Forgot to mention. I did not push the film, but several times I
underexposed by 1 to 1.5 stops. The prints look fine.
Joe
This is the PUG with the theme Cliché. In my opinion, it is one of
Bill's most brilliant ideas.
I suggest that we set up a vote for the best cliché photo that month.
(And I'm suggesting it for that month only, unless we want to make it an
annual.)
I have in mind something like the annual
Cliché may have been Wheatfield Willie's finest moment (in re: PUG
themes, anyway). Digital may have been his worst. It's essentially an
extra open month.
Joe
I had used Fuji Velvia for the fireworks and was happy
with the results, but the xmas bells seem a little underexposed.
You can see the results at
http://www.wildcherry.com.au/showthumbs.php?p=flora
How did you meter? Perhaps your meter exposed to compensate for the
reflector.
I've noted the posts in praise of the FA* 24mm. f2.0. I could use such a
lens for indoor architecture.
According to Popular Photography's review (3/93) it is very sharp, but a
bit weaker at f2 and 2.8. Moderate barrel distortion. Across most
apertures, it consistently overexposes by about 1/3 EV.
Okay, I just ordered the FA 24 f2.0 from Adorama. Thanks to everyone for
your advice.
My gadget bag is full. Adding this lens will probably mean that my FA 50
f1.7 has to come out. I spent November in France with six lenses. The 50
was the only one that didn't get used. I could have used the 24.
I think just about all of these zooms become soft to varying degrees at
300 mm. Unless you need 300, the 80-200 f4.7-5.6 is a surprisingly sharp
little lens.
I've gotten good results from, and can recommend, the Sigma 70-300 APO
Macro f4-5.6. Be sure to get the APO version, as there is a less
Received this puppy yesterday. There's a small speck on an internal
element. It won't affect images, but is the sort of thing one should
mention if one were to resell the lens. Could decrease resale value.
Should I return it??
Thanks,
Joe
On January 9 I sent a body and two lenses to Pentax for warranty
service. I expected to wait six weeks. Well, the lenses came back on
January 23. The body is still out.
I guess lens and body repair are different shops, and lens repair is
less busy. I'm seriously impressed to get the lenses
In the initial review of the PZ-1, Pop Photo described the MTF program
and it did seem to work -- at least they described it as an aperture
priority mode with safety shifts. They dispelled early rumors that the
MTF program mode somehow analyzed the lens and scene for the best
quality; the
Christian, go to:
http://www.mediachance.com
Download a free program called FilterSim. It allows you to simulate the
effects of the Kodak Wratten filters. You can find the one to remove
your blue cast.
Everyone should have this program.
Joe
I've just installed a new monitor. I used to have a bookmark for a site
that had a grayscale calibration strip to calibrate the brightness and
contrast of a monitor. Now when I need it, I can't find the site.
Can anyone direct me to a site with this?
Thanks,
Joe
I bought one earlier this year on eBay for about $120. The seller was
not a photographer. She had bought the lens from someone who assured her
it was in fine condition. It was, except the diaphragm was frozen. She
gave me a refund.
So I got a working one from KEH for about $150.
Joe
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This
Push processing C-41 film does not work at all. Anyone who says
otherwise is fooling themselves. The C-41 process is a develop
to completion process, and any additional development merely
adds to the base density.
And yes, I have proven this.
I have heard that E-6 films have better
OH! Pentax content here:
I acquired a SMC F 35-80 4-5.6 this week from an EBAY seller. We used USPS
to ship and had no problems:)
paid $45USD (including shipping) and it came with both caps, Cir. polarizer,
UV filter, and a Hoya red (25A) filter. Not too bad I think.
Cory Waters
The
Bill, now I wonder what I have been getting when I request
push-processing. I often shoot NHGII 800 and Supra 800 at 2500
or 3200 with a two stop push (shooting indoors). Often the results are
nice, sometimes not. If I am not getting a two-stop push in the
processing, what am I getting?
I bought Corel Draw PhotoPaint 8 about 3 years ago. For the past year
I've been learning PhotoPaint, using PhotoCD scans. Now I have an LS
2000, and found the following dilemmas on scanning my first slide. Can
anyone help? The version of Nikon Scan is 2.1.1.
1. I saved the slide as a TIF file.
The Postal Service yesterday awarded a contract to the Titan
Corporation of San Diego, CA, to provide electron beam systems and
services to sanitize mail. Titan will subcontract with its subsidiary
SureBeam to provide the proprietary electron beam systems.
