Re: Woo hoo, I got a Pentax for Christmas!

Congrats! I've heard they're great cameras. I am paying off my credit card debt within a couple of days, and then I'm probably celebrating with the purchase of a PZ-1P while it's still available...(No, I'm not using credit to buy it!) Jim -- ___

Re: I love the PZ-1p

My opinion FWIW. Aperture selection is a lens function, so I expect to find its user interface on the lens. Shutter speed selection is a camera body function (in the case of a focal plane shutter), so I expect to find its user interface on the camera body. In the same manner I expect to find

RE: Who manufactured Revue 400/4.5 ?

Thank you Kent, is/was Peisker located in Western Germany? Jos -Oorspronkelijk bericht- The only 400/4.5 I know of that may have been available in M42 mount was the Peisker (sic). I think I bid on one on eBay only last week. Kent Gittings -Original Message- Dear Pentaxians,

Vs: Two Sigma Zooms

Hi Joseph, I have the older non-Super version of the APO and it is good - the current Super supposedly is better still. The APO versions are better just at the long end, otherwise the performance is quite similar. The older APO at 300 is very sharp in the center (maybe even sharper than the

Vs: We are sorry for any inconvenience

Photodo´s numbers are weighted according to their own peculiar system - when graphs are available they are reliable and more informative IMO. All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://personal.inet.fi/private/raimo.korhonen -Alkuperäinen viesti- Lähettäjä: Frantisek

Re: PZ-1p review

Well, you've sold me on one...I've decided that, for my purposes, it would be an excellent choice. Jim -- ___ Talk More, Pay Less with Net2Phone Direct(R), up to 1500 minutes free! http://www.net2phone.com/cgi-bin/link.cgi?143 - This message is

Double messages

Is anybody else getting sporadic double messages, sometimes at the same time, sometimes days apart? Thanks, Ed http://lightandsilver.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

Re: New hood for Pentax-A* 85mm f1.4

I received your email with the large attachment. Please don't send large attachments through the mail. In my case the screw up the computer because of their excessive download time. Plus, it's considered poor form to to something like that. A 400K email attachment is unacceptable, especially

Pentax 300 2.8 spotted at Ritz Collectibles

I was browsing the excellent Ritz Collectibles (Arizona, USA) website for one of those PH-SA hoods to try on my Pentax A* 85mm f1.4 (a la Brendan) when I came across a Pentax 300 2.8 at about $2200. There's a photo and it looks okay, in case anyone's interested. They had a PH-SA hood, but it

Re: Med Format Quandry - Cool 67 Idea!

Don't get me started ... AF would be the last feature I'd want on a med format camera. aimcompute wrote: My ideal camera... no $ considerations? The as yet unmanufactured Pentax 67-1p. All the features of the PZ-1p on an auto-focus 67 body. I know it'll never happen. But it would be

Re: My Review of PZ-1p for Photo.Net

On Thu, 27 Dec 2001 23:40:35 -0500, you wrote: At 22:13 27-12-2001 -0500, you wrote: One thing I didn't like about the PZ-1 and it's ilk is the shoe placement. Great idea, but the shoe is on the wrong side. Or am I the odd duck for liking the shutter button on the bottom for verticals? William

Re: Double messages

Hi, Ed, Yup. It's happened to a couple of mine over the last week or two. regards, frank Ed Mathews wrote: Is anybody else getting sporadic double messages, sometimes at the same time, sometimes days apart? Thanks, Ed http://lightandsilver.com - This message is from the

Re: Hood for Pentax-A* 85mm f1.4

And which design is that? IIRC, there was the rectangular hood and a round hood, with the round one used most often with the 35/2.0. I use the Tak rectangular hood on all my 35mm lenses, even the 52mm threaded K-mounts with a 52~49 step down ring. Bill D. Casselberry wrote: Ooops,

Lens Quality

For some this is old news, but since i just stumbled across this page i thought I'd post the URL. http://people.smu.edu/rmonagha/third/variations.html Seems that there is a wide variation in lens quality, even of the same lenses, and that comments made here and elsewhere wrt the quality of a

