it. You’d have to use an adapter on each end, and the quality of those old Vivitar converters is not stellar. You can probably find a K-mount version of a similar adapter for less than the cost of the adapters. Of course what you really want is the new Pentax

Re: closet cleaning vivitar automatic teleconverter 2x-1

2014-05-19 Thread P.J. Alling
quality is the 7 element Kormura Telemorse95 II. These were very expensive and well worth the money. I somehow doubt that the Vivitar is a rebadged Komura. On 5/19/2014 2:56 PM, Christine Aguila wrote: Hi Everyone: I’ve been cleaning out a closet, and I found a Vivitar Automatic Tele Converter

Re: FS Friday: Vivitar Series One 70-210 f/2.8-4.0 (Version 3 - Komine)

2014-01-27 Thread Zos Xavius
Figured as much. Great price. On Sun, Jan 26, 2014 at 9:33 PM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Zos Xavius wrote: Do you still have this? I really want a version 3 and this is a fair price. Oh, sorry. It's gone now. I should have mentioned that. -- Mark Roberts - Photography

Re: FS Friday: Vivitar Series One 70-210 f/2.8-4.0 (Version 3 - Komine)

2014-01-27 Thread P.J. Alling
KEH currently has one in Bargain condition for $59.00 They also have one in EX condition for $84.00. On 1/27/2014 7:03 AM, Zos Xavius wrote: Figured as much. Great price. On Sun, Jan 26, 2014 at 9:33 PM, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Zos Xavius wrote: Do you still have

Re: FS Friday: Vivitar Series One 70-210 f/2.8-4.0 (Version 3 - Komine)

2014-01-27 Thread Zos Xavius
I'm going to wait. I need to see what a couple of M lenses will cost me to fix up right now. On Mon, Jan 27, 2014 at 9:38 AM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: KEH currently has one in Bargain condition for $59.00 They also have one in EX condition for $84.00. On 1/27/2014 7:03

Re: FS Friday: Vivitar Series One 70-210 f/2.8-4.0 (Version 3 - Komine)

2014-01-27 Thread Mark Roberts
P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: KEH currently has one in Bargain condition for $59.00 They also have one in EX condition for $84.00. Before anyone buys either of those lenses from KEH be sure to phone them and ask if the lens has the A setting on the aperture ring. I think most

Re: FS Friday: Vivitar Series One 70-210 f/2.8-4.0 (Version 3 - Komine)

2014-01-27 Thread P.J. Alling
I believe they actually have highlighted the fact that these are A lenses. Not sure though, calling would be a good idea. On 1/27/2014 12:01 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: KEH currently has one in Bargain condition for $59.00 They also have one in EX

Re: FS Friday: Vivitar Series One 70-210 f/2.8-4.0 (Version 3 - Komine)

2014-01-26 Thread P.J. Alling
If you do a Google search on Mark Roberts Vivitar the first actual, (not advert.) result is this page... http://www.robertstech.com/vivitar.htm I'd buy Mark's copy but I've already got my own. It's the last third party lens I'd part with as long as I'm shooting Pentax. On 1/25/2014 8:20 PM

Re: FS Friday: Vivitar Series One 70-210 f/2.8-4.0 (Version 3 - Komine)

2014-01-26 Thread Zos Xavius
Do you still have this? I really want a version 3 and this is a fair price. On Sun, Jan 26, 2014 at 4:37 PM, P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: If you do a Google search on Mark Roberts Vivitar the first actual, (not advert.) result is this page... http://www.robertstech.com

Re: FS Friday: Vivitar Series One 70-210 f/2.8-4.0 (Version 3 - Komine)

2014-01-26 Thread Mark Roberts
Zos Xavius wrote: Do you still have this? I really want a version 3 and this is a fair price. Oh, sorry. It's gone now. I should have mentioned that. -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Re: FS Friday: Vivitar Series One 70-210 f/2.8-4.0 (Version 3 - Komine)

2014-01-25 Thread Miserere
for Photographic Enlightenment On 24 January 2014 17:10, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Clearing out space and putting away pennies for future purchases. This is the third and best version of the 70-210 Vivitar Series 1. It's in Pentax KA mount, so no Green Button metering necessary

FS Friday: Vivitar Series One 70-210 f/2.8-4.0 (Version 3 - Komine)

2014-01-24 Thread Mark Roberts
Clearing out space and putting away pennies for future purchases. This is the third and best version of the 70-210 Vivitar Series 1. It's in Pentax KA mount, so no Green Button metering necessary. Gets up to 1:2.5 magnification in macro mode and is very sharp. Includes original Vivitar front lens

Re: FS Friday: Vivitar Series One 70-210 f/2.8-4.0 (Version 3 - Komine)