Good Morning America interviewed
Other shots I like:
Sidibé
by Joseph Tainter, USA: excellent NGS-style photo
(for me, that's a big compliment). Only small nit: I'd
like to see his eyes more clearly - perhaps they are
more visible in the original print.
Thanks very much, Luis. His eyes are only a little clearer
Hotel at Guadelupe
Joseph Tainter
The colour! The colour! I could reach into that blue sky and cut my hand
on it. Nice composition. The plug in the background completes the setup
well.
Thanks very much, Cotty.
Joe
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Okay, Bill:
What does Digital mean? All photos submitted to PUG have been
digitized.
What does Professional mean? (Heck, I'm a professional, but not in
photography.)
Thanks,
Joe
P.S. I thought Synchronicity was being dropped.
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Me: What does Digital mean? All photos submitted to PUG have been
digitized.
Bill: I dunno, it was just a word that popped into my head.
Me again: Okay...barring further clarification, it's an open month.
Me: What does Professional mean? (Heck, I'm a professional, but
not in photography.)
Well, I got the Oly
http://cgi.ebay.com/aw-cgi/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItemitem=1293722119
Now if I can just find a reasonable Lynx 14. I carried a Yashica Lynx 14
all over Europe in 1967 and really enjoyed it. I usually shot Agfachrome
64
rated at 100 and the slides are still in great shape
From rec.photo.film+labs
Joe
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Subject: Kodak Bullish on Mail Sanitizing
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Things are looking up for those of us using slide
Bob Walkden wrote:
In Africa I've usually shot on slide film (K64), at least in recent
years. The contrast is too great most of the time so my solution has
been never to shoot until my shadow is longer than my height, or the
weather is slightly overcast. In the highlands of Ethiopia it is
Tom, about a year ago on eBay I picked up a used Kodak Caramate for
about $50 plus shipping.
Joe
Has anyone ever used a Slide Viewer/Projector? I have a Kodak carousel
projector but it's not what you want to use for previewing slides.
I see in BH's catalog, a Braun Novamat 330MAF
You'll get usable images and grain the size of soccer balls.
Bill Robb says pushing doesn't work. Others whom I respect as much as I
respect Bill says that pushing does work. The best recommendation I've
seen is: Fuji NHGII 800, shot at 2000 and processed with a 2-stop push.
This is supposed to
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Last night I subscribed to PDML. This morning, finding about 175
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know how the rest of you do. The digest is hardly any better - one has
to sort through 6 or more long digests a
I do currently have a Ricoh 210-70 f/3.9 though. I'm looking for something a
little bigger.
Anyone with a 300mm or 400mm manual at f/4 ? or even 400mm at 5.6.
Look for a used (because it is discontinued) Tokina ATX-AF 400 f5.6. It
is a good, sharp lens for a moderate price. It is also
Ashai Pentax Butane Lighter / Working
I believe it was made for the propane-powered prototype of the
first-year Spotmatics. Those were never marketed outside Japan -- some
problem with too much heat near the processor chip. The following year
they went to battery power, removed the chip, and
Also is it normal to have the mirror 'lock up', after focusing and winding
on the film?
On my ca. 1952 Exakta, the mirror remains up after a shot, until you
advance the film. Maybe the earliest Pentaxes were the same.
Joe
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The new thing is that ever since September I have always been denied
hand inspection of film. The only ones they will inspect are when I am
carrying ASA 3200. Not like before when I could claim that it is within the
guidelines to have it inspected by hand.
Cesar
just went into la-la land again, as I was reading some interesting
posts. Frustrating.
Joe
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This looks like an interesting lens, and I believe there were good
comments on the list about it. On Sigma's web site, it is listed as
nearly 1.5 kg., or over 3 lbs. in weight. So my question to those who
have used it is: is this a tripod lens, or can it be used hand-held?
Thanks,
Joe
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Did you push the film a stop during processing when rated at ISO 200?
Yes, I asked the lab for a one-stop push. A very knowledgeable fellow at
this lab told me he once shot some E100VS at ISO 800 with a three-stop
push, to shoot a concert. He said the results, including black areas,
were quite
My wife has begun asking for a digital camera. She is a snapshooter, and
her needs are limited to 4 x 6 prints and low-res jpegs that she can
e-mail to friends. She isn't careful about gear, so it needs to be
moderately priced and small enough to go in her purse (where it will be
protected). I
Got back 15 rolls of C-41 and 6 of E-6. I took some new types on my
recent trip to Norway, Denmark, and Sweden, and tried new things with
old types. Here are some observations:
The Viking ship museum in Olso is very dark for photography. I
underexposed NPZ 800 one stop and got very good
Sorry, gang, I meant the Optio 33L. Too bad it lacks a viewfinder or I'd
get it. As it is, the competing Olympus model looks more attractive.