50/1.2 Variations

I noticed on Boz's site that the A50/1.2 weighs less than the K50/1.2. I recently received both models of this lens, and after weighing them on an accurate and calibrated scale, it was clear that the A lens weighed less by (if I recall) 1.6 ounces. That's a big difference for what otherwise are

Tis' the season for battery grip FG

A slightly late holiday present arrived at my apartment yesterday. It was from my mother in a small almost harmonica sized box. Imagine my surprise when it turned out to be a battery grip. Well I put it on the ZX-5n and wow for me it makes all the difference in the world. Previously I had to

Re: Med Format Quandry

Shel, the two things I love about the 501 are the 6x6 format and interchangeable backs. The idea of interchangeable back 6x6 camera is so appealing to me I'm thinking about taking a gamble shelling out the cash for a Kiev 88 which is basically a Hassleblad 1000 clone. The 67 is a great camera

FS: Spotmatic SPII + SMCT 50 1.4

I'm offering it here first. For good home where she would get lots of use my Spotmatic SPII and its SMCT 50 1.4. A great camera and a great lens. The camera however shows its age. It occasionally suffers from the slow shutter speed sticky mirror syndrome that I've described on the list before.

Re: 50/1.2 Variations

Hi Shel, that would be my first guess also, plastic. But yet Pal has claimed to have completely taken apart an A lens and said there was no plastic inside. Since the A has the extra ap blade and requires more parts for the A setting, you would sure think the A would weigh more. Maybe it is just

Re: Med Format Quandry

Shel, They're all good systems. Excellent lenses all around. (Mamiya probably having the best lenses, even above the Blad, imnsho.) I'd approach it like anything else in business -- get the right tool for the job. If the project is hand-held, the Pentax Mamiya 7 systems would be preferable.

Re: Spiffs

Pentax did a BIG spiff program in the late 80s. Each salesman got $10 per body sale. They sold a lot of A and P bodies in that period. Maybe they should try it again... Collin - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the

Re: Two Sigma Zooms

I have stopped reading Pop Photo for at least two years, but for those that I read in the past, I can't remember any poor lens reviewed by them. My advise is, if you have other choice, stay away from Sigma. If you want a decent 300mm, go for a prime 300mm. This may well have been the advice

Re: 50/1.2 Variations

On 28 Dec 2001 at 5:05, Shel Belinkoff wrote: I noticed on Boz's site that the A50/1.2 weighs less than the K50/1.2. I recently received both models of this lens, and after weighing them on an accurate and calibrated scale, it was clear that the A lens weighed less by (if I recall) 1.6

Re: Digital SLR (wasPentax 6x7II/Digital Back)

Well I just hope Pentax make up their mind about the MZd very soon. I had a good look at the review of the D1x and I'm sorely tempted to bite the bullet and change systems. I have funds put aside for a digital body and the more I think about what I could do with a digital SLR, the more impatient

Re: Double messages

In a message dated 12/28/2001 7:15:20 AM US Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Hi, Ed, Yup. It's happened to a couple of mine over the last week or two. regards, frank Ed Mathews wrote: Is anybody else getting sporadic double messages, sometimes at the same

Re: Pentax 300 2.8 spotted at Ritz Collectibles

Take 2 with URL... I was browsing the excellent Ritz Collectibles (Arizona, USA) website for one of those PH-SA hoods to try on my Pentax A* 85mm f1.4 (a la Brendan) when I came across a Pentax 300 2.8 at about $2200. There's a photo and it looks okay, in case anyone's interested. They had a

Re: Was: PZ-1p vs. MZ-S; Now Ridiculously OT

In a message dated 12/28/2001 7:39:37 AM US Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: She got hit by a bus in the end. Christian Which end? Apologies, Ed M. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions.