2014-01-24 Thread Larry Colen
On Fri, Jan 24, 2014 at 05:10:15PM -0500, Mark Roberts wrote: Clearing out space and putting away pennies for future purchases. This is the third and best version of the 70-210 Vivitar Series 1. It's in Pentax KA mount, so no Green Button metering necessary. Gets up to 1:2.5 magnification

Re: FSF: Some Pentax A, FA, Tamron, Tokina, Vivitar, etc lenses and 1.7x AF Adapter

2013-12-02 Thread Miserere
AT-X 400mm f/5.6 - $500 External: 8.5 Optics: 9.9 Includes: Original front cap (generic back), tripod collar. Slide-out hood Manual Focus: - Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4 - $160 External: 9.5 Optics: 9.9 Includes: Original caps. - Vivitar PKA 24mm f/2 (made by Komine) - $200 External: 9.5

Re: FSF: Some Pentax A, FA, Tamron, Tokina, Vivitar, etc lenses and 1.7x AF Adapter

2013-12-02 Thread Christine Nielsen
- $160 External: 9.5 Optics: 9.9 Includes: Original caps. - Vivitar PKA 24mm f/2 (made by Komine) - $200 External: 9.5 Optics: 9.5 Includes: Caps. - Tokina PKA 28-70mm f/2.8-4.3 - $60 External: 9.0 Optics: 9.5 Includes: Original front cap (generic back). Photo: bit.ly/18cmL5y

Re: FSF: Some Pentax A, FA, Tamron, Tokina, Vivitar, etc lenses and 1.7x AF Adapter

2013-12-02 Thread Miserere
: 9.9 Includes: Original caps. - Vivitar PKA 24mm f/2 (made by Komine) - $200 External: 9.5 Optics: 9.5 Includes: Caps. - Tokina PKA 28-70mm f/2.8-4.3 - $60 External: 9.0 Optics: 9.5 Includes: Original front cap (generic back). Photo: bit.ly/18cmL5y - Vivitar 135mm f/2.5 M42

Re: FSF: Some Pentax A, FA, Tamron, Tokina, Vivitar, etc lenses and 1.7x AF Adapter

2013-12-02 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
And that's a *very* nice price on the FA50/1.4. At my end ... I sometimes don't wait until Friday ... Here's a bunch of stuff FS that's not on eBay yet. Just in case anyone is interested.: 1. Pentax K1000 with Ricoh P 50/1.7 lens. Well-used but priced for the student. $35 2. Pentax Program Plus.

Re: FSF: Some Pentax A, FA, Tamron, Tokina, Vivitar, etc lenses and 1.7x AF Adapter

2013-12-02 Thread Zos Xavius
Collin, What kind of shape is the K1000 in? Is the shutter slow? On Mon, Dec 2, 2013 at 5:56 PM, Collin Brendemuehl coll...@brendemuehl.net wrote: And that's a *very* nice price on the FA50/1.4. At my end ... I sometimes don't wait until Friday ... Here's a bunch of stuff FS that's not on

Vivitar 1.4x Auto Focus Tele Converter for Pentax

2013-12-01 Thread Alan C
Has anyone tried this tele converter? http://www.adorama.com/VV14XP.html?utm_term=Otherutm_medium=Affiliateutm_campaign=Otherutm_source=rflaid65093 Alan C --- This email is free from viruses and malware because avast! Antivirus protection is active. http://www.avast.com -- PDML

Re: Vivitar 1.4x Auto Focus Tele Converter for Pentax

2013-12-01 Thread Zos Xavius
http://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3275911#forum-post-42633175 I think you will find that enlightening. I did. On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 11:25 AM, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: Has anyone tried this tele converter?

Re: Vivitar 1.4x Auto Focus Tele Converter for Pentax

2013-12-01 Thread Zos Xavius
PS read the whole thread. On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 11:47 AM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: http://www.dpreview.com/forums/thread/3275911#forum-post-42633175 I think you will find that enlightening. I did. On Sun, Dec 1, 2013 at 11:25 AM, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: Has anyone tried

Re: Vivitar 1.4x Auto Focus Tele Converter for Pentax

2013-12-01 Thread Kenneth Waller
Max aperture 4.5 or faster would be a no go for me. -Original Message- From: Alan C c...@lantic.net Subject: Vivitar 1.4x Auto Focus Tele Converter for Pentax Has anyone tried this tele converter? http://www.adorama.com/VV14XP.html?utm_term=Otherutm_medium=Affiliateutm_campaign

