Re: New (reported) 18mm - smart move

2001-03-10 Thread Mark Roberts
"Ralf Engelmann" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 3. With the full format digital SLR, it will cover a wide angle range unmatched in the digital business. With the usual 1.3x elongation factor of common format digitals, the other companies will start at max. 20mm effective plus the heavy weight of a

Re: New (reported) 18mm - smart move

2001-03-11 Thread Mark Roberts
On Sat, 10 Mar 2001 17:52:58 -0800, "Bill D. Casselberry" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Paul wrote: ... I mean, is it really worth paying dearly for a 20 if you have a good 24? Yes :^) Double yes! (I have an A-20/2.8 and an FA*24/2.0 and I wouldn't part with *either* of them.) -

Self-timer on Super Program

2001-03-11 Thread Mark Roberts
Can someone tell me if there's a trick to using the self-timer on the Super Program? I've followed the instructions in the manual but it seems to trip the shutter immediately. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the

Accessory hose for sale!

2001-03-12 Thread Mark Roberts
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1220636208 Damned if *I* know what it is... ;) - 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: eBay payment methods / Zenitar fisheye

2001-03-12 Thread Mark Roberts
The guy in Japan who bought my K1000SE used BidPay. In just a few days I received a Western Union money order in the mail (in US dollars, of course). It was quick and painless. Actually, I has my auction listed as being for U.S. bidders only, but after what this guy bid for my camera I wasn't

Re: Self-timer on Super Program

2001-03-12 Thread Mark Roberts
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: Can someone tell me if there's a trick to using the self-timer on the Super Program? I've followed the instructions in the manual but it seems to trip the shutter immediately. Pull/slide the self-timer to the right (while holding the

Re: What do you shoot, and why?

2001-03-12 Thread Mark Roberts
"Gary L. Murphy" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, 11 Mar 2001 17:47:35 -0500 (EST), Harry Baughman wrote: i like to shoot people. I thought that was illegal in most places... :-))) He must be one of those guys from Texas :-) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To

Re: The Enabler's Last Shot

2001-03-12 Thread Mark Roberts
Best of luck with your endeavors, Mike. Guess I won't have to buy a new hard drive now: You have been responsible of a disproportionately large number of the messages that I save in my personal permanent archive :-) (Not to mention my much-loved Pentax K2!) Mark - This message is from the

Re: OT: the Kodak disc camera, was Re: Help! My kids stole my Pentax (teaching kids photography)

2001-03-12 Thread Mark Roberts
James Apilado [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Those Kodak instant print cameras are really valuable. Remember them? After Polaroid won their patent case, those Kodak gems really became collectable. I've seen a few at thrift stores. No one wants them -yet! Jim A. My father was an engineer at Kodak

Re: Don't you just hate being too late on eBay?

2001-03-12 Thread Mark Roberts
Todd Stanley [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1221287672 $99?!?!? ARRGHHH Yeah, but what I *really* hate is when someone points out something that I was too late for but wouldn't have known about otherwise! ;-) (Sorry, Todd--I just had to

Re: Self-timer on Super Program

2001-03-13 Thread Mark Roberts
Steve Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: it shouldn't be too tough to fix if what Alan Chan says about the dirty contact is true. I sure hope that's the case. My self timer ceased functioning many years ago on my Super Program of nearly 18 years vintage. I also had the film counter fail to

Re: Repeat messages?

2001-03-13 Thread Mark Roberts
"Treena Harp" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Good paranoia is never truly wasted ... Tom Rittenhouse obsessed: Darn! You mean I wasted all that paranoia? "Oh, that's just normal paranoia. Everyone in the universe has that." Slartibardfast, HHGTG - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: When does a 35-135 zoom have a 10:1 range?