I previously wrote:
My wife has begun asking for a digital camera. She is a snapshooter, and
her needs are limited to 4 x 6 prints and low-res jpegs
I have been to-ing and fro-ing for some time about whether a ring flash
is the answer to my macro lighting problems. Being uncertain, I haven't
wanted to invest in Pentax's expensive model. So recently I got a used
Vivitar 6000 AF Macro Flash (Pentax TTL model, of course). Putting it on
my
My (second) Tokina AT-X AF Pro 28-80 f2.8 is a superbly sharp lens. It's
only problem is that, because of its bulk, I have lost the use of my
pop-up flash when this lens is on.
Tamron has come out with a new 28-75 f2.8 that has been quite well
reviewed. It, too, is apparently very sharp. It is
Hey, gang, I posted this a few days ago. No answers. I know this is less
interesting than the *ist D, but I really do need help. Any thoughts?
Thanks.
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I have been to-ing and fro-ing for some time about whether a ring flash
is the answer to my macro lighting problems. Being
I know this has been asked and answered before, and I apologize (before
asking again).
What features/options would I lose using the AF360FGZ on the PZ-1p?
What would I lose using the AF 500 FTZ on more recent bodies - MZ-S,
starkist, starkistdee, or future dSLRs?
Thanks,
Joe
Ramesh, I have not used Sensia 100 or 200, only 400. The 400 is well
saturated. The 100 is a consumer version of Astia, so will not be
saturated. Images I have seen taken with Sensia 200 are not overly
saturated. However, almost anything will give you better saturation and
contrast than E200.
The November Pop Photo arrived today, complete with an article on
Canon's new dSLR selling for $899. Yep, $899. It lacks a bunch of
features, but otherwise has the same sensor as the 10D and apparently
takes marvelous photos.
The issue is gaining market share. Newcomers are more frequently
Shots look very sharp. It would be interesting to do comparison shots
against the recent 28-70 f2.6-2.8 or the current 28-80 f2.8, both of
which are quite sharp.
Joe
Can anyone recommend a web site that explains the differences among
different kinds of digital memory, and among the different grades of memory?
Thanks,
Joe
Hi, Vic.
Images load a bit slowly for those of us w/dial-up connections. I think
that's why I gave up on them initially.
These are nice, and you've obviously put much work into them. One
doesn't often see animals done this way. Except for pet portraits, good
animal photos have some actual, or
The buffer on the *ist D is pretty big
What is the buffer?
Thanks,
Joe (whose resistance is cracking)
It's the amount of data the camera can handle before it has to write
some of it to the Flash memory. You take one shot at a time and buffer
size isn't relevant but take 6 quick ones and you'll see why it's an
issue...
Right. I should have asked What is the size of the buffer?
Thanks,
Joe
I use Windows 98 SE and want to continue using it. According to the BH
web site, that is just fine for the *Ist D. Pentax's web site says, no,
you gotta have ME, 2000, or XP.
Which is it?
Thanks,
Joe
There was a question a few days ago about flash diffusers for Pentax
flashes. Apparently one option is a generic diffuser that attaches via
velcro. Some users don't care for that solution.
I have just learned that Adorama markets a white nylon sock that slips
over a flash and is held on by
I hope, hope, hope, hope that Pentax is sending the *ist-D
out to reviewers with good lenses (preferably at least one Limited),
rather than just the cheapo zooms.
Nope, it looks like it is being reviewed with the FAJ 18-35.
Joe
Heiko, the FA 20-35 f4 is one of Pentax's best. It has been my favorite
lens, and the one that has given me keeper after keeper.
The FAJ is a cheap, entry-level lens, created so that digital kits can
be offered at a low price. If you can afford the FA 20-35, it will be
much better.
Joe
Not really. That's just to get some attention.
Gang, what are we going to do about themes for next year's PUG? Except
for Synchronicity I can live with the themes now planned. They just seem
rather dull.
I have long favored revisiting some old themes. It would be fun to
compare then and now.
The FA 24-90 is very good. I haven't tried the Sigma 24-135, but I have
used the Pentax side-by-side with the Tamron 24-135. The Tamron is good,
but the Pentax has better sharpness, color, and flare control.