Re: Vivitar 1.4x Auto Focus Tele Converter for Pentax

2013-12-01 Thread P.J. Alling
Probably not the best optically as well as apparently having other issues. On 12/1/2013 11:25 AM, Alan C wrote: Has anyone tried this tele converter? http://www.adorama.com/VV14XP.html?utm_term=Otherutm_medium=Affiliateutm_campaign=Otherutm_source=rflaid65093 Alan C --- This email is free

Re: Vivitar 1.4x Auto Focus Tele Converter for Pentax

2013-12-01 Thread P.J. Alling
that teleconverter seems to have electrical problems that make it more problematic. On 12/1/2013 3:45 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote: Max aperture 4.5 or faster would be a no go for me. -Original Message- From: Alan C c...@lantic.net Subject: Vivitar 1.4x Auto Focus Tele Converter for Pentax

Re: Vivitar 1.4x Auto Focus Tele Converter for Pentax

2013-12-01 Thread Miserere
: Vivitar 1.4x Auto Focus Tele Converter for Pentax Has anyone tried this tele converter? http://www.adorama.com/VV14XP.html?utm_term=Otherutm_medium=Affiliateutm_campaign=Otherutm_source=rflaid65093 Alan I've use the Pentax 1.7x TC with a 400mm f/5.6 and, in good light, it worked fine

FSF: Some Pentax A, FA, Tamron, Tokina, Vivitar, etc lenses and 1.7x AF Adapter

2013-11-29 Thread Miserere
(generic back), tripod collar. Slide-out hood Manual Focus: - Pentax-A 50mm f/1.4 - $160 External: 9.5 Optics: 9.9 Includes: Original caps. - Vivitar PKA 24mm f/2 (made by Komine) - $200 External: 9.5 Optics: 9.5 Includes: Caps. - Tokina PKA 28-70mm f/2.8-4.3 - $60 External: 9.0 Optics: 9.5

Re: FSF: Some Pentax A, FA, Tamron, Tokina, Vivitar, etc lenses and 1.7x AF Adapter

2013-11-29 Thread Miserere
. - Vivitar PKA 24mm f/2 (made by Komine) - $200 External: 9.5 Optics: 9.5 Includes: Caps. - Tokina PKA 28-70mm f/2.8-4.3 - $60 External: 9.0 Optics: 9.5 Includes: Original front cap (generic back). Photo: bit.ly/18cmL5y - Vivitar 135mm f/2.5 M42 (manufactured by Tokina) - $110

Re: FSF: Cult Classic Vivitar Series-1 90-180mm f4.5 Flat Field (macro)

2013-10-18 Thread CollinB
Fred Wasti had a web site where he showed how he did it... Regards, Bob S. I usually just take a needle-nose or dikes and snap 'em off. Quick, clean, and no metal shavings/dust from cutting. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to

FSF: Cult Classic Vivitar Series-1 90-180mm f4.5 Flat Field (macro)

2013-10-17 Thread Darren Addy
lens) is to pay for a high-dollar lens that I really need more for astrophotography. The Cult Classics page has this to say about the Vivitar Series 1 90-180mm Flat Field: - - - beginning of quote - - - Vivitar 90-180mm f/4.5 Flat-Field Macro Lens Vivitar also made a number of high quality zooms

Re: FSF: Cult Classic Vivitar Series-1 90-180mm f4.5 Flat Field (macro)

2013-10-17 Thread Bob Sullivan
for selling this beauty (and another scarce lens) is to pay for a high-dollar lens that I really need more for astrophotography. The Cult Classics page has this to say about the Vivitar Series 1 90-180mm Flat Field: - - - beginning of quote - - - Vivitar 90-180mm f/4.5 Flat-Field Macro Lens

Re: FSF: Cult Classic Vivitar Series-1 90-180mm f4.5 Flat Field (macro)

2013-10-17 Thread Darren Addy
more for astrophotography. The Cult Classics page has this to say about the Vivitar Series 1 90-180mm Flat Field: - - - beginning of quote - - - Vivitar 90-180mm f/4.5 Flat-Field Macro Lens Vivitar also made a number of high quality zooms under the Series I label. The 90mm to 180mm f4.5

Re: FSF: Cult Classic Vivitar Series-1 90-180mm f4.5 Flat Field (macro)

2013-10-17 Thread Alastair Robertson
Darren can you comment on this post http://www.photography-forums.com/vivitar-series-one-90-180-4-5-flat-field-macro-and-pentax-k10d-t83670.html Does it mount on a K10 or K5? Alastair On 18 October 2013 07:13, Darren Addy pixelsmi...@gmail.com wrote: I appreciate the feedback, Bob. Alright

Re: FSF: Cult Classic Vivitar Series-1 90-180mm f4.5 Flat Field (macro)

