Please stop it, or go away.
Mike Ignatiev wrote:
Let's stop this now.
Please don't change the subject lines on these arguments. Constantly
updating killfiles gets to be a real chore.
--
Mark Roberts
Photography and writing
www.robertstech.com
My politics is between my
brain and my fingers on this list.
I suspect the feet fingers. ;-)
Caveman, each hairy little one. lol.
Cheers,
Cotty
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yup.
for President of Iraq. where people would be able to
fully appreciate the finer points of his wit.
mishka
Tony Blair for President :-)
Cheers,
Cotty
It's just occurred to me. When Cotty said Tony Blair for President he
was trying to get someone to take him up on it, right? g
keith
Mike Ignatiev wrote:
yup.
for President of Iraq. where people would be able to
fully appreciate the finer points of his wit.
mishka
Tony Blair for
It's just occurred to me. When Cotty said Tony Blair for President he
was trying to get someone to take him up on it, right? g
Keith, you should know me better than that. My politics is between my
brain and my fingers on this list. Just because I wrote 'Brit and proud'
in the subject line
'
in the subject line doesn't necessarily mean that I am. However, the
opposite could be true.
No, I was just stirring ;-)
Interesting seeing the reactions though.
It's when the stew is stirred that the interesting bits come to the
top... g
keith
Cheers,
Cotty
Cotty wrote:
My politics is between my
brain and my fingers on this list.
I suspect the feet fingers. ;-)
cheers,
caveman
Subject: Re: Hot breaking news - straight from the horse's mouth
hehe... Good one.
Think I'll wait for more stable news, though...
...rather than being taken for a ride
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Paul Jones said:
Probaly a Mamiya 7/7II.
I've used the 65 and 80mm lenses and they were both excellent, pretty
resistent to flare and really sharp corner to corner. I'm not sure
wether it would be that great for Street photography, the mamiya is not
particually fast to focus and the limited
- Original Message -
From: John Munro [EMAIL PROTECTED]
The lenses DO have detants at each f/stop. There are no half-stop
detants though.
Made a typo, thats what i ment.
Regards,
Paul
I love these 'take this simple test' posts ;-)
So what do _you_ think?
[ ] Keep buying used MXs ?
[ ] Buy a used LX?
Or do I move on to an AF body? And if I go AF, which MZ?
[ ] An MZ-3 (black)?
[ ] An MZ-S?
Or,
[ X] Move to digital (either now, C*n*n with RAW output, or wait for
I'll second Frank's recommendation re paper money. The engraved details
are very find and consistent so you can check for corner
sharpness. There's also neat graphics hidden in the bills.
- MCC
At 04:11 PM 5/31/2003 -0400, you wrote:
I just got a macro lens I'd like to test with flash
The last batch of flowers you gave your wife.
Good for testing films and labs as well.
Collin
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From: J. C. O'Connell [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Any ideas for some small ( 3-5 size ) objects
that I might find around the house which would have
extremely fine details suitable
I have only one thing to say, when I looked at the picture and noticed
new Kodak camera (the 14 MP one), it made me feel immediately as if I
was looking at some Borg technology. Man, it looks ugly...
People making judgments on cameras, or any number of other things
for that matter, based on
I'd just like to add voice to the chorus that the Kodak camera sits
well in the hand. However, it is touted to be light; which I think it
is not. If your hands get weary from carrying an LX for a few hours,
you'd need a bit of workout to keep up with this one. It's close to a
kilo without
to train with...:-)
A good neck-strap might be a good idea too...
Jostein
Hi,
first, sorry about the missing subject. I have set a filter on my
mailserver to delete all incoming pdml mails, so I can read them in
the spare time on the mail-archive.com archive without filling my
mailbox
Rob,
can you please point me to where i could get one for that much money (that is, under
2k)?
mishka
Yep, his scanner only provides 3200 dpi at MF, it
may have cost a bunch when he
bought it but they are selling for well under 2k
No problem.
Nero has a component called virtual image drive, or something like this. I have
5.5.x and 5.9.x and both have it. Install it. It will create a bogus CDROM device.
