Re: MX Repair recommendations - PLEA

2003-05-30 Thread Harold Owen
> Now who bought the SMC 200m f2.8*ED over at KEH? I was going to buy that! Oh > well, you snooze... He who hesitates... First come... Opportunity knocks... Despite my previous claim I have just remembered I was going to buy this lens but changed my mind and went for the FA200mm f2.8 (classed as "

Re: 2004 PUG Themes

2003-05-30 Thread Camdir
<< Ooooh! I could do that one - we have a safari park with all of those just outside town ... >> I had the misfortune of attending such an 'attraction' recently. In the rain. What's attractive about a bunch of monkeys holding umbrellas and asking each other when the weather will improve? I

Re: Anyone got a good source for framing supplies

2003-05-30 Thread Herb Chong
the soldering and brazing is the corners. the back needs sealing too. front is somewhat better sealed because of glass. Herb - Original Message - From: "Anthony Farr" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2003 10:53 Subject: Re: Anyone got a good source

Re: 2004 PUG Themes

2003-05-30 Thread [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Original Message: - From: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Date: Thu, 29 May 2003 12:37:18 EDT To: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Subject: Re: 2004 PUG Themes - unfortunately it was a Nikon D1 outfit minus the body - doh! What a jerk Kind regards Peter LOL Peter. So far since owning the D1

Re: Will Caesar go screwhead on us?

2003-05-30 Thread Camdir
Snakeskin LXen are s passe, don't you know? I am getting a Yuzen Kimono kit made. That is 'just beautiful'. :) Peter

Re: 50mm Lenses

2003-05-30 Thread Bob Blakely
If you fix this problem, I favor a very, very small dot of JB weld (epoxy) as I always have it around for many other purposes. It too requires that the lens remain unassembled for a few days as with all glues and epoxies, but after 24 hrs there is less out gassing and it will NEVER fail. In additio

All's quiet on the *ist front

2003-05-30 Thread Robert Soames Wetmore
It is a tribute to the importance of digital in Pentax's future that so little has been said on the list about the *ist (non-D, to be precise). Here we have a radically new camera design which is trickling out to magazines (how many read Herb Keppler's assessment?) and even into select stores.

RE: Will Caesar go screwhead on us?

2003-05-30 Thread tom
Cesar is already a screwhead. tv

Re: What do you do?

2003-05-30 Thread Keith Whaley
None of these suggestions made herein take into account how his WIFE acted, when she saw she had spilled milk on his newly beloved book! What might or should come as a result of that incautious action depends totally on what her immediate reaction was. That there should be some action is a given.

Re: MX Repair recommendations - PLEA

2003-05-30 Thread Harold Owen
> What's next Harry? I'm looking at the 100mm 2.8 and the 50mm 2.8 macro they > have, maybe you should move first! :-) It will save me money! That brought a big smile to my face. Before making any other purchases I am waiting to see what additional taxes I have to pay on the lens when it arrives

RE: interesting gig

2003-05-30 Thread Leonard Paris
Are you going to have a chance to walk around the location before the shoot? If so, have someone come along with a bit of authority so you can turn on the lights and make some readings ahead of time. Heck he/she could even walk the runway for you so you could check your flash/lights, etc. You

RE: interesting gig

2003-05-30 Thread tom
> -Original Message- > From: Leonard Paris [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Are you going to have a chance to walk around the location > before the shoot? I hope so. Probably. > If so, have someone come along with a bit of authority so > you can turn on > the lights and make some reading

RE: MX Repair recommendations - PLEASE

2003-05-30 Thread Mike Ignatiev
Ok, I will be more specific about my KEH repairs experience (which happened about a month ago). My MX had two problems: 1. lousy meter (inaccurate and drained batteries) 2. focusing -- what I saw in focus on the GG wasn't on the film. I have contacted them (i.e. KEH) and asked if they can take

