by the time the camera came out. Since everyone's eyes
had adjusted to very dim lighting, I am wondering if the preflash on the
AF360 caused people to blink so that when the photos were taken, their
eyes were closed?
Any thoughts?
Michael Cross
Chico, CA
closed?
MC Any thoughts?
MC Michael Cross
MC Chico, CA
imbibed quite a bit of
MC Christmas cheer by the time the camera came out. Since everyone's eyes
MC had adjusted to very dim lighting, I am wondering if the preflash on the
MC AF360 caused people to blink so that when the photos were taken, their
MC eyes were closed?
MC Any thoughts?
MC Michael
were taken, their
MC eyes were closed?
MC Any thoughts?
MC Michael Cross
MC Chico, CA
impressionistic feeling to it.
Try it, its really nice :-)
Michael Cross
Dan Scott wrote:
On Tuesday, December 10, 2002, at 04:36 PM, Bruce Dayton wrote:
So, to actually talk about something on topic for a bit. I just
recently received from BH some Kodak Portra 400 UC and some Agfa
Ultra
and half aperture values. The body will register f/1.7 if I
put aperture ring between f/1.4 and f/2.0, I just can't get a click
stop. Is this normal?
BTW, I love the images the lens makes!
Michael Cross
Ken,
I heartily recommend Portra 800. Give it a try.
Michael Cross
Ken Archer wrote:
My normal film is Kodak Portra 160 or 400 NC. On early mornings under
cloudy conditions I use Kodak Max 800 because of the additional speed
and increased contrast. I don't particulary like the color
when I need
the 800 film, I need something with a little more contrast in it. I
have heard that Portra 800 has about the same kind of contrast as
160/400 NC, is that true?
On Friday 13 December 2002 06:35 pm, Michael Cross wrote:
Ken,
I heartily recommend Portra 800. Give it a try.
Michael
lenses. I have the FA 35 F/2 and the FA 50 F/1.4, which are
both outstanding lenses.
Please feel free to ask any other questions about the ZX-L.
Michael Cross
Chico, CA
In case anyone is thinking of buying this lens . . . I purchased a lens
from the Ebay seller about six months ago. I would not buy another lens
from him. Please contact me offlist if you would like more info.
Michael
Gianfranco Irlanda wrote:
All Pentax equipment acquired in 2002:
ZX-L
FA 50mm f/1.4
FA 35mm f/2.0
AF360FGZ Flash
AF220T Flash
For 2003, maybe a telephoto lens? Or a digital camera? What is
everyone else thinking of buying in 2003?
Happy New Year!
Michael Cross
Chico, CA
Frankie Lee wrote:
Happy new year all of you
Boris,
Congratulations on your daughter's milestone!
For this type of event, nothing beats a video camera :-) .
Michael Cross
Boris Liberman wrote:
Hi!
Today my daughter turned 15 months and by mere coincidence she started
walking on her own. She's been walking holding on to the hand
I assume that the dates listed are expiration dates. How long is film
good past the expiration date?
Michael Cross
Keith Whaley wrote:
Collin,
Just sent off my check today (1-8-3) for one box (20 rolls) of the Supra.
Sorry I'm late. Thanks for your patience!
keith whaley
Collin Brendemuehl
Congratulations! I am considering one myself.
Speaking of the 77, I noticed the other day that BH is no longer
carrying the lens in stock. It is now a Special Order item. The
other two Limiteds are in stock, but the 77 is a special order.
Michael Cross
Doug Brewer wrote:
I am now
Mike,
How about a FA 70-200 f/4.0 Constant Aperture Zoom weighing in at about
half the size, weight and price of the 80-200 f/2.8 zoom.
Mike Johnston wrote:
Okay, time for a group question.
If you could direct Pentax to make and market one lens it currently does not
make, what would it be?
Mike,
I'm not sure what you mean by large-structure contrast and
small-structure resolution. Could you please elaborate?