Joe
Thanks for doing these tests, Jostein. I look forward to future
installments.
The posted images aren't large enough, to my eyes, to see color
fringing. I'm not questioning that it is there, I just cannot tell how
bad it is. For the lenses with chromatic abberation, can you estimate
what size
I recently had a number of digital images made into slides by a local
pro lab. I did not like the results. The film was something by Kodak
(not sure what). The contrast increased greatly and color shifted from
what I had on my screen. To get decent results would, I expect, take
much
One thing I would miss on an APS-sized sensor is full use of my F17-28,
with which I have taken some favorite shots. So I wonder if these
sensors might mean that, finally, there is a use for circular fisheyes.
Here're the numbers:
Sexist D sensor: 23.5 x 15.7 mm.
Sigma 8 mm. circular fisheye
'the optimum pixel resolution [of the printed image] should ideally be
the printer dpi divisible by a whole number. The following pixel
resolutions should be used [for a 1440/2880 printer] : 144, 160, 180,
240, 288, 320, 360.'
So what are the consequences of simply ignoring this? I have never
Congratulations, John.
A couple of observations:
The price you paid was good -- lower than NY mail order. If a local
store can do this, then the NY prices must be too high.
Some time back Pål told us that demand would exceed supply for a year.
This does not appear to be so. They are available
For this class of lens it is quite sharp plus a lot of fun. I have
enjoyed mine much. It is sharper than Pentax's F 17-28 fisheys.
JOe
After proclaiming on the list that I would not buy a DSLR until Pentax
came out with a full-frame model...my *ist D arrived yesterday. I would
be chagrined if I were not feeling so enabled. Or as Ron Ziegler
(Nixon's press secretary) once said during Watergate, All previous
statements are
Along with the starkistdee I bought a Lexar 1 GB 40X compact card, which
comes with its own USB reader. Therein lies a tale.
A slip in the box says to install Image Rescue from the included cd. No
cd in the box. The web site says to install the driver from the cd.
Again, no driver cd. Count 1
I have set my starkistdee to central autofocus sensor. Focus does not
seem to be any faster than with the much-maligned and supposedly
antiquated autofocus on my PZ-1p bodies. This is a little disappointing.
Joe
I have mine set to Adobe RGB. So when I open an image in Photoshop 7,
how come Photoshop asks me if I want to convert the image to Adobe RGB?
Anyone else have this problem?
Joe
I have set mine to auto sensitivity, the better to spring into action
when one of our cats is suddenly in a photogenic pose, and not have to
use flash. Trouble is, nowhere does the camera display what ISO it is
planning to use. I can set the mode dial to ISO and the LCD shows 200,
but the
Sounds like the *ist D manual.
Many mass-market publications seem to be eliminating proof readers and
copy editors. I assume it is part of economy moves. Some issues of
Popular Photography have been atrocious. I, for one, notice it. Either
the publishers don't care, or they assume that most
How is it a Pentax problem if the Tokina doesn't show the correct info?
Pentax cameras are designed to work with Pentax lenses. Expecting them
to identify every third-party lens mounted on them is ludicrous.
Does it make pictures with the Tokina? Does it expose properly? If so,
enjoy it.
I
Can this be set to do ordinary TTL -- that is, not flash twice as in P-TTL?
Thanks,
Joe
P.S.
http://www.dpreview.com/news/0308/03080801pentaxda1645m.asp
Joe
According to the December issue of Shutterbug, Kodak has announced that
it will no longer produce slide projectors, and will stop servicing
those already produced in 8 or 9 years.
Can slide film be far behind?
This is a shock for me. I give a lot of presentations with slides. I am
accustomed
As much as it may be distressing to some, these companies are in
business to turn a profit. No profit, no money for future RD, no RD,
no future products. With tens of thousands of rolls of film going out
of date daily, film camera sales declining, and the digital handwriting
on the wall
Mr. Komura told Mr. Keppler that Nikon will use the smaller sensor in
future digital SLR cameras at all levels. 'Nikon will continue to study
full-size sensors,' he said, 'but it is for study only.'
Looking at the BH ad in the back of Shutterbug, I am astounded by the
variety of D lenses
Also according to the December Shutterbug, quoting the Wall Street
Journal, Kodak will stop film RD. Of course there could be something
already in the pipeline. Kodak might want to lower the grain of E100VS,
and there has been a rumor of a high-saturation ISO 200 slide film.
