equipment
is working correctly. I would make some more tests without mirrors or
windows entering into the formula. If you get satisfactory results I think
there is most likely nothing wrong with your equipment.
Cheers
Taz
Hi,
I'm after a bit of clarification as to how Pentax Function 10 works
One thing you could try is to
cover the popup with red cellophane (couple of layers) to weaken the
flash even further or put a deflector in front of it to put the light
upwards.
I know some have reported using a piece of already developed negative with
nothing on it for this purpose with
Ha, get in line for information about that. Pentax had just better hope
they still have a market by the time they get to it.
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What about the new
SLR? Will it have a fast shutter?
Thank you,
Z
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From: Heiko Hamann [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, April 04, 2003 12:36 AM
Subject: Re: Digital Shutter lag
Hi zcaballero,
on 04 Apr 03 you wrote in pentax.list:
Do the pentax gigitals have fast working shutter? What about the new
SLR?
Oh I really hope so. (It's been kind of quiet around here lately).
Yes really! All the lists I'm on have done this and I'm feeling left out
because I suspect that's because everyone is outside having fun and burning
film like crazy. Unfortunately it's not that nice here yet...Central
Ha, that means he got lucky and his cameras distance estimation was fairly
accurate...lol.
I still have people asking about how I manually focused the camera on
Saturday night and still got some excellent shots with it. A,
photographer's secret (said solemnly while wringing the hands).
I don't know if this is aplicable to this discussion but I have had some
experience with 3rd party dedicated flashes for Pentax and the older bodies
that did not support TTL. My ZX-M doesn't support TTL thus is similiar I
believe in Flash requrements to the older Pentax models. Most of the
I agree wth your disagree... ;) All cameras serve a purpose and if they do
that , they have done well. Even point and shoots have their place where
it's not pratical to take a SLR.
jco,
the subject states 35mm SUCKS!. i disagree.
4x5 is a *special purpose* tool, and as such it is wonderful.
Hi
I'm trying to figure out how do get my slide show to start automatically
when I put the cd in the drive. Can anyone help me here? I've tried to
make a autorun.inf but it's not working right.all it does is bring up
windows explorer on the cd.
Taz
Howdy
I know some of you must have the same problem I do. Plain and simple I've
got too much gearno I'm not doing the sane thing and selling some.
NopeI just want to know how to carry more effectively and efficiently
without killing my back, shoulder, etc. So I'm wondering how the rest
It varies a lot from lens to lens as well.
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From: Bruce Rubenstein [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Monday, March 24, 2003 11:45 AM
Subject: Low Light AF Performance (was: Complaints)
This is another factoid specification that can bite you in the ass.
Well me thinks it must either be the hyper adjustment button from manual
modes or the ability to change the EV adjustment to different rates of
adjustment(ie .3 or .5) But then I have had a canon or nikon so I'm
probably wrong.
Here's a little one-question quiz -
What is the one feature that
Whoopsmeant to say I have NEVER has a canon or nikon.
Well me thinks it must either be the hyper adjustment button from manual
modes or the ability to change the EV adjustment to different rates of
adjustment(ie .3 or .5) But then I have had a canon or nikon so I'm
probably wrong.
I'll bet I know why too, look at that shipping price, totally outragous
shipping costs as well as only 4 feedbacks. Folks on ebay get a real burr
under their saddle when you charge any more then actual shipping costs. You
well might come out better to include free shipping in the long run.
I think Pentax's autofocus systems do a good job. I had occasion to compare
a PZ-1 to a Minolta 700si, both discontinued cameras but from similiar years
I think. This was at a wedding reception with dim lighting. I had my
Minolta 700si there as my main camera with a dedicated flash that
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From: Keith Whaley [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, March 22, 2003 3:21 PM
Subject: Re: Pentax -- Canon
Bojidar Dimitrov wrote:
Hi Keith,
+ 50% of the entire EOS system is available on eBay at any time;
90% can be seen
Walmart was doing this for about $3.50 including processing if you didn't
want prints. However I think locally they raised that price by about the
$1.76 they still charge to process your negatives only. If you want good
quality thoughforget walmart cd. I've only had one problem with just
I don't have a severe problem with the ZX-M and in fact would recommend to
anyone looking for a low cost manual focus solution. I don't care for the
plastic lens mount but it seems ok and the lack of TTL compatibility. As to
the ZX-L and ZX-30 never had them. My complaint is specific to models
Hey I'm getting really good at using my new Minolta Dual scan III film
holder, practise makes perfect. (Hint: koday max film works the best in
this film holder by the way and fugi/agfa film works better in epson
negative holders)
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From: Brendan [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To:
Not sure what you mean by a whole roll scanning. None of the scanners I've
used support scanning whole roll all at once. The ones I've used have a max
of 6 and most photoplaces cut them in groups of 4.