2013-10-17 Thread Darren Addy
in the Pentax Forums Marketplace ad, which is now up: http://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/photographic-equipment-sale/239939-sale-1st-time-marketplace-vivitar-series-1-90-180mm-flat-field-pk-macro.html Respectfully, Darren On Thu, Oct 17, 2013 at 3:37 PM, Alastair Robertson kiwibiolog...@gmail.com

Re: FSF: Cult Classic Vivitar Series-1 90-180mm f4.5 Flat Field (macro)

2013-10-17 Thread Bob Sullivan
Forums is giving me problems signing in, but here's the answer. The vivitar has a somewhat larger cowel on the aperture lever. It worked fine on the original KM, KX, and K2 film cameras of the era. It needed to be cut down to fit in the mirror box of the later ME, MX, etc. If it has been used

Semi-OT: Vivitar 272

2013-09-12 Thread Zos Xavius
My friend that sold me the AF28T Flash that died three weeks later felt bad and brought me down a Vivitar 272. It takes 2 9v batteries. =) It looks like trigger voltage is somewhere between 150v and 290v according to various sources. Therefore it is certainly not safe for the hotshoe. Reading

Re: Semi-OT: Vivitar 272

2013-09-12 Thread Darren Addy
Flash that died three weeks later felt bad and brought me down a Vivitar 272. It takes 2 9v batteries. =) It looks like trigger voltage is somewhere between 150v and 290v according to various sources. Therefore it is certainly not safe for the hotshoe. Reading some more, the pc sync port seems

Re: Semi-OT: Vivitar 272

2013-09-12 Thread Bruce Walker
it into a random dumpster and not tell you where. On Thu, Sep 12, 2013 at 3:25 PM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: My friend that sold me the AF28T Flash that died three weeks later felt bad and brought me down a Vivitar 272. It takes 2 9v batteries. =) It looks like trigger voltage

Re: Semi-OT: Vivitar 272

2013-09-12 Thread P.J. Alling
friend that sold me the AF28T Flash that died three weeks later felt bad and brought me down a Vivitar 272. It takes 2 9v batteries. =) It looks like trigger voltage is somewhere between 150v and 290v according to various sources. Therefore it is certainly not safe for the hotshoe. Reading some

Re: Semi-OT: Vivitar 272

2013-09-12 Thread Zos Xavius
at 3:25 PM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: My friend that sold me the AF28T Flash that died three weeks later felt bad and brought me down a Vivitar 272. It takes 2 9v batteries. =) It looks like trigger voltage is somewhere between 150v and 290v according to various sources. Therefore

Re: VIVITAR 75-200mm

2013-08-24 Thread Alan C
For only R1000 ($100) I got 2 ME supers, a P30, a K70 a RICOH KR5 super all with their kit lenses plus Tokina M Vivitar A 80-200mm lenses, an SMC Pentax M 28mm f2.8, Sunactinon A Sigma A 28mm f2.8's, a Fujifilm S3000 digital, 2 large FOTIMA shoulder type gadget bags, a FOTIMA pouch camera

VIVITAR 75-200mm

2013-08-23 Thread Alan C
Picked up a Vivitar 75-200mm f4.5 MC MACRO FOCUSING ZOOM for a song. It is an A lens works well but unfortunately has a bit of fungus inside (which doesn't seem to affect it's performance). Is there any easy way I can get rid of it without stripping the lens? I read on the web that the spores

Re: VIVITAR 75-200mm

2013-08-23 Thread Bob Sullivan
, Bob S. On Fri, Aug 23, 2013 at 4:57 AM, Alan C c...@lantic.net wrote: Picked up a Vivitar 75-200mm f4.5 MC MACRO FOCUSING ZOOM for a song. It is an A lens works well but unfortunately has a bit of fungus inside (which doesn't seem to affect it's performance). Is there any easy way I can get

Re: VIVITAR 75-200mm

2013-08-23 Thread Alan C
Thanks, Bob. I still have a Soligor 80-200 f4.5 which works like that, but not the Vivitar. There must either be a trick I haven't yet discovered or perhaps one has to use an extension tube? Alan -Original Message- From: Bob Sullivan Sent: Friday, August 23, 2013 2:39 PM To: Pentax

Re: VIVITAR 75-200mm

2013-08-23 Thread P.J. Alling
Vivitar sold a number of 70~75mm - 200~210mm lenses made by a number of manufactures, it would help to know which particular one you were talking about. It could be that Macro just means close focus, (approximately 1:4 magnification), at it's maximum focal length. On 8/23/2013 5:57 AM, Alan

Re: VIVITAR 75-200mm

2013-08-23 Thread P.J. Alling
Also if you paid more than $10 bucks for it you were taken. You can get a pristine copy of one of those Vivitar f4, f4.5 maximum aperture zooms for between $25 - $35, even in A mount. They were generally well built, but not the best optically. In fact I think I'd rather have the later Cosina