2001-03-13 Thread Mark Roberts
Ken Archer [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm still trying to figure out how to make it zoom ;-) You're probably doing it and just don't realize it. After all, it probably goes through its 1:1 zoom ratio pretty quickly! - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: Re[2]: What do you shoot with 50mm? (was: FA 50mm f/1.4)

2001-03-13 Thread Mark Roberts
Bob Walkden [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: the 50 for landscapes as well, but I do find that its "normal" perspective can be a bit bland in this type of photography. I think its 'blandness' can sometimes be to its advantage because it doesn't draw attention to the lens or to photographic technique,

Re: Neutral Density Filter

2001-03-13 Thread Mark Roberts
"Provencher, Paul M." [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Oh boy I don't know if I should engage in a filter thread... smiling Oh, I don't know. You might be able to come up with a new twist... Mark (With apologies: I know how these pun threads tend to polarize peopleG) - This message is from the

Re: Best shot you _know_ you missed (WAS: What do you shoot)

2001-03-13 Thread Mark Roberts
Shel Belinkoff [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I had neglected to turn the camera ON. There's an argument for the "always on", completely manual camera g. True, but most of the better ones have a shutter button lock that's the mechanical equivalent of an on/off switch. My K2

Re: Bodies Roll Call UPDATE 68, another MX!

2001-03-14 Thread Mark Roberts
Jerome [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I walked into a bargain MX today, just US $ 90, and it was in a better condition than the one I have had since 1977. It included a SMC 50mm 1.7 by the way. That's the best MX deal I've heard of for a long time! I though I was doing pretty well last year when I

A 35-105/f3.5 to sell or trade

2001-03-14 Thread Mark Roberts
I don't really have a great need for the A 35-105/f3.5 zoom I just acquired in a package of stuff I bought so I'll offer it up here. I'd be interested in a wide angle zoom or telephoto prime (200+) Not necessarily even trade - if you've got a 400/2.8 to offer I'll happily throw in some cash as

Re: For the first time anywhere!!!

2001-03-15 Thread Mark Roberts
Tiger Moses [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Now I have to shoot with it on there and see how it performs with the adapter! Doesn't the K-to-M42 adapter have some optical elements? Hope they don't spoil the performance of the lens too much. let us know. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail

Re: OT digression on candy

2001-03-15 Thread Mark Roberts
Glenn wrote: Can't resist commenting that at some parties I've been to, folks have mixed Skittles with MMs, so they could set out a bowl of "SMs". Someone else suggested Smarties, the British equivalent of MMs. They'd probably make a good mix to make "SMs" - This message is from the

Price for Super Program with A 50/1.4?

2001-03-15 Thread Mark Roberts
Just wondering how much I might expect to get for a Super Program with SMC-A 50/f1.4 (both in absolutely beautiful condition). I may put them on eBay and would like some input before setting a reserve price. Mark (If anyone here's interested, please let me know) - This message is from the

Re: AF280T Help

2001-03-15 Thread Mark Roberts
Bill Kane [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've got this flash for my Super Program, and lately it's been taking FOREVER to charge up to full power (somewhere along the lines of 60-120 seconds) . . . is there any way to help this guy out? I gave it new batteries, but that hasn't worked. I'm with

FS: Hewlett-Packard Photosmart S20 film scanner

2001-03-16 Thread Mark Roberts
Just won an eBay auction for a medium format film scanner so my trusty HP has to go. Details in case you don't know: Scans 35mm slides and negatives at 2400dpi Scans prints up to 5x7 at 300 dpi USB connection It's less than a year old and in virtually "like new" condition with all original box,

Re: Pancake prices

2001-03-16 Thread Mark Roberts
"Johan Schoone" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: X - A scroll of news from Dan Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- Read it? [yn] y Just noticed today that at KEH the 40/2.8 pancake has virtually achieved price parity with the 50/1.2 @$299.00. And I bought one for NLG 75 (about USD 30) last week from a local

Pentax service manuals: Update

2001-03-17 Thread Mark Roberts
I've just added the missing exploded diagrams to the Pentax ME service manual. http://www.robertstech.com/pentax.htm BTW: Just got my web stats for the month and it seems that the service manuals are *very* popular! I think I had 116 downloads of the ME Super manual alone! Thanks to the

Re: KM (and other K bodies): Stepless shutter?