Then you can run this virtual drive utility (it would appear someone in the Nero
folder) and point it to your *real*
Dear all,
The sales figures from Jodobashi (which is one of the larger camera chain
retailer in Japan) suggest differently. Digital cameras from Pentax seldom
enter into the top 10:
http://www.digitalcamera.jp/html/yodobashi/yodo-rank.htm
It is very hard to believe that Sony was not included
On 1/13/03 3:36 AM, Iren Henry Chu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
The sales figures from Jodobashi (which is one of the larger camera chain
retailer in Japan) suggest differently. Digital cameras from Pentax seldom
enter into the top 10:
http://www.digitalcamera.jp/html/yodobashi/yodo-rank.htm
On 1/13/03 7:46 PM, Iren Henry Chu [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I have been puzzled by the Jodobashi list for some time because of the poor
showing of Pentax. Thanks for answering my question.
I agree with you that the sales direction of Jodobashi is a bit different
from Map Camera. I visited
On Fri, 10 Jan 2003, Shaun Canning wrote:
What HTML editors or web page creation software are PDMLer's using for
their web sites? I am still using Frontpage 2000, which does the job,
but is an idiosyncratic little bugger...
vi. :)
emacs. or notepad.
mishka
At 22:39 4.1.2003 -0500, you wrote:
All the Ektachrome E emulsions are great for low light work due
to their reciprocity characteristics and their lack of significant
color shift. In fact, they are really the only useful slide films
in my experience for long exposure work.
The E200 is
All the Ektachrome E emulsions are great for low light work due
to their reciprocity characteristics and their lack of significant
color shift. In fact, they are really the only useful slide films
in my experience for long exposure work.
I haven't done much astrophotography as of late (say,
Hey folks,
I'm about to make a run down to the camera shop for some film, and was
wondering if there is a film that is best suited (35mm) for
astro-photography, as I'd like to try my hand in it.
I searched the Kodak website, and they have so many films listed.and
discontinued. They have
- Original Message -
From: Brad Dobo
Subject: Refreshing subject? Best film for astro-photography?
Hey folks,
I'm about to make a run down to the camera shop for some film,
and was
wondering if there is a film that is best suited (35mm) for
astro-photography, as I'd like to try my
I've never done an intentional astro-photography but here's a link to
a page that actually seems to know what it's talking about.
http://www.astropix.com/HTML/I_ASTROP/FILMS.HTM
At 11:52 AM 12/29/2002 -0500, you wrote:
Hey folks,
I'm about to make a run down to the camera shop for some film,
Actually had some mild success with the dreaded Kodak Max 400.Blew
up to 8x10 with little grain.
Dave
Begin Original Message
From: Brad Dobo [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Sun, 29 Dec 2002 11:52:36 -0500
To: PDML \(Pentax\) [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Refreshing subject? Best film for astro
Hi,
why do think my polite request deserves such a snide reply? Jumping
from the subject of square composition to email headers is a big leap.
I, and presumably many other people, who are interested in the square
format discussion, are not interested at all, at least in this
context, in email
If I'm shooting in low light conditions and I have a longer lens at f/4
and a shorter lens at f/2.8, is there ever an advantage to using the
shorter lens for the wider aperture, but a slower film speed, and then
cropping and zooming on a portion of the picture? I do I pretty much
always want to
Gregory L. Hansen wrote:
If I'm shooting in low light conditions and I have a longer lens at f/4
and a shorter lens at f/2.8, is there ever an advantage to using the
shorter lens for the wider aperture, but a slower film speed, and then
cropping and zooming on a portion of the picture?
Goodday folks,
To all you wizzkids out there:
I'm probably able to buy a K2 + SMC-K 50/1.4 and a KX + SMC-K 55/1.8, together for
like $ 220,- (maybe even less). Is this like a 'good price'? And what should I watch
out for? Are there any specific flaws I should check? Thank you for your advice.
- Original Message -
From: Chris Brogden
The authorities hardly care about crudeness and ignorance, but
they do
care a lot about libel.
Brogden, are you calling me crude and ignorant?
'Cause if you are, I'll have you know you are only half right.