I can get a TWAIN driver to work with Linux so that's no problem... I
have software too.
...
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From: Taz [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Good show Levente, and I can
Are you saying there are tooth marks in your lens...lol.
The Canon regular lenses are very quiet, the USM lenses are almost silent,
unless you are a Rottweiler, in which case they seem to sound like
fingernails scraping on a chalkboard.
William Robb
Ha, it's too early in the year. I don't think you can do it...lol
Anyway, I promised my wife it was the last photo buy this year ;-)
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The need for quiet is one of the reasons I occasionally dig out my ZX-M.
Since it's manual focus no issue there, and the shutter auto advance are
very low noise level in comparison from what I've seen.
The question is: how much quieter is it? I find
that I can't use AF on
my PZ1p in a
Anything less then 28mm in a zoom is going to cost you the big
bucks.better buy it before I do...and if you don't email me the link off
list ok?
- Original Message -
From: ukasz Kacperczyk [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, March 18, 2003 6:19 PM
Subject: Re:
making the
decision not to support K screw mount lenses an extremely limiting thing
since compatibility with these lenses could also be questioned.
Taz
I think you're overestimating the value of K and M lens compatibility.
Although the marketing value of compatibility of lenses dating back
Good show Levente, and I can personally vouch for the fact that the USA
government does not express the feelings or convictions of it's people.
NEVER judge people by their government's actions. (if you want to go
down that path, it's probably better for you, Americans, not to travel
I'm sitting here wondering about using the A mode with multiple segment
metering etc, and also realising we can analize this issue to death. The
bottom line of course here is how accurately are your photos exposed in real
life. The whole thing was designed to work together and to the best of my
Align
I hate to be the one to toss a rock in your gears but I see an inherent
problem with your theory. On most zoom lenses the f stop changes as you
change the zoom setting. Thus one reason why your testing proved better on
a 50 mm prime. You also list that your test was done successfully on
Alin
How are they running the tests on the PZ-1 and PZ-1p's, which were the
cameras that were specifically mentioned as having this problem originally.
They have depth of field preview, but it is a manual function rather then
electronic, that only works with the aperature ring actually turned to
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 selling now and make the switch to
another brand for digital.
--- Pål_Jensen [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
Thanks for that update Michael, that would have really erked me to have
fallen into that trap again(remembers trying very hard not to use a zx-50
for a throwing object.)
Taz,
The Nikon N80 will not meter with nearly all Nikkor manual focus lenses.
Michael Cross
On March 10, 2003 12:38 pm, Taz wrote:
Surely not even Pentax can ignore the impact that Ebay has on the camera
industry. Old lenses as long as they are clean are like little gold
mines.
It's a gold mine for you and me. It can't be a postive for the camera
makers.
Nick
True
Or take the features of the ZX-M and put it in the K1000 metal body, now
that would be a very attractive camera to me. The ZX-M has been compared as
the K1000 replacement.
Here's an interesting question. Suppose that Pentax made a brand new
K1000, metal body and all What would they have to
Part of that possibility is further fostered by the existing DSLR's in both
camps stables. However the *ist D appearance on the horizon has changed
that idea to a point. However my buying any DSLR at this time is not going
to happen, I'm rather trying to position myself in the best possible
got me being sarcasticjssh!!!
Taz
This is becoming dangerously close to my starting to rant about how C-41
film cannot be push processed.
