RE: Digital SLR

Great anecdote BTW, no wonder Pentax DSLR's do not sell well in Canada. As far as I know, there was never made *any*! Regards Jens PS: None was sold in Europe either... -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Michael Nosal [mailto:mike.nosal;divine.com] Sendt: 28. oktober 2002 17:24 Til: [EMAIL

RE: 35mm film scanners

Hallo Sylwek I'd like to se those tests too! Cheers Jens, Denmark [EMAIL PROTECTED] -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Sylwester Pietrzyk [mailto:sylwek;ozon.com.pl] Sendt: 30. oktober 2002 14:32 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Re: 35mm film scanners on 30.10.02 14:14, Pål Jensen at [EMAIL

RE: PZ-1 vs PZ-1p little used features (was Newby)

Hi Paul and all I like the idea of using an interval timer for photographing a flower unfolding or growing - something like that. But i nerver used the one on my PZ-1 (PZ-1p doesn't have it). But, I have a Jessop Power Winder (Model P-1TR) works with my Super A and P5 and can be used with ME as

RE: Pentax-A* 200 f/2.8

German Fotomagazin makes a FOMAG Liste with estimated price of most photographic equipment. The FA*2.8/200 is supposed to cost 610 Euros/USD, the A*4.0/300mm about 700 Euro/USD, the FA* 2.8/300 about 2500 Euro/USD (no listing for the A* 2.8/200mm). But shouldn't it be in the nieghbourhood of 600

SV: Pentax-A* 85 f/1.4 Pentax-A* 135 f/1.8

BH has a A1.4/85mm for 750 USD. It doesn't say Star, though... Jens -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: Bob Blakely [mailto:Bob;Blakely.com] Sendt: 2. november 2002 16:43 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Re: Pentax-A* 85 f/1.4 Pentax-A* 135 f/1.8 I haven't seen an A* 85 1.4 on KEH in a long time,

RE: architectural lenses

Hello I'm sure I have seen Kiev shift lens that can be used for Pentax. They are probably called Arsat. I think a Carl Ziess Jena was made for Exa M42 Exakta Ihagee). Theres an Arsat on ebay right now (Buy it now for 239.50 USD): http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1392801420

RE: Digital is here. Film production to be stopped!

Hi all We seem to be forgetting, that most of us live our lives in the worlds most advanced countries. A lot of people in other parts of the world don't have refrigeratores, cars, telvisions, computers So, when will everybody get a computer as well as a digital camera? A classic PS camera can

SV: just talked to Pentax ...(about the MZ-S)

Well, aren't we all... Jens -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]P; vegne af Alan Chan Sendt: 16. januar 2001 04:46 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Re: just talked to Pentax ...(about the MZ-S) Of course. To my knowledge, nobody identifying themselves

SV: Ideal body for Auto Bellows A?

I use Super A and PZ1. The Super A only has full stops compensation/correction. The Z1/Z1-p and the LX has 1/3 step correction, I think. That makes them more suitable for bellows I think. Best Regards Jens -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]P; vegne

SV: taking the plunge to BW, need advice

Hi Good luck Erwin! Beware of faulty contrast correction caused by XP2 or similar films, as they tend to get a pinkish cast, which makes them work something like contrast-control filters (like Ilford Multigrade).. Ask for a film type with no or little purple cast...! I use Ilford Multigrade

SV: Pz-1p Panorama Mode

Hi Amazing. Who did that? BR Jens -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]P; vegne af Frank Knapik Sendt: 22. januar 2001 22:07 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Pz-1p Panorama Mode Hello. I took some pictures with the panorama mode on and when the photos

SV: OT: (Somewhat) Is this true for you?

Hi All One lens in the bag? That would be a 24-90mm (if I had one). One prime lens in the bag? That would be the 20mm (or 15mm if I had one). Wide angle pictures (rectiliniar) can be enlarged to telephote perspective. The opposite is imposible. Best Regards Jens - This message is from the

SV: Family vacation with children

Hi All It really helps when then childre (mine) are 25 and 22 years :-) Seriously, It's great to have grown up kids! Lenses, I take: 20mm/2.8 50mm/1.4 28-70mm/2.8 (24-90mm when I get one) 70-210mm/4-5.6 Bets Regards Jens -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

SV: F 70-210 lenses

Hi Frantisec I've tested this /F70-210mm/4-5.6 systematicly. It's eqaully very good at ALL focal lengths and ALL apertures! That's what makes it special. Best Regards Jens - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions.

