Please continue, and tell us what Band/Venue Kerrang used?
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photography, I managed to get Kerrang magazine to print a
b/w shot of mine. Fantastic. Your chest swells up and you
want to show the whole world -
My opinion last time was that we basically have a choice. We can have a
switch which is a two handed job to turn on, with safetys and such like,
or we can have a switch which possibly gets knocked on by mistake. If
Pentax made the switch harder to use, you can bet people here would be
was to record my interests of camping, climbing, and attending deafening
rock concerts.
See! I *told* you he was a rock star!
:-)
Oh, swipe me! He paints with light!
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Wasn't he the one that played bass in Spinal Tap??
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From: Cotty [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Sent: 12 September 2002 11:46
To: Pentax List
Subject: Re: RE: How did you start photography
was to record my interests of camping, climbing, and attending
deafening
yes, and.??
Peter
Bruce Dayton wrote:
Joe,
I wonder if you would be better of with extension tubes?
If you have the chart that accompanies them, that might be a good idea...!
If not, I don't (offhand) know where to find the data...
In fact, I have a very old set of (3) as-new Asahi M-42 thread 'S3'
Steve Pearson wrote:
Thanks all for the input. I think I am now more
confused than ever. Has anyone actually answered my
question? Do we now for sure that the Takumar F
70-210 does not have SMC coatings?
My guess is that Pentax would actually engrave 'SMC' on ALL lenses
that had that
Thursday, September 12, 2002, 6:20:52 AM, Bruce wrote:
BD Joe,
BD I wonder if you would be better of with extension tubes?
I don't think so. For some strange reason, ext. tubes didn't work well
with my zooms. Throwing the focus totally off during zooming.
Good light,
Frantisek Vlcek
Rac This gets back to my point: if I am ill-informed it's because the Pentax system
is a morass of tech details. (Nikon is also a morass when it comes to compatibility
of older lenses with
Rac certain bodies, another reason why Canon EOS appeals to me, one system without
the hassles of
Thursday, September 12, 2002, 10:17:24 AM, Shaun wrote:
SC A couple of questions for all the learned Pentaxians out there. Firstly, is
SC there an alternative power source for the AF500FTZ other than AA, the TR
SC power packs or a quantum battery? All have their limitations, and I can't
SC seem
Don't worry, your investment is secure. Pentax comes out with way more patents than
products. A big announcement from Pentax might be that they will begin selling black
Limited Edition lenses in the US.
From: Brad Dodo [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Had I known (if our speculations are correct :))
Not quite - The Canon 50mm 1.8 standard lens is $150 CDN @ a number of
retailers. The Pentax 50mm 1.7 standard lens is $270 CDN @ the same
retailers.
I too have been considering a switch so that's the reason for the price
check on the items mentioned but I'm waiting it out till after Photokina
Some folk were debating the existence of certain versions of 135mm; so I
typed out that list. If you don't need it, don't read it. I delete most of
the PDML messages without opening them. Perhaps you should be more
selective?
D
Dr E D F Williams
http://personal.inet.fi/cool/don.williams
What can I say? This has rarely happened to me. Maybe, given your
habits, this is a bad camera for you.
Steven Desjardins
Department of Chemistry
Washington and Lee University
Lexington, VA 24450
(540) 458-8873
FAX: (540) 458-8878
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On Wed, 11 Sep 2002, Bruce Dayton wrote:
You gotta try the 67II or 645nII. When you deal with that big
viewfinder and big negative, suddenly the bells and whistles on the
35's suddenly doesn't seem quite so important. Talk about feeling
like you got the top of the line...
Also, you want to
Interesting ;-)
All the best!
Raimo
Personal photography homepage at http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho
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Päivä: 12. syyskuuta 2002 6:25
Aihe: Re: Vs: Favourite K mount
I think that the exact value of the maximum aperture can be read by old cameras as
well - even the analogue MF cameras do it. The pin for it has existed before any
electronic contacts. But only the newer cameras can display it.
All the best!