2001-03-18 Thread Mark Roberts
Lon Williamson [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Bob, I set the shutter in three ways and listened: 1 second Between 1 and 1/2 second 1/2 second There was clearly a difference between the three. I've read that these older manual cameras typically use two mechanisms for shutter speed, one for

Re: FA24*/2.0 vs Sigma 24/2.8 (Was Re: wide-angle lens)

2001-03-19 Thread Mark Roberts
"Rob Brigham" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: in the UK you can get lots of second hand MF Sigma 24s for about 40. There are very few FA 24s second hand and the new price is 540. You could get 13.5 second hand sigmas for the price of a new FA! Perhaps this means something... - This message is from

Recommendations for printing wanted

2001-03-20 Thread Mark Roberts
My S.O. wants a big-ass print of one of my 645 photos (say, 30 x 22). I'd appreciate any recommendations of where to send the transparancy (Ektachrome 100S) for a high quality print. Mark - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow

Re: Bodies Roll Call UPDATE 73

2001-03-22 Thread Mark Roberts
Looks like it's time for me to pick up a couple more MXs! - 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: KMP update (2)

2001-03-22 Thread Mark Roberts
Footnote on the K bodies page has a typo. It reads: "i = In addition to all differences shown here, the non-SE body has a split-image/matte viewing screen while the SE body has a split-image/microprism/matte." It should be: "i = In addition to all differences shown here, the non-SE body has a

Re: KMP update (2)

2001-03-22 Thread Mark Roberts
Oh, and as long as I'm whining: It'd be nice to have text navigation options. It's a personal thing, I admit, but I *hate* imagemaps (and the lack of individual ALT or TITLE tags for the links makes navigation difficult for people with visual disabilities--not that I'd expect too many of them to

Re: Pentax wish list

2001-03-23 Thread Mark Roberts
You could always look into getting one of the professional steadicam systems used for motion picture filming. I'm sure they're quite inexpensive ;-P "Steve Larson" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Funny you should that, I was thinking the same thing a couple of days ago. You used to be able to buy

Re: Pentax wish list

2001-03-24 Thread Mark Roberts
If you want to see one of the Steadicam systems used for filming in the big budget hollywood films rent the video of "Aliens" (the second of the Sigourney Weaver Alien flicks). The machine gun platform that the marines use is a Steadicam unit with a prop gun attached to it instead of a camera.

Re: OT OL Re: OT:Definitely a horror tale...

2001-03-24 Thread Mark Roberts
How about: "I'm not a vegetarian because I love animals; I'm a vegetarian because I hate plants." Wish I remembered who said it! Mark vegetarian, BTW ;) Chris Brogden [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Brought to mind a cute phrase I've heard: "Vegetables are not food; vegetables are what food eats."

Re: Jonesing for a photo fix (not shopping related)

2001-03-27 Thread Mark Roberts
PAUL STENQUIST [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I shot my two dogs with an LX, a roll of TMY400 and my recently purchased 50/1.4 K. They're not really great posers. I've made the mistake of shooting them with a strobe in the past, and they don't trust me any more. I've come to the conclusion that our

Re: A-series lens repair

2001-03-27 Thread Mark Roberts
John, Did you ever get this back together? I just looked at your web page with the photo of the loose pieces. Let me know if you still need help. Mark Roberts John Mustarde [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Sun, 25 Mar 2001 15:53:56 -0600, you wrote: Anyone got an exploded parts diagram

Re: bad processing

2001-04-05 Thread Mark Roberts
I've used one-hour processing at the Walgreens on Boylston street in Boston to do Boston Marathon photos. I bring my laptop and a nifty little Artec flatbed scanner that's hardly any larger than the paper it scans. I shoot photos during the race, take 'em to Walgreens and then scan and upload

New scanner: first impressions

2001-04-05 Thread Mark Roberts
I've had a couple of days to play with my new Minolta Dimage (what a silly word) Scan Multi so I thought I'd share my initial impressions. 35mm Although, at 2820dpi, it's only marginally higher in resolution than my old HP Photosmart S20, the image quality is *vastly* superior. I was just

Re: New scanner: first impressions

2001-04-05 Thread Mark Roberts
"aimcompute" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Cool Elephant Whiskers Mark! Just kidding. The whole time it was loading I thought it was part of an elephant. Quite nice. Ah, now I have a name for it! Since my leaf close-up was called "Dinosaur Skin" I don't see why this can't be clled "Elephant

Re: KM metering: spot or full frame?