RE: battery life in PZ-1

Hi Gaurav Welcome to the list. NICE CHOISE OF CAMERA No, 7-8 rolls is fine. As you use the flash much. YOUR CAMERA IS NOT DEFECTIVE. The trick is not to use it too much. I used up a lot of batteries when my PZ-1 was new. I guess you play a lot with it :-). Try to use it only for fill in

SV: F 70-210 lenses

Hi Dave Yeah, and 10 pints of Murphy's would probably do the samme :-). (Assuming you are Irish). Jens (Denmark, Birthplace of of Carlsberg) - 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

RE: Wide-angle lenses on bellows/tubes

HI Scott and all I'm not an expert. But I think the explanation is very, very simple. The close up table has a subtitle: (Use of lenses in normal position). Now, why would yuo want to use a wide angle in normal position? It woun't enlarge much (if anything). You'll find the wide angles

RE: Thanks - New Subscriber

Hi Jim/James Welcome to the list! I do some theatre work too. It would be nice if you could show me some of your shots? It could do the same. Best regards Jens [EMAIL PROTECTED] - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the

SV: PASSED JCII stickers

Hi Mark should I put them on the lenses I am reselling? Even on East German ones ;-) ? What's with east german lenses??? Some of them (e.i. Carl Zeiss Jena) are among the best lense ever made!! Jens - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

RE: PZ1p and monolight

Hi It's true it could be dangerous to use old/un current flashes for this camera. Anyway, please notice, that the shoe of the PZ-1 is slightly different from the usual design. There has to be a small rectangular "cut-away" in front of the metal plate, that goes into the camera hotshoe. Regards

SV: PZ1p and monolight

Hi It's true it could be dangerous to use old/un current flashes for this camera. Anyway, please notice, that the shoe of the PZ-1 is slightly different from the usual design. There has to be a small rectangular "cut-away" in front of the metal plate, that goes into the camera hotshoe. Regards

SV: Tilt Shift lens for 35mm

Hi JJ Yes, I have it. Jens -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]P; vegne af [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 3. februar 2001 22:08 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Tilt Shift lens for 35mm Does anyone actually have a Pentax SMCP Tilt Shift 28mm f/3.5? I can't

SV: Non-Pentax Non-Metz flash

Hi Think I have been writing about Metz flashes more than once. I don't think other brands are lousy at all! I just find Metz flashes to be very, very good. My oldest, which I bought in 1981, still works like the first day. The original Pentax flashes is extreemly well made too. It's a joy just

SV: Time to buy an enlarger! Got a suggestion?

Hi In my lab they tell me that the results depend very much on the film material used. But I guess that's too late now. Don't compromise like that. Some new custumer might see them. Make the print the old fashioned way. You woun't regret, eventhough your profit might be small! Jens

RE: A 35-70 f3.5-4.5 - comments?

HI I have this lens. It's an OK consumer zoom. But there is a lot of Barrel -/Pillow distortion (you can see it in the viewfinder). I too have asked the PDML group. It's nothing compared to the very sharp, excellent (discontinued) FA 4.0/28-70mm! I use mine for travelling with my Super A, when my

RE: ZX-5n and accessories for sale

Hi Ron IMO there is no doubt. You should piece it out! This way more bidders will participate. For custumers who want a package deal, you might add to the description: Please watch my other auctions. Jens - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

RE: OT: Canon fast lenses (was: Re[2]: AdaptAll?)