Raimo
Personal photography homepage at
Rob,
Do I have to state the obvious? Of course we want Pentax (or any other manufacturer
for that matter) to make a flagship
product, that would never become obsolete, or, for really finicky, would be 100%
upgradeable over internet for free
(including body mods), switch between digital and film
Thanks for the list of lenses. Interesting to see all the variations.
Jim A.
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Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 08:28:16 +0300
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Subject: A list of lenses
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On Thu, 12 Sep 2002, Mike Ignatiev wrote:
Have I missed anything?
Made from cheese!
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The destructive character is cheerful. - Walter Benjamin
Hey Rob,
No, nothing personally, it's all right to have an alternate opinion and I
like to debate. I'm obsessive by nature actually. No, the MZ-S will be no
less capable if Pentax introduced a new system. That's obvious. You must
realize that the bulk of my arguement is that I do want the
Well, that was a rude email. I dislike those that call me crazy, and no, I
could care less if Pentax didn't come up with things as fast and much as
possible. I can go to other brands if I want that. Get a grip? Again you
are saying I'm out of reality, and perhaps (again) crazy. As I've said
Yes I do strive to, but I don't understand this 'Darkcloth'. And while I
strive, I don't take good pictures, I'll admit that, but I wanna look good
doing it. Again, that's my personal preference that should not be attacked.
Brad Dobo
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On 12 Sep 2002 at 9:34, Brad Dobo wrote:
Hey Rob,
No, nothing personally, it's all right to have an alternate opinion and I
like to debate.
:-)
(And actually, I really want a long(er) telephoto, but can't buy it new. I wish
there were more Pentax stuff in the shops around here)
You
I think Chris's point here is that Pentax has so far created only two
partially incompatible bodys intentionally. These body's by the way were
intended for beginners who didn't have a previous investment in Pentax
equipment. They are still way ahead of Canon and Minolta who abandoned
their
Sorry, I didn't mean to be rude, and I never even hinted that you werent
a true photographer.
But...
What you said WAS crazy. Almost everyone else wants Pentax to advance
and catch up with their competitors.
You say you can go to other brands if you want fast development - yes,
this is why
On Thu, 12 Sep 2002 16:23:04 +1000, Anthony Farr wrote:
Whoa! You're counting your chickens before they hatch. From the qoute
you've supplied it seems like Pentax have found a means to multiplex the
data streams of 3 in-lens-devices (eg. power zoom motor, focussing motor and
IS system)
Brad Dobo wrote:
Yes I do strive to, but I don't understand this 'Darkcloth'. And while I
strive, I don't take good pictures, I'll admit that, but I wanna look good
doing it. Again, that's my personal preference that should not be attacked.
Brad, I admire you for your chutzpah!
Again,
Depends on what the plan is. Personally I'd just pack a couple of zooms
and travel
light. (Unless I were going for after dark street photography, then it
would be a
couple of moderately fast small primes).
At 09:53 AM 9/12/2002 -0400, you wrote:
On Thu, 12 Sep 2002, Brad Dobo wrote:
Yes I
On Thu, 12 Sep 2002, Peter Alling wrote:
Shouldn't he be using a view camera with that or just drape it over his
head while looking thought the viewfinder of the MZ-S?
Oh, well, that'd be a REALLY small darkcloth.. perhaps a darktissue?
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Nah.. simpler: dark cloth (or, sky mask) and a BFG900. In NYC *especially*
:)
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Date: Thu, 12 Sep 2002 09:39:13 -0400
Subject: Re[2]: Orgin Myths -- The Finale? :)
Shouldn't he be using a view camera with
You forgot to mention that most but not all Super Multicoated Takumar's
allowed open aperture metering with Spotmatic F and ES cameras. While
most Super Takumar's did not. (Although there were exceptions).
At 02:02 PM 9/12/2002 +1000, John wrote:
Hi Keith:
Here's my understanding of the
On Thu, 12 Sep 2002, Peter Alling wrote:
Depends on what the plan is. Personally I'd just pack a couple of zooms
and travel
light. (Unless I were going for after dark street photography, then it
would be a
couple of moderately fast small primes).