Re: All's quiet on the *ist front

2003-05-30 Thread Roland Mabo
I believe that the reason for the near-silence about the *ist - is that it is a dissapointment for many current Pentax users. It is "just another" plastic budget camera, and many are awaiting news for a true flagship, a true professional camera that would make Canon and Nikon nervous. Something

Toys on offer

2003-05-30 Thread Camdir
Not Friday but as I shall be on my way to sunny Bievres tomorrow now might be a good time: http://cgi6.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewSellersOtherItems&[EMAIL PROTECTED] ol.com&completed=0&sort=2&since=-1&include=0&page=1&rows=25 Sadly I failed to organise tables at the show but if you see me s

RE: interesting gig

2003-05-30 Thread Len Paris
> > I wish I'd have thought of that one. > > Rittenhouse is no dummy. :) > > tv I've shot a few charitable benefits in the past without ever thinking of something like that. You're right, he's no dummy. Len ---

Teleconverter Question

2003-05-30 Thread Christopher Comer
Hello, I was wondering if anyone would like throw in a recommendation for a decent budget teleconverter. I would like to use it with my smc-a f/2 50mm and try some macro work. I know you get what you pay for and I'd like to know what to look for in the used market say around $50-$75. Tha

Re: interesting gig

2003-05-30 Thread T Rittenhouse
I do forget who told me about that it was a long time back, but I assure you I did not come up with it all by my lonely. There is a cravat though, it is subject to the hobby business tax rules. That is if you aren't making a profit 2 out of 5 years you can only deduct it against photo income. Cia

Re: Teleconverter Question

2003-05-30 Thread Peter Jesser
I presume you are going to use this lens with bellows for macro work? You would probably be better off just using the 50 mm and bellows. A 2x teleconverter will turn your 50 mm lens into a 100 mm lens but it will not be a macro and the image quality will inevitably decline. It is the flat field

Re: All's quiet on the *ist front

2003-05-30 Thread Rob Studdert
On 29 May 2003 at 13:01, Robert Soames Wetmore wrote: > What gives - no interest in film bodies? Admittedly it will be positioned as a > lower-middle class (like me!) item, but is anyone else happy to see Pentax at > the technological lead in a price point for the first time since the PZ-1p? > A

Re: 50mm Lenses

2003-05-30 Thread Daniel Liu
Thanks everyone, I think I'll wait and get the 1.4. It's not so much of a focusing issue for me, it's being able to get a decent shot off in a dark room without a tripod, so the 2.8 is out. Candid shots, remember? In the meantime, I'll stick with my f/2. --Daniel Liu "The to

Re: 50mm Lenses

2003-05-30 Thread Rob Studdert
On 30 May 2003 at 1:10, Anthony Farr wrote: > The A50/1.7 has a common fault with its aperture ring that involves the "A" > button. The button sits in a strip of spring steel that is anchored at each end > to the plastic of the aperture ring (by small rivets IIRC). One of the rivets > sometimes

Re: 50mm Lenses

2003-05-30 Thread Rob Studdert
On 29 May 2003 at 16:47, Mike Ignatiev wrote: > you may also want to try a (cheap) rangefinder. the lack of mirror and bright > viewfinder may buy you a couple of stops -- more than you'll ever get from slr, > no matter how much money you throw into it. And you'll probably also have more lost sho

Film reflectivity & TTL flash

2003-05-30 Thread Andre Langevin
http://www.markcassino.com/essays/ttlflash.htm Mark, I found your article on TTL reflectivity of films that points an underexposure problem with Kodachrome and TTL flash. My TTL flash photos with KR have been often a bit over saturated or almost perfect on stage where the black surrounding com

Bill & Charmi news

2003-05-30 Thread William Robb
We're approved!!! It took a bit longer than we had hoped, but City Hall approved our renovations today. Yikes!! Destruction starts on Monday, hopefully, we will be back in our house by mid July. Until then, we have a really big outdoor style house, with a courtyard, and a lake and stream in the liv

Re: Bill & Charmi news

2003-05-30 Thread T Rittenhouse
We do expect before and after photos. Have a good summer. Ciao, Graywolf http://pages.prodigy.net/graywolfphoto - Original Message - From: "William Robb" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: "Pentax Discuss" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Cc: "Vicky Uytterhaegen"" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>; ""Vickey Gosselin"" <[EMAI

Re: interesting gig

2003-05-30 Thread Steve Larson
Here`s a sample: http://stevelarson.0catch.com/Fashion%20Show/Cristina%20Tight%20Bust%20(2).jpg I used two bright lights that were on the whole time set up like this: O - 1000 Watt light -- --

Re: Film reflectivity & TTL flash

2003-05-30 Thread Caveman
Andre Langevin wrote: This must have been discussed at lenght a few times on the PDML, but is there any "table" available with reflectivity of current films? I don't know about such table, and even if one existed, it would give you just a "starting point" for further experimenting. What I know i

Re: Bill & Charmi news

2003-05-30 Thread Caveman
Good luck ;-) If you get really desperate with all that mess, you can visit me in Montreal for a few days ;-) William Robb wrote: We're approved!!! It took a bit longer than we had hoped, but City Hall approved our renovations today. Yikes!! Destruction starts on Monday, hopefully, we will be bac

Re: Teleconverter Question

2003-05-30 Thread Peter Alling
Vivitar Macro focusing teleconverter, you can find them on e-bay regularly in both k and ka mount. At 05:07 PM 5/29/2003 -0400, you wrote: Hello, I was wondering if anyone would like throw in a recommendation for a decent budget teleconverter. I would like to use it with my smc-a f/2 50mm and t

Vivitar 135/2.3 lens ?

2003-05-30 Thread Caveman
Hello, has anyone here used this ? (Vivitar series 1 135/2.3 close focusing) ? What is your opinion on this one ? cheers, caveman

Re: Vivitar 135/2.3 lens ?

2003-05-30 Thread Steve Larson
Marvelous in every respect. Steve Larson Redondo Beach, California - Original Message - From: "Caveman" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> To: <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> Sent: Thursday, May 29, 2003 7:03 PM Subject: Vivitar 135/2.3 lens ? > Hello, has anyone here used this ? (Vivitar series 1 135/2.3 close

RE: interesting gig

2003-05-30 Thread tom
> -Original Message- > From: Steve Larson [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] > > > Here`s a sample: > > http://stevelarson.0catch.com/Fashion%20Show/Cristina%20Tigh > t%20Bust%20(2).jpg > Oh my god, it's my mom. > I used two bright lights that were on the whole time set up > like this: > > > > >

RE: interesting gig

2003-05-30 Thread jerome
> Oh my god, it's my mom. ROTFL!!! funniest thing I've heard all day.

Re: Film reflectivity & TTL flash

2003-05-30 Thread Mark Cassino
I'm not aware of a table that quantifies the results - though as I mentioned in the article just pulling out the fill leaders and running a Pz-1p over them in spot metering mode showed a wide range of reflectivity. Wm Robb pointed out that the color cast of the film could have a disproportiona

Re: Teleconverter Question

2003-05-30 Thread Christopher Comer
Thanks everyone for your help. I think I'll just save up a little money and hold off for nicer macro equipment (bellows) or the Pentax 100mm macro lens (the cheap one). That being said, if I'm browsing ebay and see a vivitar macro teleconverter for an amazing deal, I'll grab that. Enjoy the

Re: Film reflectivity & TTL flash

2003-05-30 Thread Mark Cassino
At 09:08 PM 5/29/2003 -0400, Caveman wrote: What I know is that ISO speed is just a (usually good) starting point for your "calibration" of the camera - processing lab system. With an LX, film reflectivity influences all my pics, flash or not... Actually, it would only influence shots taken at

Re: Bill & Charmi news

2003-05-30 Thread Brendan
Isn't someone to visit Toronto --- Caveman <[EMAIL PROTECTED]> wrote: > Good luck ;-) If you get really desperate with all > that mess, you can > visit me in Montreal for a few days ;-) > > William Robb wrote: > > We're approved!!! > > It took a bit longer than we had hoped, but City > Hall app

Re: 50mm Lenses

2003-05-30 Thread Roland Mabo
I wrote: The 1.4 performs way better at f/1.4 than the f/1.7 does. :-) :-) :-) Alan Chan wrote: Not the 2 A50/1.4 that I had. The A50/1.7 was noticably sharper at wide open. The 50/1.4 wasn't sharp until f4, similar to the FA*84/1.4. But the 50 f/1.4 still performs better at f/1.4, because the f

What a super Friday!!

2003-05-30 Thread Harold Owen
What a super day, early this morning I received three excellent 'M' type lenses in the post, a 28mm f3.5, 35mm f2.8 and a 135mm f3.5 for use with my recently acquired MX, the previous owner certainly took care of his equipment. Then an hour or so later a UPS delivery driver turns up with a 200mm f

Re: the first pentax screwmount shot on digital??????

2003-05-30 Thread Keith Whaley
Two comments: The Jupiter-9 is a very nice portrait lens! Everything seems to have come together well for that image... It seems to me the Takumar 28mm lens shot must have been hand held, and is therefore a poor example of what it could otherwise be. I initially thought it might be a trick zoom e

Re: What a super Friday!!

2003-05-30 Thread Lukasz Kacperczyk
Wow, what a day indeed :-) Congratulations! > I think I will pop out and buy a lottery ticket!! You definitely should! I hope you have the time to test all this new equipment :-) Regards, Lukasz === www.fotopolis.pl [EMAIL PROTECTED] ==

RE: AF400T flash and other 6x7 ??

2003-05-30 Thread brooksdj
Thanks Paul. I don't do much macro(some though) and i just thought this format would make a nice emlargment if if got something nice.:) Now that you mention the 135 macro,i say one on ebay just the other day,and again,because i'm new to the changable lens MF gear,was not sure of it.Thanks for t

RE: the first pentax screwmount shot on digital??????

2003-05-30 Thread J. C. O'Connell
It's nice to know that I'm not the only person on the planet wanting to use M42 lenses ( especially the Pentax Takumars ) on a DSLR. While the noise performance of these pix are pretty good ( at least as good as film ), the sharpness isnt very impressive. How big is the SD-9 sensor in Megapixels?

Re: MPDML and Kodak HDC (was: Lens choices)

2003-05-30 Thread brooksdj
Mark. This is a link to my Usefilm portfolio.The Iris was shot with the A70-210 F4.I cannot remember the exact setting but i beleive it was fairly wide. Just thought you might want to see a sample. Other than the focus behing a tad loose for my tastes,i like the lens a lot. Dave http://www.u

Velvia 100

2003-05-30 Thread Mark Cassino
My lab guy gave me a sample roll of the new Velvia 100 yesterday. I had heard it was coming - has anyone tried it or read much about it? I'm assuming it is like Velvia, but only faster (duh) - but some comments I found when searching the net indicate it is supposed to be more saturated yet -

Re: Velvia 100

2003-05-30 Thread Sylwester Pietrzyk
on 30.05.03 14:11, Mark Cassino at [EMAIL PROTECTED] wrote: > My lab guy gave me a sample roll of the new Velvia 100 yesterday. I had > heard it was coming - has anyone tried it or read much about it? I'm > assuming it is like Velvia, but only faster (duh) - but some comments I > found when sear

good things come in threes

2003-05-30 Thread Clive evans
Harry Why not buy three lotttery tickets? Clive Antibes France

Re: Bill & Charmi news

2003-05-30 Thread Peter Alling
Ok, You win. At 12:55 AM 5/30/2003 -0400, you wrote: They obviously don't wear clothes. Tatoo is enough: http://www3.sympatico.ca/vdonisa/tatoo1.jpg cheers, caveman Peter Alling wrote: It would be better if you had a photo of one of the bad girls wearing it. http://www.mindspring.com/~pjalling/M