Michael Cross
Mike Johnston wrote:
It depends what you like. If you tend to like lenses with high
large-structure contrast, you may not take to the 43mm particularly
buy itself.
Michael Cross
Dave,
Congrats on the pics! What lens/lenses did you use?
Michael
David Brooks wrote:
Got my wedding rolls back last night.Pheww they turned out not to
bad.Thanks to Tom V and Pat White for their off list help and tips.I
used the Lumiquest pocket bouncer af280t for roll one,the
Congratulations!!!
This will likely be your most significant life-changing event.
Michael Cross
Arnold Stark wrote:
I woul happily like to share with the list the reason for which I
could not (as had been planned) join Boz on his successfull Pentax
Day, which I had arranged:
Even
ELO is Electric Light Orchestra, whereas ELP is Emerson, Lake and Palmer.
Jeff wrote:
Did you mean ELO? One of my fav's.
Jeff
frank theriault wrote:
Hi, Pal,
I used to like ELP - 25 years ago. I wonder what Saddam was
listening to then?
Too bad about the lens. Having lens woes myself
There is an article in Today's NY Times regarding Kodak's business
prospects in the digital age.
I think you have to register to read the article, but its free. It's on
the Business page and is titled Is Digital Eclipsing The Moment at Kodak?
http://www.nytimes.com
Michael Cross
process. I have spent
probably 10-12 hours and only have 12 scanned negatives to show for it.
I would definitely encourage you to look at a film scanner.
Michael Cross
Boris Liberman wrote:
Hi!
Bill, from your response and from other responses I gather that Epson
2450 is a satisfactory film
for it.
MC I would definitely encourage you to look at a film scanner.
MC Michael Cross
MC Boris Liberman wrote:
Hi!
Bill, from your response and from other responses I gather that Epson
2450 is a satisfactory film scanner, even for 35 mm film. It is not
top quality, but I suppose to expect
. In
that column, you stated that For pure picture quality, taking bokeh
into account, my considered opinion is that the Pentax 50mm f/1.4 is the
best fast fifty (and I say that having carefully tested damn near
everything out there).
And the rest, as they say, is history.
Michael Cross
On 3 Feb
I am very satisfied with the skintones of Portra 800.
Chris Brogden wrote:
On Sun, 9 Feb 2003, Matt Greene wrote:
Kodak Portra 800 excels at indoor flash pictures.
Any idea how it handles skin tones?
chris
There is only one version of Portra 800. The VC and NC options are for
160 and 400 only. There is also a C-41 BW Portra 400 BW.
Portra (For PORTRA(it), comes in VC and NC. As a
portrait film, it excels in skin tones.
Caution: with VC, fair skinned women look best,
average skin next and ruddy
Hoya's multicoated filters are about $20. Maybe a good compromise?
I would always prefer a multicoated filter, but I use the Tiffen 812 all
the time with no apparent ill effects. I do use a hood. Tiffen doesn't
make a multicoated version of the 812.
Gregory L. Hansen wrote:
How important
ukasz Kacperczyk wrote:
Well, these ar pretty obvious, but anyway:
1. use a tripod to avoid any possibility of camera shake
2. set a small aperture (f/22 or something of the sort) for greater depth of
field
3. for the before photo use a film that's not flattering for human
complexion
would not have to pay. When I contacted them a few
months ago, they told me they could even get a Japanese dealer to stamp
the warranty card, so that it would be covered in the US.
Michael Cross
Steve Desjardins wrote:
It really does make me wonder about their feelings about US customers.
How
I love London #19!
Dario Bonazza 2 wrote:
For those who can no longer withstand the talks about what did and what
didn't show-up at Photokina 2002, which I'm contributing too, does anybody
like any picture in my personal photography website?
http://www.dariobonazza.com
Bye,
Dario Bonazza
move to provide the AF capability, so it only works over a particular distance range that varies with the particular lens being used.
BR
-Original Message-
From: Michael Cross [mailto:mcross;ncen.org]
I am particularly interested in the image quaility loss and autofocus
performance
I really appreciate Arnold's polls. I am trying to get a decent kit
together, and the polls are very useful for me.