Well, I've got a few hours to kill before
On Thursday, September 12, 2002, at 08:25 AM, Mike Ignatiev wrote:
Rob,
Do I have to state the obvious? Of course we want Pentax (or any other
manufacturer for that matter) to make a flagship
product, that would never become obsolete, or, for really finicky,
would be 100% upgradeable
Actually, I had envisioned it looking more like a burnoose but hey.
At 10:08 AM 9/12/2002 -0400, you wrote:
On Thu, 12 Sep 2002, Peter Alling wrote:
Shouldn't he be using a view camera with that or just drape it over his
head while looking thought the viewfinder of the MZ-S?
Oh, well,
On 12 Sep 2002 at 16:01, Jan van Wijk wrote:
I really don't think so!
These contacts only supply POWER to the lens (power-zoom) and that power
could be used by any 'device' in the lens that needs it.
(Which is why these contact are so large and rigid)
It would be exceedingly easy to
Oh ya forgotI could see a new brand of digital binoculars that Pentax
already has using the IS :) Good thing I didn't buy one, or I'd be pissed!
:)
Brad Dobo
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Oh, I'm well aware that Pentax doesn't know or care what Brad
Dobo really wants :)
We all know that feeling! I wonder if they do notice the PDML...?
No, If you look at your example of Porshe:
A couple of
I suppose it's my turn. This post will accomplish two
things. One is to state how I started in photography
and the other would be to answer another post of how
and why I came upon the Pentax brand. Here goes:
Back in the 80's the photography bug bit me. Being
naive about photography I simply
In fact, anyone who sells products in the same marketplace IS competing
with them - doesn't pentax outdo them in some market segments? We maybe
don't expect or want pentax to go gung ho for the professional
journo/sports photog market with the consequences that may be involved
in an impossible
Brad wrote:
I find this interesting, we have excitement and fear and all sorts of things
because of the speculation on Pentax. Pal, you seem to know a lot. And
your idea scares me :)
I don't know this for a fact. It's speculation or belief.
I would think that Pentax would have to come
Ray wrote:
This gets back to my point: if I am ill-informed it's because the Pentax system is
a morass of tech details. (Nikon is also a morass when it comes to compatibility of
older lenses with certain bodies, another reason why Canon EOS appeals to me, one
system without the hassles of
Shaun wrote:
Perhaps another flagship so soon would appear foolish, however, it may be an
expedient way of recovering some of the development cost that went into the
stalled MZ-D. Sell the converted (i.e. us) a new 'flagship' SLR essentially
based on a digital SLR design that didn't fly,
Sorry that I don't have any info on the MZ-6, but I think you're barking up the wrong
tree. All FA lenses can transmit the exact aperture. Whether or not the camera use it
depends on the camera. Probably also reported apertures transmitted from the lens
varies with the price of the lens. Eg,.
IS in a loupe, now that really would be something. I am sure there must
be a Pentax patent for an image processing device that converts poorly
focussed and exposed images intelligently into perfect shots.
Introducing the new Pentax 'Rose-tinted spectacles'!!!
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From:
I'm an EX canon FD user I find Pentax's backward
compatability the best of all the systems out there.
You only showed us the 3 exceptions and they are the
bottom of the barrel entry level cameras, Nikon and
Canon both do the same with their low end cameras, why
is Pentax being singled out as
Raim0, Dario and I will be getting together at Photokina. We're meeting at
the Pentax stand at 11:00 on Saturday 28 September. Anyone else planning on
being there? The more the merrier!
Cheers,
Pat Temmerman (MZ3_fella)
_
Join
What sort of price can I expect to pay for a Super Program?
I'm asking because I saw Super Program (body) in Vancouver yesterday for
$125CDN(+taxes).
I already have a couple of ME's, ME Supers and a Program Plus (SMC Pentax-A
1:2 50mm). Is there any advantage adding a Super Program body to my
Sounds like a good deal- I paid about $90US for mine,
but it needed mirror and back foam, ended up costing more
like $135 all said and done.