2001-04-08 Thread Mark Roberts
It's full frame averaging. The manual says "CdS meter measures the average brightness of the ground glass at full aperture, and couples directly to aperture, shutter and film speed settings." This is that seller's second or third attempt at selling this camera, I believe. Probably didn't make

Re: OT: grandfather mountain

2001-04-09 Thread Mark Roberts
To view the guestbook, go to http://robertstech.com/guestbook.mv?parm_func=view There's an option for adding your own entry. haven't been any entries in a while but as we get closer I expect there'll be more messages posted. Mark "jeepgirl" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Didn't we set up a site

K2 for sale

2001-04-11 Thread Mark Roberts
I have a K2 body for sale if anyone's interested at $125.00 - email me for details. Otherwise it'll go to eBay on Friday. If you've ever wanted one you won't regret buying it! (I still have another I'm keeping!) Mark - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: I need someone to tout their own web page as an example of how mine should be

2001-04-13 Thread Mark Roberts
Kevin Thornsberry [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I went to all my favorite sites and realized that they are all pretty simple. I appears to be the images that draw me, not the site. They are all clean, direct and simple. Not much to copy except the idea. For good design advice see

Re: Features vs. build quality

2001-04-13 Thread Mark Roberts
Dan Scott [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Although I've never held a Minolta body, I have held a few Canons. The Rebels struck me as being almost disposable in quality, if not in price. My ZX-5n feels a little more solid to me, but, truthfully, I'd prefer to have something even more so, could I afford

Re: Nikon's New Manual-focus SLR kicks butt!

2001-04-21 Thread Mark Roberts
"William Robb" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: "Updating of classic Tessar design for manual focus applications" I would have thought the original Tessar design was optimized for manual focus. LOL. Those original Tessar designers were really ahead of their time, weren't they? - This message is from

Re: Fungus question

2001-04-23 Thread Mark Roberts
Chris Brogden [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a couple of questions about fungus on internal lens elements. I understand that it's possible to remove it with no damage to the glass provided that it hasn't etched the glass or coatings. Is this correct? Here's the method that's worked for

Re: New Zx10 model

2001-04-23 Thread Mark Roberts
Juan J. Buhler [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just got a card in the mail advertising a new model of Zx10--a workstation from Silicon Graphics. Hey, the *original* ZX-10 was made by Kawasaki, not Pentax, and it went 160 mph! (And they still make a ZX-7 that's even faster!) - This message is from

Re: Or Best Offer: a misleading--and dishonest--phrase

2001-04-24 Thread Mark Roberts
Chris Brogden [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On Mon, 23 Apr 2001, Frank Theriault wrote: Trying to remember what little I know of Contract Law, it seems to me that the vendor is extending a Unilateral Contract to the world. If all he/she says is or best offer, then I think he would be bound to

Re: Pentax related news - MR-52?

2001-04-24 Thread Mark Roberts
MZ3_fella _ [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Could it be the MR-52 is an in-house product designation (like the KB-numbers)and not a model name? Maybe the 5 is a poory written (or hastily read) S? I don't know how a Z could possibly be mis-read as an R, though! - This message is from the

Anyone tried the Sigma 300/2.8?

2001-04-24 Thread Mark Roberts
I'm in the market for a 300mm/f2.8. The Sigma is the most affordable but I'm wondering if anyone here has any experience with it. If it's no good I'll probably have to hold out until I find a used 300/2.8 somewhere and as I want autofocus, it could be a long wait! - This message is from the

Re: teleconverters

2001-04-24 Thread Mark Roberts
I seem to recall someone asking about the Vivitar Macro teleconverters recently. FYI, there's one on KEH for $59.00 and it's the version that has the A setting. They also list a Pentax 1.7x AF teleconverter but it's not available 'cause I just bought it :-) - This message is from the

Re: Or Best Offer: a misleading--and dishonest--phrase

2001-04-24 Thread Mark Roberts
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm glad you noted the smiley, Mark. For the record: In language theory, there are two kinds of OR: 1. exclusive, or alternative: 2. includive, or Boolean: Yup, I'm aware of the difference between inclusive and exclusive OR statements. I was taught in school that

Kando

2001-04-27 Thread Mark Roberts
I just got this off a web page about motorcycle roadracing. Thought it might resonate with some of the people here. I've never heard the word before but I like it! 'Kando' is a Japanese word for simultaneous feelings of deep satisfaction and intense excitement felt when encountering something of

Re: scanners for panoramic slides?