William Robb
Ha! Tell me you haven't been called worse. :)
chris
On Fri, 22 Nov 2002, William Robb wrote:
- Original Message -
From: Chris Brogden
The authorities hardly care about crudeness and ignorance, but
they do
care a lot about libel.
Brogden, are you calling me crude and
- Original Message -
From: Chris Brogden
Subject: Re: Lets change the Subject
Ha! Tell me you haven't been called worse. :)
By poorer excuses for humanity than you, my friend.
Bill
-Original Message-
From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED]]
Brad, Imagine how expensive they would be if they were made of steel.
You're seeing all these expensive plastic lenses because
that's what they are
making these days. I don't think it's the plastic that is
Well, it's too bad I wouldn't find Limited stocked in the city or else I
could at the very least go try one out, see what all the fuss is aboot! ;-)
Brad
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Tuesday, November 19, 2002 11:53 PM
Subject: No Subject
Brad, Imagine how expensive they would be if they were made of steel.
You're seeing all these expensive plastic lenses because that's what they are
making these days. I don't think it's the plastic that is expensive, it's the
lenses and the little motors and stuff in them that make them
In a message dated 11/2/02 12:24:36 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
thanks
now to find a 15mm
just one on ebay recently
Just a little note of caution. Before I got my 15mm I thought it was the
greatest lens ever. It certainly looks cool. Once I got it, I realized that
it was not one you
Before I got my 15mm I thought it was the greatest lens ever. It
certainly looks cool. Once I got it, I realized that it was not
one you wanted to carry too often and it was not an easy lens to
use. I'm glad I have it and wouldn't trade it for anything but
realize that once you have it you
Read the list and grow up you juvenile.
Brad Dobo
- Original Message -
From: tim@tim-home
Sent: Tuesday, October 15, 2002 5:55 PM
Brad, stopm being an idiont on the list
Give it up for all our sakes, some pleople pay for their internet
connections
and don't want this rubbish
Have a look:
http://www.macads.co.uk/snaps/misc/pricelist.html
Hmm, it's a difficult one. I'll go for 1989; 1990 at a pinch.
I chose 1989 because of the presence of the SuperA which according to
Boz-s site was only manufactured 83-85 so it's got to be old (new) stock.
The LX and K1000 don't
Yes, now THESE are some nice choices!!!
Lens name: A*SMC 35/1.2 ED Lens name: A*SMC Pentax 1:1.4 20mm
Lens name: A*SMC Pentax 200/2 ED
Steve Larson
Redondo Beach, California
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You in effect did when you wrote in an earlier post, I have writen my post
just because you have exposed your lack of knowledge,
writing that there are no Operating Systems in cameras. This would mean
that it would be correct to say that there are operating systems in cameras,
and since there is
]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Wednesday, October 09, 2002 9:32 PM
Subject: Subject: Re: DSLRs and viruses
You in effect did when you wrote in an earlier post, I have writen my
post
just because you have exposed your lack of knowledge,
writing that there are no Operating Systems in cameras. This would mean
On Sun, 29 Sep 2002 23:15:48 +0100
Frits J. Wüthrich wrote
I sincerely believe this is a misconception (snip)
That is not a misconception. Take for instance the light bulb that edison
originally built. It still works and hasn't been to best of my knowledge
switched off yet. How long does your
From: Bill Peifer
Ditto -- worries me too. I can't help but see the parallels
between the
current war on our collective civil rights here in the US, and
the assault
on the rights of American citizens of Japanese descent back in
the early
40's. It's a damn shame, and I've had more than my
Before folks get creative about analyzing overall profit/loss numbers keep
in mind that they are for the overall company and not the photographic
division. This company had a loss - where? This company added staff - where?
Doesn't say. One company that has remained positive over the past few
Bruce wrote:
Before folks get creative about analyzing overall profit/loss numbers keep
in mind that they are for the overall company and not the photographic
division. This company had a loss - where? This company added staff - where?
Doesn't say. One company that has remained positive over
]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Friday, September 20, 2002 11:33 PM
Subject: Pentax ever make a high quality PS??
I have very little knowledge of the history
of Pentax's PS cameras.