Taka
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Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2002 11:34 AM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject:
TTL Flash
Christian Skofteland
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Subject: Program Plus
Is there any advantage adding a Super Program body to my working
James
another Pentax :-)
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wrote:
TTL Flash
Christian Skofteland
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To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2002 11:33 AM
Subject: Program Plus
Is
kinda feels good looking at cameras built back when the men were the real men, etc
(including those furry green
creatures from a-centauri). transmitting exact aperture in infinitesimal increments
with any lens. kinda like LX.
man, I love the progress! :)
Mishka
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And a reply on my own question, which, unfortunately has not yet been
answered... I'd also like some comment on the SMC Pentax FA 20-35 f4 AL?
(overal performance, build, such things)
ThankS!!
Rod.
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Sent:
James.
Thats a good price.If its in good shape i'd grab it.
I bought a used one earlier this year and although
it does not suite my needs for the action shots,i is great
for any portrait landscape etc i need to do.It has only seen
bw since June and they look great.
Dave
Pentax User
Stouffville
I think that the exact value of the maximum aperture can be read by old cameras as
well - even the analogue MF cameras do it. The pin for it has existed before any
electronic contacts. But only the newer cameras can display it.
All the best!
Raimo
Yes, perhaps it can be read, but the
Steve,
I have a Takumar F 1:4-5.6 70-210mm, and an SMC-F 1:3.5-4.5 28-80mm zoom,
and used both on my recent sortie afloat at the Tall Ships, with excellent
results(SF-1 and MZ-7). When I get my slides scanned, I'll post a link.
James
I think an interesting point to be made here is that status symbol is so
much more an issue for the owner than the beholder anyway. In other
words, Brad, you may be carrying around your MZ-S and feel like you are
impressive in some way. Along comes Joe who sees your camera and really
doesn't even
Consensus in the past is that the Sigma is very sharp - almost as good
as the Fa24 except when it comes to flare control. I think it will far
exceed the 20-35 unless flare is an issue. Of course with wide angle
lenses, flare is more common and if you shoot sunsets or sunrises, then
SMC would
Hi,
I have used the Sigma 24mm extesively and has dome me
well. Its much better than one would expect for the
price (I bought it for 150$ new, 3-4 years back) and
has aken quite a beating in my travels.
The colours is warm and the lens is sharp, flare is
well controlled for a 24mm and overall I
Perhaps you should also compare prices of the 50/1.4 s before jumping to
conclusions?
There's a reason why the Canon 50/1.8II is cheaper plastic bayonet
(would they really do that on a prime? - yes) As I said, ugly
surprises You're going to wish you bought the 1.4 anyway
A good, general, imaging news site is here: http://www.photointer.com
Make sure you look at statistics here:
http://www.photointer.com/pageset/Statistics1.html
From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]
In anticipation of Photokina, where would listers recommend to keep an
eye on? Are there any decent news
I must have missed the rumor about Pentax making some big news at
Photokina, probably Pal's info. Could you repeat it?
DG
Dear list,
Can someone point me the web site has detail technical
information about pentax camera and len? Last time some people said
about Bob's web page has everything about pentax information? Which one
is it?
Regards,
-
Andy Vu
e-mail: [EMAIL
You really can't beat Bojidar Dimitrov's Pentax K-Mount Equipment Page,
which can be found at:
http://www.bdimitrov.de/kmp/
Stan Halpin also has a nice site with lots of comments on Pentax lenses and
gear:
http://www.concentric.net/~smhalpin/BriefComments.html
For medium format, including
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From: Jan van Wijk [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, 13 September 2002 12:01 AM
Subject: Re: NEW PENTAX PATENTS!!!: The gobbledegook and my
humbletranslations...More...
On Thu, 12 Sep 2002 16:23:04 +1000, Anthony Farr wrote:
Whoa! You're
Don writes
Perhaps you should be more
selective?
'scuse me, I don't follow threads. Must be years of exposure to deafening
rock concerts. Everything in my skull turned to jelly.
Kind regards
Peter
The concept of forwards and backwards compatibility is only intelligible if everyone
uses the terms in a similar manner. Backwards compatibility is generally understood to
mean being able to use new accessories (lenses, flashes, etc.) on old cameras.
