Re: Biro, ball point pen

Hi, On 17 Sep 2001, Shel Belinkoff wrote: Now to the ball point pen. The ball point pen is almost as old as photography itself, having been invented prior to October, 1888, the date when it was patented. It was met with mixed success, although it worked well for rough marking of items, as

My PUG picks

Hi, A nice gallery again! Some pictures' connection to the title Elements might requre a little explanation, though... ;-) Here are my favorites: Coming... by Edward Kreis Lightning bolt by Alastair Robertson Volcano by Mark Dalal Presque Isle Kettles by Ken Waller Water Colours by

Re: Cheating

Hi, On 21 Oct 2001 at 1:26, J. C. O'Connell wrote: Any of you all use equipment other than Pentax at times? I use: - Kiev88 with 3.5/45, 2.8/80 and 2.8/150. (also have a 4.5/300 and 3.5/65, for sale) - Ricoh 500GX rangefinder - the family's Canon Prima Mini II Gabor - This message is from

Re: Fast 35mm Lenses

Hi, On 24 Oct 2001 at 9:22, tom wrote: I had an M 35/2 for a while which I loved. Colors were a bit muted, but b+w was fantastic. Could you describe these muted colors in detail? I haven't noticed anything like this so far with M lenses... (Just bought the M2/35.) Gabor - This message is

Re: K2 shutter vibration question

Hi, On 24 Oct 2001 at 10:29, Robert Soames Wetmore wrote: I've always admired the K2 as the ultimate of the Pentax K's. It is. However, I keep hearing that its (Seiko-sha?) metal focal plane shutter induces a fair amount of vibration (...) Can anyone confirm that this is true? Is

LX battery check?

Hi, Just had a terrible experience with my LX. I was taking some autumn pictures in the forest, and all went OK, when suddenly, in the middle of an apox. 1s exposure, my LX locked up. Setting the speed dial to B at least closed the sutter and released the mirror. After some minutes, a last

Re: LX battery check?

Hi, On 25 Oct 2001 at 8:29, William Robb wrote: The LX has a built in battery check. When the LEDs start flickering, it is time to replace the batteries. Your desription sounds like this didn't happen. I'm not sure, because I didn't know what to look for. Were you using silver oxide

RE: LX battery check?

Hi, On 25 Oct 2001 at 10:38, Skofteland, Christian wrote: The LED's are supposed to flash to indicate low battery Where you on Automatic or was the dial on 1? It was on Auto. Gabor - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and

RE: Only using my prime lenses - I promise

Hi, I won't promise anithing like that... Here's my story: I started SLR photgraphy with some russian screwmount Zenits and later upgraded to Praktica. My lenses were also east-german and russian ones. What a simple situation, almost no zooms there... ;-) My first and only M42 zoom lens was

SCA3701

Hi, I have a Metz 40MZ1 + SCA3701 on my SFXn, without any manuals, as usual. ;-) The SCA adapter has four settings: The first one is standard first curtain sync, the second one is rear sync. But what are the others for? The third one has a sign similar to the first setting, but with two

XR Rikenon 4.5/300 APO

Hi, Has any of You heard of this lens? How does it compare to the MF Pentax ones? It has a rotating tripod collar, 67mm filter thread, focuses to 2.5m, looks beautiful, and costs at a local shop about $150 with caps, case... I just can't resist... BTW, are Ricoh's lenses original designs or

RE: Viruses Worms Everywhere

Hi, On 30 Nov 2001 at 10:04, Kent Gittings wrote: In my opinion at least Outlook tends to be more intuitive than using the Netscape email client. But these are only two. Two of the most common ones, and obviously the ones the viruses and worms are tested on. Personally, I'm for Pegasus

Re: OT: Zeiss lenses for Pentax

Hi, On 1 Dec 2001 at 18:18, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1300692156 Interesting. I've not seen one of these before. These seem to be Korean ones, made by Samyang Co. Acceptable, but nothing special. There were only two true German Zeiss

Re: 135mm 1.8 or faster

Hi, Yes, the A* 1.8/135 is ideal to have, but terrible to buy. I've seen a person who was lucky enough to touch one... ;-) There are some much cheaper, a bit darker ones, that are very good performers as well, and are easier to find too. These are the old Pentax SMC 2.5/135 (not the Takumar!)