Hi F1.0. Canon has made a 50mm f1.0. I saw (and handeled) a used one for sale for 2,400$ (half of a new one). They say it's not especially good. Jens - 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

Remote (was: Geography query)

Hi all Photography is an interesting subject. Let's just stick to that, please. BTW: I think there is a REMOTE possibility that the name Pentax is a "remote" brand in most peoples eyes. If we were to ask people in the steets all over the world, to name three camera brands, a very small percentage

RE: Focus Rails

Hi Dave Very interesting. Like belloews with fixed magnification, right? I never saw such a gizmo. You might look for some tripod company, like www.manfrotto.com or www.gitzo.com Good luck/let us know Jens

RE: Wanted Super A plate and advice

Hi Mine is missing the cover too. I had a ME Super once. It had the cover. Since the same winder can be used fot both cameras, the cover must be the same. You might get a cover for a ME Super instead. Best Regards Jens - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

RE: New user

Hi Donna Welcome to the group! Most Pentax accessories will fit the MX as well as other K-mount Pentax cameras. All lenses with K-bayonet i.e. A few specieal accessories were made for the MX. Different screens for the viewfinder and the MX-Winder. Take a look at Boz's site:

RE: Cheap zoom wide-angle

Hi Eduardo The following values are from FotoMagazin tests. The Tokina zoom AT-X AF PRO 20-35mm is rated 8.6 (optics) And it's still very expensive (1000$). The Voigtlnder 19-35mm is rated the same, but cost just one quarter (250$). Sigma 17-35mm EX AF is rated 8.4 and costs 775$. Pentax

RE: filmy desicion...nice title hun?

Hi Brent I'm not quite sure which films you are refering too. But Im sure they are too slow for many things/no tripod: If you are not too experienced you should not shoot proffessional film, since they must be exposed very, very accurate and stored at low/sertain temperatures. Use a good rugged,

RE: OT: Ilford film choice

Hi Tom Sorry - I should have said: .over exposure reduces contrast. Jens - 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 Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

RE: OT: Ilford film choice

Hi Tom I can't help wondering if your problem lies in developing, rather than printing. Your cat pictures have very high contast. One way of dealing with this is to stop development halfway through. Exchange the developer with plain water for a few minutes. Then exchange the water with thr

RE: OT: Ilford film choice

o consider printing the diffent parts of the picture using diffenrent multigrade filters. It can be done. "Fine printers" do this alot, so I've read. Buttom line is, that a "perfect" negative allways seems to be the best way to get great prints, isn't it? Jens Jens Bladt wrote:

RE: OT: Ilford film choice

Hi Mike It is true, that many great photographs origin in the concept of controling the whole process: Exposure, film, development, printing. Where can we find this program by Phil Davis? Jens - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and

SV: OT OT OT OT OT Re: Goup Project

Hi all God I hate this thread! Did you know that a lot (a lot!) of the people living in America (North or South) are really from Europe, Africa or Asia not many generations ago! Please consentrate On Topic: Pentax/photography! -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL

RE: News from PMA - MZ-S and other stuff

Hi The 1st Z1 only gave 2fps. Maybe there will be a MZ-Sn in a couple of years! This wouldn't be the first time (ME-Super,SFXn,MZ5-n) Jens - 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: OT: Ilford film choice

Hi Mike Mike wrote: Well, okay, but reemmber you _have_ to get the test negs developed to the same CI, and you _have_ to use a densitometer to confirm this--the results are meaningless if you just do it by eye and don't match contrast. I have no doubt that the difference will not have to be

SV: News from PMA - MZ-S and other stuff

Hi Tom and all The question (big decision) for me is: When will high quality digital cameras (10-20MP) be possible and affordable (1000-2000$)? Untill then I'll use 24x36mm Pentax cameras as well as 6x6. Jens My big decision sometime in the future is: do I get a 67II or a 645. The obvious

SV: 100 ISO @ 800! Help needed

Hi Gianfranco If I were You (believe me, I've been there) I'd contact Fuji and ask if they can push it three stops. Regards Jens Hi everybody, There are times - very few times - when I hate my LX... and myself. I was taking pictures of a session of rehearsal with my LX and Z-1p, both with T-MAX