Did they ever produce one with a single
focal length SMC AF lens of very high quality
ala a 35mm F2.8
In a message dated 8/21/2002 1:42:28 PM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Subject: Re: Next Pentax Flagship Camera?
On Wed, 2002-08-21 at 03:52, Bruce Rubenstein wrote:
The term was pro. 99% of postcard pictures are shot by hobbiests.
Ah, but don't those hobbyists get
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Sent: Wednesday, August 21, 2002 2:14 PM
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Subject: Re: Next Pentax Flagship Camera?
In a message dated 8/21/2002 1:42:28 PM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Subject: Re: Next Pentax Flagship Camera?
On Wed, 2002-08-21 at 03:52, Bruce Rubenstein
In a message dated 8/20/2002 1:13:15 PM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Subject: RE: pentax-discuss-digest V1 #3040
Its also measured by how easily breakable the product is - in particular
the battery door!!
As opposed to those metal ones that get lost or corrode
In a message dated 8/20/2002 1:13:15 PM Central Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Subject: Re: pentax-discuss-digest V1 #3040
Plastic is a very good description, because it is plastic. Look up the
definition.
The problem is that plastic covers alot of territory...all the way
that.
Len
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2002 5:00 PM
Subject: Re: Re[2]: Subject: LX repair update
In a message dated 8/3/2002 2:41:29 PM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
If it has the motor
Here's a different comparison and one I think fits very nicely. A friend of
mine is in love with Jaguars (that's the cars by the way.) He has a lovely
E-type and a newer Vandenplass. These cars have always been known as more
than a little unreliable. Just keeping the 12 cylinders tuned is a
Excellent points Pal.
vic
In a message dated 8/3/02 6:51:16 AM, [EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
Paul wrote:
Early R series cameras can be very unrelibale, but the R7, R8, R6 and R6.2
are reliable and built like a tank.
The R8 had plenty of problems that are probably solved by now. If I
. Unfortunately
the LX development
was frozen around the E upgrade.
At 11:42 PM 8/2/2002 -0600, you wrote:
- Original Message -
From: Peter Alling Subject: Re: Re[2]: Subject: LX repair update
I think you missed my point. William said that the use of
mixed
electronics and mechanicals
IMHO the plain ME is very reliable.
All the best!
Raimo
Personal photography homepage at http://www.uusikaupunki.fi/~raikorho
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Päivä: 03. elokuuta 2002 13:46
Aihe: Re: Subject
. More a difference between a B53A and a B52G. Unfortunately
the LX development
was frozen around the E upgrade.
At 11:42 PM 8/2/2002 -0600, you wrote:
- Original Message -
From: Peter Alling Subject: Re: Re[2]: Subject: LX repair update
I think you missed my point. William said
On 3 Aug 2002 at 0:52, [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote:
I've had very few real problems with my LXs (four and counting) (I know, it's a
sickness). One thing I notice on the PUG that I don't really agree with is the
quick suggestion by everyone to have a CLA on an LX every time it acts up. I
think
On 2 Aug 2002 at 16:50, William Robb wrote:
Don't get me wrong, I don't dislike the camera (I am the guy who
insisted on the LX Gallery, after all), but I am not going to
kid myself thinking that it is more reliable than crack addict.
You can kid yourself all you like.
I had 2 P67 break, in
In a message dated 8/3/2002 2:34:21 AM Pacific Daylight Time,
[EMAIL PROTECTED] writes:
That´s what I thought when Bessa R2 was introduced - but now I think that it
has to be a model which does *not* accept Leica lenses
Raimo,
Look here:
http://www.cameraquest.com/voigtBR2.htm
The Bessa
I think that the comparison to the F3 is a bit unfair by the way. It is
much bigger,
almost as large and heavy as a Pentax 67. If you can't build in
reliability by using bigger heavier parts then you're doing
something wrong.
Perhaps you mixed up the F3 with F4 or F5. I don't see how the
Doesn't this rather prove that you are using an unreliable repairing
facility? In fact, I discussed this with the Pentax repair man a couple of
months ago. I can't remember the details but he claimed that many LX bodies
was not in fact repaired properly as some servicing people were not
I had 2 P67 break, in both the meter aperture coupling chains failed, they
are unreliable.