S3 questions

Hi screwmount fans, Just bought a beautiful Pentax S3 + Auto Takumar 1.8/55 set for about $30. It was so nice, that I couldn't resist... Now, I'm full of questions: Is there anyone still using them? Is the camera as rugged as it seems? How old, how rare it is? How good is the lens? Is it

RE: S3 questions

Hi, Thanks for all the answers! I really needed your words, every friend of mine told me I was completely stupid... On 18 Dec 2001 at 12:10, Joe Wilensky wrote: If yours is in really nice condition, $30 was a great price! Did it come with the clip-on external meter that couples to the

Re: Favorite Poll

On 28 Oct 2002 at 10:07, Norm Baugher wrote: I'd just like to take a poll to see what your favorite poll is... Norm Definitely this one! Gabor

Re: Poll: Normal Zooms

Hi, Please answer the following 3 questions: 1.) Imagine that you urgently need a zoom for your k-mount camera which covers at least the focal lengths 40 to 70mm. Imagine further, that you have more than enough money to spend on such a zoom. Now imagine, that you enter a shop which has

SFXn/SF1n service manual

Hi list, I'm looking for a service manual for SFXn/SF1n, or any SF camera, preferably in digital format. (Film transport failure: the rewind side is completely jammed.) Thanks in advance: Gabor

Re: Oops

Hi, On 5 Nov 2002 at 14:15, Shaun Canning wrote: You know what I really hate when those stupid little tweezers for changing LX screens slip and scratch the crap out of an otherwise bewdiful LX screen. Damn I hate that... I know. The easiest way to make an LX unique... ;-) Gabor (pride

Re: Jupiter-9 came today

Hi, On 4 Nov 2002 at 22:26, Dan Scott wrote: Nicer than what I expected. Russian design is always impessive in some ways! The manual, naturally, is in Russian. I see that I can turn the outer ring and that apparently adjusts to limit how far the aperture can be stopped down. The ring

Re: Personal Poll, opinions wanted

Hi Pentax Guy, On 5 Nov 2002 at 9:37, Pentax Guy wrote: I have: FA 50mm f/1.4 FA 100mm f/2.8 Macro FA 28-105mm f/4-5.6 [IF] I'm looking at: FA 20-35mm f/4 AL or Used 300-600mm fixed focal manual focus. probably about 400mm I'd go for the 20-35. (Or FA* 2/24, but it wasn't listed...)

Re: Metz adapter SCA372 and Pentax MZ 6.

Hi, Stumpf Krzysztof wrote: I have only metz SCA 372 adapter (for Pentax old cameras) I wonder how the adapter SCA 372 works with the pentax MZ 6 camera. Maybe somebody use this configuration ? I don't have an MZ6, but using SCA372 on SFXn and Z1P. It works fine. The level of servise is

Re: Agfa Portrait 160 XPS

Hi, On 11 Nov 2002 at 10:12, Bruce Dayton wrote: I shot some a while back and was not that happy with it. I shot it at 160. More recently, I was talking to an Agfa rep (complaining) and he told me to rate it at 125. I did so and was much more pleased with it. So based on my test and the

Re: Dust in Lenses

Hi, On 12 Nov 2002 at 21:41, Bojidar Dimitrov wrote: This is just a hypothesis, but I would guess that non-IF, non-FREE lenses have elements fixed with relation to each-other, so there is no air movin between the glass surfaces. IF and FREE lenses do have elements moving WRT others, so there

Re: different Tamrons 2.5/24mm?

Hi, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I came upon a nice condition Tamron 2.5/24mm BBAR in Pentax Adaptall mount. (...) I have the same... Was there any difference in quality among the different versions (or finishes) of Tamron's adaptall 2.5/24mm ? Only minor changes, it's the same lens.

Re: Standard lens - 35 mm vs 50mm

Hi, Just Curious! How many of you use 35 mm lens as a standard lens instead of 50 mm lens? Since I bought FA 35 f2.0, I have used this lens more often than FA 50 mm f1.7 lens. On my M42 Prakticas my favourite normal lens was the Zeiss 2.4/35, used it about twice as much as the Zeiss

Re: A Harder Game

Hi, Which body and two lenses would you choose? LX, M 2/35, M 4/100 macro name the subject and/or locales you'd choose to photograph. A complete book on the region Zemplen in Hungary: landscapes, nature, people... Gabor - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To

Re: Around the World With ....

