RE: KEH does it again

2004-01-15 Thread Paul Ewins
I'm glad that a PDMLer got that 500 lens case. I looked at buying it when I bought the 100/2.8 macro but decided that it would probably cost a lot in extra postage. I've yet to find any sort of case here in Australia. I made one out of PVC pipe for my 500/5 Tak but it is so unwieldy that I wasn't

Re: KEH does it again

2004-01-15 Thread William Johnson
Thanks for the feedback, I feel good about that then. William in Utah. - Original Message - From: Gianfranco Irlanda [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 4:05 PM Subject: Re: KEH does it again William Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED

Re: KEH does it again

2004-01-15 Thread Hal Davis
Someone put their name or SS# on the item for ID What does engraved mean in their descriptions? Scratched? Is that usually on the barrel or on the optics? Kostas

KEH does it again

2004-01-14 Thread Mr. William M Kane
Alright, Just received a box from KEH, and boy, am I happy! Three items were in the box, all in condition that I consider absolutely wonderful. First off, I got a case for my 500/4.5. This was said to be in Ugly condition. The cap on my last one had come off, and I couldn't see

RE: KEH does it again

2004-01-14 Thread Rothman, Aric
Tamrons are bad, mind you, but this one much have an element made of molded hot glue!) Never had a problem with KEH. Aric -Original Message- From: Mr. William M Kane [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 3:15 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: KEH does it again

Re: KEH does it again

2004-01-14 Thread Collin Brendemuehl
Bill, Instead of using alcohol to clean off the glue residue, try Goo Gone. And, like ArmorAll, it leaves the plastic looking very nice. Comes in liquid (in hardware stores) and gell (in automotive shops), both in convenient bottles. -- -- Collin Brendemuehl void C(

RE: KEH does it again

2004-01-14 Thread Rothman, Aric
, as with DEET (bug repellant). I don't know what's in Goo Gone. Aric -Original Message- From: Collin Brendemuehl [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 3:56 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: KEH does it again Bill, Instead of using alcohol to clean off

Re: KEH does it again

2004-01-14 Thread William Johnson
While we're talking about KEH, anyone have experience with their repair service? Good or bad? Thanks, William in Utah - Original Message - From: Mr. William M Kane [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Wednesday, January 14, 2004 1:15 PM Subject: KEH does

Re: KEH does it again

2004-01-14 Thread Steve Desjardins
You could always try salad oil. This works on some temp. adhesives and is very safe (but high in calories). Steven Desjardins Department of Chemistry Washington and Lee University Lexington, VA 24450 (540) 458-8873 FAX: (540) 458-8878 [EMAIL PROTECTED] [EMAIL PROTECTED] 01/14/04 03:55PM

Re: KEH does it again

2004-01-14 Thread Gianfranco Irlanda
William Johnson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: While we're talking about KEH, anyone have experience with their repair service? Good or bad? Hi William, Our fellow PMDLer John F. DeLoach is repair technician at KEH, and I can state he is a great guy. Ciao, Gianfranco = “To read is to