RE: Speaking of films transport speed, was Re: I love the PZ-1p

Pentax is sort of like Minolta in that respect. Only Canon and Nikon fight for the rarified area of 7+ FPS because they have to compete against each other. Minolta's entire XXXsi line only did 3 FPS max and the high end 9000/9xi/9 top out in the 4-5.5 FPS range. Besides sports I find one other

Re: Two Sigma Zooms

Cotty wrote: I have stopped reading Pop Photo for at least two years, but for those that I read in the past, I can't remember any poor lens reviewed by them. My advise is, if you have other choice, stay away from Sigma. If you want a decent 300mm, go for a prime 300mm. This may well have

RE: PZ-1p review

Possibly. Minolta generally releases limited production versions of their cameras not for sales but for promotions sort of like the LX2000. They only made 1000 of the Maxxum 9ti. We heard on the grapevine (somebody found some kind of new digital product AVI file on a Minolta server somewhere)

Now Just Ridiculous

HAHAHAHAHAHA No appologies needed! considering that it was Joan Collins does it really matter? Christian Which end? Apologies, Ed M. - 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

Jumping ship (Was Digital SLR )

I can't wait for people to start jumping ship and selling all their wonderful old Pentax gear. Imagine the bargains when people are willing to sell their souls for a gazillion dollar digital SLR Christian Cotty wrote: I, too, am in similar mode. If we get an anouncement with a

Re:Handheld MeterFocal Length

Thanks for the reply Shel.One of the reasons i asked this ??? is when using my 80-200 f 4.5-5.6 zoom at horse shows, i find the metering at 80 compared to 200 changes a stop or some times 2 even on bright days.I thought the change is due to the speed of the lens changing for 80 to 200 and shows

Re: 50/1.2 Variations

Do you think it may have plasic lens elements in it? Len --- I noticed on Boz's site that the A50/1.2 weighs less than the K50/1.2. I recently received both models of this lens, and after weighing them on an accurate and calibrated scale, it was clear that the A lens weighed less by (if I

Re: PZ-1p review

Hey Jim. That's cool. I think you'll be suitably impressed, whether you were referring to the PZ-1p or MZ-S. To continue you this thread, I still don't think the PZ-1/1p's lack luster sales had anything to do with the camera itself. It had more to do with: 1. The lemming-like approach to

Re: Med Format Quandry - Cool 67 Idea!

Well I can imagine why you feel this way, but at the same time... Tom C. - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Friday, December 28, 2001 4:35 AM Subject: Re: Med Format Quandry - Cool 67 Idea! Don't get me started ... AF would be the

Re: PZ-1p review

Are you saying that stocks are selling out, or that cameras are not reaching the stores? aimcompute wrote: I think we'll see the same kind of sales pattern with the MZ-S. It's already been reported as hard to find in stores by a number of people on this list. -- Shel Belinkoff

Re: Two Sigma Zooms

Sigma EX lenses are usually high quality. They are usually pretty expensive, too. I think that's what EX means, EXpensive. ;-) They are money savers compared to OEM glass of the same (or better) quality, usually. Personally, I prefer the Tokina Pro glass, though sometimes, for the cost

Re: I love the PZ-1p

Well with both cameras aperture selection is still on the lens. It's just with the 1p at least (don't know about MZ-S), you can also control it from the body if the lens is on A setting. I generally agree with your statement about multi-function buttons and dials. The problem is when you pack

Re: Med Format Quandry

Shel, Since your inquiry is so wide-ranging, you might check Danny Gonzales's reviews of many medium format systems, as well as the other articles at: http://people.smu.edu/rmonagha/mf/ I've happily used the Mamiya 7 and four of the six available lenses for the past four years. If your

Yellow be GONE!

C or B Waters wrote: Please forgive this novice question: Sometimes I wish to take available light pictures in my house. The living room walls are Yellow and we have regular light bulbs. Mostly this gives me a pronounced Yellow tint to the color prints. What can I do to negate this problem?

RE: 50/1.2 Variations

Tamron calls that stuff optical acrylic. However I've never seen a single example of a real Pentax lens (excluding rebadges) that had anything but optical glass, quartz, or fluorite elements. Kent Gittings -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of

Wanted: LX/ME2 Winder connector plug (winder end)

Hi all, I am trying to find a connector plug for an LX (ME2) winder. I do not need the complete cable so was wondering if anyone has a broken cable lying around that they do not need and would be willing to sell. I am really looking for a broken cable as I will be cutting off the winder

28-80 range zooms. Which One?