RE: MZ-S viewfinder magnification

Hello Mafud True, I agree. I myself tend to shoot an increasing ammount of 6x6. I never really liked square pictures. So, I use my Pentagon/Rolleiflex as if they were a 645, that I don't need to turn to get portrait/landscape format. I think I'd prefere 100% coverage. For some jobs it's nice to

Pentax MZ-S makes sense

Hi all A lot have been said. Sales figures will say even more.. I believe Pentax has seen the light! The 35mm SLR market is shrinking or even dieing. PJ's will want digital cameras. Others want PS, digital PS or Medium Format. Still it’s possible to market small, durable, nifty, capable SLR’s for

RE: Practisix IIa

Hi Albano Praktisix is an earlier (Nineteen Sixtees) type of Pentacon Six TL (Maunufactured until 1996, I think). I use Pentacon Six TL with two different viewfinders and Carl Zeiss Jena lenses (4.0/50mm, 2.8/80mm and 2.8/120mm) Excellent lenses. The camera has some peculiar "faults": You don't

RE: Pentax MZ-S makes sense

Hi Tiger Moses Good point. I think film will still be there for a long time. As long as a lot of people uses their analog cameras. A lot of dealers are offering prints made from digital camras. You can even post the files "on line" to you local shop and receive your prints by snail mail. Best

RE: Fasten seatbelts: MZ-S price!!

Hi Price tag is not that importent. I think I spent 10,000-20,000$ photographing during the last eight-nine years (when I got the Z1). Hundreds of rolls, thousands of prints and slides. 100$ more or less is of no importens what so ever, as long as we enjoy working with the camera. The camera body

RE: Developing B/W Film w/ Mike J.

Hi I always use Paterson tanks. I have all sizes 1-5 rolls of 35mm film. In the buttom of the tank is written how many ml of developer is required for 1, 2, 3, 4 or 5 rolls. I simply follow instructions (290ml/35mm roll - 500ml/120 roll). I use Ilford ID11, diluted 1+1 almost all the time. Of

RE: OT: Help with lighting setup

Hello Richard Sorry - Vicatec (Broncolor) comes from Switzerland, not France. Take a look here: http://www.visatec.com/visatec/light/frame.htm Jens - 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

RE: Subject: MZ-S spirit (was: MZ-S with LX durability?)

Hi Pl and all Pl wrote: "During the 90's we have almost only seen utterly vision-free cameras. The MZ-S does indeed have direction. Its a strong statement in design and features. Its equally strong statement as the MZ-5 was back in '95. Of course it won't suit all but neither does a camera along

RE: MZ-S 1/2 stop vs. 1/3 stop

Hi Judging from the pics, it's pretty obvious, that you can choose between bracketing in half or whole stops, dependig on which way you turn the dial. I guess you can put the "center picture" (on measurement) anywhere it goes within the interval of correction. Since very few people use the German

Waterbath (Was: Ilford Film choise)

Hi all A few days ago the was a thread on this list about Ilford film and developing. I suggested that if development were interrupted by a waterbath, the negs would turn out softer/come out with less contrast. I promised to do some tests. I have done just that. I shot 24 frames (of white cups,

RE: TTL PENTAX camera bodies

Hi TTL-flash means that the CAMERA, not the FLASH controls the flash duration - with a dedicated flash. To do so, the camera must have a measuring device somewhere inside - to be able to measure Throught The Lens, right? Super-A/Super Program does. LX does. Only high end cameras does. I found out

RE: PMA announcement reference to new lenses

Hi Pl and others! Of course Pentax will make new lenses. haven't the always? - 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 Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

RE: PZ-1p

Thanks, Gianfranco! HAMA's don't (I almost hate Hama products, anyway1) Jens -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]P; vegne af Gianfranco Irlanda Sendt: 19. februar 2001 00:24 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Re: PZ-1p Jens Bladt [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote

RE: Geography Poll General Results!

Hi Chris Great job! BTW: Shouldn't "Japan" be Nipon? Regards Jens - 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 Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

RE: Yashica TL Electro-X and Pentax Screwmount lenses

Hi Mark This Yashica was my first SLR. Nice camera except the fact that you measure light with aperture shot down. I remember borrowing a Pentax screwmount 35mm lens for it. So, they can be used allright. I still have pictures on my wall, made with this combo. (I think the reason why I switched

RE: MZ-S hands on!