Hi, The body would be an LX. It's simply great, I know it well and I trust it. Lenses: A 3.5/15, FA* 2/24, FA 1.9/43 Ltd, FA 1.8/77 Ltd, K 2.5/135, K 2.5/200 (I have none of them...) Gabor - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and

Re: LX OTF metering, useful to you?

Hi, On 11 Aug 2001, at 19:13:17 -0700 (PDT), Tonghang Zhou wrote: I have some LXes and very pleased with them. But I don't understand why the OTF metering is that useful, considering especially how much this feature costs in the Olympus OM cameras. Have a look at my submission to the LX

Re: Most Productive Gear?

Hi, What is your most productive body and lense combo? LX with 2/28 (sorry, it's a Cosina...) Whats your least productive body and lense combo, which really should have been productive. K2 and 2.8/16 fisheye. I couldn't manage to get a single shot with it... Gabor - This message is

Re: One Sentence

I have so many reasons to photograph, that I have none. - 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: CZJ 80/1,8 with K mount?

Hi, On 5 Sep 2001, krytu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Does somebody know anything about CZJ Prakticar 80/1,8 MC with K mount? Ii it good as a portrait lens compare to CZJ 135/2,8 MC and SMC A 135/2,8? I know SMC 85/1,4 is superb but it`s out of my range. No CZJ lenses were made for K mount,

Re: Capa (was: Scary)

Hi, On 7 Sep 2001, Robert Harris wrote: (http://www.icp.org/exhibitions/capa/capa.html) give it as: If your pictures aren't good enough, you're not close enough. Yes it's correct. BTW did you know that Capa was Hungarian, and he's real name was Friedmann Endre? Gabor - This message is

Re: CZJ 80/1,8 with K mount?

Hi, I wrote: Here in Hungary it's about 14000-2HUF, aprox. 50-70USD. I've seen some above $200 on eBay... Gabor Frantisek replied: Now, Gabor, I am going to Hungary this moment! Even here in Czech republic they are more than double your amount! And the prices rise... Is the price

Re: M 100/4.0 macro

Hi Mark, I have one of them, and it is my favourite short tele as well, not just a lens for macro work. Very sharp, small, well-built. (A typical M series lens, one could say.) Focuses down to 1:2 only, wich was not a problem to me. Works well on extension tubes and bellows too. Gabor -

Re: AE vs A

Hi, petit miam [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I have a Tamron manual zoom lens (?80-210) with Pentax K adapter. I would like to have it working on my MZ-30. But so far, no luck. My MZ-30 requires an "A" position on the aperture ring, but the lens only has "AE". Are these equivalent? Any ideas to 

RE: Fish eye lens

Hi, "Cyril MARION" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm seeking a fish-eye to shoot high-quality panormas. I didn't find a fisheye too useful for panorama shots because of the heavy distortion. Fisheyes are special effect lenses IMO. it has a f/2.8 aperture vs f/4 It doesn't matter on a fisheye

Re: Zenit SLRs

Hi, Robert Harris [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:  I started with a Zenit E about 13 years ago, then upgraded to a  Zenit 12XP, then came a Zenit 19.  I would add that in my experience the newer a Zenit is, the less  reliable it is. I guess I am lucky -- I have an old reliable  Zenit E sitting in a 

Re: Jupiter 85mm f2

Hi, Juan J. Buhler" [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been looking for a cheap ~85mm lens. Does anyone has experience with the Jupiter-9? It's 85mm f2, originally a copy of a Zeiss design. The Leica SM version has good reviews. Not too sharp, but good for portraits, or available light people

Re:M 100 f4 Macro

Hi, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Dear members. I just want to know the max. magn of this lens.  It's 1:2 or 1:1 ?  It's 1:2. It has a nice aspect ratio scale on it. It works well on bellows, tubes, etc., so the 1:2 is only a limit of the mechanics, not the optics. Opinions in performance? My

Re: Close focusing wide angle lens?