Thanks Arnold!
Michael Cross
Arnold Stark wrote:
This is not the last poll that I will start here, but it is the last
before the last one. The last one will be on telephoto
shots and the quality (especially bokeh) is important to me.
So I have narrowed it down to three Pentax lenses:
1. FA 50mm f/1.4
2. FA 77mm f/1.8
3. FA 85mm f/1.4
Which lens would you choose? Any others I should consider?
Thanks,
Michael Cross
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
So I just bought a AF360FGZ flash from a list member (Thanks Bruce!) and
now I need a lens. If anyone has a FA 35mm f/2 AL or 77mm Limited that
they would like to part with, please contact me off-list.
Eventually I guess I will need to get a camera :)
Michael Cross
Chico, CA
[EMAIL PROTECTED]
Vic,
Very well said!
Michael Cross (new list member)
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
You know I can't help reading all these posts and shake my head. I know we
need something to talk about here and this is as good a topic as any but I
fear that some new photographer is going to read
OK I'm sold. I'm getting a 77 Limited.
William Robb wrote:
- Original Message -
From: Rob Brigham
Subject: RE: 28-105 vs 24-90 vs 35-105
Funny everyone who has doubts seems to be someone who hasn't
tried it.
I am telling you from experience, the difference is clearly
The truth is usually the most provocative.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
In a message dated 11/22/2002 3:08:25 PM Eastern Standard Time, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Our Prim Minister's chief of staff called your President a
moron! How much more provocative can we get.
I suppose a drive-by shouting
Just curious here. What would you do with a 28mm soft lens?
Michael Cross
Chico, CA
Sounds great. I will definitely seek that one out. Bruce Chatwin's In
Patagonia, is a classic of travel writing.
Michael Cross
Mark Roberts wrote:
Nowhere is a Place - Travels in Patagonia by Bruce Chatwin and Paul
Theroux, photos by Jeff Gnass. Sierra Club Books, 1995, ISBN 0-87156-359-2
Paul,
I agree with your assessment. I don't like the way Reala handles
greens. They don't look natural to me either.
Michael Cross
Paul Jones wrote:
Hi,
When I shoot colour neg I usually shoot Reala, but I've noticed that I quite
often get fluorescent green grass? This is from mini lab
Paul,
I often noticed a slight greenish tinge to light-colored caucasian skin
tones also with Reala. I stopped using Reala and started using Portra
NC. The colors with Portra NC are more realistic to my eyes.
Michael
Paul Jones wrote:
Hi,
It had often crossed my mind that the greens were
Paul,
My son has extremely pale skin. I didn't notice it all the time, but sometimes
I picked up a slightly green tinge on his skin.
I find Portra NC to be excellent under most conditions. I do think the lab
and paper probably affect it to some degree, but I have been overall happier
with
Dan,
So tell me about this Jupiter-9. Is this a K-mount lens?
Michael Cross
Dan Scott wrote:
On Thursday, November 28, 2002, at 07:49 PM, frank theriault wrote:
Haven't received a message in a couple of hours. I know all the
Americans are eating turkey. What about the rest
I can also vouch for the FA 35/2. I just got one a couple of weeks ago.
I've only run about 6-7 rolls of film, but it seems to do very well. I
am using it for available light shots indoors. My results with Portra
800 have been outstanding. The bokeh is very nice and smooth and the
I would love some feefback on the Jupiter-9 when you get it. I am also
thinking of getting one.
Michael Cross
CBWaters wrote:
I've bought a screw mount lens (Jupiter-9 on the way) and need the adapter.
Anybody have one they don't want? if not, where's the best (cheapest) place
to get one
So what killed the 135mm prime? 80-200 zooms? 180mm and 200mm primes?
Michael Cross
Mike Johnston wrote:
Today, sales of 135mm primes have slowed to barely a dribble.)