Forwards compatibility is old accessories
Please continue, and tell us what Band/Venue Kerrang used?
Good ol' boy Ted Nugent, if you must know. At the Hammersmith Odeon, of
course --- where else???
They used it about 3 x 1.5, black white, and of course I still have it
tucked away here somewhere. £15 I think. Whoopee.
Peter
I think I may well have seen that one. My parents threw all my old
Kerrangs away a coupla months back I think though...
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Sent: 12 September 2002 17:53
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re: How did you start
I have the 645n and two zoom lenses. I have the 80-160mm and the 45-85mm
zooms. On the front of the barrel of the 80-160 there is an opening that
gives access to a wheel or dial (whatever it may be called) that allows
the threaded filter ring on the very front of the lens to be rotated even
while
Introducing the new Pentax 'Rose-tinted spectacles'!!!
What do you mean, new? I already have several pairs. Why is it that
Brighton is forever Sunny?
Actually it is, today.
Peter
Sorry that I don't have any info on the MZ-6, but I think you're barking up
the wrong tree. All FA lenses can transmit the exact aperture. Whether or
not the camera use it depends on the camera
From Pål
Hallo Pal,
you are wrong. If you look in my list, you will see, that with the MZ-S
which
Raim0, Dario and I will be getting together at Photokina. We're meeting at
the Pentax stand at 11:00 on Saturday 28 September. Anyone else planning on
being there? The more the merrier!
Folks, I shall attempt to struggle along (don't hold your breath). You can
easily identify me by the
He will be the one toting a massive 1000mm F8 and tripod. He will turn
up for 1/2 an hour, go to the toilet and then go home. Better keep your
eyes peeled or you will miss him!!
Oh the busy life of an international pop star!
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Hi,
I did a project once using a thing called a mains modem. The company I
was working for was looking for a cheap way of networking some PCs
together so with one of the engineers I got to write some rs232 comms.
stuff in assembler and Modula-2 and run around the site with the engineer
pushing a
Once again, Pentax is behind the curve. Nikon, Canon and Leica have had
rose-tinted spectacles for years.
At 01:04 PM 9/12/02 -0400, you wrote:
Introducing the new Pentax 'Rose-tinted spectacles'!!!
Hi,
one can also try at:
http://www.genyosha.com/index.html
and click on Latest news. Normally this are subscribed pages, but before
major events they offer free user names and passwords. This days before
Photokina as well, ID and password being 0266 like it stands on the page.
Cao, Matjaz
Me
I was at a CC taking an ad-art program (with me focussing on
illustration) and I quite rapidly realized hauling a handful of photos
back to my studio (one bedroom of a two bedroom apt) was a lot more
workable than hauling my gear (drafting table, airbrush, compressor,
paints, etc.) out
Thanks, John.
It all helps. Now I'm faced with selling a couple of my stop-down
aperture lenses and replacing with full-aperture metering lenses. I
bought a couple when I was 'unaware.' g
I really hate getting rid of my Super Takumar 135mm f/3.5 M-42 mount.
It's so smooth and small, and almost
Hi Rod,
I did own manual focus Sigma 24/2.8, which is supposed to be optically the
same as it's AF version. I never noticed being it only 3.5 on any of my
Pentaxes. In comparison to FA*24/2 which I have nowadays, Sigma is a bit
sharper both in the centre and at the edges at infinity. At
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From: Glen O'Neal [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
I have the 645n and two zoom lenses. I have the 80-160mm
and the 45-85mm
zooms. On the front of the barrel of the 80-160 there is an
opening that
gives access to a wheel or dial (whatever it may be
called) that
Bruce,
My comparison of prices was based on Frantisek Vlcek's original quote.
I merely pointed out what was listed.
I haven't got a clue wrt the build quality - if it was all plastic and the
image was as sharp as a Zeiss lens - I'd go for the Pentax, regardless - so
build quality is moot to this
I had a few similar experiences. The worst is MF equipment: no matter what you say,
you are assumed to be a
professional, with strong (negative) attention of business owners, security personel
etc.