I am looking for a zoom for my Zx-7 in the 28-80 range. Price range is $200 - $400 New. Fast if possible. anyway, a good value. I can't afford the Pentax 28-80 2.8. actually I could buy it but I could not eat for a few months... So many choices so few bucks... Thanks Philippe

Re: Pentax 300 2.8 spotted at Ritz Collectibles

I think KEH has a couple in nice shape (Ex or Ex+) for quite a bit less--something like $1700 or $1800. BTW, it's an awesome lens. --Mark --- Cotty wrote - I was browsing the excellent Ritz Collectibles (Arizona, USA) website for one of those PH-SA hoods to

RE: Med Format Quandry

Well mine had only the frame spacing problem when I got it. And it varied depending on the spool position. But nowhere was it more than a 4mm overlap which at the time was enough for me to still do some testing with it. I have the repair book now but I've got the rest of a roll shot during the

Re: 50/1.2 Variations

Well, that allays that fear. The A50 1.2 has been disassembled and nothing but metal was found in the lens body. The elements are all glass. I guess the difference in weight could be in the metals used, then. Does the K perform better than the A? Is the focussing smoother? Does the aperture

Re: Jumping ship (Was Digital SLR )

Christian, You'll be the first to know if I decide to sell any of my kit! Don't get me wrong, I wouldn't 'sell my soul' and I certainly won't be expecting to pay a gazillion dollars. I am ready to pre-order if the MX-D comes in at D30 money. Maybe a bit beyond, Fuji S1 territory. Beyond

Odp: A New Member

- Original Message - From: David Regan [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: A New Member Hi Folks! I am a new member to the Pentax Discussion group. Welcome:) Artur - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions.

Re: A New Member

Hello all... David, welcome to the list. Shel, although the manual does cover this feature, it's a little cryptic. The theory and application aren't really covered in the manual, and the text has probably gone through a Japanese-to-English translation anyway. David, I'm sure I'll mangle the

Re: My Review of PZ-1p for Photo.Net

Actually the show placement is rumored to reduce red eye, since it's not centered over the lens. Tom C. - Original Message - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2001 11:45 PM Subject: Re: My Review of PZ-1p for Photo.Net Bill, Same problem

Odp: PZ-1p review

- Original Message - From: aimcompute [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PZ-1p review To continue you this thread, I still don't think the PZ-1/1p's lack luster sales had anything to do with the camera itself. It had more to do with: 3. The pitiful lack of advertising done by Pentax

Odp: PZ-1p review

- Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: PZ-1p review Are you saying that stocks are selling out, or that cameras are not reaching the stores? Surely the latter... As I wrote in another mail, I see this situation in Warsaw... Artur - This message is

Re: Good 300mm lens, hopefully cheap

John, If you are interested in a screw mount, I have one (non-pentax) that I want to sell for about $75 plus shipping. Let me know if your interested. Bill Kane John Mustarde wrote: What is the best 300mm autofocus lens in K-mount that one can generally get for under $350 US? Primes or

Re: A New Member

Hi David and welcome.I haver found this list to be very informative and i'm sure you will to. In regards to the DOF on the MZ-M.I have never used one but one of the girls who rides with out horse show team is using one in her photography class.I think it is either a switch or button you press

Re: A New Member

Hi David and welcome.I haver found this list to be very informative and i'm sure you will to. In regards to the DOF on the MZ-M.I have never used one but one of the girls who rides with out horse show team is using one in her photography class.I think it is either a switch or button you press

Re: A New Member

OK, I see what you're getting at - an explanation of DOF as opposed to how the DOF preview actually works on the camera. So, all you do is press the button. Phew - with all the recent threads here recently about needing manuals for lenses and people trying to figure out how one feature or

Dec Pug comments: Skofteland, Niesmerstelny

My Dec PUG assignment: Dusk Watch by Christian Skofteland, USA: Nice silhouette and sky color. I like the way the bird on the right fits into the branch shape. The black area at the LLC I could do without. There are cormorants near where I live too and I have photographed them many times, but

Re: Pentax 300 2.8 at Ritz Collectibles

Mark Erickson wrote: ... it's an awesome lens. co-incidentally, Pentax translated to Romulan is a precise match to the concept of awesome a Happy Friday to all !8^DBill -

Re: 28-80 range zooms. Which One?