Hi, Patrick White [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I've been thinking of getting a wide angle lens (28mm or less) I can use for macro shots. Anyone have any recommendations for what would be a good choice? Vivitar 2.8/28 macro and 2.8/24 macro are good ones. I have the 28, it has only an 1:5

928 questions

Hi, I have some questions about the Espio 928 (the old one, not M) camera: - When I press the upper right (focus mode) button three times, the zoom goes to 28mm and an icon appers on the LCD which looks like a hand holding the camera. What is this mode for? - When I press the upper left

Re: Hi everybody

Hi, Marcello Anselmi Tamburini [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: I'm new. I write from Italy and I recently bought a SFXn: there's someone who have too? Welcome to the list! I actually use an SFXn and like it very much. (OK, it's the secondary body, Ilike my LX more...) Any questions? Gabor (from

Re: Hi everybody

Hi, On 2 Jan 2002 at 14:10, Marcello Anselmi Tamburini wrote: The only thing that is missing to SFXn is the memory of exposure Press the ML button on the back, there it is! (Also lights the LCD.) the 30 position in manual too. Not a real problem, in B mode you can do any exposure longer

Re: Hi everybody

Hi, On 2 Jan 2002 at 15:22, Marcello Anselmi Tamburini wrote: Are you saing the M button that is also used to illuminate the top display? Is not very intuitive!!! But works! ;-) Gabor - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow

Re: Hi everybody

Hi, On 2 Jan 2002 at 15:20, Marcello Anselmi Tamburini wrote: Yes: because of my zoom, I can't use programs: What zoom is it? To use program modes, the aperture ring on the lens should be in A position. I read in Internet there are three types of programs: can you decribe me rapidly?

Re: SFXn Remote Control

Hi, On 3 Jan 2002 at 14:25, Marcello Anselmi Tamburini wrote: Ok. I tought something else because of the price: 50 U$ or more!! It's pretty simple to make your own cable release for all AF pentaxes except th new MZ-S, which has digital communications. Read this, for example:

Re: Prefire vs. mirror-lock

Hi, On 14 Jan 2002 at 11:47, Mark Roberts wrote: For me, pre-fire is much more useful most of the time. Could you explain this a bit more in detail? Gabor - 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: How many 35mm lenses do you own?

Hi, On 15 Jan 2002 at 13:44, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: 1. How many 35mm Pentax-compatible lenses do you own? Include screwmount and K mount. 28 (7 of them for sale; 2 of them didn't reach me yet) 2. How many primes? 22 (5; 2) 3. How many zooms? 6 (1; -) 4. What's the greatest number

Re: 50mm lenses for bellows use.

Hi, I'd go for a cheap screwmunt 50mm macro, like the russian Industar 61L/Z 2.8/50. I've bought mine new in box for about 20 Euros a month ago on eBay. Gabor - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to http://www.pdml.net and follow the directions. Don't

Re: Old lenses

Hi, On 1 Feb 2002 at 14:33, Alan Abbott wrote: I have been following the threads about rare earth elements in old lenses with interest. I does concern me that there 'may' be a health problem with them. I love my Tak lenses but... What do people think? Is this one of those things that you

Re: what makes of around 80~100 mmlenses are worth having?

Hi, On 6 Feb 2002 at 13:27, Alan Abbott wrote: I want a portrait lens of around 85mm but cant afford the pentax lenses that come up for sale (UK). Can anyone suggest a different make that would be worth loking at? I am not after high speed, just something to take some good family shots

Re: LX-testing again

Hi, On 25 Feb 2002 at 19:33, Peter Smekal wrote: I have a copied manual. It says a red LED will glow next to LT, B2 when there is no sufficient light or when the camera has selected a long exposure time. How does on know which of these two alternatives the actual one at the moment? Both

Re: Yet Another PK-Mount 85/1.4

Hi, An attempt to fill the gaps: On 6 Mar 2002 at 8:53, Fred wrote: http://www.zenit-foto.ru/about/optictech/lenses/foto/zenitar1$4_85.htm ??? ??? 1,4/85 MC Zenitar ??? - 45,5 +-2 mm Working distance (film to mount) ??? - 11 +3 - 3 - 0-0 +3 - 3 Color transmission. Does anybody

Re: LX and batteries again

Hi, On 6 Mar 2002 at 17:52, Peter Smekal wrote: Abody knows for how long time or for how many rolls of film the mini batteries in the LX will normally last? I had this strange problem with a pair of new batteries in my new LX. After 36 hours and 1 roll of film they were dead. Later they

Re: Silly Photo.net thread

Hi, I think the thread IS silly because the initial question is silly as well. Lower class budget camera bodies aren't supposed to be used for nature photography with big glass. Nor the MZ/ZX bodies, nor Canon Rebels, nor Nikon Fxx cameras. Interesting to see that some people can heavily