Re: VIVITAR 75-200mm

2013-08-23 Thread Alan C
Message- From: P.J. Alling Sent: Friday, August 23, 2013 5:20 PM To: Pentax-Discuss Mail List Subject: Re: VIVITAR 75-200mm Also if you paid more than $10 bucks for it you were taken. You can get a pristine copy of one of those Vivitar f4, f4.5 maximum aperture zooms for between $25 - $35, even

Re: VIVITAR 75-200mm

2013-08-23 Thread P.J. Alling
the Vivitar serial number ID chart on his Vivitar Series 1 web page: http://www.robertstech.com/vivitar.htm#serialno I saved off a copy from the Third party Lens Megasite, but Mark's site is always up. I haven't got a good solution to fungus, even if you were able to disassemble the lens to get

Re: Vivitar S1 70-210mm back from repair.

2013-08-19 Thread P.J. Alling
is stopped down below f8 under any light conditions. The only real issue I have had with the second version is that it exhibits quite a bit of zoom creep, the third version doesn't. On 8/17/2013 3:48 PM, Zos Xavius wrote: Wow I like all these images. I can't decide which vivitar I like best. They all

Re: Vivitar S1 70-210mm back from repair.

2013-08-18 Thread John
On 8/17/2013 3:37 PM, J.C. O'Connell wrote: On 8/17/2013 2:15 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Here's a Vivitar 70-210 S1 shot from my Italy trip: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7dd03219.jpg looks like a farm. whats the crops? Vino. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net

Re: Vivitar S1 70-210mm back from repair.

2013-08-17 Thread Bruce Walker
as far a metering is concerned. I sometimes get the feeling that Vivitar only slapped an A mount on it and didn't change the way the aperture mechanism worked to match the Pentax A standard. I think Pentax gradually improved the accuracy of the mechanism (both in the camera bodies

Re: Vivitar S1 70-210mm back from repair.

2013-08-17 Thread Mark Roberts
Here's a Vivitar 70-210 S1 shot from my Italy trip: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7dd03219.jpg -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML

Re: Vivitar S1 70-210mm back from repair.

2013-08-17 Thread Bob W
That's excellent - quite unusual. B On 17 Aug 2013, at 19:15, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Here's a Vivitar 70-210 S1 shot from my Italy trip: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7dd03219.jpg -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia www.robertstech.com

Re: Vivitar S1 70-210mm back from repair.

2013-08-17 Thread J.C. O'Connell
On 8/17/2013 2:15 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: Here's a Vivitar 70-210 S1 shot from my Italy trip: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7dd03219.jpg looks like a farm. whats the crops? -- J.C. O'Connell hifis...@gate.net -- -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman

Re: Vivitar S1 70-210mm back from repair.

2013-08-17 Thread Zos Xavius
Wow I like all these images. I can't decide which vivitar I like best. They all look pretty sharp and have nice rendering. That S1 picture looks fantastic. So does the Quebec picture from the S2. From what I can gather, the best version according to reviews is the third Komine version. It has

Re: Vivitar S1 70-210mm back from repair.

2013-08-17 Thread Zos Xavius
I meant to say v1 and not s1, s2 etc. not enough coffee yet. :) On Sat, Aug 17, 2013 at 3:48 PM, Zos Xavius zosxav...@gmail.com wrote: Wow I like all these images. I can't decide which vivitar I like best. They all look pretty sharp and have nice rendering. That S1 picture looks fantastic. So

Re: Vivitar S1 70-210mm back from repair.

2013-08-17 Thread Mark Roberts
Bob W wrote: On 17 Aug 2013, at 19:15, Mark Roberts postmas...@robertstech.com wrote: Here's a Vivitar 70-210 S1 shot from my Italy trip: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7dd03219.jpg That's excellent - quite unusual. The terrain around the Cinque Terra region is all like that: Virtually

Re: Vivitar S1 70-210mm back from repair. (Mark)

2013-08-17 Thread Jack Davis
11:15 AM Subject: Re: Vivitar S1 70-210mm back from repair. Here's a Vivitar 70-210 S1 shot from my Italy trip: http://www.robertstech.com/temp/7dd03219.jpg -- Mark Roberts - Photography Multimedia http://www.robertstech.com/ -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http

Re: Vivitar S1 70-210mm back from repair.

2013-08-16 Thread steve harley
on 2013-08-15 20:03 Steve Sharpe wrote I don't feel so bad about only having version 2. Here's a photo I took with it in Quebec City last March... http://earth.delith.com/bicycle.htm i've got version 2 as well, but was never really comfortable with it; beautiful tones in your shot --

Re: Vivitar S1 70-210mm back from repair.