Also in the same
A fellow I work with has a new, very capable, Olympus microscope that
can take cameras. It would be very convenient to attach an *ist D to it,
from which he could transfer images quickly to his pc. Other than
needing to experiment on exposure, is there any reason why this
shouldn't be
One of our local stores hosted a bunch of reps today. I've met the
Pentax guy before. He had heard no feedback on the *ist D (Christmas is
coming and he's on the road), and so was very glad to hear that I like
it, and that those on this list do also.
I mainly wanted to ask him when the DA
In 1992 and 93 I shot some color negative film by Kodak that is labeled
5115 PPA. I think it was ISO 100. Does anyone know what this was called?
Thanks,
Joe
And I assume that the photo of the guy holding up the trophy was taken
with a Pentax?
Joe
I wanted to see what it could do. In Raw mode, the answer is 5 frames.
Then it pauses for a long time before you can take another. I assumed
that this was due to the size of the buffer, so I tried it in Tiff mode.
Again, it shot 5 consecutive frames before it had to pause to catch its
breath.
Kodak used to sell the Kodal Caramate. I wanted to buy one for my office
a few years ago, but searching on Kodak Caramate turned up nothing.
The product still exists, but it is now the Telex Carmate. Apparently
Kodak sold the product to Telex.
So perhaps this is what will happen when Kodak
Thanks to everyone who pointed out that (of course!) images go into the
buffer in Raw format. This hadn't occurred to me. So the buffer size is,
indeed, perhaps 45 - 50 mb.
Joe
You were right, Will. It was Ektapress PJ 100. I liked the stuff. Now, I
think, it's discontinued.
Joe
Lot's of wear on the top.
I saw one of these in a San Francisco shop a few years ago that was gold
on black.
Joe
Doug wrote:
I'm out of here, gang.
While the cat's away the mice will play.
Now's your chance. Start the flame war you always had in mind. Gripe
about Pentax all you want. Blame Doug for the problems at Mail-Archive.com.
Joe
Popular Photography rated it one of the three best prime lenses they had
ever tested.
I use mine a lot and am always impressed by the image quality. On the
*ist D it makes a wonderful normal lens.
Joe
Special mention for Joseph Tainter's entry 'Clouds over Montmajeur'-
some distortion's nice every now and then :)
Thanks, Ryan.
Joe
Chateau Thames Embankment, as Rumpole would put it.
Joe
I would guess that this company might try to suck you into accessories,
and make their profit that way. Note on the page that a 1 GB cf card
lists for twice, or more, it's cost elsewhere. The page doesn't even
specify what brand of card.
Joe
When I first got my starkistdee, I tested several lenses on it at about
28-31 mm: FA 20-35, Tokina AT-X AF Pro 28-80 f2.8; FA 31; and F 17-28.
My subjective impression was that the FA 20-35 won the day for image
quality on this limited test.
That said, it's zoom range is ultimately too narrow
How much loss is there in the printing of the jpeg file?
There is some loss of detail at high magnification, more so on some
images than others. One of the online reviews had some examples.
My question is: Why ever would one buy such an expensive camera, put a
good lens on it, learn to do
Jostein, could we please have some more months on the PUG submission
form? I usually know what I want to submit well in advance, and like to
get ahead.
It might be good just to keep 3 or 4 months available always.
Thanks,
Joe
I do photo editing on a 16 mb card. That is plenty, since the images are
only two-dimensional. I don't play games on my pc. Before I got that
card, I did photo editing on a 4 mb card.
The disk speed you need depends on the file size, how much photo editing
you do, and your patience level.
Joe
The themes until April 2004 are now available in the AutoPug.
Thanks, Jostein.
Joe
One image per month, please.
Will you and Adelheid decide whether a submittal fits the theme? Or will
there be a way for us to indicate? (Is this the new programming?)
Thanks again,
Joe
The FA 20-35 f4 is superb, unless you need a faster lens.
So far it has also been my best performer on the *ist D, where the ISO
200 minimum speed makes up a bit for the f4.
Joe
I am awaiting the DA 16-45 f4, and hope it is followed soon by DA 50-200
f4, DA 12-18 f4, and fast (at least f2) primes at 13 and 16 mm. I told
the Pentax rep that if Pentax doesn't fill these gaps soon, Sigma will.
Pentax will fill the holes in its own time, at least for zooms. If we
see
in the January Shutterbug. He praises the camera, but faintly
(well-featured for a Pentax). He does note that the program metering
overexposes, which some of us have complained about in previous Pentax
cameras.
The metering is, of course, designed for color print film. I don't
understand why
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