Hi The largest Digital PS Nikons (900 something) are also maganesium. It's difficult to tell it's not plastic! Jens -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]P; vegne af Tom Rittenhouse Sendt: 21. februar 2001 18:21 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Re: MZ-S

RE: Ergonomics

PROTECTED] Emne: Re: Ergonomics Jens Bladt wrote: Imagine setting the camera (a PZ-1p) to: HYP program Highspeed AE. Continuos filmadvance Manal Focus Centerweight/spot meetering 1 stop + correction The "subject" will be long gone before your'e ready to even start shooting!!

SV: Info on ME Super and K1000 needed

Hi These are both very nice cameras. If I were you, I'd consider a P30t as well. This has Programed autoexposure as well. But IMO Super A/Program is one of the finest cameras made by Pentax. Jens - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and

RE: Camera Bag......

Hello Dosk A lot of fine bags are available. I am especially fond of my LowePro Reporter 300 AW. It,s approx. 100$ and you can buy small, aditional bags to mount on it - for flashes, telephoto lenses, exposed film or whatever. It also has two build-in rain coats - one at the top for just a little

RE: TTL exp. with Z-1p , FTZ 500 and another flash ?

Hello Adrian I've used several flashes simultaneously: It's always risky to use different flashes that are differently controled at the same time. Alin said that the second flash is not controled by the camera. That's true, but the light from the second flash may affect (control) the

RE: Tech'nal Questions for PZ1p owners....

Hi I think the value of the power zoom is often underestimated. As I'm working as a technician (architect) I find it very usefull. The power zoom functions allow me to photograph many different objects - like a door handle, a window hinge etc. so that all the shots will come out in the same

RE: Z-1p TTL flash question

Hello It's not quite that simple. I have done some tests. When a dedicated flash is turned on, the PZ-1p chooses an exposure, that consideres the ambient light. But it still chooses an exposure that will undeerexpose the backgound a little: If you turn off the flash, you'll se that it chooses an

RE: MZ-S Is It Worth It !

Hi Paul and all I think the question should be: Are your pictures worth it? Are your lenses worth it?(!) First: Our slides and prints cost the same either you make them with a 10$ PS or a 1000$ SLR. The cost of the camera is a smal percentage anyway (that is if you take more tahn just a

RE: OT: Hasselblad

Hi I only have used (rented) Hassies a few times for pro work. I agree with Mike - it's a tripod camera. I once brought a Hassie for air photography... That was a mistake. To hard to handle. For private purposes I use Pentacon Six, since I couldn't afford a Pentax 6x7. The Pentacon reminds me a

RE: AE vs A

Gabor wrote: The Tamron's AE setting is the same as Pentax's A. I think the problem is with your K adapter, it should be a KA instead. Hi Gabor I have a Tamron lens with AE posstion. Would you suggest it works as "A" with, let's say an Adaptall-2 mount - or what? Jens - This message is

SV: OT: Tokina 28-70 ATX-Pro 2.8 Opinions?

Hi Here it's aprox. 700$ new. I get got a discount and paid aprox. 525$. It's an excellent lens. Jens - 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 Users' Gallery at

RE: MZ-S stincks ???

Pentax Clover wrote: I do not understand How you can choose a speed on this MZ-S As far as I understand, you simply turn the Select Dial. If the Aperture is in A-position, the aperture will re adjust according to the program's choise. If not, you'll be going in Manual (you choose exposure

RE: Delta 100 in ID-11

Hi Shel Sounds odd! BTW I think ID11 is an excellent choise. It gives you better visible grain, better than ILFOTEC HC (recommended by Ilford I think), which is very dence/grainless. Make shure you look at the right film. Ilford often gives you different times for 35mm and 120/220 film. In my

RE: IF button on PZ-1p

Hi IF = Interactive Function Jens -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]P; vegne af Tiger Moses Sendt: 2. marts 2001 16:10 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Re: IF button on PZ-1p IF you look at my original post, its not the function I'm looking for but