Re: Silly Photo.net thread

Hi, On 8 Mar 2002 at 10:36, Collin Brendemuehl wrote: Pentax produces some of the finest lenses around, and the most outstanding consumer bodies available. That (plus compatibility) is far enough for me. What else does an amateur need? BUT -- only 1 pro body. It appears they want to

Re: Silly Photo.net thread

Hi, On 8 Mar 2002 at 8:12, Bruce Rubenstein wrote: Well, you can take a look at the Professional Photographers forums here: http://www.photonews.com/forums/forums.html You will see: a) That they are just about all freelancers and pay for their own equipment. b) For 35mm they shoot Nikon and

RE: super-wide-angle options?

Hi, Mark Erickson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]: I'd like to add super-wide-angle capability to my photo setup. I've been mulling over the options, and I'm hoping to get some advice from the list. I'd like to go rectilinear rather than fisheye, and here are the options I'm considering:

Re: 300/4, 300/4.5 PK manual-focus: Only Ricoh has a tripod collar

Hi, On 14 Mar 2002 at 22:35, Paul F. Stregevsky wrote: Odd as it seems, there's no way to get all of the following, new or used, in a single Pentax 300/4 or 300/4.5 lens: - PK mount - manual focus - tripod collar F and FA lenses can be focused manually... ;-) To my knowledge, the only

Re: ???: Soligor 90/2,5 Macro

Hi, On 26 Mar 2002 at 16:14, Bojidar Dimitrov wrote: Does anyone have any info on the following (Ka mount!!!) lens: Soligor C/D Macro MC 90mm f/2.5 (62mm filter diameter) Just got the same item (from ebay.de), and I am impessed too. No photos or field experiences yet... I know that Soligor

S-M-C Tak 85/1.8

Hi Pentaxians, Just ran into a lonely S-M-C Tak. 85/18 here, and cannot decide if I need it or not. Is it a good lens? Is it the same design as the K version? Is it rare? What's the real price for a nice one (I'd say A-) with original caps and hood? Any comments are welcome. Gabor - This

Re: Your desert-island kit?

Hi, On 15 Apr 2002 at 12:09, Mark Erickson wrote: Ok, here's a new question for you on this bright and happy Monday. Say you have to pare your camera gear down to one body and one fixed-focal-length lens for the next couple of years. The body and lens to come from your current gear

Re: sfx

Hi, On 15 Apr 2002 at 23:10, Lukasz Kacperczyk wrote: Everybody's raving about MZ-S's slanted top plate and how convenient it is. I was just looking at the pictures at Boz's site and I'm inclined to think that the SFX already had that feature. Am I right, or am I wrong? You are right, it's

Re: S-M-C Tak 85/1.8

Hi, Thanks for the quick answers. Had a second look on it and bought it. Seems to be a great one, I like the handling very much. My S3 is happy too. BTW, the price was about 100 EUR. Something for the Best deal thread? Gabor - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To

Re: SF1 or MZ-5N, that is the question!

Hi, The main differences are: - The SF1 is bigger, heavier, has more metal in it. - The SF1 has a better finder, with interchangeable screens. - The SF1 has better in focus indicator. Not a singke dot (like MZ5n), but with two additional arrows showing the direction to turn the focus ring. -

Re: SMC vs C-n-n Coatings (from C-n-n FAQ)

Hi, On 22 Apr 2002 at 18:18, Mishka wrote: playing devil's advocate, according to http://people.smu.edu/rmonagha/mf/coatings.html there's no significant improvement in flare resistance between single- and multicoated optics, in lab tests at least. granted, it talks mostly about primes, but

Re: Favorite wide lens?