2013-08-16 Thread Zos Xavius
I like it. How is the vivitar wide open? On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 8:07 PM, steve harley p...@paper-ape.com wrote: on 2013-08-15 20:03 Steve Sharpe wrote I don't feel so bad about only having version 2. Here's a photo I took with it in Quebec City last March... http://earth.delith.com

Re: Vivitar S1 70-210mm back from repair.

2013-08-16 Thread Steve Sharpe
At 6:07 PM -0600 8/16/13, steve harley wrote: on 2013-08-15 20:03 Steve Sharpe wrote I don't feel so bad about only having version 2. Here's a photo I took with it in Quebec City last March... http://earth.delith.com/bicycle.htm i've got version 2 as well, but was never really comfortable

Re: Vivitar S1 70-210mm back from repair.

2013-08-16 Thread Steve Sharpe
At 8:20 PM -0400 8/16/13, Zos Xavius wrote: I like it. How is the vivitar wide open? Very good. IIRC, that shot was taken at either F3.5 (wide open) or F5.6. 1/350th (half a stop underexposed), ISO 200, under an overcast sky. On Fri, Aug 16, 2013 at 8:07 PM, steve harley p...@paper

Vivitar S1 70-210mm back from repair.

2013-08-15 Thread P.J. Alling
Well I just picked up the Vivitar S1, (third version), that I sent out for repair at the post office. It seems to be working exactly as it did before it's unfortunate accident. Unfortunately that lens has always been a bit wonky as far a metering is concerned. I sometimes get the feeling

Re: Vivitar S1 70-210mm back from repair.

2013-08-15 Thread Charles Robinson
On Aug 14, 2013, at 00:21 , P.J. Alling webstertwenty...@gmail.com wrote: Well I just picked up the Vivitar S1, (third version), that I sent out for repair at the post office. It seems to be working exactly as it did before it's unfortunate accident. Unfortunately that lens has always

Re: Vivitar S1 70-210mm back from repair.

2013-08-15 Thread Mark Roberts
P.J. Alling wrote: Unfortunately that lens has always been a bit wonky as far a metering is concerned. I sometimes get the feeling that Vivitar only slapped an A mount on it and didn't change the way the aperture mechanism worked to match the Pentax A standard. I think Pentax gradually

Re: Vivitar S1 70-210mm back from repair.

2013-08-15 Thread J.C. O'Connell
On 8/15/2013 4:42 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: P.J. Alling wrote: Unfortunately that lens has always been a bit wonky as far a metering is concerned. I sometimes get the feeling that Vivitar only slapped an A mount on it and didn't change the way the aperture mechanism worked to match the Pentax

Re: Vivitar S1 70-210mm back from repair.

2013-08-15 Thread Steve Sharpe
At 9:08 PM -0400 8/15/13, J.C. O'Connell wrote: On 8/15/2013 4:42 PM, Mark Roberts wrote: P.J. Alling wrote: Unfortunately that lens has always been a bit wonky as far a metering is concerned. I sometimes get the feeling that Vivitar only slapped an A mount on it and didn't change the way

Wanted: manual focus Vivitar Series 1 28-90mm f2.8-3.5 PK mount

2011-06-16 Thread Darren Addy
If anyone has one of these gathering dust and would like to help a brudder out... drop me a line. I could wait on that infernal auction site, but Patience is not one of my virtues. : ) Darren Addy Kearney, Nebraska -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net

Vivitar 2600-D trigger voltage?

2011-01-10 Thread Larry Colen
So, I picked up the M50/1.7 for $30, which came with a P5 Rikenon P Zoom 35-70 Macro 1:3.5-4.5 macro and a Vivitar Auto Thyristor 2600-D. The flash may be of interest and use, but I can't find if the trigger voltage is safe. I've seen indications that the 2600 has a 148V trigger voltage

Re: Vivitar 2600-D trigger voltage?

2011-01-10 Thread Eric Featherstone
On 10 January 2011 09:43, Larry Colen l...@red4est.com wrote: So, I picked up the M50/1.7 for $30, which came with a P5 Rikenon P Zoom 35-70 Macro 1:3.5-4.5 macro and a Vivitar Auto Thyristor 2600-D. The flash may be of interest and use, but I can't find if the trigger voltage is safe

Vivitar 2600-D trigger voltage?

2011-01-10 Thread Luiz Felipe
:3.5-4.5 macro and a Vivitar Auto Thyristor 2600-D. The flash may be of interest and use, but I can't find if the trigger voltage is safe. I've seen indications that the 2600 has a 148V trigger voltage, but can't seem to find out if the 2600 D is any different. I'd usually check on botzilla

Re: Vivitar 2600-D trigger voltage?