RE: BW (push, bath)

Hi Frantisek I, for one, was posting something about a waterbath intermezzo. I made some tests. I concluded, that it had an effect, but very small, measureable but hardly visible. Comming to think of it, I understand now, that the waterbath also means a slight increase of the total developing

RE: IF button on PZ-1p

Fact (the original bruchure for Z1 says so)! Jens -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]P; vegne af Tiger Moses Sendt: 2. marts 2001 16:18 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: RE: IF button on PZ-1p Fact or Guess? Thanks At 10:32 PM 3/1/01 -0500, you wrote:

RE: PUG comments Part VII

as this picture without the watercolor) I love his expression so much, I just had to make some use of this ordenary snapshot. (BTW I have just ordered scans from some of my best South Africa slides - for future PUG's..) Jens Chris wrote: " Siguwater " by Jens Bladt, Denmark Hi, Jens. You know, i

SV: On the topic of the 67II (was Re: Pros don't use Pentax...)

Hi I have talked to pro's that use a polaroid back. They have a body especially for this back. Jens -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]P; vegne af [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 4. marts 2001 08:05 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Re: On the topic of the 67II

SV: Fast Portrait Lens Suggestion

Hi Nice shot. It's difficult to answer because we don't know the focal length or the film format. The DOF is rather short. So It must be Medium Format, or telephot, or large aperture(35mm). Could be a 24x36/35mm/f2.8 or 6x7/180mm/f8. Regards Jens -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL

RE: More on cropping (Was: An important step)

Hi all Some photogrphers seem to think cropping is a sin (and full frame printing is a virtue or an artform). Even printing a small part of the unexposed negative. I don't. I think cameras are tools for making pictures. Not the only tool, just one of them. I think croping is a very important

RE: More on cropping (Was: An important step)

Hi About cropping, zoom lenses and changing focal length... Please, remember that the focal length will not really change the perpective in the picture. Only moving the camera to another location will. So, when you need another pespective, you'll have to move anyway, wheater you are using a zoom

RE: More on croppng (Was: An important step)

Hi Dan I sure like the sound of this. (What took you so slong?) Thanks! Jens Something I try to keep in mind, when listening to someone speak of something they love to do and feel strongly about, is that their comments are as likely to come from the heart as from the head. It's passion, and

RE: effective f-stop and exposure time

Hi I'm not a macro expert. MX is a "manual" camera all right, but it still has TTL measuring at full aperture, using the Aperture Simulator in the camera lens mount to transfer information about the aperture setting to the meter circuit. Since the MX measures the light that hit the meter Throuht

RE: First look at MZ-S

Hi all What a strange thread! Someone on this list said: The editors don't care which camera was used, as long as he likes the pictures. Why is it so interesting if other people regards Pentax as a pro camera? If I wanted respect for my camrea, not for my pictures, I'd buy a Leica or perhaps a

RE: First look at MZ-S

TreenA Harp wrote -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]P; vegne af Tom Rittenhouse Sendt: 9. marts 2001 01:38 Til: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Emne: Re: First look at MZ-S I have found this to be true myself. Congradulations on your move to "PRO"

RE: First look at MZ-S

Hi Tom Treen Harp wrote you'll never get any respect using a Leica. Whenever I use mine people completely ignore me and just carry on doing what they were doing anyway. They must think I'm just some scruffy old git who can't afford a new camera. It's great :o) Some days ago I was asked

RE: Advice for 'entry level' portrait lens

HY FA28-80/4 is an excellent choise. An M 2.0/85mm or M 135/2.5 (very good) or A 135mm/2.8 could be good afforable alternatives (100-250$). Any lens could be a portrait lens, but 85-135mm lenses gives you comfertable distance to the model as well as short DOF. Jens - This message is from the

Flash Programs (was:MZ-S Press Release in Japan Part II)

Hi Take and all Thanks for responding. One of the things I miss with my PZ1-p is good flash programs. I don't like motiv programs for flashless photographing. But I would like some flash programs, selectable with a single botton, like: 1. Slow flash (FDA - Flash Determins Aperture): Speed