I wonder if P67II was more reliable.
regards,
Alan Chan
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The trouble is that often the focus will be out slightly too and it gets
worse
progressively.
And that means no more super sharp pictures. :(
regards,
Alan Chan
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Look here:
http://www.cameraquest.com/voigtBR2.htm
The Bessa R2 does accept the M series Leica lenses.
TEMPTING!!
And unlike other Bessa, this one is metal.
regards,
Alan Chan
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: Saturday, August 03, 2002 4:13 PM
Subject: Re: Re[2]: Subject: LX repair update
I think that the comparison to the F3 is a bit unfair by the
way. It is
much bigger,
almost as large and heavy as a Pentax 67. If you can't build
in
reliability by using bigger heavier parts then you're doing
Alan,
No meter coupling chain anymore and the frame advance was reworked. I
suspect the 67II is more reliable in those particular areas.
Bruce
Saturday, August 3, 2002, 2:18:59 PM, you wrote:
I had 2 P67 break, in both the meter aperture coupling chains failed, they
are unreliable.
AC I
The F3 is about 5oz heavier than the LX. They were both intended for the
same use and market. Maybe Nikon has a better idea of what kind of
reliability is expected of this class of camera.
From: Peter Alling [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Subject: Re:
I think that the comparison to the
F3 is a bit unfair
That makes the F3 wth MD just a tad heavier than a Pentax 67II
body only. Somehow I thought thhe F3 with drive would be a bit
heavier than that.
Len
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From: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
To: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Sent: Saturday, August 03, 2002 5:00 PM
Subject: Re: Re[2
- Original Message -
From: Pål Jensen
Subject: Re: Subject: LX repair update
Doesn't this rather prove that you are using an unreliable
repairing facility? In fact, I discussed this with the Pentax
repair man a couple of months ago. I can't remember the details
but he claimed that many
I have found the LX's i've owned to be quite unreliable also and they seem
to enjoy the company of my service tech, in fact my remaining was is there
right now :). I found the MZ-S pretty unreliable also. Although my first
MZ5n was super reliable never missed a beat and i gave it hell. (not the
Gee, I've never had a single problem with my LX. In fact, I've never had a
serious problem with any Pentax camera I've owned. That's about 16 years
worth of picture taking. Granted I'm not a pro and I don't use my gear on a
daily basis but not a single camera body issue that required service
Hi,
well, to even up the score a bit I've had 3 LXs, 4 or 5 MXs and a
Super A (Super Program), and they all had problems at some time in
their careers. I bought my first LX specifically to replace an MX I
had problems with. (Frying pan - fire).
For Bill's benefit, I haven't had any problems
On 2 Aug 2002 at 8:27, Bob Walkden wrote:
Hi,
well, to even up the score a bit I've had 3 LXs, 4 or 5 MXs and a
Super A (Super Program), and they all had problems at some time in
their careers. I bought my first LX specifically to replace an MX I
had problems with. (Frying pan - fire).
I sometimes wonder if you guy's really have the same camera model I use.
At 11:21 PM 8/1/2002 -0700, you wrote:
I have found the LX's i've owned to be quite unreliable also and they seem
to enjoy the company of my service tech, in fact my remaining was is there
right now :). I found the MZ-S
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Aihe: Re: Subject: LX repair update
- Original Message -
From: Matjaz Osojnik
Subject: RE: Subject: LX repair update
I wonder why you have choosen Nikon, then?
Right now, I am wondering why I chose Pentax
William wrote:
I am toying with the idea of selling it all and starting again
with a Leica system.
You don't buy Leica to get a maintanance free camera system!
Pål
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Alan wrote:
Perhaps Pentax tried too hard on LX and MZ-S?
The LX was sucessful from an engineering point of view; in fact; it's their proudest
achievement. The MZ-S, however, suffers from being a rush job. They needed to get the
digital version ready and to do that they had to postpone
Bruce wrote:
You're not alone. I have resisted buying one for quite some time
based largely on how much I read about it's problems. You don't hear
nearly as much about problems with MX's or SuperPrograms, etc.
Thats because people don't bother repairing ME's and Super Programs. The Pentax
Pål,
You bring up some excellent points that are worthy of consideration.