At this point in the thread, there is always one wisenheimer who finds
it necessary to add that it is 60 degrees and sunny where he/she lives.
Michael Cross
P.S. Northern California, in case you are interested.
Bill Owens wrote:
Problem here is that we're expecting freezing rain. This means
I would definitely use Portra 160NC. It is the best film that I have
found for people with natural looking skintones. Colors are very nice
and accurate. If you order the imported version from BH, its about $3
a roll.
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Thanks Bruce.
I quess what i meant by True was
lenses with good bokeh. Plastic autofocus lenses
don't bother me.
The only thing I miss about Nikon is the Nikon automatic flash system
which was perfect in nearly every situation.
Michael Cross
Bruce Rubenstein wrote:
Bravo! Someone who can actually read the title of a thread, and one
My belief is that digital is definitely the future but that the future
isn't quite here yet (at least for me).
Shaun Canning wrote:
with 64 billion ps cameras of various breeds floating around the
cosmos, which company do you think is going to be the first to
discontinue film? I can't see
.
The Pentax one is really designed for lenses that are not AF already.
Bruce
Friday, December 6, 2002, 4:09:16 PM, you wrote:
MC Does anyone know if you can use an FA lens with the 1.7AF TC?
MC Michael Cross
MC Doug Franklin wrote:
Hi John,
On Fri, 06 Dec 2002 13:02:50 -0500, John Daniele
The ZX-L uses a little switch on the back of the body to select a spot AF
or the slightly wider AF area. There is only two choices, center spot or
wide area.
John Coyle wrote:
On the MZ-S you have the ability to (quickly) select any one of the AF
points as the one to be used, giving you
Actually the MZ-3 does have servo focus. However, it is only available in the
action auto picture mode. Switch the main dial to action and you are
automatically in servo mode.
Bruce Dayton wrote:
Ronald,
There is a big difference in price between these two models. Also,
there is a big
Bruce,
Sorry. I got the MZ-3 confused with MZ-6. My comments apply to the MZ-6.
Michael
Bruce Dayton wrote:
Michael,
Are you telling me that the MZ-3 which has not picture modes has
picture modes and that it will do continuous focus as you pan? My
understanding is that the MZ-3
with Pentax. As far as I
MC know a Spotmatic is a washing machine.
MC I just bought a ZX-L body. Now I just need one of you PDMLer's to tell which
MC prime lens I ought to buy first for people photography.
MC Michael Cross
MC Tom Sapienza wrote:
By the way, I seem to be really young here
Mike,
Personally, I couldn't imagine using a metal, manual, mechanical camera.
But if that's what you want . . .
I would buy the FM3A. My father-in-law is a nature photographer (he's
75). He was recently in New Orleans and his beloved FM2 was stolen from
his hotel room. One phone call to
Len,
I'm not Mike (well actually I am Mike but not THAT Mike) The new 45mm
Nikkor P is the lens that Popular Photography chose as one of its best
prime lenses ever. It has the electronics to provide matrix metering,
distance information for flash etc on electronic bodies, but is in all
The 45mm and the FM3A were released at the same time and both are
available in either matching silver or black.
Here are a couple of links if you are interested.
http://www.naturfotograf.com/lens_norm.html
http://www.digital-images.net/Lenses/body_lenses.html#45P
All this talk of the Nikkor
Bruce,
First I gotta get the 85 or 77. Then maybe the 43mm?
Michael
Bruce Dayton wrote:
Michael,
I you have to lust, that is a good one to lust for :)
Bruce
Friday, February 14, 2003, 10:26:30 AM, you wrote:
MC All this talk of the Nikkor 45mm has made me start to lust after
MC
On Tue, 18 Feb 2003 15:27:42 -0500, Bruce Rubenstein wrote:
If Pentax ever did a F100 grade viewfinder, just about all of you folks would be happy.
Gary L. Murphy wrote:
I doubt it.
I think it is within the realm of possibility for all PDMLers to be
happy. But they will
This may be a stupid question, but . . .