Hi, On 25 Apr 2002 at 21:23, Debra Wilborn wrote: Just a quick question. What is your prefered wide angle lens? I have been thinking about getting a third party lens, probably around 24mm, and wanted some feedback from the group. SMC Pentax-A 2.8/24 24mm is one of my most used focal

Re: SD1, SD21

Hi, On 29 Apr 2002 at 9:29, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: Yes I have the SD21 and used it for several years. Now I have mostly grid patterns on my LX cameras but I am thinking about reinstalling the SD21 and use one of the LX for primarily macro work... What is the center cross for? Why is it

Re: LX noise redux (Was: Re: Got One! (Was: Held an MZ-S Last Night))

Hi, On 6 May 2002 at 11:14, Christian Skofteland wrote: I found a venue where the ka-chunk of the LX is an asset. I was a t the zoo with my daughter over the weekend photographing anything that I could. The tigers, Serval and small tree-shrew type animals would not look at me whilst I

Re: Okay folks, fess up, WAY OT

Hi, On 10 May 2002 at 13:52, Bill Owens wrote: I'll go first (hanging my head in shame) No shame at all. We have to use some non-Pentax equipment regularly just to see the diffrence.. ;-) My question is; How many of you will confess to owning and/or using either the K60 or the K88? I

Re: Must be new toys time again....

Hi, On 15 May 2002 at 13:12, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: AF 1.7x teleconverter (think I might convert this to Nikon) And you might call it TC16A... Gabor - 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

Re: Which xx-300 AF lens to buy?

Hi, I have a choice, and it is difficult :-) Which of below lenses could you recommend? Pentax SMC-F 100-300/4.5-5.6 Pentax SMC-FA 80-320/4.5-5.6 Sigma DL-Macro 70-300/4-5.6 Tamron LD 75-300/4-5.6 (with macro 1:3.9) The Pentax 80-320 or the Tamron. The newer (APO) Sigma would be even

Re: Hood advice for M35/2

Hi, On 26 May 2002 at 19:13, Frantisek Vlcek wrote: a perfect metal (but not good for impacts and falls, as it's too rigid and will transform all force onto the lens) hood for 35mm lenses: Pentacon Praktica 50mm metal rectangular hood (49mm filter ring). I agree, that Pentacon

Re: Value of Monopod

Hi, On 27 May 2002 at 9:23, Joseph Tainter wrote: Does anyone know how much is gained using a monopod in terms of reduction of necessary shutter speed? For example, using a 300 mm. lens, the 1/focal length rule would call for 1/350 sec. How much can that be reduced with a monopod? With my

Re: 100mm 2.8 Macro vs. 100mm 2.8

Hi, On 12 Jun 2002 at 16:51, Mishka wrote: apart from myself, according to photodo.com the MTF ratings are (...) photodo tests lenses at infinity, which IMHO isn't the apropriate method for macro lenses... Gabor - This message is from the Pentax-Discuss Mail List. To unsubscribe, go to

Re: Pentax vs Voigtlander Bessa

Hi, On 22 Jul 2002 at 19:07, Chris Niesmertelny wrote: No, it's not a test between the two. I've essentially whittled down my collection to 6 cameras, on the Pentax side the LX, ZX-5n, and an SV screwmount (additionally, a Chinon CE-4), and a Bessa R and L. Only 6 cameras? ;-) I have the

Re: Pentax vs Voigtlander Bessa

Hi, On 23 Jul 2002 at 7:43, frank theriault wrote: I too have a Yashica Electro 35, and it's a wonderful camera, especially for what I paid. Extremely sharp and fast lens! But I, too found it slow to use, especially focusing. Part of the problem was the rather dim (in my body at least)

Re: White button on manual lenses...

Hi, On 29 Jul 2002 at 17:01, Heiko Hamann wrote: I've seen a K4/200, where the little white button on the side of the lens is missing. The only purpose of this button that I know is to help fitting the lens to the body (lining up the white button with the release catch on the body

Re: ??? on SMC M 120/2.8 and street candids

Hi, On 31 Jul 2002 at 13:09, steven gilson wrote: I am looking for a compact medium tele whose main use would be available light street photography and candid portraits. From looking at tech info and user comments the best (perfect?) canidate I can find in the Pentax line up is the

Re: Lenses in the field (2)

Hi, On 15 Aug 2002 at 15:01, Peter Smekal wrote: A few recommended a 35mm lense as an allround/workhorse lense - rather than a 50mm as far I understood. I have no 35mm, but could of course try to get one - in Sweden some 2.8's in good condition are not too difficult to find. What is your

Re: Looking for a 300mm cheap

Hi, On 2 Sep 2002 at 22:25, Jim Fellows wrote: I need a long lens but do not want to spend a how lot of maony. I want something fairly sharp. It does not need to be a fast lens as I will be using a tripod. Thanks in advanced for all recommandations. The Tamron (Adaptall2) 5.6/300

RE: Leica might (possibly) show a digital SLR at Photokina too??