Philip Courtay wrote: I am looking for a zoom for my Zx-7 in the 28-80 range. Price range is $200 - $400 New. Fast if possible. anyway, a good value. I can't afford the Pentax 28-80 2.8. actually I could buy it but I could not eat for a few months... A good value zoom is the FA 28-80

Re: A New Member

Yup. It's one feature that (I think) has employed a consistent user interface across many Pentax models. Just push the button. What the user does with the information is a whole other issue! t On 12/28/01 9:43 AM, Shel Belinkoff wrote: OK, I see what you're getting at - an explanation of DOF

RE: Good 300mm lens, hopefully cheap

For some reason your word screwmount and his word autofocus don't seem to compatible. Kent Gittings -Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]On Behalf Of William Kane Sent: Friday, December 28, 2001 2:35 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: Good 300mm lens,

Re: My Review of PZ-1p for Photo.Net

Perhaps you should drive down to Portland. Citizen's Photo has one and I think the Camera World retail outlet has several. I decided to take a look at the MZ-S just to see if the UI was really any easier, and, after five minutes w/o the manual, I decided that I would definitely need the manual.

Re: Yellow be GONE!

First of all, let me state that I am sending this message twice: This version was sent using my default username in the Reply To field (vze2vg3x); the other using my alias--in fact, my real name--paul.stregevsky. Several messages I've posted have not shown up in the Digest, and I need to

Re: 28-80 range zooms. Which One?

I wrote: A good value zoom is the FA 28-80 4.0 Sorry, it should be FA 28-70 mm. 4.0 ^^ I must review my emails before hitting the send button... -- Carlos Royo [EMAIL PROTECTED] Zaragoza (Aragon) - Spain

Re: Good 300mm lens, hopefully cheap

Double ooops there, I meant to send that privately, and I didn't see the 'autofocus' . . . hmm, looks like I need to go back to reading class. Bill Kent Gittings wrote: For some reason your word screwmount and his word autofocus don't seem to compatible. Kent Gittings -Original

Re: 28-80 range zooms. Which One?

At 05:16 PM 12/28/01, you wrote: I am looking for a zoom for my Zx-7 in the 28-80 range. Price range is $200 - $400 New. Fast if possible. anyway, a good value. I can't afford the Pentax 28-80 2.8. actually I could buy it but I could not eat for a few months... So many choices so few

RE: 28-80 range zooms. Which One?

-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Carlos Royo Sent: Friday, December 28, 2001 1:03 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 28-80 range zooms. Which One? snip (about the FA28-70) really low corner resolution at 28 mm. 4.0. Distortion

Re: Yellow be GONE!

First of all, let me state that I am sending this message twice: This version was sent using my alias--actually, my real name--paul.stregevsky--in the Reply To field, rather than my ISP's stupid default username (vze2vg3x). Several messages I've posted have not shown up in the Digest, and now

Re: Re: Jumping ship (Was Digital SLR )

Hold out for the Pentax! I wouldn't want to see anyone lose their kit and downgrade their glass! And speaking of big knobs and levers and gloves I was in chicago over the holidays and had both the LX ;-) and MX with me. Because it was below freezing I had big thick gloves on and didn't

Re[4]: Aperature Ring On MZ-S

Artur, Certainly to each his own. I have owned/used the following Pentax bodies: MX, SuperProgram, ZX-10, ZX-M, PZ-1p and MZ-S. Of the bunch, the *only* Pentax that doesn't use the aperture ring for aperture priority is the PZ-1p. I have used a ZX-50, and because of lack of aperture coupling

Re: Dec Pug comments: Skofteland, Niesmerstelny

Thanks Luis. You can see another cormorant shot taken on the same day only minutes before, here: http://photography.skofteland.net/animals/animal03.htm I think the colors are better than my submission but I liked the vertical seperation of the birds. Still has the black tree trunk in the