Once I wanted to take a pic of one of the building of Polaroid offices here, from a
parking
Glen wrote:
I have the 645n and two zoom lenses. I have the 80-160mm and the 45-85mm
zooms. On the front of the barrel of the 80-160 there is an opening that
gives access to a wheel or dial (whatever it may be called) that allows
the threaded filter ring on the very front of the lens to be
Dick wrote:
I must have missed the rumor about Pentax making some big news at
Photokina, probably Pal's info. Could you repeat it?
Don't blame it on me! The fuzz is due to the fact that someone posted recent Pentax
patents on a new KAF3 lens mount that take USM and IS lenses. Some
Rüdiger wrote:
you are wrong. If you look in my list, you will see, that with the MZ-S
which can display the right values, with the FA 3.5-4.7 28-80 and the FA
3.8-5.6 28-200 the display is wrong.
I hope I'm wrong but I'm not convinced.
What you describe above is most likely due to the
Hey Dave,
I seem to pick the worse days...why is it always so damned cold when the
snow's not blowing? It's just like a breeze just as you take a macro shot
:) Your idea sounds very interesting. I had once planned to do a B/W of
London, then decided it was too big and too ugly!
Brad Dobo
http://www.pentaxcanada.ca/eng/products/sur_eth100.html
Oh, yesss
I like winter. And i hope to create webpage dedicated to winter some
day. And mountains too, of course.
Don't have enough time to scan these negatives...
Gasha
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I)f you want to see some good winter shots go to
Folks, I shall attempt to struggle along (don't hold your breath). You can
easily identify me by the hordes of hangers-on, groupies, roadies, and
nubile
fans trailing in my wakeor maybe I shall be toting the snakeskin
LX with Black 31mm. Which is it Cotty, Rob?
Great Scott. His
Hey Steve,
Yes, I can say I'm a very open person about myself, most of the skeletons in
my closet have been seen :) Once I had the cash, I went and spent $750? for
a tripod and $300 for the head (while having a perfectly fine tripod
before). I wanted the MZ-S and all its goodies for some good
I've always dreamed of having one! :)
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To: Pentax List [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2002 4:40 PM
Subject: My God It's Finally Arrived
http://www.pentaxcanada.ca/eng/products/sur_eth100.html
Not Bob but Rob in reply; ~68.6mm diameter, now just envision me with the
pointy ends of my stainless steel vernier calipers trying to avoid gouging the
front element of my SMCPA15f3.5...
Cheers,
Rob Studdert
I think we both have the non-aspheric lens. Well, I understand the A
lens is for
Re: Who are you?
Nice tale, Dave. You're a star.
Made my day, thanks.
Cotty.
PS You like theodolites by any chance?
Oh, swipe me! He paints with light!
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http://www.pentaxcanada.ca/eng/products/sur_eth100.html
What's that?
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Ray wrote:
True. But I was talking about my plain K mount lenses.
You cannot compare plain K lenses with Canon EF lenses. Plain K lenses are comparable
to Canon FD lenses. Try to mount those FD on a EOS camera and I'll sure that you'll
end up a lot more confused than trying to mount a
Christoffer wrote:
It's just slow torture compared with the revolutionary change of going
from FD to EOS...
Theres more to it than that. Having great backwards compatibility may be considered
good when releasing new cameras. However, in the long run it erodes sales from newer
cameras and
Mike wrote:
Once I wanted to take a pic of one of the building of Polaroid offices here, from a
parking lot, openly accessible from
a dozen places. The second I stepped from my car with a tripod and a P6x7, I was
approached by a couple security guys,
asking who employs me, whether I have
Ray wrote:
Someone made the argument that at least Pentax tried to keep its older lenses usable
in its platform while Canon abandoned the FD mount. That's true. But there's is an
advantage to an all-new lens mount and camera system: much more compatibility
because you don't have to
How many megapixels ? Is it available in black ? How many fps ?
:-)
Bill
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From: Cotty [EMAIL PROTECTED]
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Sent: Thursday, September 12, 2002 4:40 PM
Subject: My God It's Finally Arrived
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