Hi, On 6 Sep 2002 at 16:35, Rob Brigham wrote: I have been hearing some rumors about leica having a new dSLR which will be showed for the 1st time in photokina. Hmmm, an R8 digital... I hope it would be far too expensive to even think about it for me, or I might become faithless to my

old-new member

Dear PDMLers, I subscribed again, and this time hopefully not for only a few months... I'm Gabor Sas from Hungary, with lots of Pentax 35mm SLR stuff in my bag and some let's say good slides made with them. You'll see... I also use lots of non-Pentax gear, the most important one being a

Re: PAW

Hi, What's a PAW actually? Thanks, Gabor

Re: 17 and kiron

Hi, I've got a 17/4.0 super-tak (I'd really like the SMC if I could find and afford it) which is small, light, and fun to play with but I'm not yet convinced it is all that sharp. The A16/2.8 is sharper, and a little better designed in some ways. Not to forget that russian Zenitar 2.8/16

Re: About my name

Hi, Bob W [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: There is a compromise used by a famous Scot: Bond - James Bond. g A bit complicated, but tempting solution! :) Also, it is not for Wagendrinnkstrudelhoppers, Nagyhalommententereltnyajashazys and Vopoljebirjozastoialnikffs... The 'Oxford Guide to Style'

Re: pentax-discuss-d Digest V04 #494

Hi, mike wilson wrote: Also note that dr. and Dr. are different things... dr for PhD and Dr for medical doctor? Not a bad guess! :)) dr. is for doctor juris, Dr. for all the rest (PhD, medical). Of course the ones who do not seem to know this rule are mostly lawyers... Gabor

Re: Monopods

Hi, Jens Bladt wrote: I,ve seen a clever monopod in a shop years ago. It had a release button, that would shoot down the (only) leg to the ground. So, it worked as a handle, mounted under the camera. When pressing the button, the leg would come down. Anyone know which company makes something

Re: Monopods

Hi, Jens Bladt wrote: I,ve seen a clever monopod in a shop years ago. It had a release button, that would shoot down the (only) leg to the ground. So, it worked as a handle, mounted under the camera. When pressing the button, the leg would come down. Anyone know which company makes

Re: Teleconverter question

Hi, Don Herring wrote: I am planning to get a 1.4-S teleconvertor, mainly to use with my A* 300/4. Can this particular converter be used with a 500/4.5 screw mount (with the screw mount adapter of course)? It can be used of course, but for these focal lengths the 1.4-L converter is

Re: pentax-discuss-d Digest V04 #532

Hi, Fred wrote: the A 1.4-L certainly will not fit the A* 300/4 Sorry, I didn't know that. What a shame... Terrible... Nikonish... :((( Actually, what particular A lens(es) does it fit? Are there any? Gabor

Re: XP2

Hi, I use this film regularly, most of my recent BW shots (think of 35mm cameras; in MF I pefer more traditional ones like FP4, APX or Fortepan) was XP2s. I'd say that XP2 is a very special film. As others mentioned, it has probably the widest exposure latitude of all films available today,

only MZ60 and *ist?

Hello PDMLers, The homepage of the Hungarian Pentax importer (www.slach.hu) states that MZ60 and *ist are the only 35mm Pentax SLR bodies in production, the other models still in stock will run out this year. Are they right? Gabor

Re: 6x7 film choice

Hi, Kevin wrote: I will be shooting some indoor dancers. The layout is simple with 2 x 400 Watt studio flashes 1 stop apart with a white paper backdrop. My film choices are simply to use the ever reliable Fuji Reala (iso 100) or the Fujichrome Velvia (iso 50). I will be using some Fuji ACROS

K 85/2.2 soft

Hi, I just bought this gem, and looking for others having some experience with it. Above all, i'd like to see some photos taken with it... BDimitrov's page says: The aperture ring has no click-stops, but mine seems to have them. Is it a modified one, or ...? Thanks, Gabor

Re: Vivitar 24/2

Hi, Henri Toivonen wrote: I got an offer to buy a Vivitar 24/2 for about $40 Can anyone tell me some info about it? Is it any good? I have a SMC-M 28/3.5 I use as my wide-angle prime, and I'm thinking of getting an even wider one. I had a Vivitar 24/2, then a Kiron 24/2, and now an SMC-A