William Robb
This is where a little planning and looking ahead might be profitable. From
time to time you see used older cameras sold for parts or as is because
the seller doesn't know about cameras or because it's part of an estate sale
etc. At any rate any camera on ebay that is not given the sellers bill
But what good would it do me? My shutter finger doesn't work when it's that
cold..brrrg
See, I told you. All you serious Pentax users should seek camera asylum
in Norway. No one would make fun of you, or show disrespect for your
beloved brand of camera, which will be
Well that or figure out how to get the WINE function for linux working...or
maybe Lindows
Rumors has it that Microsoft will shortly publish a new game in the
Tycoon series: Photo Tycoon. I definitely recommend it. It will allow
you to spend endless hours of fun, managing your own camera
I know it's easy to jump the panic button, but truly with international
mail, customs, terrorists etc assuming he got it is a bit much to assume.
Furthermore he might be on a couple of days holiday. I had that recently
happen with an Ebay purchase myself and I couldn't ask for a better person
to
I have a ZX-M that mostly sits here and is not being used, I've been
considering selling it, but taking some classes in photography sounds like
fun to me. I'm wondering about the typical requirements of the schools for
cameras. I'm taking a wild guess the ZX-M would meet their qualifications.
Herb
Could you please expound on this statement? And does that include
processing service such as I locally available for a premium price of about
$12.00 roll of 24 that includes custom editing before doing the prints?
Thanks
Taz
so long as they are technically acceptable (only focus
either canon or nikon, but in answer to another question regarding
professional opinions...several pros are answering which sorta caused me to
raise an eyebrow.
Cheers
Taz
Under this thread comments about the relationship of the flash to position
of the lens if on camera mounted hotshoe flashor bracket attached have
been touched on.. Could you address this issue more thouroughly especially
with the problems of Portrait vs Landscape modes of orientation.
wondering about
High Speed flash...does this camera support that, and if so which flash unit
would everyone recommend for this camera. I know it syncs at 250, but
unsure about HS support. Actually I don't know if Pentaxes do that.
Cheers
Taz
All work and no play makes a dull boy Paul...see ya soon
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From: Lukasz Kacperczyk [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 7:24 PM
Subject: Re: Unsubscribing
Come back soon, Paul.
Lukasz
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High speed flash sync gives you further sharpness and clairity to your fill
flash action photos, at least that's my understanding of it
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From: Levente -Levi- Littvay [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, March 05, 2003 10:44 PM
Subject: High Speed
I'm not familiar with the MX so I can't accurately compare, but the ZX-M has
been compared as the modern K1000. It is a nice little camera, emphasis on
little, but does not support autofocus or onboard flash if that is where you
want to go. It does have DOF preview though. Retail is very
It's been my experience on Pentaxs that the speeds on the dial are all that
is available for shutter priority. However in aperature priority there is a
larger range of shutter speeds available.
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From: Bruce Dayton [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: Levente -Levi- Littvay [EMAIL
I bought an epson 785epx mainly for 3 reasons. One it has 6 color ink, two
it does full page photos without borders, and three last fall it did the
best job I've ever seen on photos. The epson ink and their process makes
the photos come out dry right out of the printer. I believe it's
, but never saw what folks see in that camera and peddled it a
month later.
Cheers
Taz
From what I've seen, people may be buying SLRs, but they aren't using them
on a regular basis. I seldom see another SLR at public events. I don't see
them out on the street. When I shoot a school event, I'll
The fact is that the third party Sigma DSLR achieved more interest at
announcement than the *ist D, but does it sell? I agree that Pentax has
become a cheap brand but they cannot survive in the DSLR market by being
cheap as I fear both Nikon and Caon have the market share giving them the
power
I think the Pentax smaller size may well appeal to the PS crowd if they can
make them auto and light enough. The ZX line seems to have accomplished
this. For just everyday beating around I like to carry either my ZX-M or
even a PZ-10 with a small light beater lens because of their small size,
i disagree with WR. a monitor's contrast range exceeds that of any printed
medium and can easily achieve just as good color
fidelity. 200dpi color monitors have been with us now for a couple of
years and they are able to reproduce everything that can be
captured from a color slide. these
Well as you may well know the 9xi is a pro body. I don't think it's so much
the lenses but rather the bodies them selves and I do really like the way
the minolta bodies fit into my hands. I say serious as when doing a wedding
and the procession is coming down the axile, and I've got but one
: Re: The Hundred Percenters
you have a monitor that does 4K x 3K. they exist.
Herb
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From: Taz [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sunday, March 02, 2003 13:05
Subject: Re: The Hundred Percenters
Please explain this a bit further. Somewhere I'm
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