I am assuming that the diopter adjustment on my camera works in this
manner: If I am nearsighted and my eyeglass prescription is -2.00, then
I set the diopter adjustment to the -2.00 setting? Likewise if I am
farsighted at +1.0, then I set the diopter
Bruce,
Thanks for your help!!! I've got a roll of Portra 400UC and I want to
try some outdoor shots before it starts raining again.
Michael
Bruce Dayton wrote:
Michael,
That depends on what you are trying to do. I have done some testing
myself. One desire is to put catchlights in the
I would guess that it does high-speed sync with the AF360, but this
isn't the same thing as the sync speed of the camera. My understanding
is that high-speed sync works for daylight fill flash, but will not
freeze action the way a true 1/250 or higher sync speed camera would.
Also the range
Canon has sample images on its website for the D60 (6mp) and the EOS 1Ds
(11.1mp). I downloaded each and printed on my photo printer at 8x10.
To my eyes, the EOS 1Ds image is indistinguishable from a real
photograph. Looking closely, the D60 image is not as nice as the EOS
1Ds image, but at
Ditto for my ZX-L. I sure hope the new Pentax AF system works a little
better!
Michael
David Chang-Sang wrote:
The Elan 7 does not have an infrared AF assist light.
In low light situations, without the dedicated 420EX flash (which does have
an AF assist lamp), the Elan7 can and usually does
If the list became strictly a Pentax love-fest, it wouldn't be as
interesting to read :-) .
[EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Let's hang the bloody mutineers!
Maybe if you don't like the Pentax product it's time to leave.
Quit whining about it and do something else with your time and money.
And go
for 20 seconds so I can recompose and shoot.
MC The *ist has a spot meter selection dial, and you have to remember to
MC set it back to matrix. I always forget to set the camera back to matrix
MC metering after spot metering.
MC Michael
MC Caveman wrote:
Michael Cross wrote
Matjaz,
When I bought my Sto-Fen for my AF360-FGZ, I contacted Sto-Fen and they
recommended the OM-PZ4.
It isn't a perfect fit, but some electrical tape, rubber band or
something like that will make it fit.
Michael
Matjaz Osojnik wrote:
Bruce,
can you share which type of Stofen Omni-Bounce
The bokeh on my 50mm AF f/1.8 Nikkor made my eyes hurt.
Mike Johnston wrote:
yellow varnish over the Nikon's viewfinder screen.
Too bad I'd have to use Nikkors on the darn thing. I really like the N80.
--Mike
Stunning!
Thanks for sharing Mike!
Mike Johnston wrote:
Friends,
I have to tell you something. Sometimes I just get so fed up with the level
of CRAP all around us that I start to melt down. I spent a good hour tonight
on a thing called PhotoSig.com, where I was subjected to near-fatal doses of
Levente,
The *ist appears to be a very robust camera for its price and is
supposed to have Pentax's latest and best autofocus. If autofocus is
important to you, I would wait for that camera.
As far as those portrait and landscape modes, the *ist has them, but you
can just ignore them. The
Boris,
I am suprised that you aren't happy with the ZX-L and AF220T. I use
that combination for all my indoor flash shots, and I am very pleased
with the results.
First of all I need to acknowledge Bruce Dayton's help in improving my
flash shots. He is a great resource for flash questions.
Taz,
The Nikon N80 will not meter with nearly all Nikkor manual focus lenses.
Michael Cross
Taz wrote:
Sigh, this whole thing has caused me to eye up a Nikon N80 for sale that I
know ofgrr
Are you saying that K M lenses will not work with
the *ist D?
If so, I can start
B H has posted a price of $299.95 for the *ist. It's not available
yet, but coming soon.
Michael
Maybe you'll be closer with the *ist D :-) .
Frits Wüthrich wrote:
On Monday 10 March 2003 18:06, Michael Cross wrote:
B H has posted a price of $299.95 for the *ist. It's not available
yet, but coming soon.
Michael
Hum, my guees was $300, so I was $0.05 off.
$1 = £1.
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