2011-01-10 Thread Godfrey DiGiorgi
picked up the M50/1.7 for $30, which came with a P5 Rikenon P Zoom 35-70 Macro 1:3.5-4.5 macro and a Vivitar Auto Thyristor 2600-D. The flash may be of interest and use, but I can't find if the trigger voltage is safe.  I've seen indications that the 2600 has a 148V trigger voltage, but can't

Re: looking for tiny vivitar flash

2010-11-05 Thread P. J. Alling
I have a AF200T AF289T and Vivitar 2000, (bounce head), the AF200T is the smallest of the three. On 11/2/2010 8:48 AM, Nick David Wright wrote: That's disappointing ... its nearly the same size as the 280t. Guess I'll just stick with my original idea and get the Vivitar 2000. Also, I don't

Re: looking for tiny vivitar flash

2010-11-02 Thread mike wilson
Nick David Wright wrote: I just hope it's as small as it looks. That gives me an idea. If you have time, would you shoot a photo of the 200T and 280T side-by-side? I used to own the 280 and that would give me a better idea how big the 200 really is. I'd appreciate it very much.

Re: looking for tiny vivitar flash

2010-11-02 Thread Nick David Wright
That's disappointing ... its nearly the same size as the 280t. Guess I'll just stick with my original idea and get the Vivitar 2000. Also, I don't recall the 280T having controllable manual power. On Tue, Nov 2, 2010 at 2:22 AM, mike wilson m.9.wil...@ntlworld.com wrote: Nick David Wright

Re: looking for tiny vivitar flash

2010-11-01 Thread John Sessoms
From: Nick David Wright You mean it won't work in P-TTL mode right? The AF200T, in addition to (film camera) TTL, also has a variable manual mode and two auto modes which will work with any camera you put it on (assuming the trigger voltage won't fry it). Right. I should have more accurately

Re: looking for tiny vivitar flash

2010-10-31 Thread John Sessoms
From: Collin Brendemuehl I would have thought you were seeking the little Vivitar 215. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl Vivitar 285HV! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly

Re: looking for tiny vivitar flash

2010-10-31 Thread Nick David Wright
Brendemuehl I would have thought you were seeking the little Vivitar 215. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl Vivitar 285HV! -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow

Re: looking for tiny vivitar flash

2010-10-31 Thread John Sessoms
Found an AF-200FG for $20 when Wolf Camera was going out of business. It does pretty much the same thing as the tiny Vivitar except it's dedicated. The only problem I've had with it is the manual is not available for download. I like to keep a PDF version of all the manuals for the equipment

Re: looking for tiny vivitar flash

2010-10-31 Thread Nick David Wright
-200FG for $20 when Wolf Camera was going out of business. It does pretty much the same thing as the tiny Vivitar except it's dedicated. The only problem I've had with it is the manual is not available for download. I like to keep a PDF version of all the manuals for the equipment I have on my

Re: looking for tiny vivitar flash

2010-10-31 Thread P. J. Alling
a AF200T. Anyone have any thoughts on that one? Looks pretty small. Lots of features. On Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 9:37 AM, John Sessomsjsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: Found an AF-200FG for $20 when Wolf Camera was going out of business. It does pretty much the same thing as the tiny Vivitar except it's

Re: looking for tiny vivitar flash

2010-10-31 Thread Nick David Wright
: Found an AF-200FG for $20 when Wolf Camera was going out of business. It does pretty much the same thing as the tiny Vivitar except it's dedicated. The only problem I've had with it is the manual is not available for download. I like to keep a PDF version of all the manuals

Re: looking for tiny vivitar flash

2010-10-31 Thread John Sessoms
pretty much the same thing as the tiny Vivitar except it's dedicated. The only problem I've had with it is the manual is not available for download. I like to keep a PDF version of all the manuals for the equipment I have on my hard-drive. Probably ought to burn them all to a CD (and use up some

Re: looking for tiny vivitar flash

2010-10-31 Thread Nick David Wright
have any thoughts on that one? Looks pretty small. Lots of features. On Sun, Oct 31, 2010 at 9:37 AM, John Sessoms jsessoms...@nc.rr.com wrote: Found an AF-200FG for $20 when Wolf Camera was going out of business. It does pretty much the same thing as the tiny Vivitar except it's dedicated

looking for tiny vivitar flash

2010-10-30 Thread Nick David Wright
Okay, here's a strange request. Was out shooting the other day. I very religiously avoid using flash, but this particular instance I wanted a flash. Nothing major, in fact, the smaller the better. And I remembered years and years ago, I purchased a tiny Vivitar flash from Wal-Mart for like $20