South Africa

Hi fellow Pentaxians I have put a few South Africa pictures on my homepage: www.jensbladt.freeservers.com Take a look! Best Regards Jens - 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: South Africa

scrolling from left to right and back again. Maris - Original Message - From: "Jens Bladt" [EMAIL PROTECTED] To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sent: Sunday, March 11, 2001 1:11 PM Subject: South Africa | Hi fellow Pentaxians | I have put a few South Africa pictures on m

RE: MZ-S First look

Hi Someone wrote: Don't get me wrong, I like most of what I've heard about the camera. Just don't want to part with that much money. That's not fair: The MZ-S is clearly an F100 competitor. A used LN F100 cost 999$. There are only few pro's et con's. If you own some Pentax/K-mount lenses, the

RE: Carl Zeiss Jena lenses: Are they real K mounts?

Hi Zeiss Jena Lenses a generally very good. I use the MF lenses for my Pentacon Six. The 35mm lenses will not function like K-mounts on Pentax cameras (the ones made for Praktica). You must use them with manual aperture (just like the SMC 3.5/28mm shift lens) - no automatic stopping down when

RE: color reversal film?

Yes! Jens -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]P; vegne af Ramesh Kumar_C Sendt: 12. marts 2001 22:09 Til: '[EMAIL PROTECTED]' Emne: color reversal film? Hi In the following link there is reference to "color reversal film".

RE: MZ-S - PZ1-p successor?

Thanks Pl BTW, I did never understand what the "S" stands for. Do you? The slanted top, maybe? Or the (Program) Select wheel? Jens - 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 Users'

RE: WTB AF280T flash

Hi Albano There's one on ebay with five hours to go! Jens http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1220629105r=0t=0sh owTutorial=0ed=984713718indexURL=0rd=1 -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]P; vegne af [EMAIL PROTECTED] Sendt: 14.

RE: AF160 operation

Hi Ken In this case I think it means flash ready signal in viewfinder and maybe automatic setting of the camera flash sync speed. For more modern flashes it also means TTL ability and even automatic flash zooming (like AF500FTZ) with i.e. Pentax Z- series. This particular flash should be

Lens hood for A2.8/20mm

Hi all Do any of you great guys know if there was ever a lens hood for the A2.8/20mm. Or if any available hood fits this lens. I sure would like to have one. Thanks Jens - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions.

RE: Lens hood for A2.8/20mm

Thanks guys. I knew I could count on you! Nice pics Rob - Oh boy, it looks great on the LX!!! Jens - 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 Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org

RE: What's the good or bad word on the M-85 F2.0??

Hi all I like mine, I'll use it until I get a FA 1.4 (which BTW is not on top op my "list of Pentax dreams" - (the MZ-S and the 3.5/15mm is). I think the right price should be aprox. 200$ Best Regards Jens meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]P; vegne af Douglas E

SV: What's the good or bad word on the M-85 F2.0??

Hello William What do you think of the K105/2.8. I've had it for many years, but I hardly ever use it. Should I? BTW: I hardly ever use the 2.0/85mm either. Jens -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]P; vegne af William Robb Sendt: 22. marts 2001 04:40

RE: Focussing ability of z-1p

Hi Ken Thanks for the info. Very interesting! Jens -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]P; vegne af K.Takeshita Sendt: 23. marts 2001 02:27 Til: Pentax Discuss Emne: Focussing ability of z-1p Hello folks, Sometime ago, I mentioned a test conducted

SV: WTB: Right-angle finder A

Hi Alistair I reasently asked Pentax Denmark about the price for new right-angle A-finder. As fare as I remember they wanted approx. 1000$ for it!! I bought an older version (K1000) at ebay for less than 100$. It's quite nice. I'm going to alter the mount to fit my Super A. It can be done by

RE: Wish List - SoptLX

Hi Why not add speed priority as well as a program mode? Even matrix metering! Sorry, but I like the Super A so much - combine the two (and a little extra); and there's my camera. (Ad some features from the PZ1-p; there's the MZ-S) Best Regards Jens -Oprindelig meddelelse- Fra: [EMAIL

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