2001-04-28 Thread Mark Roberts
David A. Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I don't shoot the panoramas very often so maybe stitching multiple scans would be easier. At least my product choices would number greater than one :) Stitching together sections of the same negative should be *very* easy. Much easier than trying to

Re: A Wee Dram for the LX

2001-04-28 Thread Mark Roberts
At this very moment, I'm celebrating my retirement with some Killian's Iris Red. Funny, I usually don't get red eyes until the morning after a night of drinking... - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't

Re: OT abreviations used on this list

2001-04-28 Thread Mark Roberts
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: In a message dated 4/28/2001 7:19:31 AM US Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes: I'm not keeping up very effectively today. Has anyone posted The Pirate Alphabet yet? It's mostly vowels: Eh? (A) Aye! (I) Oooh!

Re: New Lens Series?

2001-04-30 Thread Mark Roberts
Pål Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I would like to stress that this is pure speculation. However, Pentax is planning more upper level products. This is good news and, actually, makes sense. They took a big gamble in producing the Limited lenses and the amazing success of those products means

Re: Way OT :Re: PUG Themes

2001-04-30 Thread Mark Roberts
Creature's Comfort [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Sheesh! Try a refrigerator box in a flood! Luxury. We used to *dream* of havin' a refrigerator box... - 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

1.7x AF teleconverter

2001-04-30 Thread Mark Roberts
I've just spent some time ( half a roll fo film) playing with my new toy, the 1.7x teleconverter/autofocus converter and I have to say that it's really fun! What a nifty device! I just slapped it and an SMC-A 50/1.7 on my PZ-1p, went out in the garden and photographed some flowers and stuff.

Re: FA 100 mm. f2.8 macro: two questions

2001-04-30 Thread Mark Roberts
Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I just got this from KEH in like new condition, complete with box, case, papers, and caps. The lens appears (nearly) unused, but I notice that the front tube (filter mount) is looser than on other lenses that I have. Is this normal? Slides from a test roll

Re: SMC-FA 1.4/50 vs. 1.7/50

2001-05-02 Thread Mark Roberts
John Mustarde [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: When my A50/1.7 aperture got stuck, it was because one of the metal tabs inside the aperture ring, at the A button, had come loose. This loose piece of metal prevented the ring from turning through all the stops. So I removed the offending piece of metal,

Re: What lens is this?

2001-05-03 Thread Mark Roberts
Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: KEH has two of the following: 70-210 F4-5.6 TAKUMAR F AUTO FOCUS (49) Is this the sharp and highly-regarded autofocus F 70-210? I've never seen this lens listed as Takumar. I've never handled the 70-210 lens, so don't know whether it says Takumar

Re: OT: Camera inspections at airport security

2001-05-08 Thread Mark Roberts
Gerald F. Cermak [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I once had an old lady working security at SeaTac insist on looking through my T4 Supers viewfinder. I'm not sure what she was expecting to see. The reason for looking through viewfinder on SLRs and for changing the display on a cell phone is to make

Re: 70-210 F4-5.6 SMC F Zoom

2001-05-12 Thread Mark Roberts
Joseph Tainter [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: On further investigation it wouldn't autofocus, but this may have been related to the diaphragm being stuck half-way closed. It went back for a refund, and I've ordered one that KEH had in excellent condition. Hoping for a better result this time.

May be bringing new lens to Grandfather

2001-05-13 Thread Mark Roberts
It should be arriving on Friday. It's a Sigma 300mm/f2.8 Had to get myself a birthday present (my 40th is tomorrow) and decided to go for it. Whether or not it comes to Grandfather Mountain with me depends on how I feel about carrying the extra weight in my backpack (especially as I'm running a

Re: Pentax in Photo Mags

2001-05-16 Thread Mark Roberts
Daniel J. Matyola [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: The June issue of Outdoor Photographer has 2 pages on the MZ-S Pro Camera, and Popular Photography for June has a cover photo taken with a Pentax 645. Good month. And did you notice the double-page photo taken with a Pentax 67 in the first few pages

Re: Yikes! 2000mm f13.5???

2001-05-17 Thread Mark Roberts
Johan Schoone [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1236976934 No bids on it (and it's in Istanbul, Turkey--*I* wouldn't bid on it). Why the `Yikes'? Because it's Big Bertha? Yes. And because of the aperture. Do you need night vision goggles to see the

Re: Titanium MZ-S?