85mm 1.8 on ebay.de

How about a Sigma 14/2.8 PKA, also on EBay Germany, for a BIN price of 250 Euros (aboug $218)? (http://cgi.ebay.de/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1314119434) BH charges $799! The seller will ship only within Germany. Go, Arnold! --Paul Stregevsky

Re[2]: I love the PZ-1p

In all this discussion of aperture control, I forgot one very lame behavior on the PZ-1p. It is somewhat of an oxymoron. It provides this capability to change aperture by spinning a dial rather than using the aperture ring, but the DOF preview button is mechanical and requires you to turn the

Re: 28-80 range zooms. Which One?

Ed Mathews wrote: Carlos, What do you mean by, distortion is not very important? This zoom has quite a bit of distortion at the 28mm end, and that may be very important to some people. I agree it's one of the best standard zooms around, but it is far from distortion free at anywhere except

Vs: A New Member

Welcome - but do not degrade the Canonet G III QL - it can outperform any current P/S camera (and now I can prove it - to some extent). All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://personal.inet.fi/private/raimo.korhonen -Alkuperäinen viesti- Lähettäjä: David Regan [EMAIL

Re: A New Member

Dave, Welcome. I also use a ZX-M. DOF preview is done by pushing the button located above the lens release button. It allows you to see what will be in focus at any given aperture. And here's some rules that you must follow: #1 Don't part with your GIII QL17. If you must disobey rule one,

Re: Yellow be GONE!

Nice tip about the new light bulbs! Thank you! The ones in my house are all going to change, and I'm going to stick a package or two of them into my wedding shooting kit. You can never tell when they'll come in handy. I have a pretty big bag of stuff that I carry in the trunk of the car when

Vs: Re[4]: Aperature Ring On MZ-S

Hi Bruce, pardon me but I would like to know: what does the PZ-1p do when you take the aperture ring off A? The only camera of the same generation I have owned was Z-20 and with it you could control the aperture on the lens also (IIRC). All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at

RE: PZ-1p Review

I've found that, locally, the cost and potential (very low) quantity sales of the MZ-S keeps it from the store shelves. (I know because I asked.) A self-fulfilling prophecy. Salesmen need motivation. Stores need motivation. That requires an investment. Maybe, someday, Pentax will realize

Let's talk darkrooms, again

How are yours constructed? I'm looking @ a wood frame in a corner of the basement stapling some inexpensive vinyl material to the frame. Then painting the walls black. For a dark sink for sheet film processing, I've got a grill cover that fits nicely over the basement's utility sink.

Re: My Review of PZ-1p for Photo.Net

John wrote: I may make a joke, or even have a heated disagreement with Pal on this list, but let me state publically that I don't ever intend to ridicule Pal or take his opinions lightly. I hate to see any of these threads about the PZ1p fall into bashing of any person or their opinion,

Re: Digital SLR (wasPentax 6x7II/Digital Back)

Cotty wrote: I, too, am in similar mode. If we get an anouncement with a reasonable date, I'll wait. If it's a vague 'plans are still in the pipeline' I'm afraid that's it! A Canon D30 would suit my needs well. As I understand it, Pentax will release a digital slr (the MZ-D) when a CCD

Re: Speaking of films transport speed, was Re: I love the PZ-1p

Kent wrote: Pentax is sort of like Minolta in that respect. Only Canon and Nikon fight for the rarified area of 7+ FPS because they have to compete against each other. I'm sure film cameras that can do 5fps and more will be seen as pointless in the future. High speed photography will be

RE: 28-80 range zooms. Which One?