Re: looking for tiny vivitar flash

2010-10-30 Thread Nick David Wright
Of course, after I send the message ... I find it on my own. It's a Vivitar 2000 with the bounce head. Anyone have one stuck in a drawer they'd like to sell? On Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 2:32 PM, Nick David Wright pedalsandpr...@gmail.com wrote: Okay, here's a strange request. Was out shooting

Re: looking for tiny vivitar flash

2010-10-30 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
I would have thought you were seeking the little Vivitar 215. Sincerely, Collin Brendemuehl He is no fool who gives what he cannot keep to gain what he cannot lose -- Jim Elliott -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net

Re: looking for tiny vivitar flash

2010-10-30 Thread Paul Sorenson
Looks like it's been replaced by the 2400. 20 bucks at BH http://tinyurl.com/2atvtck -p* *On 10/30/2010 2:38 PM, Nick David Wright wrote: Of course, after I send the message ... I find it on my own. It's a Vivitar 2000 with the bounce head. Anyone have one stuck in a drawer they'd like

Re: looking for tiny vivitar flash

2010-10-30 Thread John Sessoms
From: Nick David Wright Of course, after I send the message ... I find it on my own. It's a Vivitar 2000 with the bounce head. Anyone have one stuck in a drawer they'd like to sell? On Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 2:32 PM, Nick David Wright pedalsandpr...@gmail.com wrote: Okay, here's a strange

Re: looking for tiny vivitar flash

2010-10-30 Thread Nick David Wright
, Nick David Wright wrote: Of course, after I send the message ... I find it on my own. It's a Vivitar 2000 with the bounce head. Anyone have one stuck in a drawer they'd like to sell? On Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 2:32 PM, Nick David Wright pedalsandpr...@gmail.com  wrote: Okay, here's a strange

Re: looking for tiny vivitar flash

2010-10-30 Thread Nick David Wright
wrote: Of course, after I send the message ... I find it on my own. It's a Vivitar 2000 with the bounce head. Anyone have one stuck in a drawer they'd like to sell? On Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 2:32 PM, Nick David Wright pedalsandpr...@gmail.com  wrote: Okay, here's a strange request. Was out

Re: looking for tiny vivitar flash

2010-10-30 Thread P. J. Alling
voltage is too high. I use it on the Kodak medalist, (and the MX in the rare event I've actually loaded film in it). On 10/30/2010 4:17 PM, John Sessoms wrote: From: Nick David Wright Of course, after I send the message ... I find it on my own. It's a Vivitar 2000 with the bounce head. Anyone have

Re: looking for tiny vivitar flash

2010-10-30 Thread P. J. Alling
/30/2010 2:38 PM, Nick David Wright wrote: Of course, after I send the message ... I find it on my own. It's a Vivitar 2000 with the bounce head. Anyone have one stuck in a drawer they'd like to sell? On Sat, Oct 30, 2010 at 2:32 PM, Nick David Wright pedalsandpr...@gmail.com wrote: Okay, here's

Re: looking for tiny vivitar flash

2010-10-30 Thread Nick David Wright
. On 10/30/2010 4:10 PM, Paul Sorenson wrote: Looks like it's been replaced by the 2400.  20 bucks at BH http://tinyurl.com/2atvtck -p* *On 10/30/2010 2:38 PM, Nick David Wright wrote: Of course, after I send the message ... I find it on my own. It's a Vivitar 2000 with the bounce head

OT - FYI- 1day-deal for a digital slave flash - Vivitar SF3000

2010-01-15 Thread Igor Roshchin
I have doubts if I should post this, - but it might be useful to somebody. Just be aware of the warning below. http://www.1saleaday.com/ has yet another 1-day sale for a digital slave flash - Vivitar SF3000: $10 + $6 shipping (US only, I suspect). This cheap slave flash might be handy (even

Re: OT - FYI- 1day-deal for a digital slave flash - Vivitar SF3000

2010-01-15 Thread Tom C
this, - but it might be useful to somebody. Just be aware of the warning below. http://www.1saleaday.com/ has yet another 1-day sale for a digital slave flash - Vivitar SF3000: $10 + $6 shipping (US only, I suspect). This cheap slave flash might be handy (even though there is no control over its power

New Vivitar glass ... ?

2009-03-05 Thread Bruce Walker
I'm a bit surprised to see no mention so far on the list of the PMA09 press release from Sakar who claim to be releasing a new line of ... Vivitar Series 1 Lenses for Digital SLRs (SRP $149.95 to $399.9), including an 85mm F1.4A spherical lens for portraits plus 500mm and 800mm f/8.0 mirror

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