The age of the LX bodies perhaps is the primary cause for problems.
The one fact remains that they are all OLD cameras and will continue
to have old camera problems. Perhaps far less than some other old
cameras, but
Interesting.
I also do Lotus Domino for a living (at this moment).
Good to see that one company is using it here!
Collin
The site www.pentax.com is running Microsoft-IIS/4.0 on NT4/Windows 98
The site www.olympus.com is running Microsoft-IIS/4.0 on NT4/Windows 98
The site www.zeiss.com is
I'm not sure that camera companies want their high-end cameras to fail
so that users will buy new ones. I'm not even sure that they make much
money from their high-end bodies anyway. I suspect that they hope to
make money from lenses and accessories and have those expensive bodies
contribute
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Aihe: Re: Re[2]: Subject: LX repair update
I'm not sure that camera companies want their high-end cameras to fail
so that users
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Aihe: RE: Subject: LX repair update
Didn't mean to diminish Leica's ruggedness, but i've heard horror stories
about *brand new* M6's that were faulty. Shouldn't happen with a camera
that's $1,900 (KEH
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Aihe: Re: Subject: LX repair update
Alan wrote:
Perhaps Pentax tried too hard on LX and MZ-S?
The LX was sucessful from an engineering point of view; in fact; it's their proudest
achievement. The MZ-S, however, suffers from being a rush job
People can't see electrons so they equate it with magic pixie dust. No one in their
right mind trusts magic dust.
From: Raimo Korhonen [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Nope - electronics are more reliable. The current electronic consumer grade SLRs are
incredibly reliable - there was a test in Chasseurs
You don't buy Leica to get a maintanance free camera system!
Pål
Early R series cameras can be very unrelibale, but the R7, R8, R6 and R6.2
are reliable and built like a tank. The R6 and 6.2 are also quite small,
whilst still maintaing a build quality that i have never seen another SLR to
William wrote:
What is weird is your insistence that because you happen to have
a sample that held up, that is the norm, and all evidence to the
contrary is dismissed as bad luck.
Thats not what I'm insisting on. The LX does indeed have a track record and mine
happen to be more
You bring up some excellent points that are worthy of consideration.
The age of the LX bodies perhaps is the primary cause for problems.
The one fact remains that they are all OLD cameras and will continue
to have old camera problems. Perhaps far less than some other old
cameras, but problems
You're not alone. I have resisted buying one for quite some time
based largely on how much I read about it's problems. You don't hear
nearly as much about problems with MX's or SuperPrograms, etc.
Few years back I read from a UK magazine. The UK representive said, The
Super A was a very
I would have to disagree based on my experience, but I can't argue with
your's.
Additionally if mixing mechanical, (for manual exposure), and electronic,
(for automatic exposure), shutter speeds was such a bad idea
then the new Nikon FM3 wouldn't exist.
Just because the LX was not as
Pentax and Leica RF systems complement each other well. If I was buying now
I´d get Voigtländer Bessa R instead - for much less money.
No no no! You definitely want the Bessa R2.
regards,
Alan Chan
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I think you missed my point. William said that the use of mixed
electronics and mechanicals in the
shutter mechanism was a hodgepodge, and one of the reasons for the LX's
supposed un-reliability. I pointed
out that Nikon would probably not have used a similar setup if that was
true. (I kind
- Original Message -
From: Peter Alling Subject: Re: Re[2]: Subject: LX repair update
I think you missed my point. William said that the use of
mixed
electronics and mechanicals in the
shutter mechanism was a hodgepodge, and one of the reasons for
the LX's
supposed un-reliability
- Original Message -
From: Rubenstein, Bruce M (Bruce)
Subject: RE: Subject: LX repair update
Bill, this is where I really sympathize with you. You have to
put up with enough crap shooting with Pentax, and then they wind
up sticking it to you too. After a certain point you've had
- Original Message -
From: Matjaz Osojnik
Subject: RE: Subject: LX repair update
I wonder why you have choosen Nikon, then?
Right now, I am wondering why I chose Pentax over Nikon.
I am toying with the idea of selling it all and starting again
with a Leica system.
William Robb
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