Hi Carlos, I wasn't trying to give you a hard time or disagree with you - basically I also feel it's a great lens. It was your wording I wanted to clarify. For the record, I've had a few pictures ruined by linear distortion that were not really architectural in nature, and I think the

Re: A New Member

0I don't know anything about the ZX-M, but I'd imagine all one has to do is push the DOF preview button or flick the lever. Yes that is how it works, however, I don't see any great enlightenment as to what my DOF will be when I press the button. Again, I am new to this. Dave -- David Regan

RE: Let's talk darkrooms, again

-Original Message- From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]] On Behalf Of Collin Brendemuehl Sent: Friday, December 28, 2001 2:38 PM To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Let's talk darkrooms, again snip stapling some inexpensive vinyl material to the frame. Then painting the

Re[2]: A New Member

David, I have had best luck by holding the button in and then using the aperture ring kind of like a zoom ring. As you turn it back and forth, watch very carefully and you will see the DOF change. It is going to be dim when you do this, but zooming back and forth seems to help me to see it.

DOF

Timothy: Thanksthat is the explanation I needed. The manual is spotty as best and as David Brooks said, in dark situations the DOF function is impossible to make out. Thanks for the help and thanks for being patient. Dave=) -- David Regan University of Massachusetts/Dartmouth North

Vs: Vs: Re[4]: Aperature Ring On MZ-S

Thanks for the answer - it´s just what I thought. I´m happy with the MZ-S. All the best! Raimo Personal photography homepage at http://personal.inet.fi/private/raimo.korhonen -Alkuperäinen viesti- Lähettäjä: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Vastaanottaja: Raimo Korhonen [EMAIL PROTECTED]

Re: Jumping ship (Was Digital SLR )

Funny thing, I feel they should be pushing the the 6MP full frame out the door for people who need and can afford a camera like that. There are many who do, mostly full time pros to whom it is just another minor business expense. And, while they are doing that they should be working fevorishly to

Re: Med Format Quandry

With that list of cameras I think you have not refined your needs to the point where you can make a decision. For instance, you either need a SLR, or you don't. You either need interchangeable lenses, or you don't. You either need light weight or you don't. If you had asked opinions between a

Re: 28-80 range zooms. Which One?

Hi Ed: Of course, the FA 28-70 4.0 shows some barrel distortion at the 28 mm. end and slightly pincushion at 70 mm. It hasn't been a great problem for me so far, as I don't find it very noticeable for general photography, but your mileage may vary. But it is a great lens, reasonably fast for a

Re: Let's talk darkrooms, again

I've just got the enlarger on a bench in the spare room and lay out the trays on another bench. Just put towels under the doors and have blacked off the window. So - to use it, all I have to do is shut off the light and have at it. Don't have no steenking

Re: Yellow be GONE!

If you are shooting color negative, try taking your film to a lab that knows what they are doing. Writing incandescent light on the envelop will make them like you better because they won't have to reprint them. If you are shooting slides, or can't find a lab that knows what they are doing, you

Re: Yellow be GONE!

I believe odd numbered filters are yellowish, 81 series, 85 series. And, even number filters, 80 series are bluish. Ciao, graywolf [EMAIL PROTECTED] - Original Message - From: Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Thursday, December 27, 2001 10:20 PM Subject:

Odp: Re[4]: Aperature Ring On MZ-S

- Original Message - From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re[4]: Aperature Ring On MZ-S I suspect that since I have come from a long line (including Canon, Olypus and Nikon) of aperture ring lenses for many, many years, I do not find using the aperture ring as a problem.

Prime Film 1800U

Hi, Anybody has any experience with this stuff? The optical resolution of 1800 is much more than a slide adapter for a flatbed scanner, but OTOH far less than normal film scanners like HP S20 and Minolta Scan Dual II - it's however a lot cheaper. How about combining the 1800U with the SilverFast?

Re: Let's talk darkrooms, again

Hi Collin, I just came up from my darkroom. I developed a roll of 120 TMY 100 that I shot this afternoon. My darkroom is in a section of the basement. Most of my basement is finished, but there's a furnace room in the back that is fairly large, perhaps 10 x12 or so. The hot water

Re: Odp: Re[4]: Aperature Ring On MZ-S

Artur, AL Oh, but I agree with you:) I have nothing against turning the aperture ring, AL since I have a Program A... But you'll surely admit that modern, plastic AL amateur lenses have very fragile and loose aperture rings. I can't afford AL * or Limited series lenses and have to rely on

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