2001-05-17 Thread Mark Roberts
Magnesium, I thought. I do believe you are correct. Titanium spray paint, perhaps? Everyone should know by now what material the MZ-S is made of: Unobtanium ;-) (But not for long...) - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow

Got my 300/2.8 today!

2001-05-18 Thread Mark Roberts
I got my new 300/2.8 just a short while ago. It's a Sigma, because I'm not rich enough to afford the Pentax, much as I'd like it. (Heck, I'm not actually rich enough to afford the Sigma but I decided I derserved to splurge for my 40th birthday!) First impressions: Man, this thing is nicely built!

Calling Evan Hanson: Scanner for sale

2001-05-18 Thread Mark Roberts
Evan, your [EMAIL PROTECTED] address is bouncing on me. Priority mail shipping on the scanner (plus insurance) is $18.00 Email me when you can. Sorry to bother the rest of the list with this. Mark - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net

Re: Re[2]: Very OT - Imagine !

2001-05-18 Thread Mark Roberts
Bob Walkden [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: (and it's midsummer, not the 1st day of summer) Thanks for pointing that out! Drives me friggin' nuts when clueless TV weathermen refer to the solstice as the first day of summer. - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

First shots with 300/2.8

2001-05-26 Thread Mark Roberts
out at Grandfather Mountain next weekend. Mark Roberts - 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: First shots with 300/2.8

2001-05-26 Thread Mark Roberts
David S. [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I really like your marathon shot, I have at times thought of going to the Vancouver marathon to grab a few shots. I was pleased that some of the few blooming lilacs in the park were strategically located behind the starting area. BTW: I've considered doing

Re: OT: P/W Reset

2001-05-28 Thread Mark Roberts
This is true. I have a Panasonic laptop that suffered a BIOS corruption and wouldn't even accept password on boot up. No go, no way. Then the b*stards at Panasonic charged me $100.00 to fix it even though it was in warranty. (They claimed that I must have accidentally changed my password - a

Re: Shutter speed testing

2001-05-29 Thread Mark Roberts
this would work? Mark Roberts P.S. I'll bet the K2 shutter speeds that were off were too *long* as opposed to too short. David A. Mann [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Basically all I did was shine a low-power laser into the shutter, with a small silicon photocell on the other side, so the photocell

Re: Minimum equipment to travel to UK

2001-05-29 Thread Mark Roberts
One thing I'd like to add to this thread: If space is really limited and push comes to shove you should pack *more* film and *less* camera gear ;-) - 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

Grandfather Mountain weather, etc.

2001-05-29 Thread Mark Roberts
I've put a weather forecast link on the PDML Grandfather Mountain guestbook. http://robertstech.com/guestbook.mv?parm_func=view - 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: Weird request: need part for lens

2001-05-30 Thread Mark Roberts
I'll take you up on that offer. Thanks! Pay Pal? Mark Sid Barras [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Hi, I've got a damaged SMC M 50 1.7 (dented filter ring, a couple of hard parts when turning the focus ring) that I got as part of a super program package. $10 plus about $3.25 for shipping will get it

Re: Close focusing wide angle lens?

2001-05-30 Thread Mark Roberts
I have the M28/3.5 and the FA28/2.8 and neither of them gets particularly close but I just use an extension tube and find that works well. Mark Roberts Patrick White [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been thinking of getting a wide angle lens (28mm or less) I can use for macro shots

Re: Portrait lens wanted

2001-05-30 Thread Mark Roberts
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: E-bay has been awfully slow lately. (unless you are in to belt buckles and endoscopes). Sounds like a pretty kinky combination to me! - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't

Re: What 70(80)-200 option for pentax

2001-12-26 Thread Mark Roberts
for the thumbnails contain camera/lens/film information so you can see what equipment was used for each shot - putting the mouse over the thumbnail should bring up the text in most web browsers. Did someone already compare lenses in this range ? -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.com - This message is from

Re: I love the PZ-1p

2001-12-27 Thread Mark Roberts
on earth for that kind of thing. That't be a Hassleblad ;-) -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.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 Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: Aperture Ring Use on MZ-S is a Pain

2001-12-27 Thread Mark Roberts
-mounted tripod (it's really akward with the FA*80-200/2.8), yet tripod mounting is one of the venues in which the MZ-S excels due to its easy to view slanted top display. Frustrating. (But still not hell on earth grin) -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss

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

2001-12-27 Thread Mark Roberts
into Pentax Function land! (I'm find in-camera multiple exposure to be a feature I never use in this age of digital imaging.) -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.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

Re: Odp: Aperture Ring Use on MZ-S is a Pain

2001-12-27 Thread Mark Roberts
their professional bretheren. Compare a 28-70/2.8 with a 28-80/4.5-5.6. In some cases - backpacking, rock climbing, etc. - a consumer lens may be a better choice even for a 'pro. This especially advantageous when using a lightweight, compact camera like the MZ-S. -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.com

Re: Two Sigma Zooms

2001-12-28 Thread Mark Roberts
to. But as far as glass quality, the Sigma EX line should now lose the old Sigma stigma of old. I have the Sigma EX 300/2.8 and it's a massive and well-built lens. Hardly any plastic used in its construction as far as I can tell and it's optically excellent. -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.com

Moving to Pittsburgh

2002-01-03 Thread Mark Roberts
if anyone one the list can fill me in on the scene there. Anything photographic or non-photographic would be appreciated. -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.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

Re: Mark moving to Pittsburgh

2002-01-03 Thread Mark Roberts
in Pittsburgh too, I expect ;) -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.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 Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: Pentax 67 600mm f/4 review

2002-01-05 Thread Mark Roberts
who doesn't feel enabled by this article needs medical attention! -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.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 Users' Gallery at http

Re: Scanner questions

2002-01-06 Thread Mark Roberts
for a good price. The problem is that they rarely seem to show up on the used market. Can't say I plan on selling mine any time soon. -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't

RE: Dynamic Range - What's It All About, Alfie?

2002-01-08 Thread Mark Roberts
the *actual* DMAX comes to achieving the theoretical maximum depends on the quality of the CCD and the associated analog circuitry. -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.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

Re: What Kodak can do: film scan ners in Walmart

2002-01-09 Thread Mark Roberts
. They use the Kodak/Noritsu Digital Light System (same idea as the Fuji Frontier system) to print digital scans onto traditional photo paper. The quality is just outstanding. Best (non-custom) prints from slides I've seen. -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.com - This message is from the Pentax

RE: SMCP-FA* 80-200/2.8 ED(IF= 29

2002-01-09 Thread Mark Roberts
/mendon_p.htm http://www.robertstech.com/fall_2k1.htm (The alt text for each thumbnail tells what equipment was used for that shot) -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.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

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2002-01-09 Thread Mark Roberts
One other question on this.Does slide film only come in the slow ASA speeds like 50-100 or do they get into the 200-400 range. You can get fast slide film. Go with Fuji Sensia 400 or Provia 400F. Avoid Ektachrome 400 at all costs. -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.com - This message is from

RE: SMCP-FA 28mm f/2.8 AL, KEH bargain

2002-01-09 Thread Mark Roberts
big (heck, it looks for all the world like a 50mm normal lens), but it *is* really good. A steal at $165.00. -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.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

FS: Sigma 1.4x AF teleconverter

2002-01-10 Thread Mark Roberts
. should cover it) -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.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 Users' Gallery at http://pug.komkon.org .

Re: FS: Sigma 1.4x AF teleconver ter

2002-01-10 Thread Mark Roberts
Actually, you're the first. Not that much traffic in the middle of the day, I suppose so it's still available if you want it. Mark -- Original Message -- I know you've prob got tons of requests, is it still available ? --- Mark Roberts [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Offering to the list before

RE: Gettiong Back to Basics

2002-01-10 Thread Mark Roberts
Don't you mean Woody Herman? Woody Allen is a comedian. Comedian and Jazz clarinetist. In fact, he skipped the Academy Awards ceremony when he won his first Oscar (for Annie Hall) and played a gig with his band instead. -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.com - This message is from the Pentax

RE: Vivitar Lenses

2002-01-10 Thread Mark Roberts
kind of wish I'd kept it now as there are times when the size of the FA*24/2.0 is inconvenient. -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.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 Users

Dust vs. fungus

2002-01-10 Thread Mark Roberts
bought a lens via eBay to use for parts. It was advertised as having fungus so it went real cheap. When I disassembled it I found that the fungus wiped off with one pass of a lens cleaning tissue: it was just dust. -- Mark Roberts www.